Clearview National June 2015 - Issue 163 | Page 70

hardware& security

Demand More
Globally recognised for innovation when it
comes to coatings thanks to its Porcel Coat™,
VITA Hardware is once again upping the ante
on its offering of surface guarantees. Managing
Director Stewart Lamb explains more.

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»»With more than three
decades of global experience in hardware
design and manufacture, VITA Hardware
Ltd has had a respectable number of industry
firsts. This is especially true when it comes
to the company’s approach to innovation
in durable coatings, an expertise that led to
the development and launch of its Porcel™
trademark. This unique coating withstands
3000 hours of salt spray testing compared to
the next best available of 480 hours.
Now, thanks to VITA’s specialist in-house
product development team, we can offer better
than ever surface guarantees across all range of
handles. In addition to the 10 years on PVD
Chrome and Gold polished finishes, 5 years
on Anodised Silver F1 and Anodised gold F3,
we are offering an impressive 5 years on the
company’s new marine grade powder coated
white and black finishes. In addition, a 10 year
mechanical guarantee across the range which
compares favourably with many others in the
industry.

All Under One Roof
It’s VITA’s commitment to keeping
things in-house and all in one place
that allows us to innovate and bring to
market relevant developments that benefit
customers, like these guarantees. In fact,
testament to our quality and innovation
commitment, we have 450 global patents.
Taiwan and China production plants are
wholly owned and ISO9001 certified,
supplying to distribution and sales facilities
in the UK and US, making for an enviable
fully-integrated supply chain. Founded on
our ‘All Under One Roof ’ principle, all
products are designed and manufactured
in-house at VITA owned facilities, so we
have total control over what is developed.
Because of this, we are able to reflect the
ever changing needs of the market and meet
increasingly stringent standards with fast and
relevant product development, launch and
guarantees.
Putting Our Money
Where Our Mouth Is
Thanks also to substantial investment
in our in-house testing facilities, including
endurance test rigs, neutral salt spray testing,
durability and UV testing, customers can
rely on these longer product guarantees.
Suppliers simply don’t take the risk of

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putting things in black and white if they
don’t believe in their product performance.
Of course such certificates are great to
support point of sale with homeowners as
they can offer differentiation and a way to
stand out from the crowd. But they have to
do what they say on the tin, and over the
years, call backs and product failures despite
guarantees haven’t been unheard of in our
industry.
Another note of caution – while
guarantees are all very well for adding peace
of mind and helping customers differentiate;
don’t forget to read the small print too. It’s
all very well having a 10 year guarantee but
if the supplier who offered it isn’t around by
then to honour it, it’s useless. So ask whether
your supplier will be around to back up their
guarantee in five or ten years’ time. Check
out their stability and history to get an idea
of their future security.
Supplying pertinent, affordable products
for windows and doors that deliver on
quality for the long term is key. This is
exactly what VITA wants to achieve with
these new guarantees and watch this space.
We will continue to raise the bar.
For more information on VITA or to see a
copy of these new guarantees, visit www.
vitahardware.co.uk or call 01422 371384