http://www.getwoodworking.com August 2019 The Woodworker & Good Woodworking 3WELCOME
As well as editing this magazine, I also work on our
trade title, Woodworking News. Those of you who run
professional furniture making and joinery companies
may well receive this established journal, which has
been going strong for 34 years. I recently stepped in to
replace previous Editor, Neil Herbert-Smith, whose vast
knowledge I still call upon very frequently (thanks, Neil).
As well as putting the publication together each month,
which is largely made up of press releases sent in from
various industrial woodworking machinery companies,
the odd feature and a wide range of adverts, I am also
expected to attend relevant events as and when they
come up. For example, 2018 was an important one
in the woodworking calendar as this was when the
biennial W Exhibition fell; 2019 saw Ligna taking place
in Hannover, Germany; and in 2020, Xylexpo – a biennial
exhibition of woodworking technology and components
for the furniture industry – will be held in Milan, Italy.BWF Members’ Day
While this all sounds rather glamorous, sadly I
don’t get to hot foot it around the world attending
woodworking exhibitions, but when smaller events
take place within the UK, and especially if they are
only a few hours’ drive away, I take the opportunity to
attend, learn more about the industry, meet advertisers
and readers, and also work on developing new business.
One such event was the annual BWF Members’ Day
(the British Woodworking Federation for those of you
who are unfamiliar), which was held at Hellidon Lakes
in Daventry. Armed with business cards, latest copies
and brand-new roller poster showcasing the magazine,
my colleague and I set up our stand next to Italian
woodworking giants, SCM, who were excited to tellWelcome
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Take care when woodworking and always use guards, goggles, masks, hold-down devices and ear protection, and above all, plenty of common sense. Do remember to enjoy yourself, thoughEmail [email protected]Te g a n Fo ley
Group EditorPhil Davy
Technical & Consultant Editorus about their revolutionary new range of machinery,
which is embracing digital trends and aiming to make
the industry ‘future smart’. As well as exhibiting suppliers
on hand to talk to members about their product and service
offerings, there was also a series of seminars running
throughout the day, hosted by key note speakers, covering
pertinent topics such as Consumer Rights Legislation,
Tackling Skills and Training Needs, and Health & Safety.
It was great to speak to WWN readers who said that, in
their view, ours was the best publication in the industry,
commenting how many employees within their companies
passed it on and read it each month.
The day also turned out to be very successful in
terms of networking, and we were able to generate new
advertising leads and also secure a feature on timber
composite beading solution supplier, Qwood. I look
forward to the next similar event and becoming more
knowledgeable about the industry as a whole.Launching The Alan Peters Furniture Award 2020
Before I let you get on with reading this brand-new issue,
it is with great excitement that I can finally announce the
official launch of The Alan Peters Furniture Award 2020.
Do not hesitate in turning to pages 26-27 to discover all the
details for yourselves, and if you have any queries regarding
entry requirements, etc. then please do get in touch and
we’ll be happy to assist you. Happy woodworking and
here’s to a fantastic August edition!Enjoy!