Search Results: 'James Donaldson & Sons'

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.

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.

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.

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.

James Donaldson in strong profits growth
11 August, 2015
Fife-based timber specialist James Donaldson & Sons Ltd has announced a strong growth in annual pre-tax profits to £4.52m.

James Donaldson agrees £16m funding package
19 May, 2015
James Donaldson & Sons Ltd (JDS) has agreed a £16m finding agreement with RBS as part of growth plans.

DTE opens new branch in Warrington
28 January, 2015
Leading truss manufacturer Donaldson Timber Engineering Ltd (DTE) has invested £300,000 opening a new branch in the northwest of England.

EPS appoints new company director
04 March, 2014
EPS Services & Tooling Ltd has appointed Steve Goodlad as operations director, Scotland based at the company’s Kirkcaldy facility in Fife.

Obituary - Bill Allan
07 January, 2014
Mr Allan began his career in the timber industry by joining James Donaldson & Sons when he left school. He started work on the same day as George Donaldson, father of the current chairman and chief executive, Neil Donaldson, which began a lifelong friendship.

Donaldson posts 8.4% profit gain
16 August, 2013
Efficiency gains and an improvement in margins helped James Donaldson & Sons increase profits despite turnover that remained static.