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Also inside this issue:All the latest news: pp 3-6, 12, 20-21 l Woodwaste & Dust Control: pp 6-10

CNC Machinery, Equipment & Software: pp 14-19 l Surfaces and Components: pp 22-27

SCM Author opens newdoors for Foxstow

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MASTERWOOD has been pro-ducing woodworking machinesfor over 50 years, helping thefurniture, casing and joineryindustry with its passion andprofessionalism.

The Masterwood brand was bornin 1990 out of the merger of twocompanies: Muti, a leader in the pro-duction of oscillating chisel mortis-ing machines and Zangheri &Boschetti, specialists in the produc-tion of automatic multi boring ma-chines. Under the new banner thededicated development and build-ing of CNC machinery has flourished.

The synergy of experience andknow-how brought in by eachpartner soon led Masterwood tobecome one of the reference com-panies, producing numeric controlmachining centres for both panelsand solid wood, exporting morethan 80% of its production to allsix continents of the world.

Following extensive negotiationsMasterwood Spa has announced anew partnership with the leadingChinese woodworking machinemanufacturer, Guang zhou KDT

Machinery Co Ltd. The new part-nership will allow Masterwood tosell its products into the Chinesemarket with the help of KDT.

Investment into the Master-wood Group will allow the devel-opment of new technologies.Work has already started at the Ri-mini site, where a large unit isbeing added to the current manu-facturing works; this will givegreater space for producing notjust standard CNC machines, butthe growing demand on ‘special’production machines. Many ofthese are with automated feedsand are often designed and built

to suit a customer’s bespoke man-ufacturing requirements.

The new agreement retainsGiancarlo Muti as the companyCEO and Matteo Muti as CFO.

Further big developments arealready under way regarding newmachines, with ‘specials’ on theway for door frame and windowproduction markets, plus the on-going software developments.Look out for the company at manyleading shows, including W18Masterwood GB LtdTel 01293 402700Email [email protected]

GLOBAL sawmill brand Wood-Mizer has acquired MOReTENsto add popular woodworkingmachinery to its product range.

The deal will see Wood-Mizerdistributing the full range of four-sided moulders, planers, tablesaws, spindle moulders and CNCrouters manufactured by theSwedish company. MOReTENs hasbeen established for 38 years andis renowned for quality in wood-working machinery.

“Throughout its history, Wood-Mizer has been committed to pro-viding the best quality equipmentto process logs into finished woodproducts,” says UK managing di-

rector, David Biggs. “The affordableand versatile moulder and planerproduct lines from MOReTENshave been proven worldwide fordecades and are now backed bythe high-quality service and sup-port network customers expectfrom Wood-Mizer. We expect sig-nificant interest in the UK marketand look forward to showcasingthe products to customers.”

The founder and owner ofMOReTENs, Bo Mårtensson, hasjoined Wood-Mizer as the generaldirector of the factory in Oster-sund, Sweden. The factory in Swe-den marks Wood-Mizer’s fifthmanufacturing plant throughout

the world including three facilitiesin the USA and one in Poland.

“Many years ago, I was a youngengineer with carpentry experi-ence when I started MOReTENsand began building woodworkingmachinery,” said Bo Mårtensson.

“I’m proud to see my productsin workshops worldwide, and nowwe are very pleased to be joiningthe Wood-Mizer team, which willsee our existing products beingavailable to a much wider cus-tomer base and will also acceler-ate our capability to introducenew products to meet our cus-tomers’ needs.”

Wood-Mizer will offer the newrange of moulders/planers throughits distribution network. The latestacquisition of MOReTENs builds onWood-Mizer’s position as a world-wide manufacturer and supplier ofnarrow band sawmills, now offeringa full range of equipment that canseamlessly convert logs into driedlumber and finally into finishedwood products, all backed by Wood-Mizer’s expertise and commitmentto excellent customer service.Wood-MizerTel 01622 [email protected]

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NEWS

Big developments at Masterwood

Wood-Mizer acquires MOReTENs


NEWS

HIDE and Stitch are a Cambridge-based company with over 25 years’experience making bespoke furniture in leather, cowhide, wood andmetal for individuals and commercial customers across the country.All of the work is created at the fully equipped workshop where thecompany is able to do leatherwork, upholstery, woodworking,metalwork or paint finishes on the amazing pieces created.

In 2004, managing director, David Motley was running his companyfrom his garage at home when he decided to visit Felder’s In HouseExhibition with a view to purchasing the horizontal mortiser. David com-mented, “I went to purchase a Felder FD 250 horizontal mortiser andwhilst I was there I saw all the other machinesand decided to buy a Felder CF 731 combina-tion machine, which was great when we startedout,” going on to say, “As my company devel-oped, the way we decided to move forward wasto get a bigger unit and buy separate machines,so we bought the premises we are in today andupgrade to separate Format-4 machines.”

Since then David has gone on to purchase 10machines from the Felder Group including aFormat-4 kappa 550 e-motion panel saw.

Recommending some of the features Davidadded to his saw, he said, “When you are work-ing with manually-indexed woodworking ma-chines there is more room for error, when youhave a digital read out on the outrigger and ripfence it’s brilliant. When you are doing really ac-curate work like mitre work it has to be perfector you are going to get a gap, so I would rec-ommend upgrading to anyone. Within a monthyou will realise it is the right choice and it savesso much time, which is your biggest assetwithin your business, if you can save a minute

here or 10 minutes there, over the course of a year that’s a lot of money.”Speaking about his experience of Felder, he said, “I’ve not had a prob-

lem with one machine, I will buy a machine from Felder because I wantthe machine. Even though there isn’t anything I need, I still have a look tosee what I can buy. The only reason I change machines is because I like tohave a new model, it’s not down to the fact a machine wears out and theyhave such an amazing residual value as well. If you invest at the start youwill get your money out at the end.”Felder-Group UKTel 01908 635000 l www.felder-group.co.uk

A ‘Felder workshop’ at Hide and Stitch

CRISPIN and Gemma FurnitureDesign, of Marlborough, Wilt-shire, is a specialist cabinetmakers and specialist kitchenmanufacturer established 25years ago. The team of four spe-cialises in “things you can’t getanywhere else”, Crispin Forstertold Panel, Wood & Solid Surface:“one off and unusual designs,from super modern to extremelytraditional.” The company bene-fits significantly from repeatbusiness with clients with whomit has a good relationship.

In the Summer of 2017, Crispinneeded to upscale his production.To do this, he purchased a Wood-welder and a clamping system fromAlan Lamont of Lamont Clamping.

“A long standing commercialcustomer contacted us with a bigcontract, which involved a lot ofhardwood frame and door con-struction for bars and commercialkitchens, in sapele, ash and beech.We already had a full order book,so we needed to completelychange our methods of manufac-ture for this contract. The CNCwork was outsourced, but all theframes were made in house. Theyhad to be separately constructedand we had to know they would fittogether perfectly. The Lamont

system was really helpful as itkeeps everything square. It wasvery important it was really, reallyaccurate and that the guys in theworkshop could use it with mini-mal training.

“I chose Lamont because of theclamping system he sold, and be-cause of his phone manner. Alanhas a big variety of differentclamping systems and you couldsee he had really thought aboutapplications. He knew the indus-try and knew what was required,and I was impressed with the qual-ity. It was obvious he was a spe-cialist, as soon as you start talkingto him you know he knows whathe is talking about and offers verygood guarantees.

“We use the clamping systemand Woodwelder a lot for paneldoor manufacturing and also forworktop manufacturing and, whilethe Woodwelder cannot be used forall worktops, for example oilierwoods such as Iroko, it is very goodfor tulipwood, for example. How-ever, really heavy worktops can beleft in the clamp overnight: and theclamping system really is a panacea!

“The Woodwelder, which wasvery well priced, is very, very goodfor panel door and frame con-struction, as well as for dovetail

drawers. We try and do as much aswe can on it, to be honest, as it iseasy to use. And with the Wood-welder, glue dries in minutesrather than hours. This is a signifi-cant time saver.

“Everyone in the workshop is anaccomplished cabinet maker andcan think for themselves, so we arecontinually improving our methodsof working. One great advantage ofthe new system is that, if you arecareful, you can clean the glue offthe reverse side before it is com-

pletely dry. With traditional clamp-ing methods, this is not possible.”

When asked if he would recom-mend the clamping system, theWoodwelder and the company,Crispin replied: “I would highly rec-ommend it! I am very happy withthe purchase and should havedone it 15 years ago: that is myonly regret.”LamontTel 01461 40017Email [email protected]


NEWS

WOODWASTE & DUST CONTROL

WEST Midlands furniture manufacturer, Lugo Group Europe, has eliminated unnecessary heating and waste disposal bills for its 30,000 ft2

factory in Walsall and increased its environmental credentials by investing in a new wood waste heater from Wood Waste Technology.For over 15 years Lugo Group Europe has designed and manufactured high quality, be-

spoke environmentally friendly furniture for the hospitality industry.The decision makers at Lugo Group Europe realised investing in a wood waste heater

would help them freely dispose of wood waste whilst also saving money on heating, as theyno longer need to run the current gas heaters that the business relied on to keep the factorywarm during the cold winter months.

With the business situated in a smoke control area, head of group production, MartinWilliams, searched the internet to find out more about clean air friendly biomass solutionsand discovered the range of heaters on offer from Wood Waste Technology.

Following more information and a site survey, Wood Waste Technology’s specialist engi-neers installed a WT15 wood waste heater into the factory late last year.

Martin Williams explains: “Kurt Cockroft and the team at Wood Waste Technology providedus with really helpful advice regarding our factory being based in a smoke control area, and howto comply with these guidelines. We are delighted with our wood waste heater. It is perfect forour business needs, and the team at Wood Waste Technology delivered everything promised.”

Managing director of Wood Waste Technology, Kurt Cockroft, said: “It has been a pleasurehelping Lugo Group Europe save money whilst further reducing its carbon footprint.”

Wood Waste Technology offers a full range of wood waste heaters, from small hand firedunits to larger fully automatic systems and offers site survey and design, as well as manu-facture, installation and ongoing maintenance. The company also services all types of woodwaste heaters and supplies genuine spares.

In addition, Wood Waste Technology is the UK’s official distributor for Gross ApparatebauGmbH, a German manufacturer of dependable, precision engineered shredders and bri-quetters. The company is also a distributor for Putzmaus boiler tube cleaning systems — apowerful but gentle routine maintenance solution that is quick and easy to use and helps toincrease boiler efficiency and lower operating costs.Lugo Group Europe l www.lugoeurope.comWood Waste Technology l Tel 01785 250400 l www.woodwastetechnology.com

“I should have done it 15 years ago”

Saving money with a wood waste heater

CNC machines for nesting,furniture and door production

The AES group manufactures one of the most comprehensive ranges of flat bed CNCmachines for nesting and shaping flat panels. From the entry level FLEXA which is ideal forsign makers, the NOVA for the busy bespoke manufacturer, the EXTREME for heavy dutynesting to the RAPTOR for the ultimate and efficient solution for heavy industry. Allmachines use Alphacam CAD/CAM software and have linear speeds starting from 70 m/min,future proofing the machines as tooling technology advances towards faster cutting speeds.Did you know that there is a nesting tool that can cut at 50 m/min?

AES also manufactures a comprehensive range of pod and rail style machines for thoselooking to drill, shape and process components, alongwith the SIRIUS through feed drilling, grooving androuting machine. For the processing of internaland external doors, there is a machine with ahorizontal routing head or there is even the5 axis machine for added flexibility andendless possibilities.

J & C O’Meara LtdTel: 01704 893109

info@ukwoodworkingmachinery.co.ukwww.ukwoodworkingmachinery.co.uk

Unit 4, Falcon Place, Burscough,Lancashire L40 8RT

DUST CONTROL Systems Ltd hassupplied and installed a newexternally-sited dust extractionfilter unit for longstanding cus-tomer David Urquhart Joiners.

Located on the north facingcoast of Aberdeenshire, just acouple of miles to the west of Port-soy and opposite GlenglassaughDistillery, the company specialisesin the manufacture of custom-made doorsets, for both internaland external application, and be-spoke or standard specificationstaircases. Established almost 30years ago, the business continuesto be managed by owner DavidUrquhart, along with his sonWullie, and employs a skilled teamof joiners and installers forprojects ranging from residentialwork to complete commercial fit-outs.

Back in 2005, Dust Control Sys-tems was commissioned to supplyand install a complete dust extrac-tion system at the workshop andthen later, in 2009, DCS engineersreturned to retro-fit energy-savingcontrol equipment to the system.Melvyn Bathgate, sales director atDust Control Systems, com-mented: “It is always a pleasure tobe invited to return to a customer’s premises to re-configure or update an existing dustextraction system; it’s generally a sign that our customer’s business is doing well, but it isalways an affirmation that we are doing our job right.”

To cope with increasing levels of production, David Urquhart commissioned DCS to install anew high-efficiency filter unit, along with a replacement for one of the three existing fan units. Thenew 37 kW direct drive fan replaces a 15 kW unit, is inverter controlled and provides an extractionvolume of 21,350 m3/hr — bringing the system’s total extraction capacity to almost 50,000 m3/hr.Additional auto-dampers have been fitted to machines in the factory and, as machines come onand off-line, sensors detect the changing extraction requirement and the main fan speed isregulated to match demand — optimising extraction and minimising energy consumption.

The new NFKZ3000 modular chain filter unit has reverse air regeneration for cleaning thepatented antistatic Superbag filter media, and pressure-free disposal of collected waste isachieved via a rotary valve. A waste transfer fan then delivers the waste material through aclosed-loop system into an adjacent storage silo and, in the colder months, warm air can bereturned from the filter unit to the factory. The return air system, controlled by a manually-operated summer/winter gate, also includes a fire damper with fusible link and micro-switch.

“Another safety feature that DCS incorporated into the extraction system at David Urquhart’sare the CARZexplosion isola-tion valveswhich, in linewith currentATEX recom-m e n d a t i o n s ,are installed in the ductwork between the fans’ outlets and the filter unit,”explained Melvyn Bathgate. If an explosion does occur, the isolation valvesare designed to prevent the effects of a pressure wave and flames fromtravelling upstream in the ductwork, and back into the factory.

In conclusion, Mr Urquhart added: “Despite the relatively remotelocation of our factory, we are always impressed with the sales and serv-ice response, and the efficient project management provided by Melvynand the team at DCS — they dismantled the old filter unit on a Friday,installed the new filter in its place over the weekend, and commissionedthe system on the Monday.”Dust Control Systems Ltd l Tel 0800 040 [email protected] l www.DCSlimited.co.uk

DCS filter upgrade for David Urquhart

The NFKZ3000 5+1HJLR modular filter unit installed by Dust Control Systems Ltd at David Urquhart Joiners.

The DCS system extracts dust and woodwaste from a wide rangeof machinery including two CNC machines.

Another beautifully finished bespoke staircaseready for dispatch from David Urquhart Joiners.



THANKS to the ultra-efficient extraction systeminstalled by Dust Control Systems Ltd, employeesat Aquapac have an enviably-clean working envi-roment — even with high-speed woodworkingmachines in continual operation.

DCS has supplied and maintained dust extractionplant for Scottish furniture manufacturer, AquapacLtd, for over 15 years and, when the decision wasmade to relocate the business from Glasgow to Cum-bernauld, managing director Stephen Connachanhad no hesitation in asking DCS sales director MelvynBathgate to survey the new premises and put forwardproposals for design and installation of a new dustextraction system.

Established in 1995, Aquapac is geared to panelproduction, and manufactures ready-to-assemble,flat-pack furniture for a growing customer base thatextends throughout the UK and Europe, and as farafield as North America, Australia and New Zealand.In its early days, the company specialised in the man-ufacture of bespoke cabinetry for the pet industryand today, although Aquapac also produces woodenpanel furniture products for hotels, offices and stu-dent accommodation, a large part of the business inderived from the manufacture and export of bespokeaquarium and vivarium cabinets.

Investing in the Cumbernauld property has pro-vided Aquapac with a workspace of around 50,000 ft2

— ample space for its arsenal of high speed machinery; including a beamsaw, three edgebanders and three CNC machining centres. The facilityalso provides space for storage of raw materials and a packing line wheresets of panels and associated fittings are boxed and palletised ready fordispatch. And, with plans to build turnover through continued develop-ment of the niche pet furniture market, as well as gaining a growing shareof the domestic furniture market, the company also expects to increasestaffing levels appreciably over the next couple of years.

Although Aquapac operates a double-shift system, with panels in con-tinuous production, loading and off-loading panels, switching machiningprograms and other inevitable pauses in the manufacturing cycle, meansthat different machines are constantly coming on or off-line.

Traditionally, an extraction system will run at full power from the startto the end of the day; constantly extracting from machines whether theyare in use or not.

To optimise extraction efficiency, and maximise energy savings forAquapac, the DCS proposal included the installation of an Ecogate® ‘Ex-

traction-on-Demand’ system. With hundreds of installations in operationaround the world, the proven Ecogate® technology controls power out-put to the fan — automatically adjusting fan speed, in real time, to ex-actly match the factory’s changing extraction requirements throughoutthe working day and, when all machines are powered down at the end ofthe day, Ecogate® automatically shuts down the extraction system.

At Aquapac, the extraction fan is powered by a 75 kW direct drivemotor with a maximum speed of 1,500 rpm. Operating the fan at fullpower, for five days a week, would consume in excess of 300,000 kW ofelectricity in 12 months. “By installing Ecogate® technology, DCS has cal-culated that our energy usage will be less than half of that,” commentedStephen Connachan, “and the savings generated will be sufficient to re-coup our outlay on the system in less than two years — then those sav-ings just continue for the lifetime of the system.”

Filtering the dust-laden air is an externally sited NFKZ3000 chain filter,with patented antistatic Superbag filter media; integrated regenerationfans provide reverse air cleaning of the filter bags.

This compact, cost-efficient modular unit is manufactured from gal-vanised steel, is virtually maintenance-free, and has the capacity to filteran air volume of around 40,000 m3/hr. The unit comprises one inlet mod-ule and five filter modules, and filtered waste dropping to the base of thehopper section is continually directed by a chain and flight conveyor to-wards the rotary valve. From here it is discharged, pressure-free, into aclosed-loop transfer system, and a 15 kW waste transfer fan delivers thewaste to an adjacent sealed collection skip. The NFKZ3000 filter unit isATEX-approved and ideally-suited to handling the large volumes of wastedust material typically generated in panel manufacturing environments.

From each clean air outlet on the filter unit, the warm discharged aircan be re-directed into the factory during colder weather, or extractedto atmosphere when not required. Airflow direction is controlled by amanually-operated gate and the return air system is protected by a firedamper with fusible link and micro-switch. In addition, and as recom-mended by ATEX equipment regulations, a CARZ back pressure valve pro-tects the factory and its occupants from the effects of a pressure waveand flames travelling upstream in the ductwork, and back into the build-ing, in the event of an explosion occurring in the filter unit.

“At Dust Control Systems we will not compromise on safety,” saysMelvyn Bathgate, “and CARZ explosion isolation valves are alwaysincluded in our system designs.”Dust Control Systems Ltd l Tel 0800 040 [email protected] l www.DCSlimited.co.uk

DCS optimise extraction at Aquapac

ATEX-approved 40,000m3/hr capacity NFKZ3000 filter unit at Aquapac – suppliedand installed by Dust Control Systems Ltd.

Motorised Ecogate® blast gates, integrated into the FastClip duct-work system, operate automatically as individual machines comeon or off-line and signal the Ecogate® Power MASTER unit to ad-just the fan speed accordingly; optimising extraction and max-imising energy savings.




NEWS

ON APRIL 23 2018, First MinisterNicola Sturgeon unveiled a newmanufacturing line at Norbord’sInverness plant following a £95million investment.

Highlands and Islands Enter-prise also awarded Norbord a £12million development grant, on topof Norbord’s investment, to helpfund the expansion.

The expansion and modernisa-tion of the mill has seen it up-graded to continuous presstechnology, which will signifi-cantly increase the capacity of ori-ented strand board (OSB)production at the site from350,000 to 640,000 m3 to helpmeet growing demand from theUK and Europe.

The investment has nearlydoubled the size of Norbord’s sitein Dalcross, Inverness and helpedto secure its long-term future inthe area.

The First Minister attended theofficial opening of the new lineand had the opportunity to meetmembers of staff instrumental inbringing the project to life overthe past four years, which com-prised two years of planning andtwo of execution.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

said: “Norbord’s £95 million ex-pansion of its Dalcross plant is oneof the largest single inward invest-ments made into Scotland. It willsignificantly increase capacity anddemonstrates the vibrancy of theScottish forestry sector.

“This is a welcome investmentfor the Highlands that will securea long term future for the factory.It has received more than £12 mil-lion support from Highlands andIslands Enterprise and is expectedto generate £37 million gross

value added of new economic ac-tivity for the Scottish economyeach year, of which £22 millionwould be retained within the HIEarea.”

Karl Morris, managing director,Norbord Europe, added: “Thelaunch event was the culminationof several years of work to dramat-ically increase the capacity of theplant and a fantastic celebration ofour investment and commitmentto Inverness.

“It was a pleasure to welcome

the First Minister to witness first-hand the positive impact the pro-ject is having on the community.

“The new line will help ensurewe continue to be a leader in OSBproduction by meeting our cus-tomers’ increasing demand for theproduct.”

Charlotte Wright, chief execu-tive of HIE, said: “We have workedclosely with Norbord and we aredelighted to support the companyto invest in its Highland base. Theexpansion will bring economicand job creation opportunities forthe area as well as boost the Scot-tish forestry sector. The positiveimpact of this development willbe felt well beyond Inverness andthe Inner Moray Firth. Norbord isnot only a significant local em-ployer in its own right; it also playsan important strategic role in theregion’s forestry sector and is amajor user of haulage companiesand port infrastructure. It is greatto be here today to see the unveil-ing of the new site.”

The Inverness plant openedmore than 30 years ago and wasthe first OSB mill in Europe.NorbordTel 01786 812921www.norbord.co.uk

£95m Norbord mill expansion unveiled by the First Minister

THE BI-ANNUAL W EXHIBITIONcomes to the NEC Birmingham,30 September to 3 October, andPanel, Wood & Solid Surface willbe among the exhibitors.

This not-to-be-missed exhibi-tion will include exhibitors in thefollowing categories:

l Timber, board & materialsl Machinery & toolingl Machine cutting toolsl Power toolsl Hand toolsl Components & Accessoriesl CNC & Design Software— in other words, everything

that a well equipped joinery work-shop requires.

Eight miles east of Birminghamcity centre, the NEC is easily acces-

sible by car and train, with Bir-mingham Airport nearby.

It is our understanding that thefollowing companies (in alphabet-ical order) are among the manythat have confirmed their pres-ence at the show:

Air Plants Dust Extraction Ltd lAXYZ International l BA Compo-nents l Biesse Group UK Ltd lBlum l Boere Machinefabriek bvl CD-UK Ltd l Combilift Ltd lCrofts & Assinder Ltd l Dust Con-trol Systems Ltd l Felder UK Ltd lFEN UK l Festool l GibbsSandtech Ltd l Hoffmann Ma-chine Company Ltd l Homag UKLtd l Isaac Lord l J J Smith & Col Joinerysoft Ltd l Kündig Ltd lLeitz Tooling UK Ltd l MAKA Ma-

chinery UK Ltd l Masterwood GBLtd l Michael Weinig UK Ltd lMirka UK Ltd l Otto MartinMaschinenbau GmbH l PowerCapacitors Ltd l Ranheat Engi-neering Ltd l RW Machines Ltd lSagetech Machinery Ltd l

Schelling UK Ltd l SCM Group(UK) Ltd lTM Machinery Sales LtdlTigerstop BV lTitman Tools Ltdl Trend Machinery and CuttingTools lVero Software lWhitehillSpindle Tools Ltd l WilhelmAltendorf l Wood Waste ControlEng Ltd l … and many more …

In addition to the many ex-hibitors, the “Elements of Innova-tion Zone” will showcase the latestdesign innovations on the market,whilst offering visitors an oppor-tunity to meet manufacturers in

person. Meanwhile, the “W Chal-lenge”, a live, interactive competi-tion area, will see college studentsfrom across the UK compete tomake a piece of furniture over fourdays using machinery from withinthe industry, with the winnerbeing announced on the final dayof the show.

Also, the BWF Annual Dinnerand Awards Ceremony will takeplace one evening during theshow, to celebrate achievementsin the woodworking sector.

Make a date in your calendarand visit Birmingham for W18 andElements. Whatever you are look-ing for, there is sure to be an ex-hibitor that can meet your need.W Exhibitionwww.wexhibition.co.uk

Coming soon: W18 and Elements exhibitions

Karl Morris, managing director, Norbord Europe with FirstMinister, Nicola Sturgeon.

SCM Author opens new doors for FoxstowFOXSTOW JOINERY, establishedin 2011 by owner Oliver Bryan,is based in the heart of Oxford-shire on the outskirts of the vil-lage of Freeland, and provides arange of high end bespoke join-ery services to both consumersand businesses.

Oliver’s background in con-struction, particularly in therealms of residential developmentprojects, was the catalyst for thelaunch of Foxstow Joinery. Thecompany started life as a generaljoinery workshop, manufacturinga broad range of joinery productsfor domestic construction proj-ects, but now specialises in themanufacture of high-quality solidtimber doors, under the Foxstow“Shaker Doors” banner. The deci-sion to specialise in door makingwas in part due to the expertiseand reputation already gained inthis area, but also to cater for agrowth in demand for high-qual-ity competitively-priced timberdoors.

“We design and build almostevery possible type of external, in-ternal and cabinet door, along withassociated cabinetry,” says OliverBryan, “and, with our team ofskilled craftsmen and the com-pany’s wider expertise in bespokejoinery manufacture, we are ableto offer our clients extended sup-port on new-build or renovationprojects.” The company currentlyemploys around 15 people and isundergoing a period of rapidgrowth — especially in the fittedkitchens and bedrooms market,where Foxstow Shaker Doors aremanufacturing bespoke doors anddrawer fronts to fit standard cabi-nets supplied by the likes of How-dens and IKEA, as well as designingand manufacturing additional

pieces of matching, custom-builtcabinetry when required.

Despite the obvioius capabili-ties of the workforce at Foxstow, itwas becoming an impossible taskto keep pace with the increasingdemand for bespoke doors usingexisting machinery and employ-ing traditional techniques. Fox-stow had previously invested inseveral classical SCM machines,such as the TEN220 Class Tenoner,a Superset XL Moulder and TF130PS Class spindle moulder so, whenthe need for a state-of-the-art CNCmachining centre became the ob-vious next step, the decision tocontact Jamie Walters, SCM’s areasales manager, was one of theeasier decisions Oliver Bryan has

had to make for the business.“Our existing classical ma-

chines, purchased through SCM’sdistributor Blyth Woodmachinery,have more than met our expecta-tions,” Oliver explains, “and I waskeen to maintain our affiliationwith SCM if the right machine forthe job was going to be a cost-effective option.”

Production space at FoxstowJoinery is very much at a premium,so providing a machine with afootprint to fit the restricted floorspace was the first challenge SCMneeded to overcome. Taking all ofFoxstow’s requirements into ac-count, Jamie’s proposal was for theinstallation of a Morbidelli AuthorM200F; one of SCM’s new ‘All-in-One’ range of CNC machining cen-tres. The Author M200F was in factso new that there were no otherinstallations in the UK to demon-strate the machine’s capabilities,and Oliver was invited to see asimilar machine put through itspaces at the workshop of an SCMcustomer in Essex. “The machinewe demonstrated for Fox-stow was an M400,” says JamieWalters. “The M400 has a larger ca-pacity than Foxstow required, andwas too big for the space available,but the demonstration proved toOliver that this was the right tech-nology to satisfy Foxstow’s pro-duction requirements.”

In common with many growingmanufacturing businesses, Fox-stow did not have an open-endedbudget and, although SCM had

been his first port of call, Oliveralso evaluated similar machineson offer from competing manu-facturers. However, with the SCMmachine ticking all the technicalboxes, Oliver committed to anorder just a few weeks later.

The compact footprint of theM200F, coupled with SCM’s “Pro-Space” solution, facilitates installa-tion in the tightest of spaces andis able to process a sheet width upto 1,900 mm, with a maximumworking width of 1,620 mm, 3,110mm lengthways, and verticalclearance height of 250 mm. Op-erator safety is assured by sensors,incorporated into the soft-cush-ioned bumpers on each side of themoving gantry, which react in-stantly on contact with any obsta-cle; immediately stopping allmachining operations. The com-plete absence of restrictive fencesaround the machine, togetherwith the fully integrated electricalcabinet and vacuum pump, allowsoperators total freedom and ac-cess to all sides of the work tableduring machining operations, andthe large viewing window, whichopens for cleaning and mainte-nance, provides an unrestrictedview of machining operations.

The Morbidelli M200F is loadedwith a range of unique technolo-gies: SCM’s Rotoaxial “RO.AX” spin-dle technology, for example, withunrivalled maintenance intervalsof 1,000 operating hours anddrilling speeds up to 8,000 rpm,guarantees stability and accuracy

Primary contorl and programming functions are carried out at the mobile console, with its 19” colourmonitor, but the hand-held “TECPAD” remote control unit allows ‘on the hoof’ monitoring and con-trol during machining.

With a 14-position tool changer sited adjacent to the 24,000 rpmrouting head, tool changeovers on the Author M200F are ac-complished in around 15 seconds.


CNC MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE

during fast drilling operations; the‘JQX” five-axis unit allows tools tobe oriented in virtually any direc-tion, and allows machining up to10 deg below the horizontalplane; and the continuous alu-minium alloy table provides uni-form distribution of vacuum to theworkpiece, with vacuum outletsspaced 12 cm apart in both direc-tions, and foot-switch operationallowing the operator to managetwo-handed loading, positioningand unloading operations effi-ciently and safely.

Before the introduction of theMorbidelli CNC machine, Foxstowwas making all their shaker designdoors with traditional joints, usingthe classical machinery. Introduc-ing the CNC machining centre hasrevolutionised sheet productionand improved efficiency, qualityand safety. And, as well as the sig-nificant benefits of machiningsheet materials, the POD elementof the Morbidelli Author M200Fnow allows Foxstow to machineother bespoke pieces such as pel-mets, cornices and curved-headdoors and frames. The 130 mm x130 mm square vacuum pods areeasily and quickly positioned andfixed in any position across the en-tire worktable surface; allowingfast positioning and set-up ofworkpieces ready for machining.Foxstow has got off to a flyingstart with a comparatively minimalrange of Vivaldi tooling, suppliedby Viscount Tooling, but the ob-

jective is to build on this rangeover time, as and when new prod-uct designs demand a more com-plex collection of tools.

As with all SCM CNC machines,the Morbidelli M200F utilisesSCM’s proven Xilog Maestro 3DCAD/CAM software suite. The soft-ware is highly intuitive with simple‘drag-and-drop’ functionality tomany regular operations, in addi-tion to all the standard in-builtfunctions such as:- importing ofIGES files editing contours andcurves, etc. Preconfigured geo-metries and drilling/routing pat-terns available from the MaestroAPPS library, it enables the opera-tor to create bespoke macros andsub-programs. Machine opera-tions are programmed and man-aged from the mobile controlconsole, which incorporates a Win-dows-based PC and 19” colourmonitor and, with the consoleconnected to an internal network,design data can be transferredfrom networked PCs; optional in-ternet connection provides accessto SCM’s service and diagnosticsnetwork. In addition, the specifi-cation for Foxstow included a“TECPAD” remote control, with 7”touch-screen colour display, al-lowing control over a multitude ofprogram and machining opera-tions, including manual speedoverride, error management andgraphic positioning of rails andpods.

Foxstow finally settled on the

Morbidelli Author M200F becauseof the new technology it offeredand because of the overall valuefor money the purchase repre-sented, but Oliver was also im-pressed with the technical salessupport that Jamie Walters andSCM provided along the way: “Thepurchasing process met all my ex-pectations,” says Oliver Bryan, “ashas the invaluable support we’vereceived from knowledgeableSCM engineers.” SCM delivered, in-stalled and commissioned thenew machine in the time frame

agreed with Foxstow and, in con-clusion, Mr Bryan commented:“This investment gives us a clearadvantage over many of our com-petitors and we are able to pro-vide our customers with a viablealternative to ‘off-the-shelf’ stan-dard-sized doors. Our capacity formanufacturing Shaker Doors hasdoubled and, as a result, we aretakeing orders for bespoke doorsfrom all over the UK and Europe.”SCM Group UK LtdTel 0115 977 0044www.scmgroup.me.uk

The Author M200F fits into a confined space at Foxstow, butSCM’s ‘ProSpace’ solution allows 360-degree access, and the widewindow panel provides an excellent view of machining operations.

Norbert Soos (left), whose previous experience with SCM equip-ment helped to reduce the learning curve for Foxstow, attendedin-house training at SCM’s UK base in Nottingham along with col-league Mark Stewart, who was new to CNC technology. Addi-tional on-site training provided by SCM was also embraced byowner Oliver Bryan (right).



Cabinet Vision — from start to finish for DraksUSING Cabinet Vision as its soleCAD/CAM solution, home inte-rior manufacturer Draks InteriorDoor Systems Ltd has been ableto take jobs from design to fin-ish in one single system, allow-ing a quick and smooth internalprocess.

Draks Technical Director ChrisAyres says: “Being able to doeverything with just one softwarepackage, means that everything,including the transition from CADto CAM is done seamlessly, whichis extremely useful.”

Currently operating with 29 em-ployees, Draks Interior Door Sys-tems Ltd produces customisedhome solutions, mainly focusingon design-led hinged and slidingwardrobe doors, wardrobe interi-ors, room dividers, walk-inwardrobes and bathroom cabinetsto the new build sector.

Working in the industry for over20 years, the company has built upa reputation for quality through itscustomer-focused approach, com-bined with technical and designexpertise. Sited on a former Amer-ican Air Force base at Upper Hey-ford in Oxfordshire, the premisescomprise a 15,0å00 ft2 manufactur-ing facility, and an additional stor-age unit. Chris Ayres says: “We workwith a number of large propertydevelopers, including the BerkleyGroup, Taylor Wimpey and SpitfireBespoke Homes. We also work for anumber of smaller companiesbuilding between 20 and 100homes a year. This huge range of

customer profiles requires us to bevery responsive to changing designrequirements whether it be onebedroom with an out of verticalwall or an entire site with 20 differ-ent designs and multiple options.”

Draks originally focused onmanufacturing plantation shut-ters, however as the market sizegrew, they found the product vul-nerable to competition fromcheap imports. As a result, theybegan to specialise in bespoke

wardrobe products involving arange of materials — glass, mirror,wood and metal. Combined witha fast turnaround time, in housemanufacturing and the element ofproduct fragility, he says this hasbeen a winning formula againstoverseas competition.

Once they began to offer amore complex product range theyknew they would require a CADsoftware package. “We beganusing Cabinet Vision when we pur-

chased our first CNC router. Wewere aware that we could not dothis without some kind of CADpackage, and Cabinet Vision of-fered an ideal one-stop systemthat we could use for every step ofthe process. This starts with thesales drawing and carries on rightthrough to the finished productcoming off the production line.”

The ability to do everything inone software package has beenbenefiting the business ever since.“That’s extremely useful to us andmeans that with better job controlwe can better manage our stocklevels, reducing high-value stockbeing stored here instead of itbeing installed and invoiced. Thefast turnaround that Cabinet Vi-sion gives us is extremely impor-tant. It’s absolutely critical for thiskind of low batch production thatwe do.” All components that re-quire precision installation are cuton an Andi CNC Router, from theAnderson Group, and pro-grammed by Cabinet Vision’sScreen-To-Machine module.

The key users of Cabinet Visionat Draks are the design team,which has recently expanded dueto a growth in business. Sarah Nor-man, CAD team lead, says “CabinetVision is a vital and integral part ofour design and manufacturing. Infact, it’s our sole system. It’s Cabi-net Vision, from the point where



we get the first task from the salesteam, all the way through to thefinished manufacturing, and outinto the field with the fitter.”

Using Cabinet Vision to draw upand render designs allows thesales team to present an accurateillustration of the final product tothe customer, which is importantfor managing customer expecta-tions. Sarah Norman says: “Thesales team uses the photo rendersnow in the version we are cur-rently using, and with that func-tionality being considerablyenhanced in Version 11, it is goingto be fantastic for us as a sales tool.It means the customer can see ex-actly what the installation will looklike in their room.”

Cabinet Vision’s functionalitygives synergy between the sales,design, manufacturing and installa-tion process, resulting in a high levelof end product accuracy with aquick turnaround time. This is par-ticularly important for large projectswhere more than 50 design optionsmay be required. Manipulating thedesign accurately is made easierwith the Editing Shapes function,which allows the user to representrooms that have inconsistenciessuch as sloped ceilings.

“In quite a few cases we have

had a sales drawing taken fromthe original floor plan and we havehad to change it due to the siteconditions, so Cabinet Vision’sadaptability means that we cansimply change the original shapeextremely quickly. I find EditingShapes to be one of Cabinet Vi-sion’s most useful functions, be-cause where we do have slantedceilings we can’t simply have a rec-tangular box. It gives us the abilityto make things fit an exact spaceabsolutely perfectly.”

Draks has four original productranges that can be readily cus-tomised, from simple shelf and raildesigns, through to the Skylinerange which features a can-tilevered system of ‘floating’shelves. When a new project be-gins, the general parameters suchas colour of the board and heightof the ceiling are set, and the itemsneeded are simply selected fromthe catalogue. The flexibility tosimply alter the design saves timewhen starting new projects.

“Once we got the foundations ofall our different styles of the differ-ent ranges set up in Cabinet Vision,they became so easy to changewhen we are working on a newproject. So it definitely makes lifeeasier.”

Once the design stage is com-plete, the CAD drawing is convertedinto CAM. “With just a couple ofclicks we can check the list to makeany amendments to the drawing,then if I’m happy with it, I send itthrough, get the NC code enabledand send it out to machine. It reallyisn’t difficult at all.”

When the product is ready forinstallation, the accuracy of themanufactured product is of hugebenefit as this reduces fitting timeon site, which means more isachieved in a shorter time, and

builds are completed quicker.Sarah summarised, “Cabinet Vi-

sion adapts to produce all of ourdesigns. We have created somevery beautiful rooms with our fur-niture because of Cabinet Vision. Itis a very powerful tool, and oncewe understood how to talk to it, itwas surprising how much it canactually do.”Draks Industrieswww.draks.co.uk

Cabinet VisionTel 0118 922 6644www.cabinetvision.com

Sarah Norman and Andy Hill.

GOOD quality routing and cutting toolsare essential in order to get the best outof any CNC router. Purchasing inferiorquality alternatives often proves a falseeconomy, leading to a sub-standard fin-ish, a significant decrease in tool life anda corresponding increase in materialwastage. The most common reasons fortool failure include selecting the wrongtool for the material to be processed,using a tool well past its predicted life-span, failure to use an appropriatecoolant or lubricant and not changingtool-holding devices such as colletswithin the recommended time scale.

Tooling is a continually developing areaof routing/cutting technology, fuelled bythe availability of new and frequently morecomplex materials, coatings and geometriesand the need to process widely differing ma-terials to accommodate multiple applications. As a leading supplier ofhigh-performance routing and cutting systems, AXYZ Internationalclaims to have comprehensively addressed these requirements via its24/7 online CNCRoutershop division. This regularly updated facility pro-vides both general-purpose and specialist tools that support not onlymachines in the extensive AXYZ International portfolio but also thosefrom virtually any other supplier regardless of make or country of origin.

The choice of tools and accessories available includes not only rout-ing/cutting devices but also blades for oscillating, tangential and drag-knife cutters, collets and cones, accessories such as cutting fluids and a

wide range of spare parts. These are con-stantly supplemented with new devices tofurther extend the performance capabilitiesof CNC routers. New devices currently beingtested include a high-power routing spindlethat is said to represent a major advance-ment in high-speed routing/cutting tech-nology by providing twice the power andspeed of a standard spindle and a kiss-cutknife-cutting tool that will further extendthe capabilities of CNC routers by enabling amuch wider range of materials to beprocessed. Subject to the success of theseproduct tests, both of these devices will beavailable in the near future.

A typical example of the specialist toolssupplied by AXYZ International is theMarathon Compression Tool. Designed foruse on solid and particle woods and lami-nates, it features an advanced cutting geo-

metry and a special coating to protect the cut edge of the materials beingprocessed from the high temperatures generated during the routing/cutting cycle. The combined upwards and downwards spiral geometryof the Marathon Compression Tool ensures a clean and perfect finish tothe top and bottom surfaces of the materials being processed, a functionthat is of special significance if chipping of double-sided laminates is tobe avoided or when using natural woods where edge-finishing mightprove problematic if alternative spiral tools are used.AXYZ International l Tel 01952 291600www.axyz.co.uk l www.cncroutershop.com

AXYZ highlights importance of correct router tool selection





HEXAGON AB, a leading globalprovider of information tech-nologies that drive productivityand quality across geospatialand industrial enterprise appli-cations, has acquired sole own-ership of Licom Systems GmbH,a German distributor of Alpha-cam CAM software for wood-working, metal and stonecutting. The company will oper-ate within the Hexagon Manu-facturing Intelligence divisionas part of Vero Software, makersof Alphacam and several otherproduction software solutions.

Based in Aachen, Germany,Licom Systems GmbH wasfounded as a joint venture in 1996with the aim of developing andmarketing manufacturing support

software. In 2011, the companyholding shared ownership of thebusiness became part of Vero Soft-ware, which was subsequently ac-quired by Hexagon in 2014.

Licom Systems employs 11people, who will continue to sup-port the Alphacam product withina new business unit of Vero Soft-ware serving Germany and other

German speaking regions ofEurope. Licom Systems CEOStephan Schneider will managethe new unit, maintaining the long-standing and successful workingrelationships with the wider VeroSoftware and Hexagon businesses.

“The acquisition of Licom Sys-tems guarantees a bright futurefor the Alphacam business in this

important market,” said Steve Sivit-ter CEO of Vero Software. “Theteam in Aachen brings a softwareexpertise and knowledge of thewoodworking, metalworking andstone-cutting industries, and theyhave worked as part of the ex-tended Vero Software team for anumber of years. Bringing LicomSystems GmbH on board will en-sure security and provide the basisof our long-term investment andbusiness development strategy.”

Licom Systems GmbH was fullyconsolidated as of 21 December2017. The acquisition has no sig-nificant impact on the results ofHexagon.AlphacamTel 0118 922 6677www.alphacam.com

FOR ANYONE whose work in-volves distance measurementon work sites, Bosch is offeringupgraded performance in theshape of its new Bosch GLM 120C professional rangefinder.

In addition to a camera as aviewfinder with integrated zoomfunction, which solves the com-mon problem of target invisibility,this user-friendly laser measureenjoys all the benefits of Boschconnectivity.

Bluetooth connection with thefree Bosch Measuring Master appgives access to a range of usefulfacilities for recording, processingand sharing information to speedup workflow.

The device also comes withGLM Transfer Software which al-lows simple copying of data andpictures from its own memory toyour laptop or PC.

Inability to see the laser spot

from a measuring device often re-sults from difficult light conditionsoutdoors, but even in indoor ap-plications, it can be a problem.

The Bosch GLM 120 C profes-sional rangefinder, using its 5 MPcamera as a viewfinder to find andzoom in on targets, overcomes vi-sual issues relating to lighting,long distance, complex surround-ings and other factors. Its lasermeasuring range is up to 120 mand it works to an accuracy of ±1.5 mm.

The device’s large colour screen(2.8 in), with flip display, has a fa-miliar smartphone look. Read-ability from all angles is possiblethanks to in-plane switching,while optical bonding minimisesthe effects of condensation or re-flected sunlight when viewing thescreen outdoors.

A choice of measurement but-tons, on the front and on the side,

allows for comfortable and flexibleoperation in different situations.Automatic pin detection enableseffective and precise measure-ment from hard to reach areas andedges. The ability to control thislaser measure remotely throughyour smartphone or tablet, from arange of about 10 m, eliminatesany need for assistance from a sec-ond person. A timer function addsfurther convenience.

Despite its technological so-phistication, the Bosch GLM 120 Cprofessional rangefinder isstraightforward to use. Its intuitivehuman-machine interface is basedon the well-proven approach usedby Bosch in its popular GLM 50 Claser measure. Text support and anintegrated help function are pro-vided in case needed.

As well as lengths, widths andheights, the Bosch GLM 120 C pro-fessional rangefinder’s measure-

ment functions include inclines,areas, volumes and more. It can beused to quickly create floor plansand pictures, complete with meas-urements and notes. Date andtime information can be savedwith all records for easy referenceand proof of work.

Up to 50 measurements, includ-ing pictures, can be stored in thedevice’s internal memory and thentransferred to your computerthrough a micro USB cable.

When information needs to beshared urgently, connectivity viaBluetooth means you can sendmeasured values, plans and com-ments to colleagues and cus-tomers immediately, even whilestill on site.

These facilities not only savetime but eliminate the possibilityof manual transfer errors.Boschwww.bosch-professional.co.uk

Hexagon AB acquires sole ownership of Licom Systems GmbH

Bosch GLM 120 C professional rangefinder


NEWS

“QUALITY is everything,” GaryTuddenham, managing directorof Parabola Workshops Ltd, toldPanel, Wood & Solid Surface. Hiscompany, founded in 2013, is aspecialist furniture manufac-turer, working predominantlywith the superyacht industryand residential homes.

Based just outside Carlisle andworking with designers in London,work comes in through recom-mendation. “Our work is bespoke,one offs: we very rarely do any-thing twice,” Gary said. “We can beworking on a project for up tothree to four months on a singleitem.”

To maintain the high standardsof quality, Gary recently investedin a ‘made to measure’ KündigUniq-S edge sander.

Gary first saw the Kündig rangeof sanders at a W exhibition, atBirmingham’s NEC. The team fromParabola took full advantage ofthe opportunities at the show toview a wide range of woodwork-ing machinery in action, includingKündig sanders demonstrated byCarl O’Meara of Kündig UK Ltd. Re-garding the edge sander, Garysaid, “We ummed and ahhedabout it: then, after a visit to Carlat his showroom in Burscough,near Preston, we felt that weshould definitely get the sander: itmade sense.”

The edge sander provides sig-nificant production advantages.“We have machines that sand thefaces of panels, but always spend alot of time by hand sanding theedges. It just does not make sensewhen there are a lot of drawer-boxes and carcasses. The Uniq-Stakes the donkey work out ofeverything: it is efficient.”

Gary chose Kündig “because of

the build quality and the reputa-tion. There are a couple of othermanufacturers that do a similarmachine but it wasn’t quite thesame. For the accuracy we werelooking at the sander had to bebuilt correctly, with tiny tolerances.It had to be a rigid quality machine.

“It is very convenient. We havethe edge sander in the hand work-shop rather than the machineworkshop. It is there when youneed it, right next to the workbenches.” While space was not anissue, Gary added, “It is a nice com-pact machine.”

Gary selected various options,including a grooved infeed platento allow the sanding off of veneersthat have been over laid after edging; a second transport belt to

allow sanding of the ends of nar-row panels; a two speed motor toallow finer grade abrasives to beused; a bobbin attachment allow-ing internal and external curves tobe sanded; and a semi round tableallowing the sanding of shapesusing the rubber coated driveroller on the machine.

The Kündig Uniq-S handlesthroughfeed sanding of small orlarge workpieces thanks to the in-tegrated feed system, and can op-erate manually or with automaticfeeding. With a table size of 1,180mm x 325 mm, the sander comeswith two guide-pulleys for longworkpieces. Pressure rollers holdthe workpieces against the feed

belt. The solid frame constructionfeatures heavy cast iron tables. Thebelt width is 150-200 mm, and thebelt length is 2,000 mm. The work-ing level is approximately 830 mmon the sanding side and 900 mm onthe side for veneer sanding. The netweight is 490 kg and the floor spacerequired is 1,150 mm x 800 mm.

Asked if he would recommendthe Uniq-S sander, Gary replied,“Yes, definitely. It does everythingwe expected it to do.” He added:“Carl is perfect: you can talk tohim, no problem, and he will giveyou good advice.”Kündig LtdTel 0845 833 0565Email [email protected]

Kündig edge sander at Parabola Workshops

AT SAGETECH Machinery the company is proud of its complete rangeof British designed and manufactured vertical panel saws. Fromsmall businesses to large manufacturers the company has a verticalpanel saw that, it says, will suit all your requirements.

Built and designed for medium to larger companies, the Koolkut KF(right) is the company’s best selling vertical panel saw of 2017 and theTechkut TK41 (below) is the newest and largest in the range. Both caneasily cope with a heavy industry workload.

The Techkut TK41 is a visually stunning piece of machinery with an ad-vanced technology, making your cutting requirements effortless and pre-cise. Its digital readout system enables the operator to accuratelymeasure small and large panels both horizontally and vertically, whilstthe folding shelf system allows you to cut parts of all sizes with ease. Itstwo-blade system allows you to cut and score safely avoiding breakages.The panel is protected from damages during operations due to its preci-sion carriage system. The high-quality load bearing rollers equipped withdouble bearings helps the panel to travel on the machine easily andsafely.

The TK, with its vast cutting area of 4,100 mm x 2,200 mm, boasts anextra dust extraction unit integrated on the right side of the machinekeeping the dust emission at the lowest level, allowing the operator towork in a cleaner and healthier environment!

The Koolkut KF comes in three different sizes, allowing you to choosethe size that is right for your workspace and the size of panel you workwith. Featuring a heavy steel frame for durability and cutting accuracy,these wall saws, while feature-rich and economically priced, still requireonly a small operating footprint, helping you make the best use of yourworkshop. The KF is designed for those needing a more robust saw, butwithout the higher cutting requirements of volume usually associatedwith the Techkut for example. Ideal for cutting aluminium, wood, mdf, di-bond, foamex, corex, plywood, acrylics and perfect for veneeredboard/MFC material. The KF will be on show later this year when Sagetechexhibits at the W18 Exhbiitoin in Birmingham from 30th September.Sagetech will have special offers on selected models available until theend of May.

Talk to the company’s professional team, with over 25 years in the in-dustry, offering advice on choosing the right machine for your business.Sagetech also offers a delivery, installation and training service to helpyou achieve the best out of your machine. Whether you are a smaller busi-ness or just starting out, you can buy with confidence as Sagetech offersthe same service and warranty on all its machines.SagetechTel 0191 691 3044 l www.sagetechmachinery.co.uk

Getting the right Kut

The Koolkut KF from Sagetech.


NEWS

Gold status for Norbord’s SterlingOSB

Making the Made In Northern IrelandAwards’ shortlist two years in a row


SURFACES AND COMPONENTS

NORBORD’S POSITION in the timber frame industry, as man-ufacturer of key product, SterlingOSB, has been acknowl-edged by reaching the Structural Timber Association’s (STA)Assure Gold status.

STA Assure is a newly launched scheme by the STA, of whichNorbord is a mem-ber, which defineslevels of accredita-tion to provide cus-tomer assurance.

The STA Assuremembership andquality standardsscheme is de-signed to benefitboth customersand members alike,promoting the dif-fering specialisms,accreditations andquality standards held by STA members. The STA has established three levels of membership accredita-tion: Gold, Silver and Bronze. The relevant accreditation highlights the differing levels of in-house qual-ity procedures, management systems and product performance as well as external accreditations heldby STA members, offering clients complete transparency.

David Connacher, Norbord’s marketing manager, comments: “We are obviously pleased to have beenawarded with STA Assure Level Gold which enables us to further demonstrate our high quality standardsto the market and provide complete reassurance for our customers.”Norbord l Tel 01786 812921 l www.norbord.co.uk

COOKSTOWN based manufac-turer, BA Components, is thrilledto announce that it has beenshortlisted once again for theMade in Northern Ireland Awardsbeing held in Belfast in May.

These awards showcase the high-quality manufacturing businesses inNorthern Ireland that have demon-strated success in innovation, prod-

uct development and growth in do-mestic or overseas markets.

BA Components is one of theUK’s leading kitchen, bedroom,bathroom doors and accessoriesmanufacturers. With seven brandsin its portfolio, BA offers one of thewidest ranges in the market today.BA has grown steadily to becomea major player in the KBB industry

by manufacturing over 55,000doors a week and exporting to 30countries worldwide.

2017 was truly a magnificentyear for BA Components, who an-nounced a significant new invest-ment from H2 Equity Partners,which will support BA’s strategy ofcontinued investment in its man-ufacturing sites and bringing new

product ranges to the market. BAis also extremely proud to havescooped seven business awards in2017; a record number of awardsfor BA to win in the space of 12months.

This includes the company’ssuccess last year at the Made inNorthern Ireland Awards, whereBA scooped Highly Commendedin the Export Category. This yearBA hope to succeed in not one buttwo categories, as the companyhas been shortlisted for the Manu-facturer of the Year (over £25 mil-lion) category and the DigitalEngineering/Technology Award.

Sales & Marketing Director atBA Components, David Caulfield,says: “To make the shorlist twoyears in a row is very exciting. AtBA we never rest on our laurelsand that clearly shows with our re-cent awards attendance. To makethe shortlist in two categories thisyear for the prestigious Made inNorthern Ireland Awards is veryexciting.”BA ComponentsTel 028 8676 4600www.byba.co.uk

Datum Tools LtdTel 01892 667800 www.flipstop.com

LAUNCHED for the first time at the KBB show, Arkopa, availablethrough NEY Ltd of Coventry, manufacture PVC and PET laminatedboards on an MDF core.

NEY currently stocks a range of 30 colours from the Arkopa rangewhich extends to around 110 colours in high gloss and 85 in matt as wellas all the woodgrains. Arkopa panel products are available in 1,220 mmx 2,800 mm sheets or can be supplied already cut and edged to order.

Owner, Onur Kilicer, explains: “Arkopa is a specialised manufacturer ofcomponents. We make panels and we have nine production lines formoulding and wrapping and to produce many variations of profiles. Inthe main we are laminat-ing PVC and acrylic ontoMDF for the KBB sector.

“We can apply manydesigns from white tohologram effects, 3D de-signs as well as metallics.We also offer wall panels,skirting and interior doorsets that include jambs,frames and skins as well ascomplete doors.

“The surfaces we useare from South Korea andItaly. We have a globalswatch but we keep 30 ofthe most popular coloursfor the UK market at NEYin Coventry, who are ableto deliver next day.”

NEY product manager,David Canning, adds: “We

have eight acrylic boards coming soon on 18 mm which will be single-sided with matching matt on the back.

“Arkopa is different to other companies, both in the surfaces it offersand the lower manufacturing costs, which makes it a very competitivelypriced product range.

“Both the PVC and the acrylic products have a UV coating that pre-vents yellowing and the quality is fully tested and guaranteed. The boardsare FSC certified and have FIRA certification for fire resistance.”NEY LtdTel 024 7630 8100 l www.ney.co.uk

New from NEY Ltd: the Arkopa range



JAMES LATHAM has agreed a deal to become the exclusive UK dis-tributor for Decospan’s added value products which includes theShinnoki, Querkus, Nørdus and Look’likes collections.

Decospan is a European leader in premium veneer processing and itsunique production methods capture and enhance the beauty, colour,markings and structure of solid wood, combining these with the manyadvantages of a veneered panel.

ShinnokiThe new Shinnoki range offers prefinished wood veneered panels for ar-chitects, designers and furniture makers, allowing them to create stylishand distinctive interiors. Unlike regular veneered panels, Shinnoki prod-ucts are supplied ready-to-use and do not require further finishing.

Available in 16 on-trend finishes such as Manhattan Oak, CinnamonTriba and Stardust Walnut, Shinnoki panels also offer phenolic laminatebacks and matching edging plus, Shinnoki is as easy to work with as amelamine board, delivering time and cost-saving benefits while main-taining the natural, lively appearance of wood, both visually and to thetouch.

QuerkusSourcing both sustainably harvested FSC® Certified European White Oakand reclaimed Oak timbers to produce the panels as well as unique andinnovative veneer matching techniques, Querkus is claimed to offer a de-signer unprecedented choice. Wire brushing and patented “saw effect”scratching options impart character, texture and authenticity to themeticulously assembled board meaning that no matter how they are finished, the panelswill look natural.

New for 2018, the Querkus range, which includes Oak Natural, Oak Vintage and OakSmoked, also offers flexibility and customisation allowing a specifier to select a panel thatmeets exactly their colour, pattern, touch and budgetary needs.

NørdusNørdus is inspired by Scandinavian and modernist style which allows designers to createsimple, yet practical interiors that are timeless. With Nørdus, only the best softwood and Birchis collected and carefully processed into finely cut veneer. Advanced surface treatments re-inforce the unique beauty of the wood and highlight its 3D aspect.

Look’likesLook’likes offers the great looks of real wood in an affordable and environment-friendly prod-uct, benefits that every designer can appreciate. The Look’likes collection is made of realwood but not with the actual wood species. FSC® Certified wood species such as Ayous,Spruce or Poplar are given the appearance of a different wood species such as Oak, Ebony,Teak or Zebrano.

Chris Sutton, managing director of James Latham,said: “Decospan has been a strategic partner of JamesLatham for a number of years now and this agree-ment is fantastic news and fits perfectly with ourplans to develop this sector.

“Reaction from architects and designers to all ofthese ranges has been really positive, and we are al-ready seeing specifications coming through, particu-larly for high-end residential, retail, commercial andhospitality projects.”James LathamTel 0116 257 [email protected]

James Latham announces exclusive deal with Decospan

Shinnoki Manhattan Oak

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ABET Laminati’s continuing par-tnership with Print Acoustics®, adivision of Belgian companyTriplaco (family group foundedin 1890), has proven popular inhelping combat the ongoingproblems of sound reverbera-tion in commercial, public sec-tor, school, restaurant, retailand residential environments.

Modern design trends for mini-malist interiors coupled with hardsurfaces creates issues with soundpollution bouncing around inte-rior spaces affecting ambientnoise levels and the associateddiscomfort for users.

Noise can also impact on thesuccess of a space. In education,for example, many studies haveshown that noise impacts learn-ing. A Bronzaft and McCarthystudy showed that New York Citystudents were hampered in theirreading skills by elevated noiselevels. Students 70 m from an ele-vated subway track lagged behindtheir peers on the quieter side ofthe building, between threemonths and as much as one year.Another example is open offices inthe work environment. In originthis is a cost driven trend but lossof efficiency of up to 25% of theoccupants has been proven in dif-ferent studies.

There are over 500 Abet colours

and woodgrain finishes availablefor use as wall cladding, for cabi-net doors or freestanding units.They are specially designed to em-brace the hospitality, retail, com-mercial, education and residentialsectors where noise pollution canbe a problem, particularly in meet-ing rooms, music rooms, restau-rants, school halls, sports halls andshops.

Various micro-perforations orgroove patterns present a deeplyembossed surface giving a sculp-tured and tactile feel coupled withan aesthetically appealing look,whether used as individual mod-ules for localised sound dampen-ing or installed across a whole wallto create an attractive and sound-absorbing feature with a Noise Re-duction Coefficient up to 0.85.

As wtih all the finishes fromAbet Laminati, the range meets orexceeds all European and Britishperformance standards for resist-ance to wear, heat, moisture, im-pact and scratching, ensuring longlife-cycle, minimum maintenanceand enduring visual appeal

Samples and technical litera-ture are available from Abet Ltd’ssample line, or visit the website.Abet LtdTel 020 7473 6915Email [email protected]

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