Author: George Lewis

People in Glazing Society AKA PiGs is just over three weeks away from its second event of the year, with a brand-new addition to the calendar for 2026, taking place in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Thursday 23 April. The event is said to mark an exciting step for the PiGs team, Sarah Ball and George… Continue reading PiGs’ Belfast debut on the horizon

More than 250 members and industry partners gathered at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Industry Connect 2026, raising £2,790 for the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and bringing the sector together for a day of collaboration and future-focused insight. The event provided a valuable space for businesses from across… Continue reading GGF celebrates the success of Industry Connect 2026

To build on the momentum generated at February’s Birmingham event, PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society is set to bring its new initiative for 2026, PiGs Talking Shop with Glazpartners, to Belfast. PiGs Talking Shop with Glazpartners offers guests an extra hour of networking to talk directly to experts from both PiGs annual sponsors, plus… Continue reading Industry experts join PiGs Talking Shop with Glazpartners in Belfast

The Joinery Network (TJN) and the Glass and Glazing Federation’s (GGF) collaboration got a boost at the GGF’s sold out members day on 12 March 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which made a superb backdrop for more than 250 industry guests. The format was collaboration and relaxed networking, which was massively well received. The highlight… Continue reading TJN gets a boost at GGF Members Day

Ventrolla welcomed Tom Gordon, Member of Parliament for Harrogate and Knaresborough, to its headquarters for a visit focused on heritage craftsmanship, business growth and key challenges impacting the industry and region. The visit began with a guided tour of Ventrolla’s workshop facility, offering Tom a behind-the-scenes look at the full process of heritage window restoration and… Continue reading Ventrolla welcomes MP Tom Gordon to its HQ

Lincolnshire timber window and doors manufacturer, George Barnsdale, has invested in new sustainable technology to boost production, cut carbon emissions and increase output by 75% before 2030. George Barnsdale, a fifth-generation firm based in Donington, has installed a Weinig CNC Profiling Centre, supported by a £675,000 Green Asset Finance package from Lloyds, which includes discounted… Continue reading George Barnsdale eyes growth with new machinery investment

Elmbridge UK, part of the ESC Spinnaker Group, has acquired dust extraction company, Minden Systems. Minden has reportedly built an excellent reputation over more than two decades for providing high-quality products, service and technical expertise to its customers. Elmbridge says it is very pleased to welcome the Minden team into the wider ESC Spinnaker group,… Continue reading Elmbridge UK acquires Minden Systems

Professional Woodworking Expo (PWE) is inviting exhibitors and prospective participants to join two dedicated webinars in March, offering practical guidance and a first look at the show’s future direction. Taking place on Tuesday 24 March (10:00am – 11:00am), the first session is designed as a pre-show briefing to help exhibitors maximise their return on investment.… Continue reading Professional Woodworking Expo to host two exhibitor webinars

The 2026 Midlands Woodworking Show at Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire, proved to be a major success, seeing an increase of 30% footfall from the 2025 show. This year’s event marked a significant milestone as the show celebrated its 10th anniversary, reportedly attracting enthusiastic crowds of woodworking professionals, hobbyists and industry experts. Both visitors and exhibitors praised… Continue reading Midlands Woodworking Show 2026 draws in record crowds

Modern Joinery’s sister company, PiGs’ networking events for 2026 started the year in style, as around 350 people from across the window and door sector gathered for PiGs Birmingham event, marking a hugely successful evening at a brand-new venue at All Bar One. The event once again brought together the whole industry supply chain for… Continue reading PiGs Birmingham kicks off 2026 events with record turnout