BUILDERS’ merchant Huws Gray has launched its own timber merchanting operation at a site in Ayr formerly operated by National Timber Group (NTG), under its Thornbridge brand, which entered administration in late 2025.
The move secures the jobs of several experienced employees, with further recruitment anticipated in the coming months.
Huws Gray said the site offers customers a ‘high-quality’ purchasing environment, with all timber stored inside and protected from challenging weather conditions.
Eddie Hernon, MD at PDM Huws Gray, said, “Following our recent investment in our flagship timber mill in Grangemouth, the expansion of our timber merchanting capabilities is a key strategic focus for Huws Gray in Scotland. After the news surrounding NTG broke in November, we began exploring how this opportunity could be realised, and I’m delighted that we have now agreed to take on the lease of this impressive Ayr site.”
The branch will continue to be managed by Lynne Douglas, who said, “The team has built strong, long-standing relationships with our local customer base, and we’re delighted to be able to continue supporting them. As part of the wider Huws Gray business, we’re now even better positioned to enhance the customer experience, with access to a broader product range and additional support. I’m also really looking forward to working with our new colleagues.”
In addition to a full rebrand in the coming weeks, the branch will be prepared to support a more diversified product range, complementing its core timber offering.
