Read online at www . proinstaller . co . uk
THE CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS CONSUMERS WANT
Consumers are increasingly choosing to make a modern style statement with their front door – and ODL Europe has the composite door range that helps fabricators and installers meet that need . Suzanne Nicholl , Business Development Manager at ODL Europe , commented : “ While traditional designs such as our Deco range remain popular , we are also seeing a clear increase in demand for composite doors that have a more modern feel . Our far-reaching door styles supports both traditional and emerging door trends to benefit our customers .”
Suzanne says two designs that are particularly popular are the Moderne Nelson and the Moderne Albert .
The Moderne Nelson is a fresh contemporary door with three striking central glazed squares that create a stylish entrance . The horizontal panels add an extra level of interest while the smooth finish keeps the look clean and uncluttered .
The Moderne Albert epitomises modern styling . It features four rectangular glazed panels that can run horizontally or vertically and sit to the left right or centre of the door . It ’ s the door that ’ s perfect for creating an architect-inspired , contemporary look .
Suzanne comments : “ What ’ s interesting is that both these doors have a smooth , clean finish . It shows that today ’ s consumers want all the practical benefits of a composite door without necessarily recreating traditional timber styling .”
When it comes to the practical benefits of composite doors , no other company delivers them better than ODL Europe .
The company is the exclusive UK partner of Capstone Engineering Ltd , one of the world ’ s leading suppliers of composite doors .
The Capstone 44mm door slab is manufactured using 2mm thick GRP SMC skins for impressive impact resistance . Stiles and rails are manufactured from a water-resistant pure PVC polymer and reinforced using LVL ( Laminated Veneered Lumber ) timbers with a minimum density of 570 kg / m 3 . The SMC skins and sub-frame door assembly are fully bonded using a urethane adhesive resin .
The slabs achieve a U value as low as 0.8W / m 2 k as part of a doorset assembly . And when used with SecureDesign board reinforcing and an ODL Europe glazing cassette system it achieves a security level to PAS24:2016 , the industry ’ s enhanced security standard . All slabs are covered by a 25-year structural guarantee while the pre-coloured slabs are covered by a 10- year warranty .
ODL Europe is home to the high-quality core products that are an essential part of every portfolio plus the value-added products that provide powerful upselling opportunities . Alongside the Capstone slab there is also a range of 38 unique decorative glass options carefully designed to match the door slabs , a range of PAS-24 accredited glazing cassettes , including the market-leading TriSYS ®, and Blink ® Blinds + Glass encapsulated blinds . It is also home to the award-winning Guardsman fire door .
www . odleurope . com
AUGUST 2022 | 21
Products
Epwin Window Systems releases its new stocked colour offering
Epwin Window Systems has introduced its new stocked colour offering across its market-leading PVC-U system brands . Clare Bailey , Managing Director of Epwin Window Systems , said : “ Our enhanced stocked colour offering represents the industry ’ s preferred colour palette . From contemporary colours to heritage classics and natural palettes to expression hues , it ’ s an intelligent colour offer designed to support our customers at every level .”
The new colour offering features 19 stocked foil finishes which include ontrend colour choices including Sage , Claystone and Pebble Grey .
The new colour offer also includes 30 Made to Order options that reflect modern trends in colour selection . Clare said : “ We ’ ve listened to our customers and expanded our Made to Order range that suits all sectors and tastes . This includes an expanded selection of contemporary greys and heritage colours in addition to new metallic finishes for the best in modern aesthetics . It ’ s the latest in a series of major investments in colour so we can give our customers a market advantage both now and into the future .”
Next level aesthetics has also been escalated in the new offering with the use of five complementary base colours , white , tan , brown , cream and grey . The base colours have been selected to complement the foiled options for the best in streamlined aesthetics . Clare commented : “ Having complementary base colours delivers next level aesthetics especially when it comes to high-end domestic installations . For example , having anthracite grey foil on a grey base rather than white which you often see , delivers a sleek and streamlined finish when the window is in the open position .”
All colours in the range will benefit from Epwin Window Systems ’ continued investment in state-of-the-art colour technology . In 2019 Epwin Window Systems became the first UK company to take delivery of the Luna R lamination machine and it invested in a second machine in late 2020 . Clare said : “ The Luna R machines offer the best in lamination technology with an automatic set-up system allowing us to efficiently scale-up our foiling capacity in line with demand whilst delivering exceptional product quality .”
To help its customers make the most of the market opportunities for colour , the Epwin Window Systems marketing team has produced an impressive range of high-quality marketing materials . This includes a range of marketing assets for customers ’ showrooms in addition to brochures , digital presentations , swatch books , marketing templates , video and POS material . The marketing assets are available for Epwin Window Systems ’ customers to download from their Connect digital platform .
Epwin Window Systems is renowned for setting new standards in the industry and its new intelligent colour offer , continued investment and customer support assets do just that .
www . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk