The Locksmith Journal 106 March 2025 | Page 32

HARDWARE & SECURITY

Mila Expands Composite Door Furniture Range with Modern Finishes

» MILA HAS EXPANDED its range of composite door furniture with the introduction of Luna Grey and Luna Black PVD finishes. These sophisticated new options enhance Mila’ s existing lineup, offering fabricators and installers more choice to cater to evolving consumer preferences.
The new finishes are available across Mila’ s premium Supa™ range, including the Supa™ Pull Bar, which blends sleek, modern aesthetics with the durability of stainless steel. They also extend to Supa Door Knobs, Escutcheons, and Letterplates, ensuring a cohesive, high-quality look for any entrance.
Julie Holmes, Sales Director at Mila Hardware UK, commented:“ Colour choice plays a crucial role when homeowners select a new door, and we’ re seeing a strong shift toward warmer, natural grey hues.”
As part of Mila’ s ongoing commitment to quality, all products undergo rigorous independent testing to ensure they meet and exceed industry standards. The Mila Stainless Steel range is backed by a 25-year mechanical and surface finish guarantee and has been UKAS tested to exceed the requirements of BS EN 1670 Grade 5, ensuring a fit-and-forget solution for fabricators and installers.
www. mila. co. uk

25 YEARS REINFORCES COMMITMENT TO HIGH SECURITY

» MILA HAS BEEN honoured for its 25 years as a member of Secured by Design( SBD), reinforcing its long-standing commitment to high-security fenestration hardware.
To commemorate this significant milestone, SBD presented Strafford Cooke, Technical Director at Mila, with an engraved glass award in front of fellow colleagues during a ceremony at the Daventry site.
As the official UK police initiative dedicated to designing out crime, SBD sets rigorous security standards
for products that provide enhanced protection against break-ins and criminal activity. Mila’ s dedication to security is reflected in its extensive portfolio, which includes more than 40 SBD-Police Preferred Specification products that meet the stringent requirements of PAS24:2022 and Approved Document Q for new-builds.
“ We have long recognised Mila for its secure hardware, which reflects a long-term commitment to keeping the criminals at bay,” comments Hazel Goss at SBD.“ The Mila Daventry site is a shining example of this.”
Strafford Cooke adds:“ We’ re delighted to receive this prestigious award, which recognises our continuing drive to deliver first-class, secure products that meet the highest industry standards for our customers.”
www. milasecure. com www. securedbydesign. com

‘ A BOLD STATEMENT ON LARGE DOORS’

» LEADING MANUFACTURER of fenestration solutions, ERA, has added a 100mm diameter large door knob to its esteemed Fab & Fix Heritage range.
Sarah Knight, Technical Product Manager said:“ Designed to meet the entire life cycle of a door, it’ s an aesthetically striking, easy to install option, to add a touch of finesse to any door or exterior aesthetic.”
The 100mm diameter knob is a fresh addition to the brand’ s product portfolio, joining the 75mm diameter option, sitting within the existing Fab & Fix’ s Heritage range.
The Large Decorative Door Knob is available in seven colour options, perfectly matching the full Fab & Fix range. Including Antique Black, Anthracite Grey, Black, Hardex Bronze, Hardex Gold, Hardex Chrome and Hardex Graphite, with a colour co-ordinated internal bolt when using through fix, for that final touch.
Suitable for all door materials including composite, timber, PVCu and aluminium, with all fixings supplied for
ease and speed of installation. You can pair the Fab & Fix Bull Ring Knocker, Heritage Letterplate and a choice of door hinges for a perfectly matching traditional styled door that makes a statement.
www. eraeverywhere. com
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