Door Industry Journal - Winter 2021

Bft Automation Joins PSSA Access control specialist, Bft Automation, has joined the Perimeter Security Suppliers Association (PSSA), as it continues to build its presence in the hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) sector. The PSSA is the trade association for companies involved in the supply and installation of products designed to provide high levels of physical protection and intruder detection. Members include leading manufacturers, testers and installers of products designed to defend against vehicle-borne terror attacks. Bft Automation’s range of HVM solutions includes anti-terrorism bollards designed and tested to withstand impact from vehicles travelling at up to 50mph. Richard Winstanley, UK Sales Manager at Bft Automation said: “We’re proud to announce our membership of the PSSA and are looking forward to working with – and learning from – our peers in this sector as we continue to further our commitment to HVM. “The threat of terrorism in the UK remains serious and, sadly, hostile vehicles have become increasingly relied on by those seeking to launch an attack in recent years. By promoting the use of high-performance products and their professional installation, the PSSA helps organisations and installers to find the best HVM solution to fit their needs – protecting property and, more importantly, people.” Bft Automation, part of the Somfy group is a manufacturer and distributor of entrance automation technology that controls access for people and vehicles in commercial, residential and urban environments. This includes its range of anti-terrorism bollards: www.bft-automation.com/en_GB/products/anti-terrorism-bollards • For further information on Bft Automation visit: www.bftautomationuk.com • For more information on the PSSA, visit: www.pssasecurity.org JD (UK) LTD Welcomes a Cute New Addition Happy news from Georgia Rigg, Alutech roller garage door sales coordinator at JD (UK) LTD, with the announcement of the safe arrival of her daughter Hettie-Bee Jones, who was born on 24th August, weighing 6lbs 7oz. A little earlier than expected but both mother and baby are doing very well. Georgia is well-known among JD (UK) LTD’s roller garage door manufacturers, having worked at the company since 2017, firstly as an apprentice and then going on to develop and grow with the business. Georgia’s partner, seasoned stock car racer, Ryan Jones, is sponsored by JD (UK) LTD and sister company, Alutech Systems. Ryan will be making the move to the Modstox formula later this year, with 2 new cars. Internal Sales Office manager for JD (UK) LTD and Alutech Systems, Stuart Bailey, said: “From all the team here we’d like to say congratulations to Georgia and Ryan and wish a warm welcome to baby Hettie-Bee.” Georgia is currently enjoying maternity leave, while Sales Coordinator, Laura Oldroyd, and Stuart, are covering her duties of order processing and purchasing for roller garage door components. They can be contacted with any orders or queries at either laura@jdukltd.co.uk or stuart@jdukltd.co.uk or by calling 01924 472924. Visit www.jdukltd.co.uk for more information about the company. 17 THE door industry journal winter 2021 Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Industry News Have you liked our facebook page yet? We post news everyday! www.facebook.com/DoorIndustryJournal