The Door Industry Journal: December 2025

Friday, 5 December 2025

WIŚNIOWSKI Connected debuts with additional smart products in Europe

WIŚNIOWSKI Connected is a free app available for Android, iOS, and as a web version. It manages the entire smart-home system – from entrance and garage gates to doors and shutters. Now, the system is gradually becoming available through selected WIŚNIOWSKI distribution partners across Europe, including Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Italy.

"Our market innovation, one of the very few of its kind in Europe, is now available across several countries. With WIŚNIOWSKI Connected, users can grant selected individuals access to specific devices, set time limits or usage quotas, and track activities from the last 30 days. The app sends push notifications, for example, if the gate has not been closed or was opened with a remote control. In addition, every user can customise the system to their needs – from the appearance of the app to device names and even automated scenarios like “Coming Home,” which, with a single click, opens the gate, unlocks the door, and raises the shutters," says Marcin Burek, Sales Director DACH at WIŚNIOWSKI.

WIŚNIOWSKI Connected is the only smart-home system for gates, doors, and shutters that is this comprehensive and immediately available – without extra costs, installers, or unnecessary complications. With a single app, multiple locations can be managed – for example, a city home, business premises, a shop, or a holiday house – without needing to log in to different accounts. The app allows users to monitor product status, effectively becoming a “remote control” for the property. It is also ideally suited for commercial use, where customers can grant access to a building on specific days or at designated times.

www.wisniowski.de/smartconnected/wisniowski-connected

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Thursday, 4 December 2025

Hörmann Introduces Flood-Resistant Doors

Hörmann UK have expanded its extensive product portfolio with the introduction of flood-resistant versions of its established industrial steel construction doors and its premium ThermoSafe Hybrid aluminium entrance door.

In response to the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall and flooding, Hörmann has developed solutions to help protect buildings from water ingress. The flood resistant versions of the doors do not compromise on performance or aesthetics and have been independently tested to ift Rosenheim’s FE-07/2 guidelines for flood-resistant closures, covering windows, doors, gates, and roller shutters.

The flood-resistant variant of Hörmann’s industrial steel doors maintains all its core functionalities, including fire resistance, sound insulation, thermal efficiency, and security. It offers protection against floodwater up to 900 mm for single-leaf doors up to 1150mm wide. A retrofit package is also available, allowing existing installations to be upgraded with this flood protection capability.

On the residential side, the ThermoSafe Hybrid aluminium entrance door now features flood resistance up to 500 mm water height for door widths up to 1250mm. These enhancements do not affect the door’s advanced performance levels or its modern, stylish appearance.

With these latest additions, Hörmann reinforces its position at the forefront of innovation, creating resilient building protection solutions tailored for industrial and residential environments.

To find out more about Hörmann floor resistant doors visit Flood-resistant steel construction project doors OD and aluminium entrance doors | Hörmann or call 01530 516868.

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Wednesday, 3 December 2025

FenceX 2025 Breaks Records and Brings the Fencing Industry Together

The UK fencing industry came together in record numbers on 15th October for FenceX 2025 at NAEC Stoneleigh – and the result was a day packed with innovation, collaboration, and inspiration.

With record numbers of visitors and more than 80 exhibitors showcasing the latest in fencing products, technology, and best practice, this year’s show was the largest and most dynamic FenceX ever. From the exhibition floor to the outdoor demonstration areas, the energy and enthusiasm were evident throughout the day.

Live Action, Innovation and Expertise

One of the biggest draws of the show was the largest-ever destruction testing schedule seen at a UK fencing exhibition. Crowds gathered throughout the day to watch leading manufacturers – including Barkers, Zaun, CLD, IAE, Alexandra, Henry Squire & Son, and First Fence – put their products through rigorous real-world testing. These live demonstrations not only showcased the strength and durability of modern fencing solutions but also highlighted the continual innovation taking place within the sector.

The Gate Automation Zone, delivered in partnership with the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF), and First Fence was another major attraction. Featuring live demonstrations, compliance guidance, and expert advice, the zone proved invaluable for contractors, specifiers, and clients keen to understand more about automated access solutions

Best Practice in Action

Outside, the AFI & AFA Best Practice Day brought practical skills and expert techniques to life. Following the sell-out spring event at Harper Adams, the outdoor demonstrations at FenceX featured two full fencing lines – one timber and one metal – covering everything from deer and horse netting to stock fencing and electric top rails.

Delegates learned how to adapt approaches for strainers, struts, turners, and wire work across different ground conditions and added even more value to a packed programme.

Knowledge Sharing and Future Thinking

Education was also at the heart of the show, with a busy seminar programme tackling key topics including apprenticeships, standards, safety, compliance, and business development. Speakers from across the industry – including training experts, standards bodies, and leading contractors – shared practical insights and answered audience questions in well-attended sessions throughout the day.

Perks, Prizes and Networking

Visitors who pre-registered were welcomed with a free breakfast roll and coffee to start their day, and hundreds took the opportunity to network, meet suppliers, and explore new business opportunities.

One lucky visitor will also be enjoying a weekend in Ghent, courtesy of Locinox, with Eurostar travel, hotel accommodation, and a private tour of the company’s cutting-edge factory included. The prize draw, entered by dropping name badges into a collection bucket on departure, proved a popular finale to a memorable day – the winners presentation will take place at the UK Fencing Industry Awards on 13th November at Mercedes Benz World.

With this year’s event setting a new benchmark, the AFI is already planning ahead for future editions. For those who couldn’t make it, highlights, photos, and videos will be shared on the FenceX website and social media channels in the coming weeks.

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Tuesday, 2 December 2025

DSI Delivers a Stunning New Shopfront for M&S Outlet

Door Systems Installations (DSI) is proud to announce the successful completion of a brand-new shopfront installation for the latest Marks & Spencer Outlet, handed over ahead of schedule and finished to the retailer’s exact specification.

The project involved the full removal of the existing frontage and the installation of a sleek new Seniors SFG-SD aluminium shopfront system, complete with 25mm double glazing for improved energy efficiency and acoustic performance. The design also features toughened laminated safety glass in the side screens, combining strength, security, and style.

Accessibility was a top priority, with a DDA-compliant ramped threshold seamlessly integrated into the new entrance. Finished in RAL 9005 Black, the contemporary frame perfectly complements M&S’s clean, modern aesthetic.

Smart Automation

The new entrance is powered by a Record STA-20 automatic sliding door system, offering smooth and reliable operation. Controlled via a digital function box and supported by advanced safety sensors, the system ensures effortless access for shoppers while maintaining maximum safety and efficiency.

Working to the M&S Standard

From initial site meetings to final handover, the DSI team worked closely with the client and design team to meet M&S’s exacting standards. This included using low-iron glass with a toughened outer pane and laminated inner pane to provide enhanced clarity and visual quality.

Although five days were allocated for the project, DSI completed the full replacement in just three days, underlining the company’s trademark speed and attention to detail.

Tendered to multiple suppliers, the project was awarded to DSI for its competitive pricing, responsive service, and proven technical expertise — a combination that continues to set the company apart in the UK retail and commercial sectors.

www.dsilimited.co.uk

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Monday, 1 December 2025

Another year nearly gone… another one coming

And just like that, another year has almost slipped by—proof, perhaps, that time really does fly when you’re ISO-certified, conference-hosting, qualification-launching, and competence-defining!

2025 has been a year of remarkable progress for DHF. From earning ISO 9001 certification to launching the ABBE Level 3 Award in Fire Resisting Roller Shutter Doors and even helping to shape the industry’s new Competence Framework, we’ve shown that when it comes to raising standards, we don’t just talk about it — we publish, deliver, and certify it.

So, what awaits us in 2026? In no particular order (and with a fresh notebook at the ready):

Publish a Technical Specification for key safes—complete with aspirations of a BSI Kitemark and Secured by Design support.
Host another DHF Conference and Exhibition, following the success of RAF Cosford 2025.
Encourage more face-to-face events to give members space to connect (and maybe even debate which buffet sandwich reigns supreme).
Launch an Apprenticeship Scheme for installers of industrial and garage doors and gates.
Roll out an Ofqual-accredited training programme for building hardware manufacturers.
Continue guiding our members through the ever-twisting path of sustainability and add PSTI to the list.
Raise the bar of competency through offering NVQs and CSCS cards.
Continue offering our standards training through various means, making them accessible to all and encouraging the uptake on refresher courses or CPD webinars.
Promote the use of timber and steel doorsets.
And, as ever, deliver the best possible technical support for our members.

No small list—but then, DHF has never been one to take the easy route.

Twelve months from now, we’ll look back and, with any luck, tick off most of these boxes (and perhaps even add a few surprise achievements for good measure).

Until then, thank you to the entire DHF team for their unwavering commitment, professionalism, and good humour—it’s your work that turns ambition into accomplishment. And thank you to our members, without whom none of this would be possible.

Here’s to another year of challenge, change, and progress—and to proving once again that for DHF, “business as usual” means anything but.

www.dhfonline.org.uk

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