Team AJS fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support

Members from the A&J Scott Team Take on the Mighty Hike for Macmillan Cancer Support - Join Us in Making a Difference!

WE ARE A&J SCOTT LTD,
A LEADING INDEPENDENT UK HOMEGROWN SAWMILL

The A&J Scott team is gearing up for an incredible challenge, and we need your support! On Saturday 14th September 2024, Charlotte Robson, Julia Erskine, Peter Thompson and Tess Cumming, will be taking part in the Mighty Hike, walking 26 miles along the stunning Northumberland Coast, all in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Why We’re Doing This:

Macmillan Cancer Support provides vital assistance to those facing cancer, offering everything from financial help to emotional support. Their work makes a profound difference in the lives of countless individuals and families. By participating in the Mighty Hike, we aim to raise funds that will enable Macmillan to continue their life-changing work.

The Challenge:

The Mighty Hike is no small feat. Covering 26 miles of rugged coastline, our team will be pushed to their limits as they navigate through some of the most breathtaking terrains Northumberland has to offer. This hike represents not just a physical challenge but a symbol of the determination and resilience that those affected by cancer show every day.

How You Can Help:

We’re calling on our friends, family, and the wider community to support us in this endeavour. Every penny raised will go directly to Macmillan Cancer Support, helping them to provide essential services to those who need it most. Here’s how you can get involved:

• Sponsor Our Team: Visit our fundraising page AJScott to make a donation. Whether large or small, every contribution brings us one step closer to our goal.

• Spread the Word: Share our mission on social media, with friends, and within your networks. The more people who know about our challenge, the greater the impact we can make together.

• Join Us on the Day: If you’re local, come out to the Northumberland coast on Saturday 14th September and cheer us on (or meet us in the pub afterwards)! Your support along the way will be a huge motivator.

Thank You for Your Support!

Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. On behalf of the entire A&J Scott team, thank you for your generosity and encouragement as we take on this Mighty Hike for such a worthy cause.

Let’s rally together to help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their amazing work. We’re counting on you!

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David White, 24 July 1960 – 27 March 2024

It is with great sadness that we received the news that our friend and colleague, David White, passed away last night, aged 63, after a long battle with cancer. David was well known throughout the timber trade over many years before joining us in 2017, involved with a number of trade groups and committees in […]

WE ARE A&J SCOTT LTD,
A LEADING INDEPENDENT UK HOMEGROWN SAWMILL

It is with great sadness that we received the news that our friend and colleague, David White, passed away last night, aged 63, after a long battle with cancer. David was well known throughout the timber trade over many years before joining us in 2017, involved with a number of trade groups and committees in particular on timber preservation and highways projects. Always ready with a smile and a joke, and always keen to assist and advise wherever possible, David will be greatly missed by us all at A&J Scott.  David was always a very strong family man and we send our sincere condolences to David’s wife, Laura, their children and all the family.   

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New Sales Manager for AJS

One of the UK’s leading independent sawmillers has appointed a new Sales Manager as it plans for further growth in the coming years.

WE ARE A&J SCOTT LTD,
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One of the UK’s leading independent sawmillers has appointed a new Sales Manager as it plans for further growth in the coming years. A&J Scott Ltd has announced the appointment of Dave Taylor, who will cover the south of England for the Northumberland based company.

Dave brings with him 35 years of experience in the UK timber trade, with a wealth of knowledge in A&J Scott’s key fencing market. Based in the Midlands, he will be well placed to build on the company’s service offering as demand from customers across the country continues to increase.

This follows a decade in which the family-owned company has increased the size of its main site by 20 acres and invested over £25 million in new capital equipment, including a major upgrade to the main sawmill, construction of a new fully automated bandmill, installation of a new log sorting and grading line and a state of the art processing and handling line for re-saw operations. The sustainability of the site has recently been assured with installation of a solar array to power the sawmills.

The company is now well positioned for sustained growth in its main markets for fencing products, railway sleepers and other outdoor timbers in the years ahead, building on its record of delivering quality sawn timber products and high standards of customer service to its loyal base of customers across the UK. The company has also extended its product offer, adding NHSS4 highways standard fencing to its existing range.  

Dave said, “I’m thrilled to be joining A&J Scott. I’ve known the company for a number of years and have been impressed with the growth and development of the business. With the plans already in place and further opportunities ahead, this is an exciting time for me to develop further alongside the company”.

Managing Director, Robert Scott, said, “We’re delighted to have someone of Dave’s calibre and experience join the business and we’re looking forward to him contributing to the team as we continue to enhance our sawmilling output, product quality and service standards in the years ahead.”

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Debut season for William Richardson

A&J Scott are proud to support 18 year old speedway rider William Richardson in the 2023 season

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A&J Scott are proud to support 18 year old speedway rider William Richardson in the 2023 season, his first riding for Mildenhall Fen Tigers. This is a great comeback for William after he sustained a season-ending broken leg in April last year, following a coming together in his first ever competitive race in the GB Under-21 semi-final.

Saturday saw William record a win at Berwick Bandits along with his teammates, well done lads!

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New forklift trucks enter service

Pleased to get the first 2 of 5 new electric forklifts into action!

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Pleased to get the first 2 of 5 new Still UK electric RX60 forklifts into action, delivered by Forklift Solutions. These 2 beauties lifting 3.5 tonnes will soon be joined by their 5 tonne siblings. The only thing our growing electric fleet won’t produce is emissions!

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AJS Prepares for Bright Future

A Northumberland sawmill and timber products supplier is preparing to generate sustainable power for its site to equal the sustainable nature of its timber products.

WE ARE A&J SCOTT LTD,
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A Northumberland sawmill and timber products supplier is preparing to generate sustainable power for its site to equal the sustainable nature of its timber products.

A&J Scott Ltd, based at Wooperton in Northumberland, is installing a new solar array on land adjacent to its main sawmills and production facilities, which will generate sufficient energy to power its main dayshift production, with plans to create future battery storage to power its nightshift working.

The array will cover approximately 5 acres of land, with additional power provided by roof-mounted panels on the site’s sawmill buildings. The initial solar panel installation, representing an investment of over £2.5m, will generate 3.5MW of electricity and save almost 1500 tonnes per year of carbon.

The solar array marks the latest in a series of investments as the family owned business plans for future growth. Also nearing completion at the moment, the company is extending its main sawmill building, to integrate a newly constructed sorting line for sawn boards.

New mill extension

Having completed the purchase of a 20-acre site adjoining its main sawmill site 2 years ago, the company has now installed a new high speed log grading line along with the solar array. This follows a decade in which the business has invested over £25 million in new capital equipment, including a major upgrade to the main sawmill, construction of a new fully automated bandmill, installation of a new state of the art processing and handling line for re-saw operations at the site and also the purchase in 2019 of the Chirnside Sawmill near Duns in the Scottish borders.

The company is now well positioned for sustained growth in its main markets for fencing products, railway sleepers, garden product components and other outdoor timbers in the years ahead, building on its record of delivering quality sawn timber products and high standards of customer service to its loyal base of customers across the UK. The company has also extended its product range, adding NHSS4 highways standard fencing to its existing fencing ranges.

Managing Director, Robert Scott, said, “Our excellent relationships with our customers give us the confidence to plan and invest for the future. Our main timber products are in their very nature one of the most sustainable products around, and it is exciting to match that sustainability in the energy generation for our site. We are laying the foundations to continue the company’s success well into the future.”

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A&J Scott named in North East Fastest 50 Awards

Leading sawmill and timber supplier, A&J Scott Ltd, has been named as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the North East.

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Leading sawmill and timber supplier, A&J Scott Ltd, has been named as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the North East.

The prestigious Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50 Awards, in association with The Journal, celebrate growth, innovation and the commercial achievements of North East businesses.

Based on financial data filed with Companies House, the list ranks the fifty best performing privately-owned companies which have consistently increased turnover over the past three financial years, whilst remaining profitable. A&J Scott was included again in 2022 after a decade in which the family-owned company has increased the size of its main site by 20 acres and invested over £25 million in new capital equipment.

Damien Charlton a Partner at Ward Hadaway’s Newcastle Office, said, “Congratulations to A&J Scott for featuring in the 2022 Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50, it’s an incredible achievement and testament to your talented team, innovation and passion for your business and the industry you work within.

“Sectors including manufacturing, engineering, construction, technology and retail feature in this year’s Fastest 50 and we’re seeing regional businesses continue to excel which, in turn, has seen continued growth and development.

“This year’s Fastest 50 list demonstrates the unique spirit of North East businesses and how they’re determined to push boundaries, try something different and overcome any challenges they face along the way. We’re delighted to celebrate this recognition with you, and you should feel extremely proud of your achievements”.

A&J Scott Managing Director, Robert Scott, said, “We’re delighted to be included in the North East Fastest 50, showing the results of the investments made over recent years and the hard work of our team in Northumberland. With a strong team of employees and a strong, diverse customer base, we’re well placed to continue our growth in the coming years.”

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Our Northumberland mill is located near Wooperton on the A697 and covers a 40 acre site.

Office opening hours are 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.

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New Forestry Director for leading sawmill

One of the UK’s leading independent sawmillers has appointed a new Forestry Director as it plans for further growth in the coming years.

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One of the UK’s leading independent sawmillers has appointed a new Forestry Director as it plans for further growth in the coming years. A&J Scott Ltd has announced the appointment of Tom Coates at its site in Northumberland.

Tom, a chartered forester and member of the Institute of Chartered Foresters, joins the company from Egger, where he has spent 12 years since graduating with 1st class honours in Forestry at the University of Cumbria. He will take responsibility for the company’s timber buying and harvesting operations as demand from customers across the country continues to increase.

This follows a decade in which the family-owned company has increased the size of its main site by 20 acres and invested over £25 million in new capital equipment, including a major upgrade to the main sawmill, construction of a new fully automated bandmill, installation of a new log sorting and grading line and a state of the art processing and handling line for re-saw operations.

The company is now well positioned for sustained growth in its main markets for fencing products, railway sleepers and other outdoor timbers in the years ahead, building on its record of delivering quality sawn timber products and high standards of customer service to its loyal base of customers across the UK. The company has also extended its product offer, adding NHSS4 highways standard fencing to its existing range.  

Tom said, “I’m delighted to be joining A&J Scott. I’ve come to know the company over recent years and have been impressed with the growth and development of the business. With the plans already in place and further opportunities ahead, this is an exciting time for me to develop further alongside the company”.

Managing Director, Robert Scott, said, “It’s a great pleasure for us to have Tom join the business and we’re looking forward to him contributing to the team as we continue to enhance our sawmilling output, product quality and service standards in the years ahead.”

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Our Northumberland mill is located near Wooperton on the A697 and covers a 40 acre site.

Office opening hours are 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.

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New high speed line up & running at A&J Scott

Timber processing is now underway on the newly installed log grading & sorting line at A&J Scott.

WE ARE A&J SCOTT LTD,
A LEADING INDEPENDENT UK HOMEGROWN SAWMILL

Timber processing is now underway on the newly installed log grading & sorting line at A&J Scott. The £6m project marks the latest investment in future production capacity at the Northumberland based sawmill, one of the UK’s leading independent mills.

Having completed the purchase of a 20-acre site adjoining its main sawmill site 2 years ago, the family owned company has now installed and commissioned the new high speed log grading line supplied by Broadbaek & Co of Denmark.

Before installation could begin, the company faced the mammoth groundwork task of integrating the site into its existing operations, removing 12,000 tonnes of topsoil, 140,000 tonnes of sand and gravel and pouring 6,000m3 of concrete to work on, all made more complicated by the supply difficulties surrounding labour, transport, concrete and steel during the Covid lockdowns.

The new grading line has been delivered via a newly laid road into the site served by a new weighbridge and extended log storage areas. The increased processing capacity of the line will support the company’s plans to increase production this year and with new developments in the years ahead.

This follows a decade in which the family-owned business has invested over £25 million in new capital equipment, including a major upgrade to the main sawmill, construction of a new fully automated bandmill, installation of a new state of the art processing and handling line for re-saw operations at the site and also the purchase in 2019 of the Chirnside Sawmill near Duns in the Scottish borders.

The company is now well positioned for sustained growth in its main markets for fencing products, railway sleepers, garden product components and other outdoor timbers in the years ahead, building on its record of delivering quality sawn timber products and high standards of customer service to its loyal base of customers across the UK. The company has also extended its product range, adding NHSS4 highways standard fencing to its existing fencing ranges and developing the offer of high quality potato and vegetable storage boxes it has long produced.

Managing Director, Robert Scott, said, “Our excellent relationships with our customers give us the confidence to plan and invest for the future. This new line is the first investment made possible by the addition of this land to our site, and, with further planned investments to come, will enhance our sawmilling output, product quality and service standards in the years ahead.”

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Our hi-tech sawmills are geared up for volume production of a wide range of products, with most deliveries in bulk – by the artic lorry load. Our facilities also enable us to produce more bespoke products, so if you need something not listed as standard please ask.

Please click on the products below for more information.

Timber Components

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Our Northumberland mill is located near Wooperton on the A697 and covers a 40 acre site.

Office opening hours are 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.

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