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James Latham is one of the UK's largest distributors of high-quality timber, panels, and decorative surfaces. The company offers...


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James Latham is one of the UK's largest distributors of high-quality timber, panels, and decorative surfaces. The company offers a comprehensive range of products including decorative panels, hardwoods, softwoods, laminates, solid surface materials, special doors, cladding, and decking. With a rich history spanning over two and a half centuries, James Latham has evolved into an industry leader in the building materials sector, catering to architects, designers, and customers in both commercial and residential sectors. The company is committed to environmental best practices and ethical sourcing of materials.

Website
Headquarters
Hemel Hempstead , Hertfordshire
Size
501-1000 employees
Industry
Building Materials
Specialities
Timber supplier and Decor supplier

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ James Latham Product and Pricing News

  • James Latham announced the launch of Valchromat's first moisture-resistant MDF in a light shade called White Pearl after 7 years of R&D.
  • James Latham has reduced the number of its local depots from 14 to 12.
  • James Latham customers can now request the carbon data for a wide range of timber-based products they purchase.
  • James Latham has updated its laminate product range by replacing XyloCleaf with Cleaf.
  • James Latham announced a new range of Cleaf decors arriving in the Autumn while confirming that previous decors are still available in-stock.

  • James Latham launches HORIZONยฎ quarter sawn Tulipwood to help make customers' lives easier.
  • James Latham collaborated with SPUD and others on the Handlebar Cafe project, which won the best Non-Residential Building award in the South Downs National Park Awards 2024.
  • James Latham is preparing to reveal a new innovation in the MDF market.

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๐Ÿ’ผ James Latham Hiring and Layoffs

  • Neil Lawrie, former Operations Manager at James Latham, is seeking new job opportunities.
  • Zoe Adnitt has joined James Latham as Decorative Panel Sales Development Manager in the United Kingdom, previously serving as Commercial Key Account Manager at International Decorative Surfaces.
  • James Latham has appointed Alan Wiseman as the new depot manager for their rebranded Dublin depot and Mat Lewis for the Purfleet depot, enhancing operations in Ireland and South East England.
  • Hazel Stewart has left James Latham as an Administrator to join Chemring Energetics UK Ltd as a People Advisor in the Greater Glasgow Area.
  • Kenny Elnaugh has left James Latham as a Sales Executive in the United Kingdom to join Howdens as a Depot Manager.

  • Craig Hewlett, North West Sales at James Latham, is helping former colleagues from the closed Trafford Park International Timber find new roles.
  • Gary Cartwright joined James Latham as Timber sales manager in the United Kingdom, previously working as Sales Manager at S V Timber Limited from October 2022 to August 2024.
  • James Latham is recruiting for a Sales Executive Trainee in Hemel Hempstead with a base pay of ยฃ26,000 per year.

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  • James Latham partnered with UPM WISA Plywood and the London School of Architecture to create the 'Cabinet of Curiosities' Dalston Pavilion for the 2024 London Festival of Architecture.
  • James Latham has been appointed as the UK & Ireland distributor for Fundermaxโ€™s Washroom and Laboratory Collections.
  • James Latham has announced an exclusive partnership with CLEAF to offer over 100 premium melamines, laminates, and matching edgings nationwide.
  • James Latham is now the exclusive UK distributor of over 100 CLEAF luxury decorative finishes.
  • James Latham announced their appointment as the UK & Ireland distributor for Swiss Kronoโ€™s ONE WORLD Swiss Collection of products.

  • James Latham announced an upcoming digital project designed to enhance customer service.
  • James Latham recently supplied a variety of materials to the fit-out of Morchella in Clerkenwell.
  • Chris Higginson, Group Technical Sales Manager for Doors at James Latham, is promoting FERRO Klassik Plus and their new website for technical door solutions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ James Latham Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News

  • On September 3, 2024, James Latham allocated 5,900 ordinary shares at 1320p per share to certain PDMRs through the Company's SIPS scheme.
  • James Latham reported ยฃ127m in revenue for the first four months of the financial year, slightly down from ยฃ128m last year, with a 3.1% increase in volumes and consistent profit margins.
  • James Latham reported a 3.1% year-on-year increase in volumes from April 1 to July 31, with revenue at GBP127 million and consistent margins.


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