Sales of hardware for aluminium up 15%

Hardware supplier VBH (GB) has reported a 15% year-on-year increase in sales for its hardware for aluminium bifolding doors.

This is due to the expanding greenteQ Clearspan range and the newly launched Alpha slim lever handle, the company said. Further growth is expected in the summer months.

VBH Aluminium product manager Rob Norman said: “This trend is down to strong consumer demand for aluminium products, in particular bifold doors. The Clearspan range was designed with each part of the supply chain in mind: manufacturers, installers and end-users, with no routing of the aluminium profile resulting in quicker fabrication and fitting, before the end user benefits from the smooth action.

“The rollers and hinges are custom made and configured to fit each profile system specifically, to ensure perfect operation on the popular Smart and Aluk profile systems. As well as comfort in use and long-life, Clearspan has been tested at BSI to PAS24, meaning a Document Q compliant option is available.

“This option also benefits from the added assurance of being covered by the Q-secure multi-brand security guarantee.”

The newest addition to the Clearspan range, the Alpha slim handle set, is ideal for doors made from slim sash profiles, including aluminium bifold doors and slim section residential doors. With a backplate that measures just 26mm, and a specially raked lever, it eliminates backplate overhang and reduces the risk of clashing against the outer frame when opening.

It uses the same door prep as the greenteQ Alpha and Coastline handles, is covered by a ten-year guarantee and is fully suited, available in five greenteQ finishes.