Design Meets Security: Trellidor’s CPD Session Sets New Benchmark

Durban, South Africa – 26 November 2025 - Trellidor recently brought together leading architects, specifiers, and built-environment professionals for an SAIBD-accredited (South African Institute of Building Design) CPD session focused on how certified security barriers can strengthen both safety and architectural intent.

The event reflected Trellidor’s long-standing reputation for rigorous testing, certification, and standards conformance, elements that have become synonymous with the brand. With growing scrutiny on product quality and compliance across the construction sector, the session highlighted an important industry imperative: that correct and accurate specification is no longer optional; it is essential for ensuring that safety-critical products truly meet their intended performance outcomes.

A core focus of the CPD session was the importance of selecting solutions that comply with recognised local and international standards. Attendees reviewed Trellidor’s adherence to the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), the ISO 9001:2015-certified Quality Management System, and the LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board) testing regime, one of the most stringent international benchmarks for physical security.

Together, these frameworks ensure that Trellidor products undergo structured, repeatable, and verifiable processes at every stage of production. This gives architects and specifiers confidence not only in the safety and durability of the barriers they select, but also in their traceability, consistency, and long-term performance.

To support industry professionals, the session also emphasised the importance of distinguishing between compliant, certified products and alternatives that may not meet structural or regulatory requirements, a key challenge in today’s competitive market.

Beyond standards compliance, the importance of understanding the installation environment to ensure correct product selection was also an important part of the training. This includes assessing the security risks, building type, usage patterns, and aesthetic intent. Whether for residential, commercial, industrial, or specialised medical environments, the right barrier must meet both functional and visual requirements.

Modern security barriers are increasingly required to integrate seamlessly with architectural design, supporting comfort, sustainability, and user experience while still delivering robust safety outcomes. This context-driven approach ensures that barriers enhance, rather than disrupt, the overall design and operational strategy of a space.

A key insight from the session was the evolving, multi-functional role of security barriers in contemporary design. No longer viewed purely as security bars, today’s barriers can contribute to:

This shift reflects the growing expectation that safety infrastructure must also support environmental performance, wellness considerations, and design quality.

Attendees were taken on a guided factory tour showcasing how Trellidor’s ISO 9001:2015-certified input–process–output manufacturing model underpins its product quality. Participants observed how certified raw materials and verified components move through controlled fabrication processes, supported by structured in-line quality checks and final inspection before dispatch.

The tour demonstrated how Trellidor’s standards-driven production process directly influences performance in the built environment, enabling specifiers to make informed decisions with confidence.

“Architects and specifiers are under growing pressure to ensure that the products they choose can stand up to real-world performance demands. For us, testing and certification aren’t marketing terms, they are the foundation of product integrity. When you specify a barrier, you’re making a commitment to safety, compliance, and long-term performance. That responsibility is something we take incredibly seriously. Through sessions like this, we aim to provide the clarity, technical insight, and transparency professionals need to specify with confidence and design with intention,” says Damian Judge, Sales and Marketing Executive at Trellidor.

The CPD session equipped architects and specifiers with practical insights to support:

As the built environment continues to evolve, Trellidor remains committed to supporting compliance-led specification, professional development, and meaningful industry engagement. The company will continue to offer CPD programmes and factory tours aimed at strengthening safety, sustainability, and architectural excellence across South Africa. Ends.

Trellidor is a proudly South African company specialising in the manufacturing and distribution of security gates and window burglar proofing. Since the development of the original steel trellis-style sliding gate in the 1970s, Trellidor has expanded its product range to include internationally certified industrial-grade gates for high-security public spaces, including one of the strongest models in the world. The product line also features contemporary solutions such as see-through security screens, sliding gates in both aluminium and steel, aluminium louvre shutters, aluminium roller shutters, polycarbonate bars, and various window burglar-proofing styles.

Trellidor's extensive franchise network ensures that products are shipped and installed professionally, providing personal service from experts familiar with local safety and security challenges. With over 70 skilled franchise teams throughout South Africa, Trellidor addresses crime concerns both locally and internationally, operating 54 franchises in 27 countries, including locations in Africa, the United Kingdom, Israel, several European countries, and Australia.

Damian Judge - Sales and Marketing Executive at Trellidor

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