Author: George Lewis

Sealco Scotland has announced that it has successfully passed its latest ISO audit, securing continued certification for ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management). As one of the UK’s leading independent distributors of window and door hardware, Sealco Scotland has been supplying the trade for over… Continue reading Sealco Scotland achieves continued ISO Certification

Windowmaker Software Chief Technology Officer, Alok Tayal, outlines the company’s move toward a cloud-native platform and what it means for fabricators across the industry. Windowmaker Software, an independent software company dedicated exclusively to the window and door industry, has shared its strategic direction as the company moves toward a cloud-native platform. In this article, Chief… Continue reading Windowmaker sets out cloud strategy

The Old War Office (OWO) in Whitehall has undergone a significant transformation, converting one of London’s most recognisable historic buildings into a luxury hotel and residential development. As a Grade II* listed structure, the project demanded a careful balance between preserving architectural character and meeting modern performance standards. A key element of this transformation was… Continue reading The OWO: Modern glazing for heritage joinery

CiiLOCK Engineering has announced the appointment of Bill Clark as Technical Manager for its UK Team. Bill joins CiiLOCK with over 30 years of fenestration industry experience, spanning weather seals, adhesives and hardware, which has helped him develop a wealth of technical expertise. He will work closely with the team at CiiLOCK to ensure they… Continue reading Bill Clark appointed CiiLOCK Engineering Technical Manager

This year, Dust Control Environmental (DCE) says it has proudly taken the opportunity to support Women in Timber (WIT) through sponsorships of the annual seminar event. Now in its second year, this inspiring event will be held in Leeds on Thursday 1 October 2026, and promises to bring together a dynamic community of professionals from… Continue reading DCE sponsors Women in Timber event

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, has admitted four new freemen at an April ceremony. The admission ceremony took place on Tuesday 14 April at Furniture Makers’ Hall, London, and was presided over by Debbie Johnson, Master of The Furniture Makers’ Company. The new members… Continue reading Four new freemen admitted to The Furniture Makers’ Company

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in April, shows February’s total like-for-like value sales (adjusted to remove the effect of trading days) were -4.3% lower than the same month in 2025. Like-for-like volume sales were down -10.6% while prices increased +7.0%. With no difference in trading days, total unadjusted value sales were… Continue reading BMBI report shows Timber and Joinery sales up 0.3% in February

Wolf Components has been announced as a new co-sponsor of the Manufacturing Guild Mark, which is said to further strengthen its commitment to championing excellence in British furniture manufacturing. Awarded by The Furniture Makers’ Company, the Manufacturing Guild Mark is reportedly one of the furnishing industry’s most respected accolades, recognising companies that demonstrate consistently high… Continue reading Wolf Components named Manufacturing Guild Mark co-sponsor

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, has officially opened the call for entries for the 2026 New Furniture Makers Awards, celebrating the UK’s most talented emerging furniture designer-makers. The annual awards recognise excellence across a diverse range of disciplines within the furnishing industry. For 2026,… Continue reading 2026 New Furniture Makers Awards open for entries

Brookeswood Joinery explain why, in its opinion, every project should start by speaking with a joiner. At the start of a project, it’s easy to focus on layouts, aesthetics, and overall vision. However, the most critical, and often overlooked are the steps that involve a skilled joiner. Here’s why every project should start with a… Continue reading Why every project should start with a joiner