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Caldwell Hardware celebrates 50 years of UK manufacturing
» CALDWELL HARDWARE HAS BEEN supplying quality window hardware for more than a century and 2023 marks 50 years since it expanded its manufacturing into the UK market . During this time , it introduced several industry firsts , such as the first moving coil constant force balance , the first colocated casement window operator and lock , and the first heavy-duty spiral balance .
Caldwell recently joined with Yale , realising synergies and sharing best practices , creating a wider , comprehensive hardware range from one supplier . The move allows Caldwell to retain its strong brand identity and offers customers the opportunity to benefit from the ease of now being able to deal with one single business unit .
Paul Atkinson , Managing Director at Yale , comments : “ Caldwell ’ s integration with Yale is an exciting development for both brands . Much like Yale , Caldwell has a rich heritage , provenance , and marketleading position . This move allows Caldwell to benefit from the endorsement of our global organisation , without compromising its current brand positioning .
“ 2023 marks 50 years since Caldwell expanded its manufacturing into the UK and it has cemented its place as a worldleading window hardware specialist , with over 1 billion balances sold to date . It offers a great complimentary range to our existing portfolio . For example , our Vertex decorative furniture is a fresh , on-trend range that offers the ultimate solution for vertical sliding sash windows and is complimented perfectly by the unseen but essential Caldwell balances .”
Caldwell produces one of the widest ranges of spring balances currently available for sliding window systems . This expansive range caters for virtually all applications , allowing fabricators to select the best solution based on precise levels of durability , cost and ease of use .
Paul adds : “ Caldwell is a fantastic fit alongside the Yale brand . Collaboration and integration between our teams will support the growth of both brands moving forward as one and enable us to offer bestin-class service to our customers .”
To mark the 50th celebration a new logo will be added to Caldwell Hardware ’ s website , literature , manuals and labels , with further developments to follow .
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ABLOY UK LAUNCHES NEW RIBA-APPROVED CPD COURSE
» ABLOY UK HAS LAUNCHED a new RIBA-approved CPD course , explaining the requirements of EN 13637:2015 for electrically controlled exit systems for use on escape doors and how to achieve safe electrically controlled escape doors .
The course , delivered by accredited Abloy experts , explores EN 13637 , which was adopted by BSI in August 2015 . The standard covers the application of electrical controls to manage the unauthorised use of escape doors , whether as part of an access control system or just to achieve exit management in situations such as retail stores , hospitals and schools and commercial premises .
As part of the course , attendees will learn that an exit system comprises of three elements , tested as a complete escape solution . The first is an electric controlling device , an initiating element ( a resettable illuminated switch ), and an electric locking device to secure the door . The electric locking device will be a fail un-locked device specifically designed to work under a side load to ensure escape , with the durability of the ability to release proven .
Roy Buckingham DipGAI , RegAI , MGAI , Regional Specification Development Manager for London & South East at Abloy UK , explains : “ Escape doors should provide for immediate egress . However , there are instances where buildings need to control escape for security or safety reasons , for example , in a nursery school application . What ’ s more , security , and the need to escape can conflict in many situations , and an exit system is the only performancetested and proven solution .
“ Our new RIBA-accredited CPD covers all these areas and details specifying a compliant solution . Architects and any other built environment professionals are invited to register for the course to expand and update their knowledge on escape regulations and best practices , and we look forward to welcoming them to the upcoming sessions .”
www . abloy . co . uk
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