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In order for the supply chain to work effectively, fabricators and installers need to know they can rely on their supply chain partners, Doorco has said in its total service promise Customer Charter that was launched recently. Jayne Sullivan, Doorco’s operations director, said: “Lead times are at the heart of what we do, which is why we want our customers...
Sliders UK has launched its new PAS24 and Part Q approved ‘intelligent timber’ Ultimate Composite Door, which is manufactured using the new Capstone leaf featuring 15mm-thick LVL timber inserts. Encased inside a foam core and durable GRP skin, these provide additional core strength without impacting on thermal efficiency. This combination means that it not only achieves U-values of as low...
As part of its newly launched Customer Charter, Doorco has promised that 99% of its product range is in stock at any one time in order fulfil its lead time and delivery promises. “We believe that by setting out clear service level commitments, it shows our customers how much we value their business,” Jayne Sullivan, Doorco’s operations director, said. “We...
West Port has added the FD60 door to its fire-rated offering. The Cumbrian firm’s FD30 product managed to withstand temperatures in excess of 800ºC for 42 minutes 7 seconds, or 40% longer than required to achieve an FD30 rating, when subjected to rigorous testing by Cambridge Fire Research and BRE. Now the fabricator has designed a product capable of holding...
A new finance initiative promises to make it easier for installers to sell bifolding doors. Improveasy’s managing director Austin Barcley said that he has seen a huge increase in the number of installers using its products to finance bifolding door purchases. “A bifolding door is an aspirational investment but typically costs around £6,000, which for many is a substantial amount...
Windows Etc has become the latest Solidor trade partner to be awarded with the Showroom of the Month accolade, for its composite door environment in Colchester, Essex. The company is approaching a nine-year anniversary with Solidor and its new brand-laden showroom features 19 different Solidor door designs, reflecting various styles, colours and hardware options. Windows website – www.windowsetc.co.uk – carries...
South Devon-based Fab Frames has introduced a new unit for composite door manufacture. Fab Frames manufactures its own Solidor composite doors with an Avantis multi-point lock, Kömmerling outer frame and the 3-Star Kitemarked Ultion cylinder. The commissioning of the new dedicated unit will increase capacity to 100 doors a week, serving the south west of the UK with regular deliveries...
Seal-Lite Group now uses Swish profile and Dynamic 2D hinges from SFS for its PVCU doorsets. The Clevedon-based company, which serves trade and retail customers throughout the south west of England, produces more than 300 PVCU doorsets every month. Seal-Lite group managing director Chris Shearn said: “The quality of our doorsets, and all the products we manufacture, depends on choosing...
Rehau’s Agila sliding door has gone on display at ERA’s new customer suite in Wolverhampton, to demonstrate the bespoke security hardware featured on the door system. ERA’s custom-made hardware for the Agila sliding door meets the requirements of PAS24 and includes security handles, a 12-point locking system and additional corner hooks for added security. The hardware comes with a Total...
Dekko Window Systems and Swindon-based Emerald Windows have sold their first garage door, which is a new addition to the Räum aluminium range. “When we heard that Dekko had launched a premium garage door range, we knew it presented a fantastic opportunity to grow our business and provide a greater proposition to consumers across the region,” Martin Brett, managing director...
CDW Systems has reported sustained demand for several of its Renyaers products. The company has seen a strong demand for its Reynaers aluminium sliding folding doors and for its lift and slide patio door. Compared to the previous 12 months, the year leading up to January 2018 saw a 37% increase in sales for products from the Reynaers range. CDW’s...
Alumen has launched of the Millennium Plus aluminium entrance door for both the residential and commercial markets. “The Millennium Plus door is the latest addition to our extensive product range and the next instalment in the new portfolio of Cortizo products we’re introducing to the UK market,” Alan Robinson, Alumen’s MD, said. “Millennium Plus is impressive. It offers everything you’d...
Under the umbrella of the Synseal Group, Masterdor has reported growth over the last three and a half years. Last year the company grew sales by more than 20%, and sold more than 30,000 doors including 3,000 Masterdor Craftsman doors, some of which are being sold into large new build contracts with nationwide housebuilders. Richard Bertram, managing director of Masterdor,...
Doorco has launched its 2018 Customer Charter outlining the service, quality and commitments its customers should expect. Jayne Sullivan, Doorco’s operations director, said: “The five-point charter represents the culmination of views about what’s important to our customers across our three levels of door supply. Whether it’s a one-off prepped door, single or mixed pallets, or containers for large volume fabricators,...
Two new door handle designs are available from Steel Window Association member Steel Window Fittings (SWF), designed to answer the demand for stylish external and internal steel ironmongery, the company said. The slim backplate (30mm), and separate matching Escutcheon, are perfect for a wide range of locks and latches. The standard backplate on both door handles allows the fixing screws...
Sash UK has launched a new composite doors brochure. The Barnsley-based manufacturer developed the brochure after recognising a change in consumers’ purchasing behaviours for choosing composite doors. Darren Woolf, trade sales director at Sash UK, said: “We have gained a vast amount of knowledge working with our trade customers over the years, gathering feedback about what their customers would like...
A design professional has specified a high-performance, triple glazed composite screen from a member of the Steel Window Association to keep the heat in and the noise out. Steel Window Service and Supplies was approached by Hannah Mercedes-Carter to fabricate and install the 5.5m-long screen, featuring two double doorsets, for a rear extension to her house in Hackney. The screen,...
Hurst Plastics has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management. The Hull-based firm achieved the transition almost a year ahead of the September 2018 deadline, which is when the former 2008 version will be superseded. More stringent than its 2008 predecessor, this new quality standard extends across the whole business management process and demonstrates Hurst’s commitment to continuous...
Solidor has launched Cloud 2.0, which offers its trade partners an ‘enhanced online experience’, to include live pricing, an online payment function for pro-forma customers, and an order tracking facility. Taking on board typical customer experiences from the consumer sector, the new Solidor Cloud 2.0 offers live costing, along with sales pricing and specification at the point of sale. Quotations...
Schueco UK has launched a range of sliding door systems for high-specification domestic and commercial properties. Covering both sliding and lift-and-slide doors, the new Schueco ASE 60 & 80 platform comprises 15 opening types including six single-track options. The vent frames across both platforms use the same inner and outer shells with only the isolator changing. This facilitates switching between...