Premier Forest Products has acquired engineered timber specialist National Timber Systems (NTS), strengthening and enhancing its timber engineering capability and solutions across the UK.
National Timber Systems was previously part of National Timber Group England, which entered administration in late November. The business has been acquired from the administrators, securing continuity for NTS’ operations, customers and manufacturing footprint. The acquisition safeguards 160 jobs at NTS, with plans to grow this number to 250.
National Timber Systems supplies national and regional house builders, as well as the construction and modular sectors, with a range of engineered timber products and services.
Terry Edgell, co-founder and CEO of Premier Forest Products, says: “With our strategic experience in timber and long-term financial stability, we see National Timber Systems as an excellent fit for Premier Forest. NTS aligns with and enhances our existing Mon Timber Engineering offer in South Wales and the South West, and broadens our engineered timber solutions for customers across the UK.
“This acquisition will help support faster, more efficient housebuilding and modular construction through continued product innovation and the potential for additional manufacturing capacity in the future.”
The transaction sees Premier Forest acquiring NTS operations in Bristol, Catterick and Newcastle, plus the assets of the Sheffield site, with the aim to return to full production capacity to meet customer demand.
Nick Kershaw, MD of National Timber Systems, adds: “I am delighted to be joining such a well-established timber distribution and manufacturing specialist. Premier Forest has a strong reputation for quality and service, and we see them as an excellent cultural fit, enabling NTS to continue to grow and develop.
“On behalf of my team, I would like to thank Premier Forest Products for the trust and confidence they have shown in NTS and its senior leadership team. We look forward to achieving further growth in 2026 and beyond.”
The acquisition follows the recent purchase of the Arnold Laver sites in Manchester, Reading and Hull from the administrators of National Timber Group England.
Premier Forest is headquartered in Newport, Wales, and is one of the UK’s leading independent timber distribution and manufacturing groups.
