Hardware & Security

KUBU’S SELLING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INSTALLERS

With Kubu, there’s a full range of promotional materials and a free showroom set up programme for installers eager to start up-selling doors to smart-sensor technology today. There’s also the backing and expertise of Avantis Hardware behind this revolutionary and proven technology.

Thousands of doors are manufactured every week with a Kubu multi-point lock, and it’s been designed with an integrated slot for a Kubu smart-sensor too. Installers can now upsell doors to ones that are Kubu equipped as part of a smart package for no additional cost and it’s a means to close more sales to tech savvy consumers. Activating the Kubu hub couldn’t be easier for consumers, download the Kubu app, plug in the Kubu hub, insert the sensor, much in the same way as inserting a SIM card into a mobile phone, and then follow the activation process through the app. There’s no requirement from installers at the point of installation, just point the consumer to the website to buy the Kubu Kit and then all queries are handled directly by Kubu. First-time activations for Kubu are already impressively high and with more consumers than ever before getting smart, it’s an opportunity for installers to get ahead as the industry is already becoming increasingly smart-led. Kubu is also perfect for any showroom environment and makes for a real focal point, helping installers to stand out from the competition. Lauren Bromley, head of brand for Kubu commented: ‘There’s never been a better time to start selling smart-sensor technology with Kubu. The product is now proven in the field with an ongoing development programme and it’s backed with considerable marketing resource, so it provides trouble-free upselling opportunities. She continued: ‘Several of the industry’s most trusted and respected PVCu frame manufacturers are Kubu partners and they and their respective customers are thrilled with it. So why not join the Kubu revolution today and we’ll even list you on our new consumer website!’

For further information please visit kubu-home.com, e-mail support@kubu-home.com or call 0330 555 9545 for a free information pack. You can also follow them on all leading social media platforms @KubuSmart.

CARL F GROUPCO SUPPLIES ROTO PRODUCT SUITE FOR ACCOYA®

Roto fittings supplied by Carl F Groupco have been approved for use on Accoya® timber windows and doors. The suite of Roto products provided includes Roto FRH fully reversible hardware, TSL espagnolette and Tilt & Turn systems – all lines are available from stock from the hardware supplier’s Peterborough and Cumbernauld depots.

Outstanding performance benefits and natural insulating properties are reported for Accoya® timber – as such, high performance is demanded from the hardware supplied, which is achieved by Roto’s hardware.

Commenting, Carl F Groupco’s Product Manager, Julie Warner said: “The superb corrosion resistance and performance of Roto’s hardware range makes for an ideal partnership with Accoya®. Roto hardware is coated as standard with NanoSil Level 6 surface protection. The microcrystalline structure is designed to provide protection to all parts of the hardware, including rivets and hinge components, as well as flat surfaces. This market leading coating copes with extreme fluctuations in temperature and humidity, easily exceeding all current UK corrosion resistance criteria.”

Roto hardware has been tested and approved for use on Accoya® timber and, subject to joiners following Accoya®’s system manual guidelines, the hardware offers a full 10 year functional warranty. www.carlfgroupco.co.uk

UAP LAUNCHES INDUSTRY LEADING FULLEX KINETICA+ K4 LOCK

UAP, the leading manufacturer of security and fire safety hardware for doors and windows, has launched the Fullex Kinetica+ K4; a state of the art locking system that combines advanced, patented features to deliver one of the most secure 3* cylinder locks ever produced.

Building on the credentials of the innovative Fullex Kinetica locking range, Kinetica+ K4 breaks new ground in security hardware by combining a standard 3* cylinder lock profile with multiple intricate design features, delivering a lock that is easy to install but virtually impossible to bypass. Rigorously tested at UAP’s in-house test facility and by a third party testing house as part of the product development process, the new lock has defeated the newest methods of gaining entry developed by locksmiths and is Secured by Design, British Kitemarked and Sold Secure Diamond Standard.

David Jennings, CEO of UAP explains: “We invest in continuous product development at UAP because we know that the criminal fraternity never stops devising new ways to defeat security hardware, so we need to ensure that we are always several steps ahead of them.

“With the Fullex Kinetica+ K4, we wanted to develop a best-in-class locking system that will set a new benchmark for the sector, providing homeowners with complete peace of mind while offering door manufacturers, contractors and locksmiths an easy-toinstall product at a very competitive price point from a brand they trust. By combining multiple patented technologies engineered by our design team and working with established manufacturing partners to produce the locks to our strict quality assurance standards, we have achieved those goals with the Fullex Kinetica+ K4.” Suitable for new door fabrication, new build installations and retrofit requirements, Kinetica+ K4 has been designed for ease of installation and enhanced security. The industry-leading security features have allowed the lock to be designed with no ring on the cam, making installation faster and easier. A single sacrificial cut-line on the outside of the cylinder ensures a more robust and durable lock with improved protection from moisture and dust ingress, while aiding ease of installation. With extreme reliability and ultra-strong turning forces built in by design, the Kinetica+ K4 also includes UAP’s patented anti-bump system and three anti-pick pins. Supplied in plastic-free packaging, Kinetica+ K4 is available with a choice of key or thumb turn internal locking. The thumb turn model features the patentpending Fullex Helix Easy Turn System, which provides effortless operation with no pressure needed to push before turning. The lock has been designed to reduce the risk of the thumb turn being inadvertently left from its security vertical position by a red indicator to confirm that the door has been properly locked from the inside. “With Kinetica+ K4 we have brought together our most advanced features in a single product to offer unrivalled security for the end user along with industry-leading ease of installation,” David continues. “We have tested the product way beyond the needs of compliance and accreditation to prove its functionality, durability and long-term performance, including 25-year accelerated use tests, which prove it will offer exceptionally smooth operation for decades.”

Each Kinetica+ K4 lock will be supplied with three Bio+ keys; a completely new concept in keys developed by UAP to protect end users against bacteria and viruses. While the blade of key is fabricated from conventional metal, the coloured plastic bow has been treated with special additive in the key; proven to kill a variety of viruses and pathogens, including MRSA, fungal colonies and COV-SARS-2 (coronavirus). This innovative plastic bow provides permanent protection against the risk of infection from handling the keys and demonstrates UAP’s innovative commitment to making the world a safer place. The lock has been designed as a one key solution for easy keying alike, ensuring spare key availability and affordability. In addition to product testing, UAP has also carried out a number of product trials with locksmiths, including Martin Pink from Rapid Locksmith, who comments: “I found the Kinetica+ K4 locking system very easy to fit and virtually impossible to penetrate once installed. It provides the quality and ease of installation I have come to expect from UAP’s products and the Fullex range, but raises the bar when it comes to combining security features for robust performance. I am very surprised that it is possible to purchase a lock of this quality with so many features at this price.”