The timber industry must prepare for future opportunities while navigating another difficult year of trading, delegates heard at Timber Development UK’s Global Market Conference

Premier Forest Products CEO and Co-Founder Terry Edgell has brought together local businesses to explore how employers can help young people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness build brighter futures through sustainable employment

LIGNA 2027, which takes place from 10–14 May, will be held under a unifying theme: WOODBOUND FUTURE

The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) has launched the Roofscape Design Awards 2027, celebrating excellence in trussed rafter and metal web joist design. Entries are now officially open

SCM Group will unveil new technologies for the flexible production of panels and doors at its Batch One Days event in Thiene, Italy, on 2–3 December

Mirka UK is bringing its latest generation of professional tools to The Tool Show at Kempton Park – taking place from 9–11 October – where visitors can get hands-on with the latest innovations on stand G13

Around 1,100 exhibitors have already booked 100,000sq.m of exhibition space for LIGNA 2027, with the organisers reporting strong representation across the show’s core segments and growing interest in its new LIGNA.Builds and LIGNA.TruckStop formats

The New Furniture Makers Exhibition returns to the City of London for one day only on 4 November 2026, offering industry the opportunity to connect with creative designer-makers looking to make an impact on the sector

Five carpenters and joiners have seen off strong competition from across the UK and Ireland to secure a semi-final place in Screwfix’s annual search for its Top Tradesperson

The Wood Awards has announced its 34-strong shortlist for 2026, showcasing some of the UK’s most ambitious and innovative work in wood across architecture, furniture and product design

Scott+Sargeant is inviting cabinetmakers, joiners and woodworking professionals to its two-day In-House Expo, taking place on 16 and 17 September 2026 at the company's Horsham headquarters

The Midlands Woodworking Show will return to Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire, on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 March 2027, following a successful 10th anniversary event in 2026

HPC Laser is inviting businesses to its Late Summer Open Day on Tuesday 29 September, offering visitors the opportunity to see the latest laser cutting, engraving, welding and cleaning technology in action at its Halifax headquarters.

Stephanie Wagner assumed leadership of the newly established LIGNA division within Deutsche Messe AG’s new 'Trade and Consumer Fairs' business unit on August 1, 2026

Registration is now open for the HSK Efficiency and Automation Show, which will take place from 6–8 October 2026 at the Leadermac UK & Ireland showroom in Leicestershire