As part of a strategic expansion into fire door manufacturing, Glasgow-based construction and fit-out specialist, Hugh Stirling has invested in a HOMAG CENTATEQ P-110 CNC and EDGETEQ S-200 edgebander. This move supports the company’s growing fire door division while maintaining quality across its wider joinery operations For more than 60 years, Hugh Stirling has built its reputation on personal pride, high standards and a collaborative approach, delivering bespoke interiors a

Thanks to advanced sensors, software and artificial intelligence, SCM Group has transformed the  machining centre’s  electrospindle into a predictive monitoring and maintenance system, capable of reducing costs and downtime while optimising the machine’s entire lifecycle. Innovation Award being presented to Antonio Latella, Smart Sensors Product Owner and Luca Bergantini, Business Unit Manager of CNC Machining Centres at SCM Group Predicting faults before they occur, increasi

Premier Forest’s pioneering corporate parenting programme sets benchmark for UK business support for care leavers FINAL Premier Forest's Corporate Parenting Scheme members and apprentices A groundbreaking initiative developed by Premier Forest Products is being hailed as a model for how businesses across the UK can transform the futures of care-experienced young people. Two years after launching its Premier Forest Corporate Parenting Programme, the company has supported 12 yo

Perfectly timed to mark FORMAT4’s 25th anniversary, the Felder Group presents a new CNC machining centre that sets the highest standards in carcass processing With its premium brand FORMAT4, Felder Group is once again pushing the boundaries of woodworking technology with the introduction of its creator 1250. Succeeding the proven creator 950, this new machine represents not just an evolution but a revolution – elevating efficiency, precision and flexibility to an entirely new

The European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has underscored the importance of collaboration between wood-based industries and related organisations to support its members in meeting evolving regulatory requirements. This message was central to discussions at the 72nd annual FEFPEB Congress, held in Vienna on  23–24  October 2025, which brought together representatives from across Europe’s wooden pallet and packaging sector. The event was open

Accu, one of the UK’s leading precision engineering component distributors, has introduced Pika screws to its range – ideal for applications where aesthetics and a flush finish are essential. Pika screws are an innovative type of fastener featuring a unique spring-loaded concealed drive and a three-lobed configuration. They ’ re specifically engineered to hide the drive recess, providing a sleek, decorative solution for high-end projects where appearance matters. These screws

David Ward, Woodworking Manager at BPI David Ward, Woodworking Manager at BPI, discusses why delaying decisions until the new year holds businesses back, and how selling unused machinery today can free space, release capital and set woodworking companies up for success in 2026 Every November, the same refrain starts to echo: “We’ll look at that after Christmas.” For many woodworking businesses, that means delaying the difficult, but important decisions – upgrading equipment,

Whether in carpentry workshops, sawmills or industrial facilities, residual wood waste is generated wherever wood is processed or manufactured. To ensure this valuable material is reused efficiently, UNTHA offers customised system solutions for residual wood recycling. Companies benefit from a perfectly coordinated process that saves energy, reduces manpower requirements and frees up their teams to focus on core business tasks. UNTHA has been developing high-performance shred

When tradeswomen said they wanted lighter, more breathable workwear that could still handle long days and tough conditions, Carhartt listened. The result is the expanding TENCEL™ Fibre Series – a collection designed around comfort, strength and sustainability, created specifically for women who work hard. Developed with TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres, the range delivers softness without compromise. Made from sustainably sourced wood pulp, these fibres are naturally breathable, moistu

As temperatures drop and layering becomes essential, Carhartt has launched a fresh line-up of t-shirts designed to take workers from the jobsite to the weekend. The new autumn/winter collection spans graphic, pocket and polo designs, each built with signature Carhartt durability but tailored for different needs. Whether it’s the heavier jersey of a graphic tee for cold-weather comfort, a Force™ pocket t-shirt that keeps you cool on the move, or a smarter polo that transitions

40,000m³/hr ATEX 4+1 chain filter unit incorporates 326m2 of PNF filter sleeve media Headquartered at Alexandra Docks, Newport, South Wales, Premier Forest Products has, over the last three decades, evolved into one of the UK’s leading independent timber companies Operating multiple sites across the UK, with over 450 employees, Premier Forest specialises in the importation, distribution, machining, engineering and processing of timber and timber products. The company’s extens

A specialist timber engineering company active throughout East Anglia and the Home Counties is making extensive use of West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero in the production of its diverse range of high-performance, sustainable offsite solutions. Based in the village of Gamlingay on the Cambridgeshire–Bedfordshire border, Pinewood Structures was established in 1981 and has grown steadily to become one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of timber-based systems across a variety of sector

For decades, the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom (KBB) sector has thrived on innovation in design, supply and technology. Phil Spademan, Managing Director of the BFA As consumer demand increasingly blurs the lines between interiors and furniture, however, a unique opportunity has emerged: for KBB businesses – from board manufacturers and fittings specialists to hinge and movement experts – to expand directly into the wider furniture market. That’s where the Furniture Component

FRIES, one of Germany’s leading wholesalers of wood and floor coverings and a family-owned company, has literally taken logistics at its Kiel headquarters to a new height. By installing a storage platform, the company can now fully utilise the hall’s ceiling height. Founded in 1959, FRIES is one of Germany's leading wholesalers of wood and flooring. With over 600 employees, it supports tradespeople in their sales to end customers The new installation created an additional 270

ACM manufactures machines which are designed to cut a wide range of materials, including timber, insulation materials, plastics, non-ferrous metals and much more. Customers purchasing any ACM machine can be assured of its constructional integrity. The performance of any bandsaw depends on the strength and rigidity of its frame and ACM employs the same robust construction method across the entire range – from the entry-level BS 440 to the largest models equipped with power fee