Door Industry Journal - Winter 2014

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk industry news 9 THE door industry journal winter 2014 JACKSONS FENCING ANNOUNCES NEW CEO Perimeter security and access control specialist Jacksons Fencing has appointed Peter Jackson as its Chief Executive and Chairman, effective from 1st October 2014. Peter Jackson, who has spent 25 years working in the physical security sector takes over the reins from his brother Richard Jackson* to lead the company that was established in 1947 by their late father, Ian Jackson. As the former Sales Director for Jacksons, Peter’s previous area of expertise lies in servicing the high security sector of the business. He has been personally responsible for designing the only fencing product to reach SR4 and SR5 level LPCB accreditation, in addition to designing the first fencing product to attain the highest government testing standard. Commenting on his appointment Peter says: “I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Richard’s incredible dedication and commitment over the last 40+ years. His strategic insight and excellent leadership skills have undoubtedly contributed to shaping the business and growing it into the hugely successful and profitable entity that it is today. “I am delighted to be taking up this significant role and relish the challenge of continuing Richard’s work in steering the company through the next stage of its evolution and continued development as a major player in the physical security sector, servicing the residential, commercial and ultra high security markets. Jacksons has been established for over 65 years and since its inception, has always taken pride in its ability to deliver superior quality products that are fit for purpose and therefore guaranteed to offer a long life service. “Looking ahead, the company will continue to trade on its reputation for outstanding quality, both in terms of the product offering but also in relation to the exceptional calibre of customer service and access to unrivalled in-house technical expertise. Jacksons successfully weathered the storm of the recent economic recession and is now poised for further growth and innovation so I’m looking forward to the exciting times that lie ahead”. * Richard will now concentrate 100% on Gate Safe, the charity which he founded in 2010 following the death of two children in automated gate accidents. Gate Safe campaigns to improve safety standards for automated gates and are supported by a number of key opinion former bodies including RoSPA, Secured by Design, Electrical Safety First, SAFed (Safety Assessment Federation), Electrical Safety First and the Electrical Contractors’ Association. HÖRMANN RUNNERS RAISE OVER £3K FOR THE STROKE ASSOCIATION A team of five from Hörmann UK Ltd ran for the Stroke Association in the 2014 Bupa Great North Run, raising over £3,200 in donations. Born out of a suggestion made at the company’s Christmas party, the half marathon, which took place on Sunday 7th September, represented a significant challenge for the team’s four non-runners. Service engineer Matt Irons is the only regular runner in the group, who completed the race in an impressive 1 hour 55 minutes. Matt was joined by managing director David Newcombe, estimating manager Amy Fisher, estimating administrator Rachael Hederington and marketing assistant Tara White. The team’s decision to raise funds for the Stroke Association was made for a number of reasons. Most significantly, they have seen first hand the impact of strokes on close family members and the excellent care that they have received. Also by running for the charity, they hoped to raise awareness that recognising, and reacting quickly to, the symptoms of a stroke can save lives and help sufferers make a much better recovery. Having set an initial fundraising target of £2,000, the team is delighted to have secured more than £1,200 in additional donations. Family, friends and Hörmann dealers across the country were extremely generous, offering funds that will make a real difference to the Stroke Association. Amy Fisher is thrilled they managed to raise such a phenomenal amount at this high profile event: “All five of us completed the run in around three and a half hours and couldn’t be more proud! Thank you to everyone who gave us such great support on the day, and to those who have donated so generously. Together we have been able to make a difference to the lives of stroke sufferers, and that really is something we can all be proud of” The Great North Run from Newcastle City centre to the East coast town of South Shields is established as one of the world’s greatest half marathons with many elite athletes competing. However, the vast majority of the 57,000 entrants ran to raise funds for their chosen charities. Top left to right: Rachael Hederington, Tara White, Amy Fisher Bottom left to right: Matt Irons, David Newcombe