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New SCM Features For Solid Wood Furnishings Blum Machines Make Life A Little Easier Wood Waste Technology - Easy Investment ALPHACAM & CABINET VISION Prepare Graduates

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News The Joinery Network to Exhibit at the 2021 Homebuilding and Renovating Show The Joinery Network is exhibiting at the 2021 virtual Homebuilding and Renovating Show.

The co-operative of industry experts backing timber window and door manufacturers, will be launching the new Lignum timber window and door system to homeowners, promoting the benefits of choosing timber for self-build, refurbishment and renovation projects.

Andy Ball, Founder Director at The Joinery Network and Managing Director of Balls2 Marketing, says: “We’re really excited to be a part of the virtual Homebuilding and Renovating Show. It’s a great way to meet people looking for home improvements and while it won’t be face to face this year, we are hoping to get some good conversations with homeowners looking at choosing timber windows and doors.

“There’s always been an interest for real timber windows. However, many homeowners can only get their hands on timberreplica PVCu windows.

Concerns about climate change are causing

consumers to make more ethical buying choices, and there’s a growing desire for sustainable products. That’s why we created Lignum - a direct response to the need for easily accessible, certified timber windows in the UK. “We’re looking forward to speaking directly with homeowners to let them know about our network of certified joinery manufacturers who can offer PAS 24:2016, weather tested timber windows and doors through our licences.”

The Lignum range includes fully tested and accredited flush casement, box sash and spring balance vertical sliding windows, along with French, single, entrance and bifold doors.

The 2021 Homebuilding and Renovating Show will be taking place online from 16-17 January 2021 and visitors to the show can register here: https://homebuildingshowwinter.vfairs.com/en/ registration

Norbord Leads The Way With Carbon Negative Status Norbord now holds a net carbon negative status across all its products and operations, locking up more CO2 than it emits. Leading the way in tackling the issue of climate change, the company’s four European sites and three product ranges sequester a total of 1.1 million tonnes of carbon annually.

While carbon neutrality means that an activity releases net zero carbon emissions into the atmosphere, carbon negativity signifies that an activity goes beyond achieving net zero carbon emissions. This creates an environmental benefit by not releasing carbon dioxide that would ordinarily be released into the atmosphere.

As timber is the main component of Norbord’s products, carbon is sequestered and locked up for the life of the board.

The confirmation of Norbord’s carbon negative status comes after more than a year of analysis and independent verification, although it’s evident that many Norbord products have been carbon negative for significantly longer.

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All Norbord products have Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). These independently verified and registered documents communicate transparent and comparable information about the product’s life cycle environmental impact. The life cycle analysis accounts for all stages from forest to merchant, including harvesting, production, sales and logistics.

Steve Roebuck, Director, EHS, Norbord Europe believes “carbon dioxide emissions are one of the most significant drivers of climate change and there is an urgent need for products and businesses to achieve carbon neutrality in order to meet the UK’s aim to be carbon neutral by 2050.

Norbord’s carbon negative status means we’ve not only already achieved this goal but have gone significantly further, clearly demonstrating our determination to be a market leader in sustainable, climate-friendly products”.

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Exhibition

New February 2022 Dates for The W Exhibition & Elements The W Exhibition & Elements organisers have announced new dates for the event, which will return to the NEC from 6 - 9 February 2022.

The postponement of the UK’s flagship event for the furniture manufacturing and joinery industries follows a period of unprecedented uncertainty due to the ongoing global impact of COVID-19.

Organisers have taken proactive steps to move The W Exhibition from September 2021 to February 2022, creating a safer timeline for the industry to work towards.

The W Exhibition Managing Director, Nickie West said: “We have been in constant contact with the NEC throughout the pandemic to ensure that we deliver a safe and successful event when The W Exhibition returns. It’s our priority to deliver the best possible ROI for our exhibitors, and the best experience for our visitors.

“When LIGNA announced that it would be postponing its May event to September, and in fact directly clashing with The W Exhibition, we immediately entered a consultation process with each of our stakeholders to develop a new timeline that would preserve the success of the show both now and in the future. The new Winter 2022 timeline will allow us to do this.”

Following its February 2022 outing, The W Exhibition will return to the NEC in September 2023 before continuing to follow a biennial frequency, after LIGNA, thereafter.

Nickie added: “After an extended period of restricted face-to-face business we hope that the entire industry will share in our enthusiasm at getting back to doing what we do best. The W Exhibition & Elements is the UK’s flagship event for the joinery and furniture making industry and we are excited to showcase all of the latest products and machinery when we return in February 2022.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of our stakeholders for being so supportive and understanding. From our exhibitors and visitors through to the WMSA and our industry press - we really do appreciate your support and patience.”

The W Exhibition has over 40 years of heritage, and continues to grow. It will return to the NEC for its biennial four-day showcase from February 6 - 9, 2022. The show brings together some of the world’s leading suppliers of woodworking machinery, materials and tooling.

For more information: please contact The W Exhibition PR & Comms Manager, Jess Hardisty T: 07871544330 jess.hardisty@montgomerygroup.com

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News Lamelo To Focus On System Solutions For Wood Joining The Swiss family-run business Lamello AG, based in Bubendorf, is taking a new business direction. In future, the company will focus on system solutions for wood joining and streamline its portfolio.

productivity remain important elements of the company.

Promising new features for the future are in development.

The Swiss independent family-run business Lamello AG, based in Bubendorf, develops, produces and markets joining system solutions for wood processing companies. On the occasion of its 50th anniversary in 2019, the business decided to develop its corporate strategy in order to adapt to changing market conditions and streamline its existing portfolio.

As of 31 December 2020, the production and marketing of Minispot patches, Knot patches, Minispot grooving machine G2A, glue application systems LK3/ LK5/ LK10, grooving machine Variocut, laminate trimmer Profila product lines will be discontinued. The availability of spare parts is guaranteed for at least five years.

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Feature New SCM Features For Solid Wood Furnishings BALESTRINI POWER: Maximum versatility in compact size Solid, robust and with timeless charm. Solid wood, a high-quality, refined wood par excellence, can bring a warmth to any environment thanks to its aesthetic and exclusive features.

SCM proposes a wide range of technologically advanced solutions, capable of fully meeting all the different processing requirements of solid wood demanded nowadays by the market, including furniture and furnishing accessories (especially chairs and tables) that aim to stand apart in their design and quality of the material.

The SCM 5-axis CNC machining centre balestrini power is ideal for manufacturing chairs, tables, beds, doors, staircases and musical instruments. It is characterised by a fixed gantry structure and can be configured with different specific solutions (worktables and work piece locking devices), to achieve maximum productivity.

In particular, the bars worktable guarantees easy set-up and maximum versatility. The Combi and Jig free work piece locking devices are fixed manually to the bars using mobile carriages, allowing to lock elements of any shape by means of specific jigs.

The 5-axis Smart Pro CAD/CAM software is worth mentioning as it makes it possible to generate work pieces and processes, and automatically optimise and simulate in a single work environment thus strongly reducing programming time.

The new Maestro active human-machine interface, appearing for the first time on the SCM technologies, means the potentials of this machining centre can be exploited in an even simpler, more intuitive way.

Lastly, to complete the digital solutions package, balestrini power is equipped with the new Maestro connect (IoT platform) that makes the machine “smart�: Its data is analysed and monitored to increase productivity and reduce operational, power and maintenance costs.

Balestrini Power 5-Axis

With the 5-axis revolver machining head units all necessary tools are always ready-to use. This guarantees unparalleled machining speed. As an alternative, the machining head unit with single electrospindle is used for complex operations with heavy-duty stock removal.

Balestrini power is fitted with a new CE cabin with horizontal sliding doors, a solution that combines maximum ergonomics during loading/unloading phases and complete safety from possible tools or pieces ejection.

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Minipress Pro and Easystick

Blum Machines Make Life A Little Easier Blum are known as one of the world’s leading fittings manufacturers, but they also produce a number of jigs, machines and tools to aid manufacturers, fitters and retailers so they can make the most out of their products.

Minipress P

Probably the most widely used in manufacturing, since it has been in production for 30 years, is the MINIPRESS and its current version the MINIPRESS P. This work horse of a machine is perfect for smaller manufacturers who do not have the room for a large CNC machine. The MINIPRESS P is Blum’s specialist tool for front assembly to enable an efficient and precise work routine. It features vertical drilling and insertion of Blum fittings, easily sets the drilling distance using the spindle, and has tool free set-up for various drilling patterns. It is the ideal machine for frequently used drilling patterns.

However, when used with the relatively new EASYSTICK from Blum, the MINIPRESS P really comes into its own. EASYSTICK is an automatic stop system, drilling positions are calculated digitally and stops moved automatically to the correct position for easy use. The EASYSTICK machine optimises the entire assembly process, giving you fast and simple machine set-up and perfect results. EASYSTICK shows you the correct fixing positions, guiding you, step-by-step. Position panel, drill holes, done!

Some manufacturers actually buy two or even three MINIPRESS P machines, so that they can set each one up

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to do different tasks – thus eliminating human error when changing the pattern. With EASYSTICK this is not necessary as the machine will store previous drilling patterns for future use, allowing for much greater flexibility in the workplace.

Owner of Partridge Kitchens, Kevin Partridge comments on his EASYSTICK: “A fence, and much more. As a company that offers bespoke kitchens, this addition to our current MINIPRESS machine has come into its own, offering accuracy and increasing efficiency to our growing business.”

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Feature Blum UK offer a commissioning service, although it has had to be adjusted temporarily to make it COVID-compliant.

Under normal circumstances, one of Blum’s Technical team will come out, set the machine up, highlight all the features and show the operator how to use them.

In this way the EASYSTICK machine will be configured exactly for the manufacturers’ particular working conditions.

But that’s not all. MINIPRESS P and EASYSTICK are becoming the basis of how some manufacturers are integrating Blum into their processes. This integration can now be joined by Blum’s new threedimensional Cabinet Configurator software, which gives an almost seamless transition of information and ideas into an actual physical cabinet.

Minipress Pro & Easystick close up

The software allows for easy front and cabinet assembly through the integrated display. Once the dimensions are locked-in the system calculates all the drilling positions for the user. Cabinet Configurator works harmoniously with EASYSTICK, as the resulting CAD/CAM and BXF* files can be transferred into EASYSTICK to enable a quick process from design to build.

Cabinet Configurator will also provide users with a parts list, cuttings list and production drawings to assist in assembly.

As if all this isn’t enough, Blum will soon be introducing the MINIPRESS top. This is the new incarnation of the MINIPRESS – offering faster, easier(.) more enhanced features….but that’s a story for another time.

Blum are always on hand to help decision making and teething problems.

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Case Study Easy Investment Decision Helps Company Close Doors On Waste Disposal And Heating Costs A Lancashire joinery company has purchased another wood waste heater from Wood Waste Technology to save more money on its operating costs.

Fern Doors, based in Preston, has manufactured high quality kitchen and bedrooms doors for fitted furniture manufacturers since 1998.

When the business added a new factory on the same site as its existing two factory units, the directors didn’t hesitate to get in touch with Wood Waste Technology to order a new wood waste heater.

As the new factory had no heating, the business purchased another WT15 for that building, to utilise the waste timber and board product that is generated daily to reduce the expenditure on heating and waste disposal.

Claire Phillipson, Financial Director at Fern Doors says: “Having already purchased wood waste heaters from Wood Waste Technology before, and experiencing how good the products and service are, it was an easy investment decision to make.

The heaters are great at keeping the factory warm and are easy to use. From a financial perspective, they’re a great investment with a good payback, as they save us a fortune on heating and waste disposal.”

MD of Wood Waste Technology, Kurt Cockroft says: “A number of our customers come back to purchase additional heaters for their business once they’ve experienced the benefits of having one. We’re delighted when it happens, because it’s a sign that we’re doing the right things to keep our customers happy, in terms of the products we make and the service we offer.”

Wood Waste Technology’s years of expertise in wood waste solutions have helped many companies reduce their waste disposal and heating costs. As well as offering site survey, design, manufacture, installation and on-going maintenance for new units, the company also services all types of wood waste heaters and supplies genuine spares up to 60% cheaper than other suppliers.

In addition, Wood Waste Technology is the UK official distributor for Gross Apparatebau GmbH, a German manufacturer of dependable, precision engineered shredders and briquetters, available in various size and specifications to suit all business applications.

T: 01785 250400 www.woodwastetechnology.com www.grossuk.co.uk

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Case Study

ALPHACAM and CABINET VISION Prepare Graduates To Join Workforce Students on Saint Paul College’s Professional Cabinetmaking program manufacture products for nonprofit organisations, while learning their craft Evolving technologies make it challenging to train the next generation of manufacturers, but Saint Paul College embraces cutting-edge practices to ensure that its graduates are prepared for working life.

“Our program is strictly a cabinetmaking program, and we expose our students to the practices of both traditional and modern cabinetmaking,” says Instructor Tom Hillstead of Saint Paul College, based in Minnesota.

Hillstead, a graduate of the college’s cabinetmaking program, worked in the manufacturing industry until he was hired as an instructor at his alma mater in 2002. As someone for whom a four-year college education centered solely on academics was not a good fit, he is well equipped to understand the desires and talents unique to his students.

“I’m your typical technical college instructor: I went through the program, got into the industry and along the way got into teaching. I liked the idea of working with my hands and being a part of the production process,” says Hillstead, who became a lead instructor at the college in 2005. “I look at myself not as their instructor, but as their on-the-job mentor.”

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Twenty-nine is the average age of students enrolled in the program, which is popular among those who have been in the workforce and wanted to make a career change. The program takes one year to complete, and while graduates of the program have the option to earn an associate’s degree by completing the required additional academic course load, most earn a cabinetmaking diploma and set out for the workforce.

“We get people who come into the program who have a little woodworking experience, and some who’ve never touched a tool in their lives,” he says. “We see a lot of students who already have families and work experience; who have a four-year degree but want to do something more creative.”

In 2009, the college adopted the ALPHACAM CAM system, and the CABINET VISION design-to-manufacturing solution as teaching tools to prepare students for CNC manufacturing.

“When I was introduced to it, I kind of liked the idea of running parts through machines. I realised even then that you either jump on board or fall behind,” says Hillstead, who was working in the industry in the 1990s, when use of CAM software and CNC machinery became increasingly prevalent. “The technology is definitely not eliminating jobs, but it is redefining them and creating them.”

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Case Study Cabinetmaking students at Saint Paul College are provided with an educational experience as close as possible to a real-life manufacturing environment. Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 24 students, which ensures a high level of individual attention.

“What we do in the program are larger production-based projects for non-profitmaking organisations, such as Homeward Bound, for instance,” Hillstead explains.

“We partner with other programs and every year we do a kitchen remodel for one of their homes. My students get to use the software and machinery in a production environment.”

To begin their projects, students visit installation sites, where they take measurements and assess potential challenges. “To me, that’s a better way to learn, to do real-world projects— and we’re teaching them to give something back at the same time. We’re also teaching the kind of skills that will make them more successful in the workforce, such as getting to work on time, setting goals, and being able to meet deadlines.”

Field measurement, project design and planning, cutlists and material management, are all part of the real-world learning process. Students receive instruction on traditional construction methods before they move on to CNC production. “We’ll use CABINET VISION to generate cutlists, then pull off the door and drawer box cutlists and have them fabricate those with traditional equipment.”

Once the students have a firm grasp on traditional construction methods, they begin using CABINET VISION for project design.

“We spend a lot of time learning how to do the layout, and they go into CABINET VISION to do a lot of editing. As we go through, we learn how to nest parts and send the code to the machine. Once they’re hired, they should be able to sit behind a computer pretty quickly and be able to do it on

their own.”

The college utilizes ALPHACAM to cut complex shapes, such as side engravings on doors or one-of-a-kind parts for reception desks. “We use ALPHACAM more for individual, and often odd parts, and we spend a lot of time with that.”

Students take pride in completed projects, which enables them to experience the satisfaction of a job well done. “For me, the best days of the year are when we finish up and install, when we’re at the job site and the students are out there taking pictures.”

Hillstead notes that jobs for graduates are plentiful, which provides them with the opportunity to pick and choose among preferred specialties, such as commercial or residential woodwork, as well as whether they’d like to work for ‘mom-and-pop’ shops, manufacturers on a national scale, and everything in between.

“The opportunities out there for students are just fantastic,” he says. “People know that there are shortages in terms of skilled labor, but don’t really understand what these jobs are. Many of these are high tech positions. You have to be pretty good with computers and you have to have math skills.”

Graduates of Saint Paul College are frequently hired by shops in Minnesota and Wisconsin, which means that the school is a boon to the local economy.

“With a lot of trade jobs, there was a time when you could just hire someone off the street and they could do the job.

Now, employers are going to technical colleges because they want people interested in the trade, and who are skilled,” Hillstead says. “Unfortunately, we don’t have enough students to cover all of the jobs that are out there.

Our students probably have never had the level of choices that they have right now.” www.alphacam.com www.Cabinetvision.com

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Case Study Perfectpanels.online Partners With HOMAG It seems a lifetime ago that Brexit was hogging the limelight, yet from 2016 to 2019 it totally dominated the news. One of the companies negatively affected by the indecision surrounding Brexit was Installations Southern.

As a bespoke furniture manufacturer, its main business was in retail, showroom fit-outs and reception desks.

Brexit’s uncertainty, however, caused a drastic reduction in its workload and the company had to look for new opportunities.

Neville Sykes, Installation Southern’s managing director takes up the story: “We wanted a business that would give us a solid foundation and deliver consistent work flows.

Research identified a gap in the market for a fast, high quality online service that could provide panel cutting, edging, CNC machining, and finishing under one roof. Hence the ecommerce business www.perfectpanels.online was conceived.

“Our aim was to start small, covering south London, Kent and Sussex with our own delivery vans servicing customers.

The project required building an ecommerce website to enable customers to input panel sizes, quantities and edge preferences for a quote.”

SERVICE AND SUPPORT “With regard to the woodworking machinery required, we already had an old edge bander, but that just wasn’t up to the job, so a replacement was needed. We also had a CNC machine which, with a few additions, would be fit for purpose.

“Previously, we used a panel saw to cut boards, but for the new venture we required a more accurate, reliable and faster beam saw.

“Past experience highlighted the importance of partnering with a company that was not only financially stable, but also offered rapid, reliable service support. That meant focusing on the ‘big three.’

“One of these would only guarantee machine support for seven years, so we discounted it. Of the two remaining companies, HOMAG’s comprehensive level of service and support won the day. Not only was its service head and shoulders above the competition, but also its machine build-quality and control software were clearly superior.”

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Case Study

HOMAG SAWTEQ B-200 - impressive accuracy, speed and finish quality with the addition of a barcode label printer

AN END TO END OPERATION “The HOMAG solution worked from every angle. By adding a barcode reader to our existing 5-axis HOMAG CNC we could automate the whole process using the excellent MagiCut and woodWOP software.

“Our new EDGETEQ S-300 edge bander has the airTec system which delivers zero-joint edges, giving us a quality advantage. It also delivers a much higher throughput than our old model.

“The HOMAG beam saw, a SAWTEQ B-200, is just so much better than our panel saw. The accuracy, speed and finish quality are superb and, with the barcode label printer, it enables us to keep track of the cut panels easily as they progress through production.

“This setup with the MagiCut and woodWOP software gives us total control for end to end production. A customer can enter their cutting list details on our website and get a quote back quickly. If they’re happy with that, they place the order and as soon as we receive it we simply push a button and the job is put in motion.

The saw cuts and labels the panels, they are then edged and, if CNC work is required, the CNC reads the barcode on the label and automatically does the necessary work.”

A TRUE PARTNERSHIP “The benefit of partnering with a company like HOMAG is you know 100 per cent you will get the support and service you need, when you need it. Whether it is for the machines or the software, all the team are knowledgeable and extremely helpful. They’re a great company to work with and the people there give us real peace of mind that we’re in good hands,” concludes Neville Sykes.

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Say No To Viruses And Bacteria HI-MACS®: The perfect material for projects in the healthcare sector Healthcare facilities such as hospitals, medical and dental practices or laboratories must naturally comply with strict hygiene regulations.

As a result of the current pandemic caused by the SARSCoV-2 virus, the expectations of employees and visitors regarding the cleanliness and sterility of surface materials have increased even more. LG Hausys has produced a brochure to support the planning of these highly sensitive facilities, listing the benefits of the material to the healthcare sector and providing inspiration for planners and architects with numerous existing projects.

Materials used for healthcare facilities must comply with the highest standards. With its smooth, non-porous surface, the LG Hausys HI-MACS® material meets all hygiene and functionality requirements. Due to the special surface and the ability to manufacture the material without any visible joints, dirt, mould, bacteria and viruses can be effectively prevented from attaching and spreading. Thanks to the extreme durability of the solid surface material, surface scratches are extremely unlikely. Minor signs of wear can be simply removed using a common sponge or cloth. Should repair works become necessary, they can be carried out quickly and without much effort, minimising repair and maintenance cost in the long term.

HI-MACS® is strong enough to withstand even the most aggressive cleaning agents used to clean sensitive areas such as operating rooms. The material can be subjected to cleaning processes with virucidal disinfectants used to kill viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 or HIV. Therefore – HI-MACS® is the most resistant solid surface on the market when following the ECDC* cleaning protocols. In addition to its

hygienic cleaning possibilities, the material itself is also free from toxic or harmful substances like formaldehyde or nanoparticles. This is reflected in awards such as the Greenguard Gold Indoor Air Quality certificate.

Nurses’ stations and reception counters, patient and waiting room furniture, laundry rooms and sanitary facilities, operating room surfaces, doors, cafeteria and kitchen equipment as well as internal and external signage. The solid surface material offers architects and planners extensive creative freedom. Its thermoformability allows HI-MACS® to be moulded into almost any imaginable shape, facilitating extraordinary designs with tight bends and organic forms – attractive in an otherwise sterile environment. An extensive colour range – elegant to extravagant, classical to modern – helps designers and planners finding the suitable colours for their projects. In combination with precisely positioned light sources, translucent pastel shades offer endless possibilities to create spectacular design highlights.

The result is a hospital, practice or laboratory environment that ensures the wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors, contributing to better staff performance and supporting the recovery process of patients.

Refer to the latest LG Hausys brochure for actual examples of application and detailed information.

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Decorative Surfaces

‘’Beauty and the Beast’’ dp-decor and antimicrobial protection from Decorative Panels Lamination Take a good look around. Whether at home, work or play you will be in close proximity to a Decorative Panels product.

The Decorative Panels Lamination is proud to be Europe’s leading supplier of decorative faced sheet materials. The passion they clearly feel for the company and industry opened doors to their innovative approach and the highperformance products they offer.

Decorative Panels Lamination produces over 300,000m2 of the highest quality laminated products each week. Having pioneered the use in the UK of lightweight paper foils as decorative overlays, dp-lamination now have the largest and most diverse portfolio of decor materials available in the UK. Surface finishes range from woodgrain paper foil veneers through to high gloss and matt acrylics, under the brands of dp-specialist, dp-limitless and dp-décor – a collection of designs that will inspire and amaze.

Constant design innovation and trend analysis has resulted in a collection of designs that will inspire and enable manufacturers and specifiers in the challenge of an everchanging market place.

When you add the vast range of substrates available in various widths and thicknesses, with foils available ex-stock,

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the dp-decor range becomes unrivalled in the industry.

Advancements in material technology within the printing industry has brought incredibly high levels of design realism to the finished product. Digital technology used in the creation of the artwork and the engraving of the printing cylinders plus the development of the optical lacquer technology, have contributed to not only the visual appeal of designs but also added tactile qualities that have previously not been available.

The surface resistance of paper foils has also increased with the majority now being able to meet FIRA 6250 and BS6222 severe use so they can be used in kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms on all but worktops.

One of the significant advantages of using paper foil as a surface material is that as well as being flat laminated to board it can be profile wrapped to provide fully matching parts so giving a perfect solution for framed doors, corner posts, pelmets and any matching moulding requirements.

As we all know that beauty lies in the detail, Decorative Panels Lamination, as a trade laminator of sheet materials for the furniture and allied industries, can offer an extensive range of surface designs incorporating Biomaster technology (antimicrobial protection) laminated to many different substrates. These substrates can then be converted

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Decorative Surfaces either in house at sister companies dp-furniture and dpcomponents or externally to fellow manufacturers in many different market areas.

Partnering with Addmaster (UK) Ltd, who with their Biomaster product range, pioneered the use of antimicrobial additives, Decorative Panels can offer products with surfaces that are able to inhibit the growth of bacteria by up to 99.99%.

Decorative Panels have offered antimicrobial products within their portfolio for over 8 years. Now, as can be imagined, the interest for these has accelerated and a much wider offering than before will be rolled out across all of the dpgroup companies using sheet materials and edgebanding which will offer the highest possible product protection independently tested to ISO 22196.

When bacteria come into contact with ‘the beast’ - Biomaster protected surface - the silver ion technology prevent them from growing, producing energy or replicating, therefore they die.

The potential areas of application for such products are as can be imagined, vast and are not limited to the healthcare environment. With all areas of everyday life now demanding increased levels of hygiene, Decorative Panels utilising Biomaster Antimicrobial finishes provide the ultimate in protection that never degrades.

Unlike some antimicrobial agents, Biomaster is incredibly durable, long lasting and highly active. When added, it is dispersed throughout the entire item and becomes an integral part of the product.

Decorative Panels Lamination are constantly developing the range of designs available to ensure that the collection reflects the latest trends within the market. Some of the latest designs added to the dp-decor range are: Oxide Concrete CF83; Anthracite CU05; Trigolo Black CF80; Trigolo White CF81; Greta 3D CF82; Inter Black Oak CO51.

With dp-decor range from Decorative Panels Lamination you can discover high levels of design realism. This collection will inspire no matter the ambition, no matter the challenge.

Drawing from their extensive range of stock finishes, design exclusivity is also available ensuring that the beauty of dp-lamination products can satisfy every customer’s specification demands.

Products are available without commitment to bulk quantities and deliverable from single sheets up to full load.

Just choose the decor, specify the substrate and Decorative Panels will laminate it for you.

Decorative Panels Lamination together with Biomaster are ready to clean up in the market place.

www.decorativepanels.co.uk

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Decorative Surfaces Worktops For Distinctive, Design Led Spaces EGGER’s best ever range of worktops: sophisticated, simple and sustainable.

Traditionally worktops were only found in the kitchen, but due to innovation, design developments and budget friendly solutions, they can now be found across multiple applications. EGGER’s new collection of worktops brings new opportunities, with a fantastic range of durable, hygienic and stylish laminate surfaces.

34 carefully chosen decors, three thickness and two profiles make up this sophisticated collection of worktops. Realistic reproductions in 16 mm, 25 mm and 38 mm include oak, marble, stone and granite, offering a low maintenance, cost effective alternative to solid surfaces.

A highlight of the EGGER Worktop Collection 2020 is the elegant range of six striking 16 mm MDF square edge material surfaces. Double-sided, the worktops are perfect for the creation of waterfall islands, shelving and side panels. Matching decors are also available as a 38 mm MFC postformed worktop, so an on-trend, thick and thin finish can be achieved.

Four Halifax Oak decors, from EGGER’s popular Feelwood range, are available as 38 mm MFC square edged worktops.

Realistic to the touch, the design and texture perfectly align to produce a surface almost indistinguishable from real oak.

Black Pietra Grigia 16mm

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Egger Worktops

EGGER’s standard worktop length is 4100 mm, but the 38 mm MFC postformed worktops are also available as 3050 mm. Offered in 24 on-trend woodgrain and material decors, this size is optimised for easy transportation and fitting.

Suitable for kitchens, bathroom, offices and retail spaces, there is a finish to suit every interior. As a stylish alternative to tiling, matching upstands and splashbacks are available for all decors. They create a coordinated finish, whilst being simple to look after and maintain.

Matching edging is available for all decors, so a 38 mm postformed worktop can easily be adapted to create a square edge finish. If a coordinated look is required 17 worktops have matching melamine faced chipboard (MFC) available from UK stock which can be used for door frontals and carcasses. Matching laminate is also available for all decors.

As part of EGGER’s commitment to the environment, all worktops are PEFC certified and made using renewable material (88%). The 38 mm MFC square edge and postformed worktops can also be recycled following use.

The range has undergone rigorous testing, and has been awarded the prestigious FIRA Gold Award.

Elliott Fairlie, Head of Decor Management, UK & Ireland, said, “Our worktops can be used across a number of different applications. Whilst they are still a popular choice for residential kitchen projects, we’re now seeing them used regularly in commercial spaces. Student accommodation and office projects are specifying worktops for desks, retail spaces are using them for counters and the hospitality sector is using them for tables.”

Fairlie continues,

“Our carefully considered trend driven range, is the next generation of laminate worktops, offering a cost-effective, low maintenance alternative to solid surfaces”.

A range of installation accessories has been developed alongside this new collection to provide easy access to essential items. This includes two installation kits, and EGGERSeal waterproof sealant and adhesive. If used in conjunction with the EGGER Worktop Fitting Guide, the worktop is guaranteed for 10 years.

www.egger.com/worktops

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Case Study

A Room With A View Chemique Adhesives helps boost efficiency for garden room manufacturer Future Rooms based near Gloucester, design, manufacture and install a stunning range of garden rooms that create space and style in any garden. Their garden rooms offer a low maintenance, easily installed, cost-effective solution to improving a home by creating additional family or leisure space.

Until recently, Future Rooms were buying SIP panels that were ready built from an outside source. A SIP Panel, or sandwich panel as they are also known, is an insulating layer of rigid core insulation adhered to two layers of structural board. It is then pressed together under a uniform force until the adhesive has set, resulting in an extremely strong structural insulated panel (SIP).

In 2019, Future Rooms decided to take full control of their production costs and build their own SIP panels onsite, which are used in the manufacture of their garden room and office range.

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“We wanted a partner that could offer a complete package to assist us in manufacturing the panels,” explained Richard Kocerhan, Owner and MD of Future Rooms. “Chemique were able to provide extensive knowledge in panel lamination, recommend the correct adhesive, as well as supply the most suitable adhesive application equipment for the job.”

“Following an initial meeting, it became apparent that a degree of semi-automation was required for making the panels and so we trialed our portable rake system in conjunction with a single component, moisture curing polyurethane adhesive from our Solfre range,” said Phil Carter, Chemique Adhesives Business Development Manager.

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Case Study This was the perfect combination and allowed Future Rooms to efficiently produce high quality laminated panels with an easy to use and cost-effective dispensing system. This method also reduces waste and is much cleaner and user friendly compared to more traditional methods of manual application.

The adhesive used with the rake system is Solfre1 – a single component, solvent-free polyurethane product. Solfre1 is suitable for a variety of applications such as construction panels, truck building, caravan panels and many similar uses where a permanent structural bond is required. Its unique formulation provides superior resistance to chemicals, heat, humidity and thermal shock.

Chemique Adhesives also has a team of service engineers on hand, providing assurance that in the event of a breakdown; this can be dealt with quickly and efficiently. The company’s Total Service Package includes tailor-made adhesive solutions combined with full engineering and technical support. Service contracts are also available for added peace of mind.

For further details about Future Rooms: https://www.futurerooms.co.uk/ Or to find out more about installation, please visit: https://www.futuresips.co.uk/installation/ www.chemiqueadhesives.com

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Case Study Fastenal Sharpens Its Saw Service Offering With VOLLMER When it comes to fasteners, MRO equipment and quite literally any manufacturing supply you could think of, it doesn’t get much bigger or better than Fastenal.

With over 3,200 in-market locations and 15 distribution centres that span four continents, Fastenal is one of the world’s largest industrial supply companies.

Founded by Bob Kierlin back in 1967, the Winona, MN headquartered business that started as a small business selling fasteners, has exploded into a 20,000 worldwide workforce with ten manufacturing facilities to add to its thousands of branches and a seemingly endless list of more than 750,000 available manufacturing items. Despite the unfathomable depth of product supply with unsurpassed availability, it is the ten manufacturing sites with more than 500 staff that sets Fastenal apart from its competitors.

With more than 200 staff, the largest manufacturing site is located at the company’s headquarters in Minnesota, which is also home to two VOLLMER circular saw blade sharpening machines.

The story behind buying two VOLLMER machines starts back in the 1980s when the colossal company first started manufacturing and modifying fasteners for its customer base. With tens of thousands of fasteners being modified each month in all shapes and sizes up to a 4-inch diameter, Fastenal found the process had an insatiable appetite for burning through HSS circular saw blades. So, instead of continually sending an increasing number of blades to a subcontract shop for sharpening, Fastenal bought its first saw blade sharpening machine – culminating in the opening of Fastenal’s sharpening shop in 1995.

With on-site facilities for cold and hot-formed fastener production, the 100,000-square-foot factory quickly evolved its cutting capabilities, adding Tungsten Carbide Tipped (TCT) sawing to its existing HSS cold saws. A wider variety of fastener materials, a production increase and the need for sharpening both HSS and TCT saws led Fastenal to add a series of additional saw blade grinding machines from 1995 through the 2000s. This investment in grinding machines was bolstered by the decision to branch out to servicing saws for local customers. As the servicing of blades for Fastenal customers rapidly grew, the sharpening shop added more machines from different manufacturers, and by the late-2000s the company had four grinding machines for

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sharpening cold saws and another three sharpening machines for servicing TCT blades.

With an unwavering commitment to quality and service, the Fastenal sharpening shop started witnessing decreasing quality levels and lead times were increasing as machine running hours were falling due to continual breakdowns of the ageing machines. Add the fact that the machines were running 20 hours a day over two 10 hour shifts from Monday to Thursday with 12-hour shifts from Friday through Sunday, Fastenal could not afford any machine downtime. Something had to be done!

ENTER VOLLMER With four manually loaded cold saw re-sharpening machines and three TCT saw grinding machines, the seven staff in the department had an output of 20 HSS saw blades and an additional 25 carbide-tipped saws each day – an output that yielded a lead time of 2 to 3 weeks on saw blade servicing.

Not satisfied with its productivity levels and lead times, the costly servicing and repeated repairs of ageing machines and the subsequent knock-on effect of further extending lead times – the situation had to evolve.

The Fastenal engineering team had visited numerous trade fairs and had engaged in several discussions with Shaun Loveless, Regional Sales Manager at VOLLMER of America.

A major concern for Fastenal was the skill level of the local labour pool, so automation was high on the agenda.

Recalling the situation, Scott Rodeghier, the Operations Manager of the Fastenal Sharpening Shop, says: “There is a significant skill shortage in the area and attracting skilled staff is a challenge. We knew automation was the route forward and Shaun and VOLLMER showed us that route.”

In 2018, Fastenal took the plunge and jumped straight into automation with the acquisition of a VOLLMER CHD270 carbide tipped saw sharpening machine with 8 CNC controlled axes and the VOLLMER ND230 automated loading station. With the capacity to store up to 250 saw blades, the 4-axis robotic loading system with three loading carriages transformed production almost instantly. As Mr Rodeghier continues: “The guys on the shop floor rapidly learned how to program and use the machine, and we soon got into a rhythm of re-sharpening and servicing special saw blades during the day shift and then loading-up standard geometry saws and batch-run quantities on the ND230 loading station for unmanned overnight running.

Immediately, our team got into a cycle where we could process special saw blades by day, do standards and batch-

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Case Study want to work on the very latest CNC technology that is available.”

Like the VOLLMER CHD270 before it, the arrival of the Loroch Solution K850 eliminated the requirement for external subcontract servicing of saw blades, giving Fastenal the flexibility, capability and capacity to produce both standard and special geometry blades. Despite being a manually loaded machine, the Solution K850 has more than doubled production from 20 blades a day to 20 per shift. “The Solution machine typically has a blade processing cycle time in the region of 12 minutes. This means we now have one operator working across both the automated VOLLMER CHD270 and the Solution machine,” said Rodeghier.

The Loroch & Vollmer machines at Fastenal runs overnight and, in the morning, we could unload the finished saws and pack them to be distributed nationwide back to our customers – and then start the cycle over.”

The benefits of the VOLLMER CHD270 in facilitating this production cycle has been significant. Firstly, despite having seven older machines, none were capable of processing special geometry saw blades. The special blades that were still serviced externally were instantly brought back in-house, giving Fastenal full process control whilst reducing lead times and dependency on an external supplier – and that’s before factoring in the elimination of subcontract costs.

From a productivity perspective, Fastenal stepped up from processing 25 TCT blades a day to over 25 on each shift – with the capacity to spare. As Mr Rodeghier continues: “Our extra capacity is created by several factors. Firstly, the CHD270 and its ND230 robotic loading system can process between 40 to 60 blades overnight unmanned, giving us cost-efficient production. Adding to this, the blade processing times are at least 35% faster than with the old machines. Furthermore, the automated wheel dressing and in-process measurement system that automatically probes and compensates for any grinding wheel dressing and saw blade geometry discrepancies takes another 15 to 20% off our setup and processing times. The probing cycle also picks up on any brazing errors or tooth issues to eradicate errors. When conducting this cycle unmanned, the CHD270 will identify the error, post an error message, return the blade to the automation station and continue its lights-out operation with the next saw blade. All this took us from 20+ blades a week to 20 blades per shift, equally important is that we can now sell this capacity which we were not confident to do previously.”

The instant success of the VOLLMER CHD270 resulted in the company ordering the Loroch Solution K850 grinding centre for sharpening, re-toothing and chamfering its metal-cutting circular saw blades. Delivered six months after the VOLLMER CHD270 in the spring of 2019, the combination of the Loroch Solution K850 and the VOLLMER CHD270 reduced labour requirement in the saw blade sharpening cell from five staff to just two – replacing seven machines with just the two.

Alluding to this, Mr Rodeghier continues: “The two machines have saved us a huge amount of floor space, and we have reduced our headcount in the department, allowing us to re-locate skilled staff to alternate tasks. What we have also found is that we can now attract new staff, as people

ENHANCING THE SERVICE The cost reductions and productivity improvements for Fastenal have been significant. Equally impressive is the lead time reduction, as Mr Rodeghier suggests: “With seven older machines, we had a lead time of 2 to 3 weeks, now with two VOLLMER machines we have reduced our lead time to 4 to 5 days with a nationwide next day service if required. However, we are taking this service level a step further. With the VOLLMER machines, we have the facility to generate hundreds of blade geometries that have been optimized for all material types. So, we can consult with our customers regarding the performance of their saw blades and we can optimize their cutting performance by tweaking the geometries of their blades. This is something that wasn’t even possible with the previous machines.

We have customers in sectors as diverse as windows and construction through to oil and gas, steel demons, trailers and just about any other industry sector. So, having the facility to support all sectors is an exciting prospect.”

“I recall a saying that our Head of Maintenance once said to me: He said that, ‘The salesman sells you the first machine and the service and support sells every machine thereafter.’

This is certainly the case with VOLLMER, their service has been excellent, and we even have a ‘dial-in’ service where VOLLMER engineers can dial into our machines to remotely investigate possible service or maintenance issues, potentially resolving any problems without even instigating a call from an engineer. And when we fill the capacity of the CHD 270 and Solution K850 machine, we will have no reservations in buying further machines. Additionally, as a sharpening shop, we process over 10,000 solid carbide end mills every month. The service level for the machines processing end mills isn’t even close to the service we receive from VOLLMER, so we are already looking at the impressive VOLLMER VGrind with its vertically aligned twinspindle configuration for furthering our ambitions in this department,” concludes Mr Rodeghier.

www.vollmer-group.com/en-us

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the beauty is in the detail The latest woodgrain, unicolour and fantasy designs developed in conjunction with the leading printers in the world. The dp-decor range is available in a wide variety of substrates in various widths and thicknesses. The constant design innovation of our foil collection will inspire for an ever-changing market place and all of our foils are also available ex-stock. All this combined makes the dp-decor range unrivalled in the industry.

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Profile Henkel – Kenyon’s The Right Partnership Did you know that Henkel is the world`s Number One adhesives producer?

quality and proven performance - just ask anyone using Henkel!

Founded in 1876, Henkel has more than 140 years of success. In 2019 Henkel delivered sales of more than 20 billion euros, currently employs more than 52,000 people globally, and has 185 manufacturing facilities & 23 Research & Development sites worldwide.

Mike Bridges, Henkel UK and Ireland Sales Manager says: “The Henkel – Kenyon partnership delivers the complete package – quality products, excellent service, technical support and product training. Kenyon’s have grown into our UK’s number one supply route for these markets and we are proud to work with a company who delivers on their word”

Kenyon’s started this adhesive journey as a distributor for National Starch & Chemicals range of woodworking adhesives, growing from strength to strength to become the UK’s top distributor for National Starch & Chemicals woodworking adhesives. 2008 saw the acquisition of National by Henkel, and Kenyon’s were welcomed onboard and soon grew to Henkel Premium Partner status for furniture and building component adhesives. These markets are supplied under the industry leading brand names Technomelt and Aquence, which are recognised for

Henkel Technical Centre based in Bopfingen, Germany offers access to a full range of woodworking application equipment from edgebanding to 3D thermoforming pressing, and helps customers find answers to gluing problems under the careful eye of application specialist Walter Heldt. With this support at their disposal, Kenyon’s can respond to market challenges with confidence, and deliver the best Henkel product for the application.

Who are Kenyon’s and meet Kenyon’s Technical Team

James Hamilton – 20 years in adhesive technologies and applications 07807 107309

Darren Ogden – 10 years technical adhesive sales to assembly markets call: 07989 337891

Chris Brown – 15 years background in manufacturing and adhesives – call: 07494 895482

Kenyon’s have been supplying adhesives since 1979 covering all aspects of manufacturing and assembly predominately in the furniture manufacturing and related markets. Our expertise and knowledge has been gained over the years by offering a comprehensive range of market leading adhesives technologies, UK stock holding across three warehouses and delivery when the customer needs it. It’s not surprising we like to say, if you have an adhesion problem, don’t come unstuck, talk to the glue experts.

James Hamilton says ”this partnership means a lot to Kenyon’s. Being a Premium Partner is an honour which reflects our commitment to providing quality products for woodworking, furniture, caravan, insulation, mattress, window, and door manufacturers. The Kenyon’s – Henkel commitment is seen as beneficial for both companies – not just in terms of opportunity and growth, but we’re also hoping to identify applications for Henkel products. It’s an exciting time to be part of the Kenyon team and we’re looking forward to seeing what the future holds. Right now, our prospects look very bright indeed” Kenyon’s are proud to be Henkel Premium Partners

T: 0161 627 1001 E: salesteam@kenyon-group.co.uk www.kenyon-group.co.uk

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Feature

FEEDBOT - Robotic handling of workpieces for CNC processing centres

Social Distanced Woodworking Production With HOMAG’s Automated Solutions Following the COVID-19 lockdown period, production facilities are keen to make up for lost time while still adhering to strict guidelines. With social distancing and safeguarding enforcement likely to change the workplace for some time yet, manufacturers need to rethink production processes without adversely affecting productivity.

Simon Brooks, managing director at HOMAG UK comments: “The COVID-19 pandemic has presented massive challenges for businesses worldwide. As we move cautiously towards re-starting the economy there is an ever-present responsibility to protect your personnel. Over the years, HOMAG has invested heavily in producing automated woodworking technology which frees up operators whilst maintaining production levels.

“The HOMAG range offers machinery options for a wide variety of tasks that improve manufacturing efficiencies.

The majority of these have been designed to enable singlehanded operation, making them ideal for meeting social distancing guidelines. With such solutions, manufacturers can maintain production levels whilst safeguarding personnel.”

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Edge banding with automated return systems As a pioneer in edge banding technology, HOMAG has produced a range of edge banders that deliver first-class results when processing a variety of types and shapes of wood. When coupled with HOMAG’s LOOPTEQ return systems, the edge banders create an edge banding cell.

The LOOPTEQ return systems turn edge banding systems into a one-man operation by reducing the need for manual handling. Whether it is for batch size 1 or serial production, the LOOPTEQ speeds up production with its automated workpiece return.

Fast processing with SAWTEQ flexTec panel dividing saws Reaching volumes of 800-1500 parts per shift, the SAWTEQ flexTec panel dividing saws are revolutionary cutting cells.

They can be combined with a robotic arm for the automated handling of materials.

Utilising its unique ‘automatic mode’, the robotic arm allows the saw to continue production unmanned. The availability of automated feeding and de-stacking options further enhance production efficiency.

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HOMAG’s LOOPTEQ return systems turn edge banders into automated cells for one-man operation

HOMAG STORETEQ - Automated storage systems HOMAG’s automated horizontal storage systems maximise stock usage, eliminate the manual handling of heavy panels and increase productivity. The STORETEQ storage systems not only optimise storage layout but also calculate the most efficient way to store panels for faster retrieval and spacesaving.

Additionally, as STORETEQ systems eliminate the need for the manual handling of boards by delivering them direct to a machine, it only requires one individual to operate each machine.

FEEDBOT – The robotic handling of workpieces HOMAG’s FEEDBOT automates the handling of workpieces whilst using CNC processing centres. With high repetition accuracy, FEEDBOTS are an ideal solution for reducing the number of operators needed during CNC processing. The FEEDBOT is a cost-effective way of handling fast workpiece changes as well as loading and unloading workpieces to reduce downtime.

TRANSBOT – Automated Guided Vehicles from HOMAG To further support social distancing within manufacturing facilities, HOMAG can integrate Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) into both new and existing production

facilities. The AGVs connect individual machines, cells and workstations within production facilities without the need for additional human intervention. They are ideal for the rapid transportation of materials and workpieces between machinery during manufacturing.

Automated window production with HOMAG CENTATEQ With more than 20 years’ experience in developing CNC machines for window construction, HOMAG now offers automated solutions for window production. The CENTATEQ S-800|900 processing centres allow for autonomous processing with automatic feeding and removal of workpieces.

Simon Brooks concludes: “HOMAG can assist all manufacturers with the challenge of automating processes that minimise personnel and reduce manual handling. We can also support companies with HOMAG Finance so that customers can relax with the peace of mind that there are flexible and easy repayment options for every solution.”

T: 01332 856424 www.homag.com

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Charity Combikids - Award Winning Company & Author Join Forces For A Successful “Combi’nation” An exciting new children’s book has been launched just in time for Christmas. Collaboration between forklift manufacturer Combilift and award-winning Irish author Emer Conlon has resulted in “The Forklifts and their Secret Superpowers”, which depicts the main Combilift products as cartoon characters. Innovation has been a hallmark of Combilift and this has now been extended to capture children’s imaginations.

The combination of a children’s book and one of the largest indigenous companies in Ireland may not seem a likely fit, but according to Emer this is a novel way to communicate with existing and potential customers, as well as being involved in the education of the next generation. “I also wanted to use it as a marketing tool for the adults and so I used the USPs of the actual forklifts and turned them into the superpowers of the characters. That way both adults and children would get something from the book.

“Martin McVicar (Combilift MD) really liked the idea – especially the educational aspect for children and as a result, CombiKids was created. So Combilift is ‘Lifting Innovation’ and now CombiKids is ‘Lifting Imaginations’” “The aim was to achieve a balance between Combilift branding and creating a story, filled with drama and excitement featuring endearing characters that children would fall in love with. The Combilift adventure is a real

page turner and the book also has a couple of ‘baddies’ – but these are of course not Combilift trucks!” For further enjoyment, there is an activity section at the back which includes something for all age groups such as one-off activities (join the dots and a word search puzzle) and activities that can be completed again and again (a Maze, Spot the Difference and a Map of the World). These add to the engagement and interaction that children will get from the book.

The CombiKids book highlights overcoming difficulties, the importance of friendship and that bullying is unacceptable.

Needless to say, the hero is always a Combilift truck who “saves the day”. Also as the forklift trucks are all different shapes and sizes, there is a focus on the importance of being accepting of others’ differences, no matter what they look like or what shape or size they are.

Martin explains, “We believe it is very important to be involved with the education of the next generation and to that end we already have a number of programs including apprenticeships, tours, etc. However, our new CombiKids initiative will involve even younger children as they would ‘buy-into’ the Combilift brand by creating an association with it. This will encourage future engineers and other budding talent, as well as motivating children to read. It is a great way to highlight Combilift to a wider community that may not be overly familiar with it”.

Combilift is a proud member of Guaranteed Irish, and the CombiKids book reflects the company’s ethos of supporting local businesses and the importance of Irish jobs - particularly during Covid19. The book was printed, illustrated and typeset in Ireland. Combilift is also very mindful that charities are suffering during the pandemic in terms of support and donations and has committed to donating ALL proceeds from book sales to the deserving charity, Make a Wish Ireland.

To purchase the CombiKids book or for further information on the characters, visit www.Combi-Kids.com

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Feature Häfele UK Launches Global Design Award-Winning Flap Fitting To Market Häfele UK has launched a pioneering hingeless flap fitting, which promises to set a new standard in furniture design, planning, and production.

The Free space flap fitting creates more storage room within cabinetry by eliminating the need for large cover caps, and has an internal installation depth of only 63mm. Offering a consistent design for all flapopening doors, it is mounted with ease using a single pre-mounted conventional screw connection on the side walls, driving manufacturing efficiencies through speed of installation.

Designed by developers at Häfele’s FCC plant in Hungary, Free space secured a special award with the globally-renowned Red Dot Award, and was presented as a ‘world first’ when it achieved the interzum award for ‘High Product Quality’, both in 2019. Since then, Free space has gone on to win the German Design Award and German Innovation Award in 2020.

Free space’s pin system requires only one fixing screw to lock the flap in place, while its spring force can be adjusted for a multi-position stop function. It presents low opening resistance and smooth running properties, with its integrated soft closing mechanism ensuring gentle and quiet closing of the flap. The opening angle can be set and limited to 90° by means of a tool-free, integrated adjustment option, which allows the cabinet to be installed at an elevated height without risk of the door hitting the ceiling.

For standard applications with a handle, the Free space 1.11 offers a load bearing capacity of 1.2 up to 10.7 kg for a cabinet height of 400mm, and is available in five model versions. The Free space 1.8 push to open has a load bearing capacity of 1.2 up to 8.3 kg for a cabinet height of 400 mm. It is available in the standard colours, white, light grey and anthracite – and in black as a special order product – but can also be matched to any cabinet colour to create a seamless finish.

Justin Crofts, Category Manager at Häfele UK, said: “Manufacturers are always on the lookout for innovative fixtures and fittings which give customers more options when it comes to the style and functionality of their spaces; the Free space flap fitting has been created with them in mind.

“It has already inspired hundreds of thousands of designers and manufacturers to think differently about hinge work, and has been recognised by world leading award programmes which highlighted Free space for its distinctive but functional properties. We are very pleased to now be able to offer it to the UK market, and are confident it will continue to lead the way in flap fittings for a long time to come.”

www.hafele.co.uk

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Hotel Conversion Makes The News With ALPHACAM

HOLZ-HER says ALPHACAM is the industry “Go-To” CAM package A bespoke traditional joinery company operating at the high end of the woodworking market has recently been involved in a major conversion project, turning the former offices of the Coventry Telegraph newspaper into a luxury 1970’s themed hotel.

combination gives us the ability to do a variety of work without the need for specialist cutters. We produce key, high end, complex shapes, accurately machined in the shortest possible time. So, we’re not looking to put ourselves in the same sector as the 3-axis market.”

LOL Summers Joinery Ltd.’s work on the conversion included slotted headboards, panelling, bedside tables and wardrobes in 88 bedrooms, along with seating in ten areas, and fittings for two bars and reception.

It is one of three companies in the woodworking industry owned by Lee Summers. The others are RHA Production, focusing more on fitted furniture; and 5-Axis Routing Ltd., which serves the CNC requirements of the other two, as well as standing alone as an independent subcontractor.

He says: “ALPHACAM is geared up for the ultimate bespoke manufacturer, which is us. Without it, we couldn’t do what we do. We started by using it for just a few hours every couple of days. Now it’s completely integrated into our processes and we work with it nine or ten hours every day.

“We provide bespoke, high end traditional joinery, and have worked with universities and schools. We’ve also manufactured shop fronts for supermarket chains such as Tesco, the Co-Op, and Sainsburys all over the country,” says Lee Summers. While Summers Joinery was contracted for the hotel conversion, 5-Axis Routing provided all CNC aspects for their component parts, and drawing elements for approval.

The company has an experienced ALPHACAM programmer in Alex McCann, who uses its Automation Manager function to work on solid models from Autodesk Inventor, and automate processes through its range of advanced tools, including machining styles. In a conventional CAM system, each file would be processed individually by inserting the file, extracting the features, applying tool directions and toolpaths, saving the file and NC code, and then generating the required reports.

And, as the name of his CNC company suggests, Lee Summers believes wholeheartedly in the huge benefits of 5-axis routing, compared to 3-axis. All their machined components are cut on a HOLZ-HER Dynestic router, with a 2.2 x 4.6 metre bed and in- and out-feed tables, programmed with ALPHACAM Ultimate software. “That

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“Prior to investing in ALPHACAM we programmed the router with its proprietary software, which is excellent at what it does, but was too simplistic for our bespoke needs.”

Automation Manager carries out those repetitive tasks automatically. 2D and 3D Cad files, along with solid models from third party software, are batch processed, from file preparation right through to applying toolpaths, with NC code being generated automatically.

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Case Study Lee Summers’ points, both about about 5-axis cutting and ALPHACAM, are shared by Paul Nightingale, National Sales Manager for HOLZ-HER UK. “5-axis machining offers a world of possibilities – it returns a robust, flexible, direct driven head with no need for aggregates. It saves on time because it’s easier than programming for aggregate use. And, as well as requiring fewer cutting tools, tool life can be extended, depending on the operation.”

And he concludes by saying: “Being the ‘go-to’ CAM package for the industry, ALPHACAM is the perfect CAM system to drive it. The software is extremely stable and exceptionally powerful, and works seamlessly with our open architecture, NC-HOPS. It fits perfectly with the synergy of top quality machine and personnel at Summers Joinery.”

He says the key for coming up with the correct package for 5-Axis Routing Ltd. was to understand their aspirations and their ‘pain.’ “We’re not just selling a machine tool.

We’re providing a complete solution, including software, training, and service back-up to remove the company’s pain and challenges, and deliver their goals in terms of quality, productivity, longevity, reliability, and return on investment.”

In Lee Summers’ case, those challenges had been customers demanding higher quality parts with increasingly faster turnaround times.

The issue had been whether they needed a pod and rail machine or flat bed. Working collaboratively with Lee Summers, he established that the Dynestic flat bed was the perfect solution for enhancing productivity to their simplified production process, while maintaining their high level of creativity.

Paul Nightingale, National Sales Manager for Holz-Her UK

www.alphacam.com

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A Speedy Solution From TM Machinery Martinspeed specialises in transporting artwork to museums, galleries and private collectors from around the world. The London-based company has invested in a new 40,000 square feet purpose-built manufacturing unit and a new Striebig vertical panel saw from TM Machinery in order to make the switch from outsourcing to manufacturing its own protective shipping cases and frames.

“Outsourcing is never without its problems and it means relying on third parties to get the job done,” begins John Perkins, Head of Case Packing at Martinspeed. “For us, not only was this proving more expensive than manufacturing our own frames and cases, we also had to work around other people’s production timescales. The lack of flexibility and the potential for delays was always a concern. As the company continued to grow, the logical step was for us to bring our manufacturing in house and gain full control over our manufacturing processes.”

In 2020, Martinspeed began work on a new manufacturing unit to sit alongside its existing storage, packing and shipping departments. “The unit was a blank canvas, with plans to incorporate a separate cutting and assemble area,” explains John. “We knew we needed a saw that was capable of cutting nine, 12 and 18mm plywood sheets for our made-to-measure carcass and 50mm polystyrene, polyethylene and other soft foams for the linings. We also needed it to cut multiple sheets measuring up to four

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metres long in one go and be suitable for single-person operation. Plus, it also needed to offer a compact footprint.

A table saw simply wasn’t an option – especially when you consider the space it needs and the tricky handling.

We knew only a vertical panel saw could offer us what we wanted.”

The Compact 5220 recommended ticked every box. The machine offers a cutting range of 4350 x 2200mm but with a footprint of just 5826 x 1466mm. Having used Striebig vertical panel saws in previous roles for over 20 years and forging a strong relationship with TM Machinery during this time, there was no doubt in John’s mind that the robust Striebig Compact, with its 3.9kW sawing unit, 60mm cutting depth and pre-scoring unit, would suit his requirements.

“I didn’t need to be sold on the machine’s pin-point accuracy and Swiss build quality because I’d had first-hand experience of using Striebig panel saws and they’d never let me down. What I needed was guidance from TM Machinery on the right model for the job and how and where it would be best to house it in the new factory. Having someone look over the plans and talk me through the space and cutting area needed was a great help and it made for a quick and simple installation. In fact, it only took two engineers half a day to install the saw – with samples being run on the saw in a matter of hours – making it easy for our extraction company to fit the necessary ducting the following day.

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Feature “It’s been a gradual process, mainly due to COVID-19 restrictions, but the result is a purpose-built manufacturing facility that has the capacity to create several hundred bespoke shipping cases a week. On average, we’re currently putting 24 ply sheets through the saw a day – frequently cutting four sheets of 9mm plywood at a time before moving them to the new assembly area.

“Since lockdown has ended, the Striebig has been the workhorse of our workshop and is often running all day. We are now shipping thousands of pieces of artwork a week.

Not all of these items require our bespoke cases and frames but we now have the potential to fulfil a larger number of orders much more quickly. We occasionally need to create shipping crates for same-day and next-day dispatch.

We would have struggled to offer this service if we had still been outsourcing and it would have been extremely expensive but now we have the Striebig, we’re in a position to do this efficiently. We now have complete flexibility and control over our processes and because it is a manual machine, it’s quick and easy for the team to operate.”

John adds, “The speed and precision of this machine is its biggest plus point for me. It’s working at a faster rate than expected and it’s still not up to full capacity. The potential when using this machine is massive. I believe this is the go-to saw for manufacturers who are looking to speed up production and simplify their operation. It’s a fantastic addition to our business and the advice and service I’ve received from TM Machinery has been second to none.”

TM Machinery is the exclusive UK distributor of Striebig vertical panel saws.

Scoring Blade

T: 0116 271 7155. www.tmmachinery.co.uk Twitter @TM_Machinery TM Machinery on LinkedIn

Striebig Compact Saw Carriage

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Feature New Small-Format AXYZ Router Has Enhanced Performance-To-Cost Capability Leading supplier of CNC routing/cutting systems, AAG has announced the launch of a new small-format solution. Called the AXYZ Innovator, it replaces the current Z-Series of machines and provides an enhanced performance-to-cost capability founded on new and improved design characteristics. Significantly, the Innovator incorporates many of the design features and performance capabilities of much larger AXYZ machines but at a commensurately lower cost.

The compact design of the Innovator makes it ideal for installation at companies where available work space might be at a premium. These include, for example, those in the general engineering, metal and plastics fabrication, woodworking and sign manufacturing sectors. It is also an ideal routing/cutting solution for prototyping as well as for use in the education sector for which a special version of Innovator is available to accommodate basic CNC machine training for students.

Based on the traditional solid steel frame construction for increased rigidity, aluminium processing bed and vacuum material clamping deck, the Innovator is available in two standard sizes, 1.2 x 1.2m and 1.5 x 2.4m (4 x 4 and 5 x 8) with a gantry clearance of 152mm. It features, as standard, a premium rack and pinion drive system with integrated servomotors and the AXYZ A2MC machine control system for faster and smoother machine operation. The machine also comes packaged with Vectric VCarve Pro design and production software to accommodate more complex 2D and 3D applications and to provide compatibility with virtually any alternative popular software program.

Belying its smaller format, the Innovator will process virtually any material normally handled by much larger and more expensive machines. Typically, these include all kinds of solid and particle woods, aluminium and similar alloys, foamed board, plastics and laminates.

AAG Innovator

Available for the first time on any small-format machine in its class, Innovator has an optional three-station ATC (Automatic Tool Change) system to allow continuous processing of a wider range of materials without operator intervention. The ATC incorporates a protective cover to eliminate problems frequently encountered with environmental pollutants such as dust and dirt. Other optional features include the latest AVS (AXYZ Vision System) for optimum routing/cutting accuracy and special cooling/ lubricating and dust collection systems for improved machine performance and reliability.

T: 01952 291600. www.axyz.co.uk

Dust Extraction Specialist To Exhibit At Executive Hire Show 2021 Dustcontrol UK is set to exhibit its range of highly effective construction equipment at the much-anticipated Executive Hire Show 2021 - April 28th to April 29th at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. They will be showcasing the DC Tromb dust extractors, DC 2900 and DC 1800 eco vacuums, and DC Aircube cleaners at stand H31.

The recently remodelled versions of the Tromb range meet modern safety requirements while offering ergonomic and modular functions. One of the major updates is that the new DC TrombTwin model is separable, meaning the dust extractor and pre-separator are easily detached and re-assembled from each other to make transport simple. Other updates to the range include a simpler filter change system and a motor package that is easier to remove. In addition, improved motors and a sturdier chassis has seen the Tromb family go through a significant expansion and upgrade.

James Miller, Managing Director of Dustcontrol UK, said: “The show is always a great exhibition, we’ll be demonstrating our popular and high-quality construction mobile equipment with a focus on their cutting, grinding and cleaning capabilities. It’s an excellent opportunity to show the tool hire industry how we can help businesses stay healthy through the use of efficient dust extraction.”

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T: 01327 858001 E: sales@dustcontrol.co.uk www.dustcontroluk.co.uk

Case Study Sustainable Homes From Instahaus And Norbord InstaHaus has built an enviable reputation by designing and creating bespoke, relocatable timber homes using the highest quality, sustainable materials. From garden annexes to holiday lodges, InstaHaus hand-builds every house in its Somerset workshop in 8-10 weeks and, depending on site conditions, can deliver and install within as little as 24 hours.

With the ability to transport houses all over the UK and Europe, InstaHaus is currently building a timber-framed house destined for Glen Brittle, a very remote location on the Isle of Skye. Using Norbord’s SterlingOSB Zero for the walls and roof, CaberFloor P5 for the floors and CaberFix D4 for all the joints, InstaHaus was able to satisfy its client’s requirements for an environmentallyfriendly, sustainable home at an affordable price.

Greg Day, co-founder and managing director of InstaHaus, says Norbord products are a perfect fit for the company’s aim to be the most environmentally and sustainable modular housing brand. “We have used Norbord products for a number of years, after originally being recommended them by a merchant, because they are FSC-certified and help us to achieve our eco-friendly end product. Norbord always delivers on quality and value as well as aligning with our environmentally-friendly values”.

Samples of CaberFloor, SterlingOSB Zero and Norbord’s other construction panels, can be ordered on the website, www.norbord.co.uk. Head to the new housebuilder page on the website to download a selection of tools including a fullyinteractive guide to all Norbord products and a checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your build.

T: 01786 812 921 www.norbord.co.uk

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Marco Verdonkschot

IronmongeryDirect, Reviews The Construction Industry In 2020 & Looks Ahead Marco Verdonkschot, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect, says: “2020 has been a year like no other, with every area of life facing incredible challenges and disruption. The construction industry is certainly no exception to that and has had to deal with unprecedented levels of cuts and job losses.

However, it is ending the year strongly, so there is certainly hope for a full recovery in 2021.

“The pandemic has hit the industry hard, with the lockdown causing construction output to plummet. In April, it fell by a staggering 40.2% - the highest monthly fall since such records began in 2010. However, since that drastic fall, output has increased every month. Between May and June, it grew by 23.5%, which was also a record.

“While output remains down year-on-year, in September, it was only 1.8% below that in March, when restrictions were first put in place. In fact, output in certain sectors, such as Repair and Maintenance, Private Housing and Infrastructure, have already recovered to March levels, which is great to see.

“As the situation has improved, the average number of hours worked has risen, which is a really healthy sign.

Between July and September, the typical construction employee worked 30.7 hours a week. Since the start of lockdown, when this figure dropped as low as 26.6, it has risen continuously. This has led to rises in weekly earnings, from a low of £577 in April, to £642 in September.

“With increases in the amount of new work, it’s not surprising that construction firms are starting to hire again. Between August and October, there were 27,000 job vacancies across the UK, which is nearly 240% more than between April and June, when there were just 8,000 spots available.

“During the more difficult months, lots of construction companies took advantage of the government’s Job Retention Scheme. The latest data shows that £3.5 billion of claims have been made so far. With the Chancellor extending the scheme until March 2021, many will continue to rely on it, but the number has been falling rapidly since April, when over 720,000 construction workers were furloughed. In August, there were just over 185,000 people being supported by the government, which is 74% less than when it peaked.

“One interesting result of the pandemic is a slight increase in the number of self-employed workers in the industry. Many people decided to set up on their own after being made redundant or realising they wanted a fresh start. The number of individuals registered as selfemployed in both the construction of buildings sector and specialised construction activities rose between March and June this year, by 1,000 and 6,000 respectively.

“The vast majority of these new self employed workers are women, with an increase of 10,000 across these two areas. In contrast, there were 2,000 fewer men registered as self-employed in these sectors in June than in March, so it is definitely female construction workers leading the charge in this space.

“Overall, after a really difficult year, there are definite signs of recovery, with output and job vacancies increasing, and the number of furloughed workers dropping considerably. While the rate of recovery will inevitably slow after record growth, hopefully it won’t be long before we are back at pre-lockdown levels.”

https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/

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Suppliers Directory Reconditioned machinery specialist, Ferwood Group UK, offers a unique 10-step process that sees machines being stripped and rebuilt to the highest standard. With established machinery partnerships and a global sales network, you can experience its global machinery inventory on its website.

Combilift’s customised handling solutions ensure the safe, space saving and productive handling of long loads, pallets and oversized products.

The wide range includes multidirectional forklifts and sideloaders, pedestrian pallet stackers and narrow aisle forklifts, with electric, diesel or LPG power options.

T: 0113 286 6689 E: sales.uk@ferwoodgroup.com www.ferwoodgroup.com Twitter: @FerwoodGroupUK

T: 00353 47 80500 M: 07870 976 758 www.combilift.com

Masterwood have been developing and building CNC machinery for over 50 years for all areas of manufacturing. Supplying machines for the bespoke workshop through to fully automated systems for the larger production companies.

Our software range covers doors, windows, stairs, cabinets, and furniture, and 3D.

BA manufacture high quality decorative board panels and laminated sheet material for application in the kitchen, bedroom, furniture fit-out and interiors market worldwide. From industrial, architectural and domestic uses coupled with the widest choice, BA can design and manufacture solutions tailored specifically for your needs.

Masterwood GB Ltd T: +44 (0)1293 402700 www.masterwood.com

Blum specialises in the manufacture and distribution of furniture fittings. Their main product groups are lift, hinge and drawer systems for furniture, predominantly in kitchens.

Manufacturers can combine Blum fittings with mechanical and electrical motion technologies to deliver enhanced user convenience.

Blum UK T: 01908 285700 www.blum.com

T: 01302 890 555 www.byba.co.uk

A leading producer of machinery and systems since 1952, as well as service provider of the woodworking industry, SCM supply and install equipment that supports customers’ premise application and offer comprehensive demonstrations on the machinery.

T: 0115 9770044 www.scmgroup.com

Manufacturers of all sizes and industries can benefit from our knowledge and innovation. We are able to help you achieve a high level of performance and quality with the HOMAG machines and lines.

Decorative Panels is privately owned and managed by the third generation of the founding family and are proud to be Europe’s leading supplier of decorative faced sheet materials, panel components and flat pack furniture.

T: 01332 856500 www.homag.com

Tel: 01484 658341 www.decorativepanels.co.uk

2020 provides software, services and content to help professional designers, retailers and manufacturers in the interior design and furniture industries bring their ideas to life, inspire innovation and streamline processes.

Palamatic provide vacuum lifting systems for top lifting and rotating wood products including doors, large panels, boards and staircases weighing up to 350kg. Systems provide a safe handling solution for operators to load and unload CNC’s, edge banders, saws, laminators and paint lines.

T: +49 541 3550 140 www.2020spaces.com

T: +44 (0) 1246 452054 E: sales@palamatic.com www.palamatic.com

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