Matthew Bissell

Matthew Bissell is an experienced professional in the forging and heat treatment industry, currently serving as the Forges and Heat Treatment Manager at Somers Forge Ltd since September 2023. In this role, Matthew oversees daily operations across two forges and Steelstock, focusing on health and safety, continuous improvement, and effective communication among teams. Prior to this, Matthew held the position of Site Manager at Tarmac Building Products Ltd, where compliance with health and safety standards was prioritized. Matthew's extensive experience also includes serving as Operations Manager at RB Forgings (UK) Limited, managing a workforce of 70 and overseeing the heat treatment process, as well as being Forge Manager at Stokes Forgings. Matthew's educational background includes a City & Guilds qualification in ILM Leadership and Management from Dudley College.