Category: Modern Joinery News

This year marks the launch of the Fensterbau Frontale Innovation Award. The award will be presented as part of the trade fair in Nuremberg, with the aim of highlighting technological innovations that provide impetus for further development within this industry sector. Each submission is evaluated by an independent expert jury, comprising of respected specialists from… Continue reading CiiLOCK achieves Fensterbau Innovation Award nomination

Sam Hawthorn, Operations Manager at Fire Glass UK, recently shared a heart-warming moment on LinkedIn that caught the eye of Modern Joinery News’ very own Sarah Ball, with an employee creating mud kitchens from scrap wood. In her post, Sam praised Fire Glass UK team member Kevin for turning scrap wood into something truly special,… Continue reading Fire Glass UK crafts community spirit with handmade mud kitchens

The Lighthouse Charity, the UK construction charity supporting the wellbeing of the construction community and their families, and Ripple Suicide Prevention, the charity championing online safety through crisis intervention technology, are launching their new partnership via a live webinar to drive positive change across the construction sector. The partnership aims to encourage open conversations around… Continue reading Lighthouse Charity and Ripple to host live webinar

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has been intensifying its efforts to champion high‑quality apprenticeships and the promotion the glass and glazing industry as a credible career pathway for talented individuals. Through political engagement, collaborative sector work, and hands‑on participation in major apprenticeship events, the GGF is reinforcing its commitment to nurturing the next generation… Continue reading GGF: Building Talent and Protecting Standards

In his latest column, Greg Du-feu, Managing Director of Dufeu IT, explains why Cybersecurity matters more than ever when it comes to trust between supplier and customer. In joinery, reputation is everything. You can have the best craftsmanship and the fastest turnaround in the business — but if your clients or suppliers can’t trust your… Continue reading Cybersecurity: Protecting supplier and customer trust

Makita has expanded its professional cordless range with the introduction of the brushless and high-performance BN001GZ and BN002GZ Framing Nailers. Built on Makita’s advanced XGT 40VMax platform, the models reportedly combine power, precision and reliability to deliver quality results no matter what the task is at hand. The new framing nailers are said deliver powerful… Continue reading Makita releases two new Framing Nailers

Over 170 timber merchants and their guests attended the Western Timber Trade Association (WTTA) Dinner on Thursday 5 February at the Marriott Royal Hotel in Bristol. Following the dinner, WTTA Chairman, Andy Hodge, reportedly gave a rousing and well received speech outlining how the current poor trading conditions could be overcome by us all working… Continue reading WTTA celebrates a successful 2026 Dinner

PEFC UK (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification UK) has announced it has signed up as a member of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON). PEFC UK is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification. It reportedly plays a major role in supporting the UK timber industry’s… Continue reading PEFC UK becomes TIMCON member

BSI are to publish a revised version of BS 8214, a standard long associated with timber fire doors. The new edition will reportedly extend the scope of the standard to cover fire resisting doors of all materials, reflecting how fire doors are now designed, supplied and installed across the construction sector. The publication of BS… Continue reading BSI to publish revised BS 8214 fire door standard

Following its first online Mental Health First Aid courses in February, the Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society (TTBS) has announced another further course, due to take place on 16 and 23 April. TTBS says in recent years, it has become increasingly clear that mental health is a growing part of our daily lives – both at… Continue reading TTBS announces new dates for mental health awareness course