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Posted On - 08/08/2019
Mila’s ProSecure TBT gearing range is now available with the option of a new fully concealed hinge alongside the existing visible, face-fix option. It comes with the same high specification and SBD accreditation, and with the same 10-year mechanical operation guarantee. The new profile related hinge offers what Mila is describing as ‘significant’ benefits for the fabricator, the installer and...
Posted On - 07/08/2019
Comar ECO LT is a new aluminium window and door system designed for the trade and installer market. Sightlines have been minimised while not sacrificing product performance, and large sizes come as standard from the same range of profiles, the company said. It comes with low U-values, energy ratings of A++, and Document Q compliance with Secured by Design status....
Posted On - 07/08/2019
MB DIY has presented Yale products in pride of place in its new consumer and trade showroom in Middlesbrough. Yale worked with the company to create the bespoke retail displays, which showcase Smart Living products and the Yale Lifetime Security Guarantee, in the showroom at MB DIYs new purpose-built 30,000ft2 facility. Mike Greenup, managing director at MB DIY, said: “We’ve...
Posted On - 07/08/2019
Entrance Composite Door Solutions has published a new composite door brochure under its new brand identity. The new brochure was launched at the FIT Show as the business moved into new premises to cope with a strong business performance over the last 18 months. Greg Kelly, managing director of Entrance Composite Door Solutions, said: “The new brochure is beautifully presented...
Posted On - 07/08/2019
Emplas’s new composite door range features a new leaf and Kubu smart sensor hardware as standard. The new Emplas composite offer is built around a new slab, featuring a 4mm impact resistant fibreglass skin and a high-density polyurethane foam core, which combine to deliver U-values of between 0.9 W/m2K and 1.3W/m2K dependent on glazing. It also features a laminated veneer...
Posted On - 07/08/2019
Nu-Era Doors is celebrating its five-year anniversary and partnership with Deceuninck. Nu-Era director, Neil Dattani, said: “Deceuninck has been instrumental in Nu-Era’s success. They saw our potential and have helped us grow and nurture our business with marketing support, a fantastic product range and excellent customer service. “Deceuninck has a small, effective team and we always know we can pick...
Posted On - 07/08/2019
Weru UK has opened a new regional office in Leeds city centre, which will service new clients and local architects by appointment. Kate Lindsay, sales director at Weru UK, said: “The new location paves the way for our nationwide business development plan. We have recently partnered with RIba to run a series of professional development seminars for architecture firms across the...
Posted On - 22/07/2019
Renolit has launched Exofol PFX Super-Matt, its new finish for exterior films. The company said it has combined the deep, dynamic wood texture VLF with a transparent PVDF layer, creating an extremely natural look. “This texture is practically indistinguishable from real wood, neither visually nor in terms of touch,” product manager Franz Josef Weber said. Exofol PFX Super-Matt is based...
Posted On - 22/07/2019
Offering efficiency gains of more than 240% compared to traditional prepping and routing of bar length profiles, Promac Group said the FOM Adir can pay for itself within only a few months of installation. The Adir C was launched by FOM in 2016 but has, according to Promac’s Paul Yeo, come of age, as more fabricators move into aluminium from...
Posted On - 22/07/2019
British Airways, and its parent company International Airlines Group (IAG), has been fined £183.39 million following a sizeable breach of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The fine, which will eclipse the previous record of Google’s £44 million penalty, relates to a cyber-attack last year. The data breach saw website users directed to a fraudulent site, where customer details were...
Posted On - 18/07/2019
Business Micros has reported increased sales as fabricators turn to software as a way of addressing the industry’s ongoing skills shortage. Nick Bailey from the sales team said: “While there are obviously some really encouraging initiatives taking place on the skills training front at the moment, fabricators still tell us that they are finding it difficult to recruit experienced staff,...
Posted On - 18/07/2019
AGC has introduced new solar control coatings: Stopray Vision-52/T; and Stopray Vision-62/T. Large glass facades require highly selective glazing that allows as much daylight as possible into the building while minimising the impact on indoor climate through effective solar control, AGC said. Stopray Vision-52 and Stopray Vision-62, together with their toughenable counterparts Stopray Vision-52T and Stopray Vision-62T, are two new...
Posted On - 17/07/2019
BM Aluminium has seen an 8% rise in customer numbers since the start of 2019 as the aluminium sector continues to defy sluggish market conditions, the company has reported. The exclusive UK distributor of the LogiKal software system said the increase is coming from both new and established businesses, and reflects the ongoing growth across the board in aluminium. Managing...
Posted On - 16/07/2019
Haffner Murat’s sales indicate what’s happening in the window industry, according to managing director Dave Thomas. “The industry buzz at the moment is all about the growth of aluminium,” Dave said. “Our sales show that to be true with many fabricators choosing to invest in our Italmac Spring S7000 four-axis machining centre as they look to capitalise on what aluminium...
Posted On - 16/07/2019
Framexpress and Distinction Doors now offer extra trade support for customers. Mark Westbrook, director at Framexpress, said: “There are so many options out there for products nowadays, but we know from experience that sometimes it’s better to keep things simple. “That’s what we’ve done with our Nxt-Gen Composite Door offer, so that installers have a simple sales tool to offer...
Posted On - 16/07/2019
Roof Maker has extended its range of rooflights with the launch of a new Abutment Rooflight, roof glazing that runs up against the wall. Designed to let natural light into the inner areas of a house, which can be left dark when an extension is added, Roof Maker’s new Abutment Rooflight can be installed against walls at a pitch of...
Posted On - 15/07/2019
Camden Windows and Doors has introduced new locks to its PVCU window range. The new Inliten espagnolette locking mechanism is fitted to the vertical edge of the window and meets stringent security tests. It also comes with BSI Kitemark approval. Roy Harrison, Camden Group sales manager, said: “The new locking system is taking our product up a level, as the added security it...
Posted On - 15/07/2019
Ultraframe has invested in new photography to help customers promote their businesses. Around 1,000 new professional images of Ultraframe conservatories and extensions are now available for use. Ultraframe’s head of marketing Andrew Parmenter said: “We know that high-quality marketing materials are vital for our customers to generate leads and win sales. Professional photoshoots can be time-consuming and costly and so...
Posted On - 15/07/2019
Yale has upgraded to stainless steel on all of its multipoint lock faceplates as standard. Stainless steel is more durable in transportation and fabrication, and is less susceptible to surface damage and corrosion. Yale’s shift to stainless steel supports the Assa Abloy Group’s sustainability initiatives, tackling industrial processes that are present and challenging throughout the hardware industry. The chemical process...
Posted On - 15/07/2019
Rapierstar’s technical support helped West Port achieve high performing fire rated door-sets, by eliminating the risk of failure during testing as a result of the incorrect choice and application of fasteners. Andy Tyas, operations director at West Port, said: “From the outset we wanted to create fire doors that offer performance that far exceeds the ratings they are awarded, demonstrated...
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