Timber Coaters Ltd Acquires Palmer Primer Ltd to Drive Innovation in Timber Coating Solutions

Wirral, UK. 12/05/25.

Timber Coaters Ltd, one of the UK’s largest independent timber coating specialists, has announced the acquisition of Palmer Primer Ltd, a respected British manufacturer of specialist coating machinery for the timber industry.

This strategic acquisition strengthens Timber Coaters’ market position by bringing in-house access to Palmer Primer’s advanced engineering and machinery technologies. Known across the industry for quality, reliability and innovation in vacuum and primer coating systems, Palmer Primer Ltd shares the core values that underpin Timber Coaters’ commitment to excellence.

Palmer Primer Ltd will continue to trade under its established name, maintaining its identity and long-standing reputation, while benefiting from the resources, technical expertise, and operational support of Timber Coaters Ltd. The two businesses will work closely together to accelerate product development, enhance service capability, and extend their reach across the timber manufacturing and processing sectors.

Palmer Primer’s machinery has been instrumental in raising the bar for coating applications across the UK timber industry,” said Graeme Thomas, Managing Director of Timber Coaters Ltd. “By combining their engineering strengths with our technical expertise, we’re creating a powerful partnership focused on advancing quality, performance and customer value.

The acquisition includes the full transfer of Palmer Primer’s assets, technical knowledge, and production capabilities. It forms part of Timber Coaters Ltd’s long-term strategy to expand its technical capability, reduce supply chain dependencies, and strengthen its end-to-end offering for the timber industry.

Customers of both companies can expect continuity in service, along with new opportunities that arise from the closer integration of machinery design and high-performance coating application.

About Timber Coaters Ltd

Established in 1996, Timber Coaters Ltd is a family-run business based on The Wirral, specialising in factory-applied coatings for internal and external timber applications. Operating one of the UK’s largest independent timber coating plants, the company uses vacuum and automatic spray coating lines to deliver high-quality finishes under ISO 9001-certified procedures.

About Palmer Primer Ltd 

Palmer Primer Ltd is a British manufacturer of specialist machinery for the timber industry, with a long-standing reputation for innovation in primer and vacuum coating systems. Its equipment is widely used by manufacturers and processors across the UK timber sector.

For press enquiries, please contact:

Graeme Thomas 

gra@timbercoaters.com 

Phone: 0151 230 1025

Website: www.timbercoaters.co.uk: www.palmerprimer.com