New timber import figures from Timber Development UK (TDUK) covering Q3 2025 reveal an ongoing mixed picture for the sector, with year-to-date volumes still trailing 2024 but showing some signs of improvement as the year progressed. The latest statistics confirm that total imports in the first nine months of 2025 reached 7.01 million m³ –… Continue reading TDUK timber imports show slight improvements in Q3
Category: Modern Joinery News
Nine new Freemen welcomed to The Furniture Makers’ Company
The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, has welcomed nine new Freemen at an admission ceremony held at Furniture Makers’ Hall, London, on 4 December 2025. Becoming a freeman is the first level of individual membership within the livery company. For many, it is said to… Continue reading Nine new Freemen welcomed to The Furniture Makers’ Company
Frank Bruno announced as guest speaker for GGF Members Day
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced that British boxing legend and mental health advocate, Frank Bruno MBE, will be the headline guest speaker at GGF Members Day 2026, taking place on Thursday 12 March. Returning for another year of connection, celebration, and industry insight, the Members’ Day is said to put GGF members… Continue reading Frank Bruno announced as guest speaker for GGF Members Day
Combilift unveils “Twelve Days of Christmas” celebration video
Combilift has released its 2025 Christmas video, “Twelve Days of Christmas”, what the company says is a joyful celebration of our dedicated team and the true spirit of giving. This year’s festive video is said to take you on a light-hearted tour through every corner of the Combilift facilities, with reimagined, factory-themed lyrics to the… Continue reading Combilift unveils “Twelve Days of Christmas” celebration video
Steve Hopwood celebrates a decade with CiiLOCK
November marked a significant milestone for Steve Hopwood, UK General Manager, as he celebrated his 10 year anniversary of working for CiiLOCK Engineering. Since 2015, Steve has led the division through a period of sustained growth and helped CiiLOCK reach numerous milestones. Under his guidance, the UK branch has reportedly expanded its presence in both… Continue reading Steve Hopwood celebrates a decade with CiiLOCK
A new era for BJ Waller and Window Ware
BJ Waller, the specialist ironmongery distributor to joinery businesses, has announced it has entered a new phase, successfully joining forces with Window Ware, a UK fenestration hardware distributor. This partnership will reportedly unite BJ Waller’s legacy of quality and specialist knowledge with Window Ware’s robust infrastructure and expansive resources, promising a future of enhanced support… Continue reading A new era for BJ Waller and Window Ware
The Envelope Collective has arrived!
Lauren Walker discusses the launch of the Envelope Collective, a community for every woman connected to the building envelope sector, at any level, in any role, which she has co-founded. “The Envelope Collective was born from a simple but important observation made by David Lonergan: our industry has a representation problem. Despite the scale and… Continue reading The Envelope Collective has arrived!
VBH’s Allan Price set for retirement
VBH has announced that Allan Price, the company’s General Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland, has decided to take retirement in December. Allan joined VBH in January 1989, with responsibility for customers in the West of Scotland and in Northern Ireland. His dry wit and straight-talking style reportedly endeared him to his new customers, and… Continue reading VBH’s Allan Price set for retirement
Ecoglass scoops Glass Company of the Year G Award
After being nominated for three awards, Ecoglass were successful at the 2025 G Awards, winning the Glass Company of the Year award. As industry colleagues descended on London at the end November for the Awards, the Ecoglass team were said to be gearing up for something truly special, with this being the first time they… Continue reading Ecoglass scoops Glass Company of the Year G Award
FIT Show responds to The Chancellor’s Budget
The organisers of the FIT Show discuss Wednesday’s Budget, and what this means for the fenestration sector. “The Chancellor’s latest Budget signals a renewed focus on housing, regeneration and business investment – welcome news for the fenestration sector. “With demand for windows, doors and façades expected to rise, the sector is well positioned to benefit… Continue reading FIT Show responds to The Chancellor’s Budget