Forest Garden plc
is the UK’s largest
manufacturer of design solutions for the garden supplying a wide
range of Garden Centres, Builders Merchants and DIY outlets.
In 2003 Forest Garden plc turnover reached £65million and
employed around 500 people.
The History of Forest Garden plc
Forest Garden plc was formed when Forest Fencing bought Larch Lap in 1999.
This acquisition was made possible by 3i who became the principle investor
in Forest Fencing in 1998.
Forest Garden plc operates out of 4 sites,
all based in the UK and comprising of sawmills, manufacturing and
treatment operations. The group headquarters are located in Hartlebury,
Worcestershire. The remaining sites are located at Eardisley, Sennybridge
and Lockerbie.
In 2003 under the guidance of the new Chief
Executive, Simon Ashton, Forest Garden plc restructured its operation
into two distinct trading divisions:
Found in quality DIY
and Builders Merchant chains nationwide, Larch Lap represents
good solid products and value for money at all times, while
bringing a flair to your garden
This exclusive brand can be found within
Forest’s Garden Centres and Builders Merchants. Product
is of an extremely high quality and is innovative in its design.
Breathe was born in
Spring 2004 as a forum for design and development at Forest
Garden Plc. Aiming to achieve aspiration through inspiration,
Breathe brings together the fundamentals of product design
and marketing to bring innovative and imaginative solutions
to a traditional industry. Taking inspiration from the arts,
design students and conceptual thinkers, the initiative breaks
down barriers as it breathes new life into the garden timber
world.
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