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DHF RELEASES NEW BEST PRACTICE GUIDE FOR BUILDING HARDWARE SECTOR
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DHF RELEASES NEW BEST PRACTICE GUIDE FOR BUILDING HARDWARE SECTOR

Damien 21st February 2019

DHF RELEASES NEW BEST PRACTICE GUIDE FOR BUILDING HARDWARE SECTOR DHF (Door & Hardware Federation) has released a new Best Practice Guide for the locks and building hardware industry covering the British Standard for Mechanically Operated Push-Button Lock sets (BS 8607:2014 + A1:2016). The Standard sets out the requirements and test methods for durability, strength and also functionality. […]Read More

DHF GOES COMMERCIAL
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DHF GOES COMMERCIAL

Damien 3rd January 2019

DHF GOES COMMERCIAL DHF (Door & Hardware Federation) has announced the creation of a new Commercial Department, established to support the organisation’s on-going growth, and in particular, its training offering. Marketing Manager, Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens, has been promoted to the post of Commercial Manager, and will oversee the new department’s development, with an emphasis on streamlining […]Read More

DHF’S ON-GOING GROWTH PROMPTS NEW OFFICE MOVE
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DHF’S ON-GOING GROWTH PROMPTS NEW OFFICE MOVE

Damien 14th November 2018

DHF’S ON-GOING GROWTH PROMPTS NEW OFFICE MOVE The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has located its operations to a new and improved facility on the outskirts of Tamworth. The Barn’ at ‘Shuttington Fields Farm’ has been home to the trade association since 3rd September and offers significantly larger office space, together with a state-of-theart training […]Read More

GATE SAFETY ON WESTMINSTER AGENDA
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GATE SAFETY ON WESTMINSTER AGENDA

Damien 29th October 2018

GATE SAFETY ON WESTMINSTER AGENDA Eight years after Gate Safe, a charity established to drive awareness of the required safety protocols associated with automated gates, took their campaign to Downing Street, the organisation has returned to Westminster to meet with its key stakeholders to discuss future initiatives designed to improve the safety of automated gates […]Read More

DHF expands its Industrial and Garage Door training provision
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DHF expands its Industrial and Garage Door training provision

Damien 7th September 2018

DHF expands its Industrial and Garage Door training provision DHF (Door and Hardware Federation) has launched a new one-day Industrial & Garage Doors Safety Certificate, aimed at installation and maintenance engineers of industrial doors, shutters and garage doors.  The new course, which is available nationwide and is open to members and non-members, is being delivered […]Read More

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DHF calls for UK Government to enforce fire doorsets

Damien 14th March 2018

Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, dhf (Door & Hardware Federation) is stressing the vital importance of compartmentation and the terrible risks of getting it wrong.  In a bid to prevent the spread of fires in multi-occupancy buildings such as tower blocks and office buildings, the Tamworth-based trade association is calling for a change in Building […]Read More

New branding and website launch mark dhf’s 120th anniversary
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New branding and website launch mark dhf’s 120th anniversary

Damien 18th September 2017

Tamworth-based trade association, dhf (Door and Hardware Federation), has today announced the launch of its new branding and website – www.dhfonline.org.uk – as it celebrates its 120th anniversary this year.  Identifying a need to bring its logo, literature and website up to date, dhf has embraced a sympathetic move forward, without forgetting its roots.  Over time, […]Read More

FaCT FORGES PARTNERSHIP WITH GATE SAFE
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FaCT FORGES PARTNERSHIP WITH GATE SAFE

Damien 27th June 2017

Gate Safe has joined forces with FaCT (Fencing and Construction Training) to raise awareness of the required safety protocol for anyone involved in installing automated and manual gates. FaCT is one of the largest providers of training, advice and support to the fencing industry in the UK and will be working with Gate Safe to […]Read More

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FIRE DOOR SAFETY IS A HOT TOPIC

Damien 8th May 2017

Tradespeople, house builders, architects, specifiers and commercial property managers, as well as those working in the construction, education and healthcare industries, are being urged to attend a free event promoting fire door safety awareness, in response to the huge number of fire doors that are failing to perform throughout the area. The event, which will […]Read More

Timber gate death sparks new DHF plea to check all gates for safety
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Timber gate death sparks new DHF plea to check all

Damien 28th April 2017

With the DHF initiative, ‘Gate Safety Week’, now well underway, the Tamworth-based trade association is urging the industry to be aware of its responsibilities in ensuring that all gates are safe for use.  The appeal follows the recent death of a 49-year-old tradesman, when a timber gate fell on him at a residential address in […]Read More

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