The story of Lockforce…
How it was conceived and developed, and how it has grown as a franchise since launching.
The accolades, the awards and our story so far – here’s how it happened…
Lockforce UK was established in 2013 by Paul Wilkinson in Lincolnshire. In 2014, Sean Taylor and his business partner Paul Smith acquired the business, transforming it into the Lockforce we know today. Since 2020, Sean Taylor has been the sole owner, bringing the Lockforce brand under The Forces Group umbrella. By 2024, Lockforce UK has over 30 franchisees operating in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
It’s Sean’s experience of franchise businesses and facilities management that meant they were ideally placed to take Lockforce to the next level and become the respected locksmith business it is now.
Together with his team, they have a plan and business vision of making Lockforce one of the most successful and recognised names in the locksmith industry.
The team at Lockforce have over 30 years of experience and practical knowledge in managing locksmith businesses and support many franchisees in the Lockforce family.
His hard work paid off when, in 2017, Sean won
Entrepreneurs Circle’s prestigious National Entrepreneur of
the Year award; high praise indeed!
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‘Business is going very well…’
“I was interested in Lockforce as I had a joinery background. I learnt an awful lot during training, Carl is extremely knowledgeable and very supportive. Business is going very well, I’d recommend Lockforce to anyone thinking of joining.
Tom Lyons
Lockforce Liverpool