
Built on a legacy.
Strengthened for the future.
Now part of the Heron Bros group, Shadbolt Doors continues its journey with renewed purpose – maintaining the master craftsmanship that defines us, with the added operational strength of being part of this impressive stable of businesses.
OUR STORY
Built on 5 generations. Reimagined in 2024.
Over five generations, the Shadbolt family built a reputation for precision craftsmanship and technical excellence in timber manufacturing.
Now reimagined by Heron Bros, the business enters a new era with the same commitment to quality, but with greater capacity, fresh investment and a bold vision for the future of architectural joinery.
OUR APPROACH
Heritage meets innovation
Shadbolt Doors combines generations of craftsmanship and technical expertise with fresh investment from the Heron Group. With this backing, we’re modernising production, upgrading machinery, and streamlining processes while retaining the unrivalled skill and knowledge that customers have trusted for decades.
The result is a business that can deliver bespoke, high-quality doors with the agility and reliability today’s construction industry demands. From complex, made-to-order projects to competitive standard ranges, Shadbolt Doors is built to meet every challenge with integrity, innovation, and precision.

Meet the team
The people behind the craft.
Your direct line to expertise, precision and project support.
Production

Chris Efreme
Head of Production

Abel Doyle
Production Technician

John Emmett
Production Technician

Leo Fragoulis
Production Technician

Jason Neale
Production Technician

Lewis Raison
Production Technician

Claire Galvin
Production Technician

Daniel Mackney
Production Technician

Graham Saville
Production Technician

Ross Ovel
Production Technician

Michael Turner
Production Technician

Simon Martin
Production Technician

Paul Sorrell
Production Technician

Stuart Baker
Production Technician

John Aubrook
Production Technician

Scott Waldock
Production Supervisor

Ryan Fuller
Production Supervisor

Josh Platten
Planning & Logistics
Co-Ordinator

Richard Day
Maintenance

Connah Fraser-Cole
Production Supervisor

Michael Terry
QA Process Engineer

Terry Brooks
Project Co-ordinator

Neil Cheatle
Project Co-ordinator

James Braddon
Project Co-ordinator

Joe Creighton
Project Co-ordinator

James Glover
Production Technician

James Blenman
Production Technician

Necionis Mindaugas
Production Technician
Technical

Paul Willingale
Technical Manager

Tayla Barnes
Draughtsman

Melanie Ward
H&S Admin

Peter McDowall
Senior Contracts Manager

David Wiffen
IT Co-Ordinator
Commercial

Amanda Farrow
Head of Commercial

Imogen Day
Buyer

Glen Adair
Senior Estimator

Philippa Leach
Estimator

Alex Arnold
Estimator
Sales

Aly Shadbolt
General Manager

Rob Readdie
Sales Director

Chris McGlennon
Sales Representative Scotland
Senior Management Team

Aly Shadbolt
General Manager

Amanda Farrow
Head of Commercial

Paul Willingale
Head of Technical and Operations

Chris Efreme
Head of Production

Martin Blaney
Director

OUR COMMITMENT
Responsibility.
Inclusion.
Safety.
As part of the Heron Bros Group, Shadbolt Doors is committed to operating with integrity — protecting our people, our environment, and the communities we work within.
Our policies reflect the standards that underpin everything we do, from sustainable manufacturing to creating a safe and inclusive workplace for all. Explore our approach to sustainability, equality, and safety by viewing the documents below.