Titon Hardware has announced the acquisition of G-Pack Manufacturing, a UK supplier of injection moulded plastic components used in the installation of windows and doors. G-Pack supplies a range of installation accessories including bridge packers, flat packers, sill end caps and frame corner protectors. Its products are designed to work with major UK window system… Continue reading Titon acquires G-Pack Manufacturing
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Fenestration firms urged to strengthen compliance records
Recent discussions between Certass, Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) and product information specialists Buccaneer Solutions has highlighted the growing importance of documentation, traceability and evidencing compliance across the fenestration sector. The companies have come together to encourage installers, fabricators and suppliers to take a closer look at how they evidence compliance. Compliance enforcement… Continue reading Fenestration firms urged to strengthen compliance records
Professional Woodworking Expo 2026 is here
There is just one day to go until Professional Woodworking Expo opens its doors (23-25 June 2026 at NEC, Birmingham). Woodworking, joinery and furniture manufacturing professionals are invited to register for what it says is “three days of product sourcing, live innovation, practical insight and valuable industry connections”. What’s on Visitors will be able to:… Continue reading Professional Woodworking Expo 2026 is here
TJN Adds Two Must-See Industry Debates to PWE 2026
The Joinery Network (TJN) is strengthening its presence at PWE 2026 with the addition of two expert-led seminar sessions, designed to address some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the joinery, window and door manufacturing sectors. Bringing together leading voices from across architecture, certification, manufacturing, machinery, tooling and industry bodies, the sessions will… Continue reading TJN Adds Two Must-See Industry Debates to PWE 2026
LinkedIn rant shares frustration at lack of joinery apprenticeships
Jeanette Ashmole, TV Consultant and Screenwriter, shares her frustration on LinkedIn, which she has agreed for Modern Joinery News to use, with the joinery sector after her 17-year-old struggled to secure an apprenticeship. “Well I must say that I’ve been disgusted in the lack of opportunities for young people in Derby. “My 17-year-old, an army… Continue reading LinkedIn rant shares frustration at lack of joinery apprenticeships
Owen Dare Sets New PB While Representing England at Swansea Half Marathon
Owen Dare, Technical Director at The Joinery Network, has continued his outstanding 2026 season by representing England Masters at the Swansea Half Marathon, held on Sunday, 7 June, as part of the prestigious Mizuno Swansea Half Marathon event. The race marked the third representative fixture of the season for the England Masters team, with athletes… Continue reading Owen Dare Sets New PB While Representing England at Swansea Half Marathon
Hawker Joinery opens doors for showroom Open Day
Timber window and door manufacturer, Hawker Joinery, is preparing to welcome customers, partners and industry professionals to its official Showroom Open Day on Wednesday 17 June at the company’s workshop in Frome. The event, which runs from 12pm-5pm, will provide visitors with an opportunity to explore the newly unveiled showroom and gain a closer look… Continue reading Hawker Joinery opens doors for showroom Open Day
Andover Soapbox Derby gets vital backing from KJM
On Sunday 31 May, Hopkinson Way in Andover was transformed into a high-adrenaline racecourse for the highly anticipated Andover Soapbox Derby, with home improvement experts KJM Windows & Conservatories as one of the event’s headline sponsors. KJM offered vital financial backing and played a crucial role in covering running costs, event programs, and advertising. Most… Continue reading Andover Soapbox Derby gets vital backing from KJM
Building Our Skills hosts its first WFN hands-on learning day
Building Our Skills is hosting a women-only hands-on learning day As one of the top promoters of careers in the glazing industry, Building Our Skills is hosting a women-only hands-on learning day for Women in Fenestration Network. Aimed at gaining practical knowledge of the installation of windows, the day will include both classroom and workshop… Continue reading Building Our Skills hosts its first WFN hands-on learning day
Two weeks to go until PiGs Bristol
There are now just two weeks to go until PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society’s Bristol event, with glazing and joinery professionals from across the country set to gather for an evening of networking, discussion and industry insight. Taking place on Thursday 25 June at Brown & Bye on the Bristol harbourside, the event will… Continue reading Two weeks to go until PiGs Bristol