In the first part of this article, Paula Wilson, Operations Manager, looked at recycling in the glass trade. Here, to mark Recycle Week, she looks a little wider. We all know how important it is to recycle our household waste. Responsibly disposing of paper, plastic and metal containers is what most of us do. The […]
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Shutting the door on fire
This week is Fire Door Safety Week, an initiative that Wrightstyle continues to lend its support to. As a company in the fire door market, we recognise the importance of properly-fitted fire doors in a fire emergency. Fire Door Safety Week is all about getting rid of the legacy of fire door neglect and to […]
Making glass again, and again, and again
In a two-part article, Paula Wilson, Operations Manager, reflects on recycling in the UK. Now in its 17th year, this week (21st to 27th September) is national Recycle Week. This year, the theme is to thank the UK for continuing to recycle despite the challenges that COVID-19 has presented, under the banner ‘Together – We […]
From the USA to a Greek tragedy
Jane Embury, director, looks at the impact of fires this month on both sides of the Atlantic. Fire can be friend or foe. It heats our homes and cooks our food but, uncontrolled, it can be an enemy like no other. It’s a stark lesson being learned in three west-coast States of the USA. More […]
Integration and compatibility
In the first part of this article, Chris Peters, chief design manager, looked at how some fire specifications are being changed to save money. Here, Chris looks at another cost-saving measure with a potential impact on fire safety. In my earlier article, I looked at the perfectly-understandable pressures on our bottom lines. COVID-19 has had […]
