James Donaldson & Sons, a family-owned business specialising in the processing, manufacturing, merchanting and distribution of timber and associated building products, completed the acquisition of Rowan Manufacturing, which specialises in made to measure staircases, internal and external door sets, windows and screens, and Smith & Frater, which supplies products such as kitchen manufacturing, from Rowan Group. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Both Rowan Manufacturing and Smith & Frater have a great reputation for quality, service and product innovation. The suite of products offered by both businesses perfectly complements our portfolio in JDS with a clear synergy of client base. We see an opportunity initially in the Scottish market to invest in, and substantially grow both businesses; with longer-term plans to expand that offering to the rest of the UK,” Scott Cairns, JDS Group Managing Director.