Doors & Windows
Composite doors with sustainability at their core
As concerns surrounding climate change grow , UK consumer attitudes to sustainable products indicate that they are motivated to purchase from organisations that care about the environment and that sustainability is a mainstream issue . Research shows that 76 % of consumers say they are trying to play their part and they expect brands to do the same , whilst 57 % say their perception of a brand is influenced by its sustainability practices . (* BCG 2022 ). In response to this trend Hörmann Truedor has developed the most sustainable range of composite doors available on the market today .
During the development and construction of their new IG Doors plant in South Wales , where the Hörmann Truedor range of composite doors is manufactured , Hörmann placed an emphasis on the creation of short supply chains and the sourcing of local components wherever possible . One of the key aspects of this philosophy was the decision to make their own door slabs rather than importing them from overseas , thereby providing secure supply and consistent quality . As a result IG Doors is unique in the market , being the only volume manufacturer of composite doors to undertake this commitment .
Other locally sourced components include door skins which are manufactured in the Northwest , glass from South Wales , PVC frames from the Midlands , and Steel from Tata in Port Talbot . This approach helps the company reduce their transport emissions whilst supporting local industry and enables the company to proudly state that Hörmann Truedor composite doors are made in the UK .
As a member of SWS , an approved packaging waste compliance scheme , production offcuts and waste are recycled wherever possible , with only sustainably sourced timber used in the production of the doors . The company ’ s commitment to sustainability is further enhanced by their ISO 50001 certification which works towards conserving resources through efficient energy management .
Being part of the Hörmann Group also provides access to considerable expertise in sustainable manufacturing processes and the development of new technologies . With all Hörmann manufacturing plants throughout Europe required to access 100 % of their energy from renewable sources , the plant at IG Doors will undergo a significant solar panel installation during 2025 and has recently been able to access energy from their local wind turbines . One of the major new technologies being
investigated by Hörmann is a Hydrogen power plant being trialed at one of their manufacturing sites in Germany , which if successful has the potential to be rolled out across every factory throughout the organisation .
As a privately owned , family run business , Hörmann has always been able to take a long-term view with regards to their business . Successive generations have taken their social and environmental responsibility seriously , with their objective being to hand over an ethically sound business that provides a green platform in sustainable manufacturing for future generations to come . This approach is very apparent in the development and growth of the IG Doors plant and the Hörmann Truedor range of doors . The result is an opportunity for installers to offer the end consumer a composite door with sustainability at its heart , from a trusted and well recognised brand .
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