Category: Modern Joinery News

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, has officially opened the call for entries for the 2026 New Furniture Makers Awards, celebrating the UK’s most talented emerging furniture designer-makers. The annual awards recognise excellence across a diverse range of disciplines within the furnishing industry. For 2026,… Continue reading 2026 New Furniture Makers Awards open for entries

Brookeswood Joinery explain why, in its opinion, every project should start by speaking with a joiner. At the start of a project, it’s easy to focus on layouts, aesthetics, and overall vision. However, the most critical, and often overlooked are the steps that involve a skilled joiner. Here’s why every project should start with a… Continue reading Why every project should start with a joiner

Malcolm Thomson, Managing Director of Kirkwood Timber Frame, considers the growth of the timber frame market in England and how committing to building in timber – and early engagement with a manufacturer – can unlock and maximise all the offsite benefits that it can bring to the table. “The use of timber frame construction in… Continue reading Kirkwood Timber Frame MD explains potential in timber for SMEs

Accsys has announced that Accoya wood has been chosen for the benches within the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Garden at London’s Regent’s Park. The £5 million memorial honours the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflects her deep, personal appreciation of the outdoors. Accoya wood has been selected as the material of choice… Continue reading Accoya wood chosen for Queen Elizabeth II memorial project

Forterro, a European software provider for the industrial midmarket, is set to acquire Klaes, a software specialist for windows, doors, façades, and conservatories. Following last year’s acquisitions of Orgadata and BM Group, the addition of Klaes is said to represent another significant milestone in the expansion of Forterro’s Windows and Doors line of business, which… Continue reading Forterro acquires German-based software provider Klaes

Organisers of FIT Show, Montgomery Group, has reported strong sales momentum and growing international interest for its 2027 event, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from 18-20 May. The update follows hot-on-the-heels of Fensterbau Frontale, with the UK team’s visit reportedly generating a significant number of new leads and contacts, including a strong… Continue reading FIT Show 2027: Strong sales and new leads

The Glass and Glazing Group has appointed Dave Mechem to the newly created role of Managing Director of FENSA and RISA, in a move reportedly designed to transform service and strengthen support for installers and homeowners. Dave steps into the role after more than two decades working in the window and door sector, in a… Continue reading Dave Mechem appointed to new FENSA and RISA MD role

Organisers of FIT Show, Montgomery Group, has announced the appointment of a dedicated international sales representative, who will reportedly help drive overseas exhibitor participation for its 2027 event, taking place between 18 – 20 May at the NEC, Birmingham. FIT Show welcomes BALLAND Messe-Vertrieb, Germany’s representative for international trade fairs since 1985, as its new… Continue reading FIT Show welcomes new German sales representative

FUHR says it has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering high-performance, police-preferred security solutions with the renewal of its Secured by Design accreditation. As the official police security initiative, Secured by Design sets recognised standards for products that help reduce crime and improve the security of residential and commercial buildings. Maintaining this accreditation reportedly demonstrates FUHR’s… Continue reading FUHR UK renews Secured by Design membership

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has appointed Amy Hopton-Smith as its new Head of Commercial and Operations, which is said to mark a further step in strengthening the organisation’s leadership team as it continues to evolve its commercial and operational focus. The GGF says Amy has played a pivotal role within the Federation, particularly… Continue reading GGF promotes Amy Hopton-Smith to Head of Commercial