Scottish housebuilder Robertson shuts timber frame factory

By Joey Gardiner2019-11-18T06:00:00

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Firm says closure follows strategic review of business

Scottish housing and construction group Robertson has closed one of its two timber frame housing factories as part of a strategic review of the business.

The firm said it was “deeply disappointed” to decide to close the 40,000ft² factory in Seaham, near Sunderland, putting 62 jobs at risk. The factory produced both open- and closed-panel timber system for homes, alongside timber floor and roof cassettes.

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