Industry News
Door industry news, market trends, standards and certification updates from Skylink.
WPC Composite, 316-Stainless Hardware and Powder-Coated Aluminium: Skylink's New-Material Portfolio
AuroraGrain WPC doors and ArdenNarrow aluminium leaves pair modern composites with marine-grade hardware, answering Nordic coastal and Mediterranean salt-corrosion specs.
EPDM Perimeter Seals, Threshold Sweeps and PU Filler: The Air-Tightness System Behind WPC Doors
ArdenMatte SLK-WE-WPC-01 WPC doors combine a PU-filled 40/50mm leaf, continuous EPDM seals and a magnetic threshold to deliver weather and noise control for coastal and bathroom projects.
Multi-Point Locks Meet Smart Panels: The Hardware Architecture of Skylink's Digital Doors
SlatePrime SLK-WE-ST-01 and VltavaPlank SLK-CE-WD-01 pair European multi-point lock gearboxes with smart panels and keypad locks, ready for short-term-rental and apartment access systems.
PA66GF25 24mm Thermal Break: How Skylink Aluminium Doors Meet GEG 2026 U-Value Targets
DanubeVista SLK-CE-AL-02 uses 6063-T5 profiles, a 24mm PA66GF25 polyamide strip and 5+12A+5 insulated glass to bring aluminium entrance doors in line with German GEG 2026.
From 30 to 41 dB: How Skylink Multi-Seal Steel Doors Quiet Nordic Apartment Lobbies
FjordSlat SLK-NO-ST-01 combines a 70mm leaf with triple EPDM seals and a smart digital lock, delivering 30-41 dB sound insulation for Nordic multi-family housing.
Inside the EI90 Steel Fire Door: How Skylink Builds a 90-Minute Fire-Resistant Leaf
Skylink's BerlinGuard SLK-WE-ST-02 reaches EI90 under EN 1634-1: a 90mm leaf, rockwool core, intumescent seals and tested hardware set, engineered for UK and EU commercial projects.
From Local Standards to Direct Factory Sourcing: How Eastern European Importers Buy Doors
Eastern European importers are cutting out middlemen and buying doors directly from Chinese factories. This guide covers standard compatibility, certification documents, MOQ and container consolidation for direct sourcing.
Rebuilding and Retrofitting: Demand Drivers in Eastern European Construction
Infrastructure renewal, housing upgrades and commercial refurbishment are driving steady demand for doors across Eastern Europe. This commercial overview breaks down where the volume sits and how importers source it.
Fire Safety Rules for Hotels and Apartments in Spain, Italy and Greece
Hotels and apartment blocks in Spain, Italy and Greece need fire-rated doors on escape routes and shared areas. This explains the EI60/EI90 expectations and the test documentation Skylink supplies with every project.