Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 125 THE door industry journal spring 2024 Locks & Building Hardware Luxury options from Frelan Hardware For premium domestic and commercial projects, the new Burlington by Frelan Hardware collection provides outstanding luxury lever handles manufactured from solid brass. Four distinct collections offer elegant styles that include The Piccadilly, The Westminster, The Mayfair and Knightsbridge, with a choice of four different rose designs available and an array of finishes that includes antique brass, dark bronze and nickel. The Piccadilly’s contemporary knurled lever handle is also available in matt black for a sleek, modern touch. Alongside these are a complementary selection of square and round turn and release locks, keyholes, and euro-styled escutcheons for a cohesive look in any interior design. Kelly Wing, Senior Category & Direct Sourcing Manager at IronmongeryDirect said: “We’re delighted to launch our new catalogue which showcases the best of our extensive range, plus hundreds of new quality products. As part of our Trusted to Deliver promise, we’re continually focussed on ensuring customers have access to a wide choice of solutions to suit all projects and budgets.” Your project, your way with flexible delivery options to suit all IronmongeryDirect is the UK’s largest online supplier of ironmongery with over 18,000 products in stock, including everything from door furniture, closers, hinges and intumescents to cylinders, mortice locks and latches. Customers can choose from a range of flexible delivery options to meet the needs of their busy schedules, including next-day delivery, same-day delivery to postcodes in selected areas of London and the East of England, as well as click-and-collect from 6,500 pick-up points across the UK. To request a free catalogue or view online, please visit www.IronmongeryDirect.co.uk/free-catalogue. Promoting Industry Competency is a Top Priority for HOPPE (UK) HOPPE (UK) has launched bespoke door certification training for staff to ensure they’re complying with and giving advice in line with the latest regulations. Clause 148 of the Building Safety Act outlines the liability relating to construction products and came into force on 28 June 2022. As part of Condition A of this clause, if a person who markets or supplies a construction product makes a misleading statement in relation to it, alongside the three other conditions, they can be held liable to pay damages. As part of an ongoing internal initiative to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, Karen Nelson, business development manager at HOPPE (UK), and Rob Mottram, technical manager for ARRONE, a HOPPE brand, have been delivering door certification training to all customer-facing team members. They have also held separate sessions on the same topic for some of their customers. “To understand what customers are looking for, meet legal requirements and then advise the customer accordingly, understanding the terminology associated with testing and certification is crucial,” explains Karen. “We want everyone who interacts with the HOPPE (UK) and ARRONE teams to feel confident that they’re dealing with competent individuals who have an in-depth understanding of architectural ironmongery. “Knowing and understanding the standards and regulations that directly affect products is a crucial piece of this. As construction product manufacturers, we have responsibilities under the Building Safety Act that should not be taken lightly, and certainly aren’t by everyone at HOPPE (UK) and ARRONE.” The training includes an in-depth look at the full testing process for doors, the associated paperwork, and third-party certification, and is being used as part of the team’s ongoing professional development. HOPPE (UK) has eight staff members who are Registered Architectural Ironmongers (RegAI), sixteen are Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) diploma holders and a further six are currently studying to become diploma holders. www.hoppe.com
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