HARDWARE Extra
Expanded Letterbox Family
» THE GREENTEQ OMEGA letterbox range from VBH has evolved to include both a remodelled standard sized box and a completely new 56mm Slim version to suit ultra slim transoms . Both versions feature the clean , contemporary styling that is so popular on doors of all styles and materials .
The opening on Omega Slim is offset towards the bottom of the box ’ s frame . The greenteQ design team has calculated that this maximises the available aperture whilst ensuring that the letterbox doesn ’ t overhang the bead on even the slimmest sections .
Omega letterboxes feature attractive convex curved metal flaps that open to near vertical both inside and outside , ensuring that relatively thick packages can be put through the door without putting stress on the letterbox ’ s springs . There is no groove in the flap to allow it to open fully , leaving just the attractive curved surface . The frame ends are also metal , and are gently curved to continue the modern styling .
Omega has been tested to BS EN 13724 with a classification of 4241 . This calls for 25,000 full ‘ closed – fully open – closed ’ cycles .
VBH Marketing Manager Gary Gleeson says , “ The original Omega has been very
popular but the redesign has given it a new lease of life and , possibly , a wider appeal .”
Both versions are available in nine finishes of the greenteQ Suite , VBH ’ s expanding range of colour and style-matched window , residential door and patio door furniture that allows a full house installation to be seamlessly tied together .
All finishes will exceed 480 hours salt spray testing to BS EN 1670 Grade 5 .
The letterboxes feature a strong , yet cushioned , closing action to stop rattling in windy conditions , and have an internal brush and an external foam seal to provide excellent draught and water protection .
Both boxes are fully weather- and cycle-tested and are suitable for doors between 40-80mm thick .
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TAI TARIAN TENDER IS A SUCCESS
» LEADING HARDWARE DISTRIBUtor , Carl F Groupco has successfully secured a tender to continue full hardware supply to one of the largest social housing providers in Wales , Tai Tarian . Having supplied window and door hardware for the past five years , the contract has recently been awarded for another three to five years .
Servicing over 9000 properties in the Neath Port Talbot County Borough , Tai Tarian is one of the only housing associations in Wales that manufacturer PVC windows and doors for its own properties , leaseholders , and external clients . With exacting standards , the doors and windows supplied by Tai Tarian are fabricated to Secured by Design and PAS 24 security standards and provide Energy Rating Scheme certification .
With a proven history supplying large scale projects , Carl F Groupco are well placed to continue hardware supply to Tai Tarian . As one of the only major independently owned distributors in the UK ,
Carl F Groupco ’ s access to leading hardware brands including Cotswold , FUHR , Hoppe , Kenrick , Rapier Star , Roto and Yale has been key in securing the tender .
Commenting , Steve Meredith , Production Manager for Tai Tarian said :
“ Aside from the product range and delivery service , a big reason for Carl F Groupco being awarded the tender is down to their customer service levels . Especially Andrew Price , Nathalie McKee , Lyn Richards , Carlia
Corras and Lorraine Robinson . They ’ ve all been exceptional , all period .”
Carl F Groupco supply a full range of window and door hardware to Tai Tarian , including Yale Lockmaster door locks , Platinum 3 * cylinders , Sparta window handles , Hoppe Tokyo and Birmingham door handles , Kenrick Centurion shootbolt espagnolettes , Roto door hinges , Cotswold friction stays and Rapier Star screws .
In addition to products supplied , Carl F Groupco are proud to support Tai Tarian ’ s Community Benefit Scheme , our donations funded many projects including numerous biodiversity projects , outdoor learning facilities , a freezer for a volunteer group distributing food to the elderly and vulnerable , and gifts for young carers through their Acts of Kindness funds .
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