Ian Glenister, Technical & Sales Manager for leading composite door manufacturer, DoorCo, provides an update on the key composite door products for new build developers:
“DoorCo works with a national network of specialist commercial fenestration partners to provide composite doors to the new build sector. The range includes all composite door types: foam-filled GRP composites, solid-core, high-end hybrid cores, and composite fire doors, delivered as part of DoorCo’s ONE Supplier offering, simplifying the supply chain, procurement and stock management.
“2025 saw a number of significant updates for the range, including the Eaton door, specifically designed for the new build market due to its 950mm x 2100mm larger sizing & Part M compliance, and the new FD30S FiRECORE door range.
Eaton
“The Eaton door is making serious inroads in the new build sector, seeing sales increase by 300% in the closing months of 2025 as developers start to incorporate Eaton into their house designs supporting the desire for open-plan layouts, lofty ceilings, and minimalist facades. The new door is the tallest, widest door in the collection meaning that it can create both grand and accessible entrances. It has been cleverly designed to make the manufacturing process fluid, as from one base slab (Eaton) a multitude of designs can be created including Eaton, Tatton and Knightsbridge making supply to developers fluid and faster to suit programme delivery.
“The designs coordinate perfectly with our widely specified standard ORiGINAL doors (foam-filled with GRP skins available in both traditional and contemporary designs), bringing a fresh perspective on popular designs and exclusive styles to new homes. The upgraded woodgrain finish and accessibility to popular colours like Agate & Slate in the standard range, only further enhances kerb appeal and potential property values.”
Find out more about Eaton: https://doorco.paperturn-view.com/introducing-eaton-and-stable-doors-mini-brochure?pid=ODk8910326
FiRECORE
Ian continues: “Another aesthetically pleasing but functional door in our product range is FiRECORE, our FD30S Composite Fire Door. Partnering with Winkhaus, this fully compliant fire door solution is available in a comprehensive range of door designs including approved top and side lites, glazing cassettes, hardware and door furniture.
“Following rigorous testing, FiRECORE is accredited to EN 1634-1 from both sides, achieving 46 minutes of fire resistance, fully Q Mark 170 Scheme 3rd Party Accredited, with regular independent audits to ensure consistent quality and compliant with MHCLG Annex A recommendations, providing essential smoke and security resistance. It is also PAS 2024 security tested, incorporating a range of TS008-compliant hardware.
“FiRECORE is available through our accredited DoorCo network or as part of the Winkhaus UK FireFrame Doorset Scheme, which is designed to not only ensure that the products on offer are fit for purpose but also that the customer – be that housing provider, new build developer, homeowner, resident, or installer – are fully supported in understanding their responsibilities when it comes to fire doors.”
For more information on FiRECORE, visit: https://trade.door-co.com/firecore/
Ian concludes: “We recently celebrated 18 years in business, a milestone that has seen DoorCo craft a supply chain that’s innovative, responsive and helps keep the market agile. If you would like to add Eaton, FiRECORE or any of the DoorCo range to your specification list, get in touch with us today: 01625 428955, info@door-co.com, or https://trade.door-co.com/
