Door Industry Journal - Summer 2016

industry news 19 THE door industry journal summer 2016 ‘TEAM ALUTECH’ EXPANDING TO MEET DEMAND The Alutech trend series 40mm insulated sectional garage door continues to go from strength to strength in the UK market. More and more dealers are adopting the door as part of their product mix and a number of major dealers are now exclusively offering this high quality door. As more and more door specialists express their interest in becoming accredited Alutech sectional door dealers the number of miles clocked up by JD (UK) Ltd’s busy sales team keeps rising too! With this growth in mind the company recently announced the appointment of two more, highly experienced, regional sales managers. John McGann joined JD (UK) Ltd. at the beginning of May and is now very active in the North of England. John brings years of experience in the PVC industry along with excellent knowledge of the regions garage door, industrial door and building sectors. John is available to provide full demonstrations of the Alutech Trend series sectional door system along with JD (UK) Ltd’s CE certified operator of choice, the Avanti T-Series garage door opener. Carrying a wide range of sample door components and a fully functional Avanti operator demonstration model John is making regular visits throughout the North West, Cumbria, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber. In another major vote of confidence for the Alutech brand JD (UK) Ltd are also proud to announce the appointment of Jason Wade as regional sales manager for the crucial Southern region. Jason is well known to many in the industry, most recently for his outstanding work driving forward Don’s Doors of Eastleigh and of course for being former Operations Manager at Novoferm UK. Jason’s intimate knowledge of the Garage Door market is set to drive the Alutech brand forward in this key region. The Alutech Trend series door offers unique design features unparalleled by other sectional doors currently on the market. Jason’s decision to join the Team Alutech at this time is widely seen a big endorsement of the product and the Alutech brand. Jason will be available to meet with garage door dealers throughout the south of England and will come equipped with a wide range of samples and well prepared to make a compelling business case for this outstanding product – a door which offers up to 40% better profit margins vs. major competitors. JD (UK) Ltd’s sales force continue to build on their excellent reputation for honest straight forward advice and outstanding after sales customer care. Preferring to focus on educating their clients on the excellent Alutech product range, rather than engaging in criticising and attacking their rivals, this honest and friendly approach is appreciated by Alutech sectional door dealers. To arrange an appointment with one of the team please call 01924 472924 and speak with our customer service team (Louis or Robyn). Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk • Door kits can be provided with accessories such as mid-rails, trickle vents or enhanced locking • Simple to complete order forms • Everything you need to assemble the product • Substantial time savings Two vertical powder costing systems, catering for 7.5m bar lengths ensure a perfect finish every time. Alutech are also one of the only companies that anodise aluminium in house, offering the ultimate choice in product finish. Alutech Systems is based in Yorkshire, with an extensive stock of all of the above products available for immediate delivery. For larger projects, deliveries will be made within 3 weeks direct to maximise delivery efficiency. Heading the company will be Steve Kendrick, who has over 10 years’ experience in the Fenestration industry, being well known for his technical skill and commercial acumen, will be fully supported by an experienced estimating and technical function both in the UK and from the factory. For further information, contact either Steve Kendrick or Steve Hudson on 01924 350 111 or email stevekendrick@alutechsystems.co.uk John McGann Jason Wade