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The Velbert Institute for Locks and Hardware (PIV) testing institute has expanded its team: Jamal Boumouchoun (52) joined the certification body as an auditor at the beginning of April. The experienced quality expert brings with him in-depth knowledge gained from 27 years at car manufacturer Ford and other positions, and will be responsible for monitoring certified customers in future.
Hawa Sliding Solutions AG recently acquired the Barcelona-based Klein Group, one of the world's leading suppliers of sliding solutions. The acquisition expands Hawa's portfolio and strengthens its global market position. The management team at Klein will be retained, as will the brands and locations. Here are the details.
C.R. Laurence of Europe (CRL) is launching a new balustrade system. The fully adjustable, floor-guided system is called CRL Vision and is characterised by its easy installation, quick alignment and very simple system design with only a few part numbers. Here are the details about the system.
With Simonswerk and Colcom, for the first time two brands of the Simonswerk Group will be present at the leading trade fair of the glass industry at a joint stand, where they will present their hardware innovations for glass doors and interiors.
Willach will also be presenting numerous hardware innovations at glasstec: For example, the new generation of manual Portavant fittings (for inside) will be presented for the first time.
The trend towards ever-larger windows and thus heavier elements is putting a strain on hardware in particular. Roto has now taken action and uniquely adapted the Patio Inowa sliding hardware. However, there is also another aspect to the new carriage technology.
Thanks to state-of-the-art finishing technologies, the possible uses of individual glass products are almost limitless today. The German Federal Flat Glass Association (BF) has put together six popular solutions for interior spaces.
Eppley Airfield in Nebraska records a steadily growing travel business with over 5 million passengers annually. Satin-finished glass facades - both inside and outside - were used to great effect.
