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BRISANT STRIDES AHEAD WITH ULTION WXM
» » THE DESIGN OF ULTION WXM HAS
evolved to address the ever-increasing
pressure on euro-cylinders with new
door styles and multi-point locking
systems. Brisant Secure has the benefit
of being jointly owned by the man that
designed Ultion initially and he has the
unique knowledge needed to ensure that
Brisant keeps moving ahead, constantly
responding to the market.
The now two-part plug has increased
engagement with a new curved cap
and this entire section is moulded
from molybdenum and not brass. This
strengthening is then coupled with the
thicker WXM key shape and composition.
Improved drill protection has also been
delivered and it still houses 20 anti-drill
points, but the clutch is shielded with the
molybdenum section of the plug. There are
also two locking pins (made from hardened
stainless steel 630), which fire into the body
of the attack pin rather than across it.
The thicker key has also enabled the
Brisant team to remove the five passive
top pins and introduce two additional
pin lengths to lower the active pins,
whilst concurrently increasing the apex
differentials between the heights, making
the lock harder to pick. The new pin
heights produce in excess of 260,000
working differs, more than doubling the
maximum requirement for the TS007 3
Star grade 6.
Not all product evolutions have to be
focussed on increasing the price, WXM is
stronger, thicker and does more, but is the
same price.
The current Ultion green box has been
upgraded to a white design with an
extra side. This enables Brisant to close
and secure the box without the use of
transparent sticky pads, enabling keyed-
alike and master key Ultion’s that can be
delivered in boxes that stay looking good.
The point of sale clam pack is ideal for
customers with shop and trade counters.
Designed exclusively for Ultion, the pack
grips any Ultion cylinder up to 55/55, three
thicker keys, the guarantee card and the
fixing screws. Meanwhile, products such
Keylight is being introduced alongside
the Keycap and Keyring product line,
accommodating a battery, controller, LED
light and thumb button. It is available in
the full 10 colour combinations, including
glow in the dark.
www.brisant-secure.com
dormakaba UK 2018
acquisition completes 1 July
» » DORMAKABA UK ACQUIRED
Chartwell Doors and Security Solutions
Ltd on 1st August 2018 and has since been
working to integrate the business through
an important transition phase. The full
merger – which was completed on 1st July
2019 - will see dormakaba UK extend its
product offering and assist its growth and
expansion into new sectors.
Chartwell Doors and Security
Solutions Ltd specialises in automatic,
security and fabrication solutions. Its
product offering ranges from automatic
and manual doors, and gates and
barriers to bollards and roller shutters
– which will complement dormakaba
UK’s existing service offering. The
acquisition will provide an opportunity
for dormakaba UK to achieve greater
customer reach.
Paul Wright, Regional Service Director
at dormakaba UK said: “I’m really pleased
with how well our businesses have
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interacted over this successful process
and I am delighted to welcome Chartwell
Doors into our Service organisation. This
exciting news, with its clear customer
first attitude and reputation, will further
strengthen us in our Service Delivery
whilst seeing us continue with profitable
growth. We look forward to welcoming
everyone from Chartwell Doors into our
business and continuing our journey over
the new financial year.”
The acquisition demonstrates
dormakaba’s commitment to providing its
customers with quality access solutions,
and shows its ambition to become the
trusted industry leader. A broader range
of customers will be able to access the
full, combined product range from both
dormakaba UK and Chartwell Doors and
Security Solutions Ltd from the 1st July
2019. The fabrication and service branch
of dormakaba UK will be located at the
Fareham site.
Ken Norish, Managing Director of
Chartwell Doors and Security Solutions
Ltd said: “Chartwell Doors has grown
strongly over the past 10 years – but the
business had reached a natural limit that
couldn’t be exceeded without external
investment. Through the acquisition,
dormakaba will provide access to an
additional customer base, a much broader
pool of engineers and the back-office
systems we need to ensure efficiency. This
is an exciting new horizon and I’m looking
forward to working together to achieve
continued success in our sector.”
www.dormakaba.co.uk
JUL/AUG 2019
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