Issue 381
Welcome to our penultimate issue of 2025!
As we approach the end of another eventful year, this issue celebrates the harmony between tradition and innovation that continues to shape our industry.
Our profile star, Silverlining, captures this balance beautifully. Under the leadership of Mark Boddington, the company has perfected the art of preserving centuries-old craftsmanship, while embracing the cutting-edge equipment and software we have at our fingertips. As Silverlining marks an impressive 40 years, turn to page 20 to discover some of its defining projects and the thoughtful approach to legacy-building that continues to set the company apart.
On page 24, Matthew Eckholm, DPP specialist at Protokol, explores three pivotal compliance milestones on the horizon for the furniture sector, as the EU’s ESPR reshapes expectations around sustainability and digital product data.
In our Installations section, amongst others, we spotlight South Wood Manufacturers, which has doubled its staircase output thanks to the Masterwood Project 470 CNC, and uncover how Extractly has worked hand in hand with Premier Forest Products to deliver extraction systems that evolve in keeping with business growth.
Rounding out the issue, our features pages dive into the latest advancements across Sanding Technology & Abrasives, CNC Machinery & Tooling, and Fittings & Components.
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