Clearview South November 2013 - Issue 144 | Page 64

hardware&security Increasing supply with door lock Leading MACO distributor Window Ware has supplied the new MACO M-SPAG telescopic shootbolt espagnolette and C-TS Combined door lock to Harpenden Windows, with great results. Paul Booth, Owner of the Hertfordshire-based manufacturer said: “We have used MACO products now for a while on casements, and so the move to M-SPAG was a simple choice, given the speed of fitting and the flexibility it gives us. Moving to the C-TS combined door lock was a bigge r step, and we are delighted with its smooth operation and reliability.” Bedford-based Window Ware stocks both the MACO M-Spag telescopic shootbolt and C-TS combined door lock hardware and has also been delighted with the interest in the newly launched MACO range. Window Ware Managing Director, Rachel Attwood, commented: “We’ve worked with MACO to help them launch this exciting range of hardware and have had excellent results already. That a company like Harpenden Windows, who demands high quality and service, has been so enthusiastic about the new range speaks volumes.” Andy Omand, Sales and Marketing Manager of MACO UK added: “Our new series of innovative products brings a whole range of solutions for differing window and door styles using minimal products.” T: 01234 242724, F: 01234 242700/1, E: sales@windowware. co.uk, www.windowware.co.uk NEW MULTIPOINT LOCKING SYSTEM LAUNCHED Nico Manufacturing, leading UK manufacturer of window products, has expanded its range of high security locking systems with the launch of the Nico RAM. Designed, manufactured and assembled at Nico’s UK production facility, the Nico RAM is a cost-effective multipoint locking system with bidirectional cams at each end of the locking bar. The longest two sizes also feature a central cam. In operation, the outer pairs of mushroom cams travel outwards into specially designed security keeps, which provide anti-jemmy protection from any direction. For maximum corrosion protection and attractive silver finish, it is plated with Nico Supercoat 500, which provides over 480 hours salt spray resistance (BS EN1670 Class 5). The Nico RAM locking system is available in five sizes up to 1150mm. Adjustable cams and a wide selection of keeps, make it suitable for most popular window profiles. The Nico RAM Locking System is approved to BBA, Secured by Design and meets the requirements of PAS 24. The Nico RAM is part of Nico’s comprehensive range of window and door hardware, which also includes a selection of different Locking Systems, Friction Hinges and Door Hinges. For more information: Graham Pateman, Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.nico.co.uk. STRENGTHENED MARKET POSITION Yale Door and Window Solutions, Paddock and Securistyle are now a unified business. The new unified business will offer system companies, fabricators and installers a comprehensive choice of door and window hardware, backed by technical excellence and UK locations. Yale Door and Window Solution’s head office and door products centre of excellence will remain at Portobello works 64 NOV 2013 in Willenhall, West Midlands and Securistyle will continue to operate from its facilities in Cheltenham, which will remain the centre of excellence for window products. Yale Door and Window Solutions’ Managing Director, Kevin Hill said: “We are seeing signs of recovery in the building and home improvement economy, which will bring fresh opportunities to the window and door market. This is going to place a premium on innovation, creating the future products that excite customers both technically and in an ability to deliver first class service across the board.” “This is the right time to bring the businesses together under one clear, unified management team, giving all customers the benefit of the combined skills and the wider resources of the larger organisation. Securistyle will continue to pioneer our developments in window hardware.” For more information, please visit www.yaledws.co.uk To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com