Category: Modern Joinery News

BJ Waller’s Luke Piper chaired a vital seminar at the Professional Woodworking Expo, leading a timely discussion on the changing compliance landscape facing the window and door industry. The seminar, titled “From Frames to Fabric: Why Whole Window Performance is the Route to Compliance”, brought together a panel of industry experts including Andrew Ball, Managing… Continue reading BJ Waller’s Luke Piper leads Compliance discussion at PWE

Dust Control Environmental (DCE) has announced the promotion of Samantha Scholefield to the position of Financial Director, which is said to mark a significant milestone in both Samantha’s career and the continued growth of the business. Since joining DCE, Samantha has reportedly played an integral role in the company, demonstrating financial expertise, leadership, and a… Continue reading Dust Control Environmental announce new Financial Director

George Lewis, Editor of Modern Joinery News, discusses his visit to the Professional Woodworking Expo 2026, at the NEC in Birmingham. “I had the pleasure of making the trip to the NEC and the second day of the Professional Woodworking Expo (PWE), and it was interesting to hear the thoughts of some of the exhibitors… Continue reading My day at Professional Woodworking Expo 2026

Today is the day for PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society’s Bristol event, with glazing professionals from across the country set to gather for an evening of networking, discussion and industry insight. Taking place Brown & Bye on the Bristol harbourside, the event will once again bring together manufacturers, installers, suppliers and industry bodies in… Continue reading PiGs Bristol 2026 has arrived

Donaldson Timber Systems has appointed James Lund-Lack as Regional and Quality Manager. James reportedly brings over 15 years of senior management experience to his role, most recently as Managing Director of iHus Annexe, a UK timber frame homebuilder specialising in multigenerational living. His extensive leadership experience is said to cover both executive and non-executive roles, with a… Continue reading Donaldson Timber Systems appoints Quality Manager

Makita has expanded its cordless lighting range with the 40VMax XGT ML013G and 18V DML819 LXT Magnetic Work Lights. These lights can be attached and fixed to any metal surface with the powerful magnet, providing unparalleled flexibility, for instant, handsfree illumination and can be used when undertaking maintenance work on construction machinery and heavy equipment.… Continue reading Makita expands cordless lighting range

The 31st edition of Big Shots, The Furniture Makers’ Company’s annual clay pigeon shooting fundraiser, raised £30,000 to support people working in the furnishing industry. Held at the Holland & Holland shooting grounds in Middlesex, the event brought together industry professionals, suppliers and supporters for a day of friendly competition, networking and fundraising. Principally sponsored… Continue reading Big Shots 31 raises £30,000 for Furniture Makers’ Company

Women from across the fenestration industry will come together next week for the inaugural Professional Development Day organised by the newly formed Women in Fenestration Network (WFN). Taking place on Thursday 25 June in Bristol, the event will bring together professionals from across the supply chain for a packed programme of shared knowledge, inspiration, networking… Continue reading WFN event to champion Women in Fenestration

The Women in Fenestration Network (WFN) has released the full agenda for its inaugural Professional Development Day, taking place on 25 June 2026 in Bristol. Designed to bring together women from across the fenestration sector, the event will offer a mix of professional development, practical learning, networking opportunities and industry insight, while also marking several… Continue reading Women in Fenestration Network unveils Development Day agenda

Doorfit Group has announced the appointment of Jen Wilding as Business Development Manager, supporting the company’s ethos of offering complete door solutions including Fire Doorset and Ironmongery Division. Jen joins Doorfit with more than 25 years of sales experience and a strong background in business development, fire compliance, builders’ merchants and Interior design contracts. This… Continue reading Doorfit announces Jen Wilding appointment