Door Industry Journal - Winter 2020

Also online at: www.d ijonline.co.uk Industry News THE door industry journal winter 2020 11 product distribution companies and installation companies They must ensure that the products they supply or install are being placed on the market legally; this will involve ensuring that the door comes with the required declaration of performance and is correctly CE marked. To pass on or install a non-compliant product can leave them in breach of the regulations.” Examples of the required DOP and CE label are demonstrated below and are available for download at: https://www.dhfonline.org.uk/media/product_groups_pages/library/dop_example_dhf.pdf As seen above, the DOP identifies the manufacturer, the test laboratory, the certification body, the performances and the applied standards. The CE label reflects the DOP information with the addition of a Machinery Directive reference (2006/42/EC) for powered doors but omits any essential characteristics that are NPD (no performance determined). “Further detailed guidance is available by consulting dhf TS 012:2019 in conjunction with our ‘changes to CE marking fire/smoke resisting industrial doors’ document,” concludes Nick. Both documents are available for download via the dhf website, www.dhfonline.org.uk under publications/technical specifications or publications/CE marking, respectively. SWS UK Supports Local Hospice in Christmas Remembrance Fundraiser Security Manufacturer, SWS UK, are honoured to be the first company to support St John’s Hospice with their annual Light up a Life campaign. An event which gives the bereaved an opportunity to dedicate a light in memory of a loved one over the Christmas period. St John’s, which is based in Lancaster is a local, charity-led hospice supporting a population of 250,000 people in North Lancashire, South Lakes and parts of North Yorkshire. Providing palliative care for patients with life shortening conditions, the hospice has been caring for the community since 1986. Light up a Life is a unique fundraising event which has been held by the hospice each Christmas for many years. Members of the community are invited to dedicate a light, either in memory of a loved one or to honour someone still in their life, in exchange for a donation to the hospice. In addition to the light dedications, which will include a special outdoor display in the grounds of the hospice, the Light up a Life event will also incorporate a virtual remembrance service, taking place in December and providing people with a further opportunity to reflect and remember someone special. In previous years, the St John’s were able to hold a sequence of events and services as part of their Light up a Life campaign, however, in light of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent local restrictions, the hospice has relied on the support of a local sponsor to ensure the continued success of the fundraiser in 2020. Located in Claughton, just outside Lancaster, SWS UK is a manufacturer of garage doors and physical security products and has welcomed the honour of being the first company to support the event. Employing over 100 people, with most living in the local area, the management team at SWS UK are aware of St John’s reputation for compassion and care, and are delighted to be able to support the hospice in giving something back to the community which is home to company’s employees and their families. Commenting on their support, SWS UK’s Commercial Director Martin Fletcher told us: “St John’s Hospice is a charity that has touched the lives of many, including some of our own employees, so we are delighted to be the sponsor behind this year’s Light up a Life Campaign. With the coronavirus pandemic highlighting the amazing work tirelessly carried out by the care sector, we are honoured to have been given the opportunity to show our appreciation to the areas much-loved and highly regarded St John’s hospice. Light up A Life offers a poignant way for the bereaved to remember their loved ones, whilst also supporting St John’s in continuing their vital work for the community. SWS UK are proud to be associated with the campaign and we are looking forward to seeing it unfold”. For further information on the event or to make a donation, please visit http://www.sjhospice.org.uk/lightupalife