Crystal Doors has joined Race to Zero
Crystal Doors has formally joined Race to Zero, the official UN-backed global campaign to rally leadership and support for net zero in the lead up to the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow this November. Since its inception in June...
Check out Crystal Doors’ new bee hotel
Crystal Doors strategy to reach carbon neutrality by 2022 is not just about tackling climate change; we also want to do our bit to improve biodiversity. We recently took delivery of this huge bee hotel designed in the shape...
Prestigious award win for Sustainability Leadership
Crystal Doors is delighted to become the first ever company to be crowned Small Business of the Year at the edie Sustainability Leaders Awards, a prestigious national awards scheme that celebrates the individuals and organisations who are leading the...
How Crystal Doors became a green pioneer
In 2020, Crystal Doors declared a climate emergency and committed itself to a radical plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2022.
KBB Review – Richard Hagan Climate Change Champion
Richard Hagan, MD of Crystal Doors – a pioneer in this field – will highlight how you can run a sustainable business and still make a profit.
Unity Radio recording – What Richard defines as success
All companies be they global, local companies, even individuals, as David Attenborough mentioned on his film, it is critical that everybody takes a radical change as soon as possible. It is the youth that is going to experience the...
Closing the Doors on Carbon Emissions: 2020 Update
Our new report tracks our progress towards carbon neutrality during 2020, and what our plans are for the future.
Richard explains how to build a sustainable business on KBB Podcast
Crystal Doors’ Managing Director was a guest on the KBB Magazine Podcast in November to discuss how suppliers and manufacturers can operate a sustainable business and still make a profit, regardless of your size. Our journey was described by...
Achieving Zero Carbon in the North West
On 11th November, Richard Hagan will join experts in the North West to discuss the current zero carbon agenda and what it means for our region. The webinar is being hosted by IEMA, who recently recognised Crystal Doors with...
Crystal Doors featured in ‘Sustainability Success Stories for SMEs’
On 5th November, Richard Hagan will be speaking at an Institute of Directors (IoD) online webinar celebrating small and medium-sized businesses from across the country that have embraced sustainability. Richard will be telling Crystal Doors’ story alongside: Yvonne Obuya,...
Andy Burnham: ‘Follow Richard’s lead on zero carbon’
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has called on businesses to follow Richard Hagan and Crystal Doors’ lead on reaching zero carbon as quickly as possible to capture the ‘early adopter’ benefits. In an interview for Rochdale Ambassadors on 14...
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...
Our company accounts now show Climate-Related Disclosure
Crystal Door’s annual financial statement now includes disclosure to our purpose, environmental impact, climate-related risk management and emissions as recommended by the international Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD). The TCFD is a globally-recognised voluntary standard to help companies...
THE IMPORTANCE OF A GREENER FUTURE FOR BUSINESS – OCTOBER 2020
This event, which will be conducted via Zoom, is free for both members and non-members, register online. In this event, we aim to focus on why we need to make a change and how businesses can look to start...
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...
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 – Richard Hagan
The kitchen Bedroom Bathroom market owes much of the supply chain from China, Italy and Germany. Crystal Doors has requested all suppliers to prove their sustainable vision and actions, placing pressure to do more. At this years KBB 2020,...
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...