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Hardware specialist VBH has announced the further expansion of its external sales team with another new appointment, and the promotion of a head office veteran with 15 years’ service to VBH to her name. Mark Frain has joined the company in the new position of national business development manager. Mark is vastly experienced, having held senior sales and management positions...
UAP Group Limited (UAP), the Bury-based door hardware specialist, has reported a ‘transformative year’ defined by ‘strategic growth, product innovation and industry recognition’, following its acquisition in August by global security products and solutions provider, Allegion. The business continued to invest in product innovation throughout 2025, launching several new products, including a door closer range for residential, commercial and public environments, the Bullet Door...
Hardware distributor Safeware has extended its Yale range with the addition of the Lockmaster AutoEngage multi-point locking system. The Lockmaster AutoEngage multi-point door lock features two security latches which automatically engage when the door is closed, delivering reliable security without the need for manual locking. The automatic engage function removes the requirement for a lever handle, making it ideal for...
Yale has unveiled its expanded Lifetime Total Trust Guarantee – delivering one of the most comprehensive security guarantees on the market and giving fabricators, installers and homeowners a powerful new level of reassurance. The enhanced guarantee applies to all complete PAS24-accredited windows and doors, including patio sliding doors, bi-fold doors, and tilt-and-turn hardware. In the event of a break-in, end...
When Europe’s largest landlord, Birmingham City Council, and its manufacturing partner Shelforce began reviewing their door specifications, the focus was said to not just be on performance or compliance, but on people. As business manager of Shelforce, Howard Trotter oversees the manufacture of all doors and windows for the Council’s 58,000 properties. His ethos is grounded in ethics, inclusivity, and...
Alex Dutton, sales director at Brisant Secure, reveals why brand reputation is replacing technical detail as the key driver of premium hardware sales. For years, security sales have revolved around specification. Star ratings, accreditations and test results gave installers the evidence they needed to justify an upgrade. That still matters. But it’s no longer what closes the sale. Today, trust...
Hardware supplier Kenrick has announced the launch of its new AK SecureCore 3 Star high-security cylinder, developed to deliver exceptional protection against today’s most sophisticated break-in methods. AK SecureCore has achieved the Sold Secure Diamond Standard 2024, the most demanding cylinder certification available and carries the Kitemark 3 Star rating. It has been designed to resist every major form of...
Hardware distributor, Safeware, has further expanded its product range with the introduction of the Yale Lockmaster stable door lock, reflecting the growing popularity of stable door designs across both traditional and contemporary homes. Rob Hartill, Safeware’s commercial director, said: “The Yale Lockmaster stable door lock gives our customers a high-performance locking solution that’s specifically designed for composite stable doors. It...
Mila has added a new contemporary option to its Supa stainless steel hardware range with the addition of the Town lever on rose door handle and cylinder escutcheon. Designed to integrate seamlessly with the Supa stainless steel and Harbour ranges for a consistent, professional look, the range is available in three suited premium finishes – brushed stainless, polished stainless, and...
Fuhr has launched SmartAccess – a new smart access module that allows doors to be unlocked using a smartphone, easily, securely and without the need for Wi-Fi, internet or cloud services. According to Fuhr, the system builds on a long-standing expertise in electromechanical locking systems, and adds to the company’s growing portfolio of smart access control solutions. At the heart...
Sales of GreenteQ Orion 3 star profile cylinders continue to rise, according to hardware supplier VBH. As a TS007 Kitemark 3 Star rated cylinder, Orion is the top-level profile cylinder in the GreenteQ range, which also includes the entry level 6 pin Gamma, and TS007 1 Star Q-Star products. All GreenteQ cylinders are supplied with a full 10-year performance guarantee....
UAP has launched its new door closer range: a trio of high-performance door closers designed to combine safety, durability, and architectural style. Built for use across residential, commercial, and public settings, the range meets the highest standards for fire safety, accessibility, and long-term reliability. All models are CE marked to EN1154 and tested to EN1634. Adjustable closing speed and latching...
ERA has been shortlisted for two accolades at this year’s G25 Awards – Component Supplier of the Year and Rising Star According to ERA, elevated levels of customer support and technical expertise has allowed it to develop a strong pipeline of products and innovations which, combined with exemplary customer service, has seen the brand earn its spot on the G25’s...
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...