Software & Technology
‘ Cutting-edge smart technology with uncompromising security for composite doors’
» KENRICKS HAS ANNOUNCED that Universal Composite Doors, one of the UK’ s leading composite door specialists, has officially signed up as the latest partner for its AK Touch Secure™ smart door lock.
Renowned for delivering exceptional quality and service, Universal Composite Doors has supplied over 30,000 doors across the UK, backed by a 10-year product guarantee. With one of the largest and most competitive ranges in the country, the partnership with AK Touch Secure™ marks a strategic move to further enhance their customer offering.
The AK Touch Secure™ combines cutting-edge smart technology with uncompromising security, offering a seamless upgrade for both new and existing door installations. Designed to work with Kenrick’ s 3 Star cylinder, it can be fitted in under three minutes, a major advantage for retrofit projects. This quick and easy installation process was particularly appealing to Universal, whose extensive customer base can now upgrade existing doors with smart functionality.
Dean Human, Technical Manager at Universal Composite Doors, said:“ We’ ve been looking for a smart locking solution that is both innovative and practical. AK Touch Secure™ ticks all the boxes. Its retrofit capability is a game changer. It allows us to offer our existing customers a smart, secure upgrade with minimum disruption.”
AK Touch Secure™ can be operated via a touch-sensitive panel, secure keypad, encrypted key fob, or by voice command using Google Home or Amazon Alexa. A traditional key override ensures total peace of mind. Through the app, users can also remotely lock and unlock the door, monitor access logs and grant temporary or scheduled access, ideal for holiday lets or service access.
Andy Meakin, National Sales and Marketing Manager at Kenricks, said:“ Universal Composite Doors is a highly respected name in the industry. We are delighted to welcome them as a partner of AK Touch Secure™. Their confidence in the product’ s retrofit capability and the added value it brings highlights the versatility and strength of this next-generation smart door lock.”
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A Smarter Way to Sell Home Improvement Products
» PRODUCTION SOFTWARE Technology( PST), trusted for over 30 years, is highlighting the benefits of its rebranded augmented reality app VisiRoom and its powerful integration with the vsHome software. Together, these tools help installers deliver a smarter, more engaging sales experience, combining accurate 3D design with immersive AR visualisation to turn ideas into reality, whether on-site or in the showroom.
VisiRoom is designed to bring ideas to life by letting users place 3D models of conservatories, garden rooms, windows, doors and other products directly onto a property using only a smartphone or a tablet. With three immersive viewing modes – Real Scale, Tabletop and Virtual Reality, customers can walk around, step inside and explore the proposed design before making any commitments.
Built to work seamlessly with PST’ s vsHome software, VisiRoom simplifies the sales journey. Designs created in vsHome- including custom sizes, colours and configurations, can be instantly shared with customers via text, email or QR code. This allows installers to present proposals with clarity and confidence, improving communication and helping the homeowner visualise exactly what the finished installation will look like in their own space.
The rebrand from vsHome AR to VisiRoom marks more than just a name change. It reflects PST’ s ongoing commitment to transform how home improvement products are bought and sold. Since 1990, PST has supported businesses across the industry with tools for selling, surveying, pricing and manufacturing. VisiRoom is the next step in that journey, combining powerful 3D design and AR to make a design process that is more intuitive. The development of VisiRoom addresses a long standing challenge in
the industry: customers often struggle to interpret technical drawings or static visuals. This can lead to miscommunication, uncertainty and costly revisions. By offering a full scale, interactive experience, VisiRoom bridges the gap between concept and reality, making the design process more engaging and customer-friendly.
Already gaining traction internationally, VisiRoom is a practical, business ready solution that empowers installers, improves customer satisfaction and brings clarity to the sales process.
For more information, contact PST at info @ pstonline. co. uk or call 0114 221 7070
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