Category: Modern Joinery News

The latest figures from the Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI), published in December, show total value sales in October 2025 were up +0.2% compared to the same month a year before. Year-on-year volumes were up +0.8% but prices were down -0.6%. There was no difference in trading days. Five of the twelve categories sold more… Continue reading Timber and Joinery Products value sales up +1.7% in October 2025

BJ Waller, founder partner of The Joinery Network (TJN) and its preferred hardware and ironmongery supplier, has announced a new partnership with hardware specialist Window Ware, a major UK distributor of window and door hardware. Andy Ball, Managing Director of The Joinery Network, commented: “We are very excited about the benefits this new partnership will… Continue reading New partnership strengthens hardware expertise for TJN Members

Amy Boutle, Marketing Manager at Gowercroft Joinery, recently paid a visit to a local Junior School to speak about a potential career in the joinery sector. She explains how the visit went. Gowercroft recently visited Glebe Junior School in South Normanton to speak with three Year 4 classes about careers. It was a light-hearted afternoon… Continue reading Gowercroft’s Amy Boutle: Inspiring the next generation

Ventrolla has successfully completed specialist restoration works at Canons Ashby, a prestigious Grade I listed National Trust property in Northamptonshire. Canons Ashby House, which features Elizabethan architecture and holds centuries of history, required expert conservation works to maintain the historical integrity, whilst enhancing the efficiency of the original sash windows. The Ventrolla team was appointed… Continue reading Ventrolla restores Grade I listed Canons Ashby sash windows

James Latham has taken home the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Sustainability Award, for its introduction and continued commitment to introduce a series of measures to profitable sustainability. The BWF Sustainability Award was sponsored by Remmers UK, developer of specialised building, repair and protection products, and celebrates projects, initiatives or individuals that demonstrate a commitment to… Continue reading James Latham takes home BWF Sustainability Award

In the latest in our regular series of articles, Greg Du-feu, Managing Director of Dufeu IT, explains how Risk-Based Cybersecurity planning helps protect margins. In modern joinery, every penny counts. Timber costs, logistics, and staffing all squeeze your margins — and cyber incidents can wipe them out completely. The answer isn’t to spend endlessly on… Continue reading Risk-Based Cybersecurity: All you need to know

FDM by UAP has won Training and Development Initiative of the Year at the G25 Awards, which is said to recognise its practical, lifecycle-based approach to raising competence and accountability across the fire door industry. Established in 2004, the G Awards recognise innovation, technical excellence and outstanding performance across the UK glass and glazing sector.  The… Continue reading FDM takes Training and Development Initiative of the Year G Award

UAP has announced the launch of its Fullex Autolock Rose, an evolution of the Fullex Slam Shut Autolock, which has been designed to deliver enhanced security and greater compatibility with modern doors. Suitable for use with timber, composite, 44mm/54 or thicker, the Fullex Autolock is specifically engineered to meet the needs of the fire door… Continue reading UAP launches Fullex Autolock Rose

The Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society (TTBS) has announced a new initiative designed to support the growing need for mental health awareness and skills within the sector. As conversations around wellbeing continue to gain importance both at home and in the workplace, the organisation is taking practical steps to help individuals and businesses respond with confidence.… Continue reading TTBS announces new mental health awareness course

Staffordshire-based Brookeswood Joinery has scooped a national award at a glittering ceremony in London. Brookeswood Joinery, who has also taken on two additional staff in recent weeks, have been recognised at this year’s Build It Awards, taking home the Best Window of the Year title for its Heritage Flush Casement Window. The awards ceremony, brought… Continue reading Brookeswood Joinery secures award win amid ongoing expansion