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Five reasons to invest in used woodworking machinery

Buying second hand machinery gives you the opportunity to address your woodworking needs without breaking the bank.

Woodworking manufacturer drives innovation and growth with robotics

An original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specialising in woodworking is driving digital transformation in the sector using robotics, with the support of Made Smarter.

Mayor to reveal ground-breaking new home that will revolutionise house building and deliver skilled jobs and zero-energy-bill homes

A major initiative aimed at revolutionising the housing sector by delivering innovative, zero-energy-bill homes is to be launched by Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram.

JJ Smith celebrates National Family Business Day in the UK

National Family Business Day, celebrated annually on the third Thursday in September, takes place on 19th September 2024 and is a significant occasion in the UK, dedicated to recognising the invaluable contributions of family-run enterprises to the country's economy and communities. These businesses, often passed down through generations, embody the values of heritage, resilience, and innovation.

JJ Smith launches online buying feature for woodworking machinery and spare parts

JJ Smith, a leading provider of industrial woodworking machinery, is excited to announce the launch of its new online buying feature. This innovative addition to the company’s website allows customers to purchase selected new and used machinery, as well as essential spare parts, quickly and conveniently from any location.

Are you ready for the new housing targets? Time to invest in productivity and profitability

With the recent announcement of new housing targets by Angela Rayner, the woodworking and construction industries face both opportunities and challenges. The ambitious goals set by the government aim to address the growing demand for housing, pushing for increased productivity and efficiency in the construction sector. As industry gears up to meet these demands, investing in cutting-edge woodworking machinery could be the key to unlocking greater productivity and profitability.

Opinion Piece: What Can a Robot Do? by robotics professional Mark Lee

Robotics and Automation Project Engineer, Mark Lee, shares his thoughts on the capabilities and limitations of robots and how innovative robotics technology can be applied to tasks within the manufacturing sector.

JJ Smith introduces new cutting-edge handling and finishing solutions for door production

In a dynamic move set to revolutionise the door and frame manufacturing industry, JJ Smith, in collaboration with Neomec, has unveiled a cutting-edge range of handling and finishing machinery specifically tailored to door production. These bespoke solutions are designed to streamline operations and significantly reduce manual labour, minimising downtime and operator injuries through automated lifting, stacking, spraying, loading and unloading of large panels.

Intorex introduce two new CNC lathes

Intorex have recently introduced two new models of CNC lathes that offer new levels of versatility and flexibility in the manufacture of turned furniture and stair parts. These machines have all the advantages of speed and definition of using vee gouges for turning coupled with in built CNC sanding and a CNC router head.