Premier Forest Products strengthens north & north-east England network with Hull acquisition

Premier Forest Products has completed the acquisition of Arnold Laver’s Hull operation, further strengthening its timber distribution, manufacturing and logistics capability across the north and north-east of England.

The Hull acquisition builds on Premier Forest’s recent purchases of Arnold Laver sites in Manchester and Reading, which were formerly part of National Timber Group UK and entered administration in November.

Aerial view of the Hull operation 

The purchase safeguards 18 jobs, following the safeguarding of more than 36 roles at the Manchester and Reading operations. Plans are underway to recruit across all three branches, with total staff numbers expected to reach 150.

Together, these acquisitions significantly extend Premier Forest’s product offering, geographic reach and delivery capacity, enhancing service levels for housebuilders, contractors and construction customers across the north of England and beyond.

Commenting on the acquisition, Terry Edgell, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Premier Forest Products, said: “This latest acquisition is another important step in strengthening Premier Forest’s presence across the north and north-east of England.

“The Hull operation significantly extends our geographic coverage and delivery capability, enabling us to better support customers across Yorkshire, the Humber and the wider north-east with a broader range of timber products and faster, more resilient supply.

“Alongside our recent acquisitions of the Arnold Laver sites in Manchester and Reading, this reinforces Premier Forest’s long-term commitment to investing in high-quality operations that enhance our offering and service for customers across the UK.”

Premier Forest Products is headquartered in Newport, Wales and is one of the UK’s leading independent timber distribution and manufacturing groups, supplying customers nationwide across the housebuilding, construction, manufacturing and modular sectors. For further information, see www.premierforest.co.uk.