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Monday, 20 August 2018

Cotswold Café extended using W20 Steel Screens and Doors

Longborough in Gloucestershire is located in one of the UK's most beautiful landscapes, with a unique architectural style that uses mellow limestone walls containing metal framed windows.

This heritage continues with a member of the Steel Window Association having recently been called upon to supply W20 screens and doors for the extension of a popular café and food store.

Cotswold Casements is based five miles away in Moreton-in-Marsh and has developed a good working relationship with local builder, Nathan Clarke: carrying out the design, manufacture and installation of three screens at the Cotswold Food Store in Longborough, the largest measuring just over three metres wide by 2.2 metres high.

With the central screen including a double door and each side screen having top opening casements to allow ventilation into the café, this contract demonstrates the full potential of W20 profiles. The slim section size offers optimum glass area to maximise light entering any building; while offering a distinctive appearance. Then, employing ‘parliament hinges' enables the doors to fold fully back when the weather allows. Satin chrome Frank Allart door handles and SWF satin chrome window furniture further enhance the performance and appearance of the installation.

The builder, Nathan Clarke, who commissioned the SWA member to supply and install the fenestration, commented:

"There was a planning requirement to keep the windows in a similar style, and with the building being over a hundred years old, I feel the W20 frames really fitted with the architecture. Overall, Cotswold Casements did an amazing job and I have worked with the company on a number of jobs elsewhere across the area."

The screens, doors and windows are glazed with 4-8-4 sealed units featuring low-E, low iron glass containing Krypton gas in the cavity to offer an overall U value of 1.8 W/m2 K.

In addition to renovation and replica refurbishment projects where architectural heritage often influences the choice of fenestration, Steel Window Association members are also involved in a lot of new build work.

Both the W20 and W40 steel sections provide the high security and durability regularly required for school and hospital buildings as well as commercial developments, with the use of high performance IG units enabling the different options to comply with Part L of the Building Regulations.

The Cotswold Food Store & Café has been run by husband and wife, Bernard and Joanne Williams since 2014, championing local produce and top quality, friendly service. Cotswold Casements completed its work at the Café around the turn of the year.

For further information on the Steel Window Association, please visit www.steel-window-association.co.uk or call 020 8543 2841.

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Sunday, 19 August 2018

Celebrating 60 years of the pivotal DB4

Aston Martin stunned the world when it first unveiled DB4 in 1958 and now, on its 60th anniversary, an exclusive display will take place at the Concours of Elegance, hosted at Hampton Court Palace, from the 31 August until 2 September 2018.

Assembled by the Aston Martin Owners Club, the line-up will include a DB4 prototype, an example of DB4 Series 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 plus an original DB4 GT, DB4 GT Zagato and DB4 Bertone Jet. The newly launched DB4 GT Continuation will also form part of the display.

Joining this exquisite line-up will be the latest Aston Martin models to bear the famous David Brown badge including the DB11 Grand Tourer and the brand’s latest release, the DBS Superleggera. Although not a part of the DB bloodline, Aston Martin’s two-seater sports car Vantage and special edition Rapide AMR will also be at the Concours of Elegance, giving visitors a chance to see the famous marques most recent iterations.

Aston Martin president of the UK and South Africa, Phil Eaglesfield, said:

“Beauty, performance and quality are still central to Aston Martin’s ethos as a brand, something that was initiated by David Brown and something which we still exemplify.

“We continue to produce cars with the famous DB initials and the DB11 Coupe, DB11 Volante and DBS Superleggera that exist on our current range carry the same characteristics as their predecessors. We create cars with genuine passion that sit side by side with the iconic vehicles of our past.”

DB4 was the first in the Aston Martin trilogy that included DB5 and DB6, a series of three magnificent cars that secured the brand’s position in the hall of automotive fame. Handcrafted at Aston Martin’s, Newport Pagnell facility, DB4 was the brand’s first true Grand Tourer.

It was an entirely new car with the platform chassis, disc brakes and 3.7-litre straight six-cylinder engine developed especially for the DB4, quite an achievement for a highly regarded but small British manufacturer.

The evolution of the DB4 was gradual but constant with each ‘Series’ categorising individual changes to design or engineering performance. In 1959, the DB4 GT was introduced following on from its DB4 GT prototype forefather, DP199, that was raced by Sir Stirling Moss at Silverstone winning its first ever outing at the BRDC race in 1959.

With bodywork made of thinner aluminum, the wheelbase reduced by 13cm, the engine tuned and the rear seats removed on all but a few examples, the DB4 GT enjoyed a long and distinguished career on the racing circuit.

The DB4 GT Zagato is regarded by many as one of the most beautiful cars of all time. Each DB4 GT rolling chassis was sent over to the Zagato factory in Milan where it received a lightweight body designed by Ercole Spada, creating the distinctive design.

Raced at Le Mans, the factory only ever planned to produce 25 with only 19 cars completed. Due to its relative scarcity, the DB4 Zagato is considered one of the most desirable Aston Martins ever built.

Tickets to see the DB4 anniversary display at Concours of Elegance can be purchased from concoursofelegance.co.uk.

About Aston Martin Lagonda:

Aston Martin Lagonda is a luxury automotive group focused on the creation of exclusive cars and SUVs. The iconic Aston Martin brand fuses the latest technology, exceptional hand craftsmanship and graceful styling to produce pioneering models including the DB11, Rapide S, DBS Superleggera, Vantage and Vanquish Zagato.

The Lagonda brand will relaunch in 2021 as the world’s first luxury electric vehicle company. Based in Gaydon, England, Aston Martin Lagonda designs, creates and exports cars which are sold in 53 countries around the world.

Lagonda was founded in 1904 and Aston Martin in 1913. The two brands came together in 1947 when both were purchased by the late Sir David Brown. Under the leadership of Dr Andy Palmer and a new management team, the Group launched its Second Century Plan in 2015 to deliver sustainable long-term growth.

The plan is underpinned by the introduction of new models including the DB11, new Vantage, DBS Superleggera and an SUV, as well as the development of a new manufacturing centre in St Athan, Wales.

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Saturday, 18 August 2018

BID Group Service with a Smile!

Servicing of doors and equipment is seen by BID group to be the most beneficial and cost effective measure of ensuring continued safe operation. Essential for fire station bay doors, to allow quick and safe exit of fire apparatus.

BID Group’s engineers got the thumbs up from Fireman Sam whilst servicing bay doors at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Training Academy.

A regular programme of servicing for all equipment is recommended by BID Group to ensure that any potential problems are highlighted at an early stage to prevent unwanted and costly breakdowns.

BID Group service, maintain & repair not only their own doors and associated products but also those of other manufacturers.

BID Group is a leading supplier of service and repair solutions as well as a manufacturer and supplier of industrial doors, fast acting doors, dock levellers, gates, barriers, personnel and automatic doors.

For more information contact BID Group Ltd.

E: sales@bidgroup.co.uk

T: 0870 6075050

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Friday, 17 August 2018

Door-Stop Makes A Sweet Addition to its Range

Door-Stop International is delighted to introduce the new Sweet hardware range to its standard offering. The suited Sweet is a truly unique collection, as all of the accessories are perfectly matching and it therefore rethinks traditional door furniture; making it one of a kind on the market.

Sweet’s simplicity creates long lasting beauty and is available in four colours; gold, chrome, black and white. The sleek and edgeless design creates a smooth and simple appearance, with the letterbox, house numbers, door handle and knocker adding a contemporary appeal to the door.

Patrick Dean, Head of Sales and Marketing, at Door-Stop International said:

“We’re one of the first to bring anything like this to the market and we’re excited about

it. The hardware is suited which means that all of the pieces are perfectly matching, not

only in colour but in design too, with every element following the same registered curved design ethos. The range removes the traditional frame from the letterbox and the house numbers also don’t require any screws, adding to the overall smooth feel of the collection and the door as a whole.

“Sweet will now be offered as standard on all of our Door-Stop doors and it comes with a 10-year guarantee, which is offered directly to the homeowner and cuts out the installer in the unlikely event of any of the elements requiring replacement.”

What’s more, Sweet has been weather tested for 20x longer than the required EN 1906:2012 corrosion standard; it has been hammered with salt water for over 5000 hours and it still looks great after it.

Nick Dutton, CEO Brisant Secure, the company behind the Sweet range, said:

“We’re delighted that Door-Stop have become one of the first to endorse and adopt Sweet. They can see the ever-growing appetite for better products in terms of appearance and performance, which is great news for their customers, along with the end consumer.”

For more information, visit www.door-stop.co.uk

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Thursday, 16 August 2018

Garador offer a Range of Wider Garage Door Sizes

The UK’s market leader in garage doors, Garador, often get requests from homeowners and builders regarding their range of larger garage door sizes.

Garador offer a range of types of garage doors, including up & over, sectional, roller and side-hinged garage doors in a selection of standard and purpose-made door sizes.

Customers are often looking for a larger garage door size so that they can park larger vehicles inside the garage, home gyms or to have more storage space inside.

Garador’s Managing Director Neil Discombe comments:

“The Garador range is extensive with an array of garage door sizes to suit homeowner’s requirements. Larger door sizes aren’t just limited to one door type; we offer a range of sizes in up & over, sectional and roller doors.”

Garador’s double steel up & over garage doors come in standard and purpose made sizes in widths up to 5000mm wide with retractable gearing. Steel up & over garage doors offer excellent value and come in a variety of door styles.

For those seeking a large garage door size, but also have problems with shorter driveways to park their car or requiring full opening height and width for their door, a sectional garage door is an excellent choice as it lifts vertically with no “kick out” and then runs horizontally on tracks back into the garage.

These doors come in sizes up to 5500mm wide and 2250mm wide. The GaraRoll roller door range runs up to 5000mm wide and is ideal for garages with limited space inside.

View the full range of garage door sizes, by viewing the latest Garador price list online at www.garador.co.uk

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Wednesday, 15 August 2018

The Ashes Wedding Venue choose Smartlock InDoor Security

When the owners of The Ashes Wedding Venue in Endon, Staffordshire were looking for an efficient and easy to use locking system, which wouldn’t compromise the traditional décor of their barn wedding venue, they turned to Securefast to provide the perfect user friendly, discrete yet effective locking solution.

The Ashes is considered by many as one of the most beautiful barn wedding venues in the country. The fifty acre estate rests at the foothills of the Peak District National Park, within the borders of Staffordshire and offers the perfect setting for a special occasion.

The company’s recent installation at the Ashes consisted of the Securefast ASL951B1-R Wireless Smartlock InDoor units, which is a system that enables the client to select their own preferred style of lever furniture in order to compliment the building and its surroundings. In this instance the owner’s preference was for traditional lever handles in a black antique finish, with both the locks and door furniture blending in seamlessly with the traditional aspects of the venue.

The Smartlock InDoor lock is used in a virtual network setup utilising Smartlock software with the ASL960 USB card encoder. This allows staff to allocate wedding guests wishing to stay in the newly renovated accommodation with Mifare cards for access. These cards allow access for the duration of their stay and automatically deactivate the following morning.

Using the Smartlock InDoor system means that the card reader is monitored in the door above the 72mm centre lockcase with the battery housing, leaving no need for a separate hardware reader actually on the door.

In addition to the InDoor system, Securefast offers an OnDoor version which consists of a set of “Return to Door” levers in stainless steel on a stainless steel backplate with the reader. The OnDoor system is a wire free stand alone, intelligent lock that uses Mifare proximity contactless technology. It provides an easy to use, secure access solution right on the door. The flexible system enables OnDoor systems to be created to suit any installation from a simple one or two door set up to a fully networked control system providing real time control of access permissions and monitoring.

For further information about the above locking solutions or to receive details on the comprehensive range of access control options available from Securefast, please contact the Securefast sales team on 01704 502 801 or visit the Securefast web site at www.securefast.co.uk.

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Tuesday, 14 August 2018

Internal Steel Screens reinforce Contemporary Aesthetic

Traditional steel window and door screens are being ‘reinvented’ by members of the Steel Window Association to meet the huge demand for bespoke internal glazed partitions. They are screening everything from boardrooms and wine cellars to kitchens and showers in high-end commercial and residential projects.

Bridging the contemporary and traditional aesthetic in a way that is otherwise unachievable, steel screens allow excellent visibility and the passage of maximum light between different areas. Steel provides solidity without being visually overpowering; a look no other material can replicate due to the slenderness and robustness of the steel sections.

Unlike the chunkier proportions required with timber or aluminium, a steel T-bar or glazing bar, a mere 25mm wide, is enough to ensure maximum strength while providing the greatest possible area for glass.

Screens used internally allow even greater design flexibility than those used externally and designers have the opportunity to incorporate sliding and pocket doors and, indeed, entire sliding screen sections. Door thresholds are unnecessary so the finished floor is uninterrupted.

Internal screens are generally formed using traditional W20 steel sections. These may be configured to create three quarter height and full height panels with 90 degree returns or curves, and to take large or small glass panes.

Screens are highly versatile and can include windows or doors up to a height of 2.4m with fixed glazing above where extra height is required. Bespoke designs can fit specific spaces making them ideal where, for example, the screen needs to follow the profile of a vaulted ceiling.

When used in wet rooms and as shower screens, weather seals can be employed to ensure a fully waterproof enclosure. In situations such as wine cellars, the aesthetics of steel screens contrast well with those of the fabric of older buildings. The screens and doors have the added benefit that they may be used to provide security and aid temperature control by dividing areas.

Most screens are single glazed but, when needed for acoustic reasons (when creating corporate boardrooms, for example), double glazing with acoustic glass may be employed.

To provide for the highest durability and to achieve the aesthetics required, screens may be hot-dip galvanised and factory-finished with a high quality polyester powder coat applied in any RAL colour.

Alternatively, an industrial raw steel finish can be provided that shows up the details of the manufacturing process, including the welded joints. This is achieved either through a clear powder coating or with the application of a high quality, factory-applied lacquer.

An almost unlimited choice of handles and fittings exists for use with internal steel screens with virtually any commercially available product suitable. This reinforces further the exciting potential offered by internal steel screens and their strong place in design led projects.

For further information on the Steel Window Association, please visit www.steel-window-association.co.uk or call 020 8543 2841.

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Monday, 13 August 2018

Facelift for LiftMaster Garage Door Openers

Automatic garage door openers from LiftMaster impress professionals with their intelligent force setting, smooth and quiet running, low power consumption and security. The proven product portfolio has now been optimised and more clearly profiled.

LiftMaster, the world leader in professionally installed garage door openers, is updating its product portfolio in the European market. “We want to significantly enhance the LiftMaster brand of garage door openers for our end users. This is why we have given the Evolution garage door openers a facelift. “With an extended accessory range – particularly with a modification of the transmitters supplied with the products – LiftMaster is being more clearly defined as a premium brand.” explains Product Manager Grigory Trusov.

All five garage door openers available in the Evolution Series will in the future be delivered with two new 4-Channel Evolution Code transmitters with a car-key design. They have very high safety standards that far exceed the standard of commercially available models. In addition, the TX4UNIF – a universal transmitter on 433MHz that can also be used with the Evolution series – can be ordered as a high-quality accessory with the same design.

Using the elegant style and design the garage door openers still have the striking black-and-red appearance that customers appreciate. “Market analyses have shown that our openers not only meet high expectations in terms of quality, but also in terms of appearance, which is why we saw no need to change.” says Grigory Trusov.

Smart connection thanks to MyQ technology

In addition to the classic access via hand-held remote controls, the LM60EVF, LM80EVF, LM100EVF and LM130EVF garage door openers can also be controlled using MyQ technology. The free MyQ app allows you to monitor the garage from anywhere, because it indicates whether the door is open or closed. You can also set up a notification that will be sent as soon as the door moves. As the app provides monitoring and control in one, the garage door can also be operated remotely at any time.

Partnerships with Apple, Nest and other leading technology suppliers also aim to seamlessly connect automation to their platforms. In Europe, the combination with Nest indoor and outdoor surveillance cameras and Nest thermostats is already a reality. This provides another bonus in convenience and security around your home, with no compatibility issues. Also, users can already control each garage door opener via Apple Watch.

Evolution Facelift garage door openers became available from July 9, 2018. All other opener ranges will continue unchanged and with the existing accessories.

About LiftMaster

The Chamberlain Group is the global market leader in the professional segment for garage door openers with its LiftMaster brand and one of the largest manufacturers of industrial door and gate openers for private and industrial applications. Founded in 1967, over the last 50 years the company has created more than 30 significant developments of secure, reliable technologies for controlling garage doors and gates, demonstrating the company's innovative strength.

They include Evolution (Security 2.0) wireless technology, which is our most advanced radio system with encrypted wireless codes. MyQ technology also enables the openers to be integrated into a smart home. This means that users can control the opener using an app on their smartphone, tablet or PC regardless of their location.

Further information is available from Chamberlain GmbH, Alfred-Nobel-Str. 4, 66793 Saarwellingen, Tel. 0049 (0) 6838 9070, email info@chamberlain.com and at www.liftmaster.eu.

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Sunday, 12 August 2018

Ford Celebrates Production of 10 Millionth Mustang

Ford is celebrating the production of its 10 millionth Mustang – America’s best-selling sports car of the last 50 years and the world’s best-selling sports car three years straight.

The 10 millionth Ford Mustang is a high-tech, 460 horsepower 2019 Wimbledon White GT V8 six-speed manual convertible equipped with the latest driver assist technology and built at Ford’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan. The first serialised Mustang (VIN 001) produced in 1964 was the same colour and model with a three-speed manual transmission and 164 horsepower V8.

“Mustang is the heart and soul of this company and a favourite around the world,” said Jim Farley, president of global markets, Ford Motor Company. “I get the same thrill seeing a Mustang roll down a street in Detroit, London or Beijing that I felt when I bought my first car – a 1966 Mustang coupe that I drove across the country as a teenager. Mustang is a smile-maker in any language.”

Ford is celebrating the milestone with employee celebrations at its Dearborn headquarters and its Flat Rock Assembly Plant, U.S., including flyovers from three WWII-era P-51 Mustang fighter planes and Mustangs produced for more than five decades parading from Dearborn to Flat Rock, where the Mustang currently is manufactured.

Best-selling sports car

Mustang is America’s best-selling sports car over the last 50 years, based on Ford analysis of 1966-2018 total U.S. new vehicle cumulative registrations for all sports car segments supplied by IHS Markit.

Ford has sold over 7,000 in the UK since it first went on sale in 2016, and more than 38,000 Mustangs across Europe in the same period.

Last year, Mustang outsold the Porsche 911 in 13 European markets, including the U.K. and Spain. The leading five European markets for Mustang sales in 2017 were Germany, the U.K., France, Belgium, and Sweden. In 2017, Mustang GT was the best-selling V8 sports car in the UK, with over 1,500 sold.

Announced earlier this year, the special edition Ford Mustang Bullitt celebrates the 50th anniversary of the legendary Warner Bros. film. Powered by an enhanced 5.0-litre V8 engine, Bullitt has now sold out its special edition production run for the year in the UK, with vehicles due to arrive later this year.

In addition, the one-of-a-kind Eagle Squadron Mustang GT, driven on the Goodwood Festival of Speed Hill Climb by Vaughn Gittin Jr., raised $420,000 at the recent charity auction for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s youth aviation education programs.

Better Than Ever

The latest Ford Mustang offers more technology, exhilarating performance and more personalisation than ever.

The new Ford Mustang features a more athletic exterior, and an upscale interior with soft-touch materials and 12-inch digital instrument cluster. Enhanced powertrains include Ford's 450 PS 5.0-litre V8 and 10-speed automatic transmission for 0-62mph acceleration in 4.3seconds. A six-speed manual transmission option is equipped with Ford’s new rev-matching technology for smoother, faster downshifts accompanied by a “blip” of the powerful engine.

Advanced driving technologies include MagneRide® adjustable suspension, selectable Drive Modes and a new Active Valve Performance Exhaust that delivers an innovative Good Neighbour Mode for early-morning or late-night driving. New driver assistance technologies include Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Lane Keeping Aid.

The Ford Mustang is now in its sixth generation. In addition to its sales leadership, the Mustang page has more likes on Facebook than any other vehicle nameplate.

BULLITT and all related characters and elements© & TM Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s18)

MagneRide is a trademark of BWI Group

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Saturday, 11 August 2018

Nearly 90 per cent of London Van Drivers to be Charged to Drive in the Capital

According to insurance comparison website The Van Insurer, almost 90 per cent of van drivers in London and the South East could be charged more than £5,000 to drive in the capital from 2021.

London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan, revealed plans last month to expand London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) to include the North Circular and South Circular roads from 2021.

Drivers within the expanded zone using vans that don’t meet the new emission standards will pay a daily ULEZ charge of £12.50, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is in addition to the daily congestion charge, which starts from £10.00 per day.

‘Non-compliant’ vehicles include diesel vans that do not meet Euro 6 standards; those that are approximately six years or older in 2021, and petrol vans that do not meet Euro 4 standards, roughly the equivalent to being fifteen years or older in 2021.

Last year, The Van Insurer processed quotes for 24,093 van drivers in London and the South East; 89 per cent (21,415) of the policies quoted for were for non-compliant petrol and diesel models.

Diesel vans that will be deemed non-compliant under the new rules, made up 87 per cent (20,932) of the policies quoted, with non compliant petrol vans accounting for the remaining 2 per cent (483).

Compliant vans; comprising hybrid, electric and compliant petrol and diesel models, made up the remaining 11 per cent of quotes processed.

The increased charges, amounting to £22.50 per day, will have a strong impact on tradesmen in London and South East that work in the capital. For example, the average non-compliant van driver, with 21 days holiday per year and working 239 days in London, can expect to pay £5,377.50 per year to drive in the capital.

According to the Federation of Master Builders, the average bricklayer’s salary in the UK is £42,034. The new legislation would therefore reduce their income by around 13 per cent.

Jade Isabelle, Commercial Director at The Van Insurer, said:

“It’s easy to see how, a seemingly small increase can have a huge impact on a van driver’s annual outgoings.

“For our tradesmen customers, their van is an essential tool for their business and the majority clearly fall outside the new compliance standards. However, while many of our quotes are for older vehicles, we’re processing more quotes for compliant vehicles; between 2016 and 2018 we noticed an increase of 8 per cent, in the London and South East, so drivers are getting the message and looking to reduce costs.”

The figures for national data follow the same pattern, with 90 per cent (105,813) of quotes processed in 2017 relating to non-compliant vehicles. Similarly, quotes for compliant vehicles increased by 7 per cent between 2016 and 2018.

The Van Insurer is a dedicated van insurance price comparison website that is committed to making van insurance easy, fast and affordable.

Obtaining a quote from The Van Insurer is quick, simple and straightforward.

For more information, visit www.thevaninsurer.co.uk

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