Door Industry Journal - Spring 2014

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 70 THE door industry journal spring 2014 powered gates NEIL SAMPSON ANNOUNCED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE DHF’S ‘POWERED GATE GROUP’ Green Gate Access Systems are delighted to announce that their Managing Director, Neil Sampson, has been selected as Chairman of the Door and Hardware Federation’s ‘Powered Gate Group’. Sampson’s new position was confirmed early in March by the DHF’s Executive Chairman, Bob Perry, following a process of nomination. The Powered Gate Group was formed in 2009 in response to requests from the Health and Safety Executive. The government safety organisation sought an industry-wide trade body that would develop higher standards of safety for automated gates, following a number of fatal accidents since 2007. The group represents manufacturers, suppliers, installers and maintainers of powered automatic gates, who demonstrate their credentials of quality, safety and adherence to the high technical standards required. “I am delighted to have been offered the Chairmanship of the Powered Gate Group and look forward to representing the organisation’s appeal for total safety in our business sector.” said Sampson, 40, who founded Green Gate Access Systems in 2006. “There are 2 ways in which to install a powered gate – safely and unsafely. The rules around this are very clear. I welcome the on-going campaign for further awareness and tighter regulations in the industry and look forward to upholding the PGG’s hope that no further deaths occur as a result of poorly fitted and ill-considered gates.” “Neil is in a good position to take on the task and further develop the group and we are delighted that he has accepted his new position as Chairman.” said Bob Perry. “I have no doubt that his extensive range of skills and experience will form the backdrop to the group’s on-going success and we very much look forward to working with Neil.” About Green Gate Access Systems Neil Sampson is the founder and Managing Director of Solar Gates UK Ltd, the Green Gate brand who provide solar and mains powered gates, barriers and access control systems throughout the UK. Established in 2006, Neil, together with his wife, Hannah Sampson, have grown and developed the company into one of the most successful and respected firms within the industry, currently employing 10 staff, many of whom are locally based. Since its inception, the company has grown 25% year on year and now works with a range of clients across both the domestic and commercial sector, such as architects, schools and local authorities, in addition to becoming the UK importer for the O&O range of automation. In 2009, the company moved to its first commercial premises and in 2012, opened a showroom and training facility in Maidstone, Kent. For further information on Green Gate Access Systems please visit www.greengateaccess.co.uk or call 08456 800269 FREE DATABASE OF AUTOMATION AND SUPPORT LITERATURE HITS 2500 ARTICLES In just over a year, EasyGates Distribution’s free database of manuals and support documents has grown to a massive 2500 accessible items. This database is an installer’s dream, containing manufacturers’ manuals, the company’s own quick sheets, simplified diagrams, and videos for a wide range of automation and access control products. The search technology makes it easy to find all the extra help you need. It is formatted and designed to be user friendly on computers, tablets, and most importantly smartphones - making all the information accessible while working on site. EasyGates are producing an ever increasing number of further help and quick set up guides based on the questions their support team receive. If there is ever any information required that cannot be found on the site, EasyGates can produce and post the relevant article when requested. Their experience and expertise is being shared for free. The service can be accessed by going to manuals.easygates.co.uk or by calling EasyGates on 0845 054 5070.