“I loves it I does! That was gert lush!” The second People in Glazing Society AKA PiGs networking event in Bristol was another record-breaking event, with over a hundred industry supporters from across the glazing supply chain in attendance. Taking place at a new location at Brown & Bye on 13 June, this was the… Continue reading Second PiGs event ‘hits the spot’
Category: Modern Joinery News
Garden rooms popularity continues, says Nine Zero
Nine Zero Timber Windows and Doors has seen a continued surge in the popularity of garden rooms, which the UK timber manufacturer and supplier says is driven by their versatility and added property value. Steve Winscott, Company Director at Nine Zero Timber Windows and Doors, highlights the growing trend of repurposing home offices, which became… Continue reading Garden rooms popularity continues, says Nine Zero
Leitz Tooling to host Joinery Network open day
Following on from the massive success of the Materials and finishes show, The Joinery Network is hosting another event this year at the Leitz factory in Harlow. Like our last few events, this open day is centered around the manufacturing of timber windows and doors and features a special guest speaker, Kenny McHugh, from the… Continue reading Leitz Tooling to host Joinery Network open day
The floor is more with JFJ Wood Flooring
When Tom Fanthorpe of Joinery Network affiliate partner JF Joinery & JFJ Wood Flooring headed to the NEC in Birmingham for the recent Materials and Finishes Show (MAFS), it was the first time he had visited a trade show for many years. The aims of the show for Tom and his father John, who is… Continue reading The floor is more with JFJ Wood Flooring
A place of innovation and opportunities
The Joinery Network’s theme of innovation and opportunities for joiners went down brilliantly at the recent Materials and Finishes Show. The stand was packed with products and services from the network’s industry leading partners and affiliates, offering practical support and advice for joinery companies looking to grow their timber window and door business. GUTMANN launched… Continue reading A place of innovation and opportunities
Erin Woodger’s MAFS thoughts
Industry business coach Erin Woodger joined Joinery Network colleagues at the recent Materials and Finishes Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Below, he gives his post-show thoughts, and what key themes he heard when speaking to visitors to the show. It was great to see the show back after a three-year hiatus. Although smaller in… Continue reading Erin Woodger’s MAFS thoughts
Dragon Boat challenge sees £27k raised for CRASH
The Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge in partnership with Building Magazine returned for its 24th year, raising £27k for industry charity, CRASH. Teams from across the construction industry gathered at London’s Surrey Docks on 23 May for a fun-filled day on the water. Rowing their way to the final whilst raising vital donations for CRASH’s work… Continue reading Dragon Boat challenge sees £27k raised for CRASH
The countdown to PiGs Bristol is on!
With the People in Glazing Society AKA PiGs’ second event of the year in Bristol just days away, there’s not long left for you to be able to attend the go-to industry networking event for those with connections in the glazing and fenestration sectors, including those that use timber. The event will take place on… Continue reading The countdown to PiGs Bristol is on!
Materials and Finishes Show a success for organisers
Organisers of Materials & Finishes Show (formerly W Exhibition) are celebrating after the hugely successful return of the UK’s trade show for the furniture manufacturing and joinery industries (Birmingham NEC 19 – 22 May, 2024.) Over 6,000 visitors attended Materials & Finishes Show marking a conversion rate of over 55% from pre registrants. Visitors had… Continue reading Materials and Finishes Show a success for organisers
The Vacuum Glazing Network hails being part of Joinery Network stand at MAFS
The Vacuum Glazing Network (VGN) was one of the most talked about products on show at the recent Material and Finishes Show at the NEC in Birmingham, where it shared an exhibition stand with The Joinery Network and their amazing team and affiliates. Its vacuum glazing brand, PassivGlas, received much interest across the four days,… Continue reading The Vacuum Glazing Network hails being part of Joinery Network stand at MAFS