Design Buy Build Issue 33 2018 | Page 22

Editor’s Choice NEW AICO 3000 SERIES FIRE & CO ALARMS FOR FULL CIRCLE PROTECTION F.H. Brundle Aico, the UK’s market leader in domestic mains powered Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) detection, has launched the new 3000 Series. This technologically advanced series detects both Fire and CO and includes, for the very first time, a Multi-Sensor Heat & CO Alarm, providing whole property coverage from one Series. “The 3000 Series represents one of the most significant advances of the Aico product range in recent years” states Aico Managing Director Neal Hooper. “It’s the coming together of the very latest alarm technologies with Aico’s reputation for unbeatable reliability and quality. We refer to the 3000 Series as having ‘intelligent simplicity’ - we’ve built intelligence in to every alarm whilst ensuring simplicity for every install.” Boasting more than 1,000 components, the range offers the installer the flexibility to create stunning handrails and balustrades without the need for fabrication whilst overcoming on-site challenges that inevitably arise. The components are available in stainless steel Type 304 for internal installations and stainless steel Type 316 for external applications. Whether you are looking for pre-assembled posts, frameless glass balustrade, spigots, top rail or balconies F H Brundle can supply this form stock for next day delivery nationwide. Brundle also offer a range of infill solutions including glass with glass clamps, wire rope, bar, wire rope netting and a full range of standard glass panels. Perforated metal and wire mesh can also be supplied to your specification. For more information, please visit www.aico.co.uk/3000series. To find out more, please visit www.fhbrundle.co.uk F.H. Brundle’s impressive Pro-Railing range gives professional results every time. All the hotel laundry is done on site and the existing laundry had three washers and one gas tumble dryer, but recently James Speers, the general manager, decided to increase the drying capacity. Following a recommendation he contacted Armstrong Com- mercial Laundry Systems and bought a Huebsch 16kg ca- pacity electric dryer. “We are open all year round, although our peak period is from April Vector brings warmth, comfort and stylish British design to any room in the home, creating a cosy ‘Hygge’ ambience exactly where you want it. Vector provides both radiant and convective heat via an efficient cylindrical body yet requires no installation or maintenance. Ideal for heating occasional spaces such as home offices or garden rooms, the Vector’s minimalist single dial offers precision control of the 2kW power output. Hand-made by craftsmen in Britain, Vector can be used in any room with a 13amp socket and is silent and draught-free. W: www.esse.com T: 01282 813235 E: [email protected] Esse Engineering Limited Ouzledale Foundry Long Ing, Barnoldswick 1 Lancs 02/07/2018 12:55 BB18 6BJ Launch of the PANOPTIC Platform – ACCESS TO NEW BUILD FINANCE – GETTING BRITAIN BUILDING GUERNSEY HOTEL EXPANDS LAUNDRY WITH DRYER FROM ARMSTRONG The Le Friquet Hotel in Guern- sey has 36 rooms, all with en suite facilities, plus a self contained two bedroom lodge in the gardens. Artwork.pdf Vector: A Ground-Breaking New Electric Heater From ESSE FINDING THE RIGHT DEVELOPMENT FINANCE — FREE HELP HAS ARRIVED to the end of September”, James told us. “We wanted a second dryer, and decided to opt for an electrically powered one to take advantage of the annual variations in electricity prices on the island”. 54% of SME property developers say that access to finance is one of the most challenging aspects of building, converting or refurbishing residential property. A free, easy to use online service can now help SMEs overcome this challenge. The Panoptic platform launched recently, having selected a number of market leading lenders who provide property development finance, this fintech solution matches build projects with the right lenders. One of the selected lenders commented; 'Close Brothers is delighted to be “Armstrong were very easy to deal with,” James said. “Everything went smoothly including the shipment from Portsmouth and we are very pleased with the new dryer which is working well.” For further information contact Armstrong on 01635 263410 or visit www.armstronglaundry.com 22 one of the chosen lenders on the Panoptic Platform. Along with numerous other headwinds that SME property developers have to contend with, the critical process of raising finance can often be one of the most challenging. We believe that Panoptic will be of considerable assistance to this vitally important sector of our economy by helping developers reach the funders that can support them, like us.' Rowland Thomas; Director Close Brothers The Panoptic Platform aims to source over £500m of development finance, contributing to the building of 5,000 new homes, circa 2% of the government target. www.panoptic.org.uk