Albert Genau, a global leader in the design and manufacture of durable window systems, has turned to Oxford-based
Essentra Components to create and provide a new espagnolette locking system for use across its window guillotine system.
Essentra Components recently created a first-of-its-kind Push Button Swinghandle Lock System to meet the specific needs of Albert Genau as it sought durable, reliable locking solutions across its sliding and folding glass systems.
The finished Swinghandle Lock product not only provided significant cost savings for Albert Genau, leading to greater cost efficiency and resource optimisation, but also won the prestigious
RedDot, IF Design and Good Design Awards for its design.
Essentra Components, a partner of Albert Genau across its locking systems since 2015, worked with the glazing solutions manufacturer to develop the product with 3-D CAD drawings and prototypes. These had to meet the objectives of creating an easy to operate, durable, reliable and long-lasting locking system. The locks also needed to seamlessly integrate into the new window systems, be easy to maintain, and fit the ergonomic and aesthetic requirements of Albert Genau based on its extensive customer research.
Adil Işildak, chairman of the board, Albert Genau, is delighted with the outcome: “Our relationship with Essentra has been going from strength-to-strength. When we design a new product, we discuss possible locking options with Essentra and act accordingly.”
Serkan Ruzgar, Essentra’s access hardware regional sales director (APAC and EMEA), concluded: “We have a fantastic, long-lasting working relationship with Albert Genau and this latest locking system combines the expertise of both partners to deliver a truly award-winning locking system. We are very proud of this solution and our partnership and look forward to delivering more bespoke solutions for Albert Genau and other clients across our extensive portfolio.”