Third-generation timber processing business, Glennon Brothers, has announced that the Pontrilas Group is joining the Ireland and Scotland-based firm.
Glennon Brothers, founded in Longford, Ireland, in 1913, supplies both the Irish and UK markets with products for the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries.
According to a statement released by Glennon Brothers, the Pontrilas Group is “the largest timber processing mill in England and Wales, with a team of over 530 people, with a turnover of £120 million”.
Founded in 1947 by the Hickman family, the Pontrilas Group is situated on the Welsh border, and holds “established long-term relationships with both suppliers and customers”.
“Over the years, Pontrilas has positioned itself as one of the UK’s leading independent sawmill and packaging businesses,” the statement said.
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Mike Glennon, joint managing director of Glennon Brothers commented: “We are delighted to welcome the Pontrilas Group into the Glennon Brothers family. This is a significant milestone in Glennon Brothers history, which dates back to 1913.
“This provides our customers with an enhanced product and service offering, as well as increased overall production capacity for the future.”
This acquisition will allow Glennon Brothers to “continue fulfilling our commitment to our customers of offering a one-stop-shop solution for sawn softwood across the UK and Ireland”, Mike Glennon added.
Pat Glennon, joint managing director of Glennon Brothers said: “By adding Pontrilas to our existing business, it further enhances our capability to operate fully from forest to front door”.
He said that Glennon Brothers has “always been at the forefront of” green technology solutions within its sawmilling, timber frame home manufacturing, and energy sectors.
“The addition of the Pontrilas group offers further opportunities, as well as reinforcing the business’ green credentials and overall commitment to sustainability,” he added.
Pontrilas’s CEO Jonathan Poynton said the team at Pontrilas are “looking forward to the exiting times ahead for the enlarged business”.
