Category: Modern Joinery News

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.

George Barnsdale, a premium timber window and door manufacturer, celebrates its 140th anniversary.

Randstad UK and Ireland is supporting mental health initiatives in the construction sector by partnering with the Lighthouse Charity for 2024-25.

The “Lost City” campaign aims to address the urgent mental health crisis in the UK construction industry, highlighting the 7,000 workers who have died by suicide over the past decade.