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CONTENTSFeatures

This ACCORD 40 PRISMA 5-AxisCNC machining centre

was installed recently bySCM Group UK at the

premises of E. Kendall &Son Ltd. Having previously

purchased two 3-axismachines from SCM Group,the company have reduced

overheads, increasedturnover and stayed ahead

of their competitors.

See full story in theJanuary issue.

& JOINERYPRODUCTIONNovember/December Issue 2009

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FEATURES

6-8 5-axis CNC Routers

10-19 Woodwaste Processing

15-18 Where To Buy – Woodwaste

21-23 Events

24-28 Sanders

30 Boards & Panels

31-32 KBB Components

IBC Website Directory

CONTENTS

2 News

3 Daltons Secure Altendorf Distributorship

4 ABB Helps Automate Global Furniture Industry

5 Striebig Saw Solves BRIK’s Corian Cutting Problem

6 New Homag BMG 500 5-Axis Router

7 SCM Presents ACCORD 40

8 Hampton Conservatories choose MAKA

20 Starbanks Panel-Precision Cut with Schelling FT-H430

24 The Latest from SCM SANDYA 9S

26-27 Peter Hall’s Quest for Excellence with Bütfering

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NEWSNEWSLatest

Award for Blum’sMichael Powell

Michael Powell, Managing Director of

Blum UK, won the prestigious Lifetime

Achievement Award at the tenth annual

Designer Awards ceremony held at the

famous Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.

Presenting the award, publisher of The

Designer magazine Kevin John cited

Michael Powell’s achievement in

establishing Blum furniture fittings as the

premier brand over the last 25 years in the

UK, now used in kitchen and cabinet

furniture at all levels including the UK’s

leading brands. He praised Mike Powell’s

highly successful and pioneering initiative

of marketing the advantages and attributes

of Blum’s space saving solutions directly to

end users even though the products are

only sold to manufacturers.

Also present at the Awards were Armin

Vonach, who was Michael Powell’s direct

contact and support at the parent

headquarters in Austria over this period,

Mark Richardson, Operations Director of

Blum UK and David Sanders of Blum UK

who will be responsible for marketing in

the future.For more information:

Tel: 01908 285700Email: [email protected]

www.blum.com

Enterprise awarded toBürkle Managing Director

Hans-Joachim Bender was awarded the

Enterprise Medal (“Wirtschaftsmedaille”) of

the federal state. Dr. Hans Freudenberg,

head of the Department of Trade and

Industry of Baden-Württemberg, highly

valued the corporate merits of the

managing partner of Robert Bürkle GmbH

at the headquarters in Freudenstadt. The

medal was awarded to Bender, born in

Hanau, for his corporate and professional

achievements. He has been managing

director of Robert Bürkle GmbH since 1993

and since 1997 has been co-partner and

spokesman of the company management of

Robert Bürkle GmbH.

The Black Forest plant led by Bender,

specialise in the manufacture of press lines

and fluid coating lines for the wood

industry and printed circuit boards

industry.For more information:www.buerkle-gmbh.de

New CEO For Biesse Group

At a press conference in Pesaro in

October Robert Selci, Chairman of Biesse

Group, reported: “Today is a very important

day for the Biesse Group. Our new CEO,

Mr Giovanni Barra, marks the start of an

important phase for our company bringing

with him a wealth of experience with

multinational companies. His experience in

these processes will enhance the Biesse

capabilities, experience and innovation

thereby benefitting the organizational

model that we started to adopt two years

ago in order to transform Biesse into a Lean

Company.”

Diary Dates 2010

ZOW 2010February 8th – 11th

Bad Salzuflen – Germany

Contact: Survey Marketing

Tel: 0049 521 9653372

Woodworking Ireland 2010March 25th - 27th

National Show Centre

Cloghran, Ireland

Contact: Nelton Exhibitions

Tel: 01474 536535

Technodomus 2010April 20th – 24th

Rimini Fiera, Italy

Tel: 0039 0541 744313

Xylexpo 2010May 4th – 18th

Milan, Italy

Email: [email protected]

IWF 2010August 25th – 28th

Atalnta, USA

Tel: 00404 693 833

W10 – Working with WoodOctober 3rd – 6th

NEC Birmingham

Tel: 01629 530 998


www.w10exhibition.co.uk

SICAM 2010October 20th – 23rd

Pordeone, Italy

Tel: 0039 (0) 272 194452

(L to R) Mark Richardson, Michael Powell,Armin Vonach and David Sanders

Hans-Joachim Bender awarded theEnterprise Medal (Wirtschaftsmedaille) of

the Federal State for his corporate andprofessional achievements

(L) Robert Selci – Chairman of Biesse Grouop(R) Giovanni Barra – the new CEO of Biesse Group

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EDITORS COMMENT

& JOINERYPRODUCTION Online Advantage

After a number of meetings with

Altendorf’s UK Regional Sales Director

St John Crabtree and a visit to the

company’s headquarters at Minden in

Germany, a distribution agreement has

been reached with Nottingham based

woodworking machinery specialist

suppliers Daltons to promote the world

renowned Altendorf range of Sliding

Table Panel Saws.

Alex Dalton and Sales Director Andy

Walsh made the visit to Germany and were

enthusiastic about the professionalism and

organisation of the manufacturers and the

precision and quality of the machines. Andy

commented “We have been looking for some

time now for a really high quality Sliding

Table Saw and it does not get any better than

Altendorf who are probably the most famous

name in the world for machines of this type.

We will shortly have in our Nottingham

showroom at least two of the models, the top

of the range high precision F45 and, in a

particularly attractive price category, the

WA80. We will however be offering the full

range of Altendorf equipment which with its

many variants encompasses equipment to

suit almost any requirement.”

Daltons will arrange delivery, offloading and

installation services as required and the

machines will be fully commissioned by

experienced engineers. Aftercare will be

provided by their countrywide Support Services

Division but as Andy says, “The quality of the

machines is so high that we do not expect to

have to make many after sales visits”.

Daltons Secure Altendorf Distributorship

For more details of the Altendorf range:Tel: 0115 986 5201


Altendorf F45 ELMO from the extensiverange now available from Daltons

Love it or hate it, there is no getting

away from the fact that we are living in

the digital age.

The recent series of postal strikes has, of

course, reinforced the advantage of being

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magazine on time, or indeed at all, and

whilst we understand that it is no

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are pleased to be in a position to offer the

option of viewing it online particularly

during these difficult times.

The advantage of the website is that there

is a direct link to contributors websites

together with a comprehensive website

directory. There is also a chance to view

machine demonstrations and to read

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We are always keen to hear our readers

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Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

Regards

Ernie HollisterPublisher

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The flat-pack furniture industry is

entering a new era of robotized

flexible manufacturing and ABB

Robotics is helping world leaders like

IKEA create new fully automated

production lines and reap a rapid

return on investment.

IKEA, consistently ranked the world’s top

home furnishings brand, is leading the way

in automated furniture manufacturing,

much as it did with the concept of flat pack

or ready-to-assemble furniture when it was

launched in the 1960s.

The company is enjoying strong and

sustained growth, selling Scandinavian-

style home furnishings and house wares in

more than 270 stores in 36 countries across

Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North

America, and opening dozens of new stores

each year.

To cut transportation costs, it uses flat

packaging for many products which

customers assemble themselves at home.

The company also designs its own

furniture, which is made by about 1,300

suppliers in more than 50 countries.

To meet this boom in growth, IKEA – via

its wholly owned subsidiary Swedwood

International – is planning to double its

manufacturing capacity within the next five

years and has signed a frame agreement

with ABB for robotic solutions that will

enable it to produce flat-pack furniture

speedily, flexibly and efficiently at low cost.

ABB has already supplied Swedwood

International’s existing 35 factories with

robotic solutions and a variety of power and

automation products and systems, from

complete factory electrification solutions to

distributed control systems and factory

automation platforms.

The new frame agreement covers a broad

sweet of robotics products for painting,

packing and palletising applications, as well

as IRC5 controllers, PickMaster software

and advanced vision-guided technologies.

Two of the most widely employed

applications in ‘flat pack’ are the automatic

palletising of the packs, using ABB’s

dedicated 4-axis palletising robots, and the

polishing and coating of the edges of

wooden panels.

The robotic edge coating facilities uses

large 6-axis robots to polish the edges of the

panels using large brushes to smooth the

surface and remove dust. Following this

dedicated painting robots coat the stacks of

panels with a finishing lacquer.

Article supplied by Bengt Stom, Wood

Industries Segment Manager, ABB Robotics.

NEWSHANDLING

For more information:Tel: 01908 350300

www.abb.co.uk

ABB has supplied Swedwood International’s existing 35 factories with robotic solutions.

Robotics

ABB Helps Automate GlobalFurniture Industry


INSTALLATIONSaws

A Striebig Compact vertical panel saw

has proved the ideal solution to Corian

sheet cutting problems at a Midlands-

based building and refurbishment

company.

BRIK Contracting, of Daventry, part of the

BRIK Group, is a bespoke manufacturer and

fitter of timber, joinery, Corian and acrylic

items for retail and commercial interiors. Its

growing customer base includes major

players in the financial and leisure

industries.

The Striebig Compact has replaced a

German-made vertical panel saw in the

Corian fabrication shop that was not

delivering accurate results.

Operations manager Mark Thallon said:

“The saw wasn’t cutting square and was up

to 5mm out on some cuts. Because of this

problem the supplier had to keep coming

out to reset the machine and we were faced

with increasing amounts of downtime.”

The Striebig was bought largely on the

recommendation of Corian fabricator Ivan

Barker. “I had used Striebig saws for about

20 years in other jobs and was familiar with

their build quality and accuracy. When it was

decided to replace the German machine I

strongly suggested we bought one.”

The Swiss-made Compact is an entry-level

machine that enables small and medium

sized business to move into the world of

precision quality vertical panel saws. It

combines exemplary ergonomics and high

quality visual appearance with unmatched

functionality

The Compact 5207 model chosen by BRIK

has a maximum cut size of 4600 x 2070mm

and a maximum cutting depth of 60mm.

Fitted with a 250mm diameter saw blade,

it is used chiefly to cut up 12.7mm thick

Corian sheets measuring 3680 x 760mm

into sections for use in desking, as kitchen

and bar tops and in vanity units.

It was supplied together with an optional

strip cutting gauge, which has proved useful

when cutting down-stands used in kitchen

worktops

“The Striebig is a far more robust and better

quality machine that gives us a clean cut every

time and is never inaccurate,” said Mr Barker.

“It’s also very easy to set up and use.”

When not cutting Corian sheet the

Compact sizes 25mm thick MDF and

plywood panels which are used in the Corian

components’ sub-strate. This has led to

greater productivity as two 25mm sheets can

now be put on the saw at a time.

Among other features of the saw that Mr

Barker likes are the two-part longitudinal

stops, which are handy when cutting large

and small pieces, and the simple

mechanism that allows for ultra-fast blade

changing.

“The saw’s built-in extraction is also very

effective and there’s now far less dust

around the operator than we had with the

old saw.”

The Compact, together with an Al-Ko dust

extraction unit, was supplied by Striebig’s

exclusive UK agent, T.M. Machinery Sales, of

Leicester.’

All five Compact models are now available

in versions incorporating an automatic cut

cycle facility to make them even more

productive. This feature was previously only

to be found on Striebig’s more expensive

Control models.

For more information:Tel: 0116 271 7155. Fax: 0116 271 5862

Email: [email protected] www.tmpartnership.co.uk

The Striebig Compact vertical panel saw cuts a sheet of Corian at BRIK Contracting

Striebig Saw Solves BRIK’s CorianCutting Problem


NEWSPROFILE5 Axis CNC Routers

The BMG 500 is unique in its class for

many reasons – not least of which is its

impressive build quality using the

Homag Group’s patented ‘Sorb Tech’

mineral cast technology.

“The Sorb Tech construction process

decreases the carbon footprint of a machine

by significantly reducing the amount of

energy required to construct the frame,”

explains Simon Brooks, sales and

marketing director of Homag UK. He

continues, “The main advantage, however,

is its ability to absorb almost all vibrations

that are generated during the machining

process. This results in an incredibly high

surface quality finish on any material.”

An obvious choice for door

manufacturers, the BMG 500 has an

impressive table length of 6 metres

allowing doors to be tandem l

Vacuum cup and console positioning is

made simple by the woodWOP software

which can automatically generate cup

positions and transfer them to machine

table where LED diodes highlight the

vacuum pods and console positions. The

BMG 500 can also be fitted with Homag’s

automatic positioning system (AP) for even

greater operator comfort. Meanwhile,

Homag’s power clamp system makes door

frame production easy – it can hold

multiple components on the machine bed

for sizing, profiling, mortise and tenon as

well as mitre joints and ironmongery

preparation.

Complex staircase production is well

within the capabilities of the BMG 500. The

powerful 5-axis head is perfect for profiling

complex components such as curved

handrails with ease and the Sorb Tech

construction, with it’s optimum vibration

damping properties, permits high feed

rates, even on the most intricate of tool

paths. A wide range of clamping systems is

available for newel post machining as well

as for window production.

Automatic positioning of vacuum pads

and component location makes light work

of stair string routing. This is aided by

overhead laser projection systems

particularly suitable for accurately

positioning curved strings on the machine

table.

Available in both matrix table and

console formats, the BMG 500 is ideal for

window production. It features extremely

rigid construction, high quality machining

capabilities and a wide range of clamping

systems.

The powerClamp system can be used for

four sided machining processes without the

need for repositioning the material. This is

particularly useful for arched window

components and also for converting PAR

materials into fully machined, ready to

assemble components in one program. The

extensive choice of tool changers available

for the BMG 500 means it can be custom

configured for each customer.



New Homag BMG 500 5-Axis RouterDesigned with Joinery in Mind

The Homag BMG 500 5-axis machining centre

The Drive 5c 5-axis spindle


PROFILE5 Axis CNC Routers

SCM present their latest range of

Gantry CNC Machining Centres with

the model Accord 40, a new range of

machining centres with a sturdy

mobile portal structure, the result of

the latest SCM research into the CNC

routing machine sector. The ACCORD

40 range is available in various

solutions with either a multi-function

table or a bar and pod table.

Designed using the best three-

dimensional solid modelling systems, the

structure is composed of a machine bed

and a mobile gantry made of electro-welded

steel. All mechanical machining of

component parts are performed on high

quality CNC machining centres with one

single positioning operation to guarantee

the very best planar, perpendicular and

precise tolerances.

With a fixed worktable and mobile portal

structure with a component passage of up

to 330 mm, these are the characteristics that

allow ACCORD 40 to reach the highest

degree of precision and end product

finishing quality levels, even for the largest

machining areas of up to a length of

7250mm and a width of 2280mm.

A wide range of 3 and

5-axis working units,

equipped with several

types of tool changing

magazines, make the

ACCORD 40 the

most suitable

machine for high levels of

flexible production, such as solid wood or

panel door machining, staircase processing

and plastic and light alloy machining.

The 5-axis Prisma K routing machining

head has a variable spindle speed of 600 to

20,000rpm with 11 KW of power achieved

at 15,000rpm again with HSK F63 tool

chucks. A dust hood with several different

positions controlled by the operating

program is included with the 5-axis head

unit. Again, a number of additional units

can be offered alongside the Prisma K head.

The control unit is an industrial numeric

control with integrated Office PC (Personal

Computer Desktop). The CNC solution

with Office PC combines all of the qualities

of numeric controls with the user-

friendliness typical of personal computers.

The Office PC allows the use of the SCM’s

Xilog Plus interface, the software developed

directly by SCM to make programming fast

and simple even for the less experienced

operators and to enable the access to the

SCM Teleservice system.

The X, Y and Z axes are all interpolating

with axis travel using brushless motors,

with rapid traverse of X and Y axes at 75

metres / minute and Z axis at 30 metres /

minute, with full automatic lubrication

included.

The tried and tested high performance

SCM multifunction worktable ensures high

vacuum capacity distributed

uniformly and

permitting the high

quality “Nesting”

machining of

components from

sheets.

ACCORD 40 also ensures higher

productivity thanks to the possibility of

pendulum machining. The operator can

have access to the machine from three sides

of the worktable, the loading and unloading

of work-pieces is both easy and ergonomic.

ACCORD 40 can also be integrated into

different levels of production with loading

and unloading automation enabling it to

become a completely Automatic Machining

Cell. Stand alone machines can be fed

manually or by a simple vacuum lift, but

SCM are now installing Accord machines

with a variety of handling solutions to

minimise labour, especially when jumbo

size sheets are to be used. Automatic

Conveyors can be located at the infeed to

allow panels to be fed to the

machine table,

one at a time,

whether in-line or

at 90 degrees

depending upon

the floor space

available.

At the outfeed of the Accord, again

various solutions can be offered to remove

the machined components, with tables to

sort out the components for stacking while

the next panel is already being machined on

the table of the Accord.

For further details:Tel: 01159 770044Fax: 01159 770946


SCM Presents ACCORD 40 With 5-Axes Routing Heads

SCM’s 5-axis routing head in horizontal position

The new SCM ACCORD 40 TVNCNC machining centre

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NEWSPROFILE5 Axis CNC Routers

Since Hampton Conservatories Ltd, of

Portrush, County Antrim, Northern

Ireland, bespoke hardwood

conservatory manufacturers,

installed the PE 70 MAKA 5-axis CNC

router, it has considerably improved

its production flexibility and

throughput. The router has proved

to be ideal for hardwood machining,

providing heavy duty machining,

together with reliability, high

precision, fast setting up and top

quality.

The company specialise in a personal,

tailor-made approach to clients, and have

established themselves as the leading

hardwood conservatory manufacturers in

the UK and Ireland. Over the past 25

years they have grown and developed

their business, and to date have built over

2,000 conservatories for a large variety of

clients, including private home-owners

property developers, hotel groups,

government departments, universities,

and numerous architectural practices

throughout the world.

Operating from their headquarters just

a few miles from the beautiful Giant’s

Causeway on the north Antrim coast, the

company have built up an extensive

distributorship network throughout the

UK and USA. This network consists of

authorised distributors in selected

regions to sell and install within their

area.

The special attraction of Hampton

Conservatories and Orangeries is the

balance of old and new, classic and

innovative. European romance and

elegance exist in harmony, with

contemporary American style and ‘back to

nature’ philosophy. Their service covers

all aspects of conservatories including

pools, solarium or sunrooms from initial

design conception, through to advice on

decoration, furnishings and fittings.

Prestigious projects have included the

Facility Club at Harvard University, the K

club in Kildare and Kylemore Abbey,

Connemara.

High quality and versatile production

methods are essential to meet all the

different and special customer

conservatory needs, and this is the key

reason why the MAKA PE 70 was chosen.

It is designed specifically to meet the

requirements of today’s bespoke

hardwood joinery manufacturers, and the

MAKA 5-axis router has established an

impressive track record in the industry.

In addition to the many innovative and

attractive features of the 5-axis PE 70,

MAKA offers a totally reliable back-up

service, including training and technical

advice on production solutions. “We are

very pleased with the service given by

MAKA”, says Mervyn Montgomery,

Owner / Director, “All our machining

requirements have been met from the

time the MAKA was installed, and it has

proved highly productive and efficient.

We are particularly pleased with the quick

job change-over features, the 20- position

automatic tool change, the high precision

achieved for trouble-free erection on site,

and its flexibility in production for

machining any design and style of

component.”

The PE 70 5-axis router has gained a

reputation in the UK and Ireland for its

reliable performance in a variety of

hardwood joinery applications including:

windows, doors, staircases and

conservatories. It offers an impressively

high technology specification with

options, which are adapted to the specific

needs of individual users. Together with

the choice of software available, it does

not limit architects and designers creative

ideas in any way.

Compared to other routers available to

the woodworking industry, it is built to

typical heavy duty, powerful, German

engineering standards, and offers a long

6 metre bed. Yet, it is attractively

competitive in price, which often comes

as a surprise to many, because of its

impressive massive look.

The MAKA Sales and Service premises

in Telford, is of great benefit to customers

interested in new technology router

techniques, software and tooling. They

can see their own product being

machined and it’s a perfect resource for

training and solving problems. An open

invitation is extended to all.



Hampton Conservatories ChooseMAKA

One of many elegant bespoke HamptonConservatories

Mervyn Montgomery (right), Owner/Director ofHampton Conservatories, and machine operator,

Chris, at the MAKA.

WOOD WASTE TECHNOLOGY

Unit 4 Palmbourne Industrial Park Castle Street Stafford ST16 2TBTel: 01785 250400 Fax: 01785 255199Website: www.woodwastetechnology.com

Using the latesttechnology from the UK’s

leading manufacturer

Turn your waste intoenergy and reduce yourheating and skip bills

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Whatever your requirements there’s an ONSRUD router designed to meet them

ATA ENGINEERING PROCESSES Tel: 01442 264411 – Fax: 01442 231383

Email: [email protected] – Web: www.ataeng.com

CUT IT OUT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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Dust Pollution Systems, a UK

innovator and leader in the design and

installation of wood waste extraction,

waste to heat and process air systems,

has recently commissioned a facility at

the newly relocated staircase

manufacturing plant of M H Joinery

Products plc in Somerset. This new

plant has been specifically designed to

remove wood waste, provide high

quality dust-free process air, lessen the

company's carbon footprint, reduce

energy consumption and enhance

component finish.

MH Joinery Product plc manufacture

high-end windows, casements and

staircases for builders and developers

requiring the very best in design and

performance. The company's staircase

manufacturing had for many years, taken

place some distance from it's main

location. When an adjacent site became

available it was decided to take advantage of

the opportunity to relocate staircase

production. Having all output in one

location meant that the company was able

to improve operational and administrative

efficiency.

The newly available site, although old

and in need of complete refurbishment,

offered the advantage that production could

be laid out in tune with current and future

needs. In combination with a newly

configured manufacturing plant, MH

Joinery Products also wanted to ensure that

its wood waste extraction would meet and

exceed current requirements. Dust

pollution Systems had previously installed

extraction systems for MH Joinery, and

given its fault-free operation, Dust Pollution

Systems were asked to install and

commission the extraction facility for the

relocated stairs plant.

Even though the extraction of wood waste

was the primary objective, MH Joinery

Products also needed to install a heating

system for the entire premises. Initial

energy candidates were either oil or gas.

Because a supply of clean dust-free process

air was also required, Dust Pollution

Systems suggested and installed an

extraction system designed to supply an on-

site heat from waste facility. The system

was planned and executed in line with a

carefully scheduled machine transference

schedule from the old to the new factory.

This ensured minimal disruption to output.

A wood fired plant was installed, together

with a chipper so that all waste and off-cuts

could be utilized. This enabled MH Joinery

Products to both remove and re-use wood

waste and in so doing it is now

independent from rising fuel costs and

supply interruptions. The process air flow

designed by Dust Pollution Systems

ensures that a pressure is maintained that

matches input with extraction. This

guarantees that all parts of the staircase

factory experience minimal air speed

reducing air-born dust for better a finish

quality.


A Breath of Fresh Air

For more information:Tel: 01494 462 333


NEWSWOODWASTEDust Extraction

The woodwaste dust extraction unit and heating plant installed at MH Joinery Products

11

Brookhouse Tooling Ltd., based in

Darwen, Lancashire, is part of the

Brookhouse Group – the UK's leading

independent supplier to the aerospace

industry with acknowledged expertise

in the design and manufacture of

composite aero-structures and

composite tooling and ground support

equipment.

At the group's extensive Darwen facility,

the tooling workshop manufactures

precision tooling, ranging from composite

drill and router tools to sophisticated metal

CNC-machined mould tools, along with

general jigs and fixtures. In addition, there

is a dedicated area for the production of

large tooling jigs, including the specialised

fabrication of major aircraft assembly jigs.

When Brookhouse Tooling decided to

upgrade its existing dust extraction plant,

by installing a dedicated system to serve the

pattern and moulds section, Dust Control

Systems Ltd were invited to discuss the

company’s changing requirements and

recommend an effective solution. The

workshop, which utilises a variety of

classical woodworking machines, including

double head sanders, bandsaws and jig

borers, required a total air volume of

around 7,000m3/hr to effectively extract

the wood and composite dust generated.

Following a thorough evaluation of

Brookhouse’s site and production facilities,

DCS engineers proposed an additional

externally located filter, utilising a direct-

driven 7.5kW fan unit. They installed an

ATEX-certified modular shaker filter

system, with quick-release galvanised waste

collection bins. And, thanks to a unique

filter media that provides improved filtering

efficiency and low energy consumption,

together with a low-noise fanset that

consumes 30% less energy than traditional

fans, the system provides effective

extraction, is quiet in operation and

extremely economical to run.

Steve Thomas, who heads up production

at Brookhouse Tooling, says: “The new dust

plant was installed with minimal disruption

to production, and we are very pleased with

the performance; it’s a robust and well-

engineered system which satisfies the

demands of our busy pattern shop, and

fully meets our requirement for an efficient

and inherently safe system.”


Brookhouse Opt For DCS Extraction



A compact modular filter from Dust Control Systems deals with dust at Brookhouse Tooling

Ground Support Equipment Components producedfrom moulds manufactured in Brookhouse

Tooling’s pattern shop

WOODWASTEDust Extraction

12

St Helens based dust and

fume extraction

specialists Airtec

Filtration came to the

rescue of The Natural

History Museum in

London by supplying a

refurbished dust

extraction system.

The Natural History

Museum carry out a lot of

in-house manufacture of

display cabinets to suit many

of their exhibits, but the

application means they came

up against one rather dusty

problem. As a consequence of

cutting, grinding and

sanding, it meant large

amounts of dust were

created and

Buckinghamshire based

company Cityarch called on

the expertise of Airtec

Filtration to come to their

rescue. Airtec Filtration

designed and supplied a

small-refurbished DCE

Donaldson extraction

system installed by

Cityarch that offered

2,300m3/hr of airflow. It is

the second time Cityarch had

called upon Airtec to offer a

cost-effective and efficient

solution.

The Natural History Museum were

pleased to benefit from the cost savings of

opting for refurbished equipment but with

their own clear vision for restoring pieces of

history and being ‘green’, it only seemed

right to do a little restoring and recycling of

their own with the help of Airtec Filtration.


A sample of a refurbished AirtecFiltration dust extraction system


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FOR A CLEANER ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURE

At Dust Pollution Systems, we have been busy systemizing spot

extraction in the industrial working environments. Our systems cover

all aspects and working methods from the small, mobile dust

extractors to large turnkey stationary industrial installations.

www.dustpollution.co.uk

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALISTS

Dust Pollution Systems Limited

Unit 1 & 2, Premacto Works, Queensmead Road,

Loudwater, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP10 9XA

Telephone: 01494 462333 Fax: 01494 463777


www.airtecfiltration.com

Airtec Filtration Makes History!

13

Monarch Equestrian Ltd, a leading

manufacturer in the design and

fabrication of exclusive ‘top end’

stables and equestrian equipment has

chosen Wood Waste Technology Ltd. to

supply and install a wood waste heater

for their production facility. The

WT15 wood waste heater, which suited

Monarchs application, produces

around 145kw/hr (500,000btu/hr) of

heat into the workshop, and will

dispose of a large skip of off cuts per

week, saving approximately £6000 per

annum in skip charges and a further

£3000- £4000 on gas bills making the

payback period around 12 months.

Customers can then look forward to

savings somewhere in the region of

£50,000 over the next five years.

Managing Director, Russell Holliday

looked at a few different options and

suppliers but chose Wood Waste

Technology due to their excellent

reputation, well known outstanding after

sales service and keen prices. Mr Holliday

explained, “Many people do not realise

exactly how much money is spent on skip

charges and heating costs per year and the

figure is quite frightening when worked out

over a long period. I have been looking for a

reliable wood waste heater for some time

and after viewing many different models

actually working on site and visiting the

manufacturing facility chose Wood Waste

Technology, mainly due to glowing reports

from their customers, and also the well-

built and heavy-duty design of the unit. I

was also pleasantly surprised to find that as

manufacturers of their own equipment they

were the most competitively priced units in

the marketplace.”

Managing Director of Wood Waste

Technology, Kurt Cockroft comments,” we

believe in providing very affordable

solutions to ever increasing waste and

heating charges and keeping payback

periods to a minimum. We also pride

ourselves on our outstanding after sales

and service departments, which we believe,

is more important than the initial sale itself.

We also service all types of wood waste

heaters and supply genuine spares at up to

60% cheaper than our nearest competitor.”

The WT range are fully certified to be

installed in clean air zones without the use

of an afterburner, this will save

approximately a further £2500 on the initial

cost and £2000 per annum in running

costs compared to competitors units,

making the payback period the quickest in

the market place today.

Wood Waste Technology manufactures a

wide range of heaters from small hand fired

units to fully

automatic systems to

suit virtually all sizes

of companies.

For more

information on the

range of heaters we

manufacture or

interest free loans

which may be

available.


The WT15 wood waste boiler installed atMonarch Equestrian Ltd



WOODWASTEWood Burners

Wood Waste Technology Provides aSolution to Monarch

NEWSWOODWASTEWood Burners

As summer turns rapidly into autumn

now is the perfect time to consider

installing a workshop wood burning

stove to turn your offcuts and sawdust

into fuel.

The latest generation of workshop stoves

are cost effective, easy to install,

environmentally friendly and can burn all

types of wood waste from solid pieces of

timber to sawdust.

A workshop stove will pay for itself within a

very short time when you combine the costs

of gas, oil or electricity with the landfill tax

charges business have to pay contractors to

remove wood waste.

From an environmental point of view

burning wood is considered to be carbon

neutral – so businesses with workshops

stoves will significantly reduce their carbon

footprints.

Workshop wood burners differ from the

type of stoves used in homes. They have been

specifically designed to burn wood offcuts

and sawdust and this is achieved through a

unique combustion air tube which runs from

the top to the bottom of the stove. Sawdust

cannot be burned in domestic wood burners

because it will extinguish the flames.

Workshop stoves are available in a range of

different sizes depending on the dimensions

of the premises to be heated. A compact 4Kw

Greenheart stove can comfortably heat up to

65 cubic metres whilst an 18kw version

delivers enough heat for up to 250 cubic

metres.

Commented Sune Nightingale, director of

leading wood burning stove online retailer,

workshopstoves.co.uk: “We have been selling

workshop stoves now for over five years but

have seen a significant rise in demand during

the past twelve months. Businesses are

looking harder at their overheads and it

makes complete sense for them to combine

saving money on fuel with the environmental

benefits of re-cycling 100% of their waste

wood products.

“During the peak in fuel prices the demand

for wood offcuts by consumers to be used as

fuel for domestic wood burning stoves

rocketed – but it makes little sense to sell off

all your own wood as fuel for somebody else

and then have to pay higher electricity, oil or

gas prices to heat your own premises!” he

continued.

Installation is simple but should be carried

out by a competent person.

It is important to seek advice before

purchasing a workshop stove to ensure

aspects such as ventilation and insulation are

dealt with correctly. Reputable suppliers such

as workshopstoves.co.uk employ technical

experts to help customers choose the right

stoves and flue system to suit their particular

workshops.

For example, if your workshop uses

machinery which produces fine dust,

extractors should be fitted to the equipment to

prevent the atmosphere being filled with fine

particles of sawdust which could be ignited by

the stove or other heat producing machinery.

Installing a workshop stove could also help

you to win more business. Most tender

documents include a section on your

environmental policies and being able to state

that you re-cycle all of your waste by

converting it into green energy could give you

a competitive edge.

Carpenter Oak Case Study

Specialist timber frame company,

Carpenter Oak operates from a three-acre site

in Totnes in Devon. The company employs

20 carpenters in six workshops to create high

quality contemporary structures for

customers throughout the world.

All of the heating in the workshops is

generated by workshopstoves.co.uk’s

Greenheart workshop stoves, many of which

have been installed since Carpenter Oak was

established twenty years ago. Solid wood and

sawdust is burned throughout the day, with

each workshop stove fuelled by a metre

square bag of wood per week.

Said Paul Kirkup, Carpenter Oak’s director

of timber design: “Right from the very

beginning we could see the logic of turning

our waste wood into energy. We have saved a

great deal of money throughout the years

particularly during times when traditional

fuel costs were high.

The stoves are easy to use and give off

more than enough heat for the workshops.

They couldn’t be easier to use – just light

them in the morning and leave them to

quietly die out overnight.”

Now Carpenter Oak and

workshopstoves.co.uk technical experts are

looking at the next project – generating

electricity though a steam boiler heated by a

workshop stove. “In our work we are forward

thinking and creative, so it makes sense to

take our use of waste wood to the next level”

added Paul.

(Article supplied by Sune Nightingale,

director of workshopstoves.co.uk)


Install a Workshop Stove and Reap The Rewards

Tel: 0845 226 5754www.workshopstoves.co.ukPaul Kirkup, Director of timber design at

Carpenter Oak, stoking the workshop stove

WOODWASTE

See our website and interactive magazine www.p-j-production.com

Formed in 1997 Airtec Filtration specialises in the design, supply and installation ofan extensive range of dust and fume extraction products and solutions to suit avariety of applications. We work with our customers to offer a package that is very

competitive, flexible and is delivered or installed on time. As well as offering newequipment from leading brands such as Nederman and Kemper we also specialise in thesupply and installation of top quality refurbished equipment, including Donaldson-DCEand Dantherm-Airmaster. All refurbished equipment comes with a 12 months warrantyas standard and spares are readily available for many filters. We can also offer servicecontracts and COSHH LEV testing, all in line with HSE guidelines. Visit us atwww.airtecfiltration.com and visit our on-line store for prices and example of ourrefurbished filters.

Aagaard are engineers involved in the design and manufacture of Dust and Fume Extractionequipment in the woodworking industry, all of which meet C.O.S.H.H. requirements,environment legislation and Atex directive 94/9.

They offer a wide range of equipment to cover the complete industry from a single bag unit for a small joinersshop to modular Chain Filters to handle waste from large window, door or furniture panel producing factories.

The company offers a full site survey, including C.O.S.H.H. assessment and advice on existing extractionequipment.

Aagaards main aim is to provide a first class service and product at competitive prices with high standardsof specification. Should you have an environmental problem, be it large or small please do net hesitate tocontact Aagaard who will guarantee to provide an excellent service at all times.

AIRTEC FILTRATION LTDManor StreetSt. HelensMerseyside WA9 3AX

Tel: 01744 733211Email: [email protected]

AAGAARD A/S29 Shillband ViewMirfieldWF14 0QG

Tel: 01924 480655Fax: 01924 480656Email: [email protected]

Airtec Filtration Ltd

Aagaard A/S


At Dust Pollution Systems, we have been busy systemizing spot extraction inthe industrial working environments. Our Systems cover all aspects andworking methods from the small, mobile dust extractors to large turnkey

stationary industrial installations.

DUST POLLUTION SYSTEMSUnits ! & 2Premacto WorksQueensmead RoadLoudwaterHigh WycombeBucks HP10 9XA

Tel: 01494 462333Fax: 01494 463777www.dustpollution.co.uk

Dust Pollution Systems

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALISTS

Economic long term COSHH compliance with Dantherm Filtration. Efficient well-proven dust extraction and waste management manufactured by Dantherm for smallworkshops or large manufacturing plants, tailored to operate unobtrusively to

comply with COSHH (DSEAR) regulations. Fully ATEX compliant, with designs to suit allworkshop or production conditions. Easy fit Nordfab clipped ducting, Combifab fans,Dantherm easy to use controls and accessories, all manufactured in-house.

Service includes LEV testing for COSHH compliance, planned maintenance; spares availablefor units more than 30 years old – for long term reliability.

For some itʼs the reassurance of our guaranteed after-sales service that sets usapart for choice. Others say itʼs having complete confidence in Ashcraftʼshighly regarded reputation for all round quality thatʼs the deciding factor.

Most, however, agree the main reason for choosing Ashcraft is knowing they can trustus to specify what’s exactly right for their business.

From a simple one bag filter unit to a comprehensive Modulex system, AshcraftEnvironmental can design manufacture and install dust extraction that’s not only extremelyefficient, but is both affordable and guaranteed to do precisely what we say it will do.

For confidence in dust extraction call Ashcraft first.

DANTHERM FILTRATION LTDLimewood ApproachSeacroftLeeds LS14 1NG

Tel: 0113 273 9400Fax: 0113 265 0735www.danthermfiltration.co.uk

Ashcraft Environmental Ltd8 Newton CloseDrayton Fields Industrial EstateDaventryNorthamptonshire NN11 5RR

Tel: 01327 300777Fax: 01327 300760

Dantherm Filtration Ltd

Ashcraft Environmental Ltd


The Health & Safety Executive is seeking to improve the monitoring of wasteextraction from individual machines. This means that flow gauges are requiredwithin ductwork serving individual machine hoods to ensure that the operator is

easily able to check and monitor extraction performance and maintain correct air flowat all times.

Dustraction supplies an ideal range of flow gauge instruments with simple red and greenmarkings which provide an easy-to-read indication of extraction performance. To assist withcompliance, Dustraction is also offering a service for the supply, fit and commissioning of flowgauges including a full COSHH LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) testing and maintenance package.

Dustration Ltd

Grindermax® cutting tools for classical single-shaft shredders. Reliable grinding ofwood materials of all kinds, ranging from chipboard waste, MDF, solid timber toextremely hard timber. German product with quality standards:

• Long service life due to extra deep case hardening• Minimised risk of fracture due to heavy duty steel with optimal viscosity characteristics• Accuracy of fit due to overleaf machining• Suitable for shredders such as Gross (e.g. GAZ/GHZ), Reinbold, Untha, Vecoplan, Weima

(Series WL, WLH, ECO), Zeno, Dragon and others.

RanHeat manufacture a wide range of wood combustion equipment from 150 kW up to 4MW in output. Over the last two years over 95% of ranheat's projects have beenGovernment funded under the Carbon Trust interest free loan scheme. Under the scheme

companies within the woodworking industry can receive up to £100,000 ( £200,000 In NorthernIreland) interest free for up to 4 years, the loan is unsecured and has no arrangement fee.

With the huge increases in the costs of Oil and Gas during the last heating season and the ever risingcost of landfill demand for RanHeat equipment has doubled over the last 12 months. The governmentincentive via the Carbon Trust has enabled many companies to invest in this energy and cost savingequipment without having to find any capital outlay. In many cases the loan repayment each month isless that the skip bill add to this the savings in heating and you soon have a scheme that pays backquicker than the 5 years required under the carbon trust scheme.

RanHeat have also developed a new bunker silo system designed to fit under existing Dust ExtractionFilters mounted on steel work. The bunker is a direct replacement for the skip normally used in this situation.

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DUSTRATION LTDPO Box 75Mandervell RoadOadbyLeicester LE2 5ND

Tel: 0116 271 3212Fax: 0116 271 3215Email: [email protected]

GRINDERMAX UK18a Percy RoadBoscombeDorset BH5 1JF

Tel: 07733 584 212Fax: 01202 395858Email: [email protected]

62 St James Mill RoadNorthamptonNN5 5JP

Tel: 01604 750005 Fax: 01604 757300Email: [email protected]

Flow gauges for extractionperformance



Woodwork Dust Control are UK agents for EWI-THERM wood burners, a superior product whichis designed and manufactured in Germany.

EWI THERM’s GRA range of smaller conventional stoves with an output of up to15kW are ideal for smallerworkshops up to 300 m3 in volume. They are of robust cast iron construction with a traditional design andare a welcome feature in any workshop during the winter months.

For many organisations associated with wood machining, wood burning combines a very cheap ecologicalfuel with a removal of waste disposal costs. EWI THERM wood burners are an obvious choice.

THE WOODWORK DUST CONTROL CO LTDRushbeds Industrial EstateWotton RoadBrillBucks HP18 9UB


Wood Waste Technology Ltd are the UK No 1 manufacturer of wood waste industrialheaters. We supply many different models from an entry level 25kw unit through toa fully automated 300kw unit capable of burning up to 10 ton of waste per week. We

manufacture the most heavy duty, trouble free units in the marketplace. Why pay for skipswhen you can burn your waste cleanly and efficiently and heat your factory for free.

WOOD WASTE TECHNOLOGY LTDUnit 1, Drummond RoadAstonfields Industrial EstateStafford ST16 3HJ


The Woodwork Dust Control Co Ltd

The Woodwork Dust Control Co Ltd

Wood Waste Technology Ltd

Talbotts Biomass Energy Systems Ltd based in Stafford are British Manufacturers ofBiomass & Wood Waste to Energy Equipment. They have an inherited experienceof over 30 years with 4500 installations worldwide. The Talbott brand

includes the ever-popular T range hand fed units, T range automatics and Cranges, available as hot air or hot water.

Talbotts have a dedicated service and spares parts department with their pricesamongst the most competitive on the market place.

All units meet Clean Air and Environmental Protection Act regulations due tolow emission outputs.

TALBOTTʼS BIOMASS ENERGY SYSTEMS LTDTollgate DriveTollgate Industrial EstateStaffordST16 3HS


Talbott’s Biomass Energy Systems Ltd

Wood Waste Technology Ltd

WOODWASTEDust Extraction

Steve Matuska at Dustraction reports

that the Health & Safety Executive is

now seeking to further improve the

monitoring of all waste extraction

from individual machines. This takes

the form of fitting flow gauges within

ductwork serving individual hoods to

ensure that the operator is easily able

to check and monitor extraction

performance and to ensure that

adequate air flow is maintained at all

times.

Due to the variable pressures

encountered at hoods serving different

machine types, ideal pressure requirements

need to be established and the correct flow

gauge to handle the range selected to allow

pressure levels to be accurately measured

and maintained at each point. It is

important also that flow gauges permit

adequate adjustment to guarantee that

pressures can be maintained within the

specified range after installation.

Dustraction, says Steve Matuska,

supplies an ideal range of flow gauge

instruments with simple red and green

markings which provide an easy-to-read

indication of extraction performance.

These allow extraction systems, like this

new installation at Manor High School in

Leicester, to be effectively maintained in

line with Health & Safety Executive

requirements at all times.

To assist companies with compliance,

Dustraction is also offering a service for the

supply, fit and commissioning of flow

gauges including a full COSHH LEV (Local

Exhaust Ventilation) testing and

maintenance package.

The latter encompasses

all makes of equipment

together with the supply,

where appropriate, of a

full range of spares from

Dustraction as well as

those by other original

equipment

manufacturers.

Parts supplied by

Dustraction, says Steve

Matuska, will have

material specifications

identical to or better

than original equipment

by other makers and will

often improve the

performance of existing

extraction layouts

through advances in

filtration media and

technical specification

upgrades. A variable

range of consumables

including filter bags and

cartridges is also

available from stock at

competitive prices.

The Health & Safety Executive states that

one of the most Frequently Asked

Questions they encounter on their website

http://www.hse.gov.uk/lev/faqs.htm is: Do

I have to fit air-flow indicators to all hoods

in the LEV system? The answer, says Steve

Matuska, is that up to now there has been

no legal requirement to do so but adds that

the law now requires employers to observe

the correct level of LEV by ensuring that

adequate air flow is maintained at all times.


Dustraction Help British Wood and Panel WorkersTo Meet and Maintain New COSHH Regulations



Simple red and green markings on new gauges byDustraction provide easy-to-read monitoring of

extraction performance

Dustraction’s Contract engineer Rob Coopermonitors air flow at a new installation

A new 15M Filter by Dustraction is beinginstalled at Manor High School in Leicester

Based in Newton-le-Willows on

Merseyside, Starbank Panel Products

Limited are specialists in the

fabrication of high pressure

laminates, state of the art CNC

component manufacture and solid

surface fabrication supplying a variety

of industries throughout the UK.

A family run firm, established in 1976 by

Gordon & Kathleen Darbyshire, the

company is now looked after by its hands-

on Managing Director, Phil Darbyshire.

Originally employing just 6 staff and

operating out of rented premises in Appley

Bridge near Wigan, today’s Starbank has

grown to employ just under 90 staff and

has expanded into purpose built premises

on a 3 acre site with over 70,000 sq ft of

production space on the Sankey Valley

Industrial Estate.

As the company grew over the years,

investment has been focused on finding the

right people and machinery to allow this

success to continue and their factory now

houses some of the most sophisticated

panel processing machinery in the UK and

as part of this investment, Schelling UK

Limited were proud and pleased to install a

new FT-H 430 saw in December 2008.

The installation included in-feed rollers

with 90 degree angular transfer for multi-

directional in-feed so that material can be

loaded via fork lift or from an automated

storage system. Another feature chosen by

Starbank was the vacuum in-feed with

aligning table which prevents surface

damage of the laminates and guarantees

the squaring of the book.

The machine also has an internal

turntable allowing head cuts which utilises

the boards to their max. The hard

chromed machine table which Starbank

have chosen protects delicate surfaces from

being scratched and the FT 430 also has the

Schelling “third blade” edge scorer for post-

formed and soft-formed components giving

a chip free cut throughout.

At the out-feed stage, the high pressure

air tables can cope with heavy books of high

pressure laminates and together with the

40kw main saw motor and brass table lips,

a clean and precise cut is achieved time

after time.

The FT 430 is equipped with the latest

technology including a clamp pressure

control on the control panel to

accommodate hollow core material and an

on-line net viewer gives electrical & PLC

diagnostic around the clock with support

from Schelling UK and on-line support

from Schelling Austria.

Andy Hepworth from Schelling UK

visited Starbank Panel Products this week

and met with Phil Darbyshire and

Production Manager, Paul Atkinson, to find

out on how their investment had performed

since installation and to discuss the overall

Schelling experience.

Phil Darbyshire confirmed that the main

reason behind their choice of a Schelling

saw had been the robust build of the saw

itself and the reputation of reliability of

performance over Schelling’s competitors.

With the features chosen, he advised that

their FT430 can process all the different

materials Starbank uses from HPL

laminate boards, MDF, solid grade

laminate and chipboard. He confirmed

that after initial hesitation, the staff had

found the saw easy to use and had found

the whole material handling to be a smooth

operation. “This saw can cut any size and

any shape better due to the machine being

so robust,” commented Phil Darbyshire.

When asked which of the special features

improved performance the most, Phil and

Paul had difficulty in deciding their

favourite but Paul decided that he found

that the vacuum feed and the turntable

enhanced the overall operation of the saw

the most.

Regarding the Schelling support since

installation, Paul commented that Starbank

had been very pleased with the response

from all the Schelling team including

Markus Freuis, Schelling’s M.D. and they

would be happy to go with Schelling again.

Starbank’s Panels – Precision Cut with TheirSchelling FT-H 430 Saw

For any further information:Tel: 01937 586340


The Schelling FT430 beam saw installed at Starbank Panel Products Ltd


NEWSINSTALLATIONBeam Saws


SCM Group UK recently held their

Autumn In-House Exhibition in their

new Nottingham Showroom facility with

a number of new machines on display.

The In-House was held over 3 days and

the total number of customers visiting

was far better than expected, increasing

day by day, with the last day Thursday

being the most popular.

SCM’s Managing Director, Gabriele De Col

commented “We were very pleased with the

attendance at our recent In-House, especially

in these difficult economic times and as some

recent Exhibitions have reported poor

attendances. A number of new and existing

customers travelled to see us as they wanted to

view machines that they wanted to see

working and demonstrated for their own

purchasing requirements, whether for the

present time or in the future when the up-turn

eventually arrives. We had a steady stream of

customers coming through our doors, with

the final day providing the highest number of

visitors.”

SCM exhibited a wide range of both Panel

Processing and Joinery Manufacturing

machines with several Software, Dust

Extraction, Tooling and Finance

representatives in attendance. A high number

of Classical machines were displayed from all

of the SCM ranges manufactured for the start-

up or growing businesses.

There was continued interest in SCM’s

wide range of CNC and Panel Processing

machines for kitchen, bedroom and furniture

manufacturing, and yet again, the CNC

Machining Centres, models N15 and the large

dimensioned worktable Accord 40 with its’

extensive 7320 x 2280mm table size. Both

machines proved to be big winners with the

“Nesting” of panels and doors continually

taking place. Two Accords were sold.

The latest space saving Cyflex F900 PRO

CNC Drilling and Grooving machine for

panels, especially designed for kitchen and

bedroom manufacturers and upholstered

furniture, was in continuous demonstration.

With its’ new and latest guarding, safety mats

on the floor have now been eliminated, further

reducing the floor space to less than 4.5

square metres.

The popular “Actionline” range of the

World’s best selling Record CNC Machining

Centres again proved very popular. A bar / pod

table machine, the Actionline AL TVN P,

machined various types of internal and

external doors, and it was fitted with a

dedicated, high power Universal K2 two outlet

machining head for lock and hinge recessing,

with glass and letterbox openings being

machined all in one set up.

The Record 132 NT TVN Prisma 5-axis

machine showed its versatility, machining

complex hand rails, stair strings, newel posts

and arched window components. The Windor

1 CNC Window Machining Centre on display

was being continually demonstrated, as were

the Compact NT and Superset Class Planer

Moulders, illustrating SCM’s strength in

depth within the Joinery Manufacturing sector

of the market.

Colin Simmons, SCM UK’s Solid Wood

Northern Area Sales Manager commented: “I

was very pleased with the orders and positive

enquiries taken for our wide range of solid

wood products. As well as 3 Compact and

Superset Moulders sold, our Distributors

ordered a total of 8 Sintex Four-Sided Planers

for stock, obviously having faith in the upturn

in business many are expecting.”

A large number of SCM’s Classical range of

woodworking machines were displayed,

including the top of the range L’Invincible

machines, Class and Nova models and new

Tecnomax F41 Planer and S41 Thicknessing

machines that proved of great interest to

visiting customers and SCM’s many

Distributors in attendance.

Edge Banders, including the new K130,

K300, and IDM IDI Base 100 models were

continually working and SCM’s Sandya range

of Wide Belt Sanders sanded solid wood

components and frames as well as veneered

boards, with the Sandya 16S machine sold at

the show. A top of range specification Sigma

Impact 107C Beam Saw was displayed and

demonstrated showing the high quality of cut

this machine provides.

Concluding, Gabriele De Col stated “We

were nervous about holding this Exhibition as

the market is still tough out there, but we were

very pleased with the number and quality of

visitors arriving with many existing and a

number of new customers to SCM who had

not been to see us before attending. Several

orders were taken and serious enquiries were

received, some of which we will definitely turn

into orders in the following weeks. It was a

good show.”

SCM UK’s Autumn In-House Exhibition AttractsNew Customers and Business Is Done

For further information:Tel: 0115 9770044Fax: 0115 9770946


The ACCORD 40 CNC machining centre created a lot of interest

EVENTSOpen Days

Biesse opened it doors to specialists in

the international woodworking sector

to show its latest technological

innovations for processing panels and

producing windows and doors.

Biesse UK invited a group of customers

consisting of both the panel and joinery

industries to Biesse’s headquarters in

Pesaro for the open two-day event.

Although Biesse are

well known for their superb panel

processing machines – the highlight of the

visit was to see first hand their introduction

into the window and door production

sector.

Celebrating their 40 years in the

woodworking industry, they introduced

high flexible and productive production

solutions designed to satisfy both the small

and large industrial clients. A varied

selection of machinery was on show

including the launch of the WINLINE

range comprising of the Uniwin and

Uniprof machines. The Uniwin includes

the Multicentre technology, suitable for

small and medium sized production. This

has recently been

extended to the

Uniprof for larger

size manufacturing.

Both are highly compact

machines capable of real-time

production of both standard and

special components and yet occupy less

than half the space required by traditional

machines. The range of avant-garde

products for the manufacture of external

windows and doors entitled

WINLINE has included the introduction of

the ROVER C WMS (Windows

Manufacturing System). This highly flexible

work cell is specifically designed for the

processing of standard and specialised

windows and door manufacturing. The

integrated work centre with total real time

loading/unloading management system,

with functions available for

piece clamping

systems and new

totally integrated

piece marking

systems is capable of

manufacturing sixteen

windows in 400 minutes.

Uniprof, the first high productivity and

highly flexible unit is the top of the range

machine aimed at the larger companies

involved in Just In Time production of

standard and specialised doors and

windows. It is capable of producing any

type of window or door fixture with tenon

joints, mechanical joints or indeed any

other.

For NESTING there is ROVER G CNC

gantry machine combining high

productivity to single lot processing. Its

structure and design permit sizing, milling

and boring on panel formats which would

normally be processed on panel sizing

machines and because of its acceleration

and deceleration reduces processing times

and eliminates the sawing process.

For EDGEBANDING – the AKRON 855

single-sided edgebanding machine for


New Panel and JoineryMachinery Launch

The ROVER WMS

NEWSEVENTS

The ROVER G

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small

to medium sized

businesses as well as the

STREAM B1 single-sided edgebander

for businesses requiring high levels of

productivity, flexibility and automation. The

innovations on the STREAM B1 MDS

allows definitive measuring and squaring of

panels for a very

modest investment.

For BORING/INSERTING – the

MATRIX is the new flexible boring

and insertion CNC machining centre

which operates on five surfaces of

any piece and can be set up to suit

the client’s requirements. MATRIX

is a compact, versatile

and modular high

performance machine,

allowing processing of

panels with a very high

range from narrow panels to

large surface panels,

eliminating the set up times of

the machines.

For panel SAWS – the SELCO brand

presented the WN750 series showing its

most current innovative format – the

WNTR 750 TP with the patented first

system for the automated changing of

blades. This version was demonstrated

combining the B-STACKER vertical

stacking system. The integration of these

systems shows how the logistics and the

industrial furniture making sector can now

operate with renewed autonomy even in

restricted areas. In order to increase

competitive market pressure, the Biesse

Group have engaged the application of Lean

Manufacturing principles – the methods

which via Value Flow analysis enables them

to identify and eliminate the productive and

organisational waste enabling Biesse to

strengthen its leadership and anticipate

new market demands.

Last but not least, was the DIGIPAC

system – an automatic stretch film-binding

machine for packaging with a rotating arm

beneath the work surface, named the

CinetiC.

Biesse will be exhibiting at Technodomusat Fiera, Rimini – April 20th – 24th 2010.



The UNIPROF WMS

The UNIWIN HP WMS

2009 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Panel & Joinery Production

EVENTS

The MATRIX FT


NEWSPROFILESanders

Small workshop businesses are

increasingly seeking thicknessing and

finishing sanding solutions which

combine versatility, productivity and

high quality machining, and at the

same time within their budget.

SCM’s new model SANDYA 9S, the

latest compact sander from SCM, is a

highly versatile machine which can be used

for thicknessing MDF, chipboard, etc., plus

thicknessing and sanding of solid wood,

pre-sanding and sanding veneered panels

and the finishing of painted or lacquered

surfaces.

The machine is available in two working

widths of 1100 and 1350 mm, with two or

three main machining/sanding heads

which can even be fitted with independent

motors for maximum power usage.

The abundant standard kit, including

2620 mm long

sanding belts, together with the huge range

of optional items, means that any type of

machining and sanding can be undertaken,

even curing the most complex and

problematic items.

SANDYA 9S can be equipped with an

electronic sectional pad with a 30mm

centre-to-centre between sections which,

allowing high precision and therefore a

high quality finish, is the best solution for

sanding panels which have a shaped profile

or for narrow work pieces.

SANDYA 9S optional items include:-

• sanding rollers with 250 and 300 mm

diameters

• vacuum hold-down worktable

• electronically-controlled oscillating

blowers

• work piece cleaning and satinising units

• inverters for adjusting abrasive belt speed

and conveyor feed speed

• reverse rotation of sanding belts

SANDYA 9S can also

be set up with floating

pressure shoes which

improves and evens out

the pressure applied to

the work pieces and are

ideal for thicknessing

with heavy stock

removal, or for

machining short and

thin work pieces and

large panels, even if

they are warped.

The Latest From SCM SANDYA 9SWith 2620mm Long Belts

Tel:0115977004 Fax:01159770946

Email: [email protected] SANDYA 9S Compact versatile wide belt

sander is available in two working widths

The SANDYA 9S wide belt sanding unit

Nottingham based woodworking

machinery distributors and

manufacturers Daltons offer Sanding

Machines to suit a wide variety of

applications.

The company manufacture Disc, Belt and

Contour Sanders for engineering and pattern

making industries as well as a wide variety of

woodwork applications under the Phillipson

label but for some years now have also held

the sold UK distributorship for the Houfek

range of Wide Belt and Edge Sanders

manufactured in the Czech Republic.

These all-European Sanders incorporate

wide belt sizes from 600 mm to 1650 mm,

various combinations of sanding heads from

single to three or more belts and specifications

to suit the joinery, cabinet-making or furniture

industries.

Sales Director Andy Walsh says: “The

immediately obvious build quality, simplistic

design and technical capability of these

machines makes them stand out from the

crowd. We are able to demonstrate the

machines when

required and

prospective customers

are impressed by the

ease of operation,

minimal maintenance

and, lets face it, the

pure strength of the

Houfek equipment.”

He added “We have

been supplying these

machines for some

years now under both the

Diplomat and Houfek labels and very

rarely have cause for after-sales visits.

Accordingly we have complete

confidence in supplying this range which

incidentally has the added benefit of being

priced at a very reasonable level. The Sanders

represent amazing value for money and have

had a major impact on our sales where this

type of machine is concerned.”

Daltons generally have the 600 mm model

SPB630C and 1100 mm model SPB1100C

single belt versions, both

incorporating calibrating

roller and pad, power

rise/ fall, digital readouts,

etc, available for viewing

and demonstration at

their Nottingham

showrooms and details

of the full range, which

includes models with both

rise and fall tables and

alternatively rise and fall

sanding heads, can be

obtained from the Sales

Department:

Until now, modern woodworking and

furniture businesses that own an

automatic calibrating wide belt

sanding machine have found combined

roller / pad units to be an ideal blend

of versatility and machining quality

that also meant low investment costs.

Because there is a growing need among

small businesses to satisfy an ever-more

diversified demand, SCM has developed the

innovative System Five Unit, available on

the Model Sandya 5S.

This new machining unit consists of two

rollers (the second is of an increased

diameter) and an intermediate pad, also

available in the sectioned electronic version,

all with independent positioning. This

solution ensures exceptional versatility,

thus allowing manufacturers, for an

investment only slightly higher than that

needed for traditional combined

units, to meet even the most

diverse machining requirements.

The new unit can, in fact, carry

out 5 different machining tasks.

The first roller only for

calibration, first roller and pad or

first roller and second roller for

calibration and subsequent

sanding, second roller only or

pad only for a wide variety of

sanding tasks.

All this done on a single

machining head, the application

range of which spans from solid

wood to veneered and painted surfaces,

ideal for doors, windows, kitchens,

furniture and fittings, etc. The Sandya 5S

also allows the System Five to be preceded

by a roller unit to broaden its application

range even further.

The new Sandya 5S with

System Five is perfect for

small workshops and

companies looking to satisfy

an ever-more varied demand

that requires extremely

versatile machining solutions

of outstanding quality.


PROFILESanders

Tel: 0115 985 5201Email: [email protected]

www.daltonsmachines.com

Tel: 0115 9770044Fax: 0115 9770946

Mail: [email protected]

Houfek Series 7 1100 mmTwin Belt Sander from the

extensive range marketed inthe UK by Daltons

The SANDYA 5S widesanding unit

The New SCM SANDYA 5S With System Five Unit

High Quality European SandersFrom Daltons

When specialist cabinet maker, Peter R

Hall, decided to up-grade its sanding

capability the company evaluated

machines from Germany, Italy and

Switzerland in search of the piece of

equipment that would deliver exactly

what it was looking for.

“Our business was expanding into larger

contracts and higher quality veneering

work,” explains Peter Hall, founder of the

business. He continues, “Competitors were

investing in sophisticated wide belt

sanders so we had to find a machine that

would give us an edge.

“We deal in excellence. Most of our work

is one-off bespoke furniture for the London

and export markets. As a consequence, we

needed a sander that not only delivered

first class results, but also gave us the

flexibility to handle everything from solid

wood and veneers to lacquer sanding for a

perfect finish.

“When it came down to finding the right

solution, there was quite a lot of choice.

Some of the larger machines, however,

need more space and power to achieve

similar results as the Bütfering SKO 213CC

we finally settled on.

“The Bütfering is a very compact

machine, which is a great advantage for us

as space is a premium in our workshop. It

is also very easy to use and saves us huge

amounts of time compared to the old pad

sander we used to rely on.

“Above all though, it is the consistent

quality of every work piece that we run

through the machine that is so impressive.

For our business consistency is vital; with

the Bütfering, we know we can rely on it.

Whether it is calibrating raw boards prior

to veneering, sanding veneered and

wooden composite pieces or de-nibbing, it

delivers excellent results without fail.

“Working with leading interior designers

and architects, some of the pieces we

produce are far from standard shapes and


NEWSFEATURESanders

Peter Hall’s Quest for Excellence

The Bütfering SKO 213 CC – quality you can depend on

Quick and easy belt changing

sizes. In the past, that has meant laborious

work on the pad sander. Now we can load

all kinds of shapes and sizes onto the

Bütfering’s vacuum bed and there are no

issues – unlike some of the other

machines we tested which produced such

problems as rounded-off edges on the long

sides of work pieces.”

Before purchasing the sander, Hall

visited Homag UK’s Castle Donington

show room, taking with him “a stack of

different work pieces to test”. He went

away impressed. Before making the final

decision however, he wanted to reassure

himself the investment would be

worthwhile and so returned again with yet

another pile of work pieces, including

lacquered veneers to de-nib, to assess the

machine.

The two heads on the SKO 213CC enable

most jobs to be completed in one pass.

Precise calibrating is achieved with the

contact roller on the first head, whilst

additional stock can be removed by using

both contact rollers. Sanding of solid wood

can also be done with one pass by using

the contact roller of the first head and the

segmented pad of the variable speed

second head.

For veneered work pieces, one pass

results are achieved by using both

segmented pads, whilst lacquer sanding

uses just the segmented pad of the second

head. Precise digital timing and a standard

segment width of 35mm ensure ‘anti-

dubbing’ all around the panel,

guaranteeing crisp, square edges.

“The team at Homag were great,”

continues Hall. “Nothing was too much

trouble and they even put together a

finance package that spread the cost of

buying the machine over five years. It was

unreal; they made it so easy for me,

without exerting any pressure whatsoever.”

The sander was installed into Hall’s

premises in a day and two of the work

force were trained on operating the

machine so that it was up and running

profitably from the off. Hall again, “The

Bütfering has driven our business to a new

level. It has given us the ability to attract

new customers by offering a full (and

quick turn-around) veneering and sanding

service.

“The cost benefit analysis we carried out

prior to purchasing the sander suggested

significant time savings would be made

and it has certainly delivered those and

more. The real benefit for us though, is the

quality of the finish we can consistently

deliver. It has eliminated the need for any

hand finishing, even with interlocked grain

or other awkward timbers.

“The Bütfering is so easy to operate via

its touch screen. We are constantly amazed

at what can be achieved with it and I

certainly wouldn’t hesitate to recommend

it to anybody wanting a high quality,

reliable sander,” concludes Hall.




SandersFEATURE

Single touch screen controls

In 1977 David Orton set up a small

workshop literally at the end of his

garden, this being the early

beginnings of the realisation of

David’s passion for the design and

construction of quality bespoke

furniture.

Within 5 years the demand for the

furniture produced by David Orton

Interiors had grown through

recommendation and ‘word of mouth’,

resulting in the business employing

additional skilled craftsmen to cater for this

increasing demand.

The mid 1990’s saw the company move

to modern industrial premises situated in

Shrewsbury and currently employ 9 highly

skilled craftsmen, most of whom have been

with the company for many years.

In 2006 having attended the UK’s

largest woodworking machinery exhibition

at Birmingham NEC, one of the stands

David visited was that of the wide belt and

edge sanding machinery specialist Kundig.

Having had a demonstration on the

1100mm wide twin belt Premium-2, it was

quickly realised that this machine could

comfortable be incorporated into the busy

working environment and easily used by

any of the operators to ensure a consistent

and accurate surface finish.

The fixed bed of the machine used with

an out feed support table would alleviate

the need for a second operator whilst the

‘Enormatic’ setting device allows the

machine to automatically measure the

thickness of the material and then remove

the pre determined stock to give the

finished size. This coupled with the

automatic start of the feed belt eliminated

the need for the operator to return to the

control panel, particularly advantageous

when dealing with larger panels etc.

Shortly after the exhibition an order was

placed for the purchase of the twin belt

sander along with a Kundig Uniq double-

sided edge sander complete with bobbin

attachment for sanding curved

components.

Since the installation of the machines,

the Kundig Uniq edge sander has proved

the most versatile and most used machine

in the workshop and has been declared as

‘the favourite machine’ by the work force

who use it for fine finishing of both straight

and curved edges and also due to the tilting

of the abrasive accurately sand relief angles

to in frame doors.


David Orton Chooses Kundig and Kundig

NEWSFEATURESanders



The Kundig Premium-2 twin belt sander is easilyused by the operators to ensure a consistent and

accurate surface finish

The Kundig ‘Uniq’ double-sided edge sanderinstalled at David Orton Interiors proved to be the

most versatile and favourite machine by theworkforce

Completed work by David Orton Interiors with the aid of Kundig Sanders

Makita commemorated the Company’s

35th year of operation in the UK in 2007

with a special edition of the popular

combi’ drill (BHP452) in a unique ‘white

and black’ body colour scheme in place of

the globally recognised blue. This

quickly became a popular best seller and

customers have been asking for further

tools in this distinctive style.

The Makita brand has always stood forindustry leading technology, reliability and thehighest build quality. The latest white andblack special edition kit celebrates Makita’scommitment to produce the bestcomprehensive range of professional tools andaccessories. The white and black specialedition products symbolise Makita’s brandqualities by producing tools to satisfy anyprofessional’s needs.

The tradesman works to the higheststandards and so do Makita tools, it’s assimple as black and white.

Now a further selection of Makita products

have been introducedincluding a useful 18vlithium-ion four-piece kitfeaturing the powerfulBHP452ZW combi’ drill;the BTD140ZW impactdriver; the ever popularBMR100W job siteradio and theBML185W inspectiontorch. The kit includes two3.0Ah Li-ion batteries that are40% lighter, have 2000+ cyclesand 430% more run time – and a fast chargerwhich is capable of charging a lithium-ionbattery in just 22 minutes. The charger isclever enough to perform a diagnostic check ofthe battery while it’s charging. The kit issupplied with a heavy-duty tool bag for safeand secure transportation.

Also new to the ‘white and black’ range isthe mains jigsaw. The Makita 4350 FCTXW isa 720watt machine available in 110v or 240v

mode with a 26mmlong orbital stroke which canrun up to 2,800 strokes perminute. This saw will cut

135mm in wood and 10mm insteel. Made at Makita’s production facility

in Telford, this British made jigsaw isdelivered with 35 of the most usefulblades from the extensive Makita

accessory range. The blades canbe changed simply by clickingopen the blade holder andslipping in the replacement blade

and clicking shut the holder. All this is doneby hand without the need for any tools.

The ‘white and black’ special edition kit issure to be a sell out this Christmas.

Family run specialist manufacturers of

Crosscutting Machines Salvador are fast

developing a name for their innovative

designs and for their enthusiastic

approach to crosscutting applications.

Represented in the UK by sole distributorsDaltons the Salvador company, based in SanVendermiano in Italy, are rapidly developing arange of machines at specifications and priceswhich are hard to beat.

Christian Salvador, the inspiration anddriving force behind this remarkablecompany’s performance, is rightfullyenthusiastic about thedevelopment of themachines and ispersonally committed to “reducecosts through a light, lean,efficient organization, andthrough an improvement in thepurchases. At the sametime we will increase thequality level of ourproducts and willintroduce a lot of news”.Already a significant price reduction has beenachieved!

Alex Dalton, who has met Christian on anumber of occasions and visited the Salvadorstand at this year’s Ligna Exhibition, cannot

speak highly enough of the obvious qualityand technical ability of the Crosscuts whichare designed around an up-cut concept withoptimising, automatic push and through-feedsystems and incorporate a range of models tosuit most requirements including the veryuseful Superpush 200 which is currentlydisplayed in Daltons Nottingham showrooms.

Salvador principal Christian is keen tostress that his crosscutting

designs are currentlyexported to many parts of

the world and will be

featured atexhibitions this year inFinland, Byelorussia, Turkey,

Canada, Czech Republic, Spain, Belgium andRussia. He added “Working with a companylike Daltons we look forward to furthersuccesses and to making a significant impacton the UK market.”

Daltons are currentlytalking to threeprospective high profilecustomers and are inthe process of arrangingfull workingdemonstrationsdesigned to show offthe capability and highperformance levelwhich they feel for theoutlay involved isunbeatable.



Fax: 01908 211400

For further information regarding theSuperpush 200 and the Supercut 100

Optimus and other variations:Tel: 0115 986 5201


PROFILEWhat’s New

The Makita 4350 FCTxWjig saw available in 110v

or 240v mode

You Know It’s Serious When It’s InBlack and White

Salvador Crosscutting Solutions

Christian Salvador, theinspiration and driving

force behind thecompany’s performance

Salvador Crosscutting Machine withautomatic feed tables, part of the rangeavailable from UK distributors Daltons

A new trading partnership between

Steico Limited and Sonae UK Limited

covering the whole of Ireland has

been agreed with immediate effect.

The partnership will see Sonae’s

Spanboard sales force teaming its own

market leading chipboard flooring panels

with the extensive Steicojoist and new

Steicoultralam laminated veneer lumber

(LVL) ranges aimed at specifiers and

builders of residential, commercial and

industrial buildings.

The result will see a focus on the supply

of complete engineered floor systems

comprising i-joists and flooring panel’s plus

high strength LVL for main beams, rim

boards lintels and other loadbearing

requirements. Floor kits, cut to size, can be

supplied direct to the distributor, timber

frame manufacturer or to site.

Andy Moore, managing director of Steico

Limited said: “We see this as a great

opportunity for Steico to benefit from

Sonae’s strong presence in the market

throughout Ireland. We also believe this

initiative will open up the concept of

complete engineered floor kits to a much

wider audience and create many new

opportunities for both companies.”

Dave Chapman, Sonae’s UK sales and

marketing director, said: “As Spanboard

moves into a new phase and faces the

challenges of the current economic climate,

good partners are essential to grow and

develop our business. We aim to offer our

customers the complete package in all

construction and decorative markets, and

with Steico, we feel that we have made a

International forest products

company, Weyerhaeuser, has expanded

its European distributor network with

the appointment of Altripan UK.

Building on a longstanding

relationship with Belgium-based

parent company, Altripan,

Weyerhaeuser appointed Altripan UK

as an approved stockist to increase the

UK reach and availability of its

sustainable South American plywood

products.

Carefully selecting distribution partners

based on proven sustainable credentials,

Weyerhaeuser reviews the environmental

practices of all companies prior to approval.

This certified plywood range fits with

Altripan’s wider company commitment to

sustainability and Altripan UK will be

stocking the full range of Weyerhaeuser’s

eucalyptus and pine plywood panels, which

are manufactured at a state-of-the-art mill

in Uruguay, from trees grown on

responsibly-managed local plantations.

Koen De Witte, managing director,

Altripan, comments: “Having benefited

from a long term working relationship with

Weyerhaeuser in continental Europe, we

welcomed the opportunity to extend the

distribution agreement to our UK arm.

“We appreciate that our business will

survive and prosper if we take care properly

of the environment and the people

depending on it – Weyerhaeuser’s South

American operations are a best practice

benchmark for this very ethos. We are

looking forward to developing a long term

relationship with Weyerhaeuser and

expanding the distribution of their product

range throughout the UK.”

Weyerhaeuser’s eucalyptus and pine

plywood offers superior qualities to many

existing panels and is aimed at both the

appearance and structural end user

markets. CE2+ certified, the panels are also

approved for exterior use. An established

panel and plywood product importer and

distributor, Altripan UK has already taken

delivery of the first shipment of

Weyerhaeuser plywood products into its

Quay Facility in Tilbury Dock. The arrival of

this shipment will complement Altripan

UK’s growing stock profile and marks the

start of the distribution partnership.

John Guerin, European commercial

director, Weyerhaeuser, concludes:

“Sustainability is a key priority for

Weyerhaeuser. We are focused on

responsible sourcing and sustainable

supply of all products in our South

American portfolio. The development of

our relationship with Altripan, with the

appointment of Altripan UK, is testament

to our commitment to taking this vision

through to fostering long term and

sustainable relationships with our

distribution partners.”

Weyerhaeuser sells to Europe through

Weyerhaeuser Products Limited,

headquartered in Belgium. For further

information on Weyerhaeuser products:


NEWSPROFILEBoards & Panels

Weyerhaeuser Expands Sustainable Distribution Network

For further information:Tel: 01634 733220


visit www.weyerhaeuser.com or Tel: Weyerhaeuser on +32 (0)10 68 64 25

Altripan UK Ltd:Tel: 0845 2799992

Email: [email protected] UK will be stocking the full range of

Weyerhaeuser’s eucalyptus and pine plywood panels

Steico Signs Sonae Across Ireland

A new partnership will see Steiojoists andSteicoultralam LVL supplied across the whole of

Ireland by Sonae UK Limited

Bellissimo has scored yet another

industry first with Sorrento - a range

of high gloss acrylic foil doors in

bespoke sizes and seven colours. For

the first time in the UK, acrylic high

gloss foil, which gives a superb mirror

finish but at a fraction of the cost of

solid acrylic or high press laminate

(HPL), is available in bespoke sizes, and

in a wide range of colours.

Such is the quality of acrylic foil, that it

is used by premium German brands, but

never before have made-to-measure fascias

in this material been available to the

industry at large.

Sorrento comes in white, black, cream,

cappuccino, aubergine, burgundy red and

grey, and is PVC edged.

Bellissimo managing director Warnock

Watson said: “Previously, the best option

for a bespoke, affordable alternative to solid

acrylic or HPL was a polyester painted

finish. But now that we can offer made-to-

measure high gloss foil in a two-week

turnaround, we have a better looking, more

competitive solution, which will allow

retailers and manufacturers to put a

sensible price tag on qualities and options

that would previously only be associated

with a very high-end product.”


KBB COMPONENTSProfile



Bellissimo Brings Bespoke High GlossWithin Reach

Three young Blum employees

participated this year at the 40th

WorldSkills Interna-tional in

Calgary/Canada. They had qualified

for this major occupational event -

which takes place once every two years

- through their previous victory at

the Austrian championships. Already

extremely accustomed to success, the

hardware manufac-turer Blum in

Höchst (Austria) has once again added

to its 22 strong medal collection:

Benjamin Poredos received a gold

medal competing with all CNC-turners

and also se-cured the national victory

gaining him a second. Polytechnician

Benjamin Grabherr won the silver

medal. Lukas Winkler came in fifth

place for mould making and re-ceived

a certificate of achievement*.

This current championship

clearly shows that the best

professionals worldwide were all

able to achieve nearly the same

outstanding results. Particularly for

technical oc-cupations, it is often

thousandths of a millimetre that

determine who wins a medal, so

good training and thorough

championship preparation play an

important role. There-fore, a special

thanks is directed at everyone who

has helped, who has – partly be-

hind the scenes – performed

exemplary work.

Certificates of achievement were

awarded to participants gaining a total

number of points superior to that of the

group average.



Gold and Silver for Blum Apprentices at theWorldSkills International 2009 in Canada

Bellissimo can offer made-to-measure highgloss foil in a 2 week turnaround

The high-flying Blum apprentices (from left to right):Benjamin Poredos (gold), Lukas Winkler (5th) and

Benjamin Grabherr (silver)

Sustainability is built into the fabric of

Blum – both the company and the

products.

The exceptional geographic setting that

surrounds Blum’s seven factories is central to

their inherent attitude to environmental

responsibilities. Situated in the most western

Vorarlberg province of Austria, the Blum

factories nestle around the beautiful eastern

shores of Lake Constance in the foothills of the

Vorarlberg Alps. When founder Julius Blum

started the company over 50 years ago, his

original blacksmith’s forge was in the centre of

the village (now town) of Hoechst and all

subsequent Blum buildings and

manufacturing facilities have grown up in

rural/urban areas with residential properties all

around. All of this ensures that Blum’s

planners and management have all been

acutely aware of the impact their presence has

on all those around them – many of them

being Blum staff.

So, progressively, Blum have developed

environmental management and planning

systems that encompass all of their activities,

extend to final product planning and usage and

are embraced by the sales subsidiaries and

other manufacturing and supply hubs

elsewhere in the world.

This has led to the company being ISO14001

Environmentally Certified that involves

continued internal and external audits.

As Blum has expanded they have introduced

new methods to aspects of their activities and

these include building planning to reduce

material usage, improve energy saving

planning, using less energy for heating and less

water –recycling this wherever possible. A

recent case in point is the brand new 2,000

cubic metre high-bay Blum UK warehouse at

Milton Keynes which has just achieved an A

rating for carbon emissions from The Carbon

Trust.

Minimising environmental impact extends

to transportation of goods (Blum Austria

exports over 90% of production). Rail is used

where possible and supply centre have been

developed world wide to allow Blum to

minimise transport movements. Attention is

given to minimal use of packaging as well with

the re-usable ECO-Pack system employed.

Materials for actual Blum products is

carefully selected to come from responsible and

where possible re-cyclable sources and

sustainability has been built into product

design to benefit the manufacturer and end

user. In particular Blum’s tool-free assembly

technology – CLIP and INSERTA which allow

cabinet doors to be assembled and dis-

assembled on installation site and shipped

separately. This also means that kitchens can be

separated into component parts when being

disposed of ad the greater percentage of the

Blum hardware content re-cycled.

Blum – sustainable and environmental

credentials are inherent.


NEWSKBB COMPONENTSProfile

Blum – Inherent Sustainability

Blum CLIP hinge for tool-free attachment of thehinge arm to the hinge plate so doors can be

shipped separately

Blum’s INERTIA toil-free attachment of thehinge boss to the door so that furniture can be

separated for environmental disposal

Blum UK’s new 200m2 high-bay warehouse inMilton Keynes has scored a ‘A’ rating for low

carbon emissions from the Carbon Trust

The environmentally responsible manufacturinginterior of Blum Austria’s work 5 for zinc die-casting



The very beautiful eastern shore of Lake Contance in Austria’s Vovarlberg province which is the location for the 7Blum factories

Brackets (Furniture Fittings) Dudley Tool Presswork & Engineering Co. Ltd

www.dudley-tool.co.uk

CNC MachineryHolz-Her Great Britain Ltd

www.holzher-gb.co.uk

SCM Group UK Ltd

www.scmgb.co.uk

Design & ManufacturingClassic Joinery Software

www.cjsoftware.co.uk

Dust Control SystemsWoodWaste Control Engineering Ltd

www.w-w-c.co.uk

EdgebandersAllwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)

www.interwood.co.uk

Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd


SCM Group UK Ltd

www.scmgb.co.uk

Trimbridge Ltd

www.trimbridge.com

Machining Centres (CNC)Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd


SCM Group Ltd

www.scmgb.co.uk

Manufacturing Software20-20 Technologies

www.2020technologies.com

Panel Saws (Beam)Allwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)www.interwood.co.ukHolz-Her Great Britain Ltdwww.holzher-gb.co.ukSCM Group UK Ltdwww.scmgb.co.ukSchelling UK Ltdwww.schelling.co.uk

Panel Saws (Sliding Table)Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd


SCM Group UK Ltd

www.scmgb.co.uk

O’Meara, J&C Ltd

www.ukpanelsaws.co.uk

Panel Saws (Vertical)Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd


Striebig

www.tmpartnership.co.uk

Panel HandlingAllwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)

www.interwood.co.uk

SCM Group UK Ltd

www.scmgb.co.uk

PressesAllwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood)

www.interwood.co.uk

Routers (CNC)ATA Engineering Processes

www.ataeng.com

Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd


SCM Group UK Ltd

www.scmgb.co.uk

Routers (CNC - 5 Axis)MAKA Machinery UK Ltd

www.maka.com

Sanders (Speed)Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood)

www.interwood.co.uk

Sanders (Wide Belt)Boere Machinefabriek

www.boere.nl

Kundig Ltd

www.kundig.co.uk

SoftwareSpace 3D

www.space3d.uk.com

Spray Booth & Finishing FacilitiesHi-Tec Spray Ltd

www.hitecspray.co.uk

Spray Paintings & AdhesiveEquipmentHi-Tec Spray Ltdwww.hitecspray.co.uk

Timber & Panel ProductsDistributorJames Latham Ltdwww.lathamtimber.co.uk

ToolingATA Engineering Processwww.ataeng.com

Throughfeed DrillsSCM Group UK Ltdwww.scmgb.co.uk

Veneering EquipmentAllwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)www.interwood.co.uk

Woodworking MachineryBiesse Group UK www.biesse.co.uk

Felder Group UK – FORMAT 4www.format-4.co.uk

Woodworking Machinery (New & Used)Allwood Machinery Essex Ltd(inc Interwood)www.interwood.co.uk

A.L. Dalton Ltdwww.daltonsmachines.com

Uniwood Ltd T/A Camcowww.uniwood.co.uk

Wood Burning EquipmentTalbott’s Biomass Energy Systemswww.talbotts.co.ukWoodWaste Control Engineering Ltdwww.w-w-c.co.uk

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