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3 CHECK CHINAEverything from woodworking machinery, components and textiles to finishesfurniture at this year’s big event in China.

4 WONDERFUL WALNUT, ELEGANT ELMRenolit has launched 17 new woodgrains and 10 high gloss décors in 2012.Pacific Walnut and Swiss Elm are among the most stunning.

5 FRESH FACESA collection of melamine faced panels inspired by the latest design influences, thenew Fresh range from Kronospan aims to give designers an advantage.

10 EXCLUSIVE FROM IDSTwo leading brand names come together to produce a stand-out range ofdecorative surfacing products for furniture.

12 MAGIC MEDITEA new product from Coillte Panel Products could answer the prayers ofmanufacturers who want to put a guarantee on products for use in wet areas.

13 NATURAL TIMBERSFour new décors are introduced to David Clouting’s range of LG Hausys product.

14 SOLID TO THE COREGoodbye brown lines! Polyrey’s brand new Monochrom range of through-colourlaminates with a black or white core will guarantee an easy to achieve and stylishedge detail for laminated products.

15 ULTIMATE TEXTUREPerfect for a feature panel, or a fascia, VDW’s HIF Finesse is an on-trend furnituredesigner’s dream - and it’s now in stock at James Latham.

16 DREAM TEXTURESTexture is everything with Formica's new collection.

17 PRODUCT SHOWCASE

18 OPEN SESAMESamet’s beautifully engineered Neolift lift up door system will bring a quality,soft-open, soft-close feature to your designs.

20 W12 SHAPES UP FOR VISITOR BONANZAAdvertisement Feature.

22 DECORATIVE PIPEWORKAs perfect as the diapasons which front any cathedral organ, the ducting atDecorative Panels’s new 175,000 square foot factory in Elland is only part of aprestigious extraction and filter installation by Cades.

25 DP WINS GOLDIt’s an Olympic year and the eyes of the world are on Britain. But some arefocusing a little further north than London...

28 HOT TOPICFor the next 20 years, you could get paid for making green energy through thegovernment’s Renewable Heat Incentive - but the RHI applies to the boiler, soyou need to make sure it will last for 20 years.

30 START SAVING!Exceptional savings are the result of installing an Ecogate® on-demand extractionoptimisation system from DCS.

33 THE WENSLEY WAYAir Plants’ installation for Wensley Group included full extraction for CNCs, aRupes Hivac system to deal with fine dust, an Untha LR1000 shredder and aTalbott Range C boiler.

34 TECHNO FEATS FROM SCMNext generation technology is unveiled at Technodomus by SCM Group.

36 MILAN MAGICDespite some initial reservations about exhibiting at Xylexpo, Homag returnedfrom Milan pleasantly surprised.

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Surface materials distributor IDS has extended itsonline shopping solution to include laminates. Tradecustomers can now order from Polyrey, Formica andResopal. Arpa and Abet will follow shortly. There’s a

huge choice of 1,622 décors available for order in 23sheet sizes and 46 textures. The webstore can be

accessed by logging on to www.idsurfaces.co.ukand the site is very easy to navigate.

MoOD - Meet only Original Designs - is THE international trade fair for upholstery,

window- and wall coverings. It is the only market place in the world to feature

producers who fully own their collections. MoOD is flanked by MoOD Yarns & Indigo.

MoOD believes in a gradual reindustrialisation of Europe. Bringing industry back to

Europe is not just possible, it’s necessary. Textile has everything it needs to be the first

to flourish again, provided it is carried along by ground-breaking innovations. MoOD

wants to play a role in this, by giving exhibitors a platform and showing visitors the way

to innovative textiles.

In 2004 MoOD started the first innovation platform in the world where flexible

creations for the interior were displayed. Today, MoOD has taken the next step. By

choosing innovations as the theme of the trade show we are opening the doors to a

new range that small initiatives and startups will be happy to call their own in the

future. Many ground-breaking innovations are incubated and grow with small starters.

They are the entrepreneurs of the future.

Egger has improved its website to offer a better service todistributors, fabricators and architects. Décor samples,advertising materials and VDS PROFI visualising softwarecan be ordered around the clock. Decors are now groupedby collections - a direct input of the décor name or numbermakes it easier to find the one you want. Customers canalso register for their own individual page on the Eggerhome page and have individual access to news, customerspecific information and the Egger shop. In addition toordering samples tools such as the Zoom Collection foldercan be accessed under and individual code. Updates toZoom are provided regularly and free of charge. Alsoavailable (by subscription) is Trend News, which featuresapplication examples.www.egger.com

STAFF MOVES AT ECFECF has strengthened its sales andmarketing teams with key appointmentsinternally and externally. Theappointments further reinforce ECF as anationwide supplier to the UK furnitureindustry. From left to right: DavidJackson takes over as Territory SalesManager for Staffordshire, Shropshireand Cheshire; Sally Youmans has beenappointed Internal Sales Team Leader;Amy Tate takes up the position ofMarketing Assistant; and NickShepperdson joins the team as TerritorySales Manager for Kent, Sussex, Surreyand South London.

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Focus on Innovation at MoOD

EVEN CHANGE IS CHANGINGFluxus art involved the viewer, relying on theelement of chance to shape the ultimate outcomeof the piece. The use of chance was alsoemployed by Dada, Marcel Duchamp, and otherperformance art of the time, such as Happenings.Fluxus artists were most heavily influenced by theideas of John Cage, who believed that one shouldembark on a piece without having a conception ofthe eventual end. It was the process of creatingthat was important, not the finished product.

The MoOD inspiration book was given thename Fluxus because of the metaphoricresemblance to our current times. Today's world,with its seven billion inhabitants, also stands onthe verge of big and essential changes. Thepurifying flow, which literally flushes the oldeconomic mind-set, is merely one signal thechange is actually started. We currently findourselves in a transitional space, which willdetermine the future of the textile industry.

MoOD Brussels

11-13 September 2012

www.moodbrussels.com

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Furniture Manufacturing & SupplyChina 2012 will be staged at theShanghai Expo Exhibition & Conven-

tion Centre (SWEECC) from 11 to 14September, concurrently with FMC Pre-mium 2012. This year, on the basis of theoriginal exhibition area, 'Furniture FabricsChina 2012' will be held in Hall 4 to showthe furniture fabrics, leather and cloth art.The total exhibition area of FMC will be71,000 sq m, the largest ever. Mean-while, 'FMC China 2012' with its closeconnections to 'Furniture China 2012',one of the biggest furniture show in theworld, will be held in the Shanghai NewInternational Expo Center (SNIEC) to

create a one-stop platform for furnituredesign, manufacturing and purchasing.

There will be plenty to see: the firstWorld Health Sleep (Mattress) Conferencewill be held at the Shanghai World ExpoConvention Center on 12 September2012; Furniture China 2012 will be heldfrom 11 to 15 September in halls N1-N4,bringing the total number of exhibitors to3,000; a brand new platform, “Design ofDesigners”, will be formed this year in Hall4; and various professional and interactiveactivities are going to be held during theexhibition. Among them will be the FMCNew Products, New Technologies & NewMaterials display, FMC China 2012 Tech-

nical Seminars and various productdemonstrations by exhibitors.

So how do you get there?The organisers have arranged more

convenient transport with transport be-tween the Shanghai World Expo Exhibi-tion and Convention Center. There willbe a free shuttle bus between SNIEC andSWEECC (every five minutes). MetroLine 7 also connects SNIEC and SWEECCfrom Yaohua Road to Huamu Road - oryou could take a 30 minute drive fromSNIEC to SWEECC.

For further enquiries, call 86 2164371178, fax 86 21 61154988 oremail [email protected]

check chinaEverything from woodworking machinery, components and textiles to

finished furniture at this year’s big event in China.

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Renolit has launched 17 new woodgrains and 10 high gloss décorsin 2012. Pacific Walnut and Swiss Elm are among the most stunning.

Never has there been a bettertime to enjoy the aestheticbeauty of real wood with the

practical benefits of a foil. Superb printquality and tactile realism combine inRenolit’s stunning new Pacific Walnutand Swiss Elm décors - and both arenow part of Renolit’s stock ranges.

Pacific Walnut has been added to theRenolit Alkoren global stock range andhas been produced with Renolit’s newWoodtex emboss to give a real woodfeel and realistic appearance. PacificWalnut is available in two colours:Pacific A46704, the lighter colour,brings a fresh modern appeal, whilePacific B46705 provides a dark optionfull of sophistication and atmosphere.Both colour options have complemen-tary board matches with Egger productsand both meet BS6222 part 3 1999.

New versions of the stunning SwissElm have also been added to the

Renolit Alkoren and Renolit Covarenranges of 3D forming veneers. SwissElm is full of character with strongcathedrals, light linear graining andminute detail. It is available in threecolour options: Swiss Elm Dark, SwissElm Warm and Swiss Elm Bleached.Swiss Elm Bleached is also availablewith a high gloss finish to provide anultra-modern and very stylish design.

Swiss Elm, like Pacific Walnut (A andB) and all the other new designs can befound in the A4-size Renolit HighlightsCollection binder, or in the handy A6-size three-part complete range set,comprising Renolit Covaren, RenolitAlkoren and Renolit Solid Colours.

To request samples, a rangebrochure, collection binders or moreinformation, email Renolit in the UK [email protected], visitwww.renolit.com or telephone 01670718222.


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The launch of the new Freshrange by Kronospan aims to givedesigners a market advantage

with a collection of melamine facedpanels inspired by the latest designinfluences and informed by sharpcommercial sense.

A respect for the past and reinven-tion of classic trends influence thedécors contained within Fresh. Thenew collection takes four establishedtrends - Bohemian Kitsch, Industrialism,Visionnaire and Sentiment - and framesthem in modern terms to create arange that is reassuringly familiar andeffortlessly on-trend.

The new surfaces are given infinitescope to create stunning interiors whencombined with Kronospan's newExpress Colour Collection, whichfeatures 55 colour surfaces from mutedtones, exuberant primaries and everyshade in between.

Paul Duddle, product developmentand marketing manager for Kronospan,says, “Our décors exist to givedesigners the commercial edge.They're the result of global trendresearch, listening to the industry andattending the leading design shows.

“Designers, manufacturers and cus-tomers - the people that matter - are

A collection of melamine facedpanels inspired by the latest design influences, the new Freshrange from Kronospan aims togive designers an advantage.

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then invited to join us at Kronospan'sannual Design Forum to define themost on-trend concepts for produc-tion. The result is Fresh.”

The décors are influenced by honestand natural materials to give designersthe freedom to refresh belovedtraditional trends. For example, thecontemporary mix of Fresh décors,Trojan Oak (D6672) and Swiss Elm

Dark (D6597), can update the eclecticromance of Bohemian Kitsch.

The saw blade texture of SonomaOak (D8197) and Santana Oak(D6602) soften the raw contrasts ofIndustrialism.

A combinat ion of R i jeka Oak(D5502) and the uni-colour LemonSorbet (U7123) draw dramat icl ines through the low-key chic ofVisionnaire.

While the deep and timeless appealof Sentiment is lovingly reinvigoratedby the natural tones and grains ofSwiss Elm Natural (D5500) andWyoming Maple (D5504).

There are boundless opportunitiesfor introducing a modern twist onKronospan’s current craving for good-time nostalgia. What is more, eachdécor has harmonising NCS, RAL andPantone matches. For more informa-tion, simply visit www.kronospan.co.uk

To order your copy of the new Freshbrochure visit www.kronospan.co.uk ordownload your own copy fromwww.kronospan.co.uk/downloads

Kronospan's new Fresh décors in action within the

Visionnaire trend.

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Edgebands from Doellken allow more bespoke creativity.

A newly developed technology enables individual motifs (logos,photos, messages, graphics) to be printed ontothermoplastic edgebands for the first time.

Explore new design details and set yourself apart from the competition.

● Benefit from Digital-Edge as a communication platform for advertising and corporate identity/corporate design

● We will print every motif you would like on to the edgeband● From as little as one roll order/finish (75m)● Brilliant edgeband design in world class quality.

Please find inspiration or choose a theme from our design libraryunder www.digital-edge.de

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EXPRESS YOURSELF

Express Colours > U5515 Marmara Blue > U8996 Ocean Green > U7190 Mamba Green > U5519 Lime Grass

FRESH - The Express Colour Collection of Melamine Faced Panels. A palette of 55 colours that make thecomponents that maximise the dimension of colour in your ideas. Choose how you use them as highlights,contrasts or complements to wood faced decors, to construct your look your way. Colour has never been put down more beautifully.For samples or the new Fresh 3 brochure contact [email protected] or visit www.kronospan.co.uk

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Two leading brand namescome together to produce a

stand-out range of decorativesurfacing products for

furniture manufacturers.

When two leading brand namescome together to produce arange of decorative surfacing

products, then you can be certain that it'sgot something major to offer. Stepforward the Formica-Unilin collection, acomprehensive range of melamine, lami-nates, and edging tape which offers a raftof design and cost engineering benefitsfor kitchen, bedroom and office furnituremanufacturing, as well as the specialistjoinery and retail shopfitting sectors.

The range offers excellent productflexibility for panel products and boaststhe benefit of a larger than usual rangeof thicknesses including 8, 10, 12, 16,18, 19, 22, 25 and 28mm. There’s achoice of substrates with moisture resis-tant and fire retardant grades availablein both chipboard and mdf. 18mmMFC is held in stock in all of the 80décors. Other products can be orderedwith a minimum order quantity of justtwo sheets and lead times of four weeks.

Says Andy Ransom, Purchasing Man-ager Panel Products, “This range offersfurniture manufacturers the maximum

range of benefits possible in designflexibility, competitive pricing and avail-ability. It totally reflects the way theindustry works now but takes it toanother level for cost engineering andmaximum order efficiency.”

There is a choice of 80 designs withample scope to satisfy traditional andcontemporary design requirements.Included are 43 woodgrains, 34 plaincolours, and three metallics. Edgingtape is available in 0.35mm melamine,1mm ABS and 2mm ABS - colour-matched to all 80 designs.

Says Andy, “IDS has been distributingUnilin product to a wide customer basefor many years and I have never had asingle complaint about the quality. Thisrange is no exception.”

The Formica-Unilin MFC collection isexclusively available from IDS's 12branches nationwide on a Just in Timedelivery basis. Sample charts andprinted literature are available. For moreinformation, contact IDS on 08457 298298, email [email protected] or visitwww.idsurfaces.co.uk


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The Formica Unilin Collection, exclusively from IDS, offers industry classics with on-trend designs andtextures. It comes with the benefit ofex-stock availability and is perfect for arange of furniture applications.

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Through our network of distributors, furniture manufacturers can now get boards quicker and easier than ever before ... matching edging too.And with availability from 1 board (and 1 roll) this could help you reduce stock and improve cashflow.

Furthermore, our room visualisation tool (VDS) can save you from having to build prototypes as you can view EGGER decors in a number of ‘KBB’ roomsets.So, as well as speeding up development time, you can also try any number of variations and ultimately output your designs in marketing literature, potentially saving you significant costs.

Check out www.egger.co.uk/zoom to see how ZOOM® can help you.

For quick and hassle free product availability:www.egger.co.uk/wheretobuy

“DEVELOPING A NEW RANGE USED TO BE TIME CONSUMING, DIFFICULT AND EXPENSIVE.NOT ANY MORE.”

Named as a Kevin McCloud 'EcoFind of the Month' in the April2012 edition of Grand Designs

Magazine, extremely durable MediteTricoya MDF heralds a revolution inwood-based panel products for theindustrial manufacture of exterior,interior and wet applications, andmarks one of the first true innovationsin the wood composites industry inmore than 30 years.

Kevin McCloud said, “One Coillteproduct that is set to take constructionby storm is Medite Tricoya, anacetylised MDF that is fully weather-proof and can be used externally forcladding, doors, and a host of otherapplications. Does it require syntheticinputs? Is it impregnated with gallonsof petrochemical resins? Not really.Like all good conkers, it's made withvinegar.”

Medite Tricoya claims superiordimensional stability and durability,even in changing weather or wet orhumid conditions, meaning it can beused for products and applicationswhere wood or wood-based productswould not usually be considered.

End-uses, applications and prod-ucts for manufacture using MediteTricoya include speciality furnituresuch as lockers, cubicles, chairs andtables, wet interiors (including walllinings in swimming pools, bath-rooms, wet rooms), changing rooms,play frames, tree houses, exteriorcomposite furniture, façade claddingand siding, fascia, soffit panels andother secondary exterior applications,window and door components, doorpanels and skins, signage, soundbarriers; the list goes on.

After extensive performance testingcarried out by the Building ResearchEstablishment (BRE) in the UK, MediteTricoya was given a durability class(under EN350-2) of 1, or very durable;a durability equivalent to teak andmore durable than oak. BRE said thatMedite Tricoya could meet demandsfor a desired service life of 60 yearswhen used in exterior applications.Such is Medite's confidence in thisnew product that it carries a 50-yearwarranty.

Medite Tricoya provides a uniformproduct for both manufacturers andend-users, and consistently delivers areliable substrate, offering designopportunities in exterior and wetinterior applications.

To find more, visit the websitewww.meditetricoya.com


A new product from Coillte Panel Products could answerthe prayers of manufacturers who want to put a

guarantee on products for use in wet areas.

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David Clouting Ltd has introducedfour new décors to its range forsummer: African Walnut, Odessa

Oak, Coimbra Ash and SteinbergerBeech.

African Walnut (Y0203-03M) is alight-toned modern walnut withseveral colour hues within the design,which enable complementary materialsto be mixed in a variety of colours. Idealfor use in kitchen, bedroom and bath-room sectors, African Walnut wascreated with LG Hausys unique,patented 3D Mirain print technologywhich offers multilevel, synchronisedprinting to allow light refraction. Theresult is a unique 3D effect, which inturn creates a depth and lustre to thefoil “as never before”. Both GreyOdessa Oak, which is available in a saw-cut version, and African Walnut havebeen matched by Kronospan andincorporated into the 'Fresh' range.

The latest in a long line of woodprints to be introduced into the compa-ny's UK Decofoil stock range, CoimbraAsh is matched to the Egger MFC Sand

Lyon Ash. Coimbra Ash provides subtlewarmth with an overall light soft tone tosuit many interior decor colour combi-nations. The texture is contemporaryand ideal for kitchen, bedroom, bath-room and commercial applications.David Clouting is also stockingmatching edging tape as well as theCoimbra Ash Decofoil.

Steinberg Beech is the latest introduc-tion to David Clouting's UK stock rangeto use 3D Mirain printing. SteinbergBeech offers the perfect texture to com-plement the visual quality of the print. LGHausys has co-ordinated with Kronospanto colour match to their SteinbergBeech D6675 NT and David Clouting isstocking matching edgeband.

Beech has been an incredible successfor the furniture industry in the pastdecade. David Clouting is investing inmodernising traditional timber species,like Beech, to ensure that the latesttechnology is used to provide class-leading vinyl veneers.

More details: 01376 518037www.davidclouting.co.uk

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Laminate Monochrom Noir in Alliage texture

solid to the core

Goodbye brown lines! Polyrey's brand newMonochrom range of through-colour laminateswith a black or white core will guarantee aneasy to achieve and stylish edge detail for laminated products.

It's hello style and goodbye brown lines on edges whenlaminating products thanks to Polyrey's brand newMonochrom range. The company has developed a 1.2mm

thick laminate available with a solid core of colour rightthrough in a choice of five textures in either black or white.

Polyrey's best-selling plain plain colours of Noir N005NNand Blanc Megève B070NB are now available with a solidblack and white core respectively in a thicker than averagelaminate of 1.2mm. A choice of five textures reflects the verylatest design trends. Says Patricia Rahmé, marketing man-ager, “Black and white laminates represent by far the mainmarket usage and our five surface textures lift them to a newdimension by adding a visual and tactile layer.”

There are two brand new textures of Alliage and Roche,together with the popular textures of Epimat raised grain,BriHG high gloss and standard FA, all of which enhance thedesign aesthetic of the laminate. Alliage texture builds onthe strong trend for pearlescence but in a very subtle design-orientated way. It features very fine vertical lines which givethe impression of brushed metallic finish and looks superbon plain black or white laminates giving them an under-stated luxury. Roche salutes the strong trend for naturalstone. It centres on the look and feel of honed slate with awarm feeling, low reflective matt surface.

The two Monochrom laminates come in standard gradeand a sheet size of 3070 x 1320mm. The 1.2mm thick ishighly resistant to scratches, abrasion, impact and stainingand maintains a pristine visual appearance, even in the eventof deep scratching, due to its solid colour.

A new Monochrom binder is available. Call Polyrey on01923 202700, email [email protected] or log on atwww.polyrey.com

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HIF Finesse by VD Werkstätten is noordinary panel product. Made bypressing layered veneers onto ply

or MDF at temperatures of up to 160oCwith more than 1300 kilos per squaremetre of pressure, the rich surfacetexture of Ocean, Mosaik, Sisal, Wave,Spalt and Split - the five options nowstocked by James Latham - cries out tobe touched. Finesse possesses depth torival that of sea-worn pier timbers andmediaeval wood-framed houses, thoughits uses have included contemporarybars, shopfitting, modesty panels onswish office desks, feature panels in thefoyers of grand hotels and fascias for up-to-the-minute kitchens and bedrooms.

“Although we use oak, walnut andlacquerable white foils for some of ourproducts, many of our panels are madewith Alpi man-made veneers,” commentsVDW’s sales manager, Joachim Pahmeyer.“The deep structure begins with twosheets on the face side and two as abalancer. For the deeper pressings, such asBorke (a development of Spalt), we useseven sheets of veneer. Our standardproduct comes in two sizes, 3100 x1300mm and 2450 x 1050, and thick-nesses of 18.5 or 21mm. Almost all our

products are available in horizontal andvertical grain and both options can beedgebanded easily. Often, designerschoose a plywood substrate which doesn’tneed an edgebanding. It looks good if youchamfer the edge of the veneer.”

In addition to veneer-finishedboards, some paper and pvc foilfinishes - including laminated andlacquered versions - are available onspecial order. Bubble, for example,uses a melamine-based, laquered foiland can be supplied matt or gloss, asrequired. Pluto is surfaced with hand-finished metal and sits right at the topof a range which extends to more than20 current standard products and10-12 older structures.

VDW also offers ready-made, cut-to-size components, including curveddoors and modesty panels. By usinghoneycomb panels for larger compo-nents, the weight can also be reducedby as much as half. “If the volume isthere,” adds Joachim, “We will evenmake a special tool to create the exactfinish required by the customer.”

For further details email JamesLatham at [email protected] orcall 0116 257 3415.

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Borke, a deveelopment of Spalt

Pluto is surfaced with hand-finished metal

Perfect for a feature panel,or a fascia, VDW’s HIFFinesse is an on-trend furniture designer’s dream- and it’s now in stock atJames Latham.

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Texture is everything inthe inspired, modern

dream kitchen. Formica’snew Axiom® range will

help you create anirresistible dream.

Inspired by European residentialtrends, Formica Group has launchedits stylish new Axiom® worktop

range. As the kitchen develops into amuch more social space, the high-techprofessional kitchen of yesterday isreplaced with a cosier, vintage or newcountry look and feel. Classic looks canbe created with traditional stone andwoodgrain designs or for a morecontemporary twist, can be matchedwith a splash of bright colour usingbold accessories. Formica Group nowpresents a range of worktops andaccessories that can help create thekitchen dreams are made of.

Today, texture, the third dimensionof design, plays an integral part insurface creation and in the newAxiom® range. Moving away from flatsurfaces, two new premium textureshave been introduced.

A lightly chiselled, yet smooth finish,Scovato (meaning to unearth ordiscover) gives the worktop a sense ofdimension. Offered in five differentdécors, Scovato is presented in plaincolours Diamond Black or White. Alsoexclusive to Axiom®, Steel Materia withScovato finish mimics a distressedmetallic for the vintage look.

One of the most exciting additionsto the range, Axiom® True Scalecaptures the beauty of natural materialswithout the repetition of pattern found

in traditional laminates. Mirroring thecharacteristics of natural stones, woodsand granites each individual worktopwill show true scale characteristics justas in nature. Black Sequoia and SlateSequoia of the True Scale range arefinished in Scovato texture for a naturalearthy feel.

Puregrain texture is another newaddition to the range. This timeless,lightly brushed natural timber finish fitsperfectly in an idyllic country or classickitchen setting. Available in four oakdesigns: Shadow Oak, Scarlet Oak,Swedish Oak and Sauvignon Oak.

Creating the dream kitchen meansmixing and matching shapes, colours,patterns and textures. The new Axiom®

range offers a distinctive combinationof textures matched with both existingand new Stones, Woods and Patterns.Create a whole new look in the kitchenby using a different décor on the break-fast bar and worktop. Why not add afeature splashback? The latest Axiom®

worktop and accessories range rangeoffers 24 matching splashbacks. Thereare also 9 complementary splashbacksin high gloss bright colours andmetallic effects. Try pairing a neutralWalnut Microplank worktop with abright lime Wasabi splashback. Theoptions are endless.

For more details on the new range,call 0191 259 3000.


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Below: Brecia.

Right: Black Sequoia.

Below: Walnut with a bright splashback.

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Custom made end caps from Blue Diamond areavailable in a range of materials including plastics,rubber, polished metals or alloys. They can be

threaded or push fit. Examples include caps and finishers for office furniture, accesscovers, hollow extrusions and piping. Products can be made in a range of colours tomatch or tone with the finished item or can be supplied ready for finishing by thecustomer. Logos, part numbers etc can be added. Once the order has been agreed,Blue Diamond handles the complete process including design and prototyping.023 8025 8966www.blue-diamond.co.uk

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Multi Toolfrom MakitaMakita has launched arange of Multi Toolmachines offeringvaried blade andaccessory options andeasy operation inconfined spaces. AMulti Tool blade

oscillates across just 3.2degrees which allows cuts to be made in

locations where a full stroke jigsaw or a reciprocating sawcould not operate. The Makita TM3000C mains model isavailable in 110 and 240v versions. The BTM40 14.4v andBTM50 18v Lithium-ion cordless models offer even greatermanoeuvrability and need only 22 minutes to recharge. Thenew range of blades and accessories features 23 sawing,plunge cutting, rasping and sanding attachments plus acomprehensive selection of abrasives for the sanding pad.Machines can be connected to dust extraction units.www.makitauk.com


productshowcase

The new Wellingtonrange from Crofts &Assinder draws itsinfluence from theGeorgian era - idealfor use withtraditional kitchenfurniture.

Life on the edgeDavid Clouting is on the move to new premises in Braintree, Essex. TheDewsbury building will become a centre of excellence for edgebandingoperations. The company supplies many different edgebanding optionsincluding melamine, PVC and ABS matched to melamine boards fromleading suppliers such as Kronospan Pfleiderer, Egger, Finsa and Sonaeand also for real wood veneer. There is also a range of matching LGvinyls that has been enthusiastically supported by the membranepressing market.

Additional specialist edgebanding is available in the form ofPolyKarp edgings in thicknesses up to 3mm and various widths. Thesecan be sourced in special finishes including Aluplex and a selection ofveneers such as cross grain, end grain, three or five ply wood, prelacquered and aluminium.

Yet more choice is provided in the form of paper foils. Thecompany works with Bausch Linnemann to offer a range of flatlamination or profile wrapped designs. Edgeband swatches areavailable in request. Customers ordering unglued edgebanding canpurchase hotmelt adhesive in 25kg bags – all part of the one stopedgeband service.01376 518037www.davidclouting.co.uk

A wide angle hinge for wooden doors up to21mm thick has been introduced by UnicoComponents. Supplied with a mounting plateand screws, the 270 degree hinge is theperfect solution for cupboards where wideraccess is needed. It is suitable for carcassesfrom 16-24mm thick.01483 237621www.unico.uk.com

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Samet’s beautifullyengineered Neolift lift updoor system will bring a

quality, soft-open, soft-closefeature to your designs.

Need a lift for your furnituredesigns? Closing easily andsilently, Samet’s new generation

Neolift lift up door system features softopening and soft closing and ensuresthe door is lifted at an angle consistentalong its length.

Superbly engineered - and competi-tively priced - by Istanbul-based Samet,the Neolift lift up door system is idealfor high and inaccessible places and,because of its slim design, it makes themost of available storage area withoutnarrowing the access. Manufactured inABS, its smooth surface is hygenic andeasy to clean.

Not only does the Neolift systemmake it easy to open and close lift updoors, partial opening is possible, too.

The lift will enable the door to beretained in any position between fullyopen and fully closed.

Available in white or grey optionsand packed in ten-set boxes, the Neoliftrange includes various options withlifting capacities from 30 to 80 Newton.

Samet’s expertise in furniturelighting, particularly LED lighting, hasbeen combined with engineeringexcellence to provide a reliable, smoothlift system which is available with orwithout LED lighting built in.

For further details on the Neolift liftup door system range, or for informa-tion on Samet’s extensive range ofhinges and drawer slides, call Ney on024 7630 8100 or visit Samet’s websiteat www.samet.com/tr


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20 • FURNITURE JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE JULY 2012

The October date for the parallelW12 exhibitions at the NEC drawscloser and the pre-planning

activity on the part of exhibitors istaking exciting shape. This all adds upto an essential event for visitors from allbranches of the furniture, joinery, KBBand design sectors as an event thatcannot be missed.

On the machinery and technologyside - Working with Wood - exhibitorsare vying for space as they plan newproduct introductions and launches.

Advanced Machinery Services ofLeicester have doubled their originalstand size as they plan the re-introduction into the UK of one of themost famous quality brands Bursgreen.

Following the enormouslysuccessful showing at the recentinternational woodworking machineryexhibition at Nurnberg in Germany ofthe new Avola machinery, John PennyWoodworking have dramaticallyincreased their stand area at W12 froman original 7.5 square metres to a full30 square metres so that they can

stage the UK debut of these new 3-axisCNC cross-cut machines.

At W12 Working with Designexciting plans are afoot to introducesome real “wow” factor products andideas. The concept of an exhibition thatwill showcase materials and componentsthat offer manufacturers the chance tolift their planned products out of themainstream, to individualise and toprovide their customers with tangibleadded value has really caught on.

The W12 team are learning of someextraordinary and hugely exciting ideason a week by week basis. Already aproportion of these groundbreakingproducts are entered into the Design inManufacturing Awards (DIMA). Thecompetition has brought enormousprestige to the Working with DesignConcept which, by running seamlesslyalongside Working with Wood, givesvisitors a fantastic and high valueopportunity to visit.

Visitors can now pre-register fortickets on the W12 website –www.w12exhibition.com

W12 shapes upfor visitor bonanza

The new 3-axis Avola CNC cross-cut to belaunched by John Penny Woodworking.

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Exhibitors at W12 Working with Design continue to showincreasing interest in the Design in Manufacturing Awards(DIMA) competition.

Already a number of strong entries have been received reflectingthe full spectrum for which DIMA was conceived. These range fromstrong technical breakthroughs to inspirational aesthetic ideas aswell as coming in from the environmental angle.

Entry into the competition is FREE but it’s now time to startconsidering what your entry will be as the deadline for receivingcompleted entries is July 31.

The details and entry forms can be accessed on the W12 websitewww.w12exhibition.com - and for any queries contact MattLong on [email protected]

Specialist coatings supplier Movac Group Ltd willexhibit at W12 Working with Design on a standnearly double the size of their W10 exhibit.

Movac MD Mark Smith says that at Working withDesign the stand will be totally innovative, high-techand introduce a “wow” factor.

Movac will exhibit against a background of steadyexpansion in central and southern England havingrecently opened branches in Nottingham andCoventry which join their existing 6 coatingdistribution centres with another in Reading due tocome on stream in a few months.

From these locations Movac are able to supplymore than 60,000 photo spectrometer matchedcolours in a variety of coating types to exact customerspecification.

“We set out to add value for customers,” explainsSales Manager Craig Matthews, “and aim to bedifferent by being able to say ‘yes’ to our customers’individual aspirations.”

This will be clearly demonstrated by Movac’s entryinto the Design in Manufacturing Awards (DIMA) ofwhich more details will become available in duecourse. Suffice to say that this is a highly importantand exciting development from their primary Italiansupplier Sayerlack that carries groundbreaking surfacecoatings progress and a strong environmental angle.

As an advanced and progressive supplier of wetcoating and associated products Movac are also ableto provide and work with customers on all applicationssystems.

Movac’s W12 stand will be a valuable and eyeopening experience for visitors.

DIMA interest growing

Movac MD Mark Smith (left) discusses W12 planswith Sales Manager Craig Matthews.

Movac Group Ltd0844 561 0070

[email protected] • www.movac.com

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Top and middle left: 16 separate ducting runs thread theirway over a newly-painted roof.

Left: Back in October 2011, the first pipe run takes shape.

Main picture: Three fan sets sit beneath each of two MoldowMHL filters. 75kW fans are used on the smaller filter while90kW fans serve the larger filter. The system provides extraction of up to 300,000 cubic metres per hour.

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When Decorative Panels com-missioned Cades to designand install an extraction

system for its new 175,000 square footfactory, Steve Rhodes, MD at Bradford-based Cades, knew it would be a chal-lenging project. “They wanted anextraction system that would run 24/7,would give the best energy savingspossible and would be as automatic aspossible,” he recalls. “And they wantedto be able to start production in onepart the factory whilst installation of thesystem was being completed in an-other.” Remarkably, the first part of thesystem was ready for work as the firstmachine was installed back in February.Since then, more than 1,500 metres ofducting has been fitted and connectedto a system which is capable of ex-tracting 300,000 cubic metres per hour.

“We supplied two Moldow MHL filterswhich run 24/7,” explains Steve. “It's avery robust, galvanised constructioncarriage cleaning system with negativepressure filter, so the fans are on the cleanside. No woodwaste goes through thefans, so they don't wear so much and it'spossible to use a more energy efficientfan. There are three fans per filter, all

inverter driven, three of 75kW and threeof 90kW on the bigger filter. There's anautomatic trailer feed system from eachfilter which takes the waste from the filterto the trailer.” The system uses a reverseblow fan for cleaning. “It’s more energyefficient than compressed air cleaning,”says Steve. A Minimax fire system, whichDecorative Panels ordered directly, hasalso been installed and the installation hasbeen designed so it can be linked to aburner system without major alteration.

From the filter, there are 16 indepen-dent ducting runs serving individual ma-chines to give better control over energysaving. “Basically, on start of a machine,the extraction system starts up automati-cally,” explains Steve. “The MoldowEnergy Manager detects signals from allmachines, opens the appropriate damperand sets the fans going. The fans rampup to the volume required for each par-ticular machine. They only use enoughair volume for the machines they are run-ning. As the machines are switched off,or product stops feeding, the dampersclose and the fans ramp down. That alsobrings a significant noise benefit.”

At the end of every shift, the MoldowEnergy Manager sends an email to the

production manager which providesinformation on how much power hasbeen consumed, how long the machineshave been running, the status of thefilter bags, etc. Operators don't have todo anything - the system automaticallystarts, stops and reports. “Getting theMoldow Energy Manager system towork with Decorative Panels’ productionwas the trickiest part of the installation,”recalls Steve. “It can be tailored to suitindividual needs so it has to be tuned.Now it’s up and running, it can be inter-rogated remotely from anywhere.”

Cades: 0845 838 6166.

As perfect as the diapasons which front any cathedralorgan, the ducting at Decorative Panels’ new 175,000square foot factory in Elland is only part of a prestigiousextraction and filter installation by Cades.

The Moldow Energy Manager controls the entiresystem, starting up as machines begin working andshutting down when the last one is switched off.

Above: There are two Moldow filters at Decorative Panels’ new factory in Elland.

Left: A complex ducting system on one of the edgebanding lines feeds into one of 16 inde-pendent ducting runs. Dampers at each machine open as the machine starts up and thefans deliver the extraction required - all completely automatically.

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This is the year in which the eyesof the world will focus on Britain.Athletes from the farthest corners

of the globe will converge on Londonand the news will be filled withOlympian achievements: gold medals,silver medals, bronze medals; record-breaking performances; races won by ahair’s breadth. But long before theOlympic torch landed on British soil, acontender from Britain’s Tundra regionwas already racing hard towards afinishing line of its own. An uphill teamhurdle event to rival anything thesummer might bring was under way -and there were medals aplenty forinternational contenders from as farafield as Italy, Denmark and Germany.Not to mention Huddersfield.

In this race towards the 22nd June2012, milestones have been reached,records broken and transformationsmade which prove beyond any shadowof doubt that Decorative Panels Group isone of Britain’s best; a true gold medal-list - but a gold medallist whose win in2012 is a win for its customers, too.

What began over 100 years ago as alocal cabinet and coffin-makingbusiness has grown to an internationalsuccess story with £100million turnoverand 350 employees. And with its new,state-of-the-art components factorynow fully equipped and producing, thestory only begins with the breaking ofthe ribbon.

“What we’re doing has benefits forcustomers large and small,” says GroupManaging Director, Guy Metcalfe.“We’ve always been a flexible supplier.With our new components facility,we’re able to be even more flexible. Thenew factory brings security of supplyand, for our larger customers, it shows acommitment from us to supportingtheir growth.

“We’ve always been a volumeproducer and that remains - in fact,we’ve doubled our production capacity- but, for our smaller customers, we’ll bedeveloping more stock ranges as wesettle in. We may look at introducingour own stock range available on imme-diate delivery for smaller customers.”

It’s an Olympic year and the eyes of the world are on Britain. Butsome are focusing a little further north than London...

dp wins gold

Top: Although officially opened on 22nd June, the

new components factory has been producing since

February when the first machines arrived.

Above: The Selco 600 is part of the low to medium

batch production facility.

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The vast array of equipment in thenew factory means Decorative Panelscan offer processing of melamine, PVCand ABS edgebands; direct post-forming; sawing and edgebandingwork with lightweight panels of up to60mm in thickness; high speed,throughfeed drilling, complementedwith point-to-point for complex be-spoke panels; sawing of panels as thinas 2mm; routing, shaping, and soforth. “We can manufacture a full spec-trum of panel types, boxing as well ifrequired,” adds Guy. “The packing linewas commissioned on 21st June.”

Prior to commissioning of the newfactory, Decorative Panels Groupalways drew a clear line between itscomponents business and its furniturebusiness: if the product was palletised,it was a component; if it was boxed, itwas furniture. In the new site, the fullyautomated packing line is of the samespecification as that used in the furni-ture factory, so the components fac-tory can support Decorative Panels’furniture factory. “But,” says Guy, “Italso means we can get back into prod-ucts such as decorative shelving as wellas being able to supply our customerswith boxed items. We can also supplyfascias and other components throughthe components factory.”

It’s been a long, hard journey, strip-ping out and refurbishing, planning andequipping the new 175,000 square footfactory in Elland and the gold medalthey claimed at the grand opening on

22nd June 2012 was richly deserved.But long before the Decorative Panelsteam took its places on the podium (tojubilant fanfares from the massed bandsof the Calder Valley), Decorative PanelsGroup and the team that made it allpossible was already clutching silver andbronze. The first machines to beinstalled were producing as far back asFebruary 2012, way before the mainlines were anywhere close to comple-tion. And by late April, the factory wasup to 75% production.

So, with the ribbon cut and thegold medal gleaming in the cabinet,what does the future hold for Decora-tive Panels Group?

“We have a business which startswith sheet materials and we servicemany industries,” says Guy Metcalfe.“A component is simply a sheet we’veput a sawblade through. We have a100 per cent flatpack furniture busi-ness; we produce only high volumeflatpack and that side of our business isgrowing. We’re also enjoying goodexport success, especially with our lam-ination business. The future is on allthose fronts. We have some excitingdevelopments coming up on the lami-nation front which will come to fruitionnext year. We’re also putting a lot intoour new marketing suite and the planswe have for that are mind-blowing.The future is potentially very exciting.”

To find out how Decorative PanelsGroup could help you win gold, call01484 658341.

Above: A BiesseEdge Stream SB1 combination edgebanderinstalled in a fully automated cell using RBO Winner

loaders and unloaders.

Below: A large area is devoted to feeding the machineryin the components factory with the right type of panels.

Above and above left: The factory is split into two production funnels, one for high volume and the other for lowto medium batches, which enables Decorative Panels to cater for both large and small customers.

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are you ready?we are!

the decorative panels groupCentury House, Premier Way,Lowfields Business Park, EllandWest Yorkshire, HX5 9HF

The final pieces of the installation jigsaw are being put inplace at Decorative Panels’ vast new components facility.

Sawing systems, fully automated edgebanding lines,and the most advanced through feed drilling cells are allinstalled and fully operational.

Computer controlled materials handling systems, highbay board and pallet racking, as well as automaticpacking lines are all in place.

Huge volumes of kitchen and bedroom carcase andfascia panels are being produced.

With capacity of over 500,000 panels per week thefacility is one of the most efficient in Europe.

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The Mawera at BA Components’ Doncaster site (formerly BLP) gives no problems, according to MDBrian McCracken. Shoehorned into the tightestspace imaginable, it was a turnkey project includingfactory heating, process and office heating.

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As the pace of change increasesyear on year, how many compa-nies would have the confidence

to talk about an installation they carriedout half a decade ago? Mawera has.And John Clissett, Mawera UK's MD, isconfident that the equipment they sup-plied to BLP in Doncaster (which wasacquired by BA Components a coupleof years ago), will be working just asefficiently in another ten or fifteen years.

“When it was installed at BLP, it wasthe intention to burn 100-120 tonnesof MDF waste a week,” recalls John.“The existing equipment had come tothe end of its useful life. We replaced itwith an FR3500, 3500kW boiler.Though regulations have changed, itstill conforms with the emission require-ments and heats the complete factory.It was a turnkey project includingfactory heating, process and officeheating, the complete installation ofthe boiler and emissions equipment,together with planning informationand calculation. We supplied every-thing from the feed system for theFR3500 to the dust abatement system

which cleans up the emissions prior todischarge. We’ve 30 years of experi-ence of this kind of project in the UK.”

The quality of the engineering inMawera boilers, says John, is very high.They are designed to work and go onworking without problems - and in thelight of new developments, that’scritical. Mawera has four differenttypes of equipment to suit anythingfrom a sawmill to an MDF factory - butoffering the right kind of equipment isonly part of the story. Keeping abreastof the ever-changing regulations is thebig challenge. By knowing the system,Mawera could help you to acquire anew, modern factory heating systemwhich could provide you with anincome from your waste materials.

“The regulations changed inFebruary,” explains John. “The govern-ment is pushing hard for utilisation ofrecycled materials and renewableenergy. Woodwaste is a big contender.The RHI - Renewable Heat Incentive -means you get paid for making greenenergy from burning a biomassproduct like wood. It's a unique system

which applies only in England, Scot-land and Wales. The government paysyou for each kilowatt you produce. Anyboiler installed after July 2009 canqualify for the feeding tariff and that’sa huge incentive to install a new plant.As the incentive runs for 20 years andit's allocated to a particular installation,you need a piece of equipment whichwill last and perform for that 20 yearperiod.” Buy a boiler that’s designed tolast and you'll probably get the moneyfrom the heat meter back in ten years,John calculates. “Each area and eachzone has to be individually tracked,”he says, “Therefore, it's a theoreticalcalculation, but I'd expect it to be paidback twice in 20 years. There aredifferent tariff levels for different sizesof boiler, so the bigger the boiler, thelower the tariff.”

So how does it work?“Buy, install and commission your

boiler, get an independent consultantreport, then make the application toOFGEM,” says John. “OFGEM is con-trolling the application for RHI.”

For more details call 01543 258844.

For the next 20 years, you could get paid for making green energy through the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive -but the RHI applies to the boiler, so you needto make sure it will last for 20 years.

At 2,600kW, BeModern’s Mawera is one of the largest boilers currently operating in the furniture sector - and BeModern has already applied for a Renewable Heat Incentive.

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Exceptional savings arethe result of installing an

Ecogate® on-demandextraction optimisation

system from DCS.

Dust Control Systems Ltd reportsthat Ecogate®, its extractionoptimisation system has been a

huge success since its launch at W10,just 18 months ago. Since then, DCShas installed 33 energy-saving Ecogate®

systems for companies ranging fromjoinery shops, with a few woodworkingmachines, to a large kitchenmanufacturer producing over 12,000kitchen units per week. Remarkably,when added up, a total annual savingof 3,776 Megawatt hours will beachieved which, at today's rate ofaround 8p per kW hour, amounts tomassive savings of over £300,000.

It's alarming to think that, in mostworkshops, extraction fans are likely tobe burning more electricity than all thelighting and machinery put together.Typically, only half of all machines couldbe operating at any given time but dustextraction may be running all the time,to all machines. The Ecogate® comput-erised optimisation system provides ex-traction on demand volumes, onlywhen needed. This is achieved by auto-matically closing ports to non-operating

machines and regulating the speed ofthe extraction fan accordingly. Withpayback periods of less than two years,and the cost of most installations quali-fying for Green Equipment Financethrough Siemens (SFS Ltd) and backedby a Carbon Trust assessment, theEcogate® System is a cost-effective,energy-saving upgrade for existing dustor fume extraction systems.

Ecogate® technology perfectly com-plements Dust Control Systems' capa-bility as extraction specialists. Expertiseextends from small mobile filters tocomplete 'woodwaste-to-energy sys-tems' and includes site evaluation,system design, supply, installation andcommissioning. The addition of Schukoequipment to DCS’s product mix hasfurther strengthened its position. As wellas a proven modular filter range that of-fers a variety of cleaning and dischargemechanisms DCS can also now supply achoice of mobile dust extractors,sanding tables, briquetting presses and arange of waste wood shredders.

For information call DCS on 0800 0407116 or visit www.DCSlimited.co.uk


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When the Redditch-basedWensley Group needed a newextraction system for their

factory, they chose Air Plants DustExtraction Ltd to install a new low-energy system together with a biomassboiler for factory heating.

The Air Plants scheme included aself-cleaning Transair filter, which hasbeen specifically designed to present avery low resistance to incoming airwhen combined with high efficiencycentrifugal fans and low noise. Thepackage, says Air Plants, represents“real savings in running costs overconventional equipment and givesexceptional reliability with theminimum of service requirement.”

In addition to woodwaste from CNCmachinery, Wensley needed to addressthe problem associated with the dustfrom hand-sanding with orbital sanders.Such comparatively minute particles re-spresent a severe health hazard, soWensley was especially keen to see that

Air Plants included an appropriatemeans of extracting these at source. Asthe main UK dealer for the Rupes HivacSystem, Air Plants found a solution withthe HE900 turbine, together with a ringmain to serve all the work benches. Theoperator simply plugs the orbital sanderinto the high pressure ring main,extracting directly through the sanderas the dust is created. The HE900 isfitted with a two-stage separation filterwith automatic filter cleaning by reversejet pulse.

As part of the package, Air Plantsalso supplied an Untha LR1000shredder to reduce solid waste andtransfer it to the combustion systemvia the extraction system. Combinedwith an efficient and efffective dustcontrol system, the Untha LR1000offers savings on landfill and makes apositive contribution towardsattracting RHI payments.

In addition to extraction and shred-ding, a Talbott C Range biomass boiler

was installed. Acccording to Air Plants,the Talbott C Range “incorporates someof the most advanced combustioncontrol techniques to ensure longevityof product as well as meeting stringentemissions standards”. With this unit,Wensley should be able to apply for theRenewable Heat Incentive ‘feed-in’ tariffwhich pays dividends to companies thatinvest in green technology.

For more details call Air Plants on0116 283 3581.

Air Plants’ installation forWensley Group included fullextraction for CNCs, aRupes Hivac system to dealwith fine dust, an UnthaLR1000 shredder and a Talbott C Range boiler.

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With the motto “The leader inproduction processes”, theSCM Group aimed to demon-

strate its vocation as a supplier ofcomplete, turnkey systems at this year’sTechnodomus. With a series of interac-tive tools, 3D renderings, films andpersonal accounts, SCM presented itsexperiences and its most powerful andflexible technical solutions - a clear andexplicit presentation of the Group'sdetermination to create the “ideal fac-tory” for any type of finished productthrough continuous innovation.

On a giant stand, the innovative 6-axis interpolating technology in thebrand new Routech Oikos CNC Ma-chining Centre, the signature of the SCMGroup's campaign for Technodomus,included the addition of a 6th axis to theusual 5 axes, providing “perfection in theproduction of wooden beams”. The soft-ware was unique and designed in house.

Also shown was the 5-axis AuthorM800 CNC Machining Centre fromMorbidelli, a powerful and flexiblemachine for the furniture industry,equipped with up to 70 tools and adrilling head with 57 independent spin-dles. It has a completely new gantrytype structure, redesigned to eliminatevibration completely and guarantee anextremely high quality finish. TheAuthor M800 is now equipped toperform heavy-duty machining.

Meanwhile, the Author M800features high production efficiencyachieved with 2 electro-spindles, one ofwhich is moved by 5 controlled andinterpolating axes. A wide range ofworktables is available with useful workareas up to 6360 x 1905mm.

The new Stefani Evolution S Double-Sided edgebanding machine is believedto be the first industrial model on themarket to provide a panel squaring

function for smaller dimensions. Evolu-tion S perfectly combines technologyfor the medium to high sector of themarket with reduced dimension work-pieces. It’s much the same cost as anaverage single-sided edgebander.

Also launched at Technodomus wasthe new SCM Profiset Automatic PlanerMoulder. Profiset 40 offers compactnessand ergonomics and comes equippedwith an idle roller in the outfeed table toguarantee effective feed and animproved finish, independent dusthoods, infeed table adjustment abovethe table and a new NC with feed speedcontrol. The electronic version providesa single push-button for sequentialautomatic starting of the motors, auto-matic management of the workingsections and feed speed control.

The Profiset 60 version sports a newfeed system, using Cardan joints and agearbox with a 3kW motor. Higher


Below: Verticut 60, “the vertical panel saw fordynamic, developed panel cutting requirements”.

techno feats frNext generation technology is unveiled

at Technodomus by SCM Group.

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productivity and even better finishesare the result.

SCM proudly presented the new Ver-ticut 60, “the vertical panel saw fordynamic, developed panel cuttingrequirements”. For those seeking a ver-satile machine, capable of operating in alimited floor space, the Verticut design,developed by SCM, was based on thedesire to make the production processexceptionally simple in any situation.The designers were driven to focus onan unusual market sector, smartlycombining sturdiness and smoothnessso this machine now rivals other manu-facturers’ models. The Verticut 60 isavailable in two versions, one manualand one automatic with continuousaction, and provides working dimen-sions of 4300mm for horizontal widthcutting and 2080mm height cutting.Both versions benefit from the 2200mmvertical cutting height with a working

thickness of 60mm to meet the mostdiverse machining needs. Sturdy andwith the performance of much largermachines, this saw suits practically allcutting requirements.

New software, called Professor Pappa-gallo, made its debut in Rimini, giving arepresentation of what will be the newrelationship which (according to theSCM Group) must exist between tech-nology and the end user. It’s based on

maximum simplicity. This special soft-ware lets anyone execute a machiningprogram, even those without specificknowledge of CNC programming. Justfollow the Professor's instructions to beat ease when machining a panel or diag-nosing a problem. He’s a competentwork partner, supporting the operator24 hours a day, 365 days a year!

For more information call 0115 9770044 or visit www.scmgroup-uk.com

Above: The Evolution S offersnot only a double shoulder forthe simultaneous machining ofthe two panel sides but also apanel squaring function thatimmediately resets the correctpanel geometry and dimensionwhen necessary.

Left: Profiset 40 offerscompactness. Profiset 60 bringsdistinctive features such aspneumatic pressure on the feedwheels and an inverter for con-tinuous speed control. Availablein four different configurationsto meet all moulding require-ments, with four or five spindlesor the possibility of adding auniversal shaft.

Left: Also shown was the 5-axisAuthor M800 CNC MachiningCentre from Morbidelli.

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Despite some initialreservations about

exhibiting at Xylexpo,Homag returned from

Milan pleasantly surprised.

By their own admission the HomagGroup went to Xylexpo withsuppressed expectations. Difficult

economic times in Italy and thecontroversy surrounding trade fairlocations gave the company pause forthought. In the end, they came awayfrom Milan pleasantly surprised - despitethe fact that Italian woodworkingcompanies were the ones driving thedebate surrounding the trade fairlocation and the general feeling ofeconomic dissatisfaction currentlyprevailing in Italy.

Although the proportion ofinternational visitors was down, thecompany secured two major orders fromItaly. A major Italian kitchenmanufacturer placed an order for aHomag Batch Size 1 plant foredgebanding with recirculation plus adividing centre from Weeks. A key Italiansupply company invested in a Holzmasawing plant and a pre-coating plantusing the Homag reacTec method.

Visitors to the Homag City standwere able to see how the companynetworks and integrated individualcomponents into a single super efficientsystem. On show was a complete BatchSize 12 plant and everything forwoodworkers small and large from asawing/nesting/storage combinationthrough to ultra modern packagingtechnology. The stand demonstrated thegreat advantages in being able to sourcea complete high tech plant and all thenecessary back up from a single supplier.

Other highlights were the laserTecmethod and the surface compliancecentre - another example of Homagsupplying everything from a singlesource.

As part of the Homag Cares initiative,the company presented a cheque for2,600 Euros to Solaris, a charity thathelps mentally and physically less ablechildren in the Brianza region.

Call Homag on 01332 856500 orvisit www.homag-uk.co.uk

Right: Homag offers completely integratedsolutions including Batch Size 1 production plants.

Above: Representatives of Homag Italiasecured some impressive orders.

Right: Homag Cares handled over acheque for 2,600 Euros to a charitythat cares for severely mentally and

physically disabled children.


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HANS BRÜGMANN GMBH & CO.Screw Manufacturer

Auf der Heide 821514 Büchen · Germany

Tel. +49 (0) 4155 / 81 41-0 · Fax: -80www.rampa.de · [email protected]

German Qualitydelivery from stocktechnical service

machine shop

Waste It, Save It Ltd has bought a top of the range Gross shredder from Gross UK to recycle wastewood into animal bedding. Company Directors Derrick Winspear and Tony Backhouse purchased theGAZ102 37kW shredder to convert wood waste into bedding for horses, rabbits, chickens etc.

After an internet search they contacted Kurt Cockcroft at Gross UK who helped them choose theright machine. The machine was installed by Gross and was soon up and running. Waste It, Save Itreceives wood free of charge from skip companies, it is hand sorted to remove MDF then shreddedbefore being screened for metal particles and filtered to remove lingering dust. “I do not understandwhy wood companies continue to pay to have their wood removed when they can cost effectively

shred it to turn into briquettes for sale or caneven burn it to save money on heating,” saysTony Backhouse.

The company currently produces about 150bags of bedding a week and plans to expand toaround 600 plus a week. Next on the want listare an automatic tagging machine and a Grossbriquette press.01785 250400www.grossuk.co.ukwww.woodwastetechnology.com

High class cabinet makers Minster Joinery have chosen an AXYZ 4004router supplied by AXYZ International. Minster operates in the topfive percent of the market. Its most recent project was the supply ofan elegant staircase for a Grade 1 Arts and Crafts building in Chelsea.Its expanding and selective customer base demands the best.

The AXYZ 4004 router installed at Minster Joinery is one of the4000 Series from AXYZ International. The router will processmaterials in excess of 4ft wide by any length and feature a standard6in gantry clearance to allow thicker materials to be handledeffectively. At the heart of AXYZ routers is the A2MC AdvancedControl System that provides high speed data processing andunmatched motion control.

The AXYZ 4000 Series can be supplied with a host of optionalenhancements including a helical rack and pinion drive system.Unlike conventional rack and pinion systems this new model operatesthrough multiple gear teeth that decrease wear due to a more evendistribution of the work load and significantly increased feed rates toallow smoother, quieter and more accurate cutting under the mostdemanding conditions.

TOP CABINET MAKER CHOOSES AXYZ

At Minster Joinery the router is used formany different applications. “We use the routerto cut out formers for shaped or veneer work,”explained founder and MD Martin Stones. “Wealso use it for inlaid veneers of wood and metalfeaturing, for example, silver and mother of pearl.It is also used for more general work such ashinge sinking, shelf holes and any repetitive tasks.Using the router we have been able to greatlyspeed up important parts of our production.”01902 375600www.axyz.co.uk

Minster Joinery01308 485740www.minsterjoinery.com

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