Discover Germany | Design | Groke Türen und Tore GmbH
changing the aluminium’s colour in just a few minutes, to realise customer’s wishes in nearly every colour and tone. Here, sustainability also plays an important role for Groke: Nearly 95 per cent of the waste water is reused in the process again. Aluminium production in Germany has overall become far eco-friendlier for example through new filter technologies for air and water. Even the particles filtered out are led back into the recycling system. But what might be more interesting for customers is the fact that aluminium has great longevity and does not need much maintenance work. But what makes Groke products so special is the great flexibility when it comes to design as customers can pick their individual design using the online ‘Kreadoor’ configurator. Often enough, design is the first thing people are looking for – before considering more practical aspects like insulation. With the configurator, it is not only easy
to choose between eight standard forms, seven pre-configured colours – glossy or finely structured – and about 190 RALtones. Additionally, there are 16 varieties of wooden decors, 15 sorts of glass windows and different glass motives. The configurator even allows uploading pictures of customers’ own houses, to try out how the chosen door fits in and how the overall picture will look. The design is combined with modern thermal and sound insulation and rubber seals that cover the whole door and doorframe. Insulation is essential for modern, sustainable houses to heat them easily and keep the temperature without much energy use. If needed, a motor for automation can be added to create a barrier-free access. Experts for door security But Groke not only puts great emphasis on design and insulation, but also on security and durability. “The doors have a
very strong profile of 90 millimetres and a stable construction. They offer safety against burglaries – tested and certified security,” says CEO Gerd Schaaf. Groke also offers modern security technology like finger scanners. Biometric systems create additional barriers and are also a good way to always have access as the homeowner – no risk of ever losing the key or key card. The control panel can be set up for up to 80 different finger prints, for family members or people who need emergency access. For those who do not want a key but also do not trust biometric systems there is always an alternative: Using a tap and hacking-proof remote door control. Groke is certified after DIN EN ISO 9001. In 2004, the company became part of the SOMMER group and its European-wide partner network. www.groke.de CONTACT: discovery@groke.de +49 721 5982-8001-823
Door ‘12450‘ in anthracite.
Aerial view of Groke Türen und Tore GmbH in Karlsruhe.
Door at trade fair.
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