Premier Forest Products has celebrated victory at the Wales Business Awards 2026, taking home Manufacturer of the Year for the work of its business division PWIDF Fire Door Solutions.
The annual Wales Business Awards celebrates the ambition, innovation, and impact of Welsh businesses across all sectors and sizes.
The 2026 awards ceremony, held at the Holland House Hotel, Cardiff, recognised achievements in categories like sustainability, manufacturing, and inclusive employment.
Premier Forest celebrated its win in the Manufacturer of the Year category for the work of their Business Division PWIDF Fire Door Solutions.
PWIDF is a specialist designer and manufacturer of fully compliant fire door solutions, and a comprehensive supplier of architectural hardware, with full membership of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers.
PWIDF was recognised for its exceptional ability to design and manufacture fully certified, triple-performance fire door sets combining 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 in healthcare and mental health environments to deliver safe, durable, and thoughtfully designed solutions.
Alongside this technical innovation, PWIDF demonstrates 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 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 & CEO of Premier Forest Products, said: “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.”
