Search Results: 'James Donaldson & Sons'

Building on success
24 August, 2022
Donaldson Group made the headlines last December when it announced it had acquired the UK’s largest timber frame manufacturer, Stewart Milne Timber Systems. Sally Spencer reports

Scottish timber traders turn out in force in Edinburgh for STTA dinner
07 March, 2022
The Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA) had a successful first dinner since the Covid-19 pandemic started, with 175 people attending the March 4 event in Edinburgh.

James Donaldson & Sons acquires leading worktop specialist
22 June, 2021
James Donaldson & Sons Ltd (JDS), has further developed its programme of growth with the acquisition of worktop specialist, Stonecare.

James Donaldson & Sons acquires Kitchens International
10 June, 2021
The boards of James Donaldson & Sons (JDS) Ltd and Kitchens International Ltd have announced that, following its acquisition, Kitchens International, has become the latest addition to the JDS brand portfolio.

The show must go on!
16 December, 2020
The TTJ Awards 2020 was a virtual event this year and also included lots of different content designed to be a gathering place for the timber trade during this time of the pandemic, writes Stephen Powney

Passing the baton
30 October, 2020
James Donaldson & Sons patriarch Neil Donaldson looks back over his 45 years with the family business. Sally Spencer reports

A family affair
14 August, 2020
Andrew and Michael Donaldson are following in their father’s footsteps in taking over the roles of CEO and chairman, respectively, of the James Donaldson & Sons Group. Sally Spencer reports

Neil Donaldson bows out after 45 years at family firm
29 July, 2020
Neil Donaldson has announced his retirement from James Donaldson & Sons, after 45 years with the business, as he hands over the reins to the sixth generation.

Sixth generation takes the reins at James Donaldson & Sons
16 June, 2020
Leading timber specialist, James Donaldson & Sons has announced its new senior team, as Andrew Donaldson and Michael Donaldson take over as chief executive officer and chairman respectively.

James Donaldson donates £53,000 to charity
03 April, 2020
James Donaldson & Sons embarked on the fundraising campaign in June 2019 and has exceeded its target by raising £53,945 for its charity partner, Maggie’s.

Career highlight
25 February, 2020
DTE’s new managing director Luke Roberts talks to Sally Spencer about his career to date and his ambitions for the roof truss specialist

James Donaldson Group acquires Rowan Manufacturing and Smith & Frater
03 February, 2020
James Donaldson & Sons Ltd, based in Fife for over 160 years, has announced the acquisition of both companies which will add door sets, bespoke joinery and kitchen manufacturing to their existing business processing, manufacturing and distribution of timber and associated building products.

DTE appoints new managing director
08 November, 2019
James Donaldson & Sons Ltd, has appointed Luke Roberts as managing director for Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE).

James Donaldson invests in defibrillators
22 August, 2019
James Donaldson and Sons (JDS) has invested in automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for all 31 of its sites throughout the UK.

Donaldson announces Maggie’s charity partnership
16 July, 2019
James Donaldson & Sons has announced today its charity partnership with Maggie’s, which is due to span over the next 12 to 18 months.

James Donaldson & Sons group MD to step down next year
28 June, 2019
Scott Cairns has announced today (June 28) that he will be stepping down from his role as group managing director for James Donaldson & Sons (JDS), effective July 2020.

Donaldson group posts strong results
06 March, 2019
James Donaldson & Sons Ltd has posted strong results for the year ended March 31, 2018 with turnover across the group reaching £153.6m.

TTJ Awards judged entry finalists vying for glory
11 September, 2018
Finalists in the TTJ Awards judged categories now only have 10 days before they find out if they have won.

Dominant Force
21 March, 2018
MGM Timber is Scotland’s largest independent timber merchant. Sally Spencer found out what makes it tick

George Donaldson CBE - a Scottish timber pioneer
08 November, 2016
George Donaldson, a leading figure in the Scottish timber trade and who played a key role in building one of Scotland’s most successful family companies, has died.