FIT SHOW 2017
REVEALING ALL
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All was revealed on the AluK stand at FIT , where the company finally unveiled the four brand new products which had been generating such excitement before the show .
Three of the new launches are in AluK ’ s premium Luminia range , and all are designed to allow fabricators and installers to achieve strong and sustainable margins targeting aspirational retail buyers , house builders and developers .
The Luminia F82 bi-fold is the product which AluK proudly says will set a new benchmark in the bi-fold market . It has stunning aesthetics – with sightlines of just 97mm at the frame , cill and jamb and 122mm at the interlock , and a higher glass to frame ratio than other doors on the market .
Just as importantly though , it also has class leading thermal performance , achieving U-Values of 1.34 W / m ² K with a double glazed unit . This , AluK says , makes the F82 a more attractive overall proposition than the hybrid alternatives , and means buyers no longer have to compromise on either looks or efficiency because , with this door , they can have both .
The F82 was on show with a new bespoke version of the popular pop up T-handle , which first featured on AluK ’ s BSF70 door , as well as stylish flush hardware on the traffic door . This combines with a new gearbox and
HD compact slim stainless steel rollers for effortlessly smooth operation .
Alongside the F82 , AluK also launched its show-stopping SC156 sliding door in the same Luminia range . This gives AluK customers the opportunity to add an exciting option to their product portfolio for all those applications where the customer needs something different to a bi-fold .
It echoes the quality and styling of the F82 , with sightlines of just 50mm , and is available in a range of practical single and double track sliding configurations with a 23mm low threshold . It more than matches the F82 in terms of class leading performance , with even more impressive U-Values of just 1.0W / m ² K in the triple glazed option , and exceptional water tightness rated at 1500Pa .
There is the same emphasis on quality in the hardware and fittings of course , so the same effortlessly smooth operation is guaranteed , even with frame heights up to 3100mm and maximum panel weights of 400kg .
The third launch from AluK in the Luminia range was the Veranda – an exciting innovation which focuses on giving fabricators and installers an additional revenue stream . It creates an outdoor living space which bridges the gap between house and garden , and is available in four different design options to suit any style of contemporary or traditional property .
The Luminia Veranda is a full aluminium system which can span up to 6m . Flexible enough to allow installers to choose either a polycarbonate or glass roof , and with the option of sliding doors and walls and five stylish colours , it allows buyers to create their perfect indoor / outdoor space .
It is also a great illustration of AluK ’ s renowned design innovation with clever features like invisible fixings , water drainage pipes integrated within the posts , adjustable roof pitches , optimised aluminium reinforcement , and cable-free lighting solutions .
With the Luminia pitched squarely at the premium market , AluK also used the FIT Show to launch its brand new product tier aimed at the luxury retail sector , which is branded INFINIUM .
The first product within INFINIUM is a sliding door , which at the show was showcased at 3500mm ( h ) x 3000mm ( w ). This door has truly impressive sightlines of just 21mm at the central interlock , allowing for true panoramic , wall to wall and floor to ceiling views .
It comes with all the features AluK customers need to compete in that higher end residential sector , including the option of motorised operation and a floating corner post .
The INFINIUM door will be available in double or triple track configurations for panel weights of up to 400kg , and with the option of double or triple glazing from 38mm to 52mm using the same outerframe ,
Official release dates for all four of the new products will be announced shortly , and AluK ‘ s Experts In Aluminium will be providing full sales and marketing support to customers .
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