Category: Modern Joinery News

Retailers, manufacturers and suppliers came together in Northamptonshire for The Furniture Makers’ Company’s annual National Golf Day, sponsored by Bensons for Beds, in July, raising £6,300 for the industry charity. The event, which is the charity’s longest-running fundraiser, took place on Wednesday 15 July at Northamptonshire County Golf Club, where golfers reportedly enjoyed glorious summer… Continue reading Golf day raises £6,300 for Furniture Makers’ Company

Rachael Lewis, Content Coordinator at Modern Joinery News (MJN), discusses being part of the inaugural Building Our Skills/Women in Fenestration Network window fitter course. “On Tuesday 21 July, I was offered the opportunity to go to Barnsley and to Building Our Skills to take part in a one-day window fitter’s course, hosted by Mark Handley… Continue reading MJN’s Rachael Lewis Gains Skills Through Building Our Skills

Combustible dust can create serious fire and explosion risks across manufacturing environments but is still frequently underestimated within day-to-day operations. Dave Heathcote, Industrial Vacuum Specialist at Nilfisk, explains why manufacturers need to treat effective dust control as part of wider operational safety management. Combustible dust is one of the most underestimated operational risks in manufacturing,… Continue reading The hidden operational risks created by combustible dust

A property management company has been fined, and the Managing Director handed a suspended sentence after the death of an apprentice. The 18-year-old apprentice joiner was working alone at a property undergoing renovation, when a stack of wooden board material fell on her, causing fatal injuries. HSE’s investigation found the company had: failed to provide… Continue reading Company fined £50k after apprentice joiner killed at work

Julie-Ann Hammond, Business Development Manager at Dufeu IT Solutions, discusses the company recently achieving Investors in People Silver accreditation and what that means for the company and its people. “At Dufeu IT, we have always believed that our people are our greatest strength. That belief sits at the heart of our business and is one… Continue reading Dufeu IT Solutions achieve Investors in People Silver accreditation

Pilkington United Kingdom, part of the NSG Group, has appointed Ellie Burrows as UK Product Manager, aiming to accelerate innovation and product development across its architectural glass portfolio. Ellie joins Pilkington UK’s commercial team from the business’ R&D function, where she has spent the past three years working in online coatings as part of its thin film technology group.… Continue reading Pilkington appoints Ellie Burrows as UK Product Manager

Thirteen members of the Hurst team have completed an 11-mile pub-to-pub charity walk to raise funds for Dove House Hospice, continuing the company’s long-standing support for the Hull and East Yorkshire charity. Held in June, the challenge saw the team walk through the villages of Cottingham and Skidby, taking in the East Riding of Yorkshire… Continue reading Hurst Team completes charity walk for Dove House Hospice

Four members of the MACO UK team are celebrating significant service milestones in 2026, marking a combined 50 years with the business. Stephen Langton, Gary Shrubshall and James Duncan have each reached 15 years with MACO, while Carly Davies has celebrated five years with the company. MACO UK says long service awards are about much… Continue reading MACO UK honours four long-serving team members

Cubby Joinery is the latest manufacturing member to join The Joinery Network (TJN), marking another significant step in the company’s ambitious plans to grow its joinery division. The business will manufacture the Lignum range of independently tested and fully certified timber windows and doors, both for its own construction projects and for contractors, developers and… Continue reading Cubby Joinery joins The Joinery Network to support growth plans