Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology offer
- POD Reference
- TOGB20230607011
- Term of Validity
- 9 June 2023 - 8 June 2025
- Company's Country
- United Kingdom
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- This highly-experienced UK company operating in the field of fenestration has particular expertise in the design and manufacture of bi-folding door mechanisms and hardware. As part of a commercial agreement with technical assistance, they are offering to assist systems houses to develop their own bi-fold door systems and related products, supplemented with follow-up technical and sales training.
- Full Description
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Established in 2008, the company has grown to become the market leader in the design, manufacture and sale of mechanisms and hardware for aluminium bi-fold doors, supplying to 200+ companies across many countries worldwide.
As the largest independent British manufacturer of bi-fold hardware and door systems, they have a proven track record of developing innovative and reliable products and are involved in all aspects of their route to commercialisation, working with:
SYSTEMS HOUSES
The company’s experienced team works with systems houses to design and manufacture state-of-the art hardware and bespoke bi-fold systems to support the introduction of new bi-fold doors to the market. They are able to use CAD, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and 3D printers to go from concept to final product, offering advice and guidance around installation manuals and supporting documentation along the way.
They are also able to offer a range of pre-designed generic castings for use in custom systems, in order to expedite the market launch of new bi-fold systems.
Their capacity to run in-house quality and functionality tests ensures that all of their products meet specific standards for international markets.
FABRICATORS
The company supplies its own range of specialist bi-fold door hardware, components and systems direct to fabricators; including locks, handles, panel catches, hinges, rollers, guides, shoot bolt parts and accessories. Many of these products can also be fitted to bi-fold systems developed by other manufacturers.
To cater for fabricators working on projects that require a minimalist and contemporary design, the company can provide an in-depth service to assist with the development of bespoke slimline bi-folding systems that offer exceptional thermal performance, while maximising natural light and views.
The company is keen to share its extensive knowledge and industry experience, so their team offers technical training and support to fabricators around how their bi-fold products are made and how to be successful in selling into the bi-fold door market - both domestically and internationally.
HOMEOWNERS & TRADE USERS
The company sells a wide variety of high quality bi-fold products direct to trade users and the public via their website. Alongside replacement parts for their own systems, many of these are universal products that can be used with any bi-fold door, including:
- Handles
- Shootbolt locks
- Europrofile cylinder locks
- Catches
- Adhesives & application guns
- Hinges
PARTNERSHIP SOUGHT
Under a commercial agreement with technical assistance, the company is keen to offer their services to systems houses looking to develop mechanisms and systems for use in new bi-fold door designs. They are particularly interested in working with systems houses in the US, Canada, Europe and the Middle East. As part of any potential partnership, the company could offer:
- Access to a team of experts in the design and development of bi-fold door systems - from initial concept to final product
- On-site computer design and analysis using CAD, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), 3D printers and other innovative apparatus
- The production of manuals, brochures and specification sheets/drawings
- Ongoing guidance around product conformity and Quality Control
- In-depth product-to-market assistance - Advantages and Innovations
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The UK company offers the following advantages to potential partners:
- The opportunity to work with the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of bi-fold door hardware
- All products designed and manufactured in the company’s 71,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facilities in the UK
- Long-time holders of ISO9001 certification
- Ability to carry out all aspects of R&D in-house
- Well-connected in the bi-fold and wider fenestration industries worldwide
- Winners of various trade show awards
- Continuous support & advice through fabrication and installation - Stage of Development
- Already on the market
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
- IPR status
- Secret know-how
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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Prospective partners will need to work closely with the UK company’s team of experts, providing input around the technical aspects of bi-fold system design and feedback on proposed design amendments.
Partners should have a strong, ready-made customer base within fenestration, and a desire to introduce new products to the market. - Type and Size of Partner
- Big company
- SME 50 - 249
- SME <=10
- SME 11-49
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 02002013 - Moulding, injection moulding, sintering
- 02006006 - Construction engineering (design, simulation)
- 02001 - Design and Modelling / Prototypes
- 02006004 - Installations related to construction (energy, lighting, …)
- 02006001 - Materials, components and systems for construction
- Market keywords
- 08001007 - Coatings and adhesives manufactures
- 09007002 - Manufacture of construction materials, components and systems
- 09007004 - Engineering and consulting services related to construction
- 08001012 - Speciality metals (including processes for working with metals)
- 09007003 - Distribution of building products and systems
- Targeted countries
- All countries