Phoenix Doors, part of MASCO UK Window Group, has increased its composite door and PVC door panel production capacity with a move to much larger premises in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
Formerly occupied by Lola Cars International, the racing car engineering company, the new 75,000ft2 site brings all Phoenix Doors’ manufacturing operations under one roof.
Haydon Statham, sales director, said: “Our new HQ gives us plenty of space, enabling us to further improve our production efficiency and expand our customer offering.
“With the Group’s backing, we have invested significantly in new personnel, plant and equipment that will help to take the business to new levels of growth and – just as importantly – to deliver the service our customers both expect and deserve.”
Investment in a new beam saw and a doubling up of machinery has reportedly created more flexible production capacity with at least two machines, sometimes four machines, creating a fast response to ‘market changes and seasonal upswings in demand’.
A second spray booth has been added in response to the growing trend for coloured doors. Catering for any specified RAL colour, this facility should help to reduce lead times and increase colour personalisation options across all Phoenix Doors’ composite door ranges. An added advantage of this investment is the ability to ‘spray to stock’, further enhancing the choices for customers and with faster lead times.
The new building also houses a purpose-built showroom showcasing the latest additions to the Phoenix Doors range.
