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Retro-fit product adds security
for windows and doors
»»GT SNAP LOK IS THE
latest ground-breaking
component developed by GT
Window Products.
Making full use of the
company’s 20 years’ expertise
in security design, GT Snap
Lok enables installers of
security products to meet
the latest building regulation
requirements to ensure sealed
window and door units can
not be forcibly removed.
Needing no screws or
additional profile related
packers, the unique design of
the one-piece clip means the
component doesn’t need to be
added whilst the units are in
production. Instead, GT Snap
Lok is simply slotted into place
by fitters out on site during the
installation process.
Carl Taylor, managing
director of GT Window
Products comments: “We
work very closely with
manufacturers of windows
and doors to understand
what’s needed to supply and fit
products which meet building
regulations requirements, in
particular Document Q which
became active for new builds
and extensions in October last
year and includes PAS 24.
“GT Snap Lok helps secure
glass units in-line with the
new standards, but also offers
additional benefits as well.
“As a one-piece component,
it can be used in a variety of
different profiles, and doesn’t
need to be added during
production. GS Snap Lok can
be installed when fitting a glass
unit, making the window or
door is secure.”
The new component
benefits from GT’s rich
heritage in security design
coupled with the benefits of
the latest tooling technology.
The design combines the
needs of fabricators to meet
the latest regulatory standards
as cost effectively as possible
with those of the fitters
who are focused on making
installation quicker and
easier.
www.gtwindowproducts.co.uk
Tel: 01684 290944
SEALING HARDWARE DISTRIBUTOR’S EXPERTISE
»»SEALCO, LEADING
independent distributor of
window and door hardware,
has completed a major
refurbishment of its Falkirk
HQ to support its exceptional
service to customers.
The renovation includes
a new trade counter and
showroom, plus a significant
expansion of the company’s
offices. Meanwhile, the
addition of a second
warehouse has increased
Sealco’s capacity to hold stock
of more than 4,000 product
lines.
“We’ve always been a
friendly, transparent company
and we wanted our premises
to reflect that. Feedback
from visitors has been really
positive,” confirms Alan
Malcolm, Sales Director at
Sealco.
The new arrangement of
the offices provides a clear,
intuitive path between the
company’s management, sales,
customer service and accounts
team.
“We’re growing fast and
without careful planning
that can lead to confusion
and clutter. So we’ve rebuilt
everything in a way that futureproofs us as we continue to
develop.”
Crucially, the transformation
also shows off some of Sealco’s
extensive range. “We have
fantastic solutions that add
value for our customers, so we
figured it made sense to use
some of them ourselves,” Alan
explains.
The showroom contains
a carefully selected crosssection of products from the
Sealco catalogue, including
big names like Yale, MACO
and GU as well as the in-house
Endurance brand.
All interior doors have
been made using Sealco’s
new prepped composite
door offering, displaying
the unusual profiles
that can be created and
finished with high-quality
hardware. Similarly, the main
thoroughfare between offices
and warehouse also benefits
from a pocket door to make
the optimum use of space.
The company has also
acquired a second warehouse,
increasing capacity by 15% as
the company looks to fulfil its
ambition to be the UK’s first
choice for door and window
hardware needs.
Alan confirms: “We now
hold around £1m in stock at
any time, meaning we can
easily fulfil our commitment to
next day delivery anywhere in
mainland UK.”
www.sealco-scotland.co.uk
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