Door Industry Journal - Spring 2015

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 20 THE door industry journal spring 2015 industry news NEW MANUFACTURING PROCESS OFFERS SPEED AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY Security Doors, a division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has made significant investment in a new manufacturing process that will decrease lead times for customers, have positive impact on the environment and further improve product quality. Using the auto-feed and seamless punching and folding capabilities of the Salvagnini CNC equipment, combined with a fast, heat cured bonding system, ensures improved precision and accuracy, reduces manual handling of products and improves the throughput time of products. The improved process is being used at the Lisburn facility for the production of existing products, but the full impact of the investment will be seen through the launch of a new door design that incorporates a full interlocking seam on all sides of the leaf. The new door platform reduces the manufacturing time and improves the aesthetic qualities of the door leaf; by removing unsightly spot-weld marks. The new design also eliminates processes such as welding and grinding, significantly improving the environmental impact. Seamlessly linking all parts of the CNC production process with the design software ensures consistent accuracy, speed of production and ease of replication should replacements be required in the future. With a unique serial number assigned to each door, customers have the opportunity to simply quote the number and an exact replica of the existing door can be produced through the line. Doorframes are supplied as knock down structures, that are easier to pack and to move around site, reducing the possibility of the damage. The structures can be compacted for transportation; therefore less packaging is needed, lowering the environmental impact of products. The ready-to-assemble design, also takes up less space in pallets on lorries, further lowering of the carbon footprint of the product. The knockdown frame format also enables better utilisation of space on the automated powder coating line, reducing powder paint consumption and improving energy efficiency. For more information please visit: http://www.assaabloy.co.uk/en/local/uk/About-ASSA-ABLOY/UK- organisation/Security-Doors/ BALLYMENA GARAGE DOOR MANUFACTURER AWARDED TRUSTED TRADER ACCREDITATION BY WHICH? Garage Door Systems in Ballymena has successfully become the first Which? accredited business in Northern Ireland to specialise in the manufacturing and installation of roller and sectional garage doors. Marketing and Business Development Manager Rodney Kernohan stated “For the past 50 years Which Magazine has been a household name offering strict, no- nonsense testing of products and services. Today, Which? has created an endorsement scheme to help the general public find reputable home improvement and motoring repair traders across the United Kingdom. Just like the Which? Best Buy award, the Which? Trusted Trader icon now highlights the very best service supply businesses across the country”. Rodney went on to say “The team at Garage Door Systems continues to push to ensure they offer the very best quality of customer service. To be the first company in Northern Ireland within our service sector to receive this prestigious accreditation proves we can manufacture, supply and fit a world-class leading product”. Which? Trusted Traders is an endorsement scheme that recognises only the best, most reputable traders who successfully pass a rigorous assessment process. L-R - Garage Door System’s Customer Care Representatives, Ashleigh McCrellis, Connie Kearney and Ciara Hughes proudly show off their company’s new Which? Trusted Trader accreditation.