The Latest from the Handle of Excellence

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The demand for slim door profiles continues to rise, especially in modern aluminium and bi-fold door systems. This makes selecting a slim, well designed, narrow backplate door handle essential.

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Door hardware plays a significant role in interior design. Although it is often viewed as functional - something that helps a door to open and close, it is the final touches that can make a room look complete.

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This blog post explores anodised aluminium, a sometimes-overlooked material, including its durability, aesthetics and sustainability.

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Fire doors are critical to building safety; they compartmentalise areas within a building to contain fires and protect lives. The way they perform not only depends on how they’re installed, but also on the door hardware used.

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Launched in 2005, the Atlanta handle is one of HOPPE (UK’s) longest standing and best-selling products. Designed with a blend of security, style, and user comfort, it has become a trusted choice for installers and end-users alike.

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Rob Adams, technical manager for ARRONE, is responsible for making sure all new and existing products have the right certifications. This includes having the right evidence for CE/UKCA marking in place.

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DEBAR BI-FOLD HARDWARE has become the first bi-fold door hardware systems manufacturer to offer the ARRONE AR7550 lever handle.

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The AR227 split spindle is designed to address challenges faced while installing escape locks.

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A steel door can provide enhanced safety and security for buildings and their occupants. Our guide will help you choose the right hardware.

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Specifiers and building managers have a moral duty to ensure building users feel comfortable and safe as well as to make sure a building is easy to navigate throughout. Signage plays an important part in this, but there are multiple considerations to ensure it is accurate and compliant with regulations.

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At the design stage, an architect or building designer is responsible for ensuring the correct door hardware products have been specified on all fire doors. As a contractor or installer, it is essential to fully understand the specification process for fire door hardware critical products and how to install the products correctly to help protect lives.

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Whether door hardware is being replaced as part of reactive or ongoing maintenance plans, or installed in newly built schools, HOPPE is a great choice for several reasons.

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Many of us take accessibility within a building for granted. Climbing stairs and opening doors are just a couple of everyday actions a lot of us do without a second thought.

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The boom in online shopping we have experienced in recent years shows no signs of slowing down. In 2024, e-commerce is expected to constitute 37.5% of the UK’s retail market. To accommodate this, many warehouses are appearing up and down the country.

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When it comes to bestsellers the AR1500 door closing device is a benchmark for other door closers on the market. Discover the top features and benefits of the AR1500 and why customers choose it time and time again.

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As ARRONE, a brand of the HOPPE Group, launches its new range of door closers for non-insulated steel fire doors, Jonathan Walker, product manager for ARRONE, explains the importance of specifying a door closer designed and manufactured specifically for this door type.

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Brass has been a popular choice of metal for door hardware since the late 1800s. Its gold-like decorative appearance is an attractive aesthetic attribute.

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Glen Butler, Sales Centre Manager at HOPPE (UK), explains how a master key system can provide reliable access control for businesses.

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Black ironmongery including door handles, locks, hinges, and accessories is very popular, and as there are many benefits to choosing black door hardware it’s easy to see why.

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Andrew Syms, business development manager at HOPPE (UK), discusses what specifiers need to consider when choosing architectural ironmongery for office refurbishment projects.

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Door closers play an integral part in making sure doors open and close effectively. In the event of a fire, a firmly closed fire door helps to slow down the effects of flames and smoke.

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ARRONE and Falcon Timber have announced a successful joint fire test that makes it easier for installers to source a full package of compliant hardware for commercial fire doors.

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In an emergency, the evacuation of a building needs to be as simple as possible. It is essential that building users can open doors easily so that everyone can leave safely.

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With so many finishes currently available in the architectural ironmongery marketplace, how do you know which is the best one to choose? Andy Matthews, head of sales at HOPPE (UK), explains the best finishes for different projects.

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HOPPE (UK) is celebrating a major milestone for one of its longest standing products having recently delivered its 200 millionth Atlanta door handle.

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New year, new finishes - Selected ARRONE door handles, knockers, letter plates and numerals are part of the suited range and are available in seven new finishes.

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Residents and homeowners in coastal areas of the UK can now install door handles that are guaranteed to last at least 10 years.

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Patio doors (French doors and sliding patio doors) are the ingenious solution to access such space, throwing open to us more room to move and breathe. Bringing the outside in. Extending our homes to allow free movement from kitchens and living rooms out into the sunshine and fresh air.