The Locksmith Journal May-Jun 2017 - Issue 50 | Page 20

20 • INDUSTRYNEWS
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Do you want a way of keeping up to date with ever-changing standards , technical updates and the latest products ? The Institute of Architectural Ironmongers ( IAI ) can help .
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WHETHER YOU ARE A student on the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers ’ ( GAI ) education programme , a GAI Diploma holder looking to gain or retain RegAI status , or simply a practising AI or locksmith who wants to stay at the cutting edge of the industry , joining the IAI allows you to have access to our quality resources and support .
You don ’ t have to be a GAI Diploma holder to be a member of the Institute ; Affiliate or Associate membership is ideal for locksmiths and other professionals of the AI trade . Once you ’ re a member , you ’ ll receive regular e-newsletters on matters affecting the Institute and its members as well as unlimited access to our branch meetings .
There are nine Institute branches around the UK and two international branches in Hong Kong and Dubai . Each meeting includes a CPD seminar delivered by a technical expert , covering both product and technical updates , as well as a variety of other topics including social media .
Mario Del-Signore , chairman of the IAI , said : “ With industry standards changing so regularly , the Institute is committed to keeping its
members informed and giving them the resources they need to provide excellent customer service and specify safe , secure products to projects .
“ Locksmiths can attend two of these meetings for free to get a real feel for the Institute and everything it has to offer . They ’ ll be able to access a range of technical advice , get the latest product information and the opportunity to network with other AI industry professionals .”
For more information on the IAI , meeting dates and membership head to www . gai . org . uk / iai

NEW TESTING SUPERSITE OPENS IN THE UK

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EXOVA , THE GLOBAL testing , calibration and advisory services provider , has opened a new 50,000 square foot supersite in Wednesbury , UK .
Serving national and international customers in the automotive , door , window and hardware industries , the new testing facility draws together expertise and facilities from around the UK , creating a hub of excellence in an accessible and thriving location .
The investment in the new site facilitates the expansion of Exova ’ s testing capacity and capabilities , enabling it to continue to provide customers with a range of technically demanding services and consultancy .
John Willox , Group Managing Director - Products
Division , comments : “ This is a significant moment for the Exova business . We are the leading provider of technical excellence in testing for a wide range of household names within these industries and the new site is a consolidation of our expertise .
“ Working with customers from across the globe , we provide the solutions they need for testing of products within the supply chain . In putting these services under one roof , we are increasing efficiency , improving turnaround times
and giving more access to the full range of Exova skills .”
Work undertaken at the site will include : security , durability and weather testing of doors , windows and hardware as well as the testing of automotive trim , components and full vehicles for corrosion , UV Weathering , Environmental Ageing , Flammability , Vibration and Emissions .
The site will initially employ 32 people , a figure which is expected to rise in the first two years as Exova ’ s development
plans are realised and will offer testing to British , European , international and OEM standards .
Exova is one of the world ’ s leading laboratory-based testing groups , trusted by organisations to test and advise on the safety , quality and performance of their products and operations . Headquartered in Edinburgh , UK , Exova operates 135 laboratories and offices in 33 countries and employs around 4,200 people throughout Europe , the Americas , the Middle East , Asia / Asia Pacific and Africa .
With over 90 years ’ experience , Exova ’ s capabilities help to extend asset life , bring predictability to applications , and shorten the time to market for customers ’ products , processes and materials .
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