21st October 2022

October Edition of Trade Counter News.

KENRICK EXPANDS HARDWARE COLLECTION WITH RANGE OF RESTRICTORS

Leading hardware supplier Kenrick has extended its comprehensive suite of hardware solutions with the addition of a new range of window and door restrictors – all of which have been manufactured in the UK.

The new range includes a cable window restrictor, a spring-loaded stainless steel window restrictor and a 90° door restrictor.
 

Both window restrictors are suitable for any type of window manufactured in timber, PVCu or aluminium. They have been designed to accommodate varying opening sizes to allow air flow, whilst preventing the window from being fully opened. 

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Leading independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco has just announced it has achieved Cyber Essentials certification. John Crittenden, Carl F Groupco’s Managing Director, said: “Holding the Cyber Essentials certification helps us guard our business against cyber attacks. It also gives our customers the reassurance that we have cyber safeguards in place to not only protect their data but also ensure business continuity.”

Cyber Essentials is an effective, Government backed scheme that helps protect organisations, whatever their size, against a whole range of the most common cyber attacks.

Sheerline’s Prestige range was recently chosen to replace aging sash windows in a large grammar school in Kent, helping to freshen the look of this traditional brick building. As the transformation had to take place over the summer holidays, it was crucial the project was delivered on time, and Sheerline’s agile service was key to helping the team at Swan Doors & Windows meet this deadline.

At over 20 years old, the existing sash balances were beginning to fail. This meant if a window was open, it could close at any time. This was obviously a serious safety concern that needed to be addressed quickly with minimal disruption to the school.

Improving the thermal performance of the windows was also an important consideration and a key reason that Sheerline’s Prestige range – with its unique Thermlock® thermal break was chosen for the project. With energy prices rising, home and business owners alike are looking for sustainable ways to cut their costs without compromising on warmth.

Leading independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco has confirmed that the popular FUHR 870 Type 8 Emergency Exit multipoint door lock now meets the new UKCA standard. John Crittenden, Managing Director of Carl F Groupco, said: “The FUHR 870 lock is one of our most popular products so it was important to confirm it would have the correct accreditations when the CE mark is no longer recognised in this country. We liaised with the product team at FUHR to confirm all the correct certifications were in place.”

A recent open day held by Epwin Window Systems’ fabricator Clearview Glaziers has proved very successful. Robin Squibb, Clearview’s Director, said: “The aim was to attract new installers and cement existing relationships. We more than achieved these aims and we’ve secured several new customers as a result.”