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DHF CELEBRATES A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE
WITH A SMART NEW WEBSITE AND BRANDING
» » DHF (DOOR AND HARDWARE
Federation) might well be celebrating its
120th anniversary this year, but its sights
remain firmly fixed on the future. The
pro-active team at the Tamworth-based
trade association is marking the significant
milestone with the launch of its new
branding and website – www.dhfonline.org.
uk. In 2016, the organisation identified a
need to bring its logo, literature and website
up to date and has now has unveiled its
smart new look which embraces all-things-
modern, but doesn’t forget its history or
roots.
The new, improved dhf logo has a
definite boldness, with the website
providing an upgraded platform to
showcase its services, offering a clean,
fresh and current interface with stimulating
content befitting of the solid dhf brand.
It is anticipated that, over time, dhf
will be easily recognisable from the
layout, colours, categories and style of
its new branding culminating in a more
professional image. This objective has, in
dhf Marketing Manager, Patricia Sowsbery-
Stevens’ view, been achieved:
“I am absolutely thrilled with the new
branding, which has taken more than a
year to perfect,” she says. “Our new look
is modern and the website delivers on all
levels; we are delighted that the branding
fully reflects our values and vision.”
dhf’s shiny new look has been the
brainchild of Patricia, who embarked
on a consultative approach to the new
website design, with members conferred
with at every stage. The result has been
much admired, both from a design and
functionality perspective.
“The website enables access to
information quickly and easily, provides a
thorough overview of the six member areas
that it represents and permits the simple
downloading of publications,” explains
Patricia. “Information relating to standards
and legislation, a new ‘search facility’, and a
dedicated member’s area offering a host of
services, are also important features.”
The organisation has experienced
significant member growth over the past
five years, with almost 400 members in 2017,
compared to just 220 in 2012. In addition,
more than 1200 individuals have completed
the dhf Safety Diploma Training Course, with
the dhf initiative, ‘Gate Safety Week’, a year-
long commitment that culminates in a week
of activities during October, now in its fourth
year. A new training officer and additional
administrative staff have also joined the
organisation to support its on-going growth.
BSIA ROADSHOW TO PROVIDE CLARITY
ON NEW PD6669 SCHEME
» » THE BSIA IS TO HOLD A
series of breakfast briefings
being held across the UK to
provide industry practitioners
with information on the new
PD6669 scheme.
PD6669 builds upon the
existing BS EN 50136 series
for alarm transmission systems
by providing guidance, such as
additional alarm transmission
system performance
categories and actions to be
taken when the availability fails
to meet the required levels.
It also provides installation
advice to improve the security
and reliability of alarm
transmission systems.
The scheme has been
developed by a wide range of
industry stakeholders, including
the BSIA, BSI, the Police,
insurers and alarm transmission
service providers.
The briefings will be held at
the following venues and are
free to attend:
• London - 30th August
- UBM 240 Blackfriars
Rd, London SE1 8BF.
Registration opens at
8.30am with presentations
from 9.00am until
11.00am.
• Hampshire - 31st August
- Southern Monitoring
212-218 London Rd,
Waterlooville PO7 7AJ.
Registration opens at
8.30am with presentations
from 9.00am until
11.00am.
• Wigan - 6th September
- NW Fire and Security
Exhibition, DW Stadium
(South Stand Suite) 15
Loire Dr, Wigan WN5 0UH.
Presentation 10.00am -
11.00am (as part of the NW
Fire and Security Exhibition
speaker programme).
• Nottingham - 13th
September - EMCS Ltd
Tissington Cl, Beeston,
Nottingham NG9 6QG.
Registration opens at
8.30am with presentations
from 9.00am until
11.00am.
Each briefing will provide
industry practitioners with
an overview of PD6669,
information on how it interfaces
to BS EN 50136 and how it
will help installers by using the
scheme.
Director of Technical
Services, David Wilkinson,
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comments: “PD6669 came
about due to a desire from
industry for clarification as to
how existing standards for
installing, commissioning and
maintaining alarm transmission
systems should be applied.
This scheme provides that
clarity and will be beneficial to
all of those involved in the field
of alarm transmission systems.
The scheme has broad support
from a wide range of industry
stakeholders and through
this series of briefings, we
hope to achieve a greater
understanding of its purpose
and encourage adoption from
industry practitioners.”
To register for any of the
PD6669 briefings, please
visit: www.bsia.co.uk