Author: George Lewis

Timber window and door manufacturers will get practical insight into forthcoming regulatory changes, compliance, new product developments and opportunities in the replacement market at The Joinery Network’s (TJN) Members Day on Thursday 29 October. Hosted under the theme ‘The Future is Now’, the event hosted by Teknos (UK) will bring together Lignum manufacturers, technical experts… Continue reading TJN Members Day puts timber’s future in focus

The shortlist for the 18th British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed. The BWF Awards are said to celebrate the skills, creativity and dedication demonstrated by companies and individuals across the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry over the last 12 months. Helen Hewitt, CEO of the BWF, commented: “The quality of entries for this… Continue reading Shortlist for 18th BWF Awards revealed

The East Anglia Golf Day has raised an impressive £8,512 in aid of The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry. The annual charity event, which was organised by Paul Glasswell and Peter Mallinson, took place at Bury St Edmunds Golf Club on 1 July 2026 and… Continue reading Golf Day raises £8,500 for The Furniture Makers’ Company

At Batimat 2026, Forterro will bring its Windows and Doors portfolio together on a major industry stage for the first time. Visitors will be able to meet the teams behind 3E Look, Klaes, Logikal, Logikal MES, Quotila and Unilink, explore how these solutions complement one another, and see how manufacturers are using digital technologies to… Continue reading Forterro Windows and Doors to exhibit at Batimat 2026

Schlegel is celebrating what it says is a “landmark safety achievement”, with its two UK manufacturing sites having clocked up a combined 15 years without a single lost time accident (LTA). The Quanex company’s European headquarters and main factory in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, has now surpassed nine years without an LTA, while its second… Continue reading Schlegel celebrates 15 years of UK safety success

Huddersfield-based glass manufacturer, Specialist Glass Products (SGP), has organised a 14km fundraiser walk for Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice. Based in Hudderfield, Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice supports children and families across West Yorkshire with life-shortening conditions and their families. Services offered include nursing care, hydrotherapy, creative therapy, days out, memory-making, end-of-life care, bereavement support… Continue reading SGP team take on fundraising walk for children’s hospice

Timber Development UK’s (TDUK) Wood Campus online learning platform was named winner of the TTJ Timber Innovation Prize 2026 at the TTJ Awards. Developed by TDUK in partnership with Swedish Wood, Wood Campus was launched in September 2025 to provide accessible, high-quality training for people working throughout the timber supply chain. The platform was recognised… Continue reading TDUK’s Wood Campus wins innovation award

The Institute of Carpenters (IOC) has announced the appointment of Elaine Morrissey as Programme Manager, effective 21 September 2026. In this newly created role, Elaine will lead the delivery of the Wood/Work programme — a CITB-funded in-work support initiative supporting circa 120 apprentices a year — while also managing the Institute’s relationship with its network… Continue reading Elaine Morrissey Joins IOC as Programme Manager

CiiLOCK Engineering is continuing its international expansion with the launch of CiiLOCK USA, bringing its Australian-engineered hardware solutions closer to customers across the United States and Canada. It has reportedly been a busy 12 months for CiiLOCK. Alongside continued growth in its established markets, the company have strengthened its global presence though new partnerships in… Continue reading CiiLOCK Engineering Launches CiiLOCK USA