Door Industry Journal - Winter 2017

winter 2017 THE door industry journal Tis’ the season for mince pies and parties but – even better – there’s a bumper DIJ to enjoy over the festive period. This is our biggest ever issue, so a big thank you to all our advertisers and contributors for their support in putting this together. We’re leading this issue, on page 6, with a preview of the upcoming R+T show in Stuttgart. As it’s probably the biggest event in the industry, you may well be thinking of attending or exhibiting – so do have a read. Here’s some more highlights: Page 10 features a fascinating history of our advisory partner, the Door and Hardware Federation, which celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. There’s a must-read article on page 29 for anyone with a mobile workforce. This looks at how Complete Shutter Services from Sheffield is using cloud- based technology to manage field staff. On page 61 we ‘LED it shine’ with a piece on the new garage lighting kit from Teckentrup. On Page 86, you can learn about the new high-speed doors - supplied and installed by Rowland Door Services - at Porsche’s new Glasgow dealership. If you fancy sharing in the sales success of aluminium gate specialist Horizal, you can find out how to join their team of “Portaliers” on page 96. P107 features a report on the new AluGlide Bi-Fold doors from JD (UK) Ltd. On page 112 you can read how hardware specialist Winkhaus is helping door set suppliers comply with both security and fire regulations. And the feature on page 118 examines how door closers from Samuel Heath can improve fire safety – a vital message after recent tragic events in the social housing sector. Finally, if you act quickly you can save on advertising rates for our 2018 issues. Book before January 15th to secure 2017 rates - see our 2018 media pack at www.dijonline.co.uk for full details. After the 15th rates will rise and a new pack will be published, containing some interesting publicity opportunities specifically for SMEs. Thanks, as ever, go to all our readers, advertisers and contributors for your support this year. Enjoy your Christmas. Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk welcome Advertising and Editorial The Door Industry Journal PO Box 508 Warninglid Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5GY T: 01444 464147 F: 01444 464148 E: mail@doorindustryjournal.co.uk Design Agency Freelance Design & Graphics PO Box 508 Warninglid Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5GY T: 01444 461796 F: 01444 461596 E: info@freelance-design.co.uk Advisory Partner The Door & Hardware Federation 42 Heath Street Tamworth Staffordshire B79 7JH T: 01827 52337 F: 01827 310827 Printed Circulation: Door Industry Journal is a controlled free circulation publication and is available free of charge only to personnel who fall within our defined criteria. Copies are available on subscription to persons or companies who do not qualify. Our current printed circulation is just under 5000 copies. Digital Circulation: Our current digital circulation reaches around 12,500 readers. Annual Subscription Rates: £17.95 (UK), £29.95 (EU), £38.95 (Rest of World) To subscribe visit: www.doorindustryjournal.co.uk The Door Industry Journal is an independently produced and edited trade publication which is published by Avalon Innovations LLP on behalf of the door, hardware and gate industries, with support and guidance provided by The Door and Hardware Federation (dhf) and other carefully selected industry bodies. Content is collated from specially sourced articles and from press releases supplied by a variety of contributors who operate within the door, hardware and gate industries, including the dhf and their various industry group members. The content covers these sectors of the door, hardware and gate industry: industrial doors, garage doors, entrance doors, doorsets, fire and security, building hardware, ironmongery, locks and powered gates. Also included is content on complementary products and services relevant to these industries. Companies selling to the any of the above industry sectors wishing to find out more about advertising or having articles published in the Door Industry Journal should visit our website at www.doorindustryjournal.co.uk or download our media pack at www.dijonline.co.uk . This document provides full details of advertising rates and the associated technical data required to place advertising, featured articles or editorial in the Door Industry Journal, in addition to other services such as graphic design, copywriting, leaflet insertion and database rental for mailings etc. Alternatively, to obtain further information, discuss your advertising requirements or to enquire about special features and advertorials, please call us on 01444 464147 or send an email to advertising@doorindustryjournal.co.uk . Door Industry Journal is a trading style of Avalon Innovations LLP. Company No. OC364751 Derek Hibbart, Editor, Door Industry Journal 3 Follow us on Twitter @DoorIndustryJnl