Taylor made roof truss department

C R Taylor (Timber) introduce dedicated roof truss department that will provide a design and manufacturing service aimed at burgeoning demand for timber within domestic construction.

A West Yorkshire-based timber merchants is raising the roof with a ground breaking initiative and six figure investment in technology that could help to change the face of construction.

C R Taylor (Timber) , based at Denholme and Bradford, has introduced a dedicated roof truss department that will provide a design and manufacturing service aimed at the burgeoning demand for timber within domestic construction.

The new department, headed up by Executive Director for Engineered Timber Products Paul Amphlett, has already secured contracts with a host of major housebuilders and is expected to generate at least GBP500,000 in extra turnover over the next 12 months.

The 47-year-old firm is on course to record a 6% increase in turnover to a predicted GBP8.2 million despite what has been a difficult year for the industry and according to MD Russell Tallant it is initiatives such as the new roof truss department that are helping Taylors to continue their expansion.

"It has been a tough year with the market affected by a significant hike in the price of timber due to supply shortages and an awful summer for construction in general however we've stayed ahead of the game by significantly increasing stock levels and sourcing new markets for supply.

"We've also responded by ramping up the services we can offer with the new roof truss department providing a comprehensive bespoke design service for developments of all sizes backed up the ability to supply promptly and cost effectively.

Our aim is to generate GBP500,000 in the first year but initial interest suggests it will be double that.

"The new department has made a significant six figure investment in computerized cutting technology as well as a 21 metre Birch table press with trus set facility.

Both pieces of equipment are designed to improve accuracy and speed in the manufacturing process, enabling us to provide the service our customers expect.

"We've reacted to the rapid growth in the use of timber in construction by introducing these new aspects to our business and, whilst a number of firms in the industry have suffered, I feel we are perfectly placed for the future," added Russell.

C R Taylor (Timber) operates out of a 13 acre retail and trade site in Denholme as well as a site on Thornton Road in Bradford.

The company, which employs 70, is established within both retail and trade sectors and supplies stock and bespoke timber requirements used for construction.

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