While doors are often taken for granted by users, for architects and manufacturers they constitute an important element and Dorma says it has always risen to the challenge.

Technal Middle East has launched a revolutionary door system – the hi-tech sliding door GT Plus lift-and-slide series – that marks a world “first’, according to the leading Bahrain-based aluminium systems designer.

Recognising the increasing awareness of environmental issues and energy conservation, Royal Boon Edam – a leading Netherlands-based manufacturer of innovative and high-quality entrance products and services – has recently introduced the Energy Savings Calculation Software.

Hawa, an internationally-recognised specialist in designing innovative sliding hardware systems, has extended its popular sliding hardware family by adding the Hawa-Junior 250, a super-strong heavyweight for the smooth handling of wood and metal doors weighing up to 250 kg.