Industry Insights and Updates

5 woodfinishing trends to watch out for in 2020

With 2020 just around the corner, woodfinishing trends for the coming year are no doubt on the minds of many furniture, shopfitting...

5 common wide belt problems & how to solve them

Wide belts can offer manufacturers greater reliability, variety & robustness compared to traditional abrasives; however if used incorrectly, wide belts can soon...

Fire Door Safety Week 2019 – common manufacturing faults all manufacturers should know

Now in its seventh year, this week marks Fire Door Safety Week (23 – 29 September) – with a particular focus on...

Minimising dust and other hazardous compounds in the workshop

The dangers of dust and other hazardous compounds in the woodworking and manufacturing industries are widely recognised; however, it can be all...

Going green – how to spot a truly ‘low-VOC’ product

For individuals working in the manufacturing industries, contact with volatile organic compounds – also known as VOCs – can be a daily...