Aluminium Extra
Collaborating on aluminium heritage door locking solution
» CARL F GROUPCO HAS SUPported a successful PAS 24 security test for Jack Aluminium’ s new SD70 heritage door system, working closely with the Jack Aluminium technical team and FUHR to provide a multipoint locking solution tailored to the requirements of the system.
The collaboration brought together Carl F Groupco’ s role as a key FUHR distributor, technical support provided by FUHR and Jack Aluminium’ s system design knowledge. The aim was to ensure the hardware met the performance, functionality and security requirements needed for successful testing.
The project centred on the integration of FUHR’ s multisafe 856 lever-operated door lock, featuring four mushroom rollers with hardened steel cams. Its lever-operation functionality allows the option of standard or heritage style lever handles. The 65mm backset door lock features serrations to allow for shootbolt extensions for taller doors or added security.
Due to the specific design of the SD70 heritage door system, the locking solution needed to work behind the floating mullion. Early-stage prototyping was therefore used to confirm fit, operation and suitability within the door system before moving into final sampling and testing.
Matt Brown, Regional Sales Manager at Carl F Groupco, worked closely with Paul Balfe, Business Development Manager at FUHR, to develop prototype keeps and underplates using 3D printed parts. These samples allowed the teams to check fit and function quickly to validate the concept before moving into final stage sampling and testing.
FUHR supplied the gearing, product samples, fit-and-function support and 3D modelling files, allowing the hardware to be accurately demonstrated within the system.
Matt Brown, Regional Sales Manager at Carl F Groupco, commented:“ As a key distributor of FUHR hardware, Carl F Groupco is committed to supporting customers with locking solutions that combine performance and practical installation. This project is an example of how early involvement can help move development forward, particularly when a door system has specific design requirements. By working closely with Jack Aluminium and FUHR, we were able to support the process through to successful testing.”
www. carlfgroupco. co. uk
‘ SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED GROWTH OF THEIR ALUMINIUM BUSINESS’
» SALISBURY GLASS HAS BECOME the latest fabricator to partner with Stellar Aluminium, supporting its continued commitment to delivering premium aluminium windows and doors backed by the fast, reliable service its customers have come to expect.
Established in 1952, the family-run business has built its reputation on quality fabrication and outstanding customer service. Now led by Managing Director Luke Gower, the third generation of the Gower family, Salisbury Glass selected Stellar following a thorough review of the market.
Luke Gower, Managing Director at Salisbury Glass, said:“ As a family business with an established heritage, we’ ve always believed the products we manufacture should reflect the standards we’ ve built our reputation on. Stellar stood out for its quality, ease of fabrication and contemporary styling, but just as importantly it supports the levels of service our customers expect. The five-day lead times on stocked colours, combined with Stellar’ s investment in its own paint plant and ongoing product development, give us confidence that we can continue to supply a premium aluminium offering with the fast, reliable service we’ re known for.”
The decision was further reinforced by Stellar’ s system credentials including knock-in, pre-gasketed beads, which make fabrication and installation more efficient, together with PAS 24 accreditation and Document L compliance as standard across the range.
As part of the onboarding process, the Stellar team provided comprehensive onsite fabrication training, ensuring Salisbury Glass was fully equipped to begin manufacturing the system from day one.
Jon Foulds, Key Account Manager at Stellar Aluminium, said:“ We’ re delighted to welcome Salisbury Glass to Stellar. The business has built an outstanding reputation over many decades making it an excellent fit for our network of Stellar partners. We look forward to working with Luke and the team and supporting the continued growth of their aluminium business.”
www. stellaraluminium. co. uk
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