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Posted On - 11/08/2020
Sliding doors can make homes feel bigger, brighter and more practical. Terry Ledwith, national sales manager at Reynaers Aluminium, discusses how fabricators and installers can support homeowners in achieving a look to be proud of. The desire to transform a house into a unique space is one which is held by many homeowners. And no matter where their initial inspiration...
Posted On - 11/08/2020
Retail sales are currently strong, and yet the retail landscape has changed beyond recognition. Bethaney Larkman, marketing manager for Distinction Doors, explores some potential challenges and considers what we can take forward into the brave new world. The collapse of big-name retail brands is now commonplace; the way we shopped changed almost overnight, which had an impact on the entire...
Posted On - 11/08/2020
Entrance doors have been one of the biggest sellers since lockdown, something which makes Deceuninck Aluminium’s launch of its new aluminium panel entrance option timely. Nigel Headford, business development director at Deceuninck Aluminium, explains. Speak to any installer, and entrance doors have been one of the biggest sellers during and since, the easing of lockdown. This is born out in...
Posted On - 10/08/2020
By Doorcos chief doork, Jeyda. If asked to name the most famous doors, there’s a handful of usual suspects that would top most people’s lists. Here’s four of the world’s most famous doors, whether real or fiction. Perhaps I’m biased by my own geography but Downing Street is truly a door of international fame. Tourists, journalists, protestors and politicians swarm...
Posted On - 10/08/2020
Stephen Nadin, managing director of Endurance Doors, explains why it’s no longer enough for companies to just supply a door in isolation. There’s considerable added value that manufacturers must offer in terms of marketing programmes and customer service. The composite door market has evolved considerably over the last five years in terms of how we engage and support customers, or,...
Posted On - 10/08/2020
Ian Cocken, director of Sales and Marketing at Aluplast, explains why the new Smart-Slide PVCU patio door offers a high margin opportunity to win sales and build cash reserves quickly post Covid-19. While there is still a way to go before the industry fully recovers from lockdown, the early signs are that it has got off to a good start;...
Posted On - 15/07/2020
Dan Sullivan, MD of Doorco, talks door colour, and shares the latest developments from the composite door manufacturer’s colour portfolio. Colour is still a hot topic in the composite door market and, despite everything, this isn’t going to change. Around 45% of all the doors supplied by Doorco are painted to order, whether from a premium colour range or bespoke,...
Posted On - 03/06/2020
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...
Posted On - 28/05/2020
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...
Posted On - 22/04/2020
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...
Posted On - 22/04/2020
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...
Posted On - 22/04/2020
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...
Posted On - 22/04/2020
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...
Posted On - 22/04/2020
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...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
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...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
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...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
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...
Posted On - 03/03/2020
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,...
Posted On - 17/02/2020
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...
Posted On - 17/02/2020
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...
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