The Joinery Network will return to FIT Show 2027, reinforcing the growing presence of timber at the UK’s only dedicated exhibition for the fenestration industry, and helping installers understand the opportunities, requirements and practical realities of working with timber. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 18 – 20 May 2027, FIT Show will bring… Continue reading The Joinery Network returns to FIT Show 2027
Category: Modern Joinery News
John Grant elected Chair of GGF Joinery Network working group
GK Joinery’s John Grant has been elected Chair of the Glass and Glazing Federation’s Joinery Network working group. John said it was a real privilege to have the confidence of fellow members, and he is looking forward to working collaboratively to support joinery businesses and help represent our sector. The working group brings together people… Continue reading John Grant elected Chair of GGF Joinery Network working group
DIDAC on supporting businesses with tailored training
No two businesses operate in exactly the same way, and DIDAC believes apprenticeship programmes should reflect that. Whether an organisation works in furniture manufacturing, retail, warehousing or office-based operations, its working patterns, priorities and seasonal demands can vary considerably. For DIDAC, understanding those differences is an important part of delivering an apprenticeship programme that works… Continue reading DIDAC on supporting businesses with tailored training
Timber firm fined after ignoring HSE notices
A Cornwall-based timber company and its director have been handed a £20,000 fine after failing to comply with a series of enforcement notices issued by health and safety inspectors. Truro Sawmills Limited and its Managing Director, Alistair Wright, have been fined after failing to comply with improvement notices served by the HSE. Truro Sawmills Limited… Continue reading Timber firm fined after ignoring HSE notices
Sarah’s OOO was spent at Kids Camp
While many people were enjoying a week away from work, Modern Joinery News’ Sarah Ball spent her ‘out of office’ at Derby Kids Camp – swapping emails and meetings for 60 children, 44 volunteers and a week packed with activities, laughter and, most importantly, no screens. The scale of Derby Kids Camp (DKC) is impressive.… Continue reading Sarah’s OOO was spent at Kids Camp
David Salisbury Joinery promotes Barney Bell to Managing Director
David Salisbury Joinery has strengthened its leadership team with the promotion of Barney Bell to Managing Director and the appointment of Helen Salisbury as Installations and Customer Service Director. The appointments come as the Somerset-based specialist continues to develop its position in the premium home improvement market, with bespoke timber orangeries and conservatories at the… Continue reading David Salisbury Joinery promotes Barney Bell to Managing Director
Lighthouse Charity nominated as Plymouth Argyle’s shirt sponsor
The Lighthouse Charity has been nominated as the front of shirt sponsor for Plymouth Argyle’s men’s third kit, and they will adorn the front of the shirt for the duration of the 2026/27 Sky Bet League One season. Classic Builders, front of shirt sponsors and long-term supporters of both Argyle and the Lighthouse Charity, reportedly… Continue reading Lighthouse Charity nominated as Plymouth Argyle’s shirt sponsor
How AI is reshaping window and door manufacturing
Carrie Tallet, Product Manager at Forterro, explores how the window, door and façade industry can move beyond automation alone and begin using AI to interpret what is really happening across manufacturing operations. Automation, integrated CNC machine links and modern business software have transformed the window, door and façade industry. Fabricators routinely achieve levels of workflow… Continue reading How AI is reshaping window and door manufacturing
Timber and Joinery sales flat in Q2, says BMBI
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals builders’ merchants’ Q2 2026 like-for-like value sales, adjusted to remove the impact of trading days, were -1.2% lower than Q2 2025. Like-for-like volume sales were down -6.6%, but prices increased +5.8%. With no difference in trading days, unadjusted Q2 total value sales were also down -1.2%… Continue reading Timber and Joinery sales flat in Q2, says BMBI
Allan Brothers launches lightweight triple glazing
Allan Brothers has reportedly become one of the first British manufacturers to offer TripleEco28, a new ultra-light triple glazing solution, across its Crafted range of solid timber windows and doors. Whereas conventional triple glazing typically requires thicker, heavier units, TripleEco28 delivers the thermal performance of 40mm triple glazing in a slimmer 28mm profile while being… Continue reading Allan Brothers launches lightweight triple glazing