The UK ’ s leading integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass will be showcasing its largest ever range of Uni-Blinds at this year ’ s FIT Show , giving window and door installers a long overdue and exclusive opportunity to explore its latest exciting innovations .

For many visitors , the spacious 110 sq . m Morley Glass exhibition stand – N31 – will be their first chance to see and appraise the two newest Uni-Blinds integrated blind systems which have been developed since the last FIT Show in 2019 . Morley Glass is anticipating strong interest in both the pleated blackout and symmetrically designed SV + sliding Venetian systems because of the unique proposition that they offer to homeowners and developers .

These latest products will feature along with the full Uni- Blinds integral blinds range to give FIT Show visitors the complete picture of what these multi award winning shading and privacy solutions have to offer . The range on display will also include

the manually operated corded C System and the sliding S and SV sliding systems , the smart home compatible motorised MB System – incorporating Loxone home automation – and innovative W Smart , which is motorised and solar powered .

Morley Glass Managing Director Ian Short said : “ After the disappointing but understandable postponement of the FIT Show in 2020 and again last year , we are looking forward to the 2022 FIT Show so much , finally getting the opportunity to catch up with customers , supply chain partners and industry associates , as well as those who are new to integral blinds but keen to learn how they can open up a whole new revenue stream . Aside from being able to touch , feel and try out our products , we can also explain how our service works and how we can offer the industry ’ s shortest lead times for a superior quality product which we make here in the UK .”

Morley Glass will have a significant presence at the show , with its stand being triple the size of the space it took in 2019 ,

to cater for the growing interest in Uni-Blinds . By being so large , the stand will also help delegates stay safe too , with easy access from all sides and plenty of space to remain socially distanced .

Morley Glass has grown to become the world ’ s largest manufacturers of bespoke sealed units with ScreenLine ® integral blinds inside . Its products are installed in all types of windows and doors and supplied nationwide to customers with complimentary delivery in just 10-12 working days when ordered by 10am on any Thursday .

Visit Morley Glass at stand N31 of the 2022 FIT Show when the doors to Birmingham ’ s NEC open from 10th to 12th May .

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“ We live in a world full of standards and regulations , and although we may not agree with all of them , they are there to make our lives safer and more secure . That is certainly the case in the construction industry ,” explains DHF ’ s CEO , Bob Perry .

“ Amongst these many standards , a small number gain recognition beyond the trade and professional circles , to a much wider audience . A good example of this is BS 3621 , the BSI standard for the locks on exterior doors , and used extensively by insurance companies . Launched 60 years ago , it is entirely true to say that this standard has ‘ stood the test of time ’.”

Similarly , PAS 24 which covers the enhanced security performance

requirements for doorsets and windows , has become widely accepted in specifications . A newer standard , launched in 1999 , it has yet to receive the same public recognition as that of BS 3621 .

“ However , the past decade has seen a ‘ new kid on the block ’: TS 007 ”, continues Bob . “ It is a standard that details the enhanced performance requirements for replacement cylinders and associated hardware and has rapidly become one of the bestknown component standards in building hardware .”

TS 007 was launched following the emergence of a new ‘ attack method ’ based on snapping lock cylinders . Unlike previous attack methods such as cylinder bumping or picking , cylinder

snapping required very little technical ability , relying mainly on brute force . A joint development between Door & Hardware Federation ( DHF ) and the Glass and Glazing Federation ( with support and consultation from leading industry associations and Secured by Design ), TS 007 was based on a star rating system . One of its key benefits was its undeniable flexibility in achieving the three-star minimum performance level , either by use of a three-star cylinder , or a one-star cylinder combined with security hardware , such as a two-star security escutcheon . And one of TS 007 ’ s original objectives was to act as a vehicle for third-party product certification , beginning in 2011 with the BSI Kitemark .

“ A decade later , TS 007 has been adopted by the majority of cylinder manufacturers and has found a ready-made place in the market ,” concludes Bob . “ It has successfully raised the bar in cylinder security and helped to significantly reduce the market

demand for low-priced , poor security lock cylinders . Little wonder it is affectionately referred to as the ‘ James Bond of standards ’ for lock cylinders and hardware .”

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