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As the industry steps into a new era of energy regulation, security demand, and design ambition, the role of the entrance door has never been more complex or important. The upcoming Future Homes Standard in England will place renewed pressure on manufacturers to deliver systems that don’t just perform but excel across multiple fronts. For Veka, this evolution is embodied...
By Jo Trotman, marketing manager at The Residence Collection. With consumer expectations rising and design standards becoming ever more exacting, fabricators and installers are constantly looking for products that offer both technical efficiency and aesthetic excellence. At The Residence Collection, that balance is exactly what we have achieved with our timber alternative entrance door range – a system that combines...
Gerda Doors will launch a new TV advertising campaign in the New Year, an aspirational, brand building campaign that is part of a broader, multi-channel marketing strategy designed to directly benefit approved installers. We talk to Danny Williams, Gerda UK director, to find out more. The John Lewis Christmas Campaign is now an established event in the run up to...
At the end of November, Distinction Doors participated in London Build, one of the UK’s most prominent construction exhibitions. The event draws thousands of professionals from across the built environment, including architects, contractors, developers, and suppliers, making it a vital platform for showcasing innovation and best practice. On our stand, we unveiled ‘fds’, our fully compliant FD30S composite fire door...
Asa McGillian shares the key lessons from a year that tested the industry and reaffirmed Apeer’s values. 2025 marked a milestone for Apeer: three decades in business, evolving from manufacturing PVC panels in Ballymena to becoming one of the UK and Ireland’s most trusted composite door brands. But while 2025 was a year to celebrate longevity, it was also one...
By Josie Calvert, marketing executive, Distinction Doors. As consumer tastes evolve with the seasons, so too does the opportunity for trade professionals to tap into emerging trends that extend beyond interiors and into the heart of exterior design. At Distinction Doors, we’re seeing a powerful shift: homeowners are embracing their front doors as a canvas for self-expression using colour to...
We talk to Apeer’s managing director, Asa McGillian, who explains how the composite door manufacturer is perfectly positioned to respond to increased demand for colour. Choice of colour, style and decorative finish has traditionally been associated with interior design, but the rise of premium window and door products in the UK market means that homeowners are increasingly taking the opportunity...
Rhino Aluminium’s partnership with AluK and the launch of the new Rhino Door have put the Kent-based fabricator firmly in the spotlight as one of the aluminium market’s standout success stories of 2025. Launched in January and showcased on AluK’s stand at FIT Show in May, the Rhino Door has exceeded all sales targets, prompting investment in new manufacturing technology...
As Hurst Doors completes its composite door offer with the launch of the new, timber core S-Class Collection, installers are now better equipped to meet growing demand for personalisation, no matter the requirements or budget. Today, the front door is increasingly seen as an extension of the home, with many homeowners wanting options that reflect their taste as well as...
As winter approaches, cloaked in the demonic entrails of the next budget, the spectre of yet higher energy bills is giving homeowners across the UK nightmares. Much as I hate the reasons behind this creeping concern of our property owning audience base, it should provide us with plenty of opportunity to upsell on the superiority of compliant product qualities, futureproofing...
With skills shortages challenging the glazing industry, Entrance Composite Door Solutions (ECDS) is taking a people-first approach. By investing in apprenticeships and staff development, the company is building long-term resilience, ensuring quality, and giving trade partners the confidence of a skilled, stable and forward-looking workforce. The UK glazing industry faces an unprecedented challenge. With an ageing workforce and fewer young...
Ellie Lee, marketing manager of DoorCo, discusses the upcoming trends for the purpose-built Stable Door collection. A change in season is always welcome inspiration for the DoorCo marketing team as it brings with it new colour palettes for us to explore in our marketing material which helps our customers to find new ways to promote their ranges too. As we...
In a sector built on trust, craftsmanship, and long-standing relationships, communication remains the cornerstone of success. Picture the traditional sales rep: brochures neatly packed, insights at the ready, arriving with a handshake and a tailored pitch. Their aim? To understand your business, offer solutions, and help you thrive. But the landscape is shifting. Digital platforms have transformed how we connect....
Apeer’s Magic Wreath system is not just an attractive and clever USP – with a free promotion in place, it’s also a gift for installer partners in the run up to Christmas. For many UK homeowners, nothing says Christmas quite like a beautiful wreath on the front door. A recent home improvement survey showed that wreaths remain one of the...
As Vista Panels celebrates its 30th anniversary, Ian Smith, head of operational sales, shares his thoughts on how the door market has evolved, and how Vista Panels is continuing to invest in quality, service and long-term customer relationships. Since 1995, Vista Panels has built its reputation on delivering what the trade needs – dependable products, fast turnaround, and a team that understands the...
DoorCo’s technology manager, David Rosser, is back with some more tech tips for the fenestration sector. In manufacturing, we often talk about efficiency, output, uptime, and margins – but one of the most valuable metrics is frequently overlooked: actual machine production time. Tracking machinery can bring huge benefits in optimising your production facility. If you’re not tracking your machinery, you...
Tasked with finding an alternative to sub-standard composites, Danny Williams discovered Gerda Doors – and brought affordable quality and unbeatable performance to the UK entrance door market. As an installer, what’s the first thing that crosses your mind when you receive an enquiry from a homeowner who’s looking for a new composite door? Is it a feeling of excitement, because...
When fabricators are looking for a quality residential or commercial entrance door, they should listen out for the ‘thunk’ – a true indicator of authority, it’s powerful, says Danny Williams, director of Gerda UK. It’s something that can only be truly appreciated in situ and it delivers an undeniable feel-good factor for the customer. That sound of the door...
As latest industry reports show that sliding doors are overtaking, or are neck-and-neck, with bi-folds, Mike Wilson, regional sales manager at Everglade Windows, explores what the shift tells us about market trends. The latest WindowBase Window & Door Market Trends 2025 report confirms a key development for the trade: sliding doors are growing in market share and edging closer to...
By Gregory Kelly, managing director, Entrance Composite Door Solutions. The composite door market has changed dramatically in the past decade. As installers, we’re no longer just fitting a product – we’re shaping the first impression of a home and, by extension, our own reputation. In my view, the next phase of growth for ambitious installers will be defined by the...