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As the world grows increasingly globalised, material and electricity costs rise, and consumers are looking for sustainable products, it’s time for timber manufacturers to consider the sustainability of their suppliers as well as their products. Sustainability is one of Leitz Tooling’s core values and sustainable practices are implemented across the entire business, from tool design… Continue reading Strive for a sustainable future 

Name: Andy Ball  Job Title: Joint MD / Founder Director   Company: Balls2 Marketing / The Joinery Network   How long have you been in the industry for? I’ve been in construction for more than 30 years, starting in roofing, then into glazing and timber has progressively been a bigger part of what I do.  What was… Continue reading Meet: Andy Ball

Luke Piper, Director of the Joinery Network and Managing Director of window and door hardware supplier BJ Waller, discusses why now is a huge opportunity for the timber sector, and the need to be louder in explaining the benefits of the material.  On the most recent Joinery Hour, hosted by the Joinery Network, we were… Continue reading The time is now

10 of the 15 Kilimanjaro team completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks last weekend as part of their training plan ahead of the climb in September. The 25-mile challenge covers three peaks, Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside, which are among the best-known hills in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With spectacular scenery this was a fantastic training day, and a great… Continue reading Kilimanjaro team smash the Yorkshire Three Peaks

The Joinery Network are excited to invite readers to the Leitz Tooling open day on 12 September at its headquarters in Harlow, Essex. This action packed day is the perfect event for joiners or anyone interested in manufacturing timber windows and doors. Featuring guest speakers from across the Joinery Network, this event is geared to… Continue reading You’re invited!

For those new to the People in Glazing Society networking events and thinking about attending but not really sure what it’s about, we’ve helped put your mind at ease with some answers to our most frequently asked questions. What is PiGs AKA the People in Glazing Society?PiGs is a FREE networking event for all parts… Continue reading PiGs FAQs

The Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro team, which includes the Joinery Network Founder Partner Andy Ball, has reached over £35,000 raised, with still more than seven weeks to go. The Kilimanjaro challenge is the main activity for fundraising for the People in Glazing Society aka PiGs this year, and the team are deep into their training… Continue reading Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro team reach £35,000 raised

Timber window and door manufacturer Allan Brothers has pledged to pay its workers the ‘Real Living Wage’ at its Ord Road factory in Berwick-upon-Tweed. The company, which employs 87 staff, is the first manufacturing business in Berwick-upon-Tweed (and the third in Northumberland) to sign up to this voluntary benchmark, which is set by the Living… Continue reading Allan Brothers setting the benchmark

In response to last week’s King’s speech at the State Opening of Parliament, the Structural Timber Association (STA) called on the new Labour Government to recognise that delivering its manifesto pledge of building 1.5 million homes will require a significant change in focus and a rapid shift towards more sustainable building technologies, primarily offsite timber… Continue reading Structural Timber key to Government’s new homes pledge, says STA