James Latham is celebrating its connection with Halspan, a pioneering manufacturer of premium door components, marking three decades of collaboration.
Commemorating 30 years of successful partnership, both brands are using this significant milestone to recognise the transformative effect this union has had on the fire door industry.
The relationship between the two organisations began in 1995, when Halspan introduced a groundbreaking concept to the market: pre-tested fire-resistant interior particleboard door blanks.
Produced using an ingenious proprietary method, they comprise a three-layer particleboard core, consisting of a core of long-grain woodchip to give it its screw-holding properties and two deck layers of high-density fine woodchips: suitable for finishing with veneer, Laminate, PVC, or pre-primed Kraft Paper.
However, what really made the range stand-out to James Latham was the rigorous third-party testing Halspan had undertaken across its entire range.
The product’s fire-resistant qualities were particularly appealing, achieving BS, EN and UK standards, verifying performance for various combinations of cores, seals, and hardware across ratings from 20 to 120 minutes through independent assessments.
Crucially, the pre-testing removed a significant barrier to entry, as purchasers no longer needed to conduct their own costly fire tests.
Halspan supported the establishment, introduction and development of James Latham’s dedicated door product specialist team; directly helping them deepen technical knowledge across the business and strengthening both companies’ market positions.
“Our 30-year collaboration with James Latham has been built on trust, vision, and shared commitment,” said John Martin, founder and chairman of Halspan.
“From the beginning, James Latham saw the potential in Halspan and helped turn a new idea into a market-leading solution. Their support has been instrumental in establishing a strong and enduring partnership that continues to shape the fire door industry.”
“From our perspective, Halspan has been an exceptional partner for three decades,” said Nick Widlinski, panels director at James Latham.
“Its innovative approach to fire door safety components aligned perfectly with our commitment to bringing high-quality, fully certified and technically advanced products to market.”
