Rehau has announced a strategic partnership with Yale enabling window fabricators and installers to source Rehau profiles integrated with fully approved and tested Yale hardware and furniture.
The range will include locks, cylinders, shoot bolts, hinges, handles and letter plates – and exclusive to Rehau, Lockmaster 21 will give the ability to cover a range of door sizes.Both companies manufacture in the UK, which they say can facilitate shorter lead times amid high market demand.
The profile manufacturer says it aims to create economies of scale for customers through one sourcing partnership. An example is Rehau and Yale’s inclusive PAS24 testing, which can save fabricators up to £1,000 by cascading the test results to themselves, as well as a combined comprehensive guarantee meaning less replacement over the product’s lifetime. Customers will also be able to draw on a unified technical team with more combined knowledge on the complete window.
Yale key account manager David Pridmore said: “The work in product development and testing we have completed with Rehau will allow fabricators to seamlessly transition on to Yale hardware without the additional expense of testing.”
The first part Rehau and Yale will initially welcome fabricators to the initiative, later followed by installer and consumer engagement.
Rehau Windows head of technical and product management Russell Hand said “This is an exciting announcement, and we are looking forward to working in partnership with Yale. In joining forces with them, we are aiming to add reassurance throughout the supply chain.
“Specifically, we will be able to match our premium profiles with equally premium ancillary products. Ultimately Rehau will be offering a secure partnership, the fabricator will be supplying a secure package, and the installer will be providing a secure product to the consumer.”
The initiative is supported by a brochure ‘A Secure Partnership’ and video footage outlining the its benefits.
