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Security expert ERA has launched its new Total Security Guarantee, enabling fabricators and installers to offer home security with real confidence.

ERA’s Total Security Guarantee is supported by the Neighbourhood Watch.  Providing a straightforward approach to assuring the performance of a wide range of ERA security products, the Total Security Guarantee is the most comprehensive guarantee on the market and provides fabricators and installers with a valuable tool with which to differentiate themselves from competitors, at no extra cost.

Covering a complete package of PAS 24 window and door hardware, ERA’s Total Security Guarantee can be used to reassure customers that through knowledge built over 175 years and cutting edge product innovation, ERA has the hardware range to give them a total security solution.

Providing complete peace of mind to the homeowner, this unique opportunity offers advanced protection for the home, thereby significantly increasing compensation figures in the event of a break-in.

ERA’s marketing manager, Jemma Booker explains, “The ERA Total Security Guarantee is straightforward. Once the property is protected by our high security hardware, we guarantee to replace the homeowner’s damaged window or door and pay out a cheque for £5,000, in the event that their security is compromised. What’s more, if an ERA Invincible alarm system is fitted at the same time as door or window security, the compensation payout is increased to £10,000. As the only guarantee to be recognised by the Neighbourhood Watch, our Total Security Guarantee creates maximum appeal for ERA hardware and home security systems.”

Supported by a full suite of supporting literature at every level, ERA’s Total Security Guarantee makes it easy to supply, fit and enjoy reliable home security with total confidence.

For further information and ERA’s Total Security Guarantee and to find out more about ERA’s full range of door and window hardware and home security systems, visit www.eraeverywhere.com or contact the sales team on 01922 490 000 or by emailing info@eraeverywhere.com

Image Above: Andrew Thomson, Design and Development Director at Ultraframe

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster, Ultraframe is calling for all solid roof manufacturers to publish their fire safety certification for the entire roof system – not just the components.  This heightened awareness of fire safety in construction materials has resulted in greater numbers of consumer enquiries into the fire safety performance of both Livinroof and Ultraroof – both of which have been independently tested as an entire structure by Exova Warringtonfire.

Andrew Thomson, Design and Development Director at Ultraframe is concerned that there is still a “significant” proportion of the industry that wilfully ignore the Building Regulations that govern the fire safety performance of solid roof structures, either as a new build or replacement roof system.

Andrew expands on the issue: “we have seen many examples of roof system manufacturers share the fire performance data of the tile (or finishing material?) that sits on top of the roof, but never have we seen test data that supports the entire structure.  There is a very clear lesson from Grenfell and one that we acknowledged during the development phase of both Livinroof and Ultraroof, we mustn’t assume that materials perform the same in isolated material tests as they do when they’re sandwiched together with other components such as insulation, membrane and plasterboard.  The message is simple – components assembled together must be fire tested together.”

There are two specifications that need to be addressed to ensure rigorous fire performance – the penetration of flame and the spread of flame. Combined, the two tests give the roof an overall rating of two letters in accordance with BS476-3:2004. The first letter relates to the penetration and dictates that roofs within 6m of any boundary must be classified as ‘A’. The second letter relates to the spread of flame and roofs within 6m of any boundary must be classified as A, B or C.   Therefore, if the roof being installed is within 6m of the boundary a test certificate confirming the AC rating should be available for the roof to be compliant with building regulations.  Installers must be able to show a home owner the test certificate for both A and C to confirm compliance. B-roof is the European equivalent of the AC rating that is required for UK Building Regulations.

Ultraframe is making all of their test certificates easily available to installers to allow them to clearly demonstrate the fire safety performance of both Livinroof and Ultraroof.  As Andrew concludes, home owner safety has to be paramount in the development of any new roof system: “as an installer it’s your responsibility to check the compliance of the roof system you are installing.  One of our core design principles at Ultraframe is health and safety and if it costs us more to develop a safe roof, then that’s a small price to pay in protecting the home owner that lives beneath an Ultraframe roof.”

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Swish Window and Door Systems has announced that 75 Swish installers have become Excellence as Standard members. The programme, which launched at FIT 2017, aims to ‘drive and promote excellence’ at every level of member businesses. Gerald Allen, Epwin Window Systems’ marketing manager, said: “I’m delighted that so many Swish installers have already become Excellence as Standard members because it reflects the powerful value the programme delivers.”

According to Epwin, Excellence as Standard installations have already reached an installed value of around £25 million pro rata.

As members of EAS, installers receive benefits including qualified leads via the lead generation programme, EAS branded marketing materials plus bespoke options, discounted NVQ training courses at Levels 2 and 3, access to video training, webinars and events via the Excellence Academy.

Gerald concluded: “If you’re hungry to achieve, Swish offers everything you need in terms of products, service and support. What’s more, in Excellence as Standard it can give you a powerful market advantage, as over 75 installers are now seeing.”

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Picture above: Andy Jones and Kevin Warner

Well-known industry figure Kevin Warner has joined Synseal Group to take a leading role in directing their national sales strategy.

Previously Head of Sales and Marketing at profine GmbH (Kömmerling), Kevin has 25+ years’ experience in the industry and joined the team at Synseal Group just before the Christmas break, reporting into Group Sales and Marketing Director Andy Jones.

Kevin Warner, Synseal’s new Sales Director, said:

“With the marketplace changing so dramatically in the UK and Ireland, Synseal Group has a great opportunity following its substantial growth to position itself as the industry’s leading UK manufacturer.”

“Synseal’s product offering is second to none with further investments in the pipeline to develop this wide range even further. I’m looking forward to working with our national sales team and alongside Andy to take Synseal Group to the next level.”

Andy Jones, Group Sales and Marketing Director at Synseal Group, added:

“Kevin’s industry experience will prove to be an invaluable asset to enhance our national sales activity at Synseal and I’m delighted he has chosen to join us at this exciting time.”

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The door and window market is witnessing an increase in demand for bi-fold doors as hardware diversifies and becomes more accessible for all budgets and the trend for outdoor living grows. With this in mind, Yale has combined a range of door hardware to create a superior bi-fold door offering – including a new 28mm slim backset multi-point lock, a slim backplate door handle and a colour coded maximum security cylinder.

Brett Evans, Technical Director for Door Hardware at Yale, commented: “Currently, aluminium has a 67% market share over PVCu when it comes to bi-folds*. This is due to aluminium frames having slimmer sight lines, thereby allowing more light in, not detracting from the view and giving the feel that, even when the doors are closed, you’re still in the great outdoors.

“In response to customer requests for a Yale lock to fit into slim sightline profiles, we have developed a bi-fold offering that maintains a high level of security, whilst also complementing modern interior design trends.”

The new Yale Lockmaster 28mm backset multi-point lock fits into slim sightline profiles. It features a combination of hooks and anti-lift bolts for greater security, along with smooth operation, tolerance and ease of use, whilst continuing the Lockmaster story as part of the Lockmaster® range. Available in standard 16mm euro groove and u-channel variants to suit various aluminium systems. What’s more, all of the Lockmaster® range is manufactured in the UK and carries the Made in Britain marque.

The bi-fold door package from Yale includes the maximum security Platinum 3 Star cylinder, which is now available in a black finish to complement modern designs, along with a brand new handle that comes in a range of finishes including black, anthractice grey and brushed stainless.

Ideal for narrow door sets, the handle is manufactured from 304 Stainless Steel and has a 28mm wide backplate, incorporating a patented spring cassette which eliminates the drooping handle effect. Suited to 60mm and 70mm profiles, the handle has been corrosion tested to 480 hours and cycle tested to 50,000 cycles.

Paul Atkinson, Sales & Commercial Director for Yale adds: Bi-Folds are a premium aspirational purchase for most people and the fine detail around the lock, handle and cylinder are important aspects,  “We can now offer a high security bi-fold package that enhances the aesthetic appeal. This allows our installer and fabricator customers to promote a secure solution with a Yale guarantee that fits the slim style aluminium look that is popular today.”

Yale’s bi-fold solutions have been rigorously tested in the UK to deliver the highest levels of performance and can help assist fabricators in achieving PAS 24:2016 compliancy. Doors fitted with the hardware may also be protected by Yale’s ‘Lifetime Security Guarantee** which allows door fabricators and installers to take advantage of Yale’s reputation for excellence and offer additional confidence to prospective customers.

For further information on Yale’s bi-fold door hardware offering, please visit www.yaledws.co.uk, follow @YaleDWS on Twitter or call 01902 366800.

The team at Business Micros are celebrating after they were voted Digital Specialists of the Year in the National Fenestration Awards.

This was the first time the company had been nominated in these awards, so it was an even more impressive achievement to win first time.

The Digital Specialist category is open to any business in the industry which operates in the digital world and there was fierce competition from marketing and lead generation businesses as well as other specialist software providers.

Business Micros’ Managing Director Graeme Bailey said: “What makes these awards extra special is the fact that they are voted for by the industry itself. For us to win this award, our customers and colleagues had to make the effort to register and go online to vote, and it really does mean a lot to us that so many of them took the trouble to do that.

“Everyone here works exceptionally hard to deliver great service and it’s really rewarding to see that recognised and appreciated. We’re looking forward to the prize giving event now to meet all of the other winning companies and individuals and share our pride in the industry’s ongoing success.”

Further details at: www.businessmicros.co.uk

Picture above: Executive Team – Deborah Kemp, Mark Timmons, Andy Jones and Leigh Daveran

Synseal Group has announced the new role of Chief Operating Officer has be filled by Mark Timmons, who joins them with a breadth of experience across manufacturing and operations.

With previous roles including COO at Zotefoams, Global Operations Director at Tessenderlo (Gelatins) and Production Director at Eurocell, Mark is no stranger to driving operational change and improvements and will be working closely with CEO Deborah Kemp to streamline operations and logistics across the Synseal Group.

Mark said:  “It’s a very exciting time to join the business. I’ve known of Synseal Group for a number of years following my time with one of our competitors, and with a first class product range it has always been an attractive business to be part of.

“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to be part of the journey ahead of us now. Already a very strong business, but still with good opportunities to improve our performance, I’m relishing the challenge of driving positive change through our operations and improving our performance to ensure that we deliver on our promise of the best possible customer experience.”

CEO Deborah Kemp added:  “Mark joins us with a wealth of experience to support me and the broader team in the areas of supply chain, manufacturing and continuous improvement. We already have a strong team working in these areas, and Mark will bring more operational resource and experience to drive through some of our ambitious plans. We are delighted to have him on board.”

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