Timber Plus Competitors

We’re a down-to-earth business, and how we work is special. That’s down to our unique culture. We believe in doing what’s right – winning for our customers, our communities, our planet and our people. We take pride in being an open, welcoming place where everyone feels at home. Where you can be yourself, do your best work and make a positive difference every day. We pride ourselves on our passion for home improvement projects and we provide an outstanding experience for every customer who visits our stores or website, no matter what size of project they're undertaking.

Under the continuing direction of the Latham family, the business - whose current management team includes a number of ninth generation family members - has developed into an industry leader in panel products, hardwood, joinery-quality softwood, performance doors, solid surface, cladding and decking and now offers probably the most comprehensive and varied product range available in the UK market. Latham's wide-ranging portfolio includes some of the most recognised brands in the world, many of them on an exclusive or semi-exclusive basis, all from a single source and available nationwide, thanks to its 14-strong network of depots. With such an impressive and rich history, James Latham has witnessed and often participated in, some of the major historical and technological developments of the last two and a half centuries and this has moulded the business into an extremely forward-looking organisation. Responding to the changing market landscape and catering not only for the rapidly growing number and widespread geography of architects and designers within its customer base but also the increase in specification contracts from both the commercial and residential sectors, the business has adopted a digital-first communication strategy, including an award winning digital showroom platform, showcasing over 1,400 products in Hi-Res 3D render. The business also has a successful acquisition model, having invested in both new product categories (Dresser Mouldings) and new Territories (James Latham Ireland) in recent years. James Latham's commitment to environmental best practice is paramount and remains at the core of its business strategy. The company will only source materials from suppliers who are operating within the laws of their own country. The company is also a member and supporter of the TDUK, the Timber Trade Federation and was the first signatory to the Federation's Responsible Purchasing Policy.

With over 180 years' trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products for trade and retail, but expertise, service and knowledge you can rely on. People are at the heart of everything we do. With a nationwide network of branches supplying timber and building materials, dedicated manufacturing divisions supplying specialist timber engineering services, the Howarth Timber Group is focused on providing market leading choice, quality, service and value. Howarth are a family run business and those family values run through everything we do. Our core values are embedded in every role and every department. The values at the heart of everything we do are: • Helpful: We are always positive, energetic and welcoming. We are collaborative and share our knowledge and experience with others. We always try to make others lives easier. • Empowered: We are resourceful. We are agile in our thinking and encourage to make decisions. We are innovative and take the initiative. • Ambitious: We are self-motivated and driven to succeed. We are proactive and strive for progress. We are adaptable and embrace change. • Reliable: We are consistent. We keep promises – we do what we say we’ll do. We are available – always there when you need us and ready when called upon. • Trusted: We are open, honest and transparent. We are responsible and accountable. We are ethical, fair and operate with integrity.