Clearview National October 2014 - Issue 155 | Page 62

HARDWARE&SECURITY NEW RANGE OF FRICTION STAYS FOR TRIPLE GLAZING »»Mila has responded to the growth in triple glazing with the launch of new friction stays which are suitable for use with triple glazed and wide sidehung sashes. The new TripleStay® range has been designed in house by Mila’s product development team to carry 30% more load than a standard friction stay, accommodating up to 900mm sash rebate and 40kg in weight. There are three versions in the range – standard, egress and easy-clean egress – which all have the crucial advantage for fabricators that they can be fitted on standard profile systems without any additional preparation being required. They have been successfully tested to PAS24: 2012 for security, BS6375-2 for strength and performance and BSEN1670: Grade 5 for exceptional corrosion resistance. They also meet the Police Preferred Specification requirements of Secured by Design. Mila expect demand to come from those who are manufacturing wider sashes and need additional load capacity to achieve the minimum 450mm egress opening requirement of the Building Regs. ‘a simple, reliable solution’ Managing Director Richard Gyde says: “We’ve produced this new range to give our customers a simple, reliable solution for their WER A rated triple glazed casements. However, the strength, durability and ease of fitting will probably appeal equally to those making wide, side-hung sashes who want a high quality, reliable Mila product.” Mila’s new TripleStays® are available in 12in and 16in side hung and 14mm and 17mm stack heights to suit all major casement profile systems. Further details are available on the website at mila.co.uk 62 » OCT 2014 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M Hardware distributor adds Maco door locks to range The addition of MACO door locks to Carl F Groupco’s range of window and door hardware builds on a twenty year relationship between the manufacturer and hardware distributor. »»MACO locks, which can now be purchased from Carl F Groupco, include the Automatic Z-TA, electronic Z-TA comfort, C-TS lift lever and colonial cylinder operated lock for timber doors. Commenting on the synergies between the two companies, Carl F Groupco’s Managing Director, John Crittenden said: “It’s a logical progression for Carl F Groupco and MACO to cement our working partnership and it is a move that strengthens our position in the market.” Reinforcing the progression of the two organisation’s partnership, MACO’s Managing Director, Kevin Whiting added: “Our relationship with Carl F Groupco since the 1980s has always been extremely positive. Their distribution of our espag shootbolt and Tilt before Turn ‘It’s a logical progression’ lines has contributed to MACO’s focus offering customers’ value through European product design and manufacture supported by high levels of service. We are delighted to develop our relationship with the addition of our multipoint door locks.” Contact Carl F Groupco Limited, Tel: [phone]. For more information, contact [email protected]. Carl F Groupco Limited, Culley Court, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6WA. www. carlfgroupco.co.uk. Follow Carl F Groupco on Twitter using the handle @Carl_F_Groupco.