Door Industry Journal - Winter 2013

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk THE door industry journal winter 2013 industry news GARADOR PRODUCTION RUNNING AT ALL-TIME HIGH Production at leading garage door manufacturer Garador is running at an all time high following the recent expansion of its Somerset-based factory. The 1,600 square metre extension of Garador’s production plant in Yeovil, has made the factory the most modern of its kind in Europe. The firm’s output has increased by more than 15 per cent since the expansion completed with state-of-the-art machinery allowing a panel to be produced every 40 seconds. Simon Hipgrave, managing director of Garador, says the investment has enabled the firm to increase output in line with its very healthy pipeline of orders. He comments: “The quality, versatility and competitive pricing of the Garador range of products is creating huge demand with both domestic and trade customers. Thanks to the additional factory capacity, we been able to focus on maintaining our consistently high standards while boosting production to continue delivering our products to an ever-expanding customer base. “At Garador our long-term growth strategy is based on the premise that quality always sells, and it seems that this is true! With orders and production both soaring, it is a very exciting time for the company and we are committed to maintaining this growth.” All Garador products are developed and manufactured at the plant in Yeovil where specialist engineering techniques ensure they are among the finest in the marketplace. The firm’s garage doors are available in steel, timber, PVC and low-maintenance glass-reinforced polyester (GRP) construction in a wide range of colours. Simon concludes: “Moving forwards we are keen to grow the business by speaking to both specifiers and consumers requiring high-quality, reliable garage doors and mechanisms at affordable prices.” For more information about Garador, visit www.garador.co.uk or call 01935 443722. NOT YOUR EVERYDAY KITCHEN DOOR... Teckentrup has recently completed a hospital refurbishment project at the City Hospital in Gütersloh, Germany. The ground floor is home to, amongst other things, the main kitchen that can provide 2,600 meals at a time and needed a door that not only met strict hygiene standards but also provided fire protection. Teckentrup’s T30 stainless steel fire door was the ideal choice to meet both requirements. The door was part of around 140 tubular profile and steel doors as well as conventional interior doors and two sectional doors. The value of the door elements was approximately 450,000 Euros For details of the Teckentrup kitchen door range call on 01925 924050 or email jim@teckentrupdepot.co.uk 17