Deeside Timberframe, a leading supplier of offsite manufactured timber frame solutions, has announced a multimillion-pound strategic investment programme aimed at scaling its delivery of sustainable housing across the UK.

This significant investment supports the company's continued growth, commitment to innovation and sustainability, and aligns with the UK Government's ambitious target to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years.

As part of its expansion, Deeside Timberframe has opened a new office in Warrington (opened in October 2024), marking a strategic step to strengthen its presence across England. This new base will enhance client relationships, provide more responsive support, and address the growing demand for sustainable, energy-efficient timber frame solutions from developers, housing associations, and contractors throughout the UK.

The broader investment programme is focused on increasing manufacturing capacity, improving production efficiency, and embedding sustainable practices throughout operations. These enhancements are designed to benefit customers directly through shorter lead times, increased factory output, and greater consistency in quality and service.

A key component of this investment is a 5,500-square-foot factory extension at Deeside Timberframe's Throsk manufacturing facility. This expansion, completed around December 2024, was designed to accommodate a new automated wall production line, significantly boosting productivity and enabling faster, more efficient delivery of timber frame systems. In line with the company's Net Zero strategy, the Throsk site now also benefits from a 108kW solar panel installation (went live in November 2024), generating 90,000 kWh annually and supplying over a third of the facility's energy needs.

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Further investment in cutting-edge machinery includes the integration of a Hundegger Turbo-Drive Saw, a fully automated precision cutting system, and the addition of a new AV Birch Magna Truss Press and AB Birch UniRoll for open web joist production (installations of AV Birch equipment noted as early as March 2025 at other sites). These improvements bring critical design and manufacturing processes in-house, strengthening supply chain resilience, enhancing flexibility, and ensuring tighter control over quality and scheduling.

To support safer and more efficient factory operations, Deeside Timberframe has also commissioned a new dust extraction system from Indusvent, replacing the previous installation and further aligning with its sustainability goals.

Ongoing enhancements at the Throsk facility include upgrades to logistics infrastructure, office space, welfare facilities, electrical heating, and transportation. Concurrently, the company has made significant investments in its design and engineering software, including continued development with Elecosoft's 2D and 3D CAD design suite and an upgrade to MiTek's PAMIR, an industry-leading tool for truss and joist design. These technological advancements aim to improve design accuracy and streamline integration with the factory's automated systems.

In parallel with these operational improvements, Deeside Timberframe has also upgraded the office and welfare facilities at its Stonehaven headquarters, supporting its growing team and fostering a modern, comfortable working environment.

Managing Director David Crawford commented: "The demand for high-quality, sustainable housing is greater than ever, and timber frame construction is a key solution to meeting these targets. Our multimillion-pound investment enables us to expand our capacity, integrate innovative technologies, and improve sustainability across our operations. We are proud to be making strategic moves that not only benefit our business but also contribute to the UK's housing ambitions and Net Zero goals."

Reinforcing the impact of these investments, Andrew Orriss, CEO of the Structural Timber Association, said: "It's encouraging to see members investing in the future of timber to support the Government's ambition to build 1.5 million homes. This kind of expansion not only enables the delivery of more high-quality timber homes across England, but also creates skilled jobs, supports safer and more efficient factory operations, and contributes directly to the UK's housing and Net Zero goals."

David Hopkins, CEO of trade body Timber Development UK, added: "This series of investments from Deeside Timberframe is a real sign of strength and confidence in the timber frame sector. With the Government looking to build 1.5 million homes while also meeting strict carbon and quality targets, timber frame is the obvious choice for a sustainable housing future."

With the housing sector under increasing pressure to build faster and smarter, Deeside Timberframe's latest investments position the company at the forefront of sustainable offsite construction, ready to support the delivery of high-quality, low-carbon housing at scale.