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We are OPEN for business!

Lockdown 2.0: We remain OPEN and FULLY OPERATIONAL.

Following the recent announcement from UK Government, we have been reviewing the guidance closely and wish to make all our customers aware of the following changes to our working practice between Thursday 5th November 2020 until Wednesday 2nd December 2020.

We are pleased to inform you all we are still fully operational, with good stock levels across our entire portfolio.

We have already implemented several changes to the way we work, to ensure the safety of our staff, customers and their families, however, we have now re-introduced some additional measures which we want to make all customers aware of:

No Visitors

As of Thursday 5th November, we will be unable to welcome visitors to our premises in Newbury, Berkshire. Our trade counter will be temporarily closed over this period, so all orders must be made directly with the sales team via the telephone on 01488 658 276 or emailed to orders@beninca.co.uk.

Training on Hold

We have temporarily postponed any training dates and will get in contact directly with any candidates that were due to come and visit us. We will look to resume training as and when we can and will keep you updated as soon as new dates are released and it is safe to do so.

Technical Support

Our technical advisors will continue to provide invaluable support throughout this time, so there will be no disruption to the exceptional service we pride ourselves on. Simply call as normal and support will be provided in our usual prompt and professional manner.

Collection of Goods

We will continue to allow the collection of goods; however, this will no longer take place at our trade counter. All collections are to be pre-arranged with the sales team, with our warehouse staff preparing and leaving goods in a dedicated shelter, close to our shutter doors. To allow our staff sufficient turnaround time, please can we ask that all customers provide at least one hour notice before collection. All customers are asked to wear a mask when picking up goods.

Once again, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers for your continued support and patience during this unusual time.

Finally, Benincà UK would like to wish all our customers, suppliers, and competitors the very best of health during this unique time.

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A Big Thank You from Beninca UK

From everyone at Beninca UK, we say Thank You!

 
2020 will go down in history as an exceptional year. It’s definitely had its ups and downs and challenged everyone in ways we couldn’t have imagined, but what has remained constant throughout, is the continued support of our loyal customers.
 
This year more than ever, we want to sincerely thank you all and hope you enjoy this short video we have created.
 
 
 
 
 
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and we can’t wait to work together once again in 2021.
 
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Christmas Opening Hours

In the run-up to Christmas, we would like to make our customers aware of our opening hours over the festive period.

Christmas Opening Hours

Please be aware our office will be closing for the Christmas period on Wednesday 23rd December 2020 at 5 pm and will be reopening on Monday 4th January 2021 at 8.30 am.

Last Dispatch Date of 2020

Please note the last day for dispatch will be Tuesday 22nd December 2020, with an order cut off at 3 pm. These orders will be booked on a standard next day service, with delivery being made up to 5.30 pm.

We will not be dispatching any orders on Wednesday 23rd December 2020, as we will be performing our end of year stock-take, however, the office and phone lines will remain open from 8.30 am to 5 pm.

 

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Celebrating 10 Years of Beninca UK

As we approach the end of 2020, this year marks 10 outstanding years of Beninca UK, with the company originally launching back in 2010.

We have been reflecting on those 10 years and everything the business has accomplished over time, from numerous new product launches, an expanding team, along with most recently moving to a much larger premises back in September 2019. The business has truly grown from strength to strength.

We, therefore, want to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all our loyal customers, as without your continued support, the past 10 years wouldn’t have been possible.

To celebrate this achievement we will be running a special giveaway, held across ten days throughout December, giving customers the chance to enter and win a luxury Italian-themed hamper with a value of over £250.00. The hamper will include only the best of everything, with a range of authentic Italian products, from delicious cheeses to exceptional wines.

 

To enter our ’10 Years of Benincà UK’ giveaway and stand a chance of winning the luxury hamper, please follow the below rules:

  • The giveaway will be running between the 1st to 10th December 2020.
  • The giveaway will be running on both Instagram and Facebook.
  • Please tag us within a social post, including a photo of a recent install featuring Benincà products.
  • Please ensure you tag us by using our social handle @BenincaUK and use the hashtag #10YearsofBenincaUK
  • You can enter as many times as you like between the 1st – 10th December 2020, with each different post being a separate entry.
  • Please note this giveaway is only valid for UK residents and a winner will be chosen at random on the 11th of December 2020.
  • For any customers that aren’t active on social media, you can still take part in the giveaway, simply email us your photo and your entry will be included! Email – info@beninca.co.uk 
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Delivery Service Update

We wanted to make all customers aware of a temporary suspension to timed deliveries over the Christmas Period.

Our courier partners have informed us they have temporarily suspended all pre 12 and pre 10.30 am timed deliveries from now until the 3rd January 2021. Therefore during this period, we will only be able to offer a standard next-day service for delivery up to 5.30 pm.

We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause, but appreciate your understanding.

If you have any questions regarding the above, please do give us a call on 01488 658 276 or email us at info@beninca.co.uk

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CAB: More than Automation

Benincà’s growth has been exceptional over the past 40 years, and today the company encompasses the Benincà Group, which is made up of six individual companies; Benincà, CAB, Hi Motions, Rise, BYou, and myone.  

Benincà Group was formed over time to respond to the ever-changing demands and requirements of the automation industry. The individual companies that fall under the Group, each specialise in different products, whilst also sharing skills, know-how, and experience from across the board. Today, I am keen to draw your attention to the original and first company to join the Benincà Group, which is CAB.  

CAB incorporates three product lines which were all created at the factory in Velo D’Astico, in Italy. The three categories are motors for shutters, hydraulic actuators for swing gates, and motors for awnings and blinds. 

 

The design phase of a product begins at the Benincà Group R&D Department. Once complete, the product will then undergo extensive testing, and only after the product has been approved and validated, will it go into production at the stand-alone CAB factory. All of this, then allows us to proudly state our products are certified as ‘Made in Italy’.

 

 

The products that fall under the CAB brand all stem from Benincà‘s passion, innovation, and Italian-made quality. This is what makes CAB, more than automation.

If you are keen to find out more details about the specific products that fall under CAB, please do simply get in touch. 

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Meeting the Market’s Needs

Meeting the needs of the customer is key to our continued success, by Jamie Berry

History tells us that sliding gate motors have been at the forefront of all things Benincà. Just over forty years ago, Aldo and Luigi Beninca, two brothers designed and manufactured their first product. Whilst working at the family farm, the creation of a rack and pinion motor to move a sliding gate was the beginning of Automatismi Beninca Spa. 

In 2020 we now produce 30 different variations of sliding gate motors to suit the needs of installing customers all around the world from small domestic gates to very large heavy-duty commercial products, with the power to move sliding gates with a weight up to 4500Kg. 

Since we opened our doors here in the UK in 2010, we have experienced year on year growth in every one of those ten years, and whilst a lot of hard work and commitment has gone into the cause, having the best product for the job has been the key contributor. 

I refer to products such as the BISON25OTI which we launched into the market in 2013, offering a combination of high quality and high performance in a truly commercial sliding gate motor. With the introduction and innovation of inverter technology, the BISON very quickly built a reputation all over the UK bringing us new customers and helping to grow our business ever since. 

Now, more so than ever, it is important that we continue to meet the needs of the installer in providing new products that repeat the core focus of high quality and high performance. The latest product to proudly bear the family surname is the Beninca BULL17OMI for industrial use for gates that weigh up to 1700Kg. 

Such was the success of certain features of the BISON25OTI motor, the BULL17OMI has been designed using the same base plate and footprint as the larger BULL motors such as 10M, 15M and 20HE, but this time, a brand new control panel boasts an integrated inverter. The inverter technology gives the installer complete flexibility in the control of the motor frequency up to 120Hz. This results in, not only digital control of motor speeds but also the acceleration and deceleration resulting in the perfect platform for a smooth and safe gate.  

Whilst the inverter becomes a functional tool for achieving gate safety compliance, the accurate speed regulation ultimately reduces the mechanical stress on the motor, thus increasing the life span of the actuator. In addition, the BULL17OMI also has oil lubricated gears and a virtual encoder which constantly measures the offset between currents. All the above represents the ideal solution in contexts characterised by an intensive use. 

Meeting the needs of the installer in this way, not only with detailed product features but also fantastic value for money, this new motor adds even more strength to the full portfolio of products sold by Beninca UK. 

With our BULL170OMI based down in our demonstration and testing area, why not book a visit and come and see for yourself. Our team would be more than happy to run you through all the features as touched upon above and we promise you won’t be disappointed. 

Get in contact today via – Telephone: 01488 658 276 or Email: sales@beninca.co.uk 

Author – Jamie Berry

 

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Christmas at Beninca UK

Now it’s officially December, we would love to invite all our customers to join us for some Christmas cheer on Friday 13th December at our premises in Newbury, Berkshire. We will be serving up warm mulled wine and delicious mince pies from 1 pm onwards within our showroom.

On Friday 13th, the entire Beninca UK team will be supporting Save The Children and donning their most festive Christmas jumpers for the official Save The Children’s 2019 Christmas Jumper Day! So get ready to witness some questionable festive attire.

In the run-up to Christmas, we would also like to make our customers aware of our Christmas opening hours. Please be aware we will be closing for the Christmas period at 2 pm on Monday 23rd December 2019 and reopening our offices at 8:30 am on Thursday 2nd January 2020.

IMPORTANT
The last day for dispatch (normal next day or timed deliveries) will be Friday 20th December, with an order cut off at 3 pm. These orders will be out for delivery on Monday 23rd December.

Please note we will not be dispatching any orders on the 23rd as we carry out our end of year stocktake, but our phone lines (technical support) will remain open from 8:30 am to 2 pm.

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We bring you…TURBO Friday!

 

With Black Friday deals coming in fast and furious, we bring you our very own ‘TURBO Friday‘ the only deal you need to be aware of this coming Friday 29th November.

Black Friday has become one of the most controversial shopping dates of the year. Love it or hate it, there are some exceptional offers to be found. The Beninca UK team are split on where we stand, as we rarely offer discounts on our products, as they are competitively priced all year round and reflect the quality. However this year we will be hosting our very own ‘TURBO Friday‘ offering customers the opportunity to receive an *additional 20% off your standard discount rate on our Beninca BULL 624 Turbo and BULL 1224 Turbo.

Please be aware this is a one day only offer and you will not be able to purchase this product at this extremely low cost again anytime soon! So make sure you take advantage of this exceptional offer.

To find out more details around our BULL Turbo range please see below:

 

 

 

Our BULL 1224 Turbo sliding gate operator suitable for domestic use, sliding gates up to a maximum weight of 1,200 kg with 24 VDC motor supply.

The BULL 1224 Turbo has a new function allowing self-programming from the transmitter, which makes it quick and easy to install.

The new virtual encoder integrated into the motor allows efficient management and maximum safety throughout the operation of the slowing-down phases. It also features a new manual release mechanism which stops the motor supply, delivering additional safety protection.

Fast 24 VDC geared motor.
The control unit recreates the encoder signal starting from the measurement of certain parameters of the electric motor.
The intelligent power control system that obtains dynamic data through a precise calculation of the thrust. The system is able to locate any critical points and adjust the torque accordingly in relation to the actual requirements and measured performance.
433.92 MHz Receiver equipped exclusively with Advanced Rolling Code (ARC)
512 = The total number of transmitters which can be stored inside the receiver.
Sliding gates with a maximum weight capacity up to 1,200 kg

 

 

 

 

 

Our BULL 624 Turbo sliding gate operator offers many of the same key features as the larger BULL 1224 Turbo, with its incorporated receiver and virtual encoder. It also has a safety sensor that stops the power supply during the release operations.

The main difference between the BULL 624 Turbo and BULL 1224 Turbo, is the BULL 624 Turbo can only slide gates up to half the weight capacity at 600 Kg, but is still equipped with a 24 VDC motor for intensive use.

The second difference to be aware of, the BULL 624 Turbo is equipped with a built-in battery charger much like the BULL 1224 Turbo, however, the BULL 624 Turbo holds 2x 2.1 Ah batteries, compared to the BULL 1224 Turbo which can hold 2x 7 Ah batteries.

 

Fast 24 VDC geared motor.
The control unit recreates the encoder signal starting from the measurement of certain parameters of the electric motor.
The intelligent power control system that obtains dynamic data through a precise calculation of the thrust. The system is able to locate any critical points and adjust the torque accordingly in relation to the actual requirements and measured performance.
433.92 MHz Receiver equipped exclusively with Advanced Rolling Code (ARC)
512 = The total number of transmitters which can be stored inside the receiver.
Sliding gates with a maximum weight capacity up to 600 kg

 

 

 

 

 

If you would like any more detail around our Turbo Friday offer or would like to find out more specific product details, please do contact us via the telephone: 01488 658 276 or email us at: info@beninca.co.uk