Throughout September , the roadshow will bring together Yale , Yale Door and Window Solutions , Mila , ABLOY , Mul-T-Lock , and UNION from across the ASSA ABLOY Group . It will be attended by 80 Designing Out Crime Officers ( DOCOs ), who work closely with architects , developers , and local authority planners to encourage the incorporation of effective crime prevention strategies during the planning phases of new constructions and significant refurbishments .

These strategies include adhering to a range of standards such as PAS 24 , which guarantees that doors and windows can withstand various methods of attack ; TS007 , which testifies that cylinders will provide maximum protection against drilling , picking , and snapping ; and TS008 , which proves that letterplates will prevent intruders from gaining access to the property or retrieving keys and other items .

With the rise of smart home technology , Secure Connected Devices ( SCDs ) have also become an important part of crime prevention . Designed to be integrated into the

Internet of Things ( IoT ) ecosystem , they enable property owners to monitor and manage their security systems remotely , providing an added layer of protection and convenience .

In addition , indicative tests are a key component of Secured by Design . They subject products to rigorous conditions , simulating attack methods to evaluate their performance – and therefore enabling property owners to feel confident that their products will withstand substantial force and manipulation .

Each ASSA ABLOY brand will give product presentations on their key Secured by Design-approved products , from TS007 3-star cylinders to smart home devices . Following this , the DOCOs will receive a Continuing Professional Development ( CPD ) certificate that they can then use towards their CPD hours .

The roadshow will also include tours of the ASSA ABLOY sites at Willenhall , Cheltenham , Daventry , and Carlisle , with the latter including a demonstration of how it has reduced the plastic used in its outbound packaging by 90 % in the last 12 months .

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Tamworth-based trade association , the Door & Hardware Federation ( DHF ), has launched two new brochures , both of which are available on the DHF website as ‘ flipbooks ’. Digital flipbooks can be shared in an easy way with others via email , social media , or on a website .

DHF ’ s flipbooks comprise the training programme from 2024-2025 , and a separate brochure detailing the benefits of becoming a DHF member .

The comprehensive 20-page training brochure showcases DHF ’ s wide range of training courses and technical webinars in detail . It includes an overview of each course , its learning objectives , any pre-requisites , and the target audience each course is best suited to . The brochure also outlines the various ways in which DHF delivers its training programmes , for example , face-to-face , online via the Distance Learning Programme ( DLP ) or virtually , where it ’ s delivered online

in real-time by a DHF dedicated trainer , ensuring accessibility for all , thus providing the opportunity for anyone to become DHF trained from wherever they might reside .

Similarly , the 12-page membership brochure serves as a valuable resource , offering in-depth insights into DHF ’ s expansive network , its dedication to members , the array of technical benefits available , the commercial advantages on offer , as well as detailed information regarding the training opportunities as well as information about the industry

specific NVQ and where to go to find out more information .

“ We are delighted to be able to provide these new brochures for the industry , which are now available in a user-friendly digital flipbook format ,” says DHF ’ s Commercial Director , Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens . “ These brochures pull a lot of information together in a concise way that makes it easier for the recipient to read and understand . The training brochure delivers a comprehensive insight into the range of training courses

DHF provides and the types of delivery on offer . The membership brochure provides a guide for anyone considering joining the trade association for their industry and helps showcase the many benefits available . DHF has invested time and money to help simplify complex offerings and we are proud of the results . In addition , by offering this information in digital flipbook form , members and non-members alike can access the relevant information from wherever they are via our website , and as sustainability is high on our agenda , it helps to reduce our carbon footprint by lessening the numbers of printed copies without compromising our brand integrity .”

To view the training brochure visit : https :// bit . ly / 3LAeIuW To view membership brochure visit : https :// bit . ly / 3ynTbCx

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