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Donaldson Door Systems in rebrand from Rowan Manufacturing Ltd
Above: Donaldson Door Systems’ factory in Plains, North Lanarkshire
Scotland’s leading joinery manufacturer of door sets has a new identity. Following its acquisition by the Donaldson Group in 2020, Donaldson Door Systems (DDS) is the
new brand of the business formerly known as Rowan Manufacturing Ltd (RML). Established in 1979 as the manufacturing arm of the Rowan Group, DDS specialises in manufacturing, merchanting and supplying internal and external door sets, as well as staircases from its site in Plains, North Lanarkshire. Since its acquisition in February 2020, all colleagues and operations have moved over to the Donaldson Group, with managing director, Luke Roberts, and general manager, Billy Cameron, continuing to drive the business.
DDS is dedicated to delivering quality, exceptional service and product innovation. With vast
UK Forest Market Report 2022 set to launch
The UK Forest Market Report, the UK’s most renowned forestry investment publication was launched in London on November 22 and in Edinburgh on November 23.
Now in its 24th year of publication, this detailed review of UK forestry investment activity examines completed sales of commercial forestry properties over 20 hectares and mixed woodlands over 10 hectares as well as the opportunities for planting land, over the last 12 months. The report is produced by Tilhill – the UK’s leading
woodland creation, forest management and timber harvesting company – and specialist forestry firm Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group.
The report was launched at the ‘Timber: The Climate Commodity?’ event held in at the WWT London Wetland Centre, with sessions that will also compare commercial forestry investment to the performance of other asset classes, the drive for sustainability within the context of changing land use and the market for timber.
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Systems Division began exporting its JJI-Joists to Dindas Australia Pty Ltd in December 2021 and recently sent the millionth lineal metre. “Growing our international
experience and knowledge of joinery, DDS holds Secured By Design accreditation and is the only company in Scotland to be both Q Mark and Certifire certified. DDS will harness the expertise of the Donaldson Group, operating within its Offsite division, to continue servicing the UK housebuilding and construction market. “The rebrand to Donaldson Door Systems is an exciting new chapter for the company,” said Luke Roberts. “Our people will move forward with the business as we hone in on our market-leading door sets with safety and security front of mind. We are proud to be a part of this trusted family business and we are
certain that our customers will continue to benefit from the high-quality products and services that the Donaldson Group is known for.” “The rebrand completely aligns Donaldson Door Systems with the Group, along with a new logo, branding and website,” added Andrew Donaldson, CEO of the Donaldson Group. “The response from everyone involved in the rebranding exercise has been overwhelmingly positive and we are excited to see Donaldson Door Systems develop and build on the strong foundations that were established in its 30 years of operation.”
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