Door Industry Journal - Spring 2017

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk powered gates 81 THE door industry journal spring 2017 SOMMER`s gate automation portfolio completed! For over 35 years SOMMER Antriebs-und Funktechnic GmbH have been making automation equipment of exceptional quality. Their focus has always been and still is on safety and ease of installation. SOMMER`s gate operator products are no different and now they boast a complete range of domestic and light commercial gate automation solutions. All SOMMER operators are designed and assembled in house in Kircheim, Germany where quality control is one of the most important considerations. Every single gate operator produced at SOMMER is tested during the assembly process to make sure it’s in 100% working order when it’s dispatched to you. All gate operators produced here are also put through rigorous lifetime and performance tests at the specially constructed outdoor testing compound. Latest additions to the range includes the Twist UG (underground operator) and the Twist AM (articulated arm operator) which completes a full range of solutions for any domestic or light commercial application. You can now select one of six different types of gate ram systems for swing gates, new underground and articulated arm systems and another 4 types of operators suited to both tracked and cantilever sliding gate systems. “I already have a supplier” you say? Everyone knows that most gate automation manufacturers that supply the UK installer sector are from Mediterranean Europe. Reasons for this includes: • Access to a suitable product range is good • Initial training and continuous product support is good • The price can often be very competitive With the latest additions to the SOMMER product range, multiple FREE and comprehensive training courses combined with very competitive trade prices for 2017, SOMMER has paved the road for installers looking to offer something a little different. “So why should I use SOMMER?” - you tell us. Quite simply it’s to make you stand out from the crowd and use German quality and above all, safe products. • Designed with the installer in mind, all SOMMER equipment is incredibly easy to install and commission. • Also thinking about the end-user all SOMMER equipment is safe, secure and reliable with no maintenance required to the operators themselves. SOMMER Door & Gate Automation UK Ltd. are also full members of the DHF Powered Gate Group and are equipped with the knowledge and support essential to stay in line with the latest safety guidelines and legislation. So, why not offer something different and regain a competitive edge in your area? Call or email today to register your interest in future training courses and order product information. Tel: 01904 608 787 Email: sales@sommeruk.com