Door Industry Journal - Spring 2015

spring 2015 THE door industry journal 16 A Bit of a Do for a Garage Industry Retiree After years in the industry, it was discovered that Mel Lovatt was retiring, so we couldn’t let him go without a send off! 32 Sales Success for Steelroll Security Shutters A range of LPCB-approved shutters manufactured by Shropshire-based Steelroll are proving a hit with customers after launching at the end of last year. 54 Commercial Pilot Builds Aircraft Hanger in His Own Garden With a little help from Hörmann and Foremost Garage Doors. 78 Glasstastic Service from Apeer Apeer’s bespoke glass artwork service is booming resulting in the recent surge of orders. 81 FIREX International 2015 Opens its doors to fire and security professionals, from 16-18 June 2015 at London’s ExCeL, with the aim of promoting expertise in life safety. 85 J. Banks - Pioneering UK Hardware Innovations Leading the need to develop new and unique hardware solutions to complement the constantly changing market. 100 A Cautionary Tale Property developer horrified by what he found when contacted by a powered gate specialist about a niggling set up issue. 105 Fancy going for a spin? Senior citizens at Costa Coffee. Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk contents 5 industry news industrial doors garage doors entrance doors 6 29 39 78 6 Membership of DHF hits all time high as Hillaldam Coburn are welcomed as 300th member The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has welcomed its 300th member as its drive to increase levels of quality, compliance, training and safety in the industry continues. fire & security powered gates take a break classifieds/ advertising 81 99 105 106 building hardware 83