Central Joinery Group awarded British Woodworking Federation’s Process & Resource Efficiency Award

Central Joinery Group, based in Derbyshire, has won the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Process & Resource Efficiency Award.  Sponsored by the Materials and Finishes Show 2024, the Award recognises exceptional projects or initiatives that demonstrate the most efficient use of business resources or materials.  

 Central Joinery Group has won the Award in recognition of its’ implementation of an extraction system that not only improved the reduction of wood dust but demonstrates significant environmental and sustainability benefits by reducing energy consumption and CO2. The judges praised the project as an “installation of clever sustainable technologies that has made a dramatic impact on dust and noise reduction, as well as improving energy consumption and lowering emissions”. 

Kyle Archbold, Operations Director at Central Joinery Group, said: “We’re incredibly proud to have been recognised for our commitment to sustainability and safety. The implementation of the extraction system has significantly reduced the amount of noise and dust in the workshop, making it a safer place to work for all our employees”.  

Helen Hewitt, Chief Executive of the BWF, commented:  

“There were so many amazing projects in the Process & Resource Efficiency Award category this year, but Central Joinery Group’s commitment to sustainability and safety was tough to ignore. Protecting employees from the dangers of wood dust must be a priority for woodworking and joinery businesses, and I applaud Central Joinery Group’s approach in implementing best practice for keeping their employees’ safe. The BWF Awards allow us to come together and take pride in all that has been achieved over the past year. They’re a welcome opportunity to showcase the skill and technical expertise in our incredible sector.”  

 The prize was presented at a celebratory awards evening at The Langham, London Hotel.