SECTOR INSIGHT
IRISH HERITAGE AND SUPPORT
Door Group , a division of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland is highlighting the support available to their existing and potential customers in Ireland , with Randen Lannas and Stephen Wilkinson on hand to advise customers on the specification , installation , and ongoing maintenance of doorsets .
» FROM ITS FACTORY AND HEAD office in Ireland , the company provides the most complete range of doorset solutions for any application . These include high performance steel and timber doorsets , which can be factory fitted with a wide variety of Group products such as mechanical or electromechanical locks , master-key systems , architectural hardware , door controls , door sealing systems and access control solutions .
Brian Sofley , Managing Director at Door Group , explains : “ All our products are designed and manufactured in our production facility in Co Antrim , and this ‘ all under one roof ’ capability gives us a very definitive competitive edge when it comes to fulfilling large or small contracts and meeting tight deadlines .
“ What ’ s more , the experience , skill and motivation of our workforce is second to none – with Randen and Stephen a critical part of our team , on board to work specifically with our Irish customers .”
Randen Lannas DipGAI , MGAI , Architectural Project Consultant for Northern UK & Ireland , is a qualified GAI diploma holder and consultant , and very well placed to advise on the best door and ironmongery solutions . He also boasts great expertise in security , compliance , and lifesaving products such as fire and emergency escape systems .
He said : “ Although we find mechanical products very popular for day-to-day door systems , we also have advanced access
ERA EXTENDS COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES control and door systems in our portfolio , and are Stephen Wilkinson seeing customers increasingly leaning towards electronic systems – especially for public and multi-occupancy buildings .”
Stephen Wilkinson , Area Sales Manager for Ireland and Scotland , has been with ASSA ABLOY for over twenty years , and in that time has a built up a wealth of knowledge , he added : “ By developing relationships with new and existing clients , we aim to educate and support our Irish customers on the safest and most secure solutions for their door requirements .”
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Randen Lannas
» ERA , ONE OF THE UK ’ S LEADING home security and fenestration component providers , has kickstarted the introduction of its parent company Tyman ’ s new Volunteering Policy by completing the first of a series of volunteering initiatives to support the West Midlands community .
The team of employees helped to transform Gatis Community Space in Wolverhampton , a former council-run centre and outdoor play space that has been taken over by residents to support local families by providing essential services including play opportunities , education , and food .
The newly-introduced Volunteering Policy gives every ERA employee the opportunity to spend one day a year volunteering with a charity or not-forprofit organisation to help make a positive difference , with further events planned for September and December .
In addition to benefiting communities , the policy provides employees with the valuable opportunity to apply and develop their skills and broaden their perspectives , focusing on three core areas : STEM ( Science Technology Engineering Maths ), housing projects for disadvantaged groups , and the environment .
The first area includes supporting initiatives aimed at upskilling and encouraging under-represented people into work through qualifications or projects , work placements / work experience , and soft skills development for a STEM career , including CV writing and interview skills .
The second , housing projects for disadvantaged groups , focuses on social housing for low income households and families with disabilities , the elderly and military veterans .
The final area , environment , includes addressing climate change and protecting and enhancing nature ’ s resources for future generations through clean-up campaigns , tree planting projects , the deployment of low carbon technologies , and restoring endangered habitats .
This forms part of Tyman ’ s Sustainable culture pillar and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Target 10.2 , Reduced Inequalities , by engaging employees and developing partnerships to help address social inequalities across local communities .
Stephen Hopkins , ERA ’ s Senior HR Business Partner , said : “ We are committed to ensuring our diverse talent is able to contribute their best and help create longterm value , not only for our business , but for local communities and wider society . It ’ s fantastic to see the positive work that some of our team have already achieved with Gatis Community Space .”
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