Door Industry Journal - Spring 2020

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Automated Gates & Barriers factory tested before being CE marked and then shipped directly to site. They are made using only ‘Qualimarine’ aluminium materials, then coated with the ‘Qualicoat’ paint finishing process, both of which are internationally recognised as the highest standards in Europe. The result is a gate that completely trounces the competition – in terms of strength, durability and looks. So, it’s no surprise it’s such a sought after product.” And quality of product is backed up by quality of service – thanks to the innovative ‘Portalier’ network, which means all gates are installed by a fully trained operative. Every ‘Portalier’ gets their own homepage on the horizal.co.uk website, featuring personalised content, full colour brochures, business cards, a price list, technical brochures, colour catalogues and demonstration cases with all swing and sliding gate profiles, handles, colours, fencing parts, glass inserts and hinge samples. Two sample gates – normally one powder-coated and one woodgrain finish – are also provided, in padded protective bags. ‘Portaliers’ also benefit from a new technical addition to the HorizAL operation - a 3D configurator with augmented reality, which installers can use to create a 3D recreation of any site to demonstrate to their own customers, which is a big boost to sales. In addition, ‘Portaliers’ are able to visit Alucorb’s impressive showroom/HQ for additional training, support and advice. “The huge benefits of being part of such a professional network is leading to floods of enquiries from across the UK,” concludes Darren Weatherill. “Interestingly, many of these queries – and many of our existing ‘Portaliers’ – are timber or wrought-iron gate producers. They see that, thanks to the huge amount of support we offer – such as drawing approval, production, delivery to site etc – there is very little else for them to do on each HorizAL order allowing them to concentrate on their own manufacturing, so this runs alongside what they have always offered very nicely.” “When you look at the success of the ‘Portalier’ network and a product that is arguably the best aluminium gate in the world, then it’s no wonder the business is growing so quickly – the sky is the limit for HorizAL in the UK!” Don’t miss out – call 0161 4065910 today to discover more about becoming a ‘Portalier’. Or visit Horizal’s UK website: www.horizal.co.uk 91 THE door industry journal spring 2020 Horizal gates - superbly engineered.