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Mila is offering trade fabricators ‘A House of Handles on Us’ as it steps up its efforts to help fabricators win new business at the higher end of the market using its Heritage hardware range. The move is in response to signs of a slowdown in enquiries for mainstream PVC-U casement offerings, set against continuing robust demand for more premium...
Carl F Groupco has expanded its window vent inventory with the addition of the new Simon acoustic ventilator range from RW Simon. The new acoustic vents are designed to assist fabricators and installers in creating aesthetic solutions for all acoustic requirements, while still meeting the latest updates to Part F [ventilation] and Part E [resistance to sound] of the Building...
Mila has made clear its ongoing support for Axor, its tilt and turn hardware partner based in Ukraine. Axor is located in the eastern city of Dnipro, which was the target of Russian attacks early on in the conflict. However, with the Ukrainian government urging businesses there to stay open as much as possible to help support the ravaged economy,...
Letterplates are a vital piece of door furniture but they are often its weakest link thanks to security and fire safety risks, according to John Crittenden, managing director of Carl F Groupco. “It’s very easy to focus on the aesthetics of a letterplate,” he said. “They’re important, of course, but it’s vital to remember safety and security too. We have...
Avocet Hardware Group says that it brought its ‘A game’ to this year’s FIT show, with a mantra of ‘be innovative, be different’. Sales director, Rob I’Anson, commented: “We put a lot of thought into our stand for FIT. We wanted to bring our known portfolio to the table as well as take a gamble on some never seen before...
VBH has reported a steep rise in registrations for its Q-secure consumer security guarantee. Q-secure guarantees the security of windows, doors and patio doors up to a potential £8,000 payout, which is paid direct to the end user in the event of a break in through a registered product. Installations must have been carried out by an approved Q-secure installer...
Trade fabricator, Genius PVC Trade Frames, was founded by Peter Dyson and David Eagle in 2019. Their hardware partner of choice from the start has been Total Hardware – and it’s a choice both Peter and David are said to be delighted with. Peter commented: “Genius was set up to provide high quality products to our customers so our choice...
With nearly 60% of homes now having some sort of smart home device, there has never been a better time for fabricators and installers to embrace the added value benefits of smart technology. This is the view of John Crittenden, managing director of hardware distributor, Carl F Groupco. “Research shows that people value smart technology such as smart speakers, video...
With the changes to Part F of Building Regulations coming into force in June, hardware supplier Total Hardware is said to be already helping its customers get ready for the transition. Chris Pell, general manager at Total Hardware, said: “The new regulations mean two big changes for the industry. Fortunately, we’re well-prepared for the change and already hold stock of...
As part of its commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2030, ERA is currently installing over 2,600 solar panels at its UK headquarters in South Staffordshire. Forecast to achieve an annual energy output of 979,200 kWh, the solar panels are being fitted across the roof of the 135,000ft2 purpose built facility, which houses ERA’s design, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly and warehousing...
Carl F Groupco has released guidance for fabricators and installers on the new Part F of Building Regulations. Carl F Groupco’s technical manager, John Mitchell, said: “The new Part F of Building Regulations comes into force on 15 June this year. As a responsible hardware distributor, we feel it’s our obligation to ensure that the full supply chain is prepared...
ERA has partnered with system provider, Siegenia, to be the sole supplier of tilt and turn hardware for Conservatory Outlet. The exclusive partnership will see the supply of Siegenia’s Titan hardware in conjunction with ERA’s Fab&Fix window handles for Conservatory Outlet’s entire supply of PVC-U tilt and turn windows to the English market. Following a significant uplift in demand, Conservatory...
ERA, has announced that three of its newest products have received the Secured by Design accreditation. ERA’s two new TS 003 door security devices, together with its double cam window lock, have been approved by Secured by Design’s police preferred specification scheme, bringing the total number of ERA lock, hardware and mail delivery solutions achieving the accreditation to more than...
Carl F Groupco has reported increasing demand from fabricators for the Roto Patio Inowa sliding door hardware system. Launched by Carl F Groupco in 2020, the sliding door system is said to have gathered momentum thanks to its enhanced functionality and security options. Julie Warner, Carl F Groupco’s Roto product manager, said: “There has been a significant increase in interest...
When ODL Europe won Best New Product of The Year at The G21 Awards for its Guardsman composite fire door it was, according to Winkhaus, recognition of a journey that started some years earlier and a partnership that has existed for far longer. At the centre of the relationship is said to be ‘a passion to develop innovative solutions’. In...
Brisant-Secure has been recognised for paying a ‘Real Living Wage’ to all employees and has been offered accreditation by the Living Wage Foundation. The Real Living Wage is the only wage independently calculated based on rising living costs, including fuel, energy, rent and food. The accreditation is public acknowledgement that everyone is paid enough to live on. Nick Dutton, CEO...
Total Hardware has invested to ensure continuity of supply by further increasing the volume of product it stocks. It extended its Leeds headquarters last year by 20%, increasing stock levels to keep pace with demand. To maintain its fast delivery times, Total Hardware has boosted staff numbers and purchased new machinery. Chris Pell, general manager at Total Hardware, said: “With...
Mila says that its long-standing partnership with EYG, one of the UK’s leading trade, retail and commercial fabricators, is going from strength to strength, with its SupaSecure handles and TS008 compliant stainless steel letterplates featuring on the company’s new range of PVC-U front doors. EYG’s Kingston range has been developed to give buyers a stylish alternative to composite doors, with...
Drastic changes to customers’ ordering patterns are said to have given rise to some head scratching at VBH’s sales and distribution centre in Swansea recently. The Swansea centre serves VBH’s customers in Wales and South West England, and it had become apparent that more stock needed to be held locally to help react most efficiently to the requirements of customers...
UAP has launched a complete range of Firemongery fire door products designed to help customers select the right certified solutions in three easy steps. Firemongery is the UAP brand that specialises in fully-tested and certified ironmongery and locking products for use in compliant fire door installation. The new range is designed specifically for builder’s merchants, trade counters and wholesalers as...