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contents2 BUSINESS NEWS

3 LIGNA UPDATELigna is a must see for all buyers ofwoodworking machinery.

4 TOP BRASSSupreme quality and excellent serviceare the hallmarks of Armac Martin, acompany that’s forged a name for itselfin brass hardware.

8 SHREWD LAUNCHES AT ZOW2013It was never going to be as big as in theyears without an Interzum but severalexhibitors had turned that to theiradvantage at ZOW 2013.

12 LIGNADECOR ENTERS UKA new contender in the edgebandingsector comes to the UK.

13 MAJOR LAUNCHES ATHORNSCHUCHHornschuch shrewdly chose ZOW inpreference to Interzum as its launch-pad for new designs.

14 CURVY COMPONENTSBig surprise at ZOW 2013: Columbuspresses from Ney Ltd.

17 MAX INSIDEAustrian décor specialist, Fundermax,showed a range of surfacing productsat Ecobuild.

18 50 YEARS IN VENEERSInnovation has always been part ofSchorn & Groh’s offer. Interzum will seeeven more for veneer and timber users.

19 ONE CLIC WONDEREver wondered if there was a simpleralternative to making and installing yourown carcases? Unilin has the answer.

22 AMAZING ALPINE,BEAUTIFUL BRABANT,GORGEOUS GRAPHITEAhead of Interzum, Renolit haslaunched wonderful matt and beautifulon trend woodgrain décors.

25 CASTORS AT INTERZUMGet things moving at this year’sInterzum with Guy Raymond castors.

26 PARTY WITH SCHATTDECORNew ideas, new trends, new décors -but a familiar welcome from theSchattdecor team at this year’sInterzum.

29 125 AT INTERZUMWhat better time to check the progressof one of last Interzum's highlights -Hettich’s ArciTech?

31 EDGING AHEADExeter-based SMC expands its offer ofedgebandings and adhesives to attractsmall to mid-sized manufacturers.

35 THE KEY TO CONTOURSThe problems with contour edge-banding are not as difficult to solve asthey might appear. We get some advicefrom Duncan Such.

38 INSIDE STORYTake a look at the Vector Revolution180 - an automatic solution for contouredge-banding.

41 MAINTAINING AN EDGEThirty years in the edgebandingbusiness have seen Ney Ltd’s range forthe small to medium-sized factory grow.

45 WEINIG: NEW AT LIGNAVisitors to the Weinig stand will betreated to more than 30 exhibits.

46 GROWTH AT FELDERWith over 1300m2 of exhibition spacebooked in Hall 14, Felder is set tolaunch an unprecedented number ofnew machines at Ligna.

48 MAKE A DATE WITH MAKALigna: the perfect opportunity to seethe PE90 in operation.

49 THE SPACE RACEIs your storage and warehousing asefficient as it could be? Combilift’sManaging Director, Martin McVicar,talks to Furniture Journal.

52 A WARMING THOUGHTA new boiler from Wood WasteTechnology makes its debut.

IBC MACHINE SHOPMachines and installations.

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‘PAT ON THE BACK’ FOR THETIMBER INDUSTRY

The government has won the applause of theBritish Woodworking Federation (BWF) after it was

announced that a ban on wood waste to landfillwas not to be introduced. After a Defra’s Call for

Evidence last year revealed that the volume ofmaterial ending up in landfill was smaller than

initially thought, has been declining steadily since2009 and looks to continue, the decision was

made that at the present time a ban would createan additional burden for businesses. BWF and the

Timber Trade Federation (TTF) highlighted thework of the Timber Resource Efficiency Partnership

towards the goal of reducing the total amount ofwaste produced by the timber sector. On the

whole, BWF members are generally supportive of alandfill ban, with most indicating that they found a

sustainable use for much of their wood waste.Defra will continue to monitor the situation.

FIRA has welcomed a new Standards andRegulatory Manager to their team. Tristine

Hargreaves has joined FIRA’s team ofexperts in technical standards for the

furniture industry, representing FIRA at BSItechnical committee level. Tristine worked

in the manufacturing sector for 11 yearsand, more recently, 7 years in retail, givingher a wealth of experience of the furnitureindustry. She will represent the industry at

Standards Committees in the UK andthroughout Europe.

For more details about FIRA, the UK’sleading furniture technology centre, or

their consultants visit www.fira.co.uk

2 • FURNITURE JOURNAL MAY 2013

PINK POWERBarry Smart, Makita’s National Sales Manager,expressed his thanks to everyone in the constructionand woodworking industry for their support with thecompany’s fund-raising efforts for the Breast CancerCare charity. Introduced as part of the celebrations tomark Makita’s 40th year in the UK power tool market,the promotion officially concluded at the end of March.The fundraising campaign has raised over £65,000 forthe charity through sales of the Pink Drill and otheractivities and Makita is proud to have been involved.

Fundraising activities included:• The Pink Drill: £5 per unit sold was donated to BreastCancer Care.• Reader competitions used the Pink Drill as Makita-donated prizes.• Tommy Walsh stepped in front of the cameras toboost recognition.• Makita dealers have run Pink Days in their outlets -complete with pink hair.• One Makita employee cycled all the way to Paris.

The Pink Drill is a special version of the “blue” 10.8Vdrill driver with 18 settings and 2-speed operation. Itcomes complete with hard carry case, charger, batterycell, holster and 7-piece drill set. For more informationand news, visit www.makitauk.com

SCHATTDECOR + PALIS = INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL PRINTER

Schattdecor, the décor paper printer, has teamed up with Palis (Padaluma Inkjet-Solutions GmbH), adigital print specialist, in an exclusive development partnership. For the next 2 years, the companies areputting a new type of high-performance single-pass digital printer with a 225cm print width intooperation. Printing from roll to roll, the unit will have a working speed of 75-150m/min and be capable ofefficient and economic short run work. Décor base paper will be used with pigments identical to thoseused in rotogravure printing.

The Palis 750 unit has already shown that single-pass inkjet printers are ideal for the industrial scaleuse in the décor industry and the product series is to be expanded with the new Palis 2250.

Schattdecor has had a strong commitment to digital print décors since 2009 and provided each of itsworldwide plants with 160cm-wide digital press in 2011. Last year it took a 2m-wide multi-pass digitalprinter into operation and the exclusive partnership with Palis shows Schattdecor is keen to push theprogress of inkjet technology.

BASF ON SHOWBASF presented its broad portfolio of state-of-the-artproducts for furniture and flooring coatings at theEuropean Coatings Show 2013 in Germany.

BASF is tackling the technical requirements ofmodern wood coatings as demand is shifting fromsolvent to water-based coatings without compromisingproduct properties. In the furniture and flooringindustry, coatings are used to protect and provide visualeffects for wood-based furniture around the house aswell as many different types of flooring.

For instance, the Laromer UA 9095, BASF’s latestaddition to water-based UV-curable dispersions, is idealas a primer or topcoat on furniture and flooring. It hashigh transparency and good grain enhancement andcan increase the vibrancy of the natural wood colours.With good abrasion resistance, high chemical resistanceLaromer UA 9095 is compatible with many dyes and is aperfect binder for UV curable stains.

www.basf.com

businessnews

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FURNITURE JOURNAL MAY 2013 • 3

Deutsche Messe is expecting up to90,000 visitors to attend thisyear’s Ligna, scheduled for the

slightly earlier than usual date of thesecond week of May. As usual, itpromises to be an extensive eventcovering all branches of the forestryand wood industries.

The organisers advise that, due tothe vast area covered by the fairgroundin Hannover and the huge number ofhalls, displays and demonstrations tovisit, anyone wanting to get a first-hand impression of all the key trendsand developments in their field ofexpertise should start planning theirLigna visit now. A comprehensiveoffering of useful tips and informationhas been published on the web and is

available on www.ligna.deShould you prefer, you can also use

the smartphone app LIGNA2go, amobile trade fair guide complete with aninteractive map of the exhibition halls.With LIGNA2go, the organisers claimyou can use your mobile phone to locateexhibitors, products and events - and tocreate your own personal meetingschedules. The app can be downloadedfree of charge at www.ligna2go.de orthe Apple App Store.

With so many of the world’swoodworking and panel processingmachinery manufacturers present, alongwith many materials suppliers, Ligna2013 promises to be an unmissableevent. It’s good advice to plan early ifyou don’t want to miss anything!

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Traditional meets modern face toface in a heady mix of state-of-the-art technology and time-honoured

skills at decorative hardware specialists,Armac Martin. Nestling in the very heartof Birmingham, once the epicentre ofBritain’s burgeoning brass industry,Armac Martin has quite literally forged areputation for designing and makingsupreme quality brass handles, hinges,locks, escutcheons, castors, cabinet stays,engraved name plates and more. Fromstart to finish, raw metal to polishedwork of art, every aspect is manufacturedin Britain by its 50-strong workforce. Andso authentic are some of Armac Martin’sdesigns that many have provenance.

The forges may have been solddecades ago but brass-working skillsthat have been handed down throughgenerations are still employed in the

crafting of Armac Martin productswhich grace the furniture of some ofBritain’s finest makers of copy antiques.

But Armac Martin’s story is aboutmuch more than traditional design.Managing Director, Mark McGrailexplains: “A major rebranding two yearsago enabled us to pull together thestrengths of Armac Manufacturing inantique and reproduction fittings withthe more contemporary interior fittingsof Martin & Co. We have a vast libraryof patterns. Factor in all the differentsizes and finishes and we havethousands of parts. We have acatalogue - a new catalogue is due outlater this year - but Armac Martin is amanufacturing company. We can workfrom drawings, photographs orsketches to manufacture bespokedesigns for customers. Because we

Supreme quality and excellent service are thehallmarks of ArmacMartin, a companythat’s forged a name foritself in brass hardwarefor the discerning.

top brass

Traditional castors and handles (right) arecombined in the Armac-Martin collectionwith elegant new models such as Snowdrift,a solid brass collection of three pullhandles from 107mm to 280mm and aunique 45mm x 26mm knob, above right.



manufacture, we have the flexibility todo small runs of a dozen up to fullproduction runs.”

In addition to hot stamping,pressure diecasting, gravity and sandcasting, lost wax and fine casting,chrome and nickel electro plating,brazing, pressing and polishing - all thetraditional skills of brass forging - ArmacMartin’s factory is equipped with CNCengineering for turning and milling aswell as laser engraving equipment topersonalise plaques with brand namesand logos for total exclusivity. Thecompany’s designers work with up-to-the-minute Solidworks CAD systemsthat enable 3D models to be created,often within a few days of receiving asketch. “We can take a design fromconcept to model in a couple of days,”confirms Richard, whose family hasowned Armac since his GreatGrandfather established the companyback in 1929. “Stamping might takethree to four months but if it’s a CNCpiece that’s required, we can usuallymake it within a couple of days.”

One-off replacement parts in tensor twenties are as much a part ofArmac Martin’s success story as theone hundred to one thousand batchesthe company produces most of. But, ifyour requirement is for ten thousand,it’s not a number that will phase the

engineers, or challenge the company’sproduction capability.

In recent times, Armac Martin hasdeveloped many exclusive items forkitchen furniture manufacturers both inthe UK and in the USA. It has partneredhigh end lighting companies. It hasworked with specialist boat builders,provided components for cooker andrange manufacturers. And it hasassisted English Heritage on restorationprojects. Visiting furniture designersdelight at the opportunity to browsethe countless boxes of handles, plates,rings, drops and escutcheons on theirway to realising a unique design forprototyping. And, uniquely, it’s all partof the Armac Martin service.

To find out more call 0121 3592111 or visit www.armacmartin.co.uk

Traditional skills, such as brazing, casting, platingand pressing, are complemented by the latestCNC milling and turning equipment as well as

CAD-CAM design and prototyping in 3D.

Below: Keeping Armac Martin a family business -MD, Mark McGrail, with nephew, Richard.


160 Dollman Street, Duddeston, Birmingham, B7 4RS, UK

Tel: +44 (0) 121 359 2111

Fax: +44 (0) 121 359 4698

Email: [email protected]

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2013 was never destined to find aplace among the truly great ZOWyears. Despite the immeasurably

better timing of ZOW at the beginningof the year, the sheer size of Interzumdominates the odd years, persuadingthe décor and printing giants (and mostof the big names in hardware) to holdoff showing new designs until May. Butnot all followed the trend. TheHornschuch stand - which was awashwith visitors poring over the latestdesigns - proved beyond a shadow ofdoubt that buyers still want newproduct early in the year. Launching allits new product at ZOW with fewcompetitors to steal its thunder ratherthan waiting until May could prove tobe a very shrewd move for Hornschuch.The impending turmoil that some arepredicting from the lack of an overlapbetween this year’s Interzum and Lignamay yet see a drop in visitors to theMay shows, as many of those whotraditionally visit both could find theprospect of two dead days between theevents difficult to justify.

Hornschuch was not alone in itsthinking. Senoplast also used theoccasion to launch new product andmany of the edgebanding specialistssaw ZOW as the ideal opportunity toannounce new products and team-upswith major laminate and boardproducers. On the Ostermann stand,big news was its alignment to Pfleidererwith absolute matches proudly on showat the entrance to its stand. MKTannounced more new designs than Ican ever recall seeing in one show froman edgebanding manufacturer - and itsAlphatape Flexible could be the answerto the prayers of handleless doormanufacturers who want a product thatworks inside routed profile handles.

The trend towards handleless doorsmust have had many a handlemanufacturer quaking in his boots. NotFurnipart. Take a look at Maui, a grace-ful handle from Furnipart that capturesthe very essence of the handleless trendbut adds a stylish twist to put beautifulhardware centre stage in the moststylish of modern designs.

It was never goingto be as big as inthe years withoutan Interzum but

several exhibitorshad turned that totheir advantage at

ZOW 2013.

shrewd launches a

Hornschuch used ZOW as its launch pad for countless newdesigns - and the stand buzzed with visitors.

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Right: Ja-De is a name you probably don't know. A manufacturer of custom-made

wood components to suit your needs, Ja-De makes solid wood chair parts, beds,

curved or bespoke kitchen doors and show wood elements for upholstered furniture

to your designs on a 2-3 week turnaround. The company is well equipped with 5-

axis CNC and veneer pressing equipment. "We work mostly for smaller, specialised

companies," says owner, Claudia Volker. "We would be happy to work for UK

clients." For details call Claudia on +49 5250 8686.

Below: The global adhesives specialist, Jowat, used ZOW 2013 as a platform to

highlight the performance of its Jowacoll® dispersions, Jowat-Toptherm® and

Jowatherm-Reaktant® hotmelt adhesives. Jowat claims these products add extra

functionality, such as reduced flammability, a better gloss, improved surface

hardness and sustainability. Adhesives from the Jowacoll® range are ideal for the

manufacture of flame-resisting doors while Jowatherm-Reaktant® hot melt (the

colourless, transparent, crosslinking version) is designed to enhance the gloss level

of gloss finished products. Jowat-Toptherm® is ideally suited to applications which

require enhanced impact resistance. For more information call

Jowat UK on 01782 565265.

Above andright: The

company,

Fischmet, was

one of several

to show

decorated

glass - and

size seemed

to be no

object! For

details visit

www.

fischmet-

design.de

Full marks also to Union Knopf fortheir rugged “Raw” collection. As amajor supplier to the fashionistas of theapparel industry - an industry fromwhich trends tend to filter down -Union Knopf usually has a pretty goodinsight into what’s coming up next infashionable circles and roughly-crafteddesigns are certainly enjoying arenaissance at the moment.

I have to say, I do enjoy heavy-weight texture - which is why I cannotresist a chance to grab some dramaticphotography on the VD Werkstättenstand. Texture does not get muchmore heavyweight than on VDW’smighty pressed décor panels and therewere several new designs making theirdebuts at ZOW. Take a look at Blocks,Brickwood and Blockwood. They arejust fabulous for architectural use, or fordramatic effect in hotel reception areas.

ZOW 2013 seemed to be astatement year for the glass industry. Asfar as I can recall, never have there beenquite so many producers of decorativeglass and mirrors showing laser etched,

printed, painted - and otherwisedecorated glass and mirror products.The message from Polish glass specialistFischmet was send us a picture andwe’ll send you glass panels for wardrobedoors, kitchen doors, bathroomcabinets - whatever you need. I’m notwild about the idea of having giantcarrots emblazoned on my kitchencabinet doors and the two-metreorchids on the stand seemed overkillbut, with a little more subtlety in theinterpretation, imaginative manu-facturers might well find a way to addvalue and profit to products for the UKmarket by using printed or etched glass.

In all, ZOW 2013 presented 402exhibitors from 27 countries, including60 first-time exhibitors from 15 differentcountries. At around 24,000m2 andwithout Hall 19, it was a smaller thanusual show but provisional figures showthat around 11,800 visitors came overthe four days - a third from outsideGermany. Most exhibitors we talked towere content with results - and that initself made for a good start to 2013.

at zow 2013

Maui from Furnipart captures the very essence of

the handleless trend. Call LDL on 0845 123 2288.



Left: Among many new products making their

debuts on the Ostermann stand, news of a ‘best

match’ partnership with Pfleiderer came top of

the list. Ostermann says if you buy Pfleiderer,

they have the perfect edgeband. Call 01905

793550.

Right: The Schwinn

stand was awash with

new handle designs,

some rustic, some much

more contemporary.

This was one of our

favourites. For details

call 0049 6154 63450.

This picture and right: MKT, the German edgebanding

specialist, launched a plethora of new products on the

stand. Alphatape Flexible (right) could be the answer to

handleless doors and was new for the show. However,

despite the launch of many brand new metallics, shiny

décors, duo-edges and linen look edging tapes, one of

our favourites is this matt-gloss effect from the Excellent

range. The photo doesn’t do it justice! Find out more

from MKT on 0049 3624 3692 40.


Take a close look at

Senoplast’s Hardcoat - the

crowning glory of the scratch

resistant high gloss market.

Made by co-extruding 2mm

acrylic sheet with a coloured

ABS on the rear, it represents

a massive investment for

Senoplast. More

information, call Richard

Cooper on 01952 243999.


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Left and above: The ultimate texture - VD Werkstätten’s

amazing new “Rocks” (left) is available as a high gloss veneer

panel, 21mm thick, 3010 x 1300mm. For something more

geometric, “Brickwood” (above) was also making its debut on

the stand. Although still a prototype, it’s planned to produce

3010 x 1300mm panels and, for those who want more high

tech, there’s a black and a grey option. Call James Latham on

01442 849000.


Right and below:Textureholics will love these

beautifully made rustic

handles from Union

Knopf’s Raw Level

collection. But for

something completely

different, how about a

splash of colour (above)?

Call 0049 5205 12175.







The smiles on the Lignadecorstand said it all really:Lignadecor’s Export Area Man-

ager, Alber Atat, had just signed adeal with Steve Willis, who will takethe reins as the Turkish edge-banding manufacturer’s new agentin the UK.

Based in Istanbul, with around350 employees, Lignadecor offers arange of melamine, PP, ABS andPVC edgebands as well as impreg-nated papers. “We are exporting tomore than 40 countries and exportsaccount for 55% of our total sales,”confirms Alber. “We are a volumeedgebanding supplier,” he con-tinues. “We have a large range ofproducts but most of our work isdeveloping the décors our cus-tomers need. We are able to offer 3-4 week lead times on all specially-developed products. We have 160colour matches in stock at the mo-

ment from around 270 décors,including specials.”

New on the stand were on-trendtwin colour duo edges (below left)and PP edgebands along with excep-tional gloss décors. “Our DOI level isthe best in the industry,” says Alber.To check it out, call Steve Willis on07803 875 527 or visit the websitewww.lignadecor.com

lignadecorenters UK


Alber Atat, left, with Steve Willis on the ZOW stand.

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Visitors to the Hornschuch standwere treated to a collectionwhich includes both award-

winning special purpose fabrics andperfectly matching décors - the verylatest designs shown at an advanta-geously early timepoint in the year.With few competitors to steal itsthunder, Hornschuch delightedvisitors with new metallic colours inits skai® Sorisma EN fabric (back-ground) and matching films.

Rustic lovers will enjoy the newSanremo Oak with natural Legnoembossing, which enhances theruggedness of this décor. But if rusticis your thing, don’t miss Barrique Oakwith its glazed effect reminiscent oflimed finishes. The white pore struc-ture provides an alternative to otherwhite décor options.

Contrasting with Sanremo, Yukonis a simple, timeless woodgrain withfiner structure which is accentuatedby slight discolourations. Yukon ismore a collection of the best ele-ments of several timbers, themed to

the current trends, than a specifictimber. It’s very effective, nonetheless.

New in fantasy designs was theunashamedly retro Tosca, availablein Sahara, Mocca and Stone Grey.

For something completelydifferent, take a look at skai® ColoreMagic. This plain film, with subtleiridescent metallic effects is a high-tech offer with an exciting planishedlook which provides metallic optionsin bronze, copper and steel. It’s notdifficult to imagine it combined withskai® Sorisma EN to fabulous effect.

Also new were ten colours to theskai® Colore Classico embosseduni-colours collection. Ecru, TruffleGrey, Cashmere, Coral Red andCurry are especially on trend.

Details from Marlborough Furni-ture Surfaces, 01327 877464, orvisit Hall 6.1, Stand E40 at Interzum.


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Hornschuch shrewdly choseZOW in preference to Interzum

as its launchpad for new de-signs - and found itself in the

spotlight with few competitors.

Multiple launches attracted crowds to the Hornschuch

stand. This picture was taken in a quiet period!

Fabrics and décors provide a perfect match for

designers who want the ultimate in co-ordination.

The new Tosca Collection - on-trend

fantasy designs with co-ordinated options.

Sanremo: rustic, deep-grained

and in seven colours.

Sanremo

Yukon: “The best of

every décor rolled into one.”

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curvy componentsOne of the biggest surprises at

ZOW 2013 was the presence ofColumbus. Available through

Coventry-based Ney Ltd, Columbus hasbeen making membrane presses for thelast 30 years and its range of equipmentencompasses mass production mem-brane presses, foil lamination machinesand machines for forming plastics andsolid surfacing materials.

On show at ZOW 2013 were a coupleof the company’s smaller machines,designed for the small to mid-sizeworkshop. Although the machines on thestand had made some pretty complex,deep pressings, the Head of TechnicalSupport & Dev-elopment, ManfredMüller, who is in charge of customersupport in the UK, confirmed theCombitherm on show was the standardmachine: “But it is really two machines inone: a heating unit and a forming unit,”he says. “With this machine it is possibleto bend laminate. We also make biggerheating ovens of up to four metres andwe make bigger presses with vertical orswivel movement.”

The entry level Columbus

Combitherm at ZOW had a 2880 x1280mm bed and was capable ofpressing components of up to 500mm inheight. “We use a silicon membrane,”explains Manfred. “It is heat resisting upto 220ºC, which means it is capable ofbending timber components quite easily,as well as doors and other components.”

The top level machines made byColumbus are typically anything up toeight metres in length with a bed widthof two metres, “But we are currentlymaking a machine which is fifteenmetres long which offers cycle times ofbetween two and twenty minutes,depending on the glue.”

Columbus also makes vacuum bags ofup to 3800 x 1200mm capable offorming almost 360º around com-ponents. “With a silicone vacuum bag andone of our 80m3 pumps , it’s possible tomake 600 items a day. We have anothersolution which is a seamless volumemembrane which is ideal for a 3880 x1540 table with a height of 600mm.”

For further information, or to findout more about Columbus, call 024 76308100 or visit www.ney.co.uk


Even the entry level Combitherm press from

Columbus is capable of deep pressings - and it

works with various different materials.

Big surprise at ZOW 2013: Columbus presses from Ney Ltd.


Manfred Müller.

Columbus presses are not just for

working timber products.

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Left: Oakly, making

its debut at ZOW on

the Furnipart stand, is

one of the new curvy

trends in handle

design. Details from

LDL: 0845 123 2288.

Below and right: Josef

Cech underlines the new

motto from Hranipex: All

you need. In celebration

of its 20th year, the

edgebanding specialist

has a new logo and

announced a partnership

with edges to match

Senoplast from January

2013. For details call

0121 782 6248.

Above and below: Ebbe Lykkeskov shows one of several

handle ranges from Danish hardware supplier HT Bendix.

The company has a brand new and quite substantial

brochure of fittings - everything from handles and knobs

to slides and more. For your copy call 0045 9626 3367.

Left: Natural Touch from

Kronospan. Claimed to be

the first embossed-in-

register board, where the

grain precisely matches

the surface finish, it makes

the authentic look and feel

of real timber accessible

on almost any project. Use

it where you would have

used timber or veneers, or

specify it for cladding,

furniture or fixtures. Gone

is the need to pay a

premium for chestnut,

cherry, walnut or oak.

Save on maintenance and

installation costs, with no

worries about shrinkage,

warping or other long-

term timber troubles. And

be reassured about sus-

tainability. All Kronospan

boards are FSC-certified.

To feel and see for your-

self, contact Kronospan:

[email protected]


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Tel: +43 (0)5/9494-0Fax: +43 (0)5/9494-4200email: [email protected]

A wide range of decors are available especially for washroom and cubicleapplications by FunderMax. We are producing decorative laminates (HPL)as well as Max Compact Interior panels and MFC boards for your designsolutions. But there is more. Look into our website and learn more aboutdigital print possibilities and white core panels and...

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Fundermax were on show atEcobuild in March for the 3rd yearthis year - and on the stand were a

number of solutions for both furnitureand wall panels.

FunderMax Compact Interior panelsare high-pressure laminate panels(HPL) manufactured to standard EN438. Produced in laminate pressesunder high pressure at hightemperature, they are particularlysuitable for demanding applications,such as office furniture, wall cladding,cubicles and sanitary facilities and arange of decorative applications.

There are three variants: MaxCompact Interior panels, MaxAlucompact and Max Compact withWhite Core. Max Compact Interiorpanels come with décors on both sides.The core is black and the surfaces areavailable in different structures.

The design of Max Alucompact (42,06) is the same as the Max CompactInterior panel but Alucompact, as thename implies, has aluminium bandson both sides under the decorativelayers or in the core. This ensures thateven perforated panels are extremelystable. Furthermore, this panel typecan be used as wall cladding withoutrear ventilation. In furniture app-lications, the edges stand out asmodern design elements.

Though similar in form andfunction, Max Compact with WhiteCore is stylistically different: the panelcore remains a pure white. Colourvariations are possible, such as a blackcore. Fundermax advises clients tocompare the samples when using morethan one panel type. The décor isalways the same on both sides.

Details, Decormax: 01924 267979.

The Austrian décor specialist, Fundermax, showed a range ofsurfacing products at Ecobuild, including interior panels.

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More than eight million squaremetres of veneers, fourhundred cubic metres of

popular wood species and onehundred and forty species of timbermake Karlsruhe-based Schorn & Grohone of the leading lights in the veneerindustry. But, even though thecompany’s Ehrenkirchen branch driesits own lumber and adds a furtherthousand cubic metres of sixty or morespecies to the Schorn & Groh offer,there’s much more to Schorn & Grohthan wide range and huge stock. Thecompany is well-known for presentingits clients with rare and finely figuredgems, such as FSC-certified and PEFC-certified fiddle-back flitches, figuredveneers and other rareties.

Seekers of the unusual have cometo appreciate Schorn & Groh’s excl-usive One-of-a-Kind collection. Theoutstanding veneer originals featureattractive grains, extravagant, eye-catching figuring and, in many cases,come with provenance and history: FireRoots, for example, is a Vavona burrflitch, fashioned from a 500-year-oldtree root from California which bearsthe traces of several forest fires. As withall veneers from Shorn & Groh’sexclusive collection, this magnificentveneer can be acquired in its entirety.

Over its fifty-plus year history,Schorn & Groh has shown itself to bean innovator, right at the cuttingedge of veneer technology. Amongthe company’s innovations is ButtCut, a razor-thin veneer, cut fromend grain wood. First seen in 2012,Butt Cut has developed into acollection of eight spectacular designvariations, all available in practicalsheets. Fleece on the rear of thecross-cut spliced veneer providesstability and simplifies processing.

Ethical sourcing is essential,especially sourcing of the more rareand beautiful veneers and timbersSchorn & Groh offers. The companypolicy is to support sustainable forestryand buy only in growing regions andfrom partners who practise regulatedlogging and re-planting. Much of thecompany’s stock is sourced fromEurope and North America which agood portion from plantations.

Interzum will see Schorn & Grohpresent interesting design possibilitiessuch as backlit veneer and new additionsto the One-of-a-Kind collection. Itpromises to be an exciting display. Andfor those who like fruit cocktails, there’sone waiting for you on Schorn & Grohin Hall 5.1 on Stand 040/041.Alternatively, call 0049 0721 962 450.


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Butt Cut - a razor thin

veneer cut from end grain.

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Time is money, so for kitchenprofessionals who want to reducelabour costs and combine quality

with cost-effectiveness, the ClicBoxclick together carcase range fromUnilin can only be good news. PuttingClicBox together is a cinch - and there'sno need for tools or expert knowledge.

You might not recognise the nameUnilin but you will almost certainlyknow Quick-Step, a flooring systemthat can take much of the credit for theUK boom in laminate strip floors.

The Uniclic® technology used forQuick-Step was revolutionary in theworld of laminated flooring because itmeant floorboards could be installedwithout glue. The boards are simply

angled and clicked and the job is done.The Quick-Step brand has sincebecome world famous and wonnumerous international awards.

In 2011, Unilin pooled all itsknowledge and expertise to expandthe revolutionary Uniclic® technologyto include furniture. A tongue andgroove system allows furniture panelsto be clicked together at an angle of90 degrees. With this new applicationof Uniclic® technology, Unilin won thecoveted biennial "Best of the Best"Interzum award for IntelligentMaterial & Design at the KeulenFurniture Trade Fair. Unilin has nowapplied the new joining system toClicBox, a range of kitchen carcases

Ever wondered if there was a simpler alternative to making and installing your own carcases? Unilin has the answer with a fast,

economical new product called ClicBox.

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that allows kitchen makers andretailers to offer their customersquality results quickly and easily.

By applying Uniclic® to the ClicBoxrange, assembly has been radicallysimplified and that means significanttime savings. The special tongue andgroove system allows panels to belocked together without the use ofscrews or tools. The tool-less installationextends to every component of thekitchen cabinet, such as the mounts forthe wall cabinets and the centre post forwider cabinets. This means that ClicBoxkitchen cabinets can be assembled upto five times faster than traditionalcabinets. As an added benefit theUniclic® joints are stronger, more stableand invisible when compared withclassic screw joints.

With ClicBox, Unilin combines itsunique click system with exceptionalquality. Both the panels - laminatedchipboard - and the finishes aredesigned in-house by Unilin in order toguarantee that each and every cabinetmeets strict quality standards. A smartdrilling pattern ensures that cabinetsoffer plenty of options (four drawers,five drawers, drawer line, etc), withoutthe need for extra holes to be drilled. In

addition, the drilling pattern is designedto match the most common types ofmount (Blum, Indaux and Hettich).Cabinets are hung on the wall with theaid of an invisible metal clip that - oncemore without the use of tools - clicksinto the back of the unit and can bepositioned at different heights.

The ClicBox range includes 42different units: 18 base cabinets, 16 wallunits and four store cupboards with fourshelves each. The base units are 720mmhigh and 570mm deep and vary inwidths between 150 and 1000mm.There is also a corner unit (928mmwide) and an oven cabinet. The wallunits are 720mm high and 330 deep.The widths vary between 300 and1000mm. There are two types of cornerunit as well as bridges of 360 high by330mm deep in four widths (500, 600,800 and 900mm). The four storecupboards are 570mm deep, 1970mmhigh and are available in the widths300, 400, 500 and 600mm. There is achoice of white, ivory and oak finishes.

ClicBox is available from Stellafoamand HPP in the UK and TPC in Ireland.Products are held in stock for customercollection. To find out more call Hill’sPanel Products on 0161 628 6100.

Does it get any easier thanthis to assemble a carcase?Five steps, no glue, no toolsand you have an accurate,

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Avisit to the Renolit stand atInterzum promises to be anexhilarating experience with

some quite stunning, tactile newdécors to delight the senses.

Matt, as a surface finish, continuesto increase in popularity and remains astrong market trend for 2013. Theintroduction of Alpine and GraphiteSuedette Matt to the Renolit Alkorenstock range provides the market withattractive high performing products in arange of commercial colours combinedwith a superb matt surface. Bothintroductions have completed FinishPerformance Testing by FIRA and satisfythe requirements for the assessment ofdomestic kitchen worktops, doors andother panel elements as specified inBS6222 part 3 1999.

Alpine Suedette Matt 46737 (topleft) matches Egger Alpine WhiteW1100 ST9 and is the brightest whitein the collection, sitting alongsidePlatinum White Suedette.

In all, eight colours from lightsthrrough neutrals to darks are includedin the collection - one of which isGraphite Suedette Matt 46770(bottom left), a stunning dark

anthracite grey matched to the EggerGraphite U961 ST2. All are available in350-micron 3D stock range item andmade-to-order 170-micron RenolitAlkor SR wrapping grade.

Also on show at Interzum will be anew linear Oak - Brabant. Part of theRenolit 3D stock range, it will beavailable in two colourways. Brabant A46772 (middle left) is a classic oakcolour brought up to date withRenolit's Woodtex lightly structuredemboss which gives the design a finelysanded feel. It has been matched tothe Egger Natural Flandern OakH1370 ST10. In comparison, BrabantB 46773 (main picture ) is a palehoney colour which is finished withthe more deeply structured Lineaemboss to give a fresh and moderndesign to suit many different styles ofdoor. The emboss matches thefeatures in the Kronospan Fresh range,and to Rijeka Oak D5502. The designlends itself to mix and matching witha number of solid colours.

All the new designs can be seen inthe 2013 edition A4 Renolit Highlightscollection binder. For further detailscall 01670 718222.


amazing alpinebeautiful brabantgorgeous graphite

Ahead of Interzum, Renolit has launched wonderful matt and beautiful on trend woodgrain décors.

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Natural Touch.

The first embossed-in-register board, where thegrain precisely matches the surface finish. The authentic look and feel of real timber is nowaccessible on almost any project.Use it where you would have used timber orveneers and feel free to specify it for cladding,furniture or fixtures.There is no longer the needto pay a premium for exotic species such aschestnut, cherry, walnut or oak.

Save on maintenance and installation costs,with no worries about shrinkage, warping orother long-term timber troubles. And bereassured about sustainability. Kronospan leadsthe way in sustainable timber practices and allboards are FSC certified.

Feel for yourself, request a sample [email protected]

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If castors are what you need, a trip tothe Guy-Raymond stand at Interzumis sure to be worthwhile.

Founded in 1948, Guy-Raymond hasbeen exhibiting at Interzum since 1989 -and since then, the company's exportbusiness has increased from 10% to60% of its turnover. It’s all part of along-term strategy to expand thecustomer base. Aside from the UK, Guy-Raymond currently trades with 40countries: the bulk with Europe, butsubstantial sales are with North Americaand Australasia. This success has beenbuilt on the belief that you can't beatlocal knowledge, so the company has anetwork of overseas agents anddistributors, backed up by anexperienced multilingual export team.

A significant strength is the level ofvertical integration at Guy-Raymond.All major processes are carried out in-house at its modern 6,000-squaremetre factory in King's Lynn, wherecompliance with ISO 9001 and 14001ensure quality is strictly maintainedwhilst minimising environmentalimpact. This degree of integration

means that delivery lead times can besignificantly shorter than those ofcompetitors, and that flexibility intailoring product to specific customerrequirements is greatly enhanced.

An important factor in the success ofGuy-Raymond’s export growth has beenthe success of the GRX castor range,75% of which is sold outside the UK.Designed, developed and tooled withinthe company, this product range hasseen rapid take-up worldwide where itscontemporary design and strongtechnical performance are widelyappreciated. Having recognised thediverse applications of these products,the company offers a wide range ofbespoke colours and fixing options.

In recent years the GRX range hasbeen greatly extended with the additionof metallic finishes, anti-static productsand, most recently, anti-microbialcastors, which are of particular interestto the medical industry.

For Interzum 2013 Guy-Raymondhas relocated to Hall 5.2 stand F31where visitors will be able to discoverthe latest product innovations.

castors at interzum

Guy-Raymond’s castors have found great success inthe UK but 60% of its turnover is now exports.

Get things moving at thisyear’s Interzum with GuyRaymond castors.

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Welcome to a sneak preview of Schattdecor at the forth-coming Interzum 2013! From 13th to 16th May,Schattdecor will be showing décors both on stand

C20/E21, Hall 6, and in the Innovation of Interiors section of Hall4.2. In addition to its usual presentation of trends, new andproven décors, Smartfoil and Postfoil innovations and digitalVisions designs, the company will also be showcasing its globaldigital-printing expertise. Novel surface effect décors will bepresented that demonstrate its mastery of visual qualities inregister with a textural finish. A particular focus will concern abrand-new collection of five specially selected and extremelycontrast-rich woodgrain décors characterised by a particularlynatural look. Based on an impressive foil innovation, the newcollection is being marketed as Smartfoil CP+. The "CP" (CrystalPrint) stands for a print image of unprecedented clarity, whilethe "+" signifies a look that offers a plus in naturalness.

Make a note to look for the newest décors: Tokaj Lime,Beaufort Oak, Bonifacio Oak, Sibiu Larch, Sheffield Oak and Loft.

The main stand will reflect the company's unique welcomingcharacter and is likely to have guests and customers returningagain and again. Don’t miss out on the stand party on the fair'ssecond day (14th May at 6pm). Themed to the 20th-anniversaryof Schattdecor Poland, the after-hours event is sure to provideplenty of opportunity for networking and personal encounter inan informal atmosphere.


party with schattdecor

New ideas, newtrends, new décors -

but a familiar welcome from the

Schattdecor team atthis year’s Interzum.

Faint cracks and a multitude of lively details give BonifacioOak its distinctive character. The planking is subtle in effect.Crossfires, small knots and narrow side-cut narrow crotchfigures are further features.

Loft is a fair-faced concrete décor in a somewhat structuredlayout featuring many of the details typical of the material.

Created for various applications, it is suitable for worktops, wallsurfaces and furniture elements alike.

Sibiu Larch has been given awire-brushed look for a

striking three-dimensional effect. Alternating sections of

densely-packed and wide-spaced grain, various knotsand side-cut crotch figuresgive the planked layout a

lively and rustic touch.

Rustic oak table-boards provided the inspiration for

Beaufort Oak. The lively grainin the broad planking and the

large and small knots all contribute to an extremely

natural look.

Tokaj Lime is a fine-graineddécor offering elongated flame

figures, partial rays and attractive colour treatment.Darker streaks introduce a

touch of interest in the balanced composition.

Thanks to its arresting 3Dlook, Sheffield Oak makes apowerful visual impact, withstriking negative pores in the

growth lines and narrowfigures further contributing to

this effect. The décor isparticularly attractive in dark

colourations.

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Meet the fi ve specialists for Surfaces, Foils and Edgebands at the SURTECO exhibition stand. And use the combined expertise in Technology and Design. Our surface decor developments are available in many different materials, all perfectly co-ordinated to each other. Whether edge or surface – we dress your furniture best.

We look forward to seeing you at the interzum in Cologne.


Hettich's ArciTech drawer systemwas first previewed at Interzumin 2011. Firmly targeted at the

premium segment, it is arguably thebest drawer system ever made andcaused quite a stir. It is now availablein the UK.

ArciTech has been developed togive kitchen and furnituremanufacturers the ability to createperfect drawers for different segmentsand every consumer need. Theluxurious action of the Actro runneroffers superb running smoothness,stability and soft-closure. The uniqueprism concept provides a profilegeometry which ensures exceptionallateral stability. Synchronised controlguarantees a co-ordinated runneraction and the perfectly-balancedSilent System for soft-closure gentlyshuts drawers while giving themmaximum loading capacity.

ArciTech features in Vertex, theground-breaking new modular kitchenfrom Nottingham kitchen studioMascari. Vertex is designed to stream-line the specification process whiledelivering a finished product of superbquality and ergonomics. Vertex features

a multifunctional wall unit whichincludes various appliance and storageoptions which are concealed when notin use. Meanwhile, the other keyelement of Vertex, the island unit, isdevoted to food preparation, cookingand waste separation.

Hettich ArciTech was a naturalchoice for Vertex, as it optimisesstorage while being a pleasure to use.It is also aesthetically in keeping withthis very design-oriented concept.Vertex also uses two other Hettichproducts, the soft-close Sensys hingeand the InLine P sliding door system.

Hettich UK marketing manager ColinPatterson says: “It is appropriate thatHettich, the pioneer of the soft-closedrawer, should take the whole drawersystem concept to a new level. Now thatconsumers have come to expect theirdrawers to slide back in place gently

with barely a murmur, the time is rightto exceed their expectations once more.Vertex is just the sort of concept tobenefit from ArciTech and we aredelighted to be working with such asinnovative studio as Mascari.”

At Interzum, Hettich will display itsfull range of furniture fittings. Theexhibition will also be the launchpadfor new ranges of Hettich's ProDecorhandles and a new sliding/foldingdoors catalogue. Among Hettich'slatest sliding/folding door innovationsis TopLine XL - a concealed, premiumsliding door system which handlesdoors weighing up to 80kg. For softopening, soft closing, three-doorapplications, collision damping -whatever the scenario, TopLine XLworks beautifully and feels luxurious.The damping force is adjustable.

“Hettich will be celebrating its125th anniversary at Interzum,” saysColin Patterson. “With such aninnovative and diverse product range,we are preparing for the future whilecelebrating the past.”

For details on Hettich's ArciTechdrawer system visit the HettichInterzum stand or call 0161 872 9552.

112255 aatt iinntteerrzzuummAs Interzum comes aroundagain, what better time to

check the progress of one of thelast show's highlights?

Interzum will be the launchpad fornew ProDecor knobs and handles.

TopLine XL by Hettich.

ArciTech in Vertex, the new modular kitchen from Mascari.

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“QUALITY TO ME IS WHEN MY CUSTOMER DOESN’T EVEN NOTICE THE EDGING”

Genuine EGGER edging is manufactured by us to specifically match our boards, resulting in a better quality finish for you.

And with the introduction of 75 decors in 0.8 mm edging to supplement the full ZOOM® range in 2mm and key carcass colours in 0.4 mm, all available from stock, you can be assured that there will always be a matching edge to our boards, with availability from one roll.

Isn’t it time to source your edging from your board supplier?

Find out where at www.egger.co.uk/wheretobuywww.egger.co.uk/[email protected]


This year marks the 30thanniversary of SMC, the Exeter-based edging company. Founded

by Managing Director, Frank Scriven,SMC offers a range of edgebandingsand edging products throughout theUK. Says Frank, “SMC Wholesale is aUK-based, family run business of over30 years standing with a reputation forquality of service and product. It is

established as a leading supplier ofedgebanding materials, particularly inhot melt pre-glued melamine andveneer products. Whereas plastics canbe said to be the more glamorousproduct, melamine and veneers are asignificant part of the market. For SMC,plastics are a growing part of thebusiness and this is where our currentinvestment lies.”

Exeter-based SMC expands its offer ofedgebandings and adhesives to attractsmall to mid-sized manufacturers.

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Up until now, the company’s focushas been predominantly on supplyingmerchants with palletised goods whichare branded and ready for resale - buttimes are changing. Explains Frank,"Our speciality is precoating edge-bandings. Up until now we’veconcentrated on supplying 50-metrerolls which we pre-pack and bespokelabel for merchant customers. We'renow turning our attention to endusers, focussing on smaller to medium-sized manufacturers who are lookingfor high quality products in smallerquantities.

“We supply from stock over 400décors in PVC and ABS plastic in avariety of thicknesses and widths, morethan 100 décors in melamine, and themost popular species of wood veneer.We source the best possible boardmatches from various suppliers inEurope, many of whom we have a longstanding relationship of over 20 years.

“We have extensive knowledge ofpre-glued production with four linescapable of producing 100,000 metresper day. We can glue-coat materials upto 3mm in thickness.” SMC is able toslit special widths and glue-coat these

if required. It is geared up to supplyingsmall quantities from stock.

“We provide a fast turnaround withmany slitting and gluing ordersdispatched in the same day,” continuesFrank. “Delivery is normally next day,including before 10am when required.”

SMC offers a unique knowledgecentre with advice on décor matchesand availability, technical gluing issuesand problems of application. AlthoughSMC has a website, Frank says thecompany philosophy is to talk directlywith customers and use the websitemore as a knowledge base than apurchasing portal.

Back in 2011, SMC acquired thebusiness of Trimbridge, a small UKmaker of bench top and hand-heldedge banding machines of more than30 years standing. “We offer a range ofsmall machines and spares under thisname,” says Frank.

“We’ve been thirty years in thebusiness,” says Frank. “It’s a familybusiness. We’re only a small team butwe are reliable and committed toproviding exactly what our customersneed, wherever they may be in the UK.”

Call SMC on 01392 217635.

Over 400 décors and 100 melamines in stock.

Slitting and pre-coating are part of the SMC service.

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Is it possible to apply a contour edge-banding by hand and get a good glue lineand a strong bond?

“It is not possible to control glue tempera-ture at the point when the band is appliedto the panel and edge pressure withmanual machines. The edge force requiredis more than a manual operator can applyconsistently. Automated machines are theonly real solution.”

With stiffer banding materials, such as2mm and 3mm, the edgebanding has a

natural memory which will not conform tothe shape of the panel. How can manufac-turers avoid loose glue joints on smallradius corners?

“The only way is to control the speed andpressure of the application system at cor-ners to ensure that the glue joint is allowedto flash off while still under pressure. Thismeans specific speeds on corners. It is alsoimportant that the glue unit should beclose to the application point to preventthe glue cooling too much before the bandis applied to the panel. Good automated

The problems with contour edgebandingare not as difficult tosolve as they might appear. Furniture Journalgets some advice fromDuncan Such.

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systems automatically do this but manualand semi-automatic machines are as yetunable to provide this control, significantlylimiting the complexity of shapes whichcan be performed.”

The butt join is a very precise operationrequiring accurate measurement, trim-ming and laying of the band but oftenbutt joints turn out loose. How is it pos-sible to avoid this problem?

“A good operator can achieve acceptablebutt joins manually but this requiresconsiderable time - often as much as fiveto ten minutes depending on the operator-and it is difficult in production tomaintain this quality. Good quality auto-matic machines are able to perform thebutt join in 10 seconds and the qualityperfect with tolerance of 0-0.3mm.”

How does one avoid the problem ofunsmooth glue application and ensurereliably tight glue line on tight corners?

“The gluing system is the heart of anyedgebander but even the best glue systemwill perform poorly if inferior glue is used.The best solution is to use the best qualityglue available. The small extra cost of abetter glue is recovered many times insaved rework, better quality glue line, lowermachine maintenance, on-site replacementof faulty components and more.”

What advice wold you give to manufac-turers who have not compromised on gluequality but are still experiencing problemswith adhesion on complex shapes?

“The ideal glue system does not leavethe glue heating for extended periodsexposed to the atmosphere where theglue components will evaporate off anddiscolour. When glue components

evaporate off (noticeable by a glue smellin the atmosphere), the glue bond iscompromised and the glue line willdeteriorate and be more challenging oncomplex shapes. In the worst instance,the banding can fall off.”

Is it possible to make reliably edgedcurved components on an edgebanderwhere the glue unit is some distance awayfrom the first pressure roller?

“The ideal glue system would have theglue unit as close as possible to the firstpressure roller so as to minimise anycooling of the glue before it is applied tothe panel. If this distance is too long,special long open-time glues are requiredto maintain the glue before it is applied.The disadvantage of such glues is thatthere is a longer time for the glue to setonce it is on the panel and, conse-quently, on tight corners the band willtend to pop at the transition points.”

For manufacturers wanting to automatethe process of applying edgebands tocurved components, what’s the return oninvestment likely to be?

“Manual and semiautomatic machinesare inexpensive, typically £10,000-£35,000. However, output is slow andquality variable. Fully automated CNC-machines are expensive and the compo-nent output means typically these can bejustified when component value is veryhigh so long cycle times are reflected inthe value of the finished component.Fully automatic non-CNC Vectormachines use a unique process whichenables justification on a ROI basis onmuch lower component cost. They caneven be equipped with lifting systems,such as vacuum lifters, to cope with largeworksurfaces.”

Gapping remains a problem with manualand semi-automatic machines.

A good glue line and a strong bond.

Butt joins that take 5-10 minutes using manualmethods take 10 seconds with an automatedsystem and have tolerances of 0-0.3mm.

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inside story

Vector Revolution 180

The Vector Revolution 180 is the ideal solution for contouredgebanding. The patented Vector operating system usesthe panel shape to calculate its path and, hence, requires noprogramming. This unique system means that the VectorRevolution 180 can be used in Nested Based Manufacturingsetups - ideal for material recovery when processing shapedpanels. The Sidewinder trimmer unit and glue joint scrapermean all processes are completed simultaneously leading to

exceptionally short cycle times - typically 1-2 minutes perpanel. It is ideal for high production with short runs of eachshape. Designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind, theVector control screen shows the operating manual in videoformat with a simple, icon-based index system used to findshort video clips quickly to help the operator. Simple tooperate and fast, the Vector means perfect countouredgebanding every time.

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Above: Autotrim Endpods have milling units builtinto them. When performing edging on edges

with square corners, these pods automaticallyperform and end trim while the head is traversing

to the next panel. The principal of SimultaneousProcessing is maintained, meaning exceptional

cycle times and simplicity.

Below: The screen is very simple and intuitive touse requiring no programming. Simply place the

panel on the machine and set a start point.


With more than 25 years experience in the UK market,RW Machines of Bicester has flourished as anindependent supplier of woodworking machinery.Working with many of the prominent names in theindustry, RW offers CNC routers, edgebandeders,panel sizing equipment and printing and packaging

machinery. Other fields of activity for the company arepresses for carcase assembly and membrane pressingof vinyls to fascias.01869 [email protected]

Above: The Sidewinder Trimmerunit 9430, showing the operatinghead with gluing, pressure rollers,trimming and glue joint scraping

all performed in one pass. Thisresults in exceptional cycle times

with no tool changes required.

Right: Glue System showing theglue application nozzle. The

Vector Revolution 180 uses acartridge and nozzle system to

apply the glue to the band. Theglue is controlled to the width of

the panel and hence theoverhanging band which is

trimmed remains free of glueresulting in better trimming

performance.

Below: The precise control of theVector Revolution 180 results in

precise butt joins every time.

Complex shapes are nested on a flat bedrouter prior to being processed in the VectorRevolution 180. There is no requirement to

cut the panel into a rectangle first.

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rehau express collection rauKantex eDGeBanD MaterialsMatchinG the Kronospan express colour collectionThe REHAU Express Collection offers a coordinated edgeband range matching the new ”Express Colour“ collection from Kronospan. Particular atten-tion has been paid to creating a harmonious overall appearance with virtually no visible transition from the board to the edgeband. All 67 edgebands perfectly match the Kronospan board collection in terms of colour, decorative design and surface finish, once again allowing REHAU to demonstrate its long-standing design expertise in this area.

Visit www.rehau.co.uk and click on Design For Furniture and checkout our highlights section at the bottom of the page “Kronospan Colour Collection”

To request a KRONOSPAN Express colour sample chain please contact us at the address below.

Over and above providing a complete range of matching edgeband for the Express Colour collection from Kronospan, the EXPRESS COLLECTION from REHAU offers you much more.

With in excess of 1200 colours and decorative designs, the EXPRESS COLLECTION is matched to all of the leading board manufacturers’ collections.

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Entry level edgebanders for the smallto medium-sized manufacturer arecore products for Coventry-based

Ney Ltd and, over the last 30 years, thecompany has built an enviable range.Starting with Cehisa, Ney’s offer spanscompact entry-level machines, to high-end, multi-functional productionmachines. Indeed, it's the strongrelationship with the Spanishwoodworking machinery specialists,Cehisa, that accounts for much of Ney'ssuccess. Its Bryko range is in highdemand - the most popular being theBryko P-Plus and Bryko PC-Plus.

Specifically designed to minimisewastage and work time, both the BrykoP-Plus and Bryko PC-Plus, favoured fortheir pre-milling stations that, in part,help to create a perfect edge, comewith an electro-pneumatic tape in-feedwhich is controlled by a micro-processorand timer, automatically feeding thetape into the correct position. Both

machines, with a PLC control paneloffering ten individual programs toaccommodate a wide range ofmaterials, offer great flexibility in thesize and thickness of the panel and theedging and make it possible to workwith panels as small as 120mm long x75mm wide and panel thicknesses asslim as 8mm. The Bryko PC-Plus offerscorner rounding with a radius of 2mm.

For manufacturers who need towork thicker panels, the versatile CehisaPro 12 takes panels of up to 60mm.Other advantages include a 3mmcorner rounding radius and a feedspeed of eight to fourteen meters perminute. The Pro 12 is renowned for itsclean and tidy finish. The machine isequipped with a surface scraper unit toremove excess material from the boardand a buffering unit, consisting of twoindividual 0.35hp motors fitted witheither cloth or Scotchbrite wheels tolessen waste and create optimal results.

Thirty years in theedgebanding businesshave seen Ney Ltd’srange grow from entrylevel and hand-heldmachines to highspecification productionmachines for the small tomedium-sized factory.

maintaining an edge

The Cehisa Pro 12 takes panels of up to 60mm in thickness.

The most popular Cehisa is the Bryko PC-Plus. The Bryko P-Plus.

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The company's exclusive arrange-ment with EBM edgebanders in the UKis also a distinct selling point for anyonelooking to purchase a reliable edge-bander with outstanding build quality.With more than 25 working with EBM,Ney's specialists know the brand insideout and are able to provide the perfectsolution for your production needs.

Keen to be the complete solution forthe smaller manufacture, Ney sellsmachines from across the wholespectrum, including the entry-level KDP102 SLK. This dynamic single sided,straight-line edgebander has beendesigned with top, bottom and edgetrimmers and can be used on a panelmeasuring 260mm long and 10mmthick. Its compact size, 1.5kg quick meltglue pot and automatic tape feed makethis a favourite with smaller workshops.

If it’s a higher degree of auto-mationyou require, the KDP 114 SLK-P boasts afully automatic board transportationsystem that has a feed speed of tenmetres per minute. The machine iscapable of working with panels as smallas 250mm long x 90mm wide x 10mmthick and applying edgings of just0.4mm deep. It also offers an extendiblefront support rail which, in conjunctionwith the pressure bream, supports largerpanels - a must for any growing business.

If you're looking for an edgebanderthat offers a dynamic, flexibilityapproach to its work, Ney's flagshipmodel, the KDP 117 SLK will probablytick all the boxes. This fully automatic,gravity-fed glue pot edgebander,comes with an electro-pneumatic pre-cutting guillotine to cut materialdirectly from the coil. It can be usedwith a range of material sizes from220mm long x 90mm wide x 10mmthick upwards and is capable ofapplying 3mm edging. The machinehas been designed to work effectivelyon corner rounding, too, and can beused with edges of up to 30mm thick.At ten metres per minute, the speed ofthe feed is also an impressive feature ofthe KDP 117 SLK and to guarantee thebest possible finish, the machine isequipped with a double jump millingstation with two high frequency motorsthat are used to rectify the edge of apre-sawn panel prior to edgebanding.Optional extras are available on allNey’s edgebanders making them easyto adapt and customise to meet therequirements of your business.

For more information on Ney'sEdgebanding range, or to arrange ademonstration, call 024 76 308100.Alternatively, visit the Ney companywebsite at www.ney.co.uk.

Below: The KDP 102 SLK is EBM’s entry level machine. Compact size, large glue pot and automatic tape feed

have made this machine a firm favourite.

Above: The KDP 117 SLK from the EBM range

is designed to tick all the boxes.

Left: The KDP 114 SLK offers fully automaticboard transportation at ten metres per minute.

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Weinig is set to present its solidwood processing technologyin Hall 12 on a stand

featuring 30 exhibits spread across3,800m2. The Holz-Her stand will bedirectly adjacent in Hall 11, underliningthe expertise of the Weinig Group inthe processing of timber products.

The Powermat planer series will beshown in full with the 600, 1200, 2400and 2500 models. Demonstrations willinclude an angled spindle, verticalfloating spindle and 3D structuring.The new back-pressure systemprevents ”snipes” and “dips” at thefinal lower spindle.

MemoryPlus is a new entry-levelcontrol system for customers with asmall variety of profiles. The EasySetfunction corrects any measuring errorson the tool quickly and easily andallows the mobile spindle (as well as achamfering unit) to be controlled, orglazing beads to be separated.

Also new on the stand will beWeinig’s latest pointed tooth roller(2.0), which offers better grip throughlower contact pressure and reducesindentations in the wood, and a new90° chamfering unit with axles that areindependent of the spindles. Theinstallation at a 90° angle allows the

production of chamfers with curvesand radii.

Further developments have beenmade to both the Cube and thePowermat - such as a new automaticstacker for the Cube, easier operationand an improved splitting wedge system.

Making its debut will be the Con-turex Compact. The new model extendsthe Conturex series and incorporatessuch features as frequency converters tofacilitate demand-oriented drive.

Stand visitors will note the newMultirex generation now has anexternal tool magazine with a length of6.5m - and its own axle. Transfer of thetool to the tool holder can now beaccomplished without loss of time.

Weinig will be exhibiting what isbelieved to be the world's first fully-automated pre-cutting system, Optilink.OptiLink is a software solution for 2Doptimization. The line will include aCombiScan 200 R scanner for ripsawingand cutting, a ProfiRip 450 speedoptimizing circular saw and an OptiCut450 FJ+ III high-speed optimizing cross-cut saw with ST 10-1500 automaticstacker. The entire system is connectedvia the OptiLink software.

Weinig will also be presenting anew range of accessories for pushfeed

saws in Hannover. These will enablework processes that follow cutting tobe further automated or integratedinto the process. The new Superdrillunit, for example, combines the workprocesses of cutting/drilling andcutting/milling in a single pass.

Whilst the ProfiRip 450 and 310 andthe FlexiRip 3200 saws have beenenhanced, there will be two brand newband saws, the BK60 and the BK80. Thenew band saw reaches feed rates of upto 60m/min in standard configurationand up to 80m/min with the high-performance package. Also on show willbe the new Powerjointer 8 finger jointer(8 connections to be centrally milledand pressed per minute) and acomplete package finger jointing line,the Ultra 2000 for incoming lengths of2000mm. Visitors interested in fingerjointing will be able to see more at theAlfeld plant, not far from Hannover.

Weinig’s new double-end machinereinforces the company’s intention tobecome a complete provider. Thedouble-end machine allows Weinig toaddress companies in the furniture,board, window, flooring, insulation,construction timber and solid woodindustries.

Visit Hall 12, Ligna, Hannover.

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Main picture: The Powermatseries will be shown in full.

Left to right: New featureson the Multirex; top middlethe angled spindle, and topright, the new entry controlsystem, MemoryPlus.

Visitors to the Weinig stand will be treated tomore than 30 exhibits.

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2013 is predicted to be anotheryear of massive growth at theFelder Group. Despite stagnation

in the economy over the past fewyears, with investment in the factory,new production techniques, productsand machines, Felder has continued togo from strength to strength.

At the annual January New Year'sMeeting, Mr Hansjörg Felder announcedthe start of a wave of new products thatwere to be launched in 2013. The firstrelease of products included the newlydesigned range of 900 series andFormat-4 planer thicknessers.

In autumn 2012, the new FelderD963 was presented, with 630mmthicknessing width and a wealth of highquality standard specifications includingpower drive adjustment. Then inJanuary this was followed up with thelaunch of the new A951, AD951, Dual

51 and Plan 51. A simplified design forthe lifting of the planing tables and amore solid machine chassis are just twoof the immediately noticeableimprovements. Numerous changes havebeen made to the machines and, saysthe Felder Group, this is only the start.

At Ligna in Hannover this year, theFelder Group will be launching anunprecedented number of newmachines. These will range frommachines for the hobbyist through toCNC machining technology. With over1300m2 of exhibition space, this year’sevent will present the largest stand everand Felder looks forward to welcomingyou there. Felder will be situated in Hall14 on the following stands: K01, H06,J06, K12, H14, J14 and K14

For more information call the MiltonKeynes Showroom on 01908 635000 orvisit www.felder-group.co.uk


growth at felder

Below: The D963 was first presented in autumn 2012. It was followed by theA951, AD951, Dual51 and Plan 51.

With over 1300m2 ofexhibition space

booked in Hall 14,Felder is set to launch

an unprecedentednumber of new

machines at Ligna.

New design for the 900 Series and Format-4 planer thicknessers.

The Profit H10.

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CONTROL LOGICSpark detector

designed fordust collectionsystemsto protectstorage silosfrom the riskof fire.

Sparks flyat high speed.

They travel at a hundred kilometresper hour along the ducts of the dustcollection system and reach the silo

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The CONTROL LOGICSPARK DETECTOR

is faster than the sparks themselves.It detects them with its highly

sensitive infrared sensor,intercepts and extinguishes

them in a flash.It needs no periodic inspection.

The CONTROL LOGIC system is designed for “total supervision”.

It verifies that sparks have been extinguished, gives prompt warning of

any malfunction and, if needed, cuts off the duct and stops the fan.

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Make a date with MAKA at Ligna 2013. Renowned fordependability, MAKA’s new heavy-duty PE90 is equallyat home shaping stair treads and table tops, as well as

newel posts and table bases, columns, legs, seating, and anyother panel product. MAKA provide these special machines forthe discerning customer: bespoke joiners and furnituremanufacturers, who will be able to see the machine inoperation producing solid wood stair parts. The fast andpowerful 5-Axis spindles and large tool stations provide themachining capability, while the new table options provide theflexibility and ease of use the bespoke joiner needs.

The PE90 is highly modularised, delivering a competitivepackage for the German specialists, and a cost-effectiveinvestment for the customer.

“The PE90 stands-out due to its uncompromising build,power, and highly ergonomic design” says Iain Young. “OurNC engineers have amassed all their resources, expertise andknow-how to create this complete and uncompromisingpackage, and will be on-hand to discuss your support, serviceand maintenance requirements, as well as demonstrating thismachines potential.” More information: 01952 607700.

make a date with

makaLigna is coming up - and that’s the perfectopportunity to see the PE90 in operation.

The clean lines of the MAKA PE90 table and narrow clamping barsmake light work of setting complex and narrow parts.

Available in 3 lengths, 2 widths and 2 heights, the variety of modular toolsenables quick and easy clamping of virtually any product with the PE90.

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You must see a lot of warehouses thatsimply don't work as efficiently asthey could. What are the most

common issues you come across?

“Under-utilisation of available space - andforklifts - are common. Many companiesstill use one type of forklift outside,another inside, and possibly even anotherfor moving specific products. Using aCombilift for handling long materialimproves utilisation across the board, andsaves on capital investment, maintenance,insurance and training costs. Optimisingthe layout of storage areas can result inmuch more efficient operations. In somesituations we have found, for example,that personnel picking and handlinggoods only spend about 20% of their dailyhours on this activity whilst more than50% of their time is spent driving aroundthe warehouse to locate stock.”

Combilift is well known for its forklifttrucks but possibly less well known forthe facilities it offers clients who havespace issues they want to address. Whatcan your designers offer and what canCombilift deliver besides trucks?

“Since we established Combilift it hasbeen our byword that, rather than justsupplying forklifts, we see ourselves asproviders of complete warehouse solutionsand our layout service has been a keyelement of this. The combination of thefour-way design of Combilift's trucks, theirability to travel sideways with long loadsand negotiate tight confines, plus aradical rethink of stacking and storingmethods can exploit the full potential ofavailable space. This can avoid costly anddisruptive relocation should the volume ofgoods increase. Our highly qualified teamof design engineers prepare layout plans

Above: Martin McVicar, Managing

Director of Combilift.


Is your storage and warehousing as efficient as it could be? Combilift’s Managing Director, Martin McVicar, talksto Furniture Journal about making themost of available space in your warehouse.

the space race

Left: A Combilift truck working in James Latham’s Leeds warehouse.

Below: Combiift’s design team is six-strong and caters for clients

who want to make the most of their warehouse space - wherever

they are in the world.

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which can yield substantial space savingsin excess of 30% when handlingpalletised goods with our Aisle-Masterarticulated trucks and up to 100% whenhandling long loads with the Combiliftsrange. The appearance of the finishedlayout is very clear and concise and cantherefore instantly convey the level of im-provement that can be achieved.”

When you set about designing an efficientwarehouse, or redesigning a warehouse toimprove its efficiency, where do you startand what are the steps in the process?

“Whatever size of company we areadvising, from small family operations tolarge global concerns, provision of datais crucial as the first step. As well asdetailed information on the size of loadshandled - length, width, weight, etc, - weneed dimensions of the area that is to beused for storage, the upper and lowerroof/eave height, the location of entranceand exit points and loading bays, plusinformation on any outside areas thatmay also be used. We also make use oftechnology such as Google maps, whichis a great way of clarifying the informa-tion we have been given (sometimes it isnot 100% correct!). Using our designsoftware and 3D simulations, thedesigners then create diagrams of layoutwhich provide the best possible storagedensity and the best type of Combilifttrucks for the products handled.”

What proportion of Combilift's ware-house design work is new build, or atleast empty warehouses, and what pro-portion is working with clients who havewarehouses that they want to be moreefficient?

“We do more work with clients who haveexisting premises that they want tooptimise. This is partly down to the factthat a lot of companies we work withhave been in business for a while andhave long established premises. The greatadvantage of our service for them is that,by utilising existing facilities, it enablesincreased capacity without the significantextra costs involved in building, buying orrenting extra space. It can also avoidcomplicated planning consent issues.”

In the course of a reorganisation, doesCombilift supply racking, etc, and projectmanage?

“We do not actually supply racking butwe have close working relationships witha number of racking suppliers and ourexperienced gathered over the years canbe invaluable to them, too. Due to ourstaff's expertise we can advise as to the

best type of racking for any particularpurpose - such as cantilever racking forlong loads of timber, high bay narrowaisle racking for pallets, etc. If the cus-tomer has a preferred racking supplier, wewill work with them and make sure thatthe interface between racking and truckshas the best possible outcome. Forexample, when we supplied six new trucksto James Latham's new depot in Leeds wecollaborated with Latham's racking sup-plier, Stakapal, for the guided aisle sectionof the warehouse.”

What steps does the Combilift team taketo minimise disruption to working ware-houses that might need more substantialreorganisation?

“Implementing a new build project isobviously less disruptive than reorgan-ising an existing warehouse, whichrequires close collaboration between allparties to minimise any down time.Some customers schedule a total refit totake place when their operations aretypically slower, or during holidayperiods. To minimise any potentialdisruption Combilift will generally makeavailable a used or demo Combilift fortraining in advance of the delivery of thenew unit to give the customer some timeto get their operators trained up beforethey start the reorganisation.”

Is it possible for customers to avail them-selves of the design service withoutbuying a Combilift truck?

“Yes. Our warehouse design and logisticaudit service is free of charge and comeswith no obligation to purchase our trucks.However, in practice we have found thatonce potential customers have gonedown the route of looking to us foradvice, they are usually so impressed withthe outcome that they buy our products.”

What does Combilift offer that itscompetitors don't?

“As we have been offering this servicefrom day one, we have 15 years of expe-rience in this field that is unmatched bycompetitors. We employ a team of six fulltime engineers at the factory whose solerole is to work on this, which gives you anidea of the scope of this section of ourbusiness and the demand for it aroundthe world. We are one of just a very fewcompanies offering a fully free of chargeservice - others will offer basic advice andthen expect a consultant to step in toprovide more details - which naturallycomes at a price.”

Contact Combilift on 00353 478 0500.

“Our warehouse design and logistics audit

service is free of charge and comes with no

obligation to purchase our trucks.”

Below: “The appearance of the finished layout is very

clear and concise and can therefore instantly convey

the level of improvement that can be achieved.”

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Wood Waste Technology Ltd haslaunched a new hot waterboiler system to complement

its current range of wood waste heaters,shredders and briquette machines - andit’s been designed to help companies touse their wood waste to save money onheating and waste disposal costs.

Wood Waste Technology's newboiler system will open up the market toallow smaller companies, as well aslarger corporations, to benefit fromrenewable energy hot water solutions.

The new boiler system offers threeheating solutions in one package,providing space heating to factoryareas, traditional radiator heating foroffices and domestic hot water. Theproducts have been designed andtested to BSEN303-5-1999, the higheststandard for efficiency and emissions,allowing customers to maximise theirreturn from the RHI scheme. The boilercan burn any type of chipped orshredded wood waste, from dust torugged wood chips, and requires littlemaintenance.

The new boiler systems aremanufactured by Wood WasteTechnology in the UK and the team isvery proud that all the wood wasteheaters it has sold to date are still inoperation today - a sign of themanufacturing excellence that WoodWaste Technology has built itsreputation on. User friendly andcontaining many innovative features(such as a facility to turn down theboiler when the factory is emptyovernight and a water cooledcombustion chamber to provide greaterefficiency and extended life) ensure theymake better use of resources.

Boilers are available in variousoutputs, from 300kW up to 1 MW, tosuit all business sizes. The touch screenPLC interfaces make them easy to useand they're also easy to maintain.

Wood Waste Technology offers sitesurvey, design, manufacture, installationand on-going maintenance. To find outmore call 01785 250400 or visitwww.woodwastetechnology.com orwww.grossuk.co.uk


The new boiler system offers three heating solutions in one package and user friendly

controls include innovative features to save youmoney and help make the most of the RHI.

A new boiler from Wood Waste Technology makes its debut.

a warming thought

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FURNITURE JOURNAL MAY 2013

AXYZ ON THE STAGECardiff Theatrical Services is a familiar company to the Welsh National Opera, forwhom it has built scenery as a subsidiary company for the past 30 years. Usingpredominantly wood, the company has expanded to provide a full scenery buildingfacility for other clients such as the Royal Opera House, the BBC and some ofLondon’s top West End shows. The scenery components include everything fromformers for boxes to complex shapes that are fixed to timber or steel frames.

Central to this expansion has been the purchase of an AXYZ 4010 router,which “ticked all the boxes in our must-have machining capabilities” according toDarren Joyce, General Manager at Cardiff Theatrical Services. He added that “it gaveus the right level of production but at a comfortable price point. The large 10 x 5ftproduction bed and 7-station Automatic Tool Change (ATC) facililty provides manyoptions in terms of what materials we can machine and what components we canmanufacture using the router and the Delcam ArtCAM Insignia software running it.”

The AXYZ 4010 is part of the AXYZ 4000 router series, with a choice of bothstandard and bespoke formats, which feature a number of standard and optionalproduction tool enhancements. Features like a much-enlarged multi-station ATCfacility and AVS (AXYZ Vision System) for optimum material alignment and moreprecise cutting are coupled with the next-generation AXYZ A2MC machinecontroller and the new Smart Console incorporating context-sensitive menus forease of operation. There is also extended Z-axis height, multiple spindle options(including quick-release tooling) and the processing length of the routers can beconfigured to enable different production requirements.01902 375600www.axyz.co.ukFor information about Cardiff Theatrical Servicesvisit www.cardifftheatricalservices.co.uk or call 029 2063 4680.

GOOD FOR THE PLANET, GOOD FOR THE POCKETFor more than a decade, Dustraction Ltd has been the waste extraction supplier of choice for SAMMouldings in Ulster, Europe’s leading manufacturer of architectural mouldings in MDF.

For the latest installation on the 8-acre Antrim site, Dustraction upgraded and moved an older80m3 storage silo to enable the flow of MDF waste to be switched between silo stores. At the outlet ofcyclo filters 3 and 4, a new 2-way diverter ensures a reliable feed source for the Combined Heat andPower plant.

Dustraction has continually upgraded the waste extraction, storage and delivery mechanismsneeded to get the wood waste fuel to the electricity generating turbine via an MDF chippings and dustincinerator. An additional cyclo filter has been installed to exhaust waste from a repositioned hoggervia an external network of ducting.

An interest-free Energy Efficiency loan from the Carbon Trust has partially funded by the layout,designed to feed a biomass wood chip and dust boiler with a heat exchanger and steam turbine.

Production Director Mark Kirkpatrick estimates his extraction technology, utilising the 2.5 tons ofMDF waste generated per hour, is saving on heating and paint drying processes by around £72,000per annum, with a further £180,000 in waste disposal costs annually. He adds that by avoiding the useof fossil fuels, he is saving about 1,200 tonnes of carbon dioxide each and every year as well.0116 271 3212www.dustraction.co.uk

Top left: Dustraction’s multi-cyclo filterand silo installation at SAM Mouldingshandles 2.5 tons of MDF dust per hour.

Left: The wide range of mouldings fromSAM includes skirtings, architraves anddoor frames, in primed and paintedfinishes as well as foil wraps and realwood veneers.

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INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF COMPONENTS, SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY

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