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Senior Architectural Systems says it is ‘opening up new opportunities’ in the commercial market with its new SPD150 aluminium door system. Complementing Senior’s established commercial product range, the SPD150 commercial door system has been developed to meet the demands of high-traffic commercial environments where accessibility, performance, and durability are key. Developed as a non-rebated door and framing system, the SPD150 can be fabricated as single or double...
Origin has launched the OS-29+ sliding door, which combines sleek, contemporary aesthetics with U-Values as low as 0.78 W/m2K. According to Origin, the new OS-29+ offers the best thermal efficiency of any aluminium sliding door on the market, with the same thermal rating as the company’s Soho and Contemporary OB-36+ bi-fold door system. With a 29mm sightline, the OS-29+ is part of the Contemporary...
ODL Europe has completed a six-figure investment in its in-house door prep facility, doubling its footprint and significantly increasing its prepping capacity. The expansion involved knocking through into an adjacent building to extend production space, alongside investing in new equipment including a CNC machining centre. ODL Europe’s door prep service is a flexible offer that allows fabricators to outsource as...
Apeer has confirmed that recent, independent hot box testing by IFT Rosenheim on its 70mm composite door range has returned a U-value rating of 0.85 W/mK². According to Apeer, simultaneous testing of a competitor door gave the result of 2.0 W/mK², despite claims of a U-value of 0.7- 0.9 W/mK². “I have the certified paperwork in my possession and am...
DoorCo has launched a self-service portal for customers to access live orderbook details and manufacturing updates. Sion Buckley, technology manager, explained: “Our newly developed self-service portal is accessible via the front page of our usual ordering portal and provides customers with the ability to view their live order book for real time updates on their orders, as well as view...
The Residence Collection has launched a new door designer, a feature which has been introduced alongside its new range of doors. Created with homeowners, installers and fabricators in mind, the intuitive tool makes it easier than ever for homeowners to design their dream door, personalise every detail ready for the fabricator and connect directly with a local installer. The designer...
An entrepreneur who launched a recycling business with some doors he found in a skip has been honoured with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. Joseph Holman, founder and CEO of Green Doors, has spent the past decade turning unwanted doors and windows into a thriving upcycling operation. Now, the 34-year-old – who is said to have saved...
By Ellie Pool, DoorCo’s marketing manager. DoorCo enjoyed a highly successful three days at this year’s FIT Show. The event was a long time in the works and required a huge amount of input from across the business, so to see it all come together and be so well received was a real win. We enjoyed a steady stream of...
Affordable Windows Group (AWG) made an impressive debut at FIT Show 2025, showcasing both its new Decorio steel-look aluminium range and established Timberlook collection. AWG’s stand at FIT Show 2025 was designed to mirror the art-deco aesthetics of the Decorio range, with dedicated spaces for both the thermally-broken external collection and the single-glazed internal options. According to AWG, the Decorio...
Kolorseal and Sliders UK (Windows and Doors) are celebrating the creation of a new business partnership together. The idea is to give the industry greater access to the most comprehensive colour range of Sliders UK’s products. According to the two businesses, it is a ‘pioneering move’ for the sector, as it will benefit installers and consumers alike. A dedicated unit...
Gerda Doors UK distributor, Pioneer Trading Company, has recently taken on Tamworth based home improvement company Bradley Scott Windows as one of its approved Gerda doors installers. Founder and director, Andy Farrington, said that there was a significant gap in the range of doors they were offering their local customer base, and the Gerda steel and aluminium door range ‘sat...
DoorCo has scored a UK Manufacturing Awards hat-trick, recently being named Best Family Business – the company’s third consecutive triumph at the awards. Founded by Dan and Jayne Sullivan in December 2007, DoorCo has been operating as a family run business for nearly 20 years. DoorCo managing director, Dan Sullivan, said: “it’s always a great feeling to be acknowledged with...
Steel systems specialist, Schüco Jansen, has launched a new fire protection door system that is said to have the slimmest sightlines available on the UK market for an internal fire rated product. The Jansen Art’15 Fire NR E-EW is an evolution of the non-insulated Jansen Art’15 steel door and partition wall system. Tested to British and European standards (BS EN...
Comp Door will be launching four new products at the FIT Show on stand G50, including Kubu smart technology, a lever on rose function, 1,200mm stainless steel bar pull handles and the new SleekSkin finish. Kubu Smart Technology is now included in every Comp Door – apart from French, stable or arched doors – as a standard feature. The system...
Chigwell Window Centre is now fabricating a range of Schüco high performance doors. The Schüco products, available on a five-day lead time, include the ASE 60 sliding door and the AS FD 75 and AS FD 90 HI bi-fold doors. They are said to be renowned for their ‘exceptional performance, cutting-edge technology and elegant design’. Chigwell Window Centre will be...
Rhino Aluminium is bringing its ‘game-changing’ Rhino Door to FIT Show 2025 and visitors will have two chances to witness its impact: on both the AluK (stand S60) and the Winkhaus (stand H70.) The Rhino Door is said to be a premium solution designed to give installers and fabricators a competitive edge in the lucrative aluminium market. Rhino Aluminium manufactures...
Hörmann has announced that Wolf from the original Gladiators series will be joining them on stand stand H20, hall 9 at the FIT Show. Visitors will not only be able to view the company’s most popular entrance and roller garage doors but will also have the opportunity to join Wolf in some fun and win a Hörmann composite door. Each...
Fire Door Maintenance Training and Development (FDM by UAP) has launched its GQA Level 3 Diploma in Inspection of Fire Resistant Doorsets, which certifies individuals as having the necessary levels of skills and knowledge to carry out non-invasive inspections. The 65-credit diploma has been developed with GQA Qualifications and construction training provider National Skills Centre. It comprises 12 units and 313 guided learning...
Framexpress has continued to build on its ‘Club’ of products, with an expansion of its Comp Doors by Framexpress range – now offering a comprehensive collection of entrance doors at varied price points to suit different projects and budgets. Adding to its existing Distinction Doors range, Framexpress’ Comp Doors by Framexpress sub-brand is set to become a supplier for multiple...
DoorCo is inviting visitors to its stand H80 at the FIT Show, where it will be demonstrating its ‘one supplier’ service offering. Ben Aspinall, DoorCo’s commercial director, said: “Our last appearance at FIT Show in 2022 saw the culmination of our rebranding to establish DoorCo as the market leader in composite doors. This year, it’s all about how we’ve evolved...
