Category: Modern Joinery News

George Lewis, Editor of Modern Joinery News, discusses completing the St Thomas’ Charity Abseil, and how much the generosity of everyone has been. On 20 September, I, alongside Modern Joinery Publisher, Sarah Ball, my wife Rachael and my brother Jack had the privilege of taking part in the St Thomas’ Charity Abseil, to raise money… Continue reading St Thomas’ Charity Abseil 2025: Completed!

In a new series of articles for Women in Timber, we highlight the career paths of women across the timber industry. Each interviewee will share their experiences, pivotal moments and achievements, and insights into their roles, and celebrating the valuable contribution women continue to make within this sector. This article introduces Michelle Buckland, Chief Commercial… Continue reading Women in Timber: Michelle Buckland

Modern Joinery’s sister publication, People in Glazing Society AKA PiGs hosted its penultimate event of 2025 in Newcastle, drawing nearly 100 people from across the glazing industry to the North East.   Despite the city being covered with football fans attending the Newcastle United vs Barcelona Champions League match, the second event in Newcastle proved another huge… Continue reading PiGs Newcastle 2025 brings a splash of colour to North East

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ronnie Craig, an integral part of the North West regional committee for the Timber Trades Benevolent Society (TTBS).  TTBS said Ronnie had a long and fulfilling career in the timber trade, beginning in 1953 after his service in the army. His journey began with… Continue reading Obituary: Ronnie Craig

A team from Specialist Glass Products (SGP) has raised £1,320 for Pancreatic Cancer UK through a memorial walk honouring their late colleague, Ian McKniff. The memorial walk took place on Sunday 7 September, where more than 40 people and three dogs, including colleagues, friends and family of Ian, set off from Golcar Cricket Club in… Continue reading SGP Raise Funds on Memorial Walk in Honour of Late Colleague

Makita UK has recently launched two new batteries for its LXT cordless tools, said to be the world’s largest compatible cordless tool system powered by 18V slide-style batteries. The new BL1890 18V 9.0Ah battery and BL18120 18V 12.0Ah battery offer more cells and an increased electrical capacity. As a result, compatible cordless tools from the… Continue reading Makita Launches Two New Batteries for LXT Range

To mark the production of its 100,000th forklift, Irish manufacturer Combilift is offering the chance to win the one-of-a-kind Golden Combi-CBE multidirectional forklift through a very special competition. First unveiled at IMHX and recently showcased at GIS Expo in Italy, Combilift’s 100,000th forklift is continuing its European Tour and being exhibited at some of the biggest industry events on the continent:… Continue reading Win a Golden Forklift with Combilift Competition

Heron Fire Doors says it is poised to “shake up the market for fire doors” with the launch of it Thermasafe 30 doorset, engineered for next-gen energy efficiency. Developed over two years, Thermasafe 30 is said to deliver outstanding fire and smoke resistance. It also offers advanced thermal, acoustic, and security performance. Weather resistance comes… Continue reading Heron Fire Doors Launches Thermasafe 30

Barbara Massie from Kirkwood Timber Frame has put her best foot forward, taking part in the #Run60 challenge that raises awareness and funds for a charity that lifts the lid on the bowel and autoimmune disorder  – Crohn’s and Colitis. As part of Crohn’s and Colitis UK #Run60, during September, Barbara completed 60 miles –… Continue reading Kirkwood TF’s Barbara Massie Completes #Run60 Challenge

The latest figures from the Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI), published in September, show total value sales in July 2025 were virtually flat (+0.1%) compared to July 2024. Year-on-year volumes increased +0.6% while prices fell -0.6%, despite there being no difference in trading days. Eight of the twelve categories sold more in terms of value… Continue reading Timber and Joinery Products Sales up 2.6% year-on-year in July