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Doorfit Architectural Ironmongery Division is proud to announce its official membership with the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), marking another significant step in the company’s long-standing commitment to quality, compliance, and industry partnership. Established since 1953, the Doorfit Architectural Ironmongery division has grown into a trusted supplier of certified ironmongery and door hardware. Supporting highly regulated sectors including fire doors and doorsets. The division offers a comprehensive range of fully compliant hardware, door handles, mechanical and digital locking systems, door closers, hinges, and associated products. Sourced…

A Seasonal Message from Joint Managing Directors Philip Neil and Robert Neil As 2025 draws to a close, the Doorfit Group would like to extend our warmest Christmas and New Year greetings to all our valued stakeholders, customers, suppliers, colleagues, and partners across the public, commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. Throughout 2025, we have focused on enhancing the quality, expertise, and service that have defined Doorfit for more than seven decades. Since our founding in 1953. Our reputation as a complete door solutions provider has…

Doorfit Garage Doors is giving homeowners the chance to transform their property’s entrance with an exciting new competition. One lucky winner will receive a FREE Hörmann Truedor composite front door, complete with professional installation, worth up to £1,500 + VAT. The competition, which runs until December 31st, 2025, offers entrants the opportunity to elevate their home’s kerb appeal and security with one of the most trusted names in door design — Hörmann. The winner will be announced on January 2nd, 2026. How to Enter: Taking…

As the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure project, HS2 demands the highest standards of safety and compliance. With HS2’s 20+ active sites across the Midlands and thousands of people working daily, ensuring fire safety is essential. That’s where Doorfit came in — a trusted fire safety partner with more than 70 years of experience in keeping buildings safe, compliant, and operational. Project Scope HS2 needed a partner who could deliver fire safety expertise at scale across multiple, fast-moving construction sites. Their key requirements included: • Portacabin…

Why Single-Source Fire Doorsets are Essential for Compliance and Safety Fire Door Safety Week is a timely reminder that fire doors are not just another building component—they are a life-saving system. The tragic events of Grenfell demonstrated the devastating impact when fire safety measures fail, reinforcing the need for robust compliance, clear accountability, and properly tested solutions across the built environment. In today’s regulatory landscape, with the Building Safety Act and the principle of the Golden Thread, the role of fire doorsets has never been…