Door Industry Journal - Spring 2017

THE door industry journal spring 2017 43 Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk garage doors LIFTMASTER – THE WORLD’S NO.1 GARAGE DOOR OPENER GDS gets an insight into the future of LiftMaster connected products Garage Door Systems Ltd was recently delighted to host Martin Heckman, SBU Marketing Lead, Connected Products Apps and Services (Chamberlain Group ). Martin, who is a leading authority on garage door automation connected Apps & Services, gave an insight into the fast- changing world of home automation and the Internet of Things (IOT). Currently in the USA the LiftMaster myQ smart automation facility for garage door openers is the 2nd most popular home automation system in terms of activations. Lighting is the most popular smart home automation device largely due to the low cost of entry and in 3rd position are Thermostats, which is an area that is really starting to gather momentum. During his discussion Martin updated that LiftMaster, which is the worlds No.1 automation company has enormous appeal to the worlds leading technology companies such as Google, Apple, Samsung and Amazon due to their market position, reputation, capabilities and number of end users. All these companies are all working with him and LiftMaster to ensure integration is seamless, due to the importance of the smart functionality to the garage opener in the USA. Martin also updated there were 25,000 google nest cams sold and connected to LiftMaster openers in the states in 2016, a trend that is expected to grow going forward. The audience took away from the seminar a clear understanding that representing the World’s No.1 automation company engenders the confidence to put forward an opener that is smart ready today and very simple to operate. Also, any LiftMaster customer since 2014, with the introduction of the Evo range can easily update to a connected garage door via its myQ gateway system. Representing the world’s No.1 brand and the myQ functionality is a real tangible point of difference says Mark McEvoy, Commercial Director Garage Door Systems. If you would like to find out more about the most reliable, exciting and connected garage door opener on the market please contact GDS where they would be delighted to arrange a product demonstration. Call 028 25 666 893 or E: info@gdsdoors.eu SECURED BY DESIGN: GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS’ AUTOMATED SECTIONAL GARAGE DOORS RETAIN MUCH COVETED ACCREDITATION Garage Door Systems Ltd is delighted to have retained its Secured by Design accreditation for its full range of automated 40mm DuraTherm Insulated Sectional Garage Doors by recently achieving STS 202 status in its annual tests. Paul McAdoo, Sales Director at GDS said: “Yes that’s right, every Garage Door Systems DuraTherm Insulated 40mm Sectional Door fitted with a LiftMaster EVS opener will be Secured by Design approved as standard. Given the importance of security to all homeowners irrespective of age, we believe this is a real tangible benefit and selling point”. Paul continued: “The Building Regulations in England, specifically Approved Document Q (ADQ), currently requires new homes in England with attached garages to either have the garage door or the entry point from the garage into the home Secured by Design approved. The Garage Door Systems’ range of automated sectional garage doors can be installed to discharge the requirements of the Building Regulations and ADQ”. If you would like to find out more information on the Secured by Design approved DuraTherm Sectional Garage Doors contact Garage Door Systems’ Sales & Service team on 028 25 666 893. Every GDS DuraTherm Insulated 40mm Sectional Door fitted with a Liftmaster EVS Opener meets Secured By Design as standard