Category: Modern Joinery News

At Batimat 2026, Forterro will bring its Windows and Doors portfolio together on a major industry stage for the first time. Visitors will be able to meet the teams behind 3E Look, Klaes, Logikal, Logikal MES, Quotila and Unilink, explore how these solutions complement one another, and see how manufacturers are using digital technologies to… Continue reading Forterro Windows and Doors to exhibit at Batimat 2026

Schlegel is celebrating what it says is a “landmark safety achievement”, with its two UK manufacturing sites having clocked up a combined 15 years without a single lost time accident (LTA). The Quanex company’s European headquarters and main factory in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, has now surpassed nine years without an LTA, while its second… Continue reading Schlegel celebrates 15 years of UK safety success

Huddersfield-based glass manufacturer, Specialist Glass Products (SGP), has organised a 14km fundraiser walk for Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice. Based in Hudderfield, Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice supports children and families across West Yorkshire with life-shortening conditions and their families. Services offered include nursing care, hydrotherapy, creative therapy, days out, memory-making, end-of-life care, bereavement support… Continue reading SGP team take on fundraising walk for children’s hospice

Timber Development UK’s (TDUK) Wood Campus online learning platform was named winner of the TTJ Timber Innovation Prize 2026 at the TTJ Awards. Developed by TDUK in partnership with Swedish Wood, Wood Campus was launched in September 2025 to provide accessible, high-quality training for people working throughout the timber supply chain. The platform was recognised… Continue reading TDUK’s Wood Campus wins innovation award

The Institute of Carpenters (IOC) has announced the appointment of Elaine Morrissey as Programme Manager, effective 21 September 2026. In this newly created role, Elaine will lead the delivery of the Wood/Work programme — a CITB-funded in-work support initiative supporting circa 120 apprentices a year — while also managing the Institute’s relationship with its network… Continue reading Elaine Morrissey Joins IOC as Programme Manager

CiiLOCK Engineering is continuing its international expansion with the launch of CiiLOCK USA, bringing its Australian-engineered hardware solutions closer to customers across the United States and Canada. It has reportedly been a busy 12 months for CiiLOCK. Alongside continued growth in its established markets, the company have strengthened its global presence though new partnerships in… Continue reading CiiLOCK Engineering Launches CiiLOCK USA

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in September, shows July 2026’s total like-for-like value sales (adjusted to remove the effect of trading days) were -0.6% lower than July 2025. Like-for-like volume sales were down -7.6% year-on-year. With no difference in trading days, July’s unadjusted value sales were also -0.6% lower compared to… Continue reading Timber and Joinery product sales fall 0.7% in latest BMBI report

A classic Ford Cortina, a surprise appearance by its 95-year-old Founder, and an afternoon of celebrations helped Gloucester-based Elmbridge mark its 50th anniversary in style. Elmbridge paused operations for the afternoon to bring the whole team together to celebrate five decades in business, and the people who have helped shape its journey. The celebrations began… Continue reading Elmbridge celebrates 50th anniversary in style

In October, a team of intrepid travellers will take on the iconic Inca Trail in Peru, all in aid of PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society’s Charity of the Year, Harry’s Pals. In this series of articles, we’re introducing you to the people behind the challenge, finding out a little more about what inspired them… Continue reading Machu PiGchu: Getting to know Andy Ball