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Hardware & Security
A GRANDMASTER SECURES MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT SIMPLICITY AT CANARY WHARF
Managing the complex phased construction of multiple buildings as part of the same development is always demanding, particularly in prestigious locations like Canary Wharf. Ensuring that management of the built assets is efficient throughout the lifetime of the development is equally important and, at a current mixed use development across 32 buildings in Canary Wharf, the key control strategy has been designed for ease of management and maintenance once the buildings are fully occupied.
The task of co-ordinating the developer’s key control requirements with design, manufacturing and coordination across all buildings fell to Elite Architectural Ironmongery, a well-established specifier and supplier of architectural ironmongery to major projects, both in the UK and overseas, for almost 50 years. Working collaboratively with Locking Systems, part of UAP, and a locking cylinder solutions and bespoke masterkeying specialist, Elite has supplied Secure by Design approved TS007 3* security rated locks for the project. So far, the locks have been installed in six buildings, with a further two currently in progress.
DEVELOPING THE SPECIFICATION
The new buildings combine commercial office space, ground floor retail and luxury apartments, some of which will be privately owned. For management and maintenance of the building, all areas that remain the property of the landlord need the security and convenience of a bespoke lock for the occupier, while allowing landlord access with the use of a master key. In addition, there are a number of maintenance locations that must remain locked for safety reasons, while remaining accessible to authorised staff with a master key. The client’s requirement was for 10 keyed alike groups across all buildings, categorised for the type of access requirement, such as lift motor rooms, mechanical risers, electrical risers, roof access etc. This will enable maintenance personnel to carry just one key to access all the required areas across any of the buildings. There will also be a single master key for each building, which will operate all maintenance locks and rented residential or commercial units within the specific building. Finally, there will be a grandmaster key that will operate any lock across any of the 32 buildings. Steve May from Elite Architectural Ironmongery explains: “The goal is to make the key control hierarchy as simple and convenient as possible for the building owner, allowing maintenance teams to quickly identify which master key they need and providing a grandmaster key as an added secure access measure.
“Our fully Guild of Architectural Ironmongery qualified staff attended site meetings to discuss the locking strategy and scrutinise the architectural drawings during the build phase. By understanding the general arrangement plans, door schedules, door elevations and specifications, we were able to develop a full specification, allocating each door to a keyed alike group and/or master key.” The specification process involved understanding the door schedule to ensure the size and type of each lock is correct and that any offsetting requirements are factored into the design process. A master chart was then devised for each building and Elite was able to pass this information to Locking Systems for design and manufacture of the locks
PRECISION MANUFACTURING
The buildings are being constructed in a phased project and the locks are being manufactured at Locking Systems’ Gateshead factory for installation aligned to the build programme. The design process needed to be carried out for all locks, keys and master keys as a single project, however, to ensure the keyed alike groups and master keying solutions incorporate every lock included in the schedule for correct and accurate installation by the multiple contractors.
The Locking Systems team inputted in the information from Elite’s specification into the company’s software to produce a detailed design and production schedule. General manager of Locking Systems, Bill Murray explains: “The software accurately designs each lock and its unique key, while ensuring that the lock can also be opened by the relevant master keys in the hierarchy. Achieving this across 32 buildings with a grandmaster key is extremely complex.” All locks manufactured by Locking Systems to Elite’s requirements meet all the necessary European/ ANSI standards, comply with rigorous fire ratings and are suitable for installation in PAS24 doorsets, ensuring peace of mind for the developer and the tenant. Each lock is supplied with a key patented to 2032, which further enhances security because it prevents duplicate keys from being cut by anyone other than UAP.
With a wide variety of joinery subcontractors installing the locks across multiple buildings, accuracy of lock and key manufacture are critical to the success of the project. Locking Systems manufacturing process includes hand-pinning of every lock to ensure that it will open smoothly with both its bespoke key and with the keyed alike group key, building master key and grandmaster key. Bill Murray adds: “Manufacturing the keys and lock cylinders by machine provides the consistency and accuracy needed for the project but we believe the precision required for the pins can only be achieved by hand. Every detail of every lock and key for the project is now securely stored on our database, ensuring we can proillvide reliable information for any future maintenance, refurbishment or retrofitting requirements.”
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Trade hardware supplier Total Hardware has just launched its Superior 25 Stainless Steel range of door hardware. Chris Pell, General Manager at Total Hardware, said: “The Superior 25 range is designed to help fabricators and installers truly differentiate their offer. The products provide elegant aesthetics as well as durability and unrivalled protection against corrosion.”
The new high-quality Superior 25 range includes Stainless Steel Letterplates, Stainless LBP Lever/Pad Door Handles, Stainless LBP Lever/Lever Door Handles, Slimline Pull Escutcheon, Pull Bars, Stainless Steel Urn Knockers, and Stainless Steel Letters & Numerals. Coming to the line up later on this year are square and circular central door knobs.
All the products have a sleek, elegant aesthetic and suite together to give a coordinated finish to any door. They are available in six finishes, White, Black, Chrome, Gold, Brushed Stainless and Flint.
Every product in the range is manufactured from 304 Grade Stainless Steel and the quality of the construction and long service life is reflected in the guarantees. All products are covered by a 25-year surface guarantee and relevant products are covered by a 10-year mechanical guarantee too. Coatings are tested to BS EN: 1670:2007, the European Standard that specifies the requirements for the corrosion resistance of building hardware for doors, windows, shutters and curtain walling, and have achieved Grade 5, the highest possible standard. Chris said: “The Superior 25 range combines strong aesthetic appeal with a long service life and high functionality. It means it is perfectly suited to projects in tough environments as well as projects with a focus on enduring quality.” Total Hardware supplies quality window and door hardware to trade fabricators and installers across the UK. The strong focus on customer service means many of its clients have been with the business since the beginning. It has strong partnerships with leading worldwide hardware manufacturers and offers a comprehensive range of products for all projects at competitive prices. The qualities of its Superior 25 range of hardware will enhance its reputation as a go-to supplier for high quality, competitively priced hardware that adds value to a project. Tel: 0113 243 2255 www.totalhardwareltd.co.uk
DORMAKABA HAS LAUNCHED STUNNING NEW FITTINGS - THE NIGHT EDITION
Bringing clarity and light to interior spaces with their glass solutions, dormakaba, has added a stylish new range of matt black fittings to its glass door range. Available for hinged, pivoted and sliding doors, the powder-coated NIGHT EDITION #304 installation sets, locks and handles will ensure a high-quality finishing touch.
A range of dormakaba sets are now available in the new NIGHT EDITION #304 finish, including the MUTO M 60 Wall and Ceiling Mounted Sets. The set is completed with a matt black pull handle, and the DORMOTION damping mechanism, which requires no glass preparation – saving on installation times.
Locks, hinges and levers in the Studio Rondo and Classic Sets are now also available in the new finish, whilst the MUNDUS Comfort Set has matt black fittings in PT10, PT20, floor pivot, top pivot and pull handle. In addition to the sets, selected individual fittings such as Mundus office locks, pull handles, and wall connection profiles are also included in the NIGHT EDITION #304, ensuring a full scope of products fit for a range of end-user requirements. Archie Teagle, Product Marketing Manager at dormakaba says, “Matt Black finishes have become increasingly popular, they provide a beautiful finishing touch to interior design that stand out from the norm. Responding to customer demand, we have developed our NIGHT EDITION #304 fittings to complement our popular glass door products.” As a special feature the fittings confidently bear the “NIGHT EDITION #304” name in laser engraving on one element in each product range. For more information on this pricing, please contact info.gb@dormakaba.com or visit www.dormakaba.co.uk.
TOTAL HARDWARE GIVES ITS GROWING CUSTOMER BASE THE SERVICE AND SUPPORT REQUIRED
Since 2004, leading hardware supplier Total Hardware has built its business based on a straightforward business ethos: to offer a comprehensive range of hardware products for all projects at competitive prices and back this up with a strong focus on customer service. It’s an approach that means many of its customers have been with the business since the beginning. It’s also helping it to attract increasing numbers of new customers too.
Gary Cox, Director at Total Hardware, says: “Customers appreciate the convenience of having a comprehensive range of hardware products to choose from. As well as stocking our own hardware ranges, we have strong partnerships with many leading hardware manufacturers to provide hardware solutions for any standard or premium applications to help support our customers.” One example of a long-standing satisfied customer is Mansfield-based fabricator Vale Window Company, which has been working with Total Hardware since 2006. Managing Director Brian Hackett comments: “We use Total’s Quantum hardware range and source both Yale window shootbolt gearing and Glazpart link-vents from them too. The convenience of having a large and versatile range of stock hardware options from one supplier saves us considerable time.”
The Total Hardware business model is proving so successful that the company is about to expand its Leeds-based premises to carry even greater stock levels and continue to deliver its competitive lead times for customers. Gary says: “Competitive delivery times are important to our customers, especially with the current increase in demand from the domestic sector. By holding greater levels of stock, we’ll be able to supply more of our hardware ranges to customers quickly.” Total Hardware’s product offering is impressive and includes their popular Quantum range. Exclusively available from Total Hardware, Quantum is a fully suited hardware range ideal for fabricators looking to differentiate their offer and open up opportunities for new business. The latest addition to Total’s growing portfolio is the new Superior 25 Stainless Steel range of door hardware, which provides elegant aesthetics as well as durability and unrivalled protection against corrosion. Total Hardware’s success is down to delivering on the two requirements of every good business model: provide the products customers want in a way that adds value. And as their expanding business demonstrates, more and more companies know that’s exactly what Total Hardware delivers. Tel: 0113 243 2255 www.totalhardwareltd.co.uk
MILA’S SALES TEAM IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER
After almost a year of working from home, Mila’s internal sales team is returning to the company’s Daventry HQ, while the external team is getting out and about again visiting customers safely.
The return has coincided with the promotion of Mila’s National Sales Manager Julie Holmes to a new role as Head of Sales, and the recruitment of Ryan Holmes as a new Area Sales Manager. Julie joined Mila eight years ago and worked across area sales and key accounts before becoming National Sales Manager in 2018. Her promotion is testament to the commitment and leadership she showed throughout the pandemic, during which time she helped Mila win praise for its unstinting efforts to restore normal service after the first lockdown, stay in regular contact with customers, and, above all, keep customers supplied with as much stock as possible. Ryan, who is no relation to Julie, has already been in the hardware sector for five years so brings with him a good deal of knowledge and experience which will really benefit all those Mila customers he can now start to visit.
Mila’s Managing Director Richard Gyde said: “One of the big things that Mila customers tell us they like about our service is the partnership that exists between our internal and external sales teams. They work as buddies so that every customer always has someone they can contact about their account, and they share insights and customer knowledge so that we can deliver a service which really adds value. “Like most businesses, over the past year, we’ve definitely made a success of working from home, but blending that now with time for our teams to be in the office together will undoubtedly give everyone a really welcome boost. “I know that customers will feel the benefit and I’m sure that all those who are receiving visitors will be pleased to see our team face to face again.” More details are at: www.mila.co.uk
Ryan Holmes, Area Sales Manager, Mila
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Leading hardware provider, Total Hardware has launched two new highsecurity Quad Locks. Designed for use on PVC-U windows, the new Quad locks feature bi-directional locking cams for improved security performance with a new flush sash option too.
Commenting on the introduction of the new Quad Locks, Gary Cox, Director at Total Hardware, said: “Quality and security is extremely important to us and we continually evaluate our hardware components to ensure we are offering our customers the best combination of quality and value. Our high-security Quad Locks offer a wealth of features and benefits that will enhance our hardware portfolio even further.” Both new Quad Locks have been designed to be fast fitting with no cropping and offer quick and easy compression adjustments offering time-saving benefits to fabricators. The larger locks, 750mm – 1150mm sizes, feature eight cams for additional product security. Both Quad locks are available in 7.7mm and 9mm cam heights with a choice of 20mm and 22mm backset variants. The locking cams maximise both engagement and frame clearance and together, these features offer fabricators superior product performance. The flush variant is available in both left-hand and right-have versions with additional cams for secure locking in the night vent position on popular flush window styles. As you would expect from a Total Hardware product, the new Quad Locks meet the same high-performance standards for peace of mind. They have been tested to 50,000 cycles, corrosion resistance tested to EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and achieved both PAS24:2016 and Secured by Design accreditations. The new Quad Locks come with a 10-year mechanical guarantee. With the addition of the new Quad Locks, Total Hardware is not only offering fabricators and installers a complete hardware solution, but it’s also giving them peace of mind that they’re installing a bestin-class hardware range. The new Quad Locks are now in stock and available to order.
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Leading hardware supplier Total Hardware has announced three of its most popular products have achieved Secured by Design Status, opening up a new level of opportunities for fabricators and installers. Greg Morris, Sales & Marketing Co-ordinator at Total Hardware, said: “Secured by Design is a valuable accreditation, offering additional benefits to specifiers and homeowners alike.”
The products now available with Secured by Design status are the popular Duration Friction Stays, including the Standard, Egress and Easy Clean variants, the Flush Sash and High Security Quad Locks, and the Quantum MK3 Cranked and Inline Window Handles.
Greg commented: “The Secured by Design accreditation gives fabricators peace of mind, knowing that the hardware has passed rigorous testing. These products will take their place alongside the other products in our range with this valuable accreditation.”
Total Hardware prides itself on the quality and value of its offering. Reflecting this, all the products that have just achieved Secured By Design status come with ten year mechanical guarantees and the Quantum MK3 Cranked and Inline Window Handles also come with a ten year surface guarantee. Secured by Design is the official police security initiative that works to improve the security of buildings and their immediate surroundings to provide safe places to live, work, shop and visit. Its product accreditation scheme – the Police Preferred Specification – provides a recognised standard for all security products that can deter and reduce crime.
Total Hardware supplies quality window and door hardware to fabricators and installers across the UK. The strong focus on customer service means many of its clients have been with the business since the beginning. It has strong partnerships with leading worldwide hardware manufacturers and offers a comprehensive range of products for all projects at competitive prices. And as these new accreditations show, it is always looking for ways to support its customers by continually adding value to its ranges. Tel: 0113 243 2255 www.totalhardwareltd.co.uk
MARKETING STYLE AND SUBSTANCE FROM KUBU
Kubu is far more than just a brand as the company explains, it’s a lifestyle product making for a smarter home. It’s also helping to opening up a wealth of sales opportunities for Kubu Pro Installers and manufacturing partners, with marketing right at the very heart of the proposition.
Lauren Bromley head of brand for Kubu commented: ‘We’ve looked far beyond the echelons of this industry and into the smart-home sector, which is ultimately where the brand resides from a consumers perspective. If you think that this £multi-billion market includes the likes of Google Nest, Amazon’s Ring and Samsung’s SmartThings, the latter boasting over 150million users worldwide, then it’s a huge opportunity for this industry.’ She added: ‘Smart-sensor technology will help revolutionise this industry and already we’ve partnered up with some of the most successful manufacturers and installation companies. We’ve also developed the marketing assets required to help make this a mainstream consumer proposition.’ Kubu is a consumer-facing smart home brand and so it’s for good reason that they have put in place a marketing programme at the point of sale at installation level. There’s a showroom branding programme in place and a wide range of POS materials all helping to close more sales and to help bring the window and door sector into the smart home landscape. There’s little cost throughout the supply chain for Kubu enabled windows and doors, as the multi-point locks carry a captive slot for the Kubu smart-sensor and there are also no additional works at the point of installation. The Kubu smart philosophy is only ignited once the smart-sensor is inserted into the door or window after installation and activation takes just a matter of minutes. For further information about becoming a manufacturing partner or Kubu Pro Installer then please visit kubu-home. com, e-mail support@kubuhome.com or call 0330 555 9545 for a free information pack. You can also follow them on all leading social media platforms @KubuSmart.
