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POWER DOORS – INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS JOIN FORCES

The two leading trade associations in the UK door and shutter industry have strengthened their influence in the market by joining forces to become a single, more powerful voice.

The Association of Garage Door Specialists (AGDS), which looks after the interests of garage door installers and their customers, have joined forces with the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF), which currently represents manufacturers and suppliers of industrial and commercial doors and shutters, garage doors and door hardware.

Julie Chester, chairman of the AGDS, said: “This initiative is an important step in the development of the AGDS. In our 15 year existence we have been extremely successful: we’ve raised standards across the garage door industry; developed a recognised, reputable brand and most importantly, established customer confidence in our members. But there’s a limit to what we can achieve with our current level of membership and with our current set up, particularly as all our committee members are volunteers, so we welcome the opportunity to team up with the DHF.

“I think we’re all aware that, thanks to the ailing property market, there may be lean times ahead. We need to work harder and shout louder to ensure that our members have the commercial advantage in what could be a tough market. Being part of a larger, industry wide association will strengthen our position and help us support and promote our members.”

For the foreseeable future, AGDS members will continue to use the Association’s logo and name, both of which are highly respected in the industry and among consumers.

David Whitworth, the Federation’s chairman, explained the thinking behind the initiative: “We currently represent the majority of the key players in industrial and commercial doors, shutters and garage doors, as well as the leading UK manufacturers of building hardware and architectural ironmongery. But we were still missing a vital link in the chain and so set out to form a Garage Door Distributor and Installer Group. However, we realised that the nucleus of this group already existed in the form of the AGDS, so it made sense to invite their members to join us and we are delighted with their positive response.

“There’s strength in numbers and I believe this initiative will benefit all our members, both old and new, and encourage other key players in the industry to join us. I’m looking forward to getting to know my new colleagues and learning about their side of the business.

Email: julie@cobbpr.com