Archive for the ‘ABI News’ Category

ABi appointed specialist installer for revolutionary new door

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

Yorkshire based ABi Garage Doors, has recently been chosen as one of few companies in the UK to supply and install Hormann’s new HST sliding sectional garage door.

The new Hormann sliding section garage door will offer customers several key benefits and advantages over a traditional up and over or sectional door. Because the door opens to the side, none of the space under the garage ceiling will be obstructed. Thanks to its unique design, the side sliding sectional door can also be used in difficult fitting situations where your garage has a sloped roof. (more…)

ABi launches new Garage Door Repairs website

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

Leeds Garage Door firm ABi, has recently launched a bespoke new garage door repair website. The new website is designed to offer customers specific information and advice about ABi’s range of professional garage door repair services.
On the new website, ABi’s offering includes:

• Repairs From as Little as £30
• All Repairs Guaranteed
• Fully Qualified Engineers
• Full Range of Parts and Spares in Stock
• All Makes and Models of Garage Doors and Remote Controls
• Existing Doors Automated
• Hormann Main Dealer
• Family Business

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ABi launches Garage Door Spares business

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

One of the North’s leading suppliers of Garage Doors has recently diversified by launching a brand new ecommerce website offering a wide range of garage door spares.

Leeds based ABi Garage Doors launched the website to capitalise on the growing number of garage door companies looking to save money and time by sourcing their spares and parts online.

The new website features a wide range of products, sourced from the UKs leading garage door manufacturers and suppliers, including Hormann, Henderson, Cardale, SWS, Garador, Chamberlain Liftmaster, Garage Door Systems, Merline, Steel-Line and Universal Spares. (more…)

ABi welcomes new Hormann Sales Director

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

All the staff at ABi would like to extend a warm welcome to David Newcombe, who has recently been appointed as the new Sales & Marketing director at Hormann (UK) Ltd.

For many dealers in the UK trading remains tough, but the new appointment demonstrates that Hormann are fully committed to supporting their customers through this challenging period.

Commenting on the appointment, Like Pierce added, “David has an awful lot of experience in the garage door industry and I am sure will bring lots of new ideas to the table. It’s great to have someone on board who understands what we are trying to achieve at ABi, so to have his support is invaluable”

DHF launches new website to help homeowners secure their homes

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

The door hardware federation (DHF) has recently launched a new website (http://ts007.dhfonline.org.uk) that provides vital information to householders about protecting their homes and garages against the latest forms of cylinder attack.
The website suggests that if you are concerned that your windows, front door, back door or garage door does not meet the latest security standards then call in a professional to assess the problem and identify what needs to be done to bring the locks up to scratch. (more…)

Housing market remains stagnant

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

According to surveyors, first time buyers are still struggling to get a foothold on the property ladder, which is causing the housing market to remain flat.

According to a poll by the RICS, new buyer enquiries in June were at their lowest point for more than a year and a half. In the same report, 22% more surveyors reported that property prices were dropping rather than climbing, which was the weakest reading since October, 2011. (more…)

DHF renews its call for regular shutter maintenance after warehouse accident

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has renewed its efforts to encourage roller shutter companies to undertaken regular maintenance of their industrial roller shutters following a “near fatal” accident at a warehouse in North Yorkshire.
The failure of a roller shutter door at the warehouse in Scarborough caused a worker to suffer multiple injuries, and it was deemed that the failure happened due to the lack of regular maintenance. As a consequence, the man’s employers were prosecuted by Scarborough council and fined £30,000 (more…)

Homeowners turning to DIY to revive their property

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

Homeowners have been embracing the trend to give their property a makeover themselves. Over the past few years, growing numbers have been picking up their screwdrivers and paintbrushes to breathe some new life into their homes.
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Garage Door Solutions company launch new products

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

StorageMaker, the online garage storage solutions company has already signed up 15 garage door dealers to market and sell its range of innovative products.
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SWR Garage Doors celebrate 22nd birthday

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

Garage Door specialists, SWR Ltd have recently celebrated their 22nd birthday.

Established in 1989, SWR started out manufacturing and supplying ‘steel wire rope’, hence the SWR name. Although steel wire rope still remains an integral part of the business, SWR quickly expanded into supplying garage doors and garage door spares. The focus of the business was to supply high quality products backed up by an enthusiastic approach to customer service.
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