HARDWARE & SECURITY
BRISANT SECURES INDUSTRY FIRST IN HOME SECURITY
FDM By UAP Ltd Celebrates Award Win strengthening position as fire door safety specialist
» FIRE DOOR Maintenance ( FDM ) by UAP Ltd , has been named Training Company of the Year at the National Fenestration Awards 2024 . This award comes in recognition of FDM ’ s innovative approach to training and its commitment to elevating fire door safety standards across the industry .
Launched in February 2024 , FDM established the UK ’ s first practical training centre , rapidly positioning itself as a leader in training fire door inspectors , installers , and maintainers to meet and exceed UK Fire Door regulations .
Established to address a critical gap in fire door safety , the centre provides hands-on , practical learning experiences in compliance with legislation and best practices . The GQA-accredited training programmes equip professionals with the essential skills needed to enhance fire safety and reduce risk in public and private buildings across the UK .
FDM ’ s practical , compliance-focused courses are designed for installers , inspectors , and building managers , enabling them to fully understand the complexities of fire door systems and their maintenance .
Nicola John , Managing Director at FDM by UAP Ltd said : “ This award is a testament to our dedication to improving fire safety in the UK through quality , practical training . Our team has worked tirelessly to create a training experience that not only educates but empowers individuals to uphold the highest standards in fire door safety .”
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» FOLLOWING THE RECENT discovery of new lock-breaking methods , the British Standards Institute ( BSi ) and Master Locksmiths Association ( MLA ) moved quickly to introduce tougher lock testing criteria . This resulted in an update to the PAS 24 and TS007 standards , ensuring that the highest-rated locks could withstand the latest attack techniques .
Brisant Secure ’ s ALPS ( Always Locked Protection System ) technology is the first and only solution on the market that meets the new standard . The new standard was published on 30 September and represents a significant advance in protecting homes from emerging burglary threats .
Since the announcement of the new standard , only Brisant locks have successfully passed the rigorous new testing regime , securing its position as an industry-first for leadingedge home security .
Kevin Harvey , Managing Director of Brisant Secure , commented : “ We pride ourselves on staying ahead of the curve when it comes to evolving security threats . So , it comes as no surprise to us that we are the first and , to date , only manufacturer to bring a lock to market that meets these tough new standards . Our Ultion range has consistently led the market , and this achievement reinforces our commitment to being one step ahead of burglars .”
The updated PAS 24 standard includes a challenging new set of criteria to ensure locks can withstand the most aggressive attack methods . Brisants lock passed these tests in March 2024 , months before the introduction of the updated standard .
The inclusion of Brisant ’ s patented ALPS technology was critical in overcoming these challenges , offering enhanced protection from six attack methods – drilling , picking , bumping , snapping , twisting and thermal .
The company is currently in the process of incorporating the ALPS technology into its flagship Ultion lock .
Harvey continued : “ We anticipated these changes and began preparing well before the updated standard was published . For our customers , this means they will shortly benefit from a seamless update that meets the highest security demands .
“ It ’ s critically important for door makers and installers that our solution is available quickly , as we believe that alternatives meeting the standard may not be available for 18 months .”
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