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FLYING HIGH FOR 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Up, up and away! Strand Hardware is
celebrating its 30th anniversary as one of the
UK’s leading suppliers of door and window
hardware including finger protectors,
emergency exit and panic hardware, window
control systems and glass fittings.
The family-run business, based in Walsall, West
Midlands, is marking the occasion by sending a
giŽ to customers and suppliers as a thank-you for
their continued support.
The company was established by the late
Jonathan Franks, who previously ran Hope
Works, a well-known iron foundry manufacturing
traditional black antique ironmongery.
Jonathan’s daughter, Catherine joined him in the
business in 2000, initially as Company Secretary
and took on the Managing Director’s role upon her
everyone knows everybody else and looks aŽ er each
father’s retirement in 2006.
other and that has created a sense of team.
Over the years, Strand Hardware has grown –
“Even though our sta are not directly involved
extending its operations, workforce and premises
in scheduling, we invest in training so they have
–while managing to maintain the family ethos on
a full understanding of the market and extensive
which it was based. Many of its employees have
knowledge of our products to best advise customers.
worked for the company for more than 20 years
The key to our success is customer service – we take
– a loyalty matched by a commitment to sta
care of our customers and protect our reputation by
development and welfare.
going above and beyond supply.”
Said Catherine: “We are not an enormous company;
Strand Hardware is now the sole UK distributor
for leading European manufacturers including
Athmer (finger protection) and Antipanic (panic
hardware). It also manufacturers its own range,
Duoflex - adjustable folding openers for timber,
aluminium, steel and PVCu windows.
Its expertise in ‘niche’ but highly technical
products means that it has extensive reach.
In contract, the company also supplies its D-fine
range, which is made entirely from 316 stainless
steel for specialist installations. Its anti-corrosive
properties mean they have been installed in wind
farms, oil rigs and costal operations around the
globe.
The extensive use of its products has led to
it becoming members of a number of industry
associations including the Guild of Architectural
Ironmongers, the Door Hardware Federation and
Council for Aluminium in Building.
Earlier this year, a sister company, Strand
Technologies was launched, o ering technologybased
solutions for safety, security and control
of electro-mechanical devices, including (but not
exclusively) windows and entrances. The COVID
pandemic propelled demand including fail-safe
diagnostics for automatic door systems and
occupancy management systems.
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NEW DIRECTOR & GENERAL MANAGER APPOINTED
Drax (UK) Ltd (Trading as Drax 360) is delighted
to announce the appointment of Glenn Grant as
Director and General Manager.
Well known
throughout the
fire alarm and
detection industry,
Glenn will head
up the Drax 360
division, bringing
with him a wealth
of experience
gained both from
a manufacturer
and operational
perspective. These
have included Gent,
Cerberus and Wagner as well as Genesis Integrated
Systems, now part of Network Fire & Security.
Commenting on his appointment, Glenn said:
“I am honoured to be joining Drax (UK) Ltd at such
an exciting time, with emerging technology pushing
forward improved compliance measures. I am deeply
passionate about fire safety and the importance of
our industry, and I look forward to contributing my
experience and knowledge to benefit Drax and its
customers.”
Drax 360 Bio
With over 20 years of experience working with a
variety of industries, oŽ en with multiple locations,
Drax 360 provide complete end-to-end fire alarm and
compliance solutions to businesses across the UK.
Their core client segments include:
Education
Social Landlords
Facilities Management
Healthcare (labs & hospitals)
National Accounts
Drax 360 also specialise in
technology lead solutions
to improve life safety and
compliance. They have an inhouse
soŽ ware development
team, who created the market
leading AMX alarm management
system which is used globally.
Drax 360s number one priority is life safety. They’ve
been successful in building long lasting relationships
with their compliance focused customers, some
lasting decades. Demonstrating value through
competitive pricing, industry-leading fire alarm
products, and excellent service. Their team of fire
alarm specialists is dedicated to going the extra mile
and keeping their customers business’ and properties
safe.
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