New trends from Fensterbau Germany

New trends from Fensterbau Germany

A recent visit to the world’s largest window fair ‘Fensterbau 2018’ in Germany revealed the latest trends in windows and doors. The main focus was on integrated drainage for level threshold doors, airtight window installation, sophisticated entrance door designs,...
Titan AF changeover

Titan AF changeover

From 23rd April 2018, Siegware will start phasing out the old FAVORIT tilt and turn system to make room for the new TITAN AF system. Although TITAN AF has been available for some time, the transition process from old to new hardware takes a number of years. Over the...
150 years of innovation

150 years of innovation

KFV has long been a success story with innovative locking mechanisms – and now KFV turns 150 years! Today KFV is an important part of the hardware group Siegenia but its roots date back to 1868 as the founder Karl Fliether opened a forge in Velbert, Germany. He was...
Choose low VOC paints for health

Choose low VOC paints for health

Volatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs, contribute negatively to air pollution (e.g. smog), and forms ground level ozone which can irritate the eyes and lungs, and can result in breathing problems. Ozone can also harm vegetation, crops and trees. VOCs contribute...
New building regulations coming soon

New building regulations coming soon

At the last conference of the Australian Windows Association (AWA), new upcoming building regulations were announced, which will create huge opportunities for energy efficient window makers. Policy changes to enable greenhouse gas reductions are being discussed with...
Anti-corrosive barrier solution

Anti-corrosive barrier solution

Siegware is now offering a wax based solution for all your coastal hardware applications – a specialised corrosion inhibitor with dewatering properties suitable for short to medium term corrosion protection. The solution contains a combination of film forming...