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Contents

JAN/FEB 2015 vol. 31 no.1

Vicky Cammiade Publisher

☞News 04 Award winning TAFE students help design the future 05 New cabinet and joinery detailing course 06 Changes to iconic furniture fair

Jennifer Curtis Group Managing Editor

07 AHEC guidelines for new legislation

☞Design & Trends 14 Setting the mood 17 Going Rural

Ashley Cooper Group National Sales & Marketing Manager

☞Manufacturing

30 Zero join edge banding 33 Biesse Inside 2015

☞Features

Phil Ashley Technology Editor

08 Ligna preview 20 Storage 22 Dust 25 Software 29 Wood plastics The only specialist business publication servicing the Furniture, Kitchen, Shop/ Office Fittings, Cabinetmaking, Joinery and the related timber and panel product industries in Australasia for over 26 years!

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News Award winning TAFE students help design the future

Minosa wins international award THE winner of the 2014 International Design Award is an Australian kitchen and bathroom project by Darren Genner and Simona Castagna of Minosa, that ticked all the boxes for creativity and bold design.

According to the judges, the spaces created by the team at Minosa are incredibly bold and challenge what we feel is normal adding that the integration of space made them worthy recipients of this prestige’s award.

Now in its 12th year, the Designer Kitchen & Bathroom Awards is run by UK trade magazine Designer Kitchen & Bathroom. Entries were received this year from a wide range of countries including the US, Australia, the UAE, Ireland and Turkey, and the scope of some of these projects impressed the judges.

Held at the exclusive Thames riverside pop-up events venue Supernova in London’s Embankment Gardens, this year’s event was hosted by British television and radio presenter Georgie Thompson and attended by 400 of the UK K&B industry’s senior figures.●

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HETTICH Australia took part in Designing Your Future, the annual TAFE NSW, South Western Sydney's (SWSi’S) Lidcombe College design exhibition.

This has been the second year Hettich Australia has been involved in the competition in conjunction with (SWSi’s) TAFE Lidcombe design.

Hettich had the opportunity to judge 10 designs created by the students with the top three selected to be awarded with a cash prize for their achievements to support the costs for their course.

First prize went to Regina Shakya for a well-designed storage solution, with great use of Hettich core hardware, which met the criteria for the competition.

Event organiser and TAFE SWSi senior head teacher in Design, Kathy Marshall, said this year’s exhibition would be a wonderful source of inspiration to anybody looking at a career in design as well as those who were interested in sourcing a new designer for their own projects.

Hettich Australia looks forward to being involved at next year’s exhibition, with training for the design students during the year at the Hettich Academy Smithfield office..●

Laminex supports local design community LAMINEX partnered with the inaugural 2014 MPavilion temporary architecture project at the Queen Victoria Gardens, Southbank Arts Precinct in Melbourne.

MPavilion is a unique architecture commission and design event for Melbourne, initiated by the Naomi Milgrom Foundation with support from City of Melbourne and the Victorian State Government.

Naomi Milgrom, AO, Chair of the Naomi Milgrom Foundation said she was delighted to have a leading design brand on board.

“Laminex’s enthusiasm and support for the project has been wonderful. It has meant that we have been able to fulfil our vision to create Sean Godsell’s beautifully designed furniture for this year’s MPavilion,” said Naomi.

The 2014 MPavilion has been designed by award-winning Melbourne architect, Sean Godsell, and was inspired by the annual Serpentine Gallery in London’s Hyde Park. The pavilion design used recycled wooden flooring, galvanised steel and aluminum mesh to create a lightweight and lightfilled contemporary structure.

Laminex Freestyle Curve Winter White was selected for use on kiosk joinery and benches within the garden pavilion structure, and was also used to create 50 limited edition MPavilion Chairs, designed by Sean Godsell.

As part of the four month program, the MPavilion hosted a series of free seminars, workshops, performances and installations for architects, specifiers, designers and the general public to attend. ● www.suppliermagazine.com.au

International woodworking technology sector A comparison among major competitors in the January-June 2014 period.

The recent Acimall survey for the January-June 2014 period shows a positive trend for all major global competitors, in order – Germany, Italy, China, Taiwan, Austria and the United States.

Once again, Germany reaffirmed its role as world's leading exporter, with 788 million Euro, up by 0.44%, basically the same percentage that had been measured in the same period of the previous year.

Looking at percentage results, the trend of Italian export is definitely better, up by 7% and close to a total value of 549 million Euro export in the six months under scrutiny.

At number three in absolute value, with 376 million Euro, there is China, whose exports in the first semester of this year were estimated (it is really difficult to get consistent data) to have grown by 13.6%, more or less twice as strong as Italy.

Exports from Taiwan decreased by 8.8% (at number four with 252 million Euro in value), while at number five we

find Austria (193.5 million Euro, plus 12.27%), and the United States at number six with a woodworking technology export value of 136.4 million Euro in the first six months of 2014, 10.77% less than in the same period of the previous year.

Among the top-six competitors, it is worth noticing that only the United States and Taiwan recorded a negative trend.

China showed the best trend, one percent point higher than Taiwan, two percent above Austria and almost the double of Italy.

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New cabinet and joinery detailing course

THE Victorian Kitchen Company’s new showroom is a one-stop-shop for consumers looking to renovate their kitchens or bathrooms.

The large showroom in Springvale, Melbourne also houses the Designer Tiles and Kalessi Bathrooms businesses as well as five award winning kitchen displays and wardrobe and storage solutions.

“It is a very big space,” said owner Lance Mulvaney. “We have consultants and interior designers on staff to assist our customers.

“I realy want to beat Chinese imports so I am pushing the Australian made aspect of our business.” ● www.suppliermagazine.com.au

Imports The analysis by Acimall’s Studies Office also provides valuable information on the import side of the business, with a ranking of the top-50 importers worldwide.

The top position is taken by the United States which, in the first half 2014, imported woodworking machinery for a total value close to 434 million Euro (up 17.7% compared to January-June 2013). At number is two Russia (219.6 million Euro, plus 3.75%), although this result will be affected by the ruble

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The course has been designed to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to the role of a cabinet and joinery detailer and prepares the participant for the varied roles, skills and knowledge required of the position.

It is suitable for those wanting to advance their career in the manufacturing sector with a specialty area of expertise or those who are exploring a new career path and have a general interest or understanding of trade, design, manufacturing or engineering.

The course is designed to give industry skills to work in a role within a cabinet making business or other specialty shop fitting or joinery company where a specialist detailer is required to interpret design requirements and

devaluation and international sanctions in the second half. On the third step of the podium, Germany imported woodworking technology worth 187.4 million Euro (plus 6.5%).

The ranking continues with China, Canada, France, Poland, Austria, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Belarus, Turkey, Switzerland and Belgium.

The greatest disappointment for major exporters come from Brazil, which cut import by a significant 40%. This is also reflected in purchases from Thailand (minus 20.2%) and Mexico (minus 18.6%), while in Europe, Sweden, Norway, Ukraine and Hungary also reduced their purchases.●

prepare machine ready working documents for procurement, purchasing, scheduling, manufacture and installation.

Specialist software is integrated into the course using Cabinet Vision and Manager Software, to ensure participants are well equipped for our technology driven industry.

Using electronic learning platforms, participants are able to undertake the course from anywhere in Australia with the flexibility of distance education coupled with a team of trainers to support their learning.●

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News Changes to iconic furniture fair

AUSTECH 2015

EXHIBITION company Informa has unveiled its plans for the new Australian International Furniture Fair, which will run alongside Decor + Design Show, 16 to 19 July 2015 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC).

Informa said that the Australian International Furniture Fair 2015 (AIFF) is a natural progression from Furnitex, which Informa has successfully delivered alongside Decor + Design since 2003.

Furnitex itself will be renamed Furnitex Connect and, organised by Expertise Events along with the AFA (Australian Furniture Association), will take place in the Royal Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne from 9 to 12 July.

According to the AFA, this new look show has been redesigned to advance the industry and aims to bring together AFA members, the entire supply chain, businesses and industry education providers to inspire, empower and shape the future. ●

THOSE who walk through the doors of Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre from 26 to 29 May 2015 will have a world of manufacturing opportunities open before their eyes.

This is where all areas of manufacturing to come together, including tooling, workholding, software and systems integration, to create a complete solution.

This year, Australia’s premier advanced precision manufacturing and machine tool show will once again host all the world’s leading machine tool builders under one roof, showcasing the latest machine tool configurations and also stylings that are notably different and fresh.

“Given the current conditions inside Australia’s metal manufacturing sector, it’s important that business owners and operators can examine the next investment steps in manufacturing technology they must take to rebuild their competitive position in the global arena,” Phil Hayes, Managing Director

Ask an Expert phone phone service launched NOW there’s a new source of information for professionals designing and building with wood and wood products – WoodSolutions’ Ask an Expert – combining an extensive database of existing questions and answers with telephone and email access.

This new service complements the extensive range of technical design guides and other information available from the WoodSolutions website.

Visitors to the WoodSolutions website www.woodsolutions. com.au can find instant answers to their questions by searching the extensive database – or, submit their own question by phone or email if they can’t find the answers they are looking for.

“We receive enquiries from architects, building designers and engineers on a wide

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range of subjects, some highly technical, fortunately we have experts providing the answers” said Eileen Newbury, Marketing and Communications Manager of Forest and Wood Products Australia, the industry services company that manages WoodSolutions.

WoodSolutions is managed

by FWPA and supported by companies and organisations in the Australian forest and wood products industry. ●

of Okuma Australia & NZ comments.

“The machine tool field has been somewhat difficult for the past three years but that has not prevented us from making available the very latest, marketleading and innovative technology from Okuma.”

Okuma will showcase three levels of new technology, including 5-axis machining, Phil Hayes explains. “New advanced technology machine models of 5-axis milling with turning and 10-axis turning with milling, amazing advances in the user-interface of Okuma’s own OSP controller technology and packaged, kit-style automation solutions.

These are central to the technology investments Australian manufacturers must make to keep pace with overseas manufacturing trends that are well advanced.”

AUSTECH provides Australian industry with a local opportunity to view and assess new and emerging global technologies with a view to keeping their businesses lean, efficient and competitive.●

Australian Timber Design Awards calls for entries THE 2015 Australian Timber Design Awards opened for entries on 9 February.

Now in their 16th year, the awards are a national competition to promote and encourage outstanding timber design in the built environment professions.

The awards are open to builders, designers, architects, engineers and landscape architects oranyone involved in the design or building of structures that feature timber.

The broad range of entry categories have been tweaked this year to better cover the diversity of timber application and product use. This includes new categories, Landscaping and Alterations and Additions.

The price for entry has been substantially reduced to $195 per entry and $295 for a second entry.●

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Keeping ahead through annual upgrades As well as proving insight into the most advanced features of the TopSolid’Wood software, the team at Integrated Joinery Solutions also got a rundown on the incredible new features of the upcoming 2015 release.

Integrated Joinery Solutions is the fully certified distributor for Australia and New Zealand for TopSolid’Woods.

“TopSolid’Wood is committed to the ongoing professional development of its distributors by providing access to regular advanced training seminars,” explained Anne Charlton, Marketing Manager for IJS. “In fact, distributors of TopSolid software solutions are required to follow a strict accreditation procedure to become a certified distributor.

“They are one of the few companies in the joinery field to have this certification requirement for their distribution network.

This ensures that clients purchasing TopSolid’Wood will receive high levels of service at all times, from the initial sale through to ongoing technical assistance.”

TopSolid’Wood is cutting edge CAD/CAM technology and remains a market leader in its field by releasing value packed annual upgrades. In fact it dedicates 30% of its annual revenue and 30% of its workforce, some 85 staff, to these annual upgrades. ●

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AHEC guidelines for new legislation TO support its members and Australian importers and users of American hardwoods with the Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment Regulation (AUSILPAR), AHEC has developed a comprehensive, yet easily accessible, set of guidelines.

The document has been created to explain to American exporters how best to assist Australian importers in complying with the ‘due diligence’ requirements of AUSILPAR, which asks for a thorough risk assessment of the legality of timber imports.

Roderick Wiles, Director of AHEC Oceania said: “Through both the Seneca Creek Study and the FSC Risk Register draft risk assessment, we have confirmation that all US hardwood producing regions are low risk in terms of illegal harvest.

“The US has a history of good forest governance – the strong rule of law and independent sector-wide risk assessment means we are confident that exporters will be able to supply Australian importers with the information they need to meet their AUSILPAR obligations with the utmost accuracy and efficiency.”

Dominic McNeil, Director at Britton Timbers, one of the major importers of American hardwoods into Australia added: “The guidelines are of great assistance to companies like ourselves who import American hardwood into Australia.” ● www.suppliermagazine.com.au

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International

Ligna preview Every two years in May, the largest woodworking technology show in the world is held in Hannover, Germany.

And it's no idle boast, Ligna has more display space than the next five shows combined. It's safe to say that if you're looking for new equipment or to see the latest techniques, Ligna is the place to be. In January this year I went to Hannover on behalf of Supplier Magazine to see what you can expect from this year's show.

By Technical Editor Philip Ashley Ligna is regarded by many as the Mecca for woodworkers and we need to understand why this is. First, Germany is the world's largest producer of woodworking machines (25%) followed by Italy (15%); mainland China (13%); USA (6%); Austria (5%) and Japan (4%) (source: VDMA estimates).

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from Europe. There is very little new technology coming out of Asia – it's largely copies or manufacture for a European parent company.

It's interesting to note that Germany imported 90 million Euros of machinery from China in 2014 but this was mostly for the DIY market. German exports to China in the same period was 140 million Euros and most of this was highend technology. Similar trends are seen from Italy and Austria where highperforming machinery is being installed in China's booming furniture factories.

The point of all these figures is that if you're looking for something new, original or innovative, Ligna is the place you will see it first.

So what's on offer this year? Dr. Jochen Köckler of Deutsche Messe AG (the organisers) highlighted the 2015 innovations at a press conference attended by 145 of the world's wood trade journalists. The main themes for 2015 are automation for the furniture industry, surface technology, lightweight construction and energy from wood. He said that: "Survival in today's

competitive markets belongs to those who master the latest strategies, systems and solutions."

Dr. Köckler also spoke about the fourth industrial revolution. If you're unclear about this (as I was) let me elaborate.

The first industrial revolution we all know about occurred in 1784. It was based on production equipment driven by water and steam power.

We just call it the Industrial Revolution. The second revolution (really an evolution) occurred in 1870 and was based on the division of labour and electrical power.

The third revolution occurred in 1969 and was based on the use of IT to further automate production – and this, of course, led to CNC manufacturing.

Revolution 4.0 The fourth industrial revolution has reached the wood and furniture industries and will be highlighted at Ligna in May. Revolution 4.0 is all about machines and logistic systems "talking" to each other. telecommunications, information technology (IT), production equipment and logistics can now

merge to form a seamless manufacturing solution.

It's not "pie-in-the-sky".

Biesse is moving towards this ideal with its design and manufacturing software, assembly lines and smart CNC systems. Homag also offers completely networked production lines as do IMA (Wood Tech), SCM (Gabbett) and Felder. You will see all of this at Ligna where production lines up to 100 metres long are promised and will be fully operational.

Of course this is all fine if you're a major producer but what if you're not?

To a certain degree, the advantages of 4.0 can still be seen in single-machine operations where software becomes more intelligent and is able to forecast manufacture based on past production. We saw at AWISA the integration of cabinet hardware into CAD design programs with this information going to the machine. We also saw design, costing, simulation, manufacturing and logistical software coming together with telecommunications to create a more efficient and cost-effective factory. www.suppliermagazine.com.au

There are, of course, many other innovations so let's take a look at some now.

Kleiberit's new HotCoating high-gloss panel finishing technology results in a microscratch-resistant surface that can be applied to melaminecoated panels. Diamonde (France) is promoting a range of ceramic cutting tools they call Diaceram that sits between TCT and diamond cutting technologies and we may see these tools offered by local suppliers in time.

Leitz will present its range of intelligent micro-chipped tools in line with Revolution 4.0 and a DryCut saw-blade to cut anything from metal to composite board materials.

Grotefeld has developed an aggregate specifically to drill holes on nesting machines to within 8mm of the bottom

edge of the panel. Leuco will be presenting its new extraction hood to aid in the efficient high-speed removal of abrasive chips such as in flooring production lines.

IMA will present a brand new method of achieving the zero-joint edge we covered elsewhere in this issue. (They tell me it's different than all the other systems on the market but won't tell us yet just what that is.) Weinig is also taking on Revolution 4.0 with a networked solution it calls System Plus. CAD drawings are sent to a fully automatic tool grinder where a camera measures reference points for the moulder set-up. This results in reduced downtime, more accuracy and less errors. Weinig claims 14 new innovations for release at Ligna.

This year, Biesse will have significantly more floor space than before and Homag promises 100-metre long production lines and its famous Homag City with the hugely popular innovation centre.

SCM, Felder and Weinig also put on significant displays at this show.

Supplier magazine was the only Australian or New Zealand trade magazine at the show preview and we'll be at the show in May too. Next issue we'll bring you more on what you will see at Ligna 2015.

I went to Ligna in 2013 and it cost me just a little more than $3,000 for the week. Fly into Frankfurt, get a German rail pass for the week and stay in one of the many towns (on a rail line) out of Hannover.

You'll find you'll see the real

Germany as well as having an affordable trip.

Don't get me wrong, our local AWISA show is a fantastic event and a must-see but Ligna has eight times the exhibitors on almost seven times the floor space. A progressive company cannot afford to miss the technology on display, often for the very first time.

I am not promoting Ligna – it's just where the new technology is. It's interesting that all the major Australian suppliers run technology tours to coincide with the Ligna fair.

It is expected that 90,000 visitors will attend Ligna this year and while this may be a slight drop from the last fair, it reflects industry trends.

Three percent of those visitors will come from Australia – will you be one of them? ●

CIFF now in two cities Starting from 2015, the Chinese furniture fair, CIFF, will hold its March show in Guangzhou, while CIFF’s September show will take place in Shanghai.

The two locations are in capital cities of the Pearl River Delta and the Yangtze River Delta, the two most important economic regions with the fastest development and greatest influence in China.

With the largest and best equipped exhibition complexes in Asia, CIFF will bring together the world’s strongest brands for home and office furniture, home furnishing, furniture machinery and raw materials.

CIFF Guangzhou With a scale of 370,000 m2, CIFF Guangzhou’s first

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furniture, mattress and cutting tools.

CIFF Shanghai 2015

phase will be held from 18 to 22 March and host home furniture, homedecor and housewares, hometextile and outdoor and leisure.

CIFF Guangzhou’s second phase for office will be held from 28 March to 1 April, 2015 with the themes of office furniture, hotel furniture, office accessories, steel furniture, office seating and public furniture as well as furniture machinery and raw materials.

It is the world's largest office furniture trade fair as well as Asia's largest and most comprehensive furniture production and raw materials trade fair, linking the upstream and downstream industries.

To meet the strong market demand and introduce more new excellent enterprises, this session will be provided with additional Hall 12.1 to display the machinery and raw materials for upholstered

The 400,000 m2 CIFF 2015 September will take place in the newly established venue of National Convention & Exhibition Centre (Shanghai) from 8 to12, 2015 under the themes of home furniture, office furniture, outdoor furniture, homedecor, hometextile, machinery and raw materials, fashion design and international brands.

Quality suppliers throughout the world including China, USA, Italy, France, UK, Belgium, Portugal, Australia, Turkey and more along with more than 100,000 professional visitors from over 190 countries and regions will take part in CIFF. ●

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One trip, two fairs – visit interz

www.interzum.com

Every two years, wood and furniture specialists from around the world come to Germany to attend the most important trade fairs for their industry: interzum in Cologne and LIGNA in Hannover.

The two fairs are staged in quick succession so that international visitors can attend both in a single trip.

2015 will be no different.

Furniture production Interiors Cologne

The future starts here.

Together, interzum and LIGNA will once again provide a comprehensive overview of the materials, design solutions and technologies currently available for the woodworking, wood processing and furniture industries. interzum and LIGNA are the world’s foremost trade fairs in their respective sectors. Together, they cover

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World’s leading event of furniture production and interior In May 2015, the future will once again take shape in Cologne – at interzum. Studies and product premieres, new materials, innovative design and pioneering concepts: interzum is the event where success stories begin – and the furniture sector receives inspiration. www.interzum.com

interzum 05.–08.05.2015 New : Tuesday – Friday !

interzum covers the following product groups: ■ Materials and nature: wood, veneer, parquet, interior design and furnishings, decorative surface design, decor papers, laminates, wood-based materials, high pressure laminates, solid surface materials, edge trims, surface treatments and finishes, adhesives, embossing cylinders, plates.

■ Function and components: light and lighting systems, semi-finished products for storage, kitchen, office and frame furniture, fittings, locks, furniture components.

■ Textile and machinery: machinery for upholstery and mattress manufacture, upholstery materials, upholstery accessories, materials for covers, leather.

World’s Leading Event

Fresh ideas and progressive solutions ! All in one place !

Visionary technologies, new materials, creative designs: interzum offers you the power of innovation for your furniture business. The best ideas and innovative technologies for furniture production and interior design debut in Cologne, Germany. As the leading industry event interzum opens gateways into the future. Key players, trendsetters and driving inspirational forces meet here. Get the competitive edge – get inspired !

Save time and money by registering online and buying your tickets at: www.interzum.com/tickets

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zum and LIGNA in May 2015 a very broad spectrum of exhibition topics, ranging from wood as a renewable material to woodworking and processing technology to components for the furniture and interior finishing sectors.

For visitors from abroad, the timing of the two fairs is ideal because it enables them to take in both events in a single trip – which is

eminently feasible given that the host cities, Cologne and Hannover, are only 300 kilometers apart by road or two and a half hours by rail.

Our offer – how you benefit Just buy one ticket for either interzum or LIGNA and get access to interzum and LIGNA!

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LIGNA 2015 World Fair for the Forestry and Wood Industries 11 – 15 May 2015 Hannover ▪ Germany Making more out of wood ligna.de me Welco to ny Germa

LIGNA, the leading international trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industries, embraces the entire production chain – from forestry and the timber trade through to industrial mass production of wood products and surface treatment technology. In short, LIGNA is the interface to every area of woodworking! www.ligna.de LIGNA covers the following product groups: ■ Furniture industry Integrated manufacturing for the furniture industry/automation components ■ Solid wood working ■ Wood based panel and veneer production ■ Woodcraft solutions – joinery trades, carpentry trades, ▪ engineered wood, accessories, services ■ Sawmill technology ■ Energy from wood ■ Forestry NEW ■ Processing of plastics and composites

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World furniture 2015

Abstract of the World Furniture Outlook 2015 report by CSIL (www.csilmilano.com) World furniture consumption reached US$ 436 billion in 2013, with an increase of about US$ 17 billion over 2012.

The calculation is based on CSIL processing of data from official sources, both national and international, that cover the 70 most important countries.

For the year 2015 growth of furniture demand worldwide is forecasted at +3.4% in real terms. A summary of forecasts of furniture consumption in the 70 countries (grouped by geographical region) is as follows:

The leading furniture importers are the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Canada. The major furniture exporters are China, Italy, Germany, Poland and Vietnam.

In the 2004-2007 period there was a very large increase in the imports of the United States (from US$ 21 billion to US$ 26 billion in current dollars) and smaller increases in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Canada. The recession in the USA caused a major decrease in furniture imports (from US$ 26 billion in 2007 to about US$ 24 billion in 2008 and 19 billion in 2009). Growth of imports resumed in subsequent years.

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All major furniture importing countries have seen decreases in imports during the recession. By 2014 the USA, Canada and Germany have reached or exceeded the pre-recession level, while recovery is slow in other European countries (particularly in the UK).

The imports penetration for furniture (measured as the ratio between imports and consumption) for the entire world rose from 29.1% in 2004 to 30.6% in 2007. In 2008 and 2009 it decreased as a consequence of the recession, and remained below the pre-recession maximum thereafter.

The World Furniture Outlook report assumes that the international scenario will be as follows:

In the last ten years world trade of furniture (defined as the average between total furniture exports from the 70 major countries and total furniture imports into the 70 major countries) has grown faster than furniture production and has consistently amounted to about 1% of world trade of manufactures.

World trade of furniture amounted to US$ 94 billion in 2009 (19% below the previous year) and grew to US$ 106 billion in 2010, US$ 117 billion (i.e. the pre-recession level) in 2011, US$ 122 billion in 2012 and 128 billion in 2013. If the world scenario shown in Table 1 materializes, world trade of furniture would be likely to grow in current US$ to US$ 134 billion in 2014, to US$ 141 billion in 2015 and to US$ 149 billion in 2016.

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Modern kitchen, built-in dreams

The World Furniture Outlook report contains data on furniture production, consumption and trade for 70 countries.

Demand forecasts for 2015 and 2016 are also included.

The following countries are covered in the ’World Furniture Outlook’ report by CSIL (edition November 2014): Algeria • Argentina • Australia • Austria • Bahrain • Belgium • Bosnia and Herzegovina • Brazil • Bulgaria • Canada • Chile • China • Colombia • Croatia • Cyprus • Czech Republic • Denmark • Egypt • Estonia • Finland • France • Germany • Greece • Hong Kong, China • Hungary • Iceland • India • Indonesia • Ireland • Israel • Italy • Japan • Kazakhstan • Kuwait • Latvia • Lebanon • Lithuania • Malaysia • Malta • Mexico • Morocco • Netherlands • New Zealand • Norway • Oman • Philippines • Poland • Portugal • Qatar • Romania • Russia • Saudi Arabia • Serbia • Singapore • Slovakia • Slovenia • South Africa • South Korea • Spain • Sweden • Switzerland • Taiwan • Thailand • Turkey • Ukraine • United Arab Emirates • United Kingdom • United States • Venezuela • Vietnam For more information about CSIL report “World Furniture Outlook 2015” please contact: csil@csilmilano.com ●

China International Kitchen and Bathroom Expo (CIKB 2014), with the theme of Modern Kitchen, Built-in Dreams, jointly organised by the China National Hardware Association (CNHA) and Koelnmesse, was held from 5 to 7 November 2014 in Shanghai.

The large exhibition space attracted over 150 exhibitors with famous domestic brands vying for space with international top-notch brands including Bosch, Siemens, Naber, CARAT, and zeyko.

In the number of items on display, latest technology and design aesthetics as well as manufacture and supply, CIKB represented the top standard of the kitchen and bathroom industry in China.

Based on statistics, there were more than 15,000

visitors (incl. trade visitors and end-consumers) to the three-day event, including a vast number of agents and dealers, real estate developers and high-income people who had high demands on kitchen and bathroom products, as well as the interior designers and decoration companies who play key roles in kitchen development trend.

The second China Kitchen Industrial Development Forum and the second Sino-German Modern Kitchen Industry Summit held in the afternoon of the first day were attended by 500 producers, dealers, associations and media.

CIKB 2015 will open its doors once again from 21to 23 October, 2015 in Shanghai. An increase in both the exhibition space and exhibitors is expected. ●

Trade fair duo records success Trade fair duo imm cologne and LivingKitchen closed their doors on a very positive outcome on 25 January 2015: 146,000 visitors from 138 countries came to the Cologne exhibition grounds, among them 102,000 industry visitors (99,000 industry visitors in 2013) from the national and international trade.

This year, imm cologne and LivingKitchen presented themselves as very international events. Of the 102,000 industry visitors, around 56,000 came from Germany and approximately 46,000 from abroad (an increase of 13%). In total, the percentage of visitors from abroad was 45.

"We are extremely satisfied with LivingKitchen 2015, in particular with the increase in the number of industry visitors from Germany and abroad as well as the media coverage on the topic of kitchens surrounding the fair.

“We are hopeful that this will generate positive momentum for the entire kitchen industry," said Kirk Mangels, Managing Director of the Working Group AMK (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Die Moderne Küche e.V./Modern Kitchen), in summary.

This year, LivingKitchen not only followed on seamlessly from its success in 2013, but significantly improved on the key figures in many areas.

Innovative presentations by

manufacturers, world premieres of new kitchen furniture, household appliances, accessories and cooking shows with a celebrity factor made for an outstanding mix of everything connected to kitchens and cooking to attract a steady level of visitors on all days of the fair.

The next trade fair duo of imm cologne / LivingKitchen will take place from 18 to 22 January 2017. ●

Design & Trends

Setting the mood Lighting can be more than just a necessary addition to a room – with the right lighting playing on our moods and emotions it can create a tone for any space.

Innovative lighting can create dramatic highlights, subtle warmth, or functional illumination. With lighting, you can create whichever mood you desire in your home.

Hettich Australia’s Magic Lighting solutions feature the latest in European design excellence and are the perfect addition to make living spaces work beautifully.

The new Hettich catalogue, Magic

by Halemeier, features an innovative lighting range for furniture, interior fittings and shops. Halemeier is one of the pioneering manufacturers

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of furniture lights and a competent partner when it comes to lighting.

All the lights in the Magic range are made exclusively by this light expert from Germany.

The new range of products is focused on quality, energy efficiency, reliability, harmonic design and a very good colour rendering index.

The new Hettich catalogue presents a number of lighting solutions for working and living environments and shows how rooms and furniture can be designed with lights in different lighting situations. The new products complement the overall range very well.

“Selecting the right lighting is important. A good light is not necessarily the same as a bright light: the lighting needs to be used to enhance the space and provide illumination where needed,” said Corene Roberts, Marketing Manager, Hettich Australia.

Hettich’s Magic Lighting range provides the solution for any room, be it on the walls, floors, inside cupboards and wardrobe, with low voltage LED lights that give off almost no heat and use limited energy.

Also available are switches for doors, drawers, touch switches and remote controls to create the perfect space.

Hettich even offers lighting that will automatically turn on when cupboard doors are opened, or options that activate at the wave of a hand near the switch for the ultimate in convenience. ●

Push to open Silent for ArciTech The ArciTech drawer system available in white, silver and anthracite represents the ultimate in drawer technology, combined with the new Push to open Silent function. A mechanical Push to open mechanism now provides the convenience and luxurious feel of Silence when closing.

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Design & Trends

Interior Innovation Awards 2015 In 2002, the imm cologne and the German Design Council set themselves the goal of initiating an independent award geared towards the sector. The result: the Interior Innovation Award, which is today considered one of the most renowned design awards in the furnishing sector worldwide.

The Interior Innovation Award stands for first-class innovative achievements in all the sector’s product areas and awards Winner, Selection and Best of Best. It also offers companies an effective tool for corporate positioning and product differentiation on the interior design market.

The awards were presented during the imm cologne and LivingKitchen trade fair in January 2015 by the German Design Council.

Among the winners were:

Interior+ is all about smart storage and the appeal of unit interiors.

A modular concept based on a patented aluminium framework that is custom-built to fit the unit.

The warp-resistant swivel frame is assembled lengthwise on a rail or crossways with a pivot hinge. The form-fitting base mat, the interplay of materials – melamine in anthracite with carbon and a brush-finished stainless steel look – and the wellthought-out design of the containers provides an attractive whole. New at IMM: a smaller Interior+ for storing spices in wall units.

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Belle Ladies writing and make-up desk two in one by sixay furniture Hidden compartments allow its use as a modern multimedia station, providing space for a laptop, a tablet or a smartphone docking station.

Belle features integrated sockets, a sophisticated ventilating and cable storage system and space to invisibly store the devices. A special highlight is a concealed make-up stand with special compartments and a fold-out mirror.

wood, and a model with the exterior covered in personalised graphics and illustrations.

AVENTOS HK-XS lift system by Julius Blum GmbH

PIA Pop-up kitchen by Inkea Ltd. PIA is a compact kitchen designed for small flats, rentals and offices with possible application in retirement and student homes. Doors opened at an angle of 90ª to 120º present optimal work area with everything at hand.

When closed, PIA looks like a living room cabinet with TV. When opened, it is a fully functional kitchen. It complements contemporary interiors by the selection of decors, materials and high-tech appliances.

PIA offers a model with the exterior made from reclaimed solid oak

Thanks to its slim construction, AVENTOS HK-XS offers great freedom of design throughout the home.

The compact fitting is also ideal for cabinets with little depth.

Its symmetrical lift mechanisms can be attached to one or both sides of the cabinet. For small fronts, use a single lift mechanism; for larger and heavier fronts, use two. AVENTOS-HK-XS not only has soft-close BLUMOTION but also provides enhanced user convenience with the variable stop.

The fitting can be combined with the TIP-ON mechanical opening system to bring easy one-touch opening to handle-less fronts. ●

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Going rural The country kitchen trend is more popular than ever.

While it may seem like a paradox at first, it’s actually completely understandable: as the world’s cities grow and the population of rural regions continues to decline, country-style interiors are becoming a permanent trend.

In pre-industrial times it was the countryside that fed people. While most people now live and work in cities, it is only natural that the rural idyll remains an object of longing in people’s imaginations. For all the advantages urban living has to offer – cities cannot provide a slower pace of life, peace and quiet or the feeling of being at one with nature.

The individual elements of the country style vary from one nation to another.

But whether it’s the look of an English cottage you’re after or a Provence-style interior – there is a certain degree of common ground amd it all starts with the materials.

Naturalness is key. Wood, wickerwork, stone, ceramic and

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clay are just as popular as cotton, linen or leather. Decorative elements such as romantic floral patterns, fresh blossoms and twigs conjure up a sense of rural charm. Seasonal touches from the garden are just as effective: colourful flowers in summer, pumpkins in autumn. Bold colour combinations are out of place in a setting like this; instead, pastel shades and natural hues dominate.

This yearning for the countryside extends to the kitchen too. It thus comes as no surprise that many exhibitors at LivingKitchen 2015 were paying more and more attention to this trend.

Blanco’s Idessa XL 6 S ceramic sink, for instance, blends in very subtly with a modern country-style kitchen. The sink combines a serene, clear-cut look with a natural feel and contemporary convenience. The large basins provide plenty of space for cleaning even the bulkiest baking and cooking utensils.

It’s a perfect blend of nostalgia and functionality. As is this sink from Villeroy

& Boch. The classic ceramic character piece was recently given a general overhaul and, in its new-found form, demonstrates that it can cut a fine figure outside country-style kitchens as well.

Harmony is the aesthetic hallmark of the country look and one of the main reasons for the style’s popularity.

Schüller’s Nordic-style country kitchen features natural materials that are pleasant to the touch and exude a sense of authenticity. The customer can choose between six different pastel shades.

Ballerina Küchen’s new country line features another natural classic in the form of fronts with a Bavarian oak veneer. It has a natural colour and serene grain with small, unobtrusive knots. Whilst this model was also developed for the modern, Scandinavian-style country kitchen, the Ballerina model with classic coffered fronts is a perfect fit with an English kitchen.

One’s personal choice of location is the only question left to be answered: town or country? At the end of the day, somebody who decides to install a country-style kitchen in an urban apartment can kill two birds with one stone: harmony at home – and all the advantages of urban living.●

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Design & Trends

Laminex 2015 Trends Forecast The 2015 Trends Forecast from Laminex Australia embraces global design trends and adds a hint of local flavour to inspire Australian homeowners and renovators.

According to Laminex Australia Group Design Director, Neil Sookee, three key themes – Essence, Impulse and Real – will influence interiors in 2015 and beyond. The three themes strip back to the bare essentials, encourage mixing colours, patterns and forms and embrace imperfections in natural materials.

Trend 1: Essence Essence is about reduction and simplicity, stripping back to the bare essentials. With Essence, we look to the past for inspiration, but view retro colours and styling in a fresh, new way.

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After seasons of red and yellow based greys, Essence, introduces a movement towards neutral and cooler greys. To generate a natural palette of neutrals and grey, materials are pure with colours derived from the materials themselves. Deepest black and linen whites become the base for natural tones of wheat, stone and elemental greys. These tones become important alongside white.

Soft, feminine and poetic forms are key in this trend. In the absence of colour, texture and geometric forms are used as focal points in interiors.

Trend 3: Real

Real looks to nature and the natural environment. The trend deals with authenticity and finding balance in a complex world, exploring a new mindfulness of natural elements.

Trend 2: Impulse The opposite of Essence, Impulse is eclectic and maximal. Impulse celebrates the importance of spontaneity, encouraging us to be adventurous and creative. More is more when it comes to Impulse.

Impulse evokes a sense of happiness.

It’s a provocative mix, embracing items that don’t match. A wild fusion of styles, colour and patterns, geometric shapes and tantalising, energetic colours are central to the trend. There is a strong tendency for bold colour against a backdrop of white, light woodgrains, cool neutrals or fine greys. Also implied is the bleaching effect of strong sunlight that gives rise to faded colour, bringing a new take on nostalgia.

Impulse allows for the unexpected and unconventional and there is only one rule: there are no rules!

Natural materials like wood or stone are central to this trend. The colour palette is soft and harmonious, with vegetal colours showing an earthy and organic tendency. Greyed mid tones are important, as are copper, bronze and golds. Wood is the cherished material and wood tones turn light and natural – and less rustic. Imperfection is authentic and desirable.

Real reflects the lifestyle movement of Australians re-embracing ‘simple things’ such as farming, handmade products, home baking, gardening and craftsmanship. With the Real trend, high quality products with unsurpassed craftmanship and luxury are blended with vintage and handmade decorative items.

In addition, Sookee also sees the following making an impact on interiors: • The integration of technology to create functional living spaces • The use of geometric pattern to bring visual interest to neutral colour schemes • The use of naturalistic finishes to add realism: at the same time to fool the eye and delight the touch • A growing tendency for eclecticism by using a variety of dissimilar materials ● www.suppliermagazine.com.au

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Storage

Clever Storage Award At a ceremony last November, Häfele Australia was awarded the inaugural Clever Storage Award for 2014.

Kesseböhmer, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of furniture fittings and storage solutions, initiated this international award to celebrate the most effective and professional implementation of Kesseböhmer’s Clever Storage concept from across the globe.

The aim of the award was to reward the commitment to and successful implementation of Clever Storage shown by Häfele Australia, which has set new world’s best practice for all Kesseböhmer business partners worldwide to aspire towards.

Tim Lelliott, National Business Development Manager, and Peter Farrugia, Managing Director of Häfele Australia accepted this prestigious award at

Häfele’s headquarters in Melbourne.

As an exclusive partner in the Australian market, Häfele Australia utilised the marketing aids and communication tools developed by Kesseböhmer in an exemplary manner to increase public awareness of the Clever Storage concept. By customising the Clever Storage concept to specifically suit the Australian market, Häfele Australia was able to take

From left to right: Heinz Isfort (Kesseböhmer), Tim Lelliott (Häfele) , Burkhard Schreiber (Kesseböhmer), Peter Farrugia (Häfele).

the concept from vision to reality, and has made Clever Storag" an active part of the kitchen planning process for manufacturers and end consumers alike. ●

Organising the drawer A well planned kitchen ensures short distances and smooth work flows.

To continue meeting practical needs as the years go by, kitchen unit interiors need to be right as well. As such, drawers and pot-andpan drawers define the front of today's kitchens. This makes poorly accessible cabinets with shelves and hinged doors a thing of the past. The cleverly designed interior organisation elements

for the ArciTech drawer system from Hettich also free up space and help to keep everything neat and tidy.

ArciTech interior organisation elements give kitchen manufacturers what it takes to meet the vast range of consumer preferences.

From the easy to clean, versatile cutlery tray in plastic to the high quality material combination of wood and steel or stainless steel that makes a visual statement

behind the drawer front – they have the right answer for every segment. This makes interior organisation an attractive point of difference in the kitchen retail trade and provides a simple way of generating added value.

The OrgaTray cutlery trays in steel and stainless steel are supplied preassembled, which means they can be

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picked for consignments just as easily as the plastic cutlery trays. Added to this, they can be combined with customised, cut to size wooden elements, which means they can also be used in drawers of non-standard width.

The OrgaStore solutions organise and perfectly utilise storage space in pot-andpan drawers. The dividing

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elements can be positioned with extreme ease wherever the user chooses to give stacked plates and food items a secure hold.

Whether purist modern in drawer colour, or classic in high quality oiled oak, interior organisation takes account of the individual's personal furnishing style.

The ArciTech drawer system also makes it particularly easy for kitchen manufacturers to produce

pot-and-pan drawers with TopSides in steel or DesignSides in glass instead of a railing. As a result of the cleverly thought through platform concept all drawer components remain unchanged, and the railing's existing drill holes are used.

This means that consumers' personal preferences can be accommodated cost effectively, and it provides an easy way of differentiating between ranges. â—?

Hideaway Bins wins in brand survey Hideaway Bins, designed and manufactured in New Zealand by Kitchen King Ltd, a family owned and operated company, has been named the Top Trusted Brand in Waste Management for 2014 in the InfoLink Top Trusted Brand Survey.

With a total of 581 nominated brands across all 44 categories, the Top Trusted Brands survey is a leading national showcase of the best brands in the architectural, building, construction and design industry sectors.

Hideaway Bins is renowned for manufacturing high quality innovative storage solutions for the kitchen, bathroom and laundry. The bins are a practical solution that slide away under the bench becoming completely hidden from sight until needed.

Being both ergonomic and functional the bins are designed to be mounted at bench height and pull out towards the user, allowing easy disposal of waste without having to bend low inside cupboards.

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honour and is something for which the father daughter team of Allen and Jamie Bertelsen are incredibly proud.

Hideaway Bins can be purchased through distribution partners Hettich, Nover and Galvin Hardware. â—?

The hidden bin solutions have been distributed throughout Australia for the past eight years though a strong distribution network as well as being showcased at many consumer and trade based exhibitions assisting in building a strong and well known brand. It is seen as a huge achievement for a New Zealand owned and operated business to be up ranked at this level given the size of the Australian market in comparison to New Zealand. To win this award in such a competitive environment is seen as a great achievement and an SupplierJan/Feb 2015 | 21

Dust

Because clean working is simply healthier A study once again proves what we have already basically known for a long time: Dust arises when sanding, sawing and routing wood or mineral materials, which can pose a serious health risk. Therefore, in the interest of their own health and in compliance with legal regulations, carpenters and joiners should ensure the air in their working environment is clean and work with certified and approved mobile dust extractors.

The meta-analysis* documents that the relative risk of asthma for employees exposed to wood dust is 1.53 times higher than among the general

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population. For example, in a carpenter's workshop with five employees up to 44 wheelbarrows of dust accumulate in a year (according to a projection by the Festool test laboratory).

For these reasons, one should always consider the health of all those involved, employees and customers, when working with materials that generate dust.

Interesting information about dust The types of dust are as diverse as the materials from which they come. The composition decides how hazardous the respective dust is to our health. For example,

quartziferous substances in mineral dust are particularly dangerous as they can lead to lung cancer, among other things.

As well as the type of dust, the duration of exposure and amount of dust are also essential in determining the level of health risk. The longer the exposure to the dust and the greater the volume of dust, the more dangerous it becomes.

The size of the dust particles should also be considered because the finer the particles the deeper they can penetrate into the lung tissue. It is also important to know that the same occupational exposure limits** in the bodyshop also

apply on the construction site. This is why mobile dust extractors also always have to be used on the construction site.

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In a carpenter's workshop with five employees up to 44 wheelbarrows of dust accumulate in a year (acc. to a projection by the Festool test laboratory).

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It comes down to the proper dust class As dust occurs in various forms, dust extraction is simply not enough. With its product portfolio, Festool covers the entire range for dust extraction: From dust class L (simple and harmless dust such as household dust, clear coats and plaster, as well as materials such as earth, through to H (carcinogenic dust, dust with carcinogenic and pathogenic particles, as well as dust with mould spores, asbestos, mineral fibres, bitumen and artificial mineral fibres like glass wool).

Festool also offers special Class B dust extractors for combustible and explosive dust. When it comes to dust extraction, Festool always recommends using a dust extractor with the proper dust class for the material.

Festool Mobile dust extractors are an integral element of the Festool system concept.

This is why Festool not only develops its own tools, but its own extractors too.

They are compatible with all Festool electrical power tools and air tools.

For instance, there are extractors with container volumes ranging from 10 to 48 litres, as well as some with or without automatic main filter cleaning. They*** are equipped with an integrated hose garage, Sys-Dock for holding the Systainer, Sortainer and Workcenter and embedded in a complete system of accessories and consumables – from self-cleaning filter bags to various suction hoses through to handles or tool holders.

Festool also offers its unique Service all-inclusive package for all mobile dust extractors that includes a 36 month comprehensive warranty, rapid repair service, spare parts guarantee and purchase without risk. * Meta-analysis Source: Perez-Rios M, Ruano-Ravina A, Etminan M, Takkouche B. A. Meta-analysis on wood dust exposure and risk of asthma. Allergy 2010; 65:467-73.

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** The occupational exposure limit is the time-weighted average concentration of a substance in the air at the workplace, at which acute or chronic damage to the health of the employees cannot be expected. When defining the occupational exposure limit, it is generally understood as eight hours exposure over five days a week during the working life. The occupational exposure limit is specified in mg/m³ and ml/m³ (ppm). *** Applies to all CT mobile dust extractors – except the CT 17 ●

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Software

Pytha 3D CAD used in Westfield reno In November 2014, one of the oldest and most famous shopping centres in Sydney, Australia, the Westfield shopping mall, was re-opened after complete renovations, now featuring more than 500 retailers and a number of restaurants.

Pytha Lab is proud that many of these stores have been designed with the German 3D CAD system Pytha – not only the individual stores, but also the

recreational areas along the passageways were designed with PYTHA. The Westfield shopping centre is an excellent example of the capabilities provided by Pytha 3D CAD. In addition to shops, shop-in-shop concepts, displays and individual furniture can be designed with Pytha in three dimensions: planning, presentation and production.

The software also allows you to navigate through your virtual designs in real time. ●

3D Kitchen software news 3D Kitchen released its latest 3D Design product in February this year.

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quality 3D rendering to wow their customers with high resolution three dimensional images.

3D Kitchen also enables these images to be displayed in a full motion 360 degree viewing window for the ultimate room presentation.

Alongside this, 3D Kitchen has also introduced the

importation of third party CAD objects and design textures to bring designs to life.

Three further enhancements offer the user the ability to also illustrate true 3D door profiles and also door handle profiles, with benches now able to apply radius edging – all

giving a stunning degree of realism to the designs you create.

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Software

An ongoing investment

By Anne Charlton, Marketing Manager, Integrated Joinery Solutions Technology has changed our lives in fundamental ways over the past 10 years – ways we could never have even imagined. As a simple example, just think of the impact smart phones have had on our lives on both a personal and business level. Who could have imagined such a powerful tool a decade ago, and who could imagine life without it now? It has freed us from the office, connected us to our clients no matter the distance and made everyday tasks so much easier.

The same holds true for technology in the joinery industry. We have seen incredible improvements in processes and productivity from the correct use of technology. Some of this has been hardware based with improvements in machinery but much of this has been software based.

Speed of change – don’t be left behind Technology is moving at an ever increasing rate and businesses must keep pace with the new technology or risk falling behind the competition.

Successful businesses are those that continuously improve processes through technology. The right technology can: • cut down on manual processes, • eliminate double handling, • reduce errors, and • reduce wastage.

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The end result of this is increased productivity and therefore profitability.

In light of this increasing pace of technological advancement, software cannot be considered a static investment. It requires businesses to invest on an ongoing basis to remain competitive. You would not even contemplate doing business today with an outdated phone – ­ the same thinking needs to be applied to software.

Importance of software Businesses continue to invest large amounts in CNC machinery to increase production capability, and rightly so. However, CNC machines need CAD/ CAM software to run efficiently. And with software only a fraction of the cost of machinery, software represents great value for money.

Software has become the brains of the modern joinery operation. The right software is a key business investment, providing the continuous process improvement needed to remain ahead of the competition. Continuous investment in software allows you to break away from the competition. And your investment will be repaid many times over.

Ongoing investment Software cannot be a one-off investment, or even something that requires an investment every few

years. The best CAD/CAM software will continue to be developed on a regular schedule – preferably annually.

Annual upgrades should be viewed positively and seen as a sign of a supplier who is prepared to invest in their software solution and produce advancements that benefit your business.

Many joinery businesses see upgrades as an unnecessary expense but our mindset needs to change on this. Upgrades are a vital way for you to keep pace with advancements in features, functions and technology that allows you to continue to improve your processes. The right upgrades are an investment that will help your business to remain competitive into the future. If you are operating with outdated software then you stand to be left behind by your competition.

An Investment in productivity Instead of viewing upgrades as an unnecessary cost to the business, we need to shift our thinking and instead see upgrades as an investment in better, more streamlined processes.

Of course this assumes that the upgrade offers meaningful improvements in functionality that is useful to your business. A good software supplier will be close to their market and will be continuously including

improvements suggested by their client base.

So the upgrades will lead to real productivity improvements that will well and truly outweigh the cost of the upgrade.

Invest in the right software We heard many times at AWISA 2014 that businesses feel they have outgrown their current technology, particularly their CAD/ CAM software. They are recognising that rather than assisting them, it is restricting them. And in this case, there is little point continuing to invest by way of upgrades.

So perhaps it is time to invest in a new generation software solution.

Important questions to ask your supplier • What percentage of annual revenue is committed to product development?

• Is this publicly documented?

• How many developers are dedicated to upgrades?

• How many developers do they have overall?

• How often are upgrades released?

• Are upgrades ad-hoc or to a strict timetable?

• What documentation is supplied with upgrades?

Eg, do you get a detailed manual of the new and improved features?

• What testing does the upgrade undergo before release?

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Concurrent Process: new generation software can decrease time to market by supporting a concurrent, not consecutive, approach to your drawing, machining and production processes.

In effect, the aim of the new generation software solutions is to allow for several processes to overlap, rather than having to be done one after the other.

This approach also allows for one set-out operator to be responsible for multiple processes (eg drafting, cutting lists and machining), rather than having an operator responsible for each specific function.

Visual Machining: New generation solutions now offer visual machining, with full production information attached, allowing the user to see exactly what is going to be manufactured. Errors can be spotted on the screen before going to production Joinery specific functions: no longer does the joinery industry need to rely on software that has been adapted to the industry. You can now access solutions that have in-built joinery functionality. This saves considerable time in the setout process, again freeing up resources to move on to the next project.

Interface functionality: New generation software recognises the need for you to import and export files amongst your network. An incredibly useful feature is the provision of multiple interface formats for import and export.

The more file formats offered the better.

Exact parametric modelling: providing you with the ability to quickly and easily make all dimensions parametric; length, width and depth. This allows you to make changes to designs in seconds, even complex units and curves, freeing up set-out resources to move on to the next project.

Fully associative: all the workshop drawings, plotsheets and machining information are automatically updated with any changes to the model.

Integrated CAD/CAM: new generation solutions are fully integrated CAD/CAM systems, which removes the need for multiple interfaces and manual processes reducing errors and wastage.

Single solution: The new generation of software solutions handle ALL work streams with ease. This has numerous benefits to your business including one system to purchase, one system to learn, one process for your team to follow, one contact for technical assistance. ●

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Software

Software that drives efficiency If your company is looking to improve its manufacturing operations and performance then SB MOM software could be the answer. So, if your company is looking to maximise its efficiency, save money and increase profits, keep reading.

SB MOM was designed by Crossmuller Business Solutions, which has specialised in technology solutions for Australia’s industrial and manufacturing sectors for over 20 years. Crossmuller created SB MOM specifically (but not exclusively) for the timber/woodworking industry because the company had

spent over 20 years in that space.

“During that time we listened to the problems, worked on the solutions and came up with a product that addressed all the issues the industry could come up with,” explained Michael Riley, Sales and Marketing Manager Crossmuller Business Solutions.

“SB MOM allows you to manage your business from order entry to delivery in one integrated solution.”

SB MOM modules include: purchasing and inventory, order entry and scheduling, production

order batching,job tracking and quality, assembly and despatch, warehouse management and reports in real time. It integrates with accounts (Xero and MYOB) and CAD CAM (CabinetVision, Cut Right).

SB MOM over arches your current drawing and accounting packages as well as providing the software to run all other facets of your business. All of the modules “talk to each other“ and provide a MES solution.

“By interfacing with your existing packages we extract all of their information as well as driving all of the

functionality you want and need from our SB MOM software,” said Michael.

“The software will save you time, money and raw materials waste . You will be able to report on all aspects of a job in real time and you will increase production.

“By being able to efficiently utilise labour and resources as demand changes, supply real time information to the shop floor regarding orders to be made, location of parts, jobs ready for assembly etc, your business becomes more efficient, hence more profitable.●

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Wood plastics

Wood-plastics show upsurge Rising market growth, predominently in the USA and the Far East, cost-efficient machinery concepts with high line speeds and output rates, and new applications are all stimulating the global wood plastic composites industry, which had slowed down slightly.

This was clearly shown during the 10th Wood Plastic Composites Conference which was organised by Applied Market Information (AMI), UK and held in Vienna, near the domicile of its main sponsor, battenfeldcincinnati. A very positive mood prevailed among the more than 150 guests from five continents. They responded with enthusiasm to the over 15 presentations and subsequent live demonstrations at battenfeldcincinnati’s technical lab.

What is true for plastics processing in general is equally true for WPC processing: the material costs (up to 80%) take up the largest share in the overall

production costs.

With the aim of reducing these costs, a trend towards more coextrusion applications is currently emerging in the industry.

Simultaneously, the demand is rising for low-cost fillers such as rice husks, mineral fillers or recycled fibres.

At the same time, there is an increase in the demand for cost-efficient machinery concepts to reduce the overall costs, especially for the main product line of decking profiles, for concepts that offer high production and also ensure high-end product quality.

Here, hollow instead of solid profiles cater to the wish for material savings.

The use of recycled materials to reduce material costs is as much an issue in the industry as is the use of biologically based and/or biodegradable materials. battenfeld-cincinnati also focused its equipment demonstrations on these trend topics and showed, in co-operation with Beologic A small profile manufactured from biopolymers filled with wood fibre.

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Hollow decking profile made of PVC filled with 50% rice fibre.

NV (Belgium), a complete line producing a hollow WPC profile consisting of PVC filled with 50% rice husks, and a second line, on which a WPC profile based on a biopolyester resin was made. The first line, equipped with a fiberEX 93-34 D parallel twin screw extruder tailor-made for WPC processing, reached an output of 380 kg/h – a performance absolutely on a par with PVC profile production. The smaller line, equipped with an alpha 45 single screw extruder, reached an output of 40 kg/h.

Complete downstream equipment from battenfeldcincinnati with perfectly matching components was used in each line as well.

So battenfeld-cincinnati was able to demonstrate its special machine manufacturing competence for wood-plastic composite processing.

Sonja Kahr, the company’s WPC product manager, commented: “Today, we offer suitable solutions for all applications in the WPC

industry and, above all, solutions tailored to fit every individual application.

“In our product portfolio, we have single screw extruders or conical twin screw extruders to produce small technical profiles, while for high outputs we offer parallel machine models which, with their 34D processing length, provide every possible option for direct addition of colourants, degassing and flexibility in plasticizing.

Both machine concepts can be optimally combined for coextrusion applications.”

New applications for WPC were also displayed by the two companies Rehau and Plastic.WOOD directly beside the extrusion lines shown in production in battenfeld-cincinnati’s technical lab. While the German profile manufacturer Rehau presented a WPC sunshade system made of WPC in an aluminum frame, the Italian company Plastic.

WOOD showed various injection-molded products, such as tableware and chairs made of WPC.●

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Zero join edge banding "Laser" edge banding is the most significant new technology of the last five years. It's yet to take off in Australia and there are only a handful of machines in the country capable of applying the new "laser" edges. The costs are high, especially if you already have an edge bander and it's running fine. Of course, the returns could be high as well so it's worth knowing what it's all about. At Supplier, we've done our research and we're ready to show you that it's what you can't see that matters most.

By Supplier magazine’s technical editor Philip Ashley What you can't see is the traditional 0.15mm glue line that looks worse as your cabinets get older.

Around the world, leading companies are looking at ways to eliminate this unsightly problem. The technology is now available here in Australia from all major machinery suppliers.

Before we begin, we acknowledge that traditional ways of applying glue to edge banded panels is improving and very good results can be achieved using glue applicators. Holz Her (Weinig Australia) and SCM (Gabbett) are two companies pushing the boundaries here. This article will only cover the application of edge tapes with a coextruded "functional" layer, manufactured for "laser" type applications.

So, first let's look at the edge material and the first thing that you should know is that the "glue" is built into the edge tape. It's not a pre-glued edge – it's an edge tape where the "glue" or polymer forms 0.2 millimetre of the edge tape thickness. This is referred to 30 | SupplierJan/Feb 2015

as a "functional" layer and, while this is not glue, the fact remains that it's melted and sticks the tape to the panel under roller pressure.

Call it an adhesive, a glue or a functional layer but the point is that it sticks the tape to the panel.

One of the main drawbacks with this new technology was the lack of edge tapes available. If you could get it at all, you had to buy hundreds of metres of it and for an industry more used to jobbing than highproduction, this was a real issue. Only a few colours were readily available and this did not suit most cabinet manufacturers or, for that matter, their customers.

The good news is that the edge tapes are starting to become more available from major suppliers such as Dollken (Surteco) and Rehau.

At $1-08 (approximately) a metre compared to 0.40 cents for standard edge tapes, it's still expensive but the price will drop as more people use them.

All of the technologies in this article will process the various types of edge

tape made for zero edge application. These include ABS (environmentally-friendly and high quality), PMMA (often referred to as 3D due to its transparency) and PP (ecological, does not contain chlorine) edges.

The first technology came out of Germany around five years ago in the form of a CO2 laser system. This was very expensive, costing in the vicinity of 150,000 Euro.

Around the same time, the German Dustec company started researching a system using plasma at around the same cost. The plasma system became available two years later on the German IMA machine.

Following these developments (and very likely a review of the cost), a cheaper diode laser was developed at around half the cost of the CO2 laser. Laser is still expensive and maintenance and replacement parts will also be costly. On the flip side, laser edge only re-melts at 120 degrees. The re-melt temperature of EVA glue is between 60 and 90 degrees depending on the adhesive.

This means your edges will remain attached even in the harshest temperature changes.

Laser is an acronym for "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation" and we all know that radiation can be a form of heat. But what is plasma? The best way to describe the process is to imagine ice as a solid that is changed by energy into water.

Further energy (heat) will change the water into vapour (steam or gas) and yet further high energy will change the gas molecules into plasma.

The Dustec system melts the functional layer through a series of plasma jets but maintenance costs were reported to be very high.

Most machinery suppliers are concentrating on laser technology and it's fair to say that unless you specifically want a plasma system for some reason, you won't see one offered for sale in Australia.

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The Schugoma system installed on a Felder machine

The German Schugoma company did just that and at the 2012 AWISA fair we saw their Kanten King hot air (up to 400 degrees at the nozzle) system, brought into Australia by the West Australian Beyond Tools Company.

Supplier spoke to some of the other importers about this technology and they advised us that they were already working on similar ways of using the same hot air principle. Now everyone can supply it.

The hot air products are Biesse Airforce, Hebrock (Wood Tech) Airtronic and Homag airTec. Biesse, Felder and Homag (on their Brandt range) also offer the original Schugoma system.

Other importers will supply Schugoma on their machines and IMA (Wood Tech) also has a hot air system of their own. In addition to the many hot air systems available, Holz Her (Weinig) just released a new development that uses infrared radiation to melt the functional layer of the new edge tape.

In this article, we really need to put all these into perspective. The following are guidelines only and if you are in the market for a new

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machine you should talk to as many suppliers as you can about their product.

Laser Let's look at Laser first as it's arguably the best. I say "arguably" because with all of these products you cannot see any discernible difference.

The "glue" line is still there but at only 0.025mm it's virtually invisible.

There is no doubt that the larger manufacturers are exclusively using laser. It's able to be applied on much faster production lines up to 60 metres a minute. Stop for a moment because at these speeds the machine needs to be beefed up so you'll pay a premium for this. A more realistic speed on machines we're more familiar with would be 30 metres a minute and this is not a lot faster than some of the other, cheaper air and infrared systems.

With laser the beam can be directed very close to where the tape meets the panel so there is an extremely short "open-time" and the bonding takes place almost immediately. The plasma system uses a series of nozzles spaced further away so the open time is slightly longer. Machines using the

laser technology are Biesse Eco Laser, Homag LaserTec, IMA Laser Edge and Stefani (Gabbett) Laser Line. Stefani also has a technology they call Slim Line that uses a CO2 laser that actually melts the inside of edge tape.

The CO2 laser is expensive because it requires a cooling unit.

Next is the "Ltronic" infra red system from Holz Her. I am not saying that it sits between laser and hot air.

I've only put it next because the technology is similar to laser. The market will decide its value. It's new to the market and some will say it's yet to be tested.

Like all these technologies, infrared is based on sound scientific principles so it will work exactly like they say it will. The system uses a NIR (near infrared radiation) module to activate the tape's functional layer.

The wavelength of the NIR module is very close to that of the diode laser used by Biesse, Homag and IMA. Holz Her Ltronic is claimed to produce panels up to 25 metres a minute so it's not far behind a standard laser machine but at a much lower cost.

The most-talked about technology is the hot air system. Biesse's AirForce is available in two versions.

STEP1 is for medium size machines and a working speed up to 15 m/min.

STEP2 is for medium to high range machines and a working speed up to 25 m/ min.

Homag AirTec claims 20 to 25 metres a minute feed rate with a heat up time of three minutes that

Homag claims is unique to the market. These figures still don't compete with either the laser or infrared systems with no heat up times at all. The heat up time is necessary to allow the machine to heat up the blower and store enough compressed and heated air to start working.

Most machine suppliers can fit the Schugoma system and the ones we have seen include Brandt (Homag) and Felder (a machine recently installed in Melbourne). Feed speeds are slightly lower at 20 m/min but this is still much faster than most edge banders will ever work.

Hebrock's Airtronic claims the same heat up time but a much lower feed rate.

Hebrock's unique energysaving feature is to only have the hot air system working when there are panels in the machine. On all other hot air units the hot air is blowing all the time.

Hot air and infrared technology will cost around 20% of a laser installation, plus the machine. Your hot air machine will use between 400 and 1500 litres of hot air every minute depending on the machine and tape width. That hot air will escape into your factory and go through the roof unless you can capture it for re-use.

A hot air machine will likely be very noisy (around 100 dB) as all that hot air is blown at high speeds through small nozzles.

The join, however, will be waterproof, anti-bacterial and of the highest visual quality.

There will likely be many customers who will specify the new product for these qualities.

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Traditional ways of applying glue to edge banded panels is improving and very good results can be achieved using glue applicators. SCM (Gabbett) is one of the companies pushing the boundaries here.

31 The Holz Her infrared machine is similar to laser in that it uses no hot air at all so running costs and noise levels are lower.

Still want to use your glue pot for those internal panels your customers aren't worried about? No worry, your existing glue pot remains on the machine and can be changed over very quickly.

There is some discussion that a roller presses more glue into the core of the board for a better bond and that certain glue systems (PUR) will still produce an excellent join.

The advantage of the co-extruded edge tape is that the glue is colour matched to the edging and as long as the rollers press the tape tightly against the panel, no glue can be seen because it's the same colour as the tape and the panel.

Photos taken at 200 times magnification show almost no connecting "line" between the panel and edge tape – pretty impressive.

There's talk in the trade that in five years, EVA glue could be a thing of the past but I'm not so sure. Internal cabinet panels for the average customer will not need a laser edge. Most cabinet doors are

bought in with either a foil or painted surface and that doesn't leave a lot of products for laser edging. Having said that, zero join panels will grab an increasing share of the market.

Whether you take the plunge now or wait until your current edge bander needs replacing, you cannot possibly afford not to

consider getting on board with the new technology.

Laser is the ‘bees-knees’ due to its high speed throughput.

For most Australian companies though, either the infrared or hot air systems will certainly increase your present production and allow you to stay in the market, no matter what your customers want. ●

In applying Fusion-Edge to the panel, the co-extruded ‘functional layer’ is activated by the heat source, fusing the panel to the edge and creating a seamless joint.

There is no visible joint between the functional layer and the actual edging.

The advantages of using FusionEdge include: • high production reliability; • increased productivity; • no extra hotmelt adhesive.

It can be used on both straight-line edgebanders and work-centre type edgebanders. ●

High performance edge Surteco Australia is now producing its co-extruded ABS Fusion Edge locally in Australia.

Initially, the Surteco FusionEdge stock range will include those decors in highest demand, with the entire stock ABS colour range providing the colour palette from which to draw all the desired decors in Fusion-Edge.

For a seamless bond between edge and worktop, Fusion-Edge provides an innovative furniture edgeband that requires no additional hotmelt adhesive. It offers a real alternative to conventional 32 | SupplierJan/Feb 2015

edgeband adhesion.

The visual, functional and economical benefits are diverse and already recognised by many leading furniture manufacturers and suppliers.

Fusion-Edge also offers a heat and moisture resistant bond as additional benefits to the efficiency of this technology.

The innovative technology of Fusion-Edge works with all currently available innovative joint technologies and heat sources: including laser, plasma and hot air.

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bInside 2015 – you are invited Running from 18 to 20 March in Sydney, bInside 2015 will be the biggest in-house event Biesse's has ever staged in Oceania.

The show will also be used as an occasion to launch the largest wood, glass and stone machinery and software functioning showroom in Australia and New Zealand.

Showcasing a range of industry partners, bInside 2015 will provide a great opportunity for business networking, and will offer informative presentations and the renowned Italian hospitality and entertainment that are now firmly established as part of the Biesse culture.

Chief executive officer for Oceania, Luke Tenaglia confirmed that the event will also be used as a further opportunity to reinforce Biesse’s commitment to “giving back to the community” with support for key charities a feature.

Luke said bInside 2015 will aid in reinforcing Biesse’s established credentials as a market leader in Australia and New Zealand. It will include live demonstrations of established machinery and systems, plus recent additions to the Biesse machinery stable. www.suppliermagazine.com.au

Luke added that bInside 2015 will be much more intimate and personal that is possible at large trade shows and will provide a great opportunity for cabinet makers and joiners get up-close and personal with the latest machinery from Biesse.

“Not only will we have an impressive, select range of new, leading-edge machines but also engineers, technicians and company executives from across Oceania and Italy will be on hand to assist customers and guests”.

On display and running live at bInside 2015 will be a hundred tonnes of machinery.

This will include the never before seen in Australia five axis Rover B 1650 CNC router direct from Italy as well as the new to Australia Viet 05 sander.

Highlighted at the show will be the Winstore with an integrated nester, the Rover B FT NBC, and the Selco beam saw WNT 610 twin pusher.

There will also be plenty more machines, systems and software of stand-out interest, such as the Stream B1 edgebander incorporating

Above (clockwise): bInside 2015 will provide a great opportunity for business networking, offer informative presentations and renowned Italian hospitality and entertainment.

Luke Tenaglia, Chief Executive Officer.. bInside is all about selling production solutions and demonstrating new concepts and operating systems that can be implemented to lift productivity, increase flexibility, contain labour costs and improve cost effectiveness.

the hot air, seamless joint technology – the AirForce System.

Another exciting innovation at bInside 2015 is the new revolutionary bNest software. This software greatly enhances Biesse’s ability to show guests how to reduce their machining time and material waste, with the revolutionary new optimising software.

Also on display will be the latest cutting edge technology, Primus 184 – a user friendly and economic waterjet cutting machine as well as live demonstarations of the new Genius cutting line and the

increased speed processing of the Master 33.

Luke said he considers Biesse to have a real point-ofdifference with other machinery manufacturers. “Biesse is the technology-driven industry leader in terms of new machinery development. We take pride in our technical innovations and leading industry knowledge.

“We are about selling production solutions and, at bInside 2015, we will be able to demonstrate to guests new concepts and operating systems that could be implemented in their own business practices.

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bInside 2015 will be the biggest inhouse event Biesse's has ever staged in Oceania.

Right: Internationally-renowned Joe Avati will be performing his unique brand of comedy at bInside 2015.

33 Our products are capable of lifting productivity, increasing flexibility, containing labour costs and improving cost effectiveness.

I like to think that we work hard to develop ‘tight’ relationships with all our customers.

“I'm really delighted to be able to invite industry practitioners to bInside 2015 – doubling as it will as the grand opening of the largest machine showroom in Oceania and an opportunity to come along and discover the latest technological

innovations in wood, glass and stone manufacturing.

“So I extend to our warmest invitation to visit bInside 2015 – come and spend quality time with local and international experts.

“We will also have leading domestic industry experts on

hand showcasing and sharing the latest trends and forecasts in the housing, shop fit-out, kitchen and bathroom and manufacturing industries.”

Guests to bInside 2015 will be able to enjoy Biesse's famous Italian hospitality.

“And in addition we will have one of Australia’s top comedy exports Joe Avati at the show,” said Luke. “He is the world’s number one selling bilingual comedian performing his unique brand of comedy in both English and Italian on both sides of the Atlantic. So come and be entertained by Joe.”●

Mobilair 43 now even quieter The Mobilair 43 portable compressor from Kaeser now incorporates a double-walled polyethylene sound enclosure.

On top of its already impressive performance characteristics, energy efficiency and environmentally friendly operation, the M 43 now also delivers very low sound emissions, all wrapped up in a robust and durable canopy.

Ensuring long-term value retention, the sleek M 43 from Kaeser now includes a new corrosion- and scratch-resistant polyethylene enclosure (PE), which features integrated wheelhouses. This new enclosure contributes to the compressors low sound pressure levels.

A 1:1 maintenance-free direct drive coupling links the ultra-quiet engine and large low speed Sigma Profile 34 | SupplierJan/Feb 2015

airend, which further ensures minimal sound levels of only 69 dB(A) (surface sound pressure level measured in accordance with ISO 3744), making the Mobilair 43 one of the quietest portable compressors in its class.

Powered by a four cylinder water-cooled Kubota turbo diesel engine, the Mobilair 43 provides an impressive free air delivery of 4.2 m³/min at 7 bar.

The Mobilair 43 is also highly energy efficient.

Incorporating Kaeser's direct drive system eliminates the transmission losses associated with gear driven units. As a result more air is produced for less fuel. This also extends the service life of both the motor and the airend.

With an operational weight of less than 750

kg, the unit is compact and easily manoeuvrable.

All metallic body components are either galvanised or powder coated to ensure long-term protection from the elements.

Operation is made simple via a single control switch and user-friendly buttons.

In addition, excellent

component access greatly simplifies servicing and maintenance tasks.

A lightweight 20-metre hose reel is available as an optional extra. This accessory enables the compressed air line to be neatly stowed away and eliminates the possibility of it becoming a tripping hazard. ●

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It’s showtime Biesse Rover goes centre-stage at DPRO Display and Exhibition Centre.

American white oak is a hard, heavy wood imported from eastern USA, but the Biesse Rover B 4.40 cut through the thick panels like a hot knife through butter producing another intricatelyshaped counter top for a centre-stage display at an international museum.

At the controls was Scott Dimmock, managing director of DPRO Display and Exhibition Centre on the Gold Coast. He said the high-precision machine produces more than 90% of his exhibition display stands, dividers, platforms and other accessories – all custom-built at his Burleigh factory.

The Biesse Rover B is the beating heart of this young business, which is creating every conceivable design and shape for the multi-billion-dollar industry it serves.

“The high-production machine has incredible flexibility,” said Scott who has created fittings for conferences and exhibitions as diversified as the Brisbane International Truck Show, the Avalon 2015 International Air Expo in Melbourne and the AWISA 2014 event in Brisbane.

In fact, the Biesse Rover B 4.40 produced the entire show and stage fittings for Biesse Australia’s sprawling multi-system exhibit at AWISA 2014, installing the custombuilt components with a team of professional DPRO joiners, carpenters and painters.

Scott Dimmock has been involved with the cabinetmaking industry for 30 years.

He previously worked in a factory using Biesse machines exclusively.

“So when I set up DRPO five years ago, the choice was Scott Dimmock supervises the operation of the Biesse Rover B 4.40 at his DPRO display and exhibition centre on the Gold Coast.

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Gary Harris of DPRO Design Centre checks a curved counter top produced on the Biesse Rover B.

obvious – Biesse,” Scott said.

“We were running the Rover B alongside another machine, which was removed when we soon realised the Biesse could do the work of two machines.”

The demand on DRPO’s services is such that the Rover B is working 10 hours a day, five days a week .. “up to seven days a week if necessary,” Scott added.

“The robustness of the Rover B also means it is low-maintenance; if there’s a hiccup, the Biesse team are on site pronto to fix any problems.”

Scott said the Rover B was a very affordable machining centre with a 3.6 m x 1.2 m

flat table designed for nestedbased manufacturing and solid surface machining.

“We’re impressed how the Biesse machine, and the software included, have supported our sales and production process,” he said.

“All measurements are taken on-site and the design process begins using the CAD program to create three-dimensional drawings to help clients visualise how their ideas can become reality.

"BiesseWorks software program is fantastic; we don't need any other add-ins, with the software we can program any design easily.” ●

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Product Update

Multifunction shelving from Lincoln Sentry LINCOLN Sentry has announced the release of its newest household shelving system – the Finista Slim aluminium system.

Finista Slim is a multifunction shelving program that allows an endless array of storage solutions in many different rooms in the house or commercial situations.

Manufactured in northern Italy, the Finista Slim system can create a wardrobe frame system, hanging bookshelf, a room divider or even a book display case – the possibilities are endless.

The centre point of the Finista Slim system is the ultra slim aluminium bar, finished in anodised matt grey. To complement the aluminium bar the system comes with a range of brackets that can be attached to the bar to create shelves, drawers, desks and wardrobe hanging rails.

Pest free finish INTRODUCING Pestblock, an innovative new solution for preventing access to unwanted pests in the kitchen, while providing the perfect finishing touch to your project.

Exclusive to Lincoln Sentry, Pestblock increases the quality of finish in every kitchen.

A one-off installation in the dishwasher, Pestblock prevents access to unwanted pests nesting in kicker cavities. Conveniently designed for left and right hand installation, it is made from high quality chemical resistant ABS plastic.

Patent protected and proudly Australian Made.

Illuminated furniture MANUFACTURER of highend lighting systems, GERA Leuchten showcased its exclusive illuminated furniture at imm cologne.

This lighting enables users to create extraordinary interior designs by uniting lighting and load-bearing functions.

The lighting colour of the LEDs used can be controlled and – thanks to the integrated ScanAndLight function – these can correspond with each other or, if desired, with daylight.

With this, the lighting system creates an interior environment that is

Caesarstone Concetto CONCETTO is a collection of extraordinary surfaces handmade from individually cut and bound semi-precious stones.

A unique blend of art, nature and technology, Concetto brings the sophistication and powerful energy of these stones to the surface.

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perceived as natural by the observer or offers the user diverse design options as a result of manual control.

All Gera lighting products comply with the very highest quality demands and carry the Made in Germany seal of approval. This is guaranteed by the ISO-certified manufacturing process.

Andrew Dixon, General Manager Marketing for Caesarstone Australia said: “We are seeing Concetto used in very unique interiors often as highlight elements in very contemporary, sometimes minimal ways.

“The development of new LED lighting technologies, often remotely controlled, is seeing the fusion of different back lighting effects being used with the six surfaces in the collection.”

Ideal for a wide variety of applications such as kitchen benchtops, splashbacks, bathroom surfaces, furniture pieces and feature walls.

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Events

MARCH 2015 3-7 MIFF 2015

Malaysian International Furniture Fair

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia www.2015.miff.com.my

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Poznan, Poland http://www.budma.pl/en/ 10-13 Windoor Tech 2015

Trade fair for producers of windows, doors, gates and façade systems

Poznan, Poland http://www.windoortech.pl/en/ 11-14 Door Expo 2015

International door, shutter, lock, panel, board, partition systems and accessories fair

Istanbul, Turkey http://www.doorexpoistanbul.com 13-16 Hospitality 360 2015.

The latest developments and products for the hospitality and contract furniture industry Singapore http://www.hospitality360.com.sg 16-20 FIMMA Brasil 2015

International fair of machines, raw materials and accessories for the furniture industry

Bento Gonçalves, Brazil http://www.fimma.com.br 19-22 ZOW Istanbul 2015

Supply fair for furniture industry and interior design Istanbul, Turkey http://www.zow.com.tr 24-26 Domotex Asia / ChinaFloor 2015

International floorcovering exhibition

Shanghai, China http://www.dacf.cn 28 Mar-4 Apr

CIFM Interzum 2015

China international woodworking machinery & furniture raw materials fair

Guangzhou, China http://cifm.ciff-gz.com/en/index.htm APRIL 2015 14-19 Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2015

Milan International Furniture Show

Rho, Milan, Italy http://www.cosmit.it/it/salone_ internazionale_del_mobile ***For more information on the fairs or to confirm dates, please check the individual websites.

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1. You must be a reader of Supplier Woodworking Magazine 2. You must be a manufacturing cabinetmaker 3. You must want to give your business a competitive edge!

4. The offer does not include future software updates 5. Email applications to… vicky.cammiade@elitepublishing.com.au … subject “Free Software 2015” … supply full business name and contact details

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