Yorkshire Family Timber Business Marks 50th Anniversary

Ramsey Timber Group, the Bradford-based timber component manufacturer to the UK bed industry, is marking its 50th anniversary with the appointment of third generation family members into the business.

The milestone year sees Josh and Jake Ramsey, sons of managing director Mike Ramsey, join the family-owned and run business as they look to bring valuable skills and fresh perspective, ensuring the continuity and future success of the highly respected business.

Josh brings with him a background in technology consulting from a Big 4 firm. He is leading an IT transformation programme to modernise systems and improve operational efficiencies. While Jake brings his background in sales with him to focus on building relationships with existing and new customers, as well as driving growth in new product ranges, including the Ramsey Bedstead – one of the few bedstead options on the market that is manufactured in the UK and offers short and consistent lead times versus imported alternatives.

Established by Peter Ramsey in 1972 and joined soon after by his sons, Mike and Nick, Ramsey Timber began trading imported timber from a portacabin in Denholme, Bradford, to builders’ merchants and the DIY market. Over the last 50 years, Peter’s sons have grown and shaped the business to be a leading supplier of timber components to the UK bedding sector, generating £24m of turnover in its last financial year.

As the firm looks ahead, the focus will be on continuing to deliver the best Divan and Ottoman bed frames in the UK. Strong relationships with Scandinavian sawmills and board product suppliers have enabled the firm to provide continuity of supply to its customers during the tumultuous last two years, so reinforcing these relationships further will be key for the business, as the market faces continued uncertainty into 2023.

Mike Ramsey, managing director, commented: “We’re extremely proud to be a highly respected third generation family-owned business