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From the origins of R Grout & Sons established in the 1960s to the Poyntell Ltd of today, we can trace our heritage back across the decades
ISO 45001 ISO 14001 ISO 9001
Q-Mark Fire Door Installation
Q-Mark Fire Door Maintenance
Q-Mark Fire Stopping
ADIA – The Automatic Door Installation Association
Guild Of Architectural Ironmongers Full Member
SafeContractor Approved

Who are we and what do we stand for?

From the origins of R Grout & Sons established in the 1960s to the Poyntell Ltd of today, we can trace our heritage back across the decades.

We are your partner, your specialist department, your support and your knowledge for all things entry and exit related. We improve your service provision and add value to the commercial relationship.

Our clients want to work with a service provider that has the knowledge, experience, ability and desire to deal with their particular needs no matter how big or small they may be. A partner that provides informed independent advice and delivers reliable reactive and planned support coupled with experienced project management and implementation. Our clients want value for money and to be looked after properly.

We are that service provider.

Graeme Thirkettle Dip GAI M.Inst.AI DipFD
Director

Graeme has been involved with the door and security industry for over 25 years in project management, business management and key client management.

As a member of the institute of Architectural ironmongers, a Guild of Architectural Ironmongers Diploma holder and qualified under FDIS (Fire Door Inspection Scheme) Graeme has assisted numerous end users and contractors in providing both ‘off the shelf’ and bespoke solutions in all types of entrance, exit and ironmongery requirements. Graeme has lectured at the Master Locksmiths Association HQ in Daventry and appeared as an expert witness at the patent Court in London.

Formerly the head of the AC Division of Kaba Ltd and as the UK representative on a European product committee for Kaba he is experienced at Board level. Some of the notable clients being HM Treasury, The Parliamentary Estate, London Underground, Deutsche Bank, Chek Lap Kok Airport, Sizewell B Power Station and Brunel University.

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