Premier Forest Products has rescued engineered timber specialist National Timber Systems (NTS) from administration.
NTS was previously part of National Timber Group England Ltd, which entered administration in November. The acquisition secures continuity for NTS鈥檚 operations and saves 160 jobs.
Premier Forest Products also previously acquired, last month, three Arnold Laver locations from the administrators of the National Timber Group England. These were the Manchester, Reading and Hull operations of Arnold Laver.
NTS supplies a range of engineered timber products and services, including its NTSROOF panelised roof system, roof trusses, engineered joists, and specialist roof and floor cassette systems.
Premier Forest Products chief executive Terry Edgell said: 鈥淲ith our strategic experience in timber and long-term financial stability, we see National Timber Systems as an excellent fit for Premier Forest.
聽鈥淣TS aligns with and enhances our existing Mon Timber Engineering offer in south Wales and the southwest, and broadens our engineered timber solutions for customers across the UK.
鈥淭his 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.鈥�
The transaction sees Premier Forest acquiring NTS operations in Bristol, Catterick and Newcastle, plus the assets of the Sheffield site, with the aim to return to full production capacity to meet customer demand.
National Timber Systems managing director Nick Kershaw added: 鈥淚 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.
鈥淥n 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.鈥�
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