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Simon Monks, VBH
(GB) Managing
Director talks about
the exciting new
hardware available for
installers at FIT 2019
» » WHETHER YOU INSTALL BI-FOLDS,
patio doors, windows or entrance doors,
we’ve designed some fantastic new
solutions with the installer in mind. So,
head to Stand Q20 to find out more…
MAKING THINGS EASIER FOR INSTALLERS
Firstly, come and grab one of our
new brochures to truly see the breadth
of our greenteQ range, with 12 finishes
available. The whole greenteQ range
is suited, so your customers only need
to decide on their favourite finish for a
seamlessly matched look.
There are two new handles joining
the Aspire patio handle suite, which are
ideal for operating heavy doors with
minimal effort. The Aspire Sprung Door
Handles with matching Escutcheon Plates
are designed for either residential doors
or bi-folds, with the lever always returning
to the 90˚position. The Aspire Intermediate
Handle is designed to operate locks on
the intermediate locking points of a bi-
fold door, with the 43mm fixing centres
matching most locks. All Aspire products
are available in 9 finishes that suite across
the greenteQ range, including Anthracite
Grey and Silver, to match or complement
any colour across aluminium, timber or
PVC-U installations. They also come
with a 10-year mechanical and surface
guarantee.
We’re introducing a new stainless-steel
casement hinge for the Invisifold system,
helping to bring the ‘outside in’. The hinge
is fully concealed, and sits within the
friction stay groove, meaning no removal
of the profile is required. Invisifold allows
for controlled opening, with the sashes
positioned within the frame opening as
desired.
We’re also launching two new finishes
at FIT – Enduro Steel and Antique Black.
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These bring the total number of finishes
across the greenteQ Suite to 12. A full
break down of suited products and their
relevant finishes can be found in our new
greenteQ reference brochure, which will be
available to take away from the show. The
Coastline stainless-steel range, designed
to withstand harsh weather and corrosion
with a 25-year guarantee will also be on
display.
A MULTI-BRAND GUARANTEE DESIGNED
TO HELP INSTALLERS SELL
Ask any of our sales team on the stand
about the Q-secure guarantee. It’s unique,
free to join and covers windows, residential
doors and folding patios with hardware
from both VBH’s own greenteQ range and
a selection of PAS24 tested products from
partners Hoppe, Maco, Roto, Siegenia and
Yale. greenteQ products include profile
cylinders, furniture, the Invisifold Slide &
Fold and Clearspan bi-folding systems.
It’s a powerful benefit for installers selling
to homeowners. The only requirement
from the householder is that the locks
and other hardware are maintained twice
a year. We’re signing up new Approved
Manufacturers all the time.
The Q-secure guarantee is simple, with
no get-out clauses or quibbling. If there’s a
break-in due to hardware failure, it pays the
homeowner up to £3,250 broken down by:
• Up to £250 towards the cost of
employing an emergency locksmith,
glazier or boarding up company to gain
access or secure the property in the
immediate aftermath of a break-in.
• Up to £1,000 towards the cost of
repairing or replacing the door or
window (arranged through one of our
approved installers).
• Up to £1,000 towards the homeowner’s
insurance excess payment.
• And a goodwill payment of £1,000
to the homeowner to go some way
towards alleviating the distress caused
by a break-in.
#INNOVATIONWITHOUTLIMITS
While we’re still keeping some of our
biggest product launches under wraps,
whichever FIT ‘trail’ you follow, high-quality,
high-performance hardware really can
make the difference to your installations.
That’s why all of our products come with
a minimum 10-year surface and corrosion
guarantee, with the Coastline range
extended to an industry-leading 25 years.
We’d also be delighted to see you on our
stand for Late Night Tuesday, when we’re
transforming into ‘The greenteQ Arms’ for
one night only – for a spot of gin testing.
www.vbhgb.com