Allegion UK, the door hardware company, plan to offer their central Birmingham HQ as a meeting hub for door, building and architectural professionals.
Based in Aston, the offices house what they call their ‘Security and Safety Learning Centre’. Capable of holding up to 24 people at a time in the meeting space, the aim is for the centre to be used as a hub for learning and discussion.
Launched in October shortly after relocating from Walsall, the Centre has already held a function for industry body the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers, and the Door Hardware Federation has chosen the venue for an event in January. The firm hopes to host more networking events.
Suzanne Taylor-Turnbull, Allegion marketing, communications and brand leader in the EMEIA region, said: “Choosing Birmingham as our UK headquarters was a strategic decision meant to help unite professionals working within the industry. The central location is key for us to bring together industry leaders and businesses for regular networking events, and by doing so we’ll be improving the relations between vendors, users and suppliers. It’s our hope that collaboration and knowledge across the industry improves overall, in turn helping to ensure the safety and security of building occupants.”
The centre offers a suite of around-the-doorway safety and security products set out by market sector, and contains working models of Allegion products. Catering can be arranged for guests wishing to host a meeting or event.
Visit http://www.allegion.com/uk/welcometothesecuritysafetylearningcentre.html.
