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Defined by attitude In this issue, we look forward to a clutch of in-house events with Biesse, Homag and AMS all starting on the 26th September and Daltons Wadkin beginning on 3rd October. Whilst talking events, some members of the Furniture & Joinery Production team will be at Sicam in October and ZOW in February next year. Alongside this, we have features on panels, software, CNC machinery and materials handling plus the usual news, company updates and installation articles. There are two positive articles this month featuring the successful panel business, Starbank Panel Products. An update article focuses on how the Merseyside firm delivers high quality, value for money products whilst delivering high service standards. The other is an installation piece about recent technological investment in materials handling, featuring a Votecs shredder and Barbaric lifting and handling systems. In combination, both articles serve to illustrate a company which is displaying a thorough understanding of what it takes to succeed in its marketplace. A wonderful example of a great attitude and a desire to put the customer uppermost in their thinking, Starbank appears to be running its business on very solid business principles – principles which which anyone can buy into. As with all business sectors there are winners and there are losers – those that are getting things right, and those that, for a variety of reasons, do not. Success in business is not a divine right, and there will be specific reasons why businesses do not prosper – market conditions, Brexit, the weather, staff issues, skills shortages and so forth – these issues afflict all businesses, so what’s the difference between triumph and frustration?
Predominantly, I believe the underlying issue is one of attitude – a positive mind-set to business where the leadership is clear and present, the objectives shared, the strategy well-conceived and the atmosphere positive will give any business the wherewithal to overcome reasonable business challenges. I remember when starting out in this business many moons ago and my charge-hand kept on to me about ‘do things right, the first time’ and ‘always put myself in the customer’s shoes’ and other such seemingly obvious adages – but when you look in the mirror, these and other guiding principles will apply to almost any business situation. Hackneyed phrases they might be, but manufacturers looking to succeed in an era with stellar design work, super-efficient manufacturing, first-rate logistics, a proper customer-engagement setup and an outward-looking management and positive state of mind will undoubtedly be better prepared to tackle the myriad challenges which the industry will face up to in the coming years. Getting the attitude of your business right is without doubt a key to its longevity and success – seems an obvious thing to say really …
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Furniture Makers launches national AMS’ September competition with Axminster Tools & Machinery open house event The Furniture Makers’ Company, the furnishing industry’s charity, is launching a national competition in partnership with leading tool supplier Axminster Tools & Machinery for a student to make a piece of furniture that will be displayed in Axminster stores across the UK.
The Advanced Machinery Services team is organising an event in its Skeffington, Leicestershire showroom for the 26th, 27th and 28th this month.
There will be on display machines such as entry level and industrial edgebanders, a full five-axis CNC machine, moulders, classical machines and much more... AMS invites all its customers, friends and people interested in the wood industry, to visit the showroom during The Autumn Fest open house exhibition to view 30 machines and other equipment on display in its showroom including edgebanders, de-nibbing sander, planers/moulders, planers, thicknessers, spindle moulders, CNC routers, panel saws, cross-cut saws, rip saws, re-saws, extraction units, setting stands, briquetters, template makers, cleaning tanks, tooling displays, material handling. The company’s service, spare parts and tooling departments will also be on hand to show visitors around the AMS operation and discuss requirements in comfort over a drink and bite to eat. There is a registration form on the company’s website. advancedmachinery.co.uk
The Axminster Design and Make Competition launches this month, in conjunction with the new academic year and will ask students from 20 partnered universities to create a piece of innovative wooden furniture. Students will be required to submit sketches and CAD illustration of their proposed designs and then 10 shortlisted students will be given three months to create their concept with the materials being sponsored by Axminster. The finalists will be judged by Dr Tony Smart MBE, Master of The Furniture Makers’ Company; Alan Styles, managing director at Axminster Tools & Machinery; Alex Crofts, training and education chairman at The Furniture Makers’ Company; Rupert Senior, guild mark chairman at The Furniture Makers’ Company; Damilola Bamidele, grants and education manager at The Furniture Makers’ Company; and the editor of Furniture & Cabinet Making magazine. The lucky winner will be announced at a national furnishing industry event and win a £1000 Axminster voucher, a work placement with the company and have their winning piece shown on rotation in all eight of Axminster’s stores. The second place will receive a £500 voucher. There will also be a £100 voucher each for a further five runners-up. Dr Tony Smart MBE says: “The Axminster Design & Make Competition is a superb opportunity for students to put the skills they’ve learnt at university to practical use and develop a piece of furniture that they think conveys innovation. “We can’t thank our partner and sponsor, Axminster Tools & Machinery, enough for funding this exciting competition that will give young makers around the UK the chance to bring a design to life and have it showcased on a national level through its stores and publicised by The Furniture Makers’ Company.” Alan Styles, managing director at Axminster Tools & Machinery, says: “Once again we are delighted to be able to work with and support The Furniture Makers’ Company. The company continually carries out invaluable work and the Design & Make Competition is just one example of how they help, nurture and promote
Ella Lemaire, Modular Shelving – joint winner overall School Design Prize Sebastian Banwell, Coffee Table – joint winner overall School Design Prize
promising young furniture makers. I feel honoured to have been asked to be one of the judges for this competition and am looking forward to seeing some high quality, innovative pieces of furniture.” Applicants must be over the age of 18 and in full or part time education at the time of entry. The deadline for entries is Friday 26th January 2018. furnituremakers.org.uk
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Daltons Wadkin invite you to their biggest ever in-house exhibition for demonstrations on the latest solid wood, panel and composite processing technology.
live demonstrations ALTENDORF PANEL SAWS
NEW WADKIN CLASSICAL MACHINES
ELCON VERTICAL PANEL SAWS
NEW HOUFEK SPINDLE MOULDER
Full range of Altendorf models including WA80X, WA6 and flag ship F45 with efficiency-boosting EvoDrive control. The ever popular entry level 155D model, high precision 155DS with electronic digital readouts, and deep cutting TITAN.
Bandsaws, crosscuts, new Wadkin MX220 spindle moulder and CST planer thicknesser with spiral insert cutter block. Never before seen in the UK, new F250 spindle moulder with powered rise, fall and tilt, table insert and variable speed.
CEHISA EDGEBANDERS
Eco Flexy model and high capacity Pro-12 with DUO-MELT for PUR and EVA glue, pre-milling, corner rounding and auto setting.
NEW KIMLA CNC ROUTER
Never before seen in the UK, all new BPF CNC router with powerful PC-CAM CAD/CAM software and nesting options.
NEW KUPER PLANER MOULDER
Working demonstrations of the K2 programmable control with automatic head adjustment.
SALVADOR CROSSCUT SAWS
Programmable SuperPush and SuperAngle models with defecting and optimisation software, and Classic 50 semi-auto model.
NEW STENNER BAND RESAW
Never before seen in the UK, new Stenner 36 inch resaw with programmable fence setting system and variable pulley speed.
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Blum reports revenue increase of 8% in the financial year 2016/2017 Innovative products, international market presence, consistent investments worldwide and highly flexible employees are the factors that have once more helped the Blum group to a revenue increase in the financial year 2016/2017. The family enterprise reports an increase of 8% compared to the previous year. With a revenue increase of 8% to €1788.08m, fittings manufacturer Blum reports a successful conclusion to the financial year of 2016/2017, which ended on 30th June. Innovative products, international market presence, consistent investments in R&D and highly qualified staff mean that the family enterprise headquartered in Höchst, Austria, can celebrate a revenue increase that is worth its name. 48% of the company turnover was generated within the EU, 16% in the US. Blum supplies 120 markets all over the world, making it one of Austria’s largest export companies.
In June 2017, the company won the prestigious Austrian export prize, the Global Player Award, in recognition of its outstanding performance in exports. Employees as the basis of success “The high level of motivation of our worldwide team and the excellent co-operation of all departments and organisations within our group are an essential building block of our success,” says CEO Gerhard E Blum, summing up the fundamental importance that Blum attaches to its employees. During the past financial year, 7140 persons on average worked for the fittings manufacturer, an increase of 291 people compared to the previous year. On 1st September, 93 new apprentices will start their technical training at Blum Austria, 15 of them girls. This corresponds to a 16% increase of the number of female apprentices compared to the previous year. In total, Blum has
been training 341 apprentices within the group since last autumn, 16 of whom work at Blum USA. Three new Business Trainees started in the UK as part of an initiative to increase training throughout the business. Growth rates in all market regions During the past financial year, the fittings manufacturer based in Vorarlberg has seen growth rates across all market regions. For instance, most markets in Western Europe reported an increase in sales. The only exception was Great Britain, where the falling rate of the pound caused an artificial decline due to the value of sterling against the euro. In fact the overall market delivered an increase in sterling revenue in line with Blum’s worldwide performance. Eastern Europe continued to thrive, with growth figures also reported for Russia and Turkey. The fittings specialist also achieved excellent results for North America and the Asia-Pacific region. Throughout the financial year of 2016/2017, material prices remained a challenge. Steel prices soared towards late 2016, followed by zinc, packaging materials and other listed commodities. Investments during the financial year 2016/2017 Total investments of the Blum group in the financial year 2016/2017 amounted to €174.62m.
Managing director Gerhard E Blum
In Vorarlberg, two construction phases of plant 4 in Bregenz were completed. Construction work on the future plant 8 in Dornbirn, the new Blum stamping centre, is in full swing. With €66m, this project constitutes the largest single investment in the company’s history. The first production hall is scheduled to be operational by mid-2018; the second construction phase should be completed by summer 2019. Plant 2 in Höchst will also include a new administrative building, with employees set to move in by the end of 2018. An important share of Blum investments goes into the expansion of international Blum marketing organisations. In the UK the Experience Centre opened in September 2016. In Greece, the company has commenced operation of its new
A new stamping centre is being built in the immediate vicinity of plant 7 in Dornbirn. With a total investment value of €66m, the future plant 8 constitutes the largest single investment in the history of Blum
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office and warehouse complex; in Australia, the expansion of the automated warehouse has been completed, and the new highbay warehouse in Poland will be operational by the end of this year. Preservation of resources is a key priority for all Blum construction projects, for instance through low-impact structures with several storeys to save space. An industrial enterprise committed to the environment The careful handling of environmental resources has always been important to Blum. During the past financial year, the company succeeded in reducing its energy consumption by 31,412,000kWh, the equivalent of approximately 5150 tonnes of CO2. This is made possible through decade-long investments in environmentally friendly technologies, for instance a ventilation and pressurised air system with waste heat recovery in the individual plants, the use of
photovoltaic modules on the roofs and façades of buildings and many other initiatives. Together with other Austrian companies, Blum is also an active member in three environmental networks: the Klimaneutralitätsbündnis 2025, the Energy Efficiency Network and the Wirtschaft Mobil network. Eight electric cars are available to employees for local work-related journeys. New products and services According to data from the Austrian Patent Office, Vorarlberg is the most innovative Austrian province, with 62 registered inventions per 100,000 inhabitants. In this year’s ranking published by the Patent Office, Blum came third. At the interzum, the leading trade fair for the furniture supply industry that was held in Cologne in May, Blum presented numerous new products and services, aimed at safeguarding its position as a reliable system partner
in the long term. Thanks to its innovative stance, the company offers a greater margin for design and differentiation throughout its product groups, for instance with new colours and designs for box systems, onyx black as an additional colour for hinges, a fitting solution for thin doors, and a new generation of lifts in a linear design and particularly small installation size. The Blum offer is completed by a range of services for manufacturers, from planning to ordering and manufacturing, all the way to assembly and fitting. Outlook for the upcoming financial year 2017/2018 “The economic trend in Europe is positive overall. The biggest factor of uncertainty from our point of view is caused by the Brexit negotiations,” is how managing director Gerhard E Blum cautiously assesses the upcoming months. The fittings manufacturer hopes that the principles of European free
Key figures, dates and facts: Worldwide turnover: €1788.08m (+8% compared to previous year) Sales broken down to business regions: EU 48%, USA 16%, other markets 36% • Employees worldwide (as at 30/06/2017): 7287 employees (+358 compared to previous year) • Employees in Vorarlberg (as at 30/06/2017): 5530 employees (+231 compared to previous year) • Apprentices (from Sept 2017) within the Blum Group: 341 (16 of whom at Blum USA) • 93 new apprentices from 1st Sept 2017 at Blum in Vorarlberg, 15 of whom are girls • Investments: €174.62m (€127.16m in Vorarlberg)
trade will be upheld. For the AsiaPacific region, Blum expects the positive economic developments to continue. Signs of economic recovery in South America also contribute to the overall positive outlook. blum.com
Thomas Winfield completes the first Foundation degree in Kitchen Design at Bucks New University Three years ago, Thomas Winfield started the Foundation degree in Kitchen Design at Bucks New University. Today, he has a pass with merit, and a new-found respect for kitchen design. Thomas Winfield was sponsored by Blum UK – who lead the way in apprentices in their parent country of Austria. He comments: “I really enjoyed the course, and being exposed to the many different sides of design thinking. One lecture which really stood out was by Andreas Fabian, where he led an interpretation of design using the shapes and parts of spoons! “I also enjoyed a project management scheme, which included a trip to the Roundhouse factory, following a kitchen from concept to installation. “One of our most challenging projects was to design the kitchen area for a Maggie Centre, this was in Dundee, designed by Frank Gehry,
but it was great to be using our skills in a real-life situation.” The course consists of ‘blended-learning’ online tutorials, with weekly material released. There are also bi-weekly individual Skype discussions with lecturers, and three residential weekends a year. The students are expected to do 15 hours a week, from September to June. The course is open for applications now for the 2017/18 year, at www.tket.co.uk As to the future for Thomas Winfield? “This course is going to be very useful in my role as Test Drive co-ordinator for our Test Drive kitchen at Blum in Milton Keynes, where retailers and consumers can bring their plans, and we create their kitchen using life-sized kitchen units, and then give advice about any changes they may find necessary.” blum.com
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Daltons Wadkin expands Fast and furious with in-house training facility BA’s ClicBox Established woodworking machine operator training providers Daltons Wadkin has opened a new and enlarged training area at its Nottingham headquarters in order to provide comprehensive and certificated in-house training to woodworking machine operatives as an option to carrying out training on site, such as at customers’ own workshops. As a PIABC approved training centre, the company continues to offer on-site training in all parts of the UK and Ireland, but the new workshop and classroom in Nottingham will provide an alternative venue should this be preferred, whilst at the same time enabling the company to offer specific courses relative to individual machine types. Daltons Wadkin now has three full time trainers who cover the country providing health and safety advice and operating instruction to customers as diverse as one or two-man joinery or cabinet shops, colleges, public authorities, plcs and Government departments. Training courses are tailored to individual needs, catering for both novice and experienced learners as well as supervisors.
Fancy yourself as a bit of a speed junkie? If so, accelerate over to the ClicBox stand (B437) at the Builders Merchant Federation Pavilion at this year’s Build Show at the NEC in Birmingham.
The new facility in Nottingham is equipped with machines for rip sawing, cross cutting, horizontal and vertical panel cutting, planing and thicknessing, bandsawing, mortising, spindle moulding and tenoning. The area is fully equipped with dust extraction, work benches and grinding facility for abrasive wheel course. There is a dedicated classroom area and the company offer a full set of training manuals covering each machine type which can be purchased and then retained by the trainee as a permanent record. All this is part of a continued expansion of training which now forms a significant and increasing part of Daltons Wadkin’s activities in the woodworking sector. 0115 986 5201 daltonswadkin.com
The new and enlarged in-house training area at Daltons Wadkin with two of the ‘red top’ trainers in action
Take part in the ClicBox challenge, constructing a carcass that simply clicks into place without the need for any tools at all. Complete the build as quickly as you can and if you do it in less than 30 seconds you’ll be in with a chance to win our exciting prize. If you are the fastest to complete the task over the course of the show, you will be heading down to a race circuit, buckling up and driving four supercars* for the day. Choose from the latest Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Porsche and many more. ClicBox is a new and innovative concept in kitchen cabinets with the components simply clicking together up to five times faster than traditional cabinets, with no need for tools, screws or glue. The click connection is stronger than traditional assembly as the joints interlock along the entire cabinet joints and not just at two fixing points. This is a cost and time efficient cabinet solution whether a retailer, a distributor, a wholesaler, a merchant, a fitter, a builder or a
developer. In terms of its physical properties, ClicBox technology features 18mm thick MFC panels, with 1mm ABS on leading edges and 8mm solid back panelling. Constructed units feature 18mm adjustable shelves that can be positioned at one of three possible heights. Wall cabinets are 330mm deep, with an 18mm void and internal depth of 304mm, while base cabinets are 570mm deep with a 49mm void and an internal depth of 513mm. ClicBox cabinets also feature solid top and bottom panels, which are fully interchangeable without the need of cumbersome tools. Visitors are invited to drop by the BA Clic Components stand (B437) at the Build Show from 10-12th October and try ClicBox. baclicbox.com ukconstructionweek.com/buildshow *T&Cs apply for the competition; winner will be announced on the day. Voucher given to book at a location that suits the winner. No cash alternative.
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Dean Calaz, managing director of the Corporate, Commercial and Private Clients Division of business insurance specialist, Kerry London, looks at how manufacturing businesses can protect themselves in the event of a system-fail or cyber attack.
How would your business recover from a cyber attack?
The majority of modern manufacturing businesses have become increasingly reliant on electronic systems, commonly used in day-to-day administrative tasks, purchasing and supply chain processes and operation and maintenance of machinery. With an increased reliance on these electronic systems comes an increased risk should those systems fail or be subject to attack. As manufacturers continue to invest heavily in devices which can collect and exchange business data – the Internet of Things – security and the results of a breach are posing new and developing challenges. Traditionally, business interruption insurance has covered loss of income related to the damage of physical materials, equipment or facilities. As such, cyber attacks would not usually have been covered as data is not a tangible object.
However as insurance coverage adapts to meet the changing business environment and the growth of the Internet of Things, cyber-related business interruption cover is becoming easier to obtain. Insurers will want to see that businesses have sufficient continuity plans in place that can be implemented if and when their systems fail, reducing the risk
An important issue to resolve is over third party failures, for example where cyber-related business interruption is the responsibility of a cloud-based service provider. This contingent business interruption can be covered, but only by certain insurers. For business interruption coverage to be triggered, companies should be able to
“Insurers will want to see that businesses have sufficient continuity plans in place that can be implemented if and when their systems fail” that relatively minor attacks could become major problems. In order to protect themselves against frequent claims, policies are likely to include time limits after an attack before coverage kicks in. In terms of making a claim and determining what is covered, there are many things for companies to consider.
establish a direct link between the cyber attack, the business interruption and the resulting loss of revenue. Insurers may justifiably contest that some business losses, incurred following a cyber attack, are not actually a direct result of the breach. It should be fairly clear if an attack has directly brought down a system or altered data, causing a
business to put operations on hold. It is also important to discuss with your broker whether your policy will cover you if a security breach becomes public knowledge and customers are driven away as a result, causing you loss of revenue. This is where business continuity planning becomes paramount. If you are unlikely to receive any financial compensation for loss of customers or damage to your brand, planning ahead can identify other measures of protecting yourself in these respects. It is important that your broker helps you design a policy which properly reflects your situation and the risks your business faces. Should an attack happen, open and honest dialogue with your broker and your insurer will help a proper resolution be reached quickly, so that your business can continue trading with minimal disruption to you and your customers. 01923 211 290 kerrylondon.co.uk
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Biesse UK urges users to change the way they perceive production with a visit to its September open house event.
Biesse urges manufacturers to look at things differently at its September open house Thinking of upgrading production machinery? Feeling unsure about what the best solution would be? Biesse UK says: “Experience has taught us that making sure you’ve found the right solution can become a lengthy process. That’s why we’ve organised UK Inside, an open-house event being held from 26-29th September at our excellent Daventry facility, for visitors to come and experience a complete range of Biesse technology, all in one place. “As well as our product specialists, you will also be greeted by various third party companies including Cefla for finishing solutions, AFS for finance options, as well as tooling, sanding paper and edging tape suppliers. biesse.com
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Offering its unique mix of both British bed manufacturers and component suppliers, the National Bed Federation’s Bed Show is back for 2017 and remains the place to be for anyone interested in sourcing components for making mattresses and beds.
The Bed Show 2017 – the biggest bed event of the year
Supported once again by all the big names in the bed industry, this year’s exhibition also welcomes four new additions including bedding supplier, Edward Clay & Son; and manufacturers, Dreamland Beds, Hyder Living and Hybed. The event will keep the same format – two days at the
Telford International Centre – opening Tuesday (9am5.30pm) and Wednesday (9am-4pm) on the 19th and 20th September. Parking and entry remains free and there will be complimentary refreshment vouchers for visitors. bedshow.co.uk
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Meera Syal to host gala dinner and awards Popular comic, dramatic performer and writer, Meera Syal, is set to headline at this month’s NBF Bed Show gala dinner and awards ceremony. Taking place on the evening of 19th September at the Telford International Centre, during the Bed Show, Meera Syal (CBE) will host the eighth gala dinner, welcome and entertain the 400 plus guests and present this year’s Bed Industry Awards. Starring in hit programmes such as The Kumars at No 42, Meera made her name on the sketch show Goodness Gracious Me, and is an acclaimed author. Tickets for the gala dinner and awards ceremony, which includes fundraising for the industry charity, The Furniture Makers’ Company, are now available on the Bed Show website.
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Over the last six months Homag has restructured itself, becoming one company with a new claim of ‘Your Solution’. Homag now stands as one single, strong brand for the future and with this brings change and exciting new developments.
Homag UK to present the technology of tomorrow at September Open House event Simon Brooks, sales and marketing director at Homag UK explains, “Rebranding was a big step for the Homag Group; despite losing some of our world renowned brand names the changes have a wealth of advantages. Greater clarity in communication as well as a clearer product range orientation simplifies our partnership with our customers, suppliers and business partners. “Our equipment significantly increases productivity and is testament to our continual pursuit to develop the latest technology. By pooling all our Group wide expertise into common research and development projects, new solutions will be ready for the market faster than ever before. The future for the Homag Group and for our customers is going to be really exciting!” From 26th – 29th September, Homag UK will open its doors and showcase the Group’s true meaning; innovation. A wide range of machinery will be put through its paces at the Castle Donington showroom demonstrating the technological advancements Homag has to offer. Key product specialists will be available throughout the event to help guide visitors through the exhibits and advise them on their requirements. “At our September open house,” continues Simon, “there will be something for everyone. Visitors from businesses of any manufacturing size are invited to join us and discover their Homag
Visitors will see Homag’s intelliGuide system with intuitive LED sawing technology in action
solution. Whether you’re a small workshop looking for entry level machinery or a larger scale producer simply looking for the latest in technology, we’ll have something for you. With no fewer than 18 models from across the range on display, it’s the perfect opportunity to see some of our latest machinery in action.” Panel dividing technology with intelligence For customers looking for a more efficient board processing system, Homag’s latest revolutionary panel dividing modular solution, intelliGuide is a ‘must see’. This system has an intuitive LED sawing technology which guides operators by means of colour coded signals, systematically eliminating panel processing errors. The intelliGuide system will be demonstrated on the HPP 300. Packed with features such as automatic recuts, offcut management and destacking software, this model is probably the most efficient machine in its class. CNC machines for the future For businesses considering
investing in CNC technology, Homag’s Open House is a must. Whether you’re looking for a 3, 4 or 5 axis CNC solution, there’s a Homag solution. Nesting, routing, drilling or dowel inserting, machining, edge banding and trimming shaped parts, it’s all happening at the Open House. There will be seven types of Homag CNC on demonstration, including the best-selling compact BHX 050 and BHX 055 machining centres processing panel lengths of up to 3050 mm. These powerhouses use between 8 – 13 vertical high-speed drilling spindles, all conforming to Homag’s very own quick change drilling system. A real time-saver that offers true value to the customer. They will be joined by their bigger brother, the BHX 200. Boasting considerably faster operating speeds and a total of 36-high speed drilling spindles, this powerful drilling and routing processing centre machines high levels of precision in less than 10m² floor space. The Vantage 100/510 will also be on display, demonstrating its versatility and efficiency in
converting raw boards into fully machined components. This gantry style nesting CNC will be coupled with an outfeed conveyor belt, providing a seamless automatic throughfeed cell that truly maximises material handling. Driven by a 12HP (9kW) HSK spindle, the routing head works effortlessly across a 3100 x 1550 mm matrix table for the highest precision every time. Open House visitors will be impressed by the incredible Venture 115M, a compact and extremely versatile, entry level 5-axis CNC processing centre. Its small footprint, unique console and table design, backed with the ‘convenience package’ give it a real edge in terms of affordable productivity and performance. Its overall installation area is reduced by 15 per cent and is freely accessible from all sides allowing 360 degree loading of the work table. This 5-axis workhorse brings high quality manufacturing to even the smallest of workshops. Edging solutions for high performance Representing ‘Homag Edge’, the
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company will be showcasing six edge banders. From the compact entry level 1120 FC through to the high speed Homag 2470. They’ll also be demonstrating various bonding mediums including EVA, PUR and airTec, presenting the best quality invisible joints on gloss and matt finished products. The entry level 1120 FC edge bander is a production powerhouse, packed with features previously only seen on top models. With pre-milling, hot melt adhesive tape application up to 3m/m, and corner rounding, scraping and finishing, the 1120 FC is an affordable edge bander that consistently delivers first class results. Following on from the 1120 FC, the highly flexible and intuitive Ambition 1230 airTec offers a complete processing solution. At an entry level price, it is a powerful tool for smaller manufacturers wanting to produce panels with ‘invisible joint’ technology for batch size 1, bespoke products or volume panel production. At the top end of Homag’s edge banders is the Ambition 2470 edge bander. Designed especially for the demands of industrial level manufacturing, this high speed machine can reach feed speeds of up to 25 m/m. Available with either airTec’s ‘zerojoint’ technology for invisible joints or PUR adhesive for ultimate edge quality, the 2470 offers enormous flexibility. With its energy-saving and environmentally friendly benefits, this model is packed with impressive features to compliment any production line. Automated production solutions Homag offers a wide range of machinery for both assembly and packaging for all levels of the industry. Homag UK will be presenting the MDE 120 automatic carcass clamp which is just one
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The Open House will also see the UK debut of the GSF 100. Launched at this year’s LIGNA, the all new automatic spraying machine from Homag provides consistent, high quality painting or lacquering. Ideal for anyone who is looking to move away from manual spray booths, the GSF improves throughput and efficiency, taking any finishing department to the next level.
The GSF 100 - Homag’s new automatic spraying machine
Homag will be demonstrating its range of edge banders including the Ambition 1230 airTec
of many models available for the assembly area of a production facility. This clamp can be used as a standalone machine or as part of a sophisticated assembly line. Visitors will also get to see the highly intelligent VKS 250 bespoke box making cell. Using a 3D scanner, the VKS 250 precisely measures the dimensions of any item. This information is then automatically transmitted to the VKS 250 which cuts the box to the required size from two-fold cardboard. Designed to produce bespoke boxes and eliminate the need for fillers and wasted space, stock-keeping costs can be reduced by an impressive 30 per cent per year. Also being demonstrated is the JOOS BEU 90. This cost effective, single daylight heated
press is designed for pressing veneer laminate or paper foil onto wooden substrates such as chip board, plywood, MDF or similar solid boards. Once you have seen a JOOS press in action, you will understand why it is an investment that will pay dividends over and over again. Nothing but a perfect finish Last but not least in terms of machinery, Homag will have two key models from its portfolio that offer a 5 star finish. The latest SWT 225/CH is one of the many wide belt sanders available and is a highly versatile sanding solution. Complete with touchscreen control and two sanding heads, this machine can calibrate, finish sand and de-nib lacquered parts at the touch of a button.
Future proofing software technology Programming software is recognised as a vital ingredient and is sometimes considered as being more important than the machine itself. As the global market leader, Homag offers an array of packages for product design, 3D rendering, estimating, ordering CAM interface and CNC programming. Software specialists will be available throughout the event to take you on a test drive of all the latest versions of software solutions such as woodWOP, woodCAD|CAM, MagiCut as well as the world’s first industry 4.0 platform – Tapio. “To help customers invest in brand new equipment,” concludes Simon Brooks, “our Homag Finance team will be available to give advice on purchase plan options and provide solutions tailored to customers’ individual needs. At Homag we understand that cash flow is crucial in order for a business to thrive, but there’s no reason it should restrict your plans to expand. Join us at Homag UK’s Open House and let us help you achieve your expansion plans.” To reserve a place at the Homag UK Open House from 26-29th September, call Adele Hunt on 01332 856424 or download an invitation from the Homag website. 01332 856500 homag.com
Just a few of the machines on show at Homag’s September Open House
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A unique show designed to bring together the leading voices of the construction industry for all in the built environment
Timber Expo looks at building safety and quality Timber Expo, the UK’s only event dedicated exclusively to timber, announces its return to Birmingham NEC from 10-12th October 2017. Covering a wide range of timber applications, from timber frame through to plywood, CLT and timber cladding, the show will explore the latest developments across the industry as well as new products and innovations from around Europe, for all in the built environment. Exhibitors from across Europe will be at the show including fastenings and fixings provider, Schmid Scrauben Hainfield; manufacturer and a leader in fire containment technology, Intumescent Systems; Czech distributor of plywood and packing, Orlimex; Latvian sawmill, Vudlande Sawmill, which will showcase the newest form of sawmilling technology at the show, and Gaujas Koks Ltd, which has 25 years of CLT manufacturing and will operate two major sawmills with a total output of 300,000m3 of finished products. This top quality product is not one to be missed. This year, collaboration with TRADA, the leading authority dedicated to informing best practice design, specification and use of wood and timber in the built environment, will see the Timber Focus Theatre introduce speakers who will explore how the industry is pushing the boundaries on the use of wood, wood for good health, technical timber and how designers are working directly with fabricators. Students from the Emergent Technologies and Design Programme at the Architectural Association are also developing an innovative timber installation, co-ordinated by TRADA and
sponsored by Hanson Plywood. The design derives from extensive research on plywood composite material systems, focused on the integration of doubly-curved plywood forms and tensile cables. The design is a development from an initial understanding of tensegrity (or floating compression) systems and departs from a pure tensegrity through a three-dimensional structure, where doubly-curved plywood members coexist in equilibrium. There has never been a more
important time to learn about building materials and regulations, which is why the show has introduced a series of free CPDs bringing together leading authorities to deliver advice and guidance on key issues including: up to date advise on fire prevention in all types of buildings, changes to legislation on safety, advice and guidance on construction product safety and responsibilities in the construction process and protecting employees. Nathan Garnett, event director at Media 10, which runs the show,
says: “In addition to showcasing the latest products and innovations across the timber sector, the Timber Expo will deliver the latest information on safety and quality in buildings for all in the built environment, from architects, contractors, local housing authorities, and developers. This is crucial in the current climate and only by coming together, through shared knowledge and learning, will we be able to tackle the issues surrounding building safety head on.” Consisting of Build Show, Civils Expo, Plant & Machinery Live, Energy 2017, Smart Buildings 2017, Surface & Materials Show (featuring Kitchens & Bathrooms Live), HVAC 2017 and Grand Designs Live, UK Construction Week caters for the entire spectrum of the industry from builders, architects, innovators and consultants, each show provides exhibitors with the opportunity to network alongside decision makers and purchasers while showcasing their services and products to thousands of visitors. For more information and free registration visit the UK Contruction Week website. ukconstructionweek.com timber-expo.co.uk/register
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Daltons Wadkin will once again be opening its doors to all existing and prospective customers during the first week of October when the company promises an even bigger and better show than ever before.
Daltons wood and panel machinery exhibition
The event will take place in the company’s extensive Nottingham showrooms and will feature a broad cross section of machine types from classical to CNC. Visitors will have the benefit of full working demonstrations on the company’s top brands including many never-before-seen models and features for solid wood processing, panel and composite processing. Two programmable automatic crosscuts will be taking centre
stage. The Salvador SuperPush 200 for straight cutting and SuperAngle 600 for angle cutting both feature powerful optimisation software and defecting facility as standard. The semi-automatic Classic 50 will also be on show as a compact, safe alternative to traditional radial arm saws. The full range of Altendorf sliding table panel saws will be on show including the flagship F45 with efficiency-boosting EvoDrive and CNC rip fence, WA80X with overhead control and powered rip fence, and the entry level WA6 model. Specialist vertical panel saw manufacturer Elcon will be represented with the 155D model and the popular 155DS model
Two Salvador models – a SuperPush 200 and a SuperAngle 600 – will take centre stage at the event in October
Altendorf’s F45 sliding table panel saw will be on show
CEHISA edgebanders – Flexy and Pro-12 – with auto-setting, pre-milling and corner rounding
with electronic digital readouts for customers to try. Edgebanders from CEHISA will include the cost-effective Flexy and advanced Pro-12 model highlighting the broad range available as well as key features such as DUO-MELT glue pot, pre-milling, corner rounding and automatic unit setting. The all-new Kimla BPF CNC router will be exhibited for the first time in the UK. Design modifications and tweaks to both the performance and aesthetics have further refined this already highly capable CNC machine. The intuitive PC-CAM software will be on demonstration featuring a complete CAD/CAM solution with nesting options suitable for use in a wide range of industries including kitchen and furniture manufactures, sign makers, shopfitters, point-of-sale manufacturers, aerospace and automotive sectors. Moving onto solid timber processing, a range of four- and five-head Kuper planer moulders will be on display. Customers will be able to explore the benefits of the new quick set K2 touch screen control and automatic programmable head positioning with working demonstrations in partnership with Oertli tooling. Daltons Wadkin has announced the unveiling of a new Stenner band resaw model. Building on the industry standard ST100R, the new model will feature variable blade speed control, increased motor
power and programmable fence positioning all controlled through a free-standing operator console. In addition to the UKmanufactured Wadkin C700 bandsaw and BRA crosscut, the new Wadkin MX220 spindle moulder and CST combination planer thicknesser with spiral insert cutter block will also be on display. For more advanced spindle moulding the new Houfek F250 will be on demonstration featuring powered rise, fall and tilt adjustment, inverter speed control, automatic table insert setting and overhead control panel. The Daltons Wadkin team will be on hand to provide technical and sales support together with manufacturers’ personnel and a representative from UK Asset Finance who will be available to discuss attractive finance packages. The show will be open from 8.30am to 5pm from 3rd - 5th October and visitors are welcome to call without appointment. If however a demonstration on a specific machine is required it would be helpful if advance notice could be given. Visitors are welcome to call without appointment anytime between 8.30am and 5pm each day. If, however, a demonstration on a specific machine is required it would be helpful if advance notice could be given. 0115 9865201 daltonswadkin.com
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Whitehill Tools, a leading manufacturer of spindle, window and woodworking tools, recently hosted an open day event focusing on the capabilities and efficiencies of automatic tool-changing machines. Joiners who attended were amazed by how their current time-consuming production methods could be reduced so significantly.
Windows made in less than 10 minutes
The two-day event saw over 50 new and existing customers pass through the doors to view demonstrations on three machines and also learn about a variety of tools and expertise on offer from the Luton-based specialist. Whitehill was able to demonstrate how windows can be made to order, creating the simplest and most cost-effective production process with perfect repeatability. With virtually no set-up times, no marking out, minimal waste and no minimum batch sizes, this solution significantly improves production process. One customer was quoted as saying: “What used to take us up to eight hours to produce would now take just eight minutes using Whitehill’s tooling solution.” Whitehill also invited its preferred partners to create a complete overview of the window manufacturing process. Fellow exhibitors included Accoya, Joinerysoft, Coastal Group, RJ Woodworking/Vertongen, Scott & Sargeant/Otto Martin and The British Woodworking Federation.
David Hudson, managing director of Whitehill, comments: “We were pleasantly surprised at the number of visitors who took the time and effort to attend our open day and expressed a real interest in our tooling demonstrations. We have received several orders and enquiries as a result of the day – a fitting testament to the day’s success.” David continues: “Whitehill Tools is the only manufacturer in Britain of this kind of tooling and we are continually investing in our state-of-the-art-factory. We’ve found people prefer to deal with a UK manufacturer, someone they can talk to or visit if they have any problems or any questions. We focus our business on first class quality and service and our USP is to undertake both small and large projects with incomparable excellence, whilst still maintaining a personable and professional service.” For more information and to view a short video of the demonstration day, visit the company’s website. whitehill-tools.com
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The Herford-based family business PREWI Schneidwerkzeuge GmbH develops tools for the wood and furniture industry, supplying its worldwide customers with milling cutters, drills and circular saws tipped with carbide or diamond. To manufacture these, PREWI uses around 30 sharpening machines from Vollmer.
Wood and furniture construction relies on PREWI precision The Swabian specialist in grinding and eroding machines delivered the first eroding machine to the German manufacturer at the end of the 1980s. However, it was only recently that PREWI opted for sharpening technology from Vollmer, a QXD 250 disc erosion machine. “For many years, we have been placing our trust in Vollmer’s sharpening expertise when it comes to eroding diamond-tipped rotary tools and circular saws,” says Helmut Prekwinkel, founder and CEO of PREWI Schneidwerkzeuge GmbH. “With the new QXD 250 disc erosion machine, we want to expand our range of diamondtipped milling cutters and drills so that we can respond much more precisely, quickly and flexibly to customer requirements.” Tool manufacturer for over 50 years Helmut Prekwinkel founded
his company in 1962 and PREWI, with its 45 employees, has now become one of the leading suppliers of chipping tools for manufacturers of furniture, doors and laminate/parquet flooring. Whether special tools or high volumes of cutting tools, this medium-sized company offers the whole range for the precise and flexible cutting of wood and composites. Operating from its 18,000m2 facility, PREWI produces cutting tools, machining units, exhaust ventilation systems, pressure pads and landing skids, as well as measuring devices for all areas of the wood processing industry. The toolmaker is a pioneer in the use of PCD for rotary tools: In 1984, the first PCD folding chipper was produced, which door manufacturers use to make door frames, among other things. PREWI also leads the way when it comes
Michael Heesing, left, MD of the East Westphalia-Lippe Chamber of Crafts and Trades in Bielefeld, presents Helmut Prekwinkel, founder and CEO of PREWI with the Golden Master’s Certificate for the commitment he has shown over many years as an innovator in tool technology
With the new QXD 250 disc erosion machine from Vollmer, we want to expand our range of diamond-tipped milling cutters and drills so that we can respond precisely, quickly and flexibly to customer requirements,” says Helmut Prekwinkel, founder and CEO of PREWI Schneidwerkzeuge GmbH
PREWI opted to use sharpening technology from Vollmer only recently – pictured left to right: Sven Otto, executive assistant at PREWI, PREWI CEO Dietmar Dulisch and Vollmer employee Georg Dobrenz standing in front of the new QXD 250 disc erosion machine
to using MCD (monocrystalline diamond) and for four years, was the sole provider of MCD tools in the market. Helmut Prekwinkel was recently honoured with the Goldener Meisterbrief (gold master craftsman’s diploma) for the commitment he has shown over many years as an innovator in tool technology. “We were one of the first manufacturers to bring PCD-tipped tools to the market in order to efficiently machine highly abrasive materials,” says Helmut Prekwinkel. “To precisely sharpen our diamond tools to a high standard of quality, we have put our trust in Vollmer’s eroding machines for many decades now.” Vollmer machines guarantee precision Around 30 sharpening machines from Vollmer now help PREWI to ensure that their diamond milling cutters, drills, reamers, circular saws and combi tools are of a high quality and are extremely durable. Vollmer technology is also essential for PREWI to develop future diamond-tipped tools and circular saws for the wood industry. PREWI tools are especially in demand for chipping, sawing and machining composites that are used in furniture manufacturing or to manufacture laminate or parquet flooring. Half a dozen Vollmer wire erosion machines can be found in
PREWI’s production facilities. With contactless eroding, an electrical voltage is built up between the workpiece and the tool and electrical discharge machining is used to remove material to obtain the desired shape. With the wire electrode, PREWI has managed to sharpen even complex tool geometries with extremely small inner radii, as is typical for multi-stage tools. PREWI is able to use the recently delivered QXD 250 to prepare PCD-tipped rotary tools around the clock. Thanks to the Vpulse EDM generator technology, the machine achieves an excellent surface finish quality at the maximum stock removal rate during tool machining. The QXD 250 even provides greater flexibility when manufacturing special tools in order to deal with the various requirements that customers have. “With PREWI, we have combined a long-standing partnership with a lively exchange in order to develop new technologies and fields of application for our eroding machines,” says Dr-Ing Stefan Brand, CEO of the Vollmer Group. “Our technologies therefore also form the basis of the PREWI diamond tools that are used by companies for machining highly abrasive composites in order to manufacture robust and durable furniture and floors.” 0115 9491040 vollmer-group.com
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AXYZ router takes centre stage at the RSC Following installation of an AXYZ 6010 CNC router in February of this year, the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon is said to have achieved considerable savings in production time and on outsourcing costs. The RSC is the foremost British theatre company, employing a staff of over 1000 and responsible for around 20 productions a year, all of which require a variety of sophisticated scenic constructions that hitherto were crafted by hand. Head of Scenic Resources at the RSC, Rebecca Cubitt, comments: “Having been impressed by the performance and reliability of the AXYZ 6010 CNC router installed at other scenic workshops, coupled with the quality of the on-site operator training provided by AXYZ International’s technical engineers, it was decided to purchase the same machine for the RSC carpentry department. This has enabled us to bring in-house all of our routing and cutting requirements and removed
the previous need to use outside suppliers for the more intricate stage set and scenic designs required for RSC’s many and varied productions.” The AXYZ router is employed primarily to process plywood and polycarbonate sheets used to create the floors of the stage sets and for making components that are built into other scenic elements. Installation of the router has, according to Rebecca, also helped resolve issues on manual handling and employee safety. She adds: “In the past, it was necessary to hand-cut or use a wall-mounted panel saw to cut shaped floor panels and this proved very time consuming as well as presenting handling problems for staff when lifting heavy sheets of polycarbonate onto the saw.” Rebecca continues: “Since installation, the router has been working non-stop, enabling a much faster turnaround on work to better accommodate critical deadlines on the various RSC productions. Typical applications for the AXYZ
6010 machine have included a new stage set for RSC’s outdoor theatre the Dell and for cutting and profiling polycarbonate sheets used in a stage set for a recent production of The Tempest. The router was also employed to create the floor, senate steps and colonnades used in the current Rome season, as well as providing stage sets for the new play, Vice Versa, presented in the RSC’s Swan Theatre.” The AXYZ 6010 router installed at the RSC scenic workshop has a processing area of 2159mm wide x 3048mm. It also incorporates a seven-station AXYZ ATC (Automatic Tool Change) facility to accommodate multiple tooling requirements. Rebecca continues: “As this was the first CNC machine installed in the carpentry department, it was a matter of choosing a router which was easy to operate and trustworthy and which would enable employees to learn how to use quickly and integrate into their working practices.” As with all AXYZ routers, however,
the AXYZ 6010 machine can be supplied with a host of optional production tool enhancements. These include the AXYZ Auto Zone Management facility that ensures the material being processed is always held securely during the routing/ cutting process and the A2MC machine controller with integrated AXYZ Vision System (AVS) for optimum accuracy and quality of cut. These are supplemented with the latest helical rack and pinion drive system. This features a multiple gear teeth configuration that helps spread the workload more evenly, leading to faster throughput times, reduced material wastage, quieter operation and ultimately a longer than normal machine life. In conclusion, Rebecca comments: “In addition to the performance and reliability of the AXYZ 6010 router, I was pleased with the on-site operator training provided by AXYZ International and to the support demonstrated throughout the entire installation process.” 01952 291600 axyz.co.uk
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Well-travelled staircases gain the Mighton finish A striking cladding design was created for a pair of staircases at York University with installation being completed within the students’ three-week spring break, despite having to be constructed on site before being dismantled and removed for painting then brought back for reassembly. The unusual design incorporated 10mm shadow gaps, which required finishing in-situ to ensure the accuracy of the gaps before
the MDF panels could be factory painted, as Robert Bailey-Hague, MD of subcontractor Bailey-Hague Joinery explains: “Everything had to be completed within the strict schedule but this was the only way it could be done. The shadow gaps were an important part of the overall look of the staircases and it would have been impossible to achieve that by fitting painted panels on site. At the same time, on-site painting would have been out of the question, not least because of
ventilation in the enclosed space.” Specialist paint supplier Mighton Products worked closely with Bailey-Hague Joinery is not only in choosing the right materials but also in producing a colour match for the non-standard grey that was specified. The company had been using Mighton’s exterior products so had no hesitation in putting its interior range to work. A team of five joiners and one spray-painter worked on the project, with the panels making the
30 mile-plus round trip to BayleyHague’s spray shop in Sherburnin-Elmet. The moisture-resistant MDF was treated with Mighton Ultra high-build MDF Internal Primer and Internal Opaque Topcoat. Robert Bailey-Hague concludes: “It took a bit of careful management and planning to do it to the right specification and within the time limits but the finished product looks good and the client is very happy with it.” mightonproducts.com
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Starbank Panel Products has built its reputation on offering customers value for money products, of exceptional quality with the service to match. This solid foundation has driven the company to expand its knowledge and product offer to ensure it is still delivering these promises to customers over forty years later.
Starbank: bringing exceptional quality and value for money to the surface The company’s product lines have expanded from its initial offering of bonded boards back in 1976. It now has a range of precision saws, CNC, postforming, edgebanding and solid surface thermoforming machinery. This technology at the fingertips of the experienced Starbank staff is what has propelled the business to become one of the UK’s premier decorative panel fabricators. Philip Darbyshire, Starbank managing director, comments: “We continually reinvest in both our technology and staff enabling us to keep up with our customers increasing demands for a wider range of processing techniques to meet changes in market trends. Our customers trust us to provide them with what they need and we are in the best position we have ever been to do so. “Our knowledge of the market, wood based materials and customer needs has allowed us in more recent years to design and develop our own range of product offers. Our most recent is Shield fire rated door and fire retardant panel components. With Q Mark accreditation from Exova BM Trada behind us outsourcing your fire door components has never been easier. Recent investment within our
postforming department has allowed us to develop postformed fire door components in either HPL or PVC finishes, perfect for healthcare environments. “We want to work with you as your preferred outsourcing partner on all interior fit out projects. Our product specification spans all the market sectors including education,
healthcare, leisure and commercial projects. Our extensive supplier network enables us to continue to work with all the major brands of laminate, melamine, compact and solid surface manufacturers. “Our environmental credentials are important to us as we want to continue building and maintaining our position as a responsible
manufacturer in the UK marketplace. With on-site Biomass and Solar Energy recovery we continue to maintain our position as an ethical and responsible manufacturer in the UK marketplace. For more information on all Starbank can offer, visit the website. 01925 223 965 starbank-uk.com
Our capabilities include, laminating, straight as well as shaped edgbanding, cnc routing and postforming decorative interior panel products & fire doors. We work with all major HPL, compact laminate, melamine, solid surface & plastic manufacturers. Our products can be found in all varieties of interior markets throughout the UK from: commercial to education, healthcare & leisure facilities.
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Amongst a raft of materials, components, fittings and machinery and equipment, NEY has added decorative panels with UVcoated high gloss and super matt surface finishes to its impressive range
New trend decorative panels from NEY Responding to market demand, these new trend panels have been well accepted by consumers, with the new colour ranges creating another taste and dimension, in kitchens, bathrooms, sliding doors and dining rooms. NEY will stock 30 different colours and designs, under its UK stock collection range banner with more than 100 solid colours, woodgrains,
metallic, hologram and fantasia dĂŠcors available to order, under the global collection range. The PVC and PET high gloss and super matt panels have improved benefits for customers such as anti-scratch resistance, light resistance and continuous colour stability, thanks to a new UV coating technology. New trend PVC and PET high gloss boards are laminated to 300
microns which gives consistency of surface application and excellent high gloss levels. The panel dimensions are 1220 x 2800mm which enables perfect optimisation, as tall cabinets up to 2800mm high can be made in a single piece, available with a thickness of 18mm. The panels come with a protective film on the surface and a standard foil backing. The panels can also be supplied with the same colour surface front and back. Unlike acrylic surfaces, when, after removing the protective film, up to 24 hours is required for the surface to cure before it can be used or cleaned, the new panels can be used as soon as the protective film has been removed. For further information contact Adrian Masters on 02476 308100. ney.co.uk
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Leading manufacturer of laminated panels Decorative Panels Lamination is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Surface & Materials Show on Stand M240 as part of UK Construction Week, taking place at the Birmingham NEC on 1012th October 2017.
Decorative Panels Lamination showcasing the latest in surface design Producing over 300,000m2 of the highest quality laminated products each week, dplamination will be showcasing designs from its brand new dp-limitless range, as well as highlights from across the dp-décor and dp-specialist collections. The dp-decor and dp-specialist range of surface products is enormous, comprising woodgrains and solid colours in standard papers, high gloss and matt acrylics, PVCs and PPs- many of which are available as stock items. The NEW dp-limitless range offers exactly what the brand says, a limitless number of surface finishes bonded to the substrate of choice, available in quantities as low as one sheet. Ranges include HPL, Acrylic gloss and matt, faux-leather, real stone and real wood veneer. Stephen Cadwell, sales director at Decorative Panels Lamination, comments: “The Surface & Materials Show presents a fantastic opportunity
for us to engage with our key audiences. The show will be a great place to build new relationships, increase our customer base and to get honest feedback on our ranges.” The Surface & Materials Show will showcase the latest surface and material solutions for architects, interior designers, developers and industry professionals looking for cutting edge innovations within the materials sector. Supported by leading trade associations such as The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) and The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) to name but a few. Visitors to the Surface & Materials Show will also have wider access to the eight other events being held at UK Construction Week. Consisting of Timber Expo, Civils Expo, Plant & Machinery Live, Energy 2017, Smart Buildings 2017, Build Show, HVAC 2017, Grand Designs Live, UK Construction Week will span five halls of the NEC catering for the entire spectrum of the industry from architect to installer. For more information or to book an appointment with a member of the Decorative Panels team, visit www.decorativepanels. co.uk or call 01484 658341.
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MIX & MATCH WITH EGGER’S PERFECTSENSE MATT AND GLOSS COLLECTION Surface textures and finishes are currently more important than ever. EGGER’s on-trend PerfectSense range consists of a premium high GLOSS finish and a contrasting super velvet MATT lacquered surface. With a smooth MDF core, the PerfectSense range creates the ideal option for premium furniture and interior design projects. For free samples, please visit www.lawcris.co.uk.
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Lawcris’ diverse product portfolio includes a wide range of panel products including solid wood, acrylic, laminate – including compact grades, door blanks, slatwall, perforated panels and of course a substantial stockholding of melamine boards from leading manufacturers Egger, Pfleiderer and Resopal among others. Altogether so much more than just melamine boards!
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Lawcris is widely recognised for innovation, leadership and an outstanding product portfolio. Always on the hunt for the latest surface textures and finishes, Lawcris continually extends and strengthens its panel offer with a series of product introductions from leading manufacturers, including Egger, Kronospan, Finsa, Pfleiderer and Resopal. Lawcris is well known for its huge stockholding of melamine boards which are available for next day delivery, but the vast stock offering is made up of so much more. The
company’s laminate range has recently been boosted with Egger’s new specification collection, not to mention the incredibly popular budget HPL range from Pfleiderer and Resopal’s highly on-trend selection for specifiers and designers. In fact, looking into Lawcris’ immaculate 156,000ft2 warehouse from the second floor, enormous aisles devoted to both melamine boards and laminates can clearly be seen. Taking a walk to the other side of this sizeable unit will introduce
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customers to its immense veneer board offering, specialising in nine different species, eight thickness levels and three different sizes in MDF. The warehouse sees Lawcris’ own 28 forklifts load its 40-plus fleet and as the journey around the space continues, the mammoth size of its day to day operation becomes clear. There are plenty more products to feast your eyes on, including a variety of solid surface, solid wood and laminate worktops, acrylic boards, compact grade laminates, door blanks, perforated panels, slatwall and more. The double floor racking system extends down the width of one end of the warehouse, holding over 1000 matching and accent edging rolls for all in-stock boards. The circuit is, of course, not complete without an aisle dedicated to its bread and butter products that Lawcris started distributing 35 years ago – its rawboard selection, made up of a variety of chipboards, MDFs and plywoods. Lauren Barker, head of marketing, says: “The variety in our product range is incredibly diverse and
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Lawcris has an extensive boards and panels collection, replete with a sizeable edging offering communication is key – between our suppliers, ourselves and most importantly, our customers. We created a brand new award-winning website last year which was very well received. Its detailed product listing, comprehensive filter and downloadable data sheets has
gained the website an enviable title as the go-to resource for our sector. And the best is yet to come!” Lawcris is still privately owned and it is the company’s independent strength that allows it to make fast and effective decisions on a dayto-day basis that positively benefits
its customers. Lawcris stays on top of the latest trends and each new product, which is specifically chosen to enter its portfolio, only strengthens the company’s credentials as one of the leading panel product suppliers in the UK. lawcris.co.uk
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Combilift set for expansion
Combilift, the manufacturer of four-way forklifts and other innovative handling solutions, is set to double its output in the next few years as its new factory nears completion. €40m has been invested in the new 46,000m² factory on a 40 hectare site, which will be the largest single manufacturing plant under one roof in Ireland. Combilift invented the world’s first internal combustion engine-powered, all-wheel drive multidirectional forklift in 1998 and has experienced exceptional growth ever since. The new global headquarters and production facility will include a dedicated research and development building and adjoining administration offices and is based in the company’s home of Monaghan, Ireland, close to where Combilift was first established. Production of some model ranges
such as the Straddle Carrier has already moved to the new site, which will be fully operational in the spring of 2018. The expansion will also create around 200 new jobs, mainly for skilled technicians and design engineers. Combilift’s products are a popular choice in the furniture and joinery sector due to their ability to handle loads safely in confined spaces and for their space-saving storage and versatile indoor/outdoor operation. “Whether you handle long awkward loads, pallets, containers, oversized products or a combination of these, there is a Combilift to suit your requirements. We are continually adding to our range, so keep an eye on our website or visit us at trade fairs to keep up to date on developments,” says Martin McVicar, MD, Combilift. combilift.com
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Some things in life are just meant to be together and this philosophy is especially true with Schelling UK’s new trading partners – Votecs shredders and Barbaric lifting and handling systems. Both companies have been carefully chosen as complimentary partners to Schelling UK’s cutting range.
Starbank invests further with Schelling UK Philip Darbyshire, managing director of Starbank Panel Products picks up the story: “For Starbank it would have been very easy to rest on our laurels and once again congratulate ourselves on a good year of sales, however this is not how Starbank works. Our goal always is to move forward with product development, and along with that it requires careful investment to improve our production machinery so any complimentarily is always a bonus” As Markus Freuis, managing director of Schelling UK comments: “The more you have, the more options you can give your customers, and the more individual tastes you can cater for”. It was at this point that Starbank realised the additional value and benefits of sourcing additional products from one trusted supplier. As the current owner of two Schelling FH6 cutto-size beam saws, a VS16 Board Storage System and a customised FTH capable of handling wood based panels, compact laminates and plastics, Starbank was very familiar with excellent service levels delivered by Schelling UK. This gave them the confidence and trust to invest further with Schelling UK. Barbaric GmbH – founded in 1995 – is proud to partner with Schelling UK Ltd to deliver intelligent lifting and storage systems across the United Kingdom. According to Markus: “It is our aim to offer individual lifting solutions to our
Starbank’s Barbaric SSY light crane system with a B3 DL door lifter allows quick and nimble movement of loads within a smaller area
existing customers all of whom already have trust and confidence in Schelling UK and to also attract new customers with these products.” According to Lis Burrow Chartered MCIPD, Grad IOSH, health and safety manager at Starbank: “Backs and shoulders are extremely vulnerable to manual handling injuries within our sector however the Barbaric lifters will drastically reduce the potential problems with repetitive strain injuries because they take care of all the heavy lifting, and in doing so they remove the strain on the operators, which reduces risk
of injury, while reducing worker fatigue.” Previously the Shield branded fire doors which Starbank specialise on in a subcontract basis for leading manufacturers across the UK – which can weigh 100kg at times – were manually handled during the Postforming, CNC and Glazing process stages. Now two sets of Barbaric SSK Pillar jib cranes have been positioned at either end of both their five axis CNC and the postforming line to eliminate these risks and to also ensure that high value added products are moved efficiently, safely and without quality being compromised. Another benefit of
the Barbaric B3 DL Door and Panel lifting mechanism is in its ability to rotate the products 180° during processing which reduces greatly the risk of scratches, improves production time and reduces manual handling during operation. “In full co-operation and partnership with Starbank, Schelling has designed a customer specific solution which has delivered a more functional workplace,” commented Markus. Also purchased by Starbank was a Barbaric SSY light crane system with a B3 DL door and panel lifter which allows quick and nimble movement of loads within a given production cell.
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“In co-operation with Starbank, Schelling has designed a customer specific solution which has delivered a more functional workplace” This highly adaptable 7.5 x 5m system is located in the finishing and packing area and because the bridge crane is equipped with lateral guide rollers there is complete movement across and along the whole 37.5m2 area . The 180° turning facility of the lifter allows heavy sensitive components (Doors with glazing for example) to be moved with ease, by just one man. Paul Atkinson, Starbank production director, comments: “During the research phase, we evaluated other board lifting manufacturers and found that other compressed air lifter manufacturers were slightly cheaper, however, when we investigated the overall life cycle costs of the Barbaric system which uses a single phase 240v 13amp supply without the need for constant compressed air, the Barbaric system proved to be more cost effective as power is only consumed whilst is use.” An integral result from the cutting process is waste wood, so Votecs GmbH was an ideal trade partner for Schelling UK. Nestled between two Schelling fh6 cut-to-size saws is Starbank’s latest purchase, a horizontal Votecs VHZ T6 shredder. Due to the compact size of the VHZ horizontal shredder it fits neatly beside wood processing machinery with the operators feeding material, up to 5m long, directly onto a vibrating conveyor which directly feeds the shredder which is housed in its own walk-in sound-proof room with access door. Its compact size means it can be used directly alongside the saws so that it effectively automates the recycling element of the manufacturing process. The saw operators are “over the moon” as previously they would have had to break up the long trim off cuts into smaller lengths to fit into recycling bins. These bins were later transported by forklift truck to a central shredder all of which took additional production time and energy. Philip and Paul at Starbank have long realised the potential benefits which smarter machinery can provide, such as improved material handling which is one of the reasons why they purchased the Schelling VS16 board storage
system. This principle also lead them to purchase the horizontal Votecs shredder because it saves the operators time, energy and manually handling waste material unnecessarily. The efficient handling and processing of waste materials (a precious resource at Starbank) is then further recycled via a large Biomass system which heats the factory to a constant temperature and ultimately reduces landfill and their carbon footprint minimising environmental impact. With a 45kW motor and a 354mm diameter V-profiled rotor running at 650rpm it shreds its way through a minimum of 2.3 tonnes per hour of waste, producing chipboard and MDF shavings of 15/20mm. And because the V rotors are manufactured from one piece they
Starbank’s horizontal Votecs VHZ T6 shredder
are particularly torsion resistant, not to mention the fact that the knife holders are welded around the circumference of the profiled rotors. All this adds up to a very fast and efficient shredding machine. According to Paul Atkinson: “Due to the close proximity of the two Schelling saws we knew it was going to be a noisy operation for the saw operators, so to minimise this the Votecs shredder was built on rubber anti-vibration feet and an acoustic booth was then specified and built to surround the
shredder”. Paul adds: “Let’s face it, it’s always challenging to see where new opportunities for production improvement may lie, but it is part of our continual investment in the latest technology that enables this.” To see a working Votecs shredder and a Barbaric lifter, visit the Schelling UK showroom in Wetherby or to receive more information, contact Andrew Hepworth or Markus Freuis. 01937 586340 schelling.co.uk
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Masterwood Spa is one of the leading suppliers dedicated to CNC solutions, supplying machines to countries all around the World, and it is still owned and run by the three Italian families of Muti, Zangheri, and Boschetti.
The Masterwood CNC family – solutions for all A full range of machines to cover various materials include the supply of Muti oscillating chisel mortises, drilling machines, and routers, which are all built in the Rimini and San Marino factories in Italy using proven designs and leading suppliers for components like HSD, Beckhoff, Yaskawa, THK, Schmalz, and Becker. Over the last 10 years the company has redesigned much of the range to meet customers needs following the global recession, as a result a more efficient company can now supply more individual solutions but keep production times to a minimum, with various kit options like horizontal routers and C-axis controls easy to retro fit at sensible prices. Pod and rail CNCs Starting with an entry level Project 250, moving through the larger 300 and 400 Project series to the top end Project 500 range these CNC Project Door
machines can be supplied in all formats for solid timbers, panels, composites, and other materials. This includes long or short beds, cantilever or gantry designs, manual or automatic beds, in three, four or five axis formats. Flatbed CNCs To compliment the pod and rail range Masterwood has increased the range of Matrix beds for nesting and special works. These range from the entry 2500mm x 1250mm bed through a large range of sheet sizes up to beds of over 7500mm in length. All the flatbeds are to a heavy bed design by Masterwood with the gantries driven on both sides of the machine bed for added accuracy and long lasting reliability. The flat-bed range can have infeed and outfeed systems to automate the production, allowing full sheets to be loaded, fully machined, finished panels pushed out, and the bed cleaned before the next sheet is loaded. On top of this
a manual or fully automatic arm can be added for sticking labels on to the sheets prior or after machining. Special CNCs To add to the main CNC range Masterwood then produces dedicated machines like the 4WIN (windows), Project Door (full size doors), DoorLine (door locks and hinges), Teknomat and MultiMill (window and frame components). These machines can be manually fed, or in most case supplied with a mixture of automatic loading and unloading equipment, including Robots, the employees of the future?
Production lines In recent years Masterwood has been asked to provide more and more automated production lines to leading manufacturers around the World. This has covered such products as windows, doors, frames, and sun glasses. The special systems have included such items as inserting weather seals into components, selecting and fixing locks into housings, special beds for machining gun parts, and special drill heads for multi drilling acoustic panels. Dedicated software All the developments and improvements to the CNC machines is one thing, but the biggest changes have been with software. As PC’s have become more powerful, the software has too, allowing customers to produce programmes that would consist of thousands of lines of code in minutes, allowing carvings and intricate work to be produced on the very basic three axis machines, often dismissing the need to go to more expensive five axis machines and software. Masterwood has always produced software with their own companies, but to take this to higher levels they now work under contract with some of the leading software houses, this ensures that machines and software are fully compatible at all times. All the machines are supplied with the tried and tested MasterWorks Cad/Cam, an easy to use, but powerful package for most CNC work. To add to this there are dedicated packages to cover staircases, windows, door sets (timber frame & solid core), traditional box windows, cabinets, furniture, louvres, and the latest 3D software for three, four and five axis work. Any of the packages can be added to a
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customer’s machine at any time, giving them the ability to change direction or production methods if required. All the Masterwood software packages come with full on-site installation and training to tailor to the customer’s manufacturing needs. Support Selling and supplying machines is one thing, supporting and helping customers is the next stage, in our eyes it is the most important. For first time buyers CNC is likely to be the biggest investment their company makes, so it is important
that they see the results on their production as soon as possible and feel comfortable with the direction they have taken. Masterwood GB uses up to 12 technicians in the UK and Ireland to cover the installation and training for new CNC machines and software, support and back up, servicing, repairs, and breakdowns, plus upgrading old machines to be more compatible with the new machines when installed. The company also has the expertise of its Italian company’s staff to help with the more specialised jobs when required.
Masterwood has over 300 companies in the UK and Ireland using its machines, many of these are family run, and within a short period of time, they totally rely on their CNC, so if there are problems, for whatever reason, it is important that customers are back upand-running in the shortest time possible. Masterwood’s growing team has vast knowledge and experience of its machines, not just today’s models, but those produced in the last 30 years, many still operating every day including CNC machines and the Muti oscillating chisel mortisers. As Masterwood GB’s Dave Kennard says: “For
Masterwood GB, our customers are important, they become our showrooms, in many cases new sales have resulted from visits to see existing customers machines in operation, and the good reports that are passed on, so it is in our interest to provide the best service for our growing family of customers, and we never lose sight that there is always room for improvements.” AMS AutumFest demonstrations Masterwood GB will be running live demonstrations on a five axis CNC at the AMS’ AutumnFest open house from 26-28th September. Visit www.advancedmachinery. co.uk for more information.
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Felder strikes the right chord for guitar maker Neil Haynes, a cabinet maker and musician, started Haynes Guitars three years ago, with a love for woodworking and a passion for music combining the two and manufacturing his own guitar bodies and necks for other guitar makers from the UK and Europe seemed the logical progression. At W14 Neil decided to take a massive leap and take his business to the next level and purchase a CNC from the Felder Group, a profit H08 from the Format-4 range. “I have been making guitars by hand for 25 years, I had no knowledge of CNC and I thought that Felder would be the best for me. As a customer new to CNC, I knew I would need a lot of help and it has always been there, I did the training and learnt the basics, from there anything else I needed I picked up via the telephone support – and thanks to the help from the staff at Felder Group UK I was able to pick up it up easily.” Since then Neil has purchased
two more machines from Felder’s Hammer range the A3-41 planer thicknesser equipped with the spiral-POWER silent cutterblock and the K3 basic panel saw. When talking about his machines Neil says: “With the CNC, accuracy is key, it works great with the Alphacam software and I can make up to five bodies at a time, it’s 100% accurate time after time” He goes on to say: “I couldn’t go back to a normal cutterblock on my planer thicknesser now that I have used the silent-POWER one – it is so quiet, so accurate and the blades are so easy to change. The sliding table saw is superb. It’s still very industrial and the sliding table makes the small machine very powerful.” Neil finished by saying: “I have used machines at a much higher price that are not as user-friendly and simply not as good.” See Neil’s work at www. haynesguitars.co.uk and www. guitarandbassbuild.co.uk. 01908 635 000 felder-group.co.uk
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Focusing as usual on specialist areas of production, JJ Smith is able to offer a range of CNC machines dedicated to door and door lining production.
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Each model range of JJ Smith’s door and door lining production technology options is aimed at different levels of production and budget to meet customers’ individual requirements. With this approach, JJ Smith feels it is well placed to meet current market demands for both stand-alone and through-feed machines. From Centauro there is the popular, attractively-priced ALFA that is suitable for machining either individual door/frame components or a complete door. It is equipped with a single router head that is CNC controlled and can work in either the vertical or horizontal. The machine is extremely quick to set up and easy to program thanks to the colour graphic touch-screen controller with pre-installed electronic macros for different design hinges, locks, keep plates etc. Options include a pneumatic quick change tool system, additional smaller router head for squaring off corners (to allow fitting of hardware with square corners) and for drill spotting of screw holes. This machine is ideally suited for smaller to medium-size companies that need to increase productivity, accuracy and reduce labour by eliminating the need to have two or three separate manual machines.
It is also widely being used by some larger manufacturers that are using big flat bed CNC routers but want a secondary machine to run alongside just for machining the linings. For customers that require a higher level of output, coupled with additional machining capability, then a machine from the Comec MD JAMB series should provide the answer. They are specifically designed for the machining of door lock jambs, hinge jambs and frame jambs. They can be equipped with single
or multiple CNC machining heads including sawblade unit/s that can be used for cutting the mitre on the frame jambs and drilling for dowel holes, or cutting to length of all material. For a standard door frame it is also possible to trench the head for fitting of the two legs. All machines can be offered with different levels of automation including loading, unloading, through-feed operation, the ability to load and machine two jambs together and barcode reading. Essepigi offers various through feed solutions for machining both sides
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of the door simultaneously for high production set-ups. A typical time to machine a complete door with lock slot, handle/key hole and three hinge recesses, ranges from 30-55 seconds depending on which model of machine is specified. Options include automatic insertion of hinges and/or locks and automatic infeed loading and unloading systems. On request machines can be integrated in to existing production lines. 0151 548900 www.jjsmith.co.uk
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The Author M100 and M200 machining centres revolutionise the entire industry. These Morbidelli machining centres provide answers to all the problems associated with woodworking and with processing advanced materials – a solution that has been developed to provide a comprehensive answer to requests coming from the market.
AuthoR-evolution: revolutionising an entire product line The new range features an all-in-one technology: a single machining centre can now provide a solution to the needs of companies and workshops that produce furniture, soundabsorbing panels and speakers, marine products and many more complex products. The benefits offered by SCM’s revolutionary M100 and M200 machining centres are numerous. The company says there is more free floor space in the plant and absence of perimetral protections offer a better use of production floor plus operators can move 360 degrees around the machining centre. SCM says the Pro Space solution provides big savings in terms of floor space and optimises industrial logistics. Reduce the idle times and no downtimes for set-up operations with the TV FLEXMATIC work table
Freedom, flexibility, accessibility and safety Freedom, flexibility, accessibility and safety is another significant benefit says SCM. The design of the new machining centres allow operators to load and unload large panels safely and freely. Users can load panels of up to 2.21mm wide and 250mm thick. Operator access, and consequent ergonomic benefits, are ensured by the absence of pipes and obstacles on all sides of Pro Space machines, where even the vacuum pump is mounted directly on the machine baseplate. Absolute flexibility thanks to a configurable operator unit is another noteworthy point. SCM says the Author M100 and M200 have no equal amongst other
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Thanks to the patented Fast 14 system, tools can be changed between jobs in less than 15 seconds – a solution made possible thanks to a 14 position tool holder mounted directly on the rotating unit which, together with the other machine tool holders, can provide up to 60 additional tools for product manufacturing.
machining centres on the market because their operator units are the only ones that can accommodate up to four machining units, including a device for inserting dowels using pearl glue. The company claims unmatched finishing thanks to a five-axis spindle head. Ultra-compact and direct-driven, the JQX (Just Quality eXtreme) spindle head stands out for excellence in its market sector. Reduction in tool-change times There is a drastic reduction in tool-change times thanks to the patented Fast 14 system. SCM maintains that tools can be changed between jobs in less than 15 seconds, a solution made possible thanks to a 14-position tool holder mounted directly on the rotating unit which, together with the other machine tool holders, can provide up to 60 additional tools for product manufacturing. SCM says that the M100 and M200 machining centres offer an impressive 60% savings in drilling cycles, an outstanding result that has been achieved thanks to a drilling head configuration designed to perform any kind of job on any type of furniture of any style. The Ro.Ax spindles operate maintenancefree for over 1000 hours – another feature that demonstrates how unique the new machining centres are in the category. No downtime for set-up operations Adding the TV Flexmatic worktable allows automatic positioning of support bars and suction cups even while the machine is running.
The possibility of simply and easily adding all the required suction cups and removing those that are unnecessary makes the worktable a solution that does not compromise performance, thanks to its versatility and free configurability. Easy and intuitive use of the machining centres Operating the machine is extremely easy, using an app from the Maestro Suite: setting up the job and production cycles has never been easier. You can use a PC-Office console with a 17in LCD display or a remote TechPad control with which you can remotely operate the machine using its 7in touch-screen to speed up set-up operations. Extremely fast installation with only one technician and one working day are required to get the Author M100 and M200 machining
centres ready and operational. It is another advantage when it comes to maximising productivity and to making the winning machining centre choice. Affordable all-in-one technology Thanks to its affordable all-in-one technology, SCM has accepted and won the challenge of offering a product that has no match in the market and that can be configured according to the customer’s needs and investment plan. Considering their technical characteristics, the Author M100 and M200 machining centres offer an excellent price–performance ratio and are the perfect solutions for processing wood, plastics, solid-wood beams, panels, kitchen cabinets and home and office furniture. scmgroup.com
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In solid wood manufacturing today, flexibility is the key. Whether you are switching from making ‘A’ energy rated timber windows to creating workpieces with complex shapes, Weinig’s Multirex CNC uses the very latest technology to make easy work of the most challenging manufacturing, opening up new production potential.
Total success in solid wood processing from Weinig Weinig’s long understanding of the changing needs of solid timber processing makes all the difference. The Multirex CNC features innovative and robust clamping technology specifically developed to guarantee the precise machining of solid timber components. The robust construction of the Multirex offers stock removal
performance that is expected for solid wood applications. The stability of the travelling column has been optimised using finite element software which has resulted in a low dead weight, combined with high loading capability, extreme acceleration values and exceptional dynamics. With the integration of intelligent software and sophisticated
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Simple is more efficient All Kundig Sanders are simple to operate. A machine that is simple to operate means it is easy to use. If it is easy to use then it is user friendly. If it is user friendly anyone can use the machine correctly. If used correctly not only are the best results achieved, but using the machine correctly means less mistakes. Less mistakes means better efficiency. Better efficiency means higher productivity. Higher productivity means higher profit and as we all know time is money. Maybe this is why Kündig-sanders are beloved by those who work with them. Easy to use, they help reduce errors under stress. A Kündig always speaks the language of it’s user – whether it be English, German, French or even Russian.
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has proven particularly successful in the timber window production market. CNC processing means that traditional methods requiring significant skill and individual tolerances can be created today with ease. Just a few clicks of a mouse are needed to start the process and – thanks to its patented clamping system – with the utmost precision bespoke work such as mortised door frames or dovetail joints are created with production efficiency. Its unique capabilities enable customers to develop products for the market, rather than having to work to the limitations of a machine. The Conturex brings economy and craftsmanship back to CNC manufacturing, be it for batch size one or mass production. 01235 557600 weinig.co.uk
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Essetre Srl was established in 1979 and since then has been highly specialised and high-tech CNC woodworking machinery. The company is well known for its ability to create new solutions for customers’ needs. Glosford Timber Solutions is one of the many UK-based businesses which have successfully benefited from a professional relationship with Essetre.
Essetre helps Glosford set the pace in the SIPS market The company is now improving again its production plant with an additional working centre bringing the total Essetre equipment and machinery at the Glosford facility to four. Glosford is a leading company designing and building SIPS for projects across the UK. With a fully-equipped factory and its own CAD design office, Glosford delivers quality, fully-engineered off site solutions for both residential and non-residential customers. To meet the production requirement during the eight years of operation, Glosford MD Ken Jones has maintained a high level of investment in people and machinery which when combined manifests a great ability to adapt to the market and creating a winning production process. Nowadays, the company relies on its Essetre Techno One for the glulam beams pre-cutting, on a Techno PM five-axis dedicated to processing the SIPS on the most recent and dedicated Techno PM-
Sips – shortly, Glosford will get a Techno Fast which will back up the Techno One which processes the timber/glulam beams. The Techno Fast is a CNC working centre, characterised by a heavy monoblock structure with neat, reduced dimensions for a relatively compact footprint, easy transportation and installation without the need to disassemble the machine. The Techno Fast machine can process beams with a remarkable
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speed by a five-axis milling head featuring double exit motor: one equipped with HSK 63F tool connection allowing an automatic tool changing and one equipped with a flange connection for the blade – standard diameter of 600mm. The workable beam section is 250 x 620mm. This machine will be used to process the glulam beam structures to support the roof and all the internal lintels to sustain the external structural walls and roof
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The new imos version breaks from the existing naming structure. Following on from the release of imos 12 in October 2015 customers would expect the latest version – announced at Ligna in May – to be called imos 13.0. However, visitors were greeted with imos iX. So why the change?
imos iX – a virtual change?
“With imos iX, we are breaking the tradition and making clear that our solutions continue to develop,” says imos AG managing director for sales and marketing, Winfried Dell. “We see it as our task to find, test and make technological innovations available to the industry. The ‘i’ stands for innovation and integration, the ‘X’ is derived from
the English word ‘exchange’ and stands for the exchange of the data on different applications throughout the entire sales and manufacturing process,” explained Winfried. “imos iX is today far more than a CAD/CAM system. imos iX is a complete solution for the sale and manufacturing of furniture and equipment in the area of networked production and industry 4.0.”
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planning solutions. Depending on the configuration, the modules are suitable for both B2B and B2C business models. With imos iX, imos AG is taking a further step and is offering solutions along the customer journey. End users and designers can work together on ideas that can be exchanged online and thus gradually lead to solutions. Adam Bumpsteed, director of in3D says: “We’ve been the authorised partner for imos here in the UK for nearly ten years, and we’ve seen a lot of advances in the software over that time. We’re really excited about iX however, imos has really pushed the boat out with this latest release. “All of the great advances seen in imos 12 for example, the new user interfaces and improved rendering features have been developed. What we are really excited about however is some of the more understated features that we know our existing users as well as our new customers will love.” Adam explains that these features
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include an overhaul to the way imos produces automated drawings of room layouts, cabinetry and even individual parts. Also the much requested ‘clash detection’ feature which allows designers to for example, identify hinges and shelves in close proximity. “A classic problem finally thwarted” Adam says. Advanced 3D product configuration for ‘Net’ sales tools The focus for the new imos online applications such as ‘Net Designer’ and ‘Net Configurator’ lie in the 3D configuration and planning of furniture. These applications have now been expanded technologically, so that any kind of furnishing elements can now be processed. It is now also possible to configure and plan seating and upholstered furniture or bought in items such as lighting. imos have also added the possibility to simulate kinematic movements, such as the seat mechanics of a chair or the opening and closing of a sliding door.
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Room environments can easily be rendered within imos iX Plan 2.0
Photorealistic images from the Net tools. The above mentioned furniture can now be combined with room planning. Decoration elements can be added and, if necessary, global changes can be made to the entire planning process by the end user. Afterwards, wall elevations can be generated automatically or a highquality, almost photorealistic image can be produced. The latter is done with the help of the new online render service, which generates high-quality images quickly and separately from the planning process. Also because this service is in the cloud using imos servers the end user does not require a powerful CAD workstation to visualise their perfect environment. iX is VR-ready Virtual reality for imos AG means that the existing CAD technology breaks into the latest visualisation tools for experiencing the planning results created with imos software. imos AG is demonstrating how VR technology can be used to promote sales and be involved in the sales process in Hannover for the first time in their so-called iX lab. Visitors are invited to take part in the virtual experience and to marvel at the new possibilities and quality. Space planning software for your sales force Space planning for interior designers and sales professionals using the imos CAD engine has seen its second iteration. With iX PLAN 2.0, imos AG are offering a desktop planning solution for the professional user in addition to the above mentioned online applications for
end users. Perfect for remote design offices, dealerships or showrooms. iX PLAN allows interior designers to use production-ready data to design and configure orders with the end user and send the data to production. “With iX PLAN we’ve specifically simplified the process, the output has been improved and the speed optimised in order to keep up with the established kitchen planning packages.” Winfried Dell explains. PLAN Link is the associated web service that updates the users design catalogues and sends the customer orders to the manufacturing plant from any remote location. “All of the new sales modules such as the improved Augmented Reality App and Virtual Reality experience are great tools to offer any modern sales force looking to sell bespoke or custom furniture.” Adam Bumpsteed continues: “The best thing though, imos is always true to their CAD|CAM roots ensuring that flexible parametric modelling combined with the power of AutoCAD 2018 offers their users the ability to quickly and accurately generate production ready data in minutes for even the most complex of designs.” The newly developed CAM technology is significantly more powerful After several years of development, the new CAM technology is used in imos iX. This is now fully integrated in iX CAD and is configured and managed via the user interface introduced with imos 12.0. With the new CAM module it is possible to display production processes
required to create your designs and to adapt the CNC data generated into its respective production flow. Since the design data is largely processed in a neutral manufacturing manner, the data exchange with external production providers and other suppliers is easier than ever. The CNC program functions themselves have also been developed. The expansion of functions and parameters, such as lead in and lead out distances, new machining strategies, milling cycles and more have significantly increased the flexibility, functionality and performance. All of these factors come together to increase the processing your designs into production data. Optimisation through integration The demand for more integrated solutions is increasing, and with it the requirement for standardised interfaces and shorter lead times. With the new ‘Integration Centre’ imos AG have created a central tool for the connection of the imos suite of products to external programs such as ERP, MES and sales systems. The new ‘iBots’ play an important role. Allowing blocks of predefined process to be strung together to automate how data is passed from one department to another, thus streamlining the organisations entire workflow. If you would like to learn more about how imos iX can help revolutionise your sales, design and production workflow contact Adam Bumpsteed at in3D 01249 783332 info@in3d.co.uk in3d.co.uk
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Converting prospects into sales with Cabinet Vision’s powerful photo-rendering has helped a bespoke joinery specialist to expand into new premises, almost tripling the size of its old workshop.
Cabinet Vision technology aids Fri Projects’ expansion Fri Projects has recently moved from 6800ft2 premises into an 18,000ft2 factory on the edge of Birmingham. Working mainly for principal contractors since setting up the business in 2013, owner Mark Jeffries says the last couple of years has seen the company provide interiors for 56 BP garages, 25 Chiquito restaurants and a number of Frankie and Benny’s, along with its principal end-user, the awardwinning Nandos chain. And with Cabinet Vision’s ScreenTo-Machine module sending NC code from the design files to its two Felder Format-4 profit HO8 routers, we know that the precision will be most jobs are being completed perfect every time.” five times faster, which means it The company’s reputation was can take on more independent built on its two watch-words: speed work now, knowing that quick turnand efficiency. “It’s vital that all around times can be met. our components are completely Having served an apprenticeship accurate so they fit together on site. with one of the oldest shopfitting We always know that’s the case, companies in the country – because we’re firm believers that Edmond Shopfitters, which was technology is the way forward.” formed nearly 150 years ago in He invested in a Chinese CNC 1870, where he worked on projects router within the first few months at Windsor Castle, the Victoria and of starting the company, which he Albert Museum, and the British says served as a good introduction, Library – Mark Jeffries went on to but wanted to automate even become a shopfitter travelling all further. over the country. “I spent six months researching Fri Projects was formed when he met Charlotte, who is now his wife. “I wanted to spend more time at home, get married and start a family. We couldn’t do that with the hours I was keeping out of town.” He set up a small workshop, before eventually incorporating Fri Camper van unit Projects – on a Friday. Hence the name. Working with a range of materials, CNC machines and CAD/CAM including panel products, Corian software, and realised that the solid surfaces and solid timber, Felders and Cabinet Vision were everything is designed in Cabinet perfect to take the business to Vision, and goes through the the next level, which is based on three-axis flat bed matrix Felders, bespoke projects.” with NC code created in ScreenCabinet Vision has been To-Machine. “Even something as instrumental in successfully meeting simple as a straightforward hole is two design and manufacturing done on the machine tool,” explains challenges. “Before we even win a Mark Jeffries. “If we did it manually job, the software’s photo-rendering we’d need to measure it, mark it, functionality is proving invaluable in and then cut it out. But with Cabinet converting the prospect to a sale. It Vision it’s so much quicker, and means the customers can visualise
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exactly what the finished product will look like.” And, secondly, Cabinet Vision overcomes the challenge faced through skilled bench joiners becoming few and far between. “I realised if I could have a machine cutting components perfectly, I didn’t need a highly skilled joiner to assemble them because they all fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. It means we can take young lads on, and within around three weeks we can have them putting units together, which I couldn’t have done in my apprenticeship in those days without CNC and CAD/CAM.”
Machine. This saved around 60% of time on design, pricing, producing the cutlist, and generating the NC code.” And Cabinet Vision means Fri Projects can take on particularly complex work that it says many woodworking companies would struggle to achieve; for example, the Nandos logo. “With Cabinet Vision we simply import a dxf file, and draw our complete design in 3D and add the toolpaths through Screen-To-Machine at the same time. Previously we’d have had to draw it in 2D and add the toolpaths separately. But now we do it all seamlessly in one operation, which is vital for the work we do for our staple end-user, Nandos.” Manufacturing kitchen furniture for camper vans completes the company’s portfolio, and Mark says Another example of Fri Projects’ work Cabinet Vision’s parametric capability is vital to ensure He cites an example of how complete accuracy every time. Cabinet Vision’s design and “Plywood board isn’t always manufacturing functionalities an absolute uniform thickness, integrated seamlessly on a so we’ve created our designs particular project. “We started with completely parametrically. We the customer’s sketch for a cabinet, measure the boards, and then which I then set up on Cabinet change the material thickness if Vision, including the materials it’s necessary, which automatically he wanted, along with cable changes everything else, and how management and doors. it’s cut. This means our camper van “Then I created the drawing and kitchens are always perfect.” an elevation. Once it was signed friprojects.co.uk off it went into production, with verosoftware.com NC code generated in Screen-Tocabinetvision.com
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With innovative new features in Release 2017 and virtual reality that is accessible for everyone, CAD+T is an ideal solution for the furniture industry. Faster performance, easy handling and an improved user interface help the users to streamline planning processes, while the new virtual reality plug-in makes customer presentations an unforgettable experience.
CAD+T Software – individual meets innovative Built on AutoCAD®, the CAD+T add-on gives you the possibility of drawing the parts directly in 3D even though you can still work on 2D. Individualisation is the key word here – from standard-range cabinets to highly customised furniture pieces and shop fit-outs, the CAD+T software covers all areas of interior design. In the drawing, information about materials, finishes, edges, profiles, hardware, etc. can be saved. So the drawing consists of more than only lines and text – it actually understands what you are drawing. Based on the drawing, you can proceed in the design process and create sophisticated renderings and visualisations to enhance your presentations for your customers. In the construction drawings, you get plan views, elevations and sections automatically and define joints, hardware and construction details – even for bespoke furniture and non-standard designs. Again, customisation is the key to success: Any part of your design can be changed easily at any point of the process, even if the element is highly complex. The program then automatically adapts all data connected to the drawing, such as part lists and CNC data. This is fostered even more in CAD+T Release 2017: faster performance and new, useful tools such as automatic price calculation during drawing, new hardware setup and an improved user interface allow you to streamline your planning and production processes even more. To enhance your planning and presentation, CAD+T implemented a virtual reality module which allows your customers to see the design in 3D through special glasses. This gives your customer the impression that he was standing right inside his future home as you have designed it. But what are your benefits? Besides a significant reduction of errors and mistakes due to the use of only one programme, your main benefit is the overall increase of productivity. Save up to 30% of labour costs and up to 10% of material costs and increase productivity by up to 60%. More than 3000 customers all over the world bear witness to the productivity gained with the CAD+T solutions. cadt-solutions.com
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From the first customer contact to the assembly of your furniture – we support you in the optimization and execution of your processes and get you in shape for INDUSTRY 4.0. Software from the furniture industry´s specialist 20-20 Technologies GmbH · T: +49 (0) 541 3550 0 · www.2020spaces.com
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Those who work in 3D planning know about the importance of a perfect presentation.
Turn on the lights with Pytha The practical software solution by Pytha Lab not only gives users the opportunity to present the results of creativity in an impressive way, it is also the ideal tool for physically correct lighting calculations. Pytha RadioLab gives users the chance to virtually present rooms exactly as they will appear in reality and to experience interactions within a scene in real time – the company says it cannot be more real. The Pytha 3D CAD software provides a wide range of possibilities to model and to realise individual ideas. Users can rely on a powerful software and extensive 3D libraries: object lights, event lights, architectural elements, extensive furniture selection, exhibition and show construction, and of course, users can also create their own lighting library. Pytha delivers extensive and powerful lighting control for bewildering realism
Have a look at the company’s website or visit Pytha at the Treffpunkt Tischler 2017 from 8-9th September in Bochum, Germany, or from 13-17th September 2017 at the NordBau in Neumünster and be inspired. pytha.com
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Wood waster heater delivers everything promised
Ellerton, the new handleless Shaker from PWS’ Alchemy collection
The owner of a Leicestershire joinery company is delighted with his purchase of a new wood waste heater from Wood Waste Technology (WWT), as it delivers everything promised regarding its provision of free heating. Steve Bower Joinery & Manufacturing specialises in producing traditional doors, windows, bi-fold doors and stairs. Its 7000ft2 joinery workshop in Loughborough was freezing in winter as the workshop’s existing diesel heater was unpleasant, inefficient and expensive to use. Someone recommended to MD, Steve Bower that the business should think about investing in a wood waste heater to warm the workshop for its five employees. A quick search on the internet led to WWT, and a realisation that a wood waste heater could be the ideal solution. Following more information and a site survey, WWT’s specialist engineers installed a WT15 wood waste heater into the joinery workshop in February this year. Steve Bower says: “Once the heater was installed the difference was obvious, as the workshop went from freezing cold to beautifully warm. We’re delighted with our purchase, it does everything we were told it would and more than fulfils our business requirements. It’s been a great investment.” Kurt Cockroft, MD at WWT says: “Businesses with a significant amount of wood waste can get payback on their investment in a wood waste heater in as little as 12 months because of the savings that
Alchemy, PWS’ new classic kitchen collection, features five distinctive looks headlined by Ellerton, a handleless Shaker design that reflects the simple clean lines of Style 1. Ellerton creates an understated, yet elegant aesthetic, perfectly attuned to the interior trend for calm and simplicity. Extolling a more delicate frame, Ellerton blends the modern, clean lines of handleless with the classic simplicity of Shaker, creating a beautiful and timeless union of old and new. Ellerton softens the handleless look with a simple flush-rail system, in matching painted colours or contrasting oak. Available in a palette of 27 colours, Ellerton perfectly transitions through to open-plan layouts, satisfying the demand for multi-functional living spaces. It’s a classic design for the modern era, which teamed with the new Lichfield oak feature door adds further warmth and character. Ellerton’s considered colour palette, from light neutrals to stronger tones, coupled with its flexibility of combining with beautiful
can made by reducing heating and skip hire bills.” WWT offers a full range of wood waste heaters, from small hand fired units to larger fully automatic systems, and offers site survey and design, as well as manufacture, installation and ongoing maintenance. The company also services all types of wood waste heaters and supplies genuine spares up to 60% cheaper than other suppliers. In addition, WWT is the UK’s official distributor for Gross Apparatebau GmbH, a German manufacturer of dependable, precision engineered shredders and briquetters. The company is also a distributor for Putzmaus boiler tube cleaning systems. 01785 250400 woodwastetechnology.com grossuk.co.uk putzmaus.co.uk
worksurfaces and accessories allows for true personalisation in design that’s surprisingly affordable. Alchemy focuses on five signature styles, ranging from coastal and farmhouse through to understated detail and simplicity. With the Shaker door sitting firmly at its core, Alchemy strikes the balance between timeless style and functionality with simpler interpretations. With a collection of eight door families, a 27-strong colour palette and a selection of timber finishes, the collection is enhanced with an extensive range of Strata worksurfaces, handles and internal storage solutions, including Kesseböhmer’s new Konfigure range of internal drawer systems. Alchemy is supported with a suite of marketing materials, including an inspiring website, lifestyle brochure, social media platforms as well as a showroom design service and dedicated catalogues on the major CAD planning software. 01325 505555 mail@pws.co.uk alchemykitchens.co.uk
Style 1 from Alchemy, featuring Ellerton in chalk and Lichfield Rye Oak
Confidence in use with Cam5000, new generation cam The new universal Titus Cam5000 features an optimised shape for greater confidence in use. It provides a smooth and reliable locking action for a highly resistant joint with a wide variety of dowels.
A wealth of experience and findings from four decades of designing and providing cam&dowel solutions to key producers of RTA furniture have been merged into a new Cam5000 profile design with optimised torque. It ensures a smooth and confident tightening action and always-right reliable locking into final two o’clock position regardless of what dowel from Titus range of screw-in and Quickfit hand insertion dowels is used. An improved and tolerant profile securely engages the dowel resulting in strong, highly resistant joint with no gaps between panels also in marginal tolerances. Reinforcements of central cam body prevent
cam toroidal deformation and bursting. The new Cam5000 retains all the standard features of Titus cams, proven to facilitate end user experience: cam retaining pips, holding the cam in panel position prior to assembly; two o’clock lock and ‘Klix’ that assures a strong, vibration-proof joint. Used in combination with Titus Quickfit TL5 Full Metal Jacket it assures a strong and reliable joint with multiple wooden materials, like chipboard, MDF and solid wood, and assures joint stability even in demanding applications. See more from Titus at SICAM Pordenone 2017 – hall 2, stand B44/C45. titusplus.com
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Just think about this for a moment: what is the first image that comes into your head when you think of hand sanding? The most common answer to this question is probably a block of wood with sandpaper wrapped around it. However, hand sanding has evolved to the point where there are now numerous tools available on the market due to the variety of processes and materials that are being used.
Handling the evolution of sanding In the furniture industry, the hand sanding process is key to ensuring that all the lines and curves are smooth on the product before it leaves the workshop to either be painted or sold. Therefore, the user requires a wide-ranging selection of tools to meet the varying requirements that come with each project. One company that is continuously investing in its tools to ensure that it stays at the cutting edge of tool development is Mirka. Its aim is to ensure that users have the correct tools at their disposal, so they can manipulate them to achieve a smooth and consistent finish. This is evident by the fact that Mirka’s R&D department has developed a range that includes traditional sanding blocks as well as ergonomically designed tools that fit into the palm of the user’s hand. Although they are used for basic hand sanding, Mirka has two foam blocks which both use 70 x 125mm grip strips, either paper-backed or net. Even with no dust extraction, best results can still be achieved by
using Mirka Abranet strips. The grip attachment means that as much pressure as required can be used without the abrasive strips slipping and moving around on the block. There is a double-sided block which has a soft and hard side. The soft side can be used for curved surfaces and the hard side for flat surfaces, so two blocks in one. The single-sided foam block has ergonomic finger grips along the side. Moving away from basic block sanding, Mirka has developed hand sanding tools that can be used with an extractor, such as the 70 x 125mm grip hand block. This tool has been specifically designed for sanding by hand and can be used for all types of sanding, from coarse to fine, while having the ability to work in small spaces due to its size. In addition, when it is used in combination with Mirka’s net sanding products and connected to a suitable extractor, it provides a dust-free environment that protects workers from the health risks associated with dust particles and ensures that no dust is left on the workpiece.
Now with Mirka’s latest product, hand sanding has been taken to the next level. The Roundy has a low profile that provides good control over the sanding process and an ergonomic design built around the shape of the fingers, which allows the user to work with the hand block for long periods of time without feeling the strain on the hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder. In addition, there are several features that make it stand out from the crowd. The first is the fact it can be used with both Mirka Abranet abrasives and 15-hole 150mm discs, so users only need to invest in one type
of abrasive for their hand sander and random orbital sander. The second is that the abrasives wrap around its sides allowing for smooth sanding on both sides of internal 90° edges. The final one is its dust extraction has become more efficient, even on a smaller surface area, as the Roundy has 34 extraction holes. With the industry continuously changing, rest assured Mirka’s R&D department will continue to create innovative products to help customers be more efficient, saving time, and ultimately making them more profitable. mirka.com
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Sherwin-Williams – Your Coating Solutions Partner At Sherwin-Williams we have been serving the coating industry for 150 years. As a valued customer we strive to provide you with the ultimate products and services, based on the latest innovative breakthroughs. To do this we listen to the market, gain an understanding of your individual needs and provide tailored products and services that add value to your business. If you require a finishing solution, and you want the optimal one for your operations then look no further. www.sherwin-williams.eu Sherwin-Williams UK Coatings Ltd | ukinfo@sherwin.com A1 Business Park – Knottingley | West Yorkshire | WF11 0BU | England Phone +44 (0) 1977 67 33 63 | Fax +44 (0) 1977 67 35 21
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New furniture linoleum from Forbo With its unique look and feel, Furniture linoleum gives horizontal and vertical surfaces a very special naturalness and elegance. What many do not know: edging specialist Ostermann has Forbo’s entire furniture linoleum collection in its product range and delivers them from its own warehouse. Desktop Desktop is the classic product line of the Furniture Linoleum Collection and is available in 21 elegant solid colours. Here you will find the popular classics from black to grey, to various shades of beige and current trend colours. Desktop linoleum from Ostermann is delivered as a roll, starting from a length of 1m with a width of 1830mm and a thickness of 2mm. Marmoleum The fine marbled structure and the surface sealer Topshield 2 make Marmoleum a visually attractive and extremely robust surface. Being particularly dirt-resistant and wearresistant, this material is suitable even for heavy-load horizontal and vertical surfaces. Ostermann supplies Marmoleum in rolls 2m wide and 2.5mm thickness, in 12 different colours. Marmoleum Slate has the look and feel of real slate and offers the numerous advantages of a
Sampling service: Ostermann offers a sample box with colour samples upon request
sustainable linoleum surface. The interspersed cocoa husks in Marmoleum Cocoa give it a very unique structure and look. Bulletin Board Bulletin Board is a surfacing material made of linoleum, containing finely ground cork, for a wide range of applications. Thanks to its flexibility and elasticity, Bulletin Board is ideally suited for use as pinboard, functional wall decorations or as inlays for furniture and doors. Bulletin Board is available in 15 colours.
The popular furniture linoleum from Forbo is available at Ostermann in 21 on-trend colours
Well-matched backing Ostermann recommends the use of the same material as backing when pressing furniture linoleum. To enable this, Ostermann also supplies the right product. The black linoleum backing can be glued using a standard white glue and is available off-the-shelf, in lengths starting from 1m. 01905 793550 ostermann.eu
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New DEOS from Mirka set to shape the future
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The new Direct Electric Orbital Sander (DEOS)* with its revolutionary design is being launched by Mirka. The Mirka® DEOS gets closer to the surface, easily accessing hard to reach areas and delivers a flawless smooth finish quicker than other sanders.
DEOS 353 CV 81 x 133
*Mirka offers a two-year warranty as standard, with an additional year given subject to the tool being registered within 30 days of purchase on the Mirka website
The DEOS is available in two sizes, DEOS 383 CV 70 x 198 and DEOS 353 CV 81 x 133, making it suitable for use across multiple applications, including stripping old paint and lacquer. The DEOS is the only electric orbital sander on the market that has been optimised for net
abrasives by incorporating more than 45 holes in the pad. When the tool is combined with Mirka’s net and paper abrasives, it offers an excellent scratch pattern and a dust-free work environment. Its innovative features incorporate a powerful brushless motor which provides a high powerto-weight ratio when in use. The design team has been able to reduce the weight, size and height of the sander, providing customers with a compact, lightweight and easy to use tool. In addition, it has an integrated vibration sensor with Bluetooth technology that can be connected to a mobile device with the new myMirka app to give guidance on vibration levels. Pete Sartain, national sales manager – Industrial of Mirka UK, says: “We regularly sit down with our customers to understand the types of tools they require and we have developed the DEOS to meet their constantly evolving needs. Its versatility means that it is suitable for multiple applications and makes hard to reach areas easy to handle.” mirka.com
Gets you closer. For perfection. Imagine the perfect surface. Thanks to the new Mirka® DEOS electric sander, you can obtain that flawless end result easier and quicker than ever before. By getting you closer to the surface, we bring your sanding experience to a completely new level — you will never go back to hand sanding again. Mirka® DEOS boasts an extremely powerful brushless motor, so we are able to shave off weight, size and height. Add smart Bluetooth connectivity and an integrated vibration sensor and you can monitor vibration levels while sanding.
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Advancements in technology have driven the level of expectation of manufacturing quality higher and higher. The furniture industry is no exception and one technology in particular leading the way for finish excellence is the now well-known edgebanding technology which is zero-joints.
The benefits of Homag’s invisible joint edgebanding technology are clear to see The Homag KAL 370 profiLine laserTec edgebander – a variety of configuration options for flexible manufacturing
Representing high quality, premium value and a modern finish, ‘invisible joint’ is the revolutionary edgebanding solution that’s taken the market by storm. With over 55 years’ experience in pioneering edgebanding technology, Homag is well placed to explain the core values of zero-joints and the technology behind it. Simon Brooks, sales and marketing director at Homag UK explains: “The immense knowledge and experience that the Homag Group has accumulated over the decades, enables us to provide the right edgebanding solution for all levels of manufacturing.” airTec Technology – invisible joints Homag were the first to introduce airTec technology to the industry. Since its initial début in 2012, this
invisible innovation is now available throughout Homag’s full range of edgebanders, bringing high end, top quality edges within reach of even the smallest of manufacturers. The company’s airTec technology is a clean, cost-effective bonding method which results in perfectly crafted products where joints are no longer visible. The airTec system uses a combination of technically engineered hot air and special edge material to produce the ultimate invisible joint. The special edge material consists of a hard décor layer backed with a meltable functional layer. This layer is activated by the hot air and then securely pressed onto the panel edge without the need for glue. Homag has made this technology available across its full range of edge banders meaning that businesses of any manufacturing size can benefit from
zero-joint technology. For example, Ambition 1220 and 1230 airTec models are the perfect entry level edgebanders that offer an ideal solution for the bespoke craftsman. These affordable models provide a high degree of automation and come equipped with a pre-milling unit for optimum edge joint quality, Homag’s in-house-manufactured airTec system, end snipping saws front and rear, a trimming unit with DFC tool technology for maximum dust extraction, a contour trimming unit for optimum corner rounding as well as scraping and buffering units for the perfect finish. The machine is also supplied with a conventional glue pot making it a great all-round model. For small- to medium-sized businesses, the Ambition 1440 airTec offers a higher degree of flexibility and can be optimised
according to customers’ requirements. The basic model has a joint trimming unit, an exact gluing unit, an end trimming unit, a trimming unit and a two-motor corner rounding unit. It also offers lower energy costs with ecoPlus and is controlled with powerTouch using the 21.5in widescreen multitouch monitor. Alternatively, for higher outputs the Ambition 1650 offers both airTec and Quickmelt gluing (EVA and PUR). In standard trim, the 1650 offers a variable feed speed from 8-18m/min, with an option to increase feed rates up to 20m/min. As well as a heavy duty pre-milling unit for panels up to 60mm in thickness, the Ambition 1650 airTec boasts a two-motor end-snipping unit, top and bottom trimming units, a servo controlled corner rounding unit, with automatically selectable profile and surface scraping units
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Comparison of airTec systems on both the entry level series (left) and industrial machines (right)
for the perfect finish. The Ambition 1650 FC provides versatile, high quality edgebanding on a consistent basis. For the larger manufacturers, Homag offers its top of the range Ambition 2000 series of edgebanders. Designed especially for the demands of industrial level manufacturing, this collection of high speed workhorses can achieve feed speeds between 16-32m/min. Available with either airTec’s zero-joint technology for invisible joints or PUR adhesive for high performance applications, the Ambition 2000 series offers enormous flexibility. With its energy-saving and environmentallyfriendly benefits, the range offers an impressive array of features to enhance the efficiency of the
The entry level Ambition 1230 airTec edgebander for affordable premium edge technology
production facility. laserTec – high volume invisible edging at high speed Laser technology enables manufacturers to produce invisible joints at high volumes. Instead of the aforementioned airTec process, a laser fuses the edging tape to the panel at speeds of up to 60m/min and delivers perfect quality every time. Compared to conventional glue-based methods, Homag laserTec offers immense benefits and enormously simplifies the edging process. It is a highly effective solution that eliminates unproductive waiting periods and set-up work for colour changes, thus delivering more parts per unit of time. Separate settings for glue
quantity and temperature are no longer required, nor are entries for different materials such as chipboard or MDF. The laserTec system not only produces an invisible surfaceto-edge transition, but the bond achieved between the edge and the panel is considerably stronger and more robust than conventional techniques. Laser technology allows you to achieve consistent production quality and to reduce the staff costs associated with postprocessing and finishing. In comparison to conventional hot-melt glue technology on throughfeed machines, laserTec delivers energy savings of over 40%, as there is no longer any heating-up period required, so no energy is used without productivity.
Simon Brooks concludes: “Homag offers a comprehensive range of edgebanding machinery. From entry level models all the way through to high end volume production lines, there is really no question that we have a solution for every need. “If you’re looking for consistently high edgebanding quality day-in, day-out, there is no better place to start than with Homag UK. Our experienced team is always on hand to provide answers to your questions and to discuss our flexible finance packages, if required.” For a demonstration on any of the Homag edgebanding solutions, call Adele Hunt on 01332 856424. 01332 856500 homag.com
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The new ENDgrain décor that reflects the cross-section of freshly cut oak tree trunk and which is offered in a number of different shades
Renolit’s new embossed in register designs offer an authentic look and feel with performance benefits which more than measure up to the natural product.
Deceptively real
Renolit offers two designs combined with the authentic feel of EIR (Embossed In Register) – the planked Gladstone Oak, which has a matching product from Egger, and the new highly elaborate ENDgrain décor that reflects the cross-section of freshly cut oak tree trunk and which is offered in a number of different shades.
Wood décors should appear as natural as possible and with Renolit’s latest development, EIR, customers will see and feel the special properties immediately. With EIR designs, the company has achieved a new level of perfection by developing a process that allows the embossed structure to sit on top of the printed image.
Renolit’s new embossed in register design creates a deceptively realistic look and feel
As a result, both the appearance and the feel are more natural. What you see is what you get – discover woodgrains that not only look impressively authentic, but even surpass the originals in key respects: they are ideal for three-dimensional processes, lightfast, scratch-resistant and highly resistant to mechanical stress. The new EIR combines the best of both worlds – for deceptively real surfaces, floor coverings and furniture fronts. Feel inspired to create. In sync with nature. renolit.com
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Redwood Innovations and Hesse Lignal relationship provides strong technical back-up Redwood Innovations has over a decade of experience supplying the furniture and marine industries with adhesives, abrasives and wood coatings. The company has maintained steady growth through excellent service, high quality products with competitive pricing. In 2013, in a continued effort to move forward and develop its product range, Redwood Innovations formed a strong relationship with Hesse Lignal coatings and began to supply finishes to its customers. Hesse Lignal is a world-renowned company with a presence in 27 countries globally and has been producing wood coatings for over 100 years. Hesse’s strong focus on quality confirmed their products were the perfect fit for Redwood and its goal to provide innovative solutions to the woodworking industry. The uniquely close relationship between Hesse Lignal and Redwood Innovations ensures that customers buying Hesse Lignal products have the benefit of strong technical back-up. The highly trained staff at Redwood can answer queries on applications over the phone as well as on site if required by clients. Redwood Innovations is strongly supported by Hesse Lignal both at their headquarters in Germany as well as its technical back-up in the UK. What this means for customers buying the product is swift response times to queries, onsite training for spray shops and documentation for every product in its range that can be provided at the click of a button. Hesse’s state-of-the-art laboratories in Germany continue
Hesse Lignal’s wood coatings are world renowned
Hesse Lignal’s lacquers are independently tested and certified resulting in a range which meets standards that exceed expectations Hesse’s high wood finishes excel in extreme conditions
to be proactive in providing wood coatings which surpass standards for heat, chemical and scratch resistance. With a strong focus on environmental responsibility and the reduction of residual emissions in its products safety is not compromised. Its lacquers are independently tested and certified resulting in a range which meets standards that exceed expectations. With a complete programme for the marine and furniture industries, covering every requirement, Hesse Lignal lacquers are rightly considered to be the benchmark in modern coating technology. Hesse’s strategic product development has once again raised the bar in pigmented lacquer with the launch of its new Fantastic Colour system. In just one step 60% more material can be applied to the surface of wood. With a drying time of just two hours, it can be applied direct to MDF including the edges without the need for primer. Testing has resulted in some instances of just two coats being applied to achieve a complete finish thus halving processing times for spray shops. To take a look at the range and explore Hesse Lignal’s wood coatings know-how, contact Redwood Innovations, which is open Monday-Friday from 7.30am4.30pm. 023 9223 3310 redwoodinnovations.co.uk
First-class coatings for in-demand surfaces
Redwood Innovations has over a decade of experience supplying the furniture and marine industries with adhesives, abrasives and wood coatings. The company has maintained steady growth through excellent service, high quality products with competitive pricing. In 2013, a continued effort to move forward and develop its product range, Redwood Innovations formed a strong relationship with Hesse Lignal coatings and began to supply finishes to its customers.
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Extended range of bolts and connector caps now available
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Due to high customer demand The Insert Company has extended its range of high quality connector bolts and connector caps suitable for use in many different furniture applications.
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The Insert Company can now offer standard steel parts in many different decorative finishes including: Zinc, Zinc Yellow, Nickel, Black, Brass and Antique Bronze. We can also offer some sizes in Brass or Stainless Steel and it can offer either flathead or mushroom head styles with countersunk options arriving soon. Already stocking M4, M5, M6, M8 and even M10 thread sizes, The Insert Company hopes this extension to the range will now enable all customers to find
precisely the fastener needed to build furniture of the very highest quality. Many parts are available to buy in small quantities directly from the company’s on-line shop, which is especially useful for prototyping purposes. The Insert Company will happily quote for whatever quantity is required and will send samples in order that customers can evaluate of the products on offer first hand. 0121 439 7329 theinsertcompany.com
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VWM can now offer a top quality panels solution for small/medium and large size kitchen and bedroom manufacturers with the all new Griggio CNC 1000 boring machine complete with a full inbuilt CAD package and a range of head options, the machine differs from others as it can drill and rout on all four sides.
We also have available from stock a range of edgebanding machines and panelsaws so please come and take a look at our machines in a fully operational showroom. VWM Ltd, Lodgeholme, Skipton Road, Trawden, Nr. Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8RA
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Industry experience at Axminster for young furniture professionals Four young furniture professionals recently attended an industry experience day at Axminster Tools & Machinery. This formed part of a three week programme put together by the Furniture Makers’ Company, with the aim of giving the young professionals an insight into all aspects of the furniture industry including design, manufacture and retailing.* The four young professionals were Ben Brook (customer service advisor at CD (UK)), Sean Duffin ( production manager at Andrew Muirhead & Sons), Lisa Gould Sandall (furniture designer at Ercol) and Sam Ryan (business owner and entrepreneur at Sam Ryan Furniture). The group had already visited other companies including Halstock, DFS, Parker Knoll and Silentnight. Their day at Axminster focused around how the company buys, markets and sells Lamello. The young professionals had the chance to get to grips with a Lamello Zeta, and saw demonstrations using both Clamex and Invis fittings. Also, they had a tour of the premises and spent time with procurement, marketing and in the retail store. The purpose was to give them an understanding of the retail process, from buying and marketing to the sale of a product. Sean Duffin says: “The whole experience so far has been both fascinating and surprising. You really don’t think about what goes on behind the scenes. I really enjoyed my day at Axminster and it was nice to be given the opportunity to get hands-on.” During 2017/18 Axminster will be sponsoring the National Design & Make Competition. The competition is organised by The Furniture Makers’ Company for young furniture makers.
It is open to those who are over 18 and in full or part time education. The design brief will ask students to design a piece of innovative, pioneering wood-based furniture. The first placed winner will be awarded a £1000 Axminster gift card and one week’s work placement at Axminster. All winners will be announced at an event at The Goldsmiths’ Centre in May 2018. Axminster will also be sponsoring the Young Furniture Makers Exhibition taking place this year
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Spray onto the upper and lower edge area of the workpiece ü Statically discharges the edge area ü Cooling of the glue joint and hardening of the glue ü Tracers and workpieces remain free of chippings ü Tooling remains free of glue residue
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