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Posted On - 05/12/2023
Hurst Doors has launched a new augmented reality sales tool, which allows homeowners to superimpose a selection of Hurst’s most popular composite door styles against their property using their mobile phone or tablet. The next generation platform is said to build on Hurst’s market leading support offer, mobilising cutting-edge technology to support customer retail sales. Opened in their browser, homeowners...
Posted On - 28/11/2023
Vista Panels has launched the County Collection, the latest addition to its XtremeDoor brand of composite doors. The bespoke range, which according to Vista was born from a collaborative effort with glazing suppliers, introduces a heritage-inspired line of door cassettes. The County Collection comprises six distinct door styles, including the external Georgian bar design featured in the Norfolk, Suffolk and...
Posted On - 28/11/2023
DoorCo unveiled 11 new products during its recent ‘Innovation week’, in addition to an announcement about a new appointment to the business, Andy Grogan. DoorCo’s marketing manager, Ellie Pool, said: “After a year of consolidation in 2023, building strength within the team and focusing closely on product development, 2024 is the year where we go full force to show the...
Posted On - 21/11/2023
RegaLead has added four new colours in lilac hues to its standard colour range. According to RegaLead, Google searches for lilac doors increased by 271% over the past 12 months. The company says it has received ‘more and more’ requests from customers for lilac shades, and these have been the inspiration for the new colours, which have been named: lilac...
Posted On - 21/11/2023
Endurance Doors staged a charity golf day in September, an event that brought together over 60 people from across the window, door and supporting industries to raise funds for Lindsey Lodge Hospice. Located close to Endurance Doors’ production site in North Lincolnshire, Lindsey Lodge provides high quality palliative care for both day and in-patients affected by life limiting conditions. Its...
Posted On - 21/11/2023
DoorCo has used its first ever Innovation Week to announce a ‘full portfolio’ of new launches, including the arrival of the new Eaton blank and the modification of the ¾ lite blank. Technical and sales manager, Ian Glenister, said: “The Eaton slab has been designed to be the perfect hybrid between traditional and modern styles, as well as a real...
Posted On - 21/11/2023
DoorCo has unveiled a new version of Gripcore, which will be available for order in Janaury 2024. Gripcore’s new core has evolved into a hybrid timber-foam core that is said to be stronger, more secure and more thermally efficient than solid timber core counterparts. The new product is designed to comply with 2025 regulations and beyond. DoorCo’s technical and sales...
Posted On - 21/11/2023
Following the collapse of Safestyle, Door-Stop is providing any affected self-employed installers with dedicated business support to help restore a stable pipeline of work. Those previously working with Safestyle UK can access new short term finance solutions so that they can order, install and receive payment for doors before having to pay Door-Stop, helping to maintain a healthy cashflow while in the process of...
Posted On - 21/11/2023
Distinction Doors has introduced two new decorative glass designs, Chatsworth and Wentworth. Both styles combine satin glass with clear detailing. Wentworth features a 25mm wide clear border around a satin centre, while Chatsworth has a 7mm clear pencil border inset 25mm from the satin edge. The classic designs mean they complement many of the company’s popular door styles. They are...
Posted On - 14/11/2023
Sternfenster has launched a new aluminium entrance door, which it says will open-up new opportunities for window companies targeting aspirational homeowners. “Our Signature range of entrance doors brings the desirable aesthetics of high-end aluminium doors down to an affordable price point,” said Sternfenster’s sales director, Nathan Court. “Plus they don’t warp, twist or bow, which means they are a true...
Posted On - 14/11/2023
Apeer has further enhanced the range of colour options for its premium, highly energy efficient Residence Door Collection, with the addition of anthracite grey. The Residence Door Collection by Apeer, which debuted earlier this year at the 2023 FIT Show, was launched with seven standard grained Residence colours, two smooth Residence options and eight premium finishes. Anthracite grey has now...
Posted On - 07/11/2023
Barnsley based Euroglaze is amongst the very first fabricators to start producing Rehau’s new Slinova patio door. Having completed the machine tooling and software adaptations required for Slinova well in advance of the official launch at the start of October, Euroglaze has already secured its first large scale order. Martin Nettleton, Euroglaze’s managing director, commented: “We’re proud to be Rehau’s...
Posted On - 07/11/2023
Two years on from the initial launch, DoorCo has re-innovated its revolutionary door glazing cassette system, Flip, in response to customer feedback and the latest requirements for the product. The glazing system is now said to be more robust and even quicker to install. Mark Towers, head of operations, explained the changes: “The Flip system was introduced to the market...
Posted On - 07/11/2023
Comp Door is approaching the one-year anniversary of a partnership with Global Windows, which began in January 2023. To mark the milestone, the two companies are collaborating on a Christmas giveaway that will provide one winner a new composite door provided by Comp Door, and installed by Global Windows. The giveaway is open to all South Yorkshire homeowners, and is...
Posted On - 07/11/2023
Conservatory roof specialist, TCR Systems, is now fabricating and supplying AluK’s BSF70 HI and F82 Plus bi-folds, following feedback from its trade customers. Caroline Thompson, TCR’s marketing manager, explained: “Installers told us they liked the quality of the Aluk products, the strength of the brand in the retail market and the ease of installation. They felt that Aluk had a...
Posted On - 01/11/2023
Comp Door has announced a strategic partnership with Newcastle-based RLM Windows and Doors, which began around six months ago. Managing director of RLM, Ricky Macdonald, explained: “I was first introduced to the Comp Door product at the FIT Show and knew it was a product that we would want to work with and be associated with. “I think the composite...
Posted On - 24/10/2023
Hayley Barker, head of marketing at Hurst Doors, explains how it’s helping its customers to win and convert more business despite tougher trading conditions. Retail leads may have dropped in 2023 but those that exist are better quality and the homeowners who are making them are serious about spending. According to industry figures, installers are converting almost 44% of enquiries...
Posted On - 24/10/2023
Comp Door has marked the one-year anniversary of its partnership with Swindon-based installer Emerald Windows and Doors. Managing Director of Emerald Windows and Doors, Martin Brett, commented: “We managed to find Comp Door at the perfect time, and have been really happy with our decision to make them our sole supplier since. “There were so many things that drew us...
Posted On - 17/10/2023
Mark Atkinson, sales director, Hurst Doors, explains why home improvement companies may want to re-consider their approach to composite door sales. You’re sitting down with the homeowner, they’re in your showroom or it’s a house call. Then it happens. That moment of panic sets in. The beads of sweat start to form on your forehead. They ask ‘what are my...
Posted On - 17/10/2023
Hörmann Truedor has announced a series of open days at its manufacturing plant in South Wales during November. Attendees have the opportunity to visit one of the most advanced door manufacturing facilities in the UK, and will also have exclusive access to discounts worth £1,000 on the range of Hörmann Truedor composite doors. The event is being run over three...
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