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By Doorco’s chief doork, Jeyda. The UK may have spent more than two months in lockdown (and counting) but despite the terrible circumstances, the British public are finding beautiful, colourful ways to express their gratitude for NHS and key workers. The loud, proud rainbow has become a symbol of solidarity, something previously used to support LGBQT rights. As someone who...
By Doorco’s chief doork, Jeyda. The UK may have spent more than two months in lockdown (and counting) but despite the terrible circumstances, the British public are finding beautiful, colourful ways to express their gratitude for NHS and key workers. The loud, proud rainbow has become a symbol of solidarity, something previously used to support LGBQT rights. As someone who...
By Hurst Doors. As a trusted partner to over 1,300 fabricators and installers throughout the UK, Hurst Doors is committed to delivering a customer experience that echoes the high quality of our products and services across the board, from initial enquiry to the delivery of the product and beyond; known as the Hurst Difference. Your Hurst is a range of...
By Liniar. Liniar may not fabricate finished products at its facility in the East Midlands, but that doesn’t stop the team from keeping track of changes in customer behaviour. This month, the focus has been on entrance doors. PVCU doors are increasingly popular, thanks to superb thermal efficiency and the ability to give them a foiled finish such as woodgrain...
By Doorco’s chief doork, Jeyda. As the UK adjusts to life in lockdown, doors seem heavier than ever with their symbolism; never has it been more important to us which side of the door we’re on. The one thing we can all be certain of is that no matter how well crafted a solid, hospital fire door may be, it’s...
Distinction Doors’ marketing manager Bethaney Larkman looks at the latest stats, facts and developments relating to Distinction Glass, and why more fabricators are realising the benefits of the company’s prep service. We all know that windows are for looking through, while doors are for looking at. Well, we have certainly proven this adage at Distinction, most recently with year-on-year growth...
By Jeyda, Doorco’s chief doork. In times of emergency, when humanity is all a bit much, our furry companions can be the perfect antidote for calming anxious spirits. Coronavirus or not, our barking sidekicks are still going to need to stretch their legs. We’ve called them cat flaps for many years but I prefer to think of them as doggy...
As Vista celebrates its 25th anniversary, business development and marketing manager Ian Smith, explains that outstanding service and industry experience is key to longevity. Buying in composite doors saves fabricators money on machinery, employment, components and legislation costs, while freeing up valuable factory space. But to really make it work, fabricators must find the right door supplier. The last thing...
By Jeyda, Doorco’s chief doork. Today’s world is plagued by huge environmental issues that may have felt distant in the past but are now banging at the door and demanding action. Waste reduction is hugely important and with that comes a move away from fast furniture/fashion/food, in favour of a more sustainable approach. Luckily, doors are one product where a...
It’s almost three years since Distinction Doors took the decision to invest in an advanced door prepping production facility.Distinction Doors’ national sales manager Andy Grogan discusses how the prep service has evolved, whether they are winning enough business to justify the machinery investment costs, and the impact on its warehouse product. Many Glass Times readers will know that a prepping...
By Origin’s Ben Brocklesby. Given our range of products, a common question we get asked is: which is the most popular? While sales of our Bi-fold Door continue to flourish, we are noticing a definite trend from consumers leaning towards our Sliding Door range. We have seen a steady growth in web traffic, increased interest and leads generated and, consequently,...
By Jeyda, Doorco’s chief doork. Being a door lover is like admitting that you like Abba: saying it out loud is enough to make most people wince but, actually, once it’s out there you realise everyone secretly loves them too. I’ve been door hunting for a number of years now and it’s completely addictive. I can’t think of anything else...
Rock-style videos and edgy lifestyle consumer marketing are the way to go for the Ballymena door maker, says Apeer’s Asa McGillian. The problem with residential doors of course is that pretty much everyone sees dozens of them every day; they are a day-to-day thing that we seldom really acknowledge, until they go wrong or we decide to buy a new...
Michelle Wright, group marketing manager at Glazerite, explains how the company’s composite door offering has been transformed with support from Doorco. While the size of a brochure isn’t necessarily significant, it can actually tell a story. And if you look at our door brochure – which 18 months ago was just 24 pages, and is now 64 pages – this...
Second time replacements, plus new build demand, are generating new growth opportunities for inline sliding doors – in PVCU as well as aluminium – argues HWL’s Mark Haley. The impact second time replacements, foils and flush casements, are having on window sales has been widely discussed. The opportunities generated by the replacement of inline sliding doors has not received anywhere...
It’s the start of a new decade, and that brings with it an additional sense of optimism and excitement on top of the natural feeling that comes with a new year. By Doorco’s chief doork and creative consultant Jeyda. I always think this is the perfect time of year to take stock, reflect on what’s come before and enter the...
Distinction Doors’ IT manager Matthew Spence explained why the door supplier is putting automation at the heart of its dealings with customers. Anyone dealing with Distinction Doors would not be surprised to hear about the principles upon which the company has based its automated systems; just as Toyota pioneered the principles of manufacturing during the 20th century, Amazon revolutionised the...
Apeer’s managing director Asa McGillian talks to Glass Times about the importance of offering a diverse product range, and discusses the introduction of Silka, which is proving to be an exciting alternative to aluminium. It wasn’t that long ago that manufacturers and fabricators could get away with a relatively straightforward selection of composites – and some still do – but...
Rocal recently reported year-on-year sales increases of between 25% and 30% for its Endurance Doors brand. Glass Times editor Nathan Bushell met managing director Stephen Nadin to discuss what measures had been put in place to achieve this success. As the interview came to a close, Rocal’s managing director Stephen Nadin said: “Internal processes must be followed properly. I have...
Sarah Hitchings, sales and marketing director of The Residence Collection, talks about its new range of engineered doors. Consumers love our windows because they are beautifully designed and packed with the very latest product engineering principles for PVCU windows and doors. Throughout The Residence Collection each window and door collection are stand out products with many unique product features, which...