Category: Modern Joinery News

At the time of writing, it is just over two weeks until Modern Joinery’s George Lewis and Sarah Ball, alongside friends and family, take part in the St Thomas’ Abseil, to raise money for our Charity of the Year, Evelina London Children’s Charity. With fundraising in full flow, George spoke about how he is currently… Continue reading The St Thomas Abseil 2025 is Nearly Here

After seeing the benefits of joining The Joinery Network (TJN) at the Open Day hosted by Teknos earlier this year, Hawker Joinery has become the latest member to manufacture and install the Lignum range of timber windows and doors. Having outgrown its previous workshop and offices, Hawker Joinery has invested nearly £1.5 million in new… Continue reading Hawker Joinery Adds TJN’s Lignum Range to Aid Future Growth

Leitz Tooling UK is set to make a significant impact at the Professional Woodworking Expo (PWE) 2026, where it will showcase its advanced edgebanding tooling solutions designed to help British manufacturers navigate the complexities of modern furniture production. Ben Mitchell, Marketing Manager at Leitz Tooling, said: “As product ranges expand and batch sizes shrink, the… Continue reading Leitz Tooling UK to Showcase Edgebanding Tools at PWE 2026

Modern Joinery News and its sister publication, PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society has announced a new partnership with vehicle leasing specialists Fleetsauce to provide quick access to tailored car and van solutions. Sarah Ball, Publisher of Modern Joinery News and ‘Sty Master’ at PiGs, said: “We are always looking for products and services to… Continue reading Fleetsauce Announces New Partnership with Modern Joinery News

Amy Boutle, Marketing Manager of Gowercroft Joinery, discusses traditional skills within the joinery sector and whether it is becoming a thing of the past, and more importantly, should it be? The decline of traditional joinery skills isn’t coming. It is already here. Right now, there are more than 140,000 unfilled vacancies in trades, including carpentry and joinery.… Continue reading The Disappearance of Traditional Joinery

The latest figures from the Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) show total value sales for Q2 2025 were up +2.8% compared to Q2 2024. Volume sales were up +4.0% year-on-year, while prices came down -1.1%. With one less trading day this year, like-for-like value sales were +4.5% higher. Nine of the twelve categories sold more… Continue reading Latest BMBI Figures Show Q2 2025 Timber Sales Rise

Ventrolla has announced that its Managing Director, Mark Flanagan, has joined the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Council. The BWF Federation is the trade association for the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry in the UK. With over 500 members comprising manufacturers, distributors and installers of timber doors, windows, conservatories, staircases and more, the expertise covers the… Continue reading Ventrolla MD joins British Woodworking Federation Council

Leitz Tooling UK has announced the successful completion of its fundraising initiative, “Operation Bucket & Spade”, which raised £1,400 to support local charity, Roots To Wellbeing. This vital funding will enable impoverished and disabled children in the Harlow community to experience the joy of a seaside trip, fostering unforgettable memories and valuable learning experiences. Leitz… Continue reading Letiz Tooling UK Raises £1,400 for Roots To Wellbeing Charity

Organisers of Professional Woodworking Expo (PWE) have announced that Robin Clevett will serve as the official Brand Ambassador for the 2026 event, held at NEC Birmingham from 17–19 May. Robin’s return builds on his hands-on involvement and impact at the Materials & Finishes Show 2024, as he continues to inspire and elevate standards in the… Continue reading Robin Clevett Returns as Brand Ambassador for PWE 2026