Door Industry Journal - Summer 2016

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 22 THE door industry journal summer 2016 industry news AT YOUR SERVICE! At Garage Door Systems we believe ‘it’s always good to talk’ and we’ve introduced new direct dial numbers for Shauna Scott and Tracey Mitchell in our Sales & Service team to further improve our customer service proposition. If you have a query regarding one of our products, warranty, staff-training, installation, an order or preventative maintenance?......Our team is always ready to answer your questions or discuss your customers’ door requirements. And the magic number - 028 2566 6893 HÖRMANN GOLFERS HELP TO RAISE £11,000 FOR CANCER CHARITY The UK’s leading door manufacturer, Hörmann, has helped to raise £11,000 for Hope Against Cancer after sponsoring the 5th annual Luffenham Heath charity golf event. 19 teams took to the Open Championship Regional Qualifying Course to play 18 holes – the 17th of which was sponsored by Hörmann to help raise money to fund cancer research and support clinical cancer drug trials in Leicestershire and Rutland. Hope Against Cancer is just one of the charities supported by Hörmann, which takes part in sporting events each year to raise money for good causes. In addition to keen golfers, the company also has a team of fundraisers who’ve completed challenges including the Great North Run, Farmageddon and the Italian Job cycle event. HÖRMANN CYCLISTS HELP TO RAISE OVER £3,000 FOR THE ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY The UK’s leading door manufacturer, Hörmann, has helped to raise money for the Alzheimers Society, which funds research and support for people living with Dementia. Hörmann doubled its entry fee for the Innes England relay event in Nottingham to £400 to help the charity. Their team, which consisted of Managing Director, David Newcombe, Ceri Davies and engineers, Matt Irons and Darryl Beale, completed the 16 laps in 46 minutes resulting in 8th place. The event was just one of the charitable causes supported by Hörmann, which takes part in several charity sport events each year. Previous challenges have included the Great North Run, charity golf days, Farmageddon and the Italian Job cycle event.