Category: Modern Joinery News

Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Training and Technical Manager John Mannell was recently in attendance at the UAP and FDM industry round table on behalf of the GGF group of companies. John’s attendance forms part of the GGF’s overall drive to represent proactively the interests of its members across the industry in all matters relating… Continue reading GGF attends round table discussion on fire safety standards

Kirkwood Timber Frame has been accepted to the small list of timber frame manufacturers in Scotland, which have achieved the NHBC Accepts standard. NHBC Accepts is a comprehensive review service for innovative systems that builds confidence in the use of offsite construction techniques among developers, manufacturers, and end users. Malcolm Thomson, Kirkwood Timber Frame Managing… Continue reading Kirkwood Timber Frame achieves NHBC Accepts standard

Timber Development UK has announced the launch of Women in Timber, a new event designed to celebrate, connect, and empower women working across all areas of the timber industry. The inaugural event will take place on 5 September, 2025, at Oulton Hall Hotel in Leeds and is set to bring together professionals from forestry, manufacturing, design,… Continue reading Women in Timber event launched

Soudal has launched its own Soudal Network, which aims to connect installers of windows and doors with a host of content and resources. Members of the Network will have exclusive access to industry news and product innovations, along with specialist training modules, dedicated technical support and marketing resources to help sell the benefits of using… Continue reading Soudal Network launched to enhance installer support

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is delighted to announce the return of its longest running fundraiser, the National Golf Day, sponsored by Bensons for Beds. Taking place on Wednesday 16 July 2025 at the Northamptonshire County Golf Club, the National Golf Day promises a… Continue reading The Furniture Makers’ Company Golf Day returns for 2025

CiiLOCK Engineering’s Marketing Specialist, Katie Wilson, recently made another visit to the company’s chosen charity, The Gingerbread Centre in Stoke-on-Trent. Katie is a regular visitor to the charity, which offers a vital and unique service, providing safe and supportive accommodation for homeless families with children, giving them a place to stay for as long as… Continue reading CiiLOCK continues its support for The Gingerbread Centre

Last month, Sarah Ball, Modern Joinery Founder and ‘STY Master’ at sister publication PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society, was honoured to attend the construction industry charity CRASH’s Spring Event at 80 Fenchurch Street. Sarahl said: “We are very happy to be supporting CRASH, whose work with homelessness and hospice projects is vital across the… Continue reading Modern Joinery’s Sarah Ball attends CRASH Spring event

At the recent Ligna 2025 exhibition, Combilift unveiled two major innovations designed specifically with these industry challenges in mind: the new Combi-FSE 8000 and the Combi-Xtender. Timber yards, panel product suppliers, and sawmill operations face ever-increasing pressure to handle long and heavy loads more safely, more efficiently, and with less environmental impact. The latest addition… Continue reading Combilift launches two solutions for improved timber handling