Posted On - 11/04/2023
Mila has launched a new Heritage door handle – with a contemporary twist. There are nine colours and finishes available, to suit traditional and modern doors. Designed in-house by Mila, the new Heritage handle features a diamond shaped lever tip and a faux ‘clocked’ screw detail on the external backplate. The Heritage black and Heritage pewter versions of the handle...
Posted On - 11/04/2023
ERA is supporting window and door manufacturers in complying with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which was introduced on 1 January 2023. Implemented by the UK government, the regulations require businesses that have an annual turnover of £2million or more, are responsible for 50 tonnes of packaging in a calendar year and carry out any packaging activities, will be required to...
Posted On - 04/04/2023
Window Ware has supported a Warwick-based specialist aluminium glazing provider who required glazed-in louvres for a school build project. Having won the contract to supply and fit the doors and windows for a new-build sixth form centre at Heathfield Girl’s School in Ascot, the customer needed advice to ensure the installation was up to specification. The project called for robust,...
Posted On - 04/04/2023
UAP has bolstered its range of internal door handles with four new products. Launched under its Intelligent Hardware brand, the new additions include the ‘Calla’, ‘Fern’ and ‘Lyra’ lever handles on round rose as well as the ‘Ava’ lever handles on square rose. Designed in-house and following customer feedback on shapes and styles, the range is targeted at the high-end...
Posted On - 28/03/2023
Quickslide will be showcasing the AviaSmart retrofittable smart door and window locks and sensors, and related accessories at FIT Show 2023, on stand R31. Following on from the Apple HomeKit approved, AviaSmart multi point doorlock introduced at the legendary Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2019, AviaSmart now includes a unique smart sash fastener for VS windows – a Quickslide exclusive...
Posted On - 21/03/2023
By Strafford Cooke, Mila. It’s part of my job to advise Mila Hardware on new standards and regulations so that we are always up to date with the latest requirements when designing new products. But even I sometimes struggle with determining what’s a legal requirement and what’s a recommendation which we don’t actually have to adhere to by law. That...
Posted On - 14/03/2023
Following a series of acquisitions and new product launches, UAP will be showcasing its portfolio of door and window hardware at FIT Show 2023. Home to seven brands with more reported to be in the pipeline, UAP says it offers ‘an unrivalled product range’, including some of the UK’s most advanced locking systems. These include the Ionic, an ultra-secure electronic...
Posted On - 28/02/2023
Maco has announced that its forthcoming Innovation Tour will include a stop in Bedford at longstanding partner, Window Ware. The Maco Innovation Tour will enable fabricators, installers, and architects to get hands on with a full range of Maco solutions including the new door solution, Instinct. The tour will also include Maco HQ in Kent, The National Space Centre (Leicester),...
Posted On - 28/02/2023
Carl F Groupco is reporting continued strong sales for its SmartSecure range of electromechanical door locking systems and smart access control solutions. John Crittenden, managing director at Carl F Groupco, said: “As the industry shifts to higher value and value-added sales, we’re seeing increasing interest in smart door technology.” “We know from feedback that our SmartSecure solutions attract interest from...
Posted On - 22/02/2023
UAP has acquired online business, Maher London, which manufactures door hardware, fixings, and decorating tools. It’s UAP’s second acquisition in two months following the purchase of Security Hardware from Eurocell in December 2022. Sold exclusively via online retailers, including Amazon, Maher London’s products are supplied under three brands – Xfort, Sequal and Renov8. The deal builds on an existing relationship...
Posted On - 22/02/2023
Total Hardware has announced its continued commitment to offering products that consistently offer high quality security performance by renewing its Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation, the flagship UK police initiative to help design out crime through the use of high-quality, innovative products and processes. Chris Pell, general manager at Total Hardware, said: “Our customers know that security is a huge...
Posted On - 21/02/2023
Avocet has launched a new range of stainless steel hardware in response to consumer demand for a more subtle interior solution to pull bar handles. Rob I’anson, sales director for Avocet Door and Window division, commented: “We challenged ourselves to move away from our standard suited hardware and look deeper into the market to provide a solution that truly complimented...
Posted On - 14/02/2023
Yale has developed a new PAS 24:2016 patio lock solution for Epwin Window Systems. The bespoke lock is said to deliver ‘impeccable’ security, featuring 10 locking hooks and bespoke one-piece keeps with aesthetically pleasing packers and endcaps. The new lock has been designed to complement Epwin’s Optima profile. Suitable for doors sizing from 1,785mm to 2,273mm rebate height, the lock...
Posted On - 14/02/2023
VBH has partnered with smart-sensor specialist, Kubu, to develop the next generation Greenteq iQ range of locking systems, designed to form part of a smart, connected home. Within the Greenteq iQ range are window and door locks that are compatible with Kubu, along with the option of new retro-fit sensors. Geo-fencing features and the fact that Kubu can integrate with...
Posted On - 24/01/2023
Following a series of acquisitions and new product launches, UAP will be showcasing its portfolio of door and window hardware at FIT Show 2023 on stand number Q51. Home to seven leading brands, with more reported to be ‘in the pipeline’, UAP’s product range includes some of the UK’s most advanced locking systems. FIT Show will provide installers and fabricators...
Posted On - 24/01/2023
Total Hardware is offering the new Yale SensCheck, a product that’s has been designed to support growth in smart home products. Chris Pell, general manager at Total Hardwar, said: “The practical benefits of smart technology are why we are seeing continued demand across the industry. As a longstanding Yale distributor, the introduction of the Yale SensCheck presents an exciting opportunity...
Posted On - 24/01/2023
Mighton’s Avia USA Smart Deadbolt+ lock has won ‘Smart Lock Product of the Year’ at the annual Internet of Things (IoT) Breakthrough Awards Program. Now in its seventh year, the 2023 IoT Breakthrough Awards Program welcomed over 4,000 submissions from leading global technology companies, with Avia recognised alongside other prestigious household brands such as Apple, fitbit, Vodafone, Bosch and more...
Posted On - 24/01/2023
IronmongeryDirect has added Urfic Easy Click door handles to its range of over 18,000 products. Offering easy and quick installations, the lever handles are said to be suitable for a variety of applications. Thanks to a distinct patented fixing system, the Urfic Easy Click door handles have been designed as an ideal solution to save time on site and can...
Posted On - 24/01/2023
Carl F Groupco has reported a strong start to 2023. John Crittenden, managing director, said: “We’re starting 2023 the same way as we ended 2022 – strongly. Hardware is always a bellwether for the wider industry, so it’s heartening to see such strong sales.” John says the strongest sales are coming from the aluminium door sector. He commented: “At the...
Posted On - 18/01/2023
Strand Hardware has refurbished its company headquarters– improving its energy efficiency, work space and creating a new reception area. It has used products from many of its suppliers and customers for the project including new windows, fire doors, electricals, plumbing, furniture, decoration, carpeting and signage, along with some of its own ironmongery products. The refurb follows an upgrade of Strand’s...
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