Hardware & Security
A COMPLETE WINDOW HARDWARE SOLUTION
Carl F Groupco is highlighting sustained hardware demand for casement windows .
» OWEN COOP , CEO OF CARL F Groupco , explains : “ While the industry has recently shifted its focus towards feature windows and their value-added potential , for most fabricators it is the standard casement window that remains a core product . This segment represents a significant proportion of sales and continues to experience steady growth , as reflected in the demand for casement hardware .”
Carl F Groupco stocks an extensive portfolio of lock and handle options for casement windows , across 57 hardware brands including Roto , Siegenia , Fuhr , Maco and Yale . Together with window locks and handles , add-on hardware such as friction stays and vents provide a complete window hardware solution from one company .
The company holds up to £ 5 million in stock at any one time and has an ‘ On Time In Full ’ target of 98 %; measured on orders rather than by component . It can make daily , next-day deliveries , including to Scotland and the Scottish Highlands .
www . carlfgroupco . co . uk
Component Supplier of the Year nomination
» SAFEWARE , THE DEDICATED hardware division of Epwin Window Systems , has been shortlisted for the Component Supplier of the Year Award at the G Awards 2024 .
Rob Hartill , Commercial Director at Safeware , said : “ Safeware enhances efficiency and reliability in the supply chain , simplifying order processes for fabricators .”
As the only systems house with a dedicated in-house hardware division , Epwin Window Systems stands out in the market . Safeware provides tested and accredited hardware solutions for Epwin Window Systems ’ PVC-U and aluminium fabricators .
It streamlines the supply chain by being a single-source provider , facilitating one order , one delivery and one invoice .
With over £ 2 million in stock and more than 2,500 SKUs from leading hardware brands , Safeware boasts an impressive 98.4 % on-time-in-full ( OTIF ) delivery rate .
The company consistently demonstrates its excellence in the industry , securing multiple G Awards in recent years . Its continued commitment to product and service excellence has resulted in a remarkable track record of success .
www . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk
ASSET TAGGING FUNCTIONALITY ENABLES COMPREHENSIVE DOORSET LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
» OPENINGS STUDIO BY ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland is a cloud-based , custom configuration tool for the creation , visualisation , modification , and management of door openings . It is uniquely integrated with the building model as part of a live and dynamic environment . Every door logged in Openings Studio is automatically assigned a unique asset tag , which can be |
affixed to the door as either a QR code or RFID Tag , enabling direct access to the door details , including installation , inspection , and service history .
The asset tag functionality enables direct access from the Mobile App to information such as product specification , hardware schedule , product information , inspection reports , digital images , and change management tracking .
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Brian Sofley , Managing Director of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions , said : “ The introduction of the Building Safety Act was a major catalyst to bring about significant change in the construction industry . It was clear that a new regulatory framework was needed , and greater emphasis on transparency of information and audit trails all the way through the life cycle of a building .” |
www . assaabloy . com |
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