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Letter to Editor, from Stewart Lamb, Managing Director of VITA Hardware UK

Dear Ian

I’ve read with interest the recent news stories about the rocketing price of zinc and the fact that suppliers are offering new and upgraded aluminium alternatives in order to stabilise costs. As a hardware manufacturer, base prices for raw materials is something we keep a close eye on but it’s not something that drives our development.

At VITA Hardware, we’ve offered a range of aluminium based products for over five years now. Take for example our hugely popular Claymore range which is suitable for use with PVC-u, aluminium or timber windows and offer outstanding performance and reliability. We know this, as we have products out there, in the field, which have been operational for many years - tried and tested, fitted to last. ..[ more ]

Yours sincerely

Stewart Lamb
Managing Director, VITA Hardware UK

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