About Us

A family business built on generations of hard work, ambition and diversification.

WH Bond & Sons was established in 1957, originally as a family farming business. With diversification always encouraged by Mr William Hermon Bond, the family began exploring opportunities beyond agriculture, initially introducing a bed and breakfast business and caravan site.

Diversification has been part of the Bond family’s approach from the very beginning. Encouraged by Mr William Hermon Bond, the family began exploring opportunities beyond farming, initially introducing a bed and breakfast business and caravan site. As the next generation, Jim, Hermon and Martin, became involved, those ambitions grew.

One of the family’s most significant ventures was the creation of St. Mellion Golf & Country Club, now known as St. Mellion International Resort, which was officially opened by Mr WH Bond in 1976. The family’s ambitions took them across the Atlantic in 1989, when they travelled to the USA to meet golfing legend Jack Nicklaus. Together, they went on to develop the first Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course in the UK.

In 1997, the next generation of the family, Jon, Chris and Alison, took over the day-to-day running of WH Bond & Sons. Building on the success of previous ventures, the business continued to expand, establishing its Plant Hire and Civil Engineering divisions.

A significant milestone came in 2003 when the family took over Bake Sawmill, located on land they had acquired at Trerulefoot, and rebranded the business as Bond Timber. What followed was a period of considerable investment in timber treatment facilities, machinery and storage, transforming the sawmill into a growing timber supply and treatment business.

By 2007, WH Bond & Sons was celebrating its 50th anniversary, and there was no sign of the family slowing down.

Continued expansion saw the Plant Hire operation relocate to larger premises at St. Ive, near Liskeard, in 2011. By 2014, the fleet had grown to over 400 machines, supporting customers and projects across the South West.

Meanwhile, Bond Timber continued to develop its facilities and reputation within the timber industry. In 2015, the business won Treated Wood Trader of the Year at the inaugural Wood Protection Association Awards, followed by further recognition in 2016 for its work supplying timber to Hangloose at the Eden Project and its commitment to quality.

Investment continued with new drying and storage facilities, specialist timber incising equipment and the achievement of ISO 14001 accreditation in 2017.

Over the following years, the business continued to grow across its different divisions. Bond Timber expanded its product range and treatment capabilities, while the civil engineering side of the business developed its expertise in increasingly complex and specialist projects, including flood defence schemes, tidal protection works and environmental infrastructure.

The family’s commitment to quality was recognised again in 2021, when Bond Timber received the Wood Protection Association’s Treated Wood Trader of the Year award.

In 2023, Bond Timber celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of investment, development and building relationships with customers throughout the UK. The business continued to modernise, introducing new digital systems to improve ordering, deliveries and customer service.

Today, WH Bond & Sons remains proudly family-owned, with farming still at the heart of the business.

From its Cornwall roots, the company has grown into a diverse group of businesses encompassing Bond Timber, Bond Bespoke Contracting, Bond Equipment Sales and Bond Farms. Each has developed its own specialist expertise, while sharing the same family values and commitment to delivering a reliable service.

In 2026, Bond Timber celebrated another significant achievement, being named Treater of the Year at the Wood Protection Association Awards, recognising the standards maintained through its timber treatment operations and WPA Benchmark approval.

Alongside continued investment in the business, supporting local communities remains important to the Bond family. From local charities and grassroots sport to sponsorship of Plymouth Argyle and Plymouth Albion Rugby Club, WH Bond & Sons is proud to support the communities around it.

As the business approaches its 70th anniversary in 2027, the family continues to look ahead, investing in its people, facilities and future opportunities.