As 2025 approaches, timber windows and doors are experiencing a resurgence, offering significant profit potential for joinery companies. Homeowners, builders, housebuilders, developers, and architects are increasingly choosing timber for its sustainability, durability, and aesthetic appeal. To help businesses capitalise on this trend, The Joinery Network has a proven track record of boosting profits for UK joinery companies through its fully certified timber window and door system and its manufacturing support programme.
JF Joinery, based in North Devon, was one of the first businesses to begin manufacturing Lignum. The integration of the Lignum tooling system from Leitz has streamlined the machining process, resulting in a significant increase in production volumes.
John Fanthorpe, JF Joinery’s managing director, explains how revolutionary the switch to Lignum has been: “Our cycle times have massively decreased since adopting the Lignum system. Today, we spend more time assembling and decorating our products than we do machining them — without any compromise in quality. In fact, the high-quality finish has reduced our need to sand or rework products, allowing us to move straight to assembly and decoration.”
Andy Ball, director at The Joinery Network, adds: “Over the last five years, The Joinery Network has developed Lignum, a fully certified timber window and door system that complies with building regulations. We currently have more than 50 members manufacturing the Lignum system in the UK, and we are adding more joinery companies every month.
“A key part of this success is the combination of the Lignum system with our comprehensive manufacturing support programme. In addition to onsite training for managers and operatives, our team provides business and marketing support to our joinery company members. We also connect them with our network of expert partners, giving them access to an invaluable knowledge base.
“This year, alongside our full range of timber windows and doors, we’ve introduced the GUTMANN-LIGNUM wood-aluminium suite, developed in collaboration with aluminium specialist GUTMANN, as well as a Lignum entrance door system, available either fully finished or in kit form.
“The Joinery Network has also launched its Lignum Accoya French doors, which have achieved PAS24:2022 certification. We are leading the market with vacuum-glazed windows and doors, offering sustainable, energy-efficient solutions.”
Andy adds: “We offer the widest range of window and door products to suit both traditional and modern projects. Combined with growing demand, we believe 2025 is the perfect year for joinery manufacturers to expand their timber window and door offerings. The Joinery Network provides the expertise, training, and product development they need to succeed.”
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