Barratt Developments has announced the acquisition and future expansion of Oregon Timber Frame Ltd.
Oregon is one of Barratt’s key timber frame suppliers. Oregon established in 1998 and is one of the UK’s largest independent timber frame manufacturers. They specialise in the design, manufacture and erection of timber frame structures for the construction industry.
Oregon operates from factories in Selkirk in the Scottish Borders and Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire. Oregon currently manufactures around 2,000 units each year and has around 170-strong workforce.
Following the acquisition Oregon will remain based in Selkirk, Scotland, where its experienced management team will continue to lead the business. It will complement the Barratt operations in Scotland, Barratt said in a statement.
Timber frame construction is a sustainable, low energy method of build manufactured from the world’s most renewable building material and is built in factories to high standards.
Barratt Developments PLC Chief Operating Officer, Steven Boyes said: “We are delighted to announce that we have successfully acquired Oregon Timber Frame, one of the leading timber frame manufacturers in the UK.
“Barratt is committed to increasing the number of homes we build using offsite construction as part of our overall volume growth aspirations and to mitigate the current skills challenges facing the industry. Oregon is the perfect company to help us do that, with a highly experienced management team, a skilled workforce and a high quality product.”
Oregon Timber Frame Ltd Chairman, Rod Lawson added: “We’re very proud of what we have achieved over the last two decades, building a successful company with a fantastic workforce. Now we welcome the next chapter with Barratt who are as committed to quality as we are and have exciting plans for the future of both of our businesses.”
