Clearview National March 2019 - Issue 208 | Page 67

HARDWARE& SECURITY “WE NEED TO STAMP THIS TYPE OF CRIME OUT” » » KENRICK HAS EXPANDED ITS cylinder range with the introduction of a new 3 star high security cylinder. Independently tested to meet the latest security standards of the British Standard Kitemark (TS007 3*), the Kenrick 3 Star cylinder has been designed for those fabricators who want a top of the range door locking solution at a reasonable price. The new Secured by Design approved cylinder features multiple high-security pins to provide maximum security and excellent resistance against the known cylinder attack methods – picking, drilling, snapping, bumping, pulling and screwing. Steve Williams, Kenrick’s sales and marketing director, says: “Sadly, the number of attacks on doors is increasing because intruders can quickly and quietly manipulate the cylinder and gain access to a property – typically in less than 15 seconds. We need to stamp this type of crime out and offer far greater peace of mind for the homeowner. Our new 3 star cylinder eliminates any possibility of tampering with the cylinder, making homes much less vulnerable to attack. “The real beauty of our cylinder though is that it meets the standards of TS007 on both sides of the cylinder, which means that fabricators only need to stock one cylinder for both open in and open-out doors. It’s also compatible with an A1 key blank, so homeowners can easily buy extra affordably- priced keys from the high street if they need to. These great features have already enticed two major fabricators to Kenrick because they wanted a reliable and versatile solution with absolutely no drawbacks.” The cylinder is manufactured in a polished brass or a nickel finish and can be easily retro- fitted with no additional preparation. It is available as Paired Alike or Thumb Turn and in all sizes from 70mm to 110mm in 5mm increments. The cylinder has also been tested to 100,000 cycles and comes with a 10-year mechanical guarantee. Kenrick is a leading supplier of hardware solutions for PVCu, aluminium and timber window and door systems. The company has a proud heritage spanning more than 200 years, having been established by Archibald Kenrick who manufactured buckles and livery fittings. Kenrick’s range of top-quality products includes the market leading Excalibur multi-point locking system, the four-point Centurion system and the Easifit and Espagnolette locking systems. www.kenricks.co.uk SUPPLIER STRIKES LUCKY WITH 13 YR+ PARTNERSHIP » » ERA, THE SECURITY expert, is currently celebrating thirty years of heritage for its Fab&Fix range of decorative hardware. With three decades of real-world testing and featuring truly matching products, it is no wonder that the brand has forged a durable loyalty with many fabricators and installers and their suppliers. One such supplier is Abacus Agents, who offers a wide range of products to the glass, glazing, window and door industries. Abacus Agents has worked in close partnership with ERA for over thirteen years, distributing the Fab&Fix range to customers throughout Scotland from depots in Dundee and Glasgow. Bob Sturrock, Managing Director of Abacus Agents, says:“Fab&Fix products really speak for themselves. The range range. This resilient coating has surpassed 1,000 hours of prohesion testing, making it one of the most durable finishes available. The range offers a ten-year complete peace of mind guarantee. This covers function and finish, and also forms part of ERA’s ‘Total Security Guarantee’, the most comprehensive warranty on the market. of finishes and the quality they’re offered in are important factors for our customers, plus the fact that everything is truly suited. Our fabricator and installer customers rate the range highly, and certainly this helps us to secure and keep our customer base. “We have a good relationship with the Fab&Fix team. In addition, we’re on hand to answer any technical queries our customers may have. It will be interesting to see where the brand goes next in terms of product development.” With over 200 window and door products in the range, and up to ten different finishes, Fab&Fix is perfectly suited down to the last screw and offers unparalleled flexibility. This lack of restriction in suited style colour and breadth of range is unique in the market. The industry-renowned ‘Hardex’ surface finish technology is only available on the Fab&Fix For further information on ERA’s wide range of security products, including its innovative smart home security suite, visit www.eraeverywhere. com or contact the sales team on 01922 490 000 or by emailing info@eraeverywhere. com. For more information on Abacus Agents go to www. abacusagents.co.uk or telephone either 01382-884000 or 0141 556 0100. C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » M AR 2019 » 67