The Locksmith Journal Mar-Apr 2014 - Issue 31 | Page 66

HARDWARE&SECURITY SPONSORED BY KEYPRINT YOU CAN’T FIT QUICKER HOPPE’s door handles with Quick-Fit plus connections certainly live up to their name. But that’s not the whole story. Not only are Quick-Fit plus handles a doddle to fit in double quick time, they are so stylish and sleek that they will complement any interior decor scheme with style. HOPPE’s patented Quick-Fit plus connection is the next step on from the company’s tried and tested Quick-Fit system. It comprises stylish handles plus flat roses and escutcheons which are just 2mm thick and come in round and square versions. This gives specifiers a myriad design options in brass, stainless steel and aluminium with design styles and variations to choose from. There is no need for tools or fixings to complete the job as the handle, rose and escutcheon are simply pushed together into position in a matter of seconds with a satisfying click. Levers and roses are supplied separately in the same packaging so the fitting of levers can be left right until the last minute - avoiding damage in transit or on site. The new HOPPE quick-fit connection does not compromise the outstanding performance characteristics of its handles. Quick-Fit plus handles will continue to comply with BS EN1906: 2002 Grade 3 and corrosion resistance to EN1670 Grade 4 on all finishes. For additional durability, Resista surface protection, which offers a 10 year guaranteed finish, has now been upgraded to 20 years for quick-fit plus handles, ensuring an attractive look for years to come. OPEN DOOR TO LEARNING Door hardware from HOPPE has been used to great effect on an award-winning primary school in Yorkshire. Chosen for their contribution to the school’s striking industrial-feel design as well as their performance and longevity, the HOPPE hardware makes an important contribution to the style, function and safety of Sandal Magna Community Primary School in Wakefield. The HOPPE hardware was chosen by Leeds-based architectural ironmonger em-b who were very much part of the brief to help give the school its characteristic utilitarian feel. Of course budget and performance were also key requirements on the Sandal Magna project. Em-b worked closely with HOPPE to match the tight b