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In 2022, Sarah Ball, founder of Modern Joinery, participated in the Loneliest Road Cycle Ride for Kelly’s Heroes. Later, she and her husband Andy, along with 14 team members, scaled Mt. Kilimanjaro, raising over £100,000 for Kelly’s Heroes and other charities. Sarah expressed gratitude for the support received.

The glazing industry actively supports local sports, with VBH, a hardware supplier from Gillingham, Kent, sponsoring various teams. Currently, VBH backs Rossvale FC in Scotland and Sutton United FC, while also partnering with Gillingham FC. Their sponsorship enhances visibility, notably through match day promotions and advertising.

Combilift has been named Company of the Year at the 2024 Business & Finance Awards in Dublin, marking its ninth major win in three months.

The People in Glazing Society (PiGs) has announced its 2025 networking event calendar following record attendance in 2024.

Gowercroft Joinery won the BWF Sustainability Award 2024 for its commitment to eco-friendly practices in timber window and door production.

In Q3 2024, UK timber imports showed growth in softwood, OSB, and engineered wood products compared to Q3 2023, but an overall deficit of 1.2% was noted due to declines in hardwood plywood and MDF.

John Fanthorpe founded JFJ Wood Flooring within his joinery business in the early 2000s. His son Tom joined in 2011 and now shares expertise with other joiners, promoting flooring as a lucrative add-on. JFJ offers trade prices, fast quotes, and delivery, aiming to expand their service to more joiners in 2025.

Scotts of Thrapston welcomes two new Buildings Production Apprentices, Josh and Elliot, reflecting its commitment to nurturing talent.

Lilli-Mae Broadhurst, a Sales Administration Apprentice at Gowercroft Joinery, has been awarded the BWF Apprentice of the Year 2024.