Door Industry Journal - Spring 2015

68 THE door industry journal spring 2015 garage doors Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Don’t fall behind - in your Garage Door knowledge! Knowledge, training and keeping up to date with the latest developments are key in any industry. With a manufacturing plant right here in the UK, Garador have been making garage doors for over 60 years and is now recognised as the leading garage door maker in the UK. Just looking at a garage door, it can be hard to realize the development and technology that goes into the complex manufacturing process. Garador has in recent years invested heavily to develop a market leading product and the widest range of garage doors including up and over, sectional, roller and side hung, and an extensive range of materials including steel, timber, glass reinforced polyester and PVC offering the perfect solution for situation. A huge range of colours and finishes, including timber effect steel and sleek contemporary panels, ensures Garador has the answer for every requirement. On top of that there is the cutting edge technology. Garador continues to lead the way in new generation technical innovations on opening and closing systems to ensure fast, quiet, and secure operations. The impressive GaraMatic electric door operators are exclusive to Garador and incorporate exciting features that can’t fail to impress. The GaraMatic 20 and GaraMatic 10, for instance, are 50% faster than other operators. Other features include an adjustable soft start and soft stop and integral halogen light; a light beam device as standard on GaraMatic 20 with a self-closing timer option and automatic safety reversal. Service is also important at Garador and the company has ensured it is ahead of the game in this area as well. From its purpose built warehouse and loading facilities to co- ordinated on-site delivery, Garador offers exceptional services to ensure maximum convenience for all its customers. They offer a delivery information service providing a personal call to each customer, 7 days and then 24 hours before the delivery is due to take place, to help builders and stockists to plan ahead for the delivery of the garage door and manage their project accordingly. Training and support is now available 24/7 thanks to Garador’s YouTube channel (visit www.youtube.com/garadoruk ). This easy to access facility contains a range of clear instructional videos covering a wide range of aspects such as how to programme a GaraMatic operator and hand transmitters; there is even a video showing how to install a display garage door. Each video is short and informative, at just over 90 seconds long. There are also product showcase videos to give homeowners and builders information about how the door works and its features, so they can make an informed decision when choosing the right door for them. Surprisingly low cost is another important aspect of Garador; manufacturing on site and delivering from a UK base all helps to provide cost savings which are passed on to the trade. Find out more about Garador at 01935 443701 or visit www.garador.co.uk for further details.