Clearview National December 2014 - Issue 157 | Page 67

HARDWARE& SECURITY INNOVATIVE SOLUTION TO OBSOLETE MULTIPOINT LOCKS WITH Revive-A-Lok »»An increased Proudly Celebrating 160 years Winkhaus was established in 1854 in Halver, Germany and is celebrating 160 years of delivering product solutions and forging long-lasting relationships across the industry. »»Initially manufacturing padlocks, Winkhaus expanded into structural fittings, hinges and eventually locking systems for windows and doors. The first employees handcrafted each product, and although production methods have changed in 160 years, the care and consideration for uncompromising quality has remained constant throughout the years. Justin Harris, Commercial Director, Winkhaus comments: “Winkhaus was built with great emphasis on precision, and today we are proud to have the reputation of a trusted partner in the industry.” For Winkhaus, innovation means new products being launched regularly. Winkhaus recently rolled out additions to its AV2 range of Auto locks, which are the ideal solution for top-end entrance doors and composite doors. demand in the ‘70’s and 80’s saw the start of an issue, surrounding the security on installed PVCu windows and doors. Many of the earlier lock designs left doors vulnerable and as a result multipoint locks were developed to give extra security. Over the last 30 years, a huge amount of multipoint locks have come on to the market, and then discontinued. So when a discontinued lock fails it can be problematic to source a replacement, and the best solution is to replace the lock. Windowparts has recently launched an innovative service to create discontinued or obsolete locks to their original dimensions. Raj Mistry, MD of Windowparts explained: “Lots of our customers asks for replacement locks which are no longer available. Windowparts has invested heavily in technology to create a solution for our customers, over time Windowparts aims to produce every discontinued door lock and hold stock for our customers.” To find out if they can build the multipoint lock you need simply email your requirements over to [email protected] Looking forward, Winkhaus is ambitious and gearing up for new markets. One of these is keyless locking, a market that the AV2 range accommodates. AV2-B is battery operated and key fob activated, no different from the way a modern car operates. Justin concludes: “Aside from being a trusted partner for fabricators and helping them stand out in their respective markets, we’re a