EndtoEnd IT Ltd, creators of integrate, the software platform for window and door companies, has strengthened its Support and Implementation team with the promotion of Liam Simkin to Senior Support Analyst and the appointment of Sophie Gilbody as Support Analyst. EndtoEnd IT Ltd's Liam Simkin and Sophie Gilbody Liam’s promotion, effective from May 2026, recognises the significant impact he’s already made while working alongside Alex Thomas, Head of Support and Implementation.

How Bradfords Building Supplies transformed its specialist product offering through a strategic partnership with James Latham. As demand grows for higher-specification timber and panel products, builders’ merchants are increasingly being required to extend their offer beyond core commodity-focused ranges. Driven by more detailed architectural specifications and changing customer expectations, this shift raises a practical question for many businesses: how do you supply specia

Makita has built a global reputation for tools that perform day in, day out on demanding worksites. That same practical, performance-first approach now defines the new Makita Workwear range – tough, considered and built for real working environments. Developed by Castle Clothing – the team behind TuffStuff Workwear – and drawing on more than 50 years of industry experience, the head-to-toe collection covers everything from base layers to outerwear, trousers, shorts and safety

Whether it’s heavy tools or everyday essentials, what you carry – and how you carry it – matters. Carhartt’s range of bags and backpacks combines rugged materials with practical storage solutions, making them ideal for work on site or everyday use. The 16-Inch 30-Pocket Heavyweight Tool Bag (0000518) offers plenty of room to keep tools organised. Its main compartment is large enough to hold a cordless drill and with 30 pockets, you won’t waste time searching for what you need

Globally recognised woodworking school, the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is opening its doors for its annual Graduate Exhibition and Fine Furniture Sale, which takes place from 18–20 June 2026. Now in its 41st year, the exhibition will showcase exceptional handcrafted furniture from this year’s graduating cohort, featuring students from Ghana, India, Turkey, Canada, the US, France and Scotland. The public is invited to explore the collection and purchase one

SCM confirms its participation in the next edition of Xylexpo, scheduled at Fieramilano Rho from 9–12 June, presenting an opportunity to discover the latest innovations for the entire woodworking industry. At the Group’s stand in Hall 14, visitors will experience a comprehensive and integrated ecosystem of advanced technologies, software and digital services, developed with a clear goal: to provide companies in the sector with a solid, strategic and long-term partnership to t

For years, Spruce has been the go-to species for structural timber in the UK. With its pale colour, consistent grain and reliability in engineered applications, it’s dominated the market. However, pine (European redwood) is now taking an increasing share of the UK construction timber sector. A bark beetle infestation has devastated large areas of European forests, particularly in Spruce-dominated regions. This damage has reduced available Spruce stock and forced many sawmills

Mirka UK Ltd is launching the Mirka® ToolChanger, a new automated tool-changing system developed specifically for robotic sanding and polishing applications across a range of sectors. The system has been designed to address one of the most persistent challenges in automated surface finishing: enabling fast, reliable tool switching without interrupting production. The ToolChanger is a mechanical plug-and-play system consisting of two modules. The upper unit is mounted on the r

Surface preparation has never been easier, smarter, cleaner or more efficient than with Mirka UK Ltd’s cutting-edge tools, abrasives and extractor systems, which are transforming the finishing process. On stand E72 at the upcoming Professional Woodworking Expo, Mirka UK will showcase its latest innovations and run live demonstrations throughout the show, allowing attendees to see first-hand the tools’ performance benefits. Mirka® DEROS II & DEOS II The tools on show and avail

They are the UK’s finest young engineering professionals – the future of our workforce– and now they stand ready to compete on the world stage in a contest as intense, demanding and prestigious as any global sporting event. Team UK has been officially announced for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, the international competition known as the “Skills Olympics,” where the world’s most talented apprentices and young professionals go head-to-head in a high-stakes test of skill, precision

HUBTEX is taking the ergonomics and user-friendliness of its multidirectional forklifts to the next level with a new operating and control concept. Developed through extensive real-world customer feedback and in response to the growing integration of advanced assistance systems, the new concept brings these elements together in a unified, intuitive interface. Ergonomic joystick at the HUBTEX operator station: all buttons are within easy thumb reach, with illuminated function

Workwear trends may come and go, but some gear only improves with time. Carhartt’s bib dungarees, first introduced in the late 1800s, have been shaped by generations of workers and remain a go-to choice for durability, comfort and practical storage on site. The Iconic R01 Duck Bib Dungarees (102776), made from heavyweight cotton duck, are built for toughness. Reinforced kick panels, double-layer knees and stretch side panels provide durability and ease of movement. The relaxe

The Dutch Joinery Alliance (DJA), a partnership of six leading Dutch suppliers to the door and window industry, has officially launched with a mission to simplify and modernise production for manufacturers across the UK and beyond Bringing together expertise from across the entire joinery supply chain, the DJA offers a complete, integrated production solution, which covers CNC machining, automation, surface treatment, coatings, sill systems and wooden door blanks. By uniting

Leading UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products has confirmed the full relaunch of the National Timber Systems (NTS) Sheffield manufacturing site, following its acquisition of NTS out of administration at the end of 2025. The 25,000sq.ft facility, which has supplied innovative timber engineering products to housebuilders and contractors for more than two decades, is once again producing roof trusses and engineered joists. Its return restores a key hub within NTS’s national

MILWAUKEE® expands its industry-leading M18 FUEL™ range with the introduction of the M18 FUEL™ 165 mm Deep Cut Circular Saw, engineered to deliver fast, controlled cutting performance in its class. Designed for users who require deeper cuts without compromising power or portability, the M18 FUEL™ 165 mm Deep Cut Circular Saw offers a maximum cutting depth of 66 mm at 90°, enabling efficient cutting through engineered timber, thick sheet materials, composites and construction-