A&J Scott to boost sawmill production with Mill 10 Project

UK homegrown sawmiller A&J Scott has announced it is to begin its Mill 10 project, a transformative venture that will result in production output growing from 120,000m3 to 170,000m3.

Good news for UK forestry as sawmiller A&J Scott has announced it is to begin its Mill 10 project, a transformative venture that will result in production output growing from 120,000m3 to 170,000m3.

The Mill 10 project, set to be commissioned at the Alnwick site in spring 2027, will feature the installation of a brand-new cutting-edge sawmill, designed to increase sawn timber output by an impressive 40%.

80,000 Hours

That’s a remarkable amount of work hours for a single machine, the Norcar 600 owned by Erkki Rinne is taken well care of, it even has the original Diesel engine.
Kieran Anders Forestry

Kieran Anders is a forestry contractor working in the lake district. His work involves hand cutting and extracting timber using a skidder and tractor-trailer forwarder.
Promoting safety in the workplace

It is not possible to eliminate chain shot, but there are simple steps that can be taken to reduce the risk.
Glasfryn Fencing and Sawmill

Arwel takes great pride in the fact that the mill has no waste whatsoever, “the peelings are used for children’s playgrounds, gardens and for farm animals in barns in the winter and the sawdust has multiple uses in gardens and farms as well.
Keeping Timber Hauliers Safe

Timber hauliers need to encourage young blood in, and also look after the hauliers we have, we need make the sector a safe and positive place to work.

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The new sawmill will feature a fully integrated system, including a log infeed, a high-performance sawline, an automated high-speed edging line, crosscut, stacking, and sorting lines for both centre and side-board products. Complementing this will be a fully integrated co-product handling system, ensuring optimal efficiency, sustainability, and resource utilisation.

By incorporating state-of-the-art systems, the company aims to boost productivity, enhance efficiency, and maintain a reputation for delivering high-quality timber products.

“This project represents a major step forward for A&J Scott,” said Robert Scott, managing director at A&J Scott.

“Mill 10 will enable us to meet growing customer demand while improving our operational efficiency and sustainability. It’s an exciting new chapter in our history, and we look forward to seeing the first log processed in Q1 2027.”

The company says it is now well positioned for sustained growth in its main markets for fencing products, railway sleepers and other outdoor timbers in the years ahead. The company has also extended its product offer, adding NHSS4 highways standard fencing to its existing range.