Clearview National November 2015 - Issue 168 | Page 52

doors&windows sponsored by [email protected] A Complete Traditional Look Yale Door and Window Solutions has launched the Yale LOCKMASTER® KeyTurn, a multi-point lock that on the face of the door looks like a traditional Yale rim latch lock. »»Designed to complement a wide variety of furniture for both contemporary and traditional door styles, the LOCKMASTER® KeyTurn features all the benefits of a multi-point lock, with a cylinder that can be positioned at both chest and waist height. Paul Atkinson, Sales Director of Yale Door and Window Solutions, comments: “I often hear people asking for ‘a modern multi-point lock that looks like a Yale Lock’ and we can now offer this. The new LOCKMASTER® KeyTurn visually replicates the Yale rim latch that was widely used on all timber doors for many years, with the cylinder set within in a finger pull escutcheon. The different gearbox heights offered by the LOCKMASTER ® KeyTurn are designed to complement two distinct styles in the composite door market. Chest height with finger pull escutcheon for an authentic ‘period feature’ look on classical doors, and waist height plain escutcheon for contemporary European style doors with architectural bar handles. Compatible with euro profile cylinders, this new lock is a welcome addition to Lockmaster, Britain’s best selling multi-point door locking system. Locks and strikers come non-handed as standard so there is no need for left and right-handed products, which will benefit Yale’s fabricator and installer partners with lower stock holding inventory. The LOCKMASTER® KeyTurn has a Yale branded stainless steel faceplate, tested to 240 hours of natural salt spray, to deliver extensive corrosion resistance, and is backed by Yale’s 10 year mechanical guarantee. Call 01902 366800 or visit www.yaledoorandwindowsolutions.co.uk Gearing Up For Growth »»Specialist aluminium fabricator, the Bi-fold Network, has invested in new machinery and employed two new fabricators following an increase in demand for its hugely popular product, the market leading Smart Visofold 1000. The new bi-fold line will be operational early 2016 and will allow the company to scale up and reinforce its position as one of the UK’s leading aluminium suppliers. Managing director Allan Ensor comments: “We’ve had a very strong 2015 so far, and have invested in new specialist machinery to allow us to continue our growth trajectory well into 52 » N OV 2015 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M the future. We pride ourselves on our fast turnaround, and the investment means we can continue to offer a stunning product on a short lead time even as demand increases. We already supply hundreds of installers and I’m looking forward to growing our customer base and helping more installers succeed in the profitable bi-folding door market.” The Bi-fold Network was set up in 2013, and offers installers a turnkey bi-fold service that includes full technical support and on-site assistance if needed. “The company was formed because we recognised that the bi-fold market was booming, but installers needed more support from their suppliers,” Allan explains. “We’re more than just a bi-fold supplier, we’re a business partner to our customers, so if an installer encounters a problem on-site, or needs additional technical information, the expert team at the Bi-fold Network are always on hand to offer a solution. I believe it’s this level of personal service that has enabled us to build such strong customer relationships over the years.”