“Being a member of Secured by Design signifies our ability to meet SBD’s high-security requirements”
Market leader in the field of door and window hardware, HOPPE (UK) has confirmed its continued commitment to the highest standards of security through renewal of its membership with Secured by Design (SBD).
HOPPE (UK) is a member of HOPPE Group, a market leader in the field of door and window hardware, established in the UK in 1988. The company benefits highly from the Group’s over 70 years of insight and experience in the field of architectural hardware.
Based in Wolverhampton, the specialist manufacturer operates from a purpose built, state-of-the-art distribution centre with highly skilled, Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) trained staff. HOPPE (UK) delivers award winning service and is committed to providing products that have been tested to meet the latest European and British standards, offering both quality and innovation to all sectors of the market. It offers a comprehensive range of products designed for use within the commercial and residential market.
HOPPE (UK)’s Atlanta aluminium security handle has achieved the Police Preferred Specification and HOPPE (UK) has celebrated a major milestone for the product - one of its longest standing products - having delivered its 200 millionth Atlanta door handle. The 200 millionth Atlanta handle was purchased by hardware distributor Carl F Groupco, which has been selling window and door hardware components to the UK fenestration industry since the 1950s from its distribution centres in Peterborough and Cumbernauld.
The Atlanta model, launched in 2005, is one of HOPPE’s best-selling door handles because of its durability, sleek design, smooth action and range of finishes. HOPPE handles are named after cities with international airports and if all of the Atlanta handles sold in the UK to date were laid end to end, the line of handles would extend the same distance as the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s longest runway almost 7,000 times.
Ged Ryan, CEO, of HOPPE (UK), said: "HOPPE is a brand that stands for handle of excellence, and as a group, we are committed to producing door hardware that is the highest in quality. Being a member of Secured by Design signifies our ability to meet SBD’s high-security requirements and demonstrates HOPPE (UK’s) dedication to driving higher manufacturing standards within the door hardware industry”.
Ruari Robertson, Secured by Design, said: "I am thrilled that HOPPE (UK) have renewed their long-standing membership for a further three years, having been members since 2009. It is a testament to the strength of reputation SBD holds, within a number of industries, which encourages companies to continue with their valued membership.”