New Doors for a New Age
With the world in turmoil, changing attitudes, social and economic upheaval everywhere, you could be forgiven for thinking that innovation within the interior doors market was likely to be on …
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New ‘learning centre of excellence’ – Entrance Systems Alliance (ESA) – launched by DHF and ADSA
A new organisation offering NVQ (National Vocational) qualifications to the door and gate industries has been launched by two of the sector’s most revered trade associations. Door and Hardware Federation …
Portaro and Easi-Fit doorkits, the fast way to achieve excellence
Leading interior door manufacturer Vicaima, have just introduced a totally new door kit and set brochure, which opens the way to assembly solutions for an ever increasing market diversity and …
The Timeless Elegance of white doors
Simplicity in design is often thought to be the secret to creating timeless fashions and one way to achieve that desired blank canvas, is by using flush white doors. This …
Experience the Vicaima heartbeat with new video for tomorrow’s world
If music be the food of love, then this new video demonstrates just how deep the love for doors exists and how it plays in perfect harmony with nature. Crafted …
Vicaima launches new website strengthening the user’s experience
Always aiming to build the perfect online experience for its customers and partners, Vicaima, one of the largest European players in the production of sophisticated solutions for interior doors, wardrobes …
Vicaima collaborates on modular mental health clinic
Vicaima doors were selected as part of a modular build project, for community Mental Health in the North East of England. Equipping the Plessey Centre to provide NHS Community Mental Health Services …
With Doors Wide Open…
Will you come in? Vicaima is proud of its many successes and achievements over the years, made possible by the close relationships formed with you our customers and partners. Together …
Soane Housing Development – Jersey, Channel Islands
Situated in a tranquil location, yet at the very heart of a vibrant St Helier on the island of Jersey; sits The Soane, a very modern apartment development where Vicaima …
It’s showtime for Moralt AG
Leading German high-performance door blank manufacturer, Moralt AG, is gearing up to exhibit at two major shows next month. With more than 800 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors expected, Fensterbau Frontale …
Taking a leaf out of nature’s book
Figurative knots and distinctive woodgrain configurations are both authentic and much loved wood characteristics, that are admired and sought after by specifiers everywhere. This desire for irregularity and a closer …
Painting made easy with innovative new interior door
The practice of painting doors on site has been getting harder over the last few years. A lack of skilled resource to carry out such finishing work is one factor, …
Safety comes first
Construction work is dangerous, particularly for workers on site. However, the same thought must be taken for those using the building once it is complete. From electrical and gas provision, …
Fresh ideas for Interior Doors in 2020
As a new decade commences, professionals everywhere are seeking fresh inspiration for interiors, whether for commercial spaces or residential living. This desire for innovative performance and trend-setting designs is most …
British Safety Council: Government must adopt new approach to health and safety regulation
Grenfell inquiry shows that the regulatory regime failed – we must honour the victims by ensuring this tragedy is never repeated. The British Safety Council has today responded to the …
The sound of great design for Spanish hotel
Barceló Ourense – Ourense, Espanha The four-star Barceló Ourense hotel is located at Ourense city centre, in Spain, and is characterised by its straight lines, vanguard design, classic notes and …
Fire Door Safety in Edinburgh
As a leading figure in the world of fire door and doorset manufacture, Vicaima are pleased to endorse the latest Fire Door Safety Day, held on 23 October 2019 at …
Form, function and fire
Specifying and procuring doors for social housing, can present many challenges in the market conditions we find ourselves in today. With often competing and exacting criteria to contend with, it …
The latest impetus to interior design
New Visual Sensations designs now with on-trend matt finish! Rustic look, matt finish, horizontal designs Inspired by the essence and colour of natural landscape, the Visual Sensations collection from our …
Ahmarra Doors for Hotels and Hospitality
For over 25 years, Ahmarra have been designing and manufacturing doors for clientele that appreciate quality. As a leading British door manufacturer, they are proud to be one of the …
Vicaima FD30 fire doors achieve 54 minutes in test!
The results of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) testing largely speak for themselves. Vicaima interior timber fire doors achieved exemplary performance when tested alongside 25 separate fire door assemblies, from throughout …
Bespoke Herringbone doors for stylish new seafront hotel in Southend
Specialist fire door manufacturer, Ahmarra has tailor-made doorsets for ‘Seven Hotel’, a new luxury boutique hotel on Southend seafront. Ahmarra worked closely with both the hoteliers and award-winning designers, Tibbatts …
Comfort, Safety and Modernity
Vicaima, international player in the design and production of solutions for the hotel sector, was designated to supply the Exmo. Hotel, set in a completely renovated historical building. Overlooking the Douro …
The rise of metallic accents
As far as industry trends go, the interior design market will see an influx in the use of brass, with highlights of the metal perfectly accompanying soft pinks and emerald …
Vicaima bring an added dimension to William May development
The village of Bramcote in Nottinghamshire, has been a popular place for home owners with discerning taste since Victorian times, so it’s little wonder that is now attracting fresh interest for twenty first century living with the select …
Fire Solutions – FIREX International’s largest-ever feature
With so many exhibitors showcasing their products and solutions at FIREX International 2019, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the show floor and ensure you’re sourcing the right products …
Vicaima’s project in the Hotel sector has a Luxury and Spice Scent
The Pestana Porto – A Brasileira hotel is the perfect meeting point between luxury and tradition. Equipped with Vicaima solutions, ranging from doors with high technical performance to panels or wardrobes, the …
Vicaima doors selected for the first Holiday Inn Express from IHG Hotel group in Paraguay
Vicaima takes its solutions across its borders with the new hotel Holiday Inn Express Asuncion Aviadores in Paraguay. With a modern and eco-friendly positioning, this hotel project is fitted with Vicaima …
Turn the volume down! Explore Acoustic Door Solutions from Vicaima
Fire and Acoustic Door Solutions you can rely on. With a vast experience in the development of technical solutions for the Hotel Sector, among others, Vicaima presents an integrated offer of …
Change is in the air
Government departments are pouring over technical data and preparing new directives, trade bodies are examining every aspect of potential market implications. No, this is not another missive on BREXIT, but …
Global assessments and primary evidence for fire doors
There seems to be much confusion recently re the use of assessments in fire door certification and Ahmarra would like to clarify our position and hopefully pass on our knowledge …
Ahmarra launch the ‘Mercantile Range’ – fire rated doorsets for commercial projects
Timber fire door specialist, Ahmarra has launched a new range of robust commercial doorsets that particularly suit areas of heavy footfall such as office buildings, shopping centres and airports. …
Performance door solutions deliver for innovation centre
James Latham recently supplied performance timber fire door specialist Ahmarra Door Solutions with a number of Moralt FireSound 44dB and Halspan FD30 and FD60 Optima door cores, which have been …
Don’t play with fire
The tragic events of the Grenfell disaster leave an imprint that will remain with the industry for decades to come. Importantly lessons will be learnt and perhaps at last, attention …
Vicaima takes high-performance solutions to a new luxury hotel in France
L’Arbre Voyageur is a luxury hotel located in the centre of Lille, which brings together different Vicaima technical solutions in a same dimension of authenticity. Ensuring complete comfort, by creating …
Glazed doors, the clear choice
Summer is upon us, bringing with it increased light levels to building interiors. This natural borrowed light is invaluable, illuminating dark spaces and reducing the need for artificial light. With …
Notifier introduces new BS 7273-4 CPD course on release mechanisms for fire doors
Notifier by Honeywell announced today the launch of a new continuing professional development (CPD) course 2016/2017. ‘Getting To Know BS 7273-4’ provides installers, integrators, contractors, consultants and end users with all …
“One Man With One Screwdriver”
Architectural ironmonger BJ Waller has launched a new service with a leading UK door manufacturer for fully integrated commercial doorsets for commercial internal doors, including fire resistant, acoustic, X-ray and …
Ahmarra Doors make their debut at the O2!
Specialist fire door manufacturer, Ahmarra, supplies and installs doorsets for the new InterContinental London – The O2 Ahmarra supplied and fitted over 300 severe duty timber fire doors in an …
Luxury Scottish homes love Vicaima CDW doors
Vicaima quality interior doors have been fitted to enhance Lovers Loan, a select development of 4 and 5 bedroomed luxury family villas in the picturesque village of Dollar, set in …