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November 2023 ❘ Company News

We are pleased to announce that we are back in the Door Industry Journal Winter Edition 2023, talking all things Novoferm and about “not just another sectional door” on the market.

Want to know more about our products? Well, look no further. Please browse our website, download our brochures or pick up the phone and contact our customer service team today on 01582563777.

New Member – The Bedfordshire Chamber Of Commerce

Sept 2023 ❘ Company News

We are pleased to announce that we have become a member of The Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce. We are looking forward to working together, creating new or enhancing our connections within this ever growing peer network, enabling our business & awareness to grow locally, regionally & nationally.

We are excited at the potential of new doors being opened to discuss how Novoferm can work within the community, with local business across numerous sectors & communicate how Novoferm can be your trade supplier of choice. We are looking forward to upcoming networking events where our team will be present & also to take this time to thank the Bedfordshire Chamber Of Commerce for their support through this process.

Introducing Liam Cousins

Aug 2022 ❘ Company News

I started in the garage door industry at 18 years old. I knew a friend that worked at Cardale who introduced me to the boss. Soon after, I was recruited to join Cardale as a door builder; the rest is history.

It became clear early on that Cardale was more than just a job. It provided stability, growth, and opportunities to learn and progress. This was evident when I was given a chance to learn a new skill and work as a paint line operator. This, at the time, felt like a promotion, so I worked hard to learn quickly and excel.

POSITIVE CHANGES AT NOVOFERM

Mar 2022 ❘ Company News

Here at Novoferm, we understand the importance of a fast turnaround. That’s why we are pleased to announce a new THREE-WEEK lead time for all our Roller Doors. That’s one week faster than normal!

As a leading supplier of industrial doors, shutters, loading bay equipment and gates across the UK and Ireland, we never compromise on quality.

The idea behind this change is to shift the focus to supplying our own group brand of Novoferm products in our continuing drive to be the preferred reliable door supplier of choice.

ANNOUNCING A NEW THREE WEEK LEAD TIME ON ALL ROLLER DOORS

Feb 2022 ❘ Company News

We are very excited to inform you of a positive new change at Novoferm that will be coming into effect very shortly.

The business has gone through many changes over the last few months, and we feel that it is time for the brand to take a bold step forward.

So, you can be sure that when you order a new roller door from us, you are receiving the high-quality product your customers expect, in an even faster lead time than usual!

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MEET OUR ACCOUNT CAPACITY PLANNER

Feb 2022 ❘ Company News

Our Account Capacity Planner

Kieran joined the team at Novoferm UK as an engineering apprentice in 2017. Working with the company while also studying at college, Kieran worked in every department within production.

Moving around the company and seeing all the different areas of the production process allowed him to build invaluable knowledge of how the products are manufactured. This knowledge has stayed with Kieran and contributed to his successful role with the company today.

INSPIRING THE FUTURE- APPRENTICESHIPS AT NOVOFERM

Jan 2022 ❘ Company News

Our Apprentice Research and Development Technician

Panashe recently joined Novoferm as an apprentice research and development technician. Since joining the company, Panashe has continued to grow and improve, proving to be a valuable member of the team. Taking on significant responsibilities to help the department, he has built up his understanding of Novoferm and R&D while learning and gaining vital on the job skills.

The apprenticeship at Novoferm interested Panashe initially as it “sounded like a great opportunity to learn about a potential job”. While he has encountered some challenging tasks during his time with the company, overcoming them has made him feel very fulfilled. On what he enjoys most about working for Novoferm, Panashe noted “the opportunity for growth,” specifically mentioning being given the correct tools and assistance to improve.

Novoferm takes over French Manugestion Group

Nov 2021 ❘ Company News

Novoferm takes over French Manugestion Group
Rees, 2 November 2021. With the takeover of the Manugestion Group, Novoferm, one of the leading European system suppliers of door and docking solutions, is resolutely continuing to strengthen its position on the French market.

Within the Manugestion Group, Manuregion is a company established on the market which specialises in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial doors and docking systems.

The business was founded in 1989, has 120 employees at seven sites in the north-east of France and generates an annual turnover of 25 million euros.

For Novoferm, the acquisition is an important step in the continuing expansion of the activities of the Novoferm Group across Europe. Manuregion has steadily grown in recent years as a result of its customer-focused range of services and has acquired a strong position in its catchment area.

MEET OUR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Oct 2021 ❘ Company News

Our Transport Manager

Sean joined the Novoferm team as a Transport Manager after working in the garage door industry for over 20 years. After receiving his City and Guilds in HGV mechanics, Sean started work at Cardale as a door builder, working up a solid knowledge of the skills and processes involved.

He went from building and framing the doors to running the double door section, eventually finding himself in Luton, where he moved into the transport sector as a driver.

MEET OUR REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

Oct 2021 ❘ Company News

Our Regional Sales Manager

I have worked in Building Material/Joinery Products for 40 years this year. I started in the industry as a Counter Assistant with Southern-Evans in 1983, leading to my first external role with Hunter Timber, selling bulk timber and sheet materials to joinery manufacturers, timber kit manufacturers, and building merchants.

My first exposure to the Garage Door Industry was with PC Henderson (Henderson Garage Doors), selling onto garage door specialists, distributors, builders merchants and local authorities, working closely with house builders and architects.

INTRODUCING JO YOUNG, HR MANAGER

Sept 2021 ❘ Company News

Introducing Jo Young

Our HR Manager, Jo, has been with us for over three years, having joined the company in what was originally a standalone role. Since then, she has grown her team to five members and brought jobs like payroll and recruitment in-house. She and her team have implemented an HRIS and continue to work hard so as to protect the business.

Jo originally found her way into it by accident, as many people do when they land the ideal job. Having once worked in banking, she became disillusioned with having to sell to people in deprived areas who were unable to afford certain services. On changing career paths, she told us, “In August 2002, I saw an advert for an HR Administrator, applied, got the job, and the rest, as they say, is history!”

INTRODUCING MARK CRAIGEN, GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR

Sept 2021 ❘ Company News

Introducing Mark Craigen

Mark joined as our Group Finance Director in November 2020, and while he still considers himself to be relatively new, a lot has changed since he first started. “We’ve achieved a lot of positive things”, he says, “despite the backdrop of Covid and Brexit”.

Mark’s position has him overseeing the financial management and reporting of Novoferm’s five UK businesses that serve the residential, industrial, and commercial markets. “I also oversee our IT systems and communications, vehicle fleet management, as we all legal/compliance aspects of the business.” Such breadth of responsibility gives Mark the variety he enjoys.

Becoming the Reliable Supplier of Choice

Aug 2021 ❘ Company News

Becoming the Reliable Supplier of Choice ~

With a brand-new initiative coming into effect in September, Novoferm are on a mission to prove they have what it takes to be a reliable door supplier of choice in the garage door industry.

The use of high-quality and durable materials, top-quality processing and a wide variety of additional fittings give your garage a classic appearance in keeping with the style of your house and your personal taste.

INTRODUCING NOVOFERM'S NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR, ROBIN BAKER

May 2021 ❘ Company News

Introducing Robin Baker

With the arrival of Robin Baker, Novoferm is about to see an exciting shake-up that will set the company on a new path. As the business enters a new era, we take a look at Robin’s vision below and what it will mean for customers and employees.

His involvement with Novoferm stems from hard work and determination, along with a genuine passion for the industry. Now that Robin is precisely where he needs to be, he has made it clear that it is time for a change. Robin’s many years of experience, combined with his unique leadership style, will be the driving force of this change in the coming weeks and months.

INTRODUCING ALISON JARRETT, CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER

May 2021 ❘ Company News

Introducing Alison Jarrett

As part of their ongoing commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience, Novoferm are proud to introduce their brand-new Customer Service Manager, Alison Jarrett. Alison joins the ever-growing Novoferm family, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and experience spanning over 20 years, including ten years in management.

The mother of two has proven herself efficient, innovative, and methodical, able to resolve projects to the highest standards with meticulous attention to detail. Alison started out at Dupont selling printing consumables before moving to Agfa to help establish a new team.

NEW SIDE HINGED DOOR BROCHURE

Jan 2020 ❘ Company News

New Side Hinged Door Brochure

We have recently launched a new Side Hinged Door brochure which includes all of our side hinged door options. If you use your garage as a utility room, for leisure time or hobbies then these are the perfect solution. Our DuoPort garage doors offer high insulation values to keep out those winter chills. You can choose whether to open both door leaves or only the active leaf, depending on your particular requirements.

Change is often necessary, and nobody knows this better than door industry manufacturer, Novoferm. Several months have passed since Robin Baker became the new Group MD. When he first joined the company, he made it clear that there was need for significant changes. September sees the start of a brand-new initiative as Novoferm reaffirms its commitment to being a reliable door supplier of choice.

NOVOFERM TAKES OVER SWEDISH ROBUST AB

May 2019 ❘ Company News

Strategic takeover
Novoferm takes over Swedish Robust AB and strengthens position in Scandinavian and British markets
Rees, May 2019. Novoferm is consistently expanding its position as one of the leading European system suppliers of door solutions and docking systems: With the acquisition of the Swedish company Robust AB, the Novoferm Group has taken over one of the leading steel door manufacturers in Scandinavia and Great Britain and strengthens its position in both markets sustainably.

The acquisition of 100 percent of the company shares of Robust AB was agreed in the middle of May.

Robust AB, based in Nykroppa, has production facilities in Nykroppa, Sweden and Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, UK. The company employs 175 people and is specialized in manufacturing of fire protection, multifunctional and security steel hinged doors for the industrial and commercial market segments. The experienced management team under the leadership of the Managing Director David Lycett will continue to lead the company and ensure its successful development.

60 YEARS OF NOVOFERM

March 2015 ❘ Company New

What started out as a small company in the Lower Rhine region has meanwhile evolved into an internationally successful group of companies
60 years of Novoferm
Novoferm, one of Europe’s leading system suppliers of doors, garage doors, frames and operators, is celebrating its 60th birthday this spring. This round anniversary is a milestone in the story of an exceptionally successful and innovative company that was founded on 10 March 1955 as a small operation in Isselburg-Werth in Germany’s Lower Rhine region and

has since become an international group of companies to be reckoned with. With sites across Europe, but also in Asia, and sales around the globe. Just recently the company presented itself and its products at BAU, the world’s leading construction trade fair in Munich. It was the third-largest exhibitor there. We look to the future with confidence. The company is in good health. At Novoferm, we are convinced that global demand for high quality construction products ...