New machinery investment drives 25% production increase at Mon Timber Engineering

Mon Timber Engineering, part of the Premier Forest Products Group, has boosted its production capabilities by as much as 25% with a significant upgrade in machinery.

The upgrade has also enhanced turnaround times and responsiveness, improved precision and expanded its bespoke timber solutions for customers across the construction and manufacturing sectors.

An MiTek Mk8C A-Frame Press, a roof truss manufacturing press mounted on an A-frame I-beam, makes the unloading of trusses easy and safe while creating efficiencies in the manufacturing process.

The innovative machine reduces running costs through its automatic start/stop system and the ability to use less material, supporting the company’s mission to reduce its carbon footprint, as it lowers electricity consumption and contributes to more efficient designs.

This enhancement closely aligns with the Government’s agenda to build more houses; with the trusses Mon Timber Engineering make primarily going into houses. The ability to create efficiencies in the manufacturing process means keeping up with the demand for trusses.

Founded in 1974 and acquired by Premier Forest in 2022, Mon Timber has a long history of providing high quality timber and building supplies across South Wales and the West of England.

In 2024, it was finalists in the notable Wood Awards, which recognises and promotes outstanding wood design, craftsmanship and installation. Its work on the Bristol Beacon earned the company this notable achievement.

Nigel McKillop, Commercial Director at Premier Forest Products, said: “We’re delighted to have invested in our engineering division at the Newport site.

“At Mon Timber Engineering, we listen to our customers and prioritise their needs. This new machinery will not only improve the quality of our trusses, but also increase our productivity levels to enable faster lead times and a faster rate of build completions.

“This supports the UK Government’s agenda to build more houses, the ability to dispatch and sell quicker and more efficiently means houses being built quicker around the country.”

Mon Timber has sites in Newport, Cardiff and Crumlin; to find out more, see www.montimber.co.uk. For further information on Premier Forest Products Ltd, visit www.premierforest.co.uk.