Category: Modern Joinery News

Gowercroft Joinery won the BWF Sustainability Award 2024 for its commitment to eco-friendly practices in timber window and door production.

In Q3 2024, UK timber imports showed growth in softwood, OSB, and engineered wood products compared to Q3 2023, but an overall deficit of 1.2% was noted due to declines in hardwood plywood and MDF.

John Fanthorpe founded JFJ Wood Flooring within his joinery business in the early 2000s. His son Tom joined in 2011 and now shares expertise with other joiners, promoting flooring as a lucrative add-on. JFJ offers trade prices, fast quotes, and delivery, aiming to expand their service to more joiners in 2025.

Scotts of Thrapston welcomes two new Buildings Production Apprentices, Josh and Elliot, reflecting its commitment to nurturing talent.

Lilli-Mae Broadhurst, a Sales Administration Apprentice at Gowercroft Joinery, has been awarded the BWF Apprentice of the Year 2024.

RW Joinery, based in Stockport, generously donated Christmas gifts to the children’s ward at Stepping Hill Hospital after being asked by Tilbury Douglas.

The 16th British Woodworking Federation Awards 2024 celebrated excellence in the sector at The Langham, London. Winners included JELD WEN for health and safety innovations, Lilli-Mae Broadhurst as Apprentice of the Year, and Gowercroft for sustainability efforts. The event showcased exceptional talent, with a record number of entries highlighting industry progress.

SafeGuard Glazing Supplies, represented by Sales Director Rob Page, sponsors three football teams: U13 Spencer Foxes, Bourn Town FC, and Peterborough United FC, promoting community engagement and brand visibility. They will also sponsor a match this Saturday.

Glyngary Joinery has launched a support program for trade customers, focusing on training installers to expand into timber windows and doors.