Author: George Lewis

A Cornwall-based timber company and its director have been handed a £20,000 fine after failing to comply with a series of enforcement notices issued by health and safety inspectors. Truro Sawmills Limited and its Managing Director, Alistair Wright, have been fined after failing to comply with improvement notices served by the HSE. Truro Sawmills Limited… Continue reading Timber firm fined after ignoring HSE notices

While many people were enjoying a week away from work, Modern Joinery News’ Sarah Ball spent her ‘out of office’ at Derby Kids Camp – swapping emails and meetings for 60 children, 44 volunteers and a week packed with activities, laughter and, most importantly, no screens. The scale of Derby Kids Camp (DKC) is impressive.… Continue reading Sarah’s OOO was spent at Kids Camp

David Salisbury Joinery has strengthened its leadership team with the promotion of Barney Bell to Managing Director and the appointment of Helen Salisbury as Installations and Customer Service Director. The appointments come as the Somerset-based specialist continues to develop its position in the premium home improvement market, with bespoke timber orangeries and conservatories at the… Continue reading David Salisbury Joinery promotes Barney Bell to Managing Director

The Lighthouse Charity has been nominated as the front of shirt sponsor for Plymouth Argyle’s men’s third kit, and they will adorn the front of the shirt for the duration of the 2026/27 Sky Bet League One season. Classic Builders, front of shirt sponsors and long-term supporters of both Argyle and the Lighthouse Charity, reportedly… Continue reading Lighthouse Charity nominated as Plymouth Argyle’s shirt sponsor

Carrie Tallet, Product Manager at Forterro, explores how the window, door and façade industry can move beyond automation alone and begin using AI to interpret what is really happening across manufacturing operations. Automation, integrated CNC machine links and modern business software have transformed the window, door and façade industry. Fabricators routinely achieve levels of workflow… Continue reading How AI is reshaping window and door manufacturing

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals builders’ merchants’ Q2 2026 like-for-like value sales, adjusted to remove the impact of trading days, were -1.2% lower than Q2 2025. Like-for-like volume sales were down -6.6%, but prices increased +5.8%. With no difference in trading days, unadjusted Q2 total value sales were also down -1.2%… Continue reading Timber and Joinery sales flat in Q2, says BMBI

Allan Brothers has reportedly become one of the first British manufacturers to offer TripleEco28, a new ultra-light triple glazing solution, across its Crafted range of solid timber windows and doors. Whereas conventional triple glazing typically requires thicker, heavier units, TripleEco28 delivers the thermal performance of 40mm triple glazing in a slimmer 28mm profile while being… Continue reading Allan Brothers launches lightweight triple glazing

Accsys has announced that Accoya was specified for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, including a dramatic curved parapet, one of the landmark’s defining architectural features, along with exterior railing elements throughout the project.   This new cultural destination is said to honour the conservation legacy of America’s 26th president.  Designed by Snøhetta in collaboration with JLG Architects, the library opened 4 July 2026,… Continue reading Accoya specified for Theodore Roosevelt Library

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced Clever Bean Accounting as its newest Member Benefit Partner, giving members access to specialist financial expertise designed specifically for businesses operating within the glazing, window, door and home improvement sector. The new partnership is said to form part of the GGF’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the value… Continue reading Clever Bean Accounting joins as GGF Member Benefits Partner

The HEGLA Group has completed a planned leadership transition, with the appointment of Christian Decker as its new CEO, succeeding Bernhard Hötger, who will retire after more than four decades with the company. Bernhard said: “Not many people are lucky enough to be able to look back on such a long and fulfilling career in… Continue reading Christian Decker named new CEO of HEGLA Group