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Brett Evans, technical director for door hardware at Yale, outlines the responsibilities of various stakeholders regarding panic hardware When there is an emergency in a building, it is vital that the people inside have a simple and intuitive means of opening exit doors and getting themselves to safety. That’s what panic hardware provides, and we in the industry all have...
Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to Marc Henson, head of marketing and technology, at Kubu Smart about the growing success of the smart security brand, and new products in the pipeline. Luke Wood (LW): We’re seeing more and more of the UK’s most prominent fabricators adopting Kubu – what is the secret to this success? Marc Henson (MC): Working...
Hardware specialist, VBH, has launched three new market leading guarantee schemes that are designed to offer an enhanced service for installers and ultimate peace of mind for homeowners. Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to VBH managing director, Simon Monks, to find out more. Originally founded in 1982, VBH (GB) now operates from three sites in the UK, including its...
Ned Kenjic, operations director at Yale, discusses Assa Abloy and Yale’s ongoing sustainability efforts. The Yale brand has a history of innovation going back hundreds of years. However, we also have a strong sense of responsibility to the environment we operate in – and that means maintaining a UK manufacturing base that not only produces high-quality products, but helps to...
Winkhaus UK is a leading provider of doors and window hardware, with an extensive range of multi-point locking solutions, but did you know it is also a key manufacturer of mechanical and electronic access control systems? George Smith, senior product and technical manager, explains the features and benefits of the XR6 cylinder range, Winkhaus’ high security, euro-profile cylinder solution. Dedicated...
Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to UAP’s CEO David Jennings about the hardware company’s new headquarters – regarded as a ‘superpower’ for the business – as well as product development and plans for the future. Luke Wood (LW): You’ve recently moved into new premises – can you tell us more about the decision behind this investment? David Jennings (DJ):...
Offering the very highest standards of security, in a retrofittable and subscription free package, Mighton’s Avia Secure range gives installers the leading edge when it comes to up-selling smart hardware, as chairman, Mike Derham, explains. In the ever-evolving landscape of smart home innovations, a notable trend is emerging: a growing number of homeowners are embracing the convenience and security offered...
Maco’s marketing manager, Mark Enderby, highlights the hardware company’s Future Report 2024, a continuation of its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) approach to building a circular economy. Joining forces and moving together into a sustainable future – with partners, service providers and suppliers in all markets and along the production chain – is the way forward to a sustainable future....
Lara Coutinho, sustainability programme manager at Tyman UK & Ireland, a division of the Tyman group, that includes ERA, discusses why window and door manufacturers should work with suppliers prioritising sustainability. According to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee’s ‘Building to net zero: Costing carbon in construction 2022 – 2023’ report, a quarter of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions...
Peter Sutcliffe, managing director, Debar. A recent speech delivered by the Minister for Industry and Economic Security at Make UK’s National Manufacturing Conference showed incredible support for UK manufacturing. During her keynote address, Nusrat Ghani MP, urged attendees to disregard any claims that Britain doesn’t make anything anymore. Despite current global economic difficulties, she has no doubt that the country...
AT Precision’s in-house recycling initiative is also contributing to the company’s range of recycled thermal reinforcement bars. The UK fenestration industry has a crucial role to play in promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. As buildings account for a significant portion of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, it is essential that the sector takes steps to improve energy...
The fenestration industry plays a crucial role in promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. As buildings account for a significant portion of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, it is essential that the sector takes steps to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. One company that is said to be leading the way in this effort is AT...
By David Jennings, CEO at UAP. Rising inflation coupled with home improvement spikes during Covid have affected retail demand making trading conditions challenging. But our industry is a broad church. Although there are issues in some parts, there are opportunities for growth as well as upswings such as ecommerce, which remained strong throughout 2023. In a challenging economic climate, we...
Mike Derham, chairman of Mighton Products, says that while demand for smart security may be growing, installers need to equip themselves with the best products in order to fully take advantage of it. Homeowners are continuing to embrace smart home products, including home smart security systems and devices – the market is expected to see double digit growth, with a...
Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to Smart Ready’s Giovanni Laporta about the perils and pitfalls, but also the opportunities available in the emerging smart market. We’re all aware of the recent rise in keyless car attacks, where car thieves have increasingly targeted keyless entry vehicles by breaching the computer systems that are built into the cars' communication network. And...
With smart home security here to stay, Jey Jeyasingam, chief technology officer at Tyman UK & Ireland and ERA, discusses what trends the fenestration industry will see over the next 12 months. With smart home technology as popular as ever, consumers are getting accustomed to the convenience it brings to their everyday lives. With this comes the appetite for devices...
As ERA celebrates its 185-year anniversary, Kerry Blackford, senior category manager, discusses the importance of partnership and collaboration between fabricators and component suppliers to ensure the industry’s continued growth. Higher security and comfort standards continue to play a significant role in the development of door and window fittings for the UK’s fabrication market. To achieve the successful introduction of new...
Since Winkhaus introduced the first hooked autoLock almost 20 years ago, its AV autoLocking range is said to have delivered a timeline of industry firsts. According to Winkhaus, the new autoLock AV4 is no exception and continues to innovate, introducing a host of new features and improvements suitable for multiple markets and applications. Mike Rushen, Winkhaus UK sales director, said:...
Liam Kelleher, Unity Doors’ commercial director, and Daniel Openshaw, UAP’s internal south account manager, discuss the drivers behind their evolving partnership and the importance of collaborative working. For more than 25 years, Unity Doors has been manufacturing composite doors for a wide range of clients, including housebuilders, housing associations and distributors. The company began working with UAP eight years ago,...
Latest research has identified 30% of individuals in the UK own smart home devices for building safety and security. As the appetite for automated systems continues to increase, where does this leave traditional hardware systems? Here Sumier Foster-Shah, smart security product and customer support manager at ERA, explores the benefits for fabricators to combine both types of systems together to...
