Andrew said: “We are thrilled to see that our newest autoLock has become a finalist for three categories in the National Fenestration Awards this year. AV4 is a revolutionary product that is changing the accepted norm, showing people how easy it can be to operate a locking mechanism – even in the face of thermal expansion. Designed with extensive insights into problematic door operation and tested rigorously, the AV4 was designed to significantly reduce callouts and remedial works.” The autoLock AV4 range consists of the AV4, AV4 Heritage, AV4 EntryGuard, AV4 M4, with blueMatic EAV4 motors compatible with a wide range of access solutions. The new AV4 product family is available in a range of finished, backsets and faceplate sizes including U-rail, providing suitability for all door constructions. aluPilot: Revolutionising Aluminium Window Production with Enhanced Efficiency Winkhaus UK has also become a finalist in the 2024 for the innovative aluPilot system, with a nomination for Window Component of the Year. Launched in the UK in 2022, aluPilot allows Aluminium fabricators to save up to 10 minutes of production time per window with aluPilot, compared to traditional systems available on the market. Winkhaus has confirmed the result of 10 minutes time saving in tests conducted with manufacturers during aluPilot’s development and subsequent roll-out to European systems houses. When multiplied across weekly production, these time savings really start to add up. In addition to efficiency gains, aluPilot offers impressive weight capabilities, catering to
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