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With European influences and expanding colour and glazing options fuelling the increasing consumer appetite for entrance door personalisation, Hurst says it’s well placed to help its customers take advantage. “Twenty years ago, entrance doors were an afterthought with respect to window sales,” says Mark Atkinson, sales director at composite door and door panel manufacturer, Hurst. “But today’s homeowners are selecting...
Hörmann Truedor has reported that its updated website has delivered ‘extraordinary growth’ in both visitor numbers and high-quality lead generation since going live 12 months ago, helping to reinforce the brand’s presence within the residential door market. Building on this momentum, the company is continuing to enhance the platform with additional consumer-focused resources. The latest addition is the new Door...
Spanish entrance door specialist Indupanel will be among the exhibitor lineup for FIT Show 2027, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham from 18 – 20 May 2027. The A Coruña–based manufacturer says it will use the show to accelerate its UK growth plans and deepen its presence across key European fenestration markets. Founded in 2000, Indupanel is said to...
FDM – Training & Development (FDM by UAP) has celebrated a landmark year of growth and operation with national recognition across construction, glazing and fenestration. Highlights over the last 12 months include the launch of two new GQA Level 3 Diplomas, sector-wide convening on fire door competence chaired by FDM managing director Nicola John, with Dame Judith Hackitt appearing as a guest speaker, and the announcement of a second training academy in partnership with the Fire Protection...
Ben Aspinall, commercial director at DoorCo, comments on reports that the new Eaton door, said to be the tallest and widest door standard composite door on the market, has enjoyed a 300% jump in sales in the closing months of 2025. When we designed Eaton, we wanted to make a product that added value to our offering for customers, opening...
New sales analysis from Comp Door has revealed the composite door styles, colours and components that continue to shape installer demand across the UK, with data showing that while new finishes are gaining ground, ‘reliability and timeless design’ still dominate the market. Reviewing nationwide order volumes over the last two years, Comp Door says that its figures highlight a clear...
Jack Aluminium Systems has achieved STS202-BR2 approval for its TD68 thermal door system, confirming its capability to meet BR2-level security performance – equivalent to LPS1175 SR2. The approval has reportedly acted as a catalyst for increased Q4 sales, as specifiers and fabricators look for aluminium alternatives to steel in high-security projects. Historically, STS202-BR2 approvals have been achieved mainly by steel...
DoorCo celebrates its 18th anniversary in December. What started as a simple distribution model supplying foam-filled doors, has grown to be one of the UK’s leading suppliers of composite door components. The business has evolved from a small team to a 200-strong workforce in the UK alone, with multiple product and people awards. “Since opening our doors 18 years ago,...
Comp Door has introduced SleekSkin, a smooth-touch door finish that provides what the company describes as a ‘refined, timber-like aesthetic’, combining subtle grain detailing with a soft, painted appearance. “We saw a clear gap in the market for something more tactile and elegant,” said Richard Diliberto, sales director at Comp Door. “While grained finishes still have their place, there is...
FDM by UAP has won Training and Development Initiative of the Year at the G25 Awards, recognising its practical, lifecycle-based approach to raising competence and accountability across the fire door industry. Launched in 2024 as the UK’s first hands-on training academy dedicated solely to fire doors, FDM is said to have trained more than 1,200 professionals in 18 months and...
While many installation companies continue to prioritise digital channels, Upminster-based installer Ken Rhodes is making the case for the continued power of the high street – especially as homeowners grow more cautious in the current economic climate. The business, founded in 1985 by Scottish carpenter Ken Rhodes Snr, remains rooted in its original high street location. Now run by his...
Force 8 has introduced an upgraded composite French door system for domestic properties, designed to combine style, security and practicality for homeowners, while offering trade installers a versatile, high-performance product. The latest iteration of the Force 8 French doors features a minimal aluminium meeting rail, which not only enhances the aesthetic appeal with clean, contemporary lines but also improves structural integrity....
Gerda doors UK distributor, Pioneer Trading Company, is extending its network into Hampshire with the appointment of Graham Orrin Installations (t/a GO Installations) as trade installation partner. A Gerda Optima 60 in light walnut now takes centre stage at the company’s newly opened Fleet showroom. Director and owner, Graham Orrin, who established GO Installations over 20 years ago, commented: “The...
When AluK launched its new IconiK bi-fold in November, it promised customers a new way to defend themselves from the damaging race to the bottom on price and win strong margin business in bi-folds. According to AluK, the response from customers to that message and the product itself has been hugely positive, with seven fabricators signing up to fabricate the...
Hurst has expanded its internal training programme with a dual focus on leadership development and workplace wellbeing. The initiative forms part of a wider strategy to enhance employee capability and support a healthy, resilient workforce. As part of this commitment to professional development, two members of the marketing team have completed Chartered Institute of Marketing qualifications. Olivia Lock achieved CIM...
Force 8 has launched a new composite door system designed to give homeowners a more authentic timber door appearance, while offering all the performance benefits associated with modern composites. The company says it has developed a method of manufacturing raised panels on to the door slab, creating a ‘true’ joinery-style finish. The new Heritage range is available in a broad selection of...
Universal Trade Frames has become the first fabricator in the UK, and globally, to launch the new trade version of the Residence Collection door designer on its website. Following the success of the Residence retail door designer, which has helped homeowners create bespoke entrance doors and generate leads for installers, the new trade door designer allows trade customers to design doors, customise options, and...
In an industry where glossy brochures and showroom displays still feature heavily in the sales and marketing process, Hurst Doors’ pioneering Augmented Reality approach is said to be paying dividends for installers. With fewer homeowners visiting traditional showrooms and more decisions being made online, Hurst Doors, the UK supplier of PVC-U door panels, composite doors and fire doors, identified a...
Reynaers’ Vision 7 Thermal commercial entrance door has successfully passed Security Technical Standard (STS) to Burglary Resistance levels 1 and 2 (BR1 and BR2) for use in commercial projects requiring enhanced security. As the only UK product to achieve both STS202 BR2 and one million successful test cycles, Reynaers says that Vision 7 offers a leading solution for projects, such...
ODL Europe has opened a new in-house paint facility as part of its continued investment strategy. The dedicated paint plant is designed to ensure the highest levels of quality, consistency and colour accuracy across the company’s GRP door range. Suzanne Nicholl, head of sales and marketing at ODL Europe, said: “This latest investment reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional product...