The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, welcomed nine new freemen at an admission ceremony held at Furniture Makers’ Hall, London, on Thursday 4 December 2025. Becoming a freeman is the first level of individual membership within the livery company. For many, it ’ s the first step towards becoming a liveryman, the senior membership tier that carries voting rights in the governance of the City of London. Top: Be

Carhartt’s Montana range blends Western style with cold-weather grit. Built for long days and tough jobs, the jackets, gilets and shirts use hard-wearing fabrics and practical details to keep you warm and working. The Montana Rugged Flex™ Relaxed Fit Duck Insulated Jacket (106432) sets the tone for the rest of the range. Available in black or Carhartt brown, it’s designed for anyone who needs reliable warmth without sacrificing movement. The duck canvas is strong enough for d

Once again, James Latham, the UK’s leading independent timber, panels and decors distributor, has supported Rycotewood College, a pioneering furniture school (part of Activate Learning, Oxford), through its annual student competition. Now in the fifth year of this partnership, the latest collaboration has produced some of the most ingenious and unusual entries to date. James Latham, a long-time champion of the UK furniture industry, provided quantities of the innovative solid

According to  Timber Development UK, n ew timber import figures covering Q3 2025 reveal an ongoing mixed picture for the sector, with year-to-date volumes still trailing 2024 but showing signs of improvement as the year progressed The latest TDUK statistics confirm that total imports in the first nine months of 2025 reached 7.01 million m³ – around 2.1% below the 7.15 million m³ recorded in the same period of 2024. This gap has narrowed since the half-year point when volumes

PWIDF, the architectural ironmongery and fire door solutions division of Premier Forest Products, has retained its Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation for the second consecutive year. D ave Timson, PWIDF Brand Director SBD works to improve the security of buildings and their immediate surroundings, helping to create safer places to live, work, shop and visit. Through the Police Preferred Specification, SBD provides a recognised standard for security products that deter and

Last year, EndtoEnd released data demonstrating that integrate drives real, measurable growth: 74% increases, 50% boosts in conversion rates and £87 million in processed orders. The majority of integrate users win £100k+ orders – could your business be next? However, a single strong year doesn’t confirm a lasting trend. The key question was whether those results were a one-off or if integrate users are truly building momentum year after year. To find out, EndtoEnd ran the num

The Midlands Woodworking Show returns with a special 10-year anniversary celebration from 6 and 7 March 2026 at the Newark Showground, promising two days of inspiration, innovation and enjoyment for woodworkers of all levels. This landmark edition marks a decade of bringing together makers, hobbyists and professionals at one of the UK’s most vibrant woodworking events. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge tools, the show offers a packed programme of live demonstrations

Makita has launched the new DLX2537ST 18V LXT Brushless Combo Kit, which includes a DHP490 combi drill, a DTD153 impact driver, two BL1850B 5.0Ah LXT batteries and a DC18SD battery charger. All of this comes packed in the popular 821551-8 Makpac Type 3 Carry Case for easy transportation. With an efficient motor and lightweight design optimised for user comfort, the DHP490 Brushless LXT combi drill provides an ideal blend of power and practicality. Weighing just 1.7kg with bat

BJ Waller, a specialist ironmongery distributor to the joinery sector, has entered a new phase by joining forces with Window Ware, the UK’s leading fenestration hardware distributor. From left to right: Sam Nuckey, shareholder of SRS8 and MD of Window Ware, and Luke Piper, Director of BJ Waller This partnership unites BJ Waller’s legacy of quality and specialist expertise with Window Ware’s strong infrastructure and extensive resources, promising enhanced support and reliable

Hemel Hempstead–headquartered James Latham recently won the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Sustainability Award for its introduction of, and continued commitment to, a series of measures that support profitable sustainability. The BWF Sustainability Award, sponsored by Remmers UK, developers of specialist building repair and protection products, celebrates projects, initiatives and individuals that demonstrate a commitment to improving environmental sustainability perfo

Precision in furniture manufacturing doesn't end with production. Even when panels are perfectly cut, mistakes frequently occur during assembly, when parts are joined by installers or customers. These assembly errors may seem minor, but they can lead to misaligned joints, damaged panels and costly rework. The real cost of assembly errors Most assembly issues arise from human error, such as overtightened screws, misplaced dowels or misaligned fittings. These mistakes waste tim

BPI has supported a leading UK modular building manufacturer through an extensive series of online auctions, managing the phased disposal of surplus equipment and delivering more than £1.15 million in hammer sales across 28 auctions and over 2,000 lots.    As a longstanding and valued client, the business entrusted BPI to coordinate a structured programme that would deliver strong financial outcomes, efficient clearance and responsible redistribution of assets across multiple

SCM Group, a global leader in technologies for processing a wide range of materials and in industrial components, and Tecnest, a key player in production planning and supply chain management software, have formalised a partnership that will enable both companies to strengthen leadership in their respective markets. From left to right: Enrico Aureli, SCM Group Chairman; Marco Mancini, SCM Group CEO; Tecnest shareholders Fabio Pettarin, Mario Chientaroli and Giorgio P. Apolloni

Mon Timber Engineering, part of the Premier Forest Products Group, has boosted its production capabilities by as much as 25% with a significant upgrade in machinery. The upgrade has also enhanced turnaround times and responsiveness, improved precision and expanded its bespoke timber solutions for customers across the construction and manufacturing sectors. An MiTek Mk8C A-Frame Press, a roof truss manufacturing press mounted on an A-frame I-beam, makes the unloading of trusse

DCE – the experts in industrial dust and fume control – recently announced the instalment of its latest company newsletter – the Autumn edition. The newsletter offers a brief overview of the company’s achievements and events from the past few months, and it’s well worth a read. The new edition includes the following: The proud moment that saw DCE's 1000th unit rolled out of the warehouse A warm welcome to new team members Two excellent case studies from DCE customers Readers