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Novoferm cancels participation in BAU 2021 trade fair

Jun 2020 ❘ Company New

Novoferm cancels participation in BAU 2021 trade fair
Novoferm will not be exhibiting at BAU, the world’s leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems, in Munich in January 2021. The company has made this decision based on the continuing development of the corona pandemic, which is currently so difficult to predict. “We have not taken this decision lightly, but developments in general and what the actual situation will be like in January are uncertain and cannot be foreseen. Having weighed up all of these factors, cancellation is the right step to take and gives

everyone involved planning security,” according to Rainer Schackmann, Chairman of the Management Board at Novoferm. As one of Europe’s leading system suppliers of doors, garage door solutions and loading systems, Novoferm is traditionally represented with one of the largest stands at BAU. Trade fair participation on this scale is associated with considerable costs while preparations require a lot of time. The Novoferm trade fair team has already been working for months this year on presenting product innovations and highlights to German and international visitors once again in 2021.

BAU 2019

January 2019 ❘ Company New

Novoferm at BAU 2019
Smart and digital: Customized product solutions for pedestrian, garage and industrial doors and logistics systems
Werth, January 2019. In 2019, BAU in Munich is again showcasing progress in all areas of the construction industry. What is clearly evident is that digitalization is taking over as a key driver of this progress and opening up entirely new opportunities for planning, constructing and operating buildings. Which is also evident in the solutions designed by Novoferm.

As one of Europe's leading system providers of pedestrian, industrial and garage door solutions, loading and logistics systems, Novoferm focuses strongly on digital opportunities – thus making it easier for customers and partners to enter the smart world of Construction 4.0. Numerous products and smart solutions for private, commercial and industrial applications form the basis. Digital applications designed by Novoferm raise efficiency, safety and cost effectiveness in logistics and industry, or enable the integration of Novoferm garage door operators in smart home systems.

Novoferm at the BAU 2019

Digital networking for Novoferm operators

January 2019 ❘ Garage doors and operators

Digital networking for Novoferm operators
Make the garage part of every smart home: Simple, safe, convenient and open to all systems
Werth, January 2019. The ‘Internet of Things’ is not only changing products and processes within companies, but also bringing greater convenience and security to the private sector. Intelligently controlled household appliances, heating and alarm systems, roller shutters and even front doors can all communicate with each other and with property owners to transform a

property into a truly intelligent smart home. With this in mind, integrating the garage – or, more specifically, the garage door operator – into this equation is the obvious and logical next step, particularly as leading suppliers such as Novoferm are already offering app-based garage door control systems. Novoferm will therefore be showcasing a major breakthrough at BAU 2019: the full functionality of all newer garage door operators can now be controlled centrally via the app, meaning all sectional garage doors from Novoferm can now become a ‘smart’ component of an ....

The possibilities are endless

January 2019 ❘ Industrial doors

The possibilities are endless:
Novoferm introduces a “European” sliding fire door in the form of the NovoSlide Industry
Werth, January 2019. The introduction of the harmonised European product standards for fire-resistant seals (EN 16034) and doors (EN 13241) represented a major step forward in terms of the ongoing harmonisation of the European Single Market. Nevertheless, there are still a number of different building regulations relating to fire protection that also apply in

each of the member states. This is why Novoferm – as one of Europe’s leading suppliers of doors, garage doors, frames and operators – has launched a new generation of sliding fire doors that meets the requirements for all standard European fire resistance classes in full.
The NovoSlide Industry is expected to be available across Europe from the middle of 2019, and can be reliably used in each of the member states as a CE-marked component. What’s more, the NovoSlide Industry also boasts the usual range of Novoferm equipment ....

New rapid-roll doors: A reliable choice that meets market demand

January 2019 ❘ Industrial doors

New rapid-roll doors:
A reliable choice that meets market demand
Werth, January 2019. Novoferm is expanding its range of rapid-roll doors once again. As one of Eu-rope’s leading suppliers of doors, garage doors, frames and operators, Novo-ferm consistently meets the changing – and, above all, growing – demands of customers for more efficiency, safety and individual solutions. In fact, it is with these growing demands in mind that the company is gradually expanding its range

of rapid-roll doors to include new products. Not only do the impressive rapid-roll doors from Novoferm offer a remarkable opening speed, but in many cases they also come complete with a light curtain as standard and even boast a new design.

Logistics specialists across Europe are constantly on the lookout for ways to make their processes faster and more streamlined, with loading situations offering the most obvious room for improvement. After analysing customer requirements across Europe ....

iso 70 Premium Plus high-end sectional door

January 2019 ❘ Garage doors and operators

iso 70 Premium Plus high-end sectional door:
Maximum energy efficiency, smooth running and flawless design
Werth, January 2019. Modern garages have been more than storage rooms for vehicles for some time now. They are seen by the owners as a fully fledged part of the house and should therefore meet the highest functional, qualitative and aesthetic standards: In an energy-efficient house, the garage must not turn into a heat sink, operating noises must not impair living

comfort, and the garage should ideally match and complement the design of the building. At BAU 2019, Novoferm will be presenting the iso 70 Premium Plus, a sectional garage door that sets new standards in all three areas – energy efficiency, smooth running and design.

This high-end solution can also be upgraded with the newly developed Novoferm photoelectric sensor and integration into smart home systems. With the new iso 70 Premium Plus sectional door, Novoferm – as one of Europe’s leading suppliers of doors, garage doors, frames and operators ...

Novoferm standard corner frames with ex works frame backfill

January 2019 ❘ Doors and frames

Novoferm standard corner frames with ex works frame backfill
Installing fire-resistant doors is easier, safer and more cost effective with EasyFit
Werth, January 2019. Even the best fireresistant door can only guarantee its fireresistant properties if the frame is expertly installed in line with the necessary approvals. Unfortunately, both the installation and the necessary backfilling of the frame are highly time-consuming manual tasks that are prone to errors. With its innovative EasyFit system, Novoferm is

the first and – until recently – sole provider of standard corner frames with pre-installed special foam. This ex works fire protection makes the installation process faster, safer, cleaner and more economical.

The frame backfill with expanding fireresistant foam strips ensures a fire resistance time of 30 minutes and is therefore the ideal solution for 1-leaf and 2-leaf T30/EI₂ 30 Premio doors by Novoferm. The EasyFit system by Novoferm, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of doors, garage doors, frames and operators, makes installing ....

Don’t slide – glide: NovoSlide Wall Rapid

January 2019 ❘ Doors and frames

NovoSlide Wall Rapid
Don’t slide – glide: An impressive new door system offering convenience, elegance and versatility
Werth, January 2019. Automatic sliding doors have long since been part of the furniture in retail outlets and public buildings. Unlike in countries such as Italy or France, however, they still remain an exception to the rule in apartment blocks, offices and clinics. With the new NovoSlide Wal Rapid sliding door, Novoferm is ensuring that these markets can now also

benefit from a smooth-running solution. This door system, which sits in front of the wall, serves to visibly improve the overall appearance of private and commercial spaces alike. The integrated intelligent maglev operator is an impressive feature that offers highly flexible control options.

The NovoSlide Wall Rapid is both a technologically advanced and extremely elegant door option that quite literally creates more space, enables barrier-free access, and is even suitable for buildings with a high level of footfall thanks to its ...

NovoPort® system operator improved yet again

October 2018 ❘ Garage doors and operators

NovoPort® system operator improved yet again
Better looking, safer and more convenient
Werth, October 2018. More convenience, additional functions, added security and an attractive design – as of 1 November, customers purchasing Novoferm door systems can take advantage of the latest generation of the NovoPort^® system operator. As one of Europe’s leading suppliers of doors, garage doors, frames and operators, Novoferm will now be offering its newly improved NovoPort^® as standard

with every door system order (with the exception of other ongoing promotions). What’s more, the developers at Novoferm even had the foresight to ensure that the previous model can be replaced by the new NovoPort^® with ease.

The fastening points are identical on both units and even the connection terminals have been designed to follow the tried-and-tested Novoferm logic. This new version of the NovoPort^®, which has really stood the test of time, sees Novoferm incorporate the very latest technology and design elements into its successful.

Platfom strategy proves worthwhile

October 2018 ❘ Doors and frames

Platfom strategy proves worthwhile:
PREMIO as an all-rounder and PLANO for high-end design
Werth, October 2018. As one of Europe’s leading suppliers of doors, garage doors, frames and opera-tors, Novoferm has been consistently expanding its portfolio based on the plat-form strategy launched in 2015 for the NovoPorta Premio and Plano door series. The company will be appearing at BAU 2019 to showcase a range of new solutions designed to suit various requirements and areas of application.

The Premio is living up to its reputation as a real ‘all-rounder’ thanks to its new formats and solutions to increase resistance to burglary, fire and bullets. As for the design-oriented Plano, its increased range of sizes along with various extras and accessories mean it is now suitable for use in an even larger range of applications.The extended sizes of the NovoPorta Premio EI₂ 30 means Novoferm can now meet the demand for larger doors based on its platform concept. As a result, building projects are now more straightforward than ever as planners have a range of matching Premio thick ...

NovoFire® Thermo for outdoor use

October 2018 ❘ Doors and frames

NovoFire^® Thermo for outdoor use
Transparent structures in brand new sizes
Werth, October 2018. Until recently, function was favoured over style when it came to external fire-resistant doors. Planners more or less secured fire protection areas with elaborately designed metal doors. Change has been in the air for some time, driven by higher visual standards, the desire for greater transparency to increase the sense of security and, last but not least, by increased requirements as a result of compact constructions.

Thanks to the NovoFire® Thermo system products designed for outdoor use, Novoferm is also able to provide elegant and transparent fire protection solutions with the best performance data for precisely these environments.

As one of Europe’s leading suppliers of doors, garage doors, frames and operators, the company is also increasing its number of applications and design options: NovoFire^® Thermo tubular frame designs are available in this line with a frame height of up to 260 cm ....

EVO X Leveller – safer, faster and more efficient

October 2018 ❘ Loading technology

EVO X Leveller
– safer, faster and more efficient thanks to digitalisation
Werth, October 2018. The ideal goal of every logistics specialist is to ensure smooth processes while maintaining maximum transparency during every phase and using resources efficiently. There is a need for optimisation in this respect in all aspects of the loading process, in particular for large warehouses and logistics centres. During loading and unloading, the objectives of speed and safety must be balanced,

and the more loading bridges and doors an object has, the more difficult it is to keep an eye on all processes at all times and to optimally coordinate the way the bridges are used.
As one of Europe’s leading suppliers of doors, garage doors, frames and operators, Novoferm has now developed the EVO X to meet these requirements. As the next generation leveller, it combines intelligent safety technology with digital information management and control that is as simple as it is fast.

80 mm doors from Novoferm now with 80 mm ALU NovoLux sections and quadruple glazing

October 2018 ❘ Industrial doors

80 mm doors from Novoferm
- now with 80 mm ALU NovoLux sections and quadruple glazing
Werth, October 2018. The fundamental criteria defining the quality of industrial doors are speed, operational safety, reliability and the ability to incorporate building-specific design options. Depending on the operator or field of application, factors such as exceptional thermal insulation and light transparency also play a decisive role. As one of Europe’s leading suppliers of doors, garage doors, frames

and operators, Novoferm has all of these different requirements covered with its Thermo and NovoLux door series. Novoferm really raised the bar in terms of both thermal and acoustic insulation when it introduced the Thermo 80.

Now, the company has launched a new, highend sectional garage door in the form of the NovoLux 80, which offers virtually limitless possibilities for playing with light and visibility, not to mention an exceptional heat transfer coefficient thanks to its 80 mm panels ....

Garage doors and operators

Novoferm smart garages are open systems

November 2019 ❘ Garage doors and operators

Novoferm operators can now also be controlled via the innovative innogy app
Novoferm smart garages are open systems: customers have a choice of apps for Smart Home control
Werth, November 2019. Home owners ready to convert their houses into smart homes are often open to new ideas and place their trust in innovative solutions. This trust is often linked with certain manufacturers or brands. So when it comes to smart homes, it’s particularly important to offer end users a choice of the best and most popular systems.

This kind of customer focus comes naturally to Novoferm. As one of Europe’s leading system suppliers

of doors, garage door solutions and loading systems, Novoferm consistently relies on open systems when it comes to integrating garage door control in smart home applications.
This allows customers to integrate their Novoferm operators in existing systems or choose freely between different systems in the case of a new installation. The innogy SmartHome app gives owners of Novoferm sectional garage doors another interesting option. After all, innogy already offers a great deal more than a standard door control system. And in future, users can look forward to additional practical services thanks to connection to the IoT (Internet of Things) platform via innogy’s subsidiary Livisi.

Company News

Novoferm and KIWI sign a partnership agreement

Januar 2020 ❘ Company New

First joint project launched
Novoferm and KIWI sign a partnership agreement
As one of Europe’s leading system suppliers of doors, garage door solutions and loading systems, Novoferm has launched a partnership with KIWI.KI GmbH, a pioneer in digital door access solutions. The objective of this partnership is to integrate the KIWI system in Novoferm products.

There are plans for a range of projects, the first of which introduces KIWI technology to Novoferm doors for communal and underground garages and is al-ready underway. The next step will be to equip multifunctional sheet steel doors with the KIWI system.

“The partnership with KIWI is another logical step in our successful digitalisation strategy – which is now also being introduced in the highly promising growth market for digital door solutions,” said Norbert Dyx, Managing Director at Novoferm Vertriebs GmbH.

“KIWI has the necessary expertise in digital access and security technology. Combined with our innovative products, this will mean that we can offer the ideal solutions for housing companies and provide them with even better support as a partnership.” KIWI Managing Director Karsten Nölling explained: “Supplying doors and garage doors with a digital lock system ex works is the next logical step in our success story.

Novoferm takes over Swedish Robust AB

May 2019 ❘ Company New

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.

Novoferm takes over the French Norsud Group

July 2016 ❘ Company New

Further expansion as a full-service provider for industrial doors and docking technology
Novoferm takes over the French Norsud Group
Rees, 1 July 2016. The takeover of the Norsud Group by Novoferm was formally signed on Thursday, 30 June 2016. The purchase of the Norsud Group, a leading supplier of industrial doors and docking technologies on the French market, re-inforces Novoferm's position as an international full-service provider of prod-ucts and logistics solutions.

Novoferm, one of Europe’s largest suppliers of Entrance Solutions, is accelerat-ing its growth in France by taking over the Norsud Group.
Founded in the 1960’s, the Group has played a leading role on the market for industrial cus-tomers through its subsidiaries: Nordsud, GPS and Automanu. The key to this is the wide range of complementary and individually configurable solutions, for example in the fields of industrial sectional doors, high speed doors, roller shutters and docking systems.

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 ...