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ERA MAKES SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
» AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO becoming carbon neutral by 2030 , ERA , one of the UK ’ s leading home security and fenestration component providers , is currently installing over 2,600 solar panels at its UK headquarters in South Staffordshire .
Forecast to achieve an annual energy output of 979,200 kWh , the solar panels are being fitted across the roof of the 135,000 sq . ft purpose built facility , which houses ERA ’ s design , prototyping , manufacturing , assembly and warehousing operations , plus its UKAS accredited test house .
The deployment of renewable energy technologies forms part of ERA ’ s parent company , Tyman UK & Ireland ’ s 2030 Sustainability Excellence Roadmap , which also includes dedicated carbon removal projects for hard-to-reduce carbon emissions .
Reflecting ERA ’ s holistic approach to energy efficiency , the installation , which
is being led by Sustainability Programme Manager , Kerri Nadel , will enable ERA ’ s headquarters to procure 100 % of its electricity from renewable sources .
Kerri said : “ The transition to renewable energy at our headquarters marks a significant step in our commitment to achieving sustainable operations , whilst building a sustainable culture and delivering more sustainable product and service solutions to our extensive customer base . This is the only beginning for our ambitions .”
As part of its 2030 Sustainability Excellence Roadmap , Tyman UK & Ireland has signed up for the Science Based Targets initiative . This will fully quantify its carbon footprint across its value chain and extend its targets to cover reductions across scope 3 emissions , which will also deliver the level of decarbonisation required under the Paris Climate Agreement .
ERA is also working in close partnership with its OEM and distribution customers on a ‘ minimise , eliminate , replace ’ strategy , which includes removing plastic from display packaging , in addition to optimising the use of sustainable materials across all packaging .
This forms part of ERA ’ s pledge to achieve 100 % sustainable packaging by 2026 , an obligation it committed to before the introduction of the Plastic Packaging Tax and Extended Producer Responsibility which come into force in 2022 and 2023 respectively . It has also pledged to eliminate waste to landfill by the same year .
www . eraeverywhere . com
Carl F Groupco celebrates 60- year partnership with FUHR
» LEADING INDEPENDENT hardware distributor Carl F Groupco is celebrating 60 years as a long-standing supply partner of FUHR , the renowned manufacturer of high-quality multipoint locking systems . John Crittenden , Managing Director of Carl F Groupco , said : “ Carl F Groupco ’ s objective has always been to partner with major hardware brands to deliver the quality and reliability that our customers demand . This milestone anniversary demonstrates the strength of our partnership and the quality of the products FUHR provides . The synergy between the two businesses has allowed us to cement our reputation for high-quality hardware supply and we look forward to further developing this long-standing relationship in the future .”
Reflecting the value both companies place on long term supply partnerships , Andreas Fuhr , Managing Director of FUHR , commented : “ As a family-owned business , we value the partnerships we have with all our customers and we are proud to have worked with Carl F Groupco for six decades . We have developed a mutual understanding of each other ’ s businesses to ensure we have remained a committed , long term partner for the ultimate benefit of their customers .”
Carl F Groupco carries the biggest FUHR range of products in the UK and is the company ’ s largest customer worldwide . Popular FUHR products include the bestselling Multisafe range of multipoint door locks including the 856 lever operated type three door lock which is PAS24:2016 and Secured by Design accredited . FUHR ’ s electromechanical door lock solutions are at the heart of Carl F Groupco ’ s SmartSecure range . And the popular ‘ slam shut ’ locks , stable door , emergency and panic exit locks and tilt and turn hardware completes an impressive offer .
FUHR was founded in 1859 and has its headquarters in Heiligenhaus , Germany . The company consistently sets new standards for innovation and is one of the market leaders in the industry .
Carl F Groupco operates across the UK , including to the Scottish Highlands and offshore islands , from distribution centres in Peterborough and Cumbernauld . Its experienced team is always on hand to offer advice on the most appropriate hardware solution for any project .
www . carlfgroupco . co . uk
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