Fasque Timber Products is a family-run business based in Aberdeenshire specialising in the production of sustainably sourced timber and pallet wood. The company’s journey began with a modest modular sawmill, aimed at processing small batches of windblown timber from the Estate and local woodlands. The company’s commitment to quality service rapidly attracted a broad customer base. By 2021, Fasque Timber Products expanded, acquiring a second site and tripling their output through an ambitious upgrade programme. As of 2024, the business has continued its upward trajectory, steadfast in its dedication to superior client service providing premium sustainable products at affordable prices.
Fasque Timber Products distinguishes itself from competitors through a combination of innovative practices, commitment to sustainability, and a strong community focus. This distinction is not just in the quality of timber they produce, but also in their business ethos, which intertwines environmental stewardship with customer satisfaction and community involvement. By integrating the latest sawmill technologies, they have optimised their production process, ensuring precision cuts and minimal waste. This efficiency not only boosts productivity but also reduces costs, allowing them to offer competitive pricing without compromising on quality. The business has faced economic fluctuations, regulatory changes and the threat of climate change; however, adaptive strategies and proactive measures have allowed them to overcome these hurdles. In the wake of Storm Arwen, the Estate lost around 80% of its woodlands and the sawmills were working at full capacity to process the huge volume of windblown stock before it degraded on the forest floor. Their dedication to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement has not only set them apart from the competition but has also paved the way for a successful and resilient business model.
Since its establishment in 2021, Fasque Timber Products has been a vital contributor to the local economy and community. The company has provided stable employment for over 30 individuals, fostering livelihoods and a sense of pride and ownership amongst the local workforce. They have sponsored local events and sports teams such as the Fettercairn Show, Young Farmers, Laurencekirk and District Rotary Club and Laurencekirk Bowling Club, contributing to the health and vitality of the community. In addition, the business supports apprenticeship schemes that offer valuable hands-on experience to shape the industry's future and supports local artisans by providing materials for their crafts. Fasque Timber Products’ open-door policy for community feedback has built a loyal customer base that values both the product and the company’s community-centric approach.
Fasque Timber Products places immense value on the well-being of its employees and the local community. Fair labour practices are non-negotiable, and the company invests in the local economy by providing stable jobs and supporting community projects. Sustainable harvesting is at the heart of Fasque Timber Products’ operations and the business uses responsibly managed woodlands on the Fasque Estate and selected local sites for timber extraction. This practice supports local biodiversity and ecological balance and mitigates against the spread of harmful pests and diseases while promoting species diversity and improving overall forest health. In an effort to replant every tree harvested, Fasque Timber Products plants several more, contributing to reforestation efforts and biodiversity conservation.