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The Future of House Building Machinery Show 4 – 5 February 2025
5th December 2024
The cost of not building the homes we need in the UK is too great – we must act now! Join us at The Future of House Building, a machinery showcase that explores how industrialised construction is set to transform the housing sector.
JJ Smith wins Employer of the Year Award at Knowsley Business Awards 2024
29th November 2024
JJ Smith, a fourth-generation family business with deep roots in Knowsley, has been named Employer of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Knowsley Business Awards. The awards ceremony, held on November 28th at the iconic Knowsley Safari Park, brought together over 800 guests from across the North West to celebrate the dedication and success of businesses and individuals driving the region’s economy.
JJ Smith presented with King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade
25th November 2024
Knowsley-based JJ Smith has been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, presented on Friday, 22nd November 2024. Recognised as one of the UK’s most esteemed business accolades, the award highlights JJ Smith’s exceptional contributions to innovation and excellence in international trade.
King’s Award winners Archwood Group and JJ Smith work in partnership to advance sustainable timber manufacturing
15th November 2024
Following the announcement of this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise, Archwood Group and JJ Smith have strengthened their partnership to drive sustainable innovation in timber manufacturing. Archwood Group, recently honoured for Sustainable Development, and JJ Smith, awarded for International Trade, are combining their expertise to lead the industry in eco-friendly practices and advanced production technology.
JJ Smith shortlisted for three awards at the 2024 Knowsley Business Awards
14th November 2024
The prestigious Knowsley Business Awards, established in 2004, have grown each year to become one of the most anticipated celebrations in the region. Recognising the passion, determination, and commitment of individuals and organisations that drive Knowsley’s economic success, the awards attract a significant audience. This year’s event, set for November 28th at Knowsley Safari Park, promises to host over 800 guests from across the North West and beyond.
Innovative woodworking machinery for garden product manufacturing
13th November 2024
Garden products, despite often featuring simple designs, require numerous intricate machining operations during manufacturing. This includes processes such as straight and angled cutting, notching, trenching, shaping, drilling, grooving, mortising and tenoning.
Five reasons to invest in used woodworking machinery
16th September 2024
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
13th September 2024
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
9th September 2024
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.
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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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