Timber and materials supplier James Latham has strengthened its position in Northern Ireland with the acquisition of IJK Timber Group Ltd.
Offering a range of panel products, softwoods, and hardwoods from two established sites, IJK, which can trace its roots back to 1799, is a division of Sarcon (No155) Ltd, and trades as IJK Timber and Northern Hardwood.
While the companies have now become part of the Latham Group, they will continue to trade in the same way with no disruption to regular service. Former owners and Directors of the company Graham Knox and Peter Elwood will continue to run the business as part of the Latham management team.
This is a strategic acquisition for James Latham to strengthen its business footing in the region. It provides a platform with an experienced team to provide ex-stock service for both existing and new customers in Northern Ireland.
Commenting on the acquisition, Nick Latham, Chairman of James Latham, said: "We are delighted to have acquired IJK, which will allow us to increase our panel product and timber offering in Northern Ireland. We see a great opportunity to further grow and develop our products in the region, which will complement our Abbey Woods business in the Republic of Ireland, and the business we do into Ireland from our Leeds depot.
"We have known the IJK directors, Graham Knox and Peter Elwood, for many years, and are excited to be working with them and the whole IJK team and welcome them to the Latham family."
It is Lathams’ intention to continue to develop IJK's range of products to reflect customers' growing expectations, and invest in facilities and services as it has in other parts of the Business to attract a wider range of Timber and Panel customers across the whole of Ireland.
