SECTOR INSIGHT
MUL-T-LOCK CELEBRATES WOMEN IN LOCKSMITHING INDUSTRY WITH “ LADIES WHO LOCKSMITH ” CAMPAIGN
» MUL-T-LOCK , A LEADING PROVIDER of patented locking solutions , is proud to announce the launch of its “ Ladies Who Locksmith ” campaign , aimed at raising awareness of and celebrating women in the locksmithing industry .
Despite being a male-dominated field , Mul-T-Lock recognises the invaluable contributions of women locksmiths and their growing presence in the industry .
The launch of “ Ladies Who Locksmith ” seeks to spotlight these trailblazing women , inspire others to pursue careers in locksmithing , and break down barriers in traditionally male-dominated professions .
Hazel Oakley , a locksmith at Gloucester Locksmiths with seven years of experience , shares her enthusiasm , saying : “ I love being a locksmith and have gained insights into the industry over the years . Every day brings different projects , and the constant opportunity to learn the intricacies of high-security locks . Putting what I have learnt into practice to offer support and guidance to those wanting a more secure environment .
“ It ’ s encouraging to see Mul-T-Lock launch this campaign and I was happy to be involved . I think it ’ s really important to listen to and see the contributions of women like me . I have always been treated as equal and would encourage more ladies to join this rewarding profession to make a real difference .”
The “ Ladies Who Locksmith ” campaign will feature inspiring stories of women locksmiths , highlight their achievements and provide resources and support for women interested in pursuing careers in locksmithing .
“ We believe diversity and inclusion are essential for innovation and progress ,” says Claire Blakemore , Managing Director at Mul-T-Lock UK . “ Through our new ‘ Ladies Who Locksmith ’ campaign , we
aim to pave the way for a more inclusive , locksmithing industry where women feel empowered to thrive and succeed .”
Mul-T-Lock invites locksmiths , industry professionals , and enthusiasts to join the conversation . To support the “ Ladies Who Locksmith ” campaign , please follow Mul- T-Lock on social media and share stories of women locksmiths using the hashtag # LadiesWhoLocksmith
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DHF ADVISES ON THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS
» EPD DEMONSTRATE THE RESULTS of a Life Cycle Assessment ( LCA ), detailing ‘ cradle to grave ’ environmental impact of all processes involved with the manufacture of a product . This can include extraction and processing of raw materials , transport , all elements of the manufacturing process , dismantling and waste disposal .
“ Although it is not yet compulsory to use EPD in the UK , the market is increasingly self-regulating as manufacturers seek to demonstrate carbon transparency and market their products accordingly ,” explains DHF ’ s Commercial Director , Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens . “ Participation in the EPD programme is essential if the construction industry is to meet the growing demand for greater sustainability . We are delighted to be able to support our members by offering generic EPD .”
Back in June 2017 , DHF was widely considered ‘ ahead of the game ’ in launching 14 generic EPD ( in collaboration with ARGE )
- locks , door and window handles , hinges ( single axis ), lock cylinders , sliding door gear , window fittings , door closers , panic exit devices , shutter hardware , letter boxes , padlocks , glass door gear , electromechanical hardware , and push button locks - and since then , the federation has been educating and informing its members about the role and growing importance of EPD in the sustainability process ; a complicated subject , DHF has been plugging the ‘ information gap ’. This has effectively enabled members of the Building Hardware Group to meet changing market conditions .
“ EPD provide manufactures with positive credentials that are key differentiators in today ’ s market , and a powerful way to raise an organisation ’ s profile and demonstrate environmental commitments ,” continues Patricia . “ In short , they enable the manufacturer to provide quantified data on their product ’ s environmental impacts , such as embodied carbon , ozone , acidification and more , surpass customer demands and specifications with increased transparency , promote a product ’ s reputation through internationally recognised standards , support innovative product development , such as improving efficiency for energy , materials and transport costs , enable whole life cycle management , and become recognised by building assessment schemes . In addition , they can inform building information modelling ( BIM ) software to make comparisons and assess design options that improve a building ’ s environmental performance .
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