Irish builders merchant the Heiton Group recorded a 4% rise in timber sales in its core merchanting division for the year to April 30.
Chief executive Leo Martin said 30% of the division’s annual €300m turnover was timber sales, which he described as “very good”.
The hardwood operation in Dublin experienced a 5-6% drop in turnover to €12m due to lesser activity in the commercial market, especially in hotels and offices.
Meanwhile, the company has merged its Atlantic Homecare DIY business with its Panelling Centre operations. The flagship Dublin outlet of the Panelling Centre, which sells products focused on the kitchen and bedroom furniture market, has now relocated in the city following a flood last November.
Overall group turnover totalled €479.1m, up 13.4% on the previous year, while operating profit was up 13.8% to €27.3m.
