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TAKING THE RACING LINE AT SILVERSTONE
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ALPRO ’ S FUNCTIONAL 97 pull handles are being used on office buildings at Silverstone Business Park . The park is a high-performance technology and motorsport cluster adjacent to the Silverstone Circuit , which is the current venue for the British Grand Prix .
The handles cater for a broad user base as their wide diameter ( 38mm ) makes them suitable for both general users and those who may have an impaired ability to grip .
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These handles also offer clients the build quality and durability associated with 316 grade and can be satin anodised , satin stainless , polished stainless , powder coated or nylon coated .
Furthermore , they can be used in pair or single arrangement . Many customers appreciate the ability to have an offset bracket that allows
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staff keyed access to the premises without any obstruction from the throw of the handle . |
Keith Parry , Sales Director at Alpro , said : “ The sleek lines of these pull handles reflect the fact that fabricators now take account of every detail that contributes to the aesthetic appeal of a building . Silverstone Business Park is a centre of engineering excellence and we ’ re proud to be contributing to its appearance .”
www . alpro . co . uk
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SEARCH FOR THE ‘ TOOL TRICKSTER OF 2016 ’
IronmongeryDirect is launching an exciting new campaign to find the ‘ Tool Trickster of 2016 ’.
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AS PART OF THE CAMPAIGN , tradespeople across the UK are invited to show off their best tool tricks , whether that is hammer flips , slick trowel spins , kicks , catches or any other impressive tricks , as long as they are safe .
To be in with a chance of becoming the ‘ Tool Trickster of 2016 ’ the potential candidate needs to prove his or her skills by sending a video clip of their trick . In
return , IronmongeryDirect will give the winner 15 minutes of fame and the ‘ Tool Trickster ’ title !
Glen Eckett , Search Marketing Manager at IronmongeryDirect , said : “ We want to make people take five minutes out of their day and have some fun with this . We are looking for skills that will blow us away – the kind of stuff that ’ s good enough for Britain ’ s Got Talent
would be incredible . It ’ s a chance to bring the trade community together and show just how talented they are .”
To submit a clip , tradespeople need to visit http :// www . ironmongerydirect . co . uk / research / tool-trickster-2016 /, fill in their details and upload a video clip . The video clips should be no longer than one minute in length and no larger than 600 MB . Terms and conditions apply .
New commercial padlocks launched
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MASTER LOCK IS NOW EXTENDING its Excell ® range adding the Commercial Excell version that combines the weatherability of stainless steel with the strength of our commercial-grade laminated padlock .
Excell padlocks are much stronger than a general security padlock and offer the toughest material with industrial design to make it highly resistant to attack . The commercial version brings a higher level of weatherability and security for corrosive and caustic environments .
The Commercial Excell padlocks feature a superior pry resistance with dual ball bearing locking and an octagonal chromeplated boron-carbide shackle that is 50 % harder than a hardened steel shackle .
The 304 Stainless steel body cover and stainless steel top and bottom plates offer exceptional weatherability and is ideal for commercial applications .
Presented at Lockex in Coventry , UK last September , Master Lock engaged with a wide ranging audience of both Locksmiths and Distributors thanks to good quality , trusted products and continue to maintain a strong reputation within the marketplace .
Master Lock was founded in 1921 and is the world ’ s largest manufacturer of padlocks . The company caters for a wide variety of markets and has been responsible for numerous innovations , including the invention of the laminated steel padlock .
www . masterlock . eu
LOCKSMITHJOURNAL . CO . UK | NOV / DEC 2016