Hardware supplier VBH has reported an upsurge in enquiries for its greenteQ Invicta Non-Crop outward opening window shootbolt.

As the name suggests, there is no cropping required with the product. The fabricator fits the central gearbox, then, as VBH put it, “they simply drop the correct shootbolt extensions into place before fitting the steel cover plate to hold everything in place before fixing. No marking or cropping is required.”

VBH advise that this non-crop method massively speeds up the fitting time against standard shootbolts, is less messy, and means that the fabricator has no steel offcuts to dispose of.

The extensions...

Leading independent trade fabricator Modplan has further expanded its portfolio with the introduction of the new OMNIA system. Liam Isaac, Head of Sales and Marketing at Modplan, said: “VEKA OMNIA is a pioneering suite of double flush windows and doors, designed to meet increasing demand for flush aesthetics. We showcased the system at the FIT Show this year, and the interest...

Leading independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco has announced the appointment of Sales Director Adrian Gale. Adrian is recognised for his experience within the industry, with over 30 years in the fenestration sector, including a successful tenure at VBH (GB).

Owen Coop, CEO of Carl F Groupco, said...

UAP, the leading door hardware specialist, is announcing the expansion of its sales team with three senior appointments.

Andy Kay joins UAP as Business Development Manager for the North West, David Brackpool comes on board as Business Development Manager for the North East, and Dan Powell becomes UAP’s new National Account Manager...

Picture above: L-R: Andy Meakin, Kenricks – Dean Human, Universal Composite Doors

Kenricks has announced that Universal Composite Doors, one of the UK’s leading composite door specialists, has officially signed up as the latest partner for its AK Touch Secure™ smart door lock.

Renowned for delivering exceptional...

AMC Hospital, which is the largest healthcare facility in the Netherlands, has undergone a major renovation, which has modernised the 1,000-bed facility with a clear focus on enhancing the safety and well-being of staff and patients.

At the heart of the transformation was the replacement of over 10,000 m² of out-dated wired glass, bringing the hospital in line with the highest industry standards, while achieving a state-of-the-art, contemporary aesthetic.

As part of the renovation, the decision was made to replace all existing wired safety glass with new, transparent glazing solutions from fire safety glass...

Picture above: L-R: Andy Meakin – Kenrick, Dave Lovell, Seal-Lite Group

Seal-Lite Group has enhanced its product portfolio with the addition of AK Touch Secure™, a smart door access system developed by Kenrick.

Designed for ease of use and straightforward retrofitting, AK Touch Secure™ offers advanced security access without compromising on...

ODL Europe has reported a growing number of fabricators and installers choosing its Capstone-engineered GRP door slabs for their proven resistance against bowing, twisting and distorting, especially in high temperatures.

Suzanne Nicholl, Head of Sales and Marketing at ODL Europe, explains: “As soon as the summer heat hits, we hear the same thing from installers – frustration with alternative composite doors that become ‘bent like a banana’. The callbacks and reputational damage that follows is costly. With ODL Europe’s door slabs, those...

Coventry-based Blinds in Glass Group Ltd has switched on its £75,000 brand new standard toughened glass IGU production facility, and has manufactured 103 units in its first week already. This investment has allowed BiGG to add to its existing range of products which includes integral blinds, glass roofs and composite doors.

BiGG managing director Ian Woolley is focusing purely on producing a quality IGU, eliminating product performance issues that were increasingly...