Richard Gyde Joins VBH
VBH, the hardware manufacturer, has advised that sales of one of its star products for aluminium window production is ‘on the up.’ The greenteQ Securitas Offset Security Espagnolette is a specialist product for users of slim aluminium casement windows from three of what VBH describe as the ‘most popular’ aluminium systems, including Sheerline. These slim profiles have no Eurogroove to accept the locking system. Securitas Offset’s 16mm wide U-rail stainless steel faceplate is designed to be surface fit to account for this, and its offset gearbox ensures that the glazing area is not broached when fitted. Up to four pairs of bi-directional adjustable mushroom headed cams provide compression and security when in the locked position. The cam pairs locate into both sides of a greenteQ night vent striker plate to firmly hold the sash secure even in the face of a determined attempt at forced entry. Nine lengths, starting at 320mm going all the way up to 1320mm, mean that even the smallest and largest casements can benefit from Securitas Offset Securitas On The Up!
Gary Gleeson, marketing manager at VBH, says, “Securitas Offset is a major strand of our range of locking systems for outward opening single and double sash casements. We now offer thirteen different solutions across the greenteQ, Roto and Yale brands. “We launched this product eighteen months ago and it proved so popular that the industry voted it Window Component of the Year last autumn. 2025 has seen sales continue to rise as we penetrate further into the aluminium sector. It really is one of our products that is “on the up.” As well as being very quick to fit, VBH advise that Securitas Offset is approved for use on Q-secure PREMIUM installations, offering consumers the peace of mind that the popular hardware security guarantee brings. As with all greenteQ products, Securitas Offset is supplied with a long guarantee; ten years in this case. To find out more about Securitas Offset, or any other hardware in the VBH range, contact the company on 01634 263263 or via email at sales@vbhgb.com.
The board of VBH Holding is delighted to announce that Richard Gyde joins VBH (GB) Ltd on 1st May in the position of Managing Director. Richard will be no stranger to most within the industry, bringing over 40 years of dedicated fenestration sector experience, including over 23 years as Managing Director of Mila UK, where he successfully led and grew the business. Richard’s customer-centric approach matches that of the VBH culture. His deep understanding of the market has resulted in prestigious customer portfolios, whilst his commitment to sustainability and innovation has driven the development of high quality products that meet changing market needs. These strengths, together with Richard’s extensive experience in global sourcing, product portfolio development, quality protocols, and corporate governance will be invaluable to VBH (GB) as the company builds on the success of its own greenteQ
brand, alongside further development of sales of major brands in the VBH portfolio. Richard is well respected by his peers, and is known for his intelligent and innovative thinking, both in product design and in building action-oriented teams that perform at the highest level. Throughout his career, Richard has demonstrated a remarkable ability to deliver resilient long-term growth and manage business continuity, even in turbulent times. Peter Rowlands, Acting Managing Director at VBH (GB) states “We are confident that Richard Gyde’s leadership will bring new opportunities and continued growth to VBH (GB). I am absolutely confident that Richard and the existing VBH team will work together to achieve our mission to be an industry leader in the Hardware Sector and continue to develop our successful business in the UK and overseas.”
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