04 January 2022

GAI prepares response for Safety Critical Products Consultation

Posted on 4th January 2022 by Max Banner

The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) is currently compiling a list of products which its members have identified as safety critical and are engaging with other industry associations.

17 November 2021

Strand Hardware video to celebrate pearl anniversary

Posted on 17th November 202118th November 2021 by Max Banner

Strand Hardware launches a video celebrating its pearl anniversary as a leading UK supplier of door and window hardware.

04 November 2021

HOPPE: Fire door FAQs – A guide to fire and escape door hardware

Posted on 4th November 2021 by Max Banner

HOPPE (UK) shares some of the questions that its technical teams are asked about fire doors and offers advice for specifying compliant door hardware in public buildings…

28 September 2021

ASSA ABLOY signs definitive agreement to acquire Arran Isle Ltd in the UK

Posted on 28th September 2021 by Max Banner

ASSA ABLOY has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Arran Isle, a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of door and window hardware in the UK and Ireland.

18 January 2021

ASSA ABLOY Project Specification Group keeps up track record at Silverstone Primary School

Posted on 18th January 202119th January 2021 by Max Banner

ASSA ABLOY has assisted with the design and specification of doorsets and relevant hardware at a primary school.

15 June 2020

Innovative forearm shield for COVID-19 prevention by FSB

Posted on 15th June 202015th June 2020 by Max Banner

An innovative new device designed and manufactured by leading German hardware company FSB allows doors with standard pull handles to be converted quickly and easily for hands-free operation and help in the battle to reduce COVID-19 transmission.

07 May 2020

Taiwan Excellence to host virtual hardware and fastener industry press conference and exhibition

Posted on 7th May 20207th May 2020 by Max Banner

The Taiwan Excellence Virtual Hardware and Fastener Industry Press Conference will be taking place on Tuesday 12 May at 9am (British time).

07 April 2020

GAI research sheds light on ironmongery budget estimates

Posted on 7th April 2020 by Max Banner

New research from the GAI shows some types of buildings can incur up to 19% of their total maintenance budget on architectural ironmongery.

26 March 2020

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) publishes joint technical briefing with GAI

Posted on 26th March 2020 by Max Banner

Tamworth-based trade association, the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF), has announced the launch of a new publication in collaboration with the GAI.

17 February 2020

ASSA ABLOY Project Specification Group provides guidance on the standard for door closer compliance

Posted on 17th February 2020 by Max Banner

ASSA ABLOY Project Specification Group addresses the issues around door closers, guaranteeing durability and compliancy are not compromised in the specification process.

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