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CONTENTS News First Homag CNC for Lambro Contracts Better Than Expected W8 for SCM Group UK Martin Sharpe Continues Expansion With SCM Group Moores Furniture Group Install Gabbiani Sawing System Reilly Brother Rely on Homag Blades Slices Though Panels with Two Striebig Saws IMA Drives Evolution for Remploy Combilift Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation Kitchen Generator Continues to Expand with Homag In-Tone Designs Adopt a Bold Approach with RW Machines Greenpeace Report Supports FSC OSB Use in Europe Decorative Panels – Glossing Over Things Top Architectural Design with Commitment Egger Reinforces It’s Reputation as Market Leader in Décor Innovations

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SPECIAL FEATURES Edgebanders Dust Extraction & Woodwaste Utilisation Events What’s New Boards & Panels Laminates, Foils, Veneers Decorative Surfaces Website Directory

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++news++news++news++ Medite Celebrates 25 Years and 6Million m3 of MDF Medite is having a double anniversary. 25 years ago European production of Medite MDF began in Ireland, and this month also sees Medite’s world class facility in Clonmel produce their 6 millionth m3 of Medite MDF. Medite produced its 6 millionth cubic metre in Europe. Laid flat, the 8x4 sheets in 18mm would equate to 52,083 football pitches, or cover the London Heathrow site just over 27 times. Laid end to end, all these sheets would extend 6.8 times round the equator, stretch from Land's End to John O'Groats 281 times and even get almost three quarters of the way from the Earth to the Moon*. For more information: www.medite-europe.com

New appointment boosts EGGER’s UK sales strength The UK’s leading supplier of tongue and grove flooring solutions has increased the strength of its sales team with a new appointment. Gareth Lane has taken the role of Southern Building Sales Manager and will cover the region from the Midlands down to the South Coast.

William T Eden, and he has now stepped up to the role of Panel Salesman where he will be an integral part of the team at Yate.

Timbmet introduces Greenkett L to R Paul Hussey and Nick Widlinski

James Latham Celebrates Dudley Opening The UK’s leading timber and panel products distributor, James Latham Dudley, is celebrating its recent relocation to Yorks Park. Previously based a short distance away at Blackbrook Valley Business Park, the team welcomed the move to the 35,194 sq ft unit and began trading from there on September 1st. Richard Mundye, Branch Manager, commented: “The estate suits our needs as a West Midlands distribution hub and will assist us greatly with our future expansion requirements.”

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Gareth Lane - Egger’s Southern Building Sales Manager

The 2008 General Assembly of Eumabois took place in Nitra, Slovakia, organized by the local association. A new association was added to the 12 existing ones – Drevmash, the Russian association of woodworking machinery manufacturers. General Director of Drevmash is Mr. Vladimir Gorbenko, Mr. Alexander Vasilev is President. Although the companies currently represented are only 11 - the number will grow quickly since it is estimated that more than 300 companies are involved

Leading hardwood distributor Timbmet has secured exclusive rights to distribute Greenkett triple-layered flooring in the UK, the company announced today. Launching with three strip oak, the innovative range will be extended over the coming months to include a variety of popular species such as wenge, jatoba, beech, maple and walnut. The latter will have a 3-4 week delivery time and most importantly will be FSC certified. For more information: Tel: 01865 862223

DIARY DATES ZOW 2009 Bad Salzuflen Germany February 9th-12th www.zow-de Woodworking Scotland Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh March 26th-28th Nelton Exhibitions Tel: 01474 536535 LIGNA+ Hannover, Germany May 18th-27th Woodworking Ireland National Show Centre Cloghran, Co. Dublin October 10th-12th Nelton Exhibitions Tel: 01474 536535

Two New Appointments for James Latham James Latham, the UK’s leading Timber and Panel products distributor, has recently announced that it has welcomed two new members of staff in Nick Widlinski and Paul Hussey to its depot in Yate. Widlinski, from Frome in Somerset, will become Panel Sales Manager and has been in the timber trade for the past 11 years, gaining experience at both William T Eden and Anglo Welsh Timber. Chippenham based Hussey has gained an impressive 14 years experience in the industry. His previous roles span from Warehouse operative to Sales Representative at

in the woodworking machinery industry in the country. During his opening speech to the Assembly, President Franz-Josef Buetfering warmly thanked Past President Gianni Ghizzoni for his continuing helpful collaboration, particularly with organizers of shows supported by our organization. The 2009 calendar has been approved and will now be published both for the media and on the Eumabois website. www.eumabois.com

Eumabois president Franz-Josef Buetfering bottom second row on right with official members of the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers

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APOLOGIES TO SCM The September supplement published the wrong contact details for SCM Group entries ACCORD, CYFLEX, PATRIX CNC machine centres It should have read: Tel: 0115 977 0044 Fax: 0115 977 0946 Email: scmgroupuk@scmgroup.com

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pecialist shopfitting and commercial interiors company, Lambro Contracts Ltd, have invested in a Homag BOF211 CNC router – the first CNC machine to be installed in the company’s high-tech Wickford workshops in Essex. Lambro Contracts Ltd produce joinery to the highest quality as reflected by the stature of their customers. They work primarily in the hotel, retail, residential and casino sectors for companies like Hugo Boss, Hilton Hotels, Les Ambassadeurs Casinos, Luxe Restaurant and also in the leisure sector for spas and treatment rooms in hotels and high end residential sites. Factory Manager Paul Black says that decision to finally invest in a CNC machine was to increase, capacity, accuracy, quality and flexibility. Following rigorous research of the CNC market, Lambro decided to opt for the Homag router based on its reputation, superior engineering and all the advantages of dealing with the world’s premier woodworking machinery manufacturer and their extremely well established sales and service division in the UK – Homag UK based at Castle Donington. Homag UK’s Charles Smith worked closely with Lambro Contracts Ltd in terms of assessing the current and future requirements and arrived at specifying a Homag BOF211 CNC router with a matrix claming table (also equipped to take additional clamping pods or jigs), a 12-plate tool changer and high-tech CNC control unit supporting advanced Homag WoodWop software. Lambro Contracts Ltd have to process a high quantity of sheet materials and panel components and the matrix bed on the BOF211 allows them to do so on a nesting basis - obviating the need for a panel saw. However the powerful 4-axis BOF211 is also required for

processing solid wood products – primarily doors and door frames. To do this the matrix clamping table is easily adapted to accept individual clamping pods or the in-house manufactured jigs that Lambro have constructed. The Homag BOF211 was installed in April and Paul Black says it has been running faultlessly: “We’ve really grown into this machine – the more we use it the more work it seems to find for itself. It has given us real advantages in terms of production and delivery times and produces precision work all the time.” Lambro Contracts Ltd sent their operators for training at Homag UK and are now getting the most out of the router. As a result of the investment they have been able to transfer a significant amount of manual work within the factory. Lambro say that by installing the Homag machine they are able to show their customers that their service quality continues to improve and that the investment will go on to securing not only the high level of repeat business they enjoy, but also go a long way to expanding new market opportunities.

A high quality of sheet materials and panel components are processed in the Homag BOF211, the powerful 4-axis is also required for processing solid wood products – primarily doors and frames

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First Homag CNC for Lambro Contracts

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Lambro Contracts Ltd have invested in their first Homag BOF 211 CNC router

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Better Than Expected W8 for SCM Group UK With all the “Doom and Gloom” leading up to the recent W8 Exhibition at the NEC, many exhibitors feared that very few visitors would turn up to the show, but the SCM Group were pleasantly surprised with the number of visitors attending their four stands and the level of enquiries and orders taken over the 4 days of the show.

CM Group UK’s Managing Director, Gabriele De Col, commented after the show “We committed ourselves to four big stands during the boom days of 2 years ago, in order to show our full range of SCM and Hi Tech Panel Division machines. Several new machines to the UK market made their debuts at W8, including the Windor 1 CNC Window Line, a Superfici Spraying machine, Sergiani Presses, Accord CNC Machining Centre with unloading device, K300 Edge Bander, Morbidelli Universal CNC Machining Centre and the Gabianni Galaxy T3 Beam Saw with rear loader. Our continued success is due to the very wide range of machines SCM can offer to all sectors of the market.” A number of new classical machines were displayed including the new TI 155EP Class Spindle Moulder, T220 Class Tenoner, SI 400EP Class Panel Saw and the full range of Tecnomax Spindles, Panel Saws, and Planer Thicknessers. Very popular were the electronic display panels with the CNC controls from the classical machines that customers could try for themselves before purchasing a machine. Demonstrations on all the machines displayed were continuous and fresh supplies of MDF and MFC panels, plus some hard and softwood, had to be hastily ordered at the end of day 3 for

A demonstration of the SCM Record 132 TVN Prisma 5axis CNC machining centre

demonstrations on the last day of the show. Concluding, Gabriele De Col stated “All my staff worked very hard before, during and after the show to make sure it was a success for us and a number of orders across our wide range of machines were taken at the show much to my surprise, plus a number of orders that will be confirmed in the next couple of weeks, including 3 Ergon CNC Machining Centres. I am not going to put any figures or values on the machines we sold yet, only to say we are relatively happy with the W8 Exhibition and we are very well set for 2009, even if the market is not as buoyant as we would like it to be. SCM Group UK will be around for years to come to assist all their new and existing customers and we have some very exciting news to announce to the market in the next few weeks.” For further information: Tel: 0115 9770044 Email: scmgroupuk@scmgroup.com Hi Tech Panel Division Tel: 0115 9777818 Email: hitechuk@scmgroup.com

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Homag Success at W8 here was much speculation – even anxiety – in the build up to the W8 exhibition at the NEC that took place at the end of October. Homag UK always approached the show with positivity and optimism in a difficult economic climate. The Homag stand – their largest ever – was geared to demonstrate that superior Homag Group technologies and systems are available to forward thinking users at every industry level. From start up 1-3 man operations through to large scale industrial manufacturers geared to high volume. From craftsmen and bespoke furniture manufactures to big joinery works, fabricators and shopfitters, there was something for everyone on the Homag stand. On their second stand and in association with sales partners Young Black, Homag and timber frame specialist partner Weinmann had an equally successful show. Whilst overall exhibition figures were 11% down compared to 2006, Homag’s stand attracted a high number of visitors. There was a regular flow throughout the four days. Despite the economic climate, a very good number of orders were taken directly at the show. In addition a significant number of quotations were generated and many are expected to turn into orders in the coming weeks and months. Homag UK managing director Paul Cooper says that there remains confidence and optimism for the long term in the industry. Clearly times are difficult, but the strength and breadth of the Homag Group

The edge bander section of Homag’s stand attracted a great deal of interest

attracts customers with high quality equipment and support to enable them to make their operations more efficient. Paul also said that the ability of the Homag Group to offer attractive and flexible financing solutions was an important part of their success For more information: Tel: 01332 856500 Fax: 01332 856400 Email: info@homag-uk.co.uk www.homag-uk.co.uk

W8 Enquiries Hold Up Despite Fewer Visitors, says T.M. Although visitor numbers to W8 were unfortunately down compared with two years ago, we were quite pleased that the quality of those coming on to our stand was still very high,” said Matt Pearce of T.M. Machinery Sales, exclusive UK distributors for the Swiss-made Striebig range of vertical panel saws. “Despite there being less people around we received a good level of enquiries, especially for the top-of-the-range Striebig models like the Evolution and the Control. “There was also a very good reaction to the new Compact AV model which we were showing for the first time. With manual feeding of the saw unit eliminated, the operator’s job is made much easier, giving him time to prepare the next sawing job. This was a feature that was met with approval, particularly from those who were running small businesses. “Having said all that, it was quite clear that potential customers were less prepared to place orders on the stand than at past shows. This has to be a reflection of the current difficult economic conditions which we all face.” However, he stressed that if the number of positive leads received during the four days of the show were turned into the expected sales, “W8 will have been a success for us.”

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The new Compact AV model was shown for the first time in the UK

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pecialist woodworking machinery distributors and engineers Daltons benefited from the opportunity to display their ‘new look’ at the W8 exhibition. The show gave the company an opportunity to display a host of products, some of which were new to their portfolio, including Houfek CNC Machining Centres, Salvador Optimizing Crosscutting Systems, all new Elcon ‘Quadra’ Vertical Panel Cutting Machine, Fravol Edge Banders, Vertongen Single End Tenoner, Houfek Max Heavy Duty Wide Belt Sander and the Kuper 6-Head Planer Moulder in addition to a range of Stenner Band Resaws, Diplomat and Wadkin Classical machines, etc. Daltons showed faith in the W8 show once again by taking more space than ever before and according to Director Francis Dalton their faith has been justified. “The enquiry level proved unexpectedly high bearing in mind the current economic situation” said Francis, “We have excellent enquiries to follow up and in spite of the doom and gloom projected by some of the media a number of significant business opportunities have come our way as a direct result of our presence here”. Daltons highlighted for the first time their Engineering Support Services Division and here again interest levels were high. Service Director Cliff Sharp was delighted with the interest shown in the company’s engineering, service and aftercare facilities. “We have been talking service contracts with a number of significant players

A small part of Daltons extensive stand area at W8

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and the interest shown in our manufactured and rebuilt machines has been very satisfying”. Daltons produced a new company brochure for the show and have also just launched a brand new website highlighting the broad range of services and equipment on offer. For further information: Tel: 0115 986 5201 Email: sales@daltonsmachines.com www.daltonsmachines.com

Buoyant Exhibition for J & C O’Meara & C O’Meara’s Genisis Division introduced a whole series the flagship of the Genisis panel saw range, the Model X3 Plus. This of new machines which were being shown to the trade is a three-axis machine, with touch screen control, which offers many for the first time at a major woodworking machinery similar features normally associated with machines costing almost exhibition. These machines included the high quality range of twice the price of the X3 Plus. X-type sliding table saws plus the new Genisis series of surface According to the Genisis Division spokesman, the general ‘feel’ planers and thicknessing machines. for the show was that, although there were not as many Since the launch of the Genisis X-type panel saws back in the orders placed as initially expected, many of the visitors were summer of 2007, there has been genuinely looking to the future and assessing tremendous interest shown in this which machines or products would be most range of machinery from potential suitable for their needs in the coming months. purchasers who find it hard to believe The Genisis spokesman also felt that one the ‘quality to price and performance of the major downsides of the show was the ratio’ offered by these machines. prohibitive costs incurred by the exhibitors, not W8 enabled J & C O’Meara to provide the The Genisis X3 panel saw with motorized only the actual cost of the floor space but, in rise, lower and tilt of sawblade and particular, the excessive charges made for the handling of platform for UK manufacturers of kitchen, motorised movement of the rip-fence. bedroom and dining furniture, together with machines and other services to the stand. He felt that these shopfitters, joiners and other panel-based products producers, to costs were simply getting out of hand and were far more than see for themselves the advantages which the unique range of Genisis exhibitors should reasonably be expected to pay. machines has to offer. He also considered the daily car parking charge of £8 for visitors A spokesman for the Genisis Division said: “Overall, we found to the show to be something else which needs to be addressed for the exhibition to be a buoyant occasion for us. With between twenty this will most certainly serve as an attendance deterrent if to thirty people visiting the implemented at any future shows. stand every day and expressing genuine interest in our For more information: machinery ranges, we were naturally more than satisfied.” Tel: 01704 893109 Several firm orders were placed on the stand including one for Email: sales@jcomeara.fsnet.co.uk

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Hoffmann Pleased With W8 offmann Machine Company’s UK managing director says that their participation at W8 (still referred to as Woodmex by most of their customers and visitors) turned out to be a reasonable decision. “It was better than expected since we’d come here fearing the worst” says John Galvin. “We were still able to take a satisfactory level of orders and seem to have a reasonable level of enquiries to work on” he says. Renowned for inventing the unique dovetail key system for jointing, Hoffmann showed the versatility of the system on their stand for an extensive range of applications. From creating simple and compound mitre joints the Hoffmann system can also be applied to complex haunch and overlap joints and in is easily strong and secure enough to be used in beam construction. Hoffmann also demonstrated examples from their wide range of single and multi-function machines for the application of their system. From bench mounted manual keyway routers to pneumatic variants and through to combination machines that will double mitre saw, dowel drill and keyway rout in a single cycle.

The Hoffmann M35SF double mitre saw and keyway routing combination machine

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Positive W8 Success for The Complete CNC Company oe Dowling, managing director of designed to meet the budgetary needs of The Complete CNC Company, the smaller manufacturer. A lot of interest had initial low expectations for the was shown in this particular machine. W8 exhibition. Furthermore, one enquiry taken for CNC However, despite visitor attendance routers will almost certainly result in the figures being massively down on previous provision and commissioning of six SAOM years and probably the lowest recorded machines for a single customer. since the early nineties, he was delighted SAOM also produce an extensive range with results achieved by the end of the of CNC machining centres for door show. manufacturers, ranging from two-head He said: “We had a lot of positive machines incorporating the SAOM twin-exit interest shown on our stand which enabled horizontal motor through to routers with two us to record a more than satisfactory final vertical and two horizontal heads and up to total of 63 serious enquiries received. Left, Dave Evans (Technical Director) and right, Joe Dowling fully-automated units for the production of (Managing Director) of The Complete CNC Company. Added to several firm orders actually being doors, frames or complete door sets. placed at the show, we have to conclude that participation at W8 The Complete CNC Company used W8 as a launch pad to was undoubtedly a positive and rewarding experience.” introduce the new company and its hi-tech products to the various Joe continued: “We sold the first of our British designed, British- manufacturing industries that will undoubtedly benefit from the built range of flat bed CNC routers – the ECO 2412 – off of the production ‘know-how’ and professional expertise which is readily stand. This series of machines is manufactured in standard sizes available from the highly-motivated and vastly knowledgeable from 5’ x 4’ up to 10’ x 6’ machining areas, although we can also Complete CNC Company team. build special custom-made sizes, either larger or smaller, to meet As Joe Dowling stated: “We can provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ for with customers’ specific requirements. Our models include the all CNC applications and our service is fully backed by a dedicated ECO, MIDI and MAXI ranges.” team of engineers providing around the clock support. Our The Complete CNC Company is also the sole distributor of the Complete CNC Company slogan is ‘DELIVERING renowned top-quality, Italian-made series of SAOM CNC routers PERFORMANCE’ and that is exactly what we will always achieve.” and machining centres which have enjoyed unparalleled success For more information: throughout world markets. Tel: 01773 520935 At W8, the Complete CNC Company exhibited the SAOM SEmail: info@completecncco.com Class TWIST 5-axis machining centre which is essentially

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eading drilling, boring and specialist John Hoy made further comments: “Whilst woodworking machinery manufacturer, the number of visitors to the W8 show was Gannomat, reported excellent sales considerably down as compared to two years success at the W8 trade exhibition, with the ago, the customers whom we dealt with were, number of firm orders taken by the closure of in the main, serious buyers and not ‘timethe show already being marginally up on sales wasters’. achieved at the W6 exhibition. This was particularly refreshing and, overall, Furthermore, when the serious enquiries I feel that it was certainly worth our participating received on the stand are followed up over the in this exhibition. coming months, the company fully expects to “However, on the downside, many exhibitors, have surpassed the ambitious sales targets that along with ourselves, felt that the show was not were set prior to the opening of the show. particularly well organized, services were, at The Gannomat stand attracted serious buyers which times, ineffectively carried out and the general Jon Hoy, Gannomat’s dealer principal for the resulted in many favourable enquiries received and UK and Ireland, stated: “We took the opportunity several firm orders being taken. attitude of the NEC exhibition personnel was to launch our new Model S1 CNC sensor occasionally questionable. Perhaps the WMSA software hinge insertion machine at W8 and we were more than pleased needs to address certain problems and bear in mind that we, as both to have actually sold it off of the stand. Additionally, considerable interest members and exhibitors, are their customers. For without exhibitors, was shown in this machine by several customers from various areas there would be no exhibition!” of our UK and Irish customer base.” Sales of Gannomat woodworking machines are handled by the During the exhibition, Gannomat’s sales staff continually stressed exclusive importers for the UK and Ireland, J & J Specialist Machinery the importance of the company’s marketing policy of ‘EFFICIENT of Leicestershire. PRODUCTION’ whereby it can be readily appreciated that the use For more information: of Gannomat’s vast array of specialist machines will enable Tel: 01455 846575 customers to effect serious time and monetary savings with regard Email: j.hoy@gannomat.at to labour, materials and consumable wastage.

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W8 A Rewarding Experience for Kundig eading sanding specialist, Kundig, visitors and the seriousness of genuine enquiries exhibited a comprehensive crossseemed to be far more positive than at W6.” section of state-of-the-art sanding Carl continued: “We realize that our position machinery at W8. The company had three in the market is generally considered to be at the wide-belt sanding machines on display ‘top end’ of wide-belt sanding operations. alongside three of its popular edge sanders. Therefore, it was both interesting and encouraging The wide-belt machines included two to witness the amount of activity and attentiveness ‘Brilliant’ machines with oblique sanding heads, which was shown by leading manufacturers of one machine also featuring a cross-belt for high-quality fine furniture and joinery, the vast veneer and lacquer sanding. These machines majority of whom still appeared to be very busy were continuously demonstrated to various despite the current difficulties we are experiencing potential clients throughout the show. in the UK economic situation.” The Kundig stand was generally busy throughout Of particular interest to visitors and Carl O’Meara is fully aware that the NEC is one the duration of the W8 show. demonstrated more than any other machine of the world’s most expensive venues at which to was the Kundig ‘Brilliant-2’ with an oblique sanding head. This exhibit. He said: “I feel it is such a shame that, because of the exorbitant machine was put through its paces sanding solid wood, joinery and costs involved, many companies will be taking smaller stands at future veneered panels. It was also demonstrated showing its considerable exhibitions. We have even heard that some exhibitors are contemplating prowess at denibbing lacquered panels. taking a small booth next time and simply showing DVD demonstrations This successful demonstration resulted in a firm order for a ‘Brilliantof their machines and services. This, of course, will hold far less interest 2 1350 RPd’ machine being placed by a high-class joinery manufacturer for potential visitors.” based in Scotland. For more information: According to Kundig’s Carl O’Meara, there was a lot of activity on the Tel: 0845 833 0565 stand throughout the show. He said: “Although I believe that the actual Email: info@kundig.co.uk attendance figures were considerably lower than in 2006, the quality of

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Martin Sharpe Continues Expansion with SCM Group nyone previously visiting the old factory of Martin Sharpe, or MS (Midlands) Limited to be precise, would have marvelled how they produced their quality range of doors and panels from such a rabbit warren of buildings. How two SCM Ergon CNC Machining Centres were installed and continuously ran always amazed visitors to the tight manufacturing facility. Unable to increase capacity and efficiency, a move to a new, larger manufacturing unit was inevitable when Martin Sharpe wanted to expand his business, and therefore earlier this year, a move from Quarry Bank, in the West Midlands, to Cradley Heath took place, with both factories running simultaneously to ensure a smooth transmission without disrupting output. Starting work as a joiner, Martin Sharpe commenced manufacturing purpose made joinery for the building industry and domestic market in 1981. Then, in 1996, he purchased his first CNC Machining Centre, an SCM Record 220. The machine is still running well, machining doors and rebating doors for glass mirrors some 12 years on.

The SCM CNC Cyflex F900 Drilling Machine at Martin Sharpe

Martin Sharpe with operator alongside one of 2 SCM Ergons Like many door manufacturers, and with the advent of the membrane pressing of doors, Martin Sharpe needed more production of MDF door blanks and decided to purchase his first SCM Ergon Machining Centre with the assistance of SCM’s CNC Area Manager, Ian McCarthy. With a single routing head, the first machine was quickly followed by the purchase of a larger, second Ergon fitted with 2 routing heads and 24-station automatic tool changers. Production increased dramatically with the installation of these 2 Ergon machines. At that time, all the programming was manually done, but very soon, AlphaCam Cad Cam was purchased, followed by AlphaSim, Licom’s business management system. Martin Sharpe is a great believer in having the latest technology, whether machinery or software, and regularly invests if he feels the expenditure warrants the purchase. Martin Sharpe is not into mass volume production, but in his words “We offer a bespoke service to our many customers that are spread throughout the UK.” He manufactures doors and panels for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices that have distinctive clean, crisp edges and high accuracy profiles in a very wide range of finishes and colours, with high gloss being very popular at the moment. A wide range of designs are offered with the option of accessories such as alcove units, pelmets, skirting and palisters.

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feature The SCM K500 ER2 edgebander The move to the new premises really excited Martin Sharpe as he also begun installing all his products in his customer’s showrooms, and this brought an immediate response, with customers regularly sending their orders to Martin Sharpe electronically. In turn, with office systems now in place, the orders are immediately processed with direct links to the factory, selecting board colour, nesting on the Ergon CNC’s, followed by glue spraying and pressing on Burkle Membrane presses. Just after the move and with the luxury of increased production space, Martin Sharpe purchased an SCM CNC Boring Machine, a model CYFLEX F900, for the boring of hinge holes in doors, again from Ian McCarthy. Martin Sharpe comments “SCM helped me move all my machinery and re-installed it in the new factory and at the same time I decided to purchase the CYFLEX, which has helped us tremendously boring the hinge holes in our finished doors.” In addition to door production, many of Martin Sharpe’s customers are now asking for carcasses, so as a one-stop-shop and as “Part of the Service”, an SCM Single-Sided Automatic Edge Bander, model K500 ER2, complete with corner rounding, was installed a few months ago, with the MFC panels being nested and machined on the Ergon CNC’s. Concluding, Martin Sharpe states “The move to our new factory has enabled us to increase production dramatically, offer more products, install a showroom and give us more office space. With the help of SCM and their wide range of machines and great Service back-up, we are confident for the future and we will continue to invest to gain more market share, but the most important thing is to give our customers exactly what they want, top quality products delivered on time.” For more information: Martin Sharpe Tel: 01384 415470 SCM Group UK Tel: 01159 770044 Email: mking@scmgroup.com

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Reilly Brothers Rely on Homag ased at Longford in the Irish Republic, Reilly Brothers was established in 1979 to design and make quality fitted kitchens and bedrooms. The company has expanded steadily since then and now employs over 30 people while remaining a family owned concern. Partner Michael Reilly says that their customer base has expanded to cover both the whole of the Republic and Northern Ireland with important customers on the UK mainland as well. Reilly Brothers manufacture fitted furniture for their own ranges as well as offering a fully bespoke service for customers at the middle and top end of the market. “We are able to supply kitchen and bedroom furniture for 3 bedroom semi-detached houses right through to €50,000 installations for country mansions” explains Michael Reilly. Reilly Brothers have always had a policy of investing in fit-forpurpose and state of the art production equipment which has seen them develop a long standing and fruitful relationship with the Homag Group through Andy Jones. While always investigating the whole machinery market when upgrading their facility, Michael Reilly says that Homag have become a preferred supplier and technical partner as they are always able to provide tailored solutions, reliable and accurate machines and excellent back-up and service. The latest machines to be supplied and installed by Homag have arrived over the last 3 months as part of a significant single order and are both specialised and equipped to the customer’s specification. To upgrade their panel sizing capacity Reilly Brothers have installed a Holzma HPL380 rear loading precision beam saw with a special Ergomat de-stacking device fitted at the outfeed squaring fence. The Holzma was chosen not only for the current and future capacity but also for precision cutting of MFC and long term accuracy. Holzma are the world’s largest manufacturer of beam saws and have developed cutting edge system, innovations and solutions to maximise output. These include sophisticated software-driven optimised machine movements and cycle times such as optimum movement of the pressure beam and positioning of the patented “shark’s fin” side alignment device. Dimensional accuracy is

The Brandt single-sided edgebanders installed at Reilly Brothers delivered by a combination of the side alignment systems and the precise positioning of the program fence which uses contactless magnetic encoding that offers long-term precision. The chip-free cut – so essential for seamless edgebanding – is ensured by the patented Holzma mono-rail saw carriage guidance system which guarantees absolute alignment of the scoring and main sawblades. The second machine installed is a Brandt single-sided KDF7702C edgebander which is a very special hybrid model embracing a Homag top belt pressure feeding system and an EVA and PUR gluing system. The Brandt has a feed speed of 20m/min and offers a maximum edge thickness capacity of 15mm which Reilly Brothers will use for including solid lippings in their designs. The edgebander is also fitted with a Ligmatech ZHR-05 panel return device making it a truly one-man operation. To complete the system, a Weeke BHX500 throughfeed machine has been installed. With 35 drills, an X+Y grooving saw, a powerful router, and multi horizontal drills operating from top and bottom simultaneously or individually. This allows dual panels to be drilled and processed on a tandem or purely individual basis with, once again, true single operator control and the option of auto feed and off-loading. The Weeke BHX500 has proved one of the most instantly popular and best selling CNC processing centres worldwide. It offers enormous flexibility and very high output. With these new high-tech Homag Group machines in their workshops, Reilly Brothers are now positioned to move forward to their next phase of expansion by delivering greater design scope and ever increasing quality.

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wo years ago, Moores Furniture Group of Wetherby, West Yorkshire, part of the Masco Group, identified a requirement to increase the capacity of the panel cutting area. Investments had been made in the edgebanding and drilling operations leaving panel cutting as the bottleneck process. Moores traditionally used two large Angle Beam Sawing Plants for breaking down their MFC and MDF 5600 x 2100mm full-size sheets into cabinet and door panel sizes. However, the flexibility of Angle Plants is extremely limited, so the Production Engineers at Moores decided to examine the panel saw market for alternative solutions that had to be one man operated. Drilling and edge banding capacity was satisfactory but panel sawing was an increasing problem. The main criteria given to all potential suppliers was “Flexibility”, not only for current production requirements, but for any future needs should production requirements vary. After a detailed survey and exhaustive negotiations, Moores opted for the Gabbiani Galaxy 125 panel sawing system supplied by SCM Group UK’s Hi Tech Panel Division, based in Nottingham, with SCM’s Area Manager, Kelvin Wilkins assisting the sale. The Gabbiani 125 is a single-line beam saw but fitted with a number of devices at the infeed and outfeed that makes the saw unique, such as the facility for making a variable position external head cut that splits the fullsize sheet into 2 manageable components. Paul Robinson, Moores Development Engineer, explains “We needed to put the head cut where we wanted it to provide the best yield from the board. The largest piece is then rip-cut into strips followed by cross-cutting. The smaller piece is held in the machine with the option of turning it or sending it out of the machine for rip and crosscutting later on.” “We also wanted the saw built to allow maximum flexibility for our future requirements, by adding a crosscutting station or, for example, be positioned at the start of a strip line. Integration of handling systems was essential, as it simplifies the control issues. With the Gabbiani, we have Mahros handling, that is built in the same factory as the Gabbiani saw, so linking was easy, the Mahros having 6 stacking stations, all controlled by software on the saw PC. The Gabbiani / Mahros system has been installed for 10 months and provides all types of MFC panels for kitchens and bathrooms plus MDF blanks for PVC wrapped doors. Additional sawing capacity has been easily achieved now with more variety and smaller batch sizes evident and the ability to receive more complex cutting patterns from Moores “Secant” Optimisation programs. Moores operatives had to be re-trained as the Gabbiani provided a different way of working with panels having to be turned manually, but because of the saws flexibility, any objections have long been overcome. Concluding, Paul Robinson commented “The Gabbiani was installed by both Gabbiani and SCM UK installation engineers who stayed with us until we were fully happy with the equipment. A few software issues, expected with a new type of machine, were quickly overcome, and the after-sales back-up has been very good with no major issues arising. “Flexibility” was the major consideration for ordering the Gabbiani for the present and our future needs and we can see the many benefits the saw has already given to Moores Furniture Group.”

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Gabbiani Galaxy 125 beam saw at Moores Furniture

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Blades Slices Through Panels with Two Striebig Saws highly successful Kent-based joinery business that specialises in carrying out work for some of London’s most affluent residents has bought two Striebig vertical panel saws to boost production after moving into larger premises. Blades was formed by joiners Paul Wilcox and Shane Armstrong in 1996 to carry out work for wealthy property owners in London, mainly in the Kensington and Chelsea areas. Its two new Compact 5207 models are used chiefly to size MDF panels. The pieces are then either stained, sprayed or spray lacquered, or covered with leather, suede or a spray-on suede finish, as specified. As well as a standard blade the saws were supplied with a scoring blade for use with veneered MDF panels and 13mm thick Corian used as kitchen worktops. The Compact is the entry level model of the Striebig range. The 5207 version has a cutting range of 4600mm x 2070mm and a cutting depth of 60mm. It features as standard powerful TRK dust extraction, with a dust limit value below 1mg/m3, 17 panel support and transport rollers, adjustable blade penetration, and a powerful 3.9 kW motor. Among the optional extras available are a digital measuring system, an angle cutting unit, a strip cutting gauge and a grooving accessory for composite panels. The saws, together with Al-Ko extraction units, were supplied by Striebig’s UK distributor, T.M. Machinery Sales. With contracts received from leading architects and designers, Blades’ skilled joiners produce bespoke wardrobes, bathrooms, kitchens, plasma walls - also known as feature walls or media walls – as well as doors and staircases as required. In addition to using top quality woods and veneers, stainless steel, stone and leather are often incorporated in their work. Domestic contracts represent 60% of Blades’ turnover, which has included the fitting out of luxury yachts. It is also active in supplying high-end office fit-outs and reception areas for top City companies. After outgrowing its original premises, in May Blades moved into

The two Striebig vertical panel saws at up market joinery, Blades a 6,500 sq ft workshop on a four acre site in Marden, near Maidstone, building an additional 6,500 sq ft extension to give a total floor space of 13,000 sq ft. The site is conveniently located 40 miles south of London, with plenty of room in which to expand in the future. Among the company’s first machinery purchases back in 1996 was a nine-year-old second hand Striebig Econom model. Partner Paul Wilcox said: “It has been regularly serviced by T.M. Machinery and is still as good as new. Because we were so pleased with it, and the service we have received from T.M., when we decided to buy two new vertical panel saws we decided not to look at any other makes. T.M. and Striebig have given us excellent service over the years.” He added that the “accuracy, quality of cut and ease and speed of use of the two new saws were excellent.” They were bought as part of a £100,000 investment in new equipment to coincide with the move to bigger premises. This has also included a flat bed panel saw, a cross-cut saw and three stateof-the-art spray booths. “When we set up the business we decided not to go for small jobs in the local area or into mass production,” said Paul Wilcox. “We have been very successful in targeting top-end property refurbishments in London.” Blades has a staff of 16, including project managers, CAD technicians, joiners, an apprentice, and sprayers, with fitting work subcontracted out. The joiners are responsible for a complete job from start to finish, with all of them trained to use the new Striebig saws. After being assembled, to ensure everything fits together correctly, items are dismantled for spray finishing before being packaged and labelled ready for delivery. “The average job takes us from between eights months to a year to complete, with our biggest contract to date taking 18 months. “To help us produce top quality work we employ only first class tradesmen, which we are always looking to recruit, and provide them with the very best quality equipment, which is why we have chosen Striebig for all our panel cutting.”

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n collaboration with main contractor and everything went according to plan, the Watkin Jones Construction, Nottingham whole exercise being completed by Sunday based woodworking machinery specialist afternoon. Daltons were called in to provide their Daltons have much experience in the expertise and logistical capability to remove movement and transportation of machines, approximately 25 woodworking machines regularly taking on this kind of work for both from a first floor workshop at Coleg Menai, public authorities and timber supply companies Bangor, transport them across the bridge to from nationwide retailers to single outlet the Isle of Anglesey and position and reinstall businesses. The company have state of the them at a new college workshop in Llangefni. art equipment enabling them to safely handle Machinery being removed from the first floor the goods and expert engineers with the skills The work had to be carried out over a weekend to avoid disruption to the college workshop at Coleg Menai, Bangor, using Daltons’ to not only dismantle but also reinstall new transport and craneage facility schedules etc which meant that the Daltons team, machinery, both electrically and mechanically, headed up by Technical Director Steve Balchin, spent part of Friday, service equipment if required and provide operator training. Saturday and Sunday working at the sites which coincidentally involved Francis Dalton commented “We were delighted to work with Watkin the first task for the company’s brand new Scania Top Line 26 Ton HIAB Jones Construction in providing facilities for the college move which vehicle with its increased crane capacity which was necessary in order I think is the first one we have done involving transport across the to remove the equipment from its original first floor situation. sea, albeit a fairly narrow channel in this case!” Each machine had to be freed from its mounting, dismantled as For more information: necessary and transported to a window exit in order for the Daltons Tel: 0115 9865201 new crane to move it from there onto the vehicle. This was precise Fax: 0115 9862820 Email: info@daltonsmachines.com and potentially hazardous work for which the team are well suited

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The OLIMPIC K300 Compact Edgebander CM presents the new OLIMPIC K300 compact single-sided unit with direct drive of the glue spreading roller and automatic loading edge bander. Suitable to be employed in small, mediumsystem for strip edges, that speed up the application of laminated, sized woodworking and panel workshops, this model veneer and solid wood. The perfect adhesion of edges with offers all technological solutions thicknesses up to 3 mm is assured through derived from the higher range 2 pressure rollers, one of which has pneumatic models such as a strong base, the movement. soundproof cabinet design and the OLIMPIC K300 is also equipped new gluing system with automatic with RI/100, the tiltable edging strip loading. trimming unit between 0 and 25 OLIMPIC K300 can machine panel degrees which carries out high quality thicknesses between 8 and 50 mm, finishing with no risk of vibration, thanks with 3 mm maximum edge thickness to the support of sturdy columns fixed to the and 10 metres/min panel feed speed. machine base. The easy-to-use and flexible OLIMPIC K 300 All machining of this new SCM edge bander can be The SCM model Olimpic K300 can apply different edging types, such as 2/3mm single-sided edge bander programmed from the new Orion 100 electronic thick abs/pvc, thin melamine/pvc tape, veneer, programmer that is very easy to use and speeds up laminate and solid wood and it allows a rapid machining changeover changeover from one job to the next. among thin, radius and solid wood strips modifying the tool position For further information: from the infeed control panel by selecting the options 2 positions Tel: 0115 9770044 and the 3 positions pneumatic kits. Fax: 0115 9770946 Email: mking@scmgroup.com The new SCM edge bander is equipped with the “VC/100” gluing

New IDM LEVEL HD A Complete Range Of Industrial Edgebanders LEVEL HD’ is a range of IDM edge banders designed for enables the use of 3 different types or colours of glue. medium-sized companies with intensive and professional On ‘LEVEL HD’, the new Pneumatic Corner Rounding Trimming usage and for larger companies as a support to their main Unit, “HSP”, can be installed, whose motors kinematic system has processing lines. a patent pending. It can be provided with an automatic tool changer The ‘LEVEL HD’ range has been developed without compromise with up to 8 different tools on board. In this working unit, the electronic to obtain high performance on single-sided edge banding machines positioning allows the processing of different thicknesses of thin edges at a competitive price. The solid structure by means of one tool only, without the necessity of a tool change. and the high technology On the “HSP” Corner working and operating units Rounding Trimming Unit, as classify ‘LEVEL HD’ as an well as for the pre-milling, industrial edge bander and trimming unit and fine trimming is therefore a guarantee of unit, a new suction system, the precision and reliability. “ED-SYSTEM” is available. By One characteristic of ‘LEVEL HD’ is means of special tools and The IDM LEVEL HD Edgebander the wide range of compositions extraction outlets, this can improve the finish quality, specifically for high speed processing, high productivity, the processing the chip and dust suction efficiency and keeps the working units and of aluminum edges, etc. The possibility to equip ‘LEVEL HD’ with a top machine clean. pressure belt instead of rollers gives a superior finishing quality on this The PC Office, which manages the machine electronically, can be type of machine. This pressure belt gives high productivity levels and can equipped with a TOUCH CONTROL device. By a command touch work at speeds up 30 metres/min in some compositions. on the screen it makes the machine programming much easier. This is accompanied with ease of use and maintenance. For customers who require flexibility on the application of different For further information: glue types, a new glue pot, “EASY GLUE”, has been designed by Tel: 0115 9777818 Fax: 0115 9777819 the IDM Research and Development Division. The fast emptying Email: scmhitech@scmgroup.com

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employ is a unique business. It is the at the end of the last World War. Because of the market leader in the provision of inherent engineering quality that the IMA brand specialist employment services for represents, Ashley Cooper reports that IMA disabled people and those who experience (Klessmann) UK Ltd. in Leicester is currently complex barriers to employment. But it is also installing a lot of these lower cost edge finishing a commercially accountable organisation that automats on shop floors large and small up and is subject to the same competitive pressures down the country. as any conventional company. Three Advantage range models overall apply In the light of this strong emphasis on PVC and ABS edgings in a range of thicknesses productivity and efficiency, the Remploy team at and also solid wood lippings to a maximum of the furniture manufacturing site in Wrexham has Advantage 60 brings easy access for day to 12mm. Application speeds are up to 20 metres day maintenance, including tape changes per minute with all finishing modules conforming invested in increasing levels of automation, most recently with the purchase of a new IMA to the same performance standard - no hold ups, Advantage 60 single-sided throughfeed even at corner rounding stations. edgebander - the third to be installed there. The quality of edge finishing is of paramount Previously, the Wrexham site built hardwood importance to Remploy who, as a supplier of panel furniture, including shelving and seating for components under contract, lives or dies on the public access buildings such as libraries, local dependability of the very highest standards of work. government offices and government According to Remploy Engineering Team Leader departments. Now the factory manufactures John Brooks: “IMA’s ability to switch rapidly 100,000 drawer pedestals per year for office between batches, including the capability for furniture suppliers and which involves cutting and automatic change between edging materials, 1,000 program changes on-line means no saves us a lot of time - and the sheer speed of edge finishing around 750,000 panels on the IMA more project changes Advantages - quality of output and reliability in operation has really accelerated the evolutionary service are paramount, as is dependable back process for us. up from IMA UK. “The ability of our new Advantage to take smaller Remploy was established after the Second batch sizes in its stride, even bespoke working, is World War to provide rehabilitation and support made possible by the latest generation of PC back into employment for servicemen and controls. The new machine will store 1,000 women leaving the armed forces with disabilities. different programs under full line control,” he adds, Its role has evolved to include a comprehensive “so no more switching.” range of services that enable disabled people and Adjustable pre-milling of panels ensures clean those who experience complex barriers to work, edges with diamond tipped tooling to make the most of their skills and abilities and and any loose particle material is removed prior Office desking pedestals from Remploy mean to edgebanding for a perfect finish. to gain or retain sustainable employment. 760,000 pieces for processing annually Remploy’s distinctive approach, and their close Glue open and curing times are fully controlled relationships with service providers like Jobcentre by infrared to ensure absolute consistency of Plus, helped over 6,500 disabled people to gain employment with edging performance and to combat any temperature variation within mainstream employers in 2007. the factory environment. The company receives funding from the government but nevertheless, Teflon-coated glue pots are on bayonet fittings for quick and easy Remploy is expected to compete commercially at all market levels, the changing and all drive systems - including tape and glue feed - are via funding reflecting the fact that the company supports the Government an oil-bath gearbox for full operational reliability. Chrome plated pressure Workstep programme. Today, Remploy operates rollers are self cleaning to ensure non-contamination of panels or edges 54 factories countrywide and has ten different lines of business, and also feature vertical tape controls to prevent snaking of thin materials. including engineering, packing, electronics and employment services. Installation of the Advantage was a critical step in the Remploy Materials Manager Alison Bowen explains: “IMA’s ability to understand Wrexham factory’s drive our needs and deliver what we want has always been second to none,” for efficiency, enabling it to move from two operating shifts to one. she says. “The Advantage was put into operation and slotted straight John Brooks explains that edge finishing had been identified as a crucial into our production processes. Ashley Cooper and his colleagues have bottleneck in the production line - though no longer with the new machine always been prepared to go the extra mile to help us get the best from in position, he says. our machinery and to meet our demanding productivity targets.” Tel: 0116 243 2181 Advantage from IMA is at the lower cost end of the edgebanding Fax: 0116 243 2944 scale from the German company that pretty well invented edgebanding Email: imaukltd@aol.com

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Combilift Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation ombilift Ltd, the world’s leading supplier of long load handling solutions, celebrated its tenth anniversary with an event that attracted over 100 journalists and key customers from around the world to the company’s global HQ in Monaghan, Ireland. Visitors from across Europe and as far away as Australia and North America enjoyed a full programme of events including helicopter trips piloted by Combilift’s technical director Robert Moffett, the final of the UK Driver of the Year Competition, “dancing forklifts” a press conference and visits to local Combilift customers. Attendees had the opportunity to talk to Combilift engineers and watch the design process in action during tours of the premises, and visits to the assembly lines gave an insight into the production processes of the wide range of Combilift models available. There were plenty of spectators for the four regional finalists of the UK Driver of The Year Competition, (South: Roy Cleaver from Alsford Timber, North: Mark Thompson from GAP, Midlands: Alan Cooper from Timbmet, N. Ireland: Jeff Cairns from Sam Mouldings). These drivers all demonstrated their considerable skills in controlling and manoeuvering a C4000 Combilift throughout a tricky course devised by Combilift together with leading

The Combilift CB display team give Riverdance a run for its money by demonstrating its extreme manoeuvrability

training provider Mentor Training. Results were announced at the beginning of the press conference, with the trophy for the overall 2008 champion going to Alan Cooper, who works at the Shellingford branch of timber supplier Timbmet. The last event of the morning saw the newly formed Combilift CB Display Team give Riverdance a run for its money by demonstrating the extreme manoeuvrability of the new CombiCB with a precisely choreographed and very entertaining “dance routine”. A video of this can be found on the Combilift website under the “news” section. Visitors had the chance to see the Combi-CB in action at one of the first customers to sign up for this new model in April 2007. Maurice Graham Builders’ Providers stocks the very diverse range of product that one would expect to find at traditional merchants, and uses a 4t conventional Combilift for handling packs of timber and bundles of steel. In another area, pallet racking is used for the storage of other products such as pallets of cement and packs of insulated board and panel products. The Combilift’s new Combi-CB versatility of the new all-round Combi-CB multi-directional forklift lends itself perfectly to such a scenario as it copes easily with the palletised goods, but can also be deployed for handling longer products such as boards or pipes when necessary. Speaking at a dinner reception in the evening, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Brendan Smith praised the contribution that Combilift has made to the local as well as national economy, stressed the importance of innovation in the current market, and thanked the assembled customers, journalists, distributors and employees for their continued support. Ten years ago Combilift was a small scale operation employing a handful of staff on a brand new concept for the materials handling sector. The company has now evolved into one of the regions major employers, an award winning manufacturer and the acknowledged world leader in the

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a gap in the market and devising a niche solution for it. The Combi-CB is more compact than the traditional counterbalance forklift and has the added advantage of multidirectional operation and is therefore ideal for any customer who handles palletised good and long-length products. Available in LP Gas, Diesel and Electric this new 2,500kg (6,000lbs) capacity is available in lift heights of up to 7.5m (25ft). Its rubber tyres give the advantage of indoor/outdoor capabilities. Combilift will provide potential customers with a proposed layout drawing free of charge to show their possible storage when considering the Combi-CB for their operations. With the launch of the Combi-CB, Combilift have expanded its premises by 2,000ft² to cope with the additional volume of output. This new model will increase turnover by 10m Euros during 2009 and create 20 additional jobs, with an estimated turnover to reach 100m Euros, one year ahead of Combilift’s projections publicly set in 2006.

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provision of handling solutions for long loads. Combilift was formed in 1998 by highly qualified engineers, Martin McVicar and Robert Moffat, when they developed the world’s first powered multi-functional forklift designed to fill a gap in the materials handling market. Until the Combilift was launched there was no one single forklift capable of providing the sage and space saving handling and storage of loads in confined spaces. The new manufacturing facility in Monaghan was opened in 2006 and is capable of producing over 2,000 units per year. “In just ten years Combilift has grown to be the global leader in the long load handling market,” said Martin McVicar. “We currently have over 9,000 units in operation with capacities from 2-5 to 14 tonnes in over 50 markets worldwide. The unique offering of the Combilift can bring increased manoeuvrability and space savings to nearly any business that involves the transportation of long loads.” Since the introduction of the original Internal Combustion (IC) powered Combilift, the company has, on average launched a new model each year. To commemorate its 10th anniversary, Combilift consolidates its position as the global leader in multi-directional forklifts with the launch of the Combi-CB, a revolutionary new product, identifying

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Neat Concepts Choose Bütfering for Precision pecialist manufacturer of added value “We opted for the Bütfering sander because MDF products, Neat Concepts, have of its excellent engineering which would offer a installed the first Bütfering wide belt consistently accurate finish – the transport system sander incorporating the advanced induction through the machine is especially well designed” controlled magnetic segmented pad as part explains Martin James. The other main technical of a £500,000 investment in finishing plant. attraction of the Bütfering is their new induction North London based Neat Concepts are leaders controlled magnetic segmented sanding pad in supplying formable MDF sheets for use chiefly which offers superb sensitivity and accuracy on in the shopfitting and commercial interior sectors delicate surfaces. Martin James says that the under the brands Neatform and Neatflex. Under the sander’s controls makes operation extremely Neatmatch banner they also supply the kitchen easy and allows them to store individual product market with tongue and grooved beadboards. The Bütfering wide belt sander installed at Neat and customer programs in the micro-processor so Various other machined MDF products are available. Concepts incorporates the advanced induction that any operator can simply call up the program and controlled magnetic segmented pad all settings, speeds etc are automatically made. Neat Concepts decided to move to the next phase of adding value to their basic product by offering a Neat Concepts say that the new Bütfering is primed or fully painted product and, over 2007/08 invested in a hi-tech, delivering exactly the results they’d said it would and they have the added computerised finishing like, a sander to prepare 3D surface panels and the Bütfering confidence of Homag UK’s top rate engineering service and back-up. wide belt sander for denibbing and finishing flat panel surfaces. For more information: Neat Concepts’ Martin James has extensive experience of both using and selling Tel: 01332 856500 high-tech woodworking machinery including wide belt sanders. He identified a number Fax: 01332 856400 of the leading sander manufacturers and finally decided on the Bütfering machine Email: info@homag-uk.co.uk in consultation with Homag UK’s Paul Mosely and Roger Wilks (both of whom he’s Web: www.homag-k.co.uk previously worked with and valued their technical advice).

Beat the Credit Crunch with a Masterwood ith the economic situation more challenging than for many years, and predicted to stay that way into 2009 and beyond, it’s essential that owners and managers look for savings in all area of the business. John Cookson, who heads up sales and marketing at CNC machining centre specialist, Masterwood ((UK) Ltd, said: “The main expense for woodworkers, whether they produce panel products or joinery, is the cost of labour. That’s where, despite the credit crunch, those switching to our CNC machining centres are benefitting by being able to do more work with the same number of, or even less, staff. At Hertfordshire cabinet makers, Daystyle, owner David Day said his Masterwood Project 300, fitted with MasterCabinet Level 2 software, does eight hours work

for every man-hour. “I bought it because I was struggling to get suitable labour. It takes away many of the laborious jobs, allowing staff to get with the more interesting work, and speeds up production.” Initially bought for panel processing, the CNC has enabled Daystyle to take on joinery work, something Mr Day would not have considered before. For example, he recently completed a contract to make 65 solid oak window frames, all carried out on the Masterwood. Iona Joinery, of Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland, uses a Masterwood Project 416L. Owner Pat Moynihan said: “One of the big advantages is that you don’t need a trained joiner to operate it, which frees up skilled staff.” Using Masterwood’s MasterStair software, he can now design and produce a staircase in four hours, compared to a day-and-a-half using traditional methods. The machine is also being used to produce arched work and door sets. Owner Richard Mant said: “It has meant we have more than doubled our output without any additional overhead costs. We have gone from making five to six staircases a week the traditional way to upwards of 20, with no extra staff. This is a big plus in these tough economic times.” His Masterwood Project 300 has also enabled the company to extend its product range by adding a less expensive range of stairs to its portfolio. At Teesdale, Co. Durham joinery Alan Heavisides is reaping the benefits of using a Masterwood Project 415L. Owner Alan Heavisides said: “We initially increased output by 20 per cent while we are now employing four less people, achieved through natural wastage. “A spinoff has been more organisation in the office and in production methods, largely due to the paperwork produced by the CNC machine. “We hope to increase sales by 30 per cent this year, which will mean employing more semi-skilled workers and perhaps sales and office staff, and also plan to invest in another CNC machine from Masterwood.”

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att Kitchens are moving to a new factory in couldn’t refuse! central Kidderminster that is only hundreds Hatt’s new site remains the only factory in private of yards from their old site. And management ownership in an otherwise tenanted environment and it gives has invested £175,000 in a new state of the art dust Andy Fletcher the clean-sheet start-up opportunity he extraction and waste incineration system from wanted to bring the manufacturing shop floor bang up to Dustraction. date. Hatt make a range of kitchens with fascia finishes in wood, It also provided an impetus, alongside Leicester-based paint, vinyl or HPLs on cabinets designed for refurbishments dust extraction equipment specialist manufacturers and and new-builds in rural, urban and suburban locations. Hatt suppliers Dustraction, to bring Hatt Kitchens fully in line with seems an appropriate name for a company that has become locally sensitive environmental issues. successful by trading head on! The Dustractiuon installation at Hatt Kitchens includes Centrally located in Kidderminster, the new factory is a Dustrax 5x7 cyclo-filter collecting from two groups of ideally placed, according to Director Andy Fletcher, to machines in two different parts of the new factory. The address the market country-wide. With 30 years of growth collective throughput volume of air handled by the system and experience comfortably under its corporate belt for Complex pipework at the new Hatt Kitchens overall is almost 70,000 cfm driven by a Dustrax 52PB fan 2008, management decided that property is the inward dust extraction installation on the Hartlebury set serving one group of 18 machines and a Dustrax 46PB estate in Kidderminster. fan set serving another group of 13; both of the Dustraction investment opportunity that cannot be ignored in today’s more affordable commercial environment. fan sets feature vee belt drives and 75Kw motors. When a developer acquired the nearby Hartlebury estate from the relocating Output from the Dustrax 5x7 cyclo filter is collected by a common 30m3 storage MoD, Andy Fletcher saw his chance. The financially stretched developer’s intention silo to feed a WT25A boiler unit by Dustraction technology partner Wood Waste was to rent units of all sizes out to local businesses but when he was presented Technology for factory heating and the elimination of waste collection and disposal with an offer for one of the factory units that Andy Fletcher says is: ‘absolutely costs. The fully automatic WT25A boiler unit represents a breakthrough in wood ideal for our needs - in all respects’, it was one of those offers that the developer waste incineration terms which has been designed, with fewer moving parts and

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A new Dustrax 52PB fan set serves one group of 18 machines and a Dustrax 46PB fan set serves another group of 13 more efficient combustion features, to out-last and out-perform incinerators of more traditional type. A Votecs EZ6/1 chipper will reduce all solid off-cuts to cyclo filter-manageable dust and eliminates any further need for waste disposal by other mechanical means. The installation by Dustraction of two of their new Dustrax sanding and denibbing benches address part of an ultimate requirement for three in the finishing of solid timber fascias which are, according to Andy Fletcher, the frontals that drive the largest proportion of sales, both for Hatt Kitchens and also for Hatt’s increasingly popular Karma range of fitted bedrooms.

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eading dust extraction specialist Wood Waste Control (Engineering) Ltd showed key products from its comprehensive waste extraction and processing equipment range at the W8 Working with Wood exhibition at the NEC in October. Examples of its range on display at W8 included a 2-module silo filter with rotary valve, 2-bin newly-introduced 4-bin fine dust filters, wood-fired heater and Reinbold chipper and briquetter. In addition, the company provided ducting from and extraction for machines in use on the exhibition stand of woodworking equipment manufacturer Biesse. The company is based in Bourne End near High Wycombe and has hundreds of successful installations across the UK, in Europe, Russia and Africa. As one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading dust extraction specialists all Wood Waste Control equipment is built to meet COSHH legislation requirements and can stand alone or be used in conjunction with total-extraction return air heating systems. The Wood Waste Control product portfolio included the Wood Waste Control provides a complete range of dust extraction and heating equipment. Its complete dust extraction service modular silo and chain filters meet a wide range of extraction requirements and from simple stand-alone bagging units through to complex integrated systems, the company provides a comprehensive service. The products include the

Whisper range of silenced fans and fine dust filter units. The company also provides the well-proven Reinbold series of chippers, including a horizontal grinder, and a small briquetting machine which is ideal for use in small and medium sized plants where particular attention is paid to a maximum cost-benefit ratio. Wood Waste Controlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s range of manual and automatic warm air models in its WWT range are capable of burning a wide range of wood fuels automatically, as well as accepting hand-loaded offcuts. High-quality clipped ducting, manufactured from galvanised mild steel, is also available for all applications. The ducting system utilises a strong clamping system to give exceptionally clear extraction routes without internal obstacles. Wood Waste Control also stocks and supplies a range of used dust extraction machinery which can provide excellent service at budget prices. For more information: Tel: 01628 525290 Fax: 01628 810218

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omag UK’s Northern Ireland agents, Electro-Tech Machinery of Moneymore, recently held a highly successful open house event to launch their new sales & service centre. Electro-Tech are main agents for Homag and a number of other of key European associated machinery manufacturers and offer sales and expert service throughout Northern Ireland and in the west of the Republic. On display was a cross section of entry level and sophisticated Homag Group machinery: From edgebanding specialists Brandt the highly affordable Over 50 companies attended Electro-Tech’s open house KDN210 machine with capacity up to 3mm tapes. Beam creating a high level of quality enquiries and sales saw experts Holzma showed an entry-level HPP230 compact machine and a Weeke Vantage 33 gantry equipped CNC machining centre was on show for nesting production. The highly versatile twin panel processing Weeke BHX500 for carcase production at high speeds and with a single operator drew enormous interest. Electro-Tech MD, Derek Reid, said that he was extremely encouraged by the

response to the event with over 50 companies attending and a high level of quality enquiries including sales. Electro-Tech continue to invest in their service and sales infrastructure for the benefit of all their customers across Ireland. With the new service centre at Electro-Tech all Homag customers throughout Ireland have a central point of contact for top class service.

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Electro-Tech Launch Homag Sales & Service Centre

For more information: ECTRO-TECH MACHINERY Tel: 028 8674 8863 Fax: 028 8674 8952 www.electrotechmachinery.com HOMAG UK Tel: 01332 856500 Fax: 01332 856400 Email: info@homag-uk.co.uk www.homag-uk.co.uk

CPC Rely on Homag orthern Ireland’s Cookstown Panel Centre (CPC) is one of Ireland’s major suppliers of panel products, quality components, fittings a variety of associated products. A core aspect of CPC’s product and service is supplying cut and edged boards to order. These sheet materials range from plywood to MDF and MFC and also the latest lightweight panels like Egger’s Europanel product. Key to CPC’s production facility are Homag Group edgebanders and beam saws that have been supplied and serviced by Northern Ireland Homag agent Electro-Tech based nearby at Moneymore. CPC’s MD, Gerry Mallon, says that over the last few years they have invested around £600,000 in Homag machinery – Homag Brandt single sided edgebanders and two Holzma beam saws. “We are careful to only invest in the latest technology and best engineered machines” explains Gerry Mallon. “We also took into consideration the fact that Homag UK have a highly qualified agent in Electro-Tech with their own fully trained engineers close to hand”. Cookstown Panel Products was acquired by the OSB Group in 2004, a move which, Gerry Mallon believes has been very beneficial for CPC’s customers as OSB has invested heavily in the business. “Since becoming part of the OSB Group we have been able to provide our customer base with new value added products and now proudly also have new state-ofthe-art premises.” In business for 30 years now, CPC’s new facilities bring the company's operating area up to 100,000 square feet and allows them to increase capacity,

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product quality and delivery through the investments in machinery. The most modern of the Homag Group machines installed is the Holzma HPL380 high capacity beam saw with a rear loading and lift facility. The saw derives its legendary accuracy through a combination of side alignment devices – including the patented “shark’s fin” pressure sensitive alignment device that can work with even very thin and flexible boards and veneers. The main program fence positions the boards perfectly under the pressure beam and over the cutting line using a contactless magnetic system that does not wear and end up with progressive inaccuracy. The excellent quality of cut is delivered by Holzma’s patented mono-rail saw carriage guidance system which ensures prefect and long term alignment of main and scoring blades. This ensures a chip-free edge that can be presented to the edgebanders for a blemish-free bond. Gerry Mallon says that the Homag machines are totally up to expectation and performing faultlessly and that the entire investment has helped take CPC to a new level and put them in a strong position for the future to serve their customers throughout Ireland.

For more information: Tel: 01332 856500 Fax: 01332 856400 Email: info@homag-uk.co.uk www.homag-uk.co.uk

One of the Holzma beam saws installed at CPC by Homag agent Electro-Tech Machinery

One of the Brandt single-sided edgebanders installed at CPC by Homag agent Electro-Tech Machinery

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SCM’s Distributor Training Seminar at HQ CM Group UK, the UK’s leading supplier of Classical, and spindle from -45,50° up to +45,50. Variable electronic tool speed panel processing machinery, invited their network of UK control from 900 to 12,000 rpm, with the maximum power available and Irish Distributors to their Villa Verruchio factory and from 3,400 rpm. All these features assure a better surface finish and headquarters near Rimini, Italy, for an in depth more freedom to process customised parts. Training Seminar on SCM’s full range of new The electro-spindle is built with high performance materials such machines, many of which were introduced at the as spheroidal cast iron and light alloys, plus high quality recent ‘Xylexpo’ Exhibition in Milan and recently components such as high performance bearings assuring shown at W8 in October. maximum rigidity during the machining process. Top of the agenda Therefore a total absence of vibration and a was to establish “SCM, much improved surface The Original Red Line”, an finish is guaranteed. opportunity to present the latest technology Use of the electro-spindle and process innovation applied to the means that drive belts are Classical and Panel Processing machines dispensed with and this allows the significant bearing the SCM brand name. SCM is reduction of maintenance times. The TI 155 original because of the origin of the SCM EP CLASS is available with two electroGroup, which can boast a wide product range, spindle cooling systems, one is liquid widespread distribution network and extensive cooling for 10 kW (13.5 HP) tool spindle motor customer typology. All this concentrated into one brand, power, or with a forced air circuit by exploiting the the “Red Line”. exhaust system for 7.5 kW (10HP) motors. The Distributors were introduced to an example The TI 155 EP Class Spindle Moulder from SCM Again this is an SCM patented system. of the innovation process with the Electro-spindle HSK This spindle moulder also features an 63 which is now available on the “Class” spindle moulders, as well effective dust extraction system with two outlets positioned under as the L’Invincibile range. HSK 63 on the Class spindle moulder the worktable. Moreover, the TI 155 EP CLASS is equipped with a replaces the belt transmission and it consists of an exclusive solution new style “Easy” electronic controller from 2 to 8 controllable axes. patented by SCM. A cabinet housing the “Easy” and the Vanguard touch screen The distributors showed great interest in the TI 155 EP Class with controller will be available at W8. HSK 63. Designed for all possible spindle moulder applications. The On Panel Processing, the Distributors were advised of the electro-spindle has a motor power of 7.5kW (10HP) with a tilting introduction of 3 new entry level edgebanders. The Olimpic K200, 300, and 500 are compact, single-sided machines with many new features included as standard. The K300 and 500 models will be exhibited at W8. A new wide belt sander the Sandya 9S was introduced with improved specification to its predecessor the Sandya 7S. Brian Stacey, SCM UK’s Classical Range Product Manager, stated “This was an extremely focused Seminar on all of SCM’s Classical Woodworking and Panel Production machines. We did not cover old ground and the visit was unanimously considered a great success by all of our Distributors, and with the W8 Exhibition in October, we wanted them all to be fully aware of the latest technology that they can offer their existing and potential Customers when they visit our stands.”

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oger Parrish is managing director downtime to a minimum - the best service at In-Tone Designs Ltd. of Bourne, back-up his team has found anywhere to in Lincolnshire and has managed date, he says. effectively the 80/20 law of business from Hirzt F8 is a point to point system that the day he started his company back in delivers the finished panel back to the 1983. From day one he has fought shy operator, minimizing staffing and maximising of the position that so many companies throughfeed potential - no throughfeed find themselves in 20% of the continuation table to further increase the customers generating 80% of the profits footprint and no need for the operator to step - by building a customer base broad and away from his own footprint to take off and diverse enough to give himself the stack the work. This first new import into the confidence and financial ‘space’ to invest UK features seven vertical spindles plus 1+1 The latest beam saw by Giben, also from RW has in new machinery. This at a time when horizontal and 1+1 lateral spindles, revolutionised panel sizing at In-Tome Designs 80/20 manufacturers are holding back to all processing the broad spread of see whether or not they can ride out uncertain times. carcassing components. In-Tone Designs have just taken delivery of a new Hirzt point-toMachinist Mike Jibb says that the new Hirzt F8 has delivered an point boring system from RW Machines of Bicester alongside a the immediate and substantial improvement in quality and productivity. latest beam saw by Giben, also from RW. The Hirtz was chosen “Drilling from the underside allows for more precise positioning and because it offers higher throughput than the existing CNC machine gives much greater accuracy,” he says. “The multiple head options on his shop floor there, is easier to use and occupies a smaller footprint. also allow us to drill for KD fittings, as well as for carcass assembly “The Hirzt gives us all the accuracy and throughput potential that we components.” need without requiring us to recruit additional specialist staff. And being The control system is also proving very easy to use, he says. so much easier to use and to train up new people on, it takes a measure “People who were struggling to work with the previous system have of anxiety out of the day to day running of the shop floor,” he adds. adapted very quickly to the new Hirzt interface, so more people can Roger Parrish’s vision for In-Tone Designs before he started the use the machine without special training. At our busy times we might company was as a manufacturer of painted furniture. The business be processing upwards of 200 pieces a day and the Hirzt can handle occupies 20,000 sq ft at a site off the beaten track in Bourne, in that volume very easily, which reduces pressure right across the Lioncolnshire, and has a full-time payroll currently numbering only factory floor.” 11 individuals. Says Roger Parrish, “Our own research, and our consulations with From the beginning he has focused his selling philosophy on both RW Machines indicated that the Hirzt F8 was ideal for our kind of the public and private sectors as well as on business-to-business operation, which is heavily geared to short run batches and a wide trade - anywhere, really, that might yield opportunities. In-Tone diversity of configurations. We are delighted to find that within a only Design’s mix encompasses the sort of bespoke kitchens, studies, a few weeks of installation Hirzt is exceeding our expectations and bedrooms and bathrooms that are usually sold through builders delivering quality and performance to match the skills and working for individual private customers and who are also competing commitment of our hard-working team. for larger scale fitted interior contracts for schools and hosptials. Around 25% of the panels processed are manufactured under For more information: Tel: 01869 244943 contract for trade customers. Email: sales@rwmachines.co.uk “Public sector work allows us to plan our business with greater

confidence,” explains Roger Parrish. “Budget cycles usually allow us to look a couple of years ahead and efficient scheduling gives us a better insight into the peaks and troughs in demand levels. The new Hirzt is the latest in a progression of new machines to have been supplied to In-Tone Design by RW Machines - it’s a relationship dating back over many years. Ian Clarke explains that the broad range of plant offered by RW as independents, though as exclusive disttributors, is one of the principal reasons for the success of the relationship. Hirzt is one of Italy’s leading manufacturers of borers and their F8 model is designed especially for smaller specialist workshops. The F8 in particular is designed as a compact CNC system for point-topoint boring from the underside of the panel and its rear edge using four controlled axes. Ian has found RW committed to quality, in terms of the manufacturers it represents and also that he can depend on machines that give In-Tone Designs the best possible performance, reliability and the quality of output that he needs. He has also found that RW backs that quality in engineering with a level of service that keeps

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In-Tone Designs Adopt a Bold Approach with RW Machines

The F8 In-Tone Designs is a compact CNC system for point-to-point boring using four controlled axes

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Digital TV in the Kitchen – from Häfele new digital flat-screen TV from Häfele for kitchens is designed to fit flush with a 500mm cabinet fascia panel and to provide high quality picture material to UK Freeview standards. Häfele’s new Urban digital TV is light in weight at 3.5 Kgs and does not therefore impose weight strain on the hinges of the kitchen cabinet fascia that supports it. And because it is slim in profile, it does not encroach on the storage space of the cupboard behind it. The screen of the new Urban flush-mounted TV measures 17 inches and the 700:1 black/white ratio factor provides strong contrast and a high quality image. With a typical laptop recording 250cd/m2, the brightness measurement of light passing from the LCD screen of the Urban is double at 500cd/m2. The back-lit touch controls look both smart and cool, are unobtrusive and give instant user response. Viewing angles are excellent with a range of 140/120º so that the screen can be viewed comfortably from all over the kitchen - without opening, and therefore angling, the door. The screen panel is also anti-glare and anti-reflection coated for better quality viewing. The new Urban digital TV from Häfele for kitchens is plug-in-andplay compatible and comes with a full user manual and Quick-Use guide. Urban also comes complete with a simple to use remote control.

The new Urban digital flat-screen TV from Häfele For more information: Tel: 01788 542020 Email: marketing@hafele.co.uk

Ransburg Vector Solo TW Ransburg the world’s leading manufacturer of Electrostatic Spray Technology is pleased to announce the introduction of a completely new 2ground breaking2 range of manual spray guns and outfits. Ransburg have reinvented the electrostatic spray gun by creating a gun that operates by compressed air alone utilising an air driven alternator coupled to a high voltage cascade assembly that is used to generate the electrostatic charge internally, eliminating the need for an external power supply and cable. Ransburg have really 2cut the cord2 by improving paint atomisation., transfer efficiency, durability and operator comfort with greatly simplified controls that allow the operator to independently adjust the spray fan pattern, fluid flow and the electrostatic effect 2on the gun2 to give the best possible spray finish and transfer efficiencies. A wide range of tips and air caps cover all industrial applications from intricate metal work to spraying an entire air craft. Ransburg Solo for: • Cordless portability and convenience – no generators or controllers

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Simplified electrostatic spraying Best atomisation, transfer efficiency and operator comfort Quick and easy to set up “Straight from the Box” Lower running costs and easy maintenance Typical markets and applications include the Aerospace Industry, general metal spraying, commercial and off road vehicles and many more. ITW Ransburg Solo sprays anywhere without electric cables for improved mobility. For more information: Tel: 01202 596234 Fax: 01202 573488 Mobile: 07836 590681 Email: abirch@itwfinishing.co.uk www.itwifeuro.com

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reenpeace has made a strong environmental case for the UK construction industry to use sustainable products like Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) - OSB as a cost-effective alternative to illegal plywood. Its latest report, ‘Setting a new standard: alternatives to unsustainable plywood in the UK construction industry’, is a practical guide for companies wanting to avoid the use of illegal plywood on construction sites. The report shows that there is no technical reason why unsustainable tropical hardwood plywood cannot be replaced with alternatives such as Forest Stewardship Council-certified (FSC) OSB, which can be locally sourced, competitively priced and is already readily available on the UK market. The report is welcomed by Norbord’s Environmental, Health & Safety Director Steve Roebuck who sees it as a strong endorsement for using sustainable products like Norbord’s FSC–certified SterlingOSB. “At Norbord, we ensure that all of the wood used in our manufacturing processes is sourced from sustainably-managed sources. In Europe, all fibre is FSC-certified. “Also, all our European products are CE-certified which means they are ‘fit for purpose’. However, today we are seeing plywood entering the UK that has been questionably CE-marked and this is currently being investigated by trading Standards,” he added. Greenpeace said that, despite the best efforts of some UK

construction companies, the majority of the sector continues to use illegal and unsustainable plywood. This is often manufactured in China, and commonly comes from the rainforests of Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Brazil. The report highlights a number of prestigious government refurbishments that have used illegal and unsustainable plywood in the past, despite government promises to only purchase timber from legal and sustainable sources. Greenpeace Forest Campaigner, Mariana Paoli, said: “Tropical forests are being destroyed to make way for throw-away products like plywood. It’s time for architects, specifiers and construction companies to clean up their act and we hope this report will provide the motivation for them to take action on this issue.” Greenpeace is pushing the UK Government and the European Union to adopt legislation which would make it illegal for companies to buy timber products not coming from legal and well-managed forests. Steve Roebuck concluded, “We are very supportive of the Greenpeace report as we have been raising the issue with the government about the negative effects of non-sustainable timber logging and illegal plywood.”

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you ? Did know... The UK is Europe’s largest user of plywood and is the third largest importer of illegal timber in the world. For further information, visit www.greenpeace.org.uk/media/report s/setting-a-new-standard-plywoodreport.

The devastation incurred by illegal timber logging in the rainforests – Greenpeace has made a strong environmental case for the UK to use sustainable products like OSB as a cost effective alternative to illegal plywood

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EGGER Flooring Features on Hit Channel 4 TV Show EYROC® Protect, produced by EGGER, Europe’s leading wood-based panel manufacturer was a key component in a bespoke new-build home which appeared on the popular Channel 4 Television show Grand Designs. The project, located on a plot of land adjacent to an old industrial site complete with lime kilns in Midlothian, Scotland, ran into difficulties when planning delays led to the summer build being delayed until the harsh Scottish winter. The modernist-inspired, long, sleek-rectangular family home was built using a variety of environmentally friendly materials to minimise its impact on the surrounding landscape and natural Weyroc protect was a key component world. Locally sourced timber was used for the in Channel 4’s TV show Grand Designs frame, sedum for the roof, breathable lime render for the exterior along with larch cladding and glazing. Because the rear of the house is set into a hillside, installing the second floor was integral to enabling the safe construction of the roof. The unrelenting wet winter weather meant traditional flooring,

which is susceptible to warping and de-layering when exposed to the lightest of showers, was unsuitable, so contractors had to find an alternative. EGGER’s WEYROC® Protect was specified by local timber merchant, Thornbridge Timber, in Dalkeith. It is specifically designed to shrug off prolonged exposure to damp conditions and provides a safe working platform thanks to its special anti-slip finish, which provides excellent foot-holding properties for site workers at height. In total, 130 sheets of WEYROC® Protect 22mm and 15 bottles of WEYROC® D4 adhesive were used in the build, overseen by Gordon Shepherd, EGGER’s Scottish sales manager and the team at Thornbridge Timber. For more information: Tel: 01434 613360 Email: kathryn.burton@egger.com www.egger.co.uk

VCi Develop Their Outsource Partnerships hen it comes to making an training. VCi have one of the most highly impression on the panel trained work forces in the industry – benefiting production market, Leeds based both company and customer alike. panel producers VC Industries continue to VC Industries Ltd are one of the very few make their mark – 6 years on. established true ‘panel manufacturers’ in the VCi’s unique management structure UK and as Pauline concluded: “It is out sole combined with the company ethos of ‘right, on business – we are not board suppliers or time, first time, every time’ has enabled VCi to distributors offering an add-on service – so we secure an enviable list of customers. have to be good at manufacturing panels, and “We established our name and position we believe we are. We are our own worst critic 6 years on – VC Industries continue however and are never complacent, always within the market place at an early stage and to make their mark our reputation for consistent quality in addition striving for improvement.” to our experienced production team has ensured that customer’s With a 38,000 sq ft factory and an ongoing capital investment continue to use VCi for their panel production needs” stated Pauline programme VCi have been able to expand and develop in line with their Vernon, VCi Director. customer’s expectations, offering quality panels and excellent service. VCi have developed their operation as an extension to their VC Industries Ltd are panel producers, supplying key components customers’ own manufacturing capabilities – “We adapt to our to kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, occasional and office furniture customers requirements, flexing our service and systems to suit their manufacturers and are developing their range of additional services need. We provide what the customer wants, not what our system including packing and assembly. dictates they must have” stated Pauline Vernon. From the very beginning VCi have worked with the philosophy For more information: that developing their workforce is an integral part of developing their Tel: 0113 385 7800 Email: info@vciltd.co.uk business and through the commitment to staff development and

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DS has taken into stock the newly updated Kolorband 2008 melamine range ensuring customers fast 48 hour access nationwide. The range contains 12 new additions that include inspiring contemporary new designs as well as traditional decors that reflect the latest market and trend developments. Matching edging and

laminates in the most popular designs are available to order, allowing a complete design solution for a wide range of interior applications. All wood based products are FSC certified. Servicing customers across the furniture, shopfittting, kitchens, bedroom and building sector, IDS has built an unrivalled portfolio of panel products from leading brand names including Kronospan, Kronoswiss, Finsa, Kaindl Austria, Caber and Unilin to suit the full spectrum of market needs. IDS’s panel products range comprehensively covers MFC, MF MDF and real wood veneered boards as well as raw boards incorporating, chipboard, MDF and HDF in the most popular sizes and thicknesses to meet the broadest manufacturing requirements. The new Kolorband 2008 range is available ex-stock from IDS’s 10 regional branches with nationwide delivery for individual sheets, pallet quantities or full loads. Drawing on IDS’s logistics expertise and delivery flexibility, products are available on a Just in Time basis to suit customer manufacturing schedules. For more information, samples or brochures on the new Kronospan collection, please contact IDS:

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Kronospan Koloband 2008 range – stocked by IDS

All White Now n line with the current trend for white across all areas of interior design, Europe’s leading wood-based panel manufacturer EGGER has developed the most comprehensive collection of white decors available in the UK today. Popular decors in EGGER’s portfolio include Woodline Cream (H1424 ST22), a textured larch decor, Premium White (W1000 ST9), currently the brightest white on the market and new worktop decor Platinum White (W980 ST82), which combines white with a rugged, deep-set texture. Andrew Sanderson, EGGER UK product manager said: “We began developing and expanding our white decor offering as soon as we identified it becoming a key theme back in 2006, when we launched our Premium White (W1000) decor. “Gone are the days when cream, beige, and off-white trends ruled the day. Clean, bright whites are a top pick for 08/09. The trend for using white across the whole of a room was clear to see at this year’s Milan furniture show, and was presented in both matt and gloss, but also increasingly with texture.” White decors can also form the basis for colour accents or combinations with dark and often very distinctive and exotic woods. As a result of this trend of black and white combinations, EGGER launched Hacienda White (H3078 ST22) and Hacienda Black (H3081 ST22) in May. Both decors have a linear grain but with natural curves similar to that of a softwood to provide a clean, modern look for kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms, and creates a timeless elegance. Hints of grey can be seen throughout the design which softens the

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contrast when the two decors are combined. The colour neutrality of the Hacienda decors also makes them very versatile and capable of combining with a wide range of colours. In addition, the deep ST22 undulating surface texture adds real depth both visually and to the touch. Looking to the future and staying ahead of the competition, EGGER is once again taking the lead with its range of new decors. Proof once again that they are industry leaders in design competence. To find out more visit www.egger.co.uk Tel: 01434 613360 Fax: 01434 613302 Email: Andrew.sanderson@egger.com.

EGGER’s Premium White (W1000 ST9) is currently the brightest white on the market and gives this kitchen a striking and brilliant look.

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Decorative Panels – Glossing Over Things ecorative Panels’ new laminating line by Hymmen will be raising standards of gloss finishing to a wide range of substrates, including dp-lite, for 2009. Its flexibility and quality standards will put Decorative Panels in a league of their own for surface finishing a broad range of wood based panel materials. Finishing to a wide range of specifications in gloss has been addressed in the development of the new line – it will apply everything from top quality 1.0mm acrylic gloss materials through 0.25mm PVCs, gloss papers already in the Decorative Panels portfolio and a range of CPLs in roll form. And the line will also operate in conjunction with an unusually wide range of

The 5mm skin panels of dp-lite will carry a range of fittings and connectors

The range of gloss finishing effects from Decorative Panels has increased

The range of gloss finishing effects from Decorative Panels has increased and a new colour swatch is now available

Some very nice edge finishing effects are achievable using Decorative Panels’ dp-lite hollowcore boards

For more information: Tel: 01484 658341 Email: sales@decorativepanels.co.uk

Varianta screws by Häfele are recommended for use in conjunction with hollowcore boards by Decorative Panels.

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The new dp-reflections logo and brand covers the latest range of gloss finishing foils - the new colour swatch is now available

substrates including MDF, chipboard, hollowcore, plasterboard and ply. To celebrate the commissioning of the new line the Huddersfield paper foils lamination market sector leader has launched a new brand for gloss: dpreflections. And in support of the brand is a new swatch pack of gloss foil samples totalling a stock range of 16 standard unicolours with additional gloss finishes also available to special order. Under the new dp-reflections umbrella will be the Ultimate range which includes high-gloss ABS foils from 0.75mm to 1.0mm in thickness and supplied with a protective foil overlay. Gloss foils can be double-sided with either two different colours, or can be in single colour form backed by a balancer. The Premier and Select ranges cover alternative high quality high gloss options. Gloss foils are available in 1220mm widths and in various length alternatives from 1830mm to 3660mm and can be laminated on to a range of panel substrates. These include chipboard, MDF and plywood, of course, and also DP’s own hollowcore dp-lite at 22mm, 35mm and 50mm thicknesses. Hollowcore boards are gaining massively in popularity for their ability to generate furniture with a chunkier feel including kitchens with thicker end panels and shelves with a truly luxurious feel. Some vertical market applications also are picking up on new dp-lite, particularly in caravan manufacture where top class finishes for doors and worktops actually come with light weight advantages. And the range of fittings and connectors that has grown up around dp-lite and its increasing take up in the marketplace is burgeoning. Decorative Panels are now recommending everything from screws, hinges and drawer slides developed to make best use of the 5mm MDF skins and in conjunction with which, fittings and components require no additional support.

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uropal’s new UK worktop collection from Pfleiderer Industrie demonstrates superior reproduction techniques. This gives convincing granite, wood and solid surface effects in genuine high pressure laminate. This most dramatic is Astral Qualrtz with an enhanced high gloss surface for improved abrasion resistance. The multi shade grey/silver chips against a pitch black background will work well with many kitchens, a cost effective yet practical choice for those who love the granite look. This décor is also available in the ever popular TC non gloss surface finish. Sienna and Verona are two brown enhanced high gloss granites with dramatic appeal. Again, Sienna is also offered in the TC non gloss surface finish. Crystal stone in Quartz and Castello Granite has a three dimensional appearance thanks to the surface impression and finishing. Travertine and Brown Sahara complete the new stone inspired additions. Duropal’s single solid surface reproduction introduced in 2005

continues to be very popular so there are now three new effects including white. Woods benefit from a dramatic Japanese inspired @Ikebana’ and Light Tuscan Olive. For those who require a more muted look, Natural Oak, Harvard Oak, and Plum in block effects will fit the bill All new worktops are in the popular tight radius ‘Quadra’ edge profile including the 3 new gloss decors. Pfleiderer Industrie is also now offering matching upstands in 4100 length for 42 decors form the worktop range, along with 19 decors in compact grade HPL back panels.

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Great Impressions in Duropal’s Latest Worktops

For more information: Tel: 01625 660410 Email: info@pfleiderer.co.uk www.pfleiderer.co.uk

The new 2008 UK Duropal worktop range includes Plum Butcherblock

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IDS Introduce Keenly Priced Resopal Pure Laminate Range DS has added Respoal Pure to its extensive laminate portfolio as a price-fighter at the budget end of the market. Keenly priced to offer a competitive edge, the range comprises 22 laminate designs that are proven commercial favourites for interior applications in shopfitting, furniture manufacturing and exhibition construction. Key woodgrains include walnut, cherry, oak, maple, ash and birch, alongside appealing abstract speckles and a host of highly popular plain colours. The laminates are 0.8mm thickness in postforming grade and come in sheet size of 3050 x 1320mm giving the flexibility for a range of vertical and horizontal uses. IDS’s extensive laminate portfolio is geared to cover the broadest spectrum of market needs from trend-setting design to commodity staples at price points that suit the project and the budget. IDS is the only distributor in the UK to stock all five of the major laminate brands of Formica, Polyrey, Resopal, Abet and Arpa giving an unparalleled choice of quality laminates from a single supplier. Resopal Pure, along with all other laminates stocked, are available on a 24/48 hour basis with Just in Time delivery from any of IDS’s regional 10 branches.

For more information: Tel: 08457 298 298 Email: info@idsurfaces.co.uk or www.idsurfaces.co.uk

RESOPAL® purity with the Pure Identity (PI) surface texture. Décor: Jardin des Plantes. Design: Lars Contzen

EGGER Keeps Furniture Designers and Manufacturers Moving in the Right Direction he EGGER Directions folder, the trends bible the market today. for furniture designers and manufacturers, The decor features small subtle knots is celebrating its second anniversary. and a rich lively grain and its low gloss Now into its second edition the folder, and level and ST9 texture adds a further touch associated website at www.egger.co.uk, have become of realism, which brings the decor an essential tool in keeping kitchen, bedroom, exceptionally close to the look and feel of bathroom and office furniture designers and real wood. manufacturers up-to-date with the hottest decor Further decor inserts will be issued to designs and trends as part of EGGER’S unrivalled customers as new designs are introduced service. which can be added to the folder. The compact folder has grown from the initial five Each insert focuses on on a new inserts detailing new decors from Europe’s leading EGGER decor design and presents it in wood-based panel manufacturer and now includes: three different room settings to inspire • (H3840 ST9) Natural Mandal Maple designers and manufacturers and help • (H3081 ST22) Hacienda Black and (H3078 ST22) them to create the furniture of tomorrow. Hacienda White EGGER also includes suggestions of • Brown Greys - (U741 ST9) Lava and (U795 ST9) Natural Mandal Maple (H3840 ST9) is the very latest decor to be possible colour and texture combinations Brown Grey profiled in Directions as part of EGGER’s UK Collection. This exciting using their existing mix of contemporary • Green Greys – (U631 ST9) Olive, (U717 ST9) decor breathes new life into lightwood designs and is one of the most and classic decors. realistic lightwood reproductions on the market today. Dakar and (U100 ST9) Mussel Designers and manufacturers can order • Cool Blue Grey (U732 ST9) Dust Grey their Directions folder by going online at www.egger.co.uk/directions. On completion • H3070 ST22 Natural Urbano of the online form, they will receive their own personal folder with the latest decor • H1428 ST22 Woodline Mocha and H1424 ST22 Woodline Cream inserts and will be added to the mailing list for all the latest decor news. • H3368 ST9 Natural Lancaster Oak • H3362 ST9 Red Brown Highland Oak • H3363 ST9 Anthracite Highland Oak To view EGGER’s new range of decors to find out more, visit www.egger.co.uk Natural Mandal Maple (H3840 ST9) is the very latest decor to be profiled in Tel: 01434 613360 Directions as part of EGGER’s UK Collection. This exciting decor breathes new life Email: andrew.sanderson@egger.com into lightwood designs and is one of the most realistic lightwood reproductions on

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form Europe made its official UK debut at creating and fabricating designs as diverse as the 100% design with an exciting new collection. imagination. Select one or multiple “interlayers” 3Form Europe, the company that designs and from an exciting collection in materials and colours manufactures decorative and environmentally ranging from subtle organics, ultra thin woods, responsible, translucent products for the Architectural woven fabrics and hand dyed shells to an eclectic and Design community – made its official UK debut at range of designs and an even wider range of 100% Design at Earls Court in September. colour palettes. Determine the panel thickness and 3form designs and produces highly decorative and combine it with a surface texture for a dynamically functional panels for use as dividing and separating walls, visual and tactile look. Working with this exciting ceilings, sliding doors, table tops, bar counters and material, design concepts can be perfectly “Chroma” Ghost – a bold bartop with an extremely expressed. Stronger and lighter than glass, Varia countless other applications only limited by the durable surface in a seamless extended design designer’s imagination. is as easy to work with as wood. Made from The beautiful, translucent materials can be applied Ecoresin, created from PETG with 40% recycled to any design project from hospitality, corporate, leisure material, Varia is the ultimate custom material that and high-end retail spaces. 3form’s individual material beautifully blends high design with low impact. platforms, ‘Varia’, ‘Chroma’ and ‘Glass’, are all Made from 100% cast acrylic, Chroma has a characterized by their decorative translucency, directional new patented technology that infuses a layer of design aesthetic, fabrication flexibility and 3Form’s strong colour into environmental and social commitment to the design and the panel. Chroma panels come in a special manufacturing of its solutions. palette of inspiring colours that are influenced by 3Form Europe’s stand was designed to show its nature. Using different lighting effects, Chroma material platforms to maximum effect. For the first time, “Glass” – a stunning medium for artistic expression presents numerous and brilliant possibilities that Varia - Twist was displayed, demonstrating its remarkable achieve radiantly glowing, jewel-like colours. ability to be moulded into complex and almost unlimited Completing the material options, 3Form shapes that gives designers total freedom to express Europe presents “Glass”. their design vision. 3form Glass is a premium product with clear In addition to launching Varia, Chroma and Glass, opacity and outstanding depth. Interlayer’s of 3form presented its new exciting and individual Varia materials like sequins, natural bubbles, willow, and Design Stories – Nest and Alchemy. flora and fauna can be delicately suspended in Nest is a unified collection that embraces nature and the glass making a dramatic architectural suggests natural and nurturing environments. The panels statement in any space. A stunning medium for feature intertwined patterns in nest like constructions artistic expression, Glass is extremely durable, with organic and abstract shapes which diffuse light and chemical resistant and non-combustible. add visual depth with shapes that soften and create A new manufacturing plant in Rotterdam comfort in interior spaces. Sophisticated colours and which opened in early September 2008 will serve tangled patterns have a mesmerizing appeal and European designers and specifiers, providing a energizing impact. European resource for design and material advice, The Alchemy design story creates an elemental rapid response to orders and fast and efficient transformation for sophisticated and chic environments. delivery that reduces shipping and freight. As its name suggests, Alchemy introduces luxury and We are now able to serve the European Design glamour with its softly glowing precious metals – gold, and Architecture community from our new copper and silver. Organic forms and finishes with “Varia” – panels provide the ultimate in translucent, Rotterdam production facilities. Our team of aesthetic control designers, engineers and fabricators will support precious metals in strands and intricate details reflect light and glisten to transform plain interiors into alluring spaces. European Designers and Architects to realise their Structures+ is a new collection from 3form, which provides subtle nuance and designs from simple concepts to their most critical material challenges” deep translucency with a new range of fabric interlayer’s. “Our High Design/ Low impact approach to material design gives the design It has the ability to create designs with a special look that effortlessly blends community the opportunity to work with products that are aesthetically refined, good detail and light from an exciting selection of fabrics with special textures, designs for people and kind to the environment creating many exciting possibilities” comments and translucency effects. Structures+ can be combined with over 50.000 colour Hans Ekelmans – Sales Director 3form Europe. combinations from 3form’s Pure Colours to create limitless customised designs. For more information: The playful diversity of Varia makes it the most flexible material in the 3form Tel: 003211 590 590 material collection, ‘Varia’ panels provide the ultimate in translucent, aesthetic control, Email: greet.roosen@rca.be

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EGGER Reinforces Its Reputation as Market Leader In Decor Innovations t has been a busy 2008 for Europe’s leading manufacturer of wood-based panel products with the introduction of several new designs that anticipate trends in the market. EGGER’S ethos is to provide quality decors and to give furniture designers and manufacturers as wide a choice as possible. EGGER UK Product Manager Andrew Sanderson said: “Our decor range is currently expanding and evolving so that we continue to offer our customers an unrivalled selection of the best decors available on the market.” This year has seen an increasing trend towards black and white decors. To meet that demand, EGGER introduced Hacienda White (H3078 ST22) and Hacienda Black (H3081 ST22) into its standard range but This year has seen an increasing trend towards black and white decors. To meet that demand, EGGER complemented these with a new grey introduced Hacienda White (H3078 ST22) and Hacienda Black (H3081 ST22) into its standard range. concept to help designers to bridge and soften the contrast. trend decors but also ensure that we offer the best classic woodgrains EGGER has recently added a new realistic lightwood reproduction on the market, as we did last year with the launch of our latest oak called Natural Mandal Maple (H3840) to its collection. – (H3368) Natural Lancaster Oak. And, as part of its commitment to excellent customer service, “Natural Mandal Maple combines extremely well with our new EGGER has introduced a folder and website called Directions range of six grey tones, particularly (U631) Olive, thanks to the subtle specifically to help keep kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and office shade of grey running through the grain. furniture manufacturers up-to-date with the hottest decor designs “For many people grey might conjure up images of cool, almost and trends. mechanical colours, but we’ve developed a much wider spectrum The compact folder builds into a library as new decors from of grey shades – warm brown greys, pale-green grey and cool blue EGGER are introduced, allowing customers a rapid reference point grey - to bring warmth and subtle contrasts. They work equally well when considering finishes for domestic or commercial furniture. with our black and white combinations.” Each insert focuses on one new EGGER design and presents this All of the new greys are produced with EGGER’S innovative ST9 decor in three different room settings aimed at inspiring manufacturers surface texture, which creates a soft, luxurious 'powder coated' finish. to help them create the furniture of tomorrow. All of the decors featured in EGGER’S UK standard range are It is the attention to detail and the talent for innovation that make available as EURODEKOR MFC and EURODEKOR MDF with colour EGGER the market leader in decorative wood based panels. The matched edging available for the majority. new Natural Mandal Maple decor is a perfect example. This exciting decor breathes new life into lightwood designs and is one of the most realistic lightwood reproductions on the market today. Its small subtle knots, rich lively grain and Perfect Matt ST9 texture Designers and manufacturers who do not yet have a add a further touch of realism, which brings the decor exceptionally Directions folder can order one by going online at close to the look and feel of real wood veneer. www.egger.co.uk/directions. Samples of the new decors can be ordered via the website www.egger.co.uk or through a In the kitchen, this elegant design is ideal for creating sleek, indedicated sample hotline, Telephone: 01434 613304. vogue MFC slab doors, at a price point that provides added value for you and your customers. This versatile décor is equally well suited for use as bedroom, office and bathroom furniture, creating a beautiful, warm style in any household. Andrew Sanderson says: “We are constantly looking to create new

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Adhesives

Panel Saws

Sanders (Wide Belt)

Chemique Adhesives & Sealants Ltd www.chemique.co.uk

Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood) www.interwood.co.uk SCM Group UK Ltd www.scmgb.co.uk

Boere Machineenfabriek B.V. www.boere.com Homag UK Ltd (Butfering) www.homag-uk.co.uk SCM Group UK Ltd www.scmgb.co.uk

Brackets (Furniture Fittings) Dudley Tool Presswork & Engineering Co Ltd www.dudley-tool.co.uk

Panel Saws (Beam)

Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk

Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk SCM Group UK Ltd www.scmgb.co.uk

CNC Machinery

Panel Saws (Sliding Table)

Masterwood (UK) Ltd www.masterwood.co.uk SCM Group UK Ltd www.scmgb.co.uk

Felder UK www.format-4.co.uk Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk SCM Group UK Ltd www.scmgb.co.uk

Carcass Assembly

Double End Tenoners Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk

Dust Control Systems Dantherm Filtration Ltd www.danthermfiltration.co.uk Woodwaste Control Engineering Ltd www.w-w-c.co.uk

Edgebanders Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood) www.interwood.co.uk Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk SCM Group UK Ltd www.scmgb.co.uk Trimbridge Ltd www.trimbridge.com

Flexible Ducting Masterflex Technical Hoses Ltd www.masterflex-uk.com

Machining Centres (CNC) SCM Group UK Ltd www.scmgb.co.uk

Manufacturing Software Linkwood www.linkwood.com

Packaging Lines Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk

Software (manufacturing) Thermwood www.thermwood.com

Tooling ATA Engineering Processes Ltd www.ataeng.com Allied Tooling Ltd www.alliedtooling.com

The Woodwork Dust Control Company Ltd www.woodworkdustcontrol.co.uk

Panel Handling

Throughfeed Drills

Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk SCM Group UK Ltd www.scmgb.co.uk

Panel Producer

Veneering Equipment

Egger UK Ltd www.egger.co.uk

Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood) www.interwood.co.uk Realwood Machinery & Consumables Ltd www.realwoodmachinery.co.uk

Postforming Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk

Presses Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood) www.interwood.co.uk Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk

Profile Wrapping Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk

Routers (CNC) ATA Engineering Processes www.ataeng.com SCM Group UK Ltd www.scmgb.co.uk

Sanders (Speed) Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood) www.interwood.co.uk

Wood Burning Equipment Talbotts Biomass Energy Ltd www.talbotts.co.uk Woodwaste Control Engineering co Ltd www.w-w-c.co.uk Woodwaste Technology Ltd www.woodwastetechnology.com

Wood Shredding Equipment Almac Ltd www.shreddall.com

Woodworking Machinery (New & Used) Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood) www.interwood.co.uk CAM-CO Machinery Ltd www.cam-co.co.uk

Wood Waste Control Woodwaste Control Engineering Co Ltd www.w-w-c.co.uk