Architectural hardware suppliers you should know

Good design is judged in the detail. Often, it is the smallest, least-conspicuous components of a space that speak of its true calibre. The difference between a remarkable project and an unremarkable one can sometimes lie in the least obvious of places – in door controls, locks, lever handles and hinges, for example.

This month, we are looking at the architectural hardware industry, inviting key players to introduce themselves and highlight recent developments at their company.

Architectural hardware is the ‘nuts and bolts’ of a space, the bits that hold it together and that you can’t do without. But the industry is becoming increasingly design-orientated too.

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More and more companies are coming up with solutions that are functional, durable and technically-advanced, but aesthetically appealing as well.

Häfele, for example, is on the verge of launching a new range of luxury handles called The Platinum Series, which is designed by Paolo Pedrizzetti and enhanced with Swarovski crystals. The designs are highly contemporary and are available in a range of finishes, as well as different coloured crystals.

The technology behind the products is also evolving rapidly. Dorma has launched the latest version of its automatic sliding door operator, the CS80 Magneo, which features ‘SoftMotion’ safety features.

Meanwhile, Häfele has created a new ‘economy’ version of its Dialock Hotel Locking Range, which features touchless card reading and has been used in many of the region’s five-star hotels. The new line offers features to suit three- or four-star hotels.

Find out more about new launches, latest technologies and enhanced aesthetics over the next few pages.

ASSA ABLOY
Company background: ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. Yale is the brand name behind locks of every design and function in over 125 countries, and is a part of the ASSA ABLOY Group.

At ASSA ABLOY, we believe that freedom enriches people and that fear makes us poorer. To realise freedom, we must first feel safe and secure. That’s why the ASSA ABLOY Group is committed to creating high-quality door opening solutions.

Abdul Aziz & Saad Mohammed Al-Moajil is a Saudi-based company with a staggering 70 years of trading history in this region. It is the sole distributer of Yale products in the GCC.

Locations: Yale Security Point, Alkarama, Dubai, Tel: +971 (0)4 3355587.
Who to talk to: Younis Ali, business development manager.

USPs: All over the world, people are actively securing all that they care about – their home, their family, their personal belongings or their businesses – with the name they trust the most, Yale.

Best sellers: Among the wide range of Yale products, door solution items like handles, door cylinders and closers are a favourite with our dealers and solution providers. The quality, service and professionalism that we offer are the main reasons behind our continued success.

News: We are proud to announce the launch of our digital door lock, Yale Gateman. Yale Gateman is a unique hybrid of digital technology, cost-efficiency and luxurious finishings. Being integratable, smart and flexible, Yale Gateman has no limitations. You can integrate it with any automation system and then control, communicate and automate it easily.

To keep our main business values and meet our client’s needs, we are providing a free-of-charge installation, a toll-free based service and an expandable one-year guarantee for our new product. Please visit our security centre in Dubai or visit www.yalegateman.ae.