Advanced timber frame facility opens in Scotland
Posted: Monday, May 5th, 2025
The First Minister of Scotland, the Right Honourable John Swinney MSP, officially inaugurated one of the UK’s most technologically advanced timber frame construction facilities in Irvine, Scotland. The facility is operated by Alexander Timber Design (ATD), a company owned and run by Glennon Brothers. The £18 million investment in this new facility brings Glennon Brothers’ total investment in Scotland to over €80 million. Located in Irvine, North Ayrshire, this cutting-edge manufacturing plant combines advanced robotics, precision engineering, and the latest next-generation design systems to deliver high-quality Scottish timber homes while excelling at world-class standards of efficiency, sustainability, and resource maximisation. ATD sources raw material from its sister sawmill in Troon, which produces high-quality timber products for the construction industry, fencing, and packaging sectors. The Troon facility uses its residues in its Combined Heat and Power plant, which generates its own electricity and produces heat to kiln dry the timber. As the UK construction industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, the opening of this plant offers a scalable, sustainable solution that aligns with national and international climate goals. Timber frame construction is widely regarded as one of the most environmentally friendly building techniques, offering lower embodied carbon, faster build times, and greater energy efficiency.
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