Category: Modern Joinery News

Soudal, said to be the largest independent European manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and PU foams, has officially cut the ribbon on its new 50,000ft² warehouse. The opening of Soudal’s new warehouse facility took place in late February, where members of the Soudal UK team and guests gathered to celebrate the company’s ongoing growth and success.… Continue reading Soudal officially opens new National Distribution Centre

A new holistic association, called The Fire Door Association, is being developed with a clear purpose: “to bring greater collaboration, clarity and competency to the fire door sector”. The Fire Door Association is being built to connect every part of the industry – from manufacturers and suppliers through to installers, inspectors, Responsible Persons and building… Continue reading The Fire Door Association launches with industry survey

Joinery businesses across the UK know they need to adopt AI — but many are still held back by concerns around time, cost, and complexity. JoineryAI, a platform built specifically for the joinery sector, is aiming to remove those barriers by focusing on one key promise: delivering meaningful results within the first hour of use.… Continue reading JoineryAI promises “immediate results for joiners”

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in March, shows January’s builders’ merchant like-for-like value sales (adjusted to remove the effect of trading days) were -2.6% lower than January 2025. Like-for-like volume sales fell -7.2% while prices increased +5.0%. With one less trading day this January, total value sales (unadjusted for trading day… Continue reading Timber and Joinery sales up 2.4% year-on-year in January

Landsec, with the help of Teknos, has helped redevelop Piccadilly Circus in London’s West End. Here, we understand what went into the project at one the world’s most famous places. In the heart of London’s West End, Piccadilly Circus is one of the most photographed, walked-through, and globally recognised intersections in the world. Any construction… Continue reading Teknos helps with redevelopment of London’s Piccadilly Circus

Makita has expanded its advanced cordless range with the introduction of two new combo kits, the DLX3193TJ and the DLX4195JX1. Said to be designed to give trade professionals greater productivity and value, the two sets combine Makita’s LXT 18V technology with a selection of powerful tools, supplied in convenient carry cases. It reportedly offers versatility,… Continue reading Makita expands advanced cordless range with two new combo kits

Accsys has announced that Accoya wood has been donated to the Parkinson’s UK charity garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. The donation has been made under the ‘Accoya Gives Back’ charitable giving programme, which supports positive social causes.* Award winning garden designer and broadcaster, Arit Anderson, will create the Show Garden which features Accoya. It is… Continue reading Accoya backs Parkinson’s UK garden at RHS Chelsea 2026

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, recently hosted another ‘sold out’ climate change event, ‘Making Commercial Sense of Sustainability’, focused on turning environmental responsibility into commercial opportunity. Held on Thursday 19 March at Furniture Makers’ Hall, the event united more than 70 business leaders, sustainability… Continue reading ‘Making Commercial Sense of Sustainability’ event a success

Charlotte Marsden, Digital Marketing Executive at Soudal, discusses once again being part of the team taking on a charity run later in the year. “On 13th June, a team of nine from Soudal UK will be taking part in the Wolf Run 10k and 5k in a fundraising effort to raise money for the Lighthouse Charity. “The Soudal Team members… Continue reading Soudal team to once again take on charity run challenge

Two Hurst employees are celebrating 20 years’ service at the Yorkshire-based door manufacturer. Experienced team members Tammy Everitt, Credit Controller, and Robert Tylor, Panel Inspector, joined the company over two decades ago in 2005, highlighting its credentials as a stable employer with a long-term commitment to its people. “We’d like to congratulate Tammy and Robert… Continue reading Hurst staff recognised for 20 years of service