Slinova a hit with homeowners
Rehau is celebrating one of its most successful UK product launches to date, marking one year since the Slinova sliding door solution was first fabricated in the country.
Developed in response to the growing popularity of sliding doors and consumers appetite for increased natural light in their homes, over 60 fabricators across the UK now make the Slinova, with over five thousand doors fabricated so far.
According to Rehau, Slinova’s success is down to multiple factors, including its simplicity of fabrication and installation compared to other sliding door options.
Its sleek aesthetic, streamlined profile, and customisable options, including 20 colour combinations to match a property’s interior and exterior, are also reported to have made Slinova a standout in the wider Rehau product portfolio.
“We were confident that Slinova’s minimalist, discreet design and range of customisation options would appeal, so it’s been great to see its impact on the market,” said Clare Higgins, senior product manager at Rehau UK.
“We knew homeowners are always on the lookout for products that provide greater levels of natural light while enhancing the look of their home, and Slinova definitely meets those needs.
“Slinova’s success isn’t just due to its innovative design – Rehau’s commitment to addressing the needs of installers and fabricators has also been key to its popularity. A year after its launch, Slinova’s success is clearly driven by the fact fenestration professionals can offer a modern, slim, secure, and energy-efficient solution that’s easy to fabricate and install.”
Rehau foresees similar success for Slinova in 2025, with the systems company aiming to grow its sales by two thirds over the course of the year.
Since launch, the product line has been updated with a new lock and keep. New handle offerings have also been developed, including the Coastal handle, manufactured from 316 marine-grade stainless steel to provide resistance to weathering in highly corrosive environments, and the ergonomic C-shaped handle.
Slinova’s status as a leading sliding door that meets PAS24 security standards has also seen it become a product of choice on larger commercial projects. For example, over 200 Slinova sliding doors have recently been fitted at Carpenter Build’s Springmount Mill residential development to deliver spacious, airy interiors for ground floor flats while maintaining tenant safety.
A new coupling profile also allows the 80mm Slinova system to be connected to the 70mm systems of Rehau’s other products, such as the Total70C, Total70S, and Rio flush fit ranges.
“The response from consumers to Slinova has been undoubtedly positive, and we’re keen to continue this momentum over 2025,” Clare added. “To do this, we will need to make it available to more businesses than ever.
“Connecting Slinova with our leading Total70, Total70S and Rio flush fit ranges is an important step in achieving this aim and will further bolster our sales strategy as the year goes on. Combining this approach with ongoing enthusiasm from larger installers and fabricators, we are confident Slinova will continue to go from strength to strength.
“We were always confident that Slinova would be well-received by fabricators and installers, but we’ve been blown away by just how successful it’s been,” Clare concluded. “You don’t really expect products to make this much of a splash until after 12 to 18 months on the market, but Slinova was in high demand straight from launch.
“What’s especially heartening is that demand has been a real mix of larger and smaller fabricators, demonstrating that Slinova is proving popular across the fenestration sector. Yet the feedback remains the same – where fabricators previously bought in sliding doors, being able to fabricate their own has meant they can control product quality and supply while opening another revenue stream beyond windows alone.”