Regulatory changes, supply constraints, rising fuel prices, broader cost pressures, and ongoing economic uncertainty are set to create some of the most challenging conditions for the wood pallet and packaging sector in the year ahead. TIMCON President John Dye with speakers and attendees at the TIMCON general meeting, March 2026 Speakers at the recent Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) general meeting, held in Manchester in early March, provided updates on forth

Students at Burton and South Derbyshire College and Newark College have taken part in a competition set by Liberon, the woodcare experts, to test their carpentry and joinery skills. The initiative aims to introduce students to specialist woodcare solutions and challenge them to apply the correct finishes to imaginative pieces they have created. The winning team at Burton and South Derbyshire College. From left to right: Oscar George, Nigel Thompson and Angelina Tucker-Hughes

Leading UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products has triumphed at the Newport Business Awards 2026, winning three awards in total. The company took home Newport Business of the Year, alongside Manufacturing Business of the Year and the Newport Community Award. Premier Forest Products received three accolades in total at the Newport Business Awards 2026 The inaugural Newport Business Awards celebrated excellence, innovation and resilience across Newport’s business community.

The UK woodworking industry is set to come together on a much larger stage in 2026 as Professional Woodworking Expo (PWE) returns to the NEC Birmingham with an exciting new format. Taking place from 23–25 June 2026, the event will bring together thousands of professionals from across the woodworking and joinery manufacturing sector for three days of innovation, networking and hands-on discovery. What makes the 2026 edition particularly significant is its new co-location with

Talvin McClunie built a model staircase – by himself – and now he’s building a career. The 19-year-old carpentry apprentice has been named 16–29 Apprentice of the Year at the 13th annual West London Business Awards, held at Twickenham Stadium. Young carpenter Talvin McClunie wins Apprentice of the Year (Photograph courtesy of Peter L. Hughes, – Photoview) Talvin, who trains at the College of North West London – part of United Colleges Group – impressed judges with his technic

The 2026 Midlands Woodworking Show, held from Friday 7th to Saturday 8th March at Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire, proved to be a major success, seeing an increase of 30% footfall from the 2025 show. The 2026 event saw an increase of 30% footfall from the previous year This year’s event marked a significant milestone as the show celebrated its 10th anniversary, attracting enthusiastic crowds of woodworking professionals, hobbyists and industry experts. Both visitors and ex

Felder Group UK & Felder Group Scotland are pleased to announce their Spring In-House Exhibition 2026, inviting woodworking professionals, manufacturers and enthusiasts to experience the latest advancements in woodworking technology. The exhibition will take place at the Milton Keynes showroom from 12–14 March 2026, followed by the Livingston, Scotland showroom from 20–21 March 2026. Visitors will have the opportunity to see innovative machinery in action, receive expert guid

As the UK kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms (KBB) sector looks ahead to 2026, manufacturers are being forced to reconcile two competing pressures: rising consumer demand for highly personalised, design-led interiors and ongoing operational challenges including tight margins, skills shortages and supply-chain volatility. From curved cabinetry and fluted detailing to natural materials and bespoke storage, design complexity is no longer confined to premium projects. These feature

More than a year ahead of LIGNA 2027, the world’s leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry is reporting an excellent booking situation. Over 80% of exhibition space has already been allocated and all leading companies in the sector have registered their participation across all exhibition areas. This underscores the woodworking community’s unwavering commitment to its flagship fair, despite the continued strain of the global economic climate. “The c