Taking a look back in our past.

Our History

DoorCo is a family-run door manufacturing business based in Macclesfield. Dan & Jayne Sullivan have built the business from humble beginnings to become the UK’s leading independent manufacturer and supplier of high-quality composite doors.

Timeline - 2007 DOORCO is Born

Dec 2007

DoorCo Incorporated

DoorCo is open for business!

Dec 2007

Container Service offered

We are pleased to offer the 4 Panel Blank Top, 6/4 Combi, Flush Grained & Side Panel through our container service which allows customers to order slabs in container loads direct from our factory overseas.

2008

Turnover - £1,378,387

2009

Turnover - £3,222,919

Dec 2010

DoorCo launch Distribution Service

DoorCo has extended it's operations with the introduction of the slab distribution service allowing customers to order bulk quantities direct from the UK DoorCo stocked warehouse.

2010

Turnover - £4,270,420

2011

Turnover - £6,476,841

2012

Turnover - £5,178,221

Jan 2013

Prepped Manufacturing Door Service Launched & 12,000FT Building Acquired

DoorCo are pleased to announce a standard prepped door service. Customers can order pre-prepped door blanks for any type of hardware component along with supply of loose components such as cassettes, glass and ancillaries.

We have invested in our first Edgebander & CNC machine with more to come!

Feb 2013

Revolutionary 4 Panel Pre App & Farmhouse Designs Launched

DoorCo are pleased to announce the addition of the 4 Panel Pre App allowing for quicker prepping times, cost saving and less waste to manage. Farmhouse, the modern take on the traditional cottage door, is also added to the range.

Dec 2013

1 Year of Manufacturing Prepped Doors Complete

Great work by the DoorCo manufacturing team!

2013

Turnover - £2,286,398

Apr 2014

Inox Launched

DoorCo launches the new Inox Range.

2014

Turnover - £2,483,734

Mar 2015

DoorCo Opens Showroom

We have now opened a show room at our manufacturing facility which showcases a sample of some of our best selling doors.

May 2015

DOORCO Install 2nd & 3rd CNC Machine

DoorCo has installed 2 new CNC machines to further increase capacities in line with customer demand.

Dec 2015

Moved to Motorway House – 30,000ft2

Having experienced a huge increase in sales year-on-year, fast growing composite door manufacturer, DoorCo, has now moved into new and much larger premises to facilitate future growth.

2015

Turnover - £3,526,362

Mar 2016

Innovative Craftsman & 3-4 Quarter Designs Launched

DoorCo are pleased to announce the addition of the Craftsman & 3-4 Quarter designs to our manufacturing & distribution door portfolio.

Apr 2016

DoorCo Exhibiting at the Fit Show for the First Time

Fast growing composite door manufacturer, DoorCo is pleased to be exhibiting at the FIT Show. The company will be showcasing a taster of its high quality, innovative designs and offering visitors the chance to meet the manufacturers behind what is fast becoming one of the UK’s fabricators’ favourite doors.

Jul 2016

DOORCO Install 1st Paint Line

DoorCo has installed a state of the art paint line to strengthen the offering on colour allowing customers to order any RAL or BS colour required.

Aug 2016

DoorCo Launches New Brochure

DoorCo has recently invested in a new suite of marketing materials to further make life easier for customers with the introduction of a brand new brochure.

Aug 2016

Beam Saw Installed

Just months after the move into much larger premises, DoorCo has made further investments to improve efficiency with the purchase of a new beam saw.

The £150,000 investment allows the company to increase volumes and reduce lead times for prepped door customers

2016

Turnover - £8,573,719

Jan 2017

New Online Ordering System Introduced

DoorCo launch new online ordering platform to make ordering for customers simple and at a click of a button.

Mar 2017

2nd Edgebander Installed

Fast growing composite door manufacturer, DOORCO has recently taken delivery of a second Edgebander in the next phase of its strategic UK manufacturing expansion. Providing extra capacity to look after the company’s increasing number of prepped door customers, the investment is part of DoorCo’s £5 million investment programme.

Jul 2017

Distribution Next Day Delivery Service Launched

As part of DoorCo’s continued commitment to customer service, the leading composite door supplier is now able to deliver slabs from UK stock on a next day delivery service

Dec 2017

Launched the Original Contemporary Composite Door, Monza.

Leading composite door manufacturer, DoorCo announces further investment to meet increased customer demands, with the development of new tooling giving an upgrade to their flagship Monza door.

Dec 2017

Introduced the first aluminium composite door, LINKS.

LINKS brings together the current desire for premium aluminium door sets but with the value for money and material benefits the market expects from composite doors.

2017

Turnover - £19,965,506

Mar 2018

Expanded warehouse and manufacturing to 50,000 ft2

DoorCo have acquired a 2nd warehouse due to further increased demand of the DoorCo door range.

Apr 2018

Customer Charter launched setting the benchmark for shorter lead times across the industry

Having established a strong reputation for innovation during its rise to market leadership, DoorCo, the UK’s largest independently owned composite door manufacturer has now raised the bar even higher. In a bid to be recognised as the most helpful composite door partner, DoorCo announces the launch of its 2018 Customer Charter outlining the service, quality, and commitments its customers expect on every journey.

May 2018

Bespoke Glazing Service

In response to customer demand, DoorCo has invested in a specialist glazing service to better support customers in the rising popularity of the contemporary composite door. They are now the only composite door supplier in the UK to offer the Inox, Urban or TriSYS glazing cassette systems as a pre-glazed option to all their Distribution and prepped door customers.

Sep 2018

Introduced Jeyda as our creative DOORK

DoorCo are proud to announce Jeyda as creative consultant and writer of the Jeyda's blog discussing the world of doors.

Dec 2018

DOORCO Install 4th CNC Machine

DoorCo has installed a 4th CNC machine to further increase capacities in line with increased customer demand.

2018

Turnover - £24,191,627

Jan 2019

Just In Time & Barcoding Service Launched

Distribution customers are now able to place just in time orders for next day delivery for individual order requirements instead of bulk stock orders with each slab being barcoded to the customers requirements for simple booking in & factory traceability.

Mar 2019

Transport Department opens with DOORCO’s own fleet of delivery vehicles

Having our own team of DoorCo drivers means we can deliver our doors with the personal touch and a direct a link back to Macclesfield for feedback. We are also backed up by robust IT systems to maximise deliveries, react to changes in orders and provide real time information on your order. We can be more environmentally friendly too because we’re able to better control waste and recycling.

Mar 2019

Paint No Prep Service Launched

Due to increased demand from distribution customers, DoorCo have launched a paint no prep service allowing customers to order bulk or single slab blanks & cassettes in bespoke paint colours.

Jun 2019

Clear & Obscure Glass Range Launched

Leading composite door supplier, DoorCo has added new lines to its standard glass offering with the addition of high-performance clear and obscure glass choices in eight styles. This expansion of door glass options goes hand in hand with the increase in demand for DoorCo’s glazing service.

Oct 2019

DOORCO Install 2nd Paint Line

DoorCo has installed a second paint line due to a large rise in the requests of painted doors.

2019

Turnover - £20,309,700

Jul 2020

Pink Door Collection launched in aid of We Mind & Kelly Matters

DoorCo announces a brand-new and exclusive Pink Door Range in support of We Mind & Kelly Matters, a charity set up by Glazerite’s John Hewitt in memory of his daughter Kelly, which aims to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention.

2020

Turnover - £21,037,066

Jan 2021

GRiPCORE Launched

Developing a DOORCO solid core door was a logical step for us, and in the usual DOORCO style, we needed to push the boundaries and find a solution that limits thermal movement and makes a more robust door that will not fail. Thanks to the collective experience of the DOORCO team, and the new specialist partners we appointed, we have done just that. With GRiPCORE technology, we have engineered out all the issues consumers face with the current market, and delivered unrivalled results when it comes to tolerance and security.

Apr 2021

FLiP Launched

DoorCo is set to transform the market with the introduction of FLiP, our own revolutionary cassette system. FLiP has a unique Foam in Place technology that delivers a superior seal, and three design options that include clean, modern profiles through to traditional bevels, offering aesthetic freedom never seen.

Jun 2021

DOORCO Install 5th CNC Machine

DoorCo has installed a 5th CNC machine to further increase capacities in line with increased customer demand.

Jun 2021

Expanded warehouse and manufacturing to 80,000 ft2

DoorCo have acquired a 3rd warehouse due to further increased demand of the DoorCo door range.

Jul 2021

New Autoline Paint Machine Installed

The latest in a long line of manufacturing investment pieces is this state of the art machinery from Schubert’s, somewhat dwarfing the first install they did for us in the background! This machine allows the automatic painting of slabs & cassettes with the view to expanding the DoorCo paint capacities in line with customer demand with 3 machines in total.

Aug 2021

ORiGINAL Launched

DoorCo announces the release of ORiGINAL, the evolved foam-filled composite door range.

Sep 2021

GLAZiNG Brand Launched

DoorCo are delighted to announce a new look to the GLAZiNG offering with new designs added to the range.

Sep 2021

PAiNT Brand Launched

DoorCo are delighted to announce a new look to the PAiNT range that we offer with new marketing materials coming soon.

November 2021

DOORCO Rebranded & Nominated for Multiple Industry Awards

DoorCo has undertook a rebrand inline with the values that the company stands for since it's creation alongside this we have been nominated for multiple awards at the NFA's & G Awards!

December 2021

DOORCO Brings home a G Award

DoorCo wins the BEST PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN at the G21 AWARDS for both FLiP and GRiPCORE campaigns.

 

We are also preparing for our show stopper stand at the FIT Show in may, we will be at stand Q11

2021

Turnover - £33,567,068

May 2022

DoorCo exhibits at the FIT Show

 

We had amazing feedback on our stand, showing off our full product range and hosting a very very busy Korean tapas bar and a very busy party on the Wednesday night

May 2022

DoorCo wins FIT Show Award!

After an incredible effort from our team, DoorCo has won the FIT Show Highly Commended Marketing Award. We are extremely proud of this achievement and definitely a huge one for our history books!

June 2022

DoorCo introduces innovative AR technology. 

DoorCo does not shy away from innovation in any area of the business. AR technology is certainly an industry first, which DoorCo is extremely proud to present to you.

Jan 2023

DoorCo makes £750k investment

DoorCo announces a new round of investment in their prepped doors supply service, which will see £750k spent on improving customer service by unlocking capacity with a full redesign of their manufacturing hub in Macclesfield.

Feb 2023

DoorCo new Beamsaw arrives

As part of the huge investment the first part of the new manufacturing move begins, introducing a new Beamsaw!

March 2023

DoorCo puts Health & Safety first

At DoorCo we are committed to maintaining a secure and healthy environment for all our customers and employees. As evidence of our dedication, we have proudly appointed Richard George as our HSQE Manager.

May 2023

DoorCo support Mental Health Awareness

At DoorCo, we believe in taking care of both your physical and mental well-being. Mental health is a vital aspect of our lives, and we are committed to raising awareness and supporting the mental health of our customers and community.

June 2023

DoorCo sponsor local football team Macclesfield FC

At DoorCo, we are more than just a company, we are an active part of our local community. We take immense pride in supporting the passion and spirit of our town, which is why we proudly sponsor the local football team, Macclesfield FC.

June 2023

DoorCo expands the Sales Team

Exciting times are ahead at DoorCo! As part of our continuous growth and commitment to delivering exceptional service to our valued customers, we are thrilled to announce the expansion of our sales team.

July 2023

DoorCo CNC 6 arrives

As part of the huge investment the first part of the new manufacturing move begins, introducing a new CNC!

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