By Oliver Haslette Part I On the morning of the 5th November 1983, the sun rose with all its splendor over the beautiful Benbo Valley in north County Leitrim, Ireland, where the town of Manorhamilton is located. The town was…

Trend Alert! The Matt Kitchen Whether people are building their new home or renovating their existing one, the biggest investment they make is usually on the kitchen.  While it is safe to say, that trends come and go, here at…

As we approach 2019 there is much discussion around the environmental implications of almost everything that we as humans are consuming.  And rightly so!  While wood has long been considered an environmentally friendly resource, more and more focus is being…

It is widely recognised that wood is a fantastic natural material to work with. Arguably, one of its most desirable characteristics is that it is versatile, not least because you can produce distinctive and individual veneers from two logs of…

What is Edge banding and why does it exist? Put simply, edge banding solves a problem in furniture making. The problem being; that wooden boards have a raw edge when cut and this raw edge, when left uncovered, can pose…

There is nothing more inspirational and uplifting than an Industry/Design Trade Show.  The motivation and enthusiasm that is generated by the innovations in design and manufacture has lasting effects on your work practices.  But are you attending the right exhibitions? …

A big THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VISITORS AT THE W EXHIBITION 2018 The W Exhibition is the largest UK show for the Joinery and Furniture industries, showcasing the latest products and developments. As the UK’s leading dedicated trade exhibition, the…

IWFM 2nd Annual Conference 2019Thursday, October 3rd The Irish Wood & Furniture Manufacturing 2nd Annual Conference took place on October 3rd at the Science Gallery in Trinity College. There were an array of nine speakers bringing attendees up to date on…

What is a BIM object?  (If you aren’t familiar with the BIM process, I suggest you have a look at our last blog that gives you a brief overview)  BIM objects are digital representations of products that can be placed…