EARLY SPRING SIGNS OF GROWTH FOR A&J SCOTT MILL 10 DEVELOPMENT

A&J Scott, one of the UK’s leading homegrown sawmills, has reported a great start to 2026 with phase 2 of its new Mill 10 development underway.

The project, announced last year, has completed the phase one groundworks stage and work has now commenced on construction of the new building which will ultimately house the company’s new cutting-edge sawmill. Once the building is completed during spring/summer, machinery will begin to arrive for installation of the new sawmill during the second half of this year.

The Mill 10 project is a transformative venture for A&J Scott, planned to deliver an increase in sawn timber output of 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.

“We’re delighted to move on to the next stage of the project, which will be a major step forward for A&J Scott,” said Robert Scott, Managing Director at 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. The company has also extended its product offer, adding NHSS4 highways standard fencing to its existing range.

For further information, please contact A&J Scott

Phone: 01668 217288
www.ajscott.co.uk