Samson Industrial Doors Limited

What Samson Industrial Doors Limited does

Samson Industrial Doors Limited designs, supplies, and installs industrial and commercial door systems, pedestrian doorsets, and physical security products for UK domestic, commercial, and trade customers. Founded in 1994 as Samson Security Shutters and headquartered in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, the company operates as part of the family-owned Dove Group of companies, which has been continuously trading since 1985-1986 and is positioned as the UK's No 1 Specialist for Doors, Gates, Outdoor Living and Security Products. Core product lines span steel roller shutters, sectional doors, high-speed doors, steel folding door systems, and steel doorsets for industrial and commercial premises, complemented by certified physical security products (LPS1175, PAS24, Secured by Design, RC-rated) including grilles, shutters, gates, and bollards. Adjacent group entities (AGD Systems, The Garage Door Centre, Timber Garage Doors, Samson Outdoor Living) extend the addressable surface into domestic garage doors, electric gate automation, access control, CCTV, outdoor living structures, bioclimatic pergolas, and glass outdoor rooms.

The business model combines one-time product sales with professional installation services delivered by in-house trained engineers, sold either as supply-only or as supply-and-installation bundles carrying a 12-month installation guarantee. Made-to-measure custom products are non-refundable if customer-supplied measurements are incorrect, and pricing includes VAT with advance bank transfer or card payment. Products are predominantly manufactured in Northern Europe (Germany, Holland, Belgium) with distribution centralised through the Wellingborough site and a dedicated showroom displaying over 60 products, supported by an e-commerce platform (samsondoors.co.uk and others) operating since 2007. Go-to-market mixes dedicated domestic sales staff and surveyors, trade relationships with builders/developers/architects, and direct commercial field sales, with stated reach across the UK and capability to supply products internationally. Certified compliance (fire, acoustic, security, CE-marked), in-house surveying and specification services, and a sub-brand structure that matches entrance doors with garage doors in style and finish function as the principal sources of customer pull.

Name

Samson Industrial Doors Limited

Legal name

Samson Industrial Doors Limited

Website

https://dovegroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Samson Industrial Doors Limited designs, supplies, and installs industrial and commercial door systems, pedestrian doorsets, and certified physical security products for UK homeowners, commercial premises, and trade customers, operating under the family-owned Dove Group alongside domestic garage doors, electric gates, and outdoor living brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Doors

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE), Interior Doors (IMADAIAB), Gate Installation (Manual & Automated) (HSAIAJAC), Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

Keywords

• Industrial doors
• Garage doors
• Security shutters
• Entrance doorsets
• Outdoor living products

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellingborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of industrial, commercial and domestic doors including roller shutters, sectional doors, steel doorsets, entrance doors, and security products. Both made-to-measure custom products and standard specifications are offered.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation services provided by trained engineers with full survey, specification and installation capabilities. Services include a one-year guarantee on workmanship.
3. E-commerce Sales: Direct online sales through dedicated e-commerce websites including samsondoors.co.uk offering hundreds of products at direct online prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Samson Industrial Doors Limited designs, supplies, and installs a comprehensive range of industrial and commercial doors, pedestrian doorsets, and physical security products including steel roller shutters, sectional doors, steel doorsets, security grilles, bollards, and certified security installations. The company also offers garage doors, entrance doors, electric gate systems, and outdoor living products (awnings, canopies, pergolas, glass rooms) for both domestic and commercial customers through made-to-order manufacturing and professional installation services.

Product overview

Samson Industrial Doors Limited, a trading name under The Dove Group, offers a comprehensive portfolio of made-to-order, high quality building and physical security products for the domestic and commercial market. The company specializes in industrial and commercial doors including steel roller shutters, sectional doors, and steel doorsets through its Commercial and Industrial Doors division, complemented by Physical Security Products with LPS1175 and PAS24 certified shutters and grilles. The product ecosystem spans garage doors, entrance doors, electric gate systems, pedestrian doorsets, and outdoor living solutions including awnings, canopies, bioclimatic pergolas and glass outdoor rooms. Products are primarily manufactured in Germany and Northern Europe with bespoke sizing and specifications to meet demanding requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial and Industrial Doors Full range of industrial and commercial doors including steel roller shutter doors, insulated roller and sectional doors, steel folding door systems, high speed doors, and steel doorsets for commercial and industrial applications.
• Garage Doors Electric or manual garage doors in up and over, side hinged, sectional overhead, roller shutter, round the corner, and sliding configurations. One of the largest and leading specialists in domestic garage doors in the UK.
• Entrance Doors Wide range of hinged doorsets in steel and aluminium for domestic and commercial applications including front entrance doors, security doors, fire rated doors, and specialist double doorsets.
• Electric Gate Systems Electric gates for domestic and commercial premises providing convenience, security and peace of mind. Offers swing, sliding and cantilever gates in steel, aluminium or timber with automation systems.
• Pedestrian Doorsets High quality standard and bespoke steel and aluminium doorsets for pedestrian access, providing guaranteed performance for security, insulation, fire ratings and acoustic ratings.
• Physical Security Products Steel and aluminium security products including security roller shutters, grilles, shutters, gates and bollards with certified testing under LPS1175, PAS24, and Secured by Design.
• Outdoor Living Products Outdoor weather protection products including retractable awnings, fixed glass or polycarbonate roof systems, specialist commercial umbrellas, retractable roof systems, and bioclimatic louvre roof systems for domestic and commercial properties.
• Glass Outdoor Rooms Glass outdoor rooms and verandas for spending more time outdoors while controlling the weather. Bespoke sizes and specifications with options for traditional angled wall mounted systems, flat roof profile systems, and standalone rooms.
• AGD Systems (Access Control and Automation) Specialists in electric gates and door operating systems, access control, parking barriers, CCTV, monitoring units, and intercoms for commercial and domestic applications.
• Samson Awnings Specialist distributors and installers for awnings, canopies, verandas, pergolas and large umbrellas for domestic and commercial outdoor weather protection.
• The Garage Door Centre One of the largest garage door specialists in the UK offering over 60 garage doors on display with professional installation services and supply-only options.
• Security Plantation Shutters (SeceuroStyle) High quality extruded aluminium security shutters available in sliding, folding or hinged configurations for internal or external installation with sun, wind and light control capabilities.
• Professional Installation Services Professional installation services provided by trained engineers with full survey, specification and installation capabilities. Services include a one-year guarantee on workmanship.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36 years of continuous trading since 1985 with all companies still operating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HormanncoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partner for RollMatic roller garage doors. New lath production in-house at Hormann Amshausen factory. Products feature tension spring balancing system with external motor and manual override capability.
• MarkiluxcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading European manufacturer of high-quality awnings and outdoor living products. Samson Awnings displays Markilux products in their showroom and provides installation services for the UK market.
• May UmbrellascoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of high-quality umbrellas including the Albatross model capable of massive 7 metres x 8 metres coverage. 6 ranges available covering domestic and commercial markets.
• Northern European ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialist distributors and installers for some of the biggest European manufacturers of awnings, umbrellas, aluminium roof structures and retractable terrace cover systems. Products manufactured in Germany, Holland, Belgium and other Northern European countries designed for variable UK weather conditions.
• Mick George ServicesminorOthersLicensed waste contractor providing waste disposal and recycling services. Handles separation of waste into RORO skips including Aluminium & Steel, Wood & Plastics, Glass, Paper & Cardboard products.
• Garage Doors OnlineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorE-commerce platform within the Dove Group launched in 2007. Small but dynamic team of five driving growth for online door sales.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hörmann: German manufacturer of industrial roller shutters, sectional doors, high-speed doors and garage doors — Samson's core OEM partner and overlapping product portfolio across both commercial and domestic segments.
• Garador: UK specialist in domestic garage doors with made-to-measure options and trade/installer channels, directly competing with The Garage Door Centre sub-brand across up-and-over, sectional and roller garage doors.
• Selectaglaze: UK specialist in secondary glazing and physical security glazing installations with Secured by Design / LPS-rated systems — comparable specialist installer business serving heritage, commercial and high-security UK projects.
• Teckentrup: European manufacturer of industrial roller shutters, sectional doors and steel doorsets, directly comparable to Samson's commercial/industrial doors portfolio on specification, certifications and target customers.
• Cardale Doors: UK garage door manufacturer and supplier offering steel, timber and GRP up-and-over, sectional and roller doors through trade and direct channels — overlapping strongly with Samson/The Garage Door Centre ranges.
• Ryterna: European sectional and roller garage door manufacturer supplying UK trade and direct customers with made-to-measure options — competing for the same installer and homeowner specification work as Samson/Hormann.

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Door Solutions: Division of Kingspan supplying insulated industrial and commercial doorsets with a focus on energy performance and fire/security ratings — overlaps Samson's commercial doorset range with the backing of a large building-envelope group.
• Assa Abloy Entrance Systems (Crawford): Global incumbent supplying industrial doors, high-speed doors and loading dock equipment — overlaps Samson's commercial/industrial segment at the upper end of the market with broader portfolio and service infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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