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The owners of period properties can be the toughest to please. So, offer them the right products from the start, says Mike Derham of traditional hardware supplier Mighton Products. Ownership of a period property in itself requires a certain mindset. Following their heart’s desire to live in a building that they believe to be more characterful than more modern buildings,...
By Richard Gyde, managing director of Mila. It seems like only a couple of years ago when stainless steel door hardware was largely being chosen only for use in coastal or high pollution environments. It was essentially a ‘need to have’ rather than a ‘nice to have’. Now though, in key sectors of the market, I would argue that it...
David Walker, managing director of Caldwell UK, reveals hardware trends to look out for in 2017 and explains why automated products will make a big impact on the industry this year. Keeping ahead of the trend is important in any industry, and any forward-thinking manufacturer or installer is always going to be on the lookout for new trends and opportunities....
By Ben Brocklesby, sales and marketing director of Origin. New research shows that almost one third of home break-ins come through the front door. With this in mind, we at Origin have introduced our latest product: the Origin Residential Door. It has been designed with heightened security in mind, ensuring optimum safety, performance and reassurance for a homeowner. From the...
Yale’s sales and commercial director Paul Atkinson describes how it has brought together its range of high-security hardware components to launch the ultimate door and window package. With 98% brand recognition, Yale is heralded as the leading home security brand throughout the UK. Fabricators and installers can now capitalise on this with ‘The Complete Door and Window Package’ that is...
Liniar launched its thermally efficient window system in the middle of the recession in 2008, at a time when others were not investing in new product development. Since then, the systems house has launched product after product, each offering something unique. Being the first to market with a new concept can often bring its challenges, and registering or patenting a...
