FIT SHOW 2016
THE SMART COOKIES AT FIT SHOW
»»It’s taken several years of educating
homeowners to look at the options available
to them accessing their properties with that
other than a key, but at this year’s FIT Show,
it was evident that all the development
and promotion done by the industry’s key
hardware component suppliers has started to
pay off.
In particular, the efforts and investment
made by one of the industry’s leading
hardware suppliers Carl F Groupco.
Clearview met with managing director John
Crittenden and group marketing manager
Clare Crockett to talk about its exciting
new addition to the range of products - the
new SmartSecure brand, a comprehensive
new locking system which offers a range
of accessibility options for individual
homeowners to commercial and social
housing applications.
John said: “We really believe that the new
SmartSecure system gives users a complete
range of options they need to make accessing
properties simple and easy using new
technologies.
“Automatic, electronic opening of cars has
been used for years, alongside electronic
cards, push pad locks and even biometrics on
commercial type applications. So developing
a system which allows homeowners to access
their homes automatically is something
Carl F Groupco was confident was going to
happen.
“We have invested over £150k so
far, developing and promoting the new
SmartSecure system because we believe that
this is a real opportunity for fabricators and
installers who wish to be at the forefront of the
new era of home automation,” adds John.
The new automatic system has been
developed incorporating the FUHR 881
multitronic motorised locking mechanism,
giving ultimate protection and security from a
renowned brand.
Allowing automatic access via push button
operation on a transmitter key, the new
system can also be applied to doors, gates
and garage doors.
Clare commented: “We want to use the
FIT Show as a platform to launch our new
SmartSecure system: it can be difficult to
demonstrate certain products and their
benefits unless you can physically handle
them and SmartSecure benefits from the
hands-on user experience.
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Phil Rice - Business Development Manager for SmartSecure
“At this year’s FIT Show we have utilised
every bit of our stand space to ensure new
and existing customers are able to touch, feel
and use the products: this was particularly
important for the new SmartSecure brand.
“There is no better platform to show new
initiatives than at a show where they can
be demonstrated as this addresses any
scepticism regarding its capabilities.” Clare
adds.
Visitors to Carl F Groupco’s stand
were shown the complete benefits of the
SmartSecure Locking system, including a
number of option al extra’s;
SmartConnect Easy - an intelligent WLAN
based access control system provides
keyless operation and allows access via a
smart device. The system also allows users
to identify the locking status of the door.
SmartTouch Comfort - an integrated
useful option, which allows users to open the
door using the touch of a finger. Working in
conjunction with the pull handle, SmartTouch
Comfort is concealed and personalised to an
active transponder..
Radio Control Access - the SmartSecure
systems gives users the opportunity to
add additional access control units such
as keypads, transponders or fingerprint
recognition to the system.
The company is urging businesses who
supply homeowners or commercial properties,
including social housing operations, to check
out the new locking system, which is easy and
simple to install, giving homeowners a more
advanced and secure locking system.
Alongside the company’s major launch at
the FIT Show, Carl F Groupco also showed a
number of new additions to its range;
Maco’s new Multi-Matic and Siegenia’s
TITAN tilt and turn locking products for PVCu
windows, Maco’s new PAS1188-1:2014 flood
door hardware, the Strand actuator – remote
control locking for low level window locking,
PN hardware for Rehau’s flush fitting profile,
Duplex - the five hook lock from Ingenious
and its complete range of Document Q and
TS007 hardware components for windows
and doors.
The company also promoted its sister
company products - Carl F direct. The
company offers fabricators, installers
and builders a range of tools, measuring
equipment, PPE, health and safety equipment
and ventilation solutions to name a few, order
direct online or by calling 01733 393330.
www.carlfgroupco.co.uk
www.smartsecure.co.uk
www.carlfdirect.co.uk