"The exceptional service we have received from SBD has been invaluable"

Founded in 1993, Elite Aluminium Systems have established a reputation within the architectural aluminium glazing industry for delivering a high-quality, cost-effective service. Operating throughout England and Wales, their West Midlands base contains a 12,000 sq ft manufacturing facility with a fully skilled and experienced fabrication workforce of 50 employees. The company’s policy is to constantly develop their design and manufacturing process in order to provide increased efficiency and accuracy, resulting in a high-quality end product.

Elite Aluminium Systems have a wide range of windows and doorsets which have achieved Secured by Design’s Police Preferred Specification, having met enhanced security performance requirements for products in the UK.

Mark Longmore, General Manager of Elite Aluminium Systems, said: "We offer a comprehensive product range from leading UK and European system suppliers, and continually seek to expand our portfolio with innovative solutions that benefit our customers in this dynamic industry. The exceptional service we have received from SBD has been invaluable, and we eagerly anticipate strengthening our partnership as we navigate the busy times ahead."

Ruari Robertson, Secured by Design, commented: “I am delighted that Elite Aluminium, who manufacture an extensive product range meeting Police Preferred Specification and have been members for 12 years, have renewed their membership for a further three years. This demonstrates the strength of reputation that SBD holds within the industry and the worthiness of being a member. I look forward to further building our relationships during this time.”

You can find out more about Elite Aluminium Systems and their Secured by Design accredited products on their dedicated member page.

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 and our member companies at: https://www.securedbydesign.com/