Category: Modern Joinery News

A new report from the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has revealed that homeowners are prioritising style and sustainability in their material choices for the home, but further education around timber’s benefits and sustainable choices is needed for the material to reach its full potential.   The survey of 1,000 homeowners features in the BWF’s members-only report,… Continue reading Timber Set for Growth According to New BWF Report

FDM – Training and Development (FDM), has recently hosted a successful Awareness Day, in association with Secured by Design (SBD), for Designing Out Crime Officers (DOCOs) at FDM’s training centre in Bury. FDM, part of the UAP Group, welcomed the DOCOs to its Training Academy, offering a hands-on training experience with some of UAP’s Police… Continue reading FDM Hosts Successful Awareness Day Alongside SBD

In 2024, Memory Lane published a very special type of mindful colouring experience – ‘WONDERFUL WINDOWS – CREATIVE COLOURING’.  The book’s purpose was to celebrate the majestic stained-glass of Britain and Ireland’s best-loved cathedrals and churches, whilst providing the user with the opportunity to add their own creative touch to the stunning designs. With the… Continue reading Wonderful Windows – Creative Colouring

The Joinery Network’s (TJN’s) Expert Series on Friday 19 September with Professional Woodworking Expo (PWE) has just got even better, with Derek Barrett of Derek Barrett Design – furniture designer and social media expert – joining as an additional speaker. Derek is also on the Advisory Board for PWE and brings both expertise in furniture… Continue reading Derek Barrett to join David Todd on TJN’s Expert Series Session

For the first time, Biesse and Leitz have joined forces to invite The Joinery Network members to a CNC Manufacturing Open Day dedicated to transforming the way timber windows and doors are made. This exclusive event will introduce attendees to TJN’s innovative LIGNUM tooling system – designed to revolutionise production efficiency and profitability. The event… Continue reading Biesse, Leitz and The Joinery Network Team up for Live Event

Modern Joinery News Publisher, Sarah Ball, will be in attendance at the upcoming Women in Timber event, taking place Friday 5 September. Hosted by Timber Development UK, the event brings together women from across the timber and construction industries to celebrate achievements, build connections, and inspire greater diversity in the sector. Women in Timber provides… Continue reading Modern Joinery’s Sarah Ball to Attend Women in Timber Event

A team of 11 employees from Montgomery Group, the organisers of the Professional Woodworking Expo and FIT Show amongst others, will once again take to the water on the 18 September 2025 for the annual London Ambulance Charity Dragon Boat Race. Competing under the team name ROW FARAH, the group from Montgomery Group is returning after a… Continue reading Montgomery Group Team To Take On Charity Dragon Boat Race

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