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Posted On - 18/06/2025
Apeer says it is ‘taking the lead’ in the composite door sector by independently testing its products and exposing significant shortfalls in competitors’ U-value compliance. “There’s a lot of greenwashing happening in this industry,” says Asa McGillian, Apeer’s managing director. “Some companies claim their doors meet strict U-value regulations when they clearly don’t. That’s misleading for both installers and homeowners...
Posted On - 18/06/2025
Be transparent when it comes to U-values, urges Apeer’s Asa McGillian, otherwise the price of misleading customers will be severe. The cost of living crisis has brought with it a huge increase in awareness when it comes to energy efficiency. And for the doors and windows industry this means U-values are no longer just technical figures to fulfil regulatory...
Posted On - 09/05/2025
Hurst says that it stands prepared to navigate a competitive and evolving market with a bold and proactive strategy. Mark Atkinson, sales director, shares how the company is setting new standards to support customer success in the year ahead. 2024 presented significant challenges, yet according to Hurst it has emerged stronger, thanks to a strategic focus on resilience and adaptability....
Posted On - 09/05/2025
The Gerda brand may still be relatively new in the UK, but confidence – and sales – are starting to build in a growing installer network, says director, Danny Williams. What do AirBnB and Brewdog have in common? Answer: they are both hugely successful brands that were initially slow starters but have since flourished to become household names. In 2008,...
Posted On - 08/05/2025
A front door is often the first impression of a home. Understanding the most popular front door styles is key for any reputable door installer. Catherine Horsfall, marketing manager at Door-Stop International explains the door designs that are proving most popular with customers. Door-Stop has 28 door styles in 19 colours resulting in many variations when glazing, hardware and internal...
Posted On - 08/05/2025
Designed as a response to industry demand for larger, better performing patio doors, Deceuninck’s unique Slider TT24 triple-track opens up valuable sales opportunities for customers by allowing them to compete directly against more expensive aluminium systems. The market research is clear when it comes to design preferences for ‘statement’ patio doors at the top end of the home improvement and...
Posted On - 08/05/2025
As Apeer marks its 30th anniversary this year, we talk to Apeer’s managing director, Asa McGillian, who recalls how the Ballymena based company has grown from PVC panel supply to a leader in composite door design. Glass Times (GT): Asa, you’ve worked for Apeer since its inception 30 years ago – how did it all start for you? Asa McGillian...
Posted On - 27/03/2025
We talk to Universal Trade Frames’ Richard Hammond, who explains why the company has created a unique proposition for its Solidor composite door range. “We want to give our customers something different, but also to bring more flexibility to our service offer to give them the confidence that they can accommodate any job,” explains Richard Hammond, sales director, Universal Trade...
Posted On - 27/03/2025
Guy Hubble, joint managing director at RegaLead, talks about how colour is driving the growing trend of PVC engineered doors. Colour has become one of the most exciting areas of innovation in the fenestration industry, transforming how we think about design and personalisation. In recent years, the demand for bold, creative, and diverse colour options has exploded, reshaping consumer expectations...
Posted On - 27/03/2025
Hurst is revolutionising PVC-U panel supply with the launch of its new PAS24 accredited Securicore panel. Mark Atkinson, sales director, Hurst Doors, explores the new market opportunities that it creates. Glass Times (GT): What is the Securicore PVC-U Panel? Mark Atkinson (MA). The new Securicore PVC-U panel is a security upgrade on our standard 28mm door panel. It features a...
Posted On - 27/03/2025
What’s the most effective way of demonstrating a high-quality entrance door? Let them hear the ‘thunk’ says Danny Williams, director of Gerda Doors UK. Sound is a powerful, yet often underestimated, sensory cue that influences human emotions, decision-making, and even purchasing behaviour. From the reassuring click of a luxury car door closing to the crisp snap of a well-made product...
Posted On - 27/03/2025
By introducing a new, fully integrated online Door Designer tool, Emplas is supporting customers in taking full advantage of its complete composite door offer, providing another crucial edge in the lucrative – but competitive – composite door market. When Emplas announced that it had expanded into a new 25,000ft facility, one that was dedicated to its composite door offer, it was a...
Posted On - 27/03/2025
This month, DoorCo’s Technology Tips column covers the trends in technology used in communications to enhance convenience, security, and efficiency in the digital era. Sion Buckley explains. Since the pandemic, the adoption of QR codes has surged. However, did you know there is a more discrete and seamless way to share information? NFC technology or NFC tags, typically as small...
Posted On - 27/03/2025
DoorCo’s ‘One’ complete product portfolio offers not one, but two solid core composite door options with GripCore and BritDor – but which one should you include in your product portfolio? The answer is both, says commercial director, Ben Aspinall. DoorCo’s ‘One’ complete product portfolio is designed to offer all the composite door components our customers need. With four types of...
Posted On - 27/03/2025
Jeremy Phillips, MD of aluminium specialist CDW Systems, shares his insights into the product trends that look set to shape the aluminium fenestration sector in the year ahead. The aluminium sector continues to evolve rapidly, and as we look ahead, several key products and trends are set to drive market growth and innovation. As a specialist fabricator with decades of...
Posted On - 27/03/2025
We talk to Apeer’s managing director, Asa McGillian, about how an ApeerXclusive Partnership can maximise opportunities in 2025. Glass Times (GT): Asa, we know that Apeer prides itself on the quality of its product range, but can you outline why it’s so important to ensure installer customers are also supported with the best customer service? Asa McGillian (AM): Having the best...
Posted On - 26/03/2025
The Neo Smart Slide from Aluplast offers a premium, contemporary sliding door that brings all the advantages of PVC-U into a space that’s usually reserved for more expensive aluminium products. Aluplast’s Neo Smart Slide sliding door system has been designed to have a transformative impact on fabricators and installers, thanks to its contemporary styling, slim sightlines, premium finishes and class...
Posted On - 14/01/2025
Hurst’s head of marketing, Hayley Barker, explains how online tools can help their customers grow with confidence. We have a mantra at Hurst, which is that we must keep things simple so that our customers can concentrate on what’s important to them – the smooth running of their business. This was key when we launched our Hurst Live online service...
Posted On - 14/01/2025
Retail installer, Radley Aylesbury, gave up traditional advertising to literally get out and about in the local community. Nathan Ing obviously enjoys being on the spotlight. The former semi pro DJ and owner of Aylesbury-based window, door and conservatory retailer, Radley, has two custom-built mobile stages that he offers free of charge to worthy causes and local fairs at as...
Posted On - 14/01/2025
An uncertain trading climate can lead some businesses to scale back on investments into operations and support to partners. Not so at Endurance Doors, as Scott Foster, sales and marketing director at the business explains. Endurance Doors ended 2024 on something of a high. In the final quarter of the year, we saw sales of our solid, secure and stylish...