Clearview National April 2015 - Issue 161 | Page 19

INDUSTRYNEWS Slim Frame Doors Prove A Hit Safer Way to Handle Sharp Equipment »»New variants of the latest product from Reynaers at Home, the Hi-Finity slim frame doors, are proving to be a popular choice for fabricators already this year. There are now two options to buy the Hi-Finity system, either purchased as a system for fabricators to manufacture or already manufactured by Reynaers. Hi-Finity’s slim frame sliding doors have an impressive minimised visible interlock of just 35mm, to give maximised panoramic views, as well as offering the ultimate in contemporary design and cutting-edge performance. Head of Marketing at Reynaers Hugh Moss said: “Automatic locking is now a standard feature, and fully automated operation is an option, allowing homeowners to open and close the doors at the push of a button.” The new variants of HiFinity aluminium doors are now available with double and triple glazing and ensure optimum performance, safety, »»The new Showa S-TEX® 376 protective glove has been added to Globus’ portfolio to provide a reliable solution to workers in all industries, for the secure handling of oily components and materials that present a high degree of mechanical risk. and comfort. The triple glazing system has achieved the Minergie® sustainability label – a quality indicator for high insulation systems. Reynaers at Home is a premium brand dedicated to offering the very best architectural glazing products and service to the discerning householder. For more information see the website reynaersathome.co.uk, email [email protected] or call 0121 421 9707 1997-99 Apecs started a training scheme to ensure that its staff were up to speed with western trading practices to give them a competitive advantage and this paid off for although trading became tough due to the economic downturn, Apecs continued with investments and continued to grow. 2000 To support its operations in Moscow, Apecs opened its office in Beijing to improve its sales, supply chain and logistic processing. Back in Moscow the company also continued to invest, with further staff training programmes and the inauguration of its own logistics capability to improve customer services. Injuries to fingers and hands rank as the highest of all workplace injuries and are also the most preventable. Laceration injuries can also be incredibly costly both financially and in terms of the quality of life impact. In addition to cut protection, the glove is comfortable and allows hand dexterity so that performance is not compromised. The S-TEX 376 glove is made using SHOWA’s Hagane Coil® technology and offers Level 4 (EN388) and 2280g (ISO 13997) blade cut resistance to help users to work safely and comfortably when handling objects with sharp edges and slippery surfaces. Steve Shale, Marketing Manager of Globus said: “It’s always good to enhance our range with gloves that will have a significant positive effect on wearers’ safety.” For more information on this or other gloves across the Globus range, visit www.globus.co.uk, call +44(0) 161 877 4747 or e-mail: [email protected] 2004 Apecs opened the door to its new factory in Shanghai as a sign of continuing confidence in China both as a manufacturing and customer base. This state of the art factory produces a whole range of hardware products. C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » A P R 2015 » 19