Scottish business Deeside Timberframe has opened an office in Warrington as part of a multi million-pound investment strategy - and says the move is "a significant step in the company’s strategic growth across England"
The Warrington site will enable the company to bolster client relationships and provide prompt support to local customers as it bids to meet increasing demand for energy-efficient timber frame solutions.
Deeside's strategic programme includes augmenting manufacturing capacity, enhancing production efficiency and integrating sustainable practices throughout its operations.
Central to the plan is a 5,500 square foot extension at Deeside Timberframe's plant in Throsk, near Stirling, intended to house a cutting-edge, automated wall production line. The facility has also been equipped with a 108kW solar panel installation, generating 90,000 kWh per year, thereby covering over a third of the plant's energy requirements.
Additional investments include the adoption of an automated precision cutting system and new machinery to support open web joist manufacturing, along with a state-of-the-art dust extraction apparatus, reports . The group has also upgraded its head office in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire.
David Crawford, managing director at Deeside Timberframe, said: "The demand for sustainable housing is greater than ever, and timber frame construction is a key solution to meeting these targets.
"Our multi million-pound investment enables us to expand our capacity, integrate innovative technologies, and improve sustainability across our operations. We are proud to be making strategic moves that not only benefit our business but also contribute to the Ƶ’s housing ambitions and Net Zero goals.”
Andrew Orriss, chief executive of the Structural Timber Association, added: "It's encouraging to see members investing in the future of timber to support the government's ambition to build 1.5 million homes.
"This kind of expansion not only enables the delivery of more high-quality timber homes across England, but also creates skilled jobs, supports safer and more efficient factory operations, and contributes directly to the Ƶ's housing and net zero goals."
David Hopkins, CEO of trade body Timber Development Ƶ said: "This series of investments from Deeside Timberframe is a real sign of strength and confidence in the timber frame sector. With the Government looking to build 1.5 million homes while also meeting strict carbon and quality targets, timber frame is the obvious choice for a sustainable housing future."
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