Paul Duggan, Business Development Manager for Exova Warrington apt, the division of Exova Warringtonfire which tests a broad range of hardware products, doors and windows, has been confirmed as the new convenor for European technical committee, CEN/TC33/WG4.

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CEN/TC33 has responsibility for the production of product standards for hardware, doors and windows. Working Group 4 of TC33 is specifically responsible for hardware, Paul Duggan’s particular area of expertise.

As WG4 convenor, Paul is also now the chairman of B/538/4, the mirror committee which addresses issues in the UK relating to hardware.

Chris Miles, Director of Business Development at Exova Warringtonfire said:

“The position of convenor of CEN TC33/WG4 is a reflection not only of Paul’s extensive knowledge of hardware, doors and windows, but of his standing in the European building hardware industry. We wish him well in this role.”