Sentry Doors sold to Cairngorm Capital

Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital) has entered the fire protection sector with the acquisition of Sentry Doors Holdings Limited (Sentry Doors), through its Cairngorm Capital II fund, in a deal advised by Initium.

Established in 1989, Sentry Doors is a specialist manufacturer of timber fire and security door-sets for the social housing, public sector, commercial and residential markets. Operating nationally from a 32,000 square foot facility in Doncaster, Sentry Doors has established a strong reputation for manufacturing products that meet the most rigorous quality and fire certification standards. Its commitment to regulatory compliance and high manufacturing standards has resulted in independent third-party accreditations from BWF Certifire and BM Trada Q-Mark.

Strategies for growth

Cairngorm Capital’s investment will enable Sentry Doors to accelerate its growth and consolidate its position as the industry leader in the timber fire and security door-set market. Sentry Doors intends to expand its manufacturing capacity substantially and extend geographic distribution. Sentry Doors is well-positioned for surging demand for its products, driven by the increased focus on regulatory compliance.

The acquisition of Sentry Doors was Cairngorm Capital’s 18th proprietary transaction in a three-year period. The transaction was triggered by the decision of Founder and Managing Director, Gordon Yates and his wife, Carolyn, to be less involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Gordon will remain with the business in an advisory capacity. Ty Aziz, Sentry Doors’ long standing General Manager and Gordon’s deputy, is promoted to Managing Director.

Stuart Whiteford, Investment Director at Cairngorm Capital, added: “Sentry Doors is one of the most knowledgeable and trusted names in the industry, with all of the attributes that are important to us when we partner with a business – a compelling product range, deep technical know-how and exceptional customer service.”