Doorfit 60th Anniversary 1953 – 2013

In 1936, brothers John and George Neil, from Stirling in Scotland, moved to Halesowen in the Midlands. Their father was transferred by the Singer sewing machine company to work in the local factory. The family stayed in the Midlands until the start of the Second World War, soon after which John and George both volunteered for service – George in the Navy and John in the RAF. Following the war, they both returned to the Midlands and searched for work in local industry. John found…

Gold Standard – The Door Gear Team

Next year, Doorfit will be celebrating their diamond jubilee, marking their considerable achievements and contribution to the garage door, locksmith and ironmongery industries over the last 6 decades. It’s a massive and important milestone for the whole company, and to kick start the celebrations, we’d like to highlight some of our longest serving employees. Following 25 years of service, each employee is presented with a gold watch to thank them for their knowledge, experience and commitment to helping us stay at the top of our…

Doorfit Showing at Grand Designs Live 2012

Whether it’s simply a case of ‘keeping up with the Jones’s’ or putting your own stamp on a blank canvas, people enjoy improving, doing-up and altering their homes. Of course, there are a number of ways to improve a property, from a lick of paint and a bit of bank holiday weekend DIY, to a complete renovation, extension or new garage. But no matter how drastic your home improvement plans may be, expert advice and guidance are some of the most valuable tools you’ll need…

Brownhills Community Safe House

No matter where you live or what type of property you own, everyone wants somewhere safe and secure to call home. Knowing exactly what’s available to help you achieve this and how to go about it can be difficult, but there are a number of organisations and businesses who can provide you with the knowledge and advice you need to make an informed choice. Doorfit can do just that, and are one of the partner agencies who were asked by West Midlands Police to provide…

Sectional Doors for Lilleshall National Archery Centre

Olympic fever has gripped the nation over the last few weeks, and there’s been a huge amount of support for and pride in our athletes. Increasingly popular sports such as rowing, cycling and athletics have been showcased alongside sports that don’t usually feature as heavily in the public consciousness, such as fencing, dressage and archery, and all sports have benefitted from an overwhelming amount of support. Of course, every Olympic sport needs a base, somewhere for the athletes to practice and train, and Lilleshall in…

Gold Watch Company – Doofit Show Their Appreciation

Since the company was established in 1953, Doorfit have been specialising in the supply of garage doors, sliding door gear and ironmongery, as well as in providing effective locksmith services, and we’ve maintained our impressive reputation throughout the West Midlands thanks to almost 60 years in the industry. Of course, much of our success is due to our 55 members of staff, all of whom are dedicated to ensuring that we stay at the very top of our game, and that all of our customers…

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