‘Door Closers’

A Buildingtalk guide

Start with the news release Door-Stop: The first ever energy rated door from Door-Stop International, which we summarised at the time by saying "Door-Stop has launched the first UK energy rated doors, just two weeks after the British Fenestration Ratings Council (BFRC) introduced the DER scheme.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release New Safedoors retail offer from Permadoor from Permadoor: "Permadoor, supported by the Epwin Group have launched a dedicated retail offer for fabricators and installers.".

In September 2011, we covered the news from VEKA - take a look at VEKA and Door Energy Ratings scheme which says: "Profile manufacturer VEKA are the first systems company to register on the newly introduced Door Energy Ratings scheme, the biggest extension of the BFRC scheme since 2006".

Take a look also at the news release from Swish Building Products, Roofline from Swish for Norfolk development, as well as Door closers from DORMA for new Academy from DORMA UK, and Abloy Smartair access control for primary school from Abloy UK.

Latest stories...

PVC-U recycling back up to pre-recession levels (September 2011)

PVC Recycling, who recycling end-of-life PVC-U window and door frames diverted from landfill, are to reinstate immediate competitive payment.

Latest automatic sliding door from Record (UK) (September 2011)

System 20 is the first fully modular door system to offer interactive electronics and simple to use operation.

Romans understood benefits of underfloor heating (September 2011)

Ultra-Floor take a closer look modern types of underfloor heating (UFH) systems available in including warm water pipes and electric matting.

Windcatchers help Tesco reduce carbon footprint (September 2011)

Tesco install Monodraught Windcatcher natural ventilation systems in its new 17,000 sq ft superstore in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Discpan range from Panelcraft Access Panels (September 2011)

Discpan range provides access to building services concealed in the ceiling void.

Relcross hardware for safety and security (September 2011)

Relcross launch a range of 'Safe and Secure' hardware for places like Care Homes, Detention Centres, Prisons, Psychiatric Hospitals and Young Offenders' Institutions.

New UK Sales Manager at Titon (September 2011)

Ventilation and window hardware manufacturer Titon has appointed Suzy Clifford as its new UK Sales Manager (Timber and PVCu).

Timber doorsets, screens and windows for Academy (September 2011)

Ahmarra have won a GBP500,000 contract to supply timber doorsets, screens and fixed windows for Shoreham Academy

Door closers from DORMA for new Academy

Door closers from DORMA were specified for the new GBP36 million Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton, designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid.
DORMA door closers used in eco-friendly college

DORMA has provided reliable access at Rochdale's Sixth Form College with the supply of its TS 92 and TS 93 cam action door closers.