ECDS scales up production

Entrance Composite Door Solutions (ECDS) is set to expand its manufacturing capacity with a further 4,000ft2 of production space at its Nottingham facility over the next 12 months.

The strategic investment is said to reflect the company’s continued growth and a commitment to supporting trade installers with improved lead times, increased output and an even higher standard of quality and service.

Since the company’s inception, ECDS says it has made consistent and significant investments in its infrastructure to support the evolving needs of the composite door market.

ECDS purchased its first CNC machining centre in 2017, followed by a second in 2018 to meet rising demand. The business then relocated to larger premises in 2019 to increase operational capacity. In 2023, ECDS responded to sustained order growth by adding an additional building for storage, increasing its operational footprint from 10,000ft2 to 15,000ft2.

The upcoming extension will take ECDS’s total footprint to 19,000ft2.

ECDS managing director, Gregory Kelly, commented: “Our focus has always been to ensure installers get what they need – high-quality composite doors, delivered on time, with full technical and customer support.

“This latest expansion is about futureproofing our operations to continue offering the best lead times and most innovative products in the market. Installers can rely on us as a partner who is continuously investing to support their business.”

As well as physical space, ECDS has bolstered its production capabilities through targeted machinery and technology investments. The installation of a Schuberts in-house spray booth in 2021 has allowed the company to hand-spray its doors. In 2022, ECDS rolled out a bespoke in-house software system to improve factory floor productivity, and in 2024, a new beamsaw was added to support increased door volumes and maintain production speed and accuracy.

Gregory added: “We don’t just react to growth – we plan for it. Every investment we’ve made is driven by our commitment to excellence, helping installers deliver outstanding results for their own customers.”