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JJ Smith celebrates National Family Business Day in the UK

3rd September 2024

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

22nd August 2024

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

6th August 2024

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

29th July 2024

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

15th July 2024

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

27th June 2024

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.

JJ Smith receives prestigious King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade

6th May 2024

Knowsley based JJ Smith has proudly earned a King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. As one of only 252 organisations nationally, and one of only four organisations in Merseyside, to receive the award, JJ Smith has been acknowledged as a beacon of excellence in business.

Knowsley Labour Candidate visits JJ Smith Headquarters

22nd April 2024

In a bid to forge connections and discuss the future of the Knowsley community, Anneliese Midgley, Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for Knowsley, paid a visit to JJ Smith’s headquarters in Kirkby, Liverpool.

JJ Smith unveils innovative Woodworking Robotics at Furniture Component Expo 2024

26th March 2024

Innovation and efficiency are the cornerstones of progress, and in the realm of woodworking, JJ Smith is at the forefront of transformation by introducing their latest innovative product range from Woodworking Robotics. Partnering with leading robotics manufacturers, they can offer cutting edge automation solutions to the woodworking industry aimed at simplifying manufacturing processes.