DISTINCTION DOORS REVEALS QUALITY CONTROL MARK

the classic-inspired glass designs, like the worker bee, which fits beautifully with the Bingen door style. RegaLead has also invested in supplying a huge range of design choices for joiners to offer customers all on short lead times.

The Joinery Network Affiliate Programme brings specialist companies together to offer a range of services for businesses who manufacture and/or install timber windows and doors. It’s part of the added value that The Joinery Network brings alongside a fully tested window and door system.

Luke Piper, Director of The Joinery Network says: “There is higher demand from homeowners to use more sustainable products, but they have to perform from an energy efficiency perspective as well. RegaLead gives the Lignum door range a competitive advantage because it offers brilliance in both design and performance.” www.thejoinerynetwork.co.uk

The UK’s architecture demands huge choices from door manufacturers to suit the wide scope of properties. The Joinery Network offers 57 designs and RegaLead adds to these design options with a comprehensive range of decorative glass, both traditional and contemporary.

As part of its continuous improvement cycle, Distinction Doors has introduced a quality control mark for its doors.

This initiative underpins the company’s commitment to producing premium high-quality doors, consistently, and gives assurance to its customers.

There are now three quality control areas at the Distinction Doors manufacturing facility in Barnsley. Each area is allocated a colour coded stamp dependent on their stage in the manufacturing operation – red for prep, green for paint, and black for glazing. Staff within these areas are tasked with conducting the final quality control inspection before the product is sent to the next process or despatch.

For greater reassurance, every quality inspector has a unique identification number. This number is for internal use only, but it enables Distinction to pinpoint exactly who conducted and passed each quality control inspection.

The quality control mark was developed following an extensive Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA). After which, process checks, test methods and minimum product standards were trained out to staff – including the new quality control exercise. Associate Director of Quality for Distinction Doors, Jamie Kerrigan, says:

“Quality assurance can require a change of culture. Everyone takes pride in their work. This initiative encourages the operatives to take greater responsibility and care with the products they handle and produce.

“I am pleased that so far, the feedback has been extremely positive. Staff are happy with the accountability. So too are our customers. They are responding well to the improved process and like the visual reminder.”

Jamie leads all aspects of quality and continuous improvement. He and his team of quality and improvement specialists are responsible for implementing and managing continuous improvement, and proactive, reactive, and legislative quality assurance throughout the business.

If you wish to benefit from Distinction Doors’ high-quality products and services, please get in touch.

Direct Trade Windows Adds Slimline Sliding Pocket Doors To Product Portfolio

Leading aluminium window and door manufacturer Direct Trade Windows is right on trend for 2023 with its new range of slimline sliding pocket doors. The Slough-based firm aims to meet ever-increasing customer demand for the stylish and elegant external pocket doors by introducing the Cor Vision range from Cortizo. These sliding pocket doors are the epitome of minimalist luxury living, giving homeowners a cool and subtle way of handling their space.

With a very low U-value of 1.3 W/m²K and 20mm sightlines, these pocket doors are exceptionally strong, but are also lightweight and can be supplied in various bespoke configurations.

Sliding pocket doors are installed with recessed or ceiling tracks to ensure that the tracking doesn’t create a raised threshold or tripping hazard. They can also be installed with kick panels to prevent accidental damage.

Direct Trade Windows Director AJ Hassanali comments: “We’re really pleased to be adding these excellent slimline pocket doors to our range of products. They’re right on trend because they make any space feel light and luxurious. Because they slide into their own pocket, dividing the space only when necessary, they have that ‘wow factor’ we’re all looking for when it comes to home improvements.

“The pocket doors complement our existing range very well. Aluminium has come into its own in recent years, as installers and homeowners see the benefits of a strong but aesthetically pleasing material that is also fully recyclable.”

To find out more about the new slimline sliding pocket doors from Direct Trade Windows, along with the rest of their range, visit www.directtradewindows.co.uk or call 01923 777 722.

HURST DOORS’ INSTALLATION OF THE MONTH COMPETITION SHOWCASES THE BEST OF THE BEST

Leading composite door supplier Hurst Doors has been highlighting the work of its highly skilled network of installers with its Installation of the Month competition.

In October, the competition was won by Image Windows and Doors in Essex, who fitted a stylish and contemporary composite door in fashionable Anthracite Grey.

Director James Last comments: “We were absolutely delighted to win the Installation of the Month competition. Hurst are a fantastic supplier, and homeowners love the huge range of door styles and colours we’re able to offer from them.”

In November, the winners were husband and wife team Chiltern Home Improvements.

They fitted two tasteful Chartwell Green cottage doors with diamond glazing on a pair of stately red-brick cottages built in 1844. Tracy Brewer of Chiltern comments: “We’ve been in business since 1998 and consistently used Hurst since 2001, which shows you how much we love their products and service!”

In December, Purbeck Windows of Dorset fitted a refined cottage composite door in an attractive Dusty Grey.

Director Mark Spicer comments: “We carried out this installation on a friend’s house, so I was really pleased it won! Hurst are so good to work with, and they’re a very valued partner for Purbeck”

Finally, in February, the competition was won by Majer Windows, who fitted a stylish and contemporary Bohemia door with Murano glass in fashionable Dusty Grey.

Director Alan Boultwood comments: “Hurst are a fantastic supplier, and homeowners love the huge range of door styles and colours we’re able to offer from them.”

The competition will continue to run for the next 6 months and Hurst are keen to encourage more installers to enter.

For the competition, installers of Hurst Doors can enter by sharing their installation images on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, tagging Hurst Doors, or alternatively, by sending their images to marketing@hurstdoors.co.uk

For more information, please call 01482 790790 or visit: www.hurstdoors.co.uk.