ABOUT BRITTON TIMBERS 

HISTORY

Britton is a name that has been synonymous with sawmilling and the timber industry ever since Britton Bros Pty Ltd was established in the Blackwood rich swamplands of North West Tasmania.  In 1907, two brothers Mark and Elijah Britton came to Tasmania in search of prime farm land.  After realising the value of large stands of timber they turned their trade to sawmilling, surviving the Great Depression, mills burning down and bush fires.  Nearly a century later Britton Timbers is the largest privately owned hardwood sawmill in Tasmania, sustaining 100 full time employees.  Today Brittons is owned and managed by third and fourth generation family members.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Britton Timbers (Tasmania) has a proud tradition of processing and marketing a quality product.  Since 1996 this has been enhanced with the certification of our quality management system to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000.  The company continues to maintain its certification with commitment from both management and employees.

PRODUCTION

Britton Timbers processes up to 26,000 cubic meters of logs each year.  This is made up of 60% Tasmanian Oak, 30% Tasmanian Blackwood and 10% Myrtle

 ENVIRONMENT

Britton Timbers sources all its timber from sustainably managed temperate forests of North West Tasmania.  Sustainability is achieved through compliance with the Forest Practices Code and Regional Forest Agreement.
It is envisaged this forest management will be certified under the Australian Forestry Standard, which is being developed within the recognised international frameworks of the Montreal process criteria and indicators, and the ISO 14000 series.  The sustainability of our forests will enable future generations to enjoy the magnificent native timbers in perpetuity.