Shelforce says it is on track to turn over £8million this year after seeing sales grow by nearly 50% to £5.8m last year.
The result comes in a year that saw the specialist disability employer not only gain The Kings Award for Enterprise in Promoting Opportunity (through social mobility) but also the ‘Most Significant Service Improvement’ award at the first ever Housing Awards.
Business Manager Howard Trotter said: “To be on schedule to hit another record year in terms of turnover is fantastic. Our order book has been healthy thanks to our Fireshel 30-minute fire, smoke, and security resistant door, for which we have had to increase manufacturing capacity to produce more than 200 fire doors a week due to demand.
“Our success is also down to our team, who work unbelievably hard to get the product out of the door on time. And, of course, being awarded The Kings Award for Enterprise in Promoting Opportunity has attracted attention from potential clients, including other local authorities and housing associations. It has enhanced our reputation further, and you can’t put a price on that.”
He continued: “With almost 35,000 fire doors to replace in Birmingham, demand is set to remain both high and constant,” added Howard. “Our investment means we are set up to cope with that, and continue our core values, which are to provide the best products and services to our clients and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.”
