PWIDF appoints industry expert Dave Timson to drive growth & innovation

With more than two decades of experience in the steel fire door and architectural ironmongery sectors, Dave brings extensive expertise in product certification, compliance and fire performance. He has a proven track record of driving business growth, developing new product lines and enhancing manufacturing processes. Beyond his commercial achievements, he’s been a long-standing contributor to industry bodies and technical committees, helping to shape national standards for fire and life-safety critical building products.

Dave Timson has recently been appointed Brand Director PWIDF of PWIDF Fire Door Solutions

PWIDF, manufacturers of certified timber fire door systems and part of Premier Forest Products, has appointed Dave Timson as Brand Director, reinforcing the company’s commitment to compliance, safety and innovation in the fire door industry.

Dave’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for both the company and the wider industry. Following years of regulatory reform and increasing scrutiny of fire safety performance, manufacturers are under pressure to demonstrate full compliance, traceability and transparency across their supply chains.

PWIDF has already established itself as a trusted provider of fully tested and accredited timber fire door systems, serving customers across the education, healthcare, housing and local government sectors.

Under Dave’s leadership, the business will focus on strengthening its brand positioning, expanding into new market sectors and driving innovation to meet the evolving demands of contractors, specifiers and building control professionals.

Dave succeeds Paul White, who founded PWIDF and has led it through a remarkable period of transformation. Over the past decade, Paul has grown the business from a small fixings and ironmongery supplier into a leading UK manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, service and reliability. He’s been instrumental in securing PWIDF’s position as a preferred supplier for clients in the education, mental healthcare and local authority markets. built on long-term relationships and technical expertise.

“I’ve known Paul for a long time and have great respect for what he’s built,” said Dave. “He’s transformed PWIDF into a highly trusted brand, known for doing things properly. I feel honoured to continue that legacy and excited to lead the business into the next phase of its growth. This is an exciting time to be joining PWIDF.

“With such a strong foundation already in place, and being part of Premier Forest, I see real opportunities to position PWIDF as a leader in fire door solutions.”

“The fire door industry is evolving quickly,” Dave added . “With major regulatory changes due by 2029, customers now expect evidence-led compliance, sustainability and complete confidence in the products they specify. PWIDF has the credibility, testing capability and technical expertise to lead that change.”

As part of Premier Forest, one of the UK’s leading timber distribution and processing groups, PWIDF Fire Door Solutions benefits from the backing, scale and stability of a major national organisation. This integration provides a strong platform for growth and enables continued investment in advanced manufacturing, sustainability initiatives and technical innovation.

PWIDF is now focused on consolidating its position as a leader in certified timber fire door systems, continuing to serve core markets while expanding its product portfolio and pursuing sustainable growth across both public and private sector projects.

For further information on PWIDF Fire Door Solutions, see www.pwidf.co.uk.