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ClassicAL; the environmental choice?

Recycled sign and communal door

Recently, Newton Doors has announced the environmental credentials of its ClassicAL doorsets as a communal entrance door constructed from a minimum of 75% recycled aluminium. But what does this actually mean? In this article, we provide the facts of ClassicAL doors and their environmental credentials.

Our Commitment to Excellence: Upgrading Door Louvres

In the ever-changing world of architectural and security solutions, Bradbury Group is committed to continuous improvement; not just within our own manufacturing, but for our customers and across the wider industry.

Bradbury Group makes the Make UK Manufacturing Awards shortlist

We’re proud to announce that we have been named as a finalist in not one but two categories at the prestigious and nationally-recognised Make UK Manufacturing Awards.

Bradbury Group named as finalist at the Manufacturer MX Awards 2023

We are proud to share that Bradbury Group has been named as a finalist in the International Trade category at the prestigious Manufacturer MX Awards 2023.

Bradbury Group surpasses 15 months with no lost time accidents

Bradbury Group is proudly celebrating more than 15 months without a lost time accident thanks to an increased focus on safety.

Employee Spotlight – Courtney McIntyre

employee

Every month we like to shine a spotlight on a different Bradbury Group team member. This month we’re chatting with Courtney McIntyre; Marketing Executive, and this month’s feature for employee spotlight.

Two Bradbury Group employees progressing to degree apprenticeship

Two Bradbury group apprentices will soon start their engineering degree apprenticeship at the prestigious Sheffield Hallam University.

Bradbury Group achieves ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

We are extremely proud to announce that Bradbury Group has achieved certification for the ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management and ISO 45001: 2018 Health and Safety Management standards through the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB).

Bradbury Group expands M2M+24 range

Bradbury Group is proud to announce that panic hardware is now available on our PAS 24 certified M2M+24 range.

Bradbury Group recognised nationally for CSR efforts

Bradbury Group team members at the British Security Awards.

Bradbury Group is proud to announce that we recently took home the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the British Security Awards 2023.

Employee Spotlight – Eduardo Sousa

Employee Spotlight - Eduardo Sousa

Every month we like to shine a spotlight on a different Bradbury Group team member. This month we’re chatting to Eduardo Sousa; Design Engineer, and this month’s feature for employee spotlight.

Celebrating Women in Engineering Day 2023

Bradbury employee celebrating Women in Engineering Day 2023.

We are celebrating International Women In Engineering Day with an insightful interview with female engineer at the group, Evelina.

Alan Mews; Celebrating 25 Years Milestone

Staff Anniversary/ Milestone gifts.

Congratulations to long-serving employee, Alan Mews who celebrated reaching 25 years’ of service at Bradbury Group earlier this month.

Bradbury Group launches Express range

M2M-Express doors with a graphic arrow pointing right in front of it.

Introducing Bradbury Group’s new Express range – bespoke steel doors ready for despatch in just five days, or £50 back.

A flying start to awards season for Bradbury Group

Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards 2023

Over recent months, Bradbury Group has received recognition from some of the most prestigious awards across not only the county, but the country.

Employee Spotlight – Aimee Burman

Employee Spotlight- Aimee Burman

Every month we like to shine a spotlight on a different Bradbury Group Team Member. This month we’re chatting to Aimee Burman, HR & Payroll Coordinator, and this month’s feature for employee spotlight.

Success for Bradbury Group at the Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards

Bradbury Group team photo at the Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards.

All of us at Bradbury Group are thrilled to have taken home an award at last week’s prestigious Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards.

Employee Spotlight – Dom Jankevicius

Employee Spotlight - Dom Jankevicius

Every month we like to shine a spotlight on a different Bradbury Group Team Member. This month we’re chatting to Dom Jankevicius, Production Manager, and this month’s feature for employee spotlight.

Understanding the Difference Between Fire Doors and Fire Exit Doors

Fire doors and fire exit doors.

We often hear the terms ‘Fire Doors’ and ‘Fire Exits’, but do you know what the difference between these two doorsets are? This article provides an insight into the terminology, differences and similarities.    

Spotlight on: Secured By Design

Green door with the Secured By Design logo on it.

Secured by Design (SBD) is the official UK Police flagship initiative, combining the principles of ‘designing out crime’ with physical security.

Why choose a wood grain steel door?

A wood grain steel door.

Widely trusted for their reliability, endurance and strength, steel doors are frequently the door of choice for architects and specifiers.

Expanding our product range to infinity and beyond

An edit of life on Mars' surface with the Bradbury Group logo in front of the image.

Bradbury Group is proud to introduce its latest product development which is predicted to launch sales to infinity and beyond. Introducing M2MSP – the first security doorset on Mars.

Employee Spotlight – Georgia Burton

Employee Spotlight - Georgia Burton

Every month we like to shine a spotlight on a different Bradbury Group team member. This month, we’re chatting with Georgia Burton, Internal Specifier.

Bradbury Group helping staff combat cost of living crisis

Boxes full of different foods.

Leading security product manufacturer, Bradbury Group has committed to offset the cost of living crisis for its 200 strong staff force.

Bradbury Academy: One year on…

Bradbury employee standing in front of the Bradbury Group logo.

In October 2021, Kinga Bugara joined Bradbury Group as a Marketing Graduate and her hard work has seen her become a permanent part of the team.

Now a Marketing Assistant working in a team of three, Kinga leads on a number of creative projects that include external events, exhibitions, website support, case studies, social media, and much more.

Placing more emphasis on Commercial and Marketing

Two Bradbury Group employees standing in front of the Bradbury Group logo.

With an increased focus on the commercial and marketing aspects of the business, Bradbury Group is pleased to announce that Jocelyn McNeil and Adele Redhead will be joining the Senior Leadership Team from the 1st April 2023.

National Careers Week 2023

National Careers Week 2023 banner featuring the Bradbury Group logo and a Bradbury worker.

To celebrate National Careers Week, we sat down with a number of employees from across the group to find out more about them and their career path.

Employee Spotlight – Tom Lawson

Employee Spotlight - Tom Lawson

Every month we like to shine a spotlight on a different Bradbury Group Team Member. This month we’re chatting with Tom Lawson, Purchasing Assistant.

Bradbury Group Strengthens Full Product Offering With PAS24 Door Range

PAS24 grey door with louvre.

Bradbury Group is excited to announce the launch of M2M+24, a bespoke steel door meeting the industry standard PAS24 certification.

National Apprenticeship Week 2023

National Apprenticeship Week 2023 - Bradbury Academy

This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re shining a spotlight on our team of apprentices from across the business. You can find out some fun facts about them and even their advice for future apprentices in their interviews below.

Prioritising Wellbeing This Time to Talk Day

Time to Talk Day with Aimee and Kayleigh from Bradbury Group.

With help from our internal Mental Health First Aiders, Aimee Burman and Kayleigh Johnson, we are marking Time to Talk Day 2023 with an employee wellbeing drop-in session.

Employee Spotlight – Kayleigh Johnson

Employee Spotlight - Kayleigh Johnson

Every month we like to shine a spotlight on a different Bradbury Group Team Member. This month we’re chatting with Kayleigh Johnson, Assistant Production Manager.

Meet our ‘Bradbury Buddies’

Bradbury Group 'Buddies'.

Bradbury Group is delighted to introduce a new ‘buddy’ scheme that will see new starters paired up with a mentor upon joining the Group.

Bradbury Group welcomes new CEO

Tom Cornell CEO of Bradbury Group.

We are pleased to announce that Tom Cornell will join Bradbury Group on Wednesday 4th January 2023 as Chief Executive Officer.

Employee Spotlight – Adam Proudlove

employee spotlight

This festive season, we’re shining the employee spotlight on Business Analyst, Adam Proudlove.

Bradbury Group enrols T Level student

Bradbury Group's T Level student.

Bradbury Group are joining the growing list of Scunthorpe-based businesses that offer T Level industry placements to support local students.

Supporting local this winter

Wide shot of Bradbury employees all wearing Christmas jumpers.

The festive season is in full swing and like many other businesses across the country, Bradbury Group encouraged employees to getting involved with Christmas Jumper Day 2022 (Thursday 8th December) this year.

Bradbury Group employee aims higher

Olivia from the Bradbury Academy.

We recently caught up with Olivia Leggott, Contracts Coordinator at Bradbury Group to discuss how the launch of the Bradbury Academy has helped her aspirations grow and changed the course of her career, with the support of the Bradbury workforce.

Employee Spotlight – Shaun Matthews

employee spotlight

Every month we like to shine a spotlight on a different Bradbury Group Team Member. This month we’re chatting to Shaun Matthews, Paint Line Team Leader and this month’s feature for employee spotlight.

Celebrating the 2022 FIFA World Cup; your chance to win!

Win a TV with Bradbury Group and the Qatar World Cup.

To celebrate the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, we are giving our customers the chance to win a 65″ TV!

Local student completes work placement at Bradbury Group

Local student completes work placement at Bradbury Group.

Recently, Bradbury Group welcomed 17-year-old Charlie Baker from North Lindsey College into the business for a valuable week-long work experience placement.

Fire Door Safety Week 2022

Bradbury employees praised for upskilling

Certificate presentation in the warehouse.

On Friday 21st October, employees from across the Bradbury business gathered in the warehouse to celebrate their peers that have recently completed training through the Bradbury Academy.

Bradbury Group wins at Lincolnshire Live Business Awards

international business Lincolnshire Live Business Award winner Bradbury Group

We are delighted to have won two awards at the LincolnshireLive Business Awards last night!

Engineering UTC student gains valuable experience

Mckenzie stood in front of the warehouse.

Employee Spotlight – Kane Aslam

Every month we like to shine a spotlight on a different Bradbury Group  Team Member. This month we’re chatting to Kane Aslam, Specialist Fabricator for our Newton Team and this month’s feature for employee spotlight.

Bradbury Group is shortlisted at the LincolnshireLive Business Awards

LincolnshireLive Business Award Shortlisted

We are excited to announce that we have been selected as finalists at the LincolnshireLive Business Awards 2022 in the categories of Education, Training and Skills Award and International Business Award.

Welcoming Duncan Cooper as Non-executive Chairman

steel security doors, steel door manufacturer, steel fire doors

We are pleased to welcome Duncan Cooper to Bradbury Group as Non-executive Chairman.

Statement on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

On Monday 19 September, Bradbury Group will be observing the Bank Holiday in recognition of the state funeral, to allow our employees to pay their respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Welcome Joe & Max; Youth Engineering’s new Apprentices

Max and Joe, Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprentices

Max Bryant and Joe Hickson joined Bradbury Academy last month (9th August 2022) as part of the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship.

Employee Spotlight – Kinga Bugara

Kinga Bugara Marketing Assistant at Bradbury Group

Every month we like to shine a spotlight on a different Bradbury Group Team Member. This month we’re chatting to Kinga Bugara, Marketing Assistant.

Wayne Lewis; celebrating 25 years

Wayne Lewis being awarded by Tim Strawson for his Long Service Achievement

Congratulations to Wayne Lewis, Maintenance Manager, who is celebrating 25 years at Bradbury Group today.

Employee Spotlight – James Benson

Every month we like to shine a spotlight on a different Bradbury Group Team Member. This month we’re chatting to James Benson, Compliance Manager.

Raising awareness of the role of Enterprise Adviser

May Foxton of Bradbury Group speaking at an event

This week (2nd August 2022), May Foxton, Learning and Development Facilitator for Bradbury Group, presented at the Careers Hub Employer Event in Boston, Lincolnshire.

Why do we need CE Fire doors with an SR rating?

steel door with CE label and brand shield

In June 2022, Bradbury Group announced that our full range of Security Rated (SR) doors now carry the external fire CE mark.

Bradbury Group join the Business Hive Inspire Project to provide real-life work experiences

May Foxton from Bradbury Group & John Shepherd from the Hive Inspired Project.

Last week we welcomed two young people to visit our state-of-the-art facilities and spend the day visiting different key departments of the business such as the engineering department, and even included a factory tour in which time was spent with each team.

How Youth Engineering apprentices benefit from Bradbury Groups state-of-the-art-facilities

Anabelle, Youth Engineering

Joining Youth Engineering as an apprentice over three months ago, Annabelle has been working towards achieving a level 2 Accredited Engineering Operative qualification.

Casper gains valuable work experience

The Owner, and Managing Director, Tim Strawson, speaking with Casper.

Last week Bradbury Group had the exciting opportunity to welcome Casper, a bright young student studying at the ENL UTC, to join the team for a week and gain some valuable experience along the way.

Celebrating long service milestones!

Celebrating long service milestones!

We value and recognise our employees for all their hard work and loyalty to Bradbury Group and yesterday, we celebrated our team members’ long service milestones!

Youth Engineering Scunthorpe announces new direction as part of the Bradbury Academy

bradbury yes logos on blue backgrouind

On the 1st July 2022, Youth Engineering (YES) will begin producing components solely for Bradbury Group.

Employee Spotlight – Brian Parker

employee

Bradbury Group likes to shine a spotlight on a different Bradbury Group Team Member each month. In this article, we hear from Brian, Newton’s Team Leader, and his insights about working for Bradbury Group.

Bradbury Group achieves CE Fire Accreditation on Security Door range

steel door with CE label and brand shield

Bradbury Group is pleased to announce that its entire range of security certified doors have achieved external fire CE Certification, including its Security Rated 4 (SR4) doors.

Newton Doors partners with NBS

nbs source partner logo bradbury shield blue background

In March, we announced Bradbury Group’s partnership with NBS SourceLaunching our partnership with NBS, a platform designed to provide seamless integration of our products into construction projects.

Why choose our M2M+?

M2M+ Range

Employee Spotlight – Olivia Leggott

Employee Spotlight

Bradbury likes to shine a spotlight on a different Bradbury Group Team Member each month. In this article, we hear from Olivia, Contract Coordinator, and her insights about working for Bradbury Group.

Meet Mateus, Bradbury’s IT Apprentice

IT Apprentice

Bradbury Group believes in the importance of developing future generations, by providing opportunities for apprentices to kick-start their careers. Last month, Mateus Carvalho joined us as IT Apprentice. Before joining Bradbury Group, Mateus had taken a gap year from a university where he studied Games Development

Employee Spotlight – Barry Nevill

Employee

Every month we like to shine a spotlight on a different Bradbury Group Team Member. This month we’re chatting to Barry Nevill, currently working with the Paint line team but soon to take on a new challenge on our finishing line.

Employee Spotlight – Richard Humphries

Richard

In this article, we hear from Business Development Manager Richard Humphries, who is responsible for the sales of our Architectural doorsets across our Martin Roberts brand.

Launching our partnership with NBS

nbs source partner logo bradbury shield blue background

We are pleased to announce a new partnership with NBS Source.

Diana Potter; celebrating 20 years at Bradbury Group

group of people in office reception

Diana Potter, Maintenance Administrator is celebrating 20 years with Bradbury Group this February, a significant milestone and cause for celebration!

Engineers Week – Day in a Life of Will Jones

engineer

This week is National Engineers Week. Engineers create new possibilities every day by working together to develop new technologies, products, and opportunities that change the way we live.

Employee Spotlight – Sophie James

In this article, we hear from Business Development Manager Sophie James, working with the Liddle brand of Bradbury Group.

Replacement door for parcel warehouse

grey steel door with fire escape

In October 2021, Martin Roberts supplied T Clarke with a replacement steel door for the UPS Warehouse in Tamworth.

Bradbury Group welcomes new Managing Director

Mike Everard shakes Tim Strawson's hand at Bradbury Group

Bradbury Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Everard as Managing Director.

Steel vs Wood Doors

steel doors

For decades, wood and steel have been competing as the two materials of choice for security doors; but the main question is what makes a steel door the better option?

Bradbury Group Welcomes Three New Graduates

Graduates

On the 1st of November, Bradbury Group welcomed our latest graduates as part of the Early Careers scheme.

How Our Steel Doors Benefit Your Sector

steel doors

Having recently celebrated 30 years in business as a leading manufacturer of physical security solutions, we are no stranger to providing steel doors to a range of specifications in many different sectors.

Supporting DIY SOS for Children in Need

DIY SOS the big build Hull

Bradbury Group is delighted to have donated a gas store to St Michael’s for the DIY SOS: The Big Build project in September.

Changes to Bradbury Group Board of Directors

steel security doors, steel door manufacturer, steel fire doors

We are pleased to announce that Tim Strawson will take on the role of Group Managing Director of Bradbury Group with immediate effect.

Charity fundraising Cyclathon for BBC Children in Need

bbc children in need donations

Bradbury Group is proud to support BBC Children in Need with involvement in a number of activities during November.

Renovating communal buildings with Newton Doors

steel communal door replacement before and after parkhead Housing

In June 2021, work finished on the regeneration of a social housing project in Glasgow, Scotland.

Bradbury welcomes Kinga Bugara as Marketing Graduate

national graduate week marketing graduate at desk

To kickstart National Graduate Week, we are excited to welcome Kinga Bugara to Bradbury Group, as Marketing Graduate.  

Employee wellbeing at Bradbury Group

mental health first aid at Bradbury

Safety is more than the physical working environment. At Bradbury, we believe that wellbeing is a key component in creating a safe workplace for our employees.

Bradbury’s Guide to Specifying Architectural Steel Doors

three london skyscrapers dominating the skyline

In 2016, we partnered with our group brand Martin Roberts; an award-winning supplier of premium architectural steel doors.

Celebrating 30 years of Bradbury

30 years of bradbury group celebration

On Thursday 7th October 2021, Bradbury Group celebrated its 30-year anniversary!

Bradbury Group achieves gold status with Constructionline

Constructionline gold member

We are proud to have achieved gold status with Constructionline in September.

Race for Life; getting muddy for Cancer Research

race for life team pretty muddy 2021

On the 25th September 2021, a team of seven Bradbury employees participated in Pretty Muddy at Clumber Park, in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Bradbury Group launches new brand identity

BradburyGroup HQ

Over the last decade Bradbury Group has grown organically and through acquisition; during that period the various group brands have remained autonomous.

The importance of fire doors in your construction project

Fire door safety week steel doors

Ahead of Fire Door Safety week, we look at how the humble door can positively or negatively impact construction and renovation projects.

Meet Daniela; Bradbury’s HR Intern

HR intern at desk

This month we welcome Daniela Golia to Bradbury Group as HR Intern.

Newton Doors; Celebrating one year at HQ

BradburyGroup HQ

As the one-year anniversary approaches, we look back at Newton Security Doors movement of production to Bradbury Group’s Head Office in Lincolnshire.

Liddle Doors relocates support functions to Bradbury head office

artistic shot of a steel door

Due to the continuous growth of Bradbury Group, the company is excited to announce that all operational support functions of the Liddle brand will relocate to the Head Office in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire.

Kev Blagg; celebrating 25 years

Kev Blagg; celebrating 25 years

Today, Kevin Blagg, Sales Engineer is celebrating 25 years at Bradbury Group.

Bradbury Group welcomes two new graduates

steel doors, crowd control gates, steel security doors

As part of our Early Careers scheme, we are excited to welcome two new graduates to Bradbury Group; Joe and Alex.

Bradbury produces first Vertex Crowd Control Gates at new facility

Bradbury produces first Vertex Crowd Control Gates at new facility

2021 saw Bradbury Group’s first production of Vertex Crowd Control Gates at the new Foxhills Facility in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire.

Bradbury Group increases early careers schemes

Worker smiling with PC screen in the background

We understand that behind every great company is a great workforce made up of individuals who are positive, passionate and hardworking.

Powering The Utilities Sector For 30 Years

High vis vest with Bradbury on the back

Liddle Doors: Supporting The Utilities Sector For Over 40 Years

Liddle Doors: Supporting The Utilities Sector For Over 40 Years

National Apprenticeship Week 2021

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Everything You Need to Know About Our Steel Fire Doors

Worker grinding a door.