BJ Waller, specialist distributor of timber window and door hardware for the UK joinery sector, has announced a series of operational improvements designed to strengthen stock availability, fulfilment consistency and long-term service confidence for its customers. Luke Piper – BJ Waller Business Development Director – Timber With over 40 years’ experience supporting joinery manufacturers, specialist joiners and fabricators, BJ Waller has built a reputation as a trusted techni

Heritage Sash Window – a 3D render showing the product within a traditional residential context Allan Brothers, one of the UK’s longest-established window and door manufacturers, has launched a new Heritage range of timber windows designed for listed properties and homes located in Conservation Areas. The collection features traditional sliding sash windows and matching flush casements, providing a sympathetic solution for historic estates where different window styles appear

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

Three leading organisations in the construction sector – Timber Development UK (TDUK), Structural Timber Association (STA) and Swedish Wood – have launched a new digital platform designed to make timber frame construction easier for built environment professionals to understand and adopt. Roof installation on a timber frame building Timber Frame: Where to Start is a practical and accessible guide that provides a clear introduction to timber frame construction and its princip

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has advised Glennon Brothers, a third-generation timber processing business, on its acquisition of Pontrilas Group Limited, one of the UK’s leading independent sawmill and packaging businesses. Alasdair Peacock, DWF partner Founded in 1947, Pontrilas Group operates the largest timber processing mill in England and Wales and employs more than 530 people. The business generates annual turnover in excess of £120

Allan Brothers, the UK’s oldest timber window and door manufacturer, is celebrating Women in Construction Week (1–7 March) with the appointment of Linzi Jo Watson as its first female Production Manager at the company’s factory in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Linzi Jo Watson, Allan Brothers’ newly appointed Production Manager In her new role, Linzi is responsible for all factory operations, from the delivery of raw timber through to machine centre operations, assembly and finishing. Sh

As BPI Auctions continues to build its presence across the UK, strengthening support in the South has become a key focus, as demonstrated by this recent personnel change. Ashley Woodfine, BPI Business Development Manager for the South The woodworking sector in this region is vibrant, diverse and growing, and BPI recognises the value of having dedicated expertise on the ground. By introducing an additional Business Development Manager, the company is reinforcing its commitmen

Independent wood preservation consultant Willie Clason has been appointed to the board of Wood Protection Association (WPA). Willie Clason has built an impressive career in preservative-treated wood production, holding senior management roles at leading organisations including James Jones, Metsä Group and Burt Boulton & Haywood, where he served as Managing Director for eight years. In 2015, he founded Bridewell Consultancy, providing independent advisory, technical and manage

Powerpoles Ltd (PPL), a UK distributor of high-performance preservative-treated wood poles, has joined the Wood Protection Association (WPA). Based at Alexandra Dock, Newport, PPL was established in 2015 to source and supply poles for utility and telecommunications transmission lines. These are manufactured from slow-grown pine sourced from sustainably managed forests in northern Sweden and Finland. Every log is individually selected and processed by PPL’s parent company,

Trex, the world’s number one composite decking brand, has introduced two new colours to its UK product range. The first new addition is Carmel, a light oak shade with toasted brown and grey undertones, finished with a natural wood-grain pattern. Part of the premium Trex Transcend® Lineage® range, Carmel has already proven to be one of the most popular hues in the US. Also new to the UK is Tide Pool, from the Trex Enhance® range. This soft grey colour features an authentic