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DECEMBER 2015 PRO INSTALLER
PRO NEWS
www.proinstaller.co.uk
Patio door
system
meets ‘Q’
regulations
Hardware specialist MI Products – working with Eurocell
Profiles - has launched its
new Secure4life lock and
low threshold patio door
system.
PREPARATION IS KEY
The Window Company (Contracts) Limited has some
tips for sourcing new suppliers at exhibitions after
its success at The FIT Show last summer.
Company boss David Thornton said: “Before we attended we researched the
show and prepared meticulously and as a result met
at least half a dozen new
suppliers.” He gave the
example of how he and one
of his company’s primary
suppliers Glazerite got together after meeting at the
show in June.
He said: “When we visit The
FIT Show in April next year we
will take along a pre-prepared
synopsis so that exhibitors we
approach have more information
from the outset and can better
respond to our needs when they
come back to us after the event.
“When we get into discussions
with potential suppliers we take
along our balance sheet to show
them who they are dealing with.”
David added: “I usually go up
a day earlier, make a list of who
to see and then we go round as a
team and follow up. We want to
see and be seen, to be in at the
beginning of any new products
and trends. When the team comes
up and they have been round the
show, we meet to compare notes
to make sure we haven’t missed
anything.”
The Window Company (Contracts) is one of the south east’s
leading specialist commercial window and door installers, winning
and retaining contracts from some
of the region’s biggest contractors
and social housing providers. The
company won Installer of the Year
at the 2014 G Awards.
David also offered advice to exhibitors: “I like controlled enthusiasm. I don’t want to be attacked
but neither can I stand the sight
of people sitting down on a stand.
Stand design is not an issue usually but tidiness, organisation and
readiness are.”
The Fabricator Installer Trade
(FIT) Show is at The International
Centre, Telford, from April 12 to
14, 2016. Visitors can reserve free
tickets by visiting: www.fitshow.
co.uk/reserve-your-tickets
Visit www.fitshow.co.uk
The easy-to-fit enhanced security
solution meets Approved Document Q of the Building Regulations. It places a requirement on
all new build installations and
those that have a change of use in
England and Wales to demonstrate
compliance with PAS24:2012 or
Secured by Design accreditations.
It sets out ‘reasonable standards’ for doors and windows in
new dwellings to resist physical
attack by a casual or opportunist
burglar, by being both sufficiently
robust and fitted with appropriate
hardware.
The Secure4life product was
jointly developed with Mila’s inhouse product development team
and Mila showcased it for the first
time at The Build Show in October
where it generated much interest.
Secure4life is a fully-fabricated
aluminium interlock with a threepoint locking mechanism activated
by a small ergonomically-designed
lever located 900mm above the
floor. At this height it can easily by
accessed by all, including wheelchair users, while also meeting
guidelines in the Lifetime Homes
initiative.
The Secured by Design-accredited new interlock has three pairs of
304-grade stainless steel interlock protectors and can be used
with both PVCu and aluminium
profiles.
MI Products Director Ian Searle
said: “We welcome this addition to
the Building Regulations that ensures greater levels of security are
required to protect new homes.
“We developed the Secure4life interlock as a unique, cost-effective
and enhanced inline sliding door
security solution that is accessible
for users of all ages and to meet
the particular requirements set by
the Lifetime Homes standard.”
Lifetime Homes stipulates 16 design criteria that can be universally
applied to new homes at minimal
cost. Each design feature adds
to the comfort and convenience
of the home and supports the
changing needs of individuals and
families at different stages of life.
Call 02476 305 943,
email [email protected] or
visit www.miproducts.co.uk