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Our History

Established in 1974, Frame UK remains a family-run business to this day, renowned for providing high-quality timber frame constructions.

Like many family firms, our beginnings were humble. We started out with a small workshop-style factory in Perranporth – and now we operate from a modern 95,000 square foot, fully-automated factory on a 4.5 acre site. Many of our employees have shared this journey with us for over thirty years, and have helped thousands of clients build their dream homes.

1974

Frame Homes Established working from small-micro unit in Perranporth

1981

New Purpose Built Offices Built at Site in Perranporth

1983

Frame International Provides products to Saudi Arabia

1985

Frame International provides products to Falkland Islands

1994

Current Family Shareholders take ownership of Frame following retirement and sale of the business

1995

New 3000 sq ft Factory Extension commissioned

1996

2 New HGV Artic Purchased to add to existing Fleet

1997

New 5000sq ft additional Factory Erected

1998

2 New Pal-finger remote control Hi-abs fitted to Artics

2003

Sign up to ASW Framework Agreement for upto 2000 new homes

2004

Acquire 4.5 acre site with 65,000 sq ft factory premises

2005

Move into New Factory without any loss of production.

Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott Visits Frame Factory

2006

New Hundegger SC1 Speedcut Milling machine Installed and commissioned

2007

New 25,000 sq ft Factory Extension Completed for new Roof Truss & Posi Joist Plant

2008

Purchase New High Speed Posi Joist Press 1st one to be installed in Europe

2009

58000 linear meters of panels produced over 1km per week.

Frame Homes Stars in National High Street Banks TV Ad campaign

2010

New Hundegger SC3 Speedcut Milling machine installed and commissioned.

2011

New Weinmann Fully Automated Timber Frame Production Line installed and commissioned.

2013

Prime Minster David Cameron visits Frame Homes Factory

2014

New Website Launched

2015

Completed 4 new commercial offices and hybrid units utilising our infill system awarded Breeam Excellent Certificate

First multi development site for PassivHaus’s completed on a national park with record results

2016

Expansion into lifting operation with the purchase of two Merlo Cranes.

R&D reaches milestone testing in new product offerings.

Additional storage facility purchased.

2017

Achieved STA Assure Gold Accreditation

Laser System installed to Truss Plant

Supply Framework agreements with National Developers

Additional Merlo Purchased

2018

Passivhaus Accreditation

Full website rebrand along with promotional video and factory virtual tour

Fourth Merlo Crane Purchased along with 3 Lorries with Hi-Ab Cranes

R&D into Modular capabilities

2019

Achieved the 45 yrs established milestone

Installation of New Stromab Automated Saw

Weinmann Automated Line software & hardware refresh & update

Achieved Renewal of STA Gold Assure Accreditation.

Premier Guarantee approved System Products

2020

Passivhaus Accreditation renewed.

Frame Homes Bespoke Design Office Apprentice Scheme launched.

First Design office Apprentice Joins the FH team.

Transition from ISO 18001 to ISO 45001.

Some more good news……

Some more positive news….. from Monday 27th April we will be commencing operations again albeit initially on a much reduced capacity. We have been working in the background with our Health & Safety Advisors, Ellis Whittam, to develop changes to both our production and site operating procedures in accordance with the Public Health England (PHE) Guidance. This will be a slowly managed staged implementation process to ensure the safety and protection of our workforce.

2021

2021
  • Full hardware and software update to our automated lines incorporating the most up to date Siemens & IBM technology.
  • New CAD/CAM Automated Router system being introduced to the Randek Automated Line.
  • New Replacement Overhead Cranes incorporated for the implementation of successful Research & Development Panel products coming on stream.
  • Logistics Fleet being updated with brand new custom HGV’s vehicles with lower emissions and greater fuel efficiency.
  • May will be the milestone for 47 years of trading & we’re very proud to be one of the longest established timber frame manufacturers in the UK.
  • Full integration of our bespoke ERP system, allowing clients secure access to visual see progress of their project.

2022

  • Successful renewal of Full STA Gold Accreditation.
  • Verified Safecontractor Accredited gold status for Sustainability.
  • Updated Transport Fleet displayed at Stithians Show
  • New Transit flatbed truck with Euro 6d compliant emissions
  • Euro 6 rear tag Artic Unit with new HIAB

2023

  • New Combi Lifts C5000SL multi-functional forklifts being introduced providing lower emissions and more efficiency use.
  • New Corporate Branding coming soon…….

2024

Hip Hip Hooray!!!!! Frame Homes celebrates it’s 50th Year of business at the leading edge of timber frame manufacturing.

Regarding the price of the product, we had received several quotes from other frame companies. However, the package from Frame Homes proved to be of better value by far. Mr F Kearey