Fri, 19 Dec 2025 | BUSINESS SALE
Two Arnold Laver sites have been acquired out of administration by long-established timber company Premier Forest Products. The two sites, in Manchester and Reading, have been acquired from the administrators of National Timber Group England, which collapsed in November 2025.
Premier Forest Products describes the acquisition of the Manchester and Reading operations as a strategic investment. The deal secures 36 jobs and the buyer plans to increase this number to over 100 as the sites are rebuilt and restaffed.
Arnold Laver was an established brand within the National Timber Group England, which fell into administration as a result of ongoing financial pressures impacting the timber and construction markets. Administrators from Alvarez & Marsal have since been working to sell viable parts of the business through the sale of selected sites and operations.
In its 2023 accounts, National Timber Group England Ltd reported turnover of £196.5 million, up from £189.3 million in 2022. However, it fell from an operating profit of £7.3 million in 2022 to a loss of £27.1 million.
Terry Edgell, co-founder and CEO of Premier Forest Products, commented: "Our priority throughout this process has been to provide stability for the affected teams and ensure customers continue to receive the service they rely on.”
"We are pleased that we have been able to protect jobs and bring these two sites into the Premier Forest Group. This is a carefully considered decision that strengthens our ability to serve key regional markets. It supports the long-term growth plans for the wider business during challenging trading conditions for the industry as a whole."
The two sites will now trade under the Premier Forest brand. Post-acquisition, the buyer’s immediate priorities will be stabilising operations, re-establishing services and supporting colleagues through the transition.
Terry Edgell added: "Premier Forest Products has remained independently owned for more than 30 years, and our approach has always been to think long term. This move reflects our commitment to building a sustainable future for the business, our people and our customers."
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