Using sustainable British timber to turn down the volume
NoiseĀ pollutionĀ is one of the biggest environmental challenges of modern life. From busy roads and railways to industrial sites and residential developments, the demand for effectiveĀ andĀ sustainable noiseĀ barriersĀ is growing.Ā Timber offers a natural solutionĀ for reducing noise pollution. Strong,Ā renewableĀ and sustainably sourced,Ā itāsĀ an environmentally responsibleĀ choice and significantly more attractive than concrete alternatives.Ā AtĀ Ransfords, we use 100%...(more)
The power of local in forestry and sawmilling
Thereās been a lot of talk recently about the importance of supply chains. Nowhere is this more true than in sawmilling where we depend on people working in the forest and in haulage to supply our raw materials. Weāre especially proud of the fact that many of the businesses who...(more)
The early birdā¦
Hereās a very satisfying sight: a full load of 4m high single sided acoustic fencing panels delivered on site in Scotland before 8am. Itās one of 3 loads delivered the same morning to a battery energy storage system site near Coldstream in the Scottish borders. The panels will reduce the...(more)
Navigating the āTimber in construction roadmapā
The government has set ambitious sustainability and delivery targets for the UK construction industry. They include increasing the use of British timber, reducing carbon emissions and delivering a record number of affordable, sustainable homes. At Ransfords, weāre already on it. A big bold vision for UK timber For 150 years,...(more)
A beautifully written thank you
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...(more)
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...(more)
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....(more)
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...(more)