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Kubu has partnered with online smart home insurance provider Hiro to bring “prevention-first insurance” to the glazing and fenestration industries. Kubu’s partnership with Hiro marks a shift in positioning for the Kubu brand, brand owner Aventis said, as it will sit alongside other smart tech products. Hiro takes a prevention-first approach to insurance by offering a fairer price on insurance...
Brisant Secure has provided a security solution for Garnalex’s new Sheerline Prestige bifold door. Available now for Sheerline’s range of Prestige bifold doors, the new Ultion 1-Star Plus 2-Star security solution combines the Ultion one star lock with the 2-Star security handle. Brisant worked with the Garnalex technical team to understand their requirements and produce an exclusive folding Ultion key...
Liniar PVCU window and door manufacturers can achieve the highest levels of quality and reliable long-term performance in every finished product by following the latest fastener guidance from Rapierstar, the company has reported. Rapierstar has published three recommended fixings manuals (RFMs), which provide detailed guidance on which fasteners to use in all aspects of Liniar window and door assembly, including...
ERA has launched two new heavy duty TS 003 door security devices, adding to its premium collection of Fab&Fix-suited hardware. Designed to limit the initial opening of an external door, the heavy-duty Door Chain and Door Restrictor have been engineered to provide additional security. The products have been independently tested and certified to protect the integrity of the door in...
Window Ware has launched the improved Mark II Regal handle. New features include the new push-button operation, which delivers familiar modern espag handling, and the new positive ‘click’ on close mechanism, which ensures full engagement and prevents misuse, the company said. Both features come as a direct response to market feedback, and work to enhance usability, improve mechanical performance, and...
Endurance Doors is the designated official launch partner for the new Hardex Rose Gold finish from ERA, which includes handle, letterplate, finger pull and escutcheon, and bullring knocker. This new finish was inspired by Rose Gold, which is seen with consumer lifestyle brands including Habitat, John Lewis and Swoon. It is also backed with a 10-year function and finish guarantee...
VBH has introduced the new greenteQ Securitas Security Window Espagnolette. Securitas sits alongside the entry level greenteQ Window Espagnolette and PAS24 tested Invicta Window Shootbolt to provide three lock options for manufacturers of outward opening windows. Securitas features pairs of mushroom headed cams that lock into both sides of a night vent striker plate. VBH said these double cam locking...
IronmongeryDirect has expanded its click and collect service: 270 new pick-up points have been added to a network of more than 6,000 UK shops, with more planned for the coming months. Customers can also secure next day deliveries on orders placed online up until 9pm. Marco Verdonkschot, managing director at IronmongeryDirect, said: “As part of our ‘trusted to deliver’ brand...
ERA has expanded its Fab&Fix range of suited hardware with the introduction of a Hardex Rose Gold finish. An alternative to the standard gold finish, Hardex Rose can be specified across the full range of window and door furniture to create a matching. Door handles, letterplates, window handles, knockers and escutcheons are all available in Hardex Rose, which provides a...
Total Hardware has reported that it is seeing strong demand for its anthracite grey and tungsten coloured hardware. Chris Pell, general manager at Total Hardware, said: “Coloured profiles have been an important trend for a while across the industry, especially in the post-lockdown boom in the domestic sector. It’s interesting to see how this is translating into hardware trends and...
IronmongeryDirect has introduced further lines to its range, including new door furniture as well as kitchen splashbacks and balcony kits. The new bumblebee door knockers are manufactured with superior quality, solid brass casting, and are available in a range of modern finishes such as matt black, and polished copper. An attractive range of knurled hardware from UK-based designer and architectural...
Carl F Groupco has released a new guide to support the outward opening window hardware from Roto. The new document provides a clear and simple summary of Roto hardware suitable for different outward opening window styles, including FRH Reversible, Projecting, NT Tilt and Turn hardware and the TSL and SSL espagnolettes. Carl F Groupco’s product manager Julie Warner said: “Products...
Brisant Secure has launched a new Ultion security handle, which is part of a new three-star security solution. The Ultion 3-Star security solution features the new 2-Star security handle with an Ultion Star lock to achieve “exceptional security and beautiful looks”, the company said. Ultion’s security handle has seamless curves to prevent burglars using tools to get a grip on...
VBH has said more customers than ever are making the move to its greenteQ suite of matching window and door furniture. greenteQ is VBH’s own brand of hardware and furniture and the suite is an integral part of the range. The greenteQ suite includes over 30 different products such as handles, hinges and furniture in nine core colours, with some...
Fabricators can offer customers a broad choice of authentic heritage hardware with ERA’s new Hardex Pewter finish for vertical sliding sash windows, now available as part of the premium Fab&Fix range. Developed to replicate traditional iron forged hardware, the Hardex Pewter finish reflects the appearance of aged pewter, while the Hardex coating provides strength and resilience to deliver a robust...
The Cairngorm Group chose Carl F Groupco to manage its hardware transition during a recent PVCU profile changeover. The two-month project was delivered by a team at Carl F Groupco headed by Pamela Wilson, regional sales manager for Scotland who worked closely with the Cairngorm team throughout the longstanding partnership. The team at Carl F Groupco worked with the Cairngorm...
Mila has launched a new ‘Doors Deserve Mila’ campaign, which has coincided with the announcement that it has added the Ingenious range of locks and hardware to the Yale range that it already sells. Rolled out online and in person via the Mila sales teams, the campaign communicates the scale and quality of Mila’s entire hardware offering for doors, and...
Clearspan bifold hardware for aluminium systems, from VBH, has been developed for use by five further systems, including Exlabesa and Reynaers. VBH marketing manager Gary Gleeson said: “We get nothing but great feedback from customers who already use Clearspan and we’re very excited about making the product available to many more fabricators with the introduction of solutions for more aluminium...
Carl F Groupco now supplies the Cisa Fast Touch Panic Exit Push Bar. Compatible with Fuhr panic exit door locks, the panic bar features fast touch operation and a special mortice panic function that works alongside the eurogroove-fit Fuhr multipoint panic lock range. The stainless-steel satin PVD finish provides a clean and crisp appearance. Technical manager John Mitchell said: “The...
Kubu has launched its new Pro Installer initiative, as the brand looks to engage in the wider and opportunistic smart home market. Kubu Pro Installers will benefit from a wide range of updated marketing and point of sale materials for showrooms, along with a free listing at the newly re-vamped website at kubu-home.com. This new initiative will also see the...