Premier Forest Products has acquired engineered timber specialist National Timber Systems, previously part of National Timber Group England, which went into administration in late November. The acquisition safeguards 160 jobs at NTS, with plans to grow this number to 250.

National Timber Systems supplies national and regional housebuilders, as well as the construction and modular sectors, with a range of engineered timber products and services. These include the BBA-accredited NTSROOF® panelised roof system, roof trusses, engineered joists, and specialist roof and floor cassette solutions.

Terry Edgell, co-founder and CEO of Premier Forest Products, said: “With our strategic experience in timber and long-term financial stability, we see National Timber Systems as an excellent fit for Premier Forest. NTS aligns with and enhances our existing Mon Timber Engineering offer within the Premier group, and broadens our engineered timber solutions for customers across the UK.

“This acquisition will help support faster, more efficient housebuilding and modular construction through continued product innovation and the potential for additional manufacturing capacity in the future.”

Premier Forest has taken on the NTS operations in Bristol, Catterick, and Newcastle, plus the assets of the Sheffield site, with the aim to return to full production capacity. The aquisition follows the recent purchase of the Arnold Laver sites in Manchester and Reading, also from the administrators of National Timber Group England.

Nick Kershaw, managing director of National Timber Systems, added:“I am delighted to be joining such a well-established timber distribution and manufacturing specialist. Premier Forest has a strong reputation for quality and service, and we see them as an excellent cultural fit, enabling NTS to continue to grow and develop.”

About Premier Forest Products

Premier Forest Products is a leading independent importer and distributor of timber and panel products, operating from multiple sites across the UK to deliver nationwide.
  
Source: buildersmerchantsjournal.net