Clearview North February 2014 - Issue 147 | Page 56

HARDWARE&SECURITY

3* security in 3 days
Door-Stop customers can now
offer homeowners a composite
door and lock with the highest
level of security: the coveted
TS007 3* accredited BSi
Kitemark.

‘It’s very stylish too’
The Door-Stop door uses Yale’s
Superior cylinder and Platinum
handle combination. The
cylinder is Kitemarked to TS007
1* security and the armoured
Platinum handle to TS007 2*,

giving the door/lock combination
the 3* standard. It’s also approved
by the police-backed Secured by
Design scheme.
Door-Stop Managing Director
Nick Dutton comments: “The
3* standard is the most secure
available for composite doors
and locks, introduced by the
Door and Hardware Federation
with the GGF as an answer to
vulnerable cylinders. It gives our
installers a real edge over rivals,
and it’s available to order online
from www.door-stop.co.uk, with

our standard 3 day delivery.”
“It’s very stylish too,” adds Nick.
“The Platinum handle is available
in PVD polished chrome and
polished gold which are corrosion
resistant, and made of marine
grade stainless steel, the highest
available. It also comes with a 10
year mechanical and surface finish
guarantee, so it looks good and
performs for longer.
To find out more visit www.
door-stop.co.uk or follow @
doorstopdoors.

Leading hardware specialist
eyes an encouraging Market
One of the UK’s leading
hardware specialists reported a
significant increase in turnover
in the last quarter of 2013,
placing the company in a strong
position going into 2014.
Winkhaus UK Ltd saw sales
increase by over 15 per cent in
quarter four last year, resulting in
a strong 2013.

With optimism surrounding
the UK economy increasing,
going into 2014, Winkhaus UK’s
Commercial Director Justin
Harris expects the company to
perform even better this year.
Justin comments: “I would say
that 2013 was an excellent year
for Winkhaus UK, following five
years of steady growth postrecession. Turnover remained
strong throughout the tough
times but the increase last year

is a notable shift upwards with
increased demands from all
sectors.

‘The numbers hint
at another very
posi ]