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The Elite 63 range from Spectus has been updated to include the A32 Slim Z Sash which measures just 62mm wide across the front face. The newly launched profile enables slimmer opening fan lights to be produced to enhance the overall appearance of Elite 63 windows by maximizing the glazed area and minimizing the amount of visible PVC-u. The A32 Slim Z Sashs is available in all the popular main finishes including White, Light Oak on White and Tan and Rosewood on White and Brown.

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A remote control operated door from Gretsch-Unitas, suitable for domestic property entrance doors, is said to be a technological breakthrough for multi-point locks. The product features fully motorised unlocking from outside with the G-U Secury Comfort 'electronic key' and from the inside the property via intercom. Suitable for timber, PVC and aluminium doors, the door provides improved protection against burglary and is tested to ENV 1627 and rated WK2 and WK3.

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Vinyl flooring specialists, Gerflor, has introduced the Taralay Initial range in three designs - Pacifica, Impact and Strada, which are claimed to combine style, colours, comfort and durability. The foam-backed floorcoverings are ideal for heavy duty domestic use and low-to-medium traffic commercial applications including schools and hospitals. The range is said to be easy to install and benefits from acoustic properties which reduce noise impact in high traffic areas by up to 20 decibels.

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Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has achieved the top 'Severe Duty' performance rating for its range of steel doorsets. The pressed metal doorset was successfully tested for strength and durability to one millio

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Pupils from a school in Wirral are learning in safer surroundings thanks to the most up to date fire-resistant and impact safety glazing from Pilkington. The new family centre at Mount Primary School, in New Brighton, features Pilkington Pyrostop in the circular feature windows and Pilkington Pyrodur Plus in the fire doors.

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