Premier expands at Newport

Premier Forest Products has signed a 20-year lease on more than 73,000ft² of additional space at the Port of Newport.

Director Nigel Williams said the move would allow Premier to increase bulk orders leading to a better customer service.

He said Premier, which has an annual turnover of £54m, was now on the way towards its “ultimate goal” – becoming the UK’s largest independent timber importer and distributor.

The new warehouse space, leased from Associated British Ports, is adjacent to Premier’s head office. More than £200,000 has been spent updating the site.

The close proximity of a railway line will allow Premier to receive immediate delivery of goods by rail.