Category: Modern Joinery News

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has appointed Amy Hopton-Smith as its new Head of Commercial and Operations, which is said to mark a further step in strengthening the organisation’s leadership team as it continues to evolve its commercial and operational focus. The GGF says Amy has played a pivotal role within the Federation, particularly… Continue reading GGF promotes Amy Hopton-Smith to Head of Commercial

FUHR has had a successful presence at the recent Fensterbau Frontale exhibition, where the team showcased its latest developments in multipoint locking, panic hardware and smart access solutions. Throughout the event, discussions with fabricators, system houses and specifiers highlighted several key trends shaping the future of door hardware, particularly around automation, compliance and access control… Continue reading FUHR highlights key hardware trends at Fensterbau Frontale

Elliott Dawson, National Accounts Manager at UAP, explains why firemongery is more than a finishing touch. With scrutiny and regulations tightening, he argues that specification, installation and maintenance need to be treated as seriously as the doors themselves because firemongery is frontline safety. Firemongery rarely makes the headlines. Hinges, closers, latches and seals quietly do… Continue reading UAP says firemongery “should be treated seriously”

Hardware specialist, VBH, has announced that it joined the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF). Established in 1982, VBH is a manufacturer and supplier of high quality hardware and ancillaries for windows and doors of all materials. As well as offering its own greenteQ brand, the company is also a distribution partner for what it says… Continue reading VBH joins the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF)

Forza Doors has expanded its senior team with two new appointments, which it says will strengthen its relationships with the architect and design community, and to support commercial growth. Anthony Kennedy joins the bespoke timber fire doors and joinery manufacturer in Partridge Green as Specification Manager, with Anthony joining from architectural ironmongery specialists Franchi, and… Continue reading Forza Doors grows senior team with two new appointments

Ventrolla has recently hosted the third event in its heritage roundtable series, with this event placing focus on the complexities of planning and preservation for heritage and listed properties – particularly towards the lack of clarity surrounding the use of vacuum glazing. Titled ‘Vacuum Glazing – Real Solutions for Bringing Heritage Properties to Modern Efficiency Standards While… Continue reading Ventrolla roundtable highlights heritage planning and preservation

In its 150th anniversary, Leitz Tooling UK been awarded Precision Tools Specialist of the Year by Corporate LiveWire for 2026, said to be thanks to its constant research, development and commitment to sustainable values and practises. This award win marks the third year in a row that the company has claimed the top spot, which… Continue reading Leitz Tooling wins Precision Tools Specialist of the Year award

Dust extraction specialists, Extractly UK, has announced the resignation of Director Jake Oldfield, with the two remaining Directors continuing in their roles at the company. The decision has reportedly been made with the full support of the Board, means the company will continue under the leadership of the remaining two Directors – Graham Day and… Continue reading Extractly UK looks to the future with board change

A major UK builder’s merchant has been fined £2.2 million following the death of a worker who was crushed by a three-tonne pallet of timber at a Suffolk sawmill. Paul Coulson, 56, died on 22 May 2024 while working at Herringswell Sawmills near Bury St Edmunds, a site operated by Huws Gray Limited. He had… Continue reading Builder’s Merchant fined after timber pallet death

Dust Control Environmental (DCE), explains why now, more than ever, it’s essential to keep up with Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) maintenance.  With the latest global developments there is absolutely no doubt that costs will start to rise…again! It’s sensible to review your business spending and look for leaner ways of operating. Cutting back on LEV… Continue reading DCE says LEV maintenance saves money