Issue 376
As we move further into 2025, the furniture and joinery sectors continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of ongoing challenges. What’s striking is not just the agility of the industry in this regard, but its proactive leadership in driving innovation and excellence. Across workshops, showrooms, and design studios, a renewed commitment to excellence is taking shape. Businesses are embracing transformative tools — from precision-driven CNC machining to intelligent automation — while also making conscious investments in energy-effi cient technologies and sustainable material sourcing. These efforts refl ect a sector that isn’t just keeping pace with change, but actively shaping the future. This issue showcases a wealth of products and businesses that embody this forward-thinking mindset. In our Insight section, you’ll fi nd details of the prestigious 2025 Design Guild Mark recipients (page 16), a spotlight on the impactful OEM Engineering Traineeship — supported by industry leader Combilift — and a feature on the 30-year legacy of Lincolnshire-based manufacturer, Kyoto. In our Installations section, The CNC Workshop in Hertfordshire shares its impressive evolution from traditional and semi-manual methods to a streamlined, automated production line using HOMAG’s DRILLTEQ V-200, EDGETEQ S-300, and SAWTEQ S-300 systems. Finally, don’t miss our Panel-based Production feature, where we introduce BenchPilot — a groundbreaking, adaptable CNC milling platform from Shaper Tools. Head to page 36 to explore this exciting innovation. Happy reading!
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