Hardware
COLOUR IS THE NEW WHITE
» THE PROLIFERATION OF PROFILE incredible opportunities for fabricators choices and colours has certainly characterised fenestration product development easier to create a bespoke , modern ,
and installers , as it makes it much
in recent years . Similarly , to complement or heritage look . this choice there are now nine exciting
“ The colour trend is certainly one I colours and finishes of Yale ’ s suite of door see continuing for a long time to come , and window furniture . as once offered in the market it ’ s difficult
All door and window furniture , hinges , to withdraw without losing competitive knockers , numerals and letterplates from advantage .” Yale will now be available in anthracite
Yale ’ s market-leading furniture range is grey , dark chrome , satin chrome , and suitable for PVCu , composite , aluminium , brushed stainless steel finishes – as well as and timber applications . It includes the the usual shades . well-established Quartus window handles , Paul Atkinson , Managing Director at door knockers , and the newly launched Yale , comments : “ While some homeowners Vertex™ range of vertical sliding hardware . will still opt for standard white doors and The company ’ s offering was strengthened with the integration of Trojan windows , demand for a range of finishes and colours is growing . Consumers want choice , in 2016 . This enabled Yale to offer an so fabricators and retailers must provide unparalleled suite of products that provide it . We recognise the importance of colour fabricators and installers with a comprehensive choice of fenestration hardware at choice and that ’ s why we ’ ve expanded the range to include new colours and finishes . various levels of specification , in various
“ Expanding our furniture to nine colour base materials – all backed by technical options – all of which can be suited – offers excellence and product guarantees .
Included in this is the Yale Lifetime Security Guarantee , which provides up to £ 3,250 towards repairs or replacements , insurance excess and securing the property in the event of a break-in , as well as discounts for the homeowner at yalehome . co . uk .
All Yale colour options have undergone neutral salt spray testing to guarantee corrosion resistance , ensuring they maintain their attractive appearance .
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Integrating smart sensors with business partners
» YALE HAS ANNOUNCED PORTICO Doors as a brand-new partner for SensCheck™ , the company ’ s range of integrated smart door and window lock sensors .
Portico Doors is new manufacturer of composite doors , with a seasoned experienced leadership team at the helm . The partnership will see the company supply all its composite doors with Yale SensCheck™ compatibility as standard . This will enable homeowners to check the status of their doors using their smartphones and devices . This offers a competitive advantage for retailers and installers in a competitive fenestration environment , firmly placing them at the forefront of the ever-growing smart market .
Tony Craggs , Managing Director at Portico Doors has been in the fenestration 18 years and has a wealth of experience in supplying first-rate composite doors . He comments : “ Yale is our perfect partner due to its strong market reputation for high-quality products and exceptional customer service .
“ We ’ ve chosen to partner with Yale SensCheck™ because the company ’ s smart-compatible lock technology is unrivalled in the market . This partnership will allow installers to benefit from the association with a leading consumer brand , whilst we will also benefit from Yale ’ s marketing support and first-class technical expertise .”
With Yale SensCheck™ , homeowners are notified via the Yale Smart Living Home App if their doors are open or closed , locked or unlocked . The range has been accredited with the BSI kitemark for the Internet of Things ( IoT ). This provides a guarantee that it has been rigorously tested to ensure that it is safe , secure and functions properly as part of an ecosystem of connected products . It is also compatible with leading voice partners Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant .
Paul Atkinson , Managing Director at Yale added : “ Since its launch earlier this year we ’ ve seen huge interest and demand for our smart sensors as window and door fabricators look to add features into their offerings to counter cooling retail markets . We are delighted to be working with Portico Doors , it ’ s fantastic to have them onboard and share in their growth .”
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