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We continue to refine our contingency plans and business continuity activities amid the current Covid19 crisis. The health of our staff is of primary importance and our technology is being used to good effect to get those that can work at home to do so while we continue to support and supply our valued customers. Demand from customers supporting NHS and critical projects remains a priority and... MORE

Get more from the new EGGER Decorative Collection 2020–22   February 2020 sees the introduction of the new EGGER Decorative Collection 2020–22. This is the biggest product launch for the company since 2017, offering the very best decors and textures with a focus on the latest design trends. Building on the success of the current collection, the new EGGER Decorative... MORE

Many people see James Latham as simply a timber supplier and after 262 years in the business you can see why! However, with this year’s ‘How Well Do You Know Us’ campaign, the leading timber and panel products distributor has been broadening the awareness of its entire product range, from the very latest decors, melamines, laminates and veneers, through to solid surfaces,... MORE

James Latham are aware of and monitoring the position in China with regards to Coronavirus and any supply issues that might be caused. We are in regular dialogue with our suppliers in these regions and monitoring our shipments closely, we will advise affected-customers of any delays, but we are well-positioned for stock in the UK and at this stage do not predict any serious... MORE

Would you like to learn more about the suitability of timber for cladding? For true innovation in wood technology, discover Accoya® – a revolutionary timber that perfectly balances aesthetics and practicality with outstanding environmental credentials. Produced from sustainably sourced, fast-growing softwood using a patented natural modification process, Accoya is the ideal material for... MORE

In this edition of the Natural Choice Newsletter, we wanted to take a look back at some of the sensational projects that have used our innovative panel and timber solutions over the past 12 months and also share just a few of the amazing new products we have introduced as well as highlighting some exciting events and developments that are coming up in 2020. Please click here to download our... MORE

If you think you know Lathams, you may only know the half of it! It’s a question we’ve been asking our customers; both existing and potential. You’ve probably received a communication from us, or seen our new promotional film, explaining quite how broad our stock profile is. It’s certainly surprised some! Once people have started to understand the breadth of... MORE

James Latham has acquired the market leading specialist timber and cladding processor, Dresser Mouldings. Having enjoyed a long-standing business relationship with Dresser, the move will enable James Latham to increase its offering in processed timber, developing specialist products for the specification market. Dresser Moulding’s Managing Director, Bill Gunn and Production Director,... MORE

When six-year-old James Latham kept spotting his name in giant letters on the side of lorries and buildings during family trips, he was understandably dumbfounded and asked his Mum and Dad why. To help explain the mystery to his inquisitive son, Dad, Stephen, a teacher in St Helens, Merseyside had the bright idea of contacting the nationwide timber and panel products distributor on twitter to... MORE

The Handlebar Café is cycle-friendly, socially-sourced, straddles an old railway line and was designed by the young minds of spudYOUTH, a RIBA award winning charity.  Along with supplier Accsys, James Latham has been supporting the project throughout its development, contributing both funding and sustainable, long-lasting Accoya® wood for its cladding and decking. Working in... MORE