Pro Installer November 2013 - Issue 08 | Page 43

43 PRO INSTALLER NOVEMBER 2013 PRO PRODUCTS @proinstaller1 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: (01255) 422333, Fax: (01255) 432909, E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.nico.co.uk Getting a Hold on Pull Handles UAP Limited has entered the growing pull handle market with its offering of corrosion resistant stainless steel pull handles. To launch the new line, UAP is releasing a range of satin stainless steel straight length pull handles. These incorporate UAP’s Nanocoast® technology and so come with a free lifetime guarantee against surface corrosion. UAP consulted with several door manufacturers during the design process to ensure the handles met the desired specifications of the majority, and didn’t have any downfalls that may be present on pull handles currently on the market. ‘A good quality product’ The result of this research is a range of high quality pull handles that are produced from 1.5mm grade 304 stainless steel, have a 38mm diameter for a sturdier construction and an easier grip for people with limited hand movements, and three different fitting options. UAP’s MD David Jennings said: “We decided to enter the pull handle market as we felt that we could add some real value to it. We have received nothing but positive comments from our customers; the feedback we are getting is that the handle is well designed, has a robust feel and are a good quality product.” For more information contact the UAP sales team on [email protected]. TIMBER AND HYBRID FOR THE TRADITIONAL AND THE CONTEMPORARY With more and more companies looking at premium products, Yorkshire-based Totali Solutions believes it has the perfect offering in timber and hybrid windows and doors. Managing director, Jason Carey, tells PRO Installer more… “As homeowners, we’re increasingly looking at new ways in which to make our own homes unique and whether it’s an aspirational or distress purchase, we are now more style conscious than ever. While the mass market is satisfied with the latest generation PVCu, there is a smaller but identifiable part of the market that demands other materials. Our Carey and Fox brand dates back over 25 years and has established itself as one of the leading names in timber for handcrafted, high performance windows, doors, conservatories, Orangeries and atriums. We only choose the very highest grades of timber and harness paints and stains from world leaders in their respective fields, which are all used in our UK manufacturing base. Architects and specifiers still ask for the Carey and Fox name, yet a small number of prestigious installation companies are also taking our products. While our timber market offering caters for one type of customer, our exclusive Lignia-Hybrid is a more contemporary offering. Our exclusive Lignia-Hybrid system combines a high performance aluminium exterior with the luxury of a Lignia ‘Combines a high performance aluminium exterior with the luxury of a Lignia timber interior’ timber interior. We can offer windows, doors, bi-folding doors, conservatories and atriums in this highly energy efficient system. Homeowners have been thrilled with the option of our exclusive Lignia timbers on the internal face, yet with the flexibility and performance that aluminium offers on the external one. In several European markets hybrid and composite systems take a reasonable market share, yet in the UK we are in its infancy in terms of adoption. The fact that we are highly experienced in timber manufacture means that we have been able to take our expertise into hybrid products and we’re now actively working with both architects and premium installers to make further in roads in the UK market. 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