Clearview North August 2014 - Issue 153 | Page 74

HARDWARE&SECURITY Carl F Groupco’s Despatch Developments Tim Groves is shown (left) with Richard Booth (right) in foreground, with Carl F Groupco’s new racking accommodating 200 door bolt options. Investment in new despatch facilities at Carl F Groupco supports the hardware supplier’s commitment to service. The established distributor has accommodated more than200 door bolt options in new racking that doubles the size of its locking product storage capability and enhances selection. The services of Link51, a leading storage solution company, were used to design racking specifically to meet Carl F Groupco’s needs – this included the challenge of many lock systems exceeding two metres. The special racking commissioned by Carl F Groupco resulted from a comprehensive site-survey and design: the result was a solution that covers the same footprint as the previous storage system but extends to eight metres in height to cater for the company’s extensive product range. Investment is set to continue in despatch services with robotic pallet wrapping technology due to be purchased which will increase the speed of packing and cater for the company’s wide range of shipping requirements. Tel: 01733 393330 Email: [email protected], www.carlfgroupco.co.uk VBH Adds Glazpart Link-Vent to Range VBH has added the Glazpart Link-Vent to its selection of ventilators. Available in two sizes, 2500EQA and 5000EQA, the vent meets the requirements of Building Regulations Approved Document F1, and delivers similar performance to that of much larger vents, meaning more air throughput per mm. The design of Link-Vent’s internal opening flap allows the flap to be positioned to reduce draughts by directing air away from the occupants without reducing the air flow. Link-Vent is available in Screw fix or Clip fix variants. Screw fix can be used on PVCu, aluminium and timber windows, with the rounded ends allowing it to be rebated into timber frames if required. VBH advise that Clip fix vents are a good option for PVCu and aluminium windows, speeding up the fitting process as no screws are required. As well as the industry-standard white, brown, tan and black colours, Link-Vent can also be supplied in five printed or foiled wood grain finishes and a host of colours including Chartwell Green, Anthracite and Slate Grey and Cream. Ther H\