The acquisition not only safeguards jobs at Orchard Timber Products but ensures continuity for employees, customers, and suppliers across Scotland.
Beatsons Building Supplies, one of Scotland’s leading independent timber and building materials suppliers, has announced the acquisition of Orchard Timber, once of the National Timber Group that recently went into administration.
The acquisition strengthens Beatsons’ presence across Scotland and enhances its product portfolio, particularly in solid wood flooring, doors, and bespoke timber solutions. Orchard Timber Products, established in 2004 and headquartered in Forfar, has built a strong reputation for quality and service, supplying housebuilders, contractors, and joiners across the UK.
Two branches in Forfar and Livingston are scheduled to open by the middle of January and all current staff will be kept on, with anyone made redundant before the purchase was completed offered their jobs back. Fifty jobs are set to be saved.
John Marshall, Chairman of Beatsons Building Supplies, said: "We are delighted to welcome Orchard Timber Products into the Beatsons family. This acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategy to expand our geographic reach and broaden our product offering. Orchard Timber’s expertise and established customer relationships make it a perfect fit, and we look forward to supporting its continued growth."
"As with any acquisition, there will be a short period of transition as we move Orchard over to our processes and systems."
