34 | OCTOBER 2019
Installer Support
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Fire door safety in
infographic detail
Abloy UK has launched
an infographic that
uncovers recent
statistics around
fire door safety and
highlights the risks
around non-compliance,
in line with Fire Door
Safety Week 2019.
As well as explaining how fire can
IT’S NOT VEKA’S
WEBSITE, IT’S YOURS
VEKA UK has designed and built an entirely
new website with its customers at heart.
Marketing Director
Dawn Stockell says: “It may
well say VEKA in the URL,
but this site really belongs
to customers (both internal
and external, existing and
potential). Using visitor data
from our old site and draw-
ing from digital best prac-
tice learnings; we developed
a site that is easy to navi-
gate, supports an array of
visitor types and is able to
answer their questions and
provide all relevant informa-
tion. VEKA UK has a strong
digital focus, staying ahead
of the curve so our custom-
ers can do the same.
“We’ve simplified the
access to VEKA documenta-
tion, brochures and techni-
cal downloads by adding an
intuitive filter functionality
so they are readily available
to anyone that needs them,
rather than being ‘tucked
away’ in a ‘customers only’
area. We also created a dedi-
cated downloads area - with
a free text search facility
and simple-to-use filters -
which means it takes just
moments to access the in-
formation you need. Thanks
to the simple navigation, the
customer journey through
the site is now much more
direct, making it clear for
individuals from all indus-
try sectors to know exactly
where to go.
“One of the more in-
novative aspects of the
new design is the intuitive
dashboard area. Registering
for the site allows you to
personalise your dashboard
by saving your favourite
documents for quick access,
as well as selecting your
brand and product prefer-
ences for suggested items.
“When signed in, your
dashboard will then au-
tomatically display your
recent downloads and send
notifications when a docu-
ment you’ve saved has since
been updated. This means
you’ll never miss an update.
In this area you’ll also find
the direct contact details of
your BDM, as well as receiv-
ing personalised messages
from them here, so you’ll
know when they’re visiting
or even when they’re away
on holiday.
“Everything on the new
site has been created with
our customers in mind, in-
cluding the new homeown-
er area. The brand-building
section gives consumers a
better understanding about
who and what VEKA UK ‘is’,
so they are aware of prod-
uct brands VEKA, Halo and
Imagine’s countless benefits
when it comes to choosing
an installer and investing in
home improvements.
“Our products represent
the quality and innovation
you would expect from
a world leader, so we’ve
ensured our new website
does too.”
Take a look around at
www.veka.co.uk
spread fast, Abloy also makes recommenda-
tions on how to make premises safe from
fire, and discusses fire door regulations and
responsibility – as well as the penalties for
non-compliance.
Pat Jefferies, Commercial Director of
Abloy UK, comments: “Fire Door Safety
Week is an excellent opportunity to shine
a light on the issues around the risks of
unregulated fire doors, and educate those
responsible for ensuring safety in build-
ings.
is committed
‘ to Abloy
educating anyone
responsible for the
specification and
installation of fire doors
through our Academy
’
“Although the initiative gives us a rel-
evant platform to highlight these issues,
fire door safety should be front of mind all
year round – especially when the ultimate
cost from non-compliance can be the loss
of life.
“That’s why Abloy is committed to edu-
cating anyone responsible for the specifica-
tion and installation of fire doors through
our Academy – whether that’s an architect,
specifier, systems integrator, landlord or
facilities manager.
“We’ve been training delegates at the
Abloy Academy on the points raised in
this infographic and so much more for
over a decade, and are proud to help
ensure public safety through fire door
safety education for many more decades
to come.”
For further information on products and
services available from Abloy UK or
to book a place on one of the courses,
https://www.abloy.co.uk, call 01902 364
500, or email [email protected].