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		<title>JELD-WEN factory “boosts production by 50%” with new line</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jeld-wen-penrith-production-line-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="JELD-WEN has integrated a third production line into its Penrith manufacturing facility, increasing capacity and strengthening its ability to deliver doors at scale." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jeld-wen-penrith-production-line-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jeld-wen-penrith-production-line-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jeld-wen-penrith-production-line-768x509.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jeld-wen-penrith-production-line-1536x1018.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jeld-wen-penrith-production-line-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jeld-wen-penrith-production-line.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>JELD-WEN has integrated a third production line into its Penrith manufacturing facility, increasing capacity and strengthening its ability to deliver doors at scale.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/jeld-wen-factory-boosts-production-by-50-with-new-line/">JELD-WEN factory “boosts production by 50%” with new line</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bradfords and James Latham “address demand through a revised supply model”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/bradfords-and-james-latham-address-demand-through-a-revised-supply-model/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/james-latham-bradfords-1-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Bradfords and James Latham outline how their strategic partnership has allowed the merchant to transform its specialist timber product offering." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/james-latham-bradfords-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/james-latham-bradfords-1-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/james-latham-bradfords-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/james-latham-bradfords-1-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/james-latham-bradfords-1.jpg 1123w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Bradfords and James Latham outline how their strategic partnership has allowed the merchant to transform its specialist timber product offering.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/bradfords-and-james-latham-address-demand-through-a-revised-supply-model/">Bradfords and James Latham “address demand through a revised supply model”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>SR Timber unveils “bold new look”</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41076</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sr-timber-new-branding-300x200.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="SR Timber has launched new branding that “reinforces its strategic focus on offering clarity, correctness and confidence for its customers in a market crowded by substandard products.”" decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sr-timber-new-branding-300x200.png 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sr-timber-new-branding-1024x683.png 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sr-timber-new-branding-768x512.png 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sr-timber-new-branding-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sr-timber-new-branding-765x510.png 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sr-timber-new-branding.png 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>SR Timber has launched new branding that “reinforces its strategic focus on offering clarity, correctness and confidence for its customers in a market crowded by substandard products.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/sr-timber-unveils-bold-new-look/">SR Timber unveils “bold new look”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Further NTG jobs saved as Huws Gray moves for former Thornbridge site in Ayr</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/further-ntg-jobs-saved-as-huws-gray-moves-for-former-thornbridge-site-in-ayr/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="198" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/huws-gray-ntg-ayr-300x198.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Huws Gray has launched its own timber merchanting operation in Ayr, at the site formerly operated by National Timber Group (NTG) under its Thornbridge brand." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/huws-gray-ntg-ayr-300x198.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/huws-gray-ntg-ayr-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/huws-gray-ntg-ayr-768x506.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/huws-gray-ntg-ayr-1536x1013.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/huws-gray-ntg-ayr.jpg 1720w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Huws Gray has launched its own timber merchanting operation in Ayr, at the site formerly operated by National Timber Group (NTG) under its Thornbridge brand.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/further-ntg-jobs-saved-as-huws-gray-moves-for-former-thornbridge-site-in-ayr/">Further NTG jobs saved as Huws Gray moves for former Thornbridge site in Ayr</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems plus several Arnold Laver sites</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/premier-forest-products-acquires-national-timber-systems-plus-arnold-laver-sites-from-ntg-administrators/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=40686</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/premier-forest-products-arnold-laver-hull-1-300x199.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Premier Forest Products has announced the acquisition of National Timber Systems alongside the addition of the Arnold Laver depots in Manchester, Reading and now Hull from the administrators of National Timber Group." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/premier-forest-products-arnold-laver-hull-1-300x199.png 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/premier-forest-products-arnold-laver-hull-1-1024x680.png 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/premier-forest-products-arnold-laver-hull-1-768x510.png 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/premier-forest-products-arnold-laver-hull-1-1536x1019.png 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/premier-forest-products-arnold-laver-hull-1-765x510.png 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/premier-forest-products-arnold-laver-hull-1.png 1623w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Premier Forest Products has announced the acquisition of National Timber Systems alongside the addition of the Arnold Laver depots in Manchester, Reading and now Hull from the administrators of National Timber Group.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/premier-forest-products-acquires-national-timber-systems-plus-arnold-laver-sites-from-ntg-administrators/">Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems plus several Arnold Laver sites</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Thornbridge Timber returns to independent Scottish ownership</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/thornbridge-timber-returns-to-independent-scottish-ownership/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=40682</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/thornbridge-timber-6-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Following the collapse of the National Timber Group, Thornbridge Timber has entered a new chapter following the acquisition of its Motherwell branch and the wider Thornbridge brand by Rodger Group Holdings Limited, an independent, family-owned Scottish building materials group." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/thornbridge-timber-6-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/thornbridge-timber-6-768x509.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/thornbridge-timber-6-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/thornbridge-timber-6.jpg 773w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Following the collapse of the National Timber Group, Thornbridge Timber has entered a new chapter following the acquisition of its Motherwell branch and the wider Thornbridge brand by Rodger Group Holdings Limited, an independent, family-owned Scottish building materials group.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/thornbridge-timber-returns-to-independent-scottish-ownership/">Thornbridge Timber returns to independent Scottish ownership</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Huws Gray invests in “historic” Grangemouth site</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/huws-gray-invests-in-historic-grangemouth-site/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=40613</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/huws-gray-grangemouth-1-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Huws Gray has completed an “extensive upgrade” to its Grangemouth Timber depot, improving facilities for both staff and visitors." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/huws-gray-grangemouth-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/huws-gray-grangemouth-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/huws-gray-grangemouth-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/huws-gray-grangemouth-1-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/huws-gray-grangemouth-1-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/huws-gray-grangemouth-1.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Huws Gray has completed an “extensive upgrade” to its Grangemouth Timber depot, improving facilities for both staff and visitors.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/huws-gray-invests-in-historic-grangemouth-site/">Huws Gray invests in “historic” Grangemouth site</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Administrators appointed to National Timber Group</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/administrators-appointed-to-national-timber-group/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:32:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=40532</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/national-timber-group-logo-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Alvarez &amp; Marsal has been appointed as administrators to National Timber Group entities, launching the sale of the business and its assets." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/national-timber-group-logo-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/national-timber-group-logo-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/national-timber-group-logo.jpg 764w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Alvarez &#038; Marsal has been appointed as administrators to National Timber Group entities, launching the sale of the business and its assets.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/administrators-appointed-to-national-timber-group/">Administrators appointed to National Timber Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>National Timber Group England files for administration</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/national-timber-group-england-files-for-administration/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=40471</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="194" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/national-timber-group-arnold-laver-230524-300x194.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="National Timber Group England Ltd has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/national-timber-group-arnold-laver-230524-300x194.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/national-timber-group-arnold-laver-230524-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/national-timber-group-arnold-laver-230524-768x496.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/national-timber-group-arnold-laver-230524-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/national-timber-group-arnold-laver-230524-2048x1322.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>National Timber Group England Ltd has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/national-timber-group-england-files-for-administration/">National Timber Group England files for administration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>David Smith St Ives showcases timber engineering in BMF-arranged Metro-Mayor in visit</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/bmf-david-smith-st-ives-paul-bristow-paul-gibbons-tim-wilson-tony-maxwell-07-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="As part of the BMF’s ‘industry and parliament’ programme, Metro-Mayor Paul Bristow visited David Smith St Ives to see how timber engineering is driving sustainable construction." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/bmf-david-smith-st-ives-paul-bristow-paul-gibbons-tim-wilson-tony-maxwell-07-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/bmf-david-smith-st-ives-paul-bristow-paul-gibbons-tim-wilson-tony-maxwell-07-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/bmf-david-smith-st-ives-paul-bristow-paul-gibbons-tim-wilson-tony-maxwell-07-768x515.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/bmf-david-smith-st-ives-paul-bristow-paul-gibbons-tim-wilson-tony-maxwell-07-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/bmf-david-smith-st-ives-paul-bristow-paul-gibbons-tim-wilson-tony-maxwell-07-2048x1373.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/bmf-david-smith-st-ives-paul-bristow-paul-gibbons-tim-wilson-tony-maxwell-07-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>As part of the BMF’s ‘industry and parliament’ programme, Metro-Mayor Paul Bristow visited David Smith St Ives to see how timber engineering is driving sustainable construction.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/david-smith-st-ives-timber-engineering-welcomes-metro-mayor-in-bmf-arranged-visit/">David Smith St Ives showcases timber engineering in BMF-arranged Metro-Mayor in visit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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