Soaring demand for its services has led to further expansion for a fire safety and training company based at the North East BIC (BIC).
ProFire Safety & Training has invested in a new riverside location at the Sunderland business park – its third move in as many years to accommodate its growing team and expanding service offer.
The company, which launched in 2020, has taken over a new two storey unit to serve as its head office and provide a dedicated training facility.
Founder Will Fatherley said the firm’s growth has been fuelled by increasing demand for the fire safety consultancy his team provides to the public, private and third sector, as well as training in fire risk compliance, workplace safety, and first aid. The company also provides fire fighter training.
Will said: “New legislation rightly focuses on reducing fire risk in buildings and this has put pressure on those who own and manage buildings to take action. So, we’ve responded by providing the market with what is needed.
“Our accredited courses take away the worry by providing professionally run, convenient and accessible training to give those responsible all of the knowledge they need to have confidence in what they do.”
Demand for ProFire’s additional services has translated into a 30 percent increase in turnover and the need for its new permanent training base.
The company now employs 12 members of staff as well as a team of trusted suppliers. Clients include local authorities, charities, schools, care homes, property management companies and builders.
Will added: “There is an opportunity for much further growth in future and we’re focused on building the business steadily, adding to our already brilliant team and strong skillset.
“The beauty of being based at the BIC is that we will be able to move to another unit as soon as we are ready to expand again. The site is so flexible and supportive and there’s a space to suit what you need as soon as your requirements change.”
ProFire started life at the BIC’s coworking space before moving to its own incubator unit on the park. Now, its new home overlooks the River Wear and provides plenty of space for the company to run its operations at the same time as delivering training to visiting clients.
Paul McEldon, Chief Executive at the BIC, said: “We’ve been by the company’s side since it launched, so it’s really rewarding to see the team go from strength to strength. We can’t wait to see what’s next for the ProFire team and we’ll be rooting for them and looking for ways to support wherever we can.”
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