Hymor Timber becomes part of National Timber Group

The independent timber merchant has been acquired by Arnold Laver & Co, part of the National Timber Group, for an undisclosed sum.

Hymor Timber has been acquired by Arnold Laver & Co, part of the National Timber Group, for an undisclosed sum.

Established in 1990, Hymor is an independent timber merchant supplying ethically sourced hardwood and softwood to a broad range of trade and commercial customers, including joiners and manufacturers across Staffordshire and the surrounding area.

The company has a strength in hardwoods and modified timber, which combined with its extensive processing capability and expertise in meeting bespoke client requirements, has resulted in a reputation for outstanding service and quality.

Located in Stoke-on-Trent, Hymor employs 28 people and in 2020, achieved revenues of £4.5 million. Hymor’s acquisition was initiated by the owners’ succession planning.

This transaction is highly complementary and strategically beneficial. Hymor fills a geographic gap in National Timber Group’s existing branch network and creates an additional hardwood centre of excellence, serving the Midlands and the North West.

It complements the product offering of NTG’s specialist hardwood depot in Hull that serves Yorkshire and the Humber.

Rob Barclay, Group Chief Executive of National Timber Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Hymor Timber to the Group – our shared expertise and commitment to our customers makes this an obvious and complementary partnership.

"Together, we will increase our offering in the important hardwood timber category and extend our range of services in the Midlands and the North West, improving our customers’ experience.”