OPEN DOORS It’s all about communication… In the bustling realm of today’s information age, the pivotal role of communication cannot be overstated. For the dhf, with a diverse and growing membership exceeding 500 members, the essence of communication serves as the linchpin of effective interaction. This extensive membership base ranges from small family-run businesses to multi-million-pound companies, with a significant amount by organisations abroad, mainly in Europe. No matter the size or structure, dhf’s foremost duty is keeping its members well informed, primarily concerning the raft of industry standards and evolving legislation. The avenues of communication used by dhf are as diverse as their membership, ensuring that all remain well-versed in the latest industry developments. These channels include a series of regular Product Group meetings, the informative monthly newsletter named ‘Dashboard,’ and an exclusive members-only area on the dhf website to name a few. Beyond these internal channels, dhf’s unwavering commitment to knowledgesharing extends to its affiliation with esteemed bodies such as the Construction Products Association (CPA) and Build UK, ensuring that members receive pertinent information from these sources. Still, dhf’s horizon extends further. We actively reach out to companies within the industry, not just confining our outreach to our membership base. This is done by way of press releases and articles disseminated through revered trade publications like DIJ. And of course, we are fortunate to have very knowledgeable technical and commercial teams who are happy to offer advice and guidance. However, in a world inundated with data and a constant deluge of regulatory changes resulting from The Building Safety Act, a singular challenge looms large – the challenge of Information Overload. In response, dhf is adopting a proactive approach to streamline information dissemination. The objective is simple: to make this abundance of information as accessible and comprehensible as possible, with a determined focus on the heart of the matter. For dhf members, the question couldn’t be clearer: “How and when does this affect my business?”, whether you’re a sole trader or lead a multinational corporation. A regular comment column, brought to you by Bob Perry, CEO, Door and Hardware Federation For more information, please visit www.dhfonline.org.uk THE door industry journal winter 2023 Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Bob Perry, dhf CEO GEZE UK Celebrates 160 Years with Bubbles, Bunting and Balloons GEZE, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of innovative and modern door, window and safety technology has been celebrating 160 years in business across all of its subsidiaries around the world throughout 2023. At GEZE UK we invited all colleagues across our 8 offices nationwide to join in the celebration and have some fun. Each office was decorated with bunting and balloons and staff were sent cakes and biscuits iced with GEZE 160 years as well as bubbles to blow and other goodies. Under the motto hundred + sixty years young GEZE has been celebrating across the globe. In addition, a microsite www.160years.geze.com has been created detailing the company’s history. Founded in 1863, in Germany, the business remains in the same family and has grown to employ over 3,000 people globally, with 37 subsidiaries in 22 countries. Kaz Spiewakowski, MD for GEZE UK said: “It’s fantastic to see so many of our GEZE UK colleagues joining in the fun to mark our company’s 160th anniversary. It is an incredible achievement that at 160 years old the company is still family-owned and continues to grow and develop innovative products”. For more information about GEZE UK’s comprehensive range of automatic and manual door and window control products visit www.geze.co.uk
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