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BEHIND THE LANDMARKS IS A FAMOUS HALLMARK
You can tell a Rapierstar screw because each one has a unique ‘ Tri-thread ’ hallmark stamped on its head . This is the real mark of performance and quality but is not the only assurance you get with a Rapierstar product .
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF DESIGN , development and supply of specialist fasteners and fixings , 75 % of screws now used in fenestration in the UK and Ireland are Rapierstar products .
This is because , over the last quarter century , Rapierstar ’ s primary objective has been to support its customers with quality of service and products that allows its customers to carry out their projects with minimum of fuss .
Rapierstar ’ s family of award-winning screws and fasteners include StarPVCU window screws , StarFix direct masonry fixings and StarTurn universal wood screws , which also carry CE Marking with full Declarations of Performance and go beyond UK and European quality and performance standards .
CE marking is a European product information mark that proves construction products , including fasteners and fixings , have been tested according to European standards . This is just the start and along with Rapierstar ’ s own unique testing facility and commitment to ISO9001 management and
traceability , ensures the highest performance of its products in all manufacturing and construction works .
There is a huge advantage in using a credible supplier like Rapierstar . Not only do they supply products with all of the necessary accreditations and proof , Rapierstar is also fully knowledgeable in all of the requirements of new and existing quality and security regulations .
If you have previously bought fasteners and fixings primarily on price , you may need to review your supply arrangements and ensure a reliable supply of correctly tested and approved components , or risk having a product that doesn ’ t meet the standard .
For more information email info @ rapierstar . com , visit www . rapierstar . com or telephone 01260 223311 .
Shortlisted for top title
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MIDLANDS-BASED WINDOW fabricator and Kenrick customer Finesse Windows has been shortlisted for the title of ‘ Which ? Trusted Trader of the Year 2017 ’. Finesse , which joined the Which ? Trusted Trader endorsement scheme only last year , is one of just four firms in the whole of the UK to be shortlisted for the prestigious award .
Which ? - the UK ’ s largest independent consumer organisation - selected the four companies for their high standards of customer service . Finesse Windows was shortlisted because of the consistently excellent feedback that it receives from customers for the quality of its products and high standards of service . One in four customers choose to publish a review about Finesse on the Which ? Trusted Traders website .
Finesse qualified to join the Which ? Trusted Trader endorsement scheme after completing a rigorous application . This included a series of finance assessments , customer satisfaction audits and checks on the firm ’ s business and administrative procedures .
‘ we know that they are exceptionally durable and secure ’
Finesse has been a customer of Kenrick for more than 20 years and every window and door it fabricates is fitted with a Kenrick system . The firm fabricates around 80 windows a week and these are fitted with Kenrick ’ s Excalibur multi-point locking system . Finesse doors are equipped with the Kenrick Excalibur door lock .
Russell Bridge , managing director of Finesse , said : “ We are absolutely thrilled to be shortlisted for this award , which recognises our very high standards of customer care . Customer satisfaction is of course not just based on our service , but also the quality of our products and we are very confident that everything we fabricate delivers high performance and unbeatable levels of security .
“ We ’ ve thoroughly tested our windows and the Kenrick locking systems at our factory in Birmingham and we know that they are exceptionally durable and secure . This gives our customers a greater level of confidence in us and that ’ s why we get so many consistently good reviews on Trusted Traders . Our customers have been fundamental in us being tipped for this award and we ’ re really excited about the finals .”
The winners will be announced at the Which ? Awards in London next month .
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