WINDOWS Magazine Spring 2016 | Page 38

n e ws 01 SCHLEGEL’S WINDOW OF CHANGE A s the window and door industry moves into a future of increased safety standards and transformations in technology, Schlegel International intend to keep ahead by making many dynamic changes for the better. Schlegel has been considered an industry leader for over 50 years, and are now committed to keeping ahead of requirements as they occur. Maintaining tradition, while changing for the future with the Schlegel brand, Jim Johnson, General Manager, Schlegel APAC, has now challenged the business with an ultimate focus on customer satisfaction, technology and teamwork, and the future for customers is now positively better. “Schlegel has worked tirelessly to improve systems, processes and product availability over the last 12 months, for faster and more efficient outcomes for customers. The market is dynamic, and suppliers must be able to predict the future for faster outcomes,” said Jim. With the addition of the hardware giant, Amesbury Truth in 2014, Schlegel were able to bring manufacturing excellence and impeccable design genius to the table. Products like the Amesbury Super Boost spring balance, Truth Encore lockable system and the Nexus multi-point locking system have advanced the overall hardware range to the Asia Pacific region. 36 Australian Window Association The recent acquisition of the European hardware specialist, Giesse, this year, is another giant leap forward. These technically superior products have literally closed gaps Schlegel had, in providing fenestration with a complete solution for windows and doors. Giesse specialise in window and door hardware for aluminium applications. Giesse’s Futura tilt and turn, Carrera rollers and a range of handles, hinges and locks are in high global demand. “Giesse’s thoughtfully designed products fulfil every customer requirement for a superior window solution,” said Jim. are now the most advanced in the world. Schlegel can now provide you with exactly what you need to get the job done and help you with your testing. This allows Schlegel to offer window and door manufacturers, architects and specifiers an extensive range of quality seals, hardware and components for timber, PVC and aluminium applications. Schlegel’s goal to be a one stop shop for fenestration continues. For more information, visit www.schlegel.com As we know, Schlegel has been a firm and solid provider for the fenestration industry with their advanced sealing solutions. With recent advancements in material, compounds and upgrades to their Sydney manufacturing facility, including test laboratories, Schlegel’s ability to offer the right sealing solutions, standard or custom, 01 Giesse Brio Embedded Handle.