case studies

Newstead Trade Frames chose Avocet's Datum handle for quality and range- 19/11/2008

Newstead Trade Frames is now manufacturing windows with Datum - Avocet Hardware's new range of in-line window handles. The Stoke-on-Trent based company, which manufactures up to 1,000 frames a week for trade and commercial projects, found the quality of handles from other hardware suppliers is dropping. And that affects the performance of the handle and the window. Newstead Trade Frames prides itself on offering customers the highest quality windows and wanted a handle to match, which is why it chose Datum. It is now using the new handle on windows for the domestic and commercial markets. Newstead Trade Frames has been using Avocet products for a number of years but is looking to increase its usage as Avocet develops its range.

Managing Director Adrian Locker comments: "Avocet has an advantage over other hardware suppliers because it has its own factory and can control the quality of the product. Using a supplier with good quality control procedures allows us to manufacture top performing windows."

"We chose Datum because it combines striking aesthetic appeal with high performance and assured quality, and it's competitively priced. It's a product for today's market. Property owners want a modern handle - Datum is simple yet stylish. Some hardware suppliers have a limited range of finishes, which restricts us, but Avocet offers a wide range to suit the application. In particular, the Datum handle has a number of different finishes and colour options such as Satin, Black and Flint that you just can't get from other manufacturers."