HARDWARE
New standard is Sweet
Origin , the UK ’ s leading specialist manufacturer of bespoke aluminium bi-folding , sliding and residential doors and all types of windows , has taken the decision to supply Sweet and Ultion for their award-winning door range .
» WITH A PROMISE TO CREATE functional and elegant products which are designed to last , Origin customers benefit from having extreme security built in , with handle choices that continue to look as good as the doors , even when exposed to the elements or corrosive atmosphere .
Ben Brocklesby , Sales and Marketing Director at Origin , explains : “ The innovation in the Sweet handle design taps into market demand for something new and different , as well as demand from homeowners for longevity and security . The rounded edge design adds a stylish effect that makes it stand out against others , and offers the additional security benefit of being difficult to grab onto with grips or pliers , therefore making it harder to break off .
The £ 2,000 guarantee gives the homeowner extra confidence that the product is as secure as possible and will perform as they expect .
“ One of the key reasons for choosing the Sweet door furniture is that it has the highest corrosive resistances on the market , which exceed the required standard tests . The Sweet 20-year homeowner guarantee against damage due to the elements fits in line with Origin ’ s 20-year guarantee on our products , offering us the assurance we need that the ancillaries used will stand the test of time .
“ The ability to easily upgrade to TS 007 2 * high security handles with the Lock Lock option makes achieving document Q of the building regulations for new builds even easier . The Ultion cylinders have a 3 * Sold
Secure Diamond security rating , the highest attainable , which perfectly complements Origin ’ s Secured by Design certification .”
Nick Dutton , Brisant Secure CEO added : “ Brisant Secure share Origin ’ s vision of transforming the way homeowners enjoy their home from the inside to out . Homeowners want beautiful doors and windows that perform exceptionally and look fantastic , and they expect them to continue performing at that level and looking pristine for many years . Together we do that , and we ’ re delighted to partner with Origin in transforming the market .”
www . origin-global . com www . ultion-lock . co . uk
GET SMART WITH THREE METHODS OF ACCESS
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» HARDWARE EXPERT VBH has added the Q-Smart electronic smart handle to its range of premium quality window and door hardware and furniture .
It ’ s a keyless product which gives the homeowner three methods of gaining access . The first is a proximity fob that communicates with a reader built into the handle unit ; the second is via the Blusafe app that allows the user to use their mobile phone as a key , and the third is finger print recognition . The large reader pad is concealed under a hinged tab to keep it dry .
The app enables the main user to send permanent or temporary timed keys to people ’ s phones VBH say that this eliminates any need to lose control of physical keys by
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leaving them with neighbours or in a ‘ safe ’ place ’. The app has the added benefit of keeping a log of operations , thus providing visitor management records .
VBH Head of Sales , Dan Powell , advises “ Everyone who has seen Q-Smart has been very positive and they all remark on the fact that , by having no less
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than three means of operation , every member of the family ’ s personal preference should be covered .”
No mains wiring is required as Q-Smart is battery powered . The handle warns when the batteries start to run low , but if the user does allow them to go flat , enough temporary power can be
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provided by plugging in a micro USB power source . VBH supply one with each unit .
Dan concludes , “ Q-Smart is a great way for fabricators and installers to get new business and more profit by offering a simple step onto the smart ladder .
“ From a fabrication and installation point of view Q-Smart is very simple to fit and from the salesperson ’ s perspective it ’ s easy to sell . This is due to its compact size , its choice of colours and the fact that it is feature-packed but simple for the end user to understand and use .”
Q-Smart is fully tested at BSI and certified to ETSI TS103 645 ( CYBER ; Cyber Security for Consumer Internet of Things ).
www . vbhgb . com
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