Masonite (UK)

What Masonite (UK) does

Masonite (UK) operates as Premdor Crosby Limited (company no. 03227274), the UK arm of NYSE-listed Masonite International Corporation, headquartered at Birthwaite Business Park, Darton, Barnsley. The company manufactures and distributes an extensive range of interior doors, pre-hung and adjustable internal doorsets, fire-rated doorsets (FD30/FD60), composite external doorsets, and factory-finished doorkits for the UK residential construction market. Core materials include timber, MDF, particleboard, and glass-reinforced plastic, with proprietary platforms such as SpeedSet Plus (adjustable doorsets), SoundSecure (acoustic apartment entrance doorsets), and Option Plus (factory finishing services). The product range spans the Premdor, National Hickman, Door-Stop International, Solidor, DorFab, DSI, Fibercill, Nicedor, and Residor sub-brands, manufactured across three UK production facilities in Barnsley, Nottingham (Door-Stop), and Stoke-on-Trent (Solidor, Nicedor, Residor).

The business operates a hybrid B2B/trade and consumer go-to-market model. Primary revenue streams are one-time hardware sales of doors and doorsets, with professional services revenue from technical documentation and specification support. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales to account holders, a nationwide distributor network, a self-serve trade e-commerce platform (Door-Stop reports 99% of trade orders online with 3-day nationwide delivery), and approved installer networks for composite door brands. Customers include major UK housebuilders (via National Hickman doorkits), architects and specifiers, trade distributors, contractors, and homeowners accessing products through approved installers. Pricing is account-gated and varies by product, fire rating, finish, and volume.

Masonite (UK) holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSC and PEFC chain-of-custody, BWF and BWF Fire Door Alliance memberships, Secured by Design licensing, Certifire and Certisecure third-party fire and security certifications, DHF and FIS membership, and Guild of Architectural Ironmongers membership. The company runs the Masonite Academy in partnership with Barnsley College to develop engineering and manufacturing talent locally. Headcount is reported at 122 employees; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Masonite (UK)

Legal name

Premdor Crosby Limited

Website

https://masonite.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Masonite (UK), operating as Premdor Crosby Limited, is the UK arm of NYSE-listed Masonite International Corporation, manufacturing interior doors, fire-rated doorsets, composite external doorsets, and doorkits across three UK sites for housebuilders, distributors, architects, and homeowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Doors and Doorsets Manufacturing

NAICS

Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Doors (IMADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA), Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF), Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

Keywords

• Interior door manufacturing
• Composite external doorsets
• Fire door certification
• Doorkit supply
• Pre-hung doorsets

Headquarters

HQ city

Barnsley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Door and Doorset Sales: Manufacture and sale of interior doors (moulded, veneer, paint grade), external doors, and pre-hung doorsets. Products sold through distributor network and direct to account holders. Revenue generated from one-time product sales with varying lead times (5-55 working days depending on product type and options).
2. Doorkit Sales: Factory-finished door and frame kits (doorkits) supplied to housebuilders for new-build housing projects. Includes door linings, mouldings, and MDF components. National Hickman brand serves the new-build housing market.
3. Composite External Doorset Sales: Sale of Solidor timber core composite doors and Door-Stop composite doorsets through nationwide installer networks. Premium pricing for composite entrance doors with security features.
4. Technical Services and Documentation: Technical documentation, certification services, and specification support provided to trade customers and specifiers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Masonite (UK), operating as Premdor Crosby Limited, manufactures and supplies interior doors, external composite doors, fire-rated doorsets, and factory-finished doorkits for the UK residential construction market. The company operates multiple sub-brands including Premdor, National Hickman, Door-Stop International, Solidor, and DSI Fire Doorsets, offering products ranging from moulded and veneer internal doors to timber-core composite entrance doorsets with third-party fire and security certification.

Product overview

Masonite (UK) is a door manufacturer operating as part of Masonite International Corporation, offering an inspirational range of internal and external doors. The product portfolio includes Premdor Doors (interior doors in Moulded, Paint Grade, Portfolio veneer, and Standard Veneer ranges), Premdor Doorsets (pre-hung adjustable internal doorsets), National Hickman Doorkits (factory-finished doorkits for new-build housing), Door-Stop International Doorsets (composite external doorsets), Solidor External Doorsets (timber core composite doorsets), DSI Fire Doorsets (fire-rated doorsets), and Fibercill (supporting UK housebuilders). The company operates from Barnsley, UK, with its UK operations run by Premdor Crosby Limited.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• National Hickman: UK's leading supplier of internal doorkits (door and door linings) and MDF mouldings for the new-build housing market.
• Door-Stop International
• Solidor
• DorFab
• Fibercill
• Nicedor
• Residor
• Premdor Doorsets
• DSI Fire Doorsets
• Durador
• Innova Veneers
• SoundSecure
• SpeedSet Plus

Products and services

• Premdor Doors Interior doors offered in multiple ranges including Moulded, Paint Grade, Portfolio veneer, and Standard Veneer variants for residential construction projects.
• Premdor Doorsets Pre-hung and adjustable internal doorsets offering fully serviced door installation, including the SpeedSet Plus adjustable doorset range.
• National Hickman Doorkits Factory-finished internal doorkits (door and door linings) and MDF mouldings designed for the new-build housing market.
• Door-Stop International Doorsets Composite external doorset solutions with a 1-minute, 5-step online ordering system and 3-day nationwide delivery for trade customers.
• Solidor External Doorsets Timber core composite external doorsets featuring exclusive design options, unique colours, high security hardware, and beautiful features, installed via a nationwide network of approved installers.
• DSI Fire Doorsets Fire-rated doorsets designed for fire safety applications in residential and commercial buildings, with FD30 and FD60 ratings.
• Fibercill Organization within Masonite that supports housebuilders in the UK with door products for new housing construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-day nationwide delivery for Door-Stop products
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Barnsley CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMasonite Academy partnership with Barnsley College's STEM Centre providing engineering and manufacturing courses specifically designed by both institutions. Students study at the college and engage with site visits and industry experts from Masonite Barnsley. The Academy aims to attract local young people and develop skills to prepare them for careers with Masonite UK, addressing the skills shortage in the manufacturing sector.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Magnet Trade: UK trade supplier of kitchens, internal doors, and joinery products via a national branch network. Competes directly with Masonite UK's Premdor interior doors and doorkits in the trade channel.
• Anglian Home Improvements: UK home improvement company manufacturing and installing doors, windows, and conservatories. Comparable to Masonite UK's consumer-facing composite door business via Solidor in the homeowner renovation channel.
• Jeld-Wen: One of the world's largest door and window manufacturers with significant UK operations (including the former Formica Group site at Penrith and interior door ranges). Directly comparable to Masonite UK across internal doors, doorsets, fire doors, and composite external doors, with similar multi-brand, multi-channel distribution.
• Everest: Established UK home improvements manufacturer and installer of doors and windows. Comparable to Masonite UK's consumer-facing Solidor/Door-Stop composite door ranges in the homeowner replacement market.
• Safestyle UK: UK-focused manufacturer and installer of doors, windows, and conservatories for the homeowner replacement market. Comparable to Masonite UK's Solidor and Door-Stop consumer composite door offerings and consumer-facing installation model.
• Howdens Joinery: UK-based trade kitchen and joinery supplier that also supplies internal doors and doorsets through its depot network to small builders and tradespeople. Comparable to Masonite UK's Door-Stop and Premdor channels in serving trade customers via a high-frequency, depot-based distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: Global building materials group with UK operations in interior systems, insulation, and distribution (e.g., Jewson, Graham). Indirectly comparable to Masonite UK via UK builder/distributor overlap and competing fire-rated/building envelope solutions, but does not directly manufacture timber doors.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in door opening solutions, including architectural hardware, access control, and certified fire/security doorsets. Broader portfolio than Masonite UK but directly competes in fire-rated and security door specification, and through brands such as ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems and Yale offers adjacent products.
• Allegion: Global security products and door hardware company (including Briton, Brio, and Interflex brands). Comparable to Masonite UK's hardware-adjacent and security door position through Residor and Secured by Design-accredited products, though Allegion's primary focus is hardware and access solutions rather than door leaf manufacturing.

Others

• Travis Perkins: UK's largest distributor of building materials (including Travis Perkins, Keyline, and Benchmarx brands). Acts as a route-to-market for door manufacturers including Masonite UK rather than a direct competitor, but is a critical channel partner for Premdor and similar interior door brands.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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