How to tell when a business is walking the walk on climate change
Crystal Doors, a manufacturer in Rochdale I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the past few months, are a perfect example of doing it the right way. Crystal Doors aims to be a carbon neutral organisation by 2022. That’s...
Rochdale manufacturer pledges to be carbon neutral by 2022
A Rochdale manufacturer has announced plans to be carbon neutral by 2022 – 28 years ahead of the Government’s target of 2050. Crystal Doors is so committed to becoming one of the first businesses in Greater Manchester to be...
Post-lockdown – No plan survives contact with the enemy: an interview with Richard Hagan
For many companies without deep pockets, they’re now finding their business model had no contingency planning, leaving them with the lack of ability to sustain a period of severe disruption. Today we are on the brink of an economic depression, allowing...
NHS order for nightingale hospitals
NHS orders for nightingale hospitals manufactured by Crystal Doors was soon in the media, and attention not only supported our employee’s moral, support from all our suppliers was amazing. Being the only company in the country able to manufacture...
Made Smarter
Made Smarter is a Government project of £20m for North West companies to access funding, advice and support. At the launch in June 2019, Richard was invited to present to the Press from a SME perspective that technology can...
Crystal Doors shortlisted for Energy and Carbon Transition from IEMA
Achieving awards in a field of manufacturers, Crystal Doors has been incredibly successful. Possibly the hardest competition to enter is where members of IEMA are employed as qualified environmental specialist, and their companies enter to show excellence in their...
Crystal Doors & Regtech
Regtec specialise in the manufacturing sector, securing employment of highly qualified technology people with advanced innovative companies. Earlier this year Richard presented Crystal Doors technology transformation at Manchester University, and since has formed a close relationship with Regtec. Providing...
Virtual Summit Sustainable manufacturing Richard Speaker and panellist
Dyson, BMW, Siemens and many more global companies supported the UK Virtual Sustainable manufacturing Summit with representatives whose roles drive those companies’ Sustainable policies. Richard was invited, as an SME owner, having valuable experience and able to contribute immeasurably...
Energy efficient dust extraction system earns its keep during Covid crisis
Three years after Crystal Doors dust extractor was commissioned, Filtermist have a jewel in the Crown to show off with our Industry 4.0, Smart factory extraction. At a cost of £580k, and several major new innovations, still today our...
FINSA on the couch with Richard
FINSA supply Crystal Doors with over 50% of the MDF to manufacture vinyl Doors. During the lockdown and NHS orders, FINSA were fully open delivering vital sheet material throughout the UK. Five loads were delivered for the NHS requirement,...
The story of Crystal Doors NHS order
Front page picture, 9 pages of editorial and full supported by many of our suppliers telling “The story of Crystal Doors NHS orders” What an experience for our employees to have been key workers, for our suppliers who supported...
Crystal Doors back to full production
Manchester Evening News contacted Richard to find out what issues, challenges Crystal Doors encountered to achieve full production and the return of employees. Busses, transport, PPE and social distancing all new procedures for returning employees. Having kept furlough employees...
Crystal Doors rapid response in manufacturing
Crystal Doors rapid response for manufacturing NHS furniture was only due to our commitment to our Kitchen, bedroom customers. Having developed a system to respond to orders and manufacture the same day, our team took no time to focus...
My journey to sustainability (KBB Review)
Last year, at The Manufacturer MX awards, Crystal Doors found itself a finalist alongside global brands such as BMW, Siemens and Airbus, as it was shortlisted in the Sustainable Manufacturing category. But I used to be a climate sceptic…
Richard Speaking at the 2020 November Manufacturer summits
The Managing Director of Crystal Doors Richard Hagan has delivered many talks from Industry 4.0, sustainable manufacturing and leadership. Now recognised alongside many blue-chip companies and global company directors as an equal in knowledge and understanding. The largest UK...
Every UK manufacturer helping to produce PPE and equipment for NHS workers
Crystal Doors is included in the UK manufacturers of all shapes and sizes all rising to the challenge of the Coronavirus crisis, particularly in response to the government’s call for help building ventilators, has been one of the most inspiring...
NHS order for nightingale hospitals update
Orders for NHS nightingale hospitals updated, and Crystal Doors had to respond and prioritise production, as more orders were placed. Social distancing, risk assessments, and PPE were needed immediately to both ensure no infection and support all our key...
Invest in Rochdale
Rochdale’s history includes a Town Hall of significant importance to the country, the birthplace of the Cooperative and a legacy of manufacturing in abundance at 14% of employment. Invest in Rochdale highlights some of the best companies in the...
NHS order for nightingale hospitals
Never in the history of Crystal Doors has manufacturing switched from Kitchen Bedroom door production to something else so quickly. From one telephone call, within hours Crystal Doors became 24/7 production for the country. Employees who volunteered became key...
Richard at Crisis response Virtual Round table
Business lockdown has caused many economic stress factors, yet some business has been agile, seen opportunities and made resources available to succeed. Crystal Doors was very fortunate to have been offered the whole NHS requirement for overbed tops on...
Sustainable manufacturer
Awards finalist Manufacturing in the North West has now a new name being the Northern Powerhouse. From Liverpool to Hull. Most UK manufacturing companies thrive, as the network of supporting suppliers are nearby. Crystal Doors journey to becoming more...
Crystal Doors – Rochdale businesses pulling together
Richard has been a board member for Rochdale Ambassadors for over a year and has contributed to the many positive stories from Rochdale. During lockdown, adapting to the new normal was supported by Rochdale Council, Rochdale Development Agency and...
Awards Finalist Solar panels
105kw of solar panels Crystal Doors was installed in 2019 knowing only 50kw was accepted for payment from Government subsidies. Then in early March 2020, the factory roof was fully covered with solar panels, now able to peak at...
Richard talks to the Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies
Following Richard’s talk on BBC radio, other reporters were keen to find out more. Minimum wage has increased beyond inflation, and skills and training are lacking in most low paid jobs. Crystal Doors has a wealth of opportunity to...
Sustainable Event at Crystal Doors
Events at Crystal Doors factory premises are common, as the offices upstairs hold 30 people comfortably and carparking at the neighbours Hanson Springs is vast. Having been finalist for the MX awards, both CIWM and IEMA did not want...
Rochdale Students visit Crystal Doors
Skills and training is at the heart of Crystal Doors philosophy to ensure employees reach their potential, with many connections to local schools, colleges and Universities. Rochdale Students visited Crystal Doors to see manufacturing first hand and scan machinery...
Richard talks to Sage, why mobile technology can help manufacturers save time
Make UK each year hold a conference in London, where manufacturers listen to presentations about the UK forecasts, innovation, Government vision and direction. Along with sponsors who present. Richard chatted to one of Sage Directors after his presentation, and...
Richard talks about Industry 4.0
Richard has always shown a keen interest in technology, having a father who taught electronics, enjoying watching and playing with computers and gadgets. After gaining a degree in Food Manufacturing, the woodworking industry was lacking excitement. Today Richard is...
Richard talking to BBC radio live 5 about Brexit
Early January, Richard was invited to talk at Smithfield Wholesale market in Manchester to radio live 5 at 7:30am. The Director of communications from Price Waterhouse Cooper gave insight into the Governments Brexit plans, and Richard discussed what implications...
Lifting the lid on manufacturing’s digital future
Throughout Crystal Doors journey of sustainable manufacturing and digital transformation, support from the Growth Company has been in abundance. Each year guidance, specialist support and time has been afforded to Crystal Doors and in return, big achievements and actions...
Green party conference
There are few companies, either manufacturing or other that when cross examined are committed to a green agenda or Social Development Goals. Richard has raised both his personal lifestyle, commitment, knowledge and network to reach many organisations. The Green...
Richard Speaker in Rochdale about Industry 4.0
Rochdale held an event for local manufacturers to see first-hand what digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 could offer. Speakers included an overview of various technologies from Made Smarter, who were keen to support companies. Followed by a provider of...
Richard talks about digital transformation to Sage
Sage UK approached Richard to write an article about the digital transformation of a SME manufacturer. Few companies in the UK have developed a digital twin, use AI or big data or integrated their Sage package for accounting to...
Richard presents at the Northern Powerhouse manufacturing Conference
The Northern Powerhouse Manufacturing Conference was attended by over 120 guests to hear how manufacturing is strong and important for the Government to level up funding. Speakers were all outstanding ambassadors of excellence in manufacturing explaining innovation, growth and...
Rochdale Students visit Crystal Doors
Crystal Doors in 2019 were finalists in The Manufacture MX Awards for sustainable manufacturing excellence. Competing against many global brands, our actions have been recognised as outstanding, and very innovative. Both Directors collected their award at the House of...
Report in, Vinyl Doors we are the best
Richard Hagan, Crystal Doors is quoted on Page 11 & Page 34. Click Image! Crystal Doors recently sent, three doors to be tested costing 880 Euros for independent heat testing for delamination at the world regarded Henkel test facility...
Richard VIP Speaker At The Made Smarter Launch 2018
A warm welcome was given to Richard at the Made Smarter launch were he attended as a VIP speaker. The mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson spoke, followed by the MD of the Made Smarter innovative. Richard then spoke as...
Brand New Ceiling Tiles
Brand new mirror ceiling tiles, done for one of our contract customers earlier this month. Available with a mirror finish or any of our vinyls. Click the link below to see the finished product. Click here Contact the sales...
Spa Break For The Sales Team
The Crystal Doors sales team enjoyed a lovely spa break away this weekend at Ribby Hall. After spending the weekend relaxing in the spa they are feeling refreshed and ready for the busy coming months on the run up...
Richard VIP Speaker At The Made Smarter Launch 2018
A warm welcome was given to Richard at the Made Smarter launch were he attended as a VIP speaker. The mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson spoke, followed by the MD of the Made Smarter innovative. Richard then spoke as...
We are recording all telephone calls from 1st October
Crystal Doors now records all calls to ensure customers can order verbally from anywhere, even at your customers site those urgent extra items with ease. you can also place full orders with confidence we have your information stored and...
300 mb/s broadband for Crystal Doors
Today the telephone system went off for a few hours as the new broadband service and telephone system was changed over. We have enough broadband speed to provide and excellent online service. Please register your account and see your...
Standard curved doors NOW available in any design
Crystal Doors can supply any of our designs now on a standard 715 mm high curved door. Mastering square corners for our Leanne and Statham have proved to be difficult as precision for multiple cutters only became possible with...
Business growth hub praises new 980kw biomass bolier
We have been very fortunate not to have been flooded in Rochdale over the Christmas break as we have the Rochdale canal next to our site. There was no electricity disruption for the factory either, which meant the bio mass burner has...
980 Kw Bio mass burner being installed
Crystal Doors is proud to be installing the latest investment of a bio mass burner providing up to 980 Kw of heat. Our existing 300 Kw bio mass burner is not able to keep all the factory warm along with the offices....
New Wemhoner 3000 series deep chamber makes worlds first
Crystal Doors was proud to see the Wemhoner 3000 series arrive in May 2014 after the first main block had an accident and was written off on delivery 1 mile from site at the end of March 2014. The...
Skills Event 2015, 11th March
In 2014 Crystal Doors had a great response from the Skills event in Rochdale with over 150 volunteers using a pin gun for the first time. This year will be even better as we will be brining a range...
Kronospan release Natural Touch Wood grain board
A Kronospan representative was enthusing on Friday 15th February about the new box of 14 samples and brochure. “Now the authentic look and feel of real timber – the graining, the subtle variations of shade and tone. The first embossed-in-register...
Louis Design door now available
Crystal Doors has worked closely with one of London’s top designers Peter Collis-Smith to make the first of our Premium designs for 2014. Peter and his wife Sandy deliver turnkey kitchens and bedrooms that are unique. Each door design is...
Access2Finance
Richard Hagan presented an insight into claiming grants to an audience of local manufacturers, and business advisers. This was held on Wednesday the 27th Febuary 2013 at the Rochdale Golf Club. Crystal Doors has used the services of Access...