Leading UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products reinforces its Welsh roots with the appointment of Gethin Edwards to its West Wales site.

Premier Forest Products in Haverfordwest operates a full in‐house machining and treatment facility from a three‐acre site and has built a reputation as leading suppliers of imported and domestically produced sawn timber.

Gethin Edwards joins the Premier Forest team as an external sales executive having previous experience as a Sales & Technical Manager. In his new role Gethin will be managing and developing customer accounts across South and West Wales, while working closely with existing customers and building relationships with new businesses.

A key part of Gethin’s role will be developing new business across sectors including joinery, construction, timber frame, and fencing and landscaping, while providing a reliable point of contact for customers.

Gethin will focus on understanding each customer’s requirements and helping them find the right timber, sheet materials and associated products for their projects.

On his appointment, Gethin said: “I’m really pleased to have joined Premier Forest and am looking forward to getting out into the local market, meeting customers and developing new relationships across South & West Wales. I’m keen to build on my existing industry experience and become a trusted point of contact for customers, while playing my part in the continued growth of the branch.

“I was attracted to Premier Forest because of the company’s strong reputation within the timber industry, its extensive product range and the opportunity to work for a growing business with a strong presence across Wales and the UK.”

John Patterson, Branch Manager, Premier West Wales said: “We’re pleased to welcome Gethin to the team. The wealth of experience he brings with him will support our aim of ever improving customer experience. Gethin will be key figure in developing our branch.”