HARDWARE& SECURITY
Ready, set, QUAD
» » GT WINDOW PRODUCTS HAS
celebrated the launch of its latest innovative
security product - the GT Quad Guard -
with a day’s quad biking experience for eight
lucky customers. For the randomly selected
customers of Quad Guard (selected from last
year’s FIT Show), the morning was spent
trekking on off-road terrain of over 150 acres
of varied landscapes, and after lunch, the level
of competition was increased when everybody
competed in a timed race on a flat racing
track. In the end, Carl H of Sliding doors and
Windows picked up the winning trophy for
fastest lap times, followed by John Fothergill
of SWC Trade Frames and David Adlam of
Sliding Doors and Windows.
In keeping with the GT tradition of simple,
cost effective solutions for enhanced security,
and a revision in the demanding Q Document
enhanced security test, the Quad Guard
was launched to assist with the protection
of both doors and windows, and prevent an
opening of more than 50mm being achieved
when put under load. After several successful
tests, at a number of accredited test houses
including BSI, the GT Quad Guard has been
launched and already exceeded forecasted sales
expectations and can be seen fitted to doors
and windows from a number of the most well-
known fabricators in the industry.
ASA TURLEY Technical Sales Manager
of GT Window products says, “The timing
of Quad Guard was impeccable due to
increased stringent testing on UPVC doors
and the demand for simpler and more
efficient methods for passing the test. We have
witnessed an influx of UPVC doors failing on
the test rigs in recent months due to the new
50mm opening test, so Quad has been crucial
to some customers in achieving this PAS 24
criteria.”
Carl Taylor of GT Window Products adds,
“We are always looking to develop simple but
effective products that assist fabricators in a