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Comment Business is a tough old game, and manufacturing, perhaps more than most sectors, has a tougher route to navigate than most. Firstly, there’s the challenge of being able to identify an opportunity, then to design and create market-pleasing products, and finally the funding and wherewithal to take it to market and make it happen.

And then layer over that today’s prevailing political John Legg Editorial director machinations and the increasingly polarised factions in our society, the pressure on retail which, in turn, directly affects manufacturers and their supply chains – and it is easy to see how firms can buckle, or lose their way under such stress.

But history teaches us that despite these pressures, pitfalls and politicos, business always finds a way. In fact, these are times of opportunity for the inspired, the flexible and motivated.

This month’s news is more positive than it has been in some time. Top kitchen manufacturer/ retailer, Wren Kitchens, has announced a brand new £120m facility and the creation of 1200 new jobs in north Lincolnshire, and Kensington Specialist joinery is making great strides after it acquired the long-established Longden Doors business from administration earlier this year.

Following an inspiring Interzum and an uplifting Ligna, this issue brings the first in what will be several months of news and information from arguably the world’s greatest furniture and joinery machinery and suppliers’ fairs.

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Contents

I also spent time this month with a really uplifting joinery firm whose plan to grow was evidenced by its significant investment in new technology and its ambition grow its turnover by a significant amount.

6 News 18 Installations 40 Ligna round-up 66 Dust extraction & woodwaste management 84 New products 86 Warehousing 88 Updates

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Hypnos steps up tree donation initiative to local schools Royal warrant holder and awardwinning luxury bedmaker, Hypnos, is celebrating its successful school tree planting programme, which has seen 1100 trees donated since November 2014 and will donate another 200 in 2019.

The scheme, which is designed to offset carbon and educate youngsters about nature and the environment, is part of the company’s ongoing sustainable actions and commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The business is the first carbon neutral bed maker in the world, having held this prestigious title for the last eight years and the business has offset a total of 6820 tonnes of CO2, including 736 tonnes in 2017/18 alone as part of these efforts.

The donation of these trees to local schools is an opportunity for the business to help youngsters learn about the importance of

the environment, nature and the world around them. Working mainly with schools in the Princes Risborough and Castle Donnington areas, where the company has a significant presence, the bedmaker hopes the trees provide an interesting learning resource for the next generation of environmental ambassadors.

Hypnos also hopes to encourage

schools to make the most of their grounds by helping them to create interesting woodland habitats and increased biodiversity.

Chris Ward, group marketing director from Hypnos, comments: “We are extremely proud of our tree planting initiative and this year we’ve decided to step up the programme to highlight the importance of educating younger

generations about the environment.

“As a key part of our wider sustainability strategy and ethical stance, the programme has been a big success, with over 1100 new trees planted in the last five years alone. From the use of renewable natural resources and carbon offsetting programmes, to supporting local schools, the environment and sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.”

The tree planting programme also fits with Hypnos’ focus on sustainability and using environmentally-friendly materials of the highest quality. By practising what it preaches, the firm ensures that timber in its divan bases is from managed forests and sustainable sources that comply with the Forest Stewardship Council and The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. www.hypnosbeds.com/uk

Blum donates €99,660 to Light for the World relief organisation Austrian fittings manufacturer, Blum, has run a social campaign at Interzum for 34 years. This year, the family-owned company donated €30 per signature in its visitors’ book to Light for the World. The donation amounted to more than €99,660.

Visitors to interzum are familiar with the procedure. They are asked to sign the visitors’ book at Blum’s booth for a good cause. Blum has made a donation per signature to a charity for the last 34 years. This year, the donation again went to Light for the World. €30 per signature – that is what it costs to finance an eye operation for people who have gone blind

from cataracts in the poorest regions of the world. This year’s donation amounted to €99,660, which will pay for 3322 operations to restore people’s eyesight. “We want to support those who need our help most urgently,” says managing director Philipp Blum.“ “People who can see can play a full and active part in society and shape their own future.”

Help for the world – from Austria Light for the World is an international relief organisation that is based in Austria, but also has representations in Germany, Switzerland and other countries.

The non-profit organisation’s vision

is to create an inclusive society where no one is left behind. In addition to carrying out cataract operations, it provides medical care, development and educational programmes to help people

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suffering from visual impairments or other disabilities. The nonprofit organisation operates in the poorest regions of Africa, South America and North-east India. www.blum.com

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Gowercroft passes rigorous weather performance test Quality timber window and door specialist Gowercroft Joinery has sailed through rigorous weather performance testing for its Hardwick range of flush casement windows.

Internationally recognised standard, BS6375 Part1 is designed to determine the air permeability, water-tightness and resistance to wind load for windows and external doors, giving architects, specifiers and homeowners the ultimate reassurance that their products will withstand severe weather conditions.

A series of stringent indicative stress tests, replicating the worst of real-life weather conditions, were conducted by hardware manufacturer MACO, at its stateof-the-art indicative testing facility in Sittingbourne, where grades were given for the average result in each category. Gowercroft Joinery not only sailed through

Leon Gayle, business development manager at MACO Door & Window Hardware (UK) Ltd (left) and Darren Young, production director at Gowercroft Joinery inspecting the design of one of the Hardwick Casement windows. which achieved impressive weatherproofing results at the MACO test facility

all three categories but achieved exceptionally high results for a timber window, which included: a very high Class 4 for BS EN 12207 Air permeability; Class A9 for BS EN 12208 Watertightness under

static pressure; and a Class C3 for BS EN 12210 Wind resistance.

Andrew Madge, MD of Gowercroft Joinery says: “We have always had absolute confidence in the quality of our windows, so

undertaking full weather and air permeability testing with MACO has been a great opportunity to actually prove that our flagship timber flush casements deliver market-leading performance against the elements.”

Ross Childs, product service adviser at MACO says: “It is rare for timber windows to be tested to these particular quality standards, but Gowercroft Joinery performed well in all three categories with particularly impressive above average results in the air permeability and watertightness tests.”

Gowercroft has previously worked with MACO to achieve PAS-24 standard indicative security testing for Part Q of Building Regulations across its standard range, which demonstrates the effectiveness of the Gowercroft design and the MACO ironmongery utilised on these products. www.gowercroft.co.uk

Wren unveils plan for new £120m New clothing innovations in the kitchen manufacturing facility Snickers Workwear catalogue Wren Kitchens is planning to create up to 1200 new jobs at its Barton-upon-Humber headquarters as it prepares to invest over £120m in its fourth manufacturing facility in the Humber region.

The UK’s top kitchen retailer is submitting a planning application for a new 910,000ft2 facility to be built behind the existing north Lincolnshire factory.

With 78 busy showrooms nationwide, the company requires this new facility to keep up with its future expansion plans. It currently employs more than 1500 people at its headquarters in Barton, with another 1000 employed at its sites in Scunthorpe, Howden and in Hull. If the planning application is approved Wren is confident that up to 1200 additional jobs will ultimately be created.

Wren Kitchens MD, Mark Pullan, says: “This project will be the largest single investment in Wren’s history and having considered different locations both across the UK and abroad, we believe that developing the existing site in Barton-upon-Humber provides us

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with the best solution.

“The new factory demonstrates our commitment to manufacturing in the UK and particularly the Humber region. We believe that continual re-investment in our business is essential to maintaining our current growth rate and subject to receiving planning approval, the project will be funded internally.”

New manufacturing jobs Aside from the 1200 new manufacturing roles, Wren will also be creating new positions in IT development, engineering, customer service and product development to keep pace with growing customer demand.

Leader of north Lincolnshire Council, councillor Rob Waltham, says: “It’s a fantastic vote of confidence for the business and for North Lincolnshire that Wren Kitchens is looking to expand its operations in Barton. The move could see more highly skilled jobs brought to our area, and such large private investments often prove to be a catalyst for further investments in the surrounding areas.”

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There’s something for every trade you can name in the Snickers workwear range – AllroundWork, RUFFWork, LITEWork and FLEXIWork clothing – trousers, jackets, tool vests, shirts, underwear, accessories and much more – plus an extensive range of EN-certified PPE working clothes.

Added to which, there’s the most innovative street-smart stretch fabrics for mobile comfort and a Layered Clothing System that ensures the wearer can choose clothes to suit the weather on site – rain or shine, wind or snow.

Complemented by Snickers profiling and embroidery services and the most extensive range of garment sizes, the Snickers Workwear system delivers the ultimate solution to make every man and woman’s workday easier and safer.

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Sustainability and product innovation underpin award success Merenda, an Enterprise Ireland & Irish Exporting Association member, was recognised for its operational excellence recently when it was presented with a national All Star business manufacturing award at Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland. Based in Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim, the company makes real wood veneer finishing products for the furniture and interior construction sectors Two weeks following this success, its 2022 Growth Plan was launched. The plan focuses on creating innovative products through sustainable processes, to position Merenda as an industryleading expert in wood veneer products for use in interior living and work spaces.

Ronan Haslette CEO of Merenda attributes its success to a culture

of continuous improvement; “For the past 10 years, we have worked really hard to embrace and embed principles of lean manufacturing in our production plant. We are delighted with this manufacturing award as it is validation for all the hard work and the continuous improvement ethos of the Merenda team. It gives us great motivation to build for the future and our international growth plans up to 2022 and beyond.”

Commenting on Merenda and its coveted All Star win, Stephen Hughes, divisional manager of construction, Cleantech and Consumer, Enterprise Ireland, says: “A key objective for Enterprise Ireland is to support Irish companies to achieve their technical and commercial goals. I am delighted to warmly

Pictured at Enterprise Ireland head office following presentation of Merenda’s four-year growth plan were from left: Corrinna Maguire, general manager Merenda, Ronan Haslette, CEO Merenda, Oliver Haslette, founder Merenda, Stephen Hughes, executive director Enterprise Ireland, Frank O’Hara, sales manager Merenda

Pictured at All Star Business award presentation were from left; Mairead McGuinness MEP, Ronan Haslette, CEO Merenda, Margaret Treanor, Director Merenda, Frank O’ Hara, sales manager Merenda, Briga Hynes, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick and chairperson of judging panel

congratulate Enterprise Irelandbacked company Merenda on winning the Manufacturing Business Award 2019 in The All Ireland Business Awards. This award recognises Merenda’s innovative capabilities and excellence in manufacturing.

We look forward to working with Merenda in the future and to be part of their development journey.”

Mairead McGuinness MEP, who presented the All Star award to Merenda says the commitment to quality of the small-to mediumenterprise sector was critical to the Irish economy.

She says: “Ireland has the fastest growing economy in Europe and one of the fastest rates of business start-ups. Small-to mediumenterprises make up 99% of Irish businesses and their importance

to the Irish economy can never be understated.”

The week following this prestigious award, Merenda’s senior management team was at Enterprise Ireland’s head office for the presentation of its four-year international growth plan. This plan is the culmination of Merenda’s involvement in Enterprise Ireland’s International Selling Programme and details the company’s growth strategy up to 2022.

The International Selling Programme is Enterprise Ireland’s export sales development programme targeted exclusively at maximising export sales for Irish companies. Since the programme was established in 2006, over 600 CEOs, managing directors and sales directors have successfully completed the programme.

Westbridge attain Certified Company under fire compliance scheme Westbridge Furniture Design, which manufactures more than 10,000 pieces of upholstery a week has been confirmed as the latest Certified Company under the Furniture Industry Research Association’s Compliance Scheme for the Fire Performance of Upholstered Furniture.

Three of Westbridge’s UK production sites were assessed during an audit process which the organisation underwent as part of its route to Certified Company status. These sites supply some of the largest retailers including Marks & Spencer, John Lewis Partnership, Next Kome, key retail park groups and independent retailers.

The audit was centred around ensuring Westbridge has suitable processes and procedures in place

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to demonstrate due diligence compliance with the UK’s Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations (FFFSR).

Speaking on its new Certified Company status, Anthony Pydiah, senior quality and technical manager, at Westbridge Furniture

Design says: “I’m delighted that we have earned this certification of our control systems. It is a reflection of the knowledge and great commitment of our team, coupled with the support of our suppliers, who together ensure that our processes are robust, withstand

scrutiny and ultimately protect consumer safety.”

Phil Reynolds, COO of FIRA, says: “It’s great to welcome Westbridge Furniture Design to the Compliance Scheme for the Fire Performance of Upholstered Furniture. They are a key manufacturer within the industry and their processes and procedures are central to protecting consumer safety.

“When put into context that Westbridge carry over 1200 fabrics and leathers you get a real sense of the size of their operation.

Their customers can now be sure that through this Certified Company status Westbridge are demonstrating due diligence and taking all necessary steps to comply with the FFFSR.” www.fira.co.uk/compliance

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Whatever your needs – you can CNC it at Cworkshop Not many professionals working in the woodworking industry realise how much easier and faster a project could be completed if components for the project were to be produced by a CNC machine.

Hole drilling, grooving and shape cutting are all standard operations a CNC machine can perform when producing various components; and if the component supplier you work with doesn’t offer this service then you may need to look for one that does.

“At Cworkshop, we provide a full CNC milling service from drawing preparation to cutting and we can even spray-paint the CNC-cut parts,” explains Sales Director Daniele Danese.

“Now our customers don’t have to turn down a high-end job just because it requires more intricate and specialised components that are impossible to produce without computer-aided

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machines, and such components as mirrored and patterned doors or other design-heavy elements can be produced with ease and in a record time.

“We work with standard CAD files but can also take a simple hand sketch and turn it into a drawing that can be read by the machine.

“This is what one of our customers – Inteka Interiors – said about our CNC service: We’ve worked with Cworkshop for a long time now and they prepare all our projects that require CNC milling.

“They show a great deal of care to detail and expertise on every project we do with them. It is essential for our business to have a place where we can go to for this kind of meticulous and detailed projects’.”

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IMAKE – the new AMS website section designed by, and for, its customers A new section has been added to Advanced Machinery Services’ website to show what its machines are able to make, and how AMS machines are working for their customers. Furthermore, this new section has also been divided by industry, in order to help customers or visitors find machines for their workshop’s specific needs.

This new space has been designed to ease the website search for AMS’ customers. To achieve this, AMS has divided the page in nine categories: Joinery/Furniture, Timber/Sawmills, Mouldings, Kitchens, Doors/Windows, Stairs, Shop Fitting/Display, Timber Framed Houses/Trusses and Garden.

By clicking on each of them, users will be shown specific machines, photos, and videos related to that industry.

An AMS directors said: “If we receive a video of a Wadkin Bursgreen panel saw cutting wood to make windows, we will post it in IMAKE, and a picture of the final product. By doing so, our customers, or future customers, will be able to get all the information that they need in one page. Specific machines for each industry, videos of customers’ machines running in different types of workshops, pictures, customers’ reviews and much more…

“In addition to all this, visitors to the website will also be able to see if these machines are in stock at that moment in time, the technical specifications of the machine, training information and prices. For example, if you click on Joinery/Furniture, you will see the machines that we have sold to Joinery and Furniture companies.”

The new section has been created thanks to the large woodworking knowledge and experience that the AMS team has throughout the years AMS says: “We wanted to create a space on our website, where we could share our installations and our customers’ videos with everybody.

It’s a pleasure to install our Wadkin Bursgreen machines in their new workshops, but it is nice to see that our customers are very happy with it.

“If you have a Wadkin Bursgreen machine in your workshop and you would like to share a video of your machine working, and show everybody what you can do with your Wadkin Bursgreen machines, do get in touch.” anavarro@advancedmachinery.co.uk www.advancedmachinery.co.uk

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National distributor Isaac Lord undergoing significant makeover Following many months of planning, a complete rebrand and significant investment, Isaac Lord is opening its newly-extended and refurbished trade counter in High Wycombe this July. It is also relaunching an upgraded website this summer as well as strengthening the sales team with the appointment of Ashley King.

For over a century Isaac Lord has specialised in supplying the trade with everything but the wood. Its extensive range includes drawer runners and hinges, handles and knobs, tools and fixings, abrasives and finishing products plus an enormous range of related hardware. From July the entire range of over 15,000 stocked

products will be concentrated on one site with plenty of free customer parking.

Perhaps Isaac Lord’s two greatest assets are its knowledge and suppliers. At a time when much of the industry is substituting quality products with cheaper alternatives, Isaac Lord remains true to its heritage and continues to stock premium, best in class products from leading suppliers such as Blum, Festool, Mirka, Reisser and Lamello – a philosophy that has been much to the delight of its substantial customer base of quality tradespeople.

In keeping with the needs of today’s busy schedules, Isaac Lord has focused on its service for the

customer, ensuring that purchasing is easy and fair. Prices are transparent and competitive with volume discounts and trade pricing available to ensure that customers do not need to negotiate each time they place an order. Whether the purchase is made online, in store, over the phone or via one of its reps, the trade prices available will always be the same.

Customer experience is at the forefront of everything that Isaac Lord does and it is important to the company that its customers receive the best advice and service, regardless of how they get in touch.

It is Isaac Lord’s knowledgeable staff, strong partnerships with leading suppliers and extensive

Ashley King joined the Isaac Lord sales team earlier this year

product range that allows the High Wycombe business to continue providing the high level service that ensures it remains a leading supplier in the KBB, furniture and joinery industry. www.isaaclord.co.uk

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Longden Doors acquired by Kensington Specialist Joinery Bespoke hardwood joinery manufacturer, Kensington Specialist Joinery, has acquired the Longden Doors brand.

For more than 175 years, Longden Doors has provided traditional craftsmanship and expertise to create doorsets that have graced many of the country’s buildings from historic, listed buildings to premium residential.

Regrettably the company fell into administration in early February this year, but the acquisition by Kensington Specialist Joinery will ensure the brand continues. As part of the acquisition, Kensington Specialist Joinery has purchased the brand, IP and product certification, ensuring the highlyregarded brand will continue to be manufactured at the company’s facility in County Durham.

Commenting on the acquisition, Colin Sweeten, MD of Kensington Specialist Joinery, says: “We are delighted to be able to integrate and further develop the longestablished Longden Doors brand

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within our growing joinery business.

As a company, we will make sure the future development of Kensington Specialist Joinery will be respectful of and remain true to the brand’s unique heritage.”

Established in October 2017, Kensington Specialist Joinery has grown rapidly with sustained development down to the success of its high quality bespoke products and fit-out work.

“This is an exciting opportunity and as a company with a strong financial and customer base, we are confident we can make it a great success. We welcome the Longden Doors brand to the group and look forward to developing its range of hardwood joinery products based on its well-established brand values of quality, design and certification,” adds Colin.

The business has recently received investments from the private equity firm, Merino Private Equity LLP to continue tthe company’s good work. www.kensingtonsj.co.uk

Kite Packaging’s Midlands regional distribution centre visited Pacwolf’s sites with Kite’s mobile test facility, the first of its kind in the UK. Pacwolf, part of the C S Ellis Group, invited the Kite team onsite for two days, also inviting some of its own customers and suppliers to the event in order to explore the solutions on board Kite’s mobile test facility.

The visit was deemed a great success with the Kite and Pacwolf teams delving into the capabilities of a range of packaging solutions that accommodate efficient pick and pack operations.

The Kite facility has a range of packroom equipment on board including a low profile pallet wrap machine, Sprick paper systems, Kite’s 5x5 system, air cushioning and an overhead delivery system, allowing Kite’s team to find the most effective bespoke solutions for Pacwolf and the other businesses which attended, accommodating their ideal requirements.

Kite’s mobile test facility was launched last year in conjunction with the company announcing its 2019 Challenge to reduced its own and its customers’ plastic usage by 120 tonnes. To date, Kite is exceeding its 2019 target.

Pacwolf’s waste recycling company, Baker Waste, and a local chamber of commerce

representative also attended the two day event to see the exciting potential of what’s to come in terms of eco-friendly packaging solutions.

Kite Packaging’s Justin Filby says: “A fantastic two days were had when we took the Kite mobile test facility to the Pacwolf site.

Everyone really embraced the MTF and Pacwolf used it as a platform to impress their customers and suppliers.

“Over the two days we visited two of the Pacwolf sites and six of Pacwolf’s customers attended. It really became an active workshop with Kite working with Pacwolf and their clients to develop and design environmentallyconscious, protective packaging solutions. It was great to see all parties focusing on developing such environmentally-favourable packaging solutions and our customer benefiting from Kite’s unique facility and in house expertise.” www.kitepackaging.co.uk

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Cabinet Vision makes experts out of everyone

Software gives accuracy, and changes skill set “Cabinet Vision turns people who are unskilled in the craft of woodworking, into valuable, core members of staff, doing what used to be a highly skilled job.”

Those are the words of Brandon Collins, owner and managing director of quality kitchen specialist Crabtree and Hargreeves.

The Essex-based company is a recent convert to CNC machinery and CAM software.

Until investing in a Felder Format 4 Profit H08 machine tool with 10ft x 5ft bed size, designs were done in SketchUp, and what he describes as ‘crude cutting lists’ were then created with plug-ins, to use with its panel saw.

“The issue we had was that even if we were just 1mm out with a couple of parts on the panel saw it added up to a product that wasn’t accurate. This prompted us to go down the CNC route. Felder understood that this was our first CNC machine and that we had no experience of them. They helped us every step of the way, and recommended Cabinet Vision as the best software for driving the machine to do what we needed. It eradicates all errors, as the design is faithfully reproduced in the NC code.”

While Brandon Collins’ background is in cabinetry and woodworking, his team is not all from a cabinetry background. But he says Cabinet Vision means it doesn’t have to be.

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traditional craftsmen.”

Brandon is the company’s main designer using Cabinet Vision, which also creates NC code sent to the Felder through the software’s Screen2Machine module. His son, Bradley, handles the manufacturing operation on the machine.

“When we start a new job in Cabinet Vision we put all the customer’s details on the Job Page, and set the specification which includes everything such as the carcass material, frame type, hinge type, and construction method – we normally use the blind dado method for everything we do, wherever possible. Then we drag the objects into the room, to wherever we want them. Double clicking brings them up into

section mode, and we break everything down.

Everything’s completely customisable – doors, drawers, bore holes the list is endless.”

He says they also use it for plug cutouts.

“Instead of the fitters cutting out where plug sockets go inside cabinets, we set it up onscreen and the machine simply cuts them.”

As well as accuracy, Cabinet Vision also provides considerable time savings, increasing their capacity and enabling them to take on additional business. “When we were using the panel saw, it used to take a day to produce cabinet cut lists for one kitchen. And after that, it was about a week to get everything cut and fully machined, drilled, and hinge holes and screw holes for runners cut, and ready for assembly.

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Now the entire process takes about a day and a half.

“Once the design is finished, we simply send the NC code to the machine, using Screen2Machine, and once it’s gone from the computer to the machine there’s no scope for any errors.”

And he says while just one person can run the Felder, their production throughout the day would be the equivalent of three or four people.

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“Cabinet Vision is the future of Crabtree and Hargreeves. It’s core to everything we make.

Even if we’re just doing a simple frame and carcass drawing, it goes through the software.

And it all helps to keep the production workflow running smoothly. As one kitchen’s coming off the machine, the next one’s leaving the screen and the process starts again.”

In conclusion, he says their biggest challenge, prior to taking their CNC and CAM route,

was using several pieces of software in their processes, to achieve what was required. “Now everything’s done through Cabinet Vision, from the initial design, through production drawings, giving customers photo renders, elevation drawings where required, to the parts coming off the machine. And the amount of information we can extract from the system is huge, compared to what we were getting before.” www.hexagon.com

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Homag Centateq N-500 CNC + rapidly handles different bespoke jobs with ease for John Worth Shopfitters

John Worth Shopfitters invests in Homag Centateq N-500 CNC Gantry Processing Centre John Worth Shopfitters is a family run organisation based in the heart of Leicestershire. Established in 1994, the company has built a solid foundation in the retail sector with a reputation for quality, care and customer focus.

From the talented workforce to the experienced senior management team, John Worth’s strength is its people. All are devoted, hardworking team players who share an attention to detail and a desire to evolve and meet new challenges.

With the business expanding, the senior management recognised the need to add a new CNC processing centre to work alongside the machine that had served them well for the last ten years.

“To be competitive,” explains John Worth’s workshop manager, Gary Crump, “You have to invest in the latest woodworking machinery. If you don’t, you simply can’t compete on quality, speed or cost.

“Our existing Homag CNC machine has been a real workhorse for the business, however, with increasing workloads we wanted to ensure that we had the machinery that would take us forward and cope with future growth.”

Reliable, leading-edge technology “Although we looked at a couple of cheaper alternatives, in the end our decision to purchase the Homag Centateq N-500 was a simple one.

The quality, reliability and excellence of German engineering gave us the peace of mind to invest in this CNC gantry-style processing centre.

“Past experience told us that not only would the new machine deliver value for money over its lifetime, but also the service back-up from Homag would always be first class.

“Most, if not all of the work we do, is bespoke which means the CNC has to be able to handle lots of different jobs rapidly and with ease. The

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intelliDivide software – available option for the Homag Centateq N-500 CNC

Centateq N-500 is perfect for our needs; we’ve linked its woodWOP software to our CAD system making it quick and easy to set up and operate.”

Homag Centateq N-500 CNC Gantry Processing Centre The Centateq N-500 compact nesting machine is specifically designed for the creation of carcass furniture, dividing and refining of furniture fronts and construction of frame furniture.

The machine’s gantry style delivers the highest precision over the total working width, whilst its high acceleration gives an X/Y vector speed of 96m/min. To maximise production, the whole working field is reachable with all processing tools and the CNC has electronic surveillance for all stops.

The Centateq N-500’s standard features include two synchronised digital servo-drives in the X-direction to guarantee the highest processing quality; a 13.4hp HSK routing spindle; a highly flexible matrix table with grid grooves for clamping of templates or workpieces, and from a 7-14 tool-changing system dependent on the working field size.

Controlled with the new powerTouch2 user interface which achieves time savings of up to

30%, the machine has an impressive array of options. These include high-speed drilling blocks, larger tool changers, lowerable fence guides, clamping elements and barcode connection for easy workpiece identification.

In addition, software such as Homag’s intelliDivide – a web-based cutting optimisation system, and cabinetCreator – a web-based furniture design wizard, are amongst the many solutions that make the Centateq a truly versatile CNC gantry processing centre. The machine is also compatible with tapio – Homag’s digital platform specifically designed for manufacturers to gain more production efficiencies. It provides live updates of machinery status, production processes, servicing requirements and software updates. Tapio also monitors and produces data for capacity and throughput rates as well as any concerns such as machine errors or drops in productivity.

Cost savings and efficiencies Gary Crump again: “Although we’ve only had the new CNC for a couple of months, it is clear to see that it will bring improved efficiencies to our business. We have been told that the electricity savings alone will add up to around £2000 a year. In addition, the dust extraction system is incredibly efficient, creating a dust-free environment for our workforce.

“From the hassle-free installation, the comprehensive training and the excellent quality of the machine, the Centateq N-500 has lived up to our expectations. The people at Homag, from Matt Long the area manager through to everyone at head office, are all competent and highly professional. They always come back to you when you have a query which is not always the case in this industry,” concludes Gary.

For a demonstration or more information about Homag CNC machines, contact Adele Hunt at Homag UK on 01332 856424. www.homag.com

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Taking two at a time

Stairways Midlands invests in two Salvador crosscut saws from Daltons Wadkin

Founded in 1989, Stairways Midlands has built a strong reputation for excellent customer service and high-quality timber staircases and crafted doors.

Working closely with architects, housebuilders, and contractors, Stairways offers both massproduced and bespoke services from multiple locations within the UK. The company is a valuedriven, reputable firm which offers continuous support to its clients from specification through to guidance with installation and maintenance.

Walsall-based production manager, Lyndon, was looking to reduce operating error and create a more efficient workflow for mass-produced work, with a view to allowing more time to focus on its bespoke services. Health and safety was a huge factor for the team, as operatives often manually cut stock timber as small as 100mm, requiring high levels of operator skill and time.

“Automatic saws reduce that human element of mistakes by cutting set lengths”, explains Lyndon.

Following a visit from Daltons Wadkin, the decision was made to invest in two Salvador automatic crosscut saws. Firstly, the Salvador SuperPush 250, offering high volume 90o crosscutting with an automatic chain infeed loading system. Secondly, the Salvador SuperAngle 600 providing flexibility for straight and angled crosscutting up to +/-70°.

Both machines reduce operator skill level, reduce labour by over 50%, and provide a 100% safe working operation. Thanks to the optimisation software and defecting facility, included as standard, yield is increased while minimising waste and requiring minimal operator input – the perfect choice for Stairways Midlands’ first automatic crosscut.

How easy did the operatives adapt to the Salvador? Lyndon relayed initial concerns from his team over introducing the new technology,

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however since the February install feedback has been very positive.

“They’ve all adapted well, it’s so easy to use.

Before it would have been a normal radial arm crosscut saw, so measuring lengths of timber, cutting it, and depending on how many they would have to count them through. Now with the automated saws it’s all batched on the lengths, the machine will count so there’s no worrying how many has been cut – it will generate what we want, it’s much simpler.”

Stairways Midlands is no stranger to the evolution in woodworking technology, which undoubtedly has helped set the firm apart in the industry, having already owned multiple CNC machines – although for some, the transition from manual and traditional wood-sawing methods, to automatic and semi-automatic machines such as the Salvador, can be a daunting prospect.

Lyndon explains that with the new Salvador saws: “It’s very, very simple. It is a one-man job to simply copy-and-paste the data from a spreadsheet and send it to the machine, whilst one or two operatives can load and unload the timber. “For Stairways Midlands this has meant allocation of staff on higher priority projects, such as their bespoke range, “as a business we’re seeing a good return, he says.”

Overall the benefits seem to have appeared almost immediately for Stairways Midlands: “it has deskilled the job, it’s five times as fast, and there are no errors.”

Lyndon went on to report that in one eight-hour day, the Salvador Superpush 250 could produce the same amount of work as multiple operators working over four days. Impressive statistics considering it is not yet running at full capacity.

It will be intriguing to see how Stairways Midlands develops and fulfils its goal of becoming the UK’s leading staircase and door manufacturer, as it steps forward with not one, but two Salvador automatic crosscut saws.

Finally, would Stairways Midlands recommend Daltons Wadkin for Salvador crosscut saws?

Here’s Lyndon’s response: “Installation with Sam and Doug was fantastic – well communicated,.

They came in as a team and were efficient.

Everything from the initial order processing, to installation, to the support after, they’ve been fantastic. Good machine, good customer service, and that’s what it’s all about.”

For more information on the Salvador range of automatic crosscuts contact sole distributors for the UK and Ireland, Daltons Wadkin.

0115 986 5201 info@daltonswadkin.com www.daltonswadkin.com

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Ocean Kitchens selects Homag for its new Carkus Solutions manufacturing facility

The Sawteq B-130 panel saw – provides a precise and efficient cutting process

With over 20 years’ experience in the kitchen and bedroom industry, Ocean Kitchens had become tired of relying on external manufacturers to supply carcasses and edged doors. Consequently, in 2018 the company made the decision to set up its own manufacturing facility in Beoley near Redditch, six minutes from junction 3 on the M40. This was a significant move for the family-run business and one that potentially carried a high risk element.

Ocean Kitchens’ managing director, Martin Beech, takes up the story: “It’s been a longterm ambition of mine to expand into the manufacturing side of the business and last year things came to a head. We were frustrated at being let down by suppliers whose quality was variable and delivery often slow. So, after much soul-searching and discussions with various people, we decided to take the plunge.

“To keep business separate we decided to set up Carkus Solutions as our manufacturing arm. Ocean Kitchens would continue to trade, servicing the house builders and consumer customers, whilst Carkus Solutions would offer a trade-only service to kitchen retailers.

“I have long had a passion for German design and engineering and I wanted Carkus Solutions to offer a true German handleless kitchen product. To achieve this an aluminium rail has to be routed into the cabinetry. On the horizontal

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recess between the worktop and the door/ drawer, an L-shaped continuous aluminium rail runs along the entire length of the cabinet.”

Selecting the best machine partner “In drawing up our machine inventory, therefore, we had to ensure that we specified the equipment capable of manufacturing this style of carcass. Whilst we talked to a number of different machine manufacturers, I have to admit that the superb reputation of German engineering influenced my initial thoughts. This bias was further weighted with the candid advice and input we received from Matt Long, Homag UK’s area sales manager.

“Early on in the process I had been extremely impressed with the BHX 050 CNC drilling machine, especially given its small footprint.

At 7000ft2, our new manufacturing facility could hardly be called spacious so a compact powerhouse like the BHX 050 seemed ideal.

“There was one drawback though; the 050 wouldn’t give us the capability to do the necessary routing for a true German kitchen design. Matt Long pointed out, however, that the BHX 055 with its four router heads would be perfect for the job.

“Matt’s input regarding specifying the right edgebander, one that would deliver seamless edges, and a panel saw that met our needs was invaluable. The package he then worked out for

us to buy all three machines sealed the deal.

Matt was even able to sort out the purchase for us over a five year term through Homag Finance – it was all very straightforward.”

Comprehensive training and first class aftersales service “Once the machines were installed the Homag engineers trained up our team and I have to say they did an excellent job. Their engineers certainly know their stuff; they not only trained our team on how to operate the machines efficiently, but also were able to impart lots of really useful hints and tips of the trade regarding different materials and process hacks.

“Of course, the Homag woodWOP software is fantastic, as you would expect; it is on a completely different level to anything else on the market. The latest version gives the operator so much visual support; you can even view how an operation is going to be done prior to actually carrying out the work. What’s more, it is easy to learn and quick to use; it makes manufacturing life so much easier and more efficient.”

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25 any more than a well-equipped sliding table saw, while providing a much more precise and efficient cutting process. This is achieved by proven Homag technologies and a clearly perceptible increase in automation and processing capabilities. In short, the Sawteq B-130 panel-sizing saw makes it easier to enter the world of precision manufacturing which was just the ticket for Carkus.

The S-240 edgebander can handle edge thicknesses up to 3mm and workpiece thicknesses up to 50mm. It comes with the option of a joint trimming unit for a perfect cut and an optimum glue joint, plus a profile trimming unit for rounding corners. An essential

feature for Carkus Solutions was the airTec unit which gives the perfect zero joint finish it was looking for.

The BHX 055 CNC – now known as the Drillteq V-200 –vertical CNC processing centre is a versatile machine for drilling, trimming and grooving. It saves time, space, energy and money, and is particularly well-suited to just-intime production for trade, small businesses and also custom production in large companies.

Transforming business Martin Beech again: “The manufacturing cell that Homag has provided us with puts our business in a completely different league. We

are delighted with the investment which looks set to pay for itself within three years.

“Naturally, there have been hurdles to overcome, but I have to take my hat off to Homag’s service support which is second to none. When there’s been an issue they’ve owned the problem and sorted it straight away; it’s been very impressive.

“The products we can produce with this neat manufacturing cell are excellent, both in terms of quality and speed of production. More importantly, perhaps, the kit is consistently reliable, allowing us to make premium products efficiently whilst also making a reasonable margin.

“Partnerships are all about people, and the folks at Homag UK are not only totally professional, they’re also truly passionate about their work. They really want to see their customers doing well; they take responsibility for their installations and are always asking how they can help to provide continuous improvement,” concludes Martin.

For a demonstration or more information about Homag edgebanders, the Drilleq range of CNC drilling machines or Sawteq panel saws, contact Adele Hunt at Homag UK on 01332 856424. www.homag.com

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AXYZ router proves pivotal to ITC success For over 25 years, Tamworth, Staffordshirebased Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) has been supplying high-quality cutting/routing tools to a wide range of industries, including the woodworking, furniture production, joinery and panel processing sectors.

The tools are produced using specialist materials such as solid carbide and/or PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond), with the latter providing a harder surface to enable greater abrasion resistance and the ability to handle a more diverse range of difficult-to-process materials and radically increasing tool life to reduce production costs.

Installation of an AXYZ 4000 series CNC router supplied by AXYZ Automation Group was a conscious decision by ITC to greatly enhance its R&D and production capabilities.

Technical sales manager at the company, Sally Hunt comments: “Investment in the AXYZ router was made primarily to help the development of new cutting tool technology to meet constantly changing market trends and to facilitate comprehensive in-house testing of next-

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generation substrates, coatings and geometries prior to the introduction of all new and future cutting tools.”

By providing this in-house facility incorporating a high-performance AXYZ router, ITC has helped reduce unnecessary and potentially expensive downtime at customers’ own premises.

Sally Hunt adds: “Although still in its comparative infancy, this vital customer support facility has enabled ITC to fully evaluate every tooling solution to make sure that it is the most appropriate for the materials to be processed, regardless of how complex and difficult these might be. With the assistance of the AXYZ router, we are able to pre-test, tweak and refine as necessary, new tools as well as enhancing the capabilities of existing product lines when required.”

The AXYZ router installed at ITC is the 4008 model. It features a 1.5 x 2.4m processing bed based on a solid steel frame construction to better accommodate more vigorous machine operation required for the testing of certain specialist tools. A powerful 10.8hp 24,000rpm

routing/cutting spindle lends further support to the testing parameters in place.

As with all CNC machines supplied by AXYZ Automation Group, the AXYZ 4008 router can be supplied with a wide range of optional production tool enhancements. These include the AXYZ ATC (Automatic Tool Change) system that provides up to 33 tool-change stations to accommodate work requiring multiple tools, the AXYZ Zone Management facility for optimum material hold-down efficiency and the latest A2MC machine controller with integrated AVS (AXYZ Vision System) for precise routing/cutting accuracy.

These can be supplemented with the latest helical rack and pinion drive system, incorporating a multiple gear teeth configuration.

This enables a more even distribution of the workload, leading to faster throughput speeds, reduced material wastage and machine wear and ultimately a longer than normal machine life. www.axyz.co.uk

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W

hen Geoffrey Baker was looking for the next big thing for his successful builders merchant business he knew that a robust alternative to cultured marble countertops in the bathroom would fill an important gap in the market. So, ever with a keen eye for the emerging stars of the industry, he set off to source such a thing.

Fabulous at forty CDUK celebrates four decades – and counting – of making Corian® Solid Surface an inimitable success

kitchens and bathrooms to hotels and hospitals, restaurants and retail outlets, signage and service points, Corian proves its worth on a daily basis and in multiple installations globally – many of which remain in place and look as beautiful today as when first installed, decades ago.

Along the way, CDUK has maintained an ethos of superior service, added value and reliable supply. From first-rate training programmes and extensive stock of material to seeking out the best tools, equipment and accessories, CDUK as a company has grown alongside the Corian brand, and at the same time, has contributed to the growth of many of its customers.

Geoff Baker offers his perspective on why both the Corian® brand and CDUK have succeeded: “I have always had my ears to the ground for a promising new product and been prepared to take a calculated risk. I knew there was a market for one-piece basin and vanity tops, or worktops and sinks in a high-quality material, and when I finally found it I knew I could build a significant business around it. I had an idea of its potential beyond the immediate applications, too. It took a lot of work, experimentation and belief, but not only did we establish a thriving market here in the UK and help to create a global brand, I think it’s fair to say we helped to start an entire industry when it comes to solid surfaces.”

CDUK was instrumental in opening up new sectors for this new material, taking stands at key exhibitions such as Interbuild and putting a team of feet on the street to visit not only kitchen and bathroom studios, but architects and developers. As the technical capabilities of Corian® Solid Surface were explored and its perceived boundaries pushed, skills were enhanced within the industry by setting up well-equipped workshops and comprehensive

A detour to Hong Kong eventually pointed him in the right direction – toward the ingenuity of a certain science company called DuPont, and an exciting innovation called Corian. It took a few exploratory phone calls, a transatlantic visit and some consistent and enthusiastic discussions as to the market potential, but in March 1979 the first container load of Corian® Solid Surface arrived on UK shores.

CD (UK) Ltd thus came to life and Geoff worked closely with colleague Toni Hibbert to establish both a market and a distribution network for this remarkable material. The rest, as they say, is history... but the success story is very much ongoing and this family company is full steam ahead for the next forty years. Geoff’s son Gary joined in 2006, and after various roles is now at the helm, while Mr Baker senior remains Chairman and continues to take pride in building success for other discoveries, such as the Air Uno extractor line.

There have been many significant landmarks From left: chairman Geoff Baker beside Gary Baker, MD along the way for both DuPont and CDUK (see the accompanying timeline document), training programmes. as Corian is constantly evolving – being at once a renowned and reliable icon, while also a pioneering and timelessly current material. 2019 sees not This combination of vision, determination and innovation has kept the business at the leading edge of the field. Gary Baker, Geoff’s son and MD of only a celebration of the past, but several new initiatives and launches to CDUK since 2009, explains: “Lasting strength is based on firm foundations. ensure the brand remains at the cutting edge.

For us this has been built on four key pillars; exemplary customer service First launched to the UK market in four colours, the trend-leading Corian and support, extensive stock holding that is prepared for all events, free palette now offers over 100 choices – from perennially popular whites to 48-hour delivery (which becomes 24-hour this year) and continual skill and saturated darks, from subtle ‘urban’ neutrals to highly veined ‘luxe’ mineral technical enhancement via access to a team of helpful experts. What’s effects, and from soft pastels to bold, vivid hues. Inventive shades with more, with Corian®, we have a product that adds genuine value and there enhanced translucency have paved the way for exotic lighting effects with is always a demand in the market for quality. Corian® is at the top of its Corian® while clever fabrication techniques have kept pace with the more game, as ever, and CDUK has become a one-stop shop for the industry in exotic of patterns and textures. Furthermore, a selection of new trendour market.” leading shades is launched this April, along with enhanced services for Still based in Leeds where the business began, but having expanded fabricators, from stock supply to new tools and training options. considerably, CDUK occupies Indeed, it is the highly skilled premises of 47,000ft2 and has a and creative network of design staff of 82, posting a turnover last and fabrication partners (that year of £30m. 2019 promises to be CDUK has been so instrumental a big year for the company in many in building) which has helped to ways, with the new colour launch in advance the range of solutions April, plus further CDUK enhanced and applications for the material. services from next day delivery From vanities and work surfaces to increased training options, and to monolithic island units and the introduction of several new sculptural furniture, Corian can solutions and accessories. Watch now also be found cladding this space... interior and exterior walls, and The extensive Leeds premises of CD (UK) www.cdukltd.co.uk indeed, entire buildings. From

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Titus launches space-efficient slimline drawer range

Cabinet hardware expert Titus has launched a second-generation range of its popular Tekform double-wall drawers. The new slimline versions feature a sleek and visually-appealing design, and have 14mm side panels that maximise efficient utilisation of drawer space.

They also incorporate the precision-engineered Titus hydraulic dampers to ensure a reliable and consistent soft closing action, combined with low pull-out force.

Tekform slimline drawers are available in three heights – 70, 145 and 182mm – and can be supplied in a range of visually appealing finishes that ideally complement contemporary furniture designs. A further key benefit is that they use the same drilling pattern for runners as their predecessors, which facilitates mounting in existing products and designs.

Drawers are fast and easy to assemble, thanks to the EasyFix locking system used for the front-panel connector, which requires only hand insertion and a quarter of a turn with a screwdriver to lock the panel securely in place.

Reliable life-long ConfidentClose soft closing is assured by the use of the renowned Titus single-direction precision engineered hydraulic dampers, which smoothly slow down the linear movement of the drawer as it reaches the closed position but offer minimal resistance to movement when the drawer is being opened.

Installation of the drawers within the cabinet is fast and straightforward. Extended tolerances in cabinet construction can be accommodated without compromising accurate alignment, smooth and silent operation and excellent stability in the open position. In addition, variations of up to Âą1 mm in bottom panel width size are acceptable. www.titusplus.com

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CroCo and CroCo Nero are inspired by the look of crocodile skin – any type of veneer can be expressively refined in this way. By white-colouring the pores, the impression of a vintage or shabby-chic surface can be underlined

Impressive edging innovations from H Heitz at Interzum In addition to the German edging firm’s already-established surfaces –Sandblast, Wormhole, Rough Cut and Wave – H Heitz Furnierkantenwerk now offers CroCo, a new relief-like structure for natural veneer surfaces.

The relief-like texture of CroCo expands the tactile experience of veneer surfaces remarkably.

It can be produced on all common wood species and is not limited to custom veneer cuts or expensive processing procedures. Heitz offers a wide range of applications at reasonable cost. Variable thicknesses of veneer allows for individual adjustments of the texture – from moderate to expressive.

Natural veneer offers a lot more possibilities than paper, foil or plastic ever could. All essential production parameters remain the same, which allows for a wide range of use for the new textured edgebanding.

The CroCo texture is inspired by the look of crocodile skin. Any type of veneer can be expressively refined in this way. Through the use of stains and lacquers, the design options can be further expanded. For example, by colouring the pores white the impression of a vintage or shabby chic surface can be underlined.

The Nero CroCo texture gives the impression of a burned wooden surface as it arises, for example, by slight charring without burning the wood. This structure can ideally be used to accentuate surfaces of commercially available veneers or plastic surfaces. This creates a delightful edge look on the workpiece with an expressive surface very close to the look of burned wood. By white-colouring the pores, the charred optic is accentuated visually and can be used effectively as a design element.

Through the use of this texture, tactile and

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Heitz Wormhole structure

Heitz Split Wood structure

Heitz Wave structure

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visually acceptable accents can be set on the workpiece, which underlines the naturalness of the material wood. This texture gives even very plain types of wood an interesting visual enhancement.

Previous experience shows that the textured surfaces can be realised for the complete product range from Heitz. Remarkable surface textures can be created from thick veneer edgebanding to wrapping and softforming veneers. Regardless of the use – base mouldings, picture frames, furniture profiles or as a special accent for interior doors – sophisticated and up-to-date designs are possible.

Heitz and its sales team are available for further questions and to adjust the individual specifications of the product.

The following designs are now immediately available: • Nero-CroCo – This texture gives the impression of a burned wooden surface as it arises, for example, by slight charring without burning the wood. By white colouring the pores, the charred optic is accentuated visually and can be used effectively as a design element.

• Wormhole – This texture simulates the look of timber worm-affected solid wood. But other than the real affection by insects, the Wormhole design does not come with any technical disadvantage. In combination with the natural figure of the veneer it gives a unique appearance.

• Rough Cut – This design gives users the look of a rough, untreated surface that can be typically achieved from band saws or reciprocating saws. The Rough Cut edgebanding can be used with all different rough cut veneers available on the market. www.h-heitz.de

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Kinvaro T-Slim – a new dimension of invisibility Overhead wall cabinets are still one of the most popular storage solutions in the kitchen.

With Kinvaro, the Grass portfolio offers a range of different flap lift mechanisms. For Interzum this year, the portfolio has been extended. The motto is: Super. Slim. T-Slim.

Kinvaro T-Slim is the thinnest, most efficient fitting ever developed by Grass. It combines purist looks with outstanding durability and the art of perfect movement in a unique way.

Reduction is what it’s all about. “If less is more, then maybe nothing is everything.” This quote by pioneering architect Rem Koolhaas inspired the development of Kinvaro T-Slim.

The new flap lift mechanism makes the dream of invisible fittings come true – and will therefore provide furniture designers all over the world with inspiration. “We have been a furniture industry pioneer for over 70 years,” says Grass flap lift mechanism product manager Harald Küper. “With Kinvaro T-Slim, we are adding a new chapter to our innovation history. After the first-ever concealed hinge or the invention of the double wall drawer, we have now developed a new dimension of invisibility with Kinvaro T-Slim.”

Kinvaro T-Slim blends into the furniture almost invisibly, thereby unlocking completely new possibilities for overhead wall cabinets in response to the current trend. Particularly wide, rather than tall, storage solutions with lift-up flaps are currently undergoing a renaissance.

Whether fitted at eye level directly above the kitchen worktop, sink or cooker, above a desk or the television in the living room, or also next

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to the mirror in the bathroom – overhead wall cabinets with flaps are an essential design feature in modern interiors.

A movement mechanism that does not distract from the design The challenge here is obvious, as every technical detail is visible on a piece of furniture fitted at eye level. This fact prompted the development of Kinvaro T-Slim – the Grass engineers have managed to reduce the complex mechanism of a lift-up fitting down to an overall size of 12mm.

This minimal size provides furniture designers with maximum flexibility. Anything is possible

from a minimum side wall thickness of 16mm upwards. In material terms, there are hardly any limitations – wood can just as easily be used as MDF – and Kinvaro T-Slim’s effect on the furniture’s aesthetics really comes into its own on glass-front flaps with aluminium frames. The fitting becomes one with the furniture.

“The best movement mechanisms distinguish themselves by the fact that they give precedence to the design of the furniture they have been fitted to,” says brand manager Harald Klüh.

“Kinvaro T-Slim perfectly exemplifies this philosophy.”

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With an opening angle of 107°, the flap opens well beyond the user’s area of movement – conveniently, it can therefore stay open without getting in the way. It comes with an integrated opening angle limiting stay that prevents the front from being lifted up too high on overhead wall cabinets that are mounted directly below the ceiling. It can also be equipped with Tipmatic for handleless cabinet versions.

reduction in size offers another advantage – the flap lift-up mechanism takes up very little room; the available storage space can therefore be used to its full potential.

A fascinating display of kinetics The Kinvaro T-Slim flap lift-up mechanism joints are mechanical masterpieces made of nickelplated steel. Moving Kinvaro T-Slim’s five-part jointed hinge arms reveals a fascinating display of well-co-ordinated technical sensuality –

nothing seems to be left to chance.

The precise interaction of the matte shiny leverage elements follows a cleverly choreographed sequence of forces – apparently designed to defy the laws of physics. This effortlessness is also transferred to the user – the cabinet front is so easy to move that it appears to be lifted up by an invisible force.

The soft close technology, already proven millions of times over, ensures an elegant, gently dampened closing movement, a comfort feature

A wider range of fitting possibilities When it comes to the fitting options, the latest Grass product offers several possibilities – Kinvaro T-Slim can either be inset, or overlaid and screwed on, the most commonly used alternative in the industry. The design of this fitting version is also impressively slim and space saving.

No tools are needed to fit and remove the two-part covering pelmet. The flap lift system can therefore also be adjusted after it has been fitted, if necessary. It is attached to the front with a clip, a solution that is as elegant as it is simple. The fully-adjustable spring tension can be adjusted from the front – to ensure that the fronts move easily and elegantly.

Kinvaro T-Slim is also available in a choice of design versions: Grass offers the mechanism in its standard colours ICE, STONE and SILVER. A paintable covering pelmet is also available; it can simply be painted to match the body finish. www.grass.eu

Kinvaro T-Slim is the thinnest, most efficient fitting ever developed by Grass

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Lamello – making a connection The name Lamello is synonymous with jointing technology. On its Interzum and Ligna stands were solutions for fixing panels swiftly and easily, fixing shelves inside cabinets, jointing solid wood, and a full range of hand-held machines made by Lamello in Switzerland. Lamello users can now avail themselves of fast drilling and insertion on a variety of CNC machines made by Lamello’s partners that have been fitted with special aggregates and suit the needs of small craftsmen through to flat-pack producers. We took the opportunity at Ligna to talk to several:

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Rainer Winkenstette, application engineer, Homag “We have been engineering solutions with Lamello for eight years. We were the first CNC producer to work with Lamello and at this year’s Ligna, we were pleased to present our first Centateq N-600 nesting machine, which has been designed to automatically insert the Cabineo.

“We are the first machinery manufacturer to create an aggregate that not only drills and routers the panel but also inserts the fixings, offering an extremely efficient way to use Lamello’s connectors. In this case, one machine really does offer a complete solution and we were excited to show live demonstrations throughout the show.

“This is one of many innovations we’ve designed to work with Lamello which is, in part, due to the growing number of our customers using Lamello fixings. Homag has been a driving force behind automisation in the industry for many years and partnerships such as this add value to our product line and benefit our customers massively.”

Stefan Benkart, CNC product specialist, Holz-Her GmbH “We were keen to show visitors just how versatile our products could be when partnered with Lamello’s P-System. Our stand featured several P-System-ready machines, including the NexTex 4.0, which can be modified to suit the needs of the customers. It has been designed to work with the Clamex and Cabineo and offers a completely digitalised production cycle.

“Our software, which can be used remotely, makes it really easy to select or adjust a cabinet’s dimensions – it even calculates how many Lamello connectors you will need to use on each design – simplifying the whole process. Once the data has been transferred to the machine, the CNC will format and drill all vertical holes and grooves and will cut-out the necessary channels for the connectors on the edges or in X and Y directions on the surface.

“It makes the whole process extremely efficient and Lamello’s connectors are the ideal solution for customers who need the flexibility to flat pack their furniture without the quality being affected.”

Giorgio Galimberti, business product manager, Biesse: “All of Biesse’s machines are predisposed to work with Lamello’s connectors due to the volume of interest in its product range. We offer complete flexibility across our range and as such, we have the possibility to create solutions that can work with one or more of Lamello’s connectors.

“At Ligna, we presented the Brema Vektor 15 CS vertical boring machine.

It features a built-in unit for inserting glue and dowels but the beauty of this machine is its flexibility. It has already been customised to insert Lamello’s Cabineo and Clamex connectors automatically, making it the ideal solution for batch one manufacturers.

“There’s also been great interest from high-production companies who are looking to improve productivity and reduce labour costs. We’ve calculated that this machine can insert one Cabineo every three seconds, making it extremely efficient. It’s this level of flexibility and innovation that makes Lamello an ideal partner for us.”

Reinhard Huber, partner manager, Tapio “Building a partnership with Lamello is extremely important to us. Our aim is to connect the industry and create an ecosystem especially for the wood industry. Think of it as a digital shop floor that is open 24/7.

“We want to work with forward-thinking companies that understand the importance of being part of a community and work with them to create new business models in the market. We think Lamello is a perfect fit for us and its experience in the sector shows commitment to the industry.”

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Blum inspires and innovates at Interzum A new platform for creative furniture ideas – www.blum-inspirations.com At Interzum 2019, Blum launched a new online platform called Blum Inspirations, which will regularly present new ideas and concepts for innovative furniture solutions. The Austrian fittings manufacturer shows its customers how creative new furniture designs can be implemented with high-quality fittings.

The focus is on storage space solutions for kitchens and other living areas. The furniture ideas will be continuously updated and Blum hopes to inspire a new generation of cabinetmakers, furniture manufacturers and end users.

Alongside the new website, Blum’s new brand promise of moving ideas puts customers’ needs at the centre of its thinking. How are needs incorporated in product development? How will Blum deliver solutions that move the market?

And how will the company enable customers’ ideas?

Knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied, says Blum, and in line with this policy, the Austrian business is keen to provide ideas and share its experiences and insights with customers from the furniture industry. To this end, the company offers a wide range of suitable fittings solutions – for conventional and extraordinary furniture concepts.

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production process and value-added chain, ie from selling, planning, designing, ordering, manufacturing and assembly to adjustment and setting.

Ideas for living spaces of today and tomorrow Blum carries out furniture surveys, identifies trends and shares insights with furniture manufacturers. For Blum, top quality products

Shaping a new quality of living One of the main objectives of the family-owned company is to work together with customers and partners to improve the quality of living of furniture buyers. Blum strives to enable beautiful, functional and long-lasting products based on findings from its own requirement research.

Alongside the ideas that Blum was keen to engage its customers in, it also showed a number of concept ideas, from the ‘disappearing’ pocket doors, to a brand new drawerbox which will enable manufacturers to use a variety of different pull-out designs within one drawerbox.

And its Aventos lift-system got an overhaul with the addition of Servo-Drive to the HK top hinge.

Visitors, as usual, were thrilled with the quality and innovation on the stand. Marketing manager at Blum UK, Lisa Robinson, was enthusiastic about the response of visitors: “We were inundated with existing and potential customers, all eager to engage with the moving ideas part of the stand. The tiny spaces special exhibition was of particular interest to urban planners, who are having to work in ever-decreasing spaces.”

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38 Interzum round-up Ovvo® has been recognised for design expertise at the global Interzum Awards for the third consecutive time.

Ovvo wins global accolade at Interzum At a glittering awards ceremony held on the opening of this year’s event, the Ovvo V-1230 Connection Series was awarded a High Product Quality Award.

The Interzum 2019 awards are hosted in collaboration with Red Dot, which stands for belonging to the best in design and business; the award emphasises the significance of design as a value-added factor, and is an internationallyrecognised label by which winners can be set apart from their competitors in a positive way in the global market.

Application for Interzum Award: Intelligent Material & Design was open to all exhibitors at Interzum 2019, and the submissions were assessed in late March by an expert jury of five independent experts from design and architecture, who assessed the products’ design quality and made a final decision concerning the industry award. The judging criteria were as follows: degree of innovation, functionality, material quality, design and sustainability.

The innovative new V-1230 Connection Series uses the patented Ovvo dovetail-design in a range of connectors that now make the Ovvo Connection system accessible to manufacturers with all types of CNC equipment, including nesting and drilling machinery.

Prior to the introduction of the products, the system could only be used by manufacturers with end-milling CNC capability. The new range of connectors greatly extends the range of materials, industries and applications in which Ovvo can be used, and is available in both permanent and releasable versions.

The V-1230 Series works best in board with thickness of 15mm and above, and can also work in slightly thinner materials that are more dense, such as high pressure laminates, composite material and solid wood for certain applications.

The innovative dovetail design delivers increased intrinsic tolerance which leads to enhanced shear and tensile strength of the joint created. The V-1230 for nesting fits in

an-industry standard 25mm drill hole, while the V-1230 for drilling features two self-locking dowel-shaped pins with 32mm centres that use inbuilt tolerance of the housing to deliver superior joint strength.

Ovvo MD Brendan Phillips says: “To win a High Product Quality award at Interzum 2019 means a lot to Ovvo – it is a fantastic endorsement and validation of our latest product range, which we have put a huge amount of effort and time into to develop and design. We are now more confident than ever that Ovvo will transform the woodworking industry and look forward to working with more and more customers to revolutionise their businesses.” www.ovvotech.com

Impressive Innovations CroCo Nero  CroCo With around 300 employees, the HEITZ Group produces and sells real wood veneer edgebanding, as well as wrapping and softforming veneers to the furniture industry, to companies in the profile wrapping, door and window industry, as well as to the trade. Production is carried out both at Melle Headquarters and in Pusztaszabolcs, Hungary. The Group also facilitates a Sales Office in Heath, Ohio, USA. The veneer edgebanding market is international, HEITZ export rate being around 70%. In Europe and North America HEITZ has gained a broad customer base over the past few years and market leadership with sales of around 30 Million Euro.

H. Heitz Furnierkantenwerk GmbH & Co. KG Maschweg 27 D-49324 Melle/Germany Fon: +49 (0)5422 968 0 info@h-heitz.de www.h-heitz.de

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Interzum round-up 39 At Interzum 2019, Ninka impresses with helpful additions to one2six, cuisio and connect.

Smart new developments for kitchen drawer systems

The new one2laundry is a 55-litre laundry basket for the one2six hanging frame from Ninka

At Interzum, the main international trade fair for the furniture and interior design industries, Ninkaplast GmbH (Bad Salzuflen) – leading company for plastic moulding and surface refinement solutions – presented smart product developments for its various drawer systems.

The new products – one2laundry, the cuisio spice jar insert and the five-compartment frame for connect – were introduced to visitors for the first time.

Cabinet interiors in modern fitted kitchens provide a high design potential – with a view toward even better customer benefits and value-adding unique selling propositions. A good example is the one2six bin hanging frame, which can be integrated into the drawer frames of leading market suppliers with high precision.

Ninka has now expanded its range of the previously available containers for this system upwards with capacities from 0.5 to 42 litres.

The new one2laundry is a 55-litre laundry basket

Ninka introduced the spice jar insert, which offers organised and reliable storage of all kinds and sizes of spice containers

for the one2six hanging frame. Designed for bathrooms, bedrooms or utility rooms, the gap-free design, which is aesthetically attractive, whilst simplifying cleaning, catches the eye.

The established drawer insert cuisio is characterised by high quality, ease of cleaning and timeless design. The organisation system can be adapted to various drawer widths. The division of space within the individual trays using separating bars enables an optimum utilisation of space depending on customer requirements.

At this year’s Interzum, Ninka introduced the spice jar insert, which enables an organised and reliable storage of all kinds and sizes of spice containers.

This new element is docked to the cuisio trays in the usual manner and can be optionally equipped with anti-slip surfaces. connect with new frame: Special organisation element for cutlery The connect organisation system promises quick and easy organisation of drawers whilst

Expansion of the frame-independent click-together system connect from Ninka: the new organisation frame with five compartments for the organisation of cutlery

giving the user maximum freedom in dividing the space. For this purpose, a variety of convenient elements that can be connected to each other using connectors to fulfil any organisational desire in the drawer is already available.

Ninka is regularly expanding the range of these versatile components – there is a new element with five compartments for the organisation of cutlery: soup spoons, knives, forks, teaspoons and dessert forks. This connect frame is provided as a finished product or as a semifinished product that can be shortened later to fit any drawer depths by the kitchen furniture manufacturer.

The additional use of a non-slip mat is not required. As before, additional connect elements can be attached to the side of the new frame using the connectors. connect still remains independent of the drawer system used – which is also how Ninka defines design freedom and individualisation. www.ninka.com

New castors from Guy Raymond Guy Raymond presented two new products at Interzum: the GRX38 and GRX65 castors.

The GRX38 saves on space with its 38mm diameter wheels and low build height, while supporting up to 60kg per castor.

The design of the brake pedal not only looks elegant, but also makes furniture easier to use as the foot brake can be released from above, which is far easier than having to lift it from underneath.

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Applications include storage units, beds and reclining chairs.

The new GRX65 C-Line castor features a concave wheel shape and thinner soft tyre, and is ideally suited to office chairs, cupboards and tables.

01553 761401 www.guy-raymond.co.uk

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SCM celebrates 60 years at Ligna with a special edition The 2019 edition of Ligna – in which SCM has been taking part for 60 years – was, as expected, a great success. Thousands of business clients and visitors from more than 100 countries, filled SCM’s elegant, bright stand with more than 4000m2 of exhibition space and more than 60 technological solutions made available to the entire industry for the second processing of wood, with outstanding opportunities across all the key international markets.

The Smart&Human Factory generated a huge amount of interest with its flexible and modular automated cells, integrated with industrial and collaborative robots, unmanned shuttles and state-of-the-art IoT digital services and software.

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operating cells and in its smarter mode thanks to the dozens of real time demos projected onto the huge LED wall in the SCM Arena, at the heart of the stand, made possible by an advanced system of video cameras installed directly in the SCM machinery processing and demonstration area.

The return in terms of orders, deals and contacts on all product types was very high, including the new integrated solutions for surface treatments, proof of how the sector remains dynamic and strongly attracted to the most advanced Made-In-Italy technology. Great feedback from Germany too from all levels of the market, from the individual craftsman to large industries.

SCM was also honoured by a visit from the German Secretary of State at the Food and Agricultural Ministry, Hans-Joachim Fuchtel.

Welcomed by Giovanni Gemmani, the chairman, Luigi De Vito, SCM’s division manager and Gian Luca Fariselli, communications manager, the secretary praised the vast range of technological solutions on display, unique at international level: from the new numerically-controlled machining centres for panels, solid wood and carpentry, right up to the most innovative integrated models for surface treatment.

A closer look was also taken at these models, together with the Superfici solutions on show in hall 16 by hundreds of visitors who took the Ligna guided tour organised by the fair.

The success encountered during the five days of the event was the icing on the cake to an exceptionally good year for SCM and the entire Italian group, world leader in technologies for machining a wide range of materials and industrial components.

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41 As Giovanni Gemmani and Luigi De Vito reminded us at the press conference held on 28th May at the stand, the SCM Group’s turnover at the end of 2018 was more than ₏700m and more than 70% of that was generated from the wood division with a growth rate in double figures compared to the previous years.

In 2018, the Italian Group acquired the American company DMS, specialising in machining plastic materials and composites.

This was only a little over a year after the deal sealed with the German company HG Grimme.

In the first quarter of 2019, SCM recorded a sales increase both in Europe and other continents, thanks to an ever-expanding widespread presence in the key markets supporting the sales network and clientele, from large industries to craftsmen, on the subject of which, De Vito reminded the assembled press of the recent opening of the branch in Austria and the new headquarters in Switzerland, further confirming its commitment to the European market.

The framework for the German market outlined

by Uwe Kosok, SCM Germany manager is also highly positive. During a press conference, he highlighted the increase in turnover (+24% at the end of 2018) as well as staff appointed to deal with after sales assistance (+20%).

SCM’s will to act first and foremost as a partner before being a manufacturer is proving increasingly more decisive in this market, as well as the desire to supply automated and turnkey solutions with the support of a specific SCM engineering team.

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Smart&Human Factory which goes beyond the traditional automation systems with its flexible and modular cells that can be put together as the client wishes to meet the most varied of machining demands.

Flexstore hp, the automatic high performance shaped panel warehouse integrated with the new Morbidelli x400 nesting centre, the new stefani cell edgebanding cell for batch one and the new CNC Morbidelli ux200d drilling machine, all attracted considerable interest.

The DMC system sanding technology integrated with the Superfici spray painting systems and the new robotic glue applications as well as the new Sergiani 3d form press attracted a lot of attention at the surface treatment island. The new CNC hypsos and balestrini power machining centres for solid wood technologies were well received as was the Oikos x for carpentry work, thanks to its exclusive six-axes machining heads.

There were also plenty of new entries for joinery machinery starting with the new Class px 350i mobile carriage circular saw.

Digital took centre stage as one of SCM’s key new entries with the renewed Maestro Digital Systems that diversified and increased the offer in software and digital services.

The first ones involve two types of software: Maestro office, different office software for programming, management and data optimisation and Maestro active, the new HMI on the machinery, which received a special mention at the most recent German Design Award and which today presents itself with a look and feel that is unique to SCM technologies

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and a much easier and more intuitive user experience.

The digital services confirm the fundamental role played by the IoT Maestro Connect platform which, thanks to the constant analysis of the data being produced by the machines, provides instant access to a wide range of services such as remote technical support with augmented reality glasses, the purchase of spare parts on-line, predictive maintenance and numerous other services to considerably increase the

effectiveness and efficiency of its production plant.

SCM’s stand was one of the busiest at the entire event. The vast exhibiting space was also rendered unique by the presence of a magnificent 12m table in ancient kauri wood, from the outstanding manufacturer Riva1920, designed by Renzo and Matteo Piano – a symbolic choice that aimed to render the exhibiting area a place for meeting and dealing. www.scmgroup.com

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AES at Ligna Ligna is the international stage where manufacturers have the opportunity to not only show what they produce but it is also the global forum where new products, developments and innovations are launched for the very first time.

This year at Ligna, the AES Group had several new launches including the new Nova Super and Raptor Ultra CNC nesting machines. The Nova Super is a fully-fledged industrial flatbed nesting machine with linear tool changer and speeds of up to 70m/min, making it a highly competitive and productive machine.

The Raptor now has a 12-position rotary tool changer as standard and linear positioning speed up to 90m/min and is available as a stand-alone CNC or as a fully automatic throughfeed machine with the option of barcode labelling of nested parts.

All AES CNC nesting machines come complete with Alphacam CAD/CAM software allowing them to be easily integrated to those who may already be using third party CAD software.

The AES Vega 5X five-axis machine was also on display showing the benefits of the endless C axis of the 11kW router head which is now complete with a chiller unit for efficient cooling whilst allowing extended running times. The Vega 5X also now comes complete with the powerful Alphacam Ultimate software.

Following the worldwide success of the AES Sirius CNC drilling machines, AES launched the all-new Go machine which benefits from a very generous 1300mm working width, can drill to the face and all four sides and has a router head which cuts from above – therefore any off-cuts simply fall away – and having a double panel

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clamp can machine all round for either final sizing or profiling.

This machine is designed to be supplied either as a stand-alone CNC or with the option of conveyors can be integrated as part of a flow line production.

The latest AES Alpha beamsaw was also shown which is available with cutting lengths of 3200mm or 4500mm and saw blade projections from 70mm to 135mm. As is typical with all AES products, there is a heavy-duty series of machines with rapid cutting and positioning speeds to allow fast cycle times for increased productivity.

01704 893109 www.ukwoodworkingmachinery.co.uk

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Biesse demonstrates solutions and services for companies of all sizes Biesse at Ligna 2019 – a special edition for the company’s 50th anniversary welcoming 90,000 visitors from 100 countries

Biesse’ impressive 6000m2 stand earned the appreciation of both customers and partners, a gratifying response to the company’s investment in increasingly efficient services and innovative products.

Demonstrating automation and digital interconnection, Biesse presented 49 technologies in action, three fully-automated process solutions and 50 years of technological innovation all aimed at manufacturers from large-scale businesses with significant production volumes and those looking for flexibility through to smaller firms looking to increase efficiency and transform into real smart factories.

Automation included seven Robotically Operated Systems (ROS) serving sizing, drilling, sanding and CNC machines. Overall, Biesse technologies were the undisputed stars of the stand, and marked a year full of exciting new developments.

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At the heart of the stand – and the central theme for the show –was the Digital Hub that guided customers on a journey through the phases of an Industry 4.0 factory, demonstrating

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The SOPHIA platform supports increased productivity by providing users with access to machine information, helping to optimise performance and monitor quality.

It can also anticipate potential faults and provide solutions to resolve any anomalies. In addition, Biesse can also take proactive steps to contact customers, helping to reduce machine stoppages, increasing machine availability and output.

Thus, the combination of automation and digitalisation can provide real value to customers by helping to improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), the measure of how well a machine works.

“Intelligent systems are connecting the world,” comments Robbie O’Neill, UK commercial director. “This allows businesses to adapt more quickly. It is about improving machine availability, performance and quality via physical automation or connected facilities. This means a leaner process is required if you want to compete, let alone just protect your business.

“Biesse can help customers transform their operations and help them to achieve greater efficiency and therefore derive better value from their machines.”

Steve Bulmer, CEO Biesse Group UK, adds: “We showed how we partner with customers, robotics suppliers and integrators to make factories smarter and more efficient, which allows both employees to add greater value to production processes and companies achieve improved results.”

To demonstrate this beyond just representations, Biesse built actual factories within its stand, focusing on the core areas of ‘size, edge and drill’, showing what the future

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should look like for automated, flexible and linked production and the results that can be achieved.

The first smart factory on display was a Batch One solution that demonstrated sequential processing, panel by panel, irrespective of size. The line comprised a number of different machines, all linked and communicating with each other to create a supervised system.

Production began by feeding a full sheet of material via a Winstore board storage and retrieval system into a NextStep sizing machine.

Each single panel produced was then fed into a buffer system. This allowed the sizing operation to continue without causing bottlenecks, with panels then being fed into a Winner handling

system that facilitated automated looped panel return.

This fed a Stream B MDS edgebander that squared and sized each panel with finished panels being sent to a vertical buffer system, again to avoid stoppage of the edgebanding process.

Completed panels were unloaded, sorted and stored using a robot to create cabinet sets ready for on-demand production. These were then then fed into an Insider M, specified to drill on six faces. Finished panels would then be passed to assembly or packing in the order required, creating a just-in-time, batch one, lean production process.

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modern factories endeavour to have an efficient low batch factory with the ability to handle high complexity. Because of this, Biesse decided to also display a low batch factory. In addition to the facilities of the batch one factory, the low batch factory created complex shaped and edged panels in addition to standard square/ rectangular edged panels.

Production began by feeding a full sheet of material via a Winstore board storage and retrieval system, with output split to a Selco WN 6 ROS flexible panel-sizing centre and Rover B FT twin-headed nesting router. Both included integrated robots for automated unloading This showed a variety of offloading solutions that included horizontal and vertical stacking plus sorting to demonstrate reduced machine idle times and improved machine utilisation as well as how to minimise the risk of panel damage that is often caused by manual handling.

The panels produced were then marshalled to the edgebanding solution which combined a Stream B MDS edgbander that squared and sized each panel with a Winner semi-automated looped handling system that incorporated manual loading.

There is a wide variety of drilling and machining solutions available from Biesse but it chose to demonstrate the most complex – a shaped, edged and drilled panel, using a Rover B Edge that was loaded and unloaded autonomously by a robot.

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Overall, the low batch factory demonstrated that individual processes can be automated without the need to create a fully linked and supervised line.

There was also a number of automated standalone machines.

The Opera R2 ROS robotic sanding machine not only demonstrated high quality precision finishing with two delta robots but also included two articulated robots feeding and offloading finished panels, showing a fully automated sanding line.

A Rover S FT flat table machining centre was combined with a Winstore X3, a new panel management system, that demonstrated how an automated magazine can be integrated into nesting and/or sizing cells, including retrofit options for existing production lines.

The X3 delivers reduced production times thanks to the close proximity of panels.

Therefore it is possible to substantially increase cell productivity compared to manual loading methods.

Lastly, the Brema EKO 2.2 vertical processing centre, which has been updated with a new dowel insertion unit that provides customers with completed panels, was paired with a robot to show how assembly times can be reduced.

“By establishing a perfect understanding with robots and machines, we, as human beings, can take advantage of one of the leading trends in the market – namely, robotisation – in order to improve business. Indeed, in the era of

automation, technological innovations enable us to create new business models based on automated and interconnected production,” explains Federico Broccoli, wood division sales & subsidiaries division director.

Biesse also debuted a number of new machines and technologies.

The new Akron 1100 range of compact singlesided edgebanders is ideal for small-scale producers who want to modernise production.

Within its price range, the Akron 1100 is the only technology on the market offering high-level components like the ROTAX motors made by HSD – the leading manufacturer in its sector.

There are three configurations offering choices on trimming, corner rounding and premilling. This entry-level range stands out in the market for its high specification, quality and performance, standards that are shared by all Biesse products.

A new option on VIET Opera 5 and 7 sanders was also announced. The new X-Spin Plus spinbrush unit offers an easier and faster ‘snail lock’ locking system. This system removes the need for a chuck that facilitates faster changeovers. Performance has also been increased with more power that offers a higher cup speed and an electric oscillating system, both of which greatly improves quality and accuracy.

A new edging system on Rover A Edge 12/15 machining centres gives customers the ability to shape and edge larger panels, maximising the

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available working area. In addition customers have the option to choose Ray Force, a zero glue edgebanding system that delivers the same standard edge finish on shaped panels as Air Force linear edgebanders. The new system also offers front tape loading, providing quicker changeovers.

OEE improvements are not always rooted in automation and digitalisation. Machine maintenance, set-up and breakdowns are some of the major contributors to poor OEE. A welltrained workforce can therefore help to minimise these risks and in turn enable manufacturers to become more autonomous.

The new Biesse Academy for Service is a training centre that customers’ operators and maintenance workers can visit to help increase skills and knowledge.

Located in the Services Centre in Pesaro, it offers classrooms and laboratories as well as, most importantly, Biesse machines which technicians can use for their theoretical and practical training. “It was great to see so many visitors from the UK and have lots of positive conversations. This demonstrates that whether it be via large scale automation, stand-alone machines, services or training, we have the ability to help companies of all sizes become more efficient and productive.

Our customers recognised this value and made significant investments at the show,� concludes Steve Bulmer. www.biesse.com

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Striebig takes control at Ligna It was a little over a year ago that Swiss vertical panel saw manufacturer, Striebig, launched its first retro-fittable panel optimisation program and label printer, OptiDivide. It was the company’s first intelligent software and hardware package designed for use on a wide range of models, regardless of their age. It was a move that was welcomed by existing Striebig users.

The ongoing success of the OptiDivide - and the growing need for smart manufacturing solutions that lessen waste and maintain a consistent and accurate flow of data from preparation through to sawing – has led to two new optimisation software solutions being launched at this year’s Ligna: BaseCut CON and ExpertCut CON. Available exclusively in the UK through working machinery distributor, TM Machinery, both programs have initially been designed to work with the newly-upgraded Striebig Control, which comes ready equipped with an EPS.x electronic positioning system and ASP automatic saw beam positioning. The new software is not retrofittable, but Striebig is continuing its work to further enhance its software offering.

So, how do these new software options work and how do they benefit the user?

Both solutions offer different levels of optimisation. The Striebig BaseCut CON allows you to create simple item lists and optimise cuts automatically by programming each job directly onto the saw’s 12in touchscreen display panel. The user is then guided through the cutting process with the help of simple, colour-coded, on-screen prompts, making it easy for the operator to position the saw unit and the longitudinal stop before pressing the ‘start’ button.

The saw is then fully-loaded with all the information it needs to continue working though the cutting list until the job has been completed.

The software also cleverly ensures that labels are printed automatically after each sheet is cutto-size so they are easily identifiable.

Two new optimisation software solutions being launched at this year’s Ligna, BaseCut CON and ExpertCut CON

The ExpertCut CON, which can either be requested at the time of ordering or added to existing BaseCut CON software, takes automation to the next level, fitting nicely into the industry’s Vertical 4.0 trend. Unlike BaseCut CON, the software is installed directly on the user’s workstation remotely, allowing records for cutting optimisation to be imported from standard ERP, CAD systems or CSV-format Excel files before the saw gets to work.

With this program, the user can also process and manage orders, materials and part lists using the same software and transfer fully optimised cutting plans directly to the saw through the network connection (LAN and WLAN) saving time, limiting material wastage and reducing the level of skill required by the operator. Both options can be used with or without the saw’s 4SB automatic trimming option and if required, a customer-specific interface for importing data and label layout can be created. Further support, training and installation of the software is also available.

Sepp Furrer, international sales manager at Striebig says: “We have been specialising in the design and manufacturing of Striebig vertical panel saws for over 60 years. The way the industry works has changed massively in this time, giving us the opportunity to use our

Both programs have initially been designed to work with the newly-upgraded Striebig Control

knowledge, experience and invaluable skill set to continue pushing the boundaries of our saws and the technology we create. This is clear from our latest cut optimisation software. It has been designed to aid our users and better their productivity.

“We don’t sell our machines on price. Our customers know that we offer the best vertical panel saws, which come at a premium price, but they also know they get great value for money.

This latest technological advancement is a huge step forward for the industry and for Striebig as we continue to develop new and innovative ways to combine the trend for optimisation and industry 4.0.”

0116 271 7155 www.tmmachinery.co.uk

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New Combilift Container Slip-Sheet loads a 20ft container in three minutes Combilift’s latest innovation, the Combilift Container Slip-Sheet (Combi-CSS), has been designed for quicker and easier mechanised loading of products – particularly long ones – into containers.

Originally unveiled during Combilift’s 20th anniversary last year, this product is now in serial production and had its first trade show debut at the recent Ligna exhibition in Hannover.

The Combi-CSS addresses the challenges associated with the combination of forklifts and manual labour often required for this application.

Using a forklift to lift and manoeuvre the product laterally into the container and another forklift operator to push the load into the container from the end, is time-consuming and not overly efficient. Following the launch of the Combilift Straddle Carrier a few years ago, feedback from customers in the containerisation sector prompted Combilift to look at how these procedures could be improved.

The result is the patented Combi-CSS, a low, free-standing platform with a dual-directional motor-driven pulling mechanism, on which a Hardox 500 steel sheet rests. It has a capacity of 30,000kg and allows a full load of product to be prepared behind the container on the sheet and loaded onto a 20ft container in just three minutes (and six for a 40ft container).

Once loaded, the sheet is guided into the container by the mechanism underneath, which consists of four hydraulic cylinders moving in sequence. Hydraulic pins on the ends of the cylinders move up, fitting into holes cut into the sheet to secure it, while the cylinders pull the sheet forward, ensuring safe loading without any risk of product damage.

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the entire width of the platform. This holds the material within the container while the metal sheet is slipped out from underneath it, hence the name.

Combilift MD Martin McVicar says: “I am confident that companies dealing with

containers will embrace this new product, as they did the Straddle Carrier, due to the improvements it offers in terms of safety, speed and efficiency.”

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rjp0I7ZtPis www.combilift.com

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Automation for all workshops – Homag displayed an entry level automated production cell concept

Ligna 2019 – Homag leads the way with the latest digital solutions Yet again, this global market leader has taken the dream of the workshop of the future and turned it into reality. Not only that, but it has done it for small carpentry shops and industrial-sized businesses alike.

Automation is no longer the preserve of the big manufacturers. These new Homag technologies are within reach of the small independent producers as well as the giants of the industry and they are set to dramatically change manufacturing.

The company’s focus has been on developing clever tools that simplify the daily working life of machine operators and support working processes with minimal effort. Throughout, Homag has been sensitive to the restraints of small businesses; as a consequence, there is no need to invest in an entire system. Users can instead opt for individual machines, smart hardware, software and digital assistants which can be integrated into a workshop as funds allow.

“The company has gone to great lengths to ensure these new digital solutions are available for every size of business,” underlines Simon Brooks, managing director of Homag UK. “Now even small carpentry workshops can create an automated cell that will handle the main processes within their business.

“The digital revolution goes way beyond machines. Homag has introduced a number of web-based applications such as cabinetCreator, productionManager and productionAssist that will transform business processes. These tools will help manufacturers speed up production, improve efficiencies, eliminate errors and reduce costs.”

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Automated production cell concepts To demonstrate how every business can create their own individual workshop step by step, Homag set up three production cells at the show. The first cell featured the Sawteq B-130, Homag’s smallest panel dividing saw, the Edgeteq S-200 entry-level edge-bander with the airTec unit and a Centateq P-110 CNC with 360° clearance and all-round bumper safety technology.

The second cell included the Centateq N-600 nesting CNC with five-axis technology, the latest option to directly insert connector fittings and the new labelling software woodprint 4.0. This was supported with a Drillteq D-500 horizontal

cabinetCreator – Homag’s latest web-based application speeds up production, improves efficiencies, eliminate errors and reduces costs

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The last cell was aimed at medium-sized panel-processing businesses with an interlinked and fully networked cell that autonomously processes panels. Among other items the driverless transport system, TRANSBOT, was used in this cell. The focus was on the interaction between humans and machines. The result demonstrated was a fully autonomous production process from cutting to the finished packed furniture, ready for delivery.

New flexible edge solutions from Homag Ligna saw the premiere of several new edgebanding machines from Homag including two new entry-level models, the Edgeteq S-200 and S-240, along with the Edgeteq S-500 and S-800 series.

The Edgeteq S-200 can process edges up to a thickness of 6mm and workpieces up to a thickness of 60mm. Another new option in this series is the hot air reactivation airTec unit. This means, that in addition to the glue application with the gluing roller (also for processing PUR), the visual zero joint can now be created. Both systems can be used flexibly as required.

Joining the S-200 is a completely new base edge-bander, the Edgeteq S-240 model 1240.

This offers a high level of automation and has the QA65N overhead glue application system featuring an easy cleaning and emptying function.

With feed speeds of 20, 25 or 30m/min, the Edgeteq S-500 series can now be equipped with the MS40 multi-level routing unit, the MF60 Servotrim multi-function profile routing unit, the BF40 fine routing unit and the MZ40 multi-level scraper unit.

Saving time and money in manufacturing processes is vital; Homag, therefore, has put significant effort into making gains wherever it can. The new Edgeteq S-500 profiLine is a case in point. Equipped with an airTec unit for optical zero joints, it also has two overhead application units for PUR and EVA. The bonding system automatically changes between EVA, PUR and airTec saving valuable set-up time.

Homag’s CNCs continue to break new ground The new Centateq P-210 series does not follow the standard configuration for this performance class: a gantry design with a drive unit on both sides, a drilling gear and trimming spindle arranged separately with two independent Z axes, a dynamic field division for shuttle operation, and a dual-circuit vacuum system with double-lip technology for infinitely variable adjustment of the clamping equipment.

The convenience package offers the option to control the machine directly from the machine body. The mobile terminal features the new powerTouch 2 user interface with a PC87

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Homag Edgeteq-S-500 series can now be equipped with new routing, Servotrim and scraper units

machine control unit. With simple and intuitive slot assignment and automatic, location-specific generation of the suction unit assignment, this series sets the benchmark for performance and ease of machine operation.

The Centateq P-210 can be equipped with up to 24 tool-change slots and up to 21 vertical and 10 horizontal drilling spindles with patented spindle clamp. The user can choose between three-, four-, and five-axis heads, and gluing is now also possible.

Despite all this, the Centateq’s installation area is barely larger than that of its little brother, the P-110, and is freely accessible from three sides. Overall, the new Centateq P-210 strikes a good balance between space requirements, performance, handling and flexibility.

The new benchmark in gluing technology: the powerEdge Pro Duo gluing unit Over the past few months, Homag experts have been working behind closed doors to develop a completely new unit for edge-banding on CNC machines. The result is the brand-new powerEdge Pro Duo gluing unit for the Centateq E-310 and E-500.

This groundbreaking technology brings glueless CNC edgebanding within reach of many more businesses providing the same edge quality as Homag’s top end laser edge CNC edgebanding routers.

Homag’s powerful programming system allows defined and controllable parameters at each point along the contour. Quality-enhancing variables such as pressure, temperature and speed are easily managed in an intelligent control system resulting in perfect edge quality.

Nesting with the Centateq N-600 The Centateq N-600 nesting machine trims and drills parts – with five-axis technology, if desired – and even offers the option to insert connector fittings directly. Homag demonstrated this process on the Cabineo drilling unit with a new Cabineo feed system. Once the fully processed parts were ready to be transported from the outfeed of the Centateq, the Feedbot C-500 took over.

To remove the panels from the nesting machine, the robot takes parts from the outfeed of the Centateq one at a time to produce an optimised stack in masked time as the router nests the next panel. This stack is constructed in such a way that each layer contains as many parts as possible. The resulting stack geometry reduces the stack height and, in turn, the transport costs.

The stack is also more stable, so the workpieces are perfectly prepared for further processing on an edge processing machine.

Using an automated system adds value and results in increased operation output with a higher level of process quality.

The future of panel dividing Homag has set the benchmark for panel dividing saws for some time and its latest (and smallest), the Sawteq B-130, is not only competitively priced (in a similar bracket to a well-equipped circular saw), but also features modern saw control software. This provides a significantly more automated cutting process that is very precise and efficient.

Offering still more power for the trade, the Sawteq B-200 was demonstrated at Ligna with

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For example, Power Concept PRACTIVE; this enables several strips with different cross cuts to be cut to length simultaneously – significantly increasing output.

At the show Homag demonstrated its bestselling saw, the Sawteq B-300 with a storage system feed, an integrated feed-stacking table with panel labelling system and intelliGuide professional. intelliGuide professional is the first assistance system to react intelligently to the actions of the machine operator. An integrated camera system including workplace lighting and special software make this possible. intelliGuide professional sees which part is currently being fed to the saw.

It also recognises the alignment of the workpiece. If the actions deviate from the cutting pattern, intelliGuide will either flexibly adapt the cutting process – where possible and expedient – or give the machine operator instructions for appropriate action.

For this, intelliGuide professional is equipped not only with the LED strip at the cutting line, but also with a laser projection unit. The latter projects clear instructions for processing and actions directly onto the current workpiece.

Arrows on the workpiece show the operator how to turn and position it, for example. Thanks to the self-explanatory pictograms, the operator always knows which steps he should carry out next.

Homag surprises with a diverse range of surface processing products For several years now, Homag has been continuously expanding its strategy and expertise in surface processing. Since making its debut in the painting product segment, Homag has so far concentrated on the Sprayteq S-100 series.

This spraying machine is specifically designed for small-and medium-sized companies looking for an entry-level solution for automated spray painting. Now, in partnership with the worldfamous painting system specialist, MAKOR, Homag provides a comprehensive product portfolio that includes machines for surface

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Lamteq F-200 – simplified laminating requiring only two people

painting as well as for profile and window painting.

And, as you would expect from a surfaces specialist, Homag offers everything from application technology, to essential drying systems, right through to material handling.

In terms of laminating, its Lamteq F-200 can be operated by just two people, thanks to partially automated material handling. Further reductions in manufacturing costs stem from an optimised parts flow. This means that a greater number of parts can be laminated with an equal amount of effort.

Surface apps for more efficient working Homag is also supporting its customers and partners in surface processing by aiding digital transformation and providing useful apps.

The intelliCoating, intelliLaminating, intelliMoulding, and intelliSanding apps are digital multifunction tools available free of charge. These user-friendly digital tools help every machine operator to perform individual tasks within their working environment with greater ease and no fuss. intelliServiceNet – the solution of the future The new intelliServiceNet enables users to receive faster, more focused assistance based on the latest, future-proof technology. It is a development of the TeleServiceNet system that made Homag specialists available by phone to answer any questions wood processing businesses may have about machine

technology.

Homag has now taken this service to a higher level with intelliServiceNet. Users simply contact TeleService employees as usual, either via the ServiceBoard App, by telephone or by email. Machine operators will be able to use intelliServiceNet to view previous contact with TeleService via a web portal. intelliServiceNet will also offer advanced diagnostic tools for the machine and the use of various Service apps, such as those aimed at predictive maintenance.

Under the new system Homag TeleService employees will have access to more information about the machine in advance. This will make physical data available for TeleService employees to analyse in advance, allowing production to be resumed more quickly after machine faults.

The future has arrived Simon Brooks again: “The advances the company has made over the last two years have totally changed the woodworking landscape.

Arguably, the biggest winners from this technological revolution will be the small-to medium-sized workshops that will now be able to compete with larger manufacturers by investing in affordable automated systems.

“For me, no visit to Ligna is complete without a walk through Homag’s Innovation Centre. This year it was particularly rewarding, not only to journey back in time through the technological milestones in the furniture manufacturing industry, but also to look ahead at machines of the future, the intelligent workpiece and new, smart technologies.

“Here in the UK we are looking forward to working with customers to develop the right automated solutions for their own business needs. Whether you’re looking at creating totally automated production cells or having single operator machine solutions to improve productivity, we’re here to help,” concludes Simon.

For a demonstration, further information about the latest wide range of Homag machinery, software solutions or other services, contact Adele Hunt at Homag UK on 01332 856424. www.homag.com

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Schelling showed Ligna visitors how Industry 4.0 is now a reality Schelling showed at Ligna 2019 how it has revised the circular concept of the LS1 panelcutting cell for batch-size-1 production. The new compact circular work-cell concept integrates new and impressive innovations into one overall solution that is highly attractive from both a technological and economic point of view.

The main benefits of the new system are leaner processes and reduced floor space requirements. Moreover, an electrically actuated pressure beam reduces cycle times and allows for a constant takt time and a significantly lower energy consumption.

The new circular work cell concept allows for a continuous material flow, permanent utilisation of the saw, and uninterrupted output. Depending on the downstream operations, all parts are automatically aligned and singulated before each longitudinal cut and transverse cut.

The feeder and outfeed of the cell can be exactly adapted to individual requirements. This means stand-alone solutions with manual takeout as well as full integration into the production line, with or without link to panel storage system, are feasible.

Along with the LS1 panel saw, Schelling showed off its impressive VS Area Storage System. The VS System substantially increases the utilisation rate of panel saws, simultaneously saving both time and expensive storage space.

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This is guaranteed by features such as a fully mechanised and automated storage system, with stack heights of more than 2000mm, and a horizontal carriage with double scissor lift stroke.

Also shown on the Schelling stand was a revolutionary double level storage concept, which opens up a new way of thinking about space saving, as machinery can now be situated underneath the material storage, meaning floor space is no longer an issue to increase your capabilities.

Schelling UK, headed by Markus Freuis, MD, is the UK subsidiary of Schelling Anlagenbau in Austria. The expert team of engineers in the UK can offer solutions to any business and will co-ordinate and work with you right through to completion.

01937 586 340 info@schelling.co.uk

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Kündig at Ligna In hall 11 at the Ligna trade show, Kündig had on display its latest innovations in both widebelt and edge-sanding technology along with a series of special machines from its Technic series.

Shown for the first time was the five-piece door machine which has proven to be especially popular in the North American and Canadian markets where solid wood kitchen doors are still the must-have item when it comes to replacing a kitchen.

This machine has two calibration rollers to flatten the joints followed by a third finishing pad using a higher-grade abrasive. The fourth station is the carousel brush unit that not only moves left to right but also oscillates to give a more intense sanding to remove any cross-grain scratch marks naturally left by the previous abrasive.

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whilst also braking or softening the edges. This same machine is suitable for sanding both prior to applying a base coat and as an intermediary sander after applying the base coat.

On display was a sanding machine ordered by one of the world’s best-known furniture producers. This was a bespoke machine designed for sanding thin materials. Known as a Technic Botop the machine sands both top and bottom sides in one pass and uses the renowned Brilliant heads giving a shear cutting action to ensure a higher quality, flatter finish.

Also shown for the first time was an example of the Industry 4.0 machines where information regarding the processing of parts can be directly fed back to the production team either directly to its PC or via an app. This gives information to parts sanded and also details of the condition of the abrasive and how the machine has been used and how much each part of the abrasive

has been consumed.

The Kündig Flash was also displayed for the first time. Kündig has been at the forefront when it comes to high gloss surfaces which can be generated with ease and efficiency thanks to the technological know-how installed in each machine. However, as any manufacturer will know the sanding of the edges can be a long and laborious process, taking time and expertise so as not to damage the vulnerable front and back edge by rounding. This is the function of the new Kündig Flash which has an actioncontrolled sanding pad and makes the edge sanding of primed or lacquered edges a throughfeed operation.

For further information about the Kündig range of wide-belt or edge-sanding machines contact Kündig Ltd. 0845 833 0565 www.kundig.com

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The s45 panel saw is transforming the work processes in the cutting of panels from wood-based materials. It not only cuts the panels to size with unrivalled efficiency, but also can furnish them with mitre cuts of up to 46°.

Schelling UK Ltd are the UK trading partner for VOTECS. Schelling UK Ltd will only partner with the highest quality of supply manufacturers, this made VOTECS the perfect partner. VOTECS technology has, for years, been installed in trade and industrial operations for the economical processing of wood wastes and other materials. The VOTECS machines are characterized by their robust technology and consequently reliable functionality.

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Visitors flock to Modesta’s fine filters at Ligna Modesta Filters brought its latest Airlock Filter to the Ligna event – co-exhibiting with Anderson Europe.

The filter system was connected to a CNC machine allowing the Modesta team to demonstrate to visitors the low noise level and energy usage in practice.

Modesta’s Airlock Filters are transported in one piece, which enables its installers to rapidly fit a new, even very large, system at any location throughout Europe.

This year is a special year for Modesta as it is celebrating its 70th anniversary.

Wyboud Kloppenburg is the third generation managing this Dutch family business and says: “We are on a mission to raise awareness and spread knowledge about the necessity of a proper filter installation to lower operational costs and risks.” www.modestafilters.co.uk

Ideas that move.

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The automatic feeding of board material onto the production machine creates intelligent, automatic machining cells and further increases productivity and output.

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Ideas that move was Barbaric’s motto at Ligna As a specialist for innovative vacuum lifting technology, Barbaric offers the right machine solution for all handling tasks in a flexible production environment.

At Ligna, Barbaric presented its newest handling innovation: a solution for completely automatic unloading of parts after nesting processing. This application increases productivity at the CNC and creates a simple and efficient manufacturing cell. For the first time, says Barbaric, it is possible to automatically remove milled parts and stack them autonomously – or transfer them directly to other production systems.

Barbaric CSF Multilevel Storage Systems offer impressive flexibility for customers with tall production buildings. With this solution, Barbaric offers the possibility to store panels on the upper floor and load the processing machine at floor level. However, for particularly high performance and storage capacity, multiple storage systems can also be implemented on top of each other – an optimal solution for industrial plants that demand the highest performance possible.

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presented at Ligna as a further novelty in Barbaric’s portfolio. With its RTS return systems, one-man operation of an edgebanding machine with maximum ergonomics is made possible with ease.

The new development enables the automatic return of boards with a length of 4100mm and a weight of 150kg. As usual for Barbaric, customers can connect any brand of edgebanding machine in order to offer its customers the greatest possible flexibility.

With every new machine Barbaric develops, the company says it is getting ever-closer to its vision of an unmanned factory. Industry 4.0 is not new for Barbaric, going so far to say that the concept behind this buzzword has been a religion to the company for many years. But the company not only drives innovations in mechanical engineering, but also constantly develops its products further on the software level. This is also demonstrated by barbaric.live, its new online platform for intelligent networking of machines providing customers with worldwide access to its handling system. www.barbaric.at

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Great outcome for WPR/TAKA at Ligna Ligna gave WPR and TAKA a considerable boost into the wood industry, paving the way for future growth. Smart, futureproof solutions were at the top of the agenda. This year’s Ligna edition made it very clear that innovative surface finishings, digitalisation and automation are a must in today’s industry Some 1500 exhibitors from 50 countries made Ligna the perfect scenario for WPR to present its new generation of automatic wrapping machines – Luna.

If your goal is to reduce set-ups time, to reduce scrap and eliminate claims, to improve the delivery time of your products, to reduce production cost, having a bullet-proof control of the lamination process, ensuring the repeatibility of the process along with the management of all productivity data, then WPR Luna is what you are looking for.

Thanks to its user-friendly interface it enables operators to have an intuitive approach and to quickly familiarise to this new generation equipment. The choice of automation applied on the Luna allows to laminate a very large range of profiles, even complicated geometries and challenging shapes.

Thanks to Luna, a manufacturer’s stock will decrease substantially, flexibility will increase and production will be guaranteed and controlled from everywhere you are.

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opportunity to Maurizio Carrer, technical director of TAKA and of the academy, to share crucial aspects of the lamination of panels with high gloss finishing.

Maurizio Carrer’s speech focused on the accurate process parameters on the importance of the panel surface preparation, the right adhesive application technology and the right adhesive in order to obtain great aesthetic results.

If you want to know more about LUNA, the WPR/TAKA Academy or TAKA adhesives please contact their UK Agent Mike Dean at at Adhesive Solution Ltd. 01422 524023 adhesivesolutions@btinternet.com www.profilewrappingsolutions.co.uk

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AL-KO: sensing the market German manufacturer and dust extraction specialist, AL-KO Therm GmbH, introduced two new accessories to its AL-KO Power Unit series at Ligna 2019.

Available in the UK exclusively through woodworking machinery distributor, TM Machinery, the contactless filling level sensor AL-KO ALC 21 and AL-KO Dust Compartment are the latest additions to increase the efficiency of its leading mobile dust extraction systems.

The new AL-KO ALC 21 sensor is a simple concept but clever nevertheless. The sensor, which is suitable for ATEX-zone 21, reliably monitors the level of the chip container and, once it reaches its maximum level, the machine alerts the operator. If it’s not emptied within 10 minutes, the machine will turn off automatically to avoid any blockages associated with overfilling. It sounds simple enough, right? But here’s the clever bit: The control is completely contactless and runs via ultrasound. It is integrated into a dustprotected sheet steel housing and works by sending impulses that reflect off the product surface.

The time it takes to reflect off the surface determines how full the container is. It has a measuring range of between 200 and 1000mm and a detection angle of 5°, making it extremely reliable.

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filling sensor. Before the Power Unit’s container is changed, the Dust Compartment can be pushed into the housing to collect the dust. When removed, the remaining dust automatically falls into the container.

But what really makes this stand out of the crowd is its innovative locking mechanism, a device that ensures safe and easy emptying.

The lock’s clever design protects the user from harmful material residue and dust that could fall during the emptying process and pollute the room air.

Matthias Schalast, area sales manager at AL-KO Therm adds: “The new AL-KO Power Unit accessories have been designed to streamline the emptying process of our portable machines.

They are both compatible with all versions of the AL-KO Power Unit series and can be retrofitted to devices delivered after March 2014.

“They have been designed to assist users and avoid costly repair charges and the threat of downtime linked to running the machine on or over its capacity. This a fool-proof way of avoiding these problems, whilst fully protecting the user’s heath and safety during the emptying process.”

For more information on AL-KO and the complete dust extraction range offered by TM Machinery Sales and its servicing division, TM Services & Spares, visit the ompany’s website.

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Hydrogen is the most abundant fuel source on the planet and when used to generate electricity the only emission is water. The most eco-friendly form of energy available which, in combination with a SyngaSmart solid biomass CHP unit, will dramatically reduce your carbon footprint.

Most companies in the woodworking industry have very large electrical consumption, with high peak demand during working hours and low demand at night and/or week-ends. The normal solution for CHP users has been to export excess electricity to the grid.

This can often involve an expensive DNO connection and a reduced payment for the electricity exported. By using the excess generated in low demand periods to generate and store hydrogen, this can be used to generate extra electricity in high demand periods, saving money against the high cost of electricity.

Solid biomass CHP, the generation of both heat and electricity from biomass, also qualifies for the RHI scheme. Designed to reward businesses which contribute towards the UK’s carbon reduction targets and payable for 20 years for all the metered eligible heat generated from biomass, it provides a very welcome additional income stream.

AFS Biomass is proud to offer the SyngaSmart co-generation system. Manufactured in Italy to exacting standards the SyngaSmart offers an integrated solution for heat and power generation through pyro-gasification, the use of high temperatures in a low oxygen environment to convert biomass into a gas called syngas.

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inherently suffers from the punitively high cost of electricity to run CNC machines and more, often in poorly insulated factories requiring space and process heating. All solid wood waste can be used, either as wood chip or as briquettes from poorly shredded waste, sawdust and shavings.

So why choose a combined solid biomass CHP and hydrogen system; • Huge, ever-increasing savings against current fossil fuel and electricity costs which continue to rise.

• Wood waste disposal savings – create energy from waste rather than pay for its removal.

• Mitigate against future carbon taxes.

• Enhance green credentials – claim almost carbon neutrality for heating and electricity.

• Eligible for the Government RHI (Renewable Heat Incentive) scheme.

AFS Biomass Ltd are leading the way in the promotion and implementation of all forms of biomass and hydrogen energy generation.

A major partner with SyngaSmart, one of the most respected and reliable biomass CHP manufacturers in the market today.

As one of the few Carbon Trust Accredited Suppliers in the UK, AFS Biomass offers the design, installation and ongoing maintenance to many diverse sectors including furniture and kitchen manufacturers, sawmills, pallet companies and more. References are available on request from a large number of highly satisfied clients.

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Why not join the ever-increasing number of businesses helping themselves and the environment through the adoption of biomass for future energy needs? AFS Biomass are in prime position to help you achieve those goals.

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Reducing costs – both financial and environmental –with Talbott’s solution BD Living, based in Leicestershire, is the bedroom manufacturing division of Barratt Developments plc. BD Living creates impressive bedroom furniture solutions for new Barratt Homes at its 25,000ft2 factory in Leicestershire, employing approximately 65 members of staff.

Previously, BD Living was disposing of 270 tonnes of wood waste each year and the factory was heated by overhead radiant gasfired heaters. The company wanted to reduce the cost, both financial and environmental, of disposing of its wood waste and decided to invest in a Talbott MWE 300kW biomass boiler and Untha LR700 shredder in summer 2017, with pipework distribution supplied by Air Plants Heating.

The system is eligible for quarterly support payments from the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme and has been fully accredited, receiving payments since installation.

The expected payback period is around 2.5 years and the company anticipates that it will be able to prevent around 270 tonnes of woodwate going to landfill.

Dean Walker, buyer, BD Living says, “I would not hesitate to recommend Talbott’s.

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70 Dust extraction & woodwaste management Nottinghamshire-based furniture manufacturer, Charles Yorke, is reaping the benefits from an Ecogate® extraction optimisation system installed by Dust Control Systems Ltd (DCS).

Ecogate retrofit boosts capacity at Charles Yorke Established at the turn of the millennium, Charles Yorke creates luxury, bespoke furniture for the high-end residential market, and has enjoyed sustained growth over the last two decades.

Operating from a modern 5000m2 facility, which houses an enviable range of hightech woodworking equipment, the company combines the use of state-of-the-art technology with traditional cabinetmaking techniques and quality materials to achieve individuallydesigned and handcrafted pieces for the home; from the very traditional through to the most contemporary.

The existing extraction system at Charles Yorke employed three main fans which ran continuously, at fixed speed, and provided 145kW of combined power; extracting around 95,000m3 of dust-laden air per hour from three separate ductwork lines. However, with the company’s steadfast commitment to a policy of continuous investment in cutting-edge production equipment, the extraction system was operating at near maximum capacity.

With another machine purchase imminent, managing director Mark Denman had been advised that an additional extraction fan, and potentially a second filter unit, would be required to accommodate the increased volume of woodwaste.

When DCS was invited to provide recommendations on the company’s future extraction requirements, however, it became clear that an alternative solution could be viable. Although Charles Yorke’s production team makes good and effective use of all the equipment that’s been installed, a full survey of machine use at the factory, carried out by Ecogate on behalf of DCS, revealed that there was never a time when all machines were operating simultaneously.

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Energy consumption data is available from each of the three Ecogate PowerMASTER Variable Speed Drive units.

In fact, it was demonstrated that installing Ecogate technology, which allows fan speeds to be continuously adjusted and optimised to match extraction demand, would enable the introduction of further machines without the need for additional fan power or filtration capacity.

As well as postponing expenditure on a new fan and filter unit for the foreseeable future, the Ecogate system installed at Charles Yorke significantly reduces the amount of power consumed by the three main fans.

The energy survey carried out by Ecogate had

conservatively estimated that average fan speed would be reduced by around 20% but, since a relatively small reduction in fan speed achieves a significant reduction in electricity consumption, it was predicted that the resulting energy savings could cover the cost of installation in under four years.

Following a visit to another manufacturing facility, and observing first-hand a comparable Ecogate system in action, Mark Denman was convinced that this was the correct solution for Charles Yorke and contracted DCS to undertake the project.

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Ecogate Automatic Dampers were incorporated into the existing ductwork.

Commenting on the installation, Charles Yorke’s service and maintenance supervisor, John White, says: “DCS engineers worked around our factory production schedules and completed the installation over a two-week period, including working through two weekends to facilitate completion of electrical installations that required production machinery to be shut down.”

Ecogate automatic dampers were installed into extraction ductwork throughout the factory and hard-wired to a series of Ecogate greenBOX control units. When production machines come on-line or shut down a signal is received by the intelligent Ecogate greenBOX units which, in real-time, instruct the Ecogate PowerMASTER Variable Speed Drive units to adjust fan speeds

to exactly match the current demand for extraction.

DCS installed three separate PowerMASTER VSD units at Charles Yorke, with each unit individually-sized to match the power capacity of each of the three main fans.

Recent data recorded by the Ecogate system confirms that the predicted reductions in energy consumption are being achieved, and DCS has subsequently completed an extension of the extraction system with FastClip ductwork connections to newly-installed machines – installations that would not have been possible without the implementation of Ecogate extraction-on-demand technology.

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Convenient push-to-run extraction points facilitate efficient cleaning around machines and workpieces.

Ecogate Automatic Dampers are also fitted into ductwork at finishing workstations.

Ecogate Automatic Dampers are fitted throughout the factory and connections to new machinery utilised Gallito’s FastClip ductwork system.

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Added value of Fercell’s holistic approach

For more than 42 years, Fercell has developed its products and services to provide clients with local exhaust ventilation and recycling systems, which are of consistently high quality and efficiency.

Offering a full service, which includes the design, manufacture, supply, installation and support of high-performance systems, the added value of working with a company with such in-house expertise cannot be underestimated.

As a manufacturer Fercell understands the challenges which manufacturers face, and so solutions are designed to reduce costs, safe guard employee welfare and improve profitability.

Its flexibility enables it to offer bespoke solutions to its clients, working together to develop results which meet the specific requirements of each project, and aim to deliver improved efficiency, productivity and profitability through: - better staff health and welfare - automation and reduced operator input - improved production functionality - less downtime - lower service demands - utilising new technology - reduced energy consumption.

From initial site survey, where Fercell’s experienced engineers identify potential improvements and solve any possible problems, including the in-house CAD department when technicians make full use of its design and manufacturing expertise, through to qualified installation and service engineers who deploy and maintain systems for optimum performance, Fercell is a one-stop-shop and delivers important health and safety benefits.

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Local exhaust ventilation The safety of employees is paramount, and Fercell’s LEV systems ensure factories legally and safely control all types of dust and fumes.

Fercell offers a comprehensive range of products, which includes dust collection systems, spray extraction, centralised ducting systems and intelligent control facilities.

Aligned to this it provides LEV COSHH assessments to test for exposure to dust, fumes, gases and vapours, helping compliance with health and safety regulations and keeping any risks to workers’ health absolutely minimal.

reduce and recycle, often for realised revenue.

Its clients find that working with Fercell gives them security and control, which can only be offered by a responsible sole-supplier.

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74 Dust extraction & woodwaste management Following the purchase of a second site for his growing fire door manufacturer business, Adrian Goldsbury, owner of Door & Joinery Solutions Ltd, commissioned experienced wood waste extraction specialist, Dustraction, to design, build and install a new and highly efficient extraction system for his new factory and purpose-built spray room in Burton-upon-Trent.

Dustraction: designing efficiency Already running a dust extraction system and filtered spray area in his Leicester-based factory, Adrian had clear objectives on what he wanted his new extraction system to achieve.

“Our second site is a complete replica of our unit in Leicester and includes the same machinery, manufacturing processes and materials list as its sister site,” he explains. “This put us in a good position to fully understand

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the kind of system we needed and the size of the fans and motors required by our machinery to fulfil the job well. It also gave us a good insight into the areas we wanted our new dust extraction system to improve on.”

Future-proofing the business was a key consideration for the 15-year-old company. “We had the foresight to purchase a second site offplan three years ago. The business was growing

and we didn’t want to start extending our lead times and turning business away,” admits Adrian.

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After contacting three well-known extraction companies, Adrian was keen to work with the Leicester-based specialist, Dustraction. “Each company approached the brief very differently, opting for different motor sizes, booster options and varying energy consumption rates, but we’d worked with Dustraction before and we knew the level of knowledge and understanding they brought to the table.

“We also have an on-going relationship with them as they COSHH test our equipment and have proven to be extremely thorough, consistent and reliable.”

The design of the extraction system, which will handle a total air volume of 13,550m³/ hr, consists of a Dustrax No 27 RV Series filter system. It features a tubular sock-type filtering system and automatic shaker cleaning mechanism for the removal of surplus dust from the filter sleeves. The system’s V-belt-driven fan has also been specifically designed to handle woodwaste and thanks to a 3 kW TEFC motor, offers an energy-efficient alternative to a larger motorised system whilst maintaining a high level of performance.

A further two Dustrax 700 heavy-duty V-belt-driven axial fans and disposable paper filters were also positioned in and around the company’s spray room to offer efficient filtration of paint-ladened air.

“From quote to completion, the project took just seven weeks,” reflects Adrian. “The site was still being built when Dustraction started the

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project. They were able to visit the building, take measurements and conduct surveys without having to disrupt the business. They were also able to complete the initial ducting before the new machines arrived on site, and didn’t have to work cranes or cherry pickers around any machinery or have to worry about downtime caused by the installation.”

Adrian adds: “Dustraction worked meticulously to plan around our agreed completion date, and

kept us well informed with technical drawings and updates on the build. The whole team was easy to work with and approachable. In fact, during the machinery installation, we realised that we needed to move a few of the machines on the factory floor.

“This meant the team had to adapt the design to work around our changes and move some of the ducting they’d fitted. There was no hassle involved. They were extremely accommodating and were happy to work the changes into the design.

“Now the factory is fully up and running, I can confidently say that we chose the right extraction company to work with. We now have a system in place that works effectively with our current production needs and, thanks to the medium-sized motor and the potential to add boosters onto the system in the future if new machinery needs to be added, we have the infrastructure behind us to grow.

“We’re also saving money on our energy bills and maintenance costs thanks to the technology behind Dustraction’s design. Our paint booth only requires the paper filters to be changed every so often and the dust extraction system requires a three-year service on the main bagging unit to make sure it is drawing the right level of air.

“Like all units, it is recommended that you change the filter but the system is a driverless motor that requires little interference. The complete system is a great addition to our factory and we will continue to use Dustraction to service and test our equipment on both sites.”

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80 Adhesives Meet James Hamilton – woodworking adhesive specialist at Kenyon Group.

Are you buying glue from this man?

If not, why not?!

With over 20 years’ experience with adhesives and specialising in adhesives for the woodworking, furniture, caravan and insulation markets, James brings a lot of experience and knowledge to the table. Not only is James the driving salesforce for Kenyon’s, he is also a problem solver!

James started selling adhesives for Kenyon’s back in 1999 and over the years has seen many changes, not only with adhesive technologies, but also with materials and application methods.

There have been technological advancements, materials have evolved and adhesives have had to adapt to meet market needs.

James explains: “When I started out in the industry solvent-borne adhesives dominated the market. However, back in 2002 Kenyon’s made the decision to became a solvent-free company, focusing on alternative adhesives based on either aqueous or hot melt technologies to replace solvent-based products.

One key factor in making this decision was the environment – it has been at the forefront of our decision-making for many years. Now the market focus is on formaldehyde-free PVAc

adhesives, micro emission PUR adhesives and even vegan adhesives, and again we are leading the way – the adhesive world is changing and changing fast.”

Whilst the title of this article clearly has an element of jest to it and is a bit of a headline grabber, in reality James offers a skillset that’s very impressive indeed – he delivers the sale, solves issues, addresses health and safety concerns, and even conducts operator guidance. Kenyon’s says that there aren’t too many out there who combine all these skills in one package. Whether using PUR adhesive for edgebanding or D3 PVAc for flat lamination, James will sell you the adhesive and technically support you!

From micro companies to the Plc giants, from shop floor operatives to boardroom directors, James will talk glue in a most accomplished manner. James runs regular workshops where Kenyon’s staff and customers challenge James to find the bonding answers. Choosing the right materials, working with the correct joint design, these workshops are not just about glue – James spends the time to take the concept

from a fag packet idea through prototype to full production.

Turning the clock back, we ask James how, why and what got him into the world of adhesives. “Good question”, says James “ I was working for a tooling company and did not feel sufficiently challenged. I saw a job advert for Kenyon’s and applied. At my interview I was really impressed with the team and got a real sense of the strong family values which are at the heart of the company and are the main driving force.

“Over the years I became more and more involved with the adhesive range and the technical side of things and I really enjoyed being challenged, as well as travelling to customers, looking at the various different application and working closely with them. This always gave me great satisfaction and I soon realised my zest and vocation in life was adhesives, and the rest, as they say, is history.”

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H B Fuller unveils the next generation of adhesive solutions for woodworking at Ligna Leading adhesive provider, H B Fuller successfully launch a set of new, more sustainable solutions at Ligna. H B Fuller has specifically designed several next generation adhesive solutions to address the growing demand from wood furniture and flooring manufacturers for materials that help reduce hazardous emissions in their finished goods, considering that wood naturally emits VOCs. These new products include Rakoll 4933, a formaldehyde-free, water-based adhesive; Rakoll 5010, a low monomer emission reactive hot melt adhesive; and a range of NEP-free primers for edgebanding applications.

The company’s high-quality adhesive solutions and process innovations also support customers’ requirements to lower cost-in-use, increase efficiency, and improve production output while strengthening product experience.

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In fact, the adhesive used may be a relatively small component in furniture and flooring, but can play a powerful role in business performance.

“We continuously listen to our customers and understand today’s challenges to both maintain efficient manufacturing processes and meet consumer demand for more environmentfriendly goods,” says Johannes Christiani, business development manager, H B Fuller EIMEA – Durable Assembly.

“We are excited to have launched new adhesive solutions for woodworking with the most

recent innovative additions to our trusted Rakoll range offering customers the potential to gain competitive advantage by obtaining low hazard certification for their high-performing finished products.

“To experience the next generation of adhesive solutions for a smarter woodworking business, connect with our experts and discover how the new Rakoll adhesives can help optimise processes, strengthen product experience and achieve superior business efficiencies.” www.hbfuller.com

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Mighton Avia becomes first smartlock to achieve key internet security standards Adding to a growing list of milestone achievements, Mighton’s Avia Apple HomeKit smartlock is the first smartlock to be awarded two important Internet security standards, the Code of Practice for Consumer Internet of Things (IoT), and ETSI TS 103 645, issued by the European Telecommunication Standards Institute, the first globally applicable standard for consumer IoT security.

With the intensive growth of Internetconnected devices cyber security is a growing concern internationally as well as in the United Kingdom. With this in mind, in October 2018 the UK Government released a Code of Practice for Consumer Internet of Things devices that advised manufacturers on cyber security best practise and which also gives guidance for consumers on security for smart devices in the home.

This was quickly followed in February of this year by ETSI, The European Telecommunication Standards Institute, which released the first globally applicable standard for consumer IoT security ETSI TS 103 645.

The UK Code of Practice sets out practical steps for IoT manufacturers and other industry stakeholders to improve the security of

consumer IoT products and associated services.

Implementing its 13 guidelines will contribute to protecting consumers’ privacy and safety, whilst making it easier for them to use their products securely. It also mitigates against the threat of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks that are launched from poorly secured IoT devices and services.

The ETSI Standard, based on the Code of Practice, specifies high-level provisions for the security of consumer devices that are connected to network infrastructure, such as the Internet or home network, and their associated services.

It provides basic guidance for organisations involved in the development and manufacturing of consumer IoT on how to implement those provisions.

The Mighton Avia smartlock was submitted for rigorous testing by BSI following which the product was certified as being compliant with both the Code of Practice and ETSI Standard.

The achievement of these standards, says the company’s chairman Mike Derham, ratifies the company’s decision to base the product on Apple HomeKit technology: “This achievement reinforces the principle we set out to achieve whilst developing Avia – that

we should engineer in the very best security possible for both the hardware and software elements of our product. This includes the use of the Apple HomeKit security ecosystem and a TS 007 3 star cylinder, the latter of which allows a key override, a crucial back-up feature on smart locks. Peace of mind is the key to gaining consumer trust for smart locks for their homes.”

Further information on both standards is available at www.gov.uk/government/ collections/secure-by-design. www.mightonproducts.com

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40 years of Ohra – we will ‘rack’ you!

As a manufacturer of racking systems, Ohra specialises in the storage of long and heavy warehouse goods and is the European market leader and recognised as the specialist for cantilever racks today.

This is a milestone year for the well-known racking company as it celebrates its 40-year anniversary with the slogan: ‘40 years of Ohra – we will “rack” you!’

The company’s roots reach as far back as the 1960s, when the company founder Ottokar Hölscher complemented his lift truck dealership with sales of racking manufactured by third parties.

Soon the company began producing its own racking systems. This included cantilever racks, which covered the market demand for racks storing long goods.

Ohra patented the hook-in, self-locking cantilever arm, which is standard in cantilever rack systems today. Thanks to this development,

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the height of the cantilever arm is adjusted quickly and without the need for tools; the cantilever arm yields under impact, protecting the racking, the lift truck, and, above all, the goods. In 1979, Ottokar Hölscher hived off the racking division into an independent company – the birth of Ohra Regalanlagen GmbH. Today, all load-bearing components of the Ohra racks – whether pallet or cantilever racks – are manufactured from hot-rolled steel plate girder profiles. This allows for high load capacities while keeping the design slim.

With these efficient racking systems, Ohra has taken root particularly in industries such as the construction material trade or wood processing.

“In addition, we have always offered special solutions for diverse industries – also thanks to our comprehensive accessories programme, which equips our racks for the most diverse tasks,” points out Thomas Jerschkewitz, the Ohra sales manager for Germany.

Thus, Ohra racking solutions are found in opera houses as well as in automobile recyclers or marinas – for winter storage of yachts. Ohra also meets the trend towards building rack clad buildings and automatic solutions with its own project department which accompanies larger construction works. “With this customer focus we offer a decisive advantage in comparison to our competitors,” says Raymond Wolsey, export sales manager.

Ohra has an optimistic outlook for the future. If the economy should cool down, Dr Andreas Hölscher, son of the company founder and current director of Ohra, views this with confidence: “Thanks to our market position, we have always emerged stronger from crisis. The markets always reduce and remove the unsuccessful, but we stand on solid foundations.” www.ohra.co.uk

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The vintage whitewash effect – achieve this year’s interior must-have look with Hesse’s Eazypore stain An innovative solvent-based pore stain, Eazypore helps manufacturers achieve the desired colour-contrasting finish on wood without the need for liming.

Applying a lime finish to wooden furniture can create a beautiful effect by enhancing the grain of the wood and is a popular look with many in the furniture manufacturing industry.

Traditionally, liming wood requires manufacturers to mix and apply a whitewash to wood – which requires a number of different products and processes.

With just one product, Hesse has created Eazypore Stain – an innovative, fast-drying

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solvent-based pore stain. Ready-to-use, Eazypore stain requires only a couple of coatings to achieve the desired vintage look in minutes.

There’s no laborious mixing therefore drastically simplifying the process; manufacturers achieve transformed timber with the desired lime wood effect in significantly reduced time.

What’s more, Eazypore isn’t just effective for achieving a lime wood effect – this colourcontrasting stain can achieve a number of different wood finishes in minimal time. So whether you’re looking for a smooth lime wood look or a more rustic weathered finish, Eazypore Stain can help you easily achieve this. The

effect is especially distinctive after the pores are brushed out vigorously.

Eazypore is suitable for all areas of interior fittings, furniture production and parquet flooring and can be used alongside a wide range of other Hesse products – including, its PU, CN and Hydro lacquers or with suitable oils.

To find out more about Eazypore and how it can be used to achieve a colour-contrasting effect on wood, get in touch with one of Redwood’s technical experts to arrange a trial.

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Get creative with CompacMel Plus CompacMel Plus is an innovative and ecofriendly alternative to compact laminate, boasting a range of benefits that free the designer from the constraints of other materials.

A greener and more cost-effective alternative to compact laminate, the CompacMel Plus range has definitely made a positive impact in the education sector. With antibacterial certification, the board is ideal for education facilities, as well as office furniture, hospital equipment and much more.

A wood compact melamine that boasts high environmental standards, CompacMel Plus creates 80% fewer greenhouse gas emissions in production than traditional compact laminates.

With its high versatility, excellent mechanical properties including bending strength, tensile strength and impact resistance, it is suitable for a broad range of needs within the education sector.

CompacMel Plus offers an advanced technical solution for the most demanding projects.

Fitting in high humidity environments it is safe and stable, while the ease of machining with standard tools and fittings allows for quick installation on site. As well as moisture resistance and excellent machinability, CompacMel Plus features a black core throughout, allowing creativity in both shapes and applications, without the need for edging.

Created by the Spanish company Finsa – a prolific manufacturer which prides itself on its environmentally friendly approach – CompacMel Plus is exclusively distributed by Lawcris in the UK. “We are very pleased with the agreement with Lawcris to distribute our CompacMel Plus across the UK,” states Rafael Willisch, Finsa UK’s

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managing director. “This board is very versatile and suitable for multiple applications thanks to its properties and wide range of colours, not to mention it is more cost-effective compared to alternative products in the market.”

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Vgrind takes centre stage at Vollmer VDays event Vollmer used its VDays event at its world headquarters in Biberach, Germany, to present its latest Vgrind 360E to over 400 customers that came from around the globe.

Introducing the new machine, the business development manager for the Vgrind 360 and Vgrind 360E, Andreas Weidenauer, discussed the extensive benefits of the Vgrind machine that can process tools up to 100mm diameter with a length of 360mm.

The presentation included an overview of the build quality that touched on the polymer concrete machine base for vibration absorption and reduced thermal expansion. With extremely low thermal conductivity, the Vgrind 360E generates less thermal expansion throughout its robust 2100kg base.

Upon this base is the impressive C-axis concept that provides the perfect absorption and elimination of deformation and vibration of grinding pressure through the top and bottom bearings in the twin grinding spindle configuration. The twin spindle configuration in the

Vgrind 360E is unique to Vollmer and it demonstrates how its dynamics, precision, deformation and vibration dampening characteristics far exceed that of single-spindle machines.

Competitor machines with just a single bearing carry a higher risk of deformation and vibration.

Underpinning the dynamics, kinematics and thermal stability of the Vgrind 360E, Vollmer has integrated an internal oil-based coolant cycle for cooling both the spindles and the motors. The temperature is maintained at a constant between the internal coolant oil cycle and the grinding coolant liquid due to a plate heat exchanger.

This attention to detail increases the thermal stability of the Vgrind 360E and as the oil runs through internal cooling cycles, the risk of damage or contamination through leakage is drastically reduced.

The C and A-axes have both been configured with direct drive torque motors to improve the dynamics of the Vgrind 360E. The A-axis spindle rotates at a speed of 450rpm as standard with an optional 1000rpm

unit for specialist applications.

The spindle options available with the new Vgrind 360E differ somewhat from that of the Vgrind 360. Branded as a more costeffective solution, the upper spindle of the Vgrind 360E has a belt-driven spindle with 9kW peak power and a maximum speed of 6500rpm whilst the bottom belt-driven spindle generates 23kW of peak power with a maximum speed of 10,500rpm.

This cost-effective configuration delivers sufficient power, speed and torque to meet the most demanding of tasks. However, for cutting tool manufacturers looking for more flexibility, the Vgrind 360° offers three solutions that include both upper and lower belt or motorised spindle driven motors or the facility to have one belt and one motorised spindle on the machine.

From a precision perspective, cutting tool manufacturers will not find a more precise platform than the Vgrind 360 and 360E. As standard, Vollmer has equipped the Vgrind 360E with rotary glass

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scales fitted to the C and A axes to offer unsurpassed precision.

Likewise, the X, Y and Z axes can optionally be fitted with linear glass scales.

As a demonstration of this uncompromising precision and repeatability, Vollmer provided evidence of a field test.

Manufacturing 10mm diameter ball-nosed tools with a variable helix angle of 25-30° with full simultaneous five-axis processing, a complete batch of 60 end mills retained a deviation on all forms of less than +/-2 microns.

Further opportunities for the Vgrind 360 include an optional wheel-changing facility for up to eight grinding wheel packages.

Accommodating grinding wheels up to 150mm diameter, the wheel changer is located outside the work envelope in a clean environment to prevent contamination. This fully automated process can change a wheel in just nine seconds on either spindle. www.vollmer-group.com

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Students, staff and visitors to York St John University’s London campus have been wowed by the recentlyinstalled furniture, which fits perfectly with the university’s own personality and ethos.

Innovative furniture design delivers sustainable solution for university Manufactured by Fuzl, using its innovative, patented, flat-pack system, it uses WISA® Multiwall, the robust, sustainable, polypropylene laminate Birch Plywood, which is supplied in the UK by Advanced Technical Panels (ATP), part of the James Latham Group. The functional, yet stylish clip-lock concept has been used to create a number of striking tables, chairs and bookshelves for the Launchpad careers area of the campus.

Developed by furniture designer, Oliver Theobald, Fuzl is all about simple and functional design. All of the furniture is made in the UK, which he believes gives the company a real point of difference. Easy to assemble, it is ‘no fuss’ furniture that clips together, so, there are no screws, no plastic, no inserts, no glues and no tools required. And because it uses solid plywood, the furniture is also extremely durable and long-lasting, allowing it to be repurposed and transformed.

Much of the furniture for York St John University’s London campus was designed and manufactured specifically for the spaces in which it is situated and was the result of a collaborative process between Oliver and the team at the university.

Oliver explains: “It needed to be simple and stylish as well as being versatile and multifunctional as it is regularly moved about to create different spaces and formats for teaching as well as to accommodate different types of events.

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this brief and ticked all of the boxes, both for us and the university. It’s an amazing highquality birch plywood which, as well as looking great, is uniform, stable and robust, and is FSC Certified from sustainable European forests. It is coated on both faces with a tough, decorative polypropylene laminate and the edges are sealed with acrylic resin paint which means no finishing is required. The material arrives, you machine it and the furniture goes together.

“James Latham were an excellent supplier

to deal with, they were extremely professional, dependable, efficient and always on hand to give advice plus we had complete confidence in both theirs and the product’s environmental credentials, which is very important for us and our client.”

Available in a range of seven colours, WISA Multiwall, which is manufactured in Estonia

by Finnish company UPM, and is available in the UK through James Latham’s nationwide network of depots. It is suitable for a wide range of demanding applications including structural end uses, plus it also has good UV-resistance, is hygienic and is easy to clean.

As well as 18mm Black, Yellow and White WISA Multiwall, James Latham also supplied FSC Certified, BB/BB Grade birch plywood to Fuzl which was used for the project.

Stephanie Plaster, a member of ATP’s Technical Plywood sales team comments: “It is always great to see our products being used in innovative and original ways. The WISA Multiwall tables and chairs look fantastic and show just what can be created using sustainably sourced high-spec, quality prefinished European birch plywood.”

For full details, swatches and samples contact your local James Latham depot or showroom online. www.lathamtimber.co.uk

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“I can now easily dispose of MDF offcuts without having to spend money on skips!”

A manufacturing company in Somerset has purchased a wood waste heater from Wood Waste Technology to save money on heating and waste disposal bills.

Pro Carve is a specialist CNC routing company that operates from a 2000ft2 warehouse in Cheddar.

Due to the nature of CNC routing, the business generates a substantial amount of waste wood regularly. Whilst MD of Pro Carve, Rolf Weber, manages to recycle his plywood offcuts into animal bedding, his MDF offcuts were more difficult to dispose of. As a result, the business was spending money on hiring skips to dispose of the MDF waste wood.

Whilst searching for a more economical and environmental way to dispose of waste wood, Rolf realised that by investing in a wood waste heater, the MDF waste could be transformed into free heating to keep the workshop warm in winter, as it had no other form of heating within.

Rolf managed to find a second-hand wood waste heater for sale, so took the plunge and purchased, but was disappointed with the result.

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that Rolf look at the heaters made by Wood Waste Technology.

After speaking with Kurt Cockroft, MD at Wood Waste Technology (WWT), and hearing recommendations by other businesses about the quality and efficiency of WWT’s heaters, Rolf purchased a brand new WT5 wood waste heater from WWT. Rolf explains: “I’m so pleased that someone suggested I talk to Wood Waste Technology.

We’ve had excellent service from the team as the guys there are really knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, and the new heater is just fantastic.

We can now burn all our MDF offcuts, and we’re saving money – and the environment – by not having to hire skips to send the MDF offcuts to landfill. The free heating makes the workshop a much nicer place to work on cold winter days, and we’ve added a summer heat dump so we can run the heater all year round and send the heat to atmosphere when it’s not needed inside.”

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. www.woodwastetechnology.com www.grossuk.co.uk www.putzmaus.co.uk www.procarve.co.uk

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Classified

TIMBER TEAM (MACHINERY) Ltd.

Specialists of Woodworking Machinery in the UK & Worldwide.

Tel: +44(0)1455 846888

E-mail: sales@timber-team.com

Advertise jobs, machinery, products, events, websites trade and services in the Classified section.

JUST ARRIVED! NEW T630 630 x 300 Thickness planer, auto positioning, vari feed, 4 knife etc, etc ..........£5,950.00 Centauro TC1200 Auto hydraulic copy lathe – excellent cleaned & checked con’d ........................................£4,200.00

Contact Lisa Williams to organise your stand-alone or integrated xlassified advertising campaign.

Wadkin BRA 14” Radial Arm crosscut saw Re-built condition .....................................................................£2,350.00 Wadkin 14” BRA Radial Arm crosscut saw, various - ex-college.......................................................... from £1,250.00 Wadkin NV 230 – Profile grinder - Subject to condition required .......................................................................£P.O.A Wadkin EQ – H/Duty Spindle moulder – 2 speed re-furbished condition .....................................................£3.250.00

Tel: 01424 776102 Email: lisa@gearingmediagroup.com

Dominion BCZ – H/Duty Spindle moulder – 2 speed / Subject to condition req’d ...............................................£P.O.A Dominion 26” DAA – 26” x 9” Surface planer thicknesser .................................................................................£P.O.A Sedgwick 12” MA – 12”x 7” Surface planer thicknesser ..................................................................... from £1,150.00 Dominion 12”x 7” – Surface planer thicknesser, DC Brake / subject to condition req’d........................ from £1,250.00

TOOLING

Wadkin LM – Floor standing borer re-built condition....................................................................................£1,450.00 Wadkin BT/S 500 – 500 x 230 Surface planer thicknesser / Subject to condition req’d .......................................£P.O.A Wadkin S/230 – Surface planer 1680mm ong tables. 1 phase electrics........................................................£1,550.00 Wadkin 20” BSW – Circular rip saw, DC brake re-built condition...................................................................£3,450.00 Wadkin C5 – Bandsaw, fence, tilt table / subject to condition req’d .....................................................................£P.O.A

“the moulder tooling specialist”

Wadkin PBR Band Resaw – power feed, brake re-furbished condition ........................................................£3,950.00 Wadkin LS – High speed Router with compound table / Subject to condition req’d..............................................£P.O.A Wadkin LS – High speed Router with compound table / good as-is condition ...............................................£1,850.00 Wadkin UR/B – 10,000/20,000 rpm High speed router, Table extensions. re-furbished..................................£2,750.00 Wadkin DM – Hollow chisel mortiser / refurbished .......................................................................................£2,550.00

Proud to be the UK’s only Weinig contract partner

Wadkin DM/V – Vibratory head hollow chisel mortiser refurbished ...............................................................£4,950.00 Sedgwick 571 – hollow chisel mortiser re-furbished .......................................................................................£875.00 Dominion BXA – 3 Head single ended tenoner / Superb cleaned & checked condition ...................................£4,950.00 Sedgwick TESH – 3 head single ended tenoner .................................................................................. from £2,350.00

+44 (0)116 276 6225

Multico TM/3 – Single ended tenoner / subject to condition req’d ......................................................................£P.O.A Wadkin BGY/1 – 14” Single disc sander, tilt table, re-furbished con’d ...........................................................£1,350.00

4 Highmeres Road Leicester, LE4 9LZ, UK

Union Graduate – Lathe ex-school, choice of various models .............................................................................£P.O.A Union Graduate – Lathe ex-school, 1 phase, re-built condition .....................................................................£1,500.00 Wadkin 6” BZL Lathe ex college, excellent as-is condition ..................................................................................£P.O.A APL 1400 – 2 bag dust extractor, starter, 4 kw motor. New filter sleeves and bags .........................................£895.00

visit our website

www.timber-team.com for further information

www.coltontooling.co.uk

Timber Team (Machinery) Ltd, The Knoll, Leicester Road, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire LE9 7TJ

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WOODWORKING MACHINERY CNC Routers • Affordable, high quality build • Over 25 years experience in supply and installation of CNC Routers • Excellent technical support and back up

Now with Touch Screen Control

Standard sizes: 8 x 4, 10 x 5, 3m x 2m (Special sizes available) Standard Features: HSD HSK Spindles, Rotary ATC, Location Pins, Tool Digitizer.

Castle Pocket Routers

from ATA Engineering

New Improved Model TSM22 Pocket Router Model TSM22, the most popular Pocket Router in the Castle range has been re-designed with a new lift up table top to provide the following features: • Easier and quicker access when replacing the router cutter, drill and other parts during routine servicing and repair.

• Additional safety feature which automatically disconnects the electrical supply to the Bosch motors.

This long established and widely used model continues to provide the quickest and strongest method for kitchen and bedroom carcass manufacture, retail display stands and other interior fitting applications.

Router Cutters

A comprehensive range of routing cutters in HSS, Carbide tipped and solid carbide to suit a wide variety of applications in aerospace, woodworking, plastics and composites.

Enquiries welcomed for special cutters.

Extensive Stock ATA Engineering carry an extensive stock of cutters, tool holders and collets, all for next day delivery.

ATA Engineering Processes Ltd ATA House, Unit B, Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7SS t: 01442 264411 e: sales@ataeng.com www.ataeng.com

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KEEPING BRITAIN BONDED SINCE 1979!

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If you have an adhesion problem, don’t come unstuck, talk to the adhesive experts

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Make more of your time!

Discover our anniversary offers now on pages 14-15

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P-System Connecting and inspiring for the past 50 years. Offering increased efficiency to its customers, Lamello’s award-winning P-system features an unprecedented level of flexibility, speed and simplicity throughout its entire design, production, transport and assembly process. Discover the many different advantages and applications of the P-System in our anniversary brochure.

Zeta P2

Divario P

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ers,

Fastest joining system with a power tool Connection is complete within seconds, without any waiting times, clamps or secondary processes.

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A corner joint with the Clamex P (two pairs of connectors) 1. Cut 25 s

2. Drill 15 s

Tenso P

Clamex P

3. Insert 5 s

4. Connect 5 s

Ready in 50 s 3

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Inspiration

See m o re p ic tu re s o n li n e :

Be inspired by our diverse range of connection solutions and the opportunities they offer!

You can find further applications in various areas on our website.

Shopfitting

Divario P

Shelf construction

Clamex P

Cabinet construction

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Kitchen installation

Clamex P

Furniture-making

Tenso P

Interior fitting

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Clamex P Detachable connector

Once you have it you can... create high-quality and

clamp in

take furniture apart

aesthetic joints.

all angles.

quickly and simply.

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Stackable Workpieces with pre-installed P-System connectors are stackable for storage and transport

Aesthetic The small, hardly visible opening (Ă˜ = 6 mm) serves to close and open the connector

High clamping force Clamp and glue workpieces at any angle, ~ 80 kg or 170 lb

Versatile The shallow element depth allows for miters from 22.5 – 180°, surface, corner and dividing panel connections

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Tenso P Self-clamping connectors for gluing

Once you have it you can... glue fast and

clamp without

join all

effortlessly.

clamps.

angles.

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with Tenso P-14

without Tenso P-14

Gluing

Versatile

Fixed joints of two workpieces

Simple gluing of miter joints

Invisible No visible connector

High clamping force Allows for perfect alignment and clamps the workpieces ~ 15 kg or 30 lb

Lower assembly force Minimal pressure required to join, regardless of the number of connectors

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Divario P Self-clamping, invisible connector for slide insertion

Once you have it you can... slide shelves easily into

join invisibly and

assemble quickly and

assembled furniture.

self-clamping.

without tools.

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Fast installation Quick installation of the connectors without glue after transport

Invisible Guiding groove covers the connectors

Clamped joint No resistance while inserting until shortly before building the clamping force

Assemble by sliding Partially routed guiding groove for completely invisible furniture joints

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Zeta P2 Anniversary Edition

The machine for the evolving P-System, designed to save you time on every application!

Once you have it you can... save time

work easily

use P-System connecting

on a daily basis.

and precisely.

fittings at all angles.

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Versatile Connect components at different angles

Precise Proven cutting principle with disc cutter

Slide-tolerant Align workpieces to make them perfectly flush

Simple The same processing on both sides

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Anniversary offers from

899.– £

Designation Zeta P2 Anniversary Edition

Part no.

£*

101402GJ

899.00

101402

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101402GJD

965.00

101402D

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with cutter HW (Zeta P2 standard version Zeta P2 Anniversary Edition with cutter DP (Zeta P2 standard version

Kit contains P-System cutter 7 mm Stop square

Des

Suction stub 23 + 36 mm

P-S

Disc for angles

80

Spacer 2 + 4 mm

80

Tools

60

P-System drill jig incl. drill

20

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Take advantage of our 3-year extended warranty to enjoy 36 months of comprehensive cover for repair costs. The guarantee includes all parts subject to regular wear and tear, including switches,

carbon brushes, ball bearings, sealing rings etc, and excluding cutting tools, consumables, and continuous industrial operation.

See www.lamello.com for terms and conditions.

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P-System connector assortment professional

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120 pairs Clamex P-14 30 pairs Clamex P Medius 30 pairs Clamex P-10 80 pairs Tenso P-14 incl. clip 30 pairs Tenso P-10 incl. clip 20 pcs Bisco P-14 20 pcs Bisco P-10 80 pairs Divario P-18 Divario Installation Tool/Drill/Marking Gauge Clamex P Installation Tool Sortainer T-Loc

219.– Designation P-System connector assortment basic

Part no.

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80 pairs Clamex P-14 80 pairs Tenso P-14 incl. clip 60 pairs Clamex P Medius 20 pcs Bisco P-14 Systainer T-Loc Gr. II incl. compartment dividers

Recommended list price. These offers only apply in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Subject to

Order now from your retail partner to benefit!

price changes and printing errors. * All prices in £ excl. VAT. Offers valid from 13.05.2019 – 31.12.2019. While stocks last.

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Request free P-System demonstrations: contact.lamello.com 0789 1025 646

Integration into your CNC production Do you need support integrating the P-System into your end-to- end digital manufacturing process? Our partner network builds a bridge between you as the user and our major CAD/CAM – CNC partners. Benefit from professional assistance in end-to-end order processing: design using CAD – positioning the connectors in the workpiece – automated ordering of parts in ERP – data transfer to CNC. You can find comprehensive information on www.lamello.com/category/cnc-technologie

Lamello AG | Joining technology Hauptstrasse 149 | 4416 Bubendorf, Switzerland Phone +41 61 935 36 36 | Fax +41 61 935 36 06 info@lamello.com | www.lamello.com

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Shaye Chatfield | Area Manager UK, Ireland Mobile +44 (0) 789 1025 646 | s.chatfield@lamello.com

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Your Lamello partner:

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