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Contraflam fire-rated glass from Aluflam. J U N E 2 0 2 3 | 45 Doors & Hardware P H OTO G R A P H Y CO U RT E S Y A LU F L A M N O RT H A M ER I C A and tempered – a revolution in the world of fire safety. "Typical brands are tinted amber-to-grey and achieve impact safety commonly by applying a safety-film to one side of the glass; or by going to a laminated glass at a higher price," explains Fulton. F1 also offers the only all-aluminum fire-rated door on the market. "Because it's aluminum, it features well-shaped corners, not rounded like what you get with steel doors," says Fulton. Another benefit of aluminum doors? A full range of high-performance paints and anodic finishes to choose from. GH Hollow Metal Doors & Frames manufacturers nearly one million doors each year – safe to say that you'll see the company's products in many commer- cial projects across Canada. With fire-ratings of 20 minutes, 90 minutes, and 180 minutes, they're designed to meet safety code requirements for a variety of applications. Bright and cheery colours like green and orange turn a safety product into an opportunity for style. INTERNATIONAL FL AIR As a Canadian automated entrance provider with Swiss ownership roots, Tormax has an opportunity to bring in leading-edge European products – think door systems such as revolving and curved glass sliding doors, and high-perfor- mance hermetic sealing doors for health-care and laboratory applications. High-tech and touchless is the order of the day, says Tormax's Welsh. "Post- pandemic, we are seeing a large increase in automatic doors with touchless activators in high traffic retail entrances and office building vestibules and cor- ridors. Business owners are more concerned about hygiene and convenience for their customers and staff." In the automated sector, there is continuing improvements with the safety sensor technologies, such as increased conve- nience with 'virtual push button' sensor components for sliding doors, and improved sensor setting capabilities for site-specific adjustments. It's clear that innovation and sustainability continue to be driving forces in shaping the future of doors and hardware. From the growing demand for smart and connected doors to the rise of eco-friendly materials and designs, manu- facturers and consumers alike are taking steps towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future. As we move further into the 21st century, it will be exciting to see how these trends continue to evolve and transform the indus- try. But one thing is certain: the door and hardware industry is not standing still, and neither should we. By keeping up with the latest trends and embracing inno- vation and sustainability, we can create a brighter, smarter, and more sustainable future for doors and hardware in our homes, offices, and beyond. A Aluflam.indd 1 2018-11-12 9:36 September 2023 ANNUAL INDUSTRY FEATURE: Building Envelope Book your ad space now: | Dan Chapman 604.473.0316