Product Continuity and Specification Confidence: Understanding the Similarities Between DAD Models and Post Boxes UK Ltd Alternatives
The UK architectural ironmongery and mailbox sector has seen significant change in recent months, including more recently, news that DAD Group may be entering administration. While this kind of industry shift can create uncertainty for architects, developers, and specifiers, it also presents an important opportunity to clarify where continuity of supply, specification consistency, and long-term product support can still be confidently relied upon.
At Post Boxes UK Ltd, our aim is not to comment on the internal circumstances of any other business, but rather to provide clear guidance for professionals who may now be seeking secure, compliant alternatives to products they have previously specified. Many DAD Group mailbox models have long been popular in residential, commercial, and multi-occupancy projects, and naturally, architects want reassurance that equivalent solutions exist within the current market.
Directly Comparable Models
Our own product portfolio includes several mailboxes whose dimensions and construction closely align with well-known DAD units. Some so closely, that it is difficult to tell the two manufacturers units apart. This allows specifiers to maintain the integrity of existing plans and technical drawings without needing to redesign recesses, doorsets, or façade elements.
Examples of these directly comparable units include:
- H260-1 – measuring 260 × 110 × 385 mm (W × H × D), this model aligns directly with the proportions and application of DAD’s 2020-1 unit
- H300-1 – dimensionally the same as the 2030-1, serving similar vertical wall-mounted or banked configurations.
- H370-1 – matching the specification of the 2010-1, suitable for both internal and outdoor use if required.
- V370 – a close alternative to DAD’s 2070-1, offering vertical orientation for projects where layout constraints or aesthetic preferences require a taller profile.
Each of these models is manufactured to meet the requirements of EN 13724, the European standard governing mailbox aperture size, security, durability, and resistance to weathering. This ensures a consistent and recognised level of performance regardless of supplier.
With such standards, it comes as no surprise that the DAD 2010-1, DAD 2020-1, DAD 2030-1, DAD 2040, and DAD 2070 letter boxes should have direct and exact equivalents from others.
Reassurance for Architects and Developers
For architects and specifiers, continuity of compliance and dimensional certainty are often the most pressing concerns when a familiar product becomes unavailable. Because our ranges are designed around widely used architectural formats, they align naturally with a large share of previous DAD specifications.
This means:
- Existing drawings can almost always remain unchanged.
- Developers can maintain project momentum without delay.
- Specifiers can issue alternative product schedules with confidence.
- Replacement or future-phase units will visually and functionally match earlier installations.
Long-Term Stability and Support
At Post Boxes UK Ltd, we recognise the importance of long term reliability – not only in the mailboxes themselves, but in the supply chain behind them. Our focus on consistent stock availability, transparent communication, and attentive after-sales support enables architects and developers to plan ahead knowing that product continuity is secure.
As the market evolves, our commitment remains steady: providing well engineered, fully compliant, and readily accessible mailbox solutions that integrate seamlessly into both new and existing project specifications.
If you are currently reviewing specifications or require assistance identifying the closest alternative to a discontinued model, our technical team is ready to help. Contact us by calling +44 (0)1922 218218 or email sales @ postboxesukltd.co.uk and we will be glad to assist.
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