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3. UAP offers new key wind lock for pull handles UAP has launched its new key wind lock, designed specifically for doors with fixed handles such as pull handles.


The lock is suitable for composite and timber doors, it uses a key or thumb turn to engage and retract the bolts and latch. Once the door is closed, the latch can’t be operated without the key, providing customers with increased safety. The Fullex Key Wind Lock is ideal for use with pull handles on the doors of residential properties, enabling homeowners to benefit from security, reliability, and functionality. A further benefit is the lock’s simplicity. Other key wind locks on the market require the key to be turned between 360 and 720 degrees. The Fullex Key Wind Lock


1.Snickers Workwear ‘s High-Vis Snickers Workwear’s extensive range of High- Vis working clothes suits a wide range of work environmentsIts Jackets, Trousers, Shorts, Toolvests, Shirts and Fleeces in the LITEWork, FLEXIWork AllroundWork and ProtecWork families - a host of different garments to satisfy the specific requirements of Classes 1, 2 and 3 protection, so your customers can remain protected in winter.


It meets the requirements of the EN20471 standard for high visibility warning clothes. www.snickersworkwear.com


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enables the user to enter the door swiftly and easily. A benefit of the wind lock is that it takes half a turn to withdraw the bolts, it is then returned to its original position and then turned again to retract the latch.


The company has also developed a matching escutcheon, providing the option of a full, cost- effective system, including a pull handle, Key Wind Lock, high security escutcheon and 1 Star cylinder. The Fullex Key Wind Lock is ideal for use in residential properties, enabling homeowners to benefit from; security, reliability and functionality. www.uacorporate.com


4. Carhartt’s Wylie Rugged Flex Waterproof S3 Safety Shoes


Carhartt’s Wylie Rugged Flex Waterproof S3 Safety Boots (F705159) offer construction workers the confidence to brave the elements in the winter months.


Certified to the exacting S3 standard, the Wylie boots have an aluminium toe and a versatile dual density injection outsole; its cushioning system, complete with an ABS shock absorber, reduces fatigue.


The boots also incorporate Carhartt’s Storm Defender technology , ensuring that feet stray dry, no matter what the weather. Rugged Flex


technology ensures a free range of motion, while a breathable mesh lining keeps your feet fresh. The Vibram sole unit gives wearers high performance, good traction and abrasion resistance. www.carhartt.com/


2. Vista Engineering launches double drip design for Type 4 housing tie - the VE4-275 Vista Engineering Ltd has launched its new double drip design for its Type 4 housing tie, the VE4-275.


The new VE4 has been created in such a way so that it can still be installed either way round without diminishing performance and ensuring it cannot be installed incorrectly. The product is ideal for working situations where there is no drip in the clear cavity, the new Vista VE4 can be used in standard cavities - this means there is no need to dual stock the new VE4s.


The new VE4-275 wall tie conforms to PD6697 as a Type 4 tie suitable for party walls at 126 to 150mm cavities. www.vistaeng.co.uk


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5. UAP broadens choice of Duo Handles UAP has extended its range of DUO door handles; offering the choice from a granite finish, Satin stainless steel, white, black gold and mirrored polish.


With a 243mm long backplate, UAP’s DUO door handles are designed to maximise aesthetics and quality, the tube-shaped handle ensures a comfortable grip for the operator and complies with the requirements of the Equality Act – formerly the Disability Discrimination Act.


Optimising reliability, UAP’s DUO door handle range has been salt spray tested for 2,000 hours to meet the ASTM B117 standard. Each handle is made from high-grade stainless steel and comes with a lifetime coating guarantee. www.uapcorporate.com/


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