Global materials handling leader Combilift has marked a major manufacturing milestone by transforming its 100,000th forklift into a powerful force for good, raising and donating €100,000 to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to support children in crisis worldwide. Winner of the 100,000th forklift at Combilift's HQ To celebrate the production of its 100,000th forklift, Combilift launched its largest-ever global competition, offering the exclus

The new year is an ideal time to replace or upgrade tools that shape day-to-day carpentry work. Darren Binns at Jefferson Tools highlights five essentials for 2026 that deliver accuracy and consistency in the workshop and on site Power tools often get the spotlight, but layout and shaping tools influence the final result just as much. Clean joints, consistent angles and accurate lengths don’t happen by chance, they rely on tools that hold their settings, provide clear referen

Premier Forest Products, one of the UK’s leading timber companies, has acquired two Arnold Laver locations from the administrators of National Timber Group England. The move secures 36 jobs across the two sites, with plans to increase that number to more than 100 as the branches are rebuilt and re-staffed, ensuring continuity for customers and suppliers. Aerial view of the Reading branch The acquisition of the Manchester and Reading operations represents a strategic investmen

By Roly Ward, Head of Business Development, MEDITE SMARTPLY Heritage and visitor-attraction signage must perform in some of the toughest conditions imaginable. It stands in full sun, wind and rain, year after year, while still needing to hold a perfect edge, a clean line and a finish that looks as fresh as the day it was installed. When signs fail, the problem is rarely surface-deep; it starts much earlier, when the substrate begins to move as the weather shifts. That challen

2025 brought significant product and service progress for MACO Group. The company is now looking ahead to 2026 and its presence at  Fensterbau Frontale  in Nuremberg, Germany MACO Multi Matic  i.S.  Spigot IQ 2025 was marked by major developments at MACO that noticeably improve installation, ease of use and digital processes. Within the MACO Multi Matic IQ hardware system, the new i.S. Cam IQ self-adjusting system ensures permanently precise locking without the need for rewor

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is delighted to announce that its third annual Online Christmas Charity Auction, held from 1–12 December 2025, successfully raised £9,515. The online event, which aimed to raise £10,000, featured more than 25 generously donated lots from companies and individuals throughout the furnishing sector. Bidders competed enthusiastically for a broad selection of coveted items and

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