Category: Modern Joinery News

The People in Glazing Society (PIGS) has announced The Joinery Network as an annual sponsor for upcoming events, beginning with the Birmingham event on February 27, 2025.

Visitors can now register for free for the FIT Show, the UK’s premier event for the window, door, glass, and roofing industry, taking place at Birmingham NEC from 29April to 1 May 2025.

Modern Joinery is supporting Evelina London Children’s Charity by sharing inspiring stories of young patients like Naia, who received a kidney transplant from her father after battling nephrotic syndrome. Together, they created a comic book to raise funds for the charity, highlighting Evelina’s support and helping other children in need.

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, Calum Burr, an 18-year-old Graduate Apprentice Accountant at Kirkwood Timber Frame, shares his positive experience.

The Joinery Network, in collaboration with Teknos, is hosting an open day on 26 March to support growth in the timber window and door industry.

VBH has enhanced its sales teams with two new appointments. Victoria Woods joins as Regional Sales Manager for Scotland, bringing 14 years of experience. Anne Lees becomes Internal Sales Coordinator for the Midlands, offering 15 years of expertise. Both aim to bolster VBH’s market presence, with additional hires expected soon.

The PiGs, or People in Glazing Society, has launched a new website aimed at centralising information for the glazing industry.

In 2024, the Lighthouse Charity reached new heights, supporting over 5,695 families with £4.98m in aid, 5,712 meals, and 5,756 counseling sessions. Their #MakeItVisible tour engaged 28,000 site workers, preventing suicides.

Rock Fall has launched two innovative workwear safety boot models, the Maple RF625 and Anaheim RF620, combining classic skater shoe aesthetics with advanced safety features.

Glyngary, a timber windows and doors manufacturer, has partnered with Supply 2 Trade to address increasing demand for high-quality timber products.