Door Industry Journal - Summer 2017

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 58 THE door industry journal summer 2017 domestic garage doors SWS UK LAUNCH A NEW GENERATION OF SECTIONAL GARAGE DOORS SWS UK are proud to be launching a new generation of their sectional door this July. Examples of the doors have been on display at their newly remodelled showroom at their Lancaster based head office since their well-attended open days earlier in the year. Those that viewed the door were impressed with both its design and construction and eagerly anticipated the launch this summer. The company are confident that the door will continue to be well received by their trade customers, thanks to exciting new product features which will allow them the opportunity to offer the consumer a truly bespoke door for their home. Speaking of the new range of doors, SWS UK’s Regional Sales Manager and sectional garage door expert, Rob Bond told us: “We have worked hard in developing far superior running gear, improved panel design features, three gear types and low headroom options. Additionally, pre-fitted and part-tensioned, side sprung elite doors with the option of Smooth Georgian panels allow us to offer a unique choice to both the consumer and the installer.” With their continuous focus on product development and an excellent European partnership for component supply, SWS UK are looking forward to expanding their presence in the sectional door market. Additionally, they are excited to announce that their SeceuroGlide Sectional doors can be manufactured with ground breaking industry lead times. A development that is certain to be well received within the market. Rob Bond went on to comment: “I feel we now have a product to rival others within the sectional door market, and are confident that we are now able to supply a door that matches our first-class customer service. Excitingly, we are currently in the process of developing our fantastic new online ordering system so that it incorporates the sectional doors, meaning trade customers will be able to configure, quote and order the doors with just a few clicks of the mouse.” The new SeceuroGlide Sectional doors will be available from Wednesday 5th July. To request further information please contact their Customer Service department on 01524 772400. SWS UK’S PRODUCTS ARE APPROVED BY CATS AND CONTAINERS Shipping Container Receives the VIP Treatment Could this be the most luxurious shipping container in the UK? SWS UK’s distributor, County Shutters installed a SeceuroGlide Sectional Elite garage door to this container at a unit in Wickford, Essex. Despite being slightly unconventional, the garage door provided the perfect solution to securing the container and its contents. As high value items were stored in the container, it was essential that it was left secured when not in use, however with headroom not being overly generous on this particular container, County Shutters came to the conclusion that an SWS SeceuroGlide Sectional would overcome the headroom issue as well as providing exceptional security. The container was to be accessed daily by a number of different employees so ease of operation also had to be considered. Fortunately, the SeceuroGlide Sectional is fully automated with simple and reliable controls. The client opted for the attractive yellow finish to match existing personnel doors and was very pleased with just how good it looked. SeceuroShield 38 is Feline Friendly Most clients looking for home security have a similar set of requirements, however one particular customer contacted County Shutters with another, very important consideration. They were looking to secure a vulnerable side entrance door where security was a concern, however they told County Shutters that their family cat used a cat flap in this particular door to access the garden. Not wanting to steal the cat of its freedom, the client was looking for a solution that wouldn’t compromise the security but left the cat free to come and go as he was used to. County Shutters installed a SeceuroShield 38 to the owner’s door on their property in Runwell, Essex as it provided obvious security benefits but could be adapted to incorporate a cat flap at the bottom of the curtain. Their client was delighted and as you can see, the cat had no problem using his new door!