Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 26 THE door industry journal winter 2023 New Starter: Alastair Wheeler, Aluminium Systems Manager Winkhaus UK has been supplying aluminium systems houses with door and window hardware solutions for over 20 years, often working with them to develop bespoke designs for their systems. As we continue to develop our range of aluminium products and solutions, we have focused on how we can further invest in our aluminium team to help guarantee our customers’ success. Alastair Wheeler joins Winkhaus as our new Aluminium Systems Manager, bringing over 40 years of experience from across the sector. Founded by an early introduction to joinery, Alastair’s career has provided insight and experience in each part of the process for UPVC and Aluminium products from manufacture and design to communications and solutions launch. Winkhaus UK Managing Director Justin Harris said: “Alastair brings significant market knowledge and understanding to enhance our relationships across the aluminium sector, as part of our ongoing commitment to the continuous development of our solutions and support for aluminium system houses.” With his in-depth product knowledge, Alastair also brings an excellent understanding of the contributing factors in design and manufacturing, such as security and ever-changing legislation. In supporting aluminium system houses Alastair will understand the benefits new solutions and systems are aiming to provide, and with our technical design, support and laboratory teams, will facilitate our early involvement in new product developments with the goal to fast-track customer development programs to market. Alastair shared: “I’ve known Winkhaus, its products and solutions for many years and now as part of the team can’t wait to share the focus I’ve already seen for supporting customers and their businesses’ growth”. www.winkhaus.co.uk Comp Door Secures G23 Awards Finalist Spot for the Second Year in a Row Composite door manufacturer and supplier, Comp Door, is thrilled to have once again secured a spot as a finalist in the prestigious G23 Awards, for the second year in a row, this time in the “Best Business Initiative” category, recognising excellence and innovation. This accomplishment marks the second consecutive year that Comp Door has been recognised by the awards, a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. From the beginning, Comp Door set out to redefine industry standards by placing customer satisfaction, innovative solutions, and continual growth at the heart of its business model. Their mission is to become industry leaders by actively seeking and implementing customer feedback and closely monitoring market trends. It is this unwavering commitment that has made this level of success possible, all before reaching the company’s second anniversary. Comp Door aims to raise industry standards and pioneer innovation. This is evident in their innovative TOUCH online ordering portal, their use of robust materials, and the incorporation of solid timber cores in their doors. Furthermore, their meticulous quality control processes ensure that no door leaves the factory without undergoing rigorous checks, guaranteeing their customers the highest standards. In 2022, Comp Door became the first composite door manufacturer to achieve PAS 24:2022 certification and produce solid timber core composite doors with a U-Value of 1.4 W/m2K; a result of Comp Door’s careful investments and unwavering dedication to improvement. Richard Diliberto, Comp Door’s Sales Director, commented: “Before Comp Door, the composite door industry wasn’t fulfilling its potential and standards were dropping. Customers were disappointed with the quality of the products and the ineffective customer support. We had the industry knowledge and the technical understanding to fix the reputation of composite doors and manufacture a product we could be proud of. This company has achieved so much in terms of innovation and development, so to receive this nomination means a lot to the team.” www.compdoor.co.uk Industry News Justin Harris, Managing Director at Winkhaus UK welcoming Alastair Wheeler, the newly appointed Aluminium Systems Manager, to the team.
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