34 | DECEMBER 2022
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HOPPE stocks up on new products for new year
With ongoing stock disruption causing problems across the supply chain , ironmongery manufacturer HOPPE ( UK ) has increased its local stock holding to ensure customers receive continuous supplies .
TRADELINK TACKLES ENHANCED PART L WITH NEW INSTALLER- FRIENDLY SMART ALITHERM 400
Tradelink , the UK ’ s leading supplier of doors and windows to the trade has moved to address the latest tightening of the Building Regulations , by adding the Smart Alitherm 400 system to its range of aluminium solutions ; suitable for commercial contracts as well as new build and refurbished residential properties .
Offered in flush or chamfered styles and with a wide choice of colours as well as hardware options , the Smart Alitherm 400 is also the first thermally broken aluminium system on the market to feature the manufacturer ’ s pioneering co-extruded glazing gasket . This means the quick-glaze beads are supplied with the gaskets post-extruded into the profile , speeding up the fitting process as they are simply tapped into place on site .
The excellent weather and thermal performance of the windows is matched by that of the matching Smart Alitherm 400 doors , which are available in both single and double as well as open-in or open-out configurations .
Smart Alitherm 400 can also be combined with Smart ’ s designer door panels and the company ’ s range of standard door furniture , including colour-matched lever handles and the Quantum range of stainless steel hardware , to create elegant and contemporary entrance doors .
The Divisional Head of Special Projects for Tradelink , Stuart Walker , comments : “ The Smart Alitherm 400 is an advancement on the 300 system and responds to the latest changes in the Building Regulations ’ Part L making it possible to meet the enhanced requirements . So now with the new standard offering you can achieve a U-value of 1.6 W / m 2 K and an ‘ A ’ energy rating without upgrading to triple-glazed units . This means it meets the new , limiting value for new build work as well as the energy rating for replacement projects .
“ Having the gasket already integral to the extrusion definitely offers a time or labour-saving benefit to the installer and brings aluminium back in line with UPVC alternatives . The combination of better thermal performance and improved installation characteristics , as well as the excellent security and stylish appearance , makes the Smart Alitherm 400 an attractive proposition for our trade customers serving the commercial as well as residential sectors .”
The Smart Alitherm 400 range of doors and windows is available with a lead time of three to four weeks while , across its production base in Cambridgeshire , Tradelink has been investing in increased stockholding to ensure its operations are more resilient and can keep up with customer demand .
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With world events putting further pressure on manufacturers following Brexit and the pandemic , the company is preparing to meet demand well into 2023 and beyond . HOPPE products are made in Europe which provides not only the reassurance that orders will be met on time but also helps customers with their decarbonisation targets . HOPPE ( UK ) is also stocking up on the latest products from its ARRONE range .
Education
The AR961 non-coin release bathroom lock , the newest addition to ARRONE , has been developed to improve safety and give increased privacy .
Schools are now required to use a bathroom lock that can be locked from the inside by turn or lever and can be released from outside by hexagon or star key ( not coin-slot ).
It sits within the wider AR961 range which comprises a stainless-steel disabled indicator , turn 8mm rose , key and interior door handle . It completes ARRONE ’ s product offering for schools , which includes all signage options that schools may need , as well as hooks , door stops and finger plates .
Residential
Also in plentiful supply will be products from ARRONE ’ s suited range of hardware . The collection is designed to help door manufacturers easily source high-quality ironmongery in a range of finishes that complement both contemporary and traditional door designs . The products work aesthetically with most architectural styles and building materials making them ideal for use in both new build and refurbishment projects .
The range includes selected ARRONE door handles , knockers , letter plates and numerals available in seven new finishes including greys , traditional metals , black , and white . Colour matched fixings come as standard , and a version of the range is also available for manufacturers of PVC doors .
All HOPPE brands undergo rigorous testing to ensure flawless operation , as part of its commitment to the highest quality , longevity and compliance with building safety and security standards .
www . hoppe . co . uk