The Locksmith Journal Jan/Feb 2022 - Issue 78 | Page 8

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PAUL BROWNE IS NAMED NEW CHAIRMAN OF DHF

Door & Hardware Federation ( DHF ) has announced that its new Chairman is former ASSA ABLOY UK ’ s Chief Technology Officer & Business Development Director , Paul Browne .
» PAUL HAS BEEN INVOLVED WITH DHF since 2006 , when the issue of cylinder snapping illustrated the importance of constantly driving up product performance standards to meet the changing needs of end-users . He has been on the DHF Board since 2007 , and in 2011 , joined the Board of the European Hardware Association – ARGE – and was active in both European and UK standards development over the nine years that followed .
In his early career , Paul joined the Lucas Graduate scheme in the late 70s after leaving Aston University with a Business Studies degree . He worked for 17 years at Creda , the UK ’ s leading manufacturer of white goods , mainly in marketing roles and , finally , as General Manager of the Contracts Division . After two years in the construction industry , where he gained an invaluable insight into the need for
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change , Paul joined ASSA ABLOY UK as Marketing Director . There followed a number of different roles , such as General Manager of the Residential Division , before moving to senior board roles over a 21-year period .
Paul replaces long-standing Chairman , David Whitworth , in his position since 2007 and having played a major role in guiding DHF through its significant development programme over the past 10 years . In 2002 , David became chairman of the Association of Building Hardware
Manufacturers ( ABHM ) and was the driving force behind its 2004 merger with the Door & Shutter Manufacturers ’ Association ( DSMA ) to form DHF . Paul Browne comments : “ David has an unrivalled history of achievement and active involvement in our industry . With Bob Perry and the team , he has helped steer DHF in becoming the forward-looking and capable association that it has become today , and it is a privilege to pick up the mantle from him . Through making DHF the foremost industry authority , I believe it can lead the drive for change and improvement , creating opportunities and commercial benefit for our members , and I very much look forward to being a part of what will undoubtedly be an exciting future for the federation .”
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TRIO OF ERA INNOVATIONS ACHIEVE SECURED BY DESIGN ACCREDITATION

» CONTINUING TO SET THE STANDARD for security and certification , home security and fenestration component provider , ERA , has announced that three of its newest products have received the industryleading Secured by Design accreditation .
ERA ’ s two new TS 003 door security devices , together with its Double Cam Window Lock , have been approved by Secured by Design ’ s Police Preferred Specification scheme , bringing the total number of ERA lock , hardware and mail delivery solutions achieving the accreditation to more than 55 .
Providing a recognised standard for security products that have been proven to effectively deter and reduce crime , the latest accreditations demonstrate ERA ’ s ongoing commitment to delivering high quality security solutions that provide maximum protection .
The heavy duty TS 003 Door Chain and Door Restrictor have been expertly designed to limit the initial opening of an external door to provide homeowners with additional security . Having undergone rigorous testing to conform to TS 003:2012 and BS EN 1670:2007 , the products protect the integrity of the door in distraction burglary situations , where extreme and repeated force may be applied .
Launched earlier this year , ERA ’ s Double Cam Window Lock offers an advanced locking mechanism that simplifies fabrication and installation . Exceeding PAS 24 requirements , the lock features up to three sets of unidirectional double locking cams , securing the sash tightly to the frame to deliver unrivalled protection and strength across the window .
Kerry Blackford , Head of Product at ERA , said : “ ERA has long been a committed supporter of Secured by Design and we recently renewed our partnership with the initiative for a ninth consecutive year . The accreditation of our TS 003 door
security devices and Double Cam Window Lock means ERA now has an impressive schedule of more than 55 products that meet this respected and demanding standard . Once again , this demonstrates our continued commitment to meeting the most challenging performance benchmarks .”
As the official police security initiative owned by the UK Police Service , Secured by Design aims to reduce crime and help people live more safely , by improving the physical security of buildings and working with market-leading manufacturers , including ERA .
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