Door Industry Journal - Winter 2018

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 110 THE door industry journal winter 2018 Timber & Metal Doorsets Ken Drake Retires Ken Drake, one of the original founders of Zero Seal Systems Ltd, has retired. Starting Zero back in 1997, Ken had already amassed over 16 years in the door hardware industry. Starting out at Alfred G. Roberts (Exports) Ltd in 1981, Ken remained with Laidlaw Thomson until 1997 working in London, Hong Kong, Bristol, Mitcham, Rochester, Cheadle and Willenhall. MD Mandy Greaves commented: “Ken’s drive, passion and enthusiasm for all things Zero have been truly remarkable over the last 21 years, and he has obviously been instrumental in the success of the business. He will be sorely missed by all his colleagues here at Zero, and we hope you join us in wishing Ken and his wife Helen many years of happy retirement, and travelling!” Ken’s final day was on the 30th September where all at Zero celebrated his career and said thank you. Many gifts were given, followed by a buffet lunch for all! www.zeroplus.co.uk Handles for Heavy Duty Door Systems Pickersgill-Kaye, are experts in providing quality, high frequency handles. Focusing on high security, the handles have been built to survive the wear and tear applied to heavy duty door sets operating in busy sites like educational facilities, hospitals and offices. To meet security requirements the aesthetically pleasing handles from Pickersgill-Kaye, which are also available in cranked design to help assist ease of access, are made from high quality 316 stainless steel to ensure strength and durability. Corrosive resistant, robust and capable of operating doors in excess of 200kg, Pickersgill-Kaye’s new handles are currently being industry tested to 300,000 operations, exceeding the benchmark BSEN 1906 and BSEN 179 required standards. For more information on Pickersgill-Kaye’s security solutions visit http://www.pkaye.co.uk/