UK glulam manufacture

SCOPE:

Buckland Timber is the UK’s largest manufacturer of Glulam timber for construction and a business we’ve supported since its formation. Our work has spanned strategic development, market positioning, and long-term growth planning.

Glulam timber takes the natural efficiency of wood and enhances it further by bonding smaller timber sections together, creating a stronger, more versatile material. This approach not only maximises the potential of timber in modern construction but also encourages more sensitive and sustainable forest management.

Uniquely, Buckland Timber operates as a vertically integrated business, owned by forest owners seeking to add value beyond raw-material supply. By investing in advanced processing including finger-jointing, glue-line, and press technology, they’ve established a fully operational plant in Devon, repurposed from a facility in Germany.

DELIVERY:

Our collaboration with Buckland Timber has evolved over time — from early business setup through to ongoing market analysis and brand development.

In 2019, we conducted a comprehensive market study focused on understanding client needs and identifying new opportunities. To bring a fresh perspective, we partnered with marketing specialist Leane Tilley, whose experience in the highly competitive food sector added valuable insight. This cross-sector approach helped sharpen Buckland’s competitive edge and informed the design of their new website and social media strategy, positioning the brand strongly in the global Glulam market.

Looking ahead, we continue to work together toward increasing the use of locally grown timber in their Glulam production. Buckland already incorporates a high proportion of Douglas fir and beech, with exciting potential for expanding sustainable, homegrown materials even further.