Timber group aims to minimise employees’ travel time
Premier Forest Group, a timber company, has opened a new office in Weston super Mare, North Somerset.
This is its eighth UK premises; the others are located in Birmingham, Berkshire, Crumlin, Doncaster, Cornwall and Haverfordwest, plus offices in Ireland.
The company is involved in the importation, distribution, sawmilling and processing of timber and timber-based products. The aim of the office is to reduce travel time for staff living in the south west, and thus free up more time for meeting clients.
Managing director Joe Walker said: "Our staff and customers are the lifeblood of the business. We place great value on the loyal and committed team we have built here and aim to retain that, while continuing to service our clients in as efficient a way as possible."
Terry Edgell, group chief executive of Premier Forest Group, said: "This latest expansion is further testament to our commitment to providing the best service possible to our clients and the best facilities for our dedicated staff.
"The business has gone from strength to strength, particularly over this most recent period, and we are on track to record £10-£15m growth for the coming financial year. Being prepared and equipped for further uptake in business is key to our strategy."
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