Britton Timbers
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1907
- HeadquartersSydney, Australia
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Britton Timbers firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Britton Timbers
- Legal name
- Britton Timbers
- Website
- https://brittontimbers.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1907
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Britton Timbers industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Timber Distribution
- NAICS
- Sawmills (321113), Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing (321912), Wood Product Manufacturing (321)
- SIC
- Sawmills & Planting Mills, General (2421), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hardwood Lumber Sawmills (IMAMABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI), Custom/Contract Sawing & Portable Sawmilling (IMAMABAC)
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Where Britton Timbers is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sydney
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices2 records
Markets served
Britton Timbers business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Timber Product Sales: Direct sales of specialty hardwoods, modified timbers (Accoya, Abodo, Imbue), composite products (NewTechWood), and related timber products. One-time purchase model with products sold per unit/board.
- Processing Services: Value-added services including factory coating and pre-coating, charring, laminating, material grading, precision docking, sanding, flooring, cladding, end matching, and timber machining and profiling.
- Coatings and Fixings: Sale of complementary products including WOCA, Sioo:x, Resene, Cutek coatings, and fixings (Spax, Anchormark).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Timber products sold at quoted prices based on species, dimensions, and volume |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Britton Timbers product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Britton Timbers distributes and processes specialty timber products including acetylated wood (Accoya), thermally modified timbers (Abodo Vulcan, Imbue), composite decking and cladding (NewTechWood), raw timber species from over 50 global sources, complementary coatings, fixings, and aluminium trim profiles. The company also operates its own timber mill in north-west Tasmania and offers value-added processing services such as factory coating, charring, laminating, sanding, and precision machining for architectural and construction applications.
Product overview
Britton Timbers is a Tasmanian hardwood and specialty timber supplier offering one of Australia's most outstanding ranges of sustainably sourced timber products. The portfolio includes specialty acetylated wood products (Accoya with decking, cladding, joinery, Tricoya, and oyster farming applications), thermally modified timbers (Abodo Vulcan cladding, panelling, screening; Imbue thermally modified wood), standard and composite timber products (NewTechWood composite decking, cladding, screening, and Quick Panel; extensive timber lining options), specialty fixings (Anchormark and Spax), aluminium trim profiles, and a comprehensive coatings range (WOCA, Sioo:x, Resene, Cutek). The company also offers raw timber species from Tasmania, Australia, North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Value-added services include factory coating, charring, laminating, material grading, precision docking, sanding, flooring, cladding, end matching, and timber machining and profiling. The company operates sustainably with PEFC and FSC certification, processing Tasmanian timbers at their own mill in north-west Tasmania.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BT International: International division of Britton Timbers
- Touchwood
- Imbue
Products and services
- Accoya Acetylated Wood
Quantifiable outcome
- 50-year above-ground warranty on Accoya products
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use Britton Timbers
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Britton Timbers technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Feature5 records
Britton Timbers partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Accsys Technologies (Accoya)coreAccsys Technologies produces Accoya through proprietary acetylation process. Britton Timbers is an Australian Authorised Distributor for Accoya wood products including decking, cladding, joinery, Tricoya MDF, and oyster farming applications. Accoya offers 50-year warranties and is FSC certified.
- Abodo Wood (New Zealand)coreAbodo Wood from New Zealand produces thermally modified Vulcan timber through heat and steam treatment. Britton Timbers distributes Abodo products including Vulcan Cladding, Panelling, Screening, and Protector coating in Australia. Products are FSC certified with 25-year warranty.
- NewTechWoodcoreNewTechWood produces composite timber products (WPC) made from 95% recycled materials. Britton Timbers is an authorized distributor in Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania for decking, cladding, screening, and Quick Panel products. Products include 25-year warranty.
- Imbue (Thermally Modified Wood)coreImbue thermally modified wood is produced through a precision-controlled thermal process at 230°C. Britton Timbers is the national partner for Imbue products in Australia, providing technical expertise and material supply for cladding and joinery applications.
- PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)coreBritton Timbers holds PEFC certification for sustainably harvested timbers, ensuring timber products come from responsibly managed forests.
- FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)coreFSC certification ensuring timber products are sourced from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits. Accoya and Abodo products are FSC certified.
- Responsible WoodcoreAustralian forest certification scheme endorsed by PEFC, providing additional sustainability assurance for Australian timber products.
- Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteminorAccoya is certified Cradle to Cradle Gold, one of the few building materials to achieve this certification for circular economy principles.
- SPAXminorSPAX manufactures specialized screws for timber applications. Britton Timbers distributes SPAX products including cladding screws, decking screws, and multi-purpose fasteners. SPAX screws are compatible with Accoya products.
- AnchormarkminorAnchormark produces specialized fixings including TPC cladding screws, timber-to-metal (TTM) screws, and timber-to-aluminium (TTA) screws. Britton Timbers distributes Anchormark products specifically designed for Accoya applications.
- Sioo:xminorSioo:x produces water-based wood protection using silicate technology. Britton Timbers distributes Sioo:x products including Wood Protector and Surface Protector for exterior timber protection with biocide-free, environmentally friendly formulation.
- WOCAminorWOCA produces environmentally friendly exterior wood coatings. Britton Timbers distributes WOCA products including Exterior Oil in various colours, suitable for timber and modified timbers including Accoya.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights6 records
Britton Timbers competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Accsys Technologies (Accoya): Accsys Technologies is the UK/Netherlands-based producer of Accoya acetylated wood. It is Britton's principal principal-supplier for its most differentiated product line and an ecosystem participant whose strategic decisions directly shape Britton's competitive position in Australia.
Direct peers
- Dindas Australia: Dindas is a national Australian distributor of timber and building products including structural framing, engineered wood, and appearance-grade timbers. Directly comparable to Britton as a national wholesale timber distributor serving builders, merchants, and specifiers across Australia.
- Mathews Timber: Mathews Timber is an Australian timber merchant and wholesaler offering structural and appearance-grade timbers for residential and commercial construction. Directly comparable to Britton's national specialty timber distribution model with value-added processing services.
- ITI (International Timber Industries): ITI is an Australian importer and distributor of specialty timber products including hardwoods, engineered wood, and panel products. Closely comparable to Britton's hybrid producer-importer model with international sourcing and national specialty distribution.
- Meyer Timber: Meyer Timber is an Australian wholesale distributor of timber and panel products serving the building, joinery, and cabinetmaking trades. Directly comparable to Britton's wholesale distribution model, though Meyer focuses more on panel products while Britton leads with specialty hardwoods.
- Neville Smith Forest Products: Neville Smith Forest Products is an Australian sawmiller and timber distributor specialising in native Australian hardwoods (including Tasmanian Oak). Directly comparable to Britton as a specialty hardwood producer with Tasmanian heritage and national distribution.
Broad incumbents
- AKD Softwoods: AKD is one of Australia's largest softwood sawmillers and timber processors, supplying structural framing, landscaping, and treated timber products nationally. It competes with Britton in the broader Australian timber supply market though focused on softwood rather than specialty hardwoods.
- Boral Timber: Boral's timber division is one of Australia's largest hardwood and softwood producers and distributors. While broader and less specialty-focused than Britton, it competes on national distribution of structural and appearance-grade timbers, including plywood and engineered wood.
- Hyne Timber: Hyne Timber is a major Australian sawmiller and timber products manufacturer with national distribution of structural and appearance-grade timber. Comparable as a vertically integrated Australian timber producer, though its scale and product mix are broader than Britton's specialty hardwood focus.
Emerging players
- Abodo Wood: Abodo Wood is a New Zealand manufacturer of thermally modified Vulcan timber cladding, panelling, and screening products. While a supplier to Britton, it is also an emerging global brand that could compete with Britton in the Australian market by appointing alternative distributors or going direct.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Britton Timbers
What does Britton Timbers do?
Britton Timbers distributes and processes specialty timber products including acetylated wood (Accoya), thermally modified timbers (Abodo Vulcan, Imbue), composite decking and cladding (NewTechWood), raw timber species from over 50 global sources, complementary coatings, fixings, and aluminium trim profiles. The company also operates its own timber mill in north-west Tasmania and offers value-added processing services such as factory coating, charring, laminating, sanding, and precision machining for architectural and construction applications.
Is Britton Timbers a public or private company?
Britton Timbers is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Britton Timbers founded?
Britton Timbers was founded in 1907. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Britton Timbers based?
Britton Timbers is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Britton Timbers make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Timber Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are processing Services and coatings and Fixings.
Who are Britton Timbers's main competitors?
Accsys Technologies (Accoya) is listed as an others. Direct peers are Dindas Australia, Mathews Timber, ITI (International Timber Industries), Meyer Timber and Neville Smith Forest Products. Broad incumbents are AKD Softwoods, Boral Timber and Hyne Timber. Abodo Wood is listed as an emerging player.
Does Britton Timbers have an API?
No public API is recorded for Britton Timbers.
What industry is Britton Timbers in?
Britton Timbers's product category is Specialty Timber Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMABAB, Hardwood Lumber Sawmills, with a secondary code of IMAMABAI, Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock). Its NAICS code is 321113 and its SIC code is 2421.