Door Industry Journal - Spring 2018

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Industry News 7 THE door industry journal spring 2018 New Hall increases exhibition space… There was a significant increase in exhibition space this year, thanks to the new Hall 10 (Paul Horn Hall), and the industry was consolidated into Halls 8 and 10 - with all the available space being sold. Overall, this represented a space increase of 25%. And according to DIJ European representative Les McLaren, there was a marked increase in visitors compared to the last show in 2015: “Most of the major players in the market were represented and all exhibitors reported increases in quality footfall over 2015, with each one I spoke to confirming that the first two days were the best attended they could remember,” he comments. “One trend that did particularly stand out was the increase in both component manufacturers and assemblers from components - with many of the new exhibitors falling into this category. This may well be in reaction to continued consolidation within the manufacturers and a move to offer ‘niche’ and differentiated designs and products by smaller independent companies”. Also, owing to the easy location next to Stuttgart airport and the many connections from UK airports, it was easy for many attendees to arrange a one-day trip to the show, something reflected in the high number of UK visitors. One of these was Steve Hudson - MD of Alutech distributors, JD (UK) Ltd - who was pleased to see the large British contingent: “We were one of the biggest exhibitors this year and it was great to see so many UK visitors at the show,” he says, “which gave us a wonderful opportunity to showcase the full range of Alutech products. The show also gave us the chance to unveil our new side-sprung double door and Levigato operator to the German market”. Anna Serra of JCM Technologies was also impressed by the large UK turnout, particularly given the challenging weather conditions: “I really want to thank our UK customers who made it to Stuttgart, as I know it was a struggle for some due to the weather. As it was, we had lots of visitors to our stand from the UK and elsewhere, with CAP SYSTEM - the capacitive safety edge system for different applications in the gate and door industry – generating particular interest”. Another happy exhibitor was Stuart Roddy, National Sales Manager at EasyGates Direct – UK distributor for ASO Safety Solutions: “The R+T show was a great success – we were there to assist with UK and international enquiries, whilst also meeting with current key suppliers and customers from the industry,” he explains. “It’s come at an exciting time for us, as ASO will be launching upgrades to several of its existing SENTIR edge product lines, enabling easier self-assembly and reduced handling requirements. In addition, the first non-contact product in its history, the LISENS light curtain will be launched towards the end of the year”. Derek Foreman - Director at IN2 Access and Control Ltd – was also impressed: “R+T was well-attended by industry professionals from all over the globe and yet again provided a truly inspirational platform to showcase innovative technology. We were at the show to support our well-established partners – such as BBC Bircher Smart Access and WITT Sensoric – and also used the opportunity to look at sourcing even more products to offer to UK customers”.