The Locksmith Journal Mar/Apr 2019 - Issue 61 | Page 48

48 • HARDWARE&SECURITY PROUD SPONSOR OF THE LOCKSMITH JOURNAL Project Specification Group adds inspirational architectural ironmongery to its offering » » WHEN CREATING A ROOM designed to enthuse, invoke and impress, every detail matters. Project Specification Group, a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland understands the importance of quality and attention to detail and has therefore launched new ranges of design-led ironmongery to complement any project. Architects, specifiers and designers across the UK can now opt for unique and inspiring ironmongery from a range of premium brands including Elmes, Fusital and Valli&Valli, as well as benefit from industry expertise from Project Specification Group’s nationwide team of consultants. The new ranges of architectural ironmongery incorporate a wide variety of materials such as bronze, wood and chrome and have been fashioned to make an impact, with designs featuring in prestigious projects across the world. With design icons including Fosters & Partners, Zaha Hadid and David Chipperfield exclusively fashioning door handles among the ranges, this new offering is creating a buzz across the architectural sphere. One design of particular interest is the H363, which was created exclusively for the Fusital range by acclaimed architect and designer David Chipperfield, who has been knighted for services to architecture in both the UK and Germany. Effortlessly fusing functionality with bold and contemporary design, Chipperfield has delivered a piece of door furniture that would set any room alight. Tim Checketts, Specification Director for Project Specification Group, said: “An aesthetically pleasing and well-designed door handle can make all the difference to a room, adding finesse with stunning subtle details. Design-led ironmongery will complement today’s modern building designs and enhance an architect’s vision, making a statement in its own right.” The new Elmes, Fusital and Valli&Valli ranges complement Project Specification Group’s existing Skyline and Excel Hardware ranges, which combine aesthetics with function, ergonomics, safety, longevity and environmental responsibility. Project Specification Group is also pleased to announce its new capability in providing bespoke ironmongery solutions to suit specific customer designs. www.assaabloy.co.uk/ specification NEW 3 STAR CYLINDER FROM KENRICK » » KENRICK HAS EXPANDED ITS cylinder range with the introduction of a new 3 star high security cylinder. Independently tested to meet the latest security standards of the British Standard Kitemark (TS007 3*), the Kenrick 3 Star cylinder has been designed for those fabricators who want a top of the range door locking solution at a reasonable price. The new Secured by Design approved cylinder features multiple high security pins to provide maximum security and excellent resistance against the known cylinder attack methods – picking, drilling, snapping, bumping, pulling and screwing. Steve Williams, Kenrick’s sales and marketing director, says: “With more than 70% of burglars gaining access to a property through a door, the choice of hardware for that door is a very important decision for any homeowner. Sadly, the number of attacks on doors is increasing because intruders can quickly and quietly manipulate the cylinder and gain access to a property – typically in less than 15 seconds. We need to stamp this type of crime out and offer far greater peace of mind for the homeowner. Our new 3 star cylinder eliminates any possibility of tampering with the cylinder, making homes much less vulnerable to attack. “The real beauty of our cylinder though is that it meets the standards of TS007 on both sides of the cylinder, which means that fabricators only need to stock one cylinder for both open in and open outdoors. It’s also compatible with an A1 key blank, so homeowners can easily buy extra affordably-priced keys from the high street if they need to. These great features have already enticed two major fabricators to Kenrick because they wanted a reliable and versatile solution with absolutely no drawbacks.” The cylinder is manufactured in a polished brass or a nickel finish and can be easily retro-fitted with no additional preparation. It is available as Paired Alike or Thumb Turn and in all sizes from 70mm to 110mm in 5mm increments. The cylinder has also been tested to 100,000 cycles and comes with a 10-year mechanical guarantee. www.kenricks.co.uk LOCKSMITHJOURNAL.CO.UK | MAR/APR 2019 Sponsored by ERA - Total Security