Express Bi-Folding Doors

What Express Bi-Folding Doors does

Express Bi-Folding Doors is a vertically integrated UK manufacturer and installer of bespoke aluminium glazing products, founded in Leeds in 2007 and operating as a family-run private company. Its portfolio centres on the proprietary XP family of aluminium bi-fold doors (XP View with 90mm sightlines, XP88 with 88mm sightlines and 1.3 W/m²K U-value, XP10) and a complementary sliding door range (XP Glide with a 20mm sightline, XP Slide Panoramic+, Lift & Slide variants), alongside aluminium casement, bay, tilt & turn, shaped and curtain wall windows, premium aluminium front entrance doors (Premium, XP77, Smart Signature, oversized Pivot Doors), and glass roofing systems (lantern, lean-to, flat roof and pyramid skylights). All products are manufactured in-house at a 200,000 sq ft Leeds facility using precision CNC machinery and thermally broken aluminium profiles, with full control over quality, specification and finish.

The commercial model is built around end-to-end supply-and-install service to UK homeowners, supported by a 200+ RAL colour customisation capability, BFRC/PAS 24/Secured by Design/CERTASS accreditations, and a 10-year comprehensive guarantee backed by a UK-wide aftersales team. Pricing is quote-based on bespoke specifications, with bifold installations typically ranging from £2,500 to £7,000 per unit. Distribution is primarily direct via six owned showrooms (Leeds, Milton Keynes opened April 2026, Glasgow, Weybridge, Bournemouth, Dublin) and in-house installation teams covering the entire UK, supplemented by a wholly-owned e-commerce sister brand, Express Bi-Folds Direct, for supply-only online sales with five-day delivery.

The customer base is described as tens of thousands of homeowners since inception, split across primary residential consumers undertaking renovations, extensions and Grand Designs-style luxury builds, a secondary trade channel serving architects, builders and construction professionals, and a tertiary DIY/supply-only segment served by the e-commerce arm. Named projects (Arlington Luxury Development, The Spinney, Nythfa, Grand Designs Galloway, Croft Park, Fenay Bridge) skew toward premium residential installations in the £5K-£15K+ order range. Marketing is multi-channel: showroom, SEO-optimised website, social (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, Pinterest, YouTube, TikTok), email, UK exhibitions, and earned media through George Clarke's TV and architectural presence.

Name

Express Bi-Folding Doors

Legal name

Express Bi-Folding Doors

Website

https://expressbifolds.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Express Bi-Folding Doors is a UK-based, vertically integrated manufacturer and installer of bespoke aluminium bi-fold doors, sliding doors, windows, front doors, and glass roofing systems, serving UK and Irish homeowners and trade professionals through six owned showrooms and a nationwide in-house installation service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminium Doors and Windows

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA)

Keywords

• Aluminium bifold doors
• Sliding patio doors
• Aluminium windows manufacturing
• Front entrance doors
• Bespoke glazing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Product Sales & Installation: One-time sale of bespoke aluminium bi-fold doors, sliding doors, windows, and entrance doors with full supply and installation service. Revenue generated from product manufacturing, survey, and professional installation.
2. Supply-Only Sales: Products sold without installation to trade professionals and DIY customers through sister company Express Bi-Folds Direct e-commerce platform
3. Trade & Commercial Service: Dedicated service for construction professionals including architects, builders, and contractors with trade pricing and bulk orders

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Express Bi-Folding Doors designs, manufactures, and installs bespoke aluminium bi-folding doors, sliding doors, windows, front entrance doors, glass roofing systems, and bespoke glazing products. All products are produced in-house at a 200,000 sq ft facility in Leeds using precision CNC manufacturing of thermally broken aluminium profiles, then installed by the company's own nationwide installation teams. The company serves both homeowners directly via six showrooms and e-commerce, and trade professionals via a dedicated trade sales channel.

Product overview

Express Bi-Folding Doors is a UK-based manufacturer and installer of bespoke aluminium doors, windows, and glazing solutions. The company operates a vertically integrated business model, designing, manufacturing, and installing all products in-house from their 200,000 sq. ft. Leeds facility since 2007. The core product portfolio spans three main bifold door systems (XP View, XP88, XP10) and multiple sliding door variants (XP Glide, XP Glide LS20, Lift & Slide, XP Slide Panoramic+), complemented by aluminium windows (casement, bay, tilt & turn, curtain walling, shaped), front entrance doors (Premium, XP77, Smart Signature, Pivot), and glass roofing systems (lantern skylights, lean-to, flat roof, pyramid skylights). Add-on offerings include Uni-Blinds integral blinds and bespoke glass solutions. The company also operates Express Bi-Folds Direct as a separate e-commerce arm for stock products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Express Bi-Folds Direct: E-commerce sister company offering discounted stock bi-folding doors, entrance doors, windows, and rooflights available for online purchase with delivery within five working days.

Products and services

• XP View Bifold Doors Premium aluminium bifold door system with ultra-slim 90mm sightlines and glass panels up to 1500mm wide, designed for maximum glass coverage and statement installations in residential properties.
• XP88 Bifold Doors Aluminium bifold door system featuring the slimmest sightlines on the market at 88mm, with panels up to 1100mm wide and thermal performance as low as 1.3 W/m²K U-value.
• XP10 Bifold Doors Most cost-effective aluminium bifold door system with 122mm sightlines and individual panels up to 1100mm wide, popular for supply-only and express delivery through Express Bi-Folds Direct.
• Steel Look Bifold Doors Industrial-style aluminium bifold doors with horizontal glazing bars, available in black or custom finishes, created using XP View, XP10 or XP88 systems.
• XP Glide Sliding Doors Most popular external sliding door system with ultra-slim 20mm sightline, modern styling, and strong all-round performance, suitable for extensions, replacements, and new-builds.
• XP Glide LS20 Lightweight sliding door with 20mm sightline combining frameless aesthetics with lift and slide mechanical benefits, available on twin track only.
• Lift & Slide Doors (XP Glide R) Heavy-duty sliding doors with lifting mechanism that elevates panels for easier movement, ideal for larger panels, exposed locations, and elderly homeowners.
• XP Slide Panoramic+ Virtually frameless sliding glass doors with 25mm sightline and outer frame designed to be concealed within building fabric for maximum architectural impact.
• Double Sliding Patio Doors Twin track sliding door configuration with 2 or 4 panels, providing up to 50% clear opening with minimal vertical framing.
• Triple-Track Sliding Patio Doors Triple track sliding doors allowing up to 66% clear opening, with 3 panels sliding behind a fixed panel for greater flexibility.
• Aluminium Casement Windows Versatile aluminium windows suitable for all property types, the most common window type in the UK, ideal for new builds, extensions, and replacements.
• Aluminium Bay Windows Aluminium windows designed for bay configurations, providing strong, versatile solutions for projecting window installations.
• Tilt & Turn Windows Windows that swing inwards or tilt in for ventilation, becoming increasingly popular for full-height glazing and larger glass areas.
• Aluminium Curtain Walling Non-structural wall system made of aluminium frames and glass, used for building facades and large glazing installations.
• Triangle Gable Windows Shaped aluminium windows designed for triangular gable openings and non-standard architectural configurations.
• Premium Front Doors Luxury aluminium entrance doors with flush-bonded double-skin panels, concealed hinges, and limitless customisation, representing the pinnacle of the front door range.
• XP77 Entrance Doors Excellent value aluminium front doors with high-security features, available with glazed-in or flush bonded panels without compromising style.
• Smart Signature Doors Next-generation alternative to composite doors offering outstanding quality at everyday prices with superior durability and thermal efficiency.
• Pivot Doors Spectacular oversized front doors up to 2000mm wide and over 3m tall, pivoting on an offset axis for dramatic effect, ideal for new builds and grand entrances.
• Lantern Skylights Glass roof lantern systems designed to bring natural light into spaces from above, often used above kitchen islands or newly constructed areas.
• Glass Lean-to Roofing Angled glass roofing systems for lean-to applications, perfect for adding natural light to extensions and covered outdoor spaces.
• Flat Roof Skylights Sleek flat roof skylight solutions for contemporary architecture, providing natural daylight to interior spaces.
• Pyramid Skylights Pyramid-shaped glass roof skylights adding architectural interest while flooding interiors with natural light.
• EOS Roof Lantern Most popular glass roof lantern solution, designed as the perfect complement to bifold and sliding doors for kitchen islands and new constructions.
• Glass Balustrade Balcony Frameless glass balustrade systems for balconies and terraces, providing safety with unobstructed views.
• Glass Entrance Atriums Glass entrance atrium systems for creating dramatic entryways with maximum natural light.
• Aluminium Cladding Aluminium exterior cladding solutions for contemporary building facades and design-led projects.
• Shading Solutions Solar shading solutions integrated with glass units to control light and heat gain in living spaces.
• Express Bi-Folds Direct (Supply-Only E-commerce) Sister company e-commerce platform offering stock and set-sized bifold doors, entrance doors, windows, rooflights, and garden room products for online purchase with delivery within five working days.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-year guarantee on all products including moving parts and adjustments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BoConceptcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Global furniture brand partnership within Leeds & Milton Keynes showrooms. Combines interior design and bespoke glazing under one roof, allowing customers to experience Express products alongside BoConcept furniture in inspirational room settings.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian global manufacturer of aluminium solutions for windows, doors, sliding systems and façades. Comparable as a large European incumbent competing with Express in the premium aluminium bifold and sliding door category across multiple geographies.
• Schüco: German global leader in aluminium window, door and façade systems serving commercial and high-end residential markets. Comparable as a much larger incumbent supplying competing systems and complete solutions across the same fenestration categories as Express.

Direct peers

• Centor: Australia-headquartered designer and manufacturer of folding door systems and integrated blinds with UK distribution. Comparable on folding door product focus and on integrated blind technology similar to Express's Uni-Blinds offering.
• IDSystems: UK specialist manufacturer and installer of bespoke aluminium sliding doors, bifold doors and glass roofing systems for residential projects. Closely comparable on product mix, UK-centric premium positioning, and direct-to-consumer showroom model.
• Senior Architectural Systems: UK aluminium systems manufacturer offering doors, windows and curtain walling products through a fabricator network. Comparable as a UK aluminium systems peer competing for the same trade and fabricator customer base as Express.
• Origin (Origin Global): UK manufacturer of premium aluminium bifold doors, sliding doors and windows with nationwide supply-and-fit service and a strong showroom presence. Directly comparable in product category, premium positioning, and vertically integrated UK operation.
• Fineline Aluminium: UK bespoke aluminium bifold door, sliding door and window fabricator targeting premium residential projects. Directly comparable on product focus, premium UK residential positioning, and custom-made manufacturing model.
• Aluk: Aluminium systems supplier for windows, doors and curtain walling serving the UK and European fabricator market. Comparable on aluminium door and window systems technology and on shared fabricator/installer customer base across the UK.
• Smart Systems: UK-based aluminium systems house supplying bifold, sliding and entrance door systems as well as window and curtain walling fabricators. Comparable as the underlying systems supplier behind Express's Smart Signature door range and as a competitor for fabrication contracts.
• Kloeber UK: UK supplier of bespoke bifold doors, sliding doors, entrance doors and glazed roofing for high-end residential projects. Comparable on premium residential focus, UK direct-to-consumer model, and overlapping bifold/sliding/rooflight product range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/expressbifolds
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/expressbifolddooruk
• Facebookfacebook.com/expressbifoldingdoors
• Instagraminstagram.com/expressbifoldingdoors
• Pinterestpinterest.co.uk/expressbifoldingdoors
• TikToktiktok.com/@expressbifolds
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/express-bi-folding-doors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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