03 March 2022

FIT Show set to deliver record breaking industry showcase

Posted on 3rd March 20223rd March 2022 by Max Banner

Organisers of FIT Show, the UK’s leading trade show for the glass, glazing, hardware and components industry, have announced record levels of industry support for its delayed 2021 event.

19 January 2022

Triple Challenge for Strand Hardware’s New MD

Posted on 19th January 2022 by Max Banner

It’s a triple crown for Steve Marshall, who has not only taken over as Managing Director of Strand Hardware, but also its two sister companies – Strand Technologies and AliMet Fabrications.

04 January 2022

GAI prepares response for Safety Critical Products Consultation

Posted on 4th January 2022 by Max Banner

The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) is currently compiling a list of products which its members have identified as safety critical and are engaging with other industry associations.

17 November 2021

Strand Hardware video to celebrate pearl anniversary

Posted on 17th November 202118th November 2021 by Max Banner

Strand Hardware launches a video celebrating its pearl anniversary as a leading UK supplier of door and window hardware.

04 November 2021

HOPPE: Fire door FAQs – A guide to fire and escape door hardware

Posted on 4th November 2021 by Max Banner

HOPPE (UK) shares some of the questions that its technical teams are asked about fire doors and offers advice for specifying compliant door hardware in public buildings…

28 September 2021

ASSA ABLOY signs definitive agreement to acquire Arran Isle Ltd in the UK

Posted on 28th September 2021 by Max Banner

ASSA ABLOY has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Arran Isle, a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of door and window hardware in the UK and Ireland.

18 January 2021

ASSA ABLOY Project Specification Group keeps up track record at Silverstone Primary School

Posted on 18th January 202119th January 2021 by Max Banner

ASSA ABLOY has assisted with the design and specification of doorsets and relevant hardware at a primary school.

15 June 2020

Innovative forearm shield for COVID-19 prevention by FSB

Posted on 15th June 202015th June 2020 by Max Banner

An innovative new device designed and manufactured by leading German hardware company FSB allows doors with standard pull handles to be converted quickly and easily for hands-free operation and help in the battle to reduce COVID-19 transmission.