7THINGS...
7 things you didn’ t know about... Origin
As the UK’ s leading manufacturer of bi-fold and residential doors, windows and blinds, Origin has built a strong reputation for its high quality products, unrivalled lead times and the gold-standard service it offers its partners. That said, there is still plenty more to learn about this fast growing company.
1) OVER 200,000 BI-FOLDS MANUFACTURED
Since launching the company in 2001, Origin has manufactured over 200,000 of its world-renowned individual bi-fold door leaves, not to mention 50,000 windows since introducing the Origin Window to the market in 2014. That’ s 60,000 locks and 600,000 hinges fitted to the doors alone! The record for the number of windows that Origin has made in one week is a whopping 707. Last year alone, the company bought 1,600 tons of aluminium to keep up with customer demand.
2) THE ORIGIN BI-FOLD DOOR SLAVE HANDLE CAN WITHSTAND 25 STONE
Origin’ s internal research and development team work tirelessly to make sure the Origin systems are the best on the market, continuously optimising their performance, thermal efficiency, security and operation.
In July 2015, this included introducing an ergonomically designed slave handle, which performs better than Grade 4 lever handle specs and can withstand a 25 stone force.
For Origin, the secret of great design lies in its simplicity, which is why it has designed the system for seamless operation. Both the fork and carriage assemblies form a single piece casting for a considerable increase in strength. The solid zinc fork increases strength for smoother running, while the carriage wheels give greater resilience and quieter, more efficient operation. Finally, the D handle, designed with a new pin, allows for easier installation.
3) A QUESTION OF SPORT
Origin supports a number of young athletes, including three time Olympic swimmer, Francesca Halsall. This year, Fran retired from the sport and opened her own café in Altrincham alongside fellow Olympians Jessica Varnish and Liam Phillips. The café, aptly named‘ Common Ground’ to show a mutual love of sport and good coffee, has opened following a full renovation and the installation of Origin Bi-fold Doors. Welsh professional golfer, Nick Lofthouse, and Joe Hides, a slopestyle freeskier, are also among the‘ Origin Athletes’. What’ s more, the company continues to sponsor local football club, Wycombe Wanderers, by putting its name to the Family Stand.
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