Door Industry Journal - Spring 2013

WE THINK GREEN A new brochure from Hörmann, highlights how the company is constantly evaluating performance, from the initial stages of procuring raw materials through to production and logistics to minimise its own environmental impact. With sustainability high on the agenda for many developers, Hörmann is also leading the way by producing independently verified, Environmental Product Declarations, that provide the raw data for both the planning and certification phase of developments. As well as providing the documentary evidence to help developers meet their own environmental targets, Hörmann is also taking steps to reduce CO 2 emissions from its manufacturing plants. These include switching from oil to natural gas heating, the choice of “green energy” suppliers and the installation of combined heat and power plants. Other initiatives include the choice of carbon neutral printing, on recycled paper, and the use of Deutsche Post’s Go Green postal service. Whether it applies to quality, energy efficiency, environmental impact or occupational safety, the aim is to set the highest possible standards for both products and production processes. For copies of the brochure contact your Hörmann representative, call Hörmann direct on 01530 516888 or e-mail info@hormann.co.uk . Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 10 THE door industry journal spring 2013 industry news MORE CHOICE IN 2013 FROM SWS UK During January SWS UK took to the road to introduce the exciting developments to SeceuroGlide to their distributors. The market leading SeceuroGlide has had an update for 2013 and now offers distributors more choice than ever before. With the new SeceuroSense Operating System SWS UK can now offer distributors a brand new range of remote controls, a lighting system, SeceuroGlide Connect which allows a smart phone to become the remote, SeceuroGlide Connect+ allowing uses to operate their door via phone call or text message, new alarm system and a range of keypads and wall switches. There were also changes to the physical attributes of the product. A new box which allows the aesthetic of a new full box for the price of a half box, new end plates which have been fully tested to LPCB Level 7 and the ability to powder coat the door to any RAL colour. To support the changes SWS UK has created a suite of materials including new brochures, interactive fitting instructions and new point of sale materials. The changes will be introduced in two phases during February and May 2013. To find out more please contact SWS UK 01524-772400. BACK TO SCHOOL To support the changes SWS UK has implemented on their SeceuroGlide Roller Garage Door they hosted SeceuroSchools throughout the UK during February and March. The schools have been a huge success with over 400 delegates attending. “As we introduced our new operating system SeceuroSense we wanted the opportunity to give hands on training to as many of our customers as possible. The interest in them has been fantastic and the delegates who have attended have been delighted with how easy the new system is to install. We know how precious our customers time is and wanted them to have the opportunity to become confident with our new system as easily as possible. Short sessions held at 30 locations throughout the UK were the ideal solution and we are delighted with how many of our customers have attended and gained approved installer status.” Kevin Lindeque National Sales Manager SWS UK For further details on the SeceuroSense System or to arrange a training session please contact SWS UK 01524-772400.