Author: George Lewis

The Joinery Network (TJN) is strengthening its presence at PWE 2026 with the addition of two expert-led seminar sessions, designed to address some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the joinery, window and door manufacturing sectors. Bringing together leading voices from across architecture, certification, manufacturing, machinery, tooling and industry bodies, the sessions will… Continue reading TJN Adds Two Must-See Industry Debates to PWE 2026

Jeanette Ashmole, TV Consultant and Screenwriter, shares her frustration on LinkedIn, which she has agreed for Modern Joinery News to use, with the joinery sector after her 17-year-old struggled to secure an apprenticeship. “Well I must say that I’ve been disgusted in the lack of opportunities for young people in Derby. “My 17-year-old, an army… Continue reading LinkedIn rant shares frustration at lack of joinery apprenticeships

Owen Dare, Technical Director at The Joinery Network, has continued his outstanding 2026 season by representing England Masters at the Swansea Half Marathon, held on Sunday, 7 June, as part of the prestigious Mizuno Swansea Half Marathon event. The race marked the third representative fixture of the season for the England Masters team, with athletes… Continue reading Owen Dare Sets New PB While Representing England at Swansea Half Marathon

Timber window and door manufacturer, Hawker Joinery, is preparing to welcome customers, partners and industry professionals to its official Showroom Open Day on Wednesday 17 June at the company’s workshop in Frome. The event, which runs from 12pm-5pm, will provide visitors with an opportunity to explore the newly unveiled showroom and gain a closer look… Continue reading Hawker Joinery opens doors for showroom Open Day

On Sunday 31 May, Hopkinson Way in Andover was transformed into a high-adrenaline racecourse for the highly anticipated Andover Soapbox Derby, with home improvement experts KJM Windows & Conservatories as one of the event’s headline sponsors. KJM offered vital financial backing and played a crucial role in covering running costs, event programs, and advertising. Most… Continue reading Andover Soapbox Derby gets vital backing from KJM

There are now just two weeks to go until PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society’s Bristol event, with glazing and joinery professionals from across the country set to gather for an evening of networking, discussion and industry insight. Taking place on Thursday 25 June at Brown & Bye on the Bristol harbourside, the event will… Continue reading Two weeks to go until PiGs Bristol

Winkhaus UK has celebrated a special milestone for its Finance Director, Anita Brinkworth, who recently marked 30 years with the business. Anita began her career with Winkhaus as an Accounts Assistant and has progressed through a number of internal promotions, becoming Finance Director in 2016. Her career is said to reflects three decades of hard… Continue reading Winkhaus celebrates Anita Brinkworth’s 30 year anniversary

Hurst has promoted Julie Rose to National Business Manager following her three-year stint as a Regional Business Manager at the company. With extensive sector experience, including ten years spent in sales at Distinction Doors, Julie brings comprehensive industry knowledge and a strong professional network to the Hurst stable. While continuing to manage the South East… Continue reading Hurst promotes Julie Rose to National Business Manager