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To further extend our nationwide coverage as the timber specialists, Arnold Laver opened a new branch in Cheltenham.

To further extend our nationwide coverage as the timber specialists, Arnold Laver opened a new branch in Derby.

We are pleased to announce that NORclad has become the latest specialist timber products business to join National Timber Group (NTG). This is the most recent in a series of acquisitions to further strengthen the Group’s position as the UK’s largest, independent, specialist timber processing and distribution group with a focus on value-added products.

Established in 2004, SV Timber Ltd is an independent timber merchant supplying an extensive range of timber materials to a broad range of trade and commercial customers, including joiners and manufacturers, from three Branches across the Midlands. SV Timber Ltd has a strong reputation for outstanding service and quality and recently supplied timber for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. SV Timber employs 50 people and, in 2021, achieved revenues of £17m. NTG looks forward to welcoming our new colleagues into the Group.

To further extend our nationwide coverage as the timber specialists, Arnold Laver opened a new branch in Chadderton, Oldham.

Orchard Timber Products Limited (Orchard Timber) has joined National Timber Group. Orchard Timber, established in 2004, is a specialist distributor of timber, sheet materials, kitchens, doors, wood flooring and decking, supplying a range of local housebuilders, contractors, and RMI-focused joiners. Orchard Timber joins NTG’s Scottish division and will continue to trade under its successful trading name and brand.

We’ve moved to a great location, just around the corner from our old Iona Street branch, to Hawkhill Avenue. Our customers will be dealing with the same great people and we are fully-stocked for all your timber requirements.

Edinburgh Loanhead is a newly built 13,000 sq.ft warehouse on the Pentland trade park. We are confident that this new branch will help to improve our customer proposition and enhance our reputation as the number one supplier for timber and timber-based products within the Edinburgh region.

The National Timber Group has launched an award-winning eCommerce solution within 16 weeks after signing a contract.

The Timberworld launch follows a year when merchants have rushed to improve their eCommerce capability and customer experience to maximise sales as the country emerges from lockdown.

In May 2021, Hymor Timber became a member of NTG. Established in 1990, Hymor is an independent timber merchant supplying ethically sourced hardwood and softwood to a broad range of trade and commercial customers, including joiners and manufacturers across Staffordshire and the surrounding area. The company has a strength in hardwoods and modified timber, which combined with its extensive processing capability and expertise in meeting bespoke client requirements, has resulted in a reputation for outstanding service and quality.
Hymor employs 28 plus employees.

To further extend our nationwide coverage as the timber specialists, Arnold Laver opened in January Croydon, in March Cannock and in June Milton Keynes.

Arnold Laver established Alco Timber in May 2020 to offer a compelling and unrivalled ‘one stop shop’ range of timber, panel products and services to Merchants, Timber Buildings Manufacturers and DIY/Hardware outlets.

Arnold Laver completed the acquisition of the assets of Cotswold Manufacturing and has begun integrating the 80,000 sq ft manufacturing plant based at Thornaby, near Stockton-on-Tees. The business will be branded as Arnold Laver and will form part of the company’s ‘Intelligent Door Solutions Division’.

In October we opened our new branch in Coventry, followed in November by the opening of our Peterborough branch.

In November, Arnold Laver in England was also added to the NTG portfolio of companies. Established in 1920 and headquartered in Sheffield, Arnold Laver is a venerable brand in the importation, processing and distribution of timber, panel, decorative surfaces and joinery products across the UK. Customers include blue chip construction companies and it is a favoured supplier to large-scale infrastructure products such as the 2012 Olympics, Hinkley Point and HS2.
16 depots, 1 National Production Centre, 750 plus employees.

In June of the same year, Rembrand was the next Scottish based company to join NTG. Established in 1982, Rembrand is an importer, processor and distributor of timber and panel products in Scotland.
15 branches and 280 plus employees. This business also included Glow, as specialist supplier of insulation products, as well as Scotia Roofing & Building Supplies, a regional distributer of premium tiles, slates and heavyside materials.

In Feb 2018, NYTimber became a member of the NTG. Established in 1979, NYTimber is a leading independent timber merchant in North Yorkshire and the North East of England. Specialist roof solutions division which designs and fabricates roof trusses, spandrel panels and the industry-leading NTSROOF insulated roof cassette system.
3 branches, 1 hub, circa 200 employees.

In November 2017 Cairngorm Capital acquired Thornbridge Sawmills. Established in 1992, Thornbridge is a leading Scottish timber merchant selling timber, sheet and joinery products to builders, joiners, regional housebuilders and contractors.
11 branches, 1 hub, 160 plus employees.