Category: Modern Joinery News

Sarah Ball, Founder of Modern Joinery, gives her thoughts with just a week to go until her and the team set off to climb the tallest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, for Kelly’s Heroes. With just a week to go before the group of 16 flies out to Tanzania to climb Kilimanjaro, I thought you… Continue reading Getting ready

A team from Decorative Door Products (DDP), the Scottish division of RegaLead, are aiming to set a new Guinness World Record while also fundraising for Motor Neuron Disease (MND) Scotland by taking part in a constant game of 7-a-side football. On 20 and 21 September, a team of players will embark on a continuous game… Continue reading More than just a game of football

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is excited to announce the return of its annual clay pigeon shoot, Northern Big Shots. The popular fundraiser is set to take place on Thursday 17 October 2024 at the beautiful Catton Hall Shooting & Sporting Grounds, a first-class… Continue reading Get ready to shoot your shot

The Joinery Network Founder Director Andy Ball and his wife Sarah volunteered at Derby Kids’ Camp, providing free holidays for over 50 children in need. They described a packed week of activities and the joy of seeing the children flourish.

There is still time to book your tickets to the Joinery Network open day event at Leitz Tooling in Harlow Essex on 12 September. The event will feature guest speakers from across the Joinery Network, and is designed to help joinery business scale up manufacturing efficiency for timber windows and doors. In addition to guest… Continue reading Still time to attend!

Construction charity CRASH has thanked the companies involved in refurbishing and refitting a move-on house for previously homeless adults and has invited companies within the glazing sector to become its newest patron. The charity said the contributions from its patrons will support and prepare residents for independent living, allow them to maintain their home, and… Continue reading Proud of its patrons

Gowercroft Joinery said it has always been at the forefront of innovation in heritage window design. In 2014, it became one of the first companies to integrate Pilkington Spacia vacuum glazing into its windows, setting a new benchmark for energy efficiency in conservation projects. Today, it continues to lead the industry with the introduction of… Continue reading 10 years of vacuum glazing for Gowercroft

Leitz Tooling UK is in celebratory mood as it was announced as the winner of the innovation & excellence award from Corporate Live Wire, whilst also shortlisted as a finalist for the product innovation category for the upcoming Structural Timber Awards in October. The Corporate Live Wire Innovation & Excellence Awards celebrate the success and… Continue reading A celebratory feeling for Leitz UK

David Hopkins, CEO of Timber Development UK (TDUK), explains how the upcoming implementation of the European Deforestation Regulation will impact merchants and suppliers in the UK. The EU Timber Regulation will end on 30 December, 2024, being replaced by the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for wood and wood products entering the EU market. This will… Continue reading Uncertainty remains

The third People in Glazing Society AKA PiGs’ networking event, or the PiGs Summer Party, was another resounding success. Taking place in Newcastle for the first time, over a hundred professionals from across the glazing supply chain were in attendance in the picturesque Pitcher & Piano on the Quayside. The North-East is another strong part… Continue reading PiGs Newcastle hits the right ‘Toon’