Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 10 THE door industry journal spring 2022 Industry News Ian Firth Doors & Hardware Marks 40th Anniversary West Yorkshire firm, Ian Firth Doors & Hardware, marked 40 years in business on ‘Ruby’ Tuesday 1st March 2022. Founded by Ian and Bernice Firth from their Leeds family home in 1982, the company currently has a turnover exceeding £16m and employs over 100 people. A timeline has been produced charting the company’s story so far, visit their website to read the full story - www.ianfirth.co.uk/about-us . What began with the supply of ironmongery to local housebuilders, the company has grown and evolved to become one of the leading manufacturers of composite residential doorsets nationwide. Growing fast in the 1980s and expanding into new product groups, such as internal doors, patio doors, garage doors, loft hatches, and external doors, the company was able to purchase land in 1996 and build its very own premises, Lady Ann House, Shaw Cross, Dewsbury, where it warehouses, manufacturers and distributes from today. For further details visit www.ianfirth.co.uk or call 01924 438112 Garador’ Biggest Ever Stand Britain’s leading garage door manufacturer Garador has designed their biggest ever stand for the National Homebuilding and Renovating Show at Birmingham’s NEC (24th-27th March 2022). Thanks to the size of the stand, Garador has the space to showcase all their very latest products, including innovations in automation technology and new garage door designs. A selection of up and over, sectional, roller and side-hinged garage doors as well as Garador FrontGuard entrance doors are all included in the display. Two of the doors which are expecting to attract considerable attention are Garador’s new Ascot side-hinged garage door and the new GaraGlide roller door. The new Slategrain surface finish for sectional garage doors is also included in the display. There is a lot for visitors to see on the stand, plus a team of Garador experts will be on hand to answer all questions. Visitors can also find out about the latest electric operator technology for garage doors, including “smart ready” Series 4 GaraMatic operators which can be fully controlled using Android or iOS smart phones. With environmental aspects now high on everyone’s list, Garador is also displaying its ultra-thermally efficient and secure FrontGuard front doors. Along with excellent insulation, these doors complement the designs in Garador’s garage door range, meaning homeowners can choose a matching garage door and front door design from one manufacturer. Garador’s Managing Director Neil Discombe says: “We are always delighted to be able to showcase our fantastic range of products. We also always welcome the opportunity to meet our customers in person, and having a larger stand definitely makes a difference.” To find out more about Garador and its full range of garage doors and entrance doors, please visit www.garador.co.uk
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