STABILA, a leading designer and manufacturer of exceptionally high-quality precision measuring equipment, has launched the new LAX 60 G cross line laser

Premier Forest Products has announced the promotion of Neil Davies from Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO)

Mirka continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability after completing the EcoVadis sustainability assessment for the third year running. In the 2026 assessment, Mirka achieved a score of 67 out of 100, placing the company among the top 27% of organisations assessed globally and earning a Bronze medal. The result represents an improvement on Mirka’s previous EcoVadis assessment, with particularly strong performance recognised in environmental management, labour prac

The BWF Awards return to celebrate the people, projects and businesses driving innovation, craftsmanship and sustainability across the UK woodworking and joinery sector Entries are now open for the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2026, the sector’s flagship celebration of the people, projects and manufacturing excellence that have helped drive the woodworking and joinery industry forward over the past year. Now in its 18th year, the BWF Awards build on a record-br

Timber doorset manufacturer JELD-WEN UK has published its 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting continued progress in female representation across the business and reaffirming its commitment to building a broader, more diverse talent pipeline for the future. The report shows that women at JELD-WEN UK are paid 28.7% more than men on a mean hourly basis and 30% more on a median hourly basis. This positive gender pay gap is driven primarily by strong female representation in

For smaller manufacturers and joinery workshops, investing in new machinery is often a balancing act. Space is limited, budgets are tight and every machine must deliver immediate, measurable value. That’s why HOMAG offers a full range of entry-level machinery – the SAWTEQ S-100, DRILLTEQ V-200, EDGETEQ S-200 and CENTATEQ P-100 – for businesses seeking a practical way to introduce powerful automation into their workshop. Individually, each of these machines can deliver substan

For more than 125 years, Weinig has been part of the woodworking landscape, quietly powering workshops, factories and timber specialists with machinery built for precision, productivity and longevity The Essetre TECHNO SAW joinery machine is the perfect solution for processing workpieces with smaller cross-sections Today, that heritage has evolved into one of the most comprehensive solid wood processing portfolios in the industry, supporting everyone from small craft workshop

The TMC 3000 model is ideal for producing traditional and contemporary design stair parts For more than 25 years, Intorex has been at the forefront of CNC machine design and manufacture, supplying advanced solutions to industries producing stair parts, furniture components and bespoke timber products. The company’s focus has always been on providing customers with the latest technology to improve productivity, quality and manufacturing flexibility. The latest innovation is th

IWM has announced its attendance at the upcoming Professional Woodworking Expo 2026, which takes place from 23–25 June, where visitors can meet the team in Hall 2, on Stand E11. Falach 20 Cube briquette machine As a leading supplier of specialist woodworking and waste-processing equipment, IWM will demonstrate a range of innovative machinery designed to improve workshop efficiency, reduce waste and support more sustainable production for wood manufacturers, joinery companies

Button-fix has launched two new products ahead of Professional Woodworking Expo 2026, where visitors will be among the first to see the exciting new solutions in action. The company has expanded the application range of its award-winning, British-designed and manufactured concealed panel fixing systems. The new Type 3 Flush extends the trusted Button-fix push-fit fixing system for modern interior fit-outs and furniture construction, while the new Bonded Button Plate accessory

Furniture and joinery manufacturers are under pressure to produce more varied work, more quickly, while protecting margins in a market where materials, labour and machine capacity must all be used carefully. For panel-based manufacturers, efficiency is often determined long before a board reaches the CNC machine. It’s shaped by how effectively a design is translated into production data, how efficiently material is nested and how clearly information moves from the office to t

Combining advanced safety technology, precise cutting performance and workshop-focused functionality in a single machine, this cabinet saw is designed for professional woodworking applications – built to handle demanding daily use while offering flexible solutions for a wide range of cutting and joinery tasks. Developed for carpenters, joiners and furniture makers, the SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw delivers reliable performance and consistent results in both professional a

Leading UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products has celebrated success at the Wales Business Awards 2026, taking home the Manufacturer of the Year award for the work of its business division, PWIDF Fire Door Solutions. The annual Wales Business Awards 2026 celebrates the ambition, innovation and impact of Welsh businesses across all sectors and sizes. The 2026 awards ceremony, held at Holland House Hotel, recognised achievements in categories including sustainability, manu

Expanding its range of tools for fixing and fastening, Makita has launched a new impact driver – the most powerful model in its XGT line-up to date. The TD004G 40VMax XGT Brushless Impact Driver has been designed to deliver superior performance across a wide range of applications, including heavy-duty tasks. Powered by Makita’s 40VMax XGT Li-ion battery platform, the TD004G offers a maximum fastening torque of 230Nm, a no-load speed of up to 3,900rpm and delivers up to 3,900i

In support of the major new Timber in Construction Skills Programme initiative, a new webinar series has been launched to equip the industry with essential skills – Timber in Construction 101 – completely free for anyone interested in using timber in construction. Skills development is a core theme of the Timber in Construction Roadmap. The Timber in Construction Skills Programme is a key project within this landscape: a two-year initiative backed by the CITB and delivered th