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door & window furniture
Door closers
complete MNC range
Miles Nelson having identified a strong business opportunity around long-term growth in multi-residential and retirement builds, they created a commercial range from the ground up and launched the Miles Nelson Commercial (MNC) brand just over a year ago.
Commercial Hardware Sales Manager, Kyle Raynes, says with Miles Nelson already doing a lot of residential hardware they could see a crossover with multi-res but there were fire doors in the mix.
“So, while we could supply a build,” he explains,“we might have had to say ‘no’ to various doors because we didn’t have fire- rated hardware, for example.”
The MNC product range includes ranges of mortice locks, door furniture, and door closers, allowing the firm to spec out a full commercial build.
MNC’s latest products are the 8000 Series door closers, in two sizes, fire rated and self-closing and self-latching, complete with accessories and fittings.
“The MNC closers have been through testing with fire door manufacturers which meant major development work leading up to market release.
“They represent the last piece in the puzzle for our commercial suite of door products,” says Kyle Raynes.
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Lock & Key. “Yes, it’s going to show up more marks and scratches than satin chrome, which is a harder finish, but it’s what the market wants.”
Tim Joyce, New Zealand Branch Manager at LSC, says black is now mainstream and continues to grow in popularity, “but not to the detriment of other finishes.”
“The other finishes are still going along strong and being used as replacements while black is going into the newer properties and new-builds. And it’s black across the board,” he says, “in a variety of materials and at various price points.”
Tim Joyce adds that black door and window furniture is, to a degree, complementing the electronic security finishes where black is commonly used.
“People are looking for something a bit different and there’s that contrast factor. These are not large-scale items, they don’t dominate an area, and if people have black as an accent colour in a space, it works.”
SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES
Without wishing to state the obvious we do need to address supply chain challenges in this theoretically “post-COVID” marketplace.
In this respect, Bryce Carter says Allegion has made investments in localised manufacturing with the introduction of a fully automated electroplating plant. With shipping currently so problematic, this is paying good dividends.
“A key focus for Allegion,” he continues, “is to specialise in metal finishes, from quality electroplated finishes to powder coating and polishing. This in-house service provides our customers a seamless experience with a reduced lead time.
“We’re also fortunate to have a strong supplier base and supply chain that helped minimise the impacts of COVID-19 related stock issues prevalent throughout the industry.
“Understanding what ongoing demand looks like has been challenging, but we’ve maintained open dialogue with our
Hi-tech door access
In response to demand for digital products, ASSA ABLOY launched the Yale Access app which is compatible with the Yale Assure digital lock range.
Now, you can manage your home’s door locks via an app – change PIN codes, receive notifications on who is coming and going, unlock and lock your door from anywhere, and use the auto-unlock feature whereby your lock knows you have arrived home, so your door is always open to you.
“People don’t want to carry keys any more,” says Marketing Manager, Ronnie Pocock. “Using your phone or keypad is becoming the preferred option and we offer a range of digital products that cater to these requirements.”
With Yale Access, customers can also easily link into third party smart home apps like Google Home, HomeKit and Amazon Alexa, allowing users to control their door by voice.
“ASSA ABLOY also has the ability to offer an extensive colour range for our NZ-made products in order to cater to current market trends,” adds Ronnie.
“Black is still a popular colour although we are seeing increasing demand for newer colours such as Flaxpod. We also get requests for more obscure colours such as Electric Cow!”
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