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Here at James Latham, we have invested a lot of time in developing our knowledge of the complex North American lumber market. We are very careful with where we procure our North American species from. The quality and characteristics of Ash, Maple, Cherry and Walnut are all relative to the area of origin and the mills that process them, from log, through cutting, kilning, and grading. We always... MORE

James Latham are sole UK distributors of Aristech Solid Surface ranges. In this video, our customer Solid Surface London fabricate furniture and fit-out elements for a high profile restaurant project. The Honey Onyx product used is translucent, allowing backlighting to illuminate the surface, while the seamless joints give the impression of one 4m long slab of solid lava. For more information... MORE

Furniture influencer teams up with Lathams for special commission James Latham has commissioned a prominent influencer to design a collection of bespoke furniture using the latest innovative materials. Sean Evelegh is the first furniture ambassador appointed by Lathams. His brief is to demonstrate how some of the more unusual and exclusive products within the Lathams portfolio can be used... MORE

Three months on from Brexit and Andrew Wright, Managing Director at James Latham, shares his observations of what’s happening. There has been a great deal of commentary around issues related to Brexit, with uncertainty on customs entry procedures, additional administration, duty, shipping and transportation costs and the inevitable delays all being well publicised. In February... MORE

A new team at materials supplier James Latham is setting out to connect architects, designers and specifiers with the most innovative and exciting products on the market today. Bringing together expertise and insight from around the company, the Lathams Specification Team has been launched as a one-stop solution for materials specifiers. There is a strong focus on products with unique... MORE

There has been a major shift in the materials sector as specifiers select new products to reflect the ongoing impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.  According to James Latham, there was a noticeable difference in sales and enquiries for certain product lines in 2020 when compared with previous years.  The most significant was a 249% increase in sales of thermoplastic laminates. The... MORE

A new range of cladding brings together the best of modified wood, timber engineering and protection in one product. The Finish Line Collection from James Latham is the result of an exclusive partnership between the firm and Accoya Timber, timber engineering company Dresser Mouldings and Canadian coating specialist Sansin. The manufacturing process sees the Accoya wood profiled, surface... MORE

Business as usual Following the latest UK Government announcement affecting England and earlier announcements from Scotland, Wales and Eire, we can advise that ALL our 10 James Latham sites, Dresser Mouldings, our 2 Abbey Wood sites in Ireland and LDT business remain open and contactable in the normal way. We continue to fulfil customers’ requirements from our nationwide depot network... MORE

To view our Lathams Surface for Safer Spaces Infographic, please click here. A series of guides for specifiers have been launched to explain the hygienic properties of materials that can be used for surfaces and protective screens. Bringing together a suite of options, they are organised into categories based on their performance and potential uses. They were developed by materials supplier... MORE

We continue to refine our contingency plans and business continuity activities to operate as efficiently as possible during the Covid19 crisis. The health of our staff is of primary importance and our technology is being deployed to good effect to get those that can work at home to do so while we continue to support and supply our valued customers. We have been proud to support demand from... MORE