In 2023, nearly half of businesses in the wholesale and retail sector experienced some form of crime—an alarming 41%, according to the latest Commercial Victimisation Survey (CVS). These findings highlight the higher prevalence of victimisation, and growing threat faced by commercial properties across England and Wales, from theft and vandalism to more elaborate break ins.
Picture the scene: your business premises are under scrutiny by would-be intruders—not opportunists, but individuals equipped with a toolbox of intent.
At first, it’s basic tools: a screwdriver, spanner, and a can of WD-40, probing for vulnerabilities. But what if they come better prepared—with a hacksaw, bolt cutters, and a hand drill? Now imagine the worst-case scenario: a determined effort involving all of the above, plus an axe, a cordless power drill, and even a blowtorch. The question is no longer if your premises will be tested, but how well your doors will hold up under attack. Is your current setup really up to the challenge?
Never fear: these are issues that Metador takes into consideration when we’re manufacturing our secure steel doors. And it’s why our doors are manufactured at a stronger strength than the industry average.
We adhere to the security industry’s LPS 1175 door security ratings, which grade doors (and other building elements) according to the specific level of sustained attack that they can withstand. These door security ratings ensure that you are selecting a product that will provide the necessary protection against a range of intrusion attempts.
What are the LPS 1175 door security ratings and what do they mean?
The LPS 1175 (Loss Prevention Standard 1175) is a rigorous testing standard developed by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) that assesses how well security products, like steel doorsets, resist physical attacks. It focuses specifically on delaying forced entry by intruders using a range of tools, simulating real-world break-in attempts.
Choosing an LPS 1175-rated steel doorset means you’re specifying a product that has been tested and certified to withstand specific levels of intrusion, giving you concrete, trusted reassurance about its performance.
Our Steel Doorsets: Rated Up to SR4 for Maximum Security and Protection
Our Defender Xtreme Range is our flagship range of security steel doorsets, stringently tested to the LPCB LPS 1175 standard (issue 8), levels B3, C5 and D10.
The Defender Xtreme range is comprised of four levels of ultimate steel security doorsets, third party tested and accredited by BRE to the stringent requirements of the LPS 1175 Issue 8 scheme. We have tested a huge range of configurations, hardware and glazing options to suit most emergency exit and personnel door requirements.
To find our more about our configurations please see our Defender Xtreme datasheet.
