Forza Doors

What Forza Doors does

Forza Doors Limited, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Horsham, West Sussex, is the UK's leading manufacturer of bespoke timber veneer and laminate fire doors, frames, screens, panels, partitions, and washroom panels for commercial construction. The company operates a single West Sussex factory that has produced over 500,000 doors since inception and employs 240+ people. Its product portfolio spans FD30, FD60, FD90, and FD120 fire-rated assemblies, smoke-sealed variants (FD30S, FD60S), acoustic fire and non-fire doors/screens/partitions, and bespoke joinery. Core technical capabilities include primary-tested fire door assemblies certified to BS 476 and EN 1634 standards, pre-tested integration of leading electronic access-control systems (ASSA ABLOY, Salto, DormaKaba, Vingcard, Paxton, Onity), and a manufacturing process that supports lead times from 15 days. The company holds UKAS-accredited ISO 9001/14001/45001, FSC, BES 6001, IFC, and ASDMA certifications, and is the first UK timber door manufacturer to publish Environmental Product Declarations for its core range.

The business is a trade supplier selling exclusively to commercial interior contractors and fit-out specialists; it does not serve domestic consumers. Revenue is generated through project-based bespoke estimates covering doors, screens, partitions, panels, washroom panels, and bespoke joinery, with pricing determined per project based on fire rating, materials, finishes, ironmongery, and configuration. Distribution is direct: a UK sales and estimating team led by a newly appointed Head of Commercial, supported by a dedicated Specification Manager for architects/designers, a London Clerkenwell showroom ('The Vault'), and a scaled Birmingham commercial office targeting the Midlands and North of England. Indirect demand is generated via NBS Source specification-platform integration and a content library of case studies and technical documentation.

Customers include UK commercial contractors and fit-out firms such as Pace Interiors, Form, Imago Interiors, LG Building, GPL Projects, Optima, and Stortford Interiors, with end applications spanning hospitality (Hilton Canopy), education (University of Brighton), luxury real estate (FORA Chancery House, Sandbanks Luxury Homes), and high-end office fit-out (Uncommon Holborn, One Smarts Place). The company reported 14% revenue growth in its most recent financial year and is privately held with no disclosed external investment.

Name

Forza Doors

Legal name

Forza Doors Limited

Website

https://forza-doors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Forza Doors is the UK's leading manufacturer of bespoke timber veneer fire doors, frames, screens, panels, and partitions, supplying exclusively to commercial interior contractors and fit-out specialists via direct sales from its West Sussex factory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial fire-rated timber doors and joinery

NAICS

Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interior Doors (IMADAIAB)

Keywords

• Commercial fire doors
• Timber fire doors
• Fire-rated joinery
• Commercial door manufacturer
• Bespoke timber joinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Horsham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Timber Fire Doors: Custom-manufactured fire-rated timber doors and joinery products for commercial construction projects, sold directly to contractors and through specification channels. Products include FD30, FD60, FD90, and FD120 fire-rated doors, screens, partitions, panels, and washroom panels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Forza Doors manufactures and supplies bespoke timber veneer and laminate fire doors, frames, screens, partitions, panels, washroom panels and joinery exclusively for commercial construction projects. The portfolio spans FD30, FD60, FD90 and FD120 fire ratings, with FD30S/FD60S smoke-seal variants and acoustic variants, all tested to BS 476 and EN 1634 standards and available with pre-tested electronic access control integrations. Production is centred at the West Sussex factory with 15-day lead times, and the company only trades with commercial contractors (not domestic consumers).

Product overview

Forza Doors is the UK's leading manufacturer of bespoke timber veneer fire doors and joinery. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio centered on timber commercial fire doors and complementary joinery products. The core offering includes Doors & Frames (available in FD30, FD60, FD90, and FD120 fire ratings), Screens (fire-rated and non-fire), Partitions, Panels, Washroom Panels, and Bespoke Joinery. The product range extends across three performance categories: standard fire-rated doors (FD30, FD60, FD90, FD120), fire doors with integrated smoke seals (FD30S, FD60S), and acoustic doors that combine fire resistance with sound performance. The latest innovation is the FD60S Double Action Pivot Door, a breakthrough design for bidirectional opening applications. All products are manufactured at the West Sussex factory and delivered nationwide with lead times from 15 days. The company holds extensive certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, UKAS accreditation, FSC certification, and is the first UK timber door manufacturer to provide Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for their core range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doors & Frames Bespoke timber commercial doors and frames, including fire-rated and non-fire options, manufactured to order for commercial construction projects and supplied exclusively to commercial contractors.
• FD30 Fire Doors Timber fire doors providing 30 minutes of fire resistance, tested to British (BS 476) and European (EN 1634) standards and supplied with comprehensive certification documentation.
• FD60 Fire Doors Timber fire doors providing 60 minutes of fire resistance, tested to BS 476 and EN 1634 standards, available with pre-tested electronic access-control integrations.
• FD90 Fire Doors Timber fire doors providing 90 minutes of fire resistance for higher-risk commercial applications, tested to BS 476 and EN 1634.
• FD120 Fire Doors Timber fire doors providing 120 minutes of fire resistance for maximum protection commercial applications, tested to BS 476 and EN 1634.
• Acoustic Fire Doors Timber acoustic doors combining fire resistance (FD30 and FD60 variants) with sound-control performance, plus a non-fire acoustic variant, for sound-sensitive commercial environments.
• Screens (Fire-rated and Non-fire) Bespoke timber screens for commercial interiors, available in FD30 and FD60 fire-rated versions plus acoustic variants.
• Partitions Bespoke timber partitions for commercial interiors, available in fire-rated and non-fire options, including acoustic partitions for sound-controlled spaces.
• Panels Bespoke timber panels for commercial interiors in a range of finishes and configurations.
• Washroom Panels Specialised timber panels designed for washroom environments, with moisture resistance and durability for commercial washroom applications.
• Bespoke Joinery Custom timber joinery solutions for unique commercial project requirements beyond the standard door, screen, partition and panel offerings.
• FD60S Double Action Pivot Door Innovative FD60S fire door with smoke seals that opens in both directions via a pivot hinge system, providing 60 minutes of fire resistance for commercial bidirectional-opening applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lead times from 15 days for standard bespoke specifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration28 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service)coreOthersUKAS-accredited certification demonstrating third-party verification of quality management systems (ISO 9001) and testing laboratory competence. UKAS accreditation provides independent validation of the company's quality standards and technical capabilities.
• NBS SourcecoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital specification platform partnership enabling architects and specifiers to access Forza Doors products and specifications directly through NBS Source, integrating with the specification workflow for construction professionals.
• ASDMA (Architectural and Specialist Door Manufacturers Association)coreOthersIndustry trade association membership providing access to industry standards, best practices, and representation within the door manufacturing sector.
• FIS (Finishes and Interiors Sector)minorOthersTrade association membership representing the finishes and interiors sector, supporting industry standards and professional development.
• Guild of Architectural IronmongeryminorOthersProfessional membership body for architectural ironmongery specialists, supporting specification and compliance in door hardware.
• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)coreOthersForestry certification ensuring timber materials are sourced from responsibly managed forests, supporting Forza Doors' sustainability credentials and environmental product declarations.
• FPA (Fire Protection Association)minorOthersSilver membership in the Fire Protection Association, demonstrating commitment to fire safety standards and access to industry fire safety expertise.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Halspan: UK-based manufacturer of timber fire doors and doorsets with extensive third-party certification; competes head-to-head with Forza in the bespoke commercial fire door segment.
• Vicaima: Portuguese manufacturer of timber doors, joinery, and fire-rated doorsets serving UK and European commercial projects with comparable bespoke capabilities and certification.
• Nicedor: UK specialist in timber fire doors and doorsets, directly competing with Forza for commercial contractor business on certified bespoke and standard fire-rated products.

Broad incumbents

• JELD-WEN UK: Global door and window group with a substantial UK timber door range including fire-rated products; competes primarily on scale and standardised ranges rather than bespoke joinery.
• Premdor (Masonite): Established UK interior and fire door manufacturer within the Masonite group, serving residential and light commercial with broader product breadth but less bespoke positioning than Forza.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global access solutions leader whose electronic locks are integrated into Forza's certified assemblies; also a broader building products incumbent overlapping with door hardware and openings.
• JB Kind: UK-based door manufacturer and supplier with fire-rated door ranges serving residential and commercial channels; competes indirectly in the contractor specification market.
• Masonite Architectural: Architectural door division of Masonite serving commercial construction with timber and composite door systems, including fire-rated architectural doorsets for specifier-driven projects.

Others

• dormakaba: Global provider of access control and door hardware whose electronic locks are integrated into Forza's fire door certification scope; adjacent rather than direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Firesafe Fire Rated Products: UK specialist in fire door inspections, installations and remediation services with a complementary product offering to Forza's manufacturing focus in the post-Grenfell market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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