UK homegrown sawmiller A&J Scott has announced it is to begin its Mill 10 project, a transformative venture that will result in production output growing from 120,000m3 to 170,000m3.
The Mill 10 project, set to be commissioned at the Alnwick site in spring 2027, will feature the installation of a brand-new cutting-edge sawmill, designed to increase sawn timber output by an impressive 40%.
The new sawmill will feature a fully integrated system, including a log infeed, a high-performance sawline, an automated high-speed edging line, crosscut, stacking, and sorting lines for both centre and side-board products. Complementing this will be a fully integrated co-product handling system, ensuring optimal efficiency, sustainability, and resource utilisation.
By incorporating state-of-the-art systems, the company aims to boost productivity, enhance efficiency, and maintain a reputation for delivering high-quality timber products.
“This project represents a major step forward for A&J Scott,” said Robert Scott, managing director at A&J Scott.
“Mill 10 will enable us to meet growing customer demand while improving our operational efficiency and sustainability. It’s an exciting new chapter in our history, and we look forward to seeing the first log processed in Q1 2027.”
The company says it is now well positioned for sustained growth in its main markets for fencing products, railway sleepers and other outdoor timbers in the years ahead. The company has also extended its product offer, adding NHSS4 highways standard fencing to its existing range.
