Category: Modern Joinery News

Hurst has delivered the first in a series of digital marketing and online sales workshops designed to help its customers promote Hurst products effectively online and generate more leads. The initial workshop was delivered to a first cohort of customers ahead of Christmas and received positive feedback, prompting Hurst to roll out further sessions throughout… Continue reading Hurst delivers first Sales Academy workshops

Amid proposed reforms to the apprenticeship system, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has stepped up its engagement with government to safeguard the competence framework underpinning safe construction practices. From April 2026, the Apprenticeship Levy will transition into a new Growth & Skills Levy, designed to provide employers with greater flexibility in how they invest… Continue reading GGF lobbying to protect the Apprenticeship Coalition

Winkhaus UK is recognising and celebrating the career of Sales Director, Mike Rushen, as he prepares to retire from the business in early April after almost 22 years with the business. Mike joined Winkhaus in 2004 as Regional Sales Manager and the company said he quickly became a trusted and respected member of the team.… Continue reading Winkhaus UK’s Mike Rushen set for retirement

People in Glazing Society AKA PiGs is just over three weeks away from its second event of the year, with a brand-new addition to the calendar for 2026, taking place in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Thursday 23 April. The event is said to mark an exciting step for the PiGs team, Sarah Ball and George… Continue reading PiGs’ Belfast debut on the horizon

More than 250 members and industry partners gathered at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Industry Connect 2026, raising £2,790 for the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and bringing the sector together for a day of collaboration and future-focused insight. The event provided a valuable space for businesses from across… Continue reading GGF celebrates the success of Industry Connect 2026

To build on the momentum generated at February’s Birmingham event, PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society is set to bring its new initiative for 2026, PiGs Talking Shop with Glazpartners, to Belfast. PiGs Talking Shop with Glazpartners offers guests an extra hour of networking to talk directly to experts from both PiGs annual sponsors, plus… Continue reading Industry experts join PiGs Talking Shop with Glazpartners in Belfast

The Joinery Network (TJN) and the Glass and Glazing Federation’s (GGF) collaboration got a boost at the GGF’s sold out members day on 12 March 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which made a superb backdrop for more than 250 industry guests. The format was collaboration and relaxed networking, which was massively well received. The highlight… Continue reading TJN gets a boost at GGF Members Day

Ventrolla welcomed Tom Gordon, Member of Parliament for Harrogate and Knaresborough, to its headquarters for a visit focused on heritage craftsmanship, business growth and key challenges impacting the industry and region. The visit began with a guided tour of Ventrolla’s workshop facility, offering Tom a behind-the-scenes look at the full process of heritage window restoration and… Continue reading Ventrolla welcomes MP Tom Gordon to its HQ

Lincolnshire timber window and doors manufacturer, George Barnsdale, has invested in new sustainable technology to boost production, cut carbon emissions and increase output by 75% before 2030. George Barnsdale, a fifth-generation firm based in Donington, has installed a Weinig CNC Profiling Centre, supported by a £675,000 Green Asset Finance package from Lloyds, which includes discounted… Continue reading George Barnsdale eyes growth with new machinery investment

Elmbridge UK, part of the ESC Spinnaker Group, has acquired dust extraction company, Minden Systems. Minden has reportedly built an excellent reputation over more than two decades for providing high-quality products, service and technical expertise to its customers. Elmbridge says it is very pleased to welcome the Minden team into the wider ESC Spinnaker group,… Continue reading Elmbridge UK acquires Minden Systems