Market success with aluminium profile systems Full range
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Market success with aluminium profile systems Full range
T E C H N O L O G Y F O R I D E A S Market success with aluminium profile systems Full range 2 Contents WICONA Unisys 6 Façade systems 8 Window systems 12 Fittings 16 Doors and Sliding systems 18 Tools/Workshop equipment 22 Software and Internet applications 24 Safety and security 28 Support 30 Logistics 32 Overview 34 Why ? What is so special about the WICONA brand? What are the advantages of working with WICONA? What is the secret of WICONA’s success? How does WICONA support the specialist metal construction sector? What are the key issues for WICONA’s future? 4 WICONA is now more than 60 years old. What we offer is a combination possible partnership with our customers. With Hydro, we have the of experience, skill and a future-proof approach. At the same time, backing of a world market leader in aluminium technology, WICONA is also synonymous with permanence. We consistently base and this is something from which our customers can only benefit. our business model on technological leadership and the closest We base our thoughts and deeds around our customers‘ benchmarks. with our smarter innovations, quicker lead times, easier processing It goes without saying that we provide the highest quality. and superior service. What makes us stand out is that we create a competitive advantage Our partnership with our customers is consistently and carefully sales support are the hallmarks of WICONA. WICONA partners can nurtured. Every wish is taken seriously, and the wishes and suggestions rest assured that they will always be one step ahead of the market of our customers determine our strategy. High-quality products, requirements with our systems. Our success is based on our working easy processing, absolute reliability in terms of delivery and proactive relationship with our customers, drawing on their individual skills. Order processing is facilitated by the high product and processing Our partners enjoy success because they can rely on the support they standards based around the WICONA Unisys principle. Meanwhile, get from WICONA. This is particularly true with regard to the rapidly WICONA experts monitor the entire process from start to finish. changing demands resulting from statutory requirements, standards Comprehensive customer service and advice from an exceptionally or regional regulations. WICONA has a dedicated team of experts that well trained and motivated team as part of internal technical services can implement these requirements first hand into the corresponding and the sales staff are available to all of our customers at any time. tools such as WICTOP or WICTIP. WICONA is consistent in its integration of ecology, the conservation of situation as a whole. Fabricators working with WICONA products can resources and the ultimate benefit for its customers. The company be sure that the WICONA and Hydro research and development will is already the technological leader in energy-efficient building concepts also provide products and concepts in the future that make the next and with regard to sustainability issues. This is because we think generation of aluminium windows and façades one of the most sustain- and act on a multi-dimensional basis with due consideration for the able and ecological building concepts available. That’s why you should choose Arnd Brinkmann Managing Director Hydro Building Systems GmbH ! 55 WICONA Unisys Fully developed products and solutions for aluminium profile systems 6 WICONA Unisys Reduced complexity! WICONA Unisys – the secret of the success Fully flexible with a limited number of individual parts The WICONA Unisys principle really is the secret behind WICONA’s success. Modular in design, it incorporates perfectly matching components for all of WICONA’s system designs from windows through to entire façades. This creates many advantages for you. You can save on warehousing space and costs, as the number of parts and components is kept to a minimum. You can cut the time spent on planning a construction project and you need less time to prepare too. Finally, the use of the same parts and tools makes for a higher degree of process security during the execution phase. At the same time, you can enjoy absolute freedom as you design individual solutions, leaving you more time to deal with your customers’ wishes. The modular design of WICONA Unisys also means that functional changes can be made at a subsequent time to the building component. Differing technical properties can be realised, without any visible sign from the outside. With this unique blend of unlimited functionality and the ultimate in flexibility, you can stand out from the competition and guarantee your market success. 7 FAÇADE SYSTEMS Experiencing innovative façade technology WICTEC WICTEC is more than just a name for a product group. It stands for the very latest brand of attractive and functional aluminium profile façade design. WICTEC makes façade technology fascinating – for you as the metal construction experts just as much as for your customers. It encompasses an overall concept of modern-day architecture that reconciles the elements of heat store, air conditioning, light provider, sun screen, fire and noise protection and design within one single façade design. With WICTEC you can be sure to meet these multifunctional requirements. And it makes no difference whether your client is the little baker‘s shop round the corner or an elegant company HQ in the centre of the city. 8 WICTEC Systems It is up to you to use WICTEC façades to create the looks of the future, turning design sketches into physical realities. What we at WICONA want is that you have a real sense of this fascination and can therefore also inspire a similar enthusiasm in your customers. With this in mind we are not only working on new developments but are also working just as intensively on concepts and details that can help you to leave the competition behind in your normal day-to-day business. ■■ WICTEC ■■ WICTEC ■■ WICTEC ■■ WICTEC 50 Standard 50HI High-insulation façade ■■ WICTEC 50 Industrial façade ■■ WICTEC 50 Integrated pressure profile ■■ WICTEC 50 Integrated sunshade ■■ WICTEC 50P Mullion/Mullion FAÇADE SYSTEMS Properties Unitized façades EL ■■ WICTEC EL60 ■■ WICTEC 50EL ■■ WICTEC 50E Mullion/Mullion 50A Mounting construction ■■ WICTEC 50EH Burglar-resistant ■■ WICTEC 50DH Bullet-resistant ■■ WICTEC 50FP Fire protection façade ■■ WICTEC 50SG Structural glazing ■■ WICTEC ■■ WICTEC 60 60FP Fire protection façade ■■ WICTEC 60EH Burglar-resistant ■■ WICTEC 60DHBullet-resistant ■■ WICTEC ■■ WICTEC ■■ WICSKY FF 3 Window façade Structural glazing 9 FAÇADE SYSTEMS Versatility and flexibility Optimal thermal insulation WICTEC is synonymous with façades! Whether you require classic mullion-transom designs, element, window or all-glass façades through to three-dimensional objects such as pyramids, polygons, barrel vaults or cupolas – with WICTEC anything is possible. They epitomise the latest look but not all WICONA designs look exactly the same, as you, the planner, and your customers have a choice of five profile views ranging from 50 to 90 mm. A further example is the Wictec 50EL prefabricated element façade, made from standard parts. This can be used if a particularly rational assembly process is required with a correspondingly fast construction process. Thanks to the WICONA Unisys principle and the compatibility with WICONA window, door and sliding systems, WICTEC offers an exceptionally flexible façade system. The range of possible technical options and the design freedom are enormous. Example: Narrow face widths. Achieving the best possible thermal insulation is one of the most demanding properties of a façade in these times of high oil and gas prices, the need for the ultimate in energy efficiency and climate protection. WICONA is a pioneer in thermal insulation systems, be it through high-quality coatings for the profiles or on the basis of special design features. We can work with you to develop technical solutions for energy-optimised and sustainable building concepts which will continue to meet the requirements of modern constructions for many years. 10 WICTEC advantages at a glance: Based on the WICONA Unisys principle: High level of process security, cost and time savings, simple production, fewer tools required due to use of standard system components. ■■ Can be combined with WICONA window, door and sliding systems. ■■ Regular grading of profile depths means cost-saving adjustment in the event of various different structural requirements and optimum use of materials. ■■ Functional safety due to graded, continuous drainage (Levels E1 to E3). ■■ The simplest mullion-transom joints – with or without connectors. ■■ Rotating gaskets to achieve polygonal designs. ■■ Modular WICTEC AN anchor system. ■■ Burglar-resistant, bullet-proof and fire protection designs with identical profile views achievable with small number of additional parts compared with basic standard design. ■■ Sight lines of 50, 60, 65, 70 and 90 mm ■■ CE marking according to EN 13830 T E C H N O L O G Y F O R FAÇADE SYSTEMS ■■ I D E A S Façade systems For further information see the “Façade systems” technology brochure 11 WINDOW SYSTEMS Function and design for buildings with character WICLINE Every building is unique. And individually designed windows are a key part of any special architecture, determining the aesthetic of the entire façade and setting the character of the building. The WICLINE system provides the best means of producing complex yet attractive window designs that offer a high level of functionality and precise dimensioning. The WICLINE range includes multi-level concepts for security and for both thermal and noise insulation, whilst WICSTAR offers a high-quality range of fittings as well as a full range of additional accessories. 12 WICLINE systems Your ideas and craftsmanship are crucial when it comes to individual customers’ wishes. Thanks to the great variety, numerous shapes and types of opening, WICLINE windows can be specifically tailored to the individual building and wishes of the customer. ■■ WICLINE WINDOW SYSTEMS Properties 65N Non-insulated ■■ WICLINE 65 65HI ■■ WICLINE 77 ■■ WICLINE 77HI ■■ WICLINE 125 ■■ WICSTAR Fittings ■■ Safety variants from page 28 ■■ WICLINE 13 WINDOW SYSTEMS Higher Energy Efficiency An ever higher share of the operating and maintenance costs incurred for buildings can be attributed to heating, air conditioning and ventilation. This applies to buildings new and old. Whilst it is frequently the case that detached and semidetached family homes nowadays have been made more energy-efficient, the situation with regard to blocks of flats or office, industrial or commercial buildings is in some cases still very different, with a great deal of catching up still to be done in the area of energy conservation. 14 This is where your opportunity lies: Replacing old windows with state-of-the-art insulating WICLINE models is one of the most important things you can do to save energy. And that will definitely get your customers interested. WICLINE advantages at a glance: Based on the WICONA Unisys principle: High process security, cost and time savings ■■ Simple production, fewer tools required due to use of standard system components ■■ Highly insulating options available ■■ Depths of 65, 77 and 125 mm available ■■ Complies with the requirements of the CE mark WINDOW SYSTEMS ■■ Profile technology: ■■ Main profiles in multi-chamber system with symmetrical design ■■ Profile thermal bond fits strongly and tightly, with quality-assured workshop production Profile connection technology: ■■ Cast corner bracket with adhesive injection holes T E C H N O L O G Y F O R I D E A S Window Systems and Fittings Glazing: ■■ Continuous stop gasket without any recesses in the hinge area – greater resistance to damp ■■ EPDM glazing gaskets, continuous on the inside and outside ■■ Volume-filling hollow chamber centre gasket Fittings: ■■ RAL-tested system fittings For further information see the “Window Systems and Fittings” technology brochure 1515 FB ittin esc h g lä sg e All functions perfectly formed WICSTAR We have developed the WICSTAR window fittings together with our partner ROTO. These fittings are perfectly tailored to the WICLINE window range. Functionality, quality and design go hand in hand, whilst exceptionally easy and quick processing also come as standard with WICSTAR. 16 WICSTAR advantages at a glance: Simple insertion of fittings without mechanical processing of profile ■■ This saves costs and time during the assembly process ■■ Available in concealed design ■■ Standard fitting can easily be upgraded to burglar-resistant (up to WK 3) ■■ Ecologically sound reusable packaging system ■■ Available from stock in the standard shades of silver, RAL 9016 white, Niro design ■■ Turn-tilt / tilt-first / turn / double casement / tilt ■■ Fanlight opening device ■■ Horizontally/vertically pivoted ■■ Parallel sliding/tilt ■■ Top hung ■■ Same application for all designs ■■ Fitting up to 160 kg (optional upgrade) ■■ Fitting available with concealed scissor-action hinges up to 130 kg ■■ Tested to RAL-RG 607/3 and EN 13126-8 ■■ Both designs comply with security requirement of burglar resistance in accordance with DIN V ENV 1627 to resistance class WK 3 ■■ Sash corners (fitting channel / slide rod channel) do not need to be opened Properties The fittings are composed of a mere handful of preassembled components, thereby reducing the time needed to mount the fittings. The fittings can also be clamped and positioned directly without adhering to a stipulated order. There is also no need for any lengthy drilling. T E C H N O L O G Y F O R I D E A S Window Systems and Fittings WICONA design window handles: ■■ Standard or lockable with press button ■■ Lockable Tilt-first handles ■■ Without rosette or with oval rosette For further information see the “Window Systems and Fittings” technology brochure 1717 F ittin g s ■■ D oo r s From functional to designer WICSTYLE They say first impressions last – and in the case of homes and offices that applies especially to the front door, the building’s “calling card”. There can hardly be any other component of a structure that has to reconcile so many different criteria. With numerous opening methods, product variants and enhancement options, the technically mature WICONA aluminium profile systems for doors allow you to produce tailor-made door solutions for your customers. You can even respond to specific requirements, such as protection against burglary, bullets, fire and smoke, or the need for emergency exits. 18 WICSTYLE advantages at a glance: ■■ WICSTYLE systems ■■ In ■■ WICSTYLE harmony with the façade ■■ Highly stable ■■ Durable ■■ Hard-wearing ■■ Perfect functionality ■■ Comfort ■■ Burglar-resistant ■■ Emergency exit ■■ Thermal insulation ■■ Sound insulation ■■ Smoke control ■■ Fire proof 50 N 65 N ■■ WICSTYLE 65 ■■ WICSTYLE 77 ■■ WICSTYLE 81 ■■ WICSTYLE 88 ■■ WICSTYLE 65ED ■■ Safety variants from page 28 ■■ WICSTYLE Various security options such as multipoint locks, burglar resistance from classes WK1 to WK3, fingerprint sensors, door edge gap locks or the ability to integrate surveillance cameras and alarm systems ensure that your customers safety and security requirements can be met. WICSTYLE doors comply with the latest product standard prEN 14351-1 and already fulfil the requirements of the CE mark that is due to become mandatory from 2010. locks to the desired level of security and protection (e.g. WK1 – WK 3) ■■ Special front door system for private homes ■■ Special fire protection, smoke control and emergency exit doors D oo r s Properties Standard door, upgradeable with additional Surface treatment: ■■ Anodizing, powder coating in all RAL colours and many other shades too Profile technology: ■■ Main profiles in multi-chamber system ■■ Profile thermal bond fits strongly and tightly, with quality-assured workshop production. ■■ 50 and 65 mm profile depth non-insulated, 65, 77, 81 and 88 mm with thermal insulation Gaskets: ■■ Glazing with EPDM glazing gaskets, continuous on the inside and outside. ■■ EPDM stop gaskets in door sash profiles, continuous on the inside and outside. Fittings: ■■ RAL-tested doors and fittings ■■ Permitted door infill weights from 100 kg up to 200 kg with reinforcement ■■ Versions with aluminium or stainless steel butt hinges, adjustable horizontally and vertically ■■ Concealed hinges 19 SLIDING SYSTEMS Simply closer to nature WICSLIDE If your customers want to enjoy the scenery outdoors directly from their desks and living rooms, rather than merely catching a momentary glimpse of greenery, you need the WICSLIDE folding and sliding system. With this profile system you can bring the outdoors into your customer’s living room, conservatory or glass extension. WICSLIDE has the most suitable, functional solutions for all areas of application, whatever your customer’s desires and the structural and spatial opportunities on site. 20 WICSLIDE 24E / 24EN ■■ 92/50 mm (24E) and 50/92 mm (24EN) WICSLIDE systems ■■ WICSLIDE profile depths 34 mm slide sash ■■ Sliding windows and doors ■■ Two and three-track frames ■■ Sash weight up to 120 kg ■■ Opening width up to 7.2 m ■■ 24E The range of applications of the WICSLIDE constructions covers not only private conservatories or glazed annexes, but also inter-partitions in hotels or congress centres. WICSLIDE constructions are also perfectly suitable for industrial and commercial buildings. ■■ WICSLIDE 24EN 26 ■■ WICSLIDE 23 ■■ WICSLIDE 65FS ■■ WICSLIDE T E C H N O L O G Y F O R I D E A S WICSLIDE 26 105/160 mm profile depth ■■ 40 mm slide sash ■■ Lifting and sliding windows and doors, sliding windows and doors ■■ Two and three-track frames ■■ Sash weight up to 150 kg SLIDING SYSTEMS WICSLIDE advantages at a glance: ■■ WICSLIDE 23 ■■ 160/240 mm profile depth ■■ 40 mm slide sash ■■ Lifting and sliding windows and doors, sliding windows and doors ■■ Sash weight up to 300 kg Door systems and slide elements For further information see the “Door systems and slide elements” technology brochure WICSLIDE 65FS ■■ 65 mm profile depth ■■ Thermally insulated system for folding/sliding doors ■■ Compatible with the WICLINE 65 and WICSTYLE 65 system designs ■■ Folding/sliding elements with 2 to 7 leaf division, opening to the right or left ■■ Folding/sliding elements opening inwards, outwards or with turn sash ■■ Folding/sliding element with integrated turn/tilt sash, tilt sash ■■ Sash weight up to 100 kg 2121 T oo l s Simplify work procedures, optimise quality standards WICPRO To help you turn great ideas into tailored customer solutions, we do not only provide you with the best materials, but also with the optimum in terms of tools and equipment. It is all summed up in one word: WICPRO. WICPRO is where everything comes together – the components and tools for use in efficient production are perfectly designed for the WICONA range. In addition, we concentrate on what is important to you. The purchase of workshop equipment to work with WICONA aluminium profile systems has absolutely no strings attached. You remain fully independent in every case, and free to make your own decisions. 22 WICPRO advantages at a glance: High degree of process security At WICONA we have taken a close look at your workflows in your workshops and manufacturing facilities. After all, good materials need good tools. We are always on the look-out for ways to improve, and take many of your suggestions that have been based on your day-to-day experiences on board when developing our new systems. The results for you include lower manufacturing costs, faster throughput and a greater degree of process security. Perfectly tailored to WICONA products Increases efficiency of manufacturing ■■ Tailored equipment designs ■■ Save time and optimise costs thanks to tools that can be used across the range ■■ Four tool designs to choose from: Multi-press, single press, hand press and drilling jigs for custom-made items ■■ T E C H N O L O G Y F O R T oo l s ■■ I D E A S Tools and workshop equipment For further information see the “Tools and workshop equipment” technology brochure 23 S O F T WA R E / I N T E R N E T A P P L I C AT I O N Design in a couple of clicks WICTOP - Designing in a new dimension WICTOP is a three-dimensional design software application for use by specialist metalwork businesses and designers in preparing calculations, handling work preparation and controlling metalwork manufacturing. The program supports the entire process of technical work preparation, including calculation of profile dimensions and cuts in combination with the associated 3D views, bills of materials and technical drawings. It fully meets the demand for a truly practice-based software solution for façade, door and window design. With WICTOP, you can optimise your materials order and save processing costs. With WICTOP, you can optimise your materials flow and reduce processing costs. WICTOP provides you with high-performance components: ■■ Calculation and preparation of tenders ■■ Parts lists ■■ Cutting optimisation ■■ Drawings (views and sections) ■■ Ordering ■■ Control of manufacturing ■■ Set-up of drawings ■■ Manufacturing drawings The technical scope of WICTOP is façade, window, door and slider constructions, inclined units, free infill and crossbar construction, 3-D constructions such as cupolas or conservatories, static calculations and calculations relevant to building physics, junctions to structure 24 WICTOP advantages at a glance: Training and support included in the price ■■ No design limits on WICONA profile ranges, unlimited number of fields ■■ Modular construction ■■ Photo-realistic views ■■ Integrated visual validation check, graphic representation of the data that is entered ■■ Complete calculation of cuts, glazing, shifter cuts, cut-outs, edged sheets ■■ Generation of freely selectable cuts and views, with transfer to almost any CAD system ■■ On-site changes can be updated simply and quickly ■■ Control nearly all double edging saws and profile preparation centres ■■ Provide data to control PPC systems ■■ EPD Environment Product Declaration – Environmental information for an individual building shell is available at the push of a button ■■ Program validated by ift for calculation of U coefficient WICPLOT 2.0 - Technical drawings accurately compiled WICPLOT 2.0 is a database-driven design software application with an interface to AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT. It is used to create detailed architectural drawings and design sections and contains all WICONA component articles, help functions and extensive standard part libraries. T E C H N O L O G Y F O R I D E A S WICPLOT 2.0 advantages: Software and Internet applications Insert profiles and accessories ■■ Load application examples ■■ Easy-to-use program module to generate sheet metals, membranes, hatching and isolation ■■ Create own libraries ■■ Standard part libraries for aluminium, steel and stainless steel profiles as well as metalwork specific fasteners ■■ No restriction of the AutoCAD functionality ■■ Workstation or network installation ■■ For further information see the “Software and Internet applications” technology brochure 25 S oftwa r e ■■ I N T E R N E T A P P L I C AT I O N Internet applications (available free of charge) Download-Center The WICONA technical information platform at www.wictip.de/.com/.ch places the entire WICONA system documentation at your fingertips. Data such as product-range lists, processing guidelines, brochures, test certificates and design information can be called up and viewed interactively, with links to related information. Tools Under the WICTIP Tools heading, software tools for calculating technical data are provided. For example, the U values of windows in accordance with EN 10077-1 can be calculated in their simplest form. If you modify the settings (e.g. the Psi value) the result is calculated immediately. An appropriate graph is created in order to show the influence and interdependence of the profile, glass and compound edge. ww.wictip-tools.de/.com/.net Download-Centre The downloads made available through our download centre at the website www.wictop.de provide our customers with updates for the WICTOP database. 26 A logical addition to the WICTIP service is provided by the www.wictip-download center.de/.com/.ch internet portal. It allows fast searching and previewing of sample drawings, which can also be converted into common CAD formats and downloaded. Tender specifications All WICONA tender specifications are available on the internet for you to download. You can access the library at www.wictip.de/ausschreibungstexte or follow the links to the tender specifications at www.wicona.de. There you will find preliminary notes, technical specifications for the systems and an extensive range of text modules, e.g. concerning fittings, surfaces or types of glazing. You will be supported by easy-to-use search functions. It is possible to download the text modules in many various formats. I N T E R N E T A P P L I C AT I O N Innovation: WICONA Finder WICONA Finder is a new internet platform with unique application benefits for metal construction companies. The site provides access to detailed information about projects which have been realised with WICONA systems anywhere in the world. If you have a specific task for a building project and want to verify your design or construction options, you can find examples of how similar tasks have already been implemented successfully in the real world of construction. With the aid of these results, you can check your own requirements, find suitable products and technical details, and specify in greater detail. The platform is interactive, meaning that, as a user and WICONA customer, you can help to shape the tool. You can request varying levels of information according to you own knowledge and interests, and can also upload you own references in the protected area called “My WICONA Finder”. Here you can present and manage your references and the corresponding detailed information. The benefits for you as a metal building company is that you can demonstrate your capabilities on the basis of actual projects, pictures and technical details and provide your own target groups (architects, authorities, end users) with tailored information about your company’s achievements. 27 SAFETY & SECURITY – In-built proactive security and safety One of the primary functions of a building and its façade is to protect the people and valuables inside. For this reason, WICONA products naturally comprise protection against break-ins, against penetration by bullets, and against fire and smoke. What is more, we are constantly working to refine and improve these protection systems. The challenge for you as a specialist metalwork business is in providing your customers with a perfect combination of safety and security and of functionality and visual appeal. WICONA quality products offer you all the options you need to accomplish this, with plenty of scope for you to produce tailored solutions for your customers. 28 SAFETY & SECURITY Overview of WICONA safety and security products and variants Burglar resistance: WICTEC 50/60 ■■ WICLINE 65/77/125 ■■ WICSTYLE 65/77/88 ■■ WICSLIDE 23/26 ■■ Starting at a basic level you can create an all-round safety and security package for your customer that is appropriate to the location of the building, the potential risk, the corresponding statutory requirements and the customer’s own desires. At the same time, you can achieve this without losing anything from the visual appeal of the façade, or the building’s entrances and exits. T E C H N O L O G Y F O R I D E A S Fire and smoke protection / escape doors Bullet resistance: ■■ WICTEC 50/60 ■■ WICLINE 65/77 ■■ WICSTYLE 65/77 To allow you to upgrade the basic construction to the desired level of security, we have implemented the WICONA Unisys principle consistently across the range. Using standardised components, with the same basic construction and the same profiles, you can meet any local security requirements in each property, economically and quickly. For example, you can install fire-resistant, burglar-resistant or even bullet-resistant façade sections without changing any part of the overall optical effect. Smoke control: ■■ WICSTYLE 65N ■■ FP Türen Emergency exit systems: ■■ DIN EN 179 ■■ DIN EN 1125 T E C H N O L O G Y F O R I D E A S Burglar resistance and Security For further information see the “Fire and smoke protection / escape doors” and “Burglar resistance Fire protection: ■■ WICSTYLE 77FP ■■ WICSTYLE FP ■■ WICSTYLE FP90 ■■ WICTEC 50FP/60FP ■■ WICTEC Fire protection parapet SHEV: ■■ WICLINE 65/77 ■■ WICTEC Roof light vent sash ■■ WICSKY Lowering and projecting top-hung sash and Security” technology brochure 29 S uppo r t If you want more, come and get it! The complete WICONA package for your success in the market Advice We want you to be successful in working with WICONA! Therefore we will provide you with detailed support throughout the entire design, manufacturing and marketing processes. The individual building blocks of the concept are closely geared towards your needs. We are always receptive to your suggestions and wishes as to how we can enhance our service to you. We believe our continuing dialogue with you is vital. From support in equipping your workshop to providing professional advice on-site, you can always depend on the WICONA team. We do not view this dialogue as a one-way street, either, but take your suggestions and wishes onboard and incorporate them wherever feasible. Marketing We will do some of your thinking for you. From marketing campaigns for our products and mail-shots to end customers, to brochures and leaflets explaining our latest concepts and new designs – we have all the tools you need to position yourself successfully on the market. We can naturally also support you at your own events, such as open days and corporate celebrations. 30 Training In the WICTIP information platform and the WICTOP ordering and editing software, plus the two associated download and enhancement applications, we provide you with the computer-assisted tools you need to simplify and accelerate work processes in every phase of your business. This allows you to concentrate fully on the requests of your customers. It is well known that if you stand still, you end up going backwards. To bring you with us on a journey right to the top, we have a programme of practical and theoretical workshops, seminars and further training to ensure you and your colleagues are wellequipped to make your business successful. The training on offer covers not only the WICONA product ranges, but also goes much further: standards, guidelines and regulations change, software is constantly being refined and experience with customers and contractors always teaches us something new. At our seminars and events, you will receive the latest information to simplify your work. It is all part of the WICONA service. S uppo r t Software 31 LOGISTICS Reaching you more quickly We invest consistently to achieve short delivery lead times Alongside quality, of course, speed and reliability are your justifiable demands on us as system suppliers. At the same time, they are the prerequisites for optimising production and assembly within your business, from workshop design through to the last screw on the construction site. 32 LOGISTICS Precision here makes a substantial contribution to the success of your projects. You can rely on WICONA to be a partner for whom speed of delivery and compliance with deadlines is a matter of fact, today and every day. We will continue to do everything we can to keep the delivery lead times for your goods as short as possible in the future. We have committed a great deal of investment to ensure our central warehouse in Gerstungen is up with the very latest developments: workflows have been optimised, paths shortened, provisioning improved. Naturally we have also adapted the corresponding software modules to the demands of this new time schedule. The results are clear to see, as we can now boast full, on-time delivery rates of almost 100%. 33 O v e r v iew 34 Window systems Door systems Software Equipment and tools Façade series with wide range of application and intelligent system design Window range with the technical functions and design options for any architectural plans Door ranges comprising all the major functions with regard to thermal insulation, security and aesthetics Practical, complete software solution with optimum ease-of-use for façade, window and door construction Complete package of tools for safe and efficient working with WICONA profiles Sliding, lifting/sliding and folding/sliding elements support a wide range of design options for salesrooms and living rooms, conservatories and glass extensions AutoCAD application to provide professional support in creating technical drawings for metalwork constructions Fittings Specially developed and designed fitting systems for all opening variants of the WICLINE window systems O v e r v iew Façade systems Online information platform for full, up-to-date documentation of all WICONA products Security and safety ■ Burglar resistance ■ Bullet resistance ■ Smoke control ■ Fire protection 35 T E C H N O L O G Y Hydro Building Systems GmbH Söflinger Straße 70 89077 Ulm/Donau Germany Phone +49 (0) 7 31 39 84-0 Telefax +49 (0) 7 31 39 84-2 41 www.wicona.com 2490/01010910 WICONA is a Hydro brand F O R I D E A S