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Endurance Doors has secured ISO 45001 certification, the internationally recognised standard for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system. It provides a framework to help organisations improve workplace safety, reduce risks and enhance overall wellbeing. It establishes criteria for an OH&S policy, objectives, planning, implementation, operation, auditing and review. Key elements include leadership commitment, worker participation, hazard identification and...
DoorCo has put together a 48-page customer guide designed to give customers a comprehensive insight into what they can expect from working with DoorCo, the team that supports them and the products they can procure. Head of technology and marketing, Ben Aspinall, explained: “The recent launch of BritDor has elevated DoorCo to be the only composite door supplier that can...
Phase 2 of the Grenfell report, due in September, is long awaited across the industry. With the release of the report imminent, Nicola John, MD at Fire Door Maintenance (FDM) reflects on Phase 1 and discusses what she hopes to see in the second instalment. Grenfell Phase 1 took place from 21 May 2018 to 12 December 2018; the report...
ODL Europe has announced its sponsorship of Glass Conference 2024, which takes place at the Telford International Centre on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 October, 2024. Billed as the UK’s leading event for industry leaders, this inaugural two-day conference promises to be a unique annual platform for education and networking within the fenestration industry. Suzanne Nicholl, head of sales and...
Hurst has added two more styles to its composite Stable Door collection in response to recent increased demand. “Stable doors became a surprise hit following the Covid pandemic when homeowners took a greater interest in the style and aesthetics of their properties,” said Hurst’s sales director, Mark Atkinson. “Homeowners who invested in modern, stylish, and functional doors, which also enhanced...
DoorCo has reported that 85% of distribution customers and 100% of prepped customers have transitioned to the Flip door cassette solution. “Such high adoption rates are a testament to the trust and satisfaction our customers place in the Flip system,” said DoorCo head of operations, Mark Towers. “The innovative features of Flip, such as the Foam In Place technology where...
Apeer has developed a new showroom kit for trade partners to help promote the leading composite door brand’s range of unique, ‘magic’ wreath holders. Originally launched at the 2023 FIT Show, the magic wreath system was conceived and developed by Apeer after feedback from homeowners who wanted a better way to attach seasonal wreaths to their new composite entrance doors....
Fire Door Maintenance (FDM) has announced that the Association for Composite Door Manufacturers (ACDM) has unanimously voted for FDM to be its training partner. The decision was made at ACDM’s recent AGM, and members will now form a training steering group to assist with future course materials to be released later this year. FDM opened the doors to its purpose-built,...
Endurance Doors has extended its glazing range with five new designs, including four stained glass styles. According to Endurance, the increased glazing selection adds to an ‘already impressive level of design freedom’ offered by the business. This includes the ability to choose from over 85 door styles in 19 separate colours as well as from an extensive selection of door...
ODL Europe is celebrating its longstanding supply partnership with trade fabricator, Future Products. Stuart Bower, managing director of Future Products, said: “We constantly strive to maintain and improve upon the quality and performance of our products whilst maintaining value for money. ODL Europe’s products and service are essential in helping us to meet this commitment.” Future Products purchases composite door...
New composite and PVC-U panel doors from Hurst are now available to view in customer showrooms, which represent a network of 1,800 installers. Mark Atkinson, sales director at Hurst Doors, said: “Our aim has always been to support our customers by providing them with the best products and tools to succeed. “By showcasing our new door styles in showrooms, we...
Endurance Doors has enhanced its sales support with a new 148-page brochure. The brand’s largest to date, it has been designed to make it easier for installers to showcase the Endurance range and for homeowners to choose from a portfolio of door styles, colours, glazing and door furniture. The new Endurance Doors’ brochure is also said to combine the best...
Victoria Brocklesby, COO at Origin, the UK manufacturer of bespoke aluminium windows and doors, explains how prioritising child safety can help you maintain a competitive edge in 2024 and beyond. There are 420,000 children admitted to A&E for injuries every year. A quarter of these are due to wrist and hand-related trauma. Among them are trapped fingers in doors, which...
Aluminium manufacturer, Glideline, has launched an update to its super slimline GS20 sliding patio door, which now features an option for ‘integrated flooring’. The change in design offers a door that is completely flush with the floor, adding to its super-slim framework, minimalist design, and 20mm sightline. Glideline has reported an increase in sales of its GS20 slimline sliding patio...
DoorCo has upgraded to electric forklift trucks, which have been supplied by industrial truck manufacturer, Jungheinrich. Mark Towers, head of operations at DoorCo, commented: "The decision to upgrade to electric forklifts in our manufacturing facility brings numerous benefits. Not only does the switch reduce our carbon footprint but also highlights our dedication to the well-being of our workforce through advanced safety...
Apeer has launched a brace of new product guarantees, including a new 10-year anti-bow guarantee and a new 10-year paint warranty. The new guarantees, which are highlighted in Apeer’s latest product brochure, are in addition to the firm’s existing, 10-year product warranty and its 10-year guarantee for glass across the range. Apeer’s managing director, Asa McGillian, commented: “Warping and bowing...
Hurst Doors’ range of third-party accredited composite fire doors is now available to order through Hurst Live, its dedicated customer portal, which allows customers to quote and place orders, and access full technical support. Hurst Live allows customers to specify the exact requirements of their fire door projects, place orders efficiently, and track deliveries in real-time. The portal also provides...
Schüco is highlighting the simplified fabrication of its new ASE 51 PD sliding door. Featuring slim sightlines, elegant design and superior thermal performance, it is also expected to attract ‘significant interest’ from homeowners, according to Schüco. The new ASE 51 PD sliding door features a 32mm interlock and slim 45mm outer frame, which can be concealed within the building’s structure....
Glass is one of the defining features of a new entrance door, says sales director at Hurst, Mark Atkinson. We talk to him to find out more. There is a fundamental contradiction at play with door sales, which became more prominent as composite door sales picked up pace over the last two decades, according to Mark Atkinson, sales director at...
Nationwide Windows and Doors has adopted DoorCo’s pre-foamed Flip composite door glazing cassette system. The Flip system was launched in 2021 and was updated at the end of 2023. It comes with ‘Foam in Place Technology’, is available in three different profiles, and now features a simple corner and connector system which offers improved security and weatherability. Dan Edwards, Nationwide’s...
