James Jones & Sons Limited

Through five generations of family ownership, James Jones has manufactured the widest range of sawn timber products including carcassing, fencing, palletwood, heavy sections and, more recently, engineered timber products and is now regarded as one of the most innovative and efficient timber processors in Europe.

Engineered
Timber

Since 1998 our Timber Systems Division has produced JJI-Joists, which are now used by all major UK housebuilders in floors, walls and roofs and remain the UK’s market leading I-Joist product, commanding a 45% UK market share.

Sawn
Timber

Continued investment in our five Scottish sawmills means James Jones is one of the most efficient timber processing groups in Europe, producing a range of high quality timber products for the UK market.

Pallets &
Packaging

James Jones is now one of the UK’s largest suppliers of new pallets. Our inspection and repair services are used by all major pallet pools and our bespoke packaging solutions enable companies to export worldwide.

Five generations of world class timber processing

Through five generations of family ownership, James Jones & Sons Ltd has evolved into one of the largest and most innovative timber processing groups in Europe.

With sales now in excess of £180 Million and employing almost 800 people at 21 strategically located sites across the UK, James Jones & Sons prides itself on its reputation for quality and service. This reputation has been built up over many years through strong relationships with our suppliers, our customers and, above all, the loyalty of our employees.

"Our aim today remains exactly the same as that exemplified by our company founder, James Jones, and that is to set and maintain the very highest standards of quality and service."

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Latest News & Updates

11 January 2021

James Jones & Sons pallets support deliveries of Covid-19 vaccine

James Jones & Sons is supplying the pallets for distribution of millions of doses of Covid-19 vaccines across the UK. The company is sole supplier of EPAL pallets to the manufacturer of one of the three new vaccines, which are currently being rolled out across the country.

8 December 2020

James Jones & Sons Ltd funds acquisition of the UK’s first subsidy-free windfarm with 100% green electricity sold to Tesco

1 December 2020

James Jones & Sons - Movember 2020

This November, the team at James Jones & Sons got involved in a group charity fundraise and collectively raised £20,000 for Movember.

30 October 2020

James Jones & Sons commences £3m extension to Stevens Croft site

A four acre extension to Lockerbie Mill 1 log yard is well underway, with phase one of the project on schedule to be completed by Christmas.

19 October 2020

James Jones & Sons has won ‘Treated Wood Trader of the Year’ award

James Jones & Sons Ltd has won the ‘Treated Wood Trader of the Year’ award at The Wood Protection Association’s annual event, which was held online this year due to the current restrictions.

25 September 2020

Blairs Loch gets a makeover with JJI-Joist donation

Volunteers have made a local beauty spot even more appealing with three new features.

31 August 2020

James Jones & Sons donate timber to Armed Forces Charity

Ben and Robert recently delivered timber to the Armed Forces Charity in Dumfries.

3 August 2020

New pallet inspection and repair site opens in Coventry

Late last year James Jones was successful in a tender process to run LPR’s brand new flagship European depot in Coventry.

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Our reputation for quality and service speaks for itself

Certification &
Downloads

Find all the relevant compliance and technical downloads relating to sawn timber, JJI-Joists and pallets and packaging.

Tree to
Timber

Find out about the process all our high quality products go through before reaching our customers.

Interactive
Span Table

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