Made Smarter launches AI toolkit for manufacturers

A new guide from Made Smarter is helping manufacturers cut through the noise around artificial intelligence (AI), and focus on what actually works on the factory floor. AI Adoption in Manufacturing: A Practical Toolkit from Made Smarter has been developed to support SME leaders navigating one of the most significant technological shifts in decades. While… Continue reading Made Smarter launches AI toolkit for manufacturers

Sealco Scotland achieves continued ISO Certification

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 sets out cloud strategy

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 OWO: Modern glazing for heritage joinery

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

Bill Clark appointed CiiLOCK Engineering Technical Manager

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

Four new freemen admitted to The Furniture Makers’ Company

New Freemen's Admissions 14th April 2026

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

BMBI report shows Timber and Joinery sales up 0.3% in February

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 named Manufacturing Guild Mark co-sponsor

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