DEESIDE Timberframe has announced a multi-million-pound investment programme, designed to support the firm’s growth and commitment to innovation and sustainability, while aligning with the UK Government’s target to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years.
As part of its expansion, the business has opened a new office in Warrington, marking a significant step in the company’s growth south of the border. Deeside Timberframe explained the new base allows the company to strengthen client relationships, provide more responsive support, and meet growing demand for sustainable, energy-efficient timber frame solutions.
The broader investment programme focuses on increasing manufacturing capacity, improving production efficiency, and embedding sustainable practices across operations. The improvements aim to benefit customers through shorter lead times, increased factory output, and ‘even greater’ consistency in quality and service.
A key component includes a 5,500 sq.ft factory extension at Deeside Timberframe’s Throsk manufacturing facility. Designed to accommodate a new automated wall production line, the expansion is said to significantly boost productivity and enable faster and more efficient delivery of timber frame systems. In line with the company’s Net Zero strategy, the site benefits from a 108kW solar panel installation, which can supply more than a third of the facility’s energy needs.
Further investment in machinery includes the integration of a Hundegger Turbo-Drive Saw, a fully automated precision cutting system, and the addition of a new AV Birch Magna Truss Press and AB Birch UniRoll for open web joist production. Deeside Timberframe has also commissioned a new dust extraction system from Indusvent.
Ongoing enhancements at Throsk include upgrades to logistics infrastructure, office space, welfare facilities, electrical heating, and transportation. In parallel, the company revealed it has made significant investments in its design and engineering software, including continued development with Elecosoft’s 2D and 3D CAD design suite and an upgrade to MiTek’s PAMIR, a tool for truss and joist design.
MD David Crawford said, “The demand for high-quality, sustainable housing is greater than ever, and timber frame construction is a key solution to meeting these targets. Our multi-million-pound investment enables us to expand our capacity, integrate innovative technologies, and improve sustainability across our operations. We are proud to be making strategic moves that not only benefit our business but also contribute to the UK’s housing ambitions and net zero goals.”
Andrew Orriss, CEO of the Structural Timber Association, added, “It’s encouraging to see members investing in the future of timber to support the government’s ambition to build 1.5 million homes. This kind of expansion not only enables the delivery of more high-quality timber homes across England, but also creates skilled jobs, supports safer and more efficient factory operations, and contributes directly to the UK’s housing and net zero goals.”
David Hopkins, CEO of Timber Development UK, commented, “This series of investments from Deeside Timberframe is a real sign of strength and confidence in the timber frame sector. With the government looking to build 1.5 million homes while also meeting strict carbon and quality targets, timber frame is the obvious choice for a sustainable housing future.”
