HARDWARE & SECURITY
AWARD FROM THE PASSIVE HOUSE INSTITUTE
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DR . -ING. BENJAMIN KRICK , HEAD OF the Component Certification working group at the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt , Germany , presented the Passive House official component seal to Edgetech Europe GmbH for the flexible , foam-based Super Spacer ® spacer systems at the BAU 2017 exhibition in Munich .
Edgetech Europe Managing Director Joachim Stoss personally expressed his gratitude for the award . “ As an independent authority , the Passive House Institute provides architects and planners with guidance on all questions relating to energyefficient and sustainable construction . Therefore , we are very pleased to receive the component seal award following the successful Passive House certification of our Super Spacer warm edge spacers last January .”
‘ Dr . -Ing . Benjamin Krick , with Managing Director Joachim Stoss and Johannes von Wenserski of Edgetech Europe GmbH ’
The Passive House Institute tests and certifies products in terms of their suitability for use in passive houses . At the moment more than 870 certified products are contained in the component database . In this process the Passive House Institute also makes the verified thermal characteristics visible , thus making it possible to predict the future energy performance of a building . All three certified Super Spacer ® products exceed the required minimum levels of specific edge resistance for arctic climates and every climate zone lower . Super Spacer ® Premium was classified in the highest efficiency class of phA +.
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Extending the Range
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CARL F GROUPCO HAS EXPANDED its range of door locks with the addition of the Excalibur split spindle door lock from Kenrick .
Kenrick and Carl F Groupco have collaborated for more than a decade . During this time , Kenrick has supplied several million window and door locks to the hardware distributor .
To complete the range of Kenrick locking systems it offered , Carl F Groupco decided to add the Kenrick Excalibur split spindle door lock to its family of locking solutions .
John Crittenden , managing director at Carl F Groupco , explains :“ As a leading distributor of window and door hardware solutions , it ’ s
important for us to develop strong partnerships with our suppliers so that we can offer a wide portfolio of high quality products . We ’ ve worked with Kenrick for many years and there is a great synergy between the two companies . Kenrick supplies a solid range of products , which are backed by great technical support so we had great confidence in adding the Excalibur split spindle door lock to our range . It delivers speed , simplicity and versatility to fabricators , enabling them to quickly and cost effectively fabricate either a lever / lever or a lever / pad system from just one lock .”
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UNLOCKING THE FUTURE
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YALE HAS LAUNCHED THE BRAND new Conexis™ L1 Smart Door Lock , putting homeowners fully in control of their home . The new lock allows users to configure , control and unlock their door all from their smartphone via the new Bluetooth low energy app .
Offering multiple benefits for installers and homeowners alike , the new lock is suitable for PVCu and composite doors with a thickness of 44-70mm . It has been designed to provide a high level of security , whilst at the same time offering a sleek and modern aesthetic . In addition to a tamper alarm , the Conexis™ L1 is PAS24 accredited .
Specifically engineered for easy installation , the lock is ideal for busy installers . It is compatible with most 92mm centred multipoint locks on the market and is easy to fit , only requiring a single screwdriver and tape measure . It also features a secure Push & Turn Thumbturn for additional convenience and added security .
Paul Atkinson , Sales and Commercial Director for Yale Door and Window Solutions comments : “ The market demand for smart security solutions is increasing rapidly and as a result , we ’ re continually working hard to develop products that meet consumer requirements , while maintaining the high level of security Yale is known and trusted for . www . yale . co . uk / smart-living
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