Hardware
TRADE COUNTER SERVING WELSH CUSTOMERS |
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» HARDWARE MANUFACTURER VBH , reports that more customers than ever are using the improved trade counter facility at the company ’ s Swansea site .
The counter is open during weekday working hours and offers a large selection of hardware from VBH ’ s own greenteQ brand , as well as from other top marques including Yale and AGB .
VBH advise that fabricators , installers and maintenance companies within a wide radius of Swansea regularly call in to collect products including profile cylinders , patio door gear , resi-door and window
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hardware , vents and construction chemicals among other items .
Operations Manager at VBH Swansea says , “ Often , customers can ’ t wait for a delivery so prefer to call in and pick up what they need for the day . As well as the convenience of being local , we cater for orders of all sizes , with no minimum order value and no need to pre-order . Walk-ins are welcome .”
The trade counter has proven so popular that it has been listed as a finalist in this year ’ s National Fenestration Awards in the Trade Counter of the Year category .
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www . vbhgb . com |
Demand for pull bar handles doubles
» CARL F GROUPCO HAS reported that sales of its pull bar handle ranges have doubled in the past year .
Manufactured to the highest possible standards using 316 stainless steel , the Yale Elite T-Bar Pull Handle suites perfectly with the Elite Escutcheon and Elite Central Knob for a seamless design solution . The handle is available in two fixing versions , back-to-back fix or bolt fix . A cranked design is also available for applications where increased frame and hand clearance is required .
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A cranked design is also available
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With a stylish brushed stainless steel finish , the HOPPE ARRONE Pull Handle is available in inline and offset ( cranked ) variations and 700mm , 1400mm or 2000mm bar lengths . Bolt through or back-to-back fixing options are available to suit the application , with all fixing screws supplied as required to suit timber doors . The range stocked by Carl F Groupco covers door thicknesses of 44 – 54mm in a variety of lengths to suit the desired look . The handles suite with key wind up or automatic door locks such as the FUHR 833 or Yale AutoEngage .
www . carlfgroupco . co . uk
EXPANDING HARDWARE COLLECTION WITH RANGE OF RESTRICTORS
» LEADING HARDWARE SUPPLIER Kenrick has added a new range of window and door restrictors – all manufactured in the UK – including a cable window restrictor , a spring-loaded stainless steel window restrictor and a 90 ° door restrictor .
Both window restrictors are suitable for any type of domestic and commercial window manufactured in timber , PVCu or aluminium . They have been designed to accommodate varying opening sizes to allow air flow , whilst preventing the window from being fully opened . The cable restrictor is perfect for retro-fitting and the spring-loaded restrictor is well suited to new builds .
Made from aluminium and steel for greater durability , the 90 ° door restrictor features an adjustable friction brake to prevent the door from slamming . It has multiple screw ports , with friction providing restriction and a permanent stop at 90 degrees . It will fit almost all timber , PVCu and aluminium doors with a eurogroove and has a ‘ hold open ’ function at 90 degrees . The restrictor , which is suitable for open-in and open-out doors , is only visible when the door is open .
www . kenricks . co . uk
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