Door Industry Journal - Spring 2016

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk industry news HÖRMANN THINKS GREEN WITH 220,000 WATT SOLAR ARRAY Garage and industrial door manufacturer Hörmann has installed more than 800 solar PV panels on its Coalville warehouse roof in a bid to reduce the company’s carbon footprint. The 260 watt panels, which were fitted just before Christmas, have already generated more than 85 per cent of the electricity that would be used by an average UK home over the course of a year. Engineers at the factory are expecting the array to perform even better during the spring and summer months, with estimates suggesting total generation for the year will be around 179,000 kWh. In January alone, the business has prevented just under 2.5 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. Data from the array shows that the panels were even able to generate electricity in the snow. David Newcombe, managing director at Hörmann (UK) Ltd., commented: “It’s great to see that the solar panels are already having such a significant impact on our carbon footprint. As a group, Hörmann has a strong commitment to developing more environmentally friendly operations, so this is an important step for the UK office. The electricity generated will go towards powering the equipment used within the warehouse, as well as providing lighting for our office space.” The solar panel installation is the latest in a long line of green initiatives undertaken by the company, which won the UK Warehousing Association’s coveted Environment Award just last year. Across the group’s 16 factories, carbon emissions have been reduced by an impressive 17,600 tons each year through a variety of measures. Hörmann’s commitment to carbon reduction is also evident in its products, with both its industrial and domestic doors offering some of the highest insulation values on the market. The company is also one of the only manufacturers in the UK to provide Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for all of its doors, so customers can easily see the environmental impact of the items they install. For more information on Hörmann, visit www.hormann.co.uk . 19 THE door industry journal spring 2016 SPECIFYING MADE SIMPLE WITH HÖRMANN’S ARCHITECTS’ PROGRAM With construction professionals increasingly relying on digital platforms, leading door manufacturer Hörmann is making its extensive product range even more accessible through its own online database. The Architects’ Program is available to all Hörmann trade partners but it is particularly useful for those involved in building design or construction tenders. 2D drawings of Hörmann products can be downloaded in DWG, DXF and PDF formats and National Building Specification (NBS) text can be generated for use in tender documents. Developed for use with CAD systems, the program provides professionals, such as architects and designers, with the relevant technical data, requirements and drawings needed to specify any Hörmann product. The program is fully functional on a variety of operating systems and for added convenience an offline version is also available for download. David Newcombe, managing director of Hörmann, commented: “Our Architects’ Program is a quick and convenient way for industry professionals to access the necessary information for their work. We hope that by providing the material in this format will improve working relationships and help architects identify the best door model or equipment for their projects.” Hörmann also offers two RIBA CPD seminars for architects. These have been designed to help ensure that the correct door is specified initially and all equipment is installed and maintained in line with current legislation. Further details about these training seminars can be found at www.ribacpd.com For more information about Hörmann’s Architects’ Program, contact the team on 01530 513000, or visit www.hormann.co.uk