ift-Documentation "Success with Security + Quality" (Print edition with nominal charge)

Special Show "Success with Security + Quality" at Fensterbau Frontale 2016

In addition to energy efficiency and quality, safety and security have become important selling points because interest in sustainable quality products has been steadily increasing. Building owners rightly demand that building components are energy efficient and suitable for use – i.e. that they function reliably and durably for many years. This is a good thing because it strengthens the position of quality manufacturers, and protects against cheap bargain offers. But quality must be recognisable; assured characteristics must be maintained over the long term. When quality assurance is promised, users expect the product to be service/maintenancefriendly, they expect competent advice, straightforward operation (comfort) and correct installation to RAL standards.

Likewise, in the context of increasing crime rates, climate change, financial crises and migration, safety and security have become important criteria, which include the aspects of burglar resistance as well as reliability of use, fire safety and smoke control, as well as disaster protection. But what does this mean in detail; how can one use these aspects for advice and sales, and explain the advantages to the building owner?

This article is also available in German.