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All the latest news from Avocet Hardware Ltd, click to view more information on each article. For further information please contact our Marketing department on 01484 711700.
ABS Locks fitted in local Government funded scheme- 29/11/2011
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The ABS high security euro cylinder; Beating the Burglars in Leeds. |
ABS Team wins best stand award at MLA Expo- 09/11/2011
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ABS Secure celebrated a spectacularly busy exhibition by winning an award from the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) for the most innovative stand at the MLA show in September. |
See ABS at the MLA Expo 2011- 06/09/2011
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The ABS range of security cylinders, padlocks and new additions to the range will be on stand 80 at the MLA Expo at the International Exhibition Centre - Telford from 9th-11th September. |
Lock Snapping - what is the Solution? - 06/06/2011
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See what happened when Bez and Shifty, our two local burglars, came across ABS Secure Locks! |
Easy-adjust Affinity hinge now available from Door-Stop- 18/05/2011
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"The Affinity 3D hinge makes it easier and quicker to fit the door," explains Door-Stop's Managing Director, Nick Dutton. |
Lock Snapping - The Problem- 18/05/2011
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Door lock snapping on euro profile cylinders is becoming more popular with burglars. They are in, in seconds. They invade your home. Steal your cars. Find out the facts and fight back with ABS Secure locks. |
What the Locksmith says about ABS!- 04/05/2011
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Expert advice on Locksnapping and euro profile cylinders |
Avocet's high security ABS cylinder achieves new Sold Secure Diamond standard- 14/01/2011
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The ABS Snap Secure Cylinder from Avocet Hardware has become the first high security cylinder on the market to achieve the new Sold Secure Diamond standard. Sold Secure is dedicated to reducing the risk of crime by the assessment of security products. |
Avocet promotes market leading ABS Cylinder to homeowners- 25/08/2010
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A consumer direct mail campaign promoting the market leading ABS Snap Secure Cylinder is a huge success. |
Affinity proves good looking hardware sells- 05/07/2010
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Sales of Avocet Hardware's Affinity range of fully suited hardware have exceeded 900,000 units since its launch in February 2009... |
Phenomenal response to Avocet's ABS Snap Secure Cylinder- 29/06/2010
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Since its launch in January, the Avocet ABS Snap Secure Cylinder has been a phenomenal success... |
Affinity Hardware Upgrade now available from Door-Stop - 18/05/2010
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Whilst every Door-Stop door is fitted with Yale hardware as standard, there is now the option to change doorset hardware to
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Avocet makes it easy for composite door installers to save and sell- 19/04/2010
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Leading hardware supplier Avocet hardware has launched two innovative hardware solutions for composite doors. |
Successful launch for Avocet's Affinity Easy Fit 3D Hinge- 16/02/2010
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The Affinity Easy Fit 3D Hinge is one of Avocet's most popular product launches. To date, 22000 units have been sold since its January launch. |
ABS Thwarts Burglary Attempts- 10/02/2010
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Kevin Horler, Contracts Manager at CASAC, says: "One of our engineers accompanied a police officer to a number of properties in a Wibsey street after a home had been burgled." |
Avocet awarded Kitemark accreditation for ABS Snap Secure Cylinder at G09 show- 18/10/2009
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Leading hardware supplier Avocet Hardware received Kitemark accreditation for its new ABS Snap Secure Door Cylinder at the G09 Regional Exhibition at Wembley. The security door cylinder is the most secure on the market. It's pick resistant, bump resistant and incorporates Avocet's Snap Secure technology. It passed PAS024 testing with flying colours and doesn't require a security handle or cylinder guard. |
Avocet's growth formula- 07/08/2009
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In the toughest market in living memory, sales of the industry's leading hardware supplier are up on last year and up on budget. In July, Avocet Hardware's sales were 7.9% ahead of the same month in 2008 and 8.2% ahead of budget. And it's part of a trend. In the three month period to the end of July 2009, sales were 4.7% ahead of the same period last year and 4.17% ahead of its annual budget. |
Avocet sees 30% growth in bi-fold door hardware- 15/07/2009
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As window fabricators and installers diversify, leading hardware supplier Avocet hardware is seeing sales growth in new areas. Sales of bi-fold door hardware have increased by 30% year on year from December 2007 to December 2008 and Managing Director Kevin Harvey believes this trend will continue. "More fabricators are adding bi-fold doors as they look to increase sales through diversification. We're able to supply our customers with quality products to help them take advantage of this growth area. I'm certain we'll see our sales in this area continue to grow." |
Avocet sales ahead of budget- 14/07/2009
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Sales of the leading hardware supplier Avocet were 5% up in June compared to May and 14% up compared to April as daily sales rates continue to increase. This puts them ahead of their annual budget and well ahead of the market. |
Next day delivery from Avocet keeps customer lead times to a minimum - 14/07/2009
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Leading hardware supplier Avocet Hardware is offering next day delivery to all its customers to help them minimise the amount of hardware they need to hold in stock. Ordering products when they need them, and having them delivered next day also allows window fabricators to offer shorter, more competitive lead times to their customers. Avocet's next day service is available within the UK on any order received daily up to 4:30pm Monday-Thursday and 3:30pm Friday. |
Avocet Assist offers customers top quality service- 14/07/2009
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Many companies pay lip service to customer care packages. But leading hardware supplier Avocet Hardware is one company its customers can rely on when it comes to customer service. In 2004, the leading hardware supplier set up Avocet Assist with the aim of supporting customers during every step of the sales process. Since then, cost of quality has been reduced 55% year on year. |
Avocet's Pioneering approach to hardware- 14/07/2009
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Leading Hardware supplier Avocet Hardware has launched a new range of door handles. Pioneer is a contemporary range which offers window fabricators striking and durable door hardware. The new range is part of Avocet's commitment to supply its customers with hardware which helps them sell. |
Avocet's new look website launched at www.avocet-hardware.co.uk- 19/01/2009
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Leading hardware supplier Avocet Hardware has launched a new website at www.avocet-hardware.co.uk. The new look website is part of Avocet's rebranding and will make it easier for customers and prospects to access the information they need on window and door hardware as well as architectural ironmongery. |
Avocet's product guide highlights choice of hardware on offer- 19/01/2009
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Leading hardware supplier Avocet Hardware has launched its latest product guide. The 156-page guide showcases Avocet's full range of window and door hardware, including the recently launched Affinity and Datum ranges, as well as its wide variety of friction stays, hinges and accessories. |
New Phocas friction stays from Avocet give fabricators more choice- 20/11/2008
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Leading hardware supplier Avocet Hardware has launched a new and improved range of Phocas friction stays. |
Suite as you like with Affinity from Avocet- 20/11/2008
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Leading hardware supplier Avocet Hardware has launched Affinity - a new range of fully suited window and door handles. |
Avocet celebrates industry achievements- 19/11/2008
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“A night of celebrating great industry achievements,” is how Kevin Harvey, Managing Director of Avocet Hardware, described this year’s G08 Awards. Leading Hardware supplier Avocet Hardware was one of the event’s main sponsors and is proud to be associated with such a prestigious event. |
Avocet's Datum achieves record sales at launch- 19/11/2008
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Avocet Hardware, the leading window and door hardware supplier, has launched Datum, its new range of in-line window handles. |
A new face for the new Avocet Hardware- 17/11/2008
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From August, Avocet has a new logo and a striking new look. Managing Director Kevin Harvey explains: “A recent company review highlighted the very large gap between the old logo and the look of the brand and what Avocet was now. The logo no longer reflected reality in the eyes of customers, staff and suppliers. Avocet had changed, but the logo and look belonged to the past. |
Avocet bucks the trend- 17/11/2008
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Palmer Market Research has just predicted a huge drop of 32% in 2008 in windows and doors for the new build sector. Other reports put the whole window industry down 10-15% on 2007. Some are suggesting quarter two may have been worse. |
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