Former Siemens CEO praises Crystal Doors’ “entrepreneurial approach”
Juergen Maier, who is also the vice chair of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, praised the entrepreneurial approach of Rochdale businesses like Crystal Doors and PTG Holroyd but called on the Government to deliver on its levelling up pledge…
Disadvantaged teens set for incredible adventure through Crystal-Doors-supported Animal Academy
Manchester’s teenagers are set to get hands-on experience with some of the world’s most rare and wonderful wildlife. Hopwood Hall College and University Centre is launching its Animal Academy, an exciting summer programme taking place at its campus in...
Crystal Doors singled out as 1 of 5 “Northern SMEs which deserve international recognition” (BusinessCloud)
With just 31 staff [Crystal Doors] has revolutionised its output with new green manufacturing techniques – a rare achievement for such a small company. Founder Richard Hagan not only won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise this year, he ‘almost...
Crystal Doors is now a Queen’s Award winning company!
Crystal Doors is one of just 2 companies in the North West to be honoured with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development in 2021. We have been awarded the prestigious title in recognition of our pioneering...
Latest award win for our leadership in sustainability
Following on from our fantastic IEMA Sustainability Impact Award for Energy & Carbon Transition earlier this year, Crystal Doors has received another award for our work to drive the transition to greener manufacturing: Sustainable/Ethical Manufacturer of the Year at...
IEMA Sustainability Impact Awards 2020 Winner
“Crystal Doors ensures that employees, suppliers, customers and the local community are all engaged in its ambitious net zero strategy. Strong and committed climate leadership from the managing director cascades through the organisation – driving enhanced efficiency and productivity...
Rochdale Manufacturer Crystal Doors stepped in to meet NHS order
Managing director Richard Hagan had been contacting his customers to say he was closing the factory down when he received the emergency order from Lancashire based Teal HealthCare & LifeCare, who are a key supplier to the NHS. He...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...