Door Industry Journal - Summer 2026

87 Industry News Also online at www.dijonline.co.uk Door Industry Journal Summer 2026 Entrance, Internal, Sliding & Bi-folding Doors Hörmann Truedor Installer Finder Provides New Sales Opportunities for Installers HÖRMANN HAS launched a new Installer Finder for its Hörmann Truedor range of composite doors, designed to provide homeowners with greater choice and to improve the overall customer buying journey when purchasing a new entrance door. Located on the Hörmann Truedor website, the Installer Finder has been developed to offer end consumers a quick and straightforward way to search for and contact local Hörmann Truedor distributors that best meet their individual requirements. Designed with ease of use in mind, homeowners simply initiate a search using their postcode or city. A list of matching Hörmann Truedor distributors is then generated, with users able to contact one or more distributors directly by phone or email. The introduction of the Installer Finder coincides with the launch of the new Hörmann Truedor end consumer social media campaign, titled Hörmann Street. Inspired by some of the UK’s most iconic and best-loved soap operas, the campaign features five episodes set against the backdrop of a fictional street, capturing the daily lives, relationships and emotional conflicts of a recurring cast of characters. Featuring moments of romance, family drama, betrayal and suspenseful cliffhangers, each episode cleverly incorporates the key features and benefits of Hörmann’s Truedor composite door range, helping to engage homeowners in a fresh and entertaining way. The campaign has been created not only to entertain but also to create a strong pipeline of enquiries for Hörmann Truedor composite door installers. Commenting on the launch, David O’Mara, Marketing Manager for Hörmann Truedor said: “The Installer Finder is a key addition to our growing marketing support package for installers and distributors. Not only does it help simplify the buying process for homeowners, but it also provides our distribution partners with access to free, high-quality sales leads. It is another example of the importance Hörmann places on supporting its growing network of installers and distributors and investing in the continued growth of the Hörmann Truedor brand.” www.hormann.co.uk Hörmann Appoints New Trade Door Sales Manager HÖRMANN HAS strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Andrew Vodden as Trade Door Sales Manager for its Hörmann Truedor composite door range. Covering the Southern Counties and Wales, Andrew joins the business at a significant time as Hörmann continues to drive forward its ambitious growth plans within the UK composite door market. With more than 30 years’ experience across the construction and fenestration industries, Andrew brings extensive expertise in trade sales, customer relationship management and business development. Having held senior sales roles within the door and window sector, he has developed a strong understanding of both the exterior and interior door markets, alongside a reputation for delivering outstanding customer support. Throughout his career, Andrew has worked closely with installers, fabricators, trade counters and merchant customers, helping to build long-term partnerships and deliver sustainable sales growth. In his new role, Andrew will focus on expanding Hörmann Truedor’s trade presence across the South of England and Wales, supporting existing customers while identifying new opportunities within the installer and fabricator sectors. Speaking about his appointment, Andrew said, “I’m delighted to be joining Hörmann Truedor at such an exciting time. The strength of the Hörmann brand, combined with Hörmann Truedor’s extensive UK manufactured composite door range, provides a fantastic platform to support trade customers and help grow their door sales. I’m looking forward to meeting customers, building strong relationships and helping develop the business across the region.” Hörmann Truedor continues to invest in its composite door trade offering, with a strong focus on UK manufacturing, product quality, customer service, and long-term customer support. www.hormanntruedoor.co.uk

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