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Fabricators: Trends for 2022
As a market leader in the field of door and window hardware, HOPPE (UK) is always developing products to make life easier, safer and more secure. As the end of 2021 approaches, the HOPPE (UK) team shares which products and trends they think fabricators should look out for in 2022.
Even Smarter Technology
Ged Ryan, CEO of HOPPE (UK), thinks consumers will continue to look for automation in their daily lives in 2022.
“With smart technology becoming increasingly common in modern homes, and a growing trend for automating every-day items, HOPPE (UK) develops products which offer improved user comfort, increased safety, and greater efficiency.
The eHandle HandsFree for doors allows homeowners to unlock their front door just by moving their foot, or another object, through a spotlight on the ground.
The communication between a small transponder which can be stored in a pocket or bag and a control unit uses state-of-the-art AES encryption providing much greater security than a conventional key.
The eHandle HandsFree for doors can tell which side of the door the transponder signal is coming from – ruling out accidental door release from inside. The detection radius for the wireless signal is just one metre, which provides additional protection for the communication.
For energy efficiency, the transponder is automatically switched off after 30 seconds in rest position, which means that it stops sending signals. There is a choice of light colours ensuring that the spotlight can be seen well on different surfaces in front of the door.
We’ve put safety functions in the system to ensure only authorised people can open the door and that it can’t be accidentally unlocked. It’s a great device and has won several awards for innovation including the Archiproducts Design Awards for Systems, Components and Materials in 2020.”
Suited Products
Jonathan Walker, product manager for ARRONE, a HOPPE brand, is encouraging manufacturers to take a holistic approach to design and not just consider products in isolation:
“There’s a definite trend towards a more consistent look in design so we’ve launched a new range of decorative finishes for our ARRONE residential door furniture to make it simpler than ever to create an eye-catching suited look, in design as well as colour.
Once you’ve selected from our range of finishes you can buy colour-matched, complementary products to bring the look together much more easily.
Handles, letter plates, knockers, letters and numerals will all be available in both classic finishes – polished brass, polished chrome, white and black – and more contemporary anthracite grey, polished chrome, polished brass, satin chrome and satin nickel/graphite.”
Security and Wellbeing
John Prosser, marketing services at HOPPE (UK), argues that manufacturers need to provide flexible solutions that allow workplaces to meet requirements for ventilation without compromising safety.
“The law says employers must make sure there’s an adequate supply of fresh air in enclosed areas of the workplace. Opening doors and windows to provide ventilation plays a major part in preventing the spread of Covid-19 but leaving doors and windows open can be a risk to the security of a building, and with open windows, there’s a health and safety risk.
Tilt Before Turn (TBT) handles allow windows to be locked, tilted or fully opened depending on the handle position. They can be locked into place to prevent falls from windows but open enough for ventilation making them ideal for anywhere you need good natural airflow.
Our SecuTBT® is a step up from the standard TBT technology allowing for these easy to use handles to offer greater security for windows. The SecuTBT® handle can be locked with a key to give additional security. Once it has been unlocked with the key, the handle can be moved to the titled position.
Although theft rates, particularly in domestic burglary, have dropped by 20% due to the pandemic and government restrictions, as people begin to be out of homes and offices more and more, we need to remain mindful of security. Use of good quality and well-designed ironmongery for doors and windows will remain very important, and of course they are a requirement for many insurers.”
To see the latest HOPPE products visit www.hoppe.com/product-catalogue.