29th February 2008 Acquisition of W.J Handrahan & Son Ltd
On 29th February 2008, Bradford and Sons Limited, acquired the issued share capital of W.J. Handrahan & Son Limited (“WJH&S”).
WJH&S is a well-established timber importer and processing business operating from two facilities at Holbeache Sawmills, Kingswinford in the West Midlands and Sherwood Sawmills, Huthwaite in the East Midlands. WJH&S employs circa 120 people across the two sites.
Andrew Merriam, Executive Chairman of the Bradford’s Group said:
“We are pleased to announce the acquisition of W. J. Handrahan & Son Limited and delighted to welcome the Management and staff of WJH&S to the Bradfords Group. The acquisition will strengthen our existing Snows Timber business enabling us to deliver our offering to a wider geographical customer base.
Bill Handrahan, Chairman of WJH&S comments:
“Having made the decision to retire, I was anxious that WJH&S became part of a larger organisation with the necessary resources to continue development of the business. I am therefore pleased that, following discussions, the WJH&S business is to become part of the Bradfords Group which has an excellent record of growth and profitability”.
January 2008 New Snow Dek Brochure Available
Our new Brochure is now available. Please request a copy from your nearest Snows Timber Sales Office or contact your local Snows Timber Sales Representative. Stock is available for early season orders.
March 2007 WEST MIDLANDS
Snows Timber is now regularly serving the whole of the West Midlands. All enquiries welcomed!
On 5th February 2007, Bradford and Sons Limited, acquired the issued share capital of Crendon Timber Engineering Limited (“Crendon”) and its subsidiaries.
The Crendon Group is a well-established roof truss manufacturing business and leading provider of roofing services operating from four main facilities in Long Crendon (near Aylesbury), Bristol, Piddlehinton (near Dorchester) and Castleford (West Yorkshire).
In addition, the Group includes a project management business, Crendon Roofing Services Limited (CRS) based in Oldham.In the year ended 31st March 2006, the Crendon Group had Sales of £19.82m and an operating profit of £1.07m.
Andrew Merriam, Executive Chairman of the Bradford Group said:
“We are pleased to announce the acquisition of the Crendon Group and delighted to welcome the Management and staff of Crendon to the Bradford Group. The acquisition will strengthen our existing Timber engineering and manufacturing businesses providing an opportunity to expand our timber business geographically, offering the potential to gain a larger share of the market. In addition, we will gain the contract management experience of Crendon’s management and staff”.
Keith Gibson, Chairman of the Crendon Group comments:
“Having made the decision to retire and pursue other interests, I was anxious that the Crendon Group of Companies became part of a larger organisation with the necessary resources to continue development of the business; and at the same time to safeguard the jobs of the employees.I am therefore pleased that, following discussions, the Crendon businesses are to become part of the Bradford Group which has an excellent record of growth and profitability”.
December 2006 Timber Engineering Complementary Booklet
Snow's Timber Engineering Division have published a 12 page complementary booklet describing its broad range of activities.
December 2006 Timber Library Booklet
Snow's Timber Division have now published a 64 page "Timber Library" booklet promoting its wide range of timber and decking profiles and supporting products. Please ask for a copy of the most recent update to be mailed to you.
July 2005 ThermoWood®
Snows Timber are now distributors of Stora Enso ThermoWood® cladding, a new concept for producing stable claddings highly resistant to fungal and insect attack.
March 2005 Responsible Purchasing Policy
Snows Timber are signatories to the Timber Trade Federation Responsible Purchasing Policy (RPP) with all timber imports coming from a well managed source with either FSC or PEFC certification.
January 2005 Chain of Custody
In January 2005 Snows Timber Chain of Custody for both the FSC and PEFC certification schemes which are jointly accounting for 100% of our softwood import.
We have ceased purchasing from non-certified sources with the exception, in case of need, for occasional “UK landed purchases” of Russian or Baltic softwood.
Snows have a proper audited environmental policy/system in place.
The Environment is very important to Snows, every level of the business is set up to government environmental regulations.
