Newport-based Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems
Newport-based Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems
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Newport-headquartered Premier Forest Products has acquired engineered timber specialist National Timber Systems (NTS), expanding its engineered timber offer across the UK.
The acquisition secures the future of NTS, which was previously part of National Timber Group England Ltd and entered administration in late November.
Premier Forest has acquired the business from the administrators, safeguarding 160 jobs, with plans to grow the workforce to 250.
NTS supplies national and regional housebuilders, alongside the construction and modular sectors, with a range of engineered timber products.
Terry Edgell, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Premier Forest Products, said: “With our strategic experience in timber and long-term financial stability, we see National Timber Systems as an excellent fit for Premier Forest.
“NTS aligns with and enhances our existing Mon Timber Engineering offer in south-Wales and the south-west, and broadens our engineered timber solutions for customers across the UK.
“This acquisition will help support faster, more efficient housebuilding and modular construction through continued product innovation and the potential for additional manufacturing capacity in the future.”
As part of the transaction, Premier Forest has acquired NTS operations in Bristol, Catterick and Newcastle, as well as the assets of the Sheffield site, with plans to return the business to full production capacity to meet customer demand.
Nick Kershaw, Managing Director of National Timber Systems, said: “I am delighted to be joining such a well-established timber distribution and manufacturing specialist.
“Premier Forest has a strong reputation for quality and service, and we see them as an excellent cultural fit, enabling NTS to continue to grow and develop.
“On behalf of my team, I would like to thank Premier Forest Products for the trust and confidence they have shown in NTS and its senior leadership team.
“We look forward to achieving further growth in 2026 and beyond.”
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