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JJ Smith Shortlisted for Developing Future Skills Award at the 2025 Knowsley Business Awards
21st October 2025
We’re delighted to share that JJ Smith has been shortlisted for the Developing Future Skills Award at the 2025 Knowsley Business Awards.
Five Things Every Woodworking Manufacturer Should Know Before Investing in New Machinery
21st October 2025
Investing in new woodworking machinery is more than just buying equipment — it’s a strategic decision that affects your production efficiency, output quality, and long-term business growth.
Maximise Your Timber Frame Production with JJ Smith
26th September 2025
The demand for high quality homes is rising and manufacturers are under pressure to deliver more, faster and with less waste. The solution for timber frame production lies in automation. By introducing advanced machinery from leading brands such as Stavelse and X-Floc, timber frame manufacturers can streamline production, reduce manual labour, and drive sustainable growth without compromising quality.
Powering the Future of Offsite Construction
12th September 2025
The UK housing industry is at a pivotal moment. With government housing targets setting ambitious new levels of delivery, the pressure is on to build more homes, faster, while maintaining the highest quality and sustainability standards. Offsite construction has a critical role to play in achieving this – and at JJ Smith, we believe modern woodworking machinery is central to unlocking that potential.
Why UK Manufacturers Are Missing Out on the Automation Opportunity
30th July 2025
"As someone who has spent much of my career working in highly automated environments, I’ve recently come to a realisation: automation feels second nature to me. But that’s not the case for many small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses. Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with smaller businesses on their journey into automation." Mark Lee - Head of Robotics, JJ Smith.
New JJ Smith and X-Floc Partnership Brings Cutting-Edge Insulation Technology to UK Timber Frame Sector
23rd July 2025
JJ Smith, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of woodworking and offsite construction machinery, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with X-Floc, the renowned German manufacturer of insulation blowing systems. This collaboration marks a significant leap forward in modern insulation technology for the UK timber frame and offsite construction market.
The Pallet Industry and the Growing Need for Automation
16th July 2025
The global pallet industry is estimated to be worth £60 billion by the end of 2025. Due to their versatility and eco-friendly appeal, the pallet industry is set for steady growth, with the demand for pallets increasing.
How the UK’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan Can Empower Industry Transformation
25th June 2025
Rachael Baker of JJ Smith shares her perspective on the recent launch of the UK’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, and what it really means for British industry, skills development, automation, and the future of manufacturing.
Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day: Spotlight on Amy Mousley
23rd June 2025
This International Women in Engineering Day, 23rd June 2025, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on Amy Mousley, our talented Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Apprentice Engineer. Amy is part of the next generation of engineers – driven, curious, and committed to making a real impact in the industry.
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See how we have helped customers improve their productivity and profitability.
We’ve worked with JJ Smith for many years, and they are always my first call when we hit a production problem. Their team is a pleasure to deal with and consistently finds the right solution, whether it’s a standard machine or a bespoke setup.
Charles Firth
Managing Director, Rowlinson Garden Products
We gave JJ Smith a very specific set of criteria – from increasing capacity to dealing with complex ironmongery setups – and every challenge was met. It’s been a really positive experience.
Billy Cameron
Director, Donaldson Door Systems
This level of customisation stands in stark contrast to other machinery manufacturers who try to sell you what they want, rather than what you need.
Mark Daniels
Founder, SFD Group
Timber frame machinery has enabled us to achieve the productivity gains we anticipated, even in a challenging market. This investment lays the groundwork for our next phase, where we aim to integrate more advanced automation and continue delivering exceptional quality to our clients.
Paul Wilson
Production Director, Walker Timber Engineering
Investing in quality machinery is essential for us, which is why we chose JJ Smith's equipment to manufacture our unique products. We certainly could not achieve the success we have without the machinery and service from JJ Smith.
Adam Allsop
Managing Director, New Age Shutters
To say I was impressed was an understatement. This is serious company making serious machinery. Everything about Comec oozed professionalism, and it was reassuring to know JJ Smith have a very close working relationship which I understand stretches back over 20 years
James Harris
Managing Director, Creative Play
The installation of the automatic crosscut saw has been a game changer for Jacksons Timber. The advice and expertise from JJ Smith have been second-to-none and I would highly recommend them to any business looking to increase productivity.
Daniel Mossop
Director, Jacksons Timber
The collaboration with JJ Smith has been crucial; their innovative timber frame machinery solutions have allowed us to significantly accelerate construction, ensuring that families in need find stability sooner.
Mike Doolan
Sales and Partnerships Manager, LoCal Homes
JJ Smith were interested in getting to know our business and understand our manufacturing processes in order to provide the best solution for our needs, and not push to sell us something that we didn’t need or was over the top for our requirements.
Rebecca Coleman
Director, Thorne Beehives
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