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This year, we’re celebrating something really special - 60 years of Cooks Industrial Doors.
It’s been six decades since Bernard and Brenda Cook started the business back in 1965, and we’ve come a long way since then. From our base in Norwich, we now cover the whole East of England and have grown into one of the UK’s largest suppliers of industrial doors. Still family-run, and now into the second and third generations, we’re proud to be marking this milestone as a close-knit team with strong roots in our community.
We were recently featured in the Doors Industry Journal, looking back on our journey so far. If you fancy a deeper dive into our story, you can read the full article here.
Over the years, we’ve stuck to a few key principles - offer great service, use top-quality products, and always keep things personal. That’s why we’ve never used subcontractors; instead, we invest in our own team, training people up so we can stand by the work we do. With around 100 members of staff (including plenty of long-timers), it’s the people here who really make the difference.
A big part of our success comes from the strong relationships we’ve built - especially with Hörmann, our trusted partner for industrial and domestic doors. We work closely with them on everything from large-scale commercial projects to home garage doors, and even more recently, perimeter protection systems like gates, bollards and barriers. That side of the business is growing fast, and there’s plenty more to come in 2025.
We’re also using our 60th year as a chance to push forward with our sustainability goals, making sure we stay ahead of the curve when it comes to greener working and building standards.
Of course, it’s not all work and no play - we’re planning a full calendar of celebrations to mark the anniversary, including a charity ball and a family fun day. We’ll also be back at the Royal Norfolk Show in June and continuing to support our local community and causes that matter to us, from charity work to cheering on Norwich City FC.
We couldn’t have reached this point without the support of our customers, our staff, and our partners. So here’s a huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of our journey so far. Here’s to the next 60 years!
