Fireco Ltd proudly accepted a Quality Endorsement Award recently from the Guild of Master Craftsmen, as recognition of exceptional service and product quality for their Dorgard fire door stay. Guild Secretary, Mr Alan Phillips, presented the award at their head office in Lewes, East Sussex.

Following independent testing, the Council of Management unanimously granted the Guild's approval, which entitles Fireco Ltd to use the instantly recognisable emblem in all their marketing and advertising material. The main objective of awarding Dorgard the Quality Endorsement membership is to assure customers that the product complies with the highest standards. Other notable guild members include Harrods, Rolls Royce, Wedgewood and Burberry.

Dorgard, manufactured by Fireco Ltd, is a cost-effective, battery operated, fire door stay, which requires no wiring and takes just a few minutes to install. It is simple to operate and holds a fire door open with a rubber stopper which makes contact with the floor. Dorgard's integral microphone then listens for the fire alarm.

When the alarm sounds, the stopper retracts allowing the door to swing closed.

Dorgard provides a simple and effective way of holding fire doors open in busy environments such as nursing homes, hotels and offices.The product complies with all applicable EC directives, and has been tested to the recently published BS EN 1155. Dorgard is now available in 10 standard colours to suit corporate interior schemes.

The Guild of Master Craftsmen is a trade association whose members work in many different professions, from manufacturing to retailing. Fireco recognises that one of the main advantages of belonging to the Guild of Master Craftsmen is to share in its reputation for skill and integrity. Chris Badenhorst, Fireco Ltd's Managing Director, says, "We are honoured that Fireco has received such a high accolade from the Guild, as this reflects our company policies of excellent standards and good quality, and it gives us a valuable opportunity to network with like-minded professionals." The Guild offers members support services such as legal advice, debt collection, and member-to-member discounts.

Fireco Ltd is a member of the JFP Group.