Panel Production Mar-April 09 Issue by First Sight Graphics

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CONTENTS News A ‘Brilliant’ Finish from Kundig Deral Supply Homag to Q&S Striebig Chosen by Furniture Makers to the Wealthy Gannomat Go For It New From Format 4 Brookmans Sands Better Buy BiesseArtech SCM Extend Accord CNC Machining Centre Range Homag Sort The Finishing At Doors By Design Woodwaste Technology Provide A Solution to Classic Joinery

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SPECIAL FEATURES WHERE TO BUY – SANDERS CNC ROUTERS & MACHINING CENTRES WOODWASTE PROCESSING SOFTWARE MANUFACTURING DECORATIVE SURFACES WEBSITE DIRECTORY

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brings valuable experience to the position having had many years selling Homag Group machines and, before that, extensive experience in production at all levels including responsibility for all CNC machinery operations at one of the UK’s largest joinery groups before being recruited to Homag. The new structure at Homag UK is designed with a single focus in mind – to give UK and Irish customers a superior sales and service experience after investing in cutting edge technology. For more information: Tel: 01332 856500 Email: info@homag-uk.co.uk

Simon Brooks – appointed Sales Director at Homag UK

Homag UK undertook a major internal restructuring for the start of 2009 which sees Simon Brooks appointed as Sales Director. Managing Director Paul Cooper will add the re-organisation and day-to-day operation of the service division to his portfolio while After Sales Director Paul Newman will continue in his role but operate on a much more one-to-one basis with key customers. Paul Cooper says that he gained significant experience in the area of servicing during his year away in the robotics industry: “We are dealing with highly sophisticated machines from the bottom up here at Homag. Above all else I have learned about and seen the enormous value of preventative maintenance and we will be pro-actively putting programs for this in place for all our customers. The cost of downtime is often significant and preventative maintenance can offer huge savings over re-active service, we have also introduced significant in-house investment in remote diagnostics and problem identifications. This, coupled with a streamlined spare parts operation and engineering scheduling, will offer our customers a level of service that will be unprecedented and a level above anything that exists in the UK today.” Under Simon Brooks Homag UK’s sales operation will also be re-targeted and reorganised for greater efficiency and ensuring that customers not only get a fast response to enquiries, but will be actively provided with the latest news and information on technical developments from the Homag Group. Simon

Finsa are beating the Credit Crunch! Finsa UK have strengthened their operation by hiring 4 new members of staff. Proving that they are striving forward and not letting the current financial climate slow them down, they have taken on 2 new Product Development Executives, a Logistics Coordinator and a Customer Co-Ordinator. The appointments will strengthen the Finsa UK team as they look to promote new products and build on their current success. For more information: Email: t.hanley@finsa.com

Talbott’s Welcome AP Dust Extraction Investment Talbott Biomass Energy Limited was sold on February 6th 2009 to Talbott’s Biomass Energy Systems Limited (formerly Talbott’s Heating Limited) and Talbott’s Biomass Generators Ltd. The new company – Talbott’s Biomass Energy Systems Limited will continue under the guidance of Bob Talbott and investment from Air Plants Dust Extraction Limited. (See full story on page 22)

2009 Product Brochure Launched The UK’s leading timber and panel products distributor, James Latham, is pleased to announce the availability of its new product brochure for 2009. The brochure includes many new products including; Egger Eurolight, Maritime Pine Flooring, Moralt Door Blanks and Bausen Solid Eucalyptus Flooring. The guide also provides customers with a variety of information from the company’s commitment to the responsible purchasing of timber, environmental credentials, product grades and specifications to standards. For more information on the range of brochures or any other products available at James Latham, please visit the website at www.lathamtimber.co.uk. Tel: 0116 257 3415 Email: marketing@lathams.co.uk

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Finsa’s new team members: L-R: Laura (Logistics Co-ordinator), Sevim (Product Development Exec. – Special Products), Heather (Product Development Exec. – Sawmill & Plywood), Toni (Customer Co-ordinator).

Quality Assured at VCi with ISO Accreditation Renewal VC Industries Ltd, manufacturers of MFC/MFMDF panels for the furniture industry, continue to prove that quality is a strong company ethos with the successful re-assessment of ISO 9001:2000, with no non-conformances, at their Stourton Leeds manufacturing base. The audit which took place on the 23rd October is the second successful reassessment this; their FSC renewal also being approved on 9th October. Director, Pauline Vernon, stated: “Through our external audit we have been praised for our Quality Assurance system which has been working effectively with exceptional analysis of the data collected. Mapping our internal processes, with constant reviews and updates, is continually improving the product and service we offer our customers.” Through the use of a Corrective Action Request (CAR) system, VCi are able to

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address non-conformances in their processes and drive a continuous improvement strategy forward. But for VCi, improvement does not stop there. VCi have undertaken a Customer Satisfaction Survey and, after careful analysis of their results, will be reviewing their sales order process in 2009 in order to improve overall delivery performance. “VCi are always striving to improve their service, and from this survey we have identified the areas in which customer’s feel improvement should be made. We listen to our customers and we will be making every effort of develop our systems and practices to offer improvements in our delivery performance,” summarised Pauline. She finalised: “Thanks to the continued effort of all members of the company we have once again been recognised for our commitment to quality, and our registration renewal or ISO 9001:2000 is an indication to our customers’ that for VCi, constantly improving our overall quality – both product and service, is at the very heart of VCi’s philosophy. VC Industries Ltd are panel producers, supplying key components to kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, occasional and office furniture manufacturers, and are developing their range of additional services including packing and assembly. For more information: Tel: 0113 385 7800 Email: info@vciltd.co.uk

Businesses to benefit from £62m Sector Training Agreement to tackle skills shortages in the Furniture, Furnishings & Interiors industry Businesses in the Furniture, Furnishings

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Marley Eternit Launches New Hydropanel Website Marley Eternit, the UK’s leading fibre cement building board supplier, has launched a dedicated website for its innovative new Hydropanel fibre cement board. A highly interactive website, www.hydropanel.co.uk shows video footage of Hydropanel at work, offering a visual demonstration of how this highly adaptable product provides construction solutions for walls, floors and ceilings. Alongside this solutions-based element of the website is access to specifier and installer brochure downloads along with a case studies section, offering customers quick and easy access to information on all their partitioning and building board requirements. For more information: Tel: 01283 722588

DIARY DATES Woodworking Scotland Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh March 26th-28th Tel: 01474 536535 Nelton Exhibitions Ltd

Felder UK In-House Show March 27th-28th Milton Keynes Tel: 01908 635000 SCM Group UK Spring In-House Exhibition (At new premises) April 22nd-24th Tel: 0115 977 0044

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VC Industries Ltd are panel producers, supplying key components to KBB, occasional and office furniture manufacturers

& Interiors industry can now benefit from a £62m Sector Training Agreement via Proskills UK, the sector skills council (SCC) for the Process and Manufacturing Sector, which was officially launched by Lord Young, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Skills & Apprenticeships at the Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills (DIUS). The ‘Sector Compact’ is a three year noncontractual agreement between the Government, the Learning and Skills council (LSC) and Proskillls, which aims to tackle skills shortages and develop more highly skilled and qualified workers through more effective use of the ‘Train to Gain’ programme, to ensure a world-class future workforce within the Furniture, Furnishings & Interiors industry.

Gannomat In-House Show Mallory Park, Leicestershire April 22nd-24th Tel: 01455 846575 Or 0043 699 190 48882 LIGNA 2009 Hannover May 18th – 22nd Email: ligna@messe.de Workworking Ireland National Show Centre Cloghran, Co. Dublin October 10th-12th Tel: 01474 536535 Nelton Exhibitions Ltd Sicam Pordenone Trade Fair Italy October 14th-17th Tel: 0039 0272194452 Fimma Maderalia Feria Valencia Spain November 3rd-6th Affema Tel: 0034 963 861 100

OBITUARY – FRANK DALEY Frank Daley, a Service Engineer with SCM Group (UK) Limited, died in hospital at the end of January after a long illness with cancer. Mr Daley joined SCM in January, 2001, and covered the UK and Ireland specialising in the Installation and Servicing of Sanders, Beam Saws and Panel Processing Machinery. He lived and was based in Pensby, Wirral, and he was a popular member of the SCM Service Team and liked by many SCM customers he visited. Mr Daley leaves his wife, Eileen, and 3 children, Natalie, Vicky and Shaun.

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A “Brilliant” Finish from Kundig aylor Made Joinery Interiors Limited based in Suffolk is arguably one of the UK’s most prolific and specialist joinery and interior fit-out manufacturers. Established in 1981 by Gordon and James Taylor, TMJ started with just 2 joiners with initial trade being dedicated to the local building companies who they serviced with made to measure joinery work including windows, doors, stairs, kitchens and general cabinetry. From those early days TMJ has evolved into one of the largest joinery manufacturers with a workforce in excess of 130 personnel and a manufacturing facility consisting of some 36,000 square feet. The clients of today not only include work from refurbishment to the private residential customer but also many of the ‘bluechip’ companies from the financial, investment and banking and software industries. Common to all is the stringent requirement for quality workmanship, actual completion timescales with project management and of course more bespoke designs. TMJ is a forward thinking company which has excelled in all areas and has consequently been awarded such lucrative contracts as the refurbishment at Windsor Castle following the fire in 1992, and also refurbishment work to the Royal Festival Hall as well as more recently, the specialist joinery packages for Unilever, Henderson Global Investors and DTZ. The secret to this success is down to the ethos of the company which is ‘To actively invest in its employees and resources is to maximise quality and output’ In 2007 following much deliberation by management and

Stephen Kundig and James Taylor in front of the Kundig Botop

The Kundig Brilliant 2-head sander giving a shear sanding action from two different directions

production personnel it was decided that one area which was in need of addressing to improve productivity and quality was on the calibration, pre sanding and finishing of both joinery and panel based products. The result of this was the key figures including Mr James Taylor and production director Mr Pat Coll visiting the international woodworking machinery exhibition in Hannover, Germany. The purpose of this visit was to view and assess the relevant machinery which would be most suited to the strict criteria as set out by TMJ and which would be able to perform within their busy environment. One of the companies TMJ visited at the exhibition was Kundig who had on display a number of wide belt sanding machines which were initially demonstrated by Mr Stephan Kundig. TMJ was already familiar with the Kundig machines as they had a twin belt sanding machine installed in 1996 which was used by any of the 35 members in the joinery workshop and had proved both easy to use and exceptional in terms of reliability and accuracy. The machines demonstrated not only consisted of the traditional sanding heads for both calibration and for veneers but also the Oblique sanding heads which were seen to avoid the inherent flaws as experienced on all machines using traditional sanding heads where the abrasive is mounted at 90 degrees to the travel of the work piece. Following these demonstrations a meeting was arranged for the following morning with a view to a more in depth discussion regarding the actual requirements of TMJ. As specialist manufacturers and innovators of wide belt and edge sanding machinery, Kundig were able to assess what was required from a machine to fulfil the requirements of TMJ. Following this assessment it was decided that the main machine requirement was for the Veneer workshop which needed to be able to calibrate raw MDF and door blanks prior to

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veneering and also be able to pre sand the veneered panels prior to lacquering. In June 2007 key members from TMJ visited Kundig’s main manufacturing headquarters just outside Zurich in Switzerland where further trials were carried out on actual samples which were sent from TMJ prior to their visit. These were then returned to TMJ for examination and test once lacquered. The initial assessment for a 5 head machine was wholly justified and would offer TMJ the flexibility and time saving which they were looking to achieve. The machine consisted of; • 1st Head cross belt for the removal of veneer tape • 2nd head calibration roller • 3rd head Segmental pad for veneer sanding • 4th head Oblique segmental pad for fine finishing • 5th head bottom calibration roller Following the trials and demonstrations of the machines with Oblique sanding, a meeting was set at TMJ’s head office in Bildeston, Ipswich where not only an order was placed for the new 5 head Kundig Botop machine but also for a further lacquer sanding machine for the spray shop. This second order was the result of the demonstrations and

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The 5-head BOTOP Brilliant-x 1350

final finish achieved from the Oblique sanding heads which offered a far flatter and fibre free surface without any oscillation marks or inherent flaws of the abrasive being transmitted to the finished surface as is inherent on traditional sanding heads. This second machine known as the Kundig V-Max 1350 was equipped with 2 oblique sanding heads one set at + 10 degrees and the other set at – 10 degrees to the travel of the work piece and both giving a shear sanding action from 2 different directions. Both machines were manufactured to exacting Swiss standards and incorporated such features that sets Kundig apart from other manufacturers. These include a static bed whereby the sanding group raises and lowers accordingly and gives a fixed working height so that the appropriate support can be offered to the infeed and outfeed of the machine, hence reducing the need for a second operator. Also included was the patented electronic Enormatic setting function which measures the thickest part of the workpiece then the machine sets itself to the desired finished size with the conveyor starting automatically, all without the need for the operator to return to the control panel. This investment made in surface finishing technology places TMJ at the forefront of today’s manufacturers specialising in bespoke production requirements. The new machines were delivered, off loaded, positioned and commissioned to the timescales as set out by TMJ along with a large quantity of abrasives also manufactured by Kundig to ensure the utmost in surface finish.

For more information: Tel: 0845 833 0565 Email: sales@kundig.co.uk www.kundig.co.uk

Eversheds reception area, a typical example of Taylor Made Joinery Interiors work

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Deral Supply Homag to Q&S &S Manufacturing is a typical producer of quality carcase components for the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom sectors who have created success and a reputation for reliability and flexibility by investing in the right equipment to give them these attributes. Based in East Kilbride on the outskirts of Glasgow, Q&S’s William Shannon approached Scotland’s leading machinery supplier, Deral, to advise them on which machines to install. Deral is Homag UK’s Scottish agent and John Clinton worked with William Shannon in selecting the right equipment from the huge portfolio of Homag Group equipment. Assessing the company’s current and future requirements, the decision was made to supply a Weeke BHP200 CNC machining centre equipped with a matrix table for clamping and fully capable of producing cut and drilled panels from sheets on a nesting basis. Deral also supplied a Brandt KDN210 single-sided edgebander capable of applying coiled materials from 0.4mm to 3mm. The Weeke BHP200 gives Q&S enormous flexibility through its advanced Woodwop software which allows the operator to store patterns and programs and quickly re-program the machine for drilling and routing dimensions on a parametric basis. The O-TRIX matrix bed allows full sheets to be clamped and the individual panels cut out using a high speed milling tool on he main head before the drilling and routing operations are completed in a single clamping. This system of producing carcase components on a nesting basis obviates the need for and space for a panel saw. The Brandt KDN210, while one of the most compact machines in the Brandt line-up, remains a high-tech edgebander with electronic controls, in-line positioning of units and remote diagnostics. William Shannon says that investing in the Homag Group machines

The Weeke BHP200 CNC machining centre in operation at Q&S Manufacturing – installed by Deral Ltd

has given him significant new flexibility and capacity. At the moment he can produce around 4 to 5 kitchens per week with scope for a lot more. His customer base is now spreading across Scotland. He says that an important part of making the decision to invest in the Weeke and the Brandt was that Deral are local with an excellent service and back-up division. For more information: HOMAG UK Tel: 01332 856500 Email: info@homag-u.co.uk www.homag-uk.co.uk DERAL LTD Tel: 0123 755350 Email: info@deral.co.uk

The Brandt KDN210 high tech edgebander installed by Deral Ltd

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ill Cleyndert & Company Ltd consists of a passionately motivated team of highly skilled craftsmen and professionals all sharing the same vision and commitment to producing furniture and joinery of the highest quality. By marrying traditional skills and modern technology, the company has established itself as one of the UK’s most reputable bespoke manufacturers to discerning customers. It operates at the top end of the domestic market, serving the interior design and architectural sector, with the majority of its high net worth customers living in London’s West End. It also works internationally and is currently involved in an extensive project in Kuwait Cabinet maker Niall McCallum with production manager Dawn Lee. Since being set up by Bill Cleyndert in 1999 the business has experienced continual growth. It had an annual turnover of £4 million last year and employs 50 staff at its well-equipped Fakenham, Norfolk factory. “We are totally dependent on the top end of the market remaining healthy,” said Mr Cleyndert. “Luckily, despite the state of the economy we are very busy right now. Our order books are looking good and we are currently talking about projects for 2010.” All processes, including the application of special lacquered finishes and metal effects, are carried out in-house, with £500,000 recently invested in a finishing area comprising of a polishing shop and three spray booths. The latest equipment purchase is a Striebig Control vertical panel saw, bought to cope with the This drinks cabinet in Macassar Ebony and extra volume of work that two sliding table saws could figured Sycamore with polished aluminium no longer handle. It’s used to size wood based panels detailing is an example of the fine craftsmanship produced by Bill Cleyndert & Company. such as MDF, including veneered versions, plywood and block board. “We opted for a vertical panel saw because we needed to make the best use of the factory space, and chose a Striebig as it is easy to use, highly accurate and superbly engineered,” said Mr Cleyndert. “We researched the vertical saw market and soon discovered that Striebig was considered to be the market leader.” Operating to an accuracy of 1/10 mm and with a maximum cut size of 4300 x 2240mm and a cutting depth of 80mm, the Control represents the state-of-the-art in vertical panel saw technology. Its sophisticated design allows it to be operated via an ergonomic control panel, leaving time for the next batch of work to be prepared. Much of the cutting operation is automated; the saw head is power fed, and the feed speed is controlled to ensure the quality of the cut is maintained. Features considered expensive optional extras in other saws are included as standard. They include a digital measuring system, accurate to 0.1 mm, and an adjustable precision display that can be set to an accuracy of 1.0, 0.5 or 0.1 mm, according to the thickness of the panels being sized.

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Numerous automatic procedures are carried out by the press of a button, including locking and releasing the beam saw, setting the horizontal cutting height, plunging and swivelling the motor, locking the support rollers during sawing and fine saw blade adjustment. Various accessories are available to make the saws even more productive A unique option is four-side trimming, which enables the bottom trim cut to be carried out automatically without having to lift or turn the panel. Cabinet maker Niall McCallum said the Striebig has made his job much easier. “It’s very simple to set up and then the machine does the rest. Also, I can now load the biggest of panels on to the saw’s bed by myself.” The Control, together with an Al-Ko mobile extraction unit, was supplied and installed by Striebig’s exclusive UK agents, T.M. Machinery Sales Ltd. “To help get the very best out of our team of craftsmen I believe in keeping up with the latest technology and investing in top quality equipment” said Mr Cleyndert. “That’s why Striebig was my first choice.”

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For more information: Tel: 0116 271 7155 Fax: 0116 271 5862 Email: sales@tmservices.co.uk www.tmpartnership.co.uk

A veneered MDF panel is sized on the Striebig Control at Bill Cleyndert & Company, with the Al-Ko mobile extraction unit on the right.

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Gannomat Go For It April In-House Exhibition at new Leicester Showrooms he Austrian company, Gannomat, universallyrecognised as a leading manufacturer of specialist dowel boring, drilling and insertion machines, plus the immensely popular range of lamellar carcase presses, is making a concerted effort to further increase its share of the UK and Irish markets. In partnership with J & J Specialist Machinery, the exclusive importers of Gannomat products for Britain and Ireland, the company has recently opened extensive new showroom facilities at the Mallory Park Centre in Leicestershire. Now, for the first time in the UK, customers will be able to visit a showroom that is stocked with a range of machines which ably demonstrate the unique benefits of Gannomat solutions, notably cost-effective labour-saving intensity, rapid carcase assembly, increased operational efficiency and precision and, above all, a flawless, highly-desirable end result for all finished products including cabinetry and carcase work and window, stairs and door production.

During the past three years, Jon Hoy, Gannomatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dealer Principal for the UK and Ireland, has travelled the length and breadth of the country, visiting customers and providing them with labour-saving, high-tech solutions which have led to increased profits, improved production and, in many instances, high resultant levels of self-funding operations. Over this period of time, sales of Gannomat specialist machines have totalled well over seven figures. Many leading companies have already reaped the rewards of utilising Gannomat machines in their production set-ups. This impressive list includes such prominent names as Eurotek, British Thornton, Carleton Furniture, Norbord, Woodlock Joinery, Norwich Furniture, ABI Caravans, Pemberton Caravans, Sigma 3 Kitchens, Wessex Bridec, to name but a few. J & J Specialist Machinery, run by Jon Hoy and Justin Inman, will be holding a three-day â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;In-House Exhibition of Gannomat Machineryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Unit 3B, Mallory Park Centre, Kirkby Mallory,

Gannomat INDEX-PRO CNC controlled point-to-point drilling, glueing and dowel inserting machine, with routing and grooving, for variable programming of boring patterns. Ideal for cabinet, window and door production.

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All Gannomat specialist machines are built to the highest technological standards and include the latest state-of-the-art innovations. Of strong, rugged construction, these machines are fully-proven in countless world-wide installations, and are designed for fast, totally reliable and highly accurate setting. The most stringent levels of quality control are fully implemented during production of machine components, all of which are manufactured in-house by Gannomat. At a critical time when savings in both manpower and production processes are uppermost in people’s minds, the ‘Gannomat In-House Exhibition’ will surely prove to be an eyeopening and rewarding experience for discerning companies who are seeking to effect a reduction in operational costs, improve manufacturing techniques and increase end sales.

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Leicestershire, from April 22nd through to April 24th, 2009. This informal exhibition, the first-ever in the UK, will enable customers to witness for themselves just how Gannomat methods and solutions can both improve and speed-up cabinet and joinery production processes. Demonstrations will include: - rapid drilling, glueing and insertion of dowels; specialist drilling for cabinet makers; drilling and insertion of fittings and cabinet hinges. All Gannomat insertion machines drill and insert from below the workpiece, thereby obviating the possibility of damage to workpiece fronts. Also to be shown will be examples from the fast-selling series of Gannomat lamellar carcase presses which embody both unique design and total simplicity of operation. J & J Specialist Machinery are fully aware of the critical importance of installation and service. The company’s Service Division, headed up by the experienced Martin Harvey, has a direct link to the Gannomat headquarters in Austria and covers all aspects of servicing, warranty and spare parts, etc. The J & J team includes five highly-qualified service engineers, backed by service partners in Scotland and Ireland, all of whom have been fully trained by Gannomat.

Further information on the J & J Specialist Machinery ‘Gannomat In-House Exhibition’: Tel: 01455 846575 or 0043 699 190 48882. Email: j.hoy@gannomat.at

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HANNOVER • GERMANY

Making More Out Of Wood

World Fair for the Forestry and Wood Industries

IGNA, the leading international trade show for the woodworking and wood processing industries, will cover 148,000m² area with 1,800 exhibitors; the organisers estimate that 100,000 trade visitors world-wide will visit the show. The exhibition is supported by a wealth of special exhibits, seminars, conferences and symposia. This year there is great uncertainty in the international markets. The global economy is slowing down, energy and commodity prices are rising, and demand for furniture and other wood products is falling. The international wood industry is therefore looking to LIGNA to revitalise the market. One of the biggest drivers of innovation and capital investment today is the need for resource efficiency – a topic that is very high on the agenda at LIGNA. Mounting competitive pressure is pushing up buyer expectations

of woodworking machinery. Buyers now expect their suppliers to deliver greater productivity, more flexibility and new ways to save money – e.g. through greater resource – efficiency and quality support services. Only by keeping up with these trends can machinery vendors and buyers stay competitive over the long term. The message is clear – companies that invest now in more efficient production technology will be better placed to compete when the upturn finally comes. When the economy is in trouble, that is exactly the right time to wake anti-cyclical investments which will ensure that businesses emerge from the crisis stronger and better placed to survive in turbulent conditions (banks permitting). Visitor information: www.ligna.de/visitorservice email: ligna@messa.de

Record Attendance at SCM Open House he fourth edition of SCM’s Open House, held in the Rimini factory and showroom from the 26th to the 31st January has ended with a record attendance of 1900 visitors. This represents an important market reaction to the SCM Group’s many investments during this unfavourable economic situation. The exhibition was an important occasion to underline, once again,

that SCM can offer the latest complete technological solutions for door and window manufacturers, joiners and large industries. Thanks to SCM’s focus on complete machining processes, the attendees from the UK, Europe and United States, viewed demonstrations performed on more than 30 stand-alone machines and Work Cells for the complete processing of doors, windows and frames. Among the most interesting solutions exhibited were:• Integra Work Cell, the new SCM solution for pre-squared frame processing in a completely automatic way thanks to loading and unloading robots. • Accord 40, the new gantry CNC Machining Centre with 5-axis CNC controlled head unit • Aries multi-head machine, CNC Machining Centre for hardware machining.

For more information: Tel: 01159 770044 Email: gbreward@scmgroup.com

Integra Work Cell, the new SCM solution for pre-squared frame processing – fully automatic with robotic loading and unloading

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Combilift Ltd, the Irish specialist manufacturers of the Combilift range of 4-way forklifts has added another trophy to its collection by winning the UK Fork Lift Truck Association’s 2009 Award for innovation for its Combi-

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Combi-CB Wins UK FLTA Award for Innovation CB model, which was officially launched at the company’s 10th anniversary event last September.

ombilift beat the seven other finalists to win the innovation category, and MD Martin McVicar and technical director Robert Moffett accepted the “Archie” award from Kevin Lofting of the category sponsor Albury Asset Rentals Ltd at the ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel on 14th February. Versatility has always been a hallmark of the company’s products, and the 4-way Combi-CB is no exception. It is the smallest Combilift to date, and was developed specifically for operations handling mixed loads comprising mainly palletised goods but which also deal with a small amount of long products. It is an excellent alternative to electric 4-way reach trucks, and as it has been designed with no platform, 100% use of lower storage areas can be achieved. Very compact dimensions also enable operation in containers for seamless unloading directly from delivery vehicles to the warehouse. The Combi-CB works indoors and out, has a 2.5t capacity and is available with LPG, diesel or AC electric power. The UK FLTA summed up the benefits of this new forklift as follows: “The Combi-CB compact multi-directional counterbalance transfers the four-way principle into a small counterbalance truck for the first time.” Martin McVicar comments: “Research and development has always been a major part of Combilift’s business strategy, and we are constantly striving to come up with products that make handling and storage more productive, safer and cost effective for customers. The fact that we won this category on a public vote shows that the qualities of this innovative product are widely recognised, and we would like to thank everyone who voted for us.” This is the fifth major award that Combilift has won since the company was established.

The Combi-CB model

For more information: Tel: 00353 47 80500 Tel UK: 07815 314 990 Email: info@combilift.com www.combilift.com

Martin McVicar (centre) and Robert Moffat (right) with their FLTA innovation award

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SCM UK’s New Building Opening and Spring In-House Show he combined Opening of SCM’s New Building and Spring In-House Exhibition are to be held together in their new Nottingham Showroom between the dates of Wednesday, 22nd April and Friday, 24th April inclusive, and it will continue to be the most comprehensive ever seen at SCM Group (UK), with new machines allied to Joinery, Furniture and Panel Production markets at the forefront and several UK launches of brand new models. It is the perfect opportunity to view the new facility, including the new training rooms and to see what is available for when the up-turn arrives. A large display of the “L’Invincible” Classical Machines range will be shown including the SI4000 Sliding Table Panel Saw, F5200 Surface Planer, S6300 Thicknesser and TF1400 Spindle Moulder with vertical Electro Spindle. The many advantages of purchasing and owning a L’Invincible machine will be explained to visitors to the show. ‘Nova’ panel saws, spindle moulders, surface planers and thicknessers, Sandya 3, 5 and 9S wide belt sanders, Startech borers, plus a wide selection of Mini Max and Tecnomax classical machines, with the ME15 and ME20 edge banders and MB21 borer suitable for the smaller manufacturer of kitchens and bedrooms. Several new machine models will be on show and fully working on demonstrations, including two Record ‘ACTIONLINE’ CNC Routing/Machining Centres. These machines will be showing their versatility on a complete range of products, with Joinery components – stairs, doors, windows including arched types – being the typical products ideally suited to flat bed or TVN bar and pod table machines. A Record 132 NT TVN 5-axis Prisma machine will be machining curved hand rails as well as a range of window and stair components. The latest model ‘Accord’ CNC Machining Centre will be on display, aimed at the smaller, medium and large size companies wanting to gain entry into the CNC market or seeking additional production capacity. With a generous table size of 3650 by 1560mm, 10Hp Routing Head at 12,000 to 18,000 rpm, and options of many Tool Changers and Drilling Units. The machine is very competitively priced and includes full training and installation costs. A larger table machine is already selling very well in the UK market with a 7250 x 2280mm table just becoming available. Standard flat bed CNC Routers, like the best selling Record ACTIONLINE 100 ALL will be nesting component parts from a full size sheet, as well as machining Doors and Furniture components.

The ever popular Pratix 48NST, ideally suited to the increasingly popular nesting process, will be fully operational and with the outfeed unloading device now fitted optionally to many machines. SCM will be demonstrating their own Cad/Cam Software packages including Doors and Windows. This will show how simple it is to program a CNC machine off-line or on-board and the requirement to change from any one program to the next in rapid time. Other Specialists will be on hand to guide potential new or existing customers with their latest Software developments. Tooling suppliers will also be in attendance to give advice on their latest products. The latest SCM Automatic Panel Beam Saw, model Sigma 107C 3200, with PC/PLC control unit with simple programming procedures and diagnostics will be cutting a wide range of panel products. The panels will then be edge banded on a range of machines, including the K300E, K500, K1000 ER2 and S2000 ERTThe SCM ACCORD 40 L Single-Sided models, with melamine, PVC, CNC machining centre 3mm ABS and solid wood lippings being applied and trimmed. The new M80 and M80T contour edge banding and trimming machines will be demonstrated. The latest vertical space saving ‘Cyflex F900’ CNC Drilling and Grooving machine for panels, especially designed for kitchen and bedroom manufacturers and upholstered furniture, will be in continuous demonstration and so far over 35 machines have been sold since it’s launch. From the Solid Wood Division, the latest WINDOR 1 CNC Window Machining Centre will be producing window elements to any required dimensions, after the simple selection of units within a pre-selected program. The machine is perfect for small The SCM WINDOR 1 and medium-sized joinery manufacturers Window machining centre requiring maximum flexibility. SCM’s Planer Moulder range, including the latest models of the Superset Class, Compact XL, and Sintex, with the latest electronic controls, providing the best fast set-up system on the market today, and these will be demonstrated on a wide range of profiles and mouldings. Customers can just turn up on any day, or telephone 01159 770044 for an Invitation that gives full directions to the new extensive SCM demonstration facility near Nottingham. A buffet lunch is available to all visitors.

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Machine manufacturing and metal forging have been a tradition in the Felder family for many generations. n 1955 Johann Felder founded the Felder company we know today. The original workshop was setup in his parent’s house at Krüseweg 10 in Absam in Tirol. In 1956 Johann Felder presented the first Felder woodworking machines at exhibitions in Vienna and Innsbruck In 1961 the company left its „birthplace“ and moved over on to Salzbergstraße 26. In 1963 the first range of machinery, the BU 4 was launched with amazing success. With the following series the BU 5, BU 6, BU 7 and BU 8 Johann Felder managed to constantly develop the machines and at the same time increase production and sales. The steady growth of the company could no longer be supported by the then workshop. In 1981 Felder moved once more, this time from the original village of Absam to Hall in Tirol, where we find the headquarters today. In 1984 Felder entered a new era, the machine series BF3 and BF4 were a sales revelation from the word go. Felder expanded and invested much in the head office in Hall in Tirol. In 1990 Felder presented the first ever combination machine with a sliding table and with this increased their market share even further. At the same time the first professional solo machines for industry were launched. In 1994 came the break through in the industry market when the sliding panel saw the K6 was launched onto the international stage. Felder completed the transition from being a combination machine specialist to being a complete provider of standard woodworking machines for both hobbyists and industry. In 1997 with the development and production of good value woodworking machines under the brand name “Hammer“, Felder was able to successfully compete against cheaper imports from the Far East. The dual success of the brands Felder and Hammer, led to a further expansion in the production and manufacturing areas at the factory in Hall. With the international success in the production and sales of the professional solo machines, the demand increased further for even larger woodworking machines. In 2001 Felder introduced a brand new range of heavy duty machinery for carpentry, business and industry under the brand „Format-4“. With the slogan „the complete workshop“, the Format-4 product range was expanded further with the introduction of CNCMachining Centres. In 2005 Format-4 edgebanders were added to the range. In 2007 came the addition of beam saws and heated veneer presses and in 2008 the kappa 550 was launched with 3

model options. Today you will find the 3 brands, Felder, Hammer and Format-4 from the Felder family presented on the world market under the name, the Felder Group. Ever since the company first began Felder has managed to stay at the forefront of the market with numerous patents and innovative solutions. The successes of Felder can not only be seen in the market place, but have also been recognised with a number of awards, including the Bavarian Staatspreis in 1983 Felder KG Hall in Tirol and 1991, the IF- Design Award and the Adolf Loos Staatspreis for Design to name but a few. Felder UK will be having their In-House Show, March 27th – 28th, in Milton Keynes call 01908 635000 for directions or to book your own private demonstration.

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The Felder KG Management Hansjörg, Gertraud, Elisabeth, Martin and KR Johann Felder

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With the 4 new models from the „profit“ CNC machine range, Format-4 completes the expansive product range it offers cabinet makers and the woodworking industry. he Format-4 product range encompasses the complete panel machining range of machines. The brand name has been carefully selected: “Format”, a synonym for processing “format” style panels and the digit “4” represents the 4 sides of the panel board itself. A success story made in Austria, with thousands of satisfied customers worldwide, all with in less than 7 years in the market. The machine designers in Hall in Tirol believe that “new innovation, developments and machines should always be present in the Format4 product range” and are as such continually designing new machines. With the new CNC – Machining Centre models, the profit H20, profit H22, profit H24 and profit H20MT, the Tyrolean machine designers have not only modernised the existing “profit” range, but are also setting new standards with many exciting innovations. Format-4 is the ideal partner for small carpentry workshops, large businesses and industry. The machine range offers a large selection of sliding table panel saws, planer and thicknesser combinations, wide belt sanders, edgebanders and CNC machines. True to the slogan “the complete workshop”, the product range extends from extraction systems to tooling and accessories required for today’s modern businesses. As a rule, a modern production workshop searches for solutions before it looks at machines. Format-4 consultants will help you to find the correct solution and will help you develop an individual production concept. Experience that Format-4 has gained over the past few years has shown that only a CNC machining centre can considerably improve levels of production

and subsequently increase profit, regardless of the size of the business or the type of product being manufactured. The Format-4 range of four models is designed to offer the perfect individual solution for every requirement. The Format-4 concept heavy design, perfect machining results, elegant build quality and ease of use of the software ensuring maximum precision and performance. Model 1 – the universal allrounder ‘profit H20’, is perfect for the ambitious interior woodworker and the versatile workshop, designed to increase kitchen unit, solid wood and door manufacturing productivity. The profit H20 is an allrounder, capable of an incredible number of functions with almost limitless applications. Model 2 – the profit maker ‘profit H22’, for standard and nonstandard production when using solid wood. With increased efficiency and flexibility, the profit H22 is designed to increase the production output of doors, windows, stairs and solid wood furniture. Increased productivity at a relatively low investment, the profit H22 will demonstrate its profitability from day one. Model 3 – the profit H24’, an XL model particularly in the Y axis designed to process larger panels. With a large-dimensioned working surface, the profit H24 offers unlimited manufacturing options when it comes to machine panels and solid wood. Designed to increase competitiveness and profit margins, the impact of the H24 will not be anything less than sensational. Model 4 - Perfection in “Nesting” the ‘profit H20 MT’. Processing of diverse shapes for example in the production of upholstery furniture components is known as “Nesting”. The matrix table ensures that the workpiece is completely supported increasing precision. The Format-4 Nesting programme “FlashNest” also assists in increasing profit by optimising the panel, making as many products from one panel as possible and therefore reducing waste.

CNC machine centre profit H24 YL

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With the perfect 610 and perfect 710 edgebanders, Format-4 have strengthened their already expansive product range of carpentry and woodworking industry machines. he Format-4 product range encompasses the complete panel processing range of machines. The brand name has been carefully selected: “Format”, a synonym for machining “format” style panels and the digit “4” represents the 4 sides of the panel board itself. A success story made in Austria, with thousands of satisfied customers worldwide, all in under 7 years. The machine designers in Hall in Tirol believe that “new innovation, developments and machines should always be present in the Format-4 product range” and are as such continually expanding the range. With the new edgebander models the perfect 610 and perfect 710, the Tyrolean machine designers have not only modernised the existing “profit” range, but are also setting new standards with many exciting innovations. Format-4 is the ideal partner for small carpentry workshops, large businesses and industry. The machine range offers a large selection of sliding table panel saws, planer and thicknesser combinations, wide belt sanders, edgebanders and CNC machines. True to the slogan “the complete workshop”, the product range extends from extraction systems to tooling and accessories required for today’s modern businesses. As a rule, a modern production workshop searches for solutions before it looks at machines. Format-4 consultants will help you to find the correct solution and will develop an individual production concept with you. Experience that Format-4 has gained over the past few years has shown that

only investment in modern woodworking machines increases productivity and improves the profitability of a company, regardless of the size of the business or the type of product being manufactured. With the two new edgebander models, the Format-4 range now offers the perfect individual solution for every requirement. . The Format-4 concept - heavy design, perfect machining results, elegant build quality and ease of use ensuring maximum precision and performance. Felder UK will be having their In-House Show, March 27th28th in Milton Keynes – call 01908 635000 for directions or to book your won private demonstration

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Brookmans Sands Better Buy BiesseArtech. hen Mark Van Rooijen of Brookmans was looking for a replacement sander, he didn’t want to compromise on the results it produced or the ease of use. Mark researched the market carefully and among his shortlist of machines was the BiesseArtech Levia 320. Trials were carried out on the Levia and Mark could immediately see that the results were superb. One of the problems he previously had with his old machine was the need to hand finish his components. “We need to ensure that our products are of the best quality”, said Mark. As we manufacture for the top end of the market our customers expect only the best. Mick Ibbertson, machine shop manager, agreed and added, that machine is high quality, very flexible and versatile. Because it is really easy to operate the guys love using it. Changing the sanding belts was a slow job before, but now we can change them in seconds, start the machine and we are back in production in no time at all. Another influence in purchasing the Levia is the compact footprint, floor space in our factory is at a premium”, said Mick. One product we need to process is a small component approximately 50 mm X 90 mm which we route out in series, leaving a skin of approx 0.5 mm. We then feed the sheet through the sander to remove the 0.5 mm skin, thus leaving the components free. Being equipped with pressure shoes instead of rollers reduces the gap between the pressure point and the sanding roller, eliminating the risk of smaller components jumping and being damaged. With 2 powerful motors, each of 25 hp, the machine is capable of sanding both solid timber and veneered components with ease.

The Biesse Artech Levia 320 wide belt sander in operation at Brookmans This is due to the configuration of a steel roller for calibrating work on the first belt and a combination unit of roller and sectional pad with anti dubbing device for that all important veneer work on the second unit. Mark explains selling to the bespoke top end market we need to ensure that our customers receive a top quality product with no hiccups. We assemble the furniture in a mock up of the customer’s room and although this is an expensive operation, it ensures there are no issues; and actually saves time on site helping to guarantee a happy customer.” In the time the machine has been installed, it has vastly improved our output, both in terms of time and finish. The Levia was specified to cover our numerous current and future requirements and its performance has been superb. Value for money it’s been a winner all-round. For more information on this machine or other products from the BiesseArtech range: Tel: 07852-774297 or 01327-300366 Email: paul.ambrose@biesse.co.uk

A selection of finished products awaiting delivery

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Abacon bacon are one of the countries leading independent coated abrasive converters, manufacturing wide and narrow belts, carrying large stocks of materials from suppliers around the world. Our products benefit UK customers across a broad spectrum of industries. As an ISO 9001 company, we are committed to continual improvement. Complimenting our extensive range of manufactured products, we stock additional products so that all the customers abrasive requirements can be sourced from one supplier. Competitive Prices—Direct from the manufacturer. Huge Product Range—Wide & narrow belts in paper & cloth. Fast Delivery—Belts made in 5-7 days or next day for scheduled orders if required. Technical Backup—Extensive knowledge of sanding technology. Excellent Service—From our efficient and friendly staff.

A selection of wide and narrow belts

MANUFACTURER – Abacon Ltd 2 Atlas Way, Sheffield, S4 7QQ

Tel: 0114 2562266 Fax: 0114 2562268 Email: eric@abacon.co.uk

Biesse odular customisation, optimised manufacturing and design awareness is the success of Artech and BiesseSand wide belt sanders, the ever growing machine range has broadened the market awareness of machines for the artisan workshop to the industrial processing lines, solid wood and panel calibration, pre-sanding of manmade and natural materials and finish sanding of the most demanding lacquers and coatings. Single abrasive aggregate machines offering simplicity and quality, through to multiple head electronic aggregate machines allowing both stand alone and in line operation. Specific applications include planning heads for laminated panel construction, double electronic cross belt for polyester finishing. Large diameter rollers for pre-sanding and denibbing, steel and hard rubber rollers for calibration with clear and concise controls for programmable or manual activation.

MANUFACTURER – BIESSE S.p.A. UK AGENT: Biesse Group UK Ltd Lamport Drive Daventry Northampton NN11 8YZ Tel: 01327 300366

Fax: 01327 705150 E-mail: info@biesse.co.uk www.biesse.co.uk

The Levia 320 wide belt calibrating/sanding machine from the Artech range

Homag - Bütfering omag Group widebelt sanding manufacturers Bütfering four new models based on the SCO range of machines introduced last Ligna. The “Diamond” sanders are designed to cover a full spectrum of sanding operations and requirements using batch manufacturing to deliver a high quality product and a competitive price. The motto behind the concept is “Wide Belt Sanding Made Easy” and the “Diamond” name adopted in view of Bütfering’s recognition that there is a constant demand to improve product surface quality. Therefore, they say, the name “Diamond” stands for brilliant surfaces. The four models are the Diamond C, the QC, the CE and the QCE.

MANUFACTURER – HOMAG GROUP UK OFFICE: Homag UK Ltd 10c Sills Road Willow Farm Business Park Castle Donnington Derby DE74 2US

Tel: 01332 856500 Fax: 01332 856400 Email: sales@homag-uk.co.uk www.homag-uk.co.uk

The Bütfering Diamond QCE wide belt sander

EMC anufactured by one of the foremost specialist in wide belt sanding, EMC offer a comprehensive range of machines to suit every sanding application and budget. The Giant, offering a fixed working height, can be equipped for Calibrating, Fine Sanding and Denibbing with segmented cross belts, rollers and segmented longitudinal pads. Single or Multiple head Sanders, Top and Bottom Calibrating lines, Denibbing, and Rotary sanding and polishing Machines for high gloss Polyester finishing.

The EMC Giant wide belt sander

MANUFACTURER: E.M.C. Srl UK AGENTS: Premier Woodworking Machinery Ltd Tel: 01708 747468 Fax: 01708 741024 E-mail: premierwoodworking@talk21.com

Flex-Trim lex-Trim are the worlds leader in “Abrasive Brush-Sanding Systems”, supplying machine manufacturers worldwide. Supplied by Advantage Automation, in addition to supplying new machinery with Flex-Trim built-in, most installations are upgrades to existing sanding machinery. MD, Iain Young, who’s represented Flex-Trim since 2000, says “Flex-Trim systems are new, unique and entirely satisfying.” “Working together with the end-user, we carefully study the specifications and settings required, to ensure every sanding head achieves a high quality surface finish. In addition to specifying the abrasive strips for manual and automated solutions, we also advise and demonstrate the operating techniques and machine settings required for each application,” “These high performance technical sanding and denibbing solutions are our unique speciality. In addition to expert technical support, extensive R&D and Testing facilities are also provided.” “Upgrading to Flex-Trim will breathe new-life into old machinery. We will re-commission them, so you can benefit from the higher quality, flexibility and improved efficiency.”

MANUFACTURER: FLEX-TRIM A/S. UK AGENT: ADVANTAGE AUTOMATION LTD Broadway House 21 Broadway Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 1NJ

Tel: 07836 295434 Fax: 01628 770892 Email: ihyoung@tiscali.co.uk

Kundig ‘Oblique’ wiss-built Kundig wide-belt sanders are fully-proven in thousands of worldwide installations. Rugged, reliable and of heavyweight construction, these precision sanders are designed for simplicity of operation and possess qualities and features which ensure excellent price/performance ratios. The rapid set up times for Kundig sanders are claimed to be 1/10th of the time taken to set up most other wide-belt machines. The Kundig range includes single- (1100 and 1350mm), double- (650, 1100, 1350 and 1600mm), and triple-belt (1100 and 1350mm) machines, sanding from the top or from the top and bottom in a single pass. Ideal for calibration or stock removal, these sanders achieve perfect sanding of the finest veneers. Kundig’s new ‘Oblique’ machines are designed for the preparation and sanding of lacquered surfaces and achieve a totally flawless finish. All Kundig wide-belt sanders handle workpiece thicknesses from 3 – 160mm. A full range of optional extras is available.

MANUFACTURER – KUNDIG AG AGENT: Kundig Ltd Unit 3 Ringtail Ind. Estate Tollgate Road Burscough Lancs L40 8RT

The Oblique wide belt sander

Tel: 0845 833 0565 Fax: 0845 833 0567 Email: sales@kundig.co.uk www.kundig.co.uk

Kundig - Uniq undigʼs ʻUniqʼ range of rugged and reliable edge sanders is both operator-friendly and competitively-priced. Enabling high production levels to be achieved, the ʻUniqʼ edge sanders feature two heavy cast work tables, located on either side of the machine, which facilitate both solid wood and veneer sanding operations to be carried out. Motorised height adjustment and tilt of the sanding unit, together with the two fixed work tables, ensures constant working levels and allows the user to successfully complete complex sanding procedures on both tables without the need for adjustment. The user can sand straight or bevelled edges on both solid or veneered workpieces, either by hand or power feed, quickly and easily. A full range of optional extras is available.

K Kundig ‘Uniq’ edge sander

MANUFACTURER – KUNDIG A.G. UK OFFICE: Kundig Ltd Unit 3 Ringtail Ind Estate Tollgate Road Burscough Lancs L40 8RT

Tel: 0845 833 0565 Fax: 0845 833 0567 E-mail: sales@kundig.co.uk www.kundig.co.uk

Langzauner range of Edge Sanders to suit every application, including the LZK 3 NCV incorporating, top pressure and variable speed belt drive enabling precision sanding on both small and large workpieces. The Through feed LZK-SD Sander can be equipped with both flat and profile sanding shoes. Langzauner also offer a range of heavy duty Pad Sanders, with precision table movement, rotation devices and vacuum pads, which make it comfortable to handle large workpieces such as Boardroom tables. The LZG-S Pad Sander is equipped with Twin belts

The Lanhzauner edgesander MANUFACTURER: Langzauner Machinenfabrik UK AGENTS: Premier Woodworking Machinery Ltd

Tel: 01708 747468 Fax: 01708 741024 E-mail: premierwoodworking@talk21.com

SCM - DMC MC is the leading name in sanding machines with innovative and high tech products to meet the most demanding requirements from companies that need the very best finish a sander can offer. ELECTRONIC PAD (EPICS) - This consists of a special, single-piece beam (DMC patent) housing the actuator cylinders for the individual pad sections. Thanks to the long stroke of the cylinder pistons and the double-acting system (pneumatically controlled push/pull), the EPICS pad guarantees maximum sensitivity and precision for all types of application. The special layout of the pneumatic cylinders also allows the EPICS pad to sand panels of irregular thickness with a perfect result.

MANUFACTURER – SCM GROUP Spa AGENT – SCM Group (UK) Ltd Hi-Tech Panel Divison Blenheim House Camberley Road Bulwell Nottingham NG6 8UW

Tel: 0115 977 818 Fax: 0115 977 819 Email: hitechuk@scmgroup.com www.scmgb.co.uk

The DMC Unisand K

SCM Sandya (A1) CM has developed the innovative System Five Unit, available on the Model Sandya 5SF. This new machining unit consists of two rollers (the second is of an increased diameter) and an intermediate pad, also available in the sectioned electronic version, all with independent positioning. This solution ensures exceptional versatility, thus allowing manufacturers, for an investment only slightly higher than that needed for traditional combined units, to meet even the most diverse machining requirements. The new unit can, in fact, carry out 5 different machining tasks. The first roller only for calibration, first roller and pad or first roller and second roller for calibration and subsequent sanding, second roller only or pad only for a wide variety of sanding tasks. All this done on a single machining head, the application range of which spans from solid wood to veneered and painted surfaces, ideal for doors, windows, kitchens, furniture and fittings, etc. The Sandya 5SF also allows the System Five to be preceded by a roller unit to broaden its application range even further. The new Sandya 5SF with System Five is perfect for small workshops and companies looking to satisfy an ever-more varied demand that requires extremely versatile machining solutions of outstanding quality.

The Sandya 5SF

MANUFACTURER – SCM GROUP Spa AGENT – SCM Group (UK) Ltd Blenheim House Camberley Road Bulwell Nottingham NG6 8UW

Tel: 0115 977 0044 Fax: 0115 977 0946 Email: scmgoupuk@scmgroup.com www.scmgb.co.uk

SCM Sandya (9S) CM’s model SANDYA 9S, the latest compact sander from SCM, is a highly versatile machine which can be used for thicknessing MDF, chipboard, etc., plus thicknessing and sanding of solid wood, pre-sanding and sanding veneered panels and the finishing of painted or lacquered surfaces. The machine is available in two working widths of 1100 and 1350 mm, with two or three main machining/sanding heads which can be fitted with independent motors as required. The abundant standard kit, including 2620 mm long sanding belts, together with the huge range of optional items, means that any type of machining and sanding can be undertaken, even the most complex and problematic items. SANDYA 9S can be equipped with an electronic sectional pad with a 30 mm centre-to-centre between sections which, allowing high precision and therefore a high quality finish, is the best solution for sanding panels which have a shaped profile or for narrow work pieces.

MANUFACTURER – SCM GROUP Spa AGENT – SCM Group (UK) Ltd Blenheim House Camberley Road Bulwell Nottingham NG6 8UW

Tel: 0115 977 0044 Fax: 0115 977 0946 Email: scmgroupuk@scmgroup.com www.scmgb.co.uk

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SCM Extend Accord CNC Machining Centre Range

t the recent Solid Wood Open the most heavy duty machining House Exhibition held in requirements to be carried out. SCMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rimini CNC Machining The 5-axis Prisma K routing machining Centre Manufacturing Plant, SCM head has variable spindle speed of 600 introduced a new model of the very to 20,000rpm with 11 KW of power popular Accord range with the achieved at 15,000rpm again with HSK introduction of the model Accord 40. F63 tool chucks. A dust hood with The ACCORD 40 is the new SCM several different positions controlled by CNC Gantry Machining Centre with a the operating program is included with generously dimensioned multifunction the 5-axis head unit. Again, a number of worktable and with a 5-axis CNC additional units can be utilised alongside controlled head unit, suitable for general Machining a door on an SCM Accord 40 CNC machining centre the Prisma K head. purpose machining on a multitude of A wide range of vacuum pumps and panels and component parts with a component passage of a systems are available to locate and hold down the largest of panel generous 330mm, very high for this type of gantry CNC machine, sizes on the machine table. SCM has many years experience in high but capable due to the rigid structure and build quality. volume vacuum systems, with up to 1,000 cubic metres per hour Table dimensions are up to 7250mm (X direction) by 2280mm (Y available, so any problem can be easily overcome. direction) to allow tandem machining if required and with the options Stand alone machines can be fed manually or by a simple vacuum of automatic panel feeding and off-loading of the machined lift, but SCM are now installing Accord machines with a variety of components. handling solutions to minimise labour, especially when jumbo size The concept of the Accord 40 Numerically controlled machining sheets are to be used. Automatic Conveyors can be located at the centre, with mobile gantry and fixed worktable is for the processing infeed to allow panels to be fed to the machine table, one at a time, of various types of panels including chipboard, MFC, MDF, plywood, whether in-line or at 90 degrees depending upon the floor space splines, plastics and light alloys. available. Designed using the best three-dimensional solid modelling At the outfeed of the Accord, again various solutions can be offered systems, the structure is composed of a machine bed and a mobile to remove the machined components, with tables to sort out the gantry made of electro-welded steel. All mechanical machining of components for stacking while the next panel is already being component parts are performed on high quality CNC machining machined on the table of the Accord. centres with one single positioning operation to guarantee the very For further information: best planar, perpendicular and precise tolerances. Tel: 01159 770044 The control unit is an industrial numeric control with integrated Fax: 01159 770946 Email: scmgroupuk@scmgroup.com Office PC (Personal Computer Desktop). The CNC solution with Office www.scmgb.co.uk PC combines all of the qualities of numeric controls with the userfriendliness typical of personal computers. The Office PC allows the use of the SCMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Xilog Plus interface, the software developed directly by SCM to make programming fast and simple even for the less experienced operators and to enable the access to the SCM Teleservice system. The X, Y and Z axes are all interpolating with axis travel using brushless motors, with rapid traverse of X and Y axes at 75 metres / minute and Z axis at 30 metres / minute, with full automatic lubrication included. There is a full range of machining heads available including 3, 4 and 5 axis units, with a variety of automatic tool changers with 10, 12, 16 and 24 tool spaces, drilling units with 11, 18 or 32 vertical and horizontal spindles, and supplementary machining units including the Universal horizontal 2-outlet unit for door lock and hinge recessing, plus sawing units, and special units to meet individual requirements. The 3-axis Modulo routing machining heads can be 8.5, 12 or 13 KW up to 18,000rpm with HSK F63 tool chucks fitted to give The SCM Prisma K routing head alongside drilling unit maximum drive to the tool or aggregate heads if used, thus enabling

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Open for Business t has become obvious over the last few working on a deal to make Homag equipment even months that finance has become an integral more affordable, starting with the Holzma Saw part of buying equipment and Homag UK has range and then moving on to the rest of the Homag come up with its own solution, we have teamed range” up with Robin Timms & James Maskell (pictured Homag Finance are able to work around the here with Simon Brooks, Homag Sales & needs of the customer and to date have written Marketing Director). Both are former Bank of deals with little or no deposit up front, deals with Scotland executives with over 35 combined balloon payments, Contract Hire packages, low start years experience in the Banking and Asset packages to name but a few, they can also boast Finance industry and are working alongside that in the nine months they have been working Homag on a day to day basis and operate under with Homag, they have managed to obtain finance From l-r – Robin Timms, James Maskell and Simon Brooks, the name of Homag Finance. Homag Sales and Marketing Director on every lead passed their way, this in a climate Both worked with Homag during their time with where there is a real perception that finance is not Bank of Scotland and as such have the skill and expertise to deliver the best deal available or very difficult to obtain. for customers in terms of structure and repayment terms for all equipment form Homag finance is very much open for business. the Homag Group. For more information: Robin commented “working closely with Homag enables us to provide competitive Tel: 01332 856500 solutions for customers who want the best equipment available and we are currently Email: info@homag-uk.co.uk

Limebright choose Homag for entry into CNC pecialist Joinery company Limebright has chosen a Weeke Vantage 33M CNC machining centre with a matrix table to move the company to the realm of CNC-based production. The machine includes a very high-tech specification arrived at in close consultation between Limebright, Andy Potter of Homag UK and manufacturers Weeke. Situated in Caldicot, Gwent, Limebright produce bespoke products of the very highest quality for a variety of sectors including regularly delivering on complex projects. This includes working in shopfitting, office and commercial fit-outs, sport and leisure, financial and corporate and also health care and schools. Projects range from reception areas. Staircases, specialist doors, kitchen areas and office partitions. Operations Manager Robert Taylor says that they have to produce complex and shaped components from a range of materials. “We decided to move into CNC production to greatly enhance our flexibility and accuracy while also giving us additional capacity in terms of significant time savings over manual processes.” Limebright undertook careful research into the CNC machinery market. “We

decided on the Weeke machine for a number of reasons: we felt that it was the most solidly built machine but also offered the best functional advantages through its simplicity of design and operation” explains Robert Taylor. The Weeke at Limebright has a full processing area of 3100mm x 1250mm and the matrix table was specified for clamping complex and asymmetrically shaped parts. For machining panels, solid wood components and solid surface materials the Weeke is equipped with a powerful router spindle controlled between 1250rpm and 24000rpm in both left and right rotation. An automatic tool changer is fitted. The head also carries a drill block for drilling construction holes, shelf peg holes and other aperture requirements on standard 32mm centres or individually selectable. Part of Limebright’s decision regarding the engineering of the Weeke was the powerful HSK F63 tool interface that provides a highly positive lock into the router spindle and reduces vibration so improving the quality of cut line and tool life. Operating and software were also important considerations – the Weeke uses Homag’s unique WoodWop programming system with ‘DXF’ file import, Nesting Program and 3D Cabinet Design programming have all been mastered by Limebright operators who attended standard training courses offered by Homag UK. Limebright are also using the Weeke to machine veneered products, plastics and solid surface like HI-MACS® which, says Robert Taylor, they prefer to use for its machining characteristics and performance in use. They also get a superb service from James Latham – national distributors for HI-MACS®. The Weeke Vantage 33M is working perfectly since installation last summer. Limebright says that the other crucial aspect of the decision to invest in the Weeke is the unparalleled back-up service and support they receive from Homag UK.

The Weeke Vantage 33m CNC machining centre installed at Limelight

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pecialising in high quality joinery and commercial reception desks and even toilet cubicles. They are accredited Corian fabricators and the specifically staircases, Descant Joinery has company operates an integral polishing shop. grown since 1985 from a staff of 12 to the present 29. The company was bought over by Considering both current and future requirements present owner Charlie Machray 10 years ago and Descant worked closely with both Deral’s John they have become the only larger joinery Mackay and Homag on the specification of the router. Before the machine was finally delivered and manufacturer to offer a supply and installation installed at the end of 2008 it was put on display service in Scotland with 3 permanent fitting teams. All the company’s work is bespoke and they on Homag UK’s stand at the W8 exhibition. supply to some of the best known national house The Homag BOF211 now operating very successfully at Descant is a 5-axis CNC router with builders like Wimpy and Barrett, a number of The Homag BOF211 at Descant Joinery with operators a 5.2m bed with a pod and beam clamping system independent builders, architects and specifiers. They also supply and fit for discerning private customers. (left to right) Leszek Wrozek, Ryszard Rucinski, Jances Grieg including special clamps for arched windows, newel and Descant owner Charlie Machray posts etc. Clamping is made accurate and Charlie Machray has steadily expanded the straightforward via a ceiling-mounted laser. The router business through strategic investment in the best high-tech equipment available. Through a long association with Scotland’s premier features a 30-position tool changer, drilling heads and independent sawing unit. machinery supplier Deral, Descant have come to rely on the high level of technical Waste is removed by an integral conveyor belt advice and guidance they can offer and this recently resulted in the purchase of By investing carefully and intelligently in the BOF211, Descant Joinery has set themselves up for the future with the flexibility and capacity to explore new market areas. a Homag BOF211 CNC 5-axis router. While Descant researched all CNC options on the market they decided on the Homag For more information: BOF211 for a number of reasons: superior engineering, flexibility in terms of the specification they required, guaranteed excellent service and back-up from both Deral HOMAG UK Tel: 01332 856500 and Homag UK, software interfacing (the Homag Woodwop package supports the Fax: 01332 856400 Compass stair package that Descant prefer to use) and excellent training from Homag. Email: www.homag-uk.co.uk As the final part of a £300K company investment plan, they invested in 5-axis machine technology. They were particularly looking for flexibility, capacity and support DERAL LTD Tel: 01236 755350 for such an investment. Descant may be renowned for their quality staircases but Email: info@deral.co.uk the other products they produce are of an equally high quality – screens, doors,

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New CR CNC Panel Mate Series R ONSRUD continue their long history of innovating and manufacturing CNC routing machines to the highest standards. Firmly established over many years with their range of high productivity machines in 3 and 5 axis with larger bed sizes, CR ONSRUD are now introducing a range of smaller machines to cater for less demanding or entry level applications. PANEL MATE SERIES, built to the same high standards are offered with 2 bed sizes 1220 x 2440 and 1524 x 3048, with 8HP HSD spindle, 8 or 10 position liner tool change, additional tool holders; Artcam Express 3D software and a range of vacuum pumps to provide effective work holding depending on customer requirements.

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C.R. Onsrud are now introducing a range of smaller machines

Bespoke Routing Solutions for Large-Format Panel Production or many large-format applications, AXYZ International can provide a wide choice of standard CNC routers. These are recognised as being among the most technically advanced and competitively priced machines available. However, there are many industries where there is the need to machine larger and/or multiple sheets of material. This is a task that has invariably proved beyond the capabilities of smaller routers supplied by other manufacturers and has resulted in the use of manual routing with all of its attendant variables in terms of increased production time, material wastage and exposure to human error. To resolve this situation, AXYZ Automation has taken the lead in the development and installation of an increasing number of bespoke routing solutions. These have now assumed benchmark status within those industries where a large- or super large-format production requirement exists. These robust and totally reliable customised routing solutions incorporate all of the unique design features and components inherent in the standard machines, whilst providing a greater capacity for individual machine configuration to meet specific processing requirements. Key design features include AXYZ Automationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

powerful and versatile Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) to provide a host of production options. For further information: Tel: 01902 375600 www.axyz.co.uk

the AXYZ 6010 CNC router specifically for large format production

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t a 25,000 square feet modern facility on the Phoenix Retail Park in Paisley, near Glasgow, Doors by Design are now Scotland’s leading manufacturer of internal specialist doors and door sets. The company, set up 10 years ago, moved to the new premises in June 2008 to achieve space the needed to install state-of-the-art production equipment, setting them up for the future. When they set up, Doors by Design employed just 4 staff. The company now employs 45 people with a turnover of £4 million projected for 2009. Commercial Director Barbara Fraser explains that they perceived a requirement for Scotland to have its own specialist door and door product manufacturer – previously most of The Homag computer controlled KAL 330 single sided edgebander these products were supplied from south of the border. They’ve been proved correct and now supply internal doors and door sets to the education system, offices, public buildings, the leisure sector and the health sector. Specialist products manufactured include acoustic doors and fire rated doors of up to 2 hours. Complete door sets are becoming increasingly popular and Doors by Design are fully equipped to fulfil this growing demand. Many of their products are made to order for architects, specifies and designers for specific projects. Their success has come about through a policy of installing the best possible manufacturing equipment and systems. In this respect they have relied primarily on the professional expertise of Deral, Scottish agents for Homag UK. Barbara Fraser says that it is essential for Doors by Design to have a competent technical partner: “We’ve known Deral and John Mackay in particular for many years and have come to rely on their expertise and the excellent service they can provide locally”. Now Doors By Design has made a major investment in finishing equipment through Deral and Homag UK to supply a further value added service to their customers. This consists of fully automatic Cefla finishing line comprising Sorbini roller coaters and UV curing tunnels. This line also includes an integrated Bütfering SCO113 wide belt sander for denibbing in-line. The sander has a fixed bed height for in-line integration and a moveable top head system. The new finishing line allows Doors by Design to lacquer and finish to customer requirements. The results are of the highest and most consistent quality. Because of the nature of their products and flexibility of their service, Doors by Design have also invested in the first ever Bütfering SCQ216 large widebelt sander to be installed in the UK. This sander has a working width of 1600mm and has been specified with a crossbelt head as, explains Barbara Fraser, the fashion for horizontal veneer grain direction has become increasingly popular. The other Homag Group machine installed by Deral is a Homag KAL330 single-sided edgebander equipped with a Norsden PUR gluing system particularly for applying solid lippings to fire rated doors with a bond that will be fully compliant. The KAL330 is a computer controlled edgebander with special units including pre-milling, top and bottom

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trimming and corner rounding. All Doors by Design operators received full training from Homag UK, something that Barbara Fraser describes as being “key for buying any new machine”. With the new equipment installed by Homag and Deral, Doors by Design are now poised to add great value to their service for the whole Scottish market and, indeed, anywhere in the UK.

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Homag Sort the Finishing at Doors by Design

For more information: HOMAG: Tel: 01332 856500 Fax: 01332 856400 Email: info@homag-uk.co.uk www.hoamg-uk.o.uk DERAL LTD Tel: 01236 755350 Email: info@deral.co.uk

The Butfering SCQ216 wide belt sander

The fully automatic Cefla finishing line

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Envirosafe Door Systems Install SCM 5-Axis CNC nvirosafe Door Systems is a relative new son Jason, using AlphaCam’s 5-axis CAD CAM company that has recently emerged in package, after undertaking an intensive training Barking, Essex, to supply doors, door course at AlphaCam, proceeded by SCM’s 3-day sets and quality bespoke joinery, and is a training course on the CNC machine’s software and Division of the AA Timber Group of Forest Gate, systems at SCM UK’s Headquarters in Nottingham. London. Envirosafe Door Systems is owned and Bill Croft also runs a very successful timber and run by Managing Director, Bill Croft, 62 years joinery company in Forest Gate, but due to the old, and it already has achieved an impressive location, expansion of the current premises was not list of clients since being established just over feasible, so a separate building was sought, and as 12 months ago, with new enquiries and business Barking is ideally situated in the Government’s coming in every day due to its growing Thames Corridor Project area and with excellent reputation in the London area. transport links, a suitable manufacturing unit was The manufacturing side of the business is based purchased. around the installation of an SCM 5-axis CNC Bill Croft continued “We are an independent The SCM 5-axis head with sawblade fitted at Envirosafe Doors timber supplier. The large timber suppliers do not Machining Centre, model Record 132TVN Prisma. Bill Croft comments “As the CNC was a critical tend to be flexible to their customer’s needs, whereas purchase to the new division, I had to ensure we purchased a machine we can supply just about everything, from raw or fully machined from a reputable CNC manufacturer who could do everything for us, timber, doors, joinery, panels, etc. Our doors are designated ‘Secure from training to installation and commissioning to assisting us in the By Design’ and we are a member of the FSC Certification and early days when the learning curve is at its steepest.” Auditing processes as well as members of the British Woodworking “After researching the market, we contacted SCM and their Area Federation.” Sales Manager, Mike Lee, who visited us to discuss our detailed Jason and Bill Croft have been very impressed with the SCM 5requirements and arrange for us to visit and see a similar 5-axis axis Machining Centre and the help and assistance they have been machine in operation producing work that we intended carrying out given by the SCM Service Department, especially their local SCM on the new machine. We travelled to County Joinery South East Ltd. engineer, Andy McKenzie. “We were on a very steep learning curve” near Battle in Sussex, and they very kindly gave us a full machine commented Jason Croft, “but we knew the SCM Help Desk and demonstration on doors and stair components, followed by all the their CNC engineers were always on hand when we needed them. relevant software required to program the machine.” The machine is proving a valuable asset to our business and is Envirosafe Door Systems core business is the supply of doors, working flat out every day in order to keep our growing list of a large majority of which are manufactured and supplied by Vicaima customers happy.” Doors of Swindon, and they are then fully machined to meet individual The Record 132TVN Prisma has a 6300mm long bed in order customer’s requirements. Staircases, windows and all types of that tandem loading can take place, loading doors or component bespoke joinery are also manufactured and supplied. parts at one end of the bed while machining is taking place at the Programming of the SCM machine is carried out by Bill Croft’s other end of the bed. The 5-axis, heavy duty routing head is capable of machining the most complex shapes and components and has a 24-station automatic tool changer to feed the various tools and aggregates to the routing spindle. Concluding, Bill Croft states “We are already benefiting from the forthcoming Olympic Games coming to London in 2012 and the Stratford City 20 year project, and no doubt more work will be coming our way as we fully meet our customer’s needs. We do work for the nearby Excel Exhibition Centre and, although house building in London has slowed down of late, we feel there will be new sites opening in 2009, and along with our timber company and the SCM CNC at Envirosafe Door Systems, we are very well set to take advantage of the market when it begins to grow again, and by then a second CNC will definitely be on the cards!”

SCM Prisma 5-axis CNC machining centre operating at Envirosafe Doors

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For more information: Envirosafe Door Systems: Tel: 0208 591 8891 Email: bill@envirosafedoorsystems.co.uk SCM Group (UK) Ltd: Tel: 01159 770044 Email: scmgroupuk@scmgroup.com

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omag UK have established a dedicated gluepot refurbishment and repair service for customers operating Homag or Brandt edgebanders. Edgebander users are urged to have gluepots serviced regularly to avoid costly breakdown and downtime. Sending a gluepot to Homag UK will then involve the component completely stripped down, the pot cleaned and all mechanical and electrical functions checked. Homag UK will then contact the customer to discuss any part requirements and, with customer agreement, will then fit new parts and test run the gluepot for a minimum of one hour on a specially manufactured drive jig. “Action, not reaction” is the motto behind this new service which costs from £299 depending on machine and condition. In some instances Homag UK will provide a loan glue pot depending on availability for a cost of £300 plus VAT and carriage. Gluepot servicing can be booked by calling the Homag UK service department on:

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Homag’s gluepot refurbishment and repair service for customers operating Homag or Brandt edgebanders

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“Education Education Education” Daltons/Didac partnership provides ultimate training package for machine operators pecialist woodworking machinery distributors and manufacturers Daltons are increasing investment in their Support Services Division and in particular their faculty for providing educational training to woodworking machine operators at the highest level. In association with their ‘training partners’ Didac, Daltons are offering Woodwise, a unique educational programme to woodworking machine users which enables them to achieve certification on any number of individual machines, thereby achieving City and Guilds backed qualification level and also have the opportunity to progress to an NVQ level in wood machining. Importantly Daltons employ several ex-wood machinists in their team of trainers, giving the company an extra insight into the problems associated with the operation of machinery ensuring that the service offered is both professional and comprehensive. Trainees receive access to bespoke training materials from woodworking sector training specialist Didac, which are exclusive to the programme. The training programme covers in-depth assessments of the Health and Safety aspects of wood machining as well as technical understanding of the machines’ capacity and performance leading to practical and web-based assessment. Learners can be taught on a one to one basis or in groups as required. The training can be

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checks on their equipment) or alternatively at Daltons’ Nottingham headquarters and on receiving the required certification levels both the operators and their employers have the assurance that the training they have received meets nationally recognised standards. Daltons are a UKW learning company in addition to their association with Didac, enabling participants in the Daltons training programme to apply for government funding. Employers or individuals requiring further information should contact Daltons Training Manager Sean Taylor: Tel: 0115 986 5201 Email: sean@daltonsmachines.com

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Hoffmann Solution at Doors by Design oors by Design have emerged as inserting a serrated dovetail key into a pre-routed Scotland’s leading manufacturer of keyway slot on the under-face of the two internal specialist doors and doorsets. components to be joined. The Hoffmann key then Established 10 years ago, the company pulls the two faces of the joint together in a secure, moved to a 25,000 square feet modern facility accurate and permanent joint. No pinning, nailing on the Phoenix Retail Park in Paisley, near or stapling is required nor any lengthy clamping and Glasgow, in June 2008. setting times. The new facility allows the company to invest The machine used for keyway routing at Doors in the latest and most advanced production by Design is the entry-level MU2 bench-mounted The Hoffmann entry-level MU2 bench-mounted equipment – one of the smallest of which is the model at Doors By Design model. However the Hoffmann system is used for Hoffmann keyway router used to join mitre joints creating a wide variety of joints – some very complex on glazing beads for internal door vision panels. – across a whole range of industries. Consequently Hoffmann When they set up, Doors by Design employed just 4 staff. The company manufactures a wide range of associated application equipment. now employs 48 people with a turnover of £4 million projected for 2009. Hoffmann have also supplied an Morsø guillotine to Doors by Design for Specialist products manufactured include acoustic doors and fire rated accurate cutting of joint angles. doors of up to 2 hours. Complete door sets are becoming increasingly A full range of Hoffmann products can be seen on the website – popular and Doors by Design are fully equipped to fulfil this growing demand. www.hoffmann-uk.com – where a brochure can also be applied for. The Hoffmann system not only complies with all the stringent For more information: performance requirements of the products, but offers Door by Design Tel: 01524 841500 significant flexibility and savings in time and costs. Fax: 01524 841567 Email: info@hoffmann-uk.com The Hoffmann system is increasingly used with great success www.hoffmann-uk.com worldwide. While extremely simple it is also very efficient. It works by

First CNC at Halstock from Homag ased near Yeovil in Somerset, Halstock engineering of the Weeke surpassed that of the Cabinet Makers produce interior other machines we looked at. The Homag furniture of such excellence that they Woodwop software was the easiest to integrate have established a significant reputation and interface with our CAD system used by our among interior designers and architects whose designers. We also closely investigated the level discerning customers are based throughout the of technical support and back-up we could expect south of England, London and abroad. from Homag UK and this was thoroughly Halstock recently invested in their first CNC professional” he adds. machining centre – a Weeke Venture 2.5M Previously Halstock had sub-contracted much supplied and serviced by Homag UK. The Weeke Venture 2.5m CNC machining centre, of their CNC work with other operations carried out Halstock managing director Richard Miller incorporating Homag’s Woodwop software has been manually within the company. With the new Weeke a major step forward for Halstock Cabinet Makers explains that the investment was part of an ongoing Halstock recruited CNC operator Nick Whiting who strategy to bring all production in-house to further control quality and add was familiar with their work and brings with him 6 years of CNC operating flexibility to the manufacturing process. “All of our work is totally bespoke experience. He is now extremely impressed with and enjoying the wide ranging from kitchens and bedrooms to entire interior refurbishments which range of manufacturing capabilities that the Weeke can offer. includes contemporary and reproduction furniture. We have to have a “Buying the Weeke has been a major step forward in our progress manufacturing facility that is high-tech but sits comfortably with the skills towards a process-led production situation” explains Jasper Heinrich. of the highly qualified craftsmen in our workshops.” Halstock presently He says that the Weeke’s flexibility has allowed them to transfer many employs 32 staff and have a turnover of around £2.5 million. The company production processes from traditional to CNC with major advantages. also work with material other than wood to provide a full concept-to“For instance” he explains, “our hinge drilling for frames and doors that completion service along with total project management. would typically take between 12 and 15 hours now takes us only 2 hours The Halstock factory is a model of modern efficiency and, for a on the Weeke with the advantage of guaranteed accuracy and precision.” woodworking workshop, remarkably clean and tidy. Production Manager Halstock are fully satisfied with their investment which, apart from Jasper Heinrich explains that good housekeeping is part of the entire offering the obvious production advantages, give the company the ethic at Halstock which results in products of impeccable quality. This confidence take on more ambitious projects and extra work. attitude extended to the meticulous way in which the company researched For more information: their first CNC investment. “We got our shortlist of suppliers down to five Tel: 01332 856500 or six different manufacturers and decided on the Weeke for a number Email: info@homag-uk.co.uk www.homag-uk.co.uk of reasons: The technical advice and support we got from Homag’s Andy Potter was excellent” explains Jasper Heinrich. “The actual build and

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lassic Joinery Ltd, a leader in the design and manufacture of high performance hardwood and softwood windows and doors has chosen Wood Waste Technology Ltd. to supply and install a wood waste heater for their production facility. The WT15 wood waste heater, which suited the Stoke-on-Trent based businesses application, produces around 145kw/hr (500,000btu/hr) of heat into the workshop, and will dispose of a large skip of off cuts per week, saving approximately £6000 per annum in skip charges and a further £3000- £4000 on gas bills making the payback period around 12 months. Customers can then look forward to savings somewhere in the region of £50,000 over the next five years, a very important factor especially in the current economical situation. Managing Director Darren Young looked at a few different options and suppliers but chose Wood Waste Technology due to their excellent reputation and well known outstanding after sales service. Mr Young explained “Many people do not realise exactly how much money is spent on skip and heating costs and the figure is quite frightening when worked out over a 12 month period. I have been looking for a reliable wood waste heater and supplier for some time and after viewing many different models actually working on site, chose Wood Waste Technology, mainly due to glowing reports from their customers, and also the well built and heavy duty design of the unit. I was also pleasantly surprised to find that as manufacturers of their own equipment they were the most competitively priced units in the marketplace, I had actually placed an order with another company and realised at the last minute that I required an afterburner, luckily a friend of mine advised me about Wood Waste Technology and their units which do not require one. I placed my order, the heater was installed in 2 weeks and I saved myself £3500.00 in the deal!” Managing Director of Wood Waste Technology, Kurt Cockroft comments,” we believe in providing very affordable solutions to ever increasing waste and heating charges and keeping payback periods to a minimum. We also pride ourselves on our outstanding after sales and service departments, which has made us the U.K No.1 manufacturer in our field, this has been highlighted by our continuous growth, the purchase of a new production facility and heavy investment in new machinery. The majority of our business comes from recommendations and we are always more than happy to supply names and addresses of any of our clients for new customers to contact, being a great believer in customers listening to first hand experience of people

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who have dealt with us rather than sales talk.” The WT range are fully certified to be installed in clean air zones without the use of an afterburner, this will save approximately a further £2500 on the initial cost and £2000 per annum in running costs compared to competitors units, making the payback period the quickest in the market place today. Wood Waste Technology manufactures a wide range of heaters from small hand fired units to fully automatic systems to suit virtually all sizes of companies. We also service other makes of wood waste heaters, supplying genuine spares at up to 60% cheaper than our competitors.

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Wood Waste Technology Ltd Provide a Solution to Classic Joinery Waste Problem

For more information on the range of heaters we manufacture or interest free loans which may be available: Tel: 01785 250400

The WT15 wood waste heater installed at Classic Joinery Ltd

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Talbott’s Welcome Air Plants Dust Extraction Investment to Launch New Company albott’s Biomass Energy Systems Limited of Stafford is pleased to announce the launch of a new company as part of a strategic investment by Air Plants Dust Extraction Ltd of Leicester. Since 1900 Air Plants Dust Extraction has been at the forefront of the working environment, providing UK industry service and value through the specialist manufacture and installation of woodwaste, dust and fume management plants. “Together we will be looking to enhance both companies’ industry presence and expertise to remain a prominent force in the wood energy sector” says new Managing Director, Chris Smith The new company will continue under the guidance of Bob Talbott along with the launch of separate power division in the form of Talbott’s Biomass Generators Limited to provide CHP systems for electricity generation. He comments: “We are delighted with the investment and look forward to carrying the restructured company forward in a way that preserves Talbott’s 30 year heritage and reputation for quality, British manufactured waste

to energy systems” The comprehensive Talbott’s portfolio of both manual and automatic wood energy combustion units caters for a variety of requirements, from warm air space heating to hot water for heat processing demands. This allows customers to utilise wood waste by displacing the use of fossil fuels and eliminates rising waste management and traditional utility expenses. Such cost reductions are emphasised further by reduced pay back periods and eligibility for Carbon Trust Loans & DECC Grants, processed by a dedicated funding co-ordinator. All of the units offered by Talbotts are exempt from Clean Air Act regulations, allowing for use within smoke controlled areas where such fuels as MDF, MFC and Chipboard are used. For further information: Tel: 01785 213366 Fax: 01785 256418 Email: sales@talbotts.co.uk www.talbotts.co.uk

Flameless Explosion Vents Give Safety and Economy Anywhere he new Rembe Q-Box II flameless explosion venting system for indoor and outdoor applications available in the UK from Orthos combines enhanced safety with costsavings and greater plant layout flexibility with easy installation directly on to a flat surface. Absorbing dust explosion flame and heat, the system is ideal for industrial plants with low pressure resistance and the need for large venting areas. An advanced development from the company’s original Q-Rohr indoor venting system, and the original Q-Box design, the Q-Box II provides an improved max. KSt value up to 200 bar x m/s and allows plant designers to position machines and equipment according to process requirements and thereby optimise production. It incurs no maintenance or operational costs and is more economical than active suppression systems. Two standard sizes, 305 x 610 and 586 x 920mm are available with maximum effective areas of 1100cm² and 3500cm² respectively and other sizes are offered

on request. Typical applications include protecting bucket elevators and conveying systems, dust filters, silos and bunkers. Basic venting principle is to cool flame gases within a special stainless steel mesh filter leading to a reduction of expanding gas volume as it extinguishes the flame. The Q-Box II system includes the bursting panel, gasket and signalling unit and fits standard rectangular bursting panel sizes.

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F O R A C L E A N E R E N V I R O N M E N TA L F U T U R E At Dust Pollution Systems, we have been busy systemizing spot extraction in the industrial working environments. Our systems cover all aspects and working methods from the small, mobile dust extractors to large turnkey stationary industrial installations.

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Window on the Future of Woodwaste Disposal with Dustraction he future does not look as gloomy Dustrax filters use a tubular sock type for Dustraction customer Eston of filtering system complete with two Replacement Windows as it does automatic shaker mechanisms for the for many currently. periodic removal of caked dust from the Founded in Middlesbrough in 1979, ERW filter sleeves on plant shut down. Waste is began as a small joinery business transferred to the end of the hopper section manufacturing hardwood and softwood via the main floor-mounted extraction windows and doors for the trade and for fanset and is discharged through a heavy domestic installation projects; growth was duty, ruggedly constructed rotary valve steady with a move in 1988 to larger airseal specially designed to handle premises. In 1999 they closed their small woodwaste. The filter plant is mounted on joinery shop to concentrate on the installation a steelwork support structure to raise the of outsourced timber window frames and rotary valve outlet to a workable height for doors plus uPVC and aluminium - alternative discharge direct to a waste collection skip. materials then growing in popularity. Waste discharged to the skip includes However, says MD Lawrence Wall, things large off cuts and all is transferred to a have now gone full circle; ERW are planning WT15 burner by Woodwaste Technology. A Dustrax No 27 RV Series filter is the basis of the new to get back to, and to specialise exclusively The WT range of burners operate cleanly woodwaste extraction layout installed by Dustraction at ERW. in, timber products of the company’s own and efficiently without need for costly manufacture. The time is right, Mr Wall afterburners to eliminate unburned gases believes, to invest in the latest technology for - a requirement in many modern ‘clean air the production of factory finished timber zone’ working environments. windows and doors to high standards of Significant research and development quality and a prominent part of the investment has been invested by Woodwaste programme also focuses on a return-air wood Technology in the elimination of afterburner waste extraction and incineration layout by costs that also include the fuel Dustraction to bring ERW ecologically bang or energy systems required to power up to date. them. WT15 incinerators rely on very few Back in ‘99 ERW occupied only part of the moving parts and have a trouble-free record building on Skippers Lane Industrial Estate but with units normally only requiring a single has now acquired the balance to Dustraction’s layout at the Skipper’s Lane Ind. Est. site in service per year. They are statistically, says Middlesbrough is to serve a newly installed range of Woodwaste Technology, the most durable accommodate new digital production plant as digital and traditional joinery machines. well as woodwaste extraction from and most dependable heaters in today’s Dustraction. Lawrence Wall says: “ERW is dedicated to preserving wood and panel processing environment and also the most the architectural and ecological integrity of this region through the economical, generating big savings on skip charges as well as on use of natural, sustainable timbers - the European Redwood we will heating bills. be using is harvested from managed forests where the growing period Filtered and heated air is returned back into the Eston is measured in decades.” Replacement On average, according to Lawrence Wall, two trees are planted Windows factory at high level via summer/winter dampers to allow for every one harvested - as timber usage from these sustainable discharge direct to the outside atmosphere in warmer weather. An sources increases, so too does replanting. Many people are unaware, hour-rated fire damper is incorporated within Dustraction’s return air he says, that the area of land under forestation in Europe is increasing ductwork with a micro switch activator to shut down the whole year-on-year and that there is a larger area of forest now than there system in the event of emergency. was a hundred years ago, underscoring the sustainability of timber ERW’s new Skippers Lane site is a modern, purpose built factory as the production material of choice. and office premises with a superb showroom facility. The dedicated A Dustrax No 27 RV Series filter is the basis of the new woodwaste management team is complemented by highly skilled craftsman and extraction layout that Dustraction has installed to serve a range of a fully trained surveying and customer service team. machines inside the new building. The air volume to be handled is to the customer’s own specification at 10,000 cfm and serves a range For more information: of joinery machines the largest of which is a window manufacturing Tel: 0116 271 3212 Fax: 0116 271 3215 line which demands the lion’s share of the extraction capability. There E-mail: steve.matuska@dustraction.co.uk is also a CNC router, moulder, bandsaw, cross-cut saw bench and a vertical spindle moulder.

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Profitable production of all batch sizes with the HOMAG Group One-stop productivity increase

t is truer today than it has ever been: Those who aim to succeed must be able to produce more quickly, even more flexibly and most importantly of all more economically. The The HOMAG Group engineering teams work to develop the market demands top quality and just-in-time production optimum solution in each case. Individually tailored and competently coupled with wide product versatility both in series production engineered from a single and for one-off jobs. It is specifically to address these demands reliable source. As that the HOMAG Group has extended its a result of product range in every performance painstaking analysis, category. With an integral concept perfect optimization and designed to allow more flexible, more networking of all the different profitable production for every size and production steps. One of the key factors here variety of production run – right is an ingenious method of workpiece marking. down to batch size 1. The Right from the cutting stage, a bar code is attached to solutions on offer boast a highly the different workpieces. The order data contained in the barcode attractive cost-to-performance is read out individually, allowing every workpiece to be processed ratio and are custom tailored for Plant processing in batch size 1 as a one-off. The result. Wide-ranging different workpiece plant with automatic part recognition variants can be processed at an output of up to 30 per every size of operation. hour with an almost unlimited number of different edging materials. Intelligent data processing systems and logistical concepts are also deployed to increase productivity. Added advantages include The same basic rule of thumb applies to every operation from the extreme flexibility, low space requirement, short throughfeed times small-scale joinery or medium-sized woodworking shop through to and a high degree of capacity utilization coupled with minimal handling. industrial scale producers: Customer requirements are becoming more Minimized stock keeping during production also helps reduce capital varied all the time. Customers expect wide-ranging different product tie-up. models and finishes no matter what the size of the production run. And they also expect continuous just-in-time availability at low cost. All of these demands have made just-in-time production a key economic factor for most woodworking firms. It is here that the HOMAG Holzbearbeitungssysteme AG with its partner companies HOMAG Group concept comes into its own. Alongside new machines is the technological and market leader in the manufacture of machines and production techniques, the HOMAG Group specialists also offer and processing systems for the industrial woodworking and plastics comprehensive system solutions taking into account every processing sector and for woodworking shops. The company is also conceivable special requirement. Because integrating economical a world leader in the provision of complete solutions comprising data batch size 1 production means bringing internal organizational sharing, machine engineering, handling, organization and logistics procedures – such as information and material flow – into step with for the benefit of machine operators. machines, control and handling systems as well as software solutions.

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Plant for the production of furniture components in batch size 1

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The Ultimate Link Between CAD and CAM - Alphacam and 3D Analyzer he seamless transition from solid model to CNC program is close to the top of every woodworker’s wish-list. Now, Alphacam and 3D Analyzer have teamed up to make this goal a reality. With the ability to import solids from Parasolid and ACIS-based CAD modellers, as well as native solid files from CAD vendors such as Autodesk, Alphacam Part Modeler or Pro/ENGINEER, Alphacam is the ideal software partner for 3D Analyzer. Using commands specifically developed within Alphacam, imported solid assemblies can be identified, tagged and exported directly into 3D Analyzer. Configurable scripts within 3D Analyzer automatically apply the jointing technology between assembly parts, such as Rafix, and Cam and Dowel. Cutter technology, also applied within 3D Analyzer, prepares each part of the assembly for export back into Alphacam. On import, the powerful Alphacam package automatically machines, nests and outputs the code for each part ready to run on any CNC router. Darren Duane, managing director OgeeTek, European distributor of 3D Analyzer software, states: “Linking Alphacam and 3D Analyzer enables the automatic manufacture of assemblies created within any solid modeller. Additionally, the combined industry knowledge and experience of Alphacam and OgeeTek means manufacturing has

The seamless integration of Alphacam and 3D Analyzer been fast tracked to create seamless integrated environments and increased profitability for our customers. We see this as the ultimate link between CAD and CAM.” For more information: Tel: 024 7671 3434 Email: trevorglue@planit.com www.alphacam.com

Cabinet Software for all CNC Machines pace 3D cabinet software is a time-saving solution for designing and manufacturing cabinets, offering a comprehensive range of features and the benefit that CAM data is compiled automatically for use with any CNC machine. With its 3D views, parametric programming and ease of use, the software provides the tools needed to reduce time to market by speeding up the design process, improving accuracy, and cutting

production time since it eliminates the need for setting/marking out and template making. Five different levels of the software are available, each offering an increased range of functions, so customers can choose the one matching their individual needs. The first level includes features usually found only in more expensive panel software packages, and allows straight cabinets to be created quickly using simple commands to produce a cutting list. Level 2 adds built-in libraries of components and doors, additional options for more complex design features, and allows complete rooms to be created with the various cabinets in place. The ability to view the room in 3D is a useful feature for client meetings and in Level 3, which provides tools for handling curved walls and designing curved cabinets, the view is enhanced to a high quality 'virtual reality' rendering. The top two levels provide still more advanced functions, including systems for materials estimating, producing bills of materials and supplier orders, and managing warehouse and production data and costs. Customers are supported with full training and after-sales services from a nationwide team as well as through email and telephone helpdesks. For more information: Tel: 01436 675 551 www.space3d.uk.com

High quality ‘virtual reality’ views such as this commercial restaurant project are among the features of Space 3D cabinet software

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Makita’s fast ‘Tea Break’ charger • • •

1.5Ah Li-ion cells take just 15 minutes recharge 2-speed 10mm combi and drill driver with 36Nm torque super light 1.5kg with battery fitted Makita has led the power tool industry with Lithium–ion battery cell technology and continues to advance the Li-ion benefits for professional tradesmen. The latest development is a new fast charger for 14.4volt cells that will recharge a cell unit in just 15 minutes or whilst the operator is having a tea-break! The new Makita BDF343 drill driver and the BHP343 combi drill are supplied with 1.5Ah Li-ion cells and the new DC18RA fast charger. These 2speed tools will run up to 1,300rpm, generate up to 36Nm of torque and the combi unit is able to deliver up to 19,500 blows per minute. Both feature a 10mm capacity keyless chuck. Weighing just 1.5kg complete with battery fitted these two new tools further extend the Makita Lithium-ion power tool range for professional and domestic users. The “tea-break charger”, needing just 15 minutes to bring a Makita 14.4v cell up to

maximum performance, is the latest innovation. It must be remembered that not all Lithium-ion battery cells are of the same quality and performance. Makita Li-ion cells are 40% lighter, smaller in size and have longer durability than a comparable Ni-MH battery. In addition Makita cells will deliver more than 2000 cycles and give 430% more run time. Charging technology is where Makita innovations excel – the chargers “read” the operating history of a battery and charge the cell in accordance with its prime operating mode. The battery is cooled whilst it is being charged and charge delivery varies during the charge time, making certain that the performance and durability of the Makita Li-ion cell is optimised for performance and economic ownership.

The Makita 14.4v drill driver can be fully charged in 15 minutes

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EDP Handle Style with Flair Design” and “innovation” are two nickel on brass bar, ensuring a high quality words that EDP (UK) Ltd gives real finish that is guaranteed to remain rust meaning to when it comes to free. The EDP3140 chunky bow handle bringing superb and affordable in 128mm and 192mm c/c and the products to the furniture industry. EDP4750 14mm diameter keyhole EDP, a leading supplier of decorative handle, another favourite, available in a surfaces and components in the UK, have comprehensive range of sizes allowing for introduced a new range of stylish metal use on the smallest drawer to the largest handles to distinguish and individualise fine full height larder or robe door. cabinet furniture – particularly kitchens and For EDP the strategy is clear. “Offer the bedrooms. Finished in either satin nickel or The EDP 2095 ‘infinity’ handle and matching knob whole package. Give the customer polished chrome, these handles will add the proposals in design by offering membrane “wow” factor to many door designs especially the numerous gloss pressing foil, edgebanding, veneer products, handles and table legs” door decors currently in vogue in the market. explains EDP’s Terry Willett. “Give customers the freedom to design The EDP2095 “infinity” handle and matching knob with exquisite using only the best possible and original products, but give customers detailing and finish are now available from EDP with the 224mm c/c the flexibility to be able to work with stock products on quick lead size suitable for use on large kitchen pan drawers or doors and also times. A perfect example is careful handle choice which can be the bedroom robe doors, with the smaller 32mm c/c well suited to small difference between success and mediocrity. drawers, doors or desk pedestals. The EDP4550 19mm stainless steel T-bar handle, is a chunkier For more information: version of the perennial favourite T-bar handle and is available in 6 Tel: 01702 618877 Fax: 01702 618811 standard sizes. Other designs available from stock include the Email: edpgroup@btconnect.com EDP3550 square section handle, which follows the current trend for www.edpgroup.co.uk square shapes and edgier designs. The finish is lacquered brushed

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IDS Launch New Brochure Showing Kitchen Offer N

ational surface materials IDS holds more than 12,000 product distributor IDS has launched a lines ex-stock which can be delivered new brochure outlining its within 48 hours from any of the product offer for the kitchen sector, company’s 10 regional branches. designed to give trade customers an Logistics expertise and customer service overview of their comprehensive flexibility mean that all products can be portfolio of worktops, flooring and ordered in individual room set quantities, solid surfacing. half or full pallet loads or bulk orders on IDS is a self-styled one stop shop of The new brochure draws together lifestyle imagery a totally Just in Time basis. The new surface materials with a portfolio that and product information brochure is a part of a suite of brand new reflects the materials, trends and product literature promoting IDS’s product and specifications geared to meeting the needs of the kitchen sector. service offer to the trade in surface materials. There are dedicated The new brochure draws together lifestyle imagery and product brochures for the kitchen and shopfitting sectors, as well as a information giving customers a useful guide to what’s available. IDS’s corporate Our Business brochure which gives a full overview of this expansive worktop offer covers laminate worktops from Bushboard £100m turnover company that in 2009 is celebrating 10 years in Omega, Prima and Odyssey, Axiom and Duropal; solid surfaced business. blanks from Bushboard Encore and Tuscan alongside sheet Copies of the new kitchen brochure will be arriving on customers’ material by Hanex, as well as premium solid timber Tuscan desks in the next few days or can be obtained by contacting IDS on: worksurfaces. The flooring offer is equally as comprehensive covering Tel: 08457 298 298 a range of materials and price points. There is the premium Tuscan Email: info@idsurfaces.co.uk and Magnum brands of solid and engineered timber flooring, www.idsurfaces.co.uk alongside laminate flooring by Quick Step, Faus and KronoOriginal.

EGGER EUROLIGHT worktops ersatile, high quality finishes at almost furniture manufacturers, logistics partners and half the weight EGGER makes consumers alike. contemporary ‘chunky’ trends easier The lighter worktops mean that transport to install. costs are reduced and fitters will find that they EGGER UK, Europe’s leading manufacturer are far easier to handle and cut. EGGER has of wood-based panel products has fused its developed a range of technical support to ensure stylish new worktop range with its innovative that installations including hob and sink cut outs Eurolight technology to create high-quality, are also simple and straightforward. fashionable work surfaces that are easy to EGGER recently released its new range of 18 handle and install. worktop finishes the range offers the latest 60mm Eurolight worktops are 41% lighter decors and textures, featuring contemporary than traditional 38mm chipboard core worktops trends like oxidised metal alongside traditional Egger makes contemporary ‘chunky’ trends finishes such as granite and terrazzo. yet retain excellent stability thanks to its unique easier to install honeycomb structure. All 18 finishes are available either as 38mm Andrew Sanderson, EGGER UK’s product manager said the Eurospan Worktops (chipboard core) or 60mm Eurolight Worktops combination made new design trends favouring the ‘chunky’ look (cardboard honeycomb core). more attainable. He said: “Contemporary design demands thicker, The new range has also undergone rigorous industry testing and chunky styles, but this has obvious drawbacks – heavier worktops has been awarded the prestigious FIRA Gold Award for both 38mm means greater logistic costs and trickier, more awkward installation. Eurospan and 60mm Eurolight Worktops. Eurolight worktops are “However, Eurolight worktops are significantly lighter than the lightest FIRA certified 60mm worktops available. existing solutions and solve the disadvantages associated with thicker To view the range or find out more, visit www.egger.co.uk work surfaces instantly, providing a solid premium look without the Or for more information: premium price tag.” Tel: 01434 613360 Fax: 01434 613302 Not only do Eurolight worktops create opportunities for new, Email: andrew.sanderson@egger.co.uk thicker, chunkier styles but also because of the rising prices of energy Sample hotline 01434 613304 and raw materials, the lightweight boards will meet the needs of

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Brackets (Furniture Fittings)

Panel Saws (Beam)

Sanders (Wide Belt)

Dudley Tool Presswork & Engineering Co. Ltd

Allwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)

Boere Machinefabriek

www.interwood.co.uk

www.boere.nl

Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd

Kundig Ltd

www.holzher-gb.co.uk

www.kundig.co.uk

www.dudley-tool.co.uk

CNC Machinery

Uniwood Ltd T/A Camco

Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd

www.uniwood.co.uk

Software

SCM Group UK Ltd

Space 3D

www.scmgb.co.uk

www.space3d.uk.com

Panel Saws (Sliding Table) Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd

Timber & Panel Products Distributor

www.holzher-gb.co.uk

James Latham Ltd

SCM Group UK Ltd

www.lathamtimber.co.uk

www.holzher-gb.co.uk SCM Group UK Ltd www.scmgb.co.uk

Design & Manufacturing Classic Joinery Software www.cjsoftware.co.uk

Dust Control Systems WoodWaste Control Engineering Ltd

www.scmgb.co.uk O’Meara, J&C Ltd

Tooling

www.ukpanelsaws.co.uk

ATA Engineering Process www.ataeng.com

Panel Saws (Vertical) Striebig

Throughfeed Drills

www.w-w-c.co.uk

www.tmpartnership.co.uk

SCM Group UK Ltd

Edgebanders

Panel Handling

www.scmgb.co.uk

Allwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood) www.interwood.co.uk Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd

Allwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)

Veneering Equipment

www.interwood.co.uk

Allwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)

SCM Group UK Ltd

www.interwood.co.uk

www.scmgb.co.uk

Woodworking Machinery

www.holzher-gb.co.uk Uniwood Ltd T/A Camco www.uniwood.co.uk

Presses

Biesse Group UK

Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood)

www.biesse.co.uk

www.interwood.co.uk

SCM Group UK Ltd

Felder Group UK – FORMAT 4

www.scmgb.co.uk

PVC & Veneer Edging

Trimbridge Ltd

Uniwood Ltd T/A Camco

www.trimbridge.com

Machining Centres (CNC) Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd www.holzher-gb.co.uk SCM Group Ltd www.scmgb.co.uk

www.format-4.co.uk

www.uniwood.co.uk

Woodworking Machinery (New & Used)

Routers (CNC)

Allwood Machinery Essex Ltd

ATA Engineering Processes

(inc Interwood)

www.ataeng.com

www.interwood.co.uk

Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd www.holzher-gb.co.uk

A.L. Dalton Ltd

Uniwood Ltd T/A Camco

www.daltonsmachines.com

www.uniwood.co.uk SCM Group UK Ltd

Uniwood Ltd T/A Camco

Manufacturing Software

www.scmgb.co.uk

www.uniwood.co.uk

20-20 Linkwood

Sanders (Speed)

Wood Burning Equipment

www.linkwood.com

Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood)

WoodWaste Control Engineering Ltd

www.2020technologies.com

www.interwood.co.uk

www.w-w-c.co.uk

SCM GROUP (UK) Ltd Blenheim House, Camberley Road, Bulwell NOTTINGHAM NG6 8UW Tel 0115 977 0044, Fax 0115 977 0946 www.scmgb.co.uk scmgroupuk@scmgroup.com