Category: Modern Joinery News

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

Makita has expanded its range of high-powered sanders with its new powerful 40VMax XGT BO007CG Orbital Sander. Designed for comfort and easy manoeuvrability, it allows trade professionals to achieve high-quality results and optimum accuracy. With a 93 x 185mm pad, sanding flat surfaces, edges, and corners can reportedly be done with ease and precision. This… Continue reading Makita Launches New Orbital Sander

James Davenport, Managing Director of Metsä Wood UK, has been appointed as the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) Expert for Softwoods and Engineered Timber. The BMBI, a brand of the Builders Merchant Federation (BMF), and run by MRA Research using sales-out data from GfK’s general builders’ merchant panel, is the only reliable measure of Repair,… Continue reading James Davenport joins BMBI Expert Panel

JJ Smith has announced a free two-day Open House event this October, bringing together woodworking professionals to experience live demonstrations of CNC machinery, gain insights from industry experts, and explore the latest advancements in automation technology. The Open House event, which takes place at JJ Smith’s Liverpool headquarters between 8 – 9 October 2025, is… Continue reading JJ Smith to Showcase CNC Woodworking at Open House Event