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New trade information brochure for installers
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PACKED WITH useful information , a new trade brochure from Phoenix Doors , part of the MASCO UK Window Group Ltd , provides installers with everything they need to know about the company ’ s comprehensive range of composite door and PVC entrance door panels .
“ Its title ‘ The complete onestop , composite door and panel solution to support your business growth ’ sums it up exactly ,” explains Haydon Statham , Phoenix Doors ’ Sales Director . “ We offer an industry-leading collection of truly innovative products , complemented by a service you can trust and that can help your business to grow on your terms .”
The brochure covers the entire product portfolio , from the ‘ flagship ’ 70mm doubled-rebated Meridian composite door , County and contemporary Continental Collections to the ever-popular PVC entrance door panels , on which the company was originally founded more than 20 years ago .
‘ recent investment of over £ 500,000 in fabrication equipment ’
It also explains the extensive network of support behind the product offering . This includes marketing assistance , business support and recent investment of over £ 500,000 in fabrication equipment , new product development and customer support systems .
“ Since becoming part of the Group more than three years , we have continued to invest across our business and tailor our service to suit the varied needs of all our customers ,” concludes Haydon .
www . phoenixdoorpanels . co . uk
New flush sash systems offered
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PVCU AND ALUMINIUM trade fabricator , Sternfenster , is now offering the new R7 and R8 flush sash systems from the recently launched Residence Collection , as well as the R9 open out flush door sash , the company has announced .
The Lincoln-based fabricator is a major supplier of Residence 9 windows and doors , which have gained huge popularity thanks to their authentic timber aesthetics . With the new product additions , Sternfenster is helping installers take advantage of more opportunities at the sharp end , as both R7 and R8 have been optimised for easy installation in standard PVCu retrofit and refurbishment projects - R7 comes with seven chambers , and a profile depth of 75mm , while R8 has eight chambers , and a depth of 85mm .
Recently , the company launched another flush sash window , StyleLine FS . Based on a system developed by Deceuninck from the popular 2800 decorative series , StyleLine FS is a very price competitive flush sash alternative that is perfectly positioned to help installers make more margin .
“ With a more diverse product portfolio , our customers are better placed to capitalise on the business that is out there ,” says Steve Lane , National Sales Manager .
www . sternfenster . co . uk
BURGLAR BILL GOES UNDETECTED IN 90 % OF ENGLAND & WALES HOME INVASIONS
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SURVEY RESULTS SHOW THAT only 16 % of Brits think to burglar proof their front door first to prevent burglary attempts , despite data from England & Wales police showing that 90 % of attempts are successful .
During the period June 2015-May 2016 there were 397,643 recorded burglaries by England & Wales Police forces according to data from the UK police ’ s official website .
In 277,300 cases the investigations have been completed and no suspect was identified . 79,625 cases are still under investigation , meaning a staggering 90 % of recorded burglary attempts during this 12-month period , were successful .
With these statistics in mind , Truedor . co . uk surveyed 2,000 people in the United Kingdom to ask them , ‘ What do you think is the best deterrent to stop burglaries on your property ?’
23 % of those questions came back with Burglar Alarm , followed by CCTV with 20 %. Despite the data from the UK police showing that nine in 10 burglary attempts are successful only 16 % of those surveyed believed that a Secure Door was the number one deterrent for a burglar .
Clive Stewart , Chairman of the Essex County Neighbourhood Watch Association , says : “ There are many households that do not take specific care to lock their PVCu doors sufficiently despite having reminders from the Police .”
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