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Hadrian Cubicles Match Champagne Mood

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Epernay Doors - DSC_6214cc  The Hadrian toilet cubicles installed in the ladies toilets at the Epernay Champagne Bar in Manchester where carefully chosen to match the mood of the existing decor by specifying a particular RAL colour, a service available in the UK from Relcross Limited. When the bar was bought in 2014 by VCP Taverns a redecoration and upgrade was immediately implemented. While the tiles and walls in the ladies toilets were in reasonable condition and needed little more than some tlc, the cubicles had definitely seen better days and were certainly not meeting the champagne expectations of either the customers or the new owners.

What they needed were cubicles that were much more durable, would look good for years and could harmonise with the shade of purple/brown that featured elsewhere in the room. Hadrian Elite steel cubicles from Relcross were chosen and specified in RAL 8002 Signal Brown. These floor mounted, overhead braced toilet partitions are especially suitable for heavy use areas and require no special structural provisions to effect a rigid installation. They can be erected on any type of floor.

Epernay Doors - DSC_6267aManufactured in North America, specially for the UK market, the Elite series ensures privacy by using continuous stop and hinge sight line fillers along with a minimal 150mm gap from the floor to the underside of the door and panels. They are available in a choice of over 200 RAL colours to match just about any designer colour scheme.

Hadrian utilizes the latest powder coating technology to apply a hard, even and run-free finish. After a thorough cleaning and phosphatizing process, electrical charges ensure that the powder paint adheres uniformly over the entire product surface. The powder is then oven cured to create an attractive, permanent and consistent finish that covers every area of the product and resists impact, abrasions, chemicals, detergents and acids.

Thicker paint application helps to combat rust. Powder coating allows a greater paint thickness to be applied without compromising surface uniformity. Wet paints simply cannot achieve the same thickness without the threat of unsightly runs and surface irregularities.

Epernay Doors - DSC_6289The celebratory mood of the bar is continued in the loos with the walls decorated with pithy champagne related quotes from famous champagne drinkers as diverse as Marlene Dietrich and Napoleon Bonaparte. A year after the installation was completed the cubicles have been subjected to continual use but are looking as good as new and maintaining the venue’s quality image and appeal.

The Epernay Champagne Bar is rapidly becoming the place to chill out in central Manchester. Located within cork popping distance of the Manchester Central Convention Complex, they are also very popular for afternoon teas and Champagne Masterclasses for bridal parties.

For further information about Hadrian Toilet Partitions and Lockers visit www.hadrian-cubicles.co.uk, call Relcross on 01380 729600 or email sales@relcross.co.uk

OPEN DOORS TO RAIL PASSENGERS

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One of the UK’s busiest stations outside of London, Newcastle Central has a staggering annual footfall of around eight million people. The main entrance is the centrepiece of an £8.6m refurbishment which included the glazing of the external arches, transforming a gloomy space into a customer-friendly area. More than capable of delivering continued performance year after year, even under these challenging conditions, a TORMAX automatic bi-parting sliding door system has been installed to the station entrance. Powered by the in-house designed Win Drive 2201 operator, the drive is discretely located above the all-glass doors, offering incomparable reliability combined with low-energy operation.

 

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A Grade I listed Victorian building, Newcastle Central has been brought up to modern standards of accessibility, with better passenger information and a brighter environment. Inside the main station an upgraded Travel Centre provides an improved customer experience, along with a re-furbished ticket office and the addition of a number of popular retail outlets.  Now fully operational, the station is managed by Virgin Trains.

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Main contractor on the project, GallifordTry, specified North Eastern Glass Ltd to work with TORMAX to entirely glaze the spaces within the arches and automate relevant access points throughout the station. In addition to the main entrance, TORMAX installed their technologically advanced iMotion 1301 operator to the single swing door at the entrance to the new ticket office, as well as a automating the sliding doors to Boots and Paperchase.

“We have worked with TORMAX on previous projects,” confirms Cliff Thompson of North Eastern Glass, “and have found their automatic door systems to deliver on all fronts – reliability, performance, adaptability and sustainability.”

Just look at the Permadoor difference!

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Factory shot About usPermadoor is the UK’s original composite door manufacturer, making doors over three decades, and the leading supplier to the social and affordable housing market. But while the company may have been around a long time, it certainly doesn’t stand still when it comes to using the latest technology.

Permadoor operates from modern manufacturing facilities conveniently located near the M5 and M50 motorways and has produced well over a million doors since being established in 1989. Through its policy of continuous improvement, the company has made significant investments in sophisticated computer systems, CNC machining centres and packaging material, as well as investing in employees through ongoing training programmes.

See for yourself!

UntitledTake a look at the door production video on the recently revamped Permadoor website and see for yourself how the company makes its quality doors. The site features Permadoor’s wide range of market-leading GRP and Thermoplastic composite doors, including their fully compliant fire doors. All are manufactured onsite to the highest quality, meeting the latest industry standards and building regulations – and that’s where the video comes into its own.

The door production video shows the modern manufacturing facilities and high tech equipment used to produce the Permadoor range of doors. Not only does the technology speed up the process, but also ensures outstanding quality by using state of the art CNC machines to make all the intricate cuts quickly and with total precision.

Every door is made to order. With two door finishes – GRP and thermoplastic – both with extensive glazing and hardware options and a wide range of traditional and contemporary styles in a choice of colours and finishes, there are many options available. With so many choices, an extensive storage space is required and the video demonstrates the size and scope of the manufacturing and storage facilities. If you have a few minutes to spare, and want to know how doors are precision manufactured in a modern factory environment using the latest technology, take a look at the video.

Help when you need it

Responsive websiteThe website also displays the most comprehensive range of accreditations in the Quality section – along with quality and health and safety policy documents underpinning how Permadoor operates – and provides useful additional information, such as the downloadable survey and installation guidelines showing how the doors should be fitted. This is backed by another practical video that shows how to install a Permadoor door correctly in conjunction with the printed guidelines, emphasising very important ‘Dos’ and ‘Don’ts’.

The modern website, informational videos and use of the latest production facilities means that Permadoor is able to provide all the support you need as well as quality products, including PAS24 and Secured by Design options that meet the security requirements of the new Approved Document Q.

Find out more

You can find out more about the Permadoor range of composite doors and the comprehensive service on www.permadoor.co.uk or by calling 01684 595200.

HÖRMANN’S ENTRANCE DOORS OFFER INSULATION AND SECURITY

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Whether working on a new build or refurbishment project, the rising cost of energy means that minimising heat loss is more important than ever. Architects and specifiers are under increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, to meet both legislative demands and the changing needs of homeowners.

A good UD-value (the U-value of the fitted door) is of the utmost importance when choosing products, but builders still face the challenge of achieving high levels of insulation without compromising on style, security or ease of use. Leading garage and entrance door manufacturer Hörmann has paid close attention to all of these factors when designing its popular ranges.

The company’s ThermoPro and ThermoPro Plus steel entrance door collections are a prime example. Offering excellent UD-values, at just 1.1W/(m2.K) and 0.82W/(m2.K) respectively, they benefit from rigid steel polyurethane-filled door leaves of 46mm or 65mm thick. Therefore, these doors are ideal for insulation-conscious refurbishment projects and low carbon new builds, and as a result, they will have a noticeable impact on energy bills.

Security is also a key feature of Hörmann’s ThermoPro and ThermoPro Plus, thanks to multi-point locking. Conical swing, security and lock bolts pull the door tightly shut, while further security bolts on the hinge side make it practically impossible to force open.

For added break-in resistance, selected doors in the ThermoPro range have been allocated Police-approved Secured by Design status. Having passed stringent tests set by the Association of Chief Police Officers, these doors are some of the most secure on the market.

Another ground-breaking duo of highly insulated entrance doors from Hörmann is the ThermoSafe and ThermoCarbon. These aluminium doors feature some of the lowest UD-values available, at just 0.8W/(m².K) and 0.47W/(m².K). With 9-point locking as standard on the ThermoCarbon, and 5-point locking on the ThermoSafe, they are also extremely break-in resistant.

As with most Hörmann entrance doors, a wide range of finishes, colours, glazing options and matching side elements are available, whatever the budget. So whether you’re looking to create a contemporary or traditional look, Hörmann has the products and expertise needed.

For more information, contact the team on 01530 516888 or visit www.hormann.co.uk.

Permadoor – Composite doors – by popular demand!

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Composite doors are increasingly popular and are set to stay that way. Permadoor, the UK’s original composite door manufacturer, explains why.

There’s little doubt that composite doors have been the success story in our industry over the last decade, in spite of any slowdown brought about by recession. According to a recent industry report*, annual sales of composite doors increased by an estimated 13% (compared with the total number of doors only by 7.1%). This trend will only continue, with sales volumes of composite doors expected to increase by more than 22% over the next three years.

 

There are many reasons why composite doors are popular, not least because of their upmarket feel and look, the excellent choice of colours and styles available, as well as their durability and thermal efficiency. They are seen as a high performance product – one that doesn’t warp or swell, and doesn’t require painting or regular maintenance. This makes them particularly attractive for both the social housing and new build applications. It is also important to note that 15% of all composite doors sold in the UK are currently specified fire doors, which is also a growth area as safety regulations around the requirement for fitting fire doors in properties are enhanced.

Permadoor offers a range of fire doors that have been successfully tested to BS476 (Parts 22 and 31). The range is available in GRP and thermoplastic and is ideal for use in all situations where Building Regulations require a fully approved FD30 or FD30S fire doorset.

The growing popularity and demand for composite doors is no doubt increased by the outstanding opportunity they provide to personalise a quality, high specification door through the extensive range of colours, styles, hardware and glazing options available.

More to offer

As the UK’s very first composite door manufacturer, Permadoor has substantial experience of this market. It offers two composite door ranges – GRP and thermoplastic – to suit different needs. Both come with a wide selection of styles, glazing and hardware options, all backed by the highest levels of quality and workmanship.

Each doorset is a high quality product, not least because of its robust sandwich structure. The thermoplastic range has an innovative solid board inner core faced with low maintenance PVC-U and edge banded. This and the colour match between the frame and door sets Permadoor apart from other composite door manufacturers. The GRP range has a strong through coloured GRP facing with a composite inner frame and high insulation foam core.

Quality with flexibility and choice

All our doors are manufactured to customers’ specific requirements, making each door unique. Each and every one is checked for size, specification and quality before delivery to ensure they are correct. The quality of these doorsets is evident with their solid build and quality finish and their pleasing and reassuring noise when closing.

Both the GRP and thermoplastic composite door ranges offer quality and choice, with traditional and contemporary styles to complement rural and urban properties in a choice of colours and finishes. All our doors come complete with a full multi-point locking system with anti-bump cylinder, keeps and handles while a full choice of hardware is available to order.

We are a Secured by Design licence holder and all our doorsets are fully compliant with the latest building regulations and standards. Our comprehensive portfolio of PAS 24 and Secured by Design products have successfully completed rigorous testing by suitably qualified and recognised third party certification authorities.

Find out more

You can find out more about the Permadoor range of composite doors and the comprehensive service and support that we offer on our website www.permadoor.co.uk or by calling us on 01684 595200.

 *Source: The 2014 Annual PVC Window Industry Report in the UK & Republic of Ireland 

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