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Comment Bob was right – the times most certainly are a-changin’ In many ways, we seem to be living in an tumultuous age where new conventions are being drawn up, old ones are being updated or eroded and some being wantonly dismantled. And while this manoeuvring plays out, of course business must continue to drive on in an evermore complex world. But, in addition to the obstacles and challenges that beset us, the sociopolitical upheaval will also provide businesses with an open-minded approach. In nature, more often than not, it is the flexible who thrive, and the imaginative who prosper – and so it is in business. One of the more noticeable traits which I have noticed coming to light at two of 2017’s trade shows thus far was the growth in refinement and quality of furniture manufacturers’ products – in terms of the materials used and the manufacturing processes deployed. Across all sectors, from upholstery to beds and mattresses through to cabinet, the furniture industry seems to be satisfying a consumer demand for higher-calibre products, sporting an improved level of craftsmanship and presentation than has been the norm for some time. One suggestion is that this migration has come about in part as a reaction to TV programmes and social media featuring high-end interiors, and probably also to the impressive strides made in recent times by hotels, bars and restaurants, which together have definitely heightened the demand for more upscale interior design generally – and that has to be a good thing for the British furniture and joinery industry. A recent survey by the CBI says that UK manufacturers are more optimistic about their business situation and exporting prospects, while reporting strong growth in domestic orders over the

last quarter. It revealed that the volume of domestic orders rose at the fastest pace since July 2014 in the three months to January, while export orders continued to grow, albeit below expectations. FIRA also has been busy crunching the numbers, publishing its latest statistical digest, which provides a summary of how the UK furniture industry performed to the end of 2015. Published in November 2016, the report covers 2012-15, and includes some estimates for 2016. Although the time frame is limited to publiclyavailable data, FIRA’s digest provides one of the clearest pictures of the industry available. Total provisional furniture manufacturing turnover in 2015 was just under £8b, up more than 7% on the previous year and over 20% higher than in 2012. Interestingly, the value of 2015 imports from the EC was £2.6b, an increase on the previous year when it was £2.3b. Elsewhere in this issue we look at edgebanding materials and technology, and unveil news of Egger’s biggest-ever portfolio of décors for furniture manufacturers. I hope you enjoy the issue, and the daily news updates online, summarised in our e-newsletters.

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Snickers’ next generation product and price catalogue A new 68-page brochure is now available free to tradesmen and women who need the very best in hi-tech working clothes. It boasts full details of the newest additions to the ALLROUND, FLEXIWork, LITEWork and RUFFWork clothing ranges and plenty of advice on how to choose the working clothes that are right for individual kinds of work. There is also information on all the

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other garments and accessories to enable staff to work effectively wherever they are on site. Quality, innovation, hi-tech fabrics and top class functionality will be found in every garment – trousers, jackets, topwear, safety shoes and accessories – a sign of a brand that knows what it takes to get a job done properly. 01484 854788 snickersworkwear.co.uk

New PWS sales managers PWS has appointed Sandra McGuire and Laura Wellington as area sales managers. With responsibility for North London, Sandra joins PWS with twenty years of sales experience gained exclusively in the KBB industry, most recently at TKC and previously working at Allied Kingswood. Laura will be covering the Central region. Laura worked as a sales manager at PJH for 10 years, with responsibility for both kitchen and bathroom retailers and merchants. Comments John Lennon,

managing director at PWS, “I am delighted to welcome Laura and Sandra to PWS. They bring a combined wealth of sales and industry experience to their roles and I am looking forward to them contributing to the ongoing growth of PWS. “Following the opening of our Southern Design Centre and with some major projects in the pipeline for 2017, their appointments come at a very exciting time. I wish them every success in their careers at PWS.” pws.co.uk

PWS area sales managers Laura Wellington (left) and Sandra McGuire,

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Norbord’s Inverness plant gathers pace Equipment for Norbord Europe’s £95m mill expansion at Inverness has been purchased and will be shipped to Scotland over the next few months as work gathers pace on the construction of the new plant. Equipment for Norbord Europe’s £95m mill expansion at Inverness has been purchased and will be shipped to Scotland over the next few months as work gathers pace on the construction of the new plant. The equipment includes the forming line; the screening, blending and resin system; the heat-energy system, dryer and Wesp stack – which have been purchased from Germany and Italy – and the finishing end, which has been ordered from the USA. Construction of the ‘lay down’ area for the equipment to be stored before installation has been completed, along with the future logging yard. At present, the foundations – stretching over 200m – are under way for the press, together with the main building and dryer. A new continuous press has also arrived

in Scotland and is awaiting delivery once the site is prepared. The press was decommissioned from Norbord’s Grande Prairie mill in Alberta, where it was deconstructed and packed into 80 shipping containers. These were trucked all the way across Canada and shipped from Thunder Bay, Ontario, across the

Atlantic to the port of Nigg, near Inverness. Alan McMeekin, vice-president, finance and operations director of Norbord Europe says it has been quite a logistical undertaking: “The press foundations are taking shape and everything is on schedule so far. “We’ll really see change in the new

year as building construction and equipment installation progresses.” When the new continuous press is operational, it will significantly increase the capacity of OSB production at Inverness and will have the potential for further expansion in the future. 01786 812921 norbord.co.uk

The jewel in the BA Components’ crown The month of January always represents a fresh start. An opportunity to make New Year resolutions and try to stick by them. Back in 2015, BA Components started to work on its fresh start; a brand new, state-of-the-art online ordering platform to update its tried and tested BA Live, and on Monday 9th January, it successfully launched MyBA. BA Components has always been an innovator in the industry, constantly researching and bringing its dealer network the best possible product and customer care. The launch of the new online ordering platform MyBA shows the commitment BA Components have to the growth of the business and its dealer network. The new platform offers easy ordering across any device; mobile, tablet or desktop. It tracks orders through the production process, it has a personalised dashboard to suit individual dealer requirements and boasts the option to manage your BA account at user’s leisure. David Caulfield, sales and marketing

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director, adds: “We are extremely excited and proud of MyBA. We’ve spent a huge amount of time, effort and money to ensure we were able to offer a total on-line ordering and account management system to our dealers. BA Live has led the way in our market area for over 12 years from its first launch in 2004. “Even though we’ve upgraded a few times in the intervening period,

we felt real improvement along with advanced efficiency and usability demanded a completely new platform. Starting from scratch, our IT team built MyBA from the ground up, then running it alongside BA Live and having it tested by a selection of dealers for fine tuning, until we were all happy we had a robust, state-of-the-art system that makes life easier for every

registered BA dealer. “MyBA is fast, friendly, innovative, efficient and so easy to use that BA dealers are now going to have time on their hands. I believe it truly is the BA jewel in the crown for 2017.” To find out more about becoming a BA Components dealer, visit www. byba.co.uk/dealers or telephone 028 8676 4600. byba.co.uk

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FIRA REPORT

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FIRA’s latest statistical digest provides a summary of how the UK furniture industry performed to the end of 2015, inspecting data from Government bodies such as the Ofﬁce for National Statistics, HM Customs and Revenue and Communities and Local Government to identify the sector’s underlying manufacturing and spending trends.

FIRA outlines UK industry trends

“There has been greater consumer demand, as indicated by the retail figures. In addition, there has been renewed commercial development over the last few years”

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Published in November last year, the report covers 2012-15, and includes some estimates for 2016. Although the timeframe is limited to publicly-available data, FIRA’s digest provides one of the clearest pictures of the industry available. Covering areas such as national economic trends, the structure of the UK furniture manufacturing industry and trading relationships with the rest of the world, the report delivers figures across contract, office and domestic subsectors.

Key findings of the latest report include: National economic trends * At the end of 2008 total net unsecured lending, having increased on a regular basis over previous years, started to fall, bottoming out at £207,092m in June 2012. Since then it has increased with lending at the end of 2015 being 9.3% higher than at the end of 2014. * Some of this increase in lending was attributable to credit cards (3.9% from 2014 to 2015) although this was significantly smaller than the increase of 7.4% from 2013 to 2014. * Total outstanding lending, including that secured by individuals and housing associations on dwellings, peaked at £1548b in 2015. This was 3.5% higher at the end of 2015 than at the end of 2014. * This greater rate of increase in total lending has been driven by lending secured on dwellings which increased by 2.4% from the end of 2014 to the end of 2015, whereas in the previous year the increase was only 1.5%. * At the end of 2015 lending secured on dwellings reached £1285b and preliminary data for 2016 show that this figure increased to £1305b by June of that year. * The number of dwellings starts in the UK almost halved between 2007/8 and 2008/9.

Since then they had continued to increase gradually, but over the period 2011 to 2013 starts fell by over 10,000 compared with 2010/11. This decline reversed significantly in 2013/14 with starts increasing by 35,090 (28%) compared with the previous year. Starts in 2014/15 reached 171,850. However, this was only an increase of 9750, which equated to a 6% increase on the previous year. “One of the Government’s drivers for 2017 is the continued revival of the new homes market, including support for a significant number of affordable homes,” comments the digest’s author, Dr Peter Beele. “It is not my main area of expertise, and the experts appear to be divided, with some feeling the uncertainty around Brexit will slow the market and others feeling that buyers may take advantage of continued low interest rates. No-one seems to know for sure “The Telegraph suggested that the housing market in 2016 fluctuated and was not as buoyant as might have been expected, and it is anticipated that, while housing has rebounded more strongly than expected after the Brexit referendum, the level of transactions has dropped, and growth in 2017 may be notably slower than in 2016. Others have higher hopes for the next 12 months, as the market adjusts to the ‘new normal’ and buyers take advantage of low interest rates.” * The total number of property transactions above £40,000 reached 1.3m. However, the increase from 2014 to 2015 was considerably smaller (0.7%) than the YoY increases for the previous two years, which were just under 14%. * Total consumer expenditure in the UK increased between 2012 and 2015 to £1136b (just over a 7% increase). The most significant growth in expenditure over this period occurred in net tourism at 53%, followed by clothing and footwear, which increased by 16%. * Expenditure on furnishings, household goods and house maintenance increased from 2012 to 2015 by 14%, with the majority of this growth attributable to the period 2014 to 2015, where increase in expenditure over the year was 6%. ›

Average weekly internet sales for household goods, 2014-2016, sourced from the ONS (not seasonally adjusted)

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* Consumer expenditure on furniture and furnishings was £16.2b in 2015 and exceeded all other spend in the furnishings, household goods and house maintenance sector. This represented a 33% increase from 2012, with consistent YoY growth at between 9% and 12%.

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Turnover of UK furniture manufacturers, 2012-2015

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* Furniture and furnishings retail sales in 2016 have continued to increase, with first and second quarter consumer expenditures being respectively 3.6% and 2.4% higher than for the equivalent periods in 2015. * Household textiles expenditure also exhibited a massive increase from 2012 to 2015 (37%), followed by small electric household appliances at 27%. * The greatest reductions in expenditure from 2012 to 2015 were in furniture and furnishings repair (58%) and carpets and floorcoverings (18%). * Within the retail sector furniture and furnishings repair spend having reached £59m in 2012 – which represented a significant recovery after a very tough year in 2010 – dropped to only £25m in 2015, although anecdotal evidence suggests otherwise and the true value may be hidden within other statistics. * The household goods sector has seen a marked increase in internet sales, with YoY growth in September 2016 equating to 44.4% (compared with September 2015). This value of £61.3m per week equates to 10.4% of retail sales in the sector and 6.6% of UK retail sales in total.

Number of UK furniture manufacturing enterprises, 2012-2015

Average employment in UK furniture manufacturing, 2012-2015

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Furniture industry trends * Total provisional furniture manufacturing turnover in 2015 was just under £8b, which was 7.1% higher than the previous year and 20.8% higher than in 2012. * Furniture manufacturing in 2012 equated to 1.28% of the UK’s total manufacturing turnover, whereas in 2015 this had increased to 1.55%. “On the surface the reason for this change is quite simple – there has been greater consumer demand, as indicated by the retail figures,” says Peter. “In addition, there has been renewed commercial development over the last few years. However, I am not privy to what makes the consumer to decide to spend, and spend on furniture. “Consumer lending was relatively static for a few years, but more recently has increased YoY. Clearly they felt confident enough to borrow to purchase items (such as furniture, which tends to be sold via credit agreements). Also, remember that much of this data is from 2015 (pre-Brexit vote). “Having said that, predictions for 2016’s results suggest another increase in furniture manufacturer turnover – possibly by as much as 6 or 7%, but I wouldn’t bet my mortgage on this until firmer data is released mid-way through 2017. “ * The total number of registered furniture manufacturers in 2015 was 5998. * Provisional data for UK furniture manufacturing indicates a 7% decrease in average employment numbers from 2012 to 2015 (86,000 to 80,000). “The employment figures are less reliable than they used to be,” Peter clarifies. “There are indications that net CAPEX for the sector has increased over recent years, which might suggest investment in plant and machinery, but I don’t know whether automation is a major contributory factor to this decrease – this would require a much more in-depth analysis. “There are other, simpler reasons for increased turnover with fewer employees too, such as price increases.”

* Despite 2015 turnover being valued at almost 1.3% of the total for UK manufacturing, the furniture sector employed 3.2% of all UK manufacturing personnel, which is estimated to have equated to 2.4% of the UK manufacturing wage bill. * The office and shop furniture sector (predominantly contract) saw an 18% increase in turnover from 2012 to 2015, reaching £2.3b. * Turnover in the kitchen sector having fallen from a high of £1.7b in 2008 to a low of £1.1b in 2011 has since recovered. It increased to £1.6b in 2015, although these provisional estimates suggest a drop of 5% compared with the previous year. * The mattress subsector has historically been relatively stable compared to its counterparts, but over recent years has exhibited substantial growth. Turnover went from £0.56b in 2012 to £0.75b in 2015 (33% increase), with an increase of 13% from 2014 to 2015. “Mattress imports as a percentage of the home markets are comparatively low (12% in 2015, dropping from 13% in 2014), which shows that UK manufacturers have a good grip on the market,” comments Peter. “Perhaps the recent NBF campaigns to ensure that its members follow an audited Code of Practice is finding traction with retailers and distributors. * The ‘other furniture’ subsector accounts for 47% of the industry’s total turnover and, as such, has a large influence on the overall performance figures for the whole sector. Any recovery in turnover here tends to reflect the overall position for the sector. * Time series data indicates that in recent years 2010 was the best year for the ‘other furniture’ subsector in terms of turnover, peaking at £3.4b. However, over subsequent years, turnover continued to decrease, dropping to a low of £2.9b in 2012. Since 2012 there has been a slow recovery and in 2015 turnover reached £3.3b, which represented a 14% increase over that period. More recently, from 2014 to 2015, there ›

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Number of furniture manufacturers in turnover bands by region, sourced from the ONS

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Number of furniture manufacturers in employee bands by region (2016), sourced from the ONS

was a provisional 9% increase in turnover, which was the most significant YoY growth for some time.

* 82.5% of companies turned over less than £1m and the largest percentage of companies was in the £100k-£250k turnover band (30.4%).

* The retail figure for furniture and furnishings repair was £25m in 2015 which reflected a continued reduction in consumer expenditure since 2012. However, this doesn’t mirror manufacturing data for furniture and furnishings repair which show that, since 2012, turnover increased YoY up to £193m in 2014. Unfortunately, preliminary data for 2015 indicated a turnover reduction back to £165m.

* In the office and shop sector the number of smaller companies was lower than for the other sectors, with 66.9% of companies turning over less than £1m, and in the ‘other furniture’ sector it was slightly higher at 86.7%.

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* The industry continues to be dominated by micro and small- to medium-sized businesses, with only 285 companies (4.6%) operating at turnovers in excess of £5m. 130 companies turned over more than £10m in 2016. These numbers are slightly higher than the previous year, which indicates that some of the larger companies have continued to grow. “In fact, there has been growth in the number of companies within each turnover category above and including £500,000 to £1m, which is another indicator that growth in manufacturing turnover is attributable to the development of existing companies rather than new entrants into the market.

* The mattress sector was significantly different as it had proportionately more large organisations, with only 48.3% of companies turning over less than £1m. * There was a significant proportion of extremely small companies within the sector, with 56.8% of organisations operating at turnovers of less than £250,000 (comprising 25 fewer companies than the previous year). International trade * Imports of furniture into the UK in 2015 increased to almost £5.4b compared with the previous year’s figure of £4.8b. The prediction for 2016, based on October 2016 trade data to date, is that this figure could reach £5.8b. * The majority of these imports originated from

Number of furniture manufacturers in turnover bands by region, sourced from the ONS

China (£1.8b), its share being 33% of all furniture received into the UK. * Italy remained the second largest 2015 furniture exporter to the UK, with its share of total imports into the UK remaining at 11%. * The value of 2015 imports from the EC was £2.6b, an increase on the previous year when it was £2.3b. * Data shows that furniture exports have gradually increased in recent years (with some minor fluctuations) from £830m in 2012 to £1b in 2015. This figure for 2015 is an improvement of 7% on the previous year. * The prediction for 2016 (based on October 2016’s trade figures) is that exports will continue to increase and could reach £1.12b. * Exports to the Republic of Ireland have increased significantly over recent years. In 2015, it received 20% of all furniture exports, compared with 19% the previous year, and 17% the year before that. This equated to £205m in 2015. “The RoI has always been the favoured export market,” says Peter,“but, in real terms, we need to put this in context – total exports were a little over £200m (£25m up on the previous year) – which is small compared to the total UK manufacturing turnover of £8b. “I couldn’t put this down to a decline in manufacturing in RoI, as they also exported more to the UK in 2015 than in 2014 – thus the trade gap remained similar, at around £140m for both years.” * Whilst the UK has traditionally targeted its exports at the Irish Republic and the US, the US, France and Germany were each recipients of 10% of UK furniture exports. * Trade with leading European nations continued to be the other main source of export income, and the main trade destinations were similar to those in 2014. Exports to the EC totalled £630m in 2015, an increase of £99m, with Germany, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Italy being the primary recipients.

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* The negative trade gap continued to widen, with increases in imports outstripping any small increases in exports. It reached £4.4b in 2015 and could exceed £4.7b by the end of 2016. “Twelve months ago the digest flagged a worrying trend of an ever-widening trade gap between import and export data, and this trend has continued,” says Peter. “2015 saw imports of furniture into the UK increasing to almost £5.4b, compared with the 2014 figure of £4.8b. Notably, the prediction for 2016, based on October 2016 trade data to date, is that this figure could reach £5.8b – a £1b increase in just 24 months.”

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UK furniture trade figures 2011 to 2016, based on an extrapolation of the latest set of results up to, and including, October 2016

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* Whilst exports to European countries are a positive asset, the reality is that many of these countries continued to export more to the UK than vice versa. This status, along with that for many other products, will impact on any Brexitassociated trade negotiations. * The main positive trade gap, as in previous years, was with the Republic of Ireland. This gap was £141m. However, whilst exports increased by £31m over the year, these were cancelled out by imports to the same value. * After this there was a number of countries with which the UK benefited from much smaller positive trade gaps in 2015, starting with the UAE and the US at £22m, followed by Saudi Arabia at £18m.

“Uncertainties over the impact of Brexit make it harder to predict how the industry will fare over the next few years. I would have thought that it would be in Europe’s own interests to ensure that beneficial trade arrangements are in place” “The latest figures provide some cause for optimism,” concludes Peter. “A YoY manufacturing turnover increase from 2014 to 2015 of 7%, proceeded by a similar prospective percentage increase from 2015 to 2016, is good news in anyone’s book, and furniture appears to be outperforming many other manufacturing sectors in percentage growth terms. “However, uncertainties over the impact of Brexit make it harder to predict how the industry will fare over the next few years. Suffice to say, Europe is a net exporter of furniture to the UK (as it is for many other manufactured items) and I would have thought that it would be in its own interests to ensure that beneficial trade arrangements are in place. “Should this happen, then the impact on exports would also probably be minimal. However, there are many other financial implications of Brexit which may filter down to consumers and the disposable income in their pockets, and I don’t know how this will pan out. “I’ll certainly be watching with keen interest, and the Furniture Industry Research Association will continue to support members, and the wider furniture industry, through our knowledge, information and research.”

THE AUTHOR Dr Peter Beele is the technical development manager at furniture testing and research body FIRA. The full report is available free to FIRA members, and for £1000 otherwise.

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Optimism among manufacturers rises at fastest pace in two years – CBI survey UK manufacturers are more optimistic about their business situation and exporting prospects, while reporting strong growth in domestic orders over the previous quarter, according to the latest quarterly CBI Industrial Trends Survey. The survey of 461 manufacturers reveals that the volume of domestic orders rose at the fastest pace since July 2014 in the three months to January, while export orders continued to grow, but below expectations. Headcount edged higher having dipped for the first time in more than six years in the last quarter. Demand is expected to grow strongly over the next three months, driven by both domestic and export orders, while production is also expected to advance briskly – expectations for output growth are also the highest since July 2014. Concerns persist over access to skilled labour, however, with almost a quarter of respondents – the

highest since July 1989 – observing that skilled labour availability could limit output over the next few months. Sterling’s depreciation continues to impact prices as unit costs rose at their highest pace in over five years, amid expectations that this will intensify over the next quarter. But on the flip side, manufacturers continue to see the competitive benefits arising from sterling’s weakness, reporting a further strong rise in competitiveness within the EU and putting the rise in competitiveness in non-EU markets at a survey high. The pick-up in output has meanwhile eaten into spare

Key findings – past quarter: • Domestic orders rose at their fastest pace (+16%) since July 2014 (+23%). Export orders rose more moderately (+5%), and below expectations (+17%) • 37% of businesses reported an increase in total orders, and 21% a decrease, giving a balance of +16% • 32% of firms said the volume of output over the past three months was up and 18% said it was down, giving a balance of +15% • 22% of manufacturers said employment numbers were up, and 18% said they were down, giving a balance of +4% • 27% of firms said they were more optimistic about the general business situation than three months ago and 12% were less optimistic, giving a rounded balance of +15% – the highest since January 2015 (+15%). Optimism about export prospects for the year ahead rose strongly (+19%) • Firms competitiveness in the EU rose strongly again (+28%) while their competitiveness in non-EU markets rose at the fastest pace in the survey’s history (+26%) • Average domestic prices continued to grow at an above average pace (+9% vs -3%) for the third quarter in a row, while average export prices rose strongly (+16% vs LR average of -9%). • The proportion of firms working below capacity (46%) was at its lowest since April 2015 (44%) • Manufacturers intend to increase spending on product and process innovation strongly over the year (+27%) and a higher rate level than in the previous quarter, while spending on training and retraining also continued to grow robustly (+27%). • The number of firms citing access to skilled labour as a factor likely to limit output (24%) was at its highest since July 1989 (24%).

Key findings – next quarter: • Total new orders are expected to grow strongly (+18%), as are domestic orders, though at a slightly slower pace (+14%). • A balance of +17% expect export orders to rise • Expectations for output growth (+26%) are the strongest since July 2014 (+26%) • Average domestic prices (+28%), export prices (+24%) and unit costs (+38%) are all expected to rise at their strongest rates since April 2011

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Rain Newton Smith, the CBI’s chief economist

capacity, pushing the proportion of firms citing capacity expansion as an investment driver to a survey high. Firms are planning to increase investment in product & process innovation and training & retraining over the year ahead at the fastest pace in two years, while investment plans for building and plant & machinery have moved back above their long-run averages. Rain Newton-Smith, CBI chief economist, said: “UK manufacturers are firing on all cylinders right now with domestic orders up and optimism rising at the fastest pace

in two years. “The weaker Pound is driving export optimism for the year ahead, but is having a detrimental impact on costs for firms and ultimately for consumers. “The new Industrial Strategy can support our manufacturing base by offering a shared long-term vision for the key sectors and regions of the economy and evidence-based plans for government and business collaboration. The CBI and its members across the country stand ready to support the Government in achieving this.”

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The DCS modular filter, now extended from a three-plusone filter to an eight-plus-two filter configuration, provides GD Woodworking with an airflow capacity of 80,000m3/hr

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DCS steps up to the mark for South Yorkshire stairmaker

Founded almost 30 years ago by Glyn Ducker, South Yorkshire-based joinery manufacturer GD Woodworking has relocated to a new manufacturing facility at Canklow Meadows Industrial Estate, to the south of Rotherham town centre and just a couple of minutes from junction 33 on the M1. GD Woodworking specialises in the manufacture of timber staircases for many national house builders and commercial developers throughout the UK, and the company has gained a well-deserved reputation in the industry for high quality, large volume staircase production. Over the years, a consistently burgeoning order book has driven investment in new machinery, which in turn has often necessitated extensions to the company’s previous home. Continued growth finally precipitated the

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company’s decision to move to bigger premises in 2016 and, although the new factory was just a five-mile trip down the A630, a production facility manned by a dedicated workforce of some 70 staff, along with over 30 woodworking machines, had to be relocated – with no perceptible interruption to production. As well as several CNC machines, the company’s armoury of production machinery includes planer moulders, plus a variety of saws and sanders, along with a host of other classical stairmaking equipment, a spray booth and drying enclosure. A vital factor in achieving continuous production would be the provision of effective dust extraction from day one at the new site, and Glyn Ducker had no hesitation in discussing the planned move with Dust Control Systems Ltd (DCS). “DCS have supplied and maintained the dust extraction plant at GD Woodworking for

many years,” says Glyn, “and we were confident that they would provide us with the best solution to our extraction requirements at the new site.” Company sales manager for DCS, Andy Hives, first discussed the project with Glyn back in August: “From the outset Glyn explained that he was looking for a solution that would utilise as much of the existing extraction plant as possible, but that cessation of production was not going to be an option.” Less than three years ago, DCS had installed an Ecogate energy-saving system and increased overall extraction capacity to around 60,000m3/hr with the addition of a new 22,000m3/hr modular filter unit, and Glyn was keen that these assets should be incorporated in the new system. With a blank canvas of over 30,000ft2 of manufacturing space to work with, the engineering design team at DCS formulated a plan to transfer key plant and machinery over ›

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a four-week period; allowing production to be undertaken concurrently at both sites. A final five-day window, at the end of November, was set aside to install remaining machines and fully commission the extraction system. “Before the transfer of any woodworking machines commenced, DCS installed a complete ductwork system at the new site,” explains Andy. “Additionally, an extension for the existing filter unit was assembled and sited in readiness, and a transport loop system was installed which would transfer filtered waste to two bulk collection trailers.” The extraction volume requirement at the new factory would be 80,000m3/hr, supplied by a bank of five extraction fans, with each fan being independently controlled by an Ecogate PowerMASTER variable speed drive with integral greenBOX 12+. This was a big step up from the 22,000m3/hr air capacity of the existing filter that was being relocated, but the modular construction of the unit allowed for a straightforward expansion of the system from three filter sections plus one inlet section, to eight filter sections plus two inlet sections. To complete the line-up DCS supplied an additional Ecogate PowerMASTER unit and two new extraction fans – all four of the existing PowerMASTER units were utilised in the new system, along with three existing fans. The modular filter unit employs patented antistatic Superbag filter media, and features regeneration cleaning fans which travel across the top of the unit and blow reverse air down the internal area of the tubular filter bags – detaching dust from the filter media and allowing it to fall into the hopper below. Collected waste is delivered pressure-free, via

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Factory supervisor Chris Bailey (left) in discussion with Glyn Ducker – each of the five Ecogate PowerMASTER units controls a separate production line in the 30,000ft2 production area

a rotary valve, and transferred by a closed-loop waste transport system to the manually-selected collection trailer. As recommended by ATEX regulations, the system is also protected by the inclusion of back pressure explosion isolation flap valves which, in the event of an explosion, are designed to prevent the effect of a pressure wave and flames from travelling back along the ductwork in which it is mounted and into the factory. With all preparatory work at the new site completed, and a DCS MTFA Mk VI multi-bag filter unit in place to provide immediate temporary extraction, one CNC machine a week, for the next four weeks, was relocated and commissioned. However, the planned ‘Wednesday-to-Sunday window for final installation and commissioning effectively became three days, as production work at the old site overran, with some machines still running right up to the Friday.

Glyn Ducker has nothing but praise for the DCS team who were available throughout to connect woodworking machines to the extraction system as they arrived on-site, and complete final assembly and commissioning of the extended filter unit: “The planning and hard work enabled us to be fully operational again on the Monday – and it’s all credit to DCS that, whilst moving premises, we actually manufactured more staircases in November 2016 than in any month previous.” Andy Hives concludes: “At the new site, GD Woodworking has an additional 45,000ft2 of space available which will allow the company to more than double its production capacity. With this potential in mind, the new extraction system DCS have installed is designed to accommodate further expansion.” 0800 040 7116 DCSlimited.co.uk

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Unless you’ve been on a desert island for the last couple of years, you will have heard a lot about zero-joint technology in the woodworking industry.

Orchard Kitchens & Woodcraft Joinery choose Brandt Ambition 1230 airTec edgebander Naturally, as with any new technology, there has been much discussion around the zero-joint concept. Those who have taken the plunge and invested in this new edgebanding technology, however, are reaping the rewards of improved finish quality and lower costs whilst at the same time attracting new customers. “Our old edgebander was coming to the end of its life,” explains Paul Connett, managing director at Ilkeston based Orchard Kitchens. He continues: “We were looking for a like-forlike replacement, but when we saw the results from the Brandt Ambition 1230 airTec machine, it changed our thinking and we knew zero-joint technology was the way forward. “With a turnover of around £1 million, our business is towards the entry level end of the market. The Ambition 1230 airTec, however, is an affordable edgebander which, because it features airTec zero-joint technology, gives us the ability to compete with the big boys in the industry. “The Brandt delivers first class results every time and the airTec system which joins the edge and the panel without adhesive, using hot air, gives an incredibly tight ‘invisible’ joint. “Prior to investing in the Ambition 1230 airTec, we had to buy in gloss doors and therefore couldn’t compete on price with the mass producers. Now we make our own Pride range of gloss doors and have recently won a contract for 36 flats, something we could not have contemplated prior to getting the Brandt machine. “It saves us so much time and money. Not only is it about 50% faster than our old edgebander, but also the finish is so much better. It requires no manual cleaning of the edges and is saving us a fortune in finishing, allowing us to compete with large manufacturers like Howdens and Magnet for kitchen contracts with builders and developers. This is the first machine we have bought from Homag UK and it certainly won’t be the last,” claims Paul Connett. High performance with cost efficiency Echoing the Homag Group’s philosophy of being innovators, Brandt was the pioneer for airTec technology, being the first company to market a zero-joint edging machine. The compact Brandt Ambition 1230 airTec model is fully equipped with pre-milling, a heavy duty pressure zone for coil and strip

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Brandt Ambition 1230 airTec at Orchard Kitchens

materials, front and rear end trim saws, top and bottom trimming and profiling units and a corner rounding unit to provide complete panel processing. With the Ambition 1230 airTec, the need for hand finishing is eliminated because it has a profile scraper, a glue joint scraper and a buffing unit. Another attraction of the Brandt is the intuitive easyTouch control system with its user oriented menu structure. It features a clearly arranged 7in graphic display with simple touch screen operation. The easyTouch controller has supporting functions that are simple and easy to access. The logging of production data, the selection of programmes or the glue temperature can be quickly checked on the 7in display. With the ever increasing diversity of edge materials, manufacturers need a highly flexible machine with rapid edge-changing capabilities. The easyTouch control system makes it possible to adapt the range of operations to meet customers’ specific requirements and save the programs for instant call up. Woodcraft Joinery choose airTec solution Based in Brierley Hill, Woodcraft Joinery Ltd is a specialist contracting refurbishment, shop fitting, joinery and bespoke manufacturer. Production manager, Jack Cooper, outlines why Woodcraft invested in the Brandt Ambition 1230 airTec solution: “Our edgebander was 14 years old and we wanted to get a replacement that produced seamless edges. “We drew up a short-list of potential suppliers, but in the final analysis it was our previous experience with Homag UK that won the day. The WEEKE Vantage 43 CNC machine we purchased from Homag UK six years ago had proved to be a cost effective, high quality machine and the company’s aftersales service was first class. “As a consequence, we decided to invest in the airTec edgebander at W16. We went for the model with the PU hot melt option as we wanted to be able to process real wood edging. Although we have only had the machine for a few months, it is already proving to be an essential addition to our plant list. “When the panels come off the machine, they are totally clean and so there is no need for manual finishing, the edges are perfect and good to go. I would estimate that this new machine is giving us a saving of at least 30% already and I’m sure there is more to come as we begin to exploit the full capability of the edgebander,” concludes Jack Cooper. The Ambition 1230 airTec can handle edge tape thickness from 0.4mm to 3mm and solid wood up to 6mm; it also has a panel thickness capability of 8-60mm. Overall, the 1230 airTec is a real work horse which will consistently deliver first class results. All this, coupled with Homag’s flexible finance packages, brings high end technology and invisible joints within reach of the smaller manufacturer. 01332 856424 homag-uk.co.uk

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Oakhurst opts for Ney’s Fravol edgebander Shop fitting and joinery manufacturer, Oakhurst (Southport), contacted Ney as it was looking for a comprehensive machine package including a veneer press, glue spreader and CNC router. Included in its requirements was an edgebander capable of applying coiled material for its carcass production as well as 6-8mm solid wood lippings for its fire doors. Oakhurst contacted Ney it was aware of its reputation as the UK’s edgebanding specialist. After a visit to the showroom in Coventry they were very impressed with the Fravol Smart S600 machine which met with all its requirements, particularly the speed of changing over the quick release gluepots from PUR to EVA. Having visited various competitors’ showrooms, Oakhurst MD Rick Hurst commented that the overall build quality, the flexibility of the machine and the ease of changeover from PUR to EVA and from PVC coiled material to solid wood lippings was outstanding. Oakhurst can be safe in the knowledge that Ney’s service team and telephone support is second to none and will ensure it has many years of trouble-free production. The machine package was delivered and commissioned in December and Oakhurst are more than happy with the performance of all the machines, especially the Fravol S600 edgebander which has surpassed all expectations. The Fravol Smart S600 edgebander is a machine with an outstanding build quality and class-leading performance. Fravol has been manufacturing machines since 1957 and produce machinery for gluing, cutting and trimming straight- and curved-panels for

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MD Rick Hurst (left) with Ney area account manager, Lee Sotheran

The Fravol Smart 600 Edgebander

both small- and industrial-scale manufacturers. The Fravol Smart S600 features a touch screen PC which serves as a control hub displaying the working programmes needed for both thick- and thin-edging from first- to final-pass, automatically positioning the pressure beam. Using a photocell, the timing of all the working units is guaranteed. This means there is no physical contact with the panels reducing the risk of damage from multiple micro switches. The machine is equipped with the following working units: • Riepe release agent application – to prevent PUR adhesive contaminating the panel faces. • Pre-milling – to give a perfect edge for the application of the edging material. • Infra red heater – this heats the edge of the panel to remove excess moisture and ensure the panel is presented at the correct temperature to achieve maximum bond at the gluing station. • Teflon-coated glue pot – with a heat-up time of 6-8 minutes the pot is programmed with a working temperature as well as standby. The temperature will automatically revert to standby if the machine is not used to prevent burning of glue. • Optional fusion unit – this hot-air system is used for the application of fusion extruded materials for a seamless finish. • Pressure station – the pressure rollers are

controlled by the PLC, and automatically adjust to the correct edging thickness according to the programme selected. • End-trim saws – again controlled by the PLC to flush trim the ends of the panel with either a square or bevelled edge. • Bevel-trimming station – with lateral positioning from the PLC to trim up to 2mm thick material (3mm on request). • Corner rounding station – the corner rounding station also profiles the top and bottom panel edges ensuring a continuous profile on all four panel edges. • Profile scraper – this unit removes any chatter from the machining operations and will follow any minor variations in the panel. Together with the top and bottom trimming station, it is equipped with nesting rollers to allow pre-drilled panels to be edgebanded. • Riepe cleaning agent application – to release any glue contamination from the panel faces. • Surface scraper – to remove glue residue from the face of the panel. • Buffing units – to restore the lustre to machined edges. • Edge-brightening station – top and bottom blowers to restore the sheen and colour to the finished edge. 024 7630 8100 ney.co.uk

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Starbank’s PURedge Advantage Edgebanding is a critical and key component for interior fit out. It’s the process that is in contact when opening drawers, doors or sitting at a desk or work surface. With previous technology there was always the danger that aesthetically it could start to degrade and look unsightly. This is contributed to the, “glue joint thickness” which Starbank has eliminated on its straight line edgebanding by means of our PURedge® technology. Utilising a closed nitrogen feed system, its glue joint is 0.1mm, and depending on the material and edge combination; totally inconspicuous. The system uses very high performance reactive polyurethane adhesives from Germany resulting in exceptional quality edge, whether used on the company’s single- or volume double-sided machine lines. Much is discussed – and promoted about – the zero joint from laser and other recent developments. And rightly so. This technology is very impressive and the quality of the finish unquestionable. However, Starbank says that in real world fabrication of multiple material types and brands PURedge is totally unrestricted; when using ABS, 3D Acrylics, veneer or solid timber edges. No pre-processing of the edgeband material is needed. PURedge is not only a strong physical bond but also a chemical bond by way of the moisturecuring properties of the adhesive system. It is

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Duomelt from Cehisa – work with EVA and PUR glue without fuss

Cehisa Compact – the most popular model in the range

The new Duomelt glue pot system from Cehisa increases workshop productivity, provides flexibility and improves the overall quality of edged boards while ultimately saving time and money. As a leading edgebander manufacturer, Cehisa are continually refining and developing its impressive range of hotmelt machines aimed at the small-to-medium-sized panel processor. One of the most recent innovations is the development of the Duomelt glue pot.

Duomelt glue system for use with both EVA and PUR glue

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The design of the pot is such that it allows existing residual glue to be quickly drained in just five minutes making cleaning and switching between different glue types or colours, fast and efficient. Once emptied, the new glue is up to temperature in less than 10 minutes. The quick drain system is particularly beneficial when alternating between EVA and PUR glue. The Duomelt allows the EVA hotmelt adhesive to be quickly and easily removed from the tank before the PUR granules are added. After processing it is important to remove the PUR and purge the tank with cleaning granules to prevent the residual glue from fully reacting. Once cleaned, the remaining cleaner can be easily drained from the tank allowing EVA granules to be added. The hassle and time required for glue removal and cleaning is vastly reduced with the Duomelt. EVA works at a higher temperature, around 190°C, compared with PUR at around 130-140°C. The Duomelt system is controlled from the onboard touch screen control with intuitive, easyto-use temperature mapping to precisely adjust the glue temperature for optimal application. An automatic thermostatic control monitors and adjusts the glue temperature and puts the unit into stand-by when idle to prevent scorching of the glue and reducing energy consumption. Precision machined from a single piece of aluminium, the interior surface of the Duomelt glue tank is smooth and even with no edges or shape angles to inhibit glue flow. The slope of the

tank has been carefully considered to increase flow rate and ensure a consistent delivery while also minimising draining time when cleaning. Overall energy consumption has been reduced with improved thermodynamics through the use of efficient heat transmitting materials in construction. Improved sealing of the glue tank assembly minimises moisture absorption extending the lifespan of PUR glue. In addition, all working parts in contact with the glue are Teflon coated to ensure smooth glue delivery and quick draining. Cehisa has also incorporated a new design and layout into the Duomelt with improved performance of the glue transmission system. Glue is delivered to the panel from both the upper and lower points of the application roller that incorporates built-in heating elements to maintain optimum working temperature right at the point of adhesion. Furniture and joinery manufacturers can benefit greatly from using PUR hotmelt adhesive. It provides unsurpassed water resistance, especially useful in kitchen and bathroom areas, is heat resistant up to 150°C, provides the highest bond strength and can leave a virtually invisible glue joint when used with Cehisa edgebanders. The Duomelt system is available across the Cehisa range from the entry level Flexy through to the high performance Pro and Avant models. 0115 986 5201 daltonswadkin.com

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Mathews Kitchens increases edging capacity with the Homag Ambition 2274

For those involved in the contract furnishing markets, the importance of being able to consistently produce high quality panel products to tight time frames is paramount. By their nature, large contract jobs demand specific delivery deadlines and often come with heavy penalty clauses for late supply. That’s why more and more manufacturers are turning to top end, technically advanced German woodworking machinery they can rely on 100%. “Our guiding principle is the first-class quality and finish of all our work,” claims Bernard Mathews, managing director at Mathews Kitchens in Dunleer, Ireland. He continues: “Five years ago we expanded our manufacturing into the contract office furniture market, the demands of which are completely different to those of the bespoke kitchen and bedroom furniture industry that was the foundation of our business. “To compete in the contract office furniture market you need machinery that can produce large volumes of panels quickly, but without compromising the quality of the finish or the strength of edge bonding. “We have been a customer of Homag UK for over 20 years and have invested in a Holzma beam saw, a flat-bed Weeke CNC, a Homag BAZ CNC and a Weeke BHX 050 routing and drilling unit. So, when we were looking for a new edgebander that would meet stringent production demands, we naturally talked to them first.”

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First-class service and knowledgeable advice “Derek Reid is the area manager in Ireland for Homag UK and over the years we have come to trust and highly value his opinions. When we discussed our plans with Derek he came back with a couple of options that would meet our goals. After carrying out our own research and seeing the Homag Ambition 2274 in action, it was clear to us that this was the machine that would meet all the production demands of our business. “It certainly wasn’t the cheapest option but, when we’d added the solid wood edging package and boomerang return system, we knew it was the right solution to give us a real advantage over our competition.” A bold decision that has more than paid off “The Ambition 2274 uses PU gluing which not only gives the panels a very clean gluing line, but also provides a much stronger adhesion to the panel over the traditional hot melt solution with the added advantage of very high water repellence. “The speed of the machine is impressive too. Our previous edgebander gave us great results at 11m per minute, but the Ambition 2274 more than doubles our capacity. It will happily run at 25m per minute and yet the finish quality is absolutely superb, whether we are producing 10 or 100+ panels.

“Our decision to purchase the Homag Ambition 2274 was made on performance, not price and I am so glad we took that bold choice. If we’d have gone for a cheaper option, it would not have been able to cope with the high volumes of work we have put through the 2274.” German efficiency backed by a professional team in the UK “As you would expect from a leading German company, the installation process was completed with military precision. We were given a 12-week lead-time for the installation and everything happened on the precise date and time set out in that original schedule. “It was very impressive and made liaising with the extraction, electrical and other contractors very easy. On the third and fourth days of the installation schedule, Homag’s Alec Workman trained our staff on the machine and, after just a couple of weeks, we were enjoying production capacity benefits of at least 30%. Homag’s powerTouch touchscreen controller makes operating the machine easy and the resetting of the machine for different jobs is quick, reliable and very accurate. “It has enabled us to compete for and win significantly bigger contracts because we are absolutely confident we can produce the quality and yet still deliver on time. The machine has allowed us to attract new customers, many of whom are stipulating the use of PU gluing which, of course, the Ambition 2274 provides. “Since installing the Ambition 2274, we’ve pushed it to its limits; despite this, it hasn’t let us down once. Over the years, Homag has always been there when we need them, so we know that even if we do have an issue it will be fixed quickly. The service they provide overall is superb and even the Homag Finance package they negotiated for us was cheaper than our own bank could offer,” enthuses Bernard Mathews. For more information or a demonstration of the Homag Ambition 2274 edgebander, contact Adele Hunt at Homag UK on; 01332 856424 homag-uk.co.uk

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New edgebander with zero glue-line finish for Custom Made Kitchens

Doncaster-based Custom Made Kitchens was looking for a machine to apply edging tape with no visible glue line. The firm’s goal was to produce high quality kitchen doors as well as cabinets. With 25 years of supplying his trade customers throughout the UK, it was clear to MD Keith Hackshall that PUR adhesive was the way to go.

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“The simplicity of the glue system was a big part of the decision to choose the Ott edgebander,” he recalls, “when compared to other systems on the market, the application of adhesive is a far simpler system and the only one we have seen which is fully electronically controlled. “We specialise in the manufacture and supply of kitchens and bedrooms to kitchen retailers. I want to provide my customers with an absolutely top quality finish. That is the reason we chose the Ott machine. The new Ott Strongedge is the fourth edgebander in our production line and the first one to apply PUR adhesive.” When the company started looking for a new machine, Derby-based FEN UK was high on the list of potential machine suppliers. One of the existing machines at Custom Made Kitchens’ factory is also an Ott edgebander, which has been utilised in production for about seven years and has been giving a very good, reliable service. The company has very recently installed the new edgebander supplied by specialist

edgebander supplier FEN. Service and support is very important to Keith. He says: “The level of service provided by FEN has been very good and also is fairly priced. FEN can offer quick online support, which can be very useful when we have to meet our tight production deadlines.” The machine features a patented fullyelectronic glue application –Combimelt. This system, as well as the rest of the machine, has been designed for application of PUR adhesive and enables a virtually maintenance-free use in production. The resulting overall finish is

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When compared to other machine installations, Keith was pleasantly surprised how quickly it all came together. “With the new Strongedge machine we are now producing high quality doors in high gloss, matt, or woodgrain finish All our doors are made to bespoke sizes and are applied with a waterproof bond, which is heat resistant up to 150°C. Our colour range exceeds 150 different finishes. We are looking forward to a record year in 2017!” he concludes. 01332 516557 fenuk.com considered as absolutely top of the class. There are many benefits when using the Combimelt system. For example, there is no need to purchase special – and more expensive – edging tapes to achieve a zero glue-line finish. Then there is the Trans-Start infeed system, which even at a feed speed of 20m/min ensures all panels are guided squarely into the machine, resulting in correctly-sized finished products. Thanks to the patented LCM cleaning systems installed, all panels leaving the new machine are completely finished. All cleaning fluids are available from FEN and supplied the next day. After ordering the new Ott edgebanding machine, the company was keen to get on and start using the new piece of kit. “The installation was very straight-forward. The machine arrived, was put in place and the commissioning completed very swiftly. Within a few hours we were ready to produce high quality kitchen doors!” says Keith.

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Solution XD inspiring design and cutting-edge technique High productivity with low operating costs, results in profitable returns on investments. The XD guarantees higher machining quality than any standard, technical perfection without compromise, maximum finishing quality and the possibility to contribute to the construction of high design furniture. The XD also combines utmost flexibility, software and Apps that allow rapid transition from programming to production. These are just some of the highlights of the new Solution XD range, the most current synergy of Stefani knowhow in the industrial edgebanding sector. Solution XD is the perfect Solution for super-

optimised, highly integrated and extremely evolved production situations. Thanks to the new generation of heavy duty trimming, chamfering and edge scraper units, the more rigid supporting structures with 55% lighter dynamic parts compared to previous versions, and also to the possibility of extra precise connection between tool and motor zero-lock, end users can rely on a high quality production process with the utmost attention to the characteristics of the panels being machined, especially extremely delicate panels. The new generation of corner rounding units with two and four motors, Round 2 and Round 4, allow for the creation – with practically negligible set-up times – of furniture components for any aesthetic style, by being able to machine three

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different radiuses with speeds up to 30 metres per minute on any type of material, including wood. Solution XD, offers the broadest range of finishes for the edge/panel joint, allowing end users to use EVA glue, optimised PU glue, and the AirFusion joint free technology. The new E-Touch interface is a veritable virtual operator that allows the machining of any size and variations of orders in incredibly short production time, due to the self-learning function and the possibility of managing the entire process. This means that they are free to be creative with the design ideas, confident in the capabilities of the Solution XD. 0115 977 0044 scmgroup.me.uk

Thanks to Stefani’s specialist know-how in softforming processing, it is easy to imagine new and surprising perspectives for furniture design and use. In particular, with the specific J-Shape technology, furniture can now be designed and manufactured cost effectively with more attractive features. For example, it is possible to remove the handle, integrating it in the profile of the panel itself whilst maintaining the continuity of finishings and decorations, or it is possible to produce tops, tabletops, cabinet doors and drawers, all with inclined edge profiles up to 60° for new sensations of style. The possibility of applying edges even up to 2mm thick results in long lasting aesthetics of the machined parts, with improved durability to daily wear and tear. 0115 977 0044 scmgroup.me.uk

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Edgebander continues to deliver reliable quality for Norfolk furniture firm

A Kings Lynn-based fitted furniture firm has built an enviable reputation for quality work with an impressive attention to detail. Kings Oak’s high standards have their foundation in experienced and skilled craftsmen using the right equipment – and Felder UK has supplied the company with a range of equipment over the years, including a G360 edgebander, which still gives excellent and reliable service. Kings Oak is based on a family tradition of first class craftsmanship and excellent customer service. The company was established in 1983 by brothers-in-law David Barnett and Eddie Goodchild. Their committed approach to providing clients with creatively-designed, precision-crafted and visually beautiful kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and more, has been a central part of their company ethos from the start. Beautiful products alongside outstanding customer service at Kings Oak is fundamental to every aspect of each of the company’s ranges. Since becoming the owner and managing director, Paul, David’s son, has continued in this tradition and the Kings Oak reputation is stronger than ever with the support of craftspeople who excel in the creation of traditionally-built, timeresistant products. Paul knows how important it is to deliver the dream his clients have of their perfect kitchen or bedroom, bathroom or children’s room, home office or media den. Paul is proud of the high standards and attention to detail that his team is able to achieve. He credits this to the experience of his staff and the

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quality machinery that his company utilises. Back in 2015 Paul decided to purchase a G360 edgebander and a K700S sliding table saw from the Felder range. He comments: “Upgrading to Felder’s G360 has increased the speed and efficiency of our work, but more importantly the quality of our finish. They were the only company able to offer a premilling unit in that size of machine,” he adds. “Felder gave me the time I need to make the right decision to help grow my business, and after visiting their exhibition stand W12 and in-house show I knew the G360 was the edgebander we needed.” 01908 635000 felder-group.co.uk

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Edgebanding from Holz-Her: choice without compromise

Holz-Her Accura 1558 – the Accura 1558 is a future-oriented milestone for edgebanders designed for absolute maximum performance

From the smallest edgebanders to the largest production solution, the full range of edgebanders from Holz-Her offers choice without compromise and every single one delivers a fine glue line as standard. All Holz-Her edgebanders come with HolzHer’s patented and award-winning Glu Jet system as standard, delivering one-of-a-kind edging results with ultra-thin glue joints – near equivalent to industrial laser edges. The hybrid technology combined with Holz-Her thin film technology enables visual zero joints with PUR glue, perfect for wet and humid areas including bathrooms, student accommodation and kitchen environments. The Glu Jet system is fast, heating up in just

four minutes. It only uses 2.3kW of energy, a huge saving in both time and energy compared with a typical heating system that needs 6kW. As it’s so quick to heat up, the glue doesn’t simmer. Every time EVA is heated and cooled around 10% of its power is lost but as the Glu Jet system only heats up what is needed, effectiveness of the adhesive is not compromised. This is industrial technology for all; from the Holz-Her Streamer 1053 at under £20,000 to the Accura range from over £100,000, customers can also process PUR glue as standard, without the hassle. As the benchmark for professional cabinetmakers, most manufacturers would use PUR, but not all machinery can cope with the demands of the

polymer reaction which forms such strong and thin waterproof, temperature tolerant bonds. PUR is difficult to manage with a standard glue pot and molecular cross-linking becomes a problem. With the Glu Jet ready to use in under four minutes with EVA or PUR, Holz-Her’s unique system is the right solution for any edgebanding requirements. Program selection allows the machine to be set up without even opening the hood, so it’s ready for production immediately.

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Holz-Her Lumina 1588 – the Lumina 1588 performance remains highly flexible, allowing adaptation to specific requirements

From high gloss through to solid wood edging, the system is both flexible and versatile. Such is its build quality and reliability, the Glu Jet system comes with a three year warranty as standard. But it doesn’t stop there. With the new Holz-Her Lumina series comes an option for the LTronic system – the laser-edging unit from Holz-Her unbeatable in terms of speed and cost efficiency. The NIR (near infrared radiation) module in Holz-Her’s LTronic unit transfers heat energy quickly and precisely to the specific point required making it ideal for activation of function layers on laser edging. Two different NIR modules are available: the standard module for edge heights up to 23mm, or the optional NIR+ module for edge heights up to 45mm. It’s ready to use as soon as its switched on – there is no heat-up time or any heat-up phases during the machining process. In addition, the complete system operates absolutely silently, a huge advantage over other noisy systems. With the integrated protective plate on the NIR module only needing to be briefly cleaned just once a

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Holz-Her’s Streamer 1053 delivers an impressive performance spectrum including jointing

week, the system is a pioneer in terms of energy efficiency. With the Holz-Her Lumina series, you can switch from glue to laser in minutes. Using the high precision HSK interface from Holz-Her’s CNC technology, at the push of a button and serial bus connectors, two dedicated carriages enable units to simply slide on and off. Changing from laser to PUR or EVA could not be easier, and Holz-Her’s solution was designed to ensure the gluing station is always as close as possible to the pressing station, eliminating the chance of glue shock and subsequent production problems. This simple change-over also enables any preventative maintenance or service to the system not in use with zero down time. The Lumina has an automatic unit recognition feature and is ready for use immediately after changing over to the LTronic. The change over time from edge to edge is under five minutes. 01235 557600 sales@weinig.co.uk holzher.co.uk

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Pfleiderer Collection 2017-2020 – Ostermann already able to deliver the matching edgings

Ostermann is able, as of now, to deliver edgings for the new Pfleiderer collection

Munich was the venue where Pfleiderer just recently presented its new Design Collection 2017-2020 – Inspirations close to you was the motto for the launch. Through the special partnership between Ostermann and Pfleiderer, Ostermann is already able to deliver edgings to match the new collection. The new OneCollection from Pfleiderer was launched under the motto Inspirations close to you, and comprises 162 DST-Xpress colours and patterns, all immediately available from Pfleiderer. With a further 138 DST patterns, the full DST range comprises 300 colours and patterns. Through the close partnership between the two, the Bocholt-based (Germany) edgings specialist was kept updated from the outset, so that as of right now, it is able to supply edgings for the new collection. Major task “The matching of edgings for around 300 colours and patterns was no mean task even for

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Ostermann,” relates Philipp Mayrhauser, head of edgings product management at Ostermann. “You can imagine just how complex it is to create samples for a collection as extensive as this one. Thanks to the good working partnership between the teams at Pfleiderer, we succeeded in fully completing this task within a short period of time.” Edgings for over 300 colours and patterns At Pfleiderer, great importance is put in having the new collection availably globally right across the entire group. “With this new collection, we have created a range of patterns, structures and formats unparalleled in their breadth and depth”, says Rüdiger Jürke, head of product management melamine faced chipboards at Pfleiderer. “Despite being compatible for such a diversity of markets, the new collection is a fully coherent one.” The level internationality is an aspect shared by Pfleiderer and Ostermann. Ostermann is staffed

by a strong team present in a large number of European countries. The edgings can also be ordered in the 10-language Online Shop to match the new Pfleiderer collection: Inspirations close to you – throughout Europe – with colour matching between edgings and boards. Available starting from 1m With its familiar fast delivery service for stock articles, Ostermann supplies edgings made from ABS, melamine, acrylate, aluminium and solid wood, in every length starting from one metre, and in every width starting from 100mm. Europe’s largest range of edgings comprises more than 12,000 edgings to match the board surfaces of more than 70 board manufacturers. Always available are matching edgings for contemporary furniture trends! 01905 793550 s.parsons@ostermann.eu ostermann.eu

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Edgings for zero bondline from Ostermann – now also via app The Ostermann app is by now an integral element in the day-to-day work of numerous tradesmen. Now you can use the app to quickly and simply place your orders for Ostermann’s Laser, Airtec and Infratec edgings. Edgings to be applied by laser, or with the modern hot air or near-infrared (NIR) technology, can be ordered around the clock with the Ostermann app. This is performed in just a few steps: first, simply select the desired edging, then choose the appropriate service – Laser, Airtec or Infratec – and lastly, enter the quantity and it’s done. This not only ensures fast online ordering of edgings with an optical zero bondline, it is also highly cost-effective, because customers benefit from a 2% online discount for every order placed using the app.

Fast delivery from just one roll To satisfy individualised customer orders, the furniture manufacturer/carpenter needs edgings in different colours and décors, and with varying surface finishes. When it comes to applying zero bondline technology, he needs the smallest possible minimum purchasing quantities together with quick availability. Ostermann sees itself as something of a specialist in the area of small delivered quantities. And so the edgings specialist delivers its Laser, Airtec and Infratec edgings from just one roll. And these edgings are ready to dispatch in four working days or less, because the one thing that tradespeople repeatedly need, is speed. 01905 793550 s.parsons@ostermann.eu ostermann.eu

The Ostermann app – for quickly ordering edgings with an optical zero bondline

Concrete edgings from Ostermann – trend-setting, classy and versatile Concrete surfaces are a current trend-setter. This natural building material made from cement, sand, gravel and water represents both modernity and durability. The sheer number of colour nuances as well as its special feel, mean this material also makes for an attractive furniture finish. Good enough reason for Ostermann to continue to expand its broad range of concrete décor edgings. Whether it be Pfleiderer, Abet, Egger, Formica or Swiss Krono – numerous board manufacturers now feature concrete décor surfaces in their ranges, and a glimpse into the new collections for 2017 shows that the trend is set to continue. There is also a whole series of concrete imitations available on the market for furnituremaking applications. Ostermann stocks new ABS edgings with concrete décor to enable the perfect finish, with new ones being added in future.

Why this sheer number? All concrete is not one and the same. Concrete essentially always consists of natural elements, such as cement, sand, gravel and water. Depending on the material characteristics being sought, the detailed composition of the concrete will vary, causing natural variations in its colour. And the nature of the surface structure of the concrete will depend on the surface finish of the mould, and on how the material is subsequently treated. So, when you visit Ostermann’s online shop, be prepared to find numerous edgings with various colours and surface finishes. New décors in the pipeline Alongside various plain ABS edgings, such as Concrete grey, miniperl and Concrete grey, highgloss, it is the fantasy décors that make up an especially large part of the concrete finish range.

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Here the Ostermann customer will discover varying colour nuances, such as white concrete and bright and natural, or dark as well as décor variants with colour streaks and optical effects, such as cracks, scratches or apparent protrusions. As an edgings specialist and partner to trades and craft enterprises, Ostermann is also continuously engaged in finding the right edging for every new surface. A quick call to Ostermann will help get what’s needed – because more than 300 Ostermann ABS edgings with fantasy décor finishes, include numerous stone décors, which, while they may not explicitly include the word concrete in their name, nevertheless deliver a good optical match to concrete surfaces. 01905 793550 s.parsons@ostermann.eu ostermann.eu

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Ferwood Approved – the biggest edgebander brands reconditioned to the highest standards When looking to buy an edgebander, a new machine would be great but maybe it’s not affordable, and a used machine comes with all the inherent associated risks. Ferwood UK offers the best of both worlds – top brand edgebanders reconditioned to the highest standards complete with the comfort of a six months’ warranty. Ferwood Srl recondition edgebanders from world leading brands including: Homag, Brandt, IMA, Biesse, HolzHer and SCM at its factory near Turin, Italy. The company offers the edgebanders to the UK market through its wholly-owned subsidiary Ferwood UK. All machines undergo the Ferwood ten-step reconditioning process to carry the prestigious Ferwood Approved logo. Ferwood UK offers single sided edgebanders with pre milling and full PVC specification for medium production from the likes of Brandt,

Holzher, Biesse and SCM. Higher performance single sided machines with automated setting including PUR gluing systems from comaonies such as Homag, IMA, Biesse and Stefani. Ferwood UK also offers double sided edgebanders; combination squaring and wdgebanding or woftforming lines supplied complete with automated panel handling systems from Homag, IMA, Stefani and Biesse. With over 50 years combined experience of supplying edgebanding machines, the sales team of Ferwood UK is perfectly placed to identify customers’ requirements and make machine recommendations, not based on brand, but on needs, budget and specification across a spectrum of models and prices. Some of the largest companies in the UK and Ireland have already realised the quality and value, without compromise, of edgebanding machines supplied by Ferwood. Check our the company’s website for its latest edgebander stock. 0113 286 6689 sales@ferwoodmachinery.co.uk ferwoodmachinery.co.uk

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Ferwood Approved: World leading edgebander brands reconditioned to the highest standards.

Find out how some of the largest companies in the UK and Ireland have already realised the quality and value, without compromise, of edgebanding machines supplied by Ferwood.

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Egger launches 2017 KBB Collection Europe’s largest manufacturer of woodbased decorative panels and laminates has unveiled its biggest-ever portfolio of decors for the KBB industry. The 2017-2019 UK & Ireland Furniture Manufacturing Collection features 170 predominantly MFC decors, 114 of them with matching laminates available from stock. There are 44 new designs and two new textures. But right across the product range, unicolours are becoming a dominant force in the KBB and furniture sector. Neutral decors such as white and increasingly grey, in both cool or warmer tones, are widely represented – with new ontrend blue tones now available in a range of shades. A move to the ST9 texture across the standard unicolour range offers better matching with neutral combinations, while the use of new ST27 textured unicolours give a modern, timeless look in shades such as U201 Pebble Grey and U636 Fjord Green. Centrepiece of the new collection is an expanded range of 16 Feelwood decors with industry-leading deep textures and synchronised

U636 ST27 Fjord Green

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pore finishes. With premium Feelwood decors, the pattern perfectly matches the texture to produce incredibly lifelike woodgrain reproductions that are warm, tactile and visually indistinguishable from the real thing. This is clearly demonstrated in two new ST38 synchronised pore boards White Mountain Larch and Anthracite Mountain Larch – and a new bespoke three layer edging that can wrap around all four sides adds even more intrinsic value. One decor direction Elliott predicts as being particularly strong over the next few years is ‘handcrafted’ style oaks that continue Egger’s quest to produce woodgrain reproductions that are warm, tactile and visually indistinguishable from the real thing. A new ST12 wood pore texture, meanwhile, enhances traditional woodgrains and works well in mid-market applications. As well as updating the appeal of traditional woodgrains by bringing new life to classic species, Egger has introduced both dark exotic woodgrains in new colours as well as Nordicinspired light and whitewashed timbers. When used in combination with grey or blue unicolours these perfectly capture the popular Scandinavian vibe. There is also a nod to the growing monochrome trend, with ST38 in black and white giving the look and feel of a fashionable, modern and high-value painted ash. Another cool, trend-driven look is available with the expanded PerfectSense range of 23 matt and gloss boards, featuring a super smooth core of MDF and now with the same colour palette for both. These new premium finishes offer something a little different – from the silkiness ›

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The new Egger Collection for Furniture Manufacturers… Inspiring possibilities

Consumer know-how of design trends has never been so great. That‘s why you need a resource providing not only choice, but possibility. The possibility to create furniture that stands out against your competition. With 170 decors – 44 brand new – we’re sure there’s plenty to recharge your imagination. Visit www.egger.com/shop to order marketing materials or order samples.

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of matt to the extreme opposite, yet equally luxurious, gloss. In line with Egger’s ‘everything from a single source’ mantra, significant investment has been made in accessories such as edging. PerfectSense now comes with edging in 1mm ABS or 1.3mm PMMA, with MFC using 0.8 or 2mm. The company is promoting the use of contrast edging, with its new 13 ‘accent edges’ being used as a design feature – and a multiplex edge with a black core, giving a plywood effect, being one to watch. Edging is specifically matched in terms of design, texture and gloss level. In addition to being available in a variety of thicknesses and width from stock, a new cut-to-width edging service has been introduced along with a handy configurator on the website. Launching the new range at a special event in Hexham, Egger’s head of décor development Elliott Fairlie comments: “Not only is this our most comprehensive range ever, the new collection brings together all of the latest trends in furniture design and manufacture to provide coordination and choice never before seen in the KBB sector. “We captured the latest design ideas from across Europe with woodgrain, unicolour, textile, metallic, concrete and ceramic décor effects – all designed to work individually or in combination. And seen for the first time is a new F426 ST10 Grey Linen texture that we believe is a winner. “Through listening to our customers, we have refined our product range to make it even more user-friendly. We have moved from a five year collection to three years, more products are available from stock and making half packs of our premium MFC available at no extra charge encourages creativity. “We have also completely rebuilt our website with a number of new features, launched an Egger Collection App for iOS and Android and are using channels such as Pinterest or our own Trendcast videos on the website and YouTube to help customers come up with innovative ways of using some of our extensive range of new decors.” 01434 613359 elliott.fairlie@egger.com egger.com

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Headboard H1122 ST22 Whitewood, bedside table U999 ST38 Black

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BA Components reveals its 2017 kitchen trends

Kitchens have always been the heart of the home; but in recent years thay have become a true living space enjoyed by all the family. This shift in lifestyle has generated a burning desire for the latest trends each year from consumers. So what are the hottest kitchen trends for 2017? Furniture & Joinery Production spoke with BA Components director, Kieran McCracken, to find out what the key looks and styles are for 2017 and what is still a big hit in the kitchen industry. Having spent several months of the year globetrotting to find the latest trends to bring to consumers, Kieran tells us to keep an eye out for on-trend finishes such as: industrial look, supermatts, woodgrains and unicolours including the pantone colour of the year; Niagara blue (known as Denim Blue in the KBB industry). “The rise of the supermatts is something we predicted during the year and this is set to rise dramatically in 2017. This finish will be popular amongst various door styles such as the J-profile handle,

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flat panel doors and even the traditional Shaker in colours such as white and cashmere, mixing along with strong contrasting colours and woodgrains.” explains Kieran. “With this fabulous supermatt finish comes a strong emphasis not only on look but also now on touch and feel with the added benefit of anti-fingerprint technology. We have showcased this pioneering technology in our Zurfiz supermatts and Pronto Rothwell collections.” On that note, he continues: “Shaker style doors continue to increase in sales throughout 2015/16 as consumers still crave that traditional look. Timeless designs such as the BA Cambridge, Surrey and Tullymore have all been a big hit in 2016. “In 2016, for BA Components the most popular style in membrane pressed doors was the handle-less Knebworth style. To complement this we launched a newer handleless style in June 2016 called the Integra and this unique door allows the handle groove to sit either left or right of the door. “We are now warming to

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the great outdoors for kitchen inspiration as the industrial look is top of the pops for 2017. Kieran explains: “There are lots of natural look finishes coming through the market: metals including copper and bronze, both the clean and aged look along with oxide metals. Natural stone, marble and silky feel finishes alongside the concrete look in various shades of grey

are trending massively. Sales of our Evora Stone Graphite colour has rocketed since its launch in June 2016. are also bringing in a little rustic charm with driftwoodtype finishes filtering through the market.” On the natural front, Kieran says to take note that there will be a resurgence of woodgrains in 2017. Strong character heavy grained

oaks in various colours alongside strong oaks with limed effect are set to rise in the kitchen stakes in 2017. “We will also see more walnut with natural colour tones and even beech with softer lighter tones. In terms of colours for 2017, be prepared for the biggest trend of the year; denim blue alongside the Fjord colour which is a perfect shade of green. Don’t

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Mirka cleans up with new dust extractors Today, health and safety issues are becoming increasingly important and sanding tools and abrasives are made more and more efficient, with focus on dust-free applications. This development places higher requirements on the dust extractors. To meet these demands, Mirka is introducing three new high performance dust extractors to address the latest health and safety demands for low (L) and medium (M) class models: Mirka Dust Extractor 1230 L PC (Push & Clean) 230V, Mirka Dust Extractor1230 M AFC (AutoFilterCleaning) 230V and the Mirka Dust Extractor 1230 M PC (Push & Clean) 110V. The extractors have been designed to handle multiple sanding applications and surface sizes with ease. The new range comes with a 30-litre container, easily accessible flat filter, a high performance 1200W motor and one-stage turbine that creates 250mbar of suction with an airflow of 4500l/min as standard to assist in the efficient removal of particles from the area being worked on. The extractors’ innovative features include an auto start function, which ensures they only run when the tool is in use, increasing the lifespan of the product and reducing the amount of noise produced. For extra space in the work area, the flat top of the extractor can be turned into additional storage with the ability to fasten the Mirka cases to the top of the machine,

providing a complete sanding solution. The L class 230V and M class 110V models come with a push and clean filter cleaning system that is easy to use and provides a simple process to maintain a clear filter. The M class 230v extractor is fitted with an automatic filter cleaning system, which cleans the filter every 15 seconds for increased performance as standard. It also has an airflow sensor that indicates when the suction is below optimal levels (below 20m/s) and excess dust might be in the air. Pete Sartain, national sales manager – Industrial of Mirka UK, says: “We are aware of the health issues associated with dust

produced from a variety of sanding applications and we believe it is important that we offer users the right tool for the job. In addition, our continued commitment to invest in our products is to ensure that they not only meet the standards expected by users but also assist in safeguarding their health and provide a dust-free environment to work in. “When purchasing a dust extractor, we always recommend a full risk assessment is carried out by an independent third party professional or specialist to ensure any dust extractor is fit for the purpose intended by the customer before they buy.” mirka.com

Sculptural, functional and striking – HI-MACS delivers the ultimate desk for sixth form college A sculptural, state-of-the-art desk area has been designed in HI-MACS for the Ashton Sixth Form College reception. The concept, by Manchester-based architect GA Studio, is a 10m long design that incorporates extremely precise angles to mirror the angles of the building itself. “HI-MACS was used as it works very well for granite-like installations,” explains fabricator Kevin Lomax of Lomax Interiors. “The particles run all the way through the HI-MACS, whereas other solid surfaces only have particles in the top millimetre or so.” Sharp, sleek and ultra contemporary, the desk is beautifully in sync with its surroundings, a modern extension to an old grammar school. Designed to emulate the college logo, it leans towards the older part of the building creating a fascinating contrast between old and new. Dynamic and dramatic, it’s both visually appealing and

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thought provoking. Lomax Interiors rose to the manufacturing and installation challenge, creating a stunning linear desk with two heights – 1.2m at one end, sloping down to 700mm for wheelchair users at the other. Strong, hardwearing and

aesthetically pleasing, HI-MACS is a homogenous material, which is solid throughout. If the inevitable little scratches do appear, it can simply be refinished for a refreshed, seamless surface. HI-MACS is also non-porous, making it easy to clean, and is resistant to stains,

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David Clouting’s new Decofoil stock items

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David Clouting starts off 2017 by introducing five new Decofoil stock items – the décors are a mixture of two solid concrete textured vinyls and three woods. Woods, solid colours and natural materials are being used across the different surfaces of kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, and the new vinyl foils enable style to be added to the MDF door. The combination of pressing foil to shaped MDF panels is a key stylistic differential to the flat look of many furniture ranges, and provides greater design options. Natural materials are being replicated in vinyl with new texture developments that progress in quality and authenticity. A K9 Concrete texture has been created by LG Hausys, and has been manufactured in conjunction with a solid colour vinyl to produce an on-trend solid coloured concrete. Two colours have been developed with the K9 Concrete texture – light grey (item reference KADR4-K9) and cashmere (item reference NCAB4-K9). Both colours are highly popular across door décor ranges, and combined with the Concrete texture, will be commercial for consumers to design into their new kitchen, bedroom or bathroom. Three new woods have been brought into the extensive stock range that David Clouting invests in and supplies from the UK. The trend for solid colours over recent years is

still popular, but there is a move towards mixing some woods into product ranges to provide a wider variety of style. The combination of solid colour and wood within a kitchen is enabling designers to provide a contemporary and stylish traditional look, and break up the uniformity of a single coloured display. The three new woods have been developed in conjunction with Pfleiderer, which supplies the matching MFC and MDF, using papers supplied by Schattdecor. Two of the woods have the same print and are contrasting colour tones called Light and Dark Springfield Oak. Light Springfield Oak (item reference Y2109-Q3) is a natural looking straight-grained oak, which will be easy to introduce and mix into the neutral tones currently being used. Dark Springfield Oak (item reference Y2110-Q3) is a lovely dark brown oak, which highlights the Mirain printing technique that LG Hausys uses, to enhance vinyl in replicating the look of wood veneer. Natural Chalet Oak (item reference Y1610-Q5) has some character to the print and is a natural mid tone, which lends itself to a traditional look, but as one might expect from LG, with the style and quality that consumers and designers want from their surface materials. Samples and further information are available on request. 0843 289 2252 davidclouting.co.uk

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AXYZ demonstrates the value of programmable CNC routing

With over 25 years of experience in the development of high-performance CNC routing, engraving and cutting solutions and with literally thousands of successful installations testifying to this achievement, AXYZ International has demonstrated unequivocally the value of programmable CNC routing. Nowhere is this more evident than in the industrial woodworking, furniture manufacturing (including the highly specialised fine furnishing and cabinet-making sector), joinery and panel processing industries for which the company has provided a long-term, ultra-reliable and highly specialised manufacturing capability. Since its inception, AXYZ International has changed the concept of speed, especially in relation to customised routing/cutting solutions that can safely claim the shortest lead times currently attainable. One of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest strengths is an ability to configure machines to suit virtually any manufacturing requirement, from specialist one-off to highvolume projects (currently, there are a staggering 366,918 different machine configurations from which customers can choose), made possible by the availability of proprietary machine controllers and a raft of production-enhancing machining options. These include, for example, customised automatic and manual tool-change systems, different cutting heads and knife tools and camera-assisted processing systems for

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optimum precise routing and cutting. Companies working with programmable CNC routing solutions, as opposed to time-consuming and labour-intensive manual alternatives, can maximise production levels, the quality of output and ultimately the growth prospects and profitability of their businesses. Routing/cutting technology is intrinsically user-friendly, offering a highly cost-effective solution even for small companies where manpower levels can be an issue. With the cost of materials continually rising, CNC routing/cutting technology can also drastically reduce material wastage by making sure the routing/cutting process is correct during the first production cycle. Furthermore, routing/ cutting simulations generated by the software provide a digital rendering of the routed/cut product to allow toolpath adjustments before any material is processed. These benefits have a huge direct impact on the bottom line, namely profit, while the ROI on a CNC router has proved to be as short as two years. As demonstrated by leading suppliers like AXYZ International, the quality and durability of a typical CNC programmable router has never been better and its usage by different industries correspondingly never higher. The more robust construction of the machine has also led to a minimal maintenance requirement over the predicted lifespan, coupled with greater flexibility

in use and ultimately a far more cost-effective routing/cutting solution overall. For example, it is highly unlikely that the servomotors driving the motion of the router would need to be replaced during its predicted lifespan. In addition, the availability of a helical gear rack and pinion drive system enables a much smoother and more evenly distributed workload capability, resulting in greater routing/cutting accuracy and tighter tolerances. By comparison with companies that hitherto may have spent inordinate amounts of money on outsourcing, the business growth prospects and increased profitability, volume of work undertaken and increased production speeds achieved by companies having invested in CNC programmable routing/cutting technology have increased dramatically following this upgrade by on average as short as four years. For less than the annual cost of one experienced employee, therefore, companies can invest in an ultrareliable, user-friendly, higher productivity and faster turnaround single CNC programmable machining solution that will work tirelessly for many years to come. Profitability is a direct result of increased productivity, controlling manpower costs and minimising waste. A CNC programmable routing/ cutting system achieves all of these requirements with a one-off investment. 01952 291600 axyz.com

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JJ Smith and Stromab – working together for continued success in the UK market

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With UK and Ireland sales in 2016 topping 45 programmable cross-cut saws, it would have been easy for both JJ Smith and Stromab to rest on their laurels and once again congratulate themselves on a record year of sales. However this is not how either company works and their joint goal is always to continue with product development, both hardware and software, along with growing their support infrastructures enabling them to keep pace with the year-on-year increase in sales. To this end, a strategy meeting took place at the Stromab HQ near Modena in December. In attendance were all the team members from both companies enabling a wide-ranging discussion to take place covering these important aspects. JJ Smith managing director Martin Smith picks up the story: “As a company we focus on building and maintaining long term relationships with our suppliers. In order to develop markets and continue growth in sales, we think it is vitally

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important to have close working relationships with all our main manufacturers’ partners, not only on sales, but also product support and development. “Such is the importance of our relationship with our lead supplier of automatic crosscuts, Stromab SRL from Italy, I decided that all the members of staff involved with sales and customer support should go to the Stromab factory to discuss various aspects of the cooperation. We were keen to provide feedback on the market in the UK and Ireland and discuss ways in which the products could be continuously improved for 2017 and beyond.” Product manager Kevin McGlone puts the success down to a combination of quality equipment coupled with in-depth product knowledge, back-up support and also keeping an ear to the ground listening to what customers are looking for. He says: “By doing this and working so closely with the manufacturer we are able to offer customers the right solution to suit their particular production requirements.” Stromab MD Rocco Bertesi comments: “ I think that 2016 was a remarkable year for sales of our automatic saws to the UK, and as a result of our recent meeting we will shortly be introducing some new innovations that I am confident will help us maintain and improve our market share, not only in the UK but worldwide.” Currently the Stromab range of programmable cross-cut’s saws comprise the Matrix Base, Matrix Fast and CT600 for straight/angled cutting. In addition both the CT600 and Matrix Base can be supplied in the F version with in built trenching/notching head.

To date there are over 300 machines installed throughout the UK and Ireland in a wide range of different industries including furniture, joinery, packing cases, pallets, garden products, sheds and also plastics. JJ Smith always try to have at least three machines in stock which are available for customer demonstrations/testing and also for quick delivery. The last words must go to some of the many satisfied customers who have purchased Stromab machines. Daniel Ayres from the Bed Base Company, says: “We installed our first Stromab Matrix around 10 years ago and it has never missed a beat. Due to increased workload we have just installed our second machine.” The Green House People installed a Stromab CT600 earlier this year and Greg Killeen comments: “It is a fantastic machine which works all day, every day, giving a very accurate angle and length of cut.” Bayram Timber in Hull has recently installed two new Matrix Base saws to add to it the Matrix F they installed early last year, which was in addition to its existing two Stromab saws. Works manager Geoff Dixon summed up his thoughts: “The fact we keep buying these machines says a lot in itself. They are robustly built, simple to program and most importantly reliable. I would have no hesitation in recommending them or JJ Smith who are always very easy to work with and have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to cross-cutting machinery.” 0151 548 9000 sales@jjsmith.co.uk jjsmith.co.uk

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Brilliant choice improves the finish for Scottish furniture and interiors maestro Murray & Murray is recognised as one of the leading Scottish designers and manufacturers of high quality handmade bespoke kitchens and interiors with a reputation for excellent workmanship and customer service. The design portfolio is diverse covering all styles from period country houses to contemporary city apartments and everything in between. To enhance this reputation, the company completed the purchase of a Kündig Brilliant-2 1350 REd-L sander at W16. “The new sander was needed to improve the quality of the finish of our product and to speed up production,” workshop manager, Adam Cleghorn, told Furntiure & Joinery Production. “We already had a wide-belt sander, but it was about 15 years old and we greatly needed to improve the quality of finish that we were achieving. “I chose a Kündig sander because everybody told me that they were the best,” Adam continued. “I will be 40 next year and have been doing this since I was 15: and when I spoke to the reps and engineers, they all said that Kündig was the best. I had also seen the advert in trade magazines over the years, and the company

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always seemed to be getting good write-ups. “We did get another company in to quote, but they could not understand what we wanted to achieve. In a 15 minute conversation with Carl O’Meara of Kündig, he got exactly what we wanted – he understood completely what we needed to do.” Adam said that the machine had basically been sold on the phone, but the company did want to see the machine in action before making a final decision. Murray & Murray were purchasing the machine that was on display at W16 and paid a deposit before the show, on the understanding that if demonstrations at the show did not meet with their approval they would not buy it. “Carl provided veneered boards for us at the show which we sanded – the boards were similar to those which we use, so we could see the quality of the sander without having to carry boards around ourselves. He put one board through the sander and it was sold! You could see the quality straight away from that one compared to what we were achieving in the workshop.” Adam emphasised that the quality that is achieved by the sander is “way beyond expectations.” He continued, “We were running proper jobs straight away, we had so much confidence in it. The first week we put over 1000m of material through the sander. Both Carl and the engineer who installed it said it would be wise to try a couple of test panels first, but we saw the quality when the engineer

Murray & Murray workshop manager, Adam Cleghorn, beside the company’s new Kündig Brilliant-2 1350 REd-L sander

installed it and felt test pieces were unnecessary even with lacquers and veneers. I was sanding lacquered panels today: you can sand off a layer of lacquer, it is that accurate, without going into the wood.” The Kündig sander is used across the full range of Murray & Murray products. Adam has seen significant time savings since installing the Kündig sander. “Work that took the boys four to five days to sand by hand, can be done on the machine in four hours, saving us 5,500 hours a year.” And the reduction in hand sanding to just the edges of panels

has improved health and safety, reports Adam, as the “boys on the benches” are not exposed to so much dust. “We are getting the sandpaper for the machine off Carl as well: the quality of the sandpaper he supplies is exceptional and is lasting way beyond what was being achieved on the previous machine.” Adam selected a machine with oblique sanding, and has it permanently set up with the oblique sanding option as “it totally gets rid of the marks”. Where all sanding heads are in line with the direction of travel of the workpiece, tiny flaws that develop over time on the abrasive belts can be transferred to the workpiece. In oblique sanding one head, often the last one, is set at a slight angle to the direction of travel: marks are not transferred to the workpiece, a definite asset when expensive materials are being processed. When asked if he would recommend Kündig, Adam replied: “Certainly, without a doubt. I wouldn’t even hesitate. My only regret is that I did not buy one of these years ago: I cannot believe how good this machine is.” 0845 833 0565 sales@kundig.co.uk

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BFM advises on new HSE regime As the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) tightens up on the woodworking sector, which includes furniture making, Alistair Bromhead, the BFM’s expert on health and safety and the environment, explains what it means for companies within the industry, Since October 2012, under the Fee for Intervention (FFI) regime, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) can charge sites where they identify a material breach – essentially when a breach of health and safety law has occurred which is serious enough to warrant a written requirement for improvement, an improvement notice or prohibition notice. When this occurs, the HSE can charge for their time at a rate of £129 per hour. Following the revision in February 2016, the penalties facing an organisation have greatly increased if a prosecution is undertaken by the HSE. Fines are now linked to a range of factors including the company size and there has been

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a significant rise in the number of prison sentences for responsible managers and directors, as well as enforcement notices issued within the woodworking sector each year. For companies, the result is an increased likelihood of receiving improvement notices if any health and safety executive visit occurs. Before the regime, visits would more often result in verbal or written suggestions, with enforcement notices only in more serious cases. The furniture sector, under the classification of woodworking, has the third worst health and safety record among industries, with only waste, recycling and mines and quarries having a worse record. As a result – as it is certain that the HSE will continue with its focus and FFI visits in the coming years – the BFM has created a step by step guide to ensure that companies are up to date with all legal requirements. Suggestions for those that process wood and board: • Make sure your local exhaust ventilation system has been tested

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within the past 14 months and that the report has been understood and acted upon. • Ensure that a risk assessment is in place for wood dust. Personal exposure monitoring for wood dust will greatly help. • Remove brushes and blowingdown air hoses. Ensure that dusty material is removed by vacuuming. • Ensure that you have at least undertaken the HSE asthma questionnaire for those who work with wood. Even better would be lung function testing/spirometry where there is a risk of asthma from

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wet air where necessary. This ensures effective curing at each stage is achieved within a typical 4-6-hour period. After the coating stage is complete that the final assembly and glazing of the timber joinery item begins, with handles, locks, hinges and glass units being fixed to a fully coated and sealed all around surface. Sikkens Cetol WP562 A translucent base stain with resistance to the effect of blue stain fungi. Applied by dip, deluge spray or more industrial coating methods. Sikkens Cetol WF960 A translucent spray applied mid and topcoat based on a newly formulated resin to combat the effects of ‘blushing’- a milky bloom appearance effecting freshly coated translucent systems installed in cold damp conditions. Sikkens Rubbol WP151 A 2K water borne PU primer with excellent adhesion and premium stain blocking properties.

It’s a situation that global coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel Wood Coatings, with its UK headquarters in Blackburn, are very familiar with, and is one key factor that determines their stance of strongly endorsing the fully factory finished concept in conjunction with their extensive range of timber joinery and cladding coatings. Fully factory finished timber joinery and cladding ensures that the primer, base stains, mid and topcoats are applied under climate controlled factory conditions, no matter how challenging the weather is outside. The 70’s and 80’s produced some feel-good news stories such as flares, punk rock and some very wild haircuts but also heralded some bad-news stories when considering build, installation and decoration practices vis a vie on-site timber joinery. Regrettably, it became the norm to see base stained or primed only timber joinery delivered to sites and stored very badly, often unwrapped and in fully exposed ground contact situations. These were then installed and built around leaving them unprotected in adverse weather conditions for long periods. Only when the exterior build was mostly complete would the onsite decorator have a chance to begin, often having to cope with the added problems of already saturated timber, mortar, render or general building debris and damages and an impending dropped scaffold deadline. It was inevitable that it became a practical necessity to cut corners. It’s a situation that’s happily improved...a little like wearing those flares, but sadly not to the point where it’s under control by any means...a little like the haircuts!

By only using on-site coatings to bare or primed only timber joinery the project manager is opening-up a myriad of possible wounds that can haemorrhage a host of unnecessary problems. AkzoNobel know that fully factory finished timber joinery products have a better performance expectation and a greater resistance to the challenges of a modern building site based on a modular ready to fit concept than similarly produced bare or primed only timber joinery items. This level of certainty is gained not only from the ‘uncertainty’ of on- site decoration but also from the advantages of using dedicated coatings, applied under factory controlled conditions to joinery items prior to assembly, glazing and fitting. Consider a glazed and assembled timber window or door and the amount of areas where on site coating is simply not possible once installed. There are many vulnerable points subject to potential moisture ingress that are reliant, at best, on a primer coat for protection. At AkzoNobel, the factory coating systems are designed with the user in mind and they liaise with timber joinery manufacturers to produce a full coating specification to suit production processes and equipment. A typical specification begins with the application of base stains or primers containing impregnation through a ‘Dip or Deluge’ process allowing sufficient product to be absorbed into the timber, especially through end grains with all surfaces easily accessed prior to assembly. After drying, the coating process continues with specialised sealers designed to offer added protection to vulnerable areas such as joints and end grains and is usually completed with the application of one or two topcoats, sprayed at considerably higher film builds that wouldn’t be possible with using brush or roller application. Full drying is carried out at each relevant point of the operation, often using climate control systems which can control the movement, temperature and humidity of warm, dry air, even recycling cold

Sikkens Rubbol WP198 A traditional 1K water borne primer with good flow and stain block properties. Sikkens Rubbol WF382 A water borne acrylic topcoat for use over 1K or 2K primer systems offering an attractive and increasingly popular semi matt appearance available in a ready mixed RAL9016 shade or the whole spectrum of tinted colours. Once installed AkzoNobel offer a full range of maintenance and repair products including their Sikkens maintenance milk packs. These include small can repair coatings matched to replicate the appearance of the factory applied products and a 2bottle pack, containing sponge, cleaner and maintenance balms. Keeping coated joinery clean and refreshed together with protecting and maintaining it in pristine condition. Carl Circus, UK Distribution Manger, AkzoNobel Wood Coatings commented, “the use of on-site modular builds is becoming increasingly popular, meaning that fully coated, assembled and functioning joinery sets can be fitted into near complete building shells”.

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Hesse Lignal’s RS System lacquer delivers on performance and safety

Hesse Lignal’s RS System produces outstanding smoothness

With over 100 years at the forefront of wood coatings, Hesse Lignal has worked tirelessly to build trust, deliver quality and progress during this period. This continual product development moved wood coatings forward again when the company set its research and development laboratory a goal to develop a lacquer free from the hazards of acid-curing lacquers. The RS System is built in a radically different way compared to traditional acid-curing lacquers. Hesse does not use aromatic solvents in its lacquers – such as xylene, toluene and methanol – which can cause headaches, dizziness and nausea. With more serious exposure, these compounds can be life-threatening. These chemicals have been removed from the RS system in order to secure customers’ well-being; Hesse will not compromise on its customers’ health at any cost. Free from methanol, Hesse Lignal’s RS System does not compromise health

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Hesse continually reacts to research on chemicals including classification of formaldehyde as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer over a decade ago. Classic acid-curing lacquers release 10-25 times more formaldehyde than the Hesse RS System where it is far below the E1 limit of 0.1ppm. Formaldehyde was classified as Carc 1B (may cause cancer) and Muta Level 2 (shown to induce DNA mutations) by the European Parliament on the 1st April 2015 – implanted on all labelling and packaging from 1st June 2015. As well as health and safety, Hesse has given equal attention to the quality of the finishproducing a system that is a fast-drying multi-

coat with high build and an elegant surface feel. The RS System comes in varying gloss levels in both clear and colours and is suitable for almost any kind of interior wood surface. Hesse Lignal has utilised its partnership with Redwood Innovations to distribute this product in the UK. The uniquely close relationship between Hesse and Redwood ensures that customers buying this system have the benefit of strong technical back-up answering queries on applications over the phone and on site if required. To find out more and to take advantage of Hesse Lignal’s wood coatings know-how, contact Redwood Innovations which is open Monday-Friday from 7.30am-4.30pm. 023 9223 3310 redwoodinnovations.co.uk

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Saw like never before with the new Festool Kapex KS 60 Festool is launching its new Kapex KS 60 – a mobile, compact and flexible sliding compound mitre saw in February 2017. With ergonomically placed carrying handles, a practical cord holder and a transport safety device, the new KS 60 is the perfect tool for assembly work. These benefits are combined with an extremely compact design and lightweight handling. Thanks to the mitre angle of up to 60° on both sides and an inclination angle of up to 47° on the left and 46° on the right, the compact sliding compound mitre saw also enables excellent cutting with maximal precision and versatility in mobile use. The saw slides forwards and backwards on the two column guides, but the columns do not extend backwards during this process. This saves space – particularly in small work areas.

The new Kapex KS 60 offers numerous other clever details. These include an LED spotlight, which projects the shadow cast by the saw blade onto the point that is to be sawed on the workpiece, precisely highlighting cutting lines without distortion. Even long workpieces pose

no problem for the KS 60 – long workpieces can be easily positioned and cut on the integrated pull-out extension table. With the additional feet, the KS 60 can be raised to the height of a Systainer – size: SYS 1 –therefore allowing the Systainer to be used as the support surface. The speed can be quickly

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SEMA Stairs construction software – the all-in-one solution for all stair manufacturers SEMA calls itself as ‘the world leader’ of powerful stairs construction software and programs – with SEMA, users always have the best software solution for stairs construction. SEMA’s Stairs construction software is based on a modular structure and has been used successfully by more than 1000 SME business such as cabinet makers and joiners as well as by large scale woodworking centres. Starting with planning and construction up to the 1:1 printout

as well as CNC production, the SEMA program meets all requirements in the field of traditional and modern stairs construction. SEMA Stairs is made for all types of staircase manufacturers. SEMA has significantly simplified the design of free-form stairs by enhancing the Stairs Assistant so that now every stair shape can be designed very easily, and above all, with impressive speed. For instance, creating a polygon or a poly-line, defining the bottom

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TM Services & Spares has 11 mobile service engineers, five office support staff and apprentices working from its premises in Leicester

What to look for when in the market for a new woodworking machine? A wellrespected supplier, solid build quality and a competitive price tag seem to be at the top of most people’s shopping lists. But what about a top notch aftercare service and a team that is there to support you today, tomorrow and in years to come? At TM Services & Spares – sister company to woodworking machinery supplier, TM Machinery Sales – its highly skilled engineers and service team are on hand to help when it really matters. With specialist mobile engineers available nationwide, a dedicated and well-stocked spares department, next day delivery on parts and a technical support team on hand to diagnose any glitches remotely, it makes sense to work with a company that has built its reputation on the very best machines and after--sales service to match. TM Services & Spares services and repairs a wide range of classic woodworking machinery, as well as Striebig vertical panel saws, Viet wide belt sanders and AL-KO dust extraction equipment sold by TM’s sales team

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Established in 1984, the company was set-up to provide service and maintenance to the woodworking machinery sector. Machinery sales followed in later years

“We offer an unrivalled service division,” explains Dave Roberts, service manager at TM Services. “From the initial sale and installation of the machine, to set-up and on-going training, repairs, maintenance and operational certification for employers looking to fund formal qualifications, our customers can rely on us to deliver time and again.” Keen to stay one step ahead, TM’s engineers and qualified electricians regularly visit their suppliers’ factories – including Swiss-based vertical panel saw producer, Striebig – to be trained and tested on the latest technological developments and they attend specialist training courses to guarantee the best possible technical support and training to their customers. The team is also fully equipped to service and repair other woodworking machinery including edgebanders, moulders, rip saws, panel saws, sanders and classic machinery. “Our training and experience in the industry sets us apart from our competition,” explains Kevin Ellard, Mobile Services Technician. With diverse backgrounds in woodworking machinery and mechanical and electrical engineering, the

team understands the importance of getting the job done quickly and efficiently: “For us, servicing and maintenance is not a side-line business. This is how the company began – machinery sales followed – and a solid after-care service is still at the heart of the business, 33 years on. “To limit machine downtime, we carry a wide range of spares with us on each call and our Leicester-based warehouse holds a vast number of parts for new and old machines dating back 30 years. Next day delivery is also available on parts for extra peace of mind.” Dean Van Roose, service engineer adds: “We like to think of our customers as extended family. We pride ourselves on forging lasting relationships with our customers – getting to know the company, its production methods and techniques. “This helps us apply preventative maintenance wherever possible and allows us to record advisories for future visits, just like a car MOT. It’s these simple things that allow us to see our customers grow from strength to strength. You couldn’t ask for better job satisfaction than that.” 0116 271 7155 tmmachinery.co.uk

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Commitment to best practice leads to purchase of wood waste heater A leading engineering company in the Northwest has purchased a wood waste heater from Wood Waste Technology (WWT) to save money on heating and waste disposal bills. Graham Engineering provides innovative and advanced engineering solutions to clients across a broad spectrum of sectors including nuclear, aerospace, medical and security industries from its 300,000ft2 site in Nelson, Lancashire. The business is committed to implementing best practice solutions, including utilising creative manufacturing methods and investing in technological advancements, so naturally the company directors had an interest in biomass technology, to reduce operational costs and increase the company’s environmental credentials. With plenty of waste wood available from the stores arm of its manufacturing operations, the team at Graham Engineering realised it could replace the expensive electric heaters in the warehouse areas with a wood waste heater, which would save the business a few thousand pounds each month on heating bills, whilst helping to keep some of their 160 employees warm in the colder months. The company was recommended to speak to WWT by one of its business contacts, because of the high quality, wide range of wood waste heaters WWT manufactures at its UK head office. Following a site survey and review, the

decision was made to purchase a WT15 heater, which was installed earlier this year by WWT’s experienced engineers. Debbie Salmon, QSHE manager at Graham Engineering says: “We’re delighted with our wood waste heater so far and are looking forward to significantly reducing the cost of our utility bills in the future. Wood Waste Technology worked very well with Graham Engineering to answer questions relating to the wood burner and were thorough with the installation and commissioning. Graham Engineering will continue to work with WWT on future installations.” WWT’s years of expertise in wood waste solutions have helped many companies reduce their waste disposal and heating costs. As well as offering site survey, design, manufacture, installation and on-going maintenance for new units, 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 – a powerful but gentle routine maintenance solution that is quick and easy to use, and helps to increase boiler efficiency and lower operating costs.

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BFM introduces more legal advice lines to members The British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) has expanded its legal advice service to members. The trade association, which offers a range of benefits to members, has expanded the commercial aspect of its legal advice line service run in conjuction with advice specialist, Croner Consulting. BFM members now have access to a team of vastly experienced commercial consultants who are are able to advise on a broad range of topics. These include company law, clubs and associations, partnerships, LLPs and sole

traders, commercial contracts, insolvency, tort law, property and intellectual property as well as data protections, freedom of information and The Equality Act. Croner also provides a back-up health and safety and employment law advice line if members are unable to contact the BFM’s own experts in this area. Says Jackie Bazeley, BFM MD: “The commercial legal sector is one of the most popular areas for advice requested by our members. The BFM is continutally reviewing and improving the benefits and services offered to its members and this extension of advice available reflects this.”

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Alistair Bromhead the BFM’s health, safety and environment consultant

if any health and safety executive visit occurs. Before the regime, visits would more often result in verbal or written suggestions, with enforcement notices only in more serious cases. The furniture sector, under the classification of woodworking, has the third worst health and safety record among industries, with only waste, recycling and mines and quarries having a worse record. As a result – as it is certain that the HSE will continue with its focus and FFI visits in the coming years – the BFM has created a step by step guide to ensure that companies are up to date with all legal requirements. Alistair Bromhead is one of three expert advisors working with the BFM across a range of industrycritical issues from EUTR to health and safety, the environment, commodity pricing and employment law. bfm.org.uk

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Osmo moves in with the Royals Osmo is proud to announce that its wood finish products have been used by the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers on a gift for Princess Charlotte of Cambridge. The English charity for the furniture industry created a children‘s table and four chairs and coated the gift with Osmo Wood Wax Finish to ensure the woods surface is both safe and colourful. Good children‘s furniture should be of high quality in terms of craftmanship, building materials and surface treatments. The product should be robust and completely free of harmful substances. When selecting the wood finishes for Princess Charlotte’s furniture, the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers chose Osmo exactly for these reasons. “We are delighted that the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers chose Osmo to finish Princess Charlotte’s gift,” comments Steve Grimwood, managing director of Osmo UK. “Osmo prides itself in offerning environmentally and child safe wood finishes that include no toxic chemicals and is water, dirt, saliva and stain

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Designer Steuart Padwick wanted to specify bright colours to help inspire Princess Charlotte’s creativity to draw, paint and play at her table. Especially for this project, Osmo was able to provide custom colour tones to match the designer‘s colourful specification. All Osmo wood finishes are based on natural oils and waxes. These raw plant materials are purified and refined in complex processes and are harmless in a dry state. The natural colour pigments found in the finishes are also approved for the food industry and free of hazardous heavy metals and contaminants. Osmo Wood Wax Finish provides a water and dirt-repellent surface, is resistant to saliva and stains. In order to appeal to the Royal Children, Osmo Wood Wax Finish was applied in custom colour tones that were created according to the designer’s specifications. 01296 481220 osmouk.com

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