SECTOR INSIGHT
IRONMONGERYDIRECT RAISED OVER £ 6000 FOR CHARITIES IN 2024
» AS PART OF ITS ONGOING commitment to give back to the community in which it works , staff at leading specialist supplier IronmongeryDirect have raised over £ 6000 in 2024 .
Employees at the Essex-based company took part in fundraising , giving , and volunteering activities across the year to support the worthy causes that had been nominated by the WOW Team at IronmongeryDirect ; which comprises a group of employees who represent each
department and work together to organise company and charity events .
Basildon Mind , Basildon Food Bank , St Luke ’ s Hospice , and Wat Tyler Country Park in Basildon were all recognised as part of the company ’ s mission to help local causes , as well as the Alzheimer ’ s Society and Macmillan Cancer Support .
By hosting various fundraising activities , which included an employee Christmas raffle , and a charity bake sale , the company raised a combined total of £ 6,575 for the charities during 2024 . Additional activities included over 30 employees spending 6 hours volunteering at Wat Tyler Country Park to undertake litter picking and grounds maintenance . Plus , a donation of 60kg worth of food and toiletries to Basildon Food Bank to aid people in crisis .
A key fundraising highlight of the year was hosting the UK ’ s first ever inter-trade football tournament held at Chelsea ’ s Stamford Bridge , which saw 50 tradespeople from different sectors compete in ‘ Match for the Mind ’. Organised by IronmongeryDirect , the event which coincided with Mental Health Awareness Week , raised over £ 4,000 alone for Mind .
Jayke Ingram , HR Business Partner and Chairperson of the WOW Team at IronmongeryDirect commented , “ Giving back to the community is integral to who we are as a business , and we are very proud to be able to contribute in this way and look forward to doing even more in 2025 . A huge thank you goes out to all the IronmongeryDirect staff for their efforts throughout the year , in raising this fantastic sum of money , and donating their time to these causes .”
www . IronmongeryDirect . co . uk
DOORBIRD AT BAU 2025 : INNOVATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF DOOR COMMUNICATION
DoorBird , one of the leading providers of smart door communication systems , is presented its latest products and innovations at BAU 2025 in Munich . From January 13 to 17 , 2025 , the company showcased a range of new products that will shape the door communication of the future in Hall C2 , Booth 400 .
» THE D31TDH AND D31TDV , DoorBird ’ s latest IP video door intercom systems , are particularly in focus . These models set new standards in door communication – ideal for apartment buildings and commercial properties with up to 1,000 units . With their 7-inch touch display , an integrated RFID and QR code reader , a virtual keypad and an innovative 4D motion sensor , they offer a userfriendly solution that not only guarantees maximum flexibility and security but also impresses with many other valuable features . For example , the door intercoms can be configured and maintained remotely via a web-based dashboard or the app . They can also be easily integrated into common access and building automation systems using the welldocumented API . In addition , customers can choose from over 50 different highquality materials and finishes to match their entrance .
In addition , DoorBird presented the new A1131 mini dome camera , which is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation on walls or ceilings in the immediate vicinity of the house entrance . The mini dome camera is characterised by its compact design , robust metal housing and outstanding image quality with a full HD Sony image sensor . The camera expands the viewing angle of the door intercom , providing additional security with an undisguised image in the entrance area . It is compatible with many common smart home and video surveillance systems and can be integrated into the network via PoE as well as via Wi-Fi .
www . doorbird . com
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