Total Installer May-June 2019

EMPLAS MAKES SMART DECISION
Emplas is offering the Kubu Smart Lock from Avantis on all entrance doors as standard, as an official launch
partner.
The Kubu lock is fitted to doors and connected to the Kubu App and Home Hub so that homeowners can check on
the lock status of their door. Kubu also features a WiFi perimeter feature, so when homeowners leave their property
and their phone automatically disconnects from the home WiFi to 4G, Kubu will send them a notification to tell
them if they have left their door unlocked
Emplas will offer the Kubu Smart Lock from
Ryan Johnson, Managing Director at Emplas, said: “We’re very excited to be working with Avantis on something Avantis on all entrance doors as standard.
that’s going to revolutionise the window and door industry. We’ve decided to take the Kubu lock and become launch partners as we want to be at the forefront
of innovation and technology. We have decided to supply the Kubu lock on every single door that we manufacture, at no extra cost to our customers. This is a
first in the UK market. The key for us is to give installers an advantage and something that differentiates them from their competitors. The Kubu lock offers just
that. Kubu is something not only different and exciting for the homeowner, but beneficial too. With the Kubu lock, they’ll never leave home without the door
being locked again.” www.emplas.co.uk / www.avantis-hardware.com
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS WITH RD BRAND
The Residence Collection now includes a range of engineered residential doors, as well as the flush inward opening
balcony and outward opening French door options, all under the new Residence D (RD) brand.
“The launch of Residence D,
or RD, is a milestone for us
and for our installers”
These new engineered residential doors have been presented in a new 16-page door brochure and feature six different
designs initially, that can be incorporated into R2, R7 and R9 frames, though there’s the option to create bespoke designs
thanks to two dedicated door sashes and the sash mullion. Taking inspiration from the different window systems, the door
styles featured include both traditional and heritage inspired designs, along with the latest contemporary types.
www.residencecollection.co.uk
MODO’S NEW GLASS ACT
Apeer has announced two additional new styles to its Modo door range.
A distinguishing feature of the Modo has been its stainless steel glazing trim. However, Apeer is now able to
offer Modo with an all glass trim, an update that incorporates the same tried and tested glazing method
that’s been used to such great effect on the company’s Lumi composite doors. In addition, the entire Modo
range is now also available with a choice of chamfered or sculptured frames, which when combined with an
extensive options list for glazing styles and colour finishes, gives homeowners even more opportunity to
create the perfect entrance for their property. www.apeer.co.uk
BROCHURE BENEFITS WITH VBH
VBH has created an attractive new rollfold brochure to showcase the wide choice of finishes
available across its greenteQ range.
The brochure also gives information on VBH’s Q-secure
guarantee, which covers homeowners for up to £3,250 in
the event of a break-in as a result of hardware failure.
The breadth of products and finishes, coupled with a market-leading guarantee, shows VBH at the
forefront of hardware innovation. Fabricators and installers will find the brochure a great selling tool
and useful reference guide. VBH’s greenteQ suite spans outward opening windows, residential doors,
Tilt & Turn windows, inline sliding patio, lift/slide & bi-fold doors, and the Invisifold Slide & Fold
hardware system for doors and windows. Email sales@vbhgb.com for a posted copy.
PRACTICAL CONTENT FOR THE GLAZING INSTALLER & HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST
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