Author: George Lewis

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has been intensifying its efforts to champion high‑quality apprenticeships and the promotion the glass and glazing industry as a credible career pathway for talented individuals. Through political engagement, collaborative sector work, and hands‑on participation in major apprenticeship events, the GGF is reinforcing its commitment to nurturing the next generation… Continue reading GGF: Building Talent and Protecting Standards

In his latest column, Greg Du-feu, Managing Director of Dufeu IT, explains why Cybersecurity matters more than ever when it comes to trust between supplier and customer. In joinery, reputation is everything. You can have the best craftsmanship and the fastest turnaround in the business — but if your clients or suppliers can’t trust your… Continue reading Cybersecurity: Protecting supplier and customer trust

Makita has expanded its professional cordless range with the introduction of the brushless and high-performance BN001GZ and BN002GZ Framing Nailers. Built on Makita’s advanced XGT 40VMax platform, the models reportedly combine power, precision and reliability to deliver quality results no matter what the task is at hand. The new framing nailers are said deliver powerful… Continue reading Makita releases two new Framing Nailers

Over 170 timber merchants and their guests attended the Western Timber Trade Association (WTTA) Dinner on Thursday 5 February at the Marriott Royal Hotel in Bristol. Following the dinner, WTTA Chairman, Andy Hodge, reportedly gave a rousing and well received speech outlining how the current poor trading conditions could be overcome by us all working… Continue reading WTTA celebrates a successful 2026 Dinner

PEFC UK (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification UK) has announced it has signed up as a member of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON). PEFC UK is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification. It reportedly plays a major role in supporting the UK timber industry’s… Continue reading PEFC UK becomes TIMCON member

BSI are to publish a revised version of BS 8214, a standard long associated with timber fire doors. The new edition will reportedly extend the scope of the standard to cover fire resisting doors of all materials, reflecting how fire doors are now designed, supplied and installed across the construction sector. The publication of BS… Continue reading BSI to publish revised BS 8214 fire door standard

Following its first online Mental Health First Aid courses in February, the Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society (TTBS) has announced another further course, due to take place on 16 and 23 April. TTBS says in recent years, it has become increasingly clear that mental health is a growing part of our daily lives – both at… Continue reading TTBS announces new dates for mental health awareness course

National industrial training and apprenticeship provider, Didac, says it is proud to be supporting the next generation of trade professionals through its Trade Supplier apprenticeship programme. This qualification reportedly continues to deliver exceptional results for both learners and employers. Didac’s most recent outcomes are said to demonstrate the programme’s strength, with a 100% achievement rate… Continue reading Didac lauds success of its apprenticeship programme

Biesse has announced the appointment of Chris Arend as Chief Commercial Officer UK, a role which will see him also coordinate the country leadership team. With solid experience in the industrial sector, gained both at Biesse and in other organisations, as well as in-depth expertise across different materials and sectors, Chris reportedly brings a practical… Continue reading Biesse appoints Chris Arend as new Chief Commercial Officer

MRA Building Market Reports (MRA Reports) was set up last year by Anna Eriksson and Mike Rigby. The new agency aims to provide companies in the building materials supply chain, advisors and investors with a better understanding of the rapidly changing structure and dynamics of building product markets. Anna has reportedly gained an extensive knowledge… Continue reading Market intelligence agency MRA Reports launched