Distinction Doors is celebrating 20 years in business. First established in 2004, the Distinction team came together on 26th November to mark the occasion with a company-wide event at the head office in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Mobile caterers, cupcakes and balloons created a celebratory atmosphere, while an extra special Christmas party will close the year. Employees have been gifted an extra day’s holiday to commemorate the anniversary and also received a special edition employee newsletter.
Emily Bratby, Head of HR at Distinction Doors, said: “Twenty years ago, Distinction Doors was the first to launch composite doors to the UK market. Today, we offer the widest range of composite door blanks, glazing cassettes and glass units in the UK. As market leaders we have sold more than 4 million doors and one in four doors installed in the UK is a Distinction door.
“While we celebrate our journey of unrivalled growth, equally important is recognition of our great Distinction Doors community, which is why this anniversary is not only dedicated to our numerous successes but also to our steadfast employees, fabricators, installer network and passionate homeowners.”
Distinction Doors has reached some key milestones over the past 20 years, not least its transition into a manufacturing facility offering prep, paint and glazing services in 2017. This additional service has developed over the years with many customers switching over or utilising the fully prepped service.
Meanwhile, the introduction of a bespoke glass range, designed in-house, elevated the door supplier to a one-stop-shop with unique glass styles that can’t be found anywhere else.
A £4.5 million investment in machinery in 2021 transformed Distinction’s capacity and capability. This helped drive the company’s evolution into a premium brand, which was demonstrated and communicated with a superior rebrand in 2022.
Numerous product launches are planned throughout the anniversary year, kicking off with the new Grandeur Collection – an improved range of 70mm door styles, which is available now.
Emily concluded: “Looking to the future, we are excited to see how we build on our success and strive for excellence in every department, but more importantly, how this translates into growth and sales for our fabricators and their customers, for whom, we are extremely grateful. From all at Distinction Doors, thank you for your enduring loyalty and support.”