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Tuesday, 9 June 2026

Hörmann Truedor Roadshows Showcase Installer Growth Opportunities

Hörmann Truedor has successfully completed a series of roadshows across the UK, designed to demonstrate how entrance door installers can unlock new business growth through its composite door offering and comprehensive dealer support package.

Held as informal early morning events, the roadshows brought together installers over coffee and breakfast to explore opportunities to expand their product portfolios. The Hörmann Truedor team were on hand to outline how the range of UK-manufactured composite doors, backed by Hörmann’s engineering expertise, strong brand reputation and nationwide infrastructure, can provide a high-quality, consumer-focused addition to existing offerings.

A key highlight of the events was the introduction of Hörmann’s latest consumer marketing initiative, Hörmann Street. This targeted social media campaign, inspired by popular UK soap operas, features a fictional street and a cast of recurring characters navigating everyday drama, relationships and suspense. Each episode subtly integrates the features and benefits of Hörmann Truedor composite doors, aiming to drive traffic to the company’s website and generate genuine homeowner enquiries.

Attendees were given an exclusive preview of the campaign, which received an overwhelmingly positive response. Installers praised both the creativity and execution, recognising its potential to engage homeowners and support lead generation.

Hörmann confirmed that all enquiries generated through the campaign will be directed to approved dealers via its new online Installer Finder, offering installers a clear commercial advantage. To help maximise conversion rates, the company has also implemented a suite of practical sales tools and support, including an advanced online Door Designer, product training, marketing resources and ongoing technical assistance.

In addition to the long-term growth potential, installers attending the roadshows were offered a range of launch incentives, including a £1,500 door voucher package, a 750-point sign-up bonus for the Hörmann Rewards programme and free access to the Door Designer for the first year.

Overall, the roadshows provided installers with a concise and engaging introduction to partnering with Hörmann Truedor, highlighting how the company can help drive demand, attract new customers and increase profitability within the composite door sector.

www.hormann.co.uk

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Monday, 8 June 2026

Garador celebrates its local factory

Garador recently joined in the celebrations for the official Somerset Day 2026; organised by Passion for Somerset, a community interest company dedicated to making their county special.

Garador is certainly a main flag flyer for the county; it has been helping to lead the garage door manufacturing industry for over 75 years and still has its headquarters and factory based in South Somerset.

In the 1950s, Garador was introducing to the country the first ever one piece up and over garage doors. Now it still helps to lead the way with its very latest range of Up and Over garage doors… all engineered to deliver dependable performance, lasting security and effortless operation along with ever evolving new designs, colours and finishes.

Ben Parking, Marketing Manager of Garador, said: “At Garador, we’re proud to call Somerset home. From our manufacturing base here in Yeovil to homes right across the UK, Somerset’s heritage of craftmanship, hard work and innovation inspires everything we do.”

Find out more about Garador by visiting the new website on www.garador.co.uk or call Garador customer service on 01935 443700.

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Sunday, 7 June 2026

AC Cars unveils new production AC Cobra GT Coupe

AC Cars, Britain’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer, has revealed the brutal new AC Cobra GT Coupe in production form. Unifying the historic AC Cobra’s iconic aesthetic with a fixed roofline and curvilinear rear, the GT Coupe represents a new era for the company which is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding.

Unmistakable in origin, and presenting a more focused and aggressive stance than its GT Roadster stablemate, the physical unveiling of the AC Cobra GT Coupe shows the scale and drama of the supercar for the first time. Drawing on motorsport derived details to sharpen its on-road presence, the new AC Cobra GT Coupe is a thoroughbred example of sophisticated ferocity.

Sharing roughly 75% of its engineering with the GT Roadster, the new model benefits from comprehensive enhancements developed during testing and development.

Available in both left and right-hand drive and powered by a sonorous 5.0-litre V8, delivering up to 730 PS, the car features AC’s own extruded aluminium spaceframe chassis and unique carbon fibre bodywork to deliver a benchmark driving experience.

Speaking at the premiere, David Conza, Chief Executive Officer of AC Cars, said: “The AC Cobra GT Coupe is unique in the history of AC Cars and, with production of the GT Roadster now underway, it shows the road ahead for the company as we build and deliver cars for existing customers. AC Cars continues to invest in its operations, and develop new partnerships.

"This will provide the catalyst to take AC Cars from around 100 hand-built cars a year currently up to no more than 1000 cars across all models in total. As we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the company, I want to thank the entire team for their dedication as we move from a boutique manufacturer to a global performance brand. However, we will still retain the craftmanship and exclusivity that our clients respect.”

Extremely limited in production, with each example built specifically for its client, the new AC Cobra GT Coupe will start at approximately £234,300 + taxes for the naturally aspirated model, while the supercharged model starts from £256,300 + taxes. The first examples will be delivered in 2028 – after initial GT Roadster deliveries are completed.

Consultations for the allocation of the AC Cobra GT Coupe are now available via ac.cars

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Saturday, 6 June 2026

Garage Door Solution for Leading Automotive YouTuber’s Dream Workshop

Hörmann UK has successfully completed a striking installation of three RollMatic 2 roller garage doors together with a matching side door for well-known automotive YouTuber George Austers. With a growing audience of over 100,000 subscribers to his ‘Everything Cars’ channel, George has been documenting the creation of his ideal garage and workshop through his popular video series, ‘Dream Car Workshop Build’.

The installation forms a key part of a bespoke three-bay oak-framed garage and workshop, designed to combine premium aesthetics with high functionality. Hörmann UK was selected for the project due to its renowned German engineering expertise and strong reputation within the garage door market.

The project features three RollMatic 2 roller shutter doors and a matching side door, all finished in Jet black RAL9005. The bold finish provides a contemporary contrast that enhances and complements the natural oak structure of the building.

Specified and installed by Hörmann UK’s technical door team, the choice of roller doors was driven by both practical and visual considerations. With plans to install a car lift in one of the bays, space efficiency was critical.

Unlike traditional up-and-over or sectional doors, the RollMatic 2 system eliminates the need for internal horizontal tracks, maximising usable space within the garage. Maintaining a cohesive aesthetic was also a priority, leading to the selection of matching materials and finishes across all doors, including the side entrance door.

Each roller shutter door is equipped with advanced features, including wind locks, compensation fitting kits, and integration with Hörmann’s 868 MHz BiSecur remote control system. Additionally, the doors benefit from built-in Bluetooth connectivity, enabling operation via the Hörmann BlueSecur app on smartphones and tablets.

For added reliability, the doors are spring counterbalanced, allowing easy manual operation in the event of a power failure—eliminating the need for cumbersome crank handles.

Commenting on the project, George Austers said: “The doors installed by Hörmann have completely transformed the look of the building – the design, colour and functionality of the doors are perfect. They do exactly what I need them to do.

"I had high expectations of Hörmann and their products, and it is fair to say that they have really nailed it. The doors have turned out better than I expected and there is a reason Hörmann have the reputation of being the best door manufacturer in Europe.”

A step-by-step video of the installation process, presented by George Austers, is available to view as part of the ‘Dream Car Workshop Build’ series - I JUST BUILT MY DREAM CAR WORKSHOP!

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Friday, 5 June 2026

The moral and technical case for safer, better evidenced doorsets

In a market shaped by standards, certification, and regulation, it is easy to treat compliance as the final measure of product responsibility. Does it meet the standard? Is the product correct for the intended application? Those questions matter, but they are not enough on their own...

For doorsets, particularly those designed to deliver fire performance, the industry must look beyond minimum compliance and ask a more important question: does the finished doorset provide the level of safety, evidence, and real-world performance that customers, residents, and homeowners have the right to expect?

That is both a technical question and a moral one.

Product standards are documented rules and specifications that define the quality, safety, and performance requirements a product must meet. They create a shared framework for testing, specification, and accountability.

But standards are not the same as responsibility. They tell us what must be achieved at a given point in time. They do not remove the need for manufacturers, suppliers, fabricators, and specifiers to think carefully about product suitability, component compatibility, and how a doorset will perform once it leaves the test environment.

A doorset is not a single component. It is a system. The lock, cylinder, protective hardware, hinges, keeps, seals, frame, threshold, and door leaf all play a role in final performance. If one element is changed or substituted without the correct supporting evidence, the performance of the complete doorset can be affected.

That is why evidence matters.

Evidence such as a field of application should not be treated as a document that simply sits in a file. It is the technical evidence behind any performance claim. It shows what has been tested, which components were used, which configurations are covered, and where the boundaries of that evidence sit.

When that link is clear, everyone in the supply chain has more confidence. Customers can trust that the finished product reflects the evidence behind it. Specifiers can see why a solution is suitable. Fabricators know what they can manufacture. Installers understand what they are fitting and maintenance can be conducted correctly.

When that link is weak, risk enters the process.

A compliant component does not automatically create a compliant doorset. A similar product is not always an equivalent product.

For fire doorsets, poor specification or unsupported substitution can compromise the Golden Thread before the product reaches site. For enhanced security doorsets, a fragmented approach can create weak points that are not obvious when individual components are viewed in isolation.

Responsibility beyond the minimum means recognising these risks early.

At Winkhaus, this thinking underpins our approach to doorset hardware, testing, and system development. Our role is not simply to supply components, but to support customers in creating doorsets that are practical, compliant, and properly evidenced.

As expectations increase, the strongest doorset solutions will be those that combine technical evidence with responsible judgement. They will not depend on assumption, unsupported substitutions, or isolated component claims.

Ultimately, responsibility beyond the minimum is about doing more than asking, “Can we demonstrate compliance?”

It is about asking, “Is this the right thing to put into the market?”

Because safer, better evidenced doorsets are not just a technical requirement. They are an industry responsibility.

www.winkhaus.com

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Thursday, 4 June 2026

Robust UK steel doors enhance security at new Padel Shed as part of major refurbishment

Leading steel door manufacturer, Robust UK, has supplied several external steel fire exit doors in custom sizes to NextGen Industrial Doors for a new sports padel centre in Huddersfield, as part of a £1.5 million refurbishment project.

NextGen Industrial Doors approached Robust UK as the existing doors had corroded and were no longer fit for purpose. Robust UK were chosen for their competitive pricing and high-quality steel fire exit doors, which meet the security needs of the premises and the aesthetic requirements of the new padel centre.

The key challenge was to achieve a uniform appearance across all doorsets, despite each opening varying slightly in size. Robust UK recommended its OUTA-DOR solution for seven single and one double doorset, with each doorset custom-built to exact opening dimensions, allowing for a seamless installation and ensuring a perfect fit.

All doors featured a powder-coated finish in RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey and were fitted with Briton panic hardware compliant with BS EN 1125, delivering a sleek uniform appearance while fully meeting fire exit regulations. The two-point Briton hardware secures the door at both the top and bottom, increasing stability and enhancing security against unauthorised entry, offering more reliable performance in the event of an emergency.

Unlike a traditional timber door, this versatile steel door solution offers significantly improved security with the ability to withstand knocks, dents and wear far more effectively. Made from corrosion-resistant Magnelis® steel, OUTA-DOR offers excellent protection, enhanced durability and minimal maintenance needs.

The anti-corrosion warranty of up to ten years provides NextGen Industrial Doors and the Padel Shed with additional reassurance that the door will remain in excellent condition for the long term.

To enable quick installation, Robust UK steel doorsets are delivered fully assembled with pre-fitted hardware to ensure a faster and more efficient installation process. This allowed NextGen Industrial Doors to install all eight fire exit doorsets within just four days.

Jack Behrens, Managing Director at NextGen Industrial Doors Ltd, says: “I’d like to thank Robust UK for delivering custom-built doors that not only met the specific requirements of each opening, but also achieved a consistent finish. Their expertise and ability to provide made-to-measure doors ensured every door fit flawlessly with a cohesive aesthetic.”

Emily Mathews, General Manager at Robust UK, explains: “We were delighted to work with NextGen Industrial Doors on the refurbishment of the Padel Shed premises. By supplying bespoke custom steel doorsets, we ensured full compliance with the building’s fire and safety requirements while providing a solution that seamlessly integrated with the brand aesthetics. OUTA-DOR was the ideal solution for NextGen Industrial Doors, enabling them to deliver a bespoke solution that helps to minimise ongoing maintenance.”

Comprising of 45,000sq ft, the new Padel Shed facility includes nine sports courts, a café bar and is open to private hire, corporate events or anyone who wants to try padel sport.

For more information about OUTA-DOR visit https://www.robust-uk.com/product/outa-dor/, or contact Robust at sales@robust-uk.com or call 01782 592900.

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Wednesday, 3 June 2026

TENANTS REFUSING IMPROVEMENTS COULD PUT CARBON TARGETS AT RISK

A new social housing industry survey has uncovered a growing issue in the sector that could be putting providers' carbon targets at risk.

Holistic Approaches to Low Carbon Retrofit at Scale, sponsored by Eurocell, a leading manufacturer and recycler of PVC-U windows and doors, surveyed a broad area of the industry, with respondents including housing associations, local authorities and social housing organisations.

The responses revealed a major shift in the obstacles facing social housing providers. Tenants refusing improvements is now the fourth most common barrier - sitting only behind regular challenges like costs, the age of housing stock, and a lack of external skills.

But why is this happening?

The rise of tenant refusals

Tenants blocking improvements has moved up from eighth in the same survey in 2024 (out of 11 factors). Compounding this issue, the report found that a lack of resident education has also risen to become the fifth most significant barrier to decarbonisation. This issue ranked at the very bottom of concerns in 2023.

Tenants have the right to refuse access to teams looking to improve properties, but it’s clear that this has become a more prominent issue in recent years.

A major driver of this resistance is the fear of upheaval. The report backs this up, showing that 31% of housing organisations cite "resident and occupancy constraints" - specifically pointing to disruption, the loss of room space, and the need to temporarily rehouse residents - as a primary barrier to delivering whole-house upgrades.

But the industry is also using terminology that tenants lack understanding of, with 37% of social housing professionals admitting the term "retrofit" is confusing for tenants and another 22% saying it was "somewhat problematic".

The research further exposed a critical shortfall in how residents are prepared for the physical reality of these home upgrades, including the necessary disruption. While half of respondents rely on in-person meetings, other methods fall short of explaining the complex new technology being installed;
45% use phone calls or texts.
Only 16% use demonstrations or workshops, and a mere 13% utilise apps.
17% of providers admitted they have "no formal engagement" with tenants regarding these works full stop.

This lack of communication likely leads to the 24% who report "resident confusion or misuse" of the new systems after installation.

Better dialogue on disruption and benefits crucial to hitting national targets

Speaking on the findings of the report, Gary Doxey, Commercial Manager at Eurocell said: “Overcoming these tenant blocks is critical given the pressing national timeline. The Warm Homes Fund has allocated £1.29bn of funding for projects to introduce a series of combined retrofit measures to properties across the country until September 2028.

“Furthermore the target of EPC ‘C’ remains for all privately rented and local-authority run homes by 2030, which will mean that the intensity of retrofits and upgrades is going to need to significantly increase to deliver the scale required. If communication and open dialogue is key, we need to as an industry define how we approach tenants to make sure in cases where there is confusion or a lack of awareness of the reasons behind these upgrades - and the temporary upheaval involved - it’s all made clear.”

Holistic and whole-house approaches to retrofitting housing are acknowledged as the most effective means of tackling the upgrades in one-hit, and ensuring the balance is struck between different, often competing elements, and residents’ needs.

However, to deploy these whole-house solutions effectively, the sector must secure resident buy-in as this method is very disruptive to those living in social housing.

The industry largely agrees on the solution: 67% of providers agreed that improving communication is the key to reducing complaints and ensuring residents know how to operate their upgraded homes too. However, this communication must start long before installation, addressing fears of disruption head-on to ensure these vital upgrades aren't blocked before they even begin.

For the full findings of the report, visit here

For more information about Eurocell visit, https://www.eurocell.co.uk/

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Tuesday, 2 June 2026

Statement garage doors from Garador

Leading British garage door manufacturer Garador offers the latest in colour choices and finishes in its large ranges of up and over, sectional, roller and side-hinged doors; fresh textures, colours and shades that can add value and individual style to both traditional and modern homes.

For the ever popular Garador Horizon and Carlton steel panel doors, for instance, there is a choice of 19 great standard colours to choose from. Together with their durability, low maintenance and affordable price offering excepitonal value, it’s no wonder these doors are helping to change the face of British streets across the country.

Or for a totally different look, the Garador Linear Large sectional door is available in a great range of finishes: woodgrain, silkgrain, timber effect or metallic, each giving a truly individual look and style. With the doors’ full drive through width and height, its great thermal insulation plus clean line finish, this is the garage door look of choice for many discerning home owners.

Whatever garage door you finally select, you can be confident it will meet all your expectations. Garador is one of the UK’s leading garage door manufacturers, combining cutting-edge technology with uncompromising quality. Designed for security, durability, and style, its garage doors set the standard in innovation and reliability.

Find out more about Garador by visiting www.garador.co.uk or call its friendly customer service on 01935 443700.

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Monday, 1 June 2026

FBS Hörmann Supports New Bidfood Distribution Hub

Lincolnshire-based FBS Hörmann has successfully completed the installation of loading bays, level access doors, and temperature-controlled door systems at Bidfood’s new distribution centre in Worcester, reinforcing a long-standing partnership between the two businesses.

A trusted supplier across Bidfood’s nationwide estate for many years, FBS Hörmann was appointed to deliver a fully integrated solution designed to meet the operational demands of the high-performance facility.

The Worcester project comprised nine complete loading bays, each equipped with Hörmann HTL2 dock levellers and SPU67 fully automated industrial sectional doors and bespoke dock pads and bumpers.

The dock pads and bumpers were designed and manufactured in-house by FBS Hörmann specifically to accommodate the varied vehicle types within the Bidfood fleet, ensuring safe, efficient and consistent dock operations while minimising the risk of vehicle and building damage. In addition, a Hörmann SPU67 sectional door was installed to serve a dedicated level access bay, providing greater flexibility for loading and unloading operations.

Internally, FBS Hörmann supplied and installed two Mavicold freezer doors and six Mavipass chiller doors to support temperature-controlled operations within the facility. The high-speed, isothermal Mavicold and Mavipass chiller doors are specifically designed for cold environments, using rapid stacking technology to reduce heat transfer and maintain cold chain integrity. Their robust, frost-resistant construction, combined with a range of safety and control options, ensures reliable, energy-efficient performance in demanding settings.

Well known within the industry, Maviflex joined the Hörmann Group in 2019. Since then, it has continued to expand its comprehensive portfolio of flexible high-speed doors for internal and external applications, engineered to provide rapid automated operation and advanced integrated safety features.

John Aitken, Managing Director of FBS Hörmann, commented: “Our relationship with Bidfood has been built over many years on trust, performance and a shared commitment to operational excellence. We understand the specific demands of foodservice distribution, particularly within temperature-controlled environments, and the Worcester project demonstrates the value of close collaboration and a fully integrated approach.

"The completion of this installation marks a significant milestone with now more than 100 Maviflex high-speed doors having been installed across the Bidfood estate. Many have completed over a million operating cycles, and they have proven to be a true workhorse in challenging environments, consistently delivering reliability alongside low maintenance and repair costs.”

With the installation now complete, FBS Hörmann will continue to support the Worcester depot through its comprehensive aftersales and maintenance services. Backed by an extensive stock holding, the company is well positioned to provide rapid access to replacement parts and fast-turnaround repairs, ensuring minimal downtime and continued operational efficiency.

For further information on FBS Hörmann please visit Loading Bay Equipment & Solutions | FBS Hörmann call 01529 413374

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Sunday, 31 May 2026

1934 CAUDRON RAFALE C.460 – A LEGEND TAKES TO THE SKIES ONCE MORE

Almost 90 years ago, the exploits of the iconic Caudron Rafale C.460 gave it a place in aviation history. Today, it is set to rekindle the legend once more. Restored with passion and meticulous attention to detail, this iconic aircraft expresses the values that have driven Renault for over a century: pioneering spirit, bold technological vision and the constant pursuit of performance.

The restoration revives a legacy that is echoed today in Renault Rafale, the production model and flagship for the brand’s premium ambitions. By using the name Rafale, Renault is establishing a dialogue between its aviation heritage and its contemporary vision of performance, design and innovation.

Behind the scenes, a team of dedicated and committed experts spent many months in the workshop, addressing all the technical challenges involved in bringing this iconic aircraft back to life. Thanks to this meticulous process of preparation, with emphasis on every detail, this symbol of the past is able to take flight once more, adding a new chapter to a unique story linking heritage with the modern day.

Renault will soon be lifting the veil on this extraordinary adventure, taking us behind the scenes with an immersive “making-of” video, featuring the key stages, expertise and people involved in preparing the maiden flight of the Caudron Rafale C.460.

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