Clearview National March 2016 - Issue 172 | Page 54

DOORS&WINDOWS

Awarding
Top Marks

New Target Market
for Lift & Slide
Timber Imago Lift & Slide doors from AGB
Hardware are now available as a ready-made, tradesell product direct to installation companies.
»»IMAGO IS BECOMING THE LIFT
and slide door of choice for architects,
who cite its slimline profile, clever Italian
engineering, unbroken views and cost
savings over other glazed sliding doors as
reasons to specify it as an essential lifestyle
product.
Now AGB Hardware is now working with
selected joineries in its Imago Points network
to bring ready-made Imago Lift & Slide
doors to the installation market.
“This is a superb diversification product
for installers who are looking to bring real
innovation in wide-span timber doors to
their customers,” explains Marco Zen,
UK and Ireland Sales Manager of AGB
Hardware. “Imago is simple to install and
brings exceptional aesthetics to any home.”
The Imago system works with low-profile
timber frames as slender as just 2cm. The
light-touch, lift and slide mechanism is
i ncorporated discreetly, allowing Imago to
open up spectacular views without visual
intrusion.
The result represents an appealing timber
alternative to traditional bi-fold doors – an

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expansive panoramic glazed door that offers
an uninterrupted view, brings light into a
property and ensures seamless continuity
between the inside and outside of the
home.

‘Architects using Imago
have reported up to 40%
cost savings on the total
glazed area, compared
to aluminium systems’
Architects using Imago have reported up
to 40% cost savings on the total glazed area,
compared to aluminium systems. This is due
to the simplicity of installation that can be
achieved with Imago.
Several Imago Points are now set to
manufacture and supply Imago Lift &
Slide doors direct to installers – glazed or
unglazed, according to preference.
Visit www.chooseimago.co.uk

20 installers have so far
enjoyed free training
sessions courtesy
of Buckinghambased sash window
specialists Roseview.
»»SINCE LAST YEAR, ROSEVIEW
managing director Willie Kerr has been
delivering two half day courses - one
designed to improve product knowledge
and one explaining how to survey and
install sash windows.
“We’ve been delighted by the success of
the sash training school,” said Willie. “The
two courses give us a chance to put to
bed the outdated myths and stereotypes
about sash windows being difficult to fit.
We all know the market is getting more
competitive, and installers now need
high-quality products to help them stand
out from the crowd. By the end of the
course all delegates should understand
how our sash windows differ to others on
the market. Demand is such that I’m now
running one per week and we’re planning
to increase this over the coming months.”
Marketing manager Mike Bygrave
followed on from Willie’s comments: “The
courses are free and give us the chance to
show our commitment to our customers.
The aim is to equip our installers with the
knowledge they need to sell and fit sash
windows – all they have to do is give us a
call to book their place.”
Visit www.roseview.co.uk or
call 01234 712657