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

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

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

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

Looking Ahead
19 June, 2015
James Donaldson & Sons has evolved from a timber importer into an integrated group with multiple divisions, reports Stephen Powney from Fife

Aesthetics and applications
22 December, 2014
In this year’s Wood Awards there was much to admire in the beauty and technical application of timber and equally satisfying were the judges’ observations that what was once considered innovative is now being used widely. Keren Fallwell reports.

Sound proof
26 November, 2014
The success of last month’s W14 reflected the stable recovery in the timber industry. Keren Fallwell reports

Divide and Rule
16 July, 2014
With the referendum on Scottish independence just two months away, Sally Spencer canvassed opinion on the impact a yes vote might have on the UK timber industry.

Solution providers
04 February, 2012
The systems approach to floor, wall and roof solutions continues to gain ground

Timber takes a stand
19 February, 2011
Timber will feature in more than 100 stands at this year’s Ecobuild. Sally Spencer reports on some of the highlights

In his father's footsteps
11 December, 2010
Neil Donaldson talks to Sally Spencer about his 35 years with the family business, James Donaldson & Sons

The company that makes its own destiny
04 September, 2010
James Donaldson & Sons is celebrating 150 years of business this year. Sally Spencer reports on the entrepreneurial, family-run business

All systems go
23 January, 2010
Suppliers of prefabricated roof, floor and wall systems are upping their game

Up to the challenge
15 March, 2008
As TRA members at their annual general meeting heard, the sector will face new challenges and opportunities in the fields of codes and standards, health and safety, and sustainability in the year ahead

Urging unity
10 November, 2007
Neil Donaldson, chairman and chief executive of James Donaldson & Sons Ltd and president of the Timber Trade Federation, writes about the challenges facing the timber industry and its need to move forward as one

Treat with care
27 October, 2007
Strategic shifts and business developments have made it a “dynamic year” for the UK’s treatments industry

Donaldson boosts treatment capacity
06 August, 2007

Timber in the round
31 March, 2007
Anne McDonald eavesdrops on a round-table discussion hosted by the Scottish Timber Trade Association