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Hardware & Security Focus
NEW RANGE OF FRICTION STAYS FROM AT PRECISION
Leading aluminium hardware supplier AT Precision has strengthened its range of market-leading products with the launch of a comprehensive suite of friction stays.
Designed to combine optimum weathersealing, security and operational performance, the friction stays are suitable for both uPVC and aluminium windows, and are available as 17ml stack height. There are three versions in the range – standard, egress and easy-clean egress – which all have the crucial advantage for fabricators that they can be fitted on standard profile systems without any additional preparation being required. The new range follows on from AT Precision’s £60K investment in an equally high-quality range of espagnolette window handles, available in chrome, satin, silver, grey, black and white. AT Precision Sales Director Michael Hewitt comments: “We’ve always placed product quality and competitive pricing very high on our agenda, and the addition of this new range of friction stays means that our customers can easily satisfy all their aluminium hardware needs with reliable products that are built to last. “Our range of hardware for aluminium windows and doors is constantly growing, and because we manufacture in-house, we’re able to offer our fabricator customers affordable prices that are hard to come by in the current market. It’s our goal to provide a long-standing and trouble-free service to all our customers, and the new range of friction stays has been a very worthwhile addition to our product portfolio.” AT Precision’s Everglide range includes rollers, top guides, pull handles, hinges, cleats and shootbolt handles, all of which are made from cast aluminium and are compatible with major systems. The company also manufactures the Everseal range of gaskets, also compatible with major systems, and supplies the Ingenious Duplex MPL from Ingenious Locks, as well as plastic ancillaries which include injection-moulded cill end caps and adapter caps. The company manufactures all its bi-fold hardware and gaskets in-house, meaning it can offer products directly to fabricators, cutting out the middle man and potentially saving them thousands of pounds a year. AT Precision also promises next day delivery on all orders made before 1pm, and free delivery on orders within the UK over £250. Visit www.atprecision.co.uk
BURG-WÄCHTER BOASTS CHARMING POST BOX RANGE
For consumers looking to add a touch of grandeur to their home security, post boxes are the ideal solution.
The Classic range by leading security specialist, Burg-Wächter, provides a secure place to store mail, while also being a stylish addition to any home. This range is the top choice for anyone wanting a chic security solution.
SUPERIOR GERMAN ENGINEERING
This range by Burg-Wächter allows customers to choose between the Classic and Classic 2 post boxes, both manufactured from galvanised steel to ensure long lasting reliability. Both types come full surface galvanised and have a high-quality coating, making them weather resistant when it comes to protecting post. The Classic design comes with a scalloped border on the lid, while the Classic 2 design has a smoother, sleeker look.
EASY & CONVENIENT SECURITY
Both post boxes have sleek outward facing letter flaps for added protection from the weather. Big enough to fit C4 envelopes, the drop front opening makes collecting post easy and will ensure that important letters aren’t cramped inside. While both post boxes boast a numberplate window, the Classic comes in a range of 10 different glossy colours while the Classic 2 comes in 3 colours in a matt finish. With these features allowing customers to personalise their own letter box, the Classic range is highly popular. A sleek post design is embossed on both post boxes as an added touch of elegance. With no springs in the design that could get corroded, the Classic post box range provides long lasting security. For more information on Burg-Wächter’s post box range or any of its home security products, visit www.burg.biz/uk or call 01274 395 333.
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED REGAL HARDWARE HERITAGE DOOR HANDLE HITS THE MARKET
Window Ware adds a new heritage door handle to its top-selling Regal Hardware range and thereby fulfils fabricators’ wish lists for a fully suited solution.
The period style door handle is a very natural progression for the popular Regal Hardware brand, which has taken the market by storm with its eye-catching monkey tail and pear drop casement window handles, matching stays and pegs, plus dummy and working butt hinges. Homeowners who invest in new flush sash windows for their period properties often want matching French doors installed at the same time, so having a full complement of coordinated heritage hardware is really going to simplify sourcing and make life easier for fabricators.
Window Ware’s Product Manager, Rob Vaughan, concurs, “We know from regular conversations with fabricators, especially those working with The Residence Collection flush sash systems, that there is a real need for a heritage door handle which suites perfectly with the rest of the Regal Hardware range. After months of careful research and meticulous product design, we think the Regal Hardware designers have nailed it with their exquisite new door handle offering!” Just like the rest of the Regal Hardware range, this door handle comes in a choice of traditional monkey tail or pear drop designs AND customers can take their pick from the full palette of 9 stunning finishes, including ever-popular black and on-trend rose gold. “Fabricators will be able to tell the quality the moment they take these handles out of the box,” insists Rob. “The generous lever gives the handle a distinctly solid feel and, importantly, makes for a firm and super comfortable hold. No detail is overlooked and if you look closely and you’ll find the well-recognised ‘R’ seal of quality reassuringly stamped into the face of every back plate.” As you’d expect, the door handle has been rigorously tested to guarantee performance and long-lasting durability, with a well-proven spring cassette that will resist lever droop, and screw/ spindle packs included as standard to suit 70-75mm thick profile systems commonly used for flush sash French or single doors. Longer 90mm screw and spindle packs are also available with pre-marked cut lines at 44mm and 62mm to accommodate a range of PVCu, composite and timber door thicknesses. To reduce stock holding for fabricators, the levers and back plates are supplied separately and can be assembled during door manufacturer to work for both left- and right-handed operation. “These heritage handles are going to make a stylish statement on any door,” adds Rob. “We’re confident they’re going to be a big hit with homeowners looking for something a bit more special.” The new Regal Hardware heritage door handle is in stock and available to buy now. Visit https://windowware.co.uk/ brands/regal-hardware to learn more and browse the rest of the Regal range or log in to your Trade Account to place an order.
Window Ware, has been successfully serving the window and door industry with leading brand hardware, tools, and consumables since 1987, helping to ensure fabricator production lines keep moving and trade counter shelves stay stocked. For more information, call 01234 242 724, email sales@windowware.co.uk, or visit www.windowware.co.uk.
UAP LAUNCHES ITS K4 ALUMINIUM BOX WITH KINETICA+ K4 HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CYLINDER
UAP, the specialist in locks and hardware for doors and windows, has launched its K4 Aluminium box containing two Kinetica+ K4 thumb turn euro cylinders, one vertical and one horizontal. Accredited through ‘Secured by Design’ and with a guaranteed one-hour fire rating, the K4 Aluminium box comes with a £4000 anti-burglary guarantee.
Due to the success of the Kinetica K4+ vertical cylinder, UAP launched its horizontal counterpart to improve installation time and reduce security risks for the end-user.
Both cylinders are an advanced locking solution that puts safety, hygiene, and easyfit functionality at the forefront to ensure our nations homes are kept safe. Kinetica K4+ vertical and horizontal cylinders have a thumb-turn warm touch bio cap, but also includes three bio keys as standard. UAP’s keys include an additive containing antiviral and anti-bacterial properties and have been tested to ISO 22196:2011 standards.
The vertical design features six dimple pins and offers over 200,000 various key combinations. The newly launched horizontal cylinder, however, boasts six dimple pins and five laser track side pins to improve security. In doing so, the keyway is much smaller, enabling only one orientation of key insertion and therefore making it much harder for opportunists to attack the cylinder. Kamila Kasperowicz, Marketing Director at UAP Ltd, said: “Our Kinetica K4+ horizontal and vertical cylinders are suitable for both domestic and commercial properties. Following heavy investment and our commitment to quality, we’ve designed solutions with the installer and end-user in mind; providing ease of installation, maximum security and improved performance.” The K4 Aluminium box is a compact solution containing the industry’s leading cylinders for safety and security. Now available, Kinetica+ K4 cylinders are reliable and robust, recognised with a three-star BSI Kitemark and a Sold Secure diamond standard.
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UAP AND PDS COLLABORATION DELIVERS SMOOTH FIRE DOOR INSTALLATION FOR IRWELL VALLEY HOMES
Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy five years ago, there has been an even greater focus on fire safety in the social housing sector. It’s a responsibility that Greater Manchester social housing provider, Irwell Valley Homes, takes very seriously, with a compliance team inspecting its 8,000 homes on a rolling programme to prioritise upgrade works to fire safety.
Over the past two years, more than 500 fire doors have been replaced at Irwell Valley Homes properties. Specialist contractor, Jackson Jackson & Sons works closely with doorset company, PDS, and hardware manufacturer, UAP, to deliver the fire door upgrades as part of a wider programme of fire safety improvement. Dan Williams, contracts manager at Jackson Jackson explains: “Every year, we receive a schedule of properties that are due for upgrade works from Irwell Valley Homes and we work collaboratively with their compliance team to prioritise the upgrades and agree a schedule. “Once we have agreed a programme with the client, we carry out joint surveys with PDS to ensure that the correct specification of door is ordered for each installation, aligned to the agreed schedule.”
PUTTING RESIDENTS FIRST
The most recent fire door upgrade project carried out by Jackson Jackson for Irwell Valley homes using PDS doorsets with UAP hardware was at Eastwood Court, a block of sheltered housing apartments in Bury, Greater Manchester.
Following the initial surveys, the Jackson Jackson team met with the residents’ association and the properties’ management team to discuss what the programme involved and show tenants what the doors would look like when they were finished. Dan continues: “Almost all the upgrades we do are in occupied properties so it’s really important that we make people aware of what will be happening and how it will benefit them. We also want to reassure tenants that their new doors and any other work we carry out will be fully certified to the current standards.”
Part of that reassurance for tenants is in the level of testing and quality assurance carried out by the joined-up supply chain. Whilst there is currently no mandatory certification required for retrofitted fire doors, a requirement for bilateral fire resistance test evidence for all fire doorset installations, including refurbishment works, is expected as part of the forthcoming Fire Safety Bill. For Irwell Valley Homes, fully certified doorsets with fire resistant hardware are already fitted as standard. At Eastwood Court, the requirement was for FD30 solid timber doors with integral smoke seals to provide 30 minutes of effective protection against both smoke and flames for the entrance to every property. Kevin Barnes, sales director at PDS explains: “Our doorsets provide protection from fire and smoke from both sides of the door having been successfully tested to the more rigorous and very latest EN1634 dual orientation testing specification, as complete doorsets with all UAP hardware installed contributing to smooth project delivery, whilst providing high levels of safety for residents.”
JOINED-UP SUPPLY CHAIN
PDS supplied the doors for Eastwood Court as installation-ready units, with a complete set of UAP hardware from the company’s Firemongery range, including handles, a Soterian TS008 compliant fire rated letterplate and a 14mm fire resistant door viewer (spyhole). Kevin Barnes continues: “The doorsets are manufactured by us to a proven quality and high specification with all UAP Firemongery hardware, intumescent fire and smoke seals, threshold seal and overhead closer pre-installed and fully tested by Warrington Fire. “We work closely with UAP to ensure that new door designs are specified with the right hardware first time, enabling a smooth testing and certification process. The hardware is not just fire rated, it also looks good, which means that the finished door answers the housing association’s safety requirements, whilst providing an appearance that every resident can be proud of.” Replacement of all 50 apartment entrance doors at Eastwood Court was completed in just two and a half weeks, with the strategy of utilising certified FD30 doorsets with pre-installed fire resistant hardware enabling faster installation and a smoother programme. Rick Winnard, senior planned surveyor from Irwell Valley Homes adds: “Tenant safety and comfort are priorities for us. Using this joined up supply chain with full Warrington Fire certification of the doorsets, including pre-installed UAP Firemongery hardware, ensured we have clear accountability for safety and compliance, along with reduced disruption for residents thanks to a fast and efficient programme.” https://uapcorporate.com/
CARL F GROUPCO STOCKS NEW PATENTED RELEASE AND TURN HANDLE
Leading independently-owned hardware distributor, Carl F Groupco has further expanded its product hardware inventory with the introduction of the new patented Release and Turn (RT) handle by J Banks & Co Ltd.
The new lockable, easy to operate RT handle offers a unique slim, compact design perfect for securing windows without obstructing internal blinds and fittings. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the patented handle is suitable for use on aluminium, PVC-U and timber windows and delivers a low stack height of just 16mm. The handle incorporates a slim lock and key release cylinder and fits all espagnolette and shootbolt systems with 43mm hole centres. Available in various spindle lengths, the RT handle has a comfortable handle grip lever, while its nonhanded design delivers product flexibility. And for customer reassurance, it has been designed, tested and manufactured to meet all UK standards of strength and durability. Commenting on the launch of the new RT handle, John Crittenden, Managing Director at Carl F Groupco, said: “The new patented RT handle is a unique concept in window handles and designed in the UK for the British market. The handle incorporates some intelligent design features and is available in a range of durable powder coated and plated finishes with diecast colour matched screw covers supplied for next level aesthetics.”
The patented RT handle offers the kind of design innovation synonymous with a hardware product stocked by Carl F Groupco. It has been manufactured to a very high standard using quality components. And “Our market status combined with our longstanding relationships with the industry’s most innovative hardware manufacturers, means we have the flexibility and industry foresight to ensure our range always reflects current market trends.”
its unique slim, compact design offers versatility so is suitable for all domestic and commercial applications. Carl F Groupco pride itself on offering the widest inventory of quality window and door hardware products from leading industry suppliers to support the UK fenestration market. Each stocked hardware range results from longstanding supplier relationships and an established pedigree that stretches back over 70 years. The business operates nationally including the Scottish Highlands and offshore islands from its impressive distribution centres based in Peterborough and Cumbernauld. John concludes: “Our market status combined with our longstanding relationships with the industry’s most innovative hardware manufacturers, means we have the flexibility and industry foresight to ensure our range always reflects current market trends. And the new RT handle is another example of this ethos in action.” The new RT handle is available now from stock to order from Carl F Groupco. Tel: 01733 393 330 www.carlfgroupco.co.uk www.smartsecure.co.uk www.carlfdirect.co.uk
A HOUSE OF HANDLES ON US
Mila is offering trade fabricators ‘A House of Handles on Us’ as it steps up its efforts to help fabricators win new business at the higher end of the market using its Heritage hardware range.
The move is in response to signs of a slowdown in enquiries for mainstream PVC-U casement offerings, set against continuing robust demand for more premium offerings such as flush casements.
Mila customers can get 10 Heritage espag handles free to try out for themselves – in their choice of classic or modern finish and in either the monkey tail or pear drop design. Richard Gyde, Mila’s Managing Director, explained: “We are hearing early reports from customers that demand is starting to soften – albeit from last year’s very high levels.
“The squeeze on living costs will obviously disproportionately affect consumers at the lower and middle end of the income scale, and we’re already seeing how that will play out with things like a sharp fall in the value of shares at budget retailer B&M, and the Finance Director of Primark telling the market that less affluent customers will be buying less this year. “It’s more vital than ever then that fabricators targeting the higher and premium ends of the market have the right product offering and one which will help them sustain and even strengthen their margins. “We’re giving customers these Heritage handle samples so that they can see not just how much they will appeal to buyers, but also how easy they are to fabricate and fit.” Stand out features on the Mila Heritage espag handles include a ‘proper’ push-button key locking mechanism, a simple clip-on screw cover with perfectly horizontal faux clocked screw detail, and a beautifully designed rosette key, rather than a standard zinc or allen key. Both the monkey tail and pear drop designs are available from stock in left and right-handed options and in nine different finishes – including textured black and textured pewter, matt black, white, polished chrome, polished gold, satin chrome, pewter patina and antique bronze. They have been independently tested to PAS24: 2916 and are Secured by Design accredited. As buyers would expect from Mila, they also come with a 10-year guarantee on finish and performance. More details on the complete Heritage range are at: https://www.mila.co.uk/
ORION CUSTOMERS ARE SWITCHED ON
Hardware specialist VBH (GB) has reported a continued increase in take up of its proteQ10 profile cylinder guarantee.
proteQ10 is a free guarantee offered with each greenteQ Orion TS007 3 star profile cylinder. If the Orion cylinder is snapped in situ, allowing the door to be opened unlawfully, VBH will pay the resident £2000 direct in compensation, according to the terms of the guarantee. Orion was launched early in 2021 and has proven to be very popular among manufacturers of all kinds of doors, from residential doors through to bi-folds and sliders.
VBH advise that the guarantee is also proving to be a hit with consumers as the numbers of cylinders registered under the scheme in the combined months of April and May were 25% up on the previous two months.
Gary Gleeson of VBH says, “We get nothing but positive feedback on Orion both from industry professionals and from consumers. End users really appreciate the fact that their locks are guaranteed to the tune of £2000, and the fact that the operation of Orion is guaranteed for 10 years. “As consumers, we are all very switched on to all aspects of a potential purchase, and many door buyers are making the simple choice of opting for the installer who is offering proteQ10, over those who don’t.” VBH has recently introduced a bespoke key alike service to allow Orion cylinders of different finishes and sizes to be operated with the same key. Further information on greenteQ Orion and VBH’s other products can be found at www.vbhgb.com, by emailing sales@vbhgb.com or by calling 01634 263263
SOUND EXPANSION TO FURTHER SUPPORT CARL F GROUPCO’S CUSTOMERS
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Julie Warner
Product Manager Carl F Groupco
Hardware t. Peterborough:
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01236 721557
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Cairngorm Group
Julie Warner
Product Manager Carl F Groupco
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01733 393330
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01236 721557
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Speaking on the introduction of the high-quality acoustic vent range, John Crittenden, Managing Director at Carl F Groupco, said: “Fabricators and installers can now offer customers increased confidence of the acoustic performance of their products and Building Regulation compliance by fitting the RW Simon acoustic vent range. The intelligently designed acoustic vents can be installed to any window system and are available with a PVC-U or aluminium external canopy which can be dual colour matched for improved product aesthetics.” As you would expect from an RW Simon product, the new acoustic vents have been tested to the highest standards for exceptional performance compliance. The vents offer a sound reduction of up to 42dB and have been independently tested in accordance with BE EN ISO 7171:1997 [airborne sound insulation] and BS EN 20140-10:1992. They have also met the World Health Organisation [WHO] recommended reduction of 33dB, and all models in the range have a minimum equivalent area of 2500mm². With five internal options available, the acoustic ventilator range can meet most requirements for new build projects. There is an option to upgrade to an inbuilt humidity control operation with a hygromatic sensor to open and close the vent dependent on the quality of the moisture in the room. An additional
acoustic sleeve is also available to further increase the acoustic properties. John, said: “Windows can play a vital part in reducing the level of noise entering the property particularly for homes in hightraffic city areas or properties impacted by air traffic noise or railways. The recent changes to Part F [ventilation] requires additional ventilation to circulate air in living spaces but in some high-traffic situations, that can increase the chances of introducing outside noise. By fitting the RW Simon acoustic vents, you are compliant with both Part F and Part E requirements.” Carl F Groupco’s extensive range of acoustic and Part F-compliant trickle vents means the company can always provide its customers with the right ventilation solutions to meet market standards. John concluded: “The ultimate responsibility falls with the installer to guarantee their installations comply with Leading independent hardware distributor Carl F Groupco has regulations but we see it as our job to ensure we supply compliant-ready products to further expanded its window vent inventory with the addition of assist with these exacting requirements. the new Simon Acoustic ventilator range from RW Simon Ltd. The Our ever-evolving product range, in-house technical support and strong partner new acoustic vents are designed to assist fabricators and installers relationships ensure our customers can rely on us to carry the compliant product in creating aesthetic solutions for all acoustic requirements, while inventory they need.” still meeting the latest updates to Part F [ventilation] and Part E Tel: 01733 393 330 [resistance to sound] of the Building Regulations in England for www.carlfgroupco.co.uk www.smartsecure.co.uk both new build and refurbishment projects. www.carlfdirect.co.uk
AT PRECISION ACHIEVES ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION
Following an intensive auditing process, leading bi-fold hardware supplier AT Precision has achieved the much soughtafter ISO 9001 certification.
Recognised internationally as the world’s most widely adopted Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 9001 demonstrates a company’s ability to deliver high quality services to customers on a consistent basis.
And by achieving the accreditation, AT Precision now joins the 1% of elite UK businesses to gain certification, firmly establishing the company as a market leading supplier of quality aluminium bifold hardware.
Sales Director Michael Hewitt comments: “We have always prided ourselves on delivering quality products matched with excellent customer service, from expanding our manufacturing facility in order to increase both production and storage capacity, to investing in the growth of our product range in order to offer our customers everything they need. “Throughout a difficult period for the industry that was rife with supply chain disruptions and price increases, we managed to maintain impressive OTIF scores, next day delivery, availability across all items, and minimal price increases. “Achieving ISO 9001 is a testament to our efforts and commitment to delivering excellent customer service, and I’m incredibly proud of the entire AT Precision team.”
Working from an 18,000 square foot manufacturing facility, AT Precision supplies the Everglide range of bi-fold hardware, including rollers, top guides, pull handles, cleats and shootbolt handles, as well as the Everseal range of gaskets. Both ranges are compatible with all major systems, and because they’re manufactured in-house, come at a significantly lower price compared to other suppliers. The company also promises next day deliveries on all orders made before 1pm and free delivery on orders within the UK over £250.
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SETTING THE STANDARD FOR 3* SECURITY WITH NEW ANTI-SNAP GUARANTEE
As part of its commitment to home security innovation and certification, ERA, one of the UK’s leading home security and fenestration component providers, has launched a new High Security 3* Euro Profile Cylinder that is supplied with a £2,000 anti-snap guarantee.
Independently tested and certified in accordance with TS007:2014+A2: 2018 and EN 1303:2015, the cylinder has been proven to provide the highest possible levels of protection for a wide range of timber, composite, aluminium and PVCu door types. The unique patented cam design ensures the cylinder remains locked, whilst the 6 pin cylinder is anti-snap, anti-pick, antibump and anti-drill, providing exceptional resistance against the most common types of attack.
Featuring an external snap line, the internal side of the cylinder stays intact, even when the external half of the cylinder is broken. This ensures individuals can continue to use the cylinder from the inside, even after an attack.
Kerry Blackford, Head of Product at ERA, said: “The launch of our new High Security 3* Euro Profile Cylinder reflects our continued dedication to providing fabricators, installers and our nationwide network of distributors with the very latest security solutions that offer homeowners complete protection and peace of mind with a £2,000 anti-snap guarantee. “The easy to install cylinders are available from stock and have been expertly engineered to provide cost effective, high performance security.” Receiving Sold Secure Diamond status and accredited by Secured by Design’s Police Preferred Specification scheme, the cylinder is officially recognised as a security product that has been proven to effectively deter and reduce crime. Available in single, double or thumbturn sizes, the ergonomic design consistently ensures smoothness of operation. The cylinder is available in four colour options - satin chrome, polished chrome,satin brass and dual coloured - to suit a diverse range of handle types with a Euro profile design. Paired keyed alike cylinders are also available from stock to suit front and back door applications. Supported by a comprehensive aftersales service, each key is uniquely coded to streamline the ordering process, whilst ERA’s in-house capabilities and extensive stock holding ensure replacement keys are manufactured and distributed within a three day lead time. ERA’s BSI approved re-pinning service facilitates the manufacture of a wide range of flexible keying options to suit both residential and commercial requirements, including keyed alike, master key or keyed to differ.
Supplied with three strong steel nickel keys that have been independently tested in excess of 100,000 cycles, the cylinder is supplied with a 10-year mechanical guarantee and dedicated technical support and training. For further information on ERA’s diverse portfolio of security products, visit www.eraeverywhere.com or contact the sales team on 01922 490 000 or email info@eraeverywhere.com.
CARL F GROUPCO EXPANDS ITS PORTFOLIO WITH THE NEW STOCKED ARRONE™ DOOR HANDLE
Leading independent hardware distributors, Carl F Groupco has further expanded its product hardware inventory with the introduction of the new ARRONE™ door handle, a brand of the Hoppe (UK) Group.
The new ARRONE™ door handle is suitable for use on both PVC-U and composite doors and its zinc alloy and aluminium construction delivers high level performance as standard. Designed to meet the needs of the fabricator, installer and homeowner alike, the ARRONE ™ lever/lever door handle is available in a long backplate format with a 92mm PZ centre. The handle also offers an integrated spring cassette system, 215mm fixing centres, 32mm wide back plate and reversible handing. As you would expect from a Hoppe (UK) branded product, the new ARRONE™ door handle has undergone extensive testing. This includes durability tested to 200,000 cycles and corrosion salt spray tested grade 5-480 hours, 1000 hours. The ARRONE™ handle comes with a 10-year mechanical operation guarantee, evidence, if any were needed, that its high-quality construction is longwearing. The new ARRONE™ door handle is available in a full choice of colours, including Polished Gold, Satin Chrome, Polished Brass, Anthracite Grey, Graphite, White and Black. And colour match fixings are available for next-level aesthetics.
Commenting on the introduction of the new ARRONE™ door handle, John Crittenden, Managing Director at Carl F Groupco, said: “We have worked with Hoppe (UK) for many years and it has always been one of leading handle brands within our hardware range. The new ARRONE™ door handle delivers exceptional quality at a competitive price point so we know it is going to prove popular with our customers.”
Carl F Groupco stocks an extensive range of premium quality window and door hardware components. It operates nationally, including to the Scottish Highlands and offshore islands, from distribution centres in Peterborough and Cumbernauld. With roots stretching back over 70 years, its experienced team is always on hand to offer advice on the most appropriate hardware solution for any project. John concludes: “We work hard to stock the widest range of hardware products to support our customers and the introduction of the new ARRONE™ door handle will further expand our market reach.” The new ARRONE™ door handles are available now from stock to order from Carl F Groupco. Tel: 01733 393 330 www.carlfgroupco.co.uk www.smartsecure.co.uk www.carlfdirect.co.uk
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