Britton Timbers has acquired Specialty Veneers timber, veneer and panel processing facility at Somerset in North West Tasmania. The acquisition includes the entire Somerset facility, stock and ongoing supply contracts for Tasmanian Oak, Blackwood as well as small volumes of Huon Pine, Myrtle and Celery Top Pine. Source: Timberbiz
Britton Timbers general manager Shawn Britton said the acquisition aligned with the company’s ongoing strategies to produce quality decorative timber and timber products for the furniture and joinery industries, including meeting the increasing demand for natural timber products in commercial applications.
Britton Timbers is a family owned company that for 112 years has operated a Tasmanian Oak and Blackwood timber processing business at Smithton in North West Tasmania, and timber distribution centres in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
Acquiring Specialty Veneers means the company now employs more than 180 people in permanent positions of which 105 are in regional Tasmania, as well as a significant number of local contractors to support its businesses operations.
“The Somerset facility produces decorative veneers and veneered panels, primarily in Tasmanian Oak and Tasmanian Blackwood as well as small volumes of myrtle, huon pine, celery top pine and sassafras,’’ Mr Britton said.
“The mill is operated by a highly skilled team of more than 20 employees and we are thrilled to secure their employment and welcome them to the Britton Timbers team.
Mr Britton said that the business would continue to trade under the Britton Timbers banner.
