Hardware

Paul Thompson, Head of Specification & Openings Studio for ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, discusses the duty of contractors to ensure a building’s fire doors are installed correctly, and how Building Information Modelling (BIM) holds the key to ensuring compliance. Since … Continue reading →

UAP is bolstering its range of slim pull handles with new colour options for residential and commercial properties. The first to launch is the Black Pull Handle. Made from marine-grade stainless steel and finished with a black powder coating, the … Continue reading →

Dynamic Hardware has launched its Dynamic Letterplate, which has all the benefits of the hardware manufacturer’s expertise and experience. Tony Chadwick, Dynamic Hardware’s CEO, said: “Like all the products in our range, the Dynamic Letterplate is precision-manufactured and independently tested … Continue reading →

VBH, the hardware specialist behind the greenteQ range, has announced a brand new guarantee that covers the greenteQ residential door, patio door and window furniture range for up to 25 years. The popular greenteQ furniture range has now been split … Continue reading →

In the fast-evolving world of home security and hardware solutions, professionals in the door and glazing industry demand products that not only enhance security but also elevate style. Enter the Ultion Window Handle, the latest addition to the Ultion Sweet … Continue reading →

Alison Aston, Lead Category Manager – Safety Products at ASSA ABLOY When disaster strikes within a building, it is essential that exit hardware is fitted and correctly specified, so that occupants are able to leave as quickly and safely as … Continue reading →

UAP, the specialist in locks and hardware for doors and windows, had extended its leading range of door packs. Manufacturers and end users can now choose from 17 different finishes, including matt black, gunmetal grey, brass, matt-antique brass, pearl, satin … Continue reading →

It’s all about the door for Carlisle Brass. We can help with maintenance, technical specification, training, and security when it comes to your doors. Our experienced team is made up of RegAI, DipGAI and DipFD qualified members. The experience and … Continue reading →

Leading specialist supplier IronmongeryDirect, has been recognised as the first Approved Retailer Partner by window security and safety restrictor manufacturer Jackloc. Set up as a partnership scheme to ensure that only the best retailers represent its brand, customers at IronmongeryDirect … Continue reading →

Daniel May, Director at Consort Architectural Hardware explains how the drive towards sustainability is influencing hardware and building design. For some time now sustainability has persistently – and rightfully – gained traction in many of the world’s leading conversations. Between … Continue reading →

Simon Monks, MD of hardware company VBH, tells us why having the right people in the right place is vital to the success of any business, and how a smile can help, too. Many factors make up a successful business. … Continue reading →

Expensive and portable tech, car keys, bank cards and even correspondence from which thieves can harvest data are all lucrative reasons for the criminal fraternity to keep developing techniques for breaking into others’ homes. To help protect home owners and … Continue reading →

A new suited door hardware range has been launched to make it easier for locksmiths and installers to source corresponding ironmongery in line with the latest design trends. The new suited collection from ARRONE, a HOPPE brand, offers installers the … Continue reading →

Here Roland Etheridge, Category Manager at IronmongeryDirect, reveals the latest ironmongery trends to be aware of, in order to make the best specifications and recommendations for your customers. Door hardware solutions must of course, offer high quality and durability, particularly … Continue reading →