Door Industry Journal - Winter 2014

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 60 THE door industry journal winter 2014 garage doors EXHIBITION OPENS UP WEALTH OF CONSUMER PROJECTS FOR UK DOOR MANUFACTURER & INSTALLER The Access Garage Doors Ltd. stand at Olympia’s National Homebuilding & Renovating and Home Improvement Show was a great success, achieving a significant number of sales leads. A 30-year relationship with leading manufacturer Hörmann, saw both companies pool their efforts into providing potential customers with the knowledge and product offering to undertake a door renovation project. Access, which is one of the UK’s largest garage door installers, specifically requested Hörmann’s HST side-sliding sectional on the stand; due to its unique design attributes and the popularity it achieved at 2013’s NEC show. Hörmann’s market-leading RollMatic and range of insulated entrance doors were also exhibited. These included the aluminium ThermoCarbon and ThermoSafe that offer a highly secure five to nine-point locking system. The ThermoCarbon was a particular highlight to consumers at the show, as it boasts the lowest Ud-value available on the market. Visitors were very interested to hear about product reliability, and the most recurring question related to fully understanding the fitting space required for such an installation. Access Garage Doors Ltd.’s managing director James Wright is pleased to report that orders are starting to materialise: “By exhibiting at these shows, we have greater access to discerning customers who are venturing into longer-term projects,” he commented. “Combining our efforts with Hörmann enables us to promote the Access name, alongside a leading manufacturer that offers a top quality, comprehensive range of doors and associated products.” The door duo successfully collaborated at the same show in 2013, and is looking forward to the London Homebuilding & Renovating and Home Improvement Show at Excel next year. *Ud-values represent the overall thermal efficiency of the fitted door, which can often be higher than the stated U-value of the door panel alone. ANOTHER COUPLE OF WINNERS FROM GARADOR! It’s an open and shut case! Up & Overs are already Britain’s top selling doors. Now, with their fabulous new looks and great options, Garador’s new Windsor and Ascot doors are certain to be the market leaders in the coming months. Both doors share a number of top features. They are constructed from high grade galvanised steel finished with a durable powder coat and a rivet free panel for an ultra smooth appearance. Both come in a choice of 18 vibrant new standard colours. Both styles share the same state of the art operating systems with a range of options available such as retractable gear, factory pre-framed purpose-made; free poly-wrapping on colours, length choices on bottom weatherseal; and additional Lock Kit fitted onto door. Both are priced very competitively and are easy to install with minimal maintenance. The main difference between Windsor and Ascot is design. The fresh modern styles incorporate a horizontal panelling for Ascot while Windsor is vertical; but it’s not a big difference - both designs will add a fresh new look to any home. Call 01935 443701 for more information or check out all the new doors from Garador on their re-launched website at www.garador.co.uk .