Pro Installer April 2020 - Issue 85 | Page 42

42 | APRIL 2020 Products Read online at www.proinstaller.co.uk Yale Door and Window Solutions unveils new developments on AutoEngage multipoint lock Since its launch in 2019, Yale’s Lockmaster AutoEn- gage lock has made great developments in quality, durability and conveni- ence. The multipoint lock- ing system is known for combining security and versatility to create the ide- al solution for a wide range of door applications. Now, with new commitments to fire door safety and sustain- ability, the AutoEngage lock continues to set the stand- ard for both contemporary and heritage doorsets. Providing a range of new user features and benefits, the Yale Lockmaster Au- toEngage multipoint lock will now be available in stainless steel as standard, resulting in advanced prod- uct durability, improved aesthetics and reduced carbon footprint. As part of Yale’s com- mitment to fire safety, the Lockmaster AutoEngage is designed and tested to exceed the requirements of FD60, when tested as part of a doorset. The FD60 specification tests door- sets to withstand at least 60 minutes of protection against fires. The AutoEngage lock also features a new holdback snib to prevent accidental lockouts; as well as an automatic lock mech- anism which engages as soon as the door is closed – making it ideal for the growing trend in non-lever operational door styles. Available for both com- posite and timber doors, and with backsets now available in 45mm, 55mm, and 65mm, the AutoEngage is designed and built to Yale’s exacting standards. Thanks to a unique gearbox design, the system can be used with either key retract or lever operation furniture, making it suit- able for a wide range of applications. Paul Atkinson, Sales and Commercial Director at Yale comments: “We are so pleased to announce our developments on the Lockmaster AutoEngage, and we are always working towards a more durable, sustainable and accessible future for all our product ranges. “The AutoEngage system is designed to offer leading installation tolerance to aid easy fitting, and is also extremely easy to use – therefore ideal for residents with limited dexterity. We hope this product will add convenience as well as im- proved security to homes across the UK.” www.yaledws.co.uk TUFFX LAUNCHES ‘INFINITY’ ROOFLIGHTS BRAND Toughened glass specialists TuffX have announced new branding for its thriving rooflight range, which is now called Infinity. The new Infinity brand name has been chosen to reflect the premium quality and contemporary aes- thetics of TuffX’s rooflight range, which launched almost 18 months ago with a fixed flat glass rooflight and was extended with a thermal walk-on version shortly afterwards. The newly renamed Infinity rooflights are designed to increase the flow of natural light into the home. The Infinity fixed flat glass rooflight is available as double or triple glazed, while the Infinity thermal walk-on rooflight has been designed to be fitted either internally or externally, making it the ideal choice for basement conversions or roof terraces. All Infinity rooflights are available in either standard or bespoke sizes, in a range of glass finishes and glazed into a powder-coated aluminium frame as a complete unit, ready for installers to drop in and secure into place hassle-free. “Branding our successful rooflights range Infinity reflects both the superior quality of our products and also our ongoing commit- ment, as the UK’s market leader in toughened safety glass, to offer customers the very best on the market,” said TuffX’s Managing Di- rector Graham Price. “Our Infinity rooflights help increase the flow of nat- ural light into indoor spaces, whilst being low-mainte- nance with excellent thermal insulation and light transmis- sion. In short, TuffX’s Infinity rooflights offer a fantastic opportunity for installers to add an attractive, high-value and hassle-free addition to their portfolio.” The Infinity rooflight range is available in standard or bespoke sizes on a short lead time from three to seven days, with delivery nationwide to anywhere in the UK from Tuffx’s Merseyside state-of- the art processing facility. TuffX’s facility in Knowsley, Liverpool, was recently ex- panded as part of a £700k investment, reflecting the company’s commitment to offer customers a growing range of high-performing, quality glass products in record lead times. As well as the rebrand- ing of its Infinity rooflights range, TuffX are also in the final stages of developing an innovative heated glass product called Glow. Set to launch officially later this year for use in bi-folding doors, skylights, conserva- tories, and as a component within tiled roof systems, it has the potential to replace radiators in rooms where layout is problem- atic or when wall space is limited. www.tuffxglass.co.uk