James Donaldson & Sons Ltd (JDS) acquires Rowan Manufacturing Ltd (RML) and Smith & Frater Ltd (S&F) from the shareholders of the Rowan Group.
This acquisition opens new product & market opportunities for the Group, in the supply of door sets, bespoke joinery and kitchen manufacturing; and fits with the firm’s desire to expand its capabilities in the UK’s house building, offsite manufacture, local authority, RMI and contracting markets.
Rowan Manufacturing specialises in made to measure staircases, internal and external door sets, windows and screens, as well as bespoke joinery design for all areas of a development or home improvement. While Smith and Frater supplies products such as kitchen manufacturing, Fibo wall panelling, flooring, bathrooms, internal doors and ceiling panels to the building trade and construction industry.
Scott Cairns, Group Managing Director at JDS, comments: “Both Rowan Manufacturing and Smith & Frater have a great reputation for quality, service and product innovation. The suite of products offered by both businesses perfectly complements our portfolio in JDS with a clear synergy of client base’’.
“We see an opportunity initially in the Scottish market to invest in, and substantially grow both businesses; with longer-term plans to expand that offering to the rest of the UK.”
The brands will continue to be independent and will report directly to and work alongside the Donaldson Group.
Headquartered in Fife, James Donaldson & Sons is a family-owned business specialising in the processing, manufacturing, merchanting and distribution of timber and associated building products.
