Clearwood UK’s need for higher volumes of green split timber has seen it outgrow UK suppliers, so technical director Treve Temby and financial director Les Burns visited a number of mills in the Arctic Circle which could supply timber direct to the Redruth-based joinery.
“Our steady growth over the past few years has seen productivity double and with a projected turnover of £4m for 2006/07, supply must be regular and of high volume and quality,” said Mr Burns.
Clearwood UK said it is vital that all the timber complies with Forest Stewardship Council and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes as well as its own rigorous standards demonstrated by its own ISO 14001 accreditation for environmental commitment.
“Our latest range of products demands some of the best timber available and because of the quantities involved it makes sense to go directly to the source,” said Mr Temby.
“This is not only good economics but the slow growing timber found in northern climates like Sweden produces a better quality wood, ideal for robust and long lasting window frames and doors.”
The company expects to take delivery of its first 40m2 of Swedish timber in the autumn with regular shipments after that.
