Unity Doors & JCK Joinery Celebrate 25 Years as Secured by Design Members

To commemorate the occasion, Unity Doors recently held a celebration recognising the enduring partnership and the role it plays in protecting homes and communities across the UK. As part of the event, John Hudson, Joinery Supervisor and a long-serving member of the team, accepted a commemorative award on behalf of the company. Hudson has been with the business for over 40 years, making him a fitting recipient.

This longstanding accreditation is more than a symbol of compliance. It reflects Unity Doors' unwavering commitment to designing with security at the forefront, offering peace of mind to architects, contractors, housing developers and local authorities alike. Both their composite and bespoke timber doorsets are rigorously tested and certified to withstand today’s security challenges, providing a high level of assurance that sets their products apart.

Membership of Secured by Design brings several key benefits to member customers:

• Confidence: Customers can trust that Unity Doors' products meet police-backed, independently verified security standards
  
  
• Enhanced Safety: Developments built to SBD standards have seen crime reductions of up to 87% - a powerful example of how preventative design can make a tangible difference
  
  
• Innovation: Unity Doors remains at the cutting edge of design and manufacturing, working closely with SBD to maintain industry-leading standards and evolve with emerging threats

Unity Doors was among the first manufacturers to join Secured by Design in 2000. Since then, many of their industry partners have followed suit. The company proudly collaborates with like-minded businesses, such as UAP, whose high-quality hardware and locking systems further enhance the security and aesthetics of Unity’s doors.

While the Unity Group’s heritage spans more than 150 years, the company remains future-focused. Celebrating 25 years as SBD members not only honours the past but also reinforces their commitment to innovation, sustainability and security-driven design.

The team at Unity Doors expressed heartfelt thanks to their customers for placing their trust in them over the years, and to Secured by Design for its continued role in driving progress across the sector.

Graham Hughes, Managing Director, said:
“Thank you for the award Secured by Design - it looks very smart on the shelf, and to you John, for receiving this on behalf of the company. This is a real milestone and means so much more than a number. It is also testament to our philosophy that great design should never compromise safety. Our partnership with Secured by Design has helped us deliver doors that offer elegance, durability, and above all, peace of mind. We’re proud to stand alongside industry leaders shaping a safer built environment for future generations.”

John Hudson, Joinery Supervisor, on accepting the award on behalf of the company, said:
“What an honour to receive this award. Thank you very much Secured by Design and Ruari - a real privilege. We’re often asked whether we are SBD members and I’m always proud to be able to say, actually, we’re probably one of the first members within the door industry!”

Ruari Robertson, Secured by Design, added:
“It is an honour to present JCK Joinery with their 25 year award in recognition of their valued membership of Secured by Design, and even more fitting that it was presented to their longest serving employee. I congratulate them on this great achievement and wish them continued success for the future.”

You can find out more about Unity Doors and JCK Joinery and their Secured by Design accredited products on their dedicated member pages.

About Unity Doors
Unity Doors is a leading UK specialist in composite and timber doorsets. With a focus on delivering high-performance, secure, and beautifully designed solutions, the Unity Group is known for going above and beyond in both product and service. From rigorous technical certifications to outstanding customer support, the company remains committed to exceeding expectations. Their 25-year SBD accreditation exemplifies their dedication to delivering not just attractive doors, but doors built for lasting security and peace of mind.

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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 at: securedbydesign.com