Pioneer Trading is using the FIT Show to launch a unique range of Gerda steel and aluminium front entrance doors in the UK . Stylish , elegant and with an emphasis on high security with superior thermal performance , Gerda Doors are an effective alternative to conventional composite doors and will quickly establish a strong reputation in the UK home improvement market , kicked off with a significant presence at stand R20 .

Distributed exclusively in the UK by Pioneer Trading , which has been manufacturing windows and doors for more than 30 years , the range includes front entrance doors that offer exceptional performance in terms of security and thermal

efficiency , in a range of colours and designs that have been chosen to suit the tastes of British homeowners . Four ranges will be available initially : Optima , Thermopremium , Thermoprime and Altus .

All share the Gerda emphasis on sustainability , high-quality , high-security and thermal efficiency , with weather performance developed for some of the toughest conditions in Europe . The steel and aluminium doors offer thermal transmittance as low as 0.74 W / m ² K for solid doors and 0.81 W / m ² K for glazed doors . The class leading Altus door boasts a 90mm depth , three chamber reinforced aluminium internal construction with PU cores , the FUHR multi point security lock and hardware located into reinforced

aluminium outer frames . Such features are typical of the characteristics offered by Gerda doors .

Danny Williams , Managing Director of Pioneer , says Gerda doors offer superior quality , security

and thermal performance to composite doors currently available in the UK : “ We have been searching for some time for an alternative high-performance front entrance door solution and for the past two years we have been in discussions with Gerda . We have found Gerda by some margin to be the best range that we have seen . They offer security and thermal performance , coupled with a build-quality ahead of anything else currently offered at similar price levels in the UK .

“ The construction techniques and materials used in the manufacture of Gerda Doors ensure that distortion and other quality issues that have become so characteristic of conventional composite doors will simply not be an issue . Product issues such as fading , warping and other issues aside , of equal concern is that of service in the UK composite doors market . During the past few years many leading brands of door suppliers have become complacent and indifferent to the quality of product and service they provide . We will address this in our support of Gerda products in Britain .”

www . gerdadoors . co . uk

VISIT STAND

WE ’ RE WITH YOU FOR THE LONG HAUL

It ’ s been a turbulent time for our industry , but despite the challenges , we ’ re committed to providing you first class service .

We ’ ve had quite the journey so far , but we know exactly where we ’ re heading , and we want to take you with us .

It ’ s been a long time since we ’ ve seen you in person – a catch up at the FIT Show is just the ticket .

VEKA . CO . UK

PROUD TO SUPPORT

It ’ s been a long time since the last FIT Show , VEKA plc is looking forward to exhibiting again at the industry ’ s calendar highlight and is the proud sponsor of FIT Show ’ s VIP Lounge and the PIGs late night event .

VEKA has always seen the FIT Show as an important way of catching up with customers in a different , more relaxed environment . This year , visitors will have a chance to look at product , talk about what ’ s going on in the industry , but more than anything – VEKA is looking forward to simply catching up – to introduce new members of the team and see people face to face again .

Alongside showcasing existing products such as their exclusive SPECTRAL finish , VEKA will be launching something new , as

well as demonstrating their own specification software – Win- DoPlan – a key tool for fabricators , specifiers and installers navigating the new complex buildings regulations that will come in to place in June .

Sustainability is another key area of focus for VEKA at this year ’ s show . They will be joined by their partner VEKA Recycling – Europe ’ s most advanced recycling plant based right here in Britain – and VEKA want to emphasise the importance of fabricators and installers putting back into the British supply chain .

Existing Independent Network members will get the opportunity to catch up with the team , whilst other fabricators and installers will have the opportunity to find out more information about VEKA ’ s exclusive Independent Network services .

VEKA Managing Director Neil Evans said : “ Whatever our customers or potential customers want to talk about – we want to talk about it too .” He continued : “ It ’ s been a long time since anyone has been to FIT Show , it ’ s just a great opportunity to catch up with each other , see what we are all doing and have a natter .”

Visit VEKA at stand K21 at FIT Show , NEC in Birmingham from Tuesday , May 10th until Thursday , May 12th .

www . veka . co . uk