Glennon Brothers, the third-generation timber processing business, founded in Longford in 1913 is delighted to announce that the Pontrilas Group is joining the Glennon Brothers family.
Founded in 1947 by the Hickman family, the Pontrilas Group is a well invested family-owned timber processing business, with a rich legacy spanning over 70 years. Strategically situated on the Welsh border, holding established long-term relationships with both suppliers and customers. Significant continued investment over the years has positioned Pontrilas as one of the UK’s leading independent sawmill and packaging businesses. Pontrilas is the largest timber processing mill in England and Wales. With a team of over 530 people, it is led by an experienced long serving management team and has a turnover of £120m.
Mike Glennon commented: “We are delighted to welcome the Pontrilas Group into the Glennon Brothers family. This is a significant milestone in Glennon Brothers history, which dates back to 1913. This provides our customers with an enhanced product and service offering, as well as increased overall production capacity for the future. This acquisition allows us to continue fulfilling our commitment to our customers of offering a one stop shop solution for sawn softwood across the UK and Ireland”.
Pat Glennon commented: “The opportunity to add value to our established supply chain and core business is extremely exciting. We are thrilled to welcome the Pontrilas team into the Glennon Brothers family, and are excited to start working with them collaboratively, sharing ideas and developing best practice across the wider business. By adding Pontrilas to our existing business, it further enhances our capability to operate fully from forest to front door”.
Glennon Brothers has been at the forefront of green technology solutions within the sawmilling, timber frame home manufacturing, and energy sectors. The addition of the Pontrilas group offers further opportunities, as well as reinforcing the business’ green credentials and overall commitment to sustainability.
