JELD-WEN marks 25 years with Secured by Design

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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.

JELD-WEN confirms certified timber sourcing across UK manufacturing sites

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JELD-WEN UK timber sourcing and certification

JELD-WEN has confirmed that all timber used in its UK manufacturing operations is sourced from certified responsible suppliers, covering its facilities in Sheffield and Penrith.

According to the doorset manufacturer, both sites use timber from forests certified under the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

This applies to all wood used in its UK production processes.

The approach is intended to support protection of forests, ecosystems and natural resources, alongside safeguarding the rights of local communities connected to timber supply chains.

Traceability systems and wider sustainability targets

JELD-WEN has also introduced a specialist software system to provide full traceability of timber and support compliance with the European Deforestation Regulation.

This system is designed to track timber throughout manufacturing processes and demonstrate sourcing compliance.

Responsible timber sourcing forms part of the organisation’s wider environmental, social and governance commitments.

These commitments include reducing carbon emissions and working towards zero waste to landfill by 2050.

Cradle to Cradle Certification has also been achieved for core UK-manufactured products, supporting circular economy objectives.

Marcin Bacik, EHS Manager at JELD-WEN, said: “Protecting the Earth’s natural resources and playing our part as a manufacturer in taking action to help to mitigate climate change is a priority for JELD-WEN. Taking action to protect against deforestation lies at the heart of this.

“Creating products made with timber that is carefully managed is an absolute priority as this ensures the longevity of the world’s forests, which play such an important role in addressing climate challenges, but also ensures protection of natural resources.

“Low impact construction is the model that we need to adopt more widely, having a minimal impact on the natural world.

“Environmental responsibility informs every part of our organisation, and in the UK sustainability has been a lynchpin of development to allow us to build a sustainable supply chain, seeing considerable investment in more sustainable operations.

“Timber is at the very heart of what we do here at JELD-WEN making supporting sustainable wood sourcing second nature.

“Operating very much ahead of the curve, we have successfully ensured all wood used is from a certified source while we are in a position to already demonstrate the traceability required for the enforcement of the EUDR, which is still yet to come into force.”

The announcement confirms that certified sourcing and traceability systems are already in place across its UK timber supply chain.

How JELD-WEN’s new contractor management process raises the bar for site safety

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JELD-WEN introduces contractor management room to improve site safety

JELD-WEN has opened a new contractor management room at its Sheffield site as part of wider improvements to its safety processes.

The manufacturer said the new facility was introduced to strengthen oversight of contractor activities and ensure on-site safety applies equally to external contractors and internal staff.

The new area includes an on-site mapping system that provides real-time visibility of where contractors are working across the facility.

JELD-WEN explained that while the company already had strong health and safety procedures, the new measures were developed to create clearer processes for contractors attending the site.

Oversight, induction and auditing improvements

The contractor management room provides a space for a ‘Responsible Person’ to carry out safety inductions, verify documentation and confirm contractor competency.

The company said the process ensures that risk assessments and method statements accurately reflect the work being undertaken.

The system also uses JELD-WEN’s existing auditing framework to verify compliance with safety procedures and conduct periodic checks throughout the working day.

Following a trial period, during which feedback from contractors and site teams was collected, the new contractor management room is now fully operational.

Reinforcing commitment to health and safety

Paul Bailey, Environment, Health and Safety Manager at JELD-WEN Sheffield, said: “Safety is a number one priority for JELD-WEN, and we have robust procedures in place across the site to safeguard employees, contractors and visitors. However, it was felt that we could enhance our procedures further to ensure optimal safety.

“Thanks to this new initiative and improved visual management, the contractor management room shows exactly how many contractors we have on site at any one time, and where each set of works is taking place.

“The introduction of the contractor management room reaffirms JELD-WEN’s commitment to ensuring the safety of everyone, at all times, on our sites.”

Implications for health and safety management in manufacturing

The development at JELD-WEN’s Sheffield site highlights how industrial facilities are refining contractor management to improve visibility and compliance.

For environment, health and safety managers, the use of a dedicated mapping and induction space offers a practical approach to maintaining oversight of external contractors during high-risk or concurrent operations.

Facility and site managers within manufacturing, processing and construction settings may also view JELD-WEN’s approach as an example of how to integrate contractor safety into wider site management systems.

By combining existing auditing frameworks with new real-time monitoring, the system ensures traceability and accountability in contractor activities across complex operational environments.

JELD-WEN achieves BM Trada Q Mark certification for fire doorsets in the UK

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JELD-WEN expands certified fire doorset manufacturing

JELD-WEN has obtained BM Trada Q Mark certification, enabling the company to expand its production of certified internal fire doorsets.

The UKAS-verified certification confirms that JELD-WEN’s fire doorsets comply with independent third-party certification standards.

As part of this process, the company has designated an area of its Sheffield manufacturing plant specifically for producing BM Trada Q Mark certified fire doors.

The facility will process a wider selection of door cores, allowing for customisation with different finishes, colours, glazing options, and hardware to meet project requirements.

Third-party certification supports expanded product range

JELD-WEN already manufactures its own fire doorsets.

With BM Trada Q Mark certification, it can now fabricate components and parts for other certified manufacturers, ensuring the certification extends to the final product.

This accreditation adds to JELD-WEN’s existing compliance with Certifire and Certisecure standards.

It allows the company to offer an expanded range of doorsets while meeting third-party testing requirements.

Sheffield facility dedicated to certified fire doors

JELD-WEN allocated space within its Sheffield manufacturing plant to focus on BM Trada Q Mark certified fire doors.

The facility is designed to ensure that products meet the required certification standards throughout production.

The site will allow for processing doors with various specifications, including different cores and finishes, to meet diverse project needs.

First certified doorsets produced within nine months

JELD-WEN secured BM Trada Q Mark certification within nine months, with the first certified fire doorsets coming off the production line at the end of January.

Glyn Hauser, Engineering and Innovation Manager at JELD-WEN UK, said: “At JELD-WEN we pride ourselves on achieving the highest safety standards when manufacturing fire doorsets and the gold standard in demonstrating this is through third-party verification.”

Hauser added: “BM Trada upholds the very highest standards across the supply chain.

“By becoming a verified member of the scheme, JELD-WEN can now work with other suppliers also holding BM Trada certification to deliver a wider range of products to meet varied specifications.”

JELD-WEN achieves BM Trada Q Mark certification for fire doorsets in the UK: Summary

JELD-WEN has secured BM Trada Q Mark certification, allowing the UK manufacturer to expand its fire doorset production.

The certification verifies compliance with third-party certification standards.

A section of JELD-WEN’s Sheffield manufacturing plant has been designated for producing BM Trada Q Mark certified fire doors.

This will enable the company to process a wider variety of door cores with different finishes, glazing, and hardware options.

With the certification, JELD-WEN can now fabricate components and parts for other BM Trada Q Mark certified manufacturers.

The company also complies with Certifire and Certisecure standards.

JELD-WEN obtained BM Trada Q Mark certification within nine months, and the first certified fire doorsets were produced in January.

Engineering and Innovation Manager Glyn Hauser stated that the certification allows the company to work with other certified suppliers to provide a broader range of products.