Birmingham-based window and door manufacturer, Shelforce, is to increase its capacity to cope with the demand for its Fireshel 30-minute fire resistant door. After launching the Fireshel into the market in 2020, sales of the door exceeded expectations for local authority projects in Birmingham. From a standing start, Shelforce was manufacturing 70 fire doors a week from its headquarters in Erdington. Projections for 2022 mean that the company is set to be even busier this year.
Howard Trotter, Shelforce’s business manager, said: “With the projects we have booked in this year, plus the enquiries we are getting, we will have to increase our production capacity to cope. With almost 35,000 fire doors to replace in Birmingham, demand is set to remain both high and constant for local authority projects both this year, and into the future.”
The Fireshel provides ‘the perfect solution’ for local authorities that need fully-EN-tested, third-party-accredited replacement fire door sets, which are compliant with the latest 2020 MHCLG Annex A recommendations, the business claims. Fire and smoke tested from both the inside and outside, and PAS 024 Security tested, the door set, complete with fanlight glazing panel, achieved 49 minutes fire resistance when EN1634-1 tested. The Fireshel offers end users an assurance that all the components used in its manufacture have been tested and approved against the new 2020 Q Mark fire and security composite door set requirements.
“The reason we launched the Fireshel was to set the standard for local authorities when it comes to fire doors, as it ticks every single fire, smoke and security box,” added Howard. “We have always prided ourselves on providing products that allow our citizens and communities to enjoy a safe and comfortable environment.”
