Door Industry Journal - Summer 2016

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 54 THE door industry journal summer 2016 garage doors Launch of New Alutech Sectional Panels adds to Growing Range of Stock Doors Thanks to continued sales growth, the further improvements made to the Trend series sectional door are now available on all orders from JD UK Alutech’s distributor. For some time now all M-Rib wood grain textured sectional garage doors have been produced from 525mm door panels – perfect for an even 4 panel arrangement on standard 7’ 0” high doors. Alutech have now begun production of the 525mm panels in M-Rib Smooth and L-Rib smooth and woodgrain texture. This now completes the Alutech Trend series standard UK door size product offering. All 6’ 6”, 7’ 0”, 7’ 4” & 7’ 6” high sectional doors can now be produced from even sized panels. Price reductions and shorter lead times JD (UK) has also announced reduced sales prices with a shorter lead times on stock sizes in the Trend series ML40 range, which comprises the popular 40mm Trend series Alutech sectional garage door in most panel styles. Strategically, this expanded range of standard UK sized doors, positions the range of Alutech sectional garage doors as a viable mass market door. The ability to meet demand for doors quickly is an essential requirement for garage door dealers large and small. Alutech doors have always had a competitive edge on shipments direct from Germany or Belarus, because any door, any size can be delivered in 3-4 weeks – dramatically cutting the extended lead time often seen on non-standard sizes and non-standard colours. The Trend series ML40 range is available in short lead times of 1-2 weeks, and for JD (UK) Ltd.’s network of accredited dealers, who take regular deliveries, it is as simple as adding the required door to the next truck – which in some cases may be only days away. Available in White, Black and Anthracite these M-Rib woodgrain textured doors account for in excess of 75% of all sectional doors sold. Thanks to record sales growth, JD UK have worked in partnership with Alutech to pass on the increasing economies of scale to dealers in the form of a 7% reduction in price on the ML40 range. The market beating list prices shown below demonstrate that the Trend series ML40 Alutech sectional door is one of the most profitable ex-stock options currently available. This expansion of the range further enhances their appeal, especially when the unique design features of the Trend series door are considered; • Ball race bearings in roller wheels – smoother, quieter operation, longer lifespan • Captive roller wheel spindles – the door simply cannot come out of its tracks! • Superior PUR-PA Polyurethane paint process – more scratch resistant and durable than cheaper Acrylic paints used by some other manufacturers. • A stronger panel design featuring more folded steel reinforcement – panel deformation is unheard of during ordinary use • 25,000 spring cycles guaranteed in product warranty – equivalent to 17 years ordinary use • Side extension spring protective covers – simple and sensible design, unique to Alutech • Made to measure manufacturing – 250,000 sectional doors all made to measure and made to order are produced every year by Alutech and delivered in 3-4 week lead times! • Trend series ML40 stock doors – standard UK size doors for fast delivery with even more competitive prices JD (UK) Ltd. are in continuous negotiation with Alutech and welcome feedback from the market on further improvements and suggestions for additions to the stock range. A free assisted fitting service is available on the first install so dealers can try this high quality door with complete peace of mind. Please call JD UK’s customer service team on 01924 472924 to receive the full stock list (prices shown above are only a small sample of the available range stocked in the UK). 2125mm £813* £838* £863* 7’0” £756 £779 £803 Reduced List Prices 7’0” 7’6” 8’0” on ex-stock doors 2125mm 2285mm 2438mm