Factory applied coating technology at Timber Coaters

Timber Coaters has announced the acquisition of Palmer Primer Ltd, a respected British manufacturer of specialist coating machinery for the timber industry.

This strategic acquisition strengthens Timber Coaters’ market position by bringing in-house access to Palmer Primer’s advanced engineering and machinery technologies. Known across the industry for quality, reliability and innovation in vacuum and primer coating systems, Palmer Primer Ltd shares the core values that underpin Timber Coaters’ commitment to excellence.Timber Coaters Ltd

Palmer Primer Ltd will continue to trade under its established name, maintaining its identity and long-standing reputation, while benefiting from the resources, technical expertise, and operational support of Timber Coaters Ltd. The two businesses will work closely together to accelerate product development, enhance service capability, and extend their reach across the timber manufacturing and processing sectors.

Palmer Primer’s machinery has been instrumental in raising the bar for coating applications across the UK timber industry,” said Graeme Thomas, managing director of Timber Coaters. “By combining their engineering strengths with our technical expertise, we’re creating a powerful partnership focused on advancing quality, performance and customer value.

The acquisition includes the full transfer of Palmer Primer’s assets, technical knowledge, and production capabilities. It forms part of Timber Coaters Ltd’s long-term strategy to expand its technical capability, reduce supply chain dependencies, and strengthen its end-to-end offering for the timber industry.

Customers of both companies can expect continuity in service, along with new opportunities that arise from the closer integration of machinery design and high-performance coating application.

Source: buildersmerchantsjournal.net