Premier Forest celebrates Wales Business Awards success

Leading UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products has celebrated success at the Wales Business Awards 2026, taking home the Manufacturer of the Year award for the work of its business division, PWIDF Fire Door Solutions.

The annual Wales Business Awards 2026 celebrates the ambition, innovation and impact of Welsh businesses across all sectors and sizes.

The 2026 awards ceremony, held at Holland House Hotel, recognised achievements in categories including sustainability, manufacturing and inclusive employment.

Premier Forest secured the Manufacturer of the Year title in recognition of the work carried out by its specialist division, PWIDF Fire Door Solutions.

PWIDF is a specialist designer and manufacturer of fully compliant fire door solutions, as well as a comprehensive supplier of architectural hardware, with full membership of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers.

The business was recognised for its ability to design and manufacture fully certified, triple-performance fire door sets that combine fire resistance, smoke control and security within a highly controlled, scalable production system.

Its work stands out for integrating advanced engineering, strict quality control and specialist expertise – particularly within healthcare and mental health environments – to deliver safe, durable and thoughtfully designed solutions.

Alongside this technical innovation, PWIDF was also recognised for its strong social impact through skills development and community initiatives, while setting a benchmark for compliance, collaboration and safety standards across the construction industry.

Dave Timson, PWIDF Brand Director, said: “Taking home this award is a proud moment for PWIDF. We’ve dedicated ourselves to creating high-quality, durable and thoughtfully designed solutions, with safety at the core, especially for environments that may need it most, such as healthcare, mental health and education.

“This award is a testament not only to the strength of what we deliver, but also to the relentless hard work and commitment of our team. It reflects the people behind PWIDF, whose pursuit of excellence continues to drive us forward.”

Terry Edgell, Co-founder and CEO of Premier Forest Products, added: “Being recognised at the Wales Business Awards is a tremendous honour and a significant milestone for us. I’m proud to see the commitment, drive and ambition of our entire team acknowledged in this way.

“This recognition means a great deal to us, and while we take a moment to celebrate this achievement, we remain firmly focused on the future – continuing to grow, innovate and deliver exceptional value in everything we do.”

For further information on Premier Forest Products, see www.premierforest.co.uk.