Author: George Lewis

Modern Joinery News is an official media partner for the Professional Woodworking Expo (PWE) 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 23–25 June 2026. As the UK’s only dedicated tradeshow for woodworking and joinery professionals, the Professional Woodworking Expo brings together the latest machinery, tools, software and materials under one roof. With live demonstrations,… Continue reading Modern Joinery News an official Media Partner for PWE 2026

The Joinery Network will exhibit at the Professional Woodworking Expo 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 23–25 June 2026. As the UK’s only dedicated tradeshow for woodworking and joinery professionals, the event brings together the latest machinery, tooling, software and materials, alongside live demonstrations, expert-led sessions and valuable networking opportunities. With its focus… Continue reading The Joinery Network to showcase LIGNUM System at PWE

Andy Ball, Managing Director of The Joinery Network, is taking part in the PiGs Charity Challenge 2026 on the world-renowned Inca Trail this October to raise vital funds and awareness for Harry’s Pals. From 2 to 11 October 2026, Andy will embark on a demanding five-day trek through the Peruvian Andes, culminating at the iconic… Continue reading TJN’s Andy Ball gear up for charity Inca Trail challenge

The Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society (TTBS) has announced a further date for its Mental Health First Aid course, due to take place on 3 and 10 June 2026. In recent years, TTBS says it has become increasingly clear that mental health is a growing part of our daily lives – both at home and in… Continue reading Further date added for TTBS mental health awareness course

Joinery professionals and woodworking businesses are invited to a practical, hands-on discovery day at Markfield Woodworking Machinery on Wednesday 15 July. The event is designed to promote the UK production of high-performance timber windows and doors. The event will bring together industry-leading expertise and technology to manufacture TJN’s LIGNUM system, a full suite of timber… Continue reading Hands-on Discovery Day to help joinery businesses flourish

George Lewis, Editor at Modern Joinery News, discusses his recent visit to the Fire Safety Event at the NEC in Birmingham. “As Editor of Modern Joinery News, I recently had the opportunity to attend The Fire Safety Event at the NEC in Birmingham for the first time, and it proved to be an incredibly worthwhile… Continue reading Modern Joinery News visits Fire Safety Event 2026

UK offsite timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems, has appointed Grant Sanderson as Head of Technical. Grant has built his career with Donaldson Timber Systems over the last decade. He joined as a Structural Engineer in 2015, before being promoted to Engineering Manager in 2020. During this time, he has reportedly consistently raised technical standards,… Continue reading Donaldson Timber Systems appoints new Head of Technical

Alan Turner, Managing Director of software solutions provider, Joinerysoft, shares his thoughts after a successful Fire Safety Event at the NEC in Birmingham, where the company was exhibiting.  “A couple of weeks ago we were at Fire Safety Event 2026 at the NEC, showing fire-door manufacturers how JMS 3D Pro and JMS Cloud are changing… Continue reading A “brilliant few days” for Joinerysoft at Fire Safety Event 2026

FIT Show Event Director, Nickie West, is in the hot seat as the one-year countdown to FIT Show 2027 begins. Nickie discusses show momentum, industry regulations, installer insight, international growth and why face-to-face matters now more than ever. Q: FIT Show is now a year out from the 2027 edition. How would you describe the… Continue reading FIT Show 2027: Q&A with Nickie West

Gülin Yavuzlar Ozer, Export Specialist at wooden door producer, Peksan Door, shares her highlights from the company’s debut at the recent Fire Safety Event at the NEC in Birmingham. “We just finished exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event in Birmingham. As it was our first time at the NEC as Peksan Door, we weren’t entirely… Continue reading Peksan Door celebrates Fire Safety Event debut