Pro Installer October 2013 - Issue 07 | Page 9

9 PRO INSTALLER OCTOBER 2013 PRO NEWS @proinstaller1 Stylish brochure for new Continental range A stylish eight-page brochure to accompany its new Continental Collection of GRP composite doors has been produced by Phoenix Door Panels part of Masco UK Window Group. Available now, the dedicated brochure features the complete choice of refreshingly different contemporary door styles and hardware designs inspired by sophisticated European trends. It also details the variety of specially-designed glazing aperture shapes and positions, including diamond, off-set and semi-circular, which provide a refreshing twist on conventional composite door styles. Also featured are popular new shades, such as Chartwell Green, along with exciting new elongated, knob pull and shaped handles, all reflecting the latest trends in door furniture and presented in an appealing, easy-to-read format. “As an exciting and important extension to our wide-ranging composite door portfolio, the Continental Collection offers extra choice for homeowners as well as providing valuable additional selling opportunities for installers,” explains Haydon Statham, Phoenix National Sales Manager. “This standalone brochure is firmly aimed at the homeowner seeking a quality entrance door with all the uprated security, thermal and aesthetic benefits that a modern composite version provides, but with an added dash of individuality to suit changing preferences and tastes,” he adds. ‘Important extension to our wide-ranging composite door portfolio’ Call 01487 740469, email info@phoenixdoorpanels. co.uk or visit www. phoenixdoorpanels.co.uk. ‘Best Of The Best’ For Energy Efficiency The Eurocell Eurologik 70 Casement window profile system has become one of the first in the UK to be officially awarded the BFRC’s new A+ Window Energy Rating (WER). Only windows that achieve an Energy Index of 10 or greater can achieve the new ‘best of the best’ A+ band. The BFRC extended its window energy ratings bands to include an A+ to reflect the work that the industry is doing to push the boundaries of PVC-U window thermal performances. Previously the highest WER possible had been an A-rating, although with the increasing number of windows that achieved this specificaiton, it had become increasingly difficult for homeowners and specifiers to distinguish different levels of performance within this band. The new A+ branding will now help Eurocell customers ‘new A+ branding will now help Eurocell customers highlight the ‘best of the best’’ An intensive period of research and development at Hurst Plastics has culminated in the company launching its most advanced information resource ever to account customers. highlight the ‘best of the best’ in terms of energy efficiency, when using windows fabricated using the Eurologik 70 Casement system, and therefore provide a clearer indication of thermal performance. Phil Parry, Eurocell Accreditations Manager, says, “Gaining an A+ rating is a great way for our fabricators and installers to differentiate their highest energy rated products from the other standard A-rated windows in the market.” Call 0800 988 3049, email: [email protected] or visit www.eurocell. co.uk/eurologikA+. Info Resource Goes Live New A+ Energy Rating ‘Hurst Live’ is a totally bespoke system, which has been designed and created by Hurst to provide rapid access to a wealth of information and live updates. Hurst Live can be accessed through Hurst’s recently revamped website and also via iPhones, Android phones and Windows Smartphones. Customers will now benefit from live order tracking, to view full details of every single order and chart its real time status through order processing, manufacture and delivery. Hurst Live also provides valuable information on a customer’s full or- der history over the last two years so they can see their buying habits at a glance. Online ordering of composite doors has been designed to be both secure and simple, whilst significantly reducing paperwork. The new portal has a wide &?vR?bW76V?F????f?&?F???f??&?RF?F?v???@?g&????F?f?GV?7W7F??W ?&?6??r7G'V7GW&W2F?&?Vv??F?FV6???6?FF7V6?0?R?f?VW2?B6W'F?f?6F?????2vV??266W72F?F?P?W?FV?6?fR?'&'??b?W'7N( ?0?&?GV7B??vW2??FVâC?"s?s??vV'6?FS?wwr??W'7B??7F?72??6??V???