This article was written in collaboration with Avon Timber Merchants.
Avon Timber Merchants is an independent family-run business with more than 30 years’ experience in the timber industry. Established in 1990 by Geoff Lomasney, the company was originally based in Rugby before moving to its current site in Coventry, in 1999. The business is now managed by Geoff’s son Steve, with support from his brother Carl and a first-class team.
Avon Timber supplies a comprehensive range of timber and timber-based products for domestic and commercial projects across the UK. Its fully equipped sawmill and joinery shop allow the team to cut, machine and manufacture a wide range of requirements, including bespoke orders.
The company’s motto, “big enough to deliver, small enough to care”, reflects the balance it aims to strike: national reach, reliable delivery and the approachable customer service of a family business.
FSC-certified products and responsible sourcing
Avon Timber recognises that the timber trade has a responsibility to support responsible forest management and are celebrating 20 years of FSC Chain of Custody certification (FSC®C022921) this year.
The company offers FSC-certified products across key areas of its range, including timber and wood-based sheet materials such as FSC-certified hardwood faced plywood. It also supplies a wider range of treated and untreated timber, decking boards and balustrade, fencing and panels, sheet materials, skirting and architrave, internal and external wall cladding, and doors.
Choosing FSC certification helps Avon Timber provide customers with greater confidence that the wood they buy supports responsible forest management. For customers working on construction, joinery, landscaping or home improvement projects, certified timber also provides a clear and recognisable way to specify more responsible materials.
Avon Timber has chosen to maintain FSC certification over many years because responsible and sustainable timber sourcing is an important part of the company’s values and the service it provides to customers. Maintaining FSC certification allows Avon Timber to demonstrate that certified products can be traced through the supply chain and that the timber originates from responsibly managed or controlled sources.
It also gives customers confidence when purchasing timber, particularly as demand for responsibly sourced materials continues to increase.
Supporting the community
The business also gives back locally, supporting community projects and good causes by providing materials, hosting charity golf days and sponsoring charitable events. This practical support reflects the same values behind its customer service: being big enough to make a difference, while remaining close enough to understand local needs.
Recent examples include supplying timber to help create Hollyfast Primary School's festive Santa's Grotto and supporting Zoe's Place Baby Hospice through its sponsorship of Strictly Christmas. Avon Timber has also been recognised as a supporter of Evelyn's Gift, a local charity providing support to bereaved people, children and families.
Looking ahead
As more customers look for traceable, responsibly sourced timber, Avon Timber is well placed to help them make informed choices. Its family-business values, technical expertise, FSC-certified options and community commitment shows how independent timber merchants can play an important role in building a more sustainable future.
To learn more about Avon Timber Merchants and its range of timber products, visit www.avontimber.co.uk