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» WITH KUBU , THERE ’ S A full range of promotional materials and a free showroom set up programme for installers eager to start up-selling doors to smartsensor technology today . There ’ s also the backing and expertise of Avantis Hardware behind this revolutionary and proven technology .
Thousands of doors are manufactured every week with a Kubu multi-point lock , and it ’ s been designed with an integrated slot for a Kubu smart-sensor too . Installers can now upsell doors to ones that are Kubu equipped as part of a smart package for no additional cost and it ’ s a means to close more sales to tech savvy consumers .
Activating the Kubu hub couldn ’ t be easier for consumers ,
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download the Kubu app , plug in the Kubu hub , insert the sensor , much in the same way as inserting a SIM card into a mobile phone , and then follow the activation process through the app . There ’ s no requirement from installers at the point of installation , just point the consumer to the website to buy the Kubu Kit and then all queries are handled directly by Kubu . First-time activations for Kubu are already impressively high and with more consumers than ever before getting smart , it ’ s an opportunity for installers to get ahead as the industry is already becoming increasingly smart-led . Kubu is also perfect for any showroom environment and makes for a real focal point , helping installers to stand out from the competition . |
Lauren Bromley , head of brand for Kubu commented : “ There ’ s never been a better time to start selling smart-sensor technology with Kubu . The product is now proven in the field with an ongoing development programme and it ’ s backed with considerable marketing resource , so it provides trouble-free upselling opportunities .
She continued : “ Several of the industry ’ s most trusted
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and respected PVCu frame manufacturers are Kubu partners and they and their respective customers are thrilled with it . So why not join the Kubu revolution today and we ’ ll even list you on our new consumer website .”
For further information please visit kubu-home . com , e-mail support @ kubu-home . com or call 0330 555 9545 for a free information pack .
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» DHF ( DOOR & Hardware Federation ) has kicked off a series of bespoke webinars regarding UKCA marking replacing CE marking following Brexit . During November 2020 , DHF hosted a four-part webinar series highlighting the details of the changes , such as moving goods from the EU 27 to GB , and a series of briefing papers were created to guide its members . Now , it is ‘ drilling down ’ into the particulars , and in so doing , highlighting what each group will |
need to be aware of going forward , although this information is subject to change .
Specifically tailored for members of the ‘ Garage Door Group ’, the first webinar was delivered via Zoom and hosted by DHF ’ s Training & Compliance Officer , Nick Perkins . It served to highlight the pertinent points regarding the replacement of the CE mark following Brexit , relevant to manufacturers and suppliers of domestic garage doors , for example , non-compliant
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competitors offering cut price holdto-run powered doors operated by long range radio controls , and the potential problem that existing system three test reports may not be valid between GB , NI & EU . On the latter point , DHF is awaiting clarification from a range of sources , including the UK Construction Products Association , Construction Products Europe , BSI and , indirectly , the UK Government Ministry of Housing , Communities & Local Government .
Webinars of a similar nature will follow shortly for DHF ’ s other groups which cover the locks and building hardware , metal and timber doorsets , industrial doors and shutters , and automated gate sectors .
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“ Our initial series of webinars , delivered in November , were extremely well-received , and we are delighted with the positive feedback already being received on this one ,” says DHF ’ s General Manager and Secretary , Michael Skelding . “ There are obvious complexities surrounding UKCA now that the old CE mark has been replaced , and each group will experience its own unique set of challenges . In delivering a thorough overview of the potential problems for each individual sector , we are confident that our members will be able to navigate the intricacies of the new CE / UKCA marking system in the UK , relevant to their area .”
www . dhfonline . org . uk
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