Adaston and PDS Partner to Deliver Gold-Standard Fire Door Installations

A Partnership in Practice

Adaston’s approach to fire door installation is rooted in quality, compliance and long-term performance. As part of their ongoing partnership with PDS, Adaston’s team visited one of their manufacturing facilities to gain a first-hand understanding of their processes and quality controls.

What stood out immediately was the consistency of build quality, something PDS rightly views as standard. During the visit, PDS’ Managing Director Tim Fairley met personally with Adaston’s representatives, reinforcing the importance both businesses place on strong relationships, transparency and shared standards. These principles continue to underpin how we work together.

PDS understands Adaston’s technical and programme requirements in detail, enabling them to deliver bespoke doorsets within an impressive eight-week timeframe. In turn, Adaston provides the specialist installation expertise required to ensure each doorset performs exactly as designed, protecting both the building and its occupants. This shared understanding and commitment to quality comes through the customer in every project we complete together.

Project Spotlight: Swindon Borough Council 

Over the past year, Adaston and PDS have collaborated with Swindon Borough Council on the replacement of entrance fire doors across more than 200 council flats.

The project presented a number of challenges, including working within older building infrastructure while meeting strict requirements for fire safety, security and visual consistency. The client’s specification demanded doorsets that could integrate seamlessly into existing openings without compromising performance.

Following detailed research, Adaston identified PDS as the only manufacturer able to meet these requirements. PDS’ FD60 line of fire doors offers greater variety than other manufacturers, which proved critical to the success of the scheme.

As part of a pilot programme, PDS supplied twelve doorsets to the specification in a rapid turnaround time, allowing Adaston’s joinery teams to perform a pilot scheme of installation, developing key communication and installation methodologies. This early-stage collaboration provided reassurance to both the client and residents, setting a strong foundation for the wider programme.

This willingness to go out of their way to reassure a client, and put the customer’s peace of mind first, is a shared value between PDS and Adaston. Throughout their time working together, PDS have developed a positive relationship with Adaston.

About PDS

PDS Doorsets has been a trusted partner within the UK construction industry since 2003. As specialist manufacturers, PDS proudly offer high-quality, bespoke fire doors and non fire doors tailored to meet the specific needs of a diverse range of clients. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in every product, providing unparalleled security, fire door certification, and customisation options.

Combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge manufacturing technology, PDS strives to be the market leader of high performance doorsets in the UK. Their doorsets meet and often exceed current regulatory and performance standards, ensuring compliance, certification, safety, durability, and aesthetic appeal with a range of products covering acoustic, security and fire rated doors. Each doorset is designed to comply with the latest regulations and standards, providing peace of mind for our clients in terms of safety and compliance.

PDS’ Accreditations

Every PDS doorset is supported by recognised third-party certifications, providing assurance of compliance, performance and reliability:

• FSC Certified
• BWF Fire Door Alliance
• Secured by Design (SBD)
• British Woodworking Federation
• Certifire Certification
• Constructionline Gold
• BM TRADA – Fire Door Manufacture
• SafeContractor Approved
• ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
• ISO 45001 (Health & Safety)
• ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)

About Adaston

Adaston is a specialist passive fire protection contractor committed to safeguarding the integrity of buildings and the people within them, providing trusted consultancy, surveys and installation services. They work closely with clients to navigate complex compliance requirements with clarity and confidence.

Adaston’s approach is defined by integrity, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to quality. Whether delivering large-scale programmes or targeted remedial works, Adaston prioritise long-term performance, audit-ready compliance and genuine peace of mind for clients.

Adaston’s Accreditations

Adaston operates to the highest industry standards, with robust governance and third-party accreditations that underpin the quality, consistency and reliability of work, including:

• IFC
• FPA
• ICO
• CHAS
• Constructionline Gold
• ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
• ISO 45001 (Health & Safety)
• ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
• SafeContractor
• BM Trada Q-Mark – Fire Door Installation 
• BM Trada Q-Mark – Fire Door Maintenance

Together, Adaston and PDS combine certified manufacturing excellence with specialist installation expertise, delivering compliant fire door solutions built for long-term compliance.