Hardware Extra
Revolutionary multi point locking
» THE AESTHETICS OF SLIMLINE steel windows are set to be even more stylish and impressive now as Steel Window Association member , Steel Window Fittings , www . steelwindowfittings . com , has launched a range of revolutionary concealed , multi-point locking systems specifically for W30 , W40 and W50TB window profiles .
Traditionally , slimline-steel windows have been conventionally closed and locked ; that is a handle latches the window or door at that handle point only . PVC , timber , aluminium and large box section steel windows have enjoyed concealed multipoint locking for a long time . This is due to the fact they
incorporate much larger section profiles and so can accommodate more easily .
The benefits for manufacturers and refurbishers of steel windows and the buildings ’ occupants , is that a single slimline steel window can have a number of locking points on it . With this new system , security is greatly improved , durability is enforced and larger windows can be designed and produced . The concealed system is driven by a single keylocking or non-locking handle that is available in five different designs and seven standard finishes .
www . steel-window-association . co . uk
HARDWARE COMPANY OF THE YEAR GETS NFA HAT TRICK
SMART ACTIVATIONS ARE 98 % UNASSISTED
» KUBU , THE SMARTsensor technology from Avantis International , is enjoying considerable consumer uptake , with unassisted first-time activations in excess of 98 %.
Mark Bromley , CEO of Avantis International and Kubu commented : “ Promising a smart revolution is one thing , but delivering it consistently as we do , is what the industry demands .”
The move into the smart-sensor market has been one in which Avantis International has invested £ 1.0m to date , harnessing their international and wholly owned subsidiaries for the development of the software and firmware , with fully integrated manufacturing from their plant in South East
Asia . Yet , Avantis International are not new into the sensor market , supplying of over one million sensors per month to specialist consumer brands across Europe .
With an experienced project team in place , Kubu is set for further enhancements and a product launch in the middle of 2021 , as they set the development pace of the smart-sensor market for windows and doors . They already boast high profile customers including Abacus , CWG Choices , Dekko , Emplas , GJB , Glazerite , Listers and new build specialists , Nationwide Windows , along with composite door specialist Hurst Doors .
www . kubu-home . com
» THE WINNERS OF THE 2020 National Fenestration Awards were announced via a live video link on Monday 7th December , where VBH won three of the four categories in which they were shortlisted .
For the second year running , VBH were crowned Hardware Company of the Year , making it a hat trick following their Component Supplier win in the G-Awards in 2018 and 2019 ’ s NFA success .
VBH also recorded wins in the Social Networker and Young Person categories , through Marketing Manager Gary Gleeson and Northern England Area Sales Manager Tyler Shutts respectively . Customer Service Team Leader in VBH ’ s
Gillingham head office , Louise Eagle , finished as runner up to Tyler .
Gary Gleeson says “ I am , of course , thrilled to have won this individual award . However , we see all these wins as a reflection of how hard the whole VBH team works to make our customers ’ working days easy , as well as recognition of the excellent products and services on offer .
“ These include new products such as our greenteQ Invicta window shootbolt and Orion 3 star profile cylinder , and the recently refreshed Q-secure consumer security guarantee .”
www . vbhgb . com www . qsecure . co . uk
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