Vahle is based in the Danish town of Mørke in East Jutland where it manufactures high-quality doors using traditional Danish craftsmanship combined with a great deal of passion and attention to detail. Bo Elkjær Vejen has been Vahle’s Sales Director since 2007 and states emphatically: “Vahle doors are characterised by a superior quality which is based on precision, a hand-finished production process, and the use of high-quality materials. The principles of sustainability and environmental protection are at the heart of their design and production.”

Each door is individually produced for the specific contract and has exceptional longevity due to its distinctive quality. The company also produces reproductions of existing or modern doors which meet architects’ specific requirements. These are frequently retrofitted to meet the latest fire safety and sound insulation standards. “We consider ourselves to be manufacturers of architectural doors, as doors are a key element of the architectural design process as far as we are concerned.” Doors and walls should blend into each other to become a single item. 

The hinges have a decisive role to play here to achieve this. Vahle has therefore been working with SIMONSWERK for many years – a partnership characterised by ultimate professionalism and reliability, and constant mutual respect. SIMONSWERK hinge systems have many benefits. They can be extremely precisely adjusted and have a high load capacity to support even heavy doors. The wide choice of finishes is also a key benefit for Bo Elkjær Vejen as it allows his customers to design the whole space. 

The completely concealed TECTUS hinge system is a frequent choice for Vahle, as the range includes models suitable for standard doors, fire safety doors, and special requirements. It also allows unrebated doors to be integrated flush into linear room structures.  “TECTUS hinges have become a staple of the Vahle range,” says Bo Elkjær Vejen. This can be seen in the many projects Vahle has already completed using SIMONSWERK hinges – such as the new Blackbird Air terminal building in Denmark. Here, Vahle combined black TECTUS hinges with oak doors which integrated perfectly with both the stylish marble walls and the natural texture of the oak doors. “By combining SIMONSWERK hinges with Vahle’s expertise, the architect’s vision became a striking reality.”

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