Pro Installer December 2023 - Issue 129 | Page 33

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Bespoke door package for Birmingham rebuild

Door Group , a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland , has supplied construction company VolkerFitzpatrick with a
bespoke package of internal and external doors as part of a project to rebuild University Station in Birmingham . The station serves the University of Birmingham ,
Birmingham Women ’ s Hospital , and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital as part of the Cross-City Line .
University Station is an open space that accommodates large numbers of the public , but also features several restricted areas for staff . In these instances , all doors must withstand high levels of traffic and allow for easy access and egress , while keeping staff safe in the event of an attack .
Working with the Associated Architects , the specification team at Door Group helped create an
objective and accurate door hardware schedule for VolkerFitzpatrick , to prepare specification briefs and design complete door-opening solutions .
Phil Wood MCIOB , Senior Project Manager at Volker- Fitzpatrick , explains : “ ASSA ABLOY Door Group helped us on this project with their two-pronged approach , not only specifying a compliant solution but also fitting the doors .”
The Safeguard doors specified provide LPS 1175 security standards to SR3 & SR4 classification . The certification
tests the resistance to unauthorised access offered by physical security products .
The Safeguard range is designed to significantly reduce the ability of forced entry using both mechanical
and powered tools , rigorously tested using heavy-duty mechanical and powered tools , with a fire rating of up to one-hour as standard .
www . assaabloy . com

GEMINI UPVC ADDS STELLAR ALUMINIUM TO ITS PORTFOLIO

Gemini UPVC , Oldham has signed a three-year supply agreement with Epwin Window Systems to manufacture the multi-award-winning Stellar Aluminium Window and Door System .
With a commitment to quality and innovation , Gemini UPVC provides a wide range of PVC-U products and solutions to trade and retail customers . Their partnership with Epwin Window Systems represents a strategic move to expand their product offer and meet the growing demand for aluminium window and door products .
Michael Griffiths , Managing Director at Gemini UPVC , said : “ Stellar ticked all the boxes . As an added internal advantage , Stellar uses the same software , Evolution from Business Micros , that we use for our PVC-U fabrication and costings , which has been a huge benefit .
“ The PVC-U market is holding steady , and we are seeing an
uptick in enquiries about aluminium , so now is the perfect time to bring Stellar on board .”
The seamless integration of adding Stellar to his fabrication setup is just the start of the benefits that Michael sees . He also highlights the system ’ s outstanding aesthetics and ease of installation .
Gemini UPVC ’ s team had a week-long training session with a Stellar engineer to bed the system into their fabrication setup . The first order to leave the factory was for 60 Flush Windows , four Flush Residential Doors and ten sets of Slimline Bifold Doors , immediately demonstrating the market appeal for the aluminium system .
epwinwindowsystems . co . uk

Trade Window Centre Now Manufactures Liniar ’ s Flush Window System

South Yorkshire-based Trade Window Centre now manufacture Liniar ’ s flush window system , a new development that comes as part of their product and services expansion . Having recently upsized into much larger premises after a year of success , Trade Window Centre have been concentrating on broadening their range and providing the latest products and innovations .
The latest addition to
Trade Window Centre range is the Liniar flush window system , a thermally efficient , A + rated design that incorporates traditional aesthetics with modern functionality and convenience . Former fitters with years of industry experience themselves , the two founders of Trade Window Centre understand the problems installers face when it comes to sub-par products and unreliable suppliers . Consequently , the team are proud to
now manufacture a flush window system that caters to current market demands without compromising on value , efficiency , or design .
The decision to manufacture the Liniar flush window system in particular was not a difficult one . As the newest iteration of the widely used uPVC windows , flush sash casement windows provide the appeal of the pre-1932 windows made from timber , but without the problems
often associated with them . While older timber windows offer a traditional touch , they can be incredibly costly and time-consuming to maintain , while also being difficult to install and replace . The uPVC alternatives provide the modern perks of thermal efficiency and low-maintenance demands , while still having the traditional aesthetics of their older counterparts .
tradewindowcentre . co . uk