About RTD Crawford
RTD Crawford Ltd is the largest machinist of imported timber in Ireland with
one of the most up-to-date milling facilities in Europe. The company has 2
sites: the head office is located in Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh and the dock
operation is located within the Belfast Harbour Estates.
Beginnings
RTD Crawford Ltd was established in Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh in 1978. In the
initial stages of production Ronnie Crawford and a single employee saw the
timber through every stage of processing and delivery. A vision to create
quality products to meet marketing demands coupled with investment in more
modern equipment allowed the company to develop from these humble beginnings
to its position today as the market leader.
Growth
The company developed its Lisbellaw operation through the purchase of developing
milling technology. This allowed more efficient production and a larger capacity.
Coupled with this on-going development the company opened a second site in
the Port of Belfast in 1996. This new location allowed the company more control
and access to material from the quay and the development of more value added
products such as a treatment facility.
Today
Currently RTD Crawford Ltd is the largest importer of timber through the Port of Belfast. The company completed the development of a new mill facility on the Lisbellaw site in 2004, resulting in the most modern purpose built milling facility in Europe. The company supplies builders merchants and joinery manufactures throughout Ireland.