JELD-WEN marks 25 years with Secured by Design
Iain Hoey
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JELD-WEN reaches 25 years with Secured by Design
Timber door manufacturer JELD-WEN has been recognised for reaching 25 years of membership with Secured by Design (SBD) in the UK.
SBD accreditation is used for doors that show enhanced resistance against opportunistic break-ins.
The company said this police recognition is only available to firms whose products meet the standards required by SBD.
Testing and accreditation requirements
JELD-WEN said certification requires PAS24 testing by an independent third party from a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) authority.
The testing includes assessments for resistance against impact and hardware attack.
It also measures manipulation resistance and endurance.
JELD-WEN manufactures doorsets in the UK, including specialist fire doorsets, for new build and retrofit projects.
Investment, manufacturing and quoted response
JELD-WEN said it has invested millions of pounds in the development and testing of its doorsets in the UK.
The company was established more than 60 years ago and is part of the global JELD-WEN group, which operates in 19 countries.
Its UK business supports projects in commercial and residential settings, along with healthcare, education and hospitality.
Lisa Ward, Product and Marketing Director for JELD-WEN UK, said: “Ensuring the highest standards of security are built into our doorsets is an absolute priority for JELD-WEN.
“With rigorous research and development processes backed up by third-party testing, we take every step to ensure optimal standards – and ensure that this has been independently verified.
“Doors and the need for security are inseparable, and in aligning with Secured by Design for more than two decades we have demonstrated our commitment to keeping this at the forefront of our product offering.
“We recognise the work SBD does in establishing and reinforcing standards in security for both residential and business properties and are proud to have been a member for the past 25 years.”
Alfie Hosker, Secured by Design, commented: “Reaching 25 years with Secured by Design is a significant achievement and reflects JELD-WEN’s sustained commitment to delivering safe, secure and independently tested products.
“Their continued investment in quality and certification sets a strong example across the industry and we are delighted to recognise this milestone.”
The recognition marks 25 years of membership between JELD-WEN and SBD.