Door Industry Journal - Winter 2012

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 48 THE door industry journal winter 2012 building hardware UNION PROVES TO BE UNIVERSITY MASTER Securing a new multi-use sports venue, hardware products from UNION have been used in the highly acclaimed Loughborough University Stadium. Renowned for its sporting facilities, the University has recently developed a 3500 capacity stadium that has been built to create a permanent home for their football club and to host key fixtures for other sports. A Tottenham Hotspur U18 XI and the legendary Barbarians rugby team played in the first two fixtures to be held at the new stadium. UNION’s Optimus 3 lock cases and keyULTRA™ masterkey systems have been used to provide reliable security and effective key management to Loughborough University’s new sporting facility. Specified thanks to its brand heritage and durable properties, keyULTRA™, has been supplied by Robert Pochins of Long Eaton to allow ease of access to users with multiple permission levels, whilst protecting the sports facilities against illegal key copying. Phil Sheppard from Loughborough University, said: “We decided that because the UNION product is synonymous with quality and strength, that it was the ideal solution for our new sporting facility. “Due to the high profile nature of the new venue, it was vital we used a brand with equal pedigree and experience. The highly competitive option delivered by UNION and its masterkey system has meant that, if it proves reliable, we are looking to specify it on other campus buildings to provide us with a reliable locking solution.” Simon Wilson, Regional Sales Manager for ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, said: “We’re very excited to have supplied locking products for such a high profile application and its distinguished reputation in the world of sport, is in part, thanks to its excellent facilities. We therefore recognised the importance of any security specified at Loughborough University. “KeyULTRA™ is made to be strong and durable and has been successfully tested to over half a million cycles, it is a masterkey system that has been certified to the highest standard. “In terms of attack resistance KeyULTRA™ cylinders are resistant to attack by plug extraction, drilling, chisel, picking and bumping, making it one of the most resilient locks on the market.” UNION’s KeyULTRA™ 6 pin masterkey cylinders possess one of the longest patents on the market, lasting until 2028. This patent protects the key and cylinder assembly, with DuraPIN™ technology. For further information, visit www.uniononline.co.uk. GET SECURITY FIT WITH YALE DOOR & WINDOW SOLUTIONS Yale Door & Window Solutions has signed up to showcase an innovative new range of security solutions at next year’s FIT exhibition. The exhibition is being held at the Telford international Centre, 16 - 18 April 2013 and on stand 3-319, the world’s favourite lock company will be exhibiting its state-of-the-art digital door locking solutions alongside its high quality mechanical systems. On display will be the revolutionary Keyfree and Keyless digital door locks, which allow all the convenience of keyless entry either through a push button remote keyfob or by entering a combination code into the lock. The new platinum furniture range will also be on show to demonstrate how Yale can offer fabricators and installers high security products for homeowners, without compromising on front door aesthetics. Says Jon Walker of Yale Door & Window Solutions: “We had absolutely no hesitation in signing up to FIT, as the perfect opportunity for Yale Door & Window Solutions to showcase our comprehensive range of security solutions. “Our digital door locks have proven hugely popular as consumers heed the opportunity to eliminate use of keys. But with all the technology used in security products today, it’s the mechanical security that provides the physical protection, and we must continually update our offer to suit latest trends.” FIT will also be a platform for Yale Door & Window Solutions to present some new and exciting security solutions, which will be launched to fabricators and installers in the opening quarter of next year. Jon concluded: “FIT allows us to show how our products continue to be specifically developed to meet the needs of fabricators and installers, who can also be confident of achieving the latest security standards when they choose Yale Door & Window Solutions.” For more information on Yale Door & Window Solutions, visit www.yaledws.co.uk