SECTOR INSIGHT
DHF ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF ITS ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
» DOOR & HARDWARE FEDERATION ( DHF ) has announced that from September 3rd 2024 , it will be launching an online membership application form . The new digital approach will yield significant benefits on a number of levels , predominantly , it will speed up the application process , is easily accessible and will save time .
The Tamworth-based trade association supports six industry sectors and now has more than 550 members . It continues to be the ‘ go to ’ organisation for technical advice and training which lends itself to raising the standards of the industry . Increasingly , specifiers and end users of industrial and commercial building products , as well as domestic customers , want the reassurance of quality , safety and compliance with legislation when choosing products , and membership of a forward-looking trade association such as DHF enables individuals and companies to demonstrate compliance and the adherence to industry standards .
“ DHF is consistently seeking ways to streamline processes ,” says DHF ’ s Commercial Director , Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens . “ This move to an electronic application will contribute to our green credentials , reducing environmental impact and our carbon footprint .”
www . dhfonline . org . uk
Five silver anniversaries celebrated at HOPPE ( UK )
In the year that Tiger Woods won his first PGA championship , the EU introduced the Euro , and the London Eye was first unveiled to the public , five new starters began their career at HOPPE ( UK ).
» NOW , 25 YEARS LATER , FINANCE director Andrew Biggs , sales administrator Lynne Murray , logistics manager Christopher Mills , distribution centre supervisor Dave Murray , and stock controller Dave Lane are celebrating their silver work anniversaries .
Ged Ryan , CEO of HOPPE ( UK ), said : “ Over half of the UK team has been with the business for more than 10 years , and that loyalty is at the heart of our success .” HOPPE has been established in the UK for more than 35 years , and this year also marks 25 years since HOPPE ( UK ) moved into its purpose-built distribution centre and head office in Gailey Way , Wolverhampton . On average , 350 orders leave the 50,000 sq ft warehouse and distribution centre every day , being sent as far north as Inverness and as far south as the Channel Islands .
www . hoppe . com
SNICKERS WORKWEAR ’ S ENERGISING NEW TECHNICAL MIDLAYERS
Perfect Workwear – for less than perfect days .
» SNICKERS WORKWEAR ’ S new range of lightweight Mid-layers are a Fusion of style and performance - built for active work in the Autumn . |
Crafted for full flexibility on site and optimal comfort and built for active work , they ’ re fully flexible and can be worn as an outer layer when it ’ s warmer or a mid-layer when it ’ s a bit cooler .
They ’ re full of handy technical features and innovative fabrics to tame
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the wind , plus brand new energising colours to brighten your spring-time workday .
Choose from new streetsmart styles such as the Windblocker Half-zip Hoodie or the Lightweight Flexiwork Mid-layer Jacket – creative workwear solutions designed to make your job easier .
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Whatever Snickers Workwear Mid-layer you choose , you can be sure that they all have body-mapping designs for a great fit , outstanding functionality and long-lasting comfort – all day , every day .
www . snickersworkwear . co . uk
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