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VBH has introduced a range of profile related catalogues to help customers quickly find products from the vast VBH range. The selection covers what VBH describes as the most popular PVC-U and aluminium systems currently in use in the UK. Each catalogue is tailored to the individual system, meaning that everything listed is suitable to the reader’s needs. As well...
Kenrick has been named as a finalist in the Component Supplier of the Year category at the prestigious G25 Awards. Andy Meakin, sales and marketing manager at Kenrick, said: “The G Awards recognise exceptional performance from the best companies in the industry. To be named a finalist at our very first entry is a fantastic achievement and testament to the...
Mila has launched the new Advance French casement kit, enabling fabricators to convert the Advance C Track twin cam espagnolette into a French casement shootbolt configuration – without the need for a separate shootbolt espag. Comprising Grade 304 stainless steel adjustable shootbolts, profile-specific end guides, and a striker plate, the new kit consolidates multiple configurations into a single espagnolette. This...
Kenricks has extended the reach of its AK Touch Secure smart door lock, which is now available nationwide through Sevenday Windows’ trade depot network. A spokesperson from Sevenday Windows, said: “Installers are increasingly looking for smart, secure and easy-to-fit solutions, and this product ticks every box. It’s a perfect addition to our door range from Universal Composite Doors and reflects...
Window Ware has been named a finalist in the G-Awards 2025 Promotional Campaign of the Year category. The nomination is in recognition of the integrated marketing campaign executed for the launch of the new Regal Hardware Knurled range of door and window handles. The collection, which taps into the growing trend for heritage and industrial-style premium hardware, was introduced to...
Hardware distributor Safeware has further strengthened its product range with the addition of the Yale Lockmaster Panic Exit Device, providing customers with a high-performance solution for commercial projects. Rob Hartill, Safeware’s commercial director, said: “The Yale Lockmaster Panic Exit Device gives our customers a reliable, high-performance product that combines strength, safety and flexibility. Its unique external access system and patented double-door...
The AK Touch Secure smart lock from Kenrick has achieved Secured by Design accreditation and IASME IoT Cyber Assurance Level Two, the highest level available under the Secure Connected Device scheme. Andy Meakin, sales and marketing manager at Kenrick, said: “Consumers rightly want to be confident that their smart home technologies are secure and safe from attack. With these new...
Launched earlier this year, Fuhr says that its Autosafe 835 multipoint door lock is meeting market demand and has already been incorporated by some of the industry’s leading system houses, thanks to its innovative DuoSecure technology, smooth operation and modularity. “Choosing the right lock for any project is of course important for the security of a building, but locks are...
Vanquish Hardware protection has joined Made in Britain to champion UK manufacturing and fire safety innovation. The Salisbury-based firm, which has over 30 years of expertise in passive fire protection, specialises in bespoke intumescent hardware protection solutions, manufacturing exclusively in the UK. David Sutcliffe, managing director of Vanquish, commented: “Made in Britain represents the best of British manufacturing and joining...
Assa Abloy has hosted a Secured by Design (SBD) event at Lorient, following on from the success of its four SBD roadshow events last year. The open day welcomed a host of Designing Out Crime Officers (DOCOs), who work closely with architects, developers, and local authority planners to encourage the integration of effective crime-prevention strategies at the design stage of...
The Winkhaus family of products for double doors is a comprehensive range of high-performance double door locking solutions, designed to meet the demands of modern installers, fabricators, and homeowners. Combining robust security with sleek, user-friendly functionality, the Winkhaus double door range is compatible with a wide variety of door types including timber, composite, aluminium, and PVC-U and offers solutions for...
Two new espagnolette window handles have been launched that have been designed specifically with the demands of today’s volume window market in mind. The new AR720 inline and AR722 cranked locking handles from Arrone, a Hoppe Group brand, are available in eight different finishes – polished brass, polished chrome, anthracite grey, jet black, traffic white, satin chrome, silver enamel and graphite. Each features a positive...
F Groupco has sold its one millionth Roto espagnolette window lock, underlining both the popularity of the product and the strength of its partnership with Roto. Julie Warner, Roto product manager at Carl F Groupco, said: “Our customers consistently value the combination of quality, reliability and functionality that Roto delivers. Reaching the one million milestone is clear evidence of this.”...
UAP has welcomed Simon Monks as its new group sales & marketing director. Monks joins UAP with almost two decades’ experience in the door and fenestration industry, including spearheading sales and marketing strategies. He has previously risen through the ranks at different hardware companies, moving from sales to the ‘C-suite’. He has spent ten years in directorship positions — seven...
Mila’s SupaSecure 220mm and Harbour Collection high-security TS007 2 Star door handles have achieved Sold Secure certification, joining the already accredited SupaSecure 240mm model. This means all three handles now carry Sold Secure Silver Grade, Secured by Design, and TS007 2-star approval. When paired with a 1-star cylinder – all three door handles now achieve the maximum 3-star TS007 rating....
Hardware supplier, VBH, has introduced a new hardware system to suit Sheerline Prestige aluminium lift and slide patio doors. GreenteQ ClearLift Slim has been developed with Italian hardware brand, AGB, and is described by VBH as ‘the ideal hardware for slimline lift and slide patio doors.’ It accommodates sliding sashes weighing up to 250kg as standard, with the option to...
UAP has launched an innovative new bullet door chain: a next-generation door security chain engineered for strength, style, and ease of installation. Designed with a thinner yet more durable profile, the new bullet door chain meets and exceeds the latest TS003 security requirements and is fully PAS 24-compliant. Featuring a unique bullet-shaped chain end, the force of impact is distributed...
The Harbour Collection from Mila is a premium suited range of stainless-steel door and window furniture designed for residential projects. Designed to combine superior durability, exceptional security, and sophisticated aesthetics, Mila says this collection sets a new standard in architectural hardware. Crafted from high-grade stainless steel, each of the 10 products in the Harbour Collection is built to withstand the...
The Maco Protect bull nose stable door lock is the latest locking solution for stable doors that combines aesthetic appeal with high-performance security for timber and composite stable doors. It is a purpose-built solution designed to complement the appearance of traditional stable doors with a bull nose faceplate that enhances visual appeal. This new product is tailored for fabricators and...
Hardware supplier Safeware has expanded its portfolio with the addition of the Yale Postmaster Professional TS008 slim letterplate. Rob Hartill, Safeware’s commercial director, said: “The Yale Postmaster slim letterplate combines sophisticated security features with the exceptional quality Yale is known for. Add in straightforward installation and it’s a product our customers value both on-site and in use.” Designed for timber...