Andrew Watters takes on production director role at National Timber Systems following the company's acquisition by Premier Forest Products.
National Timber Systems (NTS) has promoted Andrew Watters from divisional production manager to production director. The internal appointment follows the acquisition of NTS by Premier Forest Products earlier this year, a move that secured the timber specialist's manufacturing operations across its sites in Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Catterick.
In his elevated role, Watters assumes direct oversight of operational health and safety, alongside driving manufacturing performance across the firm's regional production hubs. NTS designs and manufactures engineered timber components, including roof trusses, joists, and timber frame panels for housebuilders and commercial developers throughout the UK.
The leadership consolidation comes at a pivotal period for offsite timber manufacturing. By placing health and safety alongside production efficiency under a dedicated director, NTS aims to streamline its output across all four English facilities. The support of Premier Forest Products provides wider supply chain backing for raw timber sourcing, ensuring structural components continue to meet demanding site schedules.
What does this mean for a UK tradesperson or DIYer actually buying this kit — does it change what they should pay, buy, or watch out for? For regional housebuilders, joiners, and carpentry contractors purchasing engineered floor joists, roof trusses, or timber frames through timber merchants, this operational leadership change signals improved supply consistency. While it will not alter the shelf price of off-the-peg C24 timber or basic carcassing at generalist merchants like Travis Perkins or Wickes, it strengthens lead-time reliability for custom-designed offsite timber packages. Trades specifying prefabricated roof or floor packages from NTS sites in the North or South West can expect tighter quality control and fewer delivery delays. Buyers should continue to request standard manufacturer lead times when quoting structural timber packages for new builds and major renovations.
Reported by Builders Merchants Journal — original article
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