About us

At Archwood Group, sustainability continues to be central to how we operate as a business. As a North Wales-based timber manufacturer with over 150 years of heritage behind our Richard Burbidge and Atkinson & Kirby brands, we recognise the responsibility we have to reduce our environmental impact while supporting a more sustainable future for our industry. We are proud to announce that we have achieved Planet Mark certification for the fifth consecutive year, following independent verification of our carbon footprint and continued year-on-year improvement. This milestone reflects the significant progress we have made since joining the UN’s Race to Zero campaign in 2021, during which time we have reduced our Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 73% against our baseline year. This forms part of our long-term commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050. Driving real progress across our operations Our continued reduction in emissions has been achieved through sustained investment and action across energy generation, electrification, responsible sourcing and waste reduction. Key achievements include: A 73% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions versus our baseline year since joining the UN Race to Zero campaign in 2021. Installation of 2,600 solar panels at our North Wales facility, now generating 40–50% of our electricity needs and saving over 2,260 tonnes of CO₂ – equivalent to planting 1,250 trees and exporting more than 800,000 kWh of renewable energy to the national grid. A long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) ensuring all remaining electricity is sourced from 100% verified renewable UK energy. 98% of all timber sourced is FSC or PEFC certified, supporting responsible forest management and sustainable supply chains. 90% of forklifts now operating as zero-emission vehicles, with plans in place to fully decarbonise our HGV fleet by 2030. 100% of wood waste recycled into animal bedding, cat litter, panel boards and site heating, alongside a 40% reduction in total waste over the past three years. Ongoing investment in our local communities, including school engagement, work placements, mock interviews and charitable fundraising initiatives. Looking ahead While we are proud of the progress made to date, our long-term sustainability strategy remains ambitious and focused: 2028: Self-generate 100% of our renewable energy needs 2029: Fully decarbonise our HGV fleet 2030: Achieve a 50% reduction in total emissions 2050: Reach Net Zero We continue to work closely with suppliers, partners and our wider value chain to support meaningful emissions reductions beyond our own operations. At Archwood Group, we remain committed to leading by example within our industry - continuing to invest, innovate and act responsibly to create a more sustainable future for generations to come.

After years of searching for the perfect countryside home, interior enthusiast and content creator  Victoria Summer (@summerhousestyle)  found her forever house closer to home than she ever expected. Having explored locations much further afield, it was a property almost on her own doorstep that ultimately won her over. From the very first viewing, Victoria could see the potential. While her husband needed a little more persuasion, she was undeterred even by the considerable challenges the house presented. The Victorian property had been untouched for decades; there was no heating, visible disrepair and even a leaking roof that once sent water pouring into the kitchen. Yet beneath it all were beautiful original features; fireplaces, coving and cornicing,  just waiting to be celebrated. Following a full renovation, Victoria and her family transformed the house into a warm and welcoming home. However, four years on, one space still felt incomplete: the hallway. Despite its generous proportions and retained period detailing, something was missing. Determined to restore the hallway’s architectural integrity, Victoria turned to  Richard Burbidge to find the perfect dado rail. She ordered samples of each available profile and held them against the walls, carefully considering scale and proportion, an important step in a narrow Victorian hallway, where every detail needs to enhance the space without overwhelming it. Her final choice was the Pine Dado Rail (DEC6011), installing 26 metres throughout the hallway. Its slim, refined profile added subtle definition without dominating the room, complementing the original coving and cornicing while bringing the hallway together. The installation was carried out by Victoria’s husband, a confident DIYer but new to fitting dado rails. He found the process straightforward, particularly since many of Richard Burbidge’s dado rails come pre-primed, helping to make preparation quicker and easier to achieve a smooth, ready-to-paint finish. For Victoria, the addition of the Richard Burbidge dado rail was the finishing touch that pulled everything together, transforming the hallway into a restored, cohesive space, proof that the right moulding can make all the difference. Explore Richard Burbidge’s full range of dado rails and stairparts here.