Business View Oceania | Volume 4, Issue 1

59 60 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 S O F T W A R E Accent Business Software for the Window Furnishing and Home Improvement Industry For a free demonstration, visit www.accentsoftware.com.au EL I TE SECUR I TY SCREENS AND DOORS (EL I TE) to Australian users; they are low maintenance and easy to clean, have high durability, acoustic performance, structural integrity, are recyclable and resistant to rot, salt erosion and corrosion, adaptable to security systems, flexible in their use and supportive of natural cross ventilation. UPVC window frames are also non-conductive, which eliminates heat transfer and contributes to high thermal performance, especially when combined with double glazing. Mr. Vincent continues, “UPVC not only provides a number of economic and environmental benefits - it also gives homeowners a level of comfort in their home that is far higher than what we see with basic window systems. Yes, you’ll earn your investment back in energy savings over time, but you get a level of comfort that really improves quality of life, especially in our harsh climate. UPVC is a fast-growing sector in Australia, though our uptake is far behind what we see overseas. Elite has really taken it on as a core focus; we exist to support window fabricators Elite manufactures the entire range of Amplimesh security screen products and also provides technical support and resources for managing installations. All Elite products are fully compliant with current Australian standards and backed by their quality guarantee. The company serves clients ranging from large home improvement franchises and window companies to small businesses and sole traders. Senior representatives Andrew Johnston (Owner, Director), Ian Harkin (Elite Group General Manager), and Russell Vincent (UPVC Channel Manager) share the Elite story. Mr. Johnston shares, “We are a team of 70 that develops, manufactures, and distributes security screens and doors for the protection of the Australian community. Our work supports the trade sector through value adding for their business and allows end users to improve their home security. So, what we do is incredibly important.” Elite has been a large facilitator in the recent uptake of UPVC window technology across the country. Collaborating with organisations such as the UPVC Windows Alliance, Australian Window Association, and Australian Security Providers Association, and industry partners like Capral and AWS, Vincent says Elite is helping to improve product quality in Australia and promote the benefits of UPVC for industry stakeholders and end users. “We began our support for UPVC fabricators through our trade network; we have a fantastic relationship with uPVC distributors like Kommerling, Aluplast & Deceuninck, with local fabricators making windows. We saw that security screens being brought in from overseas simply didn’t match up with our Australian quality standards, and certainly didn’t meld well with UPVC technology. So we came up with a range of extrusions, everything from adapters for hinge doors and sliding tracks to high- and low-profile frames, with a colour range to match UPVC film for aesthetic purposes.” UPVC windows provide a number of benefits