“CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD”

On Saturday 24th April 2010, four members of the SIMONSWERK UK sales team attended the Institute of Architectural Ironmongers Annual General Meeting where they were presented with the Paul Lewis award for outstanding customer service.  The award is sponsored annually by Royde & Tucker and presented by the IAI Executive Committee at the AGM Dinner Dance to the most nominated company or individual.

Pictured are members of the award winning SIMONSWERK team, Stephen Slater, Patrick Calvey and Linda Griffin. Emma Gwilt was also nominated by SIMONSWERK customers. UK Managing Director Robin Guy (far right) congratulated all members of the award winning sales team for their efforts in gaining this notable industry achievement. Congratulatory messages were also received from the Chief Executive and World Export Manager based at the SIMONSWERK GmbH parent company in Germany.

GOLD PLATED SIMONSWERK

SIMONSWERK UK recently completed a unique and challenging project for bespoke hinges for a Nash designed Villa in Regent’s Park, London. Once home to a Russian Prince and Napoleon’s older brother this 19th Century grade 1 listed building has been restored to achieve detailing to capture its original glory.

With over one hundred doors nowhere had more effort been expended than on the hinges. Ironmongery supplier Franchi’s turned to UK brass hinge specialists SIMONSWERK to produce two microns thick gold-plated hinges with unique urn-shaped finials using special brass extrusions. Architects Quinlan & Francis Terry complemented SIMONSWERK on matching the owner’s specific requirements from only an original drawing. This challenging bespoke assignment encompassed the supply of 167 pairs of hinges plus over 90 smaller versions.

SIMONSWERK VARIANT VX hinge systems meet all the demands for high performance within the education, public and hotel sectors where constant use is the determining factor. The range includes CE rated hinges - tested to 1,000,000 cycles and is fully 3D adjustable, maintenance free and ideal for fire, sound & burglar resistant doors. Available in 100, 120 & 160mm sizes & load capacities up to 300kg, the high quality steel, stainless steel or bronze finish VX hinge is already highly successful on both interior and exterior heavy duty door projects

SECURE HINGES FOR ALUMINIUM PROFILES

SIMONSWERK UK has introduced a new hinge to their award winning fully concealed TECTUS range. The TE 700 3D option has been specifically designed for heavy duty doors, windows and partition systems with aluminium profiles. This new TECTUS hinge, with a load capacity up to 100kg, will enable shop fitters and the glazing industry to provide an overall harmonious visual appearance with a hinge system which provides extra security. Maintenance-free slide bearings and three dimensional adjustability remain features of the outstanding TECTUS hinge – completely hidden when door is in closed position.

SAMSON FOR STRENGTH DESIGN & PERFORMANCE

Samson high performance solid brass hinges from UK manufacturer SIMONSWERK are now available in a choice of new finishes including dark imitation bronze metal antique. Samson brass butt hinges have a 25 year Guarantee, are maintenance free and suitable for heavy weight flush doors tested to BS EN 1935 – Grade 12. They are also offered in a series of six exciting Designer Finials and are already very popular with the architectural specifying community. Samson hinges are available with CE marking and approval for use on half hour and one hour timber doors to BS EN 1634.

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HINGE SOLUTION FOR ALL-GLASS DOOR

Glass doors provide greater visualisation, better perspective and genuine rays of light within modern interior decor and design. That’s why they are becoming increasingly popular in commercial, public and residential sectors. SIMONSWERK hinge systems for all-glass doors have recently contributed to the realisation of an extraordinary project.

Architect Ludwig Holzschuh has designed a house that is aligned with the sun in which the room-high interior doors are made from 12 millimetre thick glass and made to measure with black vertical wooden friezes.

THE "VARIANT" HINGE

SIMONSWERK have introduced their new VARIANT VX hinge system for the UK ironmongery market. This high performance adjustable hinge system, distinguished with CE rating, is now available with a narrower 18mm knuckle and allows problem free correct positioning of the door leaf. It also has a hinge system for all types of frames with 21 variations and is especially suitable for the heavy duty door sector.

VX hinges have been fitted throughout the new Gorilla Kingdom at London Zoo. More

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