Category: Modern Joinery News

The Affiliate Partner Day for The Joinery Network on 5 September will see both affiliates and founder partners come together in a valuable session to strengthen what’s on offer to members.  “The power of The Joinery Network has come from cooperation and collaboration from the start,” said Andy Ball, Founder Director at The Joinery Network… Continue reading A joined-up approach

Barry ‘Baz’ Halpin UAP’s Group Sales Director and Kelly’s Heroes Kilimanjaro climber, which also includes The Joinery Network’s Andy Ball, has added £1,065 to his total with a spectacular fundraising afternoon on Sunday 21 July.   Hosted at local microbrewery Cock o’ the North, live music was at the centre of the afternoon. The Marshall’s School… Continue reading UAP’s Barry Halpin make £1,065 for Kelly’s Heroes

Erin Woodger discusses why joinery companies of all sizes should be utilising a CRM as part of its arsenal. It’s been interesting to note over the last six months, joinery companies have had to work harder for their sales. Clients are taking longer to make decisions and we have seen the need for a strong… Continue reading The importance of an easy to use CRM

May 2024 was the best month of 2024 to-date for timber import volumes, according to the latest Timber Development UK (TDUK) statistics. Although volumes in May 2024 haven’t quite matched the high point of 969,000m3 seen in May 2023, at 897,000m3 it remains the best month of 2024 so far. Covering the period January to… Continue reading A mixed bag for timber imports

B J Waller has announced a new partnership with Soudal UK and its HB Construct adhesive product. In the manufacturing of timber windows, doors, and kitchens, the choice of adhesive is crucial to ensuring the durability, strength, and quality of the final products. Among various adhesives available, B J Waller says Soudal HB Construct stands… Continue reading A strong bond between B J Waller and Soudal UK

Furniture industry colleagues from around the UK flocked to Northamptonshire in July to tee off at the National Golf Day, The Furniture Makers’ Company’s longest running charity event, sponsored by Bensons for Beds. Almost 50 golfers took part in the tournament at the Northamptonshire County Golf Club – ranked in the UK’s top 100 courses.… Continue reading National Golf Day raises £7.6k for industry charity

As the world grows increasingly globalised, material and electricity costs rise, and consumers are looking for sustainable products, it’s time for timber manufacturers to consider the sustainability of their suppliers as well as their products. Sustainability is one of Leitz Tooling’s core values and sustainable practices are implemented across the entire business, from tool design… Continue reading Strive for a sustainable future 

Name: Andy Ball  Job Title: Joint MD / Founder Director   Company: Balls2 Marketing / The Joinery Network   How long have you been in the industry for? I’ve been in construction for more than 30 years, starting in roofing, then into glazing and timber has progressively been a bigger part of what I do.  What was… Continue reading Meet: Andy Ball

Luke Piper, Director of the Joinery Network and Managing Director of window and door hardware supplier BJ Waller, discusses why now is a huge opportunity for the timber sector, and the need to be louder in explaining the benefits of the material.  On the most recent Joinery Hour, hosted by the Joinery Network, we were… Continue reading The time is now

10 of the 15 Kilimanjaro team completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks last weekend as part of their training plan ahead of the climb in September. The 25-mile challenge covers three peaks, Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside, which are among the best-known hills in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With spectacular scenery this was a fantastic training day, and a great… Continue reading Kilimanjaro team smash the Yorkshire Three Peaks