Garador
Garador Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer of residential garage doors and front entrance doors, producing steel, timber, GRP, and aluminium products from its Yeovil, Somerset headquarters, and distributing them through a nationwide network of approved installers, a trade portal, and showrooms.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1948
- HeadquartersYeovil, United Kingdom
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Garador firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Garador
- Legal name
- Garador Ltd
- Website
- https://garador.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1948
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Garador Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer of residential garage doors and front entrance doors, producing steel, timber, GRP, and aluminium products from its Yeovil, Somerset headquarters, and distributing them through a nationwide network of approved installers, a trade portal, and showrooms.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Garador industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Garage Door Manufacturing
- SIC
- Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA)
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Where Garador is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Yeovil
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Garador business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Garage Door Sales: One-time sales of garage doors including Up & Over, Side Hinged, Sectional, and Roller door types. Products sold through trade portal, approved installers, and showrooms.
- Front Door Sales (Portal by Garador): Sales of Portal front doors including Classic, Turbo10, Platinum, and Clima collections
- Spare Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts, handles, operators, and accessories available through shop.garador.co.uk
- Electric Operators: GaraMatic electric operators and accessories for automated door operation
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Garador product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Garador manufactures and sells garage doors (Up & Over, Side Hinged, Sectional and Roller types) and front entrance doors (Portal by Garador) in steel, timber, GRP and aluminium materials, complemented by GaraMatic electric operators. Products are distributed across the UK through an approved installer network, a dedicated trade portal, partner showrooms and an online spare parts shop.
Product overview
Garador is one of the UK's leading garage door manufacturers offering a comprehensive range of garage door products and front entrance doors. The product portfolio includes four main garage door types (Up & Over, Side Hinged, Sectional, and Roller) available in multiple materials (steel, timber, GRP, aluminium), plus the Portal front door range. Key sub-brands include the high-security Guardian Range, GaraRoll and GaraGlide roller doors, and the Steel Design Range. Products are complemented by GaraMatic electric operators for automation and an online Door Builder tool for customisation. The company has been manufacturing since 1948 and operates from Yeovil, Somerset.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Up & Over Garage Doors Traditional garage doors manufactured in steel, timber or GRP with canopy, retractable or retractable plus gearing mechanisms and anti-drop safety devices; available in multiple designs including Steel Panel, Steel Design Range, Steel Timber Effect, Guardian Range, GRP Panel and Timber Panel lines for residential homeowners.
- Side Hinged Garage Doors Garage doors that open outwards for simple, secure access, available in steel and timber styles in Steel Panel, Timber Panel and GRP Panel variants; ideal where interior space or access near the entrance is needed.
- Sectional Garage Doors Insulated garage doors with vertically opening panels offering strong insulation and security through sealed PU-filled steel panels; available in modern Linear Large, Linear Medium, Linear Small, Georgian and Duragrain designs with various colours and surface finishes.
- GaraRoll Roller Garage Doors Premium aluminium roller garage doors that open vertically into a compact box, with foam-filled laths for thermal insulation and structural rigidity; available in smooth, deco paint and timber effect finishes.
- GaraGlide Roller Garage Doors Value-focused automatic roller garage door that opens vertically into a compact box, saving space with smooth, insulated and quiet operation and modern aluminium profiles.
- Garage Side Doors Personnel doors for separate access into a garage, available in steel, timber or GRP with various designs and finishes to match Garador garage door ranges.
- Portal Front Doors by Garador Front entrance door range featuring four collections (Classic, Turbo10, Platinum, Clima) with fully customisable designs, advanced locking systems and high thermal efficiency, designed for modern homeowners and built on decades of Garador manufacturing expertise.
- GaraMatic Electric Operators Electric operators for automated garage door control, including GaraMatic 9, 10, 20 and the GaraMatic Canopy Operator, providing automated operation with smartphone control capability for residential garage doors.
Quantifiable outcome
- Doors designed to last with 10 year limited warranty
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Garador
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Garador technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Garador partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Dorset and Somerset Air AmbulanceminorGarador donated funds to support the purchase of a portable ultrasound device (VScan) for the air ambulance's critical care team. Head of HR Iain and Marketing Manager Ben visited the charity's headquarters.
- ClimatePartnercoreClimatePartner conducted Garador's Corporate Carbon Footprint report measuring total CO2 emissions at 19,734.33 tons for 2022. This partnership supports Garador's sustainability journey and carbon neutrality goals.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Garador competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Hörmann: Hörmann is Europe's largest manufacturer of garage doors, industrial doors, and door operators, with a strong UK presence through Hörmann UK. Comparable to Garador as a direct manufacturer in the same product categories, but with significantly greater scale, broader geographic reach, and a wider product portfolio across residential and commercial segments.
- Novoferm UK: Novoferm is a European manufacturer of garage doors, industrial doors, and operators, operating in the UK through Novoferm UK. Comparable to Garador in garage door manufacturing but with a broader European footprint and a wider range of industrial and commercial door products alongside residential offerings.
Direct peers
- Cardale Garage Doors: Cardale is a UK manufacturer of garage doors producing Up & Over, sectional, and roller doors for the residential market. It is a direct peer to Garador with similar product types, UK distribution focus, and trade/install channels, though with a smaller brand footprint and product range.
- Garolla: Garolla is a UK-based specialist in roller garage doors, competing directly with Garador's GaraRoll and GaraGlide ranges. The company focuses on remote-controlled, insulated roller doors and operates through a direct-to-consumer model with installation, mirroring Garador's product-led approach but in a narrower product niche.
- Wessex Garage Doors: Wessex Garage Doors is a UK manufacturer of timber, steel, and GRP garage doors, selling through dealer and installer networks. Comparable to Garador in product type, materials, and UK-focused distribution, though typically smaller in scale.
- Gliderol UK: Gliderol manufactures and supplies roller garage doors and operators in the UK market, overlapping with Garador's GaraRoll and GaraGlide roller door lines. Both companies target residential customers via installer networks, with comparable product positioning in the compact, space-saving roller door segment.
- Ryterna UK: Ryterna manufactures sectional and side-hinged garage doors with a UK distributor network. Directly comparable to Garador's sectional door range in product type, materials, and target customer, though with a narrower product line focused primarily on sectional doors.
Others
- Somfy: Somfy is a global manufacturer of motors and automation systems for blinds, awnings, and garage doors. While not a direct garage door manufacturer, Somfy competes with Garador's GaraMatic operator range in the automation/operator segment and is a common component supplier across the industry.
- Marantec: Marantec is a European manufacturer of garage door operators and automation systems. Comparable to Garador's GaraMatic line in the electric operator category, serving both residential and commercial segments through installer and OEM channels across Europe.
Emerging players
- Chamberlain (LiftMaster): Chamberlain, owner of LiftMaster and Merlin brands, manufactures smart garage door openers and access solutions. Comparable to Garador in the operator/automation category but with a stronger smart home integration profile (myQ platform) and a larger global brand presence, particularly competitive in the connected operator segment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Garador social profiles
Digital presenceGarador compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
Garador financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Garador leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Garador funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Garador M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Garador
What does Garador do?
Garador manufactures and sells garage doors (Up & Over, Side Hinged, Sectional and Roller types) and front entrance doors (Portal by Garador) in steel, timber, GRP and aluminium materials, complemented by GaraMatic electric operators. Products are distributed across the UK through an approved installer network, a dedicated trade portal, partner showrooms and an online spare parts shop.
Is Garador a public or private company?
Garador is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Garador founded?
Garador was founded in 1948. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Garador based?
Garador is headquartered in Yeovil, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Garador make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Garage Door Sales are the primary driver. The others are front Door Sales (Portal by Garador), spare Parts and Accessories and electric Operators.
Who are Garador's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Hörmann and Novoferm UK. Direct peers are Cardale Garage Doors, Garolla, Wessex Garage Doors, Gliderol UK and Ryterna UK. Others are Somfy and Marantec. Chamberlain (LiftMaster) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Garador have an API?
No public API is recorded for Garador.
What industry is Garador in?
Garador's product category is Garage Door Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAIAE, Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters, with a secondary code of IMADAIAA, Exterior Doors. Its SIC code is 3442.