News Roundup PROTECTION FOR YOUR EYES Eyes are incredibly sensitive and good protection is critical for many construction jobs. Protective eyewear is required whenever there is a risk to the eyes and they should shield you from splatter, dust, impact and light filtration. With that in mind, Carhartt has developed a range of lightweight but tough and highly protective safety glasses, including a new half-frame ratcheting temple design. The Carhartt range of safety glasses all meet EN 166, the European Standard covering the requirements for protective eyewear. With a polycarbonate lens and frame, these glasses are almost unbreakable – polycarbonate is 250 times more resistant to impact than glass, and 10 times more resistant than standard plastic. Polycarbonate lenses are also thinner and lighter than other materials and naturally block out 100% of the sun’s UV rays – one of the biggest risks to eye health. All are available in three colours, bronze, grey or clear, to suit different lighting requirements and each pair comes with a Carhartt polybag or, in the case of Ironside Plus Safety Glasses (EGB6DT), a Carhartt clamshell. www.carhartt.com HINGE FAMILY SET TO GROW VBH has announced that the Sigma door hinge ‘family’ is being bolstered by two new additions this spring. Sigma is the umbrella name for the entire greenteQ resi-door hinge range that, until now, includes three models to suit PVC-U and composite doors. Firstly, the company has recently launched a new butt hinge for aluminium entrance doors. The hinge will carry sashes weighing up to 90KG and is available in white, black, anthracite grey and F1 silver anodised finishes. VBH says that no jigs are required to fit the hinge, known as the Sigma Aluminium Butt Hinge. Following closely behind is the Sigma Velocity Hinge for rebated doors. The 2-knuckle construction T-Hinge design provides an alternative to the Sigma Flag hinge, which VBH advises is still immensely popular. Rob Norman, Business Development Director at Carl F Groupco has renewed its membership of Secured by Design, the official police security initiative. John Crittenden, Managing Director of Carl F Groupco, said: “The safety and security of our products has always been front and centre of our business. “Moreover, we know how much our customers value such recognition and are reassured by our continued membership with Secured by Design and its far-reaching benefits. We’re delighted to have renewed our membership.” Doug Skins from Secured by Design, said: “I’m delighted that Carl F Groupco have renewed their membership with Secured by Design. “They are longstanding members and supply a wide range of locks and hardware solutions which have achieved Police Preferred Specification. I look forward to VBH, said: “The greenteQ ethos is all about giving our customers great quality, useful features and choice. The Sigma family is no exception to that.” Sigma Velocity has been successfully tested to PAS24:2022 as part of a PVC-U door assembly, and is approved for use on installations that are covered by the Q-secure consumer security guarantee. Velocity is available in eight colours of VBH’s greenteQ Suite of matching resi-door, patio door and window furniture, which comes with a minimum ten-year mechanical and surface guarantee on all finishes. www.vbhgb.com MAINTAINING A SECURE FUTURE our continued working relationship over the coming years.” Secured by Design (SBD) reportedly seeks to improve the physical security of buildings and the surrounding area using high-quality products that meet the SBD Police Preferred Specification security requirements, which provides a recognised standard that effectively deter and reduce crime. www.carlfgroupco.co.uk 12 TF MAY / JUNE <strong>2023</strong> CONNECTING THE WINDOW, DOOR & ROOF FABRICATION SUPPLY CHAIN
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