PWIDF maintains its police security standards accreditation

SBD works to improve the security of buildings and their immediate surroundings to provide safe places to live, work, shop and visit. With the Police Preferred Specification, SBD provides a recognised standard for security products that can deter and reduce crime. As part of the scheme, products are not only tested to relevant security standards, but also fully certified by an independent third-party certification body, accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

Established in 1996 with sites in Cardiff and Newport, PWIDF is a renowned specialist fire door solutions provider, offering design and manufacture of fully compliant BM Trada Q-mark certified, precision fit fire doorsets. The business also distributes a range of accompanying ironmongery, such as hinges and locks, further enhancing the security and functionality of its products, as well as a solutions-based design service for its clients.

The partnership with Secured by Design demonstrates PWIDF’s continuous dedication towards buildings of all types being physically secure to discourage criminal activity and reduce crime.

Dave Timson, PWIDF brand director, said: “I’m extremely proud to be rejoining the Secured by Design initiative. Safety is at the heart of what we do, so it is increasingly important to us that the security of buildings and their immediate surroundings is to the highest standard.

“This reaffirms our ongoing commitment to delivering enhanced security and performance, but in addition to this, our latest BS EN 1634-3 smoke tests have successfully achieved Sa3 and Sa4 smoke control classifications, further strengthening the protection and performance of our doorsets.

“These results mean that our PAS 24 triple-scope doorset will combine security, fire protection, and smoke control, providing our customers with a fully integrated solution that prioritises safety, compliance, and peace of mind.”

Hazel Goss, Secured by Design, added: “It’s great to have PWIDF as members of Secured by Design, who are reaping the benefits of having Police Preferred Specification products. I am looking forward to watching them grow as a company and expanding on their excellent product range.”

PWIDF is based on Langland Way, Newport and employs 25 staff. It also has a dedicated architectural ironmongery branch based on Hadfield Road, Cardiff within sister company, Mon Timber.

Premier Forest Products Ltd is a vertically integrated timber operation engaged in the importation, wholesale distribution, milling, processing, merchanting and manufacture of timber products from multiple sites across the UK.

You can find out more about PWIDF and their Secured by Design accredited products on their dedicated member page.

Secured by Design

Secured by Design (SBD) is owned by the UK Police Service with the specific aim of reducing crime and increasing safety for businesses and individuals.

SBD seeks to improve the physical security of buildings and the surrounding area using products such as doors, windows, locks and walling systems along with fencing systems that meet the SBD Police Preferred Specification security requirements.

SBD have many partner organisations, ranging from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government through to local authorities, housing associations, developers and manufacturers and work closely with standards and certification bodies.

SBD is the only way for companies to obtain police recognition for security-related products in the UK, through the Police Preferred Specification - a product-based accreditation scheme developed 25 years ago, which provides a recognised standard for all security products that effectively deter and reduce crime. SBD work with manufacturers and standards authorities to ensure that security standards are current and updated to keep pace with emerging crime trends.

Learn more about Secured by Design and our member companies at securedbydesign.com