Clearview National December 2018 - Issue 205 | Page 52

HARDWARE& SECURITY
SOCIAL LANDLORD GETS SMART
» » AS THE RESULT OF A SUCCESSFUL
tender, Carl F Groupco is supplying hardware
to Tai Tarian, one of the largest social
landlords in Wales with responsibility for over
9,000 properties. The prestigious contract
which supports all Tai Tarian’s hardware needs
for maintenance, renewal and new build across
its full housing stock includes SmartSecure,
Carl F Groupco’s electronic door locking and
access control technology.
Carl F Groupco’s Smart solution is
being used by Tai Tarian for independent
living accommodation and the adaption of
properties for social needs. A major advantage
of SmartSecure reported by the social landlord
is in the area of access: where tenants have
mobility constraints, the ability to control who
enters the property is a practical solution that
gives peace of mind.
Commenting on the adoption of
SmartSecure, Steve Meredith, Tai Tarian’s
PVCu Production Manager said:
“The technology is empowering. Tenants
find it easier to use than traditional locking
systems because they don’t have to move to
open the door. Carers and family members
also benefit from ease of access.
“Support is important, particularly with
adoption of Smart technology, and the service
from Carl F Groupco is outstanding. The
Regional Sales Manager and his colleagues who
support us are excellent – the team is extremely
responsive, they answer all our questions and
always follow up on our enquiries.”
www.carlfgroupco.co.uk
www.smartsecure.co.uk
HARDWARE TO ASPIRE TO
» » VBH HAS LAUNCHED
Aspire, a new suite of handles
and finger pulls suitable for
aluminium, timber and PVC-U
lift and slide doors. Part of VBH’s
greenteQ range, Aspire is available
in a wide choice of finishes,
including polished or brushed
stainless steel, PVD gold, satin
chrome, window grey, black,
anthracite grey and white.
The Aspire handle is ideal for
operating heavy doors, ensuring
they can be opened and locked
with minimal effort as the door
is lifted from its resting position
into slide mode. Its 250mm lever
provides plenty of leverage to
drive the mechanism - lift/slide
sashes can be up to 3335mm
wide and weigh up to 400Kg
depending on the gear used.
A strong spring gives positive
location in the ‘closed’ and ‘slide’
positions to further aid smooth
operation.
Gary Gleeson, Marketing
Manager at VBH says: “Wall to
wall, floor to ceiling lift and slide
doors are super trendy – the stuff
‘the Aspire handle is
ideal for operating
heavy doors’
of Grand Designs. Clean lines
and big glazed spans deliver a
major wow factor to any room.
Their popularity is growing, they
are reliable, and now, easy to
operate, with stylish greenteQ
Aspire handles on even the
heaviest door.”
www.vbhgb.com
Need a HERO?
» » LEADING TRADE FABRICATOR
Pearl Windows has become one of the first
companies to switch to Mila’s new HERO
hardware for its TBT window range.
Like all of the products in Mila’s Hardware
Essentials to Rely On (HERO) range, the
emphasis with the new TBT hardware is on
value, and on providing reassuringly well
designed and high-quality options for an
increasingly competitive market.
For Pearl, the appeal of the Mila TBT
hardware was that it was a cost-effective option
that could meet every single one of its rigorous
performance criteria. Mila has partnered with
the award- winning manufacturer AXOR to
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produce the TBT range at its state-of-the-art
facility in Ukraine, and all of the products
in the range have been fully tested and
accredited to all the necessary UK endurance
and corrosion resistance standards at the IFT
Rosenheim facility in Germany.
Mila’s HERO TBT range is suitable for
windows from 400mm to 1520mm wide and
370m to 2390mm high. It includes stand
out features such as heavy-duty hinges with
a weight capacity of 130kg as standard and a
clever mis-handling device which acts as a sash
lifter to ensure precision engagement of the
sash when closing.
www.mila.co.uk