The Locksmith Journal Jan-Feb 2018 - Issue 54 | Page 14

14 • INDUSTRYNEWS PROUD SPONSORS OF THIS PAGE MAJOR PROJECT AT CANARY WHARF’S NEW DISTRICT ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has been awarded the contract to supply and install fire-rated steel doorsets to the New District, a major new development on the Canary Wharf estate in London. » » CANARY WHARF Contractors Ltd has selected ASSA ABLOY Security Doors to supply and install over 600 steel doorsets, including personnel and fire doors. The doors supplied will be installed in the basement areas of the mixed-use development and prepared for future access control requirements. The order features high- end ironmongery from the ASSA ABLOY Skyline range, combining sleek aesthetics with functionality and ergonomics. This makes it suitable for applicatons in modern buildings, particularly those for commercial use. Located east on the Canary Wharf estate, the New District is built around a 211-metre, 57 storey cylindrical residential skyscraper designed by Herzog & de Meuron. Alongside residential properties, the development incorporates commercial office space, as well as retail and amenity spaces. ‘sleek aesthetics’ The production of the steel doorsets from ASSA ABLOY Security Doors is underway, with installation expected to take place throughout 2018. www.assaabloy.co.uk/ Security-Doors. FPB WELCOMES NARROWING TRADE DEFICIT, BUT CALLS FOR MORE SUPPORT FOR EXPORTERS » » RESPONDING TO LAST month’s narrowing trade deficit data, the Forum of Private Business has renewed its call for the government to provide more focussed support for small businesses who have the potential to export for the first time and to those who are already exporting but with a bit more help could do more. Released by the ONS, the data shows that between the three months to November 2016 and the three months to November 2017 the UK’s trade deficit narrowed by £4.3bn. Ian Cass, Managing Director of the Forum, said: “We welcome today’s news of the narrowing trade deficit, but feel that the full potential of the nation’s small businesses is yet to be realised. This is reflected in the government’s ‘one size fits all’ approach to ‘the full potential of the nation’s small businesses is yet to be realised’ business, which does not take into account the very different needs, concerns and support required from small business in order for many of them to achieve their true export potential. “Despite yesterday’s reshuffle it’s still our view that the government does not truly understand the needs of the small and micro business community and we call on the Secretary of State for Business, Greg Clark, and others to back our Get Britain Trading campaign.” www.fpb.org NEW BODY-MAPPING MICRO FLEECE JACKET This new fleece jacket takes working comfort and good looks on site to a whole new level. » » ITS ADVANCED workwear made from a stretchable micro fleece fabric with an advanced body-mapping design - just the job for the fast-paced professional, who’s always on the go. Warm, light and flexible, the jacket is made from a quick-drying ‘AIS’ (Advanced Insulation System) material, which is high-functionality and ideal as warm first layer garment or lighter second layer protection. The jacket delivers an effective balance of insulation where it matters and ventilation for your body when it’s needed. What’s more, with its innovative natural anti-odour treated and quick- drying fabric, it’ll keep you dry, LOCKSMITHJOURNAL.CO.UK | JAN/FEB 2018 Sponsored by Lockex 2018 - Security & Fire Safety fresh and comfortable all day long. Added to its good looks, it has a checked fleece lining for enhanced breathability and mesh fabric in armpits for extra ventilation, plus a zipped arm pocket for added convenience and a high collar for extra warmth and protection. www.snickersworkwear.co.uk