Ā Many of the people who work here went to school here in Bishopās Castle or in the neighbouring villages, so, over the years weāve always been pleased to support our local schools with whatever practical help we can. We donāt expect anything in return but when a āthank youā comes itās always much appreciated,ā¦
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Our no waste policy in action
This timber is coming in to the mill today from the Isle of Man harvested by Euroforest Ltd /AW Jenkinson. In the background you can see an AW Jenkinson wagon taking a load of base peat-free compost mix to Melcourt Industries, the ownership of which is shared between AW Jenkinson and the family that ownā¦
Safety first
Weāre pleased to report that as part of our continuing commitment to safety at work weāve become corporate members of the British Safety Council, a not-for-profit membership organisation which works with its members to develop best practice to reduce risk, prevent injuries and promote health and well-being in the workplace. It means weāll have accessā¦
Making the most of the power of the sun
Another view of Oakley Wood where weāve been working recently, this time in the glorious evening sun at the top of the picture while, in the lower part, you can see the composting operation in our yard which we undertake for Melcourt, who make a range of composts for commercial growers and for amateur gardeners.ā¦
When the sun shines
Added to a recent order from our contractor customer Roocroft was this unusual item: a specially made flat-pack picnic bench to be used by those working on site as they install our post and rail fencing. Charlotte Harris, Construction Project Manager with Roocroft wrote to say āItās made such a difference to team morale already,ā¦
Forestryās a local family affair ā and our timber is local too
We have two of our own local properties being thinned at present. The first is the one weāve posted on recently at Henley, very close to the mill, where the work is being undertaken by the Goodwin family. The second wood is near Pulverbatch, less than 15 miles from us, being worked by Simon Flackā¦
Ransfords: the zero waste sawmill
People who know #Ransfords will know that we have a policy of zero waste. Day in, day out, every part of every log that comes into our mill is used. Sawdust and woodchips which are generated as the timber is processed have several uses ā as does the tree bark. So, when logs like theā¦
Timber from even closer to home
We’re getting raw material from even closer to home this week, undertaking some thinning of Douglas Fir in one of our own holdings very close to the mill. Alex Evans used #Ransfords own low loader to move the harvester to the required position. …
More windblown timber coming to the mill
Here are some more pictures of that windblown timber being loaded in the forest before being brought to the mill for processing.. The location is practcally on our doorstep so it’s especially pleasing to know that, as with forestry generally, lo…
When the wind blowsā¦
The recent Storm Darragh caused a whole load of damage in its track both to people and property. One frequent ācasualtyā in such storms are our forests and woodlands. This image shows windblown Douglas Fir being tidied up in a forest just over a mile from our mill. It will soon be transformed into usefulā¦
Early morning at the mill
Itās a cracking morning here in #Bishopās Castle and what better sight than a new load of logs coming into #Ransfords? From the forest to the wagon and into the mill to be turned into a host of useful timber products. We take great pains to ensure that not a scrap of any delivery isā¦
Clean lines and a traditional feel for a new home in Shrewsbury
One of the great things about timber is its sheer versatility. It is used in housebuilding in many often unseen ways but because itās such a natural material more and more architects are using timber cladding as a way of making new homes look both traditional and modern at exactly the same time. This newā¦
Our Christmas & New Year break is approaching fast
We’ll be closing for Christmas at 11am this Friday but back and raring to go on Monday 6th January 2025.
A very Happy Christmas to our customers and suppliers and all good wishes for 2025.
Here in Bishopās Castle, itās beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!
A huge tree at the top of the hill near the Town Hall has become something of a Christmas tradition here in Bishopās Castle. Last week-endās storm delayed the big switch-on of the lights but nothing can dim the enthusiamĀ of a place like this for long. Weāre very grateful to Euroforest, one of our mainā¦
From one rural business to another
Andrew Masterman, who is our man in the North of England, must have one of the most picturesque territories going ā but thereās serious business going on there. He took this picture today whilst visiting Hartlington Fencing SuppliesĀ a family-run fencing business based 9 miles from Skipton in North Yorkshire. The business offers anything fencing andā¦
Round bits to square bitsā¦and back again!
Sawmilling is a fascinating activity and, as in any other business, success relies on being able to supply the customer with what they want. So, whilst our logs arrive as round sections of tree the first thing we do is cut them up into square bits of useable timber like posts and rails. However, someā¦
A special day at the races
Our annual visit to Ludlow Races had a special significance this year: we sponsored a race in memory of Steve Green who was our Company Secretary for over 40 years and who died earlier this year. Steve loved this afternoon out with colleagues and friends and he loved a winner. Heād have been especially pleasedā¦
Good acoustic fences make Wren Kitchens good neighbours at their new plant in Humberside
The huge purpose-built manufacturing, management and training facility built for Wren Kitchens in South Humberside (aptly named The Nest!) embraces modern technology in just about every aspect of its design and construction. In one respect however it suffers from a very traditional problem: the noise created by vehicles coming and going from the site atā¦
NEW: Contemporary Planed All Around Fencing Lath
Weāre delighted to announce the arrival of this addition to our fencing range.
The planed all around fencing laths are available in the following sizes, treated or untreated:
Please talk to your usual sales contact for full details.
Weāre looking for two Sawmill Operatives
Job description Job Title: Sawmill Operative x 2 Job Summary: We are seeking hardworking, punctual individuals to join the team in one of the UKās most successful sawmilling operations. The successful candidates will be responsible for assisting in various tasks within the resaw department. The role requires proficiency in the use of various wood machiningā¦