UKCA

Strand

03 September 2024

Strand: Martyn’s Law Could Drive Demand for Emergency and Panic Hardware

Posted on by Max Banner

As venues and public spaces prepare for Martyn’s Law changes, the need for reliable panic hardware is set to rise dramatically, as Strand discusses here…

Zoo Hardware

28 August 2024

Fully certified London Fire Brigade Locks now available from Zoo Hardware

Posted on by Max Banner

Zoo Hardware has introduced a new range of London Fire Brigade locks, for use on doors and cupboards where emergency access is required by use of the common London Fire Brigade key.

Zoo Hardware

03 January 2024

Zoo Hardware launches faster-to-fit flush hinge

Posted on by Max Banner

Zoo Hardware, a leading manufacturer of door hardware, launches a new range of flush hinges that are installable up to three times faster than traditional butt hinges.  

Strand

06 April 2023

Strand Hardware Makes its Mark with UKCA Compliancy

Posted on by Max Banner

Strand Hardware has made its mark – completing UKCA compliancy more than a year ahead of the new deadline.

15 March 2023

Zoo Hardware confirms commitment to UKCA Certification

Posted on by Max Banner

Zoo Hardware, announces it will continue to conform with the requirements of the new UKCA marking, despite its deadline being extended from January 2023 to June 2025.

GAI

04 January 2022

GAI prepares response for Safety Critical Products Consultation

Posted on 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.

Samuel Heath

28 September 2021

Samuel Heath: Concealment reduces risk of door closer damage

Posted on by Max Banner

Samuel Heath’s Powermatic controlled, concealed door closer is used extensively in flats, apartments and HMOs throughout the social housing sector.

06 September 2021

GGF reaction to UKCA extension

Posted on by Max Banner

The GGF has reacted to the Government extension of the transition period for the end of recognition of the CE mark in Great Britain. It has been extended until 1st January 2023.

GGF

19 July 2021

GGF urges Government to resolve UKCA crisis

Posted on by Max Banner

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has written to cabinet ministers from three different Government departments urging the Government to resolve the looming crisis over product compliance, namely UKCA marking and CE marking.

GAI

30 June 2021

New GAI guide launched to help architects prepare for UKCA marking

Posted on by Max Banner

A new Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) guide will help architects and specifiers navigate changes to product marking in the UK following Brexit.