Author: George Lewis

More than 130 people in the design and furniture making industry came together on Wednesday 13th May at the Guildhall in Bath for the fifth annual Inspiring Makers. Hosted by Somerset-based Artichoke, the luxury interiors studio and The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, the event… Continue reading Inspiring Makers champions the future of British craft

More than 300 industry professionals attended a recent Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) webinar exploring the major changes introduced through the Future Homes Standard and what they will mean for the new build sector. Hosted by Kevin Jones, Head of Technical at the GGF, the CPD accredited webinar focused on the introduction of the new… Continue reading GGF webinar draws over 300 for Future Homes update

Entries are now officially open for the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2026, its flagship annual celebration of the individuals, skills, projects and manufacturing excellence that have propelled the woodworking and joinery sector forward over the past 12 months. Marking its 18th year and building on the success of last year’s awards, which reportedly drew… Continue reading Entries open for 2026 BWF Awards

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is inviting members, industry professionals and prospective members to its strawberry-themed Summer Social on Thursday 2 July at Furniture Makers’ Hall in the City of London. The free social event offers an informal opportunity for people from across the… Continue reading Join The Furniture Makers’ Company Summer Social

As National Forklift Safety Day (9 June) highlights the importance of safe material handling practices, the story of the first-ever Combilift C-Series is said to demonstrate the lasting value of choosing the right tool for the job. Still in operation after 28 years at J.G. Kelly Supplies in Monaghan, Ireland, the original multi-directional forklift has helped… Continue reading J.G. Kelly Supplies shares Combilift C-Series success story

The latest figures from the Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) show Total Builders Merchants like-for-like value sales for Q1 2026, adjusted to remove the impact of trading days, were -3.2% lower than Q1 2025. Like-for-like volume sales were down -8.1%, with prices increasing +5.4%. With no difference in trading days, unadjusted Q1 total value sales… Continue reading BMBI figures show timber Q1 value sales grow +0.9% year-on-year

Modern Joinery News, and its sister publication, PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society, has appointed Rachael Lewis in a newly created role to deliver the growth plans across both brands. Rachael will be working alongside George and Sarah as Content Coordinator for Modern Joinery News and Events and Content Coordinator for PiGs. In her new… Continue reading Modern Joinery News and PiGs announce new appointment

The Joinery Network (TJN) attended Biesse’s Technology Day which had a dedicated focus on solid wood solutions at its Daventry showroom on 21 May. In collaboration with Biesse’s partners The Joinery Network,  Leitz Tooling UK Ltd, CalWin and Palmer Timber Ltd,  the day showcased the latest advancements in machinery, software, materials and tooling. Together, these… Continue reading TJN looks to the future with Biesse’s CNC manufacturing

The team taking on the PiGs Charity Challenge 2026, including Modern Joinery News’ very own Sarah Ball and The Joinery Network Managing Director, Andy Ball, is building momentum, having successfully completed their second training session as they prepare for their trek along the Inca Trail this October in aid of Harry’s Pals. On 9 May,… Continue reading PiGs charity challenge team completes second training walk

BJ Waller, the specialist supplier of hardware for timber windows and doors, is supporting joinery manufacturers with access to the Centor bi-fold hardware range, which reportedly combines high-performance systems with practical, application-led guidance. Said to be widely used across premium timber door projects, Centor bi-fold systems are known for their smooth operation, clean aesthetics and… Continue reading BJ Waller backs Centor Bi-Fold for joiners