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UAP offers flexible fixing methods on its slim pull handle. The handle is available with hidden, bolt-through and back-to-back fixings, making it fast and simple to install on timber, composite, glass and aluminium doors. The three different fixing methods give fabricators and installers the option to send the door to site without the pull handle attached, helping to prevent damage...
Winlock Security has introduced its Stronghold Security Guarantee. Winlock will offer up to £3,000 worth of compensation in the event of a burglary or break-in as a result of the failure of a Winlock Stronghold door or window security component: £1,000 to make your house secure; £1,000 to cover any insurance excess; and £1,000 for the inconvenience will be paid...
Window Ware now stocks window and door hardware from GT Window Products. The new range of hardware accessories is designed to help fabricators upgrade security and differentiate their products from the competition. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the range also aims to give fabricators an alternative way to meet PAS 24 certification. The GT Window Products range includes three...
Tradesmith displayed “probably the two most interesting windows” at the FIT Show. The first was an ‘A’ rated acoustic Deceuninck window on Bluesky Certification’s stand. Two identical samples formed part of a soundproof booth, which created a corner of near-silent tranquillity in the hustle and bustle of the exhibition. Certification body Bluesky used the show to highlight the impact of...
VBH (GB) launched 11 new products at the FIT Show, on a stand that was “a hive of activity”. New products included: the Q-Smart handle with fingerprint reader; new AGB tilt-and-turn system; two new outward opening window locking systems; Clearlift patio door system; slam shut door lock; 3-Star profile cylinder; stainless-steel Invisifold casement hinge; and two new finishes – Enduro...
Expectations for the Smart Ready stand at FIT were high following a prominent teaser campaign and some bold claims in the lead up to the show. However, Smart Ready, Sac Hardware and Hug Technology, who collectively promoted Smart Ready certification at FIT, reported a hugely successful show that “exceeded all expectations by a long way”. Smart Ready’s Giovanni Laporta said:...
Mila’s stand at the FIT Show was devoted entirely to the launch of the new Mighton Avia secure smart lock to the trade. At the show, Mila announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Mighton to supply the Apple HomeKit compatible smart door locking system to fabricators and installers across the UK. Mila’s managing director Richard Gyde...
Maco launched the MKV shootbolt at the FIT Show. Developed alongside the needs of fabricators and installers, the MKV delivers market leading security, quality and, user benefits, the company said. The launch of MKV was kept for release at the FIT Show 2019 so Maco could meet with the industry face to face. Part of the design of the MKV...
The new connected Ultion saw the Brisant team connect with lots of the industry at the FIT Show; it formed a partnership with Salto, integrating its Smart technology with the Sweet handle. The team on the Brisant stand was joined by representatives from Salto. Ultion Smart enables users to lock and unlock an entrance door using a smartphone or voice...
Ultion Smart combines the tried and tested Danalock technology by Salto, with Brisant’s 3-Star, Sold Secure Diamond lock, Ultion. Brisant’s team integrated the pit-free edgeless design of its Sweet door handle, suited with letterplate, numerals and door knocker, to create a smart handle that works with all technology, is easy to fit, and comes with maximum security accreditation. Ultion Smart...
VBH has joined the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB). Aluminium is a growth area for VBH, and now accounts for 25% of the business. The company offers many hardware solutions for aluminium windows, including outward opening casement windows, tilt and turn windows, reversible windows and VBH’s greenteQ suite and Coastline furniture ranges, with 10- and 25-year guarantees respectively. The...
Winlock Security has unveiled the Stronghold U Track Lock. The stainless steel U Track faceplate can be supplied in any back set from 28mm to 55mm and is available ex-stock with no minimum order for quick conveyancing. Designed to provide the highest level of security for aluminium and steel doors, the Stronghold U Track lock features high-performance multipoint Ingenious Duplex...
A new collection of Highline window controls from Window Ware offers solutions for operating windows and roof vents that are high up or hard to reach. Highline’s mix-and-match modular components include roof vents, top, bottom or side-hung casements, louvres and horizontal pivot windows and domes. Whether it’s traditional manual winding gear, electric actuators or an automated, sensor-activated window control system...
MI Products has designed and developed the FX15 threshold as a complete Document Q (ADQ), Part M and SBD solution, an integral part of the Lifetime Homes standard. FX15 has achieved a 15mm upstand without any extensions or ramps, creating a compact, contained design that is suitable for double, single and composite doors. Ian Searle, director at MI Products, said:...
More composite door installers are changing their door supplier to ensure they have the safest lock on the market, according to Brisant-Secure, which said its 3-Star Sold Secure Diamond is increasingly the lock of choice when homeowners make the decision about which door to buy. Matt Dunne Smith from Oswestry Windows and Doors, said: “I changed door supplier for Ultion....
Some of the top glazing industry influencers gathered beneath the stars for the launch of Kubu Smart Lock, the latest smart home technology from Avantis International. Held at Birmingham’s Planetarium at The Think Tank, Kubu was launched to a crowd of more than 60 people. Mark Bromley, CEO at Avantis International, said: “Our Kubu launch day was an incredible success....
Stonebridge’s range of Armor-Coat finished hand forged steel hardware has now been certified as ideal for use with Accoya wood. The all-weather Armor-Coat range has undergone extensive testing to ensure that it is fully compatible with the popular material, making it the ideal choice for Accoya windows and doors. The Armor-Coat has already been independently tested and certified to the...
Roseview’s Rose Collection windows come with Caldwell’s high-performance UL6 spring balances. Providing up to 80% assisted lift, the UL6 allows for smooth, quiet, maintenance-free operation. Its high spring tension along the length of the balance prevents the sort of ‘hop and drop’ issues that affect so many windows that use lower-quality components, the company said. Caldwell claims it is currently...
Brisant-Secure offers a next day keyed-alike service on Ultion. The average home has three entrance doors that need to be locked effectively, meaning that there are usually two more locks that can be sold for every new front door. These locks can be keyed alike to the front door and delivered in time to be fitted at the same time as...
Yale developed a stable door lock for Force 8, enabling its range of stable doors to gain PAS24:2016 accreditation. The lock featuring a hook and anti-lift pin on both the top and bottom leaf, along with a combination of hook and deadbolt centre cases. The new lock has been designed to complement both modern and traditional stable door styles in...