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5 TEAM OSTERMANNTeam Ostermann brings its UK edgebanding customers more advantages with theopening of a new UK warehouse and office facility.

6 GREAT BRITISH MARQUESOn 22nd June 2012 Decorative Panels Group’s Lowfields II site was opened - andwith it, another Great British marque reached a milestone.

8 POETRY IN MOTIONFrom steel tube closures to state-of-the-art castors, Guy Raymond’s products areengineered to perfection.

12 ART AT BADavid Caulfield hosts the first BA Doncaster Creativity Awards Ceremony.

15 FROM START TO FINISHWhen it comes to decorative finishes, few UK companies offer the breadth ofproducts you’ll see on the David Clouting stand at W12.

16 EGGER - Worktops: Cutting edge design, made simple.

18 SMART THINKINGSamet’s new Smartbox drawer system brings a quality feel - and real practicalbenefits - to your furniture at a price that might surprise you.

21 STYLE STATEMENTFor a co-planar sliding door mechanism that really is as smooth as silk, take a lookat Salice’s Slider L.

22 ONE DRAWER, ONE BOXHettich introduces the “Innotech Drawer in a Box” for its most popular formats.

23 JUST OUTLooking for a little warmth after a wet summer? Take a look at the latest décors inthe Renolit Covaren 3D global stock range.

24 ACCESSORISE!From wirework and hinges to a new soft close drawer system, Sycamore Productsoffers the accessories you need to add value to your designs.

25 KITCHEN CHOICE - Products for the kitchen manufacturer.

27 GROWTH AT JOWATJowat UK appoints new administrative staff and moves to new premises as growthis announced in the first half of 2012.

28 CHEMIQUE INVESTSChemique’s investment in a new Interwood membrane press will add a newdimension to the company’s technical laboratory and benefit customers who wantto trial adhesives with or without membrane.

30 W12 – So much more than an exhibition!

33 MOVING SMOOTHLYStabilus gas springs have been part of Billington Group’s portfolio for the lastdecade. Now, through BES Products, the range has been extended with gasspring-assisted options.

34 FELDER’S W12Felder has planned a spectacular showing for W12 and will be demonstratingmachines from hobby level through to its industrial brand.

36 LOOKING FORWARD TO W12The very latest panel finishing technology from RW Woodmachines.

39 TAKES THE BISCUITTwo new high specification power tools from the Makita range make their debuts.

40 INSIDE STORY: The MAKA PE90

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Schattdecor has put its new PMD42 printing press intooperation at the plant in Tarnowo, Poland. This is a variablewidth printing line that can be expanded to meet requirements.

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ADA SpA has been integrated into the Salice Group, changing the corporate name toSalice Guide SpA. Ada specialises in the production of runners and metal drawers andhas had a relationship with Salice for 12 years. The two companies have developedmany innovative solutions and have led the way in research.

Interzum 2013 is reported to be ontrack for success with more than 600bookings already made. There hasbeen strong demand for space in allsectors and growing internationalparticipation. The show will be heldfrom 13th to 16th May 2013 at theKolnMesse in Cologne.

Sicam, 17-20 October, Pordenone,Italy has become a real meeting place

for the furniture industry. Manyprevious exhibitors have returned tothe show and there is an interesting

selection of new names. For moreinformation see www.exposicam.it

Bushboard has updated the corporate liveryfor its delivery fleet. Created around the

strapline “sensational surfaces for kitchens andbathrooms”, the new livery reflects the

company’s status as a major player in theworksurface market with a host of brands thatinclude Prima, Omega and Odyssey laminates,Encore solid surface blanks, the brand new M-

Stone quartz and the Nuance range ofbathroom wall and worktop surfacing.

Neil Douglass, Financial Controller for Renolit Cramlington Ltd, was honoured for hischarity work by becoming an Olympic torchbearer. He was nominated by his sister inrecognition for his work on raising money for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, Neilhimself is suffering from a rare form of blood cancer and wanted to raise funds for theorganisation that offers patients care and support. To date he has raised nearly £10,000.He says he will never forget the experience of carrying the torch and the support of hisfriends, family and Renolit colleagues.

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Team Ostermann brings its UK edgebanding customers more advantageswith the opening of a new UK warehouse and office facility.

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The success of edgebandingspecialist Ostermann is not just theresult of a stockholding of more

than 120,000 edging options, matcheswith 65 board manufacturers and 2,000plus colours and finishes; neither is itjust because Ostermann is able tosupply lengths of just one metre ofalmost any egebanding in its portfolio.Much of the company’s success isbecause of the people and the service,the dedication and the reliabilty which isinherent in the Ostermann name - andthe new team in Droitwich is dedicatedto upholding standards.

Back in March 2012, UK MD, SabineKinner and her team took possession of anew office and warehousing facilitysome 20 miles from Birmingham andreadied themselves for yet more growth.Edging specialist Angie Roddis, InacioMankulu, Richard Hands and Elaine Grif-fiths, along with Sales RepresentativeStephen Parsons and warehouse staffCraig Lymer and Antonio Mankulu(above) draw upon the company’smodern logistics centre in Bocholt,Germany and, thanks to the tried andtested logistics processes, they are ableto guarantee just-in-time delivery.

The new warehousing complex isstate of the art - and has been builtwith future development andexpansion in mind. Alongside the officewing, floor space has been reserved fora high-bay warehouse, a long partsstore and a hazardous goods store."First and foremost the decisive criteriafor moving to a new logistics centrewas the satisfaction of our customers,"explains Sabine. “This expansion incapacity enables us to meet incomingorders not merely with 24 hours but by9am the next day in the UK.”

"The new logistics centre representsa significant contribution to securingour UK base and to the development ofthe region,” says Sabine. "Because thequantity of incoming orders is continu-ally growing, all workplaces are kittedout with cutting-edge technical equip-ment. This is part of Ostermann’s com-mitment to an efficient order process.

“Every day we are working atexpanding our range, optimisingdelivery times and making the order pro-cess as customer-friendly as it can be.”

For futher details of the range, or toarrange a demonstration, call 01905793550 or visit www.ostermann.eu

Ostermann UK’s new office and warehousefacility in Droitwich is impressive - but not asimpressive as the service customers can expectfrom the Ostermann team, below.

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It was a momentous occasion when more than twohundred invited guests from every corner of our industrymade their way through horizontal driving rain to the

marquee that had been erected in a small corner ofDecorative Panels Group’s new Lowfields II site. Afterspeeches by Group Chairman, Steve Gaunt, GroupManaging Director, Guy Metcalfe, Robbie O’Neal fromBiesse UK and the new components factory’s ManagingDirector, Malcolm Forward, MP Craig Whittaker performeda short opening ceremony and Lowfields II was officiallywelcomed as the newest factory to be added to theDecorative Panels Group’s lineup.

Guests were treated to guided factory tours around thenew 175,000 sq ft site and, on the way, there was anopportunity to browse Bentleys and Aston Martins - fineexamples of Britain’s manufacturing heritage. It seems fittingthat these two great marques should be present to saluteanother which, in its own field, is every bit as iconic, everybit as state-of-the-art, and every bit as proud to be British.

As pioneers of the lamination of decorative paper foilsto wood-based panels in the 1970s, Decorative Panels hasforged a reputation for quality and service which has takenit to the very top. Now, with production capacity for over600,000 panels a week, this 400-employee, £80m turnovercompany has become one of the largest in Europe.

With Lowfields II, a truly British icon was recognisedand its marque deserves to be alongside the Best of British.


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Above: More than 200 gathered to celebrate the opening ofLowfields II, the Decorative Panels Group’s new components factory.

Right: MP Craig Whittaker unveils a commemorative plaque withGroup MD, Guy Metcalfe and Group Chairman, Steve Gaunt.

Left: An achievement to be proud of: the factory opens on time andswings into production.

Below right: Group Managing Director, Guy Metcalfe, introducesvisitors to the factory and the products: components to suit your

every need.

Background: Bentley, Aston Martin and Decorative Panels - threeGreat British Marques on show at the official opening of Lowfields II.

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If an example was needed to illustratethe old saying Necessity is the Motherof Invention, then surely Kings Lynn-

based Guy Raymond Engineering wouldbe it. Shifts in industry, recessions andcompetition from the Far East have allplayed their part in shaping the GuyRaymond Engineering of today - but aclue to the reason for the on-goingsuccess of this sixty-strong manufacturerof castors and furniture fittings lies inthe name: to its very core, it is anengineering company - and engineersare renowned for thinking their wayaround problems.

From the very earliest days in 1948when young engineer Raymond R JDaniels and his partner, Peter GuyBerridge, put their names to GuyRaymond Engineering, the company hasresponded to customer demand with araft of ingeniously designed products forthe furniture and post-war automotiveindustry, including steel closing caps

which blanked the ends of tubular officefurniture of the fifties. With the midfifties came plastic and the growingcompany turned its attention towardsinjection moulding. Guy Raymondplastic closures found applications in allmanner of tubular steel products and itwas not long before adjustable heightfeet, mouldings of all denominationsand plastic bed legs were leaving thefactory. But the breakthrough intocastors - now the product for which GuyRaymond Engineering is perhaps bestknown - did not come until the 70s,when Raymond Daniels developed theKing Glide, an early twin wheel castor.By 1985, the company had developedthe GR range of castors and, not longafter, added gas springs and five-staroffice chair bases into its portfolio.

The influx of Far Eastern productswhich hit the UK around the turn of themillennium saw the Mother ofInvention at her most inventive. Now

Above: Managing Director, Cedric Daniels (left), Founder,Raymond Daniels (centre) and Engineering Director, KelvinDaniels (right).

Left: Attention to detail and supreme engineering areinherent in every Guy Raymond castor.

This picture: What began as a small venture hasgrown into an international success story with a65,000 square foot manufacturing plant.

From steel tube closures tostate-of-the-art castors,Guy Raymond’s productsare engineered toperfection.

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under the direction of Raymond’s son,Kelvin Daniels, the technical boffins atGuy Raymond Engineering appliedtheir minds to a new and moresophisticated range of cleverlydesigned braked castors, aimedpredominantly at the medical,institutional and premium furnituremarkets, where supreme quality,design and longevity count. Now, inthe form of the GRX range, it is thestaple product of a company thatprovides for the most demandingsectors of industry and exports morethan 60% of its production.

Browse through the pages of thecompany’s latest catalogue and you’llfind everything from adjustable feetand simple display cabinet comp-onents to five-star bases in metal andplastic, telescopic gas spring covers,round tube inserts, square inserts,glides - and more. In fact, think of aplastic or metal component that goesinto mobile equipment and there’s agood chance you’ll find it in there. Butpride of place surely goes to the newGRX range of castors. It is, quiteliterally, poetry in motion.

Says managing director, CedricDaniels, “Our new GRX range is forinstitutional use, but it’s designed to

look aesthetically pleasing. There is a fullsuite with sizes up to 5 inches. It can beused on cabinets, chairs, tables, mobilestorage units, screens... We have sizes tosuit all applications. And for medicaluses, the GRX range is ideal foreverything from over-bed tables to alltypes of mobile and diagnostic units.”

Guy Raymond Engineering hasmade the medical sector its specialityand for hospitals, surgeries and dentalpractices, where hygiene is particularlyimportant, the use of silver-containingcompounds has made possible thedevelopment of anti-microbial castors.There’s even a range of special, fully-conductive and non/low magneticcastors which are ideal for use near MRIscanners, or where anti-static propertiesare essential. But more than justpractical, Guy Raymond castors areengineered to perform tirelessly anddesigned to be a pleasing conclusion tohighly functional furniture. Choose fromchrome, gold, or satin finish, or even acorporate colour to suit a shopfittingapplication. Such is the flexibility of thisquintessentially British company’s rangethat it contains something to satisfypractically every application.

Call 01553 761401, visit W12 stand6A246 or www.guy-raymond.co.uk


Above: Alongside castors, the Guy Raymondcatalogue includes star bases and components

with which it’s possible to mobilise and finishfurniture for the office, for medical and

laboratory use and for many other applications.

Choose from gold, chrome or coloured finishto suit your designer furniture, these

superbly engineered castors not only lookgood, some offer special features such as

anti-microbial or anti-static properties.


The 19th June saw the first exhibition and awardspresentation of the BA Doncaster Creativity Awards toart and design students from the degree course at

Doncaster College. Host, David Caulfield, BA Components’Sales and Marketing Director, presented the awards andelaborated on the bursary BA provides to the Collegeannually: “BA employs almost 200 people from in andaround the Doncaster area and it was important to us toshow our commitment to them by getting involved atcommunity level. This bursary to the college combinescommunity interest, encourages growth and developmentand promotes our belief and commitment to design andmarketing. The process has been interesting, challengingbut ultimately rewarding for all involved.”

Students were asked to produce works of art usingwhatever technique or method they preferred but with onlythe raw materials or scrap product from the BA Doncasterfactory. Trophies were awarded to five of the pieces and theartists who created them. Highly Commended awards werepresented to Fiona Humphrey, Rebecca Hilton and RockyHudson. Third place trophy, certificate and cheque went toRachel Kitchin for 'Landscape Panels' and second placetrophy, certificate and cheque went to Paula Elward for her'Building Blocks' (left). Catherine Curran’s 'The WaveMachine' (far right) took first place.

For details of the awards, or for information on BA’sproducts, call 028 8676 4600.


David Caulfield hosts the first BA Doncaster Creativity Awards Ceremony.

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Below: David Caulfieldwith entrants fromDoncaster College.

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Visitors to the David Clouting standat W12 will be treated to a visualfeast with interior products ranging

from decorative foils and edgebands toself adhesive décors, decorative wallpanels and flooring.

Shown prominently (and picturedright in the Met Hotel) alongside LGHausys range of décor films will beGlasen, a unique interior film which hasbeen specially developed by LG forlamination onto the back of glass forthe ultimate gloss finish. Look out forLG’s pearl printing technology in theGlasen display - it is particularlyimpressive.

New to the David Clouting range isLG Hausys’s self-adhesive Interior Film.Designed for refurbishment projects,Interior Film can be applied to virtuallyany substrate from doors to walls andcomes in a range of finishes. It offersextreme durability and is self-extinguishing when tested forflammability. According to DavidClouting Ltd, it offers the “world’s first

zero shrinkage ratio”. Air freeinstallation ensures no air bubbles andInterior Film can be applied easily tocomplex shapes and curved areas.

Also shown prominently will beZenolite Plus, a decorative high glosspanel product which is manufacturedfrom a unique blend of polymers whichoffers high chemical stain resistance,high scratch and wear resistance andeasy installation. The integrated colourlayer enables David Clouting Ltd to offera ten-year indoor UV warranty to thisvery practical, ultra-hygenic product.

According to David Clouting Ltd,“Zenolite Plus is easy to work with andcan be installed over new or existingwall finishes.” Benefits include nogrouting, fewer joints and fabricationwith normal woodworking tools. Ittakes about one third of the time toinstall as tiling the equivalent area andjoints can be sealed with neutral cure,transparent or colour-matched silicone.

Call David Clouting Ltd on 01376518037 or visit stand 6B330 at W12.

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When it comes to decorative finishes, few UKcompanies offer the breadth of products you’llsee on the David Clouting stand at W12.

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The 38mm Egger Eurospan® worktop F273ST82 Red Brown Leon Slate combined with

H1372 Natural Aragon Oak mfc doors.

The 38mm Egger Eurospan® worktop inF326 ST82 Isodora Beige with H1476

ST22 Champagne Avola mfc doors.

The 38mm Egger Eurospan®

worktop F213 ST70 LazioAnthracite combined with H3360ST9 Light Venetian Cherry andU727 ST9 Stone Grey mfc doors.

As worktops are usually selected oncethe door choice has been made, it isvital that the two elements should

co-ordinate. Egger’s range of worktopsaims to make the process as simple aspossible by presenting door and worktopcombination ideas together for the firsttime. The development of textures such asEgger’s deep linear ST22 finish and theenhanced quality of the reproduction hasled to growth in the use of melaminefaced chipboard for frontals. The rise ofMFC slab doors is a great example of thetrend towards adding both value andquality as they offer a premium level lookfor an entry level price. This gives kitchenmanufacturers the potential to increasesales margins in a challenging market.

The trend towards mixing andmatching woodgrains with uni colours fordoor fronts has been met with Egger’sbrown/grey and green/grey palettes thathave been designed to work with thecompany’s woodgrains. As this trendcontinues to grow in popularity within thekitchen market, deciding which colours tocombine can be a difficult process. Tomake it easier, Egger’s design team hasput together a number of doorsuggestions for each worktop in theworktop brochure.

Egger offers a choice of worktopthicknesses so whether you want a classic38mm Eurolight® worktop or an ultracontemporary 50mm Eurolight® worktop,there is a solution for you. Matchingsplashbacks and upstands are also stockedin the UK in all 20 decors. The rangecomes with a ten-year guarantee and theprestigious FIRA Gold Award. Incomparison to granite and solid wood,Egger laminate tops are easy to care forand maintain. All Egger worktops are PEFCaccredited.

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Strong grain and Heavy Embossed texture enhances the saw chatter marks on Santana Oak and Fabric AshMelamine Faced Panels.The unfinished and deconstructed is a strong contemporary design driver, contrasting theraw and basic with ultra modern elements Rough sawn stacks together the FRESH concept of bringing theoutdoors indoors with stunning effect.

For samples or the inspirational FRESH 3 brochure contact [email protected] or visit www.kronospan.co.ukRough Sawn Decors Featured > D6602 Santana Oak > D6615 Fabric Ash

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Samet’s new Smartboxdrawer system brings a

quality feel - and realpractical benefits - to

your furniture at a pricethat might surprise you.

How many times have you been toa furniture show, found greatdesigns with nice quality

cabinetry, then pulled a drawer andgasped as it wiggled its way out onrunners that racked and grated? In thisday and age, there’s no excuse forabandoning quality where it’s felt most.Consumers expect a quality feel toquality designs and it doesn’t cost anarm and a leg to give them it.

Samet, the Turkish slides and hingesspecialist, set its 120-strong Research &Development team the task of comingup with a new generation drawersystem which offered not only supremequality soft closing technology, it alsooffered a smoother and quieter actionfor a real quality feel. As always, theSamet design team set to work withenthusiasm and surpassed the brief bya wide margin with Smartbox.

With their brand new synchronisedrollers, Smartbox drawers provideexceptional stability throughout their

entire extension. And, thanks to someclever engineering, horizontal oscillationhas effectively been eliminated.

Moreover, according to Samet’sengineers, by utilising the new synchro-nisation system and simultaneouslyincreasing the side profile strength ofthe drawer boxes, the Smartbox drawersystem is now easily able to carry either40kg or 65kg of load. The picture mayshow a small child; 65kg equates to amodestly proportioned adult.

The feeling of quality is not limitedto the way the Smartbox drawersystem extends; with its new softclosing system, it doesn’t matterwhether the drawer is closed gently orslammed, the final close is soft andsophisticated, affirming the quality ofthe furniture beyond shadow of doubt.

Whilst Samet luxury comes at a pricewhich might surprise you, you mighteven see the benefit in increased sales.

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The true class of a kitchen lies in its perfectly-harmonious design coupled with comfortable system components. The new HSA with the Premea Glassline basket variant unites both – clear silhouettes, a high-end and customisable appearance and superlative running properties thanks to the new, cushioned guide. Vauth-Sagel – since 1962. www.vauth-sagel.de

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A V A I L A B L E F R O M T R A D E P A R T N E R :

Slider L allows the construction ofstorage units with two, three, or multiple co-planar sliding doors.


Hinge specialist Salice hasaugmented its product offeringwith class-leading co-planar

sliding door solutions that offersmooth, silent and high qualityperformance in all situations.

The Slider L is one of a family of co-planar mechanisms that is suitable foruse within a wide range of furnitureproduction. The innovative Bortoluzzico-planar sliding door system providesa real head-turner in the style stakes.Incorporating state-of-the-art featuresand a technically advanced designwhich includes remote control options,the Bortoluzzi range delivers a wowfactor which has seen it featured in thevery best Italian and German kitchens.

Applied on the upper part ofsuitably sized cabinets, Slider L allowsthe construction of storage units withtwo, three, or multiple co-planarsliding doors. The sliding mechanism is

suitable for door sizes up to 2000mmin width and 3000mm height andcarries weights of up to 100kg. Inaddition, the decelerating systemensures the final opening and closingphase of each door is completed in asmooth and silent movement. Themechanism is also equipped with anoptional front cover, which can becustomised to suit each client'srequirements.

With technical reliability andexclusive design, Slider L has alreadybecome a preferred choice fordesigners, architects and manufacturerswho are keen to incorporate innovativeand modern furniture designs, whichmaximise space and storage, withoutcompromising on style.

For further information on the Saliceproduct range call 01480 413831,email [email protected] or visitSalice online at www.saliceuk.co.uk

ssttyyllee ssttaatteemmeennttFor a co-planar slidingdoor mechanism thatreally is as smooth assilk, take a look at Salice’s Slider L.

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Hettich introduces the “Innotech Drawer in a Box” for its most popular formats.

Hettich's InnoTech system provides a foundation for qualitykitchens throughout the UK. With a choice of materials,drawer side designs and numerous formats, Hettich's

InnoTech has proved to be a drawer platform system of choicefor designers who prioritise individuality for their customers.

InnoTech suits all levels of production but, with distributorsand small to medium-sized manufacturers in mind, Hettich hasintroduced InnoTech Drawer in a Box for its most popular470mm-depth, silver formats up to 30kg in capacity, withintegrated soft-close. The modular system brings together allthe elements for a drawer set in a single box, which is easy tostore, transport and handle.

With a single code for each InnoTech Drawer in a Boxoption, it is also highly efficient from an administrative point ofview: a pot and pan drawer with rails, for example, is identifiedfor ordering with a single code, rather than eight if itsconstituent parts are ordered separately.

Instead of having to stock left and right hand sides andQuadro runners, rear and front panel connectors and so on,they all come in one compact box per drawer.

This new level of convenience adds to the build quality andchoice behind InnoTech's success. With rigorously-tested steelball bearing Quadro runners, up to 50kg load capacity for therange, and German build values, the quality of InnoTech is a

given, while push-to-open or Easys electromechanical openingand integrated soft-close features ensure ease-of-use.

The InnoTech platform system can be specified in a white,silver or the increasingly popular anthracite finish. TopSidesand DesignSides are powerful yet simple design options for potand pan drawers. TopSides in steel, plastic or glass are simplyclipped in between the railing and the frame, adding stylishstorage space inside the drawer, whereas a totally bespoke lookcan be created by using DesignSide instead of a railing.

With partial or full-extension runners, InnoTech comes in astandard 470mm drawer depth to make the most of UKcabinet sizes, but different depths are available for bedroomand bathroom applications.

“This is German engineering for furniture at its best,” saysHettich UK marketing manager, Colin Patterson. “The detailsand quality behind the cabinet fascia are becoming increasinglyimportant, particularly in kitchen specification, and with this inmind, InnoTech is a fantastic sales tool. Now with the addedconvenience of InnoTech Drawer in a Box, we have a solutionwhich provides the end user with a superbly functioning andaesthetically-pleasing drawer system. Manufacturers benefitfrom improved storage and administration, while distributorscan offer retailers and fitters a convenient new option.”

For more information call 0161 872 9552.


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Mountain Larch Cappuccino P

Luan Oak Tobacco

Trojan PA

Looking for a little warmth after a wetsummer? Take a look at the latest décors inthe Renolit Covaren 3D global stock range.

July 2012 saw the décor specialist, Renolit, announce threequite individual and striking textured printed designs as newadditions to the Renolit Covaren 3D global stock range.

Trojan PA (main picture) offers golden tones with pearl whileMountain Larch Cappuccino P (left) and Luan Oak Tobacco(below left) meet the demand for designs which harmonisewith up-to-date natural shades of coffee and tobacco - and theyadd texture and style to a variety of room settings.

Trojan PA is a finely defined oak reproduced in a modern andwarm colour way. Trojan PA has a warm golden brown colourwith a pearl element giving added vitality to the finished result.This modern fresh oak is an intricate design with subtle planking,fine wood-ticking and precise detailing bringing depth andvariety to the overall effect. The design is finished with a newwood touch emboss giving the product a very realistic naturalfeel. It matches Kronospan D6672 and has completed FinishPerformance Testing by FIRA satisfying the requirements for theassessment of domestic kitchen worktops, doors and other panelelements as specified in BS6222 part 3 1999.

Mountain Larch Cappuccino P is a deep embossed lineartextured design. Restrained planks separate alternating sectionsof bi-directional graining creating movement within the design.It will suit a variety of different furniture styles and roomsincluding bedrooms, living areas and kitchens.

Luan Oak Tobacco impresses with its natural looking 3-dimensional crosshatched design embellished with a saw cutemboss. Large planked cathedrals add structure to finelygrained sections, which alternate with stripes and gentle growthrings. The horizontal Saw Cut surface structure gives the tri-dimensional character of this décor.

A further 16 designs were introduced into the global 3Dstock range for 2012. All the new designs can be seen in the A4Renolit Highlights collection binder. They are also featured inthe handy A6 sized 3-part complete range set of RenolitCovaren, Renolit Alkoren and Renolit Solid Colours.

For details call 01670 718222, or email Renolit [email protected]

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From wirework and hinges toa new soft close drawer

system, Sycamore Productsoffers the accessories you need

to add value to your designs.

With over 18 years experience,Sycamore Products has made aname for itself supplying high

quality furniture fittings and fixtures tothe trade. The business has enjoyedsustained growth over the years and itsinnovative product ranges now includean Italian manufactured Soft Close wire-work range as well as a comprehensiverange of wirework accessories.

The Italian Manufactured Wireworkcollection is a high quality collection ofkitchen wirework, including theunhanded corner unit, which is suitablefor both left and right handedapplications. Also available is the kidneyshaped Octo unit, pull out larder unitsand a pull out soft close bottle rack. Thewirework range is complemented by acollection of wirework accessorieswhich includes useful items such as arecipe book holder, a cutlery holder anda variety of spice racks.

The current portfolio from SycamoreProducts also includes the new TaimingSoft Close drawer boxes and accessories,a wide collection of contemporary andtraditional handles, waste bins, andmany furniture fittings and fixtures. A

huge collection of lighting for thekitchen is also available. Energy savingLED options and modern infra redcabinet switching systems have provedto be a popular choice.

The range of Taiming Soft Closedrawer boxes and accessories includesoptions for larder units with accessoriessuch as acrylic panels, various drawerdividers suitable for pan drawer organi-sation, etc. According to Sycamore, theTaiming Soft Close drawer collectionreally does offer the ultimate in spacesaving design.

Sycamore Products also offers acollection of soft close hinges, availablein either 95 degree, or 165 degree. Bothcome complete with mounting plate for18mm carcass, and euro screws, whichcan be removed if required.

With its modern on-site packingfacility and three fully automatedmachines, the company providesbespoke solutions for individualcustomer needs. To receive the newkitchen accessories catalogue, contactSycamore Products on 0113 271 3200,email [email protected] www.sycamoreproductsltd.co.uk


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165o soft close hinge.

Taiming soft close drawer boxes - larder

units are also available.

This un-handed corner unit is part of

Sycamore’s Italian collection.

95o soft close hinge.

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Polyrey has launched two newlaminate ranges that offerdesigners the freedom to achieveaesthetic edge details in a varietyof interior applications.Monochrom and White CoreCompact are stylish edgesolutions for laminate products.The Monochrom range of 1.2mmlaminate comes in N005 NoirBlack and B070 Blanc Megevewith a choice of five texturesincluding Roche and Alliage. Thelaminate has solid black or whitecore throughout so there are nobrown lines on the edges.

White Core Compact comes in 56 finishes. It is antibacterialas standard and fire retardant on request. It is available in 8,10, 12.5 and 13mm thicknesses and in a larger than averagesheet size of 1600 by 2050mm.

The Wari Corner from Vauth Sagel makes cornercupboards accessible and now has a new width

independent front panel mount, which makes thefitting totally flexible in terms of door width. VauthSagel has also optimised storage space with larger

baskets. When the door is opened the front basketsswivel out automatically so the rear baskets can be

reached. An amended guide with a new cushioningunit ensures quite and reliable closing. The WareCorner can be retrofitted and the product can be

installed without tools.0049 5272 601 01

www.vauth-sagel.de/en

This stunning three-metre-long island unit is madeentirely in S-008 N White solid surfacing from Hanex.The bespoke unit was specially designed. Hanex solid

surfacing comes in 12mm thickness and can be cut,shaped, thermoformed and seamlessly joined to offer

amazing design flexibility. It has the industry’s highestFR rating and has NS51 hygiene certification. There’s a

choice of 80 finishes including plains, sparkling andnatural stones and translucent effects. There is also a

wide choice of colour matched sink styles that can beseamlessly moulded into the surface.

08457 298298www.hanex.co.uk

The Shagreen range of door levers, pulls and cabinet pulls has been a best seller forTurnstyle. The exotic design was inspired by the skin of a stingray and the range isnow available in the luxury Silver Bronze finish, which really brings the pattern to

life. Available as two designs in door lever and pull options plus a full range ofcabinet handles and a bathroom option, Silver Bronze works very well in

combination with Dark Bronze or Polished Nickel metalwork from Turnstyle.01271 325325 • www.turnstyledesigns.com

Polyrey has added to its WashroomCollection with a dedicated LockersCollection in high performancecompact grade laminate. There’s achoice of 20 laminate designs andthe company has showcased ninecombinations for classic, modernor vibrant interiors. The material isresistant to impact, abrasion,chemicals, colour fading and wateringress and has anti bacterialprotection at no extra cost. TheLockers Collection comes in 10 and12.5mm thicknesses and astandard sheet size of 3660 by1510mm. There is a dedicatedbrochure for the range.

POLYREY LEADS THE WAY

Brown Ash Timber, launched as part of the IDS Tuscan worktopupdate earlier this year, offers the benefits of a timeless and classiclook as well as being a versatile design alternative to beech andoak. “As the heritage kitchen trend continues, Brown Ash givesretailers and furniture companies the opportunity to offersomething different but that also has design longevity,” saysRebecca Slinn, Marketing Manager at IDS.

Brown Ash is available in 3000/4000m by 650mmworksurface sizes and as a 2400 by 950mm breakfast bar, all in40mm thickness. The Tuscan solid wood worktop range includesa selection of timbers such as Bamboo, Cherry, Country Beech,Iroko, Maple, Oak, Prime Beech and Walnut. Tuscan worktops areavailable through IDS branches and can be seen in the dedicated16-page brochure. A display stand is available.08457 298298www.idsurfaces.co.uk


kitchen choice

01923 202700 • www.polyrey.com

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20137 Milano - Via Ennio, 25 - ItalyTel.: + 39 02 5410 0818 - Fax + 39 02 5410 0764E-mail: [email protected] - Web: www.controllogic.it CONTROL LOGIC s.r.l.

CONTROL LOGICSpark detector

designed fordust collectionsystemsto protectstorage silosfrom the riskof fire.

Sparks flyat high speed.

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

in less than three seconds

The CONTROL LOGICSPARK DETECTOR

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

sensitive infrared sensor,intercepts and extinguishes

them in a flash.It needs no periodic inspection.

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

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

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

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Jowat UK Limited continues to makegood progress in the UK market foradhesives for the furniture industry.

Percentage growth at the half yearpoint 2012 is in double digit figurescompared with the same period lastyear. As a result, new administrativestaff have been appointed and thecompany has moved to largerpremises.

Jowat UK is part of the global Jowatadhesives group. Based in Detmold,Germany, the group has operatingcompanies around the world and isrenowned for its excellent productquality and progressive approach todeveloping new adhesive technology.Jowat prides itself on being a 'one-stop shop' for all the adhesive needsof the furniture industry, offering arange of EVA, PO and PUR hot meltsfor edge banding and profile wrap-ping, PU dispersions for membranepressing and PVA adhesives for dow-elling and general wood bonding.

A particularly popular product isthe Jowat 150.90 membrane pressing

adhesive. Available in 25kg or 1000kgpack sizes, the product has a low reac-tivation temperature, meaning that itis suitable for many types of presses.Also with excellent lay flat characteris-tics, the product achieves a very good

quality finish on high gloss doors,with little or no 'orange peel' affect.

PUR based adhesives are also pop-ular where a particularly high bondstrength or high heat resistance is re-quired. Jowat products are available ina range of pack sizes and formats andcan be used for applications such asprofile wrapping and edgebanding.

To ensure it can offer a full packageof products to the furniture industry,Jowat is also the agent for Riepespraying systems and the range ofRiepe release and cleaning agents.Riepe products are recommended bythe leading machine manufacturersand further information is available atwww.riepe.eu. The main Riepe liquidsare stocked in 30-litre drums at theJowat UK warehouse together with arange of buffing wheels, which it isrecommended are changed frequentlyto ensure the most effective resultfrom their spray systems and liquids.

For further information contactJowat UK on 01782 565265 or [email protected]

growth at jowat

Jowat UK appoints new administrative staff and

moves to new premises asgrowth is announced in the

first half of 2012.

Jowat is the agent for Riepe sprayingsystems and the range of Riepe releaseand cleaning agents.

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Chemique’s investment ina new Interwood

membrane press will adda new dimension to the

company’s technicallaboratory and benefitcustomers who want totrial adhesives with orwithout membrane.

Chemique Adhesives has recently invested in a newInterwood Membrane Press for their state-of-the-arttechnical laboratory. The laboratory already

contains spray booths, presses and testing equipment andwill drive forward the company's innovation anddevelopment of its membrane press adhesive range. Thelaboratory now brings key facilities for membrane pressingand testing under one roof with a small scale productionarea where panels can be sprayed, pressed and tested forheat resistance and fibre tear. The Interwood press can beoperated with or without a membrane and its flexibilitycaters for the diverse conditions experienced inChemique’s growing export trade.

Since acquisition of Protak in 2008, ChemiqueAdhesives has expanded its range of membrane pressadhesives from 2 grades to 7, covering every aspect of themanufacturing process. As well as a universal grade ProtakMP/M and a budget product Protak 2831 for smallerpresses and vacuum models, Chemique now offers oneand two component versions of high gloss, low and hightemperature reactivation products.

Low reactivation adhesives have become popular forhigh gloss foils to avoid the 'orange peel' effect andChemique offers 2 grades: Protak 2812 and 2855,reactivating at 50-60°C but with a high initial bond tocounteract the memory forces when the foil cools. Forhigh temperature activation (60-80°C) Chemique offersProtak 2847 and 2856.

All the adhesives for membrane pressing are highlythixotropic, spray well, have a high speed of crystallisationand are fast curing. The thixotropy in particular isimportant in avoiding marring of the surface which canarise when using thin PVC foils. The behaviour of athixotropic adhesive is also important in that the Protakrange, having an index typically above 3.5, will not sinkunevenly into the panel but remains on the surface so, afterreactivation and pressing, it confers a glue line of constantthickness, minimising telegraphing and orange peel.

A key factor in choosing the right adhesive is it'sdurability. Here Chemique can give added customerconfidence with its in-house technical testing facilities.Each customer will have at its disposal regular test reportson their panels, including Adhesion and Surface materialheat resistance testing to BS6222: 1999 Part 3 and alsoPull off Adhesion test to ASTM D1451. The Pull offAdhesion test measures the bond strength using aportable pull off adhesion tester to measure the force topull a specified test diameter of foil away from the coresubstrate using hydraulic pressure.

Commenting on the new investment, Clive Robson,Protak’s Product Manager, says, “This new facility willallow us to build on the success we have had to date withour range of membrane press glues. We aim to create aCentre of Excellence where customers can come to us tobe trained and to test our different grades of adhesive. Itwill also give us the opportunity to build relationships withother material suppliers to compare the different foils andMDF panels on the market, to produce optimum results invinyl door production.”

For further information call 01922 459321.


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Pull-off adhesion test.

The new Interwood membrane press.

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Boere UK Ltd. Unit 1A, Mill Fold Way, Industrial Park

Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire HX6 4DJTel 01422 823783 Fax 01422 825071

E-mail [email protected] Internet www.boere.com

SELECTSturdy, compact top sandingmachine for the joinery industryand the smaller solid wood furniture industry where highdemands are made on thesanding quality of solid wood. 1 to 3 sanding units in variouscombinations of contact roller,sanding pad, combi unit.Specified with an ‘air-cushioned’laminated table the Selectmachine can be effectively usedto sand veneers.

Perfection in sanding, that’s the motto !

STURDY MACHINE FORGENERAL-PURPOSE USE

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Celebrating 35 years serving the woodwork manufacturing sector and renowned as aone stop shop providing dust extraction and air transport systems, filter solutions, airmanagement control, cyclones, fans, spray booths, biomass heaters, wood shreddersand briquetter presses from a 20,000m2 manufacturing facility in Aylesford, Kent.

WEIMA UK offer an extensive range of shredders and briquette presses for everywood application as part of a sustainable solution to include conveyors and air transportsystems. Reputedly the largest UK test and training facility where prospective customersencouraged to conduct machine trials using their own materials before making apurchasing decision. Standalone to turnkey solutions, new or factory refurbished plant,take advantage of speaking with the people whose input is key to your output.

A top-of-the range Striebig vertical panel saw plusan entry-level model will be demonstrated by T.M.Machinery Sales.

The fully-automatic Control 5216 fitted with ascoring blade will feature Striebig’s optionalElectronic Positioning System (EPS) on both thehorizontal and vertical axes.

This allows for the automatic positioning ofboth the length stop and saw head, increasing thesaw’s productivity by delivering automatic repeatstrip and upper trim cutting.

Fitted as standard is Striebig’s user-friendly“touch and saw” operating system, providing easyand convenient control through a touch screenpanel that operates all of the machine’s functions.

Also on show will be a Compact 4164 model, a manually operated all-rounderthat brings Striebig’s renowned quality within the reach of the smallest business.

Striebig saws can be wall-mounted or freestanding. They can cut practically allwood-based sheet materials as well as timber, plaster board, plastics, composites andaluminium panels. They guarantee impressive dust limit values well below 1mg/m3.

As the two W12 shows really start to shape up for thefinal run into the early October dates, visitors can expectso much more than just another exhibition.

Judging by the level of new products and informationbeing readied for presentation at both Working with Woodand Working with Design, visitors can look forward to adynamic experience that includes a high level interchange ofideas and discussion with experts on a face to face basis.

W12 is an event at which to plan and lay the foundationsfor a successful business future… tough times call for lateralthinking, innovation and diversification. On the machineryfront look for inventiveness and above all flexibility to getmuch, much more out of your manufacturing process.

The materials, components and software that will be ondisplay at Working with Design promise to offer a unique level

of choice with new ideas and products that will help you todifferentiate and raise the level of final product performance.This will be reflected by the level of interest in the Design inManufacturing Awards (DIMA) which is already showing someamazing entries.

A sure indicator of how both shows are progressing is therapid uptake for slots in the recently announced presentationarea for seminars, product launches and press conferences.Such has been the response that the organisers haveexpanded the idea into two such facilities – one in eachexhibition area.

The W12 website contains updated information on allissues and is the place to visit to get your pre-registration inearly. October 7–10 at the NEC will be a very exciting doubleevent that cannot be missed!

W12 – so much morethan an exhibition!

Vertical panel saws from Striebig at W12

30 • FURNITURE JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE SEPTEMBER 2012

Dedicated seminar andpresentation area at W12

FERCELL and WEIMA UK exhibit at W12

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Hranipex to build onthe “W” brand

Hranipex will beexhibiting at W12 whilstcelebrating a year ofrapid expansion for thecompany. Whereas theW10 event helped toestablish the name in theUK and build lastingrelationships with itsbusiness partners thisyear’s event sees thecompany with a brandnew subsidiary in the UKjust minutes from thevenue of the 2012 eventin Birmingham. ForHranipex the expansionhas been as quick as ithas been successful and itlooks forward to meetingcustomers from the UKthis year.

Hranipex appreciates the need to match a board quickly and hasdecors to match all the most reputable board manufacturers such as Finsa,Sonae, Formica and Senoplast. From Kronospan’s new Touch collection toEgger’s ZOOM 2012 range Hranipex can cover all its customers’ boardmatching requirements.

With over 700 ABS decors in stock in its UK warehouse in thicknessesfrom 0.45mm to 3.0mm there is an edge to fit every customer’srequirements and with 24 hrs delivery there is no need to be left waiting foryour product to arrive – Hranipex feels that it has become UK furnituremanufacturers holding warehouse of choice and says that there’s no betterforum at which to present their ideas, products and services than W12Working with Design.

FURNITURE JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE SEPTEMBER 2012 • 31

The organisers of W12 have introduced two dedicatedareas for exhibitors to use for new product presentations,press conferences and short seminars. The uptake sinceannouncing this facility has been enthusiastic to say theleast. Visitors will benefit from a full program of newproduct knowledge that will not be available in thisformat and diversity anywhere else.

Keep a note of dates and times of interest to you andW12 will be updating the schedule on the website -www.w12exhibition.com

EDP - one of the UK’s leading suppliers of décor foils, edgings and decorative fittings - will bebringing new developments and designs to W12 Working with Design for introduction tothis market.

From leading German foil manufacturer KP comes an exciting new practical developmentin 3D PET high gloss foils. A new formulation for the latest Pentadecor foils for membranepressing offers greatly enhanced performance allowing further sophisticated pressing ofcomplex 3D shapes with faster changeover times and no change of machinery, tooling orsettings required.

KP say that the huge success of the newly formulated PET films means that they willconfidently be replacing their full production with the new product and EDP customers nowstand to benefit from this significantly increased performance.

EDP will also be showing exciting creations from Italian design house Cosma in terms ofthe latest handles and trims. These include spectacular full width pulls that totally transform astandard MFC door into main visual feature on the furniture - essentially an art form in itself.

EDP’s Terry Willett says that everything on display at W12 will be on the basis of newproduct allowing the UK’s furniture designers to open up new boundaries in individual styleand product differentiation.

EDP to show new innovation and developments at W12

The Working With Wood and Working With Design W12 exhibitionswill be at the Birmingham NEC from 7th to 10th October 2012. Formore details visit the official website at www.w12exhibition.com

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STABILUS GAS SPRINGSA hydro pneumatic adjusting element, consisting of a pressure tube, a piston rodwith piston and connection fittings, filled with compressed nitrogen

• Optimized weight compensation during lifting, lowering, opening, and closing

• Broad selection of sizes and force variants in the standard product line

• Compact design for installation in small spaces

• Large variety of end fittings for efficient assembly

• Provides comfort & soft closing

• Various forms of movement

• Different kinematics

• Easy opening even with heavy components

BES Products, 280 Bawtry Road, Wickersley,

Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 1JY

Tel: +44 (0) 1709 701420

Fax: +44 (0) 1709 531215

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.bes-products.co.uk

Billington Group, 280 Bawtry Road, Wickersley,

Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 1JY

Tel: +44 (0) 1709 543847

Fax: +44 (0) 1709 531215

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.billingtongassprings.co.uk

Billington Group: UK Distributor of STABILUS Products

for Chair, Furniture and Leisure Industries

Visit us on the Stabilus stand 6C431at W12 at the NEC 7-10 Oct 2012

SEC-TEC ST4100Pull-Down TV

Storage System

The SEC-TEC ST4100 is a highlyinnovative TV storage system ideal foruse anywhere there is need to locate a

screen in a wall mounted unit.

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Stabilus gas springs conform to DIN EN ISO9001, ISO 14001, ISO/TS 16949, QS9000,VDA6.1, EAQF and AVSQ.


The company Stabilus issynonymous with gas springs. It’smanufactured more than 1.5

billion of them since 1962, coveringevery conceivable application from thelifting and lowering of table tops to theopening and closing of cabinet doors.The high quality feel imparted byStabilus gas springs has found favour inapplications as diverse as cars andindustrial vehicles, machines, chairs,beds, tables, cabinets, windows,sunroofs and doors. They can be foundthroughout the world.

Billington Group has beenassociated with Stabilus for the last tenyears and is the Stabilus approvedbusiness partner for the leisure, chairand furniture industries. With stockslocated at our UK warehouse and atechnical consulatation service toprovide advice on the most appropriatespring (and position), Billington Groupis an excellent starting point formanufacturers wishing to build motioninto their products.

Building on this successfulpartnership, Billington Group has

recently formed a separate companycalled BES Products Ltd which is taskedto design and manufacture a range ofgas spring-assisted mechanisms underthe Sec Tec brand for verticalmovement and secure storage of TVand computer monitors. Thesecomplement the Stabilus product andare ideal for classrooms and offices aswell as kitchens, bedrooms, caravansand motor homes.

To find out more the phonenumber for Billington Group is 01709543847, or for BES Products, call01709 701420.

moving smoothly

Stabilus gas springs havebeen part of BillingtonGroup’s portfolio for the lastdecade. Now, through BESProducts, the range hasbeen extended with gasspring-assisted options.

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Felder has planned a spectacularshowing for W12 and will bedemonstrating machines fromhobby level through to itsindustrial brand.

Right: Felder's industrial brand Format-4 has just

introduced a new panel saw series: the kappa 400.

Below: the Format-4 H10 - an ideal solution forthe cutting, drilling and milling of panels in any

shape, all in one work process.

Felder UK will once again have astrong presence at the W12 show.With a range of machinery from

hobby planer thicknessers, to industrialCNC machining centres, every require-ment can be catered for. It is the depthof the product range, quality of serviceand factory direct prices that havehelped to continue the growth of Felderin the UK for over 25 years.

Taking pride of place on the standwill be machines like the Format-4 H10,an ideal solution for the cutting, drillingand milling of panels in any shape, all inone work process. The "all-rounder" fornesting and panel processing is availablein various sizes and can be combinedwith an unloading station, a loadingstation, or with a panel storage system.The high cutting speeds and use ofnesting technology allow components tobe nested next to each other, significantlyminimising cutting time and materialwaste. The Format-4 H10 can beequipped with a variety of options to suityour requirements, including a chipdeflector and the five motion plus unit.Tried and tested software, FlashNest,completes the package. A video is avail-able on the Format-4 website,www.format-4.co.uk, which demonstratesthe advantages of the Format-4 H10.

Also from the Format-4 range, FelderUK will be displaying the latest introduc-tion to the panel saw series, the kappa400. Available in the kappa 400, kappa400 X-Motion and kappa 400 E-Motionmachines replace the kappa 40 and arepacked with design features. Customerswill be able to choose the specificationto suit their exact needs and have themachine custom built. Highlights suchas the maintenance-free X-Roll slidingtable and Easy Glide saw tilt unit comewith six-year guarantees. Manual orCNC-controlled saw units and two-axisscoring units are available options aswell as various outrigger specifications.With a maximum cutting height of

133mm and competitive pricing, thekappa 400 has a lot to offer.

If it’s an edgebander you need, theFelder G500 series of edgebandersincludes the G500, G560, G570 andG580. Users benefit from impressivefeatures, such as a feed speed of11m/min for coiled and solid 0.4-8mmedging. The machines can processmaterial from 140mm long and from 8-60mm thick. All have a 2kg Tefloncoated gluepot with a 12-minute heatup time and quick change facility.Optional radius scraping, glue scrapingand polishing units are available. TheG560 performs pre-milling, the G570corner rounding and the G580 doesboth. Users can opt for easy manual setup or automatic change of up to foursettings in the X-Motion version.

Felder UK would like to welcome allcustomers to its W12 stand and to itsshowroom in Milton Keynes. Visit theFelder website prior to the show to getthe most from your W12 experience.Here you’ll see the full range and beginto appreciate the quality, precision andaccuracy of this Austrian-builtmachinery first hand.

To arrange a showroom visit, or formore information on the Felder range,call 01908 635000.


felder’s w12

Above: The Felder G500 series of edgebanders

includes the G500, G560, G570 and G580.

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FELDER-GROUP UKHeadquarters/Showroom: Unit 2, Sovereign Business Park, Joplin Court Crownhill, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 0JP, Fax 01908 307000

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Milton Keynes: 01908 635 [email protected] Request your free catalogue now!

Quality and precision from AUSTRIA

Fine woodworking machinery from small business to large industry!

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profit H10

Panel processing solutions from FORMAT-4Panel cutting, drilling and milling in any desired form, all in just one work cycle!

Maximise your productivity today!!Maximum productivity with “Single-User Operation”:

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Rowood House, Murdock Road,Bicester, Oxon, OX26 4PPTel: 01869 244943 • Fax: 01869 253498email: [email protected]

Membrane pressing of shapes from Orma.

Versatile packing systems for flats and shapes.

Edge finishing shapes - alsofrom Vector.

The very latest panel finishing technology.

Laser cutting.

Anderson Selexx Pro-Nesting.

The latest technology from Giben set up for 2mm PVC.

Inkjet printing.

Visitors to RW Group’s W12stand will find plenty ofmajor new technology on

the stand from the mostsophisticated throughfeed CNCsystem yet from Stema (addressingall six panel surfaces randomlywith no set-up delays) to the newAnderson Selexx pro nesting linewith full automatic loading andunloading. Orma's new membranepress will also be finishing shapeddoors while Giben's 'K Series'edgebander will be set up for2mm PVC and shown alongsideVitap's Eclipse edgebander andVitap’s latest Point 2 and Bridge.There will also be a new carcasspress from Bonacin - their latestCloser semi-auto system.

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High production edgebanders from Ott.

The latest take on edge finishing of shapes from Vitap. Giben - possibly the best beam saw in the business.

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The introduction of the firstcordless biscuit jointer to Makita’srange is another ‘first’ for the

brand. The new Makita BPJ180 LXTbiscuit jointer is available in 18v or14.4v versions with the powerful, quick-charge Makita Lithium-ion battery cells.The BPJ180 and 140 feature the slimlinebody first recognised on the cordlessangle grinders. This narrow diameterbody provides comfortable, easy-to-gripmanoeuvrability of a lightweightmachine that weighs just 3.2kg.

With a 100mm diameter x 4mm, 6-tooth blade, the six stage depthadjustment is selected by the convenientknob at the side of the cutting head. Theblade will run up to 10,000rpm. Theangle guide can be raised or loweredwith the fine adjustment of the rack andpinion mechanism and the angleadjustable fence can be locked in anyposition between 0° and 90° withpositive stops at 0°, 45° and 90°. Shaftlocks make blade changing simple andsafe while an anti-restart function kicks inshould the blade overload protector cutthe current to protect the motor. The

machine will not restart until it has beenswitched off correctly at the triggerswitch and reset. It comes with dust-bag,fast charger and batteries.

Also new to the range is the MakitaBTP141 18V Lithium-ion cordless 4-mode drill driver, pictured right. With asimple twist of the selection collar, theBTP141 can be switched from highpower impact driver to percussion drill,then to normal 2-speed drilling andfinally into screwdriver mode. Additionalselection can be made in each settingsimply by pressing the LED indicatorbuttons on the base of the machine. Forexample, when using impact drivermode, maximum torque of 150Nm isselected by keying the LED key to setting3. This automatically limits the speed toa maximum of 1,500rpm and 1,200impacts per minute (ipm). A single LEDjob light and battery fuel gauge are alsofeatures of this versatile machine. Brush-less Motors give improved performancewith less friction and better battery life.

Visit www.makitauk.com for moreinformation about the full range ofMakita professional power tools.

takes the biscuit

The new Makita BPJ180 LXT biscuitjointer is available in 18V or 14.4V

versions with powerful, quick-chargeMakita Lithium-ion battery cells.

Makita BTP141.

Two new high specification power tools fromthe Makita range make their debuts.

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Maka’s PE90, launched at Holzhandwerk 2012, is a brandnew fixed bed, moveable gantry machine which is not only anew addition, but the new flagship model in the company’sstandard range. 20, 33 or a 51 place tool changers areavailable and, unlike many machines, do not slow the

machine down because it is preparing for them whilstmachining. A shuttle unit takes the tool to the

head, so the changeover literally takes sixor seven seconds. The system also

detects the tool being usedand compensates for any

errors made by theprogrammer,preventing such asover-speeding. All theoperator has to do isselect the tool hewants. The machinedoes the rest.

The PE90 offers a feed rate of 100m/min andz-axis speed of 60m/min. Acceleration is

increased to 5m2 per second compared with2m2 per second on a typical machine. At this

speed, safety mats and bumpers areineffective, so Maka changed the securitysystems, making them contactless. They

mounted a safety scanner on the bed of themachine which monitors three zones. A

second camera detects movement and slowsthe machine if anyone comes too close.


inside storyMAKA PE90

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The CNC table on the PE90 is a new design. It’s servo-controlledon all pods and rails. Each beam has a separate gearbox, rackand pinion system and an Absolute measuring system whichrequires no referencing. The bars move only when required - andto an accuracy of 50 microns - and all four beams and 12 podscan be repositioned in 30 seconds. Machining starts as soon asthe first bars are in place, again saving time. Additionally, oneach pod is a vacuum and a pneumatic circuit. The pneumaticclamps replace toggle clamps and are ideal for difficultcomponents. The pneumatic clamps will move out of the wayautomatically to allow continuous machining of edges, enablingchairs and table legs to be made easily.

Such high speed demands a rigid guide system and here,the PE90, like all Maka machines, is driven on both sides of thegantry on hefty rails.

Compared with a three- or four-axis machine, whichrequires additional, expensive aggregates, Maka’s 5-axismachines can work out less - and they use only standardcutting tools.


Klaus Kern, Maka’s new MD/CEO,replaces Ulrich Gnädinger, who initially

took over Maka, restructuring thecompany and instigating rapid

redevelopment of the model ranges.Klaus joins Maka from a solid

engineering background in high endaerospace and defence projects and

model engineering.

A German company with its roots in the woodworking, plastics and aluminiumindustries, Maka offers three main types of machine: a fixed bed, moveable gantrymachine; a portal-type machine with fixed bridge, moving tables and either three- orfive-axis multi-head; and a bridge centre-type machine for such as roof and timber-framed house construction. Almost all Maka machines are five-axis and the companyhas 25 years of experience of manufacturing five-axis machines.

For full details contact Maka UK on 01952 607700 and ask for Iain Young or visitstand 8D430 at W12.

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The Axminster Industrial Series rangeincludes panel saws, tenoners, spindle

moulders, bandsaws and more, all designed to delivertop performance in a busy workshop. Shown above isthe Axminster SS-512ML Spindle Moulder.

Also on display is the Lamello Zeta Biscuit Jointerin action with Clamex P connectors that make solidjoints without the need for glues, screws or additionalclamps. Watch Invis Mx totally invisible connectorsgiving a strong locking joint and look out for theClassic X Biscuit Jointer that will be available thisautumn.03332 406406www.axminster.co.uk

Masterwood has launched a new range of machines for 2012, designed tosuit the current world market and give better prices to customers. With gantry

and cantilever construction available, 3200 or 5200mm bed lengths, three, four and five-axisversions, matrix or tubeless pod beds and automatic bed positioning systems, the range has asolution for every manufacturing need.

Replacing the old Tecnoma edge banders is a full range of machines under theMasterwood name, ranging from the entry level MWB 2/3 to the larger MWB 5/15RA withpre milling and corner rounding, Masterwood is already supplying these machines into the UKmarket and can also provide Macmazza beam saws, Colombo tenoner/angular plants andOmal dowel inserters.01293 402700www.masterwood.com


Axminster Tool Centre has been the main UK agent for Griggio sinceOctober 2011. Griggio products are designed and built in Italy. The range

includes planer thicknessers, planers, bandsaws, spindle moulders, edgebanders andmore. The company offers low priced delivery and installation plus a competitivewarranty service plan.03332 406406 • www.axminster.co.uk

Boere will be exhibiting with UK sales partner Calderbrook WoodworkingMachinery. Boere is a specialist manufacturer of wide belt sanders. For a

natural loom on wooden surfaces, the company has launched the X-line brushtexturing machine, which has an oscillation system that follows the wood grain. The X-lineunit can be built into the texturing brush machine to work across the grain and give thepopular scarved look.

The heavy engineered Sandrite wide belt sander on show has been equipped with twosanding units, a contact roller and a combi sanding unit, making it suitable for any sort ofsanding work. A new application is a frequency controlled sanding belt, air jet belt cleaningdevice and vacuum table for the shopfitting industry who want to sand lacquer.01706 873344www.boere.nl

what to se

Boerestand7F690

Griggio with Axminsterstand8F610

Axminster Tool Centrestand7G770

Masterwoodstand8E520

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CD (UK), the exclusive distributor of Corian®, isaiming to impress with stands at both Working withWood and Working with Design. The Working with Wood

stand will show specialist machines and tools for the shaping of solidsurface and wood based products. A new solid surface calibratingsander will be on display. The theme of the Working with Design

stand is all about designing with Corian®.0113 201 2240 • www.cdukltd.co.uk

CD (UK) Ltd (Corian)


Magi-Cut Software will be promoting Version9, the new release of its cutting and

optimisation production software at W12 Workingwith Design. New features include fasteroptimisation for multiple core computers, adashboard and charting facility and simplernavigation through the software. Magi-Cut will alsopromote the free trial version of Magi-Cut Express,the entry level saw optimiser.01179 276353www.magi-cut.co.uk

A top of the range Striebig vertical panel saw and an entry level model will bedemonstrated by TM Machinery Sales, the exclusive UK dealer. The fully automatic

Control 5216 fitted with a scoring blade will feature Striebig’s EPS system on both the verticaland horizontal axes. This allows for automatic positioning of both the length stop and the sawhead, increasing the saw’s productivity by delivering automatic repeat strip and upper trimcutting. The user friendly touch and saw operating system is fitted as standard. Otherstandard features include a digital measuring system accurate to 0.1mm and an adjustableprecision display that can be set according to the thickness of the panels being sized.

Also on show will be a Compact 4164 manually operated all rounder that brings Striebigquality within reach of the smallest business.0116 271 7155www.tmpartnership.co.uk

SCM has two large standsclose to the main entrance so

will be making a big impact at the show. Visitors will beable to see the latest technology including the Pratix S12/Band Tech Z5/52 CNC machining centres, K260 EVO, K600and S1000 edge banders, the Profiset 60 Planer Moulder,the Verticut Wall Saw and several new Classical machines.

The Tech Z5 will be displayed with a 5-axis routinghead and is ideal for the production of customisedfurniture components and for machining panels. It canalso be equipped for solid wood machining.

Productive and compact, the Olimpic K600 is theideal edgebander for companies processing and edge

banding large numbers of panels even if they are of adifferent type as it features fast changeover.

The RT-E panel edge trimming device provides theperfect edge to panels before gluing. The Profiset 60Planer Moulder is designed to be very sturdy with up to sixspindles available and impressive feed speeds. The newfeed system using Cardan joints and gearboxes is at theheart of this machine, providing higher productivity and asuperior finish on timber.

There really is something for every size of businessand every requirement on the SCM stands - so don’tmiss visiting.0115 977 0044 • www.scmgroup-uk.com

see at W12

TM Machinery Sales Ltdstand8B245

CD (UK) Ltd

Magi-Cut Software Ltdstand6A122

SCM Group (UK) Ltdstand7C360

stand8C350

stand6A214

stand6D500

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THEBURNINGISSUE

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

Pronto Joinery in Norwich has replaced threewood waste heaters with brand new modelsfrom Wood Waste Technology. The companywanted to benefit from advanced technologyand efficiency and had read about the rangeoffered by Wood Waste Technology. Prontoconverts all of its wood waste into briquetteswhich are loaded into three wood wasteburners that generate heat to warm the factoryin winter. Surplus briquettes are bagged and sold to the public via local supermarkets and other outlets.

Following a site survey, three new Wood Waste Technology WT15 heaters were ordered andinstalled by connecting to the existing ducting. Peter Scott, MD of Pronto Joinery. says the company isproud of recycling all its timber waste. “While it is great for the environment that we don’t need to useany valuable fossil fuels such as coal or oil for heat, it is also good for our company as it saves money onheating bills and provides an additional income stream from the excess briquettes.”

The new heaters have been in situ for a year and have just had their first annual maintenanceservice. Pronto has been impressed by the level of customer care and service from Wood WasteTechnology.

Kurt Cockroft, MD of Wood Waste Technology, says that it is a testimony to the quality andreliability of WWT machines that they were chosen by a company with previous experience in woodwaste burning. As well as offering a site survey, design, manufacture, installation and after care, thecompany services all types of wood waste heater and supplies genuine spares up to 60 percent cheaperthan other suppliers. WWT is the official UK distributor for Gross UK, the German manufacturer ofshredders and briquettes.01785 250400www.woodwastetechnology.comwww.grossuk.co.uk

Alstons Upholstery Ltd are reaping the benefits ofowning a Linde approved forklift truck. The awardwinning family run business needed a cost effectivereplacement for its old five-tonne forklift so MichaelParker, Engineering and Facilities Managerm, setabout researching the new and second hand market.“A truck of the right capacity was just one elementof the purchasing decision,” he says. “I looked atmany criteria from service response to truck design. Ineeded a truck suitable for the application that wasreliable and cost effective and with service backupshould anything go wrong. Once I had stacked upall the costs, buying an Approved Used truck fromLinde made the most sense. The trucks arerefurbished to such a high standard that they end upalmost new and are a more cost effective solution.”

Linde Approved Used trucks are an excellent cost effective alternative to investmentin a new truck. Typically ex contract hire, all Linde Approved trucks have beenmaintained from new by Linde’s national network companies and their 23 fullyequipped support centres. Linde Approved Used trucks are prepared to three levelsdesigned to suit individual budgets and applications. Only genuine Linde parts are fittedand LOLER/PUWER certification is provided with every truck.

Linde supplied Alstons with a five-tonne capacity truck, which is now hard at workmoving around 50 tonnes of fabric and timber a day. The Linde H50 is fitted with Lindehydrostatic transmission, which does not need differential, a conventional service brakeor a clutch. This reduced level of moving parts cuts down on maintenance costs.0845 608 5000www.used-forktrucks.co.uk

KEEP ON TRUCKING…

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