Door Industry Journal - Winter 2014

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 86 THE door industry journal winter 2014 building hardware AVOCET PRAISES GLAZERITE FOR ABS ADDITION Avocet Hardware has praised Glazerite Windows for its decision to fit its ABS snap secure lock as standard on all of its Secured by Design (SBD) accredited doors. Raymond Pearce, Avocet Hardware’s head of UK sales, said: “Lock-snapping has become a huge issue in recent years and one of the main reasons for its rise in prevalence is the number of double glazed and uPVC doors being sold with locks that simply aren’t secure.” “Glazerite’s decision to tackle this problem through the incorporation, as standard, of the UK’s safest lock has to be applauded and I hope others will quickly follow suit.” Avocet’s ABS lock is the only retrofit product in the country to be both TS007 3-star rated and hold Sold Secure’s SS312 Diamond accreditation – the latter being awarded only after the most strenuous and up-to-date testing procedure in the UK. A process that the lock has to undergo every 12 months in order to retain the accreditation. Jason Thompson, a Glazerite director, added: “It doesn’t matter how many hooks and bolts your door has, the Euro cylinder is the weakest link. Burglars are aware of this weakness and lock-snapping break-ins are rising as a result. “The ABS cylinders not only offer a higher level of security than our previous cylinders, they also qualify for the SBD and Maco Secure PLUS accreditations without the need for a separate cylinder guard or security door handle.” The ABS locks feature anti bump, snap, pick and drill technology, and incorporate a unique patented snap secure locking technology, which allows sacrificial sections to break off during an attack, leaving the door fully secure, but openable by key afterwards. “We know from trade and consumer feedback that security is getting higher on householders’ and businesses’ list of priorities in choosing windows and doors, so we want to be sure our trade customers are fully armed to meet and exceed that demand by offering the very best available,” added Jason. For additional information visit www.avocet-hardware.co.uk or call or call 01484 725601. ASSA SUPPLIES TO STATE-OF-THE-ART MEDICAL CENTRE ASSA, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions is helping transform an historic foundry building into a state-of-the-art medical centre, supplying its innovative SMARTair™ electronic access control solution. The Lion Medical Centre will provide GP services for 26,000 patients across the Stourbridge area, and will include an enhanced nursing suite, minor operations theatre, physio gym and rehabilitation area, a small lecture theatre and an on-site pharmacy. The multimillion-pound development, comprising the old foundry governed by English Heritage and a modernistic extension, has been supplied with a range of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions products, including ASSA’s SMARTair™ wireless access control system. SMARTair™ allows sophisticated proximity access control using attractive wire-free door units, which will help to manage footfall around the centre, while keeping installation time and upheaval to a minimum. A range of other ASSA ABLOY products have been used in the project, including ASSA’s patented P600 masterkey cylinders; a simple and robust solution which can handle complex masterkey systems on one key profile, ideal for tailoring the security between the different areas within the facility. ASSA ABLOY cam-motion DC500 door closers have also been installed, enabling doors to be easily opened by the young, the elderly or those with a disability, assisting in fulfilling the duties required under The Equality Act (EA), specifically BS8300 and Approved Document M of The Building Regulations. Graham Sunderland of Abacus Architects, said: “ASSA’s SMARTair™ complements the contemporary style of the modern build and is competitively priced. There was no need to install complicated software, making for an efficient installation process, and allowing the project to progress quickly.” Allan Thomson, Specification Director for ASSA ABLOY UK, said: “Just as the old foundry building is transitioning from the old to the new, ASSA has been transitioning from its traditional mechanical locking roots, and evolving our extensive offering of electronic solutions, with innovative products like SMARTair™. This is a great story about the old meeting the new, both for the Lion Medical Centre and for ASSA ABLOY.” For further information please visit www.assaabloy.co.uk/securitysolutions.