The new facility, being developed by leading timber importer and distributor James Latham Timber PLC, will include a warehouse with ancillary office space, an external yard, HGV facilities and car parking.
The investment is expected to create approximately 10 new employment opportunities across warehousing, distribution and associated business services, while generating an estimated £2.76 million in annual Gross Value Added (GVA) to the local economy.
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Henry Cushinan commented,
“I am delighted to welcome James Latham Timber PLC to the Borough and to see this significant £10 million investment progressing at Houston’s Corner. The new facility will provide the additional storage and operational capacity the company needs to support its future expansion, while also delivering tangible benefits for our local economy.”
Chairman of the Planning Committee, Alderman Lewis Boyle added,
“This investment is a welcome boost for Antrim and Newtownabbey, further strengthening our position as a key location for business and economic growth. I look forward to seeing the new facility take shape and the benefits it will bring to our local economy.”
Established in 1757, James Latham Timber PLC is one of the UK and Ireland’s leading importers and distributors of timber and timber-based panel products. The company supplies trade customers across a wide range of sectors, including construction, joinery, retail and manufacturing, through a network of 12 distribution hubs across the UK and Ireland.
The new Houston’s Corner facility will provide James Latham Timber PLC with additional capacity to support its operations and future growth, while benefiting from strong transport links across the wider region.