James E. Smith (Northern) Ltd was established in July 2009 and was situated on Alexandra Dock in Hull. In 2012, the company moved to its new site on Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull which led to increased facilities and opportunities to develop its business. The company has the benefit of support from its parent company, James E. Smith (Timber) Ltd of Birmingham. This is a well-established and successful business with over 75 years' experience in a wide range of timber and allied markets.

James E. Smith (Northern) Ltd is a Timber Importer offering sawn and machined goods from Scandinavia, Canada, and The Baltic States. It has a planing mill equipped with 6 modern moulding machines including the highly flexible, computer-controlled Weinig 'Powermat'! These, combined with a twin resaw, a single resaw and various cross-cutting facilities make this one of the most effective and efficient mills in the north of England.

The company can offer a range of standard machined profiles, plus the ability to machine to customers specific requirements. Various treatments are also available including, Green/Brown Tanalith or similar, Vac-Vac or similar, Fire Retardants and 'painted' finishes.

The company services numerous market sectors, including Caravan/Leisure Home Manufacturers, Garden Building Manufacturers, Joinery Manufacturers, Playground Furniture Manufacturers, Export Packing and Pallet Manufacturers, Furniture Manufacturers, Garden Furniture Manufacturers, Building Contractors, Fencing Manufacturers/Contractors, Local Authorities/Government Bodies, and Agricultural Contractors.

James E. Smith (Northern) Ltd is building an excellent reputation for producing high-value claddings produced from Western Red Cedar, Siberian Larch, and Thermowood to standard profiles as well as to customers' own requirements.

Treated Timber Decking is also available, again in standard profiles and sizes and/or to customer requirements.

The company has its own fleet of delivery vehicles, including mechanical offloading facilities in certain cases, and is able to deliver nationwide (subject to quantity).

With over 150 years of experience, our staff are able to answer any questions/enquiries you may have, so for any further information, please don't hesitate to contact us and your questions will be dealt with in a polite and professional manner.