Origin are the UK’s leading specialist manufacturer of bespoke aluminium Bi-folding Doors and Windows

Origin’s products combine high grade aluminium with precision engineering to create functional and elegant products which are designed to last.

The Origin Story

When cousins Neil Ginger and Victoria Brocklesby recognised a gap in the UK market for high quality bi-folding doors back in 2002, they decided to be proactive and fill that gap. They decided to design, create and manufacture the highest quality bi-fold door system in the UK, and support this with uncompromising levels of service. Since then, Origin has continued to work tirelessly to create bespoke bi-folding doors that offer flawless design and functionality.

Over the years, business growth and inevitable expansion has meant that Origin now offers the natural companions to doors - stylish aluminium windows. Built with the same level of care and elegance as found in Origin Bi-fold Doors, Origin’s range of windows offer something truly unique.

Origin has always been a family-run business and despite being established as the UK’s leading manufactures of bi-fold doors, and expanding globally to the US and Dubai, the family ethos remains very much at the heart of the company.

Quite simply, our vision is to transform the way families enjoy their home - from inside to out.

We aim to achieve our vision by:

Delivering goods to our customers on time and in full – every time.

Bringing innovative, elegant architectural products to market that offer genuine value.

Providing an unparalleled customer service experience.

Communicating honestly, helpfully and respectfully.

Creating a culture of inclusivity, family, kindness and trust.

The Origin Timeline

2002: Origin was established by cousins, Neil Ginger & Victoria Brocklesby, when they discovered that they were unable to get high quality aluminium folding sliding doors for their building projects.
2005: After a few years of operating, Origin moved premises to its first fully equipped factory.
2007: In order to keep up with demand, Origin expanded its premises in High Wycombe which helped increase manufacturing capacity significantly.
2010: This was the first year that Origin manufactured over 10,000 doors in a single calendar year.
2011: After less than a decade of operating in the UK, Origin set up a showroom and sales office in Dubai, UAE. Additionally, 2011 saw the launch of the guarantee of up to 20 years.
2012: With continued growth and Origin’s marketing budget on the rise, January 2012 marked the launch of Origin’s first TV advertising campaign.
2013: Achieved ISO 9001 for Quality Management. We also launched Origin USA and achieved the hurricane rating standard (HVHZ).
2014: Origin celebrates the manufacture of its 100,000th door and launches the Origin Window.
2015: Origin install the biggest set of folding doors in the world: 22 leaves, Jebel Ali Beach Resort, Dubai. Origin also became a corporate patron of local charity, Rennie Grove.
2016: Origin provide 70 sets of folding sliding doors for all the restaurants on La Mer, Dubai. We also launched the Origin Residential Door.
2017: Origin launch the Inline Slider (OS-20). Additionally, two business milestones were achieved - 200,000 doors and 50,000 windows were manufactured.
2018: Launched the slimline window (the OW-70).
2019: Launched the Slimline Bi-fold Door (OB-49), and The Origin Patio Sliding Door system (OS-44 and OS-77). Additionally, we partnered with and had our products certified by Secured by Design.
2020: Won the Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade.
2021: Launched a further sightline option to the Patio Sliding Door Range (OS-29).
2022: Celebrating 20 years of Innovation, the first Origin Internal Door (OI-30) has been launched. In the last 20 years, we have surpassed the manufacturing milestones of 400,000 doors and 300,000 windows.

Our People

Daniel Baker,
Managing Director.
Daniel joined Origin in 2010, and has been instrumental in supporting the goals and visions of the business since.
Read moreClose

David Ginger,
Product Compliance Director.
Has been working closely with R&D and Solutions to ensure all new and existing Origin products live up to the high standards expected since 2007. Enjoys bike riding and going to the beach with his kids.
Read moreClose

Oliver Ginger,
Supply Chain Director.
Started in 2006 and now works closely with many departments with customer satisfaction being a key driver for Olly. In his spare time, he likes to play golf, go on holiday with family and spend time with his son.
Read moreClose

Dimitris Dokos,
Director of Manufacturing.
Has been with Origin since 2015. Enjoys manufacturing, spending time with family and listening to music from vinyl on valve amps.
Read moreClose

Lee Ann Mounter,
Director of Business Analytics.
Working on technology projects at Origin since 2016, Lee focuses on helping Origin make the most of business opportunities by bringing systems and people together. Her other passions are sailing and dancing.
Read moreClose

James Harley-Brill,
Technical Director.
Joined Origin as Windows Product Manager in 2013 and became Head of Product Development in June 2018. Dabbles in a bit of tennis when not purring over a well installed flush threshold.
Read moreClose

Michal Zahradil,
Project Manager.
Has been working with all departments to smooth the new product introduction process. Enjoys travelling and DIY in his spare time.
Read moreClose

Callie Tomlins,
Director of Customer Experience.
Joined the business in 2010, over the last 9 years she has had several roles within the business and now runs the team that deals with everything “after sales”. With 3 teenagers she is kept out of trouble and loves to dance and sing although for everyone else’s sake she keeps it firmly behind closed doors.
Read moreClose

Darren James,
Head Of Sales
Joining Origin in 2021, Darren oversees sales for both new and existing business. Playing a crucial part within Origin, his team have described him as supportive, motivational and encouraging, acting as the best figurehead during testing times.
Read moreClose

Alexandra Giles,
Head of Marketing.
Alex has been with Origin since 2014 and is responsible for the overall brand and communications for Origin. When she’s not trying to include her 2 dogs in the Origin photography shoots, you can find her out running or trying to add to her interesting shirt collection.
Read moreClose

Supporting the community

At Origin, it’s not all about business - we also like to support our local community by fundraising and attending local events. We hold Rennie Grove, a local charity, very close to our hearts and have been firm supporters of their cause since 2013. Rennie Grove provides 24/7 responsive care and support for adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illness and their families. Our staff regularly take part in fundraising events, like the Colour Blast and the London Marathon, and raise funds for Rennie Grove.

We also sponsor our local football team, Wycombe Wanderers, who play in League One, the third tier of English football. The club play at Adam’s Park, just up the road from Origin’s factory, and Origin are proud to sponsor their t-shirts as well as their retractable players tunnel.