The new Summit vertical lift operable partition and Hydraulift bifold door sytems were a real hit at the 2013 NEOCON show in Chicago last week. The Summit vertical lift system offers designers an alternative option when choosing an acoustical movable wall to divide an office meeting or conference space. The Hufcor system automatically stacks individual panels above the ceiling when not deployed in the opening. Designers were impressed that the Summit stacks out of sight and does not simply fold up like an accordion door in the ceiling. An animation detailing the different vertical folding doors—including the Summit ceiling configuration that designers found aesthetically pleasing—is below. In addition, architects and designers we spoke with were impressed with the Summit safety systems. Summit has a lead-edge contact sensor that reverses the downward movement of the automatic wall if it comes in contact with an object during operation. And, Summit has standard "free fall" load arrestors that will not allow the partition door to deploy in the event of a mechanical failure of the drive system.
These are two safety features that are code compliant with all overhead door systems. To see Hufcor's lead-edge system at work, watch the video below of the Summit installed at Time Warner Cable Sports complex in El Segundo, California. During the NEOCON show, Buildings Magazine presented HUFCOR with the runner-up award for most innovative wall or partition, and will be featuring the Summit in an upcoming issue. Another product that designers took great interest in was the Hufcor HydrauLift bifold door. Used both externally and internally to create large openings between rooms or to the outdoors, HydrauLift offers designers new options for flexible room configurations. See below for a short video of what designers viewed at NEOCON. In addition, HUFCOR hosted a post-show party at Howells & Hood at the base of the Tribune building on Michigan Avenue. Howells & Hood restaurant installed three large HydrauLift bifold doors on their outdoor patio (see photo below). Hufcor was very pleased with the feedback we received from designers at NEOCON.
Summit vertical lift doors and the new HydrauLift bifold doors by Hufcor were truly and hit at NEOCON. For more information about Hufcor's new door systems, contact your local Hufcor dealer. Hufcor Teams with Monarch Glass Wall Systems of Canada to Bring Elegant Bi-Folding Movable Glass Walls to U.S. Home Building & Commercial Construction Industry. Hufcor, Inc. has teamed with Monarch Glass Wall Systems, Canada’s leading source of all-purpose, custom-built movable exterior glass walls. The partnership introduces Monarch™ by Hufcor®, a luxurious line of movable exterior glass wall systems and lift & sliding doors now available for the first time to the mainstream home building and commercial construction industry in the United States. The Monarch by Hufcor line of products was launched last week at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® in Las Vegas. Builders and architects were impressed with the overall size and quality of the doors. The above photo demonstrates the Monarch lift & slide doors that can be installed up to 10' tall and 30' wide.
IBS attendees were extremely impressed with these easy to move doors and thermal capabilites available with these large glass openings. “This new partnership between Hufcor and Monarch builds on each company’s strengths,” said Hufcor’s Mark Blanchard, Vice President, Sales & Marketing. “Hufcor’s network of installing and servicing dealers now has a high-quality exterior movable glass wall system to round out the complete interior glass wall line. Monarch’s introduction in the United States means their wonderful, high-end products are fully supported by an unmatched local service team to ensure architects, builders and homeowners are completely satisfied.” The Monarch by Hufcor line will be backed by a company with a 110-year history of success. Hufcor, founded in 1901, sets the standard in flexible space solutions from 13 different global manufacturing facilities. "Hufcor is the market leader in movable walls,” said George Mei, President of Monarch. “Offering our movable glasswall systems combines our two brands' strengths in the U.S. - product excellence and commercial market expertise.
We're excited to be partnered with Hufcor." Monarch thermally insulated folding glass walls and lift & side doors are specifically designed for variable climate conditions throughout North America, ranging from the Arizona desert to the deep freeze of Minnesota. The doors offer larger sizes than standard bifold doors from other suppliers , up to 4' x 10' bifolding panels and 10' x 10' lift & slide doors. Click "10 Reasons Why Monarch by Hufcor" should become your new exterior movable glasswall supplier. The roster of Monarch by Hufcor glass wall products is intended for high-end residential installations and large, open-spaced commercial applications. Hufcor is the leading brand of movable walls for major hotel chains, convention centers, schools, commercial offices and anywhere else that flexible walls are installed around the world. Monarch by Hufcor is backed by nearly 100 local Hufcor distributors who provide upfront design assistance, installation, and preventative maintenance and repair.
Unlike other suppliers, Hufcor distributors can bring both a luxury product and fully supported installation services on the lcoal level. Home builders will welcome the professional installation services available from the Hufcor network. Hufcor Inc., headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin, is the world leader in the manufacture and distribution of quality flexible space management solutions. Hufcor is the premier single source provider of Operable Partitions, Moveable Glasswall Partitions, Vertical Lift Partitions, Accordion Partitions, and Bi-Fold Doors. Hufcor has a reputation for products with exceptional quality and durability. Hufcor partitions are available through local, factory-trained distributors, offering design assistance as well as installation and service. For more information about Hufcor partitions, contact your local distributor. Live and work with distinction. Install Monarch by Hufcor movable bi-folding glass walls today. Hufcor wins "Best for Operable Walls - USA"