Posted On - 05/12/2023
Mila’s SuperSecure TS007 two star door handle is now said to be the highest rated security handle in the UK, scoring an ‘unprecedented’ Silver grading from Sold Secure. According to Mila, the stainless steel SuperSecure is the ‘first and only’ handle to have been awarded the Silver grading alongside its PAS24 and SBD accreditation, and gives Mila customers ‘absolute reassurance’...
Posted On - 21/11/2023
Carl F Groupco has announced a £20,000 investment in upgraded customer relationship management software, ‘theCRM’. Steve Lamb, IT manager, said: “This upgrade reflects our dedication to being at the forefront of technology and using it to assist our teams in providing the best to our customers both in terms of product delivery and customer service.” The new system will give...
Posted On - 14/11/2023
UAP has launched a new key wind lock, designed specifically for doors with fixed handles such as pull handles. Suitable for composite and timber doors, the Fullex key wind lock uses a key or thumb turn to engage and retract the bolts and latch. Once the door is closed, the latch can’t be operated without the key. Julian Roberts, technical...
Posted On - 14/11/2023
ERA is celebrating its 185-year anniversary. Founded by John Reynolds in 1838, ERA has grown from a one-man locksmith business in Fletcher’s Lane, Willenhall, to a national home security provider with more than 185 employees. According to ERA, the business’ continued success and growth is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its employees, with almost a third...
Posted On - 07/11/2023
With shocking statistics highlighting that the construction industry witnesses more than three times the national average in suicides, bi-fold hardware manufacturer and supplier, Debar, is pledging a commitment to prioritise mental health within the workplace. Debar has joined forces with men’s suicide prevention charity, Andy’s Man Club, to help end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and to highlight how...
Posted On - 01/11/2023
Advance bi-fold door magnets are the first products in Mila’s new ‘designed for aluminium’ range. The magnets, designed to hold open traffic and intermediate bi-fold doors, feature self-aligning pivot technology on both sections. This allows them to move up to 30° from side to side so that they always achieve 100% face-to-face contact for a more secure and reliable hold....
Posted On - 01/11/2023
Kubu has been granted a patent for its innovative wire coil sensing technology. This latest patent specifically covers the use of wire coils enclosed in a plastic housing, enabling a sensor to accurately report the opening, closing, locking and venting mode of a window or door. This follows another recent patent for Kubu, for its clip-in window sensor patent –...
Posted On - 24/10/2023
Kubu has announced the granting of another patent – this time for its smart window sensors. The patent specifically covers the method that Kubu has developed to allow window sensors to be clipped onto a mounting bracket within the air gap of a window frame, providing an easy to use and concealed fitment. This new patent joins Kubu's growing portfolio...
Posted On - 17/10/2023
UAP has extended its range of door packs. Manufacturers and end users can now choose from 17 different finishes, including matt black, gunmetal grey, brass, matt-antique brass, pearl, satin nickel, polished nickel, and bronze. To match more contemporary interiors a variety of dual finishes are also available. Manufactured under UAP’s Intelligent Hardware brand, the door packs offer customers a choice...
Posted On - 17/10/2023
National trade fabricator Sternfenster now supplies the new multipoint Ultion Bolt lock as standard across its full PAS24-certified composite door range, a move that is designed to improve security, reduce call-backs and offer further upsell opportunities. “Security remains the most important feature of an entrance door, so it makes sense that we offer our customers the most secure door possible,...
Posted On - 17/10/2023
Carl F Groupco is celebrating the first anniversary of its My CFG online platform. Clare White, marketing manager at Carl F Groupco, said: “We are always looking at ways that we can add value in all areas of our business, not just related to the products we sell. “I’m happy to say that we’ve had great success with My CFG....
Posted On - 10/10/2023
UAP will be showcasing its latest innovations on stand numbers H2-76 and 77 at MLA Expo 2023, Europe’s largest locksmith exhibition, on 20-22 October at Telford International Centre. Now home to seven leading brands, UAP offers locksmiths an unrivalled product range, including some of the UK’s most advanced locking systems. On display will be the Ionic, an ultra-secure electronic lock...
Posted On - 03/10/2023
The strength of UAP’s training and development practices has been recognised by the G23 Awards. The company’s ‘Training Academy’ is in the running to win the Training and Development Initiative of the Year. In line with UAP’s ongoing expansion, the Academy offers multiple learning and development opportunities that go beyond traditional training routes. Combining different strands, it focuses on knowledge...
Posted On - 26/09/2023
By Strafford Cooke, technical director, Mila. The personal finance website https://www.nimblefins.co.uk/ has done some really interesting analysis of the domestic burglary statistics contained within the most recent annual Crime Survey for England and Wales. And the figures make a pretty compelling argument in favour of TS007 3 star security on all entrance doors, whether they are at the front or...
Posted On - 13/09/2023
Yale has been selected as the new supplier of door handles for the award-winning Korniche range of bi-fold doors from Made for Trade. The decision to go with Yale is said to have been based on the company’s technical expertise, manufacturing capabilitiesand consistent product quality. According to Yale, the development led to aclose collaboration between technical teams to create an...
Posted On - 13/09/2023
Carl F Groupco has revealed an upturn in sales of its tilt & turn and reversible hardware ranges, which it says demonstrates the strength of the commercial and social housing markets. Julie Warner, product manager at Carl F Groupco, said: “Tilt & turn and reversible windows are popular in commercial and social housing settings. Increased sales of hardware for these...
Posted On - 05/09/2023
Smart Ready’s Giovanni Laporta, one of the industry’s leading proponents of smart technology, is now writing a new, monthly, online ‘Smart Talk’ column. Gio commented: “We’ve run our Smart Talk column in partnership with one of the trade magazines since 2019 and it has been great. In fact, I think our very first column was one of the first times...
Posted On - 30/08/2023
Window Ware has appointed Izabela Payne as its new key accounts manager. Izabela brings a wealth of industry experience with her, following several hardware and key account manager roles over the last decade. She has previously worked for ERA, Reynaers Aluminium and Synseal. As key accounts manager, Izabela will devote her time to looking after some of Window Ware’s largest...
Posted On - 29/08/2023
ERA has kickstarted the introduction of its parent company Tyman’s new volunteering policy by completing the first of a series of volunteering initiatives to support the West Midlands community. The team of employees helped to transform Gatis Community Space in Wolverhampton, a former council-run centre and outdoor play space that has been taken over by residents to support local families...
Posted On - 29/08/2023
Endurance Doors is now offering customers the option of ERA’s TouchKey keyless home entry solution. One of the newest smart locking systems on the market, ERA’s TouchKey integrates traditional mechanical locks with ‘cutting-edge’ smart tech, allowing users to lock and unlock their front door using their smartphone and biometric authentication such as a fingerprint or their voice. They can also...
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