Fingerprint recognition door technology wows Ecobuild visitors
The Spitfire Doors team and manufacturing partner Inotherm welcomed over 600 people to the stand at this week’s Ecobuild show in London.
Our trade and consumer visitors saw Inotherm’s impressive showcase of premium aluminium doors and were introduced to Inokey, Inotherm’s innovative fingerprint door entry security system.
With door security being such a hot topic at Ecobuild this year, visitors were given the chance to see Inokey in action and discover how fingerprint recognition is a viable option for residential doors and a boost for home security.
Said one visitor, “there’s nothing to match these doors for design options and thermal efficiency and not only that, they tick every box for my security needs.”
Here we share some of the most asked questions:
HOW DOES FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION WORK?
Inokey is Inotherm’s built in fingerprint sensor. Inokey will open a heavy door in 1.2 seconds after a single short contact. This latest generation sensor incorporates Siemens technology and can even read data from a moist, dirty or greasy finger.
HOW MANY FINGERPRINTS CAN THE SENSOR RECOGNISE?
Up to 1000 and the dual relay units can operate an adjacent door e.g. a garage door from one sensor.
WILL I HAVE TO INSTALL THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR MYSELF?
If you order an Inotherm aluminium entrance door from Spitfire, we’ll explain all the options available for door security, locking and automatic opening. Whichever device you choose, your door will be delivered 100% fitted with the right sensor in the right finish with the wiring components ready to be wired to your electricity supply.
WHAT IS THERE’S A POWER CUT?
You can always use your key as a manual override.
HOW MUCH DOES A FINGERPRINT SENSOR COST?
An Inotherm aluminium front door is built to last a lifetime and at Spitfire Doors, we believe our high quality doors deserve the latest security and locking technology. Adding a fingerprint sensor will only add approximately 10% to the overall price of a door.
WILL IT COMPLEMENT MY DOOR DESIGN?
Yes, Inokey door sensors come in a range of finishes including brushed steel, polished chrome, black or gold plated stainless steel.
ARE THERE ANY ALTERNATIVES TO FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION?
You can open your front door with your security key, with a door mounted keypad or with a small remote control device.
Contact the Spitfire Doors team to find out more about our aluminium doors and fingerprint recognition technology.
Hefin joins Spitfire Doors
We’re delighted to welcome Hefin Richards to the crew as Sales Administrator. Hefin joined Spitfire Doors in February 2016, having completed his degree in Business Studies and IT at CBM, Dusseldorf. Hefin speaks fluent German and in his spare time enjoys road cycling and photography.
Please join us in welcoming Hefin to the team.
Spitfire to make flying debut at Ecobuild 2016
We’re looking forward to launching our range of premium European aluminium entrance doors at Ecobuild from 8th-10th March at ExCeL London, on stand E3110 with Inotherm, our manufacturing partner.
With homeowners looking increasingly at aluminium windows and with this material now the preferred choice for bi-folding doors, the introduction of premium aluminium entrance doors is an obvious next step for the UK market as we look to inspire homeowners looking for a more stylish entrance to their homes. Spitfire’s aluminium doors will be available through a UK network of Design Partners who will benefit from a bespoke, premium marketing programme which will include an online door designing facility.
Visitors to our website www.spitfiredoors.co.uk can design their own Spitfire Door in real time, using software specifically developed by Inotherm, which can then be captured as a lead or saved as a PDF. This system can also be used to place online orders direct to the manufacturing facility in central Europe, leading to a streamlined ordering process for our Design Partners.
Spitfire Doors is a distinct brand, reflecting the premium nature of their entrance doors. In addition to Ecobuild, these entrance doors will also be on display at Fensterbau in March on stand 7A/7A-135 and at the FIT Show in April on stand 157, when the company will be looking to appoint key Design Partners.
Says Spitfire Doors chairman, David Richards “I haven’t been so excited about a new business venture and indeed a new product for many years. The UK market is firmly placed to adopt premium aluminium entrance doors as the most robust and stylish products of their generation, as we look to follow our European counterparts.’
For further information on Spitfire Doors, visit us on the Inotherm stand E3110 at Ecobuild.
Welcome to Spitfire Doors
We established this specialist front door manufacturing business as a direct result of feedback from the market. Customers told us they were looking for 'something special', a front door that makes a personal statement but also offers high security, thermal efficiency, great weathering and longevity.
Spitfire will only sell high-end residential doors that are very secure, thermally efficient and feature rich. We offer front doors to suit most property types; from a London Town House to a Cheshire country house to a new build development of luxury apartments.
Spitfire Doors is renowned for being able to supply beautiful residential doors with top-end features like fingerprint recognition, automatic opening/locking and a stunning 0.7 u value.
We have a superb range of contemporary designs where the trend is for wider and higher doors, with designer handles and automatic opening, via Bluetooth or fingerprint recognition. Traditional properties are also amply catered for by choosing one of our well established door styles, featuring raised panels, attractive glass options and very solid 'knobs and knockers'.
My whole team shares a real passion for doors and when you contact us you will discover that we are very excited about the chance to advise you and hopefully install a door for you. Nothing is too much trouble and we believe you will find our attention to detail refreshing.
I am always available to answer any questions you may have, via email: david.richards@spitfiredoors.co.uk
David Richards
