Door Industry Journal - Winter 2014

winter 2014 THE door industry journal 17 DHF Gala Dinner The Door and Hardware Federation held its first ever gala dinner back in October … and what a success it was! 30 Is Aluminium the New Steel Looking to lighten the load for the commercial sector. 37 What is Good Customer Service? A footballing analogy……………. 62 Making an Entrance Offering some of the highest insulation levels achievable in commercial aluminium doors and windows, Aluprof have recently supplied systems for the new Premier Inn in Salford Central, Manchester. 67 Teckentrup Insulated Fire Doors Offer Safe Passage In a fire situation an un-insulated, hollow metal door will contain a fire but offer little resistance to the passage of thermally radiated heat. 70 Fire Doors, the Unsung Heroes of Fire Safety Fire doors play a vital role in the fire safety of buildings. Their correct specification, installation and use is paramount to the safety of all those who use a facility. 74 Allegion Urges Accurate Specification of Panic Hardware Panic hardware is too frequently specified as an after-thought or an ‘add on’ product, leading to performance safety issues when installed. 92 Force Testing: What is it and Why is it Required? With gate safety having established itself as the major factor for gate installers who design, risk assess and fit upgrades to automated gates the question is often asked “why force test?” 95 Keeping it in the Family It’s ‘the mutt’s nuts”. Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk contents 5 industry news industrial doors garage doors entrance doors 6 25 34 62 6 Automated gate safety - HSE advice on where the responsibility lies Ensuring the safety of automated gates, must be a shared responsibility doorsets building hardware powered gates take a break 67 73 88 95 classifieds/ advertising 98 fire & security 70