Bellway Opens Timber Frame Factory

Bellway has opened its newtimber frame factory in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield.

Bellway Home Space is a new 135,000 sq ft manufacturing facility developed in partnership with Donaldson’s Timber Systems and fitted with state-of-the-art robotic machinery from Swedish manufacturer Randek.

The factory has started to supply Bellway with timber frame kits with production set to increase to around 3,000 homes each year by 2030.

Jason Honeyman, Chief Executive Officer at Bellway, said: “The impact for Bellway extends beyond our growth ambitions and reducing our carbon footprint. Increasing our use of timber frame construction will play a central role in shaping the future of the business, delivering much-needed energy efficient homes while continuing to meet the high standards of quality our customers expect from Bellway.”

Chris Hagan, Managing Director at Home Space, Bellway, added: “Home Space provides Bellway with a purpose-built facility that brings timber frame manufacturing closer to our housebuilding operations. The scale of the facility, combined with its state-of-the-art machinery and excellent location, enables us to manufacture high-quality timber frame components efficiently and support the delivery of much-needed homes across our developments.

“We are delighted to be able to recruit and reskill our workforce recruited from the local area, which has seen a decline in manufacturing production over recent times. We selected Mansfield due to its manufacturing heritage and perfect geographic location giving road access to many of our divisions across the UK.”