BSW Group Apprentice Lifts National Award

BSW Group Apprentice Lifts National Award

A BSW Fort William based employee beat off competition from around the country to win the Under 25’s Career Development Award at last week’s Timber Trade Journal (TTJ) Awards in London.

4 Oct 2022

BSW Group continues drive to educate and inspire industry

BSW Group continues drive to educate and inspire industry

The UK’s largest integrated timber and forestry business, BSW Group, is gearing up for a busy end to 2022, with its commitment to supporting STEM development continuing as students return to school.

21 Sep 2022

Awareness of apprenticeships is central to filling skills shortage in timber industry

Awareness of apprenticeships is central to filling skills shortage in timber industry

BSW recently welcomed Member of Scottish Parliament Kate Forbes to their BSW Fort William site, and her visit was crucial to raising awareness about the skills shortage in the timber sector. 
 

22 Apr 2022

Shaun reaches finals of Scottish Apprenticeship awards for Net Zero initiative

Shaun reaches finals of Scottish Apprenticeship awards for Net Zero initiative

Fort William Engineer has been recognised for leading a team of apprentices through Skills Development Scotland's Fuel Change Competition.

21 Apr 2022

BSW Replaces Fire Damaged Memorial Bench

BSW Replaces Fire Damaged Memorial Bench

BSW Timber’s Fort William mill recently supported local residents by replacing fire damaged memorial bench which belonged to the Lochaber family.

12 Nov 2021

BSW Fort William Apprentice wins TTJ Award

BSW Fort William Apprentice wins TTJ Award

BSW Timber’s Electrical Supervisor, Stuart Matheson takes home the Career Development Award at the TTJ Awards 2021.

29 Sep 2021

BSW apprentices reach final of Fuel Change competition to tackle environmental challenges

BSW apprentices reach final of Fuel Change competition to tackle environmental challenges

Apprentices from the UK’s leading timber manufacturer, BSW Timber, were finalists in the national Fuel Change competition, which encourages businesses to tackle industry challenges and work towards a low carbon economy.

22 Mar 2021

FW Mill Manger runs 400 Ben Nevis Treks* for Community Team.

FW Mill Manger runs 400 Ben Nevis Treks* for Community Team.

BSW Timber's Fort William Mill Manager has ran the equivalent of 400 Ben Nevis treks to raise money for his local football club.

14 Jan 2021

Lucy's Logs

Lucy's Logs

The ember of idea on how to help people unable to leave home during Coronavirus restrictions has turned into a blazing success for a young Fort William teenager who delivers Hotties heat logs on her bicycle.

26 Nov 2020

BSW supports ‘Garden of Thanks’ for NHS staff in Fort William

BSW supports ‘Garden of Thanks’ for NHS staff in Fort William

A garden created to welcome weary walkers into Fort William as they approached the end of the West Highland Way, also now recognises the work of NHS staff who are looking after the people of Lochaber during the Covid-19 pandemic, part in thanks to BSW.

28 Oct 2020

BSW backs Highland Cinema build with timber donation

BSW backs Highland Cinema build with timber donation

BSW Timber has supported the creation of an innovative new entertainment and dining centre in Fort William.

28 Sep 2020

BSW apprentices renovate gardens for the elderly

BSW apprentices renovate gardens for the elderly

Apprentices from BSW Fort William have been giving back to the community to celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2020.

19 Mar 2020

COVID-19 statement

COVID-19 statement

Our message to customers

16 Mar 2020

BSW Group acquired by Endless LLP

BSW Group acquired by Endless LLP

BSW Group, the UK’s largest integrated forestry and sawmilling business, has been acquired by private equity firm Endless LLP as part of a multi-level growth plan for the company.

19 Feb 2020

BSW helps create play 'forest' for Little Learners

BSW helps create play 'forest' for Little Learners

BSW Timber has helped to create a ‘play forest’ for a group of ‘Little Learners in Inverlochy.

21 Jan 2020

BSW Fort William Backs Kids’ Kits

BSW Fort William Backs Kids’ Kits

BSW Timber is now the proud sponsor of the U14 Kilmallie Shinty team.

16 May 2019

BSW apprentices showcase skills with school pergola build

BSW apprentices showcase skills with school pergola build

Apprentices from BSW Timber’s Fort William sawmill have been involved in the construction of a pergola project.

13 Mar 2019

BSW scheme helped ex-offenders back into employment

BSW scheme helped ex-offenders back into employment

BSW Timber has partnered with Roderick James Architects (RJA) to complete a remarkable building project which saw ex-offenders put to work.

5 Feb 2019

Ship Named After Fort William Village Port

Ship Named After Fort William Village Port

A ship which was built in 1997 to export forestry products has been named after a village in Fort William. The vessel which is owned by the Wilson Group has been named The Wilson Corpach in honour of...

19 Jun 2015

Transport Minister Derek Mackay Visits BSW Timber's Fort William Sawmill

Transport Minister Derek Mackay Visits BSW Timber's Fort William Sawmill

Success for New Shipping Service Allows BSW to Expand Distribution across England’s South East 

11 Mar 2015

BSW Timber encourages green fingers in local primary schools

BSW Timber encourages green fingers in local primary schools

BSW Timber has donated planter boxes to primary schools in the areas surrounding it’s six sawmills across the UK, continuing its longstanding commitment to supporting local communities. Pupils ...

4 Jul 2014

BSW Timber Group Member of Binderholz