Clearview National April 2016 - Issue 173 | Page 94

HARDWARE& SECURITY GIVING CUSTOMERS CHOICE »»HWL WINDOWS GROUP HAS opted to fit Avocet Hardware locks on all its new composite and PVCu doors. The Leeds-based Group, which consists of HWL Trade Frames and Nordic Aluminium, has a nationwide reputation for supplying trade installers with the very highest quality windows and doors and has begun to exclusively install Avocet’s TS007 3-star and SS312 Diamond accredited ATK snap secure lock, and its popular 1-star Pioneer cylinder. Luke Boyes, HWL’s systems manager, said: “It’s important to us to give our customers’ choice, and Avocet delivers exactly that. It has a depth of cylinder options that is unrivalled in the industry, from top of the range snapsecure locks, like ATK and ABS, through to standard 1-star locks that so many of our customers still demand.” “We’re delighted to make the switch and look forward to growing with Avocet as it further extends its lock and home security offering.” Rob I’Anson, sales director of Avocet Hardware, said: “A lot of the noise we make in the press is about ATK, ABS and our fight against lock-snapping, but people should never forget that we do have the biggest selection of cylinder locks available.” HWL’s systems manager, Luke Boyes www.hwlwindows.co.uk www.nordic-aluminium.co.uk www.avocet-hardware.co.uk Easy fit Tilt and Turn hardware »»HARDWARE SPECIALIST VBH NOW stocks Titan AF, the latest tilt and turn system from Siegenia. Titan AF is available in both surface fit and ‘Axxent 24+’ concealed hinge options and has versions to suit PVCu, timber and aluminium windows with sash weights of up to 150Kg. Titan AF hardware clamps into the Eurogroove prior to screw fixing and VBH advises that the ‘click-on’ coupling feature makes the hardware extremely easy to fit. Each AF window includes a Sash Lift Roller to ensure the sash locates into the frame smoothly and correctly. The concealed hinge solution features Axxent 24+ hinge components. Axxent 24+’s low stack height helps overcome air gap clearance issues but does not adversely affect the hinge’s strength. VBH Marketing Manager Gary Gleeson says, “Titan AF has been tried and tested in continental Europe before Siegenia developed ‘The Axxent 24+ hinges are a brand new development’ the tilt before turn, or TBT, version used here in the UK. The Axxent 24+ hinges are a brand new development. Their load bearing capabilities and compact size, along with the fact that no jigs are required to fit them are sure to gain a lot of admirers amongst fabricators, installers and specifiers.” 01634 263300 SAFETY DOESN’T HAVE TO BE COMPROMISED FOR SECURITY »»M. MARCUS LTD IS PLEASED TO announce the publication of its latest information booklet, providing Facilities Managers, Responsible Persons, Specifiers and Installers guidance on the selection of appropriate EN179 and EN1125 ISEO Emergency Escape and Panic Exit Devices when requiring mechanical or electronic access control. It has been published in response to the growing demand from the market for guidance on suitable access control options when installed on a designated emergency or panic 94 » A PR 2016 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M escape route door, as often these doors need to provide controlled entry into a building as well as a safe, mechanical and keyless way to exit the building easily in an emergency situation. The guide aims to demonstrate that Safety, Security and Access can be provided in one compliant solution, using the latest technology in Emergency Escape and Panic Exit Hardware, combining certified external Access Control options; both mechanical and electromechanical from the ISEO range, leaders in security escape and panic hardware product design and manufacturing. Neil Sheane-Smith, Commercial Manager for M.Marcus explained, “One of the major benefits of the ISEO range is its ability to add various controls and monitors to the ISEO Panic Hardware, with the devices preconfigured with a microswitch option.” [email protected] 01384 457900