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National Timber Group appoints Scott Cairns as Group Chief Executive
04 December, 2023
The National Timber Group (NTG) has announced the appointment of Scott Cairns as NTG’s Group Chief Executive.

Investment increases capacity at National Timber Systems
09 June, 2022
National Timber Systems (NTS), the specialist engineered wood products division of National Timber Group, is increasing its offsite manufacturing capacity this year through a £1.5m investment by the group.

TTJ Awards launch
11 April, 2022
This year’s TTJ Awards will be the 26th edition of the popular event which celebrates achievements in the timber product industries. Stephen Powney reports

TRA launches Designer Development Programme
01 April, 2022
A new generation of timber engineering specialists are set to benefit from a new training and qualification scheme for designers involved in the trussed rafter industry.

TTJ Awards 2022 will take place on September 30 at the InterContinental Park Lane
09 March, 2022
The 2022 TTJ Awards will take place at The InterContinental Park Lane, London on September 30.

Lavers team helps park home manufacturer
09 September, 2021
When an industry shortage of plywood threatened to compromise Tingdene Homes’ ability to deliver their customers’ dream homes, the team at Arnold Laver Oldbury were brought onboard to coordinate a solution which ultimately is saving Tingdene £200,00 a year.

Arnold Laver sees 15% sales drop in 2020, reports stronger trading this year
18 August, 2021
UK nationwide timber products distributor Arnold Laver has reported a 15% decrease in its annual sales to £123.4m due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. But trading in 2021 is performing strongly.

BWF launches 2021 Awards
02 July, 2021
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is calling for entries for its BWF Awards, celebrating outstanding achievement, skills and talent from across the woodworking and joinery sector.

David Oldfield appointed BWF president
22 June, 2021
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has appointed David Oldfield, commercial director at the Arnold Laver Group, as its new president. He will succeed Paul Bailey, founder and managing director of European Doorsets, who is a long-standing member of the BWF executive board and has been BWF president since August 2019.

National Timber Group expands further with strategic acquisition of Hymor Timber
03 March, 2021
The National Timber Group (NTG) has acquired Hymor Timber Ltd, a £4.5m annual turnover (2020) timber merchant located in Stoke-on-Trent.

National Timber Systems doubles engineered floor joist capacity
24 January, 2021
National Timber Systems is now capable of producing two million metres of engineered joists each year after installation of a new production line at its Catterick site.

Wood Awards 2020 winners announced
26 November, 2020
The winners of the annual Wood Awards have been announced. The judges have selected six structures and three products that represent the best of British architecture and product design in wood. Established in 1971, the Wood Awards is the UK’s premier competition for excellence in wood design.

National Timber Group launches timber systems division
27 October, 2020
The National Timber Group has launched a new brand - National Timber Systems - that will support the UK’s housebuilding and construction industries.

New TimberWorld branch opens
08 July, 2020
Arnold Laver TimberWorld has announced the opening of its new branch in Milton Keynes.

Timber training on track
28 January, 2020
The rebirth of the Institute of Carpenters over the past 12 months is focused on bringing industry and education together to train and nurture talent for the future of the UK woodworking sector. Mike Jeffree reports

Arnold Laver opens door making facility in Thornaby
27 January, 2020
Arnold Laver, part of The National Timber Group, has started the integration of its latest production facility, located in Thornaby, near Stockton-on-Tees. The business will form part of its new Intelligent Door Solutions Division.

Celebrating 100 years in business Arnold Laver opens its 17th Timber World branch in Surrey
16 January, 2020
The branch is located at Silverwing Industrial Estate in Croydon and will stock a wide range of timber and timber-related products. The company will also be holding a series of promotions and activities to celebrate the first month of opening.

National Timber Group makes significant Scottish investment doubling size of Grangemouth site
15 January, 2020
The group’s processing plant in Forth Valley now totals six acres and becomes the main production site in Scotland. The expansion includes the construction a 21,500ft2 storage facility, enabling the company to increase the level of stock it can store on-site.

Industry consolidation set to continue
29 July, 2019
A flurry of takeovers has happened in recent weeks.

Investor targets timber
29 July, 2019
Cairngorm Capital has been a major driver in UK timber sector consolidation in the last two years. Stephen Powney visited its London HQ to find out more