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Timber sector representatives have been reacting to the news that one of the pioneers in UK timber construction- Kingspan Timber Solutions – is to close by the end of the year. The company, whose roots extend to over 60 years, manufactures timber frame and Structurally Insulated Panel (SIPs) build systems, the latter being the TEK branded system. Kingspan Timber Solutions, based in Great Gransden in Cambridgeshire, has been described as a gold standard in timber construction, building innovative homes, Passivhaus developments and new schools. …The company released a short statement this week. “It is with a heavy heart that we have made the difficult decision announce the closure of Kingspan Timber Solutions Ltd, and the cessation of all business operations. We are currently working hard to fulfil all outstanding orders, with our final day of operations being 19th December 2025. …In the past five years, 2021 was the only year that the company posted a profit.