Forza Doors expands Midlands and North commercial operations with new team appointments

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Forza Doors strengthens Midlands and North presence with commercial expansion

Forza Doors is expanding its commercial operations in the Midlands and the North of England through new team appointments and an expanded Birmingham-based commercial team.

The move includes scaling its dedicated commercial team in Birmingham alongside three new appointments at its head office in Partridge Green, Sussex.

The Birmingham-based sales and commercial team will manage all sales enquiries across the Midlands and North.

Phil Pritchard has taken on the role of senior commercial manager for the region.

Callum Neilson has been appointed regional sales manager.

Matt Dobell has rejoined the business as regional sales manager, with responsibility for leading sales activity and developing customer and partner relationships.

Will Hunnam, managing director at Forza Doors, said: “Regional expansion has always been central to our strategy, so this marks an important next step as we move towards true national coverage.

“By strengthening our presence in the Midlands and the North, we can work more closely with customers, respond more quickly to project demands and continue to deliver the service levels the market expects.

“Combined with our refreshed brand and ongoing investment in our people and technical capability, this expansion reinforces our position as a manufacturer and employer of choice.”

Head office appointments support national sales and specification strategy

Forza Doors has also introduced new roles at its Sussex head office to support internal sales, estimating and specification activity.

Ricky Thomas has been appointed head of commercial, where he will lead internal sales and estimating teams across the UK, bringing more than 20 years’ experience in commercial operations, estimating and delivery.

Anthony Kennedy has joined as specification manager, moving from architectural ironmongery company Franchi and previously Allgood.

This role represents the company’s first dedicated position focused on engagement with architects and the design community.

Founded in 2010, the manufacturer has grown from 12 employees to more than 240 staff.

The company reported a 14% increase in annual revenue in the last financial year and has invested in brand development and operational growth.

Forza Doors wins £500,000 fire doors package at 105 Victoria Street

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Fire doors package for 105 Victoria Street

Forza Doors has announced it will supply fire doors, washroom doors and panels as part of a £500,000 package at 105 Victoria Street, Westminster.

The company outlined the scope as covering all fire doors, washroom doors and panels for the development.

The scheme is being delivered by contractor Skanska for developer BGO.

The mixed-use development is described as a 500,000 sq. ft scheme opposite Westminster City Hall, with 15 floors of office space, ground-floor retail and a two-storey basement.

Project specifications and quoted comments

The development is described as the UK’s largest fully electric, net-zero office development, targeting BREEAM ‘Outstanding’, EPC A and WELL Platinum.

It is also described as set to become the UK’s largest 100% electric net zero office in operation as well as build.

The building is described as including an urban farm with community allotments and a multi-purpose arena intended to be available to local schools for sports games and events.

Emma Foster, principal at BGO, said: “Forza Doors have successfully supplied veneer doors throughout 105 Victoria Street, delivering a high-quality finish that combines durability with refined design detail.”

Will Hunnam, managing director at Forza Doors, said: “This is exactly the type of project where our technical authority, design expertise and sustainability leadership come together.

“We’re proud to contribute to a Grade A development in the capital at a time when there’s increasing pressure on developers to upgrade ageing office stock to meet occupiers’ demands for best-in-class working environments.”

The scheme was designed by architect Kohn Pederson Fox alongside interior architect Henning Larsen.

Forza Doors said the doors for the building will be manufactured in its West Sussex facility using FSC-certified timber.