A&J SCOTT SETS THE WHEELS IN MOTION FOR MILL 10

A&J SCOTT SETS THE WHEELS IN MOTION FOR MILL 10

A&J Scott, one of the UK’s leading homegrown sawmills, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Mill 10 project, a transformative venture that will see the installation of a brand-new cutting-edge sawmill, designed to increase sawn timber output by an impressive 40%.

The new sawmill will feature a fully integrated system, including a log infeed, a high-performance sawline, an automated high-speed edging line, crosscut, stacking, and sorting lines for both centre and side-board products. Complementing this will be a fully integrated co-product handling system, ensuring optimal efficiency, sustainability, and resource utilisation.

The Mill 10 project reflects A&J Scott’s commitment to staying at the forefront of sawmill technology and innovation. By incorporating state-of-the-art systems, the company aims to boost productivity, enhance efficiency,and maintain its reputation for delivering high-quality timber products.

Robert Scott, Managing Director at A&J Scott, commented:

“This project represents a major step forward for A&J Scott. Mill 10 will enable us to meet growing customer demand while improving our operational efficiency and sustainability. It’s an exciting new chapter in our history, and we look forward to seeing the first log processed in Q1 2027.”

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.

A&J Scott has also extended its product offering, adding NHSS4 highways standard fencing to its existing range.

For further information, please contact A&J Scott.

Phone: 01668 217288

Website: www.ajscott.co.uk