Posts Tagged ‘Doors’
Functionality Versus Aesthetics – a Clash of Perspectives?
One could imagine that architects and door hardware pioneers would constantly be clashing – the former strives for aesthetic perfection while the latter for functionality, safety and security. However Simon Osborne, Commercial Leader of Allegion UK, believes that it need not be this way A frustrating game of give-and-take. That is what the common architect’s mindset must…
Read MoreHow To Upgrade A Standard Up & Over Garage Door
Tony Hadley describes how he set about upgrading his garage doors some time ago – a done job that might need some tidying up but works as well today as when he did it. Wanting better security that does not shout from the street ‘HEY LOOK A BIG LOCKING DEVICE’ I decided on the AZBE…
Read MoreHardening A Door Frame Against Attack – How Nigel Solved A Problem!
A few months ago I was called to a break-in. Fairly unusual, as it was a commercial premises in a town centre, and the attacker(s) had clearly taken their time getting in. The outward opening steel-faced wooden door was in reasonable condition, aside from about a dozen holes drilled around the rim lock, but the…
Read MoreBoon Edam Revolving Doors Fill Stockholm Central Station With Light While Complementing Historic Architecture
Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that Stockholm Central Station in Sweden has installed a Boon Edam entrance solution as part of a renovation project for the terminal. Originally designed in 1871, Stockholm Central Station has a long, proud history, and the building itself features magnificent…
Read MoreComelit’s Award-Winning IP Door Entry System Chosen For Battersea Power Station Development
Residents at one of the UK’s most iconic and keenly sought-after developments – Circus West at Battersea Power Station in London – are using a state-of-the-art IP video entry system from Comelit. With designs that are both aesthetically stylish and technically sophisticated, it is little wonder that the new development has attracted attention from potential…
Read MoreABUS UK Offer New Total Door Security
For many years ABUS Door Bars have made a successful contribution to ABUS’ security portfolio in Germany. While these products offer spectacular additional door security, their very specific fitting requirements have meant their sale in the UK would be mostly limited to distributors able to offer a professional fitting service. Now ABUS UK has many…
Read MoreEastman Uses Multi-Layered Boon Edam Entrance Strategy At New Corporate Business Centre
Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has installed a multi-layer security entrance strategy, at Eastman Chemical, utilising a combination of Boon Edam Tourlock security revolving doors and Speedlane 900 optical turnstiles, at its Corporate Business Center. Eastman manufactures advanced materials and specialty additives at approximately 50 locations worldwide,…
Read MoreTyco Security Products Introduce Updated Version Of Kantech EntraPass Software
EntraPass 7.10 supports Mobile Credentials Application for use on iOS and Android smartphones Tyco Security Products continues to invest in its Kantech access control brand with the launch of an updated version of its EntraPass security software. EntraPass software enables users to operate any number of doors where card access is required and is compatible…
Read MoreNew Remote Access Solutions For Doors
Axim Architectural Hardware are delighted to launch2 new innovative remote access products, the ES-2100 Electric Strike and the LK2100 Reversible Deadlatch delivering market leading products which surpass other leading brands. Axim ES-2100 Electric Strike: To meet the ever changing demands of the hardware market and specifiers installation requirements the new Axim ES-2100 Electric Strike series…
Read MoreMaximising The Value Of Your Door Hardware
By Simon Osborne, Commercial Leader UK & Ireland of Allegion UK When looking at door hardware, it may at first appear to be a simple choice that can be broken down into three broad factors: appearance, functionality, and cost, i.e. what type of hardware looks best, does what I need it to do right now…
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