Door Industry Journal - Winter 2020

THE door industry journal winter 2020 Domestic Garage Doors Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 54 Gliderol and ANSA Announce Multi- million-pound Partnership Extension Garage door experts Gliderol and control system specialists ANSA have announced a multi-million-pound extension to their already successful partnership. The five-year deal will see the continuation of the highly popular, innovative and fitter-friendly Roll-Smart safety edge system being supplied with the pioneering Gliderol insulated roller door. In addition, the agreement also extends to the supply of the RS-1 controller – the most advanced high security remote control unit on the market with a pedigree of over 25 years proven technology. To help support sales, dealers have the option, at no extra charge, to receive a video showcasing the benefits of Roll-Smart with their own branding and to support installers, installation and troubleshooting guides will be available. Commenting on the deal, Roy Sinclair, Gliderol Managing Director said: “Since relaunching our insulated roller door with the Roll-Smart system two years ago, we have seen sales grow exponentially, our dealers in particular love the fact there are no batteries or curly cables to worry about, that installation is very easy and because a standard bottom weather seal is used (no vulnerable electrical contact strips / optical beams) this means that it is not affected by rough or uneven garage floors”. Roy continued: “The only issue we’ve had is people understanding the technology, there was some time initially when there was a misconception that the system was a light curtain, but this is not the case. Once a dealer has tried one we find that any initial scepticism is overcome, and they very quickly come to see the benefits for them and their customers”. Steve Pincher, Director of ANSA is looking forward to the continued partnership and commented: “Roll-Smart is by far the most technically challenging product we have ever produced at ANSA and I’m proud to head up the design team. The final product exceeded every design criteria in a totally new and unique concept. The innovation, design, manufacturing, and production, as well as the all-important Patent applications remain here in the UK”. “With Gliderol we have a partner that shares our vision to continually ‘raise the bar’, offering the best products and customer service. We have been able to reward Gliderol’s commitment to Roll-Smart with many thousands of installations,now entering their third successive year of trouble-free reliable operation”. “We look forward to the next five years with optimism as we build upon the success already achieved.” www.gliderol.co.uk No stops or optical eyes in the bottom bar to worry about Steve Pincher, Director of ANSA (left) and Roy Sinclair, Managing Director of Gliderol (right), sharing a virtual handshake!