OFP Timber Frame

What OFP Timber Frame does

OFP Timber Frame is a UK-based, family-owned manufacturer of off-site timber frame building components, founded in 2002 in Sandwich, Kent by the Narraway family. The company designs, manufactures and erects structural wall panels, roof trusses, open web floor joists and floor cassettes for residential and (increasingly) commercial developments, operating primarily from a purpose-built factory at Discovery Park / Sandwich Industrial Estate with a sister operations site at Anson Close. Customers are predominantly property developers, building contractors and architects in the South East of England (Kent, London, Home Counties, East Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Hertfordshire), with active projects extending into Cambridgeshire, Nottinghamshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Yorkshire, plus a flagship 188-bedroom Premier Inn hotel completed in 2023.

The factory is built around Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and uses a precision manufacturing stack including a Hundegger Speed-Cut SC3 multi-axis saw, CNC saws (reported material yield above 95%), an open web joist press with specialist long-span software, a hydraulic truss press with start/stop energy function, and a finger jointing machine that recycles timber offcuts. Sustainability infrastructure — a biomass boiler fed by sawdust pellets (up to 120 bags/week), a 50kW solar array, water interceptors and natural ventilation — is integrated into the production line. Capacity was expanded in 2017 (factory opening), again in 2018 (Anson Close / Discovery Stairs & Joinery), and again in 2022 with a mezzanine floor that added 75% panel capacity. Certifications held include FSC Chain of Custody (2007), PEFC (2008), ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 (all achieved July 2021), STA Gold, Constructionline Gold, CHAS and SMAS.

The business model is project-based B2B with three monetisation streams: timber frame kit sales (wall panels, floor cassettes, roof trusses), on-site erection/installation services run by in-house contracts management teams, and complementary drylining. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific — no public rate card exists — with multi-year framework relationships common. GTM is enterprise field sales: a Sales Director and dedicated estimators target developers, contractors, architects and housing associations directly, supported by attendance at events such as Kent Construction Expo, an active LinkedIn content programme, project case studies on the company website, and architect referral relationships. Headcount reached over 100 employees by mid-2024 (120 at last disclosed count in 2022), and cumulative output exceeded 1,000 projects and 1,500 houses since inception.

Name

OFP Timber Frame

Legal name

OFP Timber Framed Homes Ltd

Website

https://ofptimberframe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

OFP Timber Frame is a UK family-owned manufacturer that designs, produces and erects off-site timber frame wall panels, roof trusses, floor joists and cassettes for residential and commercial property developers, contractors and architects across South East England and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Timber Frame Construction / Prefabricated Structural Components

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Prefabricated Engineered Wood Building Components (Trusses, SIPs, EWP Kits) (IMAMACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wood Trusses, I-Joists & Framing Components (IMADADAD)

Keywords

• Timber frame construction
• Off-site manufacturing
• Modern methods of construction
• Structural wall panels
• Roof truss systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandwich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Timber Frame Kit Sales: Design, manufacture and supply of timber frame kits including wall panels, floor cassettes, and structural components for residential and commercial buildings. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for developers, contractors, and housing associations.
2. Installation Services: Full-service offering including on-site erection and installation of timber frame structures managed through in-house Contracts management teams
3. Roof Trusses: Manufacturing, supply and installation of various roof truss types including standard fink, attic, raised tie, and scissor trusses launched in 2020
4. Complementary Products: Drylining and other complementary products and services offered alongside timber frame solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OFP Timber Frame designs, manufactures, and erects off-site timber frame structures for the UK construction industry. From a purpose-built factory in Sandwich, Kent, the company produces structural wall panels, open web floor joists, floor cassettes, and roof trusses, and delivers a full design-to-installation service for residential and commercial developments.

Product overview

OFP Timber Frame is a timber frame manufacturing company offering a complete off-site manufacturing solution for the construction industry. Their core product portfolio consists of timber frame wall panels (internal, external, and party walls), roof trusses (including fink, attic, raised tie, and scissor trusses), open web floor joists, and floor cassettes. The company operates from a purpose-built factory in Sandwich, Kent, and also offers complementary drylining services. Their sister company, Discovery Stairs & Joinery, provides specialized stairs and joinery products. All products are manufactured using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) with precision technology including Hundegger automated saws and CNC machines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% faster construction than block and brick
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Broadstairs College (EKC East Kent College Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Partnership to help deliver T-Levels in Management. Students gain invaluable knowledge through work placements in production, design, HR, and contracts departments. Students receive real hands-on learning experience in a dynamic workplace.
• Sir Roger Manwood SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork experience week partnership with Sir Roger Manwood School and Education Business Partnership Kent.
• Ash Rugby Football ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOFP is proud sponsor of Ash RFC. Factory foreman Dan Norman plays for the team. Sponsorship supports employee morale and community engagement.
• Margate Football ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOFP sponsors Margate Football Club as part of community support initiatives.
• British Touring Car Championship - Creesy777minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of local British touring car racing driver from Broadstairs, Kent as part of BTCC. Attended Silverstone Circuit event in September 2023.
• Royal School of Military EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted Clerk of Works Construction students for factory tour and presentation on timber frame benefits, followed by site visits to construction projects.
• MKC TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with MKC Training for Royal Engineers visit. Delivered presentation and factory tour.
• Hawkes ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with Hawkes Architecture on Pippin Barn project - a unique local project requiring complex timber frame design with compound angles, large glazing, and innovative architectural elements.
• Timber Development UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership renewed in 2023. Active participant in industry association for timber development.
• Innovative Networking (ESG Panel)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOFP Executive Director Alex Leroy participated in ESG panel discussion on sustainability in business within construction industry.
• Discovery Stairs & JoinerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company offering stairs and joinery products. Exhibited together at Kent Construction Expo 2022.

Scale indicators25 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pasquill: Largest UK timber engineering and roof truss manufacturer, part of Saint-Gobain. Direct competitor on roof trusses, I-joists, and engineered wood products with national coverage and parent-group purchasing scale advantages.
• Eurban: UK timber frame specialist producing wall panels, floor cassettes, and roof structures for residential and commercial projects. Direct peer focused on the same MMC/modern methods positioning with comparable developer and contractor customers.
• Stewart Milne Timber Systems: Major UK timber frame manufacturer with multiple regional factories offering wall panels, roof trusses, and floor cassettes to developers and contractors. Directly comparable to OFP in product range and customer base, with a larger national footprint serving similar residential and commercial segments.
• Taylor Lane Timber Frame: Family-owned UK timber frame manufacturer producing wall panels, roof trusses, and floor joists for residential developers. Comparable to OFP in product offering, target customer segments (developers, contractors), and family-run operational model with single-site manufacturing focus.
• Kingspan Timber Solutions: UK timber frame manufacturer (formerly Potton) producing wall panels, floor systems, and roof trusses for self-build, developer, and commercial markets. Direct competitor in product category with broader market reach and parent-group (Kingspan) backing for capital and supply chain scale.
• Cygnum: UK and Ireland-based timber frame manufacturer offering closed panel systems, floor cassettes, and roof structures for residential and commercial projects. Direct peer with similar off-site manufacturing approach and developer/customer base overlap.
• Donaldson Timber Engineering: UK timber engineering business manufacturing roof trusses, I-joists, and engineered wood products for housebuilders and contractors. Comparable product range and customer overlap, with broader parent-group timber supply chain exposure.

Emerging players

• TopHat: UK MMC/modular housing manufacturer producing factory-built timber frame homes for developers. Adjacent competitor in the same off-site manufacturing category but with a more modular, asset-heavy operating model versus OFP's panel-and-erect approach.
• Baufritz: European timber frame manufacturer (German/UK presence) specializing in high-performance, sustainable prefabricated homes. Comparable in MMC and sustainability positioning but skews to higher-end self-build and custom residential rather than volume developer work.

Regional players

• Premier Timber Frame Solutions: UK timber frame manufacturer serving regional developers with wall panels and roof trusses. Comparable in product range and mid-market developer focus, but with regional rather than South East-centric coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2Rr6y-A5W-ZjqV5UdRjc3w
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ofp-timber-frame
• Xx.com/OFPtimberframe

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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