Deeside Timberframe has appointed David Crawford as its new managing director, following John Wright’s decision to step back after 40 years with the Stonehaven-headquartered business.
Crawford will officially take up the reins at the timberframe manufacturer on 1 April, when Wright will move into an advisory role.
He was previously a director with CCG (OSM) – one of the most advanced offsite timber manufacturing facilities in the UK. He joined the business in 2014, progressing to general manager, before being appointed a director with responsibility for leading the senior management team, developing and implementing strategic plans, commercial reporting, negotiating with sub-contractors and and advising the board.
Part of Bancon Group, the Aberdeenshire-based housebuilding and construction company, Deeside Timberframe has been reporting record sales over the last two years, as a result of significant contract wins in social and private housing.
To support this growth with increased capacity, a new manufacturing facility in Stirling was opened in 2004.
John Irvine, chief executive of Bancon Group, said: “David joins Deeside Timberframe at an exciting stage in our growth; the strong foundations for which have been successfully laid by his predecessor.
“He has a proven track-record in offsite manufacturing and extensive experience of driving change to increase capacity and profits - his knowledge of innovation and semi-automation will ensure delivery of our plans to capitalise on the growth in demand for sustainable, offsite construction solutions.
“The group is enormously grateful to John for his 40 years of service, during which he has become a well-known and well-respected figure in the industry, successfully leading and growing the business, including setting up our second factory.”
Deeside Timberframe has been providing timber frames for more than 40 years, working with housebuilders, housing associations, construction firms and self-build customers to meet the growing demand for sustainable and modern methods.
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