INDUSTRYNEWS
FACIAL RECOGNITION/TEMPERATURE CHECK
INTEGRATED WORKPLACE SOLUTION
» AB ACCESS CONTROL, THE ACCESS
control unit of aluminium manufacturing
and installation company AB Glass, has
rolled out an innovative solution that will
help companies get their workforces up and
running again as the COVID-19 lockdown
ends – safely.
Alan Brayley, Managing Director of AB
Glass, said: “As a lot more companies start to
return to the workplace, they will be keen to
implement all precautions and safety measures
they can to ensure the safety and peace of
mind of their employees.”
The company is offering the installation
of a cutting-edge access control system for
premises - including commercial offices,
factories or apartments - that incorporates
facial recognition software with the ability to
assess the body temperature of the individual
seeking access to a building or premises.
The equipment has a temperature accuracy
of plus or minus 0.3 degrees Celsius as long
as the person is standing between 0.3 and 0.7
metres away. It can be wall-mounted or free
standing and programmed to set off an alarm if
the temperature indicates a person might be ill.
www.abglass.co.uk
RAFFLE RAISES OVER £2000 FOR GM FUNDRAISING
» AN INDUSTRY MAGAZINE HAS
helped raise over £2000 for GM Fundraising
in an online raffle. Fourteen impressive prizes
were kindly donated, including a table for
ten at the Glass Times Raceday at Haydock
Park or Epsom Downs in 2021, a Fortnum
& Mason Hamper donated by Edgetech, and
a round of golf for four donated by Epwin
Window Systems.
Since it was established in 1995, GM
Fundraising has raised nearly £2 million for
Hope House Children’s Hospices; which
provides palliative care for children with
life limiting conditions and support for
their families. 85% of Hope House’s £5.5
million care costs are met through charitable
donations and GM Fundraising is its largest
single donor. GM Fundraising is celebrating
its 25th anniversary this year and had hoped
to raise over £200,000 for the charity.
Gary Morton, founder of GM Fundraising,
said: “Charities have been hard hit by
the Covid-19 pandemic because so many
fundraising events and opportunities have had
to be postponed. Huge thanks to Glass Times
and everyone in the industry who bought a
ticket.”
www.gmfundraising.co.uk
Group looking to acquire
installation companies
» AN INDUSTRY VETERAN WITH 30
years’ experience has announced plans to
build a group of installation companies and
is currently seeking potential acquisitions.
Neal Harper’s new venture will be under
the ‘Sustainium Group’ brand and holding
company, although businesses will continue to
operate under their own name.
Neal commented: “Over the years I’ve met
many owners of window companies who
want to sell or retire, but domestic double
glazing companies are notoriously difficult to
sell. Some of these owners have spent years
building a great name and reputation, and
have loyal staff they want to look after. My
aim is to acquire a small number of these firms
and continue the great work of these owners.
“Some firms have had a surprise upturn in
work, but the reality is it is harder than ever
to run a business and maintain margins, with
rising costs and more demanding customers.
Red tape and onerous regulations are adding
fuel to the fire, so it’s no surprise many
business owners are looking for a way out –
especially if they’ve been in business a long
time.”
www.sustainium.co.uk
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