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On the cover: newEdgebands fromOstermann
Crystal Doors teams upwith Plasfilms
Edgebands from Egger:the latest in texture
On the way: Interzumand Ligna
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The market leading producer of high gloss and speciality foils
High Quality Surface Finish
Very High Gloss Levels
Excellent Scratch and Chemical Resistance
High UV Resistance and Colour Stability
Available from next day delivery
New ranges of Neutrals and Greys now in UK stock, including
Cashmere • Dakar • Mussel • Light Grey
New Satin grades now in stock for painted effect doors
Distributed and stocked in the UK by
For a swatch booklet featuring our UK stocked range and to discuss supply options, contact Plasfilms
Telephone 01530 560 560 or email [email protected]
working in partnership with Bonlex and C I Kasei
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may 2015
Please note: points of view expressed in articlesby contributing writers and in advertisementsincluded in Furniture Journal do not necessarilyrepresent those of the publishers. While every
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any means without the prior writtenconsent of the publishers.Copyright CPC Ltd, 2015.
ISSN 13653-8969
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Impressive collection of Veneer edgings:Ostermann delivers matching edgings to
the Wood Veneers from the KaindlBoards collection 2015.
Available from stock in just the length yourequire through Ostermann UK Ltd.
For details call 01905 793550
The latest edgebandings from Ostermannwill be shown from 5th-8th May at
Interzum in Köln. Hall 5.1,
Stand A061.
contents2 GOING UPForklift manufacturer, Combilift,announces plans to build a new 40million Euro factory, paving the way for200 new jobs and a new apprentice-ship scheme.
5 BUSINESS NEWS
8 THE POWER OF PRIt doesn’t matter how large or howsmall your company is, there arenumerous ways in which professionalpublic relations can help you makeyour products better known and winbusiness.
8 CRYSTAL CLEARGood availability, a product thatperforms “brilliantly” and prices thatcompare well with other décor foilproducts have made Bonlex a firmfavourite with Crystal Doors.
10 RENOLIT AT INTERZUMWith an incredible 242 décors tochoose from in its 3D Stock Range andnew introductions in the run up toInterzum, there will be plenty to see onthe Renolit stand.
12 DECOR - INSTANTLYEasy to apply, instantly attractive andinexpensive compared with thealternatives, Interior Film has proved tobe the décor of choice for interiorspecialists Pro AV Direct.
14 INTO INTERPRINTMonths of work have gone into thedevelopment of Interprint’s new motto,Into Spaces. All will be revealed in theDesign Post from 5th-8th May 2015.
16 AN END TO PANELSReplicas of the look and feel of sawntimber planking have been around for awhile - but with Egger’s new End-GrainEdging, at last there’s a way of makingthe end of a panel look like an end andnot just another side.
18 JOINING FORCESIDS and Finsa distribution deal is greatnews for furniture manufacturers,offering an extended choice ofSuperPan products.
21 SIMPLY ELECTRIFYINGWith Legrand’s power distributionsolutions designers can deliver evenmore USPs with their office furniture.
22 MACHINE SHOP
24 SCM AT LIGNAFour stands in four halls will bededicated to the latest woodworkingand panel processing machinery,finishing equipment and softwaredevelopments by SCM Groupcompanies at this year’s Ligna.
26 MEET MAKAFor MDF, wood, Ureol, composites andmetals, Maka has the experience andthe machines to offer you a completesolution.
28 INSIDE STORYThe TFS 1245 is just one machine in theHofmann range that is characterised byquality German engineering at its best -but available for attractive prices.
31 IT’S A NO-BRAINERUnder the motto Think differently -better bonding, new solutions will beintroduced by adhesive specialist Jowatat Ligna.
32 FIFTEEN AND COUNTINGHansjörg Felder highlights the successof Felder Group’s premium Format-4range over the last 15 years.
35 FIRST ACCORDTraditional Sash Windows takes deliveryof the first SCM Accord WD five-axismachining centre.
36 MIRKA EXPANDSNew facilities at Mirka mean the Finnishcompany can develop new kinds ofabrasive products cost-effectively and inhigh volumes.
38 WHERE QUALITY COUNTSTwo British manufacturers, Dustractionand Wood Waste Technology, teamup to provide Bill Cleyndert &Company Ltd with a new heating andextraction system.
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The dancing forklifts will once againbe out on the Combilift stand atLigna 2015 and this year they’ll have
even more to make a song and danceabout. Combilift Ltd is to invest 40 millionEuros over the next two years in a newmanufacturing facility, which will alsocreate 200 additional jobs over the nextfive years. This announcement was madeby An Taoiseach (Prime Minister) EndaKenny along with the Minister for Jobs,Enterprise and Innovation Richard Brutonon a visit to Combilift’s current HQ inMonaghan town on Friday 6th February.
The expansion will enable Combilift toproceed with its plan to double its current150 million Euro turnover over the nextfive years. The majority of the 200 newjobs to be created will be for skilledtechnicians and design engineers and afurther 200 jobs will also be createdduring the two-year construction periodof the new facility.
Combilift has recently purchased 40hectares of industrial zoned land wherethe new purpose-built, 40,000 squaremetre, greenfield manufacturing sitewill be built. This will include adedicated Research and Developmentbuilding and adjoining administrationaloffices and will equate to more than
double the size of both the company’spresent manufacturing facilities inMonaghan Town and Clontibret.
The company was established byManaging Director Martin McVicar andTechnical Director Robert Moffett in1998, since when it has produced morethan 24,500 forklifts. It currently employsover 300 people at its two facilities andexports to over 75 countries. CommentsMartin McVicar, “With this greenfieldinvestment and sufficient land availableon the new site for future expansion,Combilift is committed to continuing itsorganic growth in Monaghan for manyyears to come.”
Welcoming the announcement, AnTaoiseach Enda Kenny said,“Combilift’s new 40 million Euro facilityin Monaghan will make a profounddifference to the local economy andthe national export economy.”Minister for Jobs, Richard Bruton,added, “Combilift is a world-class Irishexporting company, developing andmanufacturing cutting edge productsin a regional location for sale abroad,creating employment for hundreds ofpeople in Monaghan.”
Visit open air stand H07 at Ligna andsee the exhibits in Hall 15, Stand D50.
Forklift manufacturer,Combilift, announcesplans to build a new
40 million Euro factory,paving the way for 200
new jobs and a newapprenticeship scheme.
Left to right. Martin McVicar, An TaoiseachEnda Kenny along with the Minister for Jobs,
Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton.
Below left. Martin McVicar (left) with AnTaoiseach Enda Kenny and Robert Moffett.
going up!
Open air Stand H07
Hall 15, Stand D50
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Three million working hours. Nine hundred and sixtyworking days. Forty-five months. However it’s written,the amount of worktime without a Lost TimeAccident achieved by International DecorativeSurfaces is impressive. An LTA can be any work-related accident, regardless of the severity, thatprevents a worker from coming to work on the dayfollowing the accident. John Bagshaw, MD, said: “Weare committed to our duty of care to our employeesand it’s a fitting acknowledgement of the significantinvestment the company makes in employee training,procedures and equipment.”
Finsa UK have recently welcomed three new apprentices who have startedwork at the company. Tracy O’Toole, Megan Wallace and Liam Sacker join thecompany in partnership with Wirral Metropolitan College and will undergotraining and assessments while working. The apprentices will be at Finsa UK forvarious amounts of time, ranging from 12 months to 18 months and will workin the customer service, marketing and warehouse departments.
A new and larger branch has been opened by International Decorative Surfaces inSouthampton. The brand new premises encompass warehousing, a sales office,
boardroom facilities for 12 people and a large 130m2 customer showroom. Based onSouthampton Trade Park, all staff have re-located from the former location 5 miles away.
The bigger site increases the stockholding capacity by 70% and has been designed toshowcase the breadth and depth of IDS’ product portfolio. The IDS Leeds showroom has
also been fully refurbished and extended to 68m2.
ONE STOP DESIGN SOLUTIONS -ONE TEAM -ALL SOLUTIONSAre you looking for perfect colour co-ordination acrossthe surface to the edge? Top quality design andsurface technology from just one source? Then makesure to stop by Surteco’s stand and meet the surfacetechnology specialists. The Surteco service team islooking forward to your visit to Interzum 2015.Interzum: 5th-8th May 2015 Cologne, GermanyHall 6, Stand D-50/E-59.
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The Weinig Group has launched a joint brand website for its two business units - WeinigSolid Wood and Holz Her Panel Processing - that combines the full range of products andtechinical specifications to give customers easier access to key information. Product suitesare grouped on the home page along with convenient search suggestions and an ever-growing database of application examples and references.
The web design can be accessed across all devices, adjusting content to an easy toread format, with integrated videos guaranteed to playback - and pages can easily beshared across social media. Updated daily, it could become the go-to resource for all thewoodworking machining needs of the industry.www.weinig.com
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Oscar Wilde once said, “There isonly one thing in the world worsethan being talked about, and that
is not being talked about.” Theplaywright may have died over 100 yearsago but this statement remains asrelevant today as it was then. Theproblem is, in today's increasingly globalbusiness world, word of mouth will onlyget you so far. That’s why companies justlike yours are increasingly working handin hand with PR professionals to deliverkey messages to their target audience.
Picking the right communicationchannels is a crucial step and one that anexperienced PR consultant will be familiarwith. They will be able to guide youthrough all the appropriate mediachannels to create a strategic PR plan thatwill not only target the right market foryour business and the individual productsyou sell but also increase brand awarenessand sales leads - whilst creating materialthat can be used to assist positivecustomer reaction in future sale pitches.
PR is not only about promotingcommerce through the media. Whenused efficiently, it can be used by astutesales staff in your company as a newbusiness ice-breaker and is an invaluablemarketing tool which underlines that you
are a serious contender in the market andendorses your company's ethos.
Knowing who to talk to and when ishalf the battle. A good PR will havecontacts in different sectors of the media,be able to target the most appropriatechannels and provide what editors want,exactly when they want it. Taking controlof the day-to-day aspects of thecampaign leaves you free to get on withyour job, knowing all press requests arebeing taken care of.
Is this a job you could do yourself?Knowing and understanding yourproduct doesn't always put you in thebest position to publicise it; inventors -like those who are closest to a product -seldom know how to make the most ofits unique selling points. That's where animaginative PR consultant comes in.Information you may discard or take for
granted about your product or yourcompany can be gold in the hands of acreative PR and can open the door to acreative campaign that will work intandem with your objectives.
Just like having a plan for yourbusiness, your PR needs a strategy as well.Setting objectives should include setting abudget for their realisation. A good PRprofessional knows the cost and will helpyou maximise your budget and it'seffectiveness.
There is no substitute for beingproactive in PR because one piece ofpublicity, or one means of publicity, willseldom achieve the end result you want.Publicity takes time to work and the bestresults often come after much exposurehas been achieved. And there’s only oneway to know if your PR campaigns areworking: monitor your results. Ask newcustomers how they heard about youand regularly assess the results.
Don't wait for new business to comeknocking. Use the power of publicity andfind out how PR can help you win ordersin today’s increasingly competitive market.
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We’re switching over toBonlex as fast as we can,”exclaims Richard Hagan, the
enthusiastic MD of Crystal Doors. “Weknew Bonlex foils were good 20 yearsago but we couldn’t get hold of them.Now we are buying them from Plasfilms.Plasfilms carry a very good stock andthey make sure they don’t run out.”
But it’s not just good availabilitythat’s encouraged the Rochdale-basedkitchen, bedroom and bathroom doorspecialist to make the switch. “We’vetalked to most of the foils people,” saysRichard, candidly. “They’ll come outand tell you their product is extruded,0.4, 0.5, 0.6mm or whatever. It doesn’tmatter. The test for any foil is how itpresses. Sometimes they’ll send you asix-metre sample and it’s fine on thepress. Then you’ll get a roll and find itdoesn’t perform with a particular kindof door. We’ve been working with
Bonlex for about six months and in thebeginning we trialled it with just onecustomer. Now we’re using it for all ourwork - doors, shopfitting, restaurantsand even an airline project.” Crystal’smost recent project has been 50 metresof foil-finished panelling with anincised, laser-cut pattern for a local bar.“We’ve had absolutely no problemswith Bonlex at all, whatever the job. Itperforms brilliantly.
“Customers are demanding softpostformed edges, square-cut and evenrouted, raised and fielded panel doordesigns these days and they expecthigh gloss doors without orange peeleffect. That’s what Bonlex gives us. Itforms very well around tight radii -even square-cut edges - and it doesn’tcrack. We haven’t found that with anyother foil.”
Crystal Doors has gradually uppedits order with Plasfilms from 200-metre
Good availability, aproduct that performs“brilliantly” and pricesthat compare well with
other décor foil products have made
Bonlex a firm favouritewith Crystal Doors.
Above. According to Richard Hagan, Bonlexhigh gloss foils perform flawlessly, even aroundsquare-edged doors.
Main picture. Two of the new door designsfrom Crystal Doors feature deeply routedraised and fielded panel effects.
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rolls to 1,000 metres at a time. Bonlexfoils applied with Henkel adhesives on arecently-commissioned Wemhönerpress are proving an unbeatablecombination for Crystal Doors with animpressive zero delaminations to date.
“We’re currently using Bonlex’sblack, white, grey, ivory and alabasterhigh gloss and we’re looking forward tousing some print designs as well,” saysRichard. “Pressing tests show these arejust as good but we haven’t taken on awoodgrain yet.”
There is one more ace from Bonlex:“The price is good,” says Richard, “Andthat always gets sales. It’s comparablewith others but the service we get fromPlasfilms is better than we’ve had, we getbetter performance from the productand our rejects have gone down.”
Bonlex is clearly tops for Crystal Doors- and that seems crystal clear.
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Ahead of Interzum - and markingmany years of innovation - thedécor specialist Renolit is
showing its latest 3D HighlightsCollection. Part of Renolit’s 3D StockRange, Highlights includes the latestsolid colours in high gloss, matt finishesand structured woodgrain surfaces aswell as realistic woodgrain prints andsophisticated textures. The new rangewill be further extended during thecoming months.
19 new unicolours will beintroduced with modern imaginativesurface finishes under three categories.
Under the heading Colour Road, 12new colours in standard or high glosswill be shown at Interzum, along with afashionable gold metallic. Renolit ismeeting the growing demand for mattsurfaces with three popular greys.
There will be new structured
surfaces, including a Modern Ashstructured woodgrain paint effect inthree popular modern colours. And lookout for Ribbons, a unique flowinghorizontal structure.
Oak remains popular and there willbe four new ones on the stand: ChagallOak, Craft Oak, Salinas Oak, and WhiteWashed Oak, all of which featuredifferent design elements. Theremaining seven new introductionsinclude Pine, Teak, Walnut and Stone.
The Highlights Collection showcasesall new design introductions from 2014and 2015 which are now in the global3D stock range - an extensive collectionof 242 Renolit Covaren and RenolitAlkoren décors.
For a full presentation and to pick upthe latest 3D Stock Range brochure,visit Renolit at the Interzum trade fair onstand A/10/B11 in hall 6.1.
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Interior Film from LG Hausys is aproduct with so many applicationsthat its use is only limited by
imagination. Terry Hayden, theManaging Director of interiorrefurbishment specialists Pro AV DirectLtd, has found many uses for it inshopfitting and showroom displays.One of his company’s recent projectswas the refurbishment of DunkinDonuts in Cambridge. “The walls weregetting damaged and scuffed at lowlevel with chairs,” says Terry. “I’dconsidered panelling the walls but thatwould have been expensive. I’d usedDavid Clouting’s Interior Film before inone of their company showrooms upin Dewsbury and knew it was a greatway to get a nice-looking finish quicklyand easily which would also protectagainst damage and save on costs, so I
decided to use it on the DunkinDonuts project.”
After looking over several samplesprovided by David Clouting Ltd, theowners of Dunkin Donuts chose PineCubic (EL209) Interior Film (shownright) for the high wear wall areas.“Interior Film is very easy to use,” saysTerry. “You buy it in a roll, cut it, peeloff the backing and smooth it onto thesurface. It’s self-adhesive but becausethe adhesive remains tacky, it’s easy totake off and reapply if you don’tposition it perfectly the first time. It’s abit like applying wallpaper without thepaste and the problem of smoothingout loads of air bubbles.”
Durable and with a high resistance toimpact, abrasion and scratching, InteriorFilm can be applied to virtually anysubstrate from walls and doors to
Easy to apply, instantly attractive and inexpensive
compared with the alternatives, Interior Film
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furniture, skirting and architraves. Itsstability when exposed to heat, humidityand low temperature make it the perfectproduct to create instant good looks inmore challenging environments and itwraps easily around complex shapes andcurved areas.
Available by the linear metre, or inrolls of 50 metres, it is 1220mm wide,the Interior Film range includes stones,woods, leathers, metals, metallic deco-rative designs and solid colours in var-ious embosses. Unicolours include allthe current on-trend tones, whites andoff whites, creams, browns, beiges andstone. There are also three new de-signs, Spider (EV206), Concrete (NC01)and Graphite Marble (RM01).
For more information visitwww.davidclouting.co.uk/interior-filmor call 01376 518037.
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With its “Furniture Days” inArnsberg, Interprint and itspartners began to develop the
new décors, colours and trends whichwill be presented under its new “IntoSpaces” design motto for 2015. Themotto, which summarises the creationof atmosphere in a room and theassociated influence of the décordesign, will be seen at the Design PostCologne. The presentation will alsoinclude the “Six Pack 2015” - six décorfavourites with international successpotential.
From the Design Post, Interprint willexhibit a large range of surface effects,both in melamine and finish foils.There will be new wood and stonelooks supported by realistic tactileeffects - look particularly for the“Xelio” finish foil.
Visitors can also expect new visualhighlights among the creative décors.The latest on-trend unicolours andmetallic effects will be shown incombination with natural wood andthe new, technically innovative surfaceeffects will be shown in newapplications.
The “Into Spaces” motto will berevealed on a presentation that promisesdiverse experience and atmospheres.Salvatore Figliuzzi, Marketing & DécorDevelopment Manager, and theInterprint team are looking forward towelcoming you to their completelyindependent design concept at theDesign Post a short walking distancefrom the east exit of the Cologneexhibition centre. It’s worth taking alook. Call Interprint on 0049 2932 9500or visit www.interprint.com
Months of work have goneinto the development ofInterprint’s new motto,Into Spaces. All will be
revealed in the Design Postfrom 5th-8th May 2015.
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Replicas of the look and feel of sawn timberplanking have been around for a while - but
with Egger’s new End-Grain Edging, at lastthere’s a way of making the end of a panellook like an end and not just another side.
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Much has been done in recentyears to make life on the edgemore interesting. We’ve seen
perfectly matched edgebands, we’veseen contrasts, we’ve seen digitallyprinted patterning, high gloss, evenglass-look. But now, with Egger’s newcollection of ABS edging for melamine-faced chipboard panels, a new and quitedifferent style of edgebanding has beenintroduced that replicates the look andfeel of sawn timber planks. And it could- quite literally - give your furnituredesigns the edge.
Egger’s new edgebanding is calledEnd-Grain Edging. It’s designed to workwith 12 of Egger’s latest woodgraindécors and it takes realism to a newlevel. Elliott Fairlie, Egger UK's head ofdécor development, feels End-GrainEdging completes a picture. “As our
wood grain décors became more andmore realistic - particular our deeply-textured Feelwood synchronised porerange - we felt one piece of the jigsawwas still missing,” he told FurnitureJournal. “Being able to see the verticalgrain and detailing on the ends of theboard might seem like a small thing butit is this attention to detail and realismthat lifts this product above the ordinaryand makes all the difference to thediscerning end-user.
“Using standard edging on the longsides, with End-Grain Edging on theends finally creates an MFC panel that isreminiscent of real timber - fromwhichever angle you look at it.”
Egger’s 23 x 0.8mm End-Grain ABSedging is available from UK stock with aminimum order of just one 75m roll.
For more details call 01434 602191.
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IDS has significantly increased thechoice and availability of theSuperpanDecor range to furniture
manufacturers by securing an exclusivedeal with Finsa for the UK distributionof this advanced panel substrate thatoffers superior machining, finishing andcost saving benefits.
Combining the wealth of experienceof both Finsa and IDS, the twocompanies have put together a rangethat encompasses the needs of the UKfurniture and shopfitting markets,reflecting commercial best sellers andlatest design trends. The SuperPan rangeoffers 40 décors comprising seven plaincolours, 14 woodgrains, five fantasydesigns, nine glossies and four in-lineregistered embossed woodgrains calledJazz. It is now available ex-stock from all13 of IDS’s branches nationwide.
David Huggins, Business DevelopmentDirector at IDS, says SuperpanDecorbridges the gap between chipboardand MDF. “We are providing extensivestockholding and a significantinvestment programme, plus we have adynamic and highly experiencedsupport team that are really driving theSuperPan brand forward,” he adds. IDSwill be stocking 2750 x 2100 x 18mm.In addition, panels can be made toorder in a vast range of sizes, coloursand thicknesses.
MD of Finsa UK, Rafael Willisch, adds,“We chose IDS as our exclusivedistribution partner because of theirability to take the product truly national,with stockholding that is ensuring agreater depth and breadth of choicethan ever before.” For details call 08001216447 or visit www.idsurfaces.co.uk
IDS and Finsa distribution deal is great
news for furniture manufacturers, offering
an extended choice ofSuperPan products.
joining forces
Representatives from Finsa and IDS aftersigning the exclusive distribution deal.
SuperPan is exclusively available from IDS with allproducts held ex-stock for 24-48 hour delivery
from any of the company’s 13 regional branches.
Below left. The key feature of SuperPan is that itis pressed as a single panel with integral layers of
MDF fibres on the surface and a chipboard centre.
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Dann legen Sie einen „Boxenstopp“ beim Team der SURTECO Oberfl ächenspezialisten ein! Das SURTECO Serviceteam freut sich auf Ihren Besuch in Halle 6, Stand D-50/E-59 auf der interzum Köln vom 5. – 8. Mai 2015.
ONE TEAM – ALL SOLUTIONS. Are you looking for perfect colour co-ordination across the surface to the edge?Top quality design and surface technology from just one source?
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Döllken edgebands offer the perfect symbiosis of optics and haptics.
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The materials take on a new lively dimension
More than 20 different texture options with optimal decorative finish
Available for all edgeband materials and panel surfaces
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Office technology - from desktopcomputing to mobile and tabletdevices - is the lifeblood of the
modern business world. However, asoffice workers are constantly underpressure to stay connected, thefurniture industry is in a prime positionto provide the solution, by bringingpower and data directly to where it ismost needed: the desktop.
To help provide the missing link,Legrand, a French industrial group,based out of the Limousin regionwhich built a name in porcelainmanufacturing as far back as 1860, hasdeveloped the ideal solution forconvenient, high speed USB charging,power supply and data connection atthe desktop. The Electrak Intersoc on-desk range provides a vast array offunctions which can be configured toinclude charging of tablets and smartphones as quickly and conveniently as
possible. The new range offerssimultaneous rapid charging for up totwo mobile devices via twin USBoutlets with 3.1 Amp charging capacity- a much faster rate than common,lower output chargers.
Intersoc on-desk has also beendeveloped to offer quick installationand greater flexibility for the installer.Compatible with a wide range of datasolutions, including plug and playRJ45 and data USB, the Intersoc on-desk range features data connectorsat both the front and rear of the unit,allowing the installer to select theappropriate type and length of cableand connect it straight into themodule. The high quality data offercan deliver Cat5e, Cat6, or evenenhanced Cat6A.
For more information visit thecompany’s website at: www.legrand.co.uk/electrak
simply electrifyingWith Legrand’s power distribution solutions designers can deliver evenmore USPs by providingpower, data and rapidcharging solutions withtheir office furniture.
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Makita are well aware of the importance of dust extraction tohealth and safety concerns, which is why the latest range of Lclass dust extractors exceeds the performance required forwet and dry cleaning applications as well as the legal dustextraction requirements when working with non-hazardousmaterials. With capacities of 20, 25 and 30 litres theextractors have a new motor housing design with a flat topand integrated carry handle and accessory storage. Filters arehoused above the tank line to maximise the holding capacity.
Powered by 1000watt motors the VC2012L andVC3011L automatically start when the coupled power tool
switches on. All models have a maximum airflow of3.6m2/minute and a maximum sealed
suction rating of 21.0kPa.www.makitauk.com
At this year’s Ligna the corethemes for the Weinig Group will
be resource efficiency, flexibilityand networked production. Solid
wood experts Weinig will be inHall 12 showcasing the
introduction of new generationsof technology whilst sister brand
Holz Her, specialists in panelprocessing, will be demonstrating
innovations in edge banding,CNC processing centres andpanel cutting in Hall 11. The
Powermat 700 from Weinig will,on show for the first time. The
moulder features the innovative “Comfort Set” operating concept that significantlyreduces set-up times. Wireless communication between controls or tablet and thePowermat is now possible with the “Smart Touch” function. The focus will also be
on new developments in profiling, cutting/gluing and joint technology.01235 557600 • www.weinig.co.uk
The next generation of Vollmer grinding centres is the CHC840 and CHC1300grinding machines, for the processing of saw blades up to 840mm and
1300mm diameters. The new CHC lines has four CNC controlled axes thatallow accurate grinding of virtually all tooth geometries in a single cycle -
resulting in improved blade quality and tool life.The CHC machines feature a new multi-function hand wheel that selects
and controls the axes through a single module, which avoids operator error andcan be used as a potentiometer to conduct adjustments to speed when in
automatic mode. The user-friendly qualities are further extended by a large 10”LCD display and large viewing window.
In addition to oscillating grinding as standard, the machine has a motordriven hook and clearance angle adjustment for a rapid changeover from faceto top grinding making the machines one of the most productive available for
sharpening carbide tipped circular saw blades.0115 949 1040 • www.vollmer-group.com
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In 2013 Döllken was the only edgeband manufacturer at the Lignatrade fair in Hanover but the show was so successful that they’ll bereturning to Ligna in May 2015. Their presence in Machine Hall 26,close to Homag and IMA stands, will highlight the latest laser, hot air,plasma and NIR joining technologies. Digitally printed edgebandsallow Döllken to produce customised dimensions and specific coloursand prints to order within only 5 working days. Other examples oftheir edgeband services, like the Aqua-Stop-Pen, will also be on show.+49 2043 9790 • www.doellken-kv.com
Boere will show the results of its latest sanding machine for denibbing at Ligna 2015 in May. Thenew development costs 60% less than the usual sanding machines for denibbing, allowing small andmedium-sized furniture makers to achieve the high-quality, high-gloss finish for the first time. It wasproduced by combining the experience in existing markets with co-operation from furniture spraypainters, lacquer and sanding material suppliers.
In addition, Select X-Line, the renewed texturing brush machine will be on show: its oscillatingbrush system follows wood grain smoothly, resulting in a stripeless and soft feeling finish.
Examples of products sanded on regular wide belt sanding machines will be shown as Boereremains a specialist in delivering custom-made machines, fully adapted to the customer. Finally,Boere’s record in quality and lifespan will be demonstrated by the 2nd sanding machine ever built byBoere (in 1953) that still fulfils the technical sanding requirements asked for in the market.+31 182 614400 • www.boere.nl
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ssccmm aatt lliiggnnHall 25, stand C76:IndustrialTechnologies andSystems
Hall 11, stand D50:Machines for Joineryand DIY
Hall 15, stand E36:Technologies forTimber Buildings
Hall 16, stand D03:Finishing Solutions
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The SCM Group will be showcasingits vast range of wood and panelprocessing machines on four
stands totalling 3,000 square metres infour halls at Ligna 2015.
The main stand in Hall 25 willshowcase innovations for all types ofmachining processes for the industryand panel sectors. Morbidelli CNCMachining Centres will demonstraterouting, boring and edge banding forboth high productivity and small andmedium batch production with fast set-up times under 45 seconds. Stefani willfocus on superb finishing quality forindustrial edge banding and alongsidenew models, new hot air edge bandingtechnology will be presented. FromGabbiani and Mahros, the focus will beon fully integrated solutions thatcombine panel cutting, Morbidellinesting machining operations and anintelligent magazine to enable excellentperformance, with automation playinga key role in ensuring flexibility andhigh output for the management ofvery different types of orders. Thesanding specialist, DMC, will launchinnovative machining units that createtrendy finishes, such as gouged, sawnand structured finishes.
For panel processing, a new CNCprocessing centre with multi-functionaltable designed and reduced footprintwill make its debut and a new, compactedgebanding machine for the smallbusiness will be launched.
The focus in Hall 11 will be onsolutions for DIY users and smallercompanies. A star attraction will bethe entire Minimax range, which hasbeen revamped.
One of the Group’s main innovationswill be unveiled in Hall 15: the Oikos,the powerful Routech processing centrewith a 6-axis machining unit, capable ofmachining workpieces up to 1,250mmwide, 300mm thick and 19 metres long.Visitors will also be able to see theProview simulation software thatprevents possible collisions and errorsand calculates machining times andcosts for components.
Hall 16 will be dedicated to finishing,with the Superfici innovations and,particularly, automated and robotisedspraying systems. Superfici will alsodemonstrate polymerisation with UVLED systems.
The spotlight will be on XilogMaestro CAD/CAM software forprocessing centres, which has been
enhanced by a module for 3D surfaceprocessing, Maestro 3D, which is addedto application software for specificprocesses, such as Maestro Edge,Maestro Nesting, Maestro WD and MSL.Pro View simulation software will also bedemonstrated.
Watch, SCM’s line supervisor, will bedemonstrated for furniture, doors andwindows integrated manufacturingsystems. Watch makes possible the fast,centralised, economical management ofthe entire manufacturing system.
The new version of Ottimo Cut willbe officially launched at Ligna 2015 witha revolution in the management of thecutting process. High performance forpanel cutting optimisation has beenachieved by using a powerful algorithmdeveloped in partnership with theMathematics Department of an Italianuniversity. Ottimo Cut facilitates up to atwenty-fold reduction in the timeneeded to calculate a complex cuttingscheme as well as providing up to 50%waste reduction - results that wereunthinkable before now.
For more information on the latestfrom SCM Group, visit Ligna 2015 from11th May in Hanover or call SCM GroupUK on 0115 977 0044 .
Four stands in four halls - a total of 3,000 square metres - will bededicated to the latest woodworking and panel processing
machinery, finishing equipment and software developments bySCM Group companies at this year’s Ligna in Hanover.
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Looking for a complete solution? Inneed of a total package? Service ofparamount importance? Then you
really can’t afford to miss the Maka standin Hall 12 at Ligna where Maka will bedemonstrating the handling of parts andfixtures in a display that will show itsmachines working in tandem with Kukarobots. Visitors will be able to see firsthand how heavy and bulky fixtures canbe moved automatically via a Maka-Kukarobot and fixed onto the machine tablewith perfect precision every time.
Maka will demonstrate howexperience and technology gained inother industries can be transferred tofurniture and woodworking to benefityour production. Working in conjunctionwith specialist cutting tool manu-facturers, various workpieces will bemade on the stand from MDF, Ureol,composites (a particular focus withapplications in the wood sector) andaluminium. These can be made on anyMaka platform from the new DC7horizontal machining centres to themoving beam BC150 and BC170, thepopular PE90 and the latest versions of
the renowned twin-table MK7, MM7,CM and CR27 models. All are availablewith either the BWO or Siemens 840D-SLcontrollers, which are comprehensivelyspecified for high-speed 3D 5-axismachining. And, of course, Maka alsoprovides three and four-axis machines,along with through-feed, and Twin andQuad-Channel solutions.
Barcoding, automatic part Sensors,integrated “Plug-In Fixtures” with“Associativity” to automatically call-upthe right programme and so eliminateoperator error and setting time will all bedemonstrated and Maka’s expertconstruction engineers will be on handto answer all your questions.
Demand for rapid response to serviceissues in the automotive sector has led tothe development of first-class servicesupport from which all Maka customersbenefit. The head of Maka Hotline,Patrick Fischer, will demonstrate howMaka’s unique service Hotline andTeleservice works.
To find out more visit Hall 12, StandD30 at Ligna, call 01952 607700 or visitwww.MAKA.com
For MDF, wood,Ureol, compositesand metals, Makahas the experienceand the machines
to offer you a complete solution.
Above. A multi-head, twin table, five-axisMaka machining four high gloss finished
curved fascias simultaneously.
Left. A custom-made Maka PE90, one ofseveral machines that will be demonstrated
on the stand at Ligna 2015.
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inside story
So many people learned their trade on famous British-made spindlemoulders you would struggle to count them. The attractions were clear:immense stability, robust design and great flexibility meant the highest
quality work could be produced on such machines. However, these machinesneeded one essential element - human skill. With the demise of the Britishmanufactured machines, users were in a dilemma. Should they stick withwhat they have or should they buy a low quality, mass produced spindlemoulder to replace the trusty workhorse? Not much of a choice really, withmany users hanging on to “old faithfuls”. Now, the Hofmann spindles range,available exclusively through Weinig UK, is a genuine replacement.
The TFS 1245 is just one machine in the Hofmann range that is charac-terised by quality German engineering at its best - but available for attractiveprices. The range extends from the entry level TFS 107 spindle right throughto the highly advanced award-winning spindle UFM Vision which comes withtop-of-the-range design and features. Hofmann also manufacture a range ofrobust planers and thicknessers targeted at users who understand and believein quality machines to produce quality products, making Hofmann productsthe “old faithfuls” of the 21st Century.
The large 815 by 1250mm table has a planed finish, not ground. Extensionsare available which increase the table length to 2750mm.
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Available through Weinig UK, the Hofmann rangeextends from the entry level TFS 107 spindle rightthrough to the highly advanced award-winningspindle UFM Vision. Hofmann also manufactures arange of robust planers and thicknessers targeted atprofessional woodworkers and furniture manufacturingworkshops.
Call Weinig UK on: 01235 557600
Visit www.hofmann-machines.co.uk
Modern controls and CNCtechnology do play a part
in the Hofmann spindlemoulders so that
repeatable accuracy canbe achieved quicker that
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The clever yet simplemechanical design is
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The Hofmann mid-rangespindle moulder TFS 1245 hasbeen designed and built likethe old traditional British machines with an immense,planed cast-iron table, but engineered to modern tolerances which provide thebest possible precision.
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Jowat is inviting visitors to thinkdifferently at Ligna 2015 and reapthe benefits of better bonding, today
and in the future. What can youradhesive do and does it measure up?
Adhesives can do a lot more thanjust bonding. Those with electricalconductivity, for instance, can providea source of heat for a more comfortableenvironment, while sound buffering,permeability and conductivity arebenefits of some of Jowat’s morespecialised formulations.
Are you a user of hot melt adhesives?PUR Jowatherm-Reaktant® hot meltscan be supplied in standard granulateform and can be processed on thestandard edgebanders.
Jowat’s primers function as adhesionpromoters as well as being multi-functional all-rounders. When reactivepolyurethane adhesives are used theyfunction as an accelerator for the
crosslinking reaction. Sustainableadhesives for the manufacture ofupholstered furniture from Jowat’sJowatac® range are formulated withover 80% renewable raw materials,while for load-bearing structural timberapplications and solid wood bonding,Jowat improves performance andprovides easier handling as well asimproved quality in the final structuralcomponent. Among these are one-component PUR prepolymers whichprovide high-performance bonding andensure gluelines which are free offormaldehyde. Jowat’s EPI dispersionsoffer superior heat and moisture-resistance, reaching levels above thedurability class D4 in solid woodprocessing.
Can your adhesives do all of this? Ifnot, maybe it’s time to start thinkingdifferently. Call Jowat UK on 01782565265 or visit Jowat at Ligna 2015.
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Under the motto “Think differently - better bonding“,new solutions will be introducedby adhesive specialist Jowat onstand B37 in hall 26 and standB61 in hall 12.
The characteristics of adhesives used in upholsteryhave to provide a long open time, a broad spectrumof adhesion, and superior initial strength. Jowat’snew generation of solvent-based adhesives fits thebill. Its thermoplastic and reactive hot melt adhesivesprovide a healthier environment when laminatingand coating mattress cover fabrics, in textilecompound lamination, mattress assembly and thelaminating of foam-based materials.
Hall 26, Stand B37Hall 12, Stand B61
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Fifteen years ago Felder Grouplaunched its premium brand,Format-4 to fulfil the demands of
the professional woodworkingindustry. Continuous innovationcombined with the guiding philosophyEverything from a Single Supplier,underpin the success of the brand.
Format-4 is all about premiumquality made affordable. The arrival ofFormat-4 meant high quality,computer controlled machines withaccuracy to a 1/100th of a millimetrewere available to smaller companies atan affordable price, allowing them tocompete with professionalproductivity. Over the last 15 years,numerous innovations and patentshave been introduced and Format-4has developed into a complete top ofthe range package.
Hansjörg Felder, Managing Directorof Felder, has confirmed his plans forthe future stay in line with the corevision: “Our individual products, tailor-made machine configurations and
competent advice will enable us tofollow a path without compromises,”he stated. “Moreover, our solutionorientated customer service,consequential innovation andtraditional values make sure that wealways stay true to what we believe.
“Our direct contact and closerelationship with woodworkers enablesus to meet all requirements and we usethis feedback in the development ofnew machine concepts. This is thesecret to the success of the Format-4brand.”
At Format-4 the in-house researchand development departmentcontinuously implement technicalinnovations while modern productiontechnology and strict production
standards provide a foundation formachines which offer high processingquality and excellent precision. Bothare seen as critical if customers are tooptimise their productivity - butalongside that, Felder Group providesaccess to a high level of expertisethrough constant training. “Just likeour machines, our competent Format-4 sales advisors are always ahead of thegame,” explains Hansjörg Felder.“With passion, conviction and constanttraining we make it possible to offereach customer the exact machine theyrequire.”
From panel saws, spindle mouldersand edgebanders, to CNC processingcentres with five axis control,customers from around the world havechosen to invest in Format-4. “Theyhave become ambassadors of perfectwoodworking.”
To see how a Format 4 machine canbenefit your workshop call 01908 635000,visit www.felder-group.co.uk or Ligna2015 in Hanover from 11th-15th May.
Hansjörg Felder highlights thesuccess of Felder Group’s
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Traditional Sash Windows is verymuch a flourishing family business.Increasing demand brought the
need for a CNC machine capable ofgrooving, bevelling and machininghorns, draught excluding strips andsecurity bolt locations. It was felt a CNCmachining centre, with a 5-axis routinghead, would machine all window anddoor components in one location on theCNC’s table without loss of datum whenmoving components from one machineto another and, at the same time,would provide greater accuracy and abetter finish.
At SCM Group’s CNC manufacturingunit in Rimini, SCM UK’s Area SalesManager, Mike Lee arrangeddemonstration of the new Accord WDCell. The Accord WD Cell includes anautomatic component feeding andstacking facility and can be used forproduction in batches and in singleunits without interruption of the workcycle whilst maintaining maximum feedspeed (and without the continuouspresence of the operator). The 5-axismachining unit is supported by a rigidmobile gantry-type structure for fastprofiling of large section elements. Themachining area is 6360 x 1905mm and
machining takes place on one half ofthe table while the finished componentsare unloaded from the other half andnew ones are loaded. The worktable caneasily be accessed for manual loadingand unloading.
A 13kW, 5-axis Prisma T machiningunit ensures profiling of large sectionelements with fast feed speeds. SCM’selectrospindles (with HSK 63 E toolholder fixing) allow the use of tools oflarge dimensions and with doubleprofile ensuring ease of profiling onelements of a large cross-section. ARapid 12-tool tool-changer is adjacentto the 5-axis head while a 48-stationTRC rear tool-changer accommodateslarge dimension and heavy duty cuttingheads. Cutting, routing and boring canbe carried out vertically andhorizontally without needing the toolchanger using the 3kW machining unit(Type BRC). There is also a singlesecondary unit using an independentZ-axis and dedicated inverter. The twin
spindle horizontal head includes a two-spindle boring unit and a sawbladeunit. Matic ensures automatic worktableset-up in seconds and all the bars andsupports move simultaneously.Cleaning blowers remove all shavingsfrom the sliding zone and on thecomponent hold down base duringchanging of the clamps. The Accorduses Maestro WD parametric softwarewhich supports the designrequirements of the most commontypes and geometric shapes of linearand curved door and window frames.A simple and intuitive graphic interfaceguides the user through every step ofthe project all the way to creating themachine programs.
Chairman, Paul Kitching, concludes,”We are very please with the SCMAccord WD and can see the benefits ofthe machine, especially the quality ofthe finished components and themachining of rounded edges. At themoment we are set up for sashwindow production and eventually wewill move on to door production.”
For more information on the SCMAccord WD call SCM Group UK Ltd on0115 977 0044, fax 0115 977 0946 orvisit www.scmgroup-uk.com
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KWH Mirka Ltd is part of the Finnishfamily-owned KWH Group and aworld leader in abrasives technology
innovation. Mirka offers a complete rangeof abrasives, tools, complete sanding andpolishing solutions as well as relatedsupplementary products and accessories,giving Mirka customers’ access to acomplete sanding solution to meetindividual needs.
The company started up its fourthproduction facility in Jakobstad and awide belt conversion unit in Belgium acouple of years ago. Today, Mirka hasproduction facilities on four differentlocations: Jeppo, Oravais, Karis andJakobstad, all in Finland. Mirka’sbiggest investment for 2015 is thebuilding project of a new hall for anadditional new production line at thecompany’s main location in Jeppo. The
new hall is 4,740m2 and will equip anew production line, further processinglines and facilities for logistics andshipping. The production line will bebuilt on a completely new technique,being an effective high capacity lineand at the same time energy-saving.”The new production line will give uscompletely new possibilities,” says CEOStefan Sjöberg. “With our newtechnique, we are able to developtotally new kinds of products and thesecan be produced in a cost-effective wayin high volumes and, when needed,adapted to customer needs. We cannow guarantee that we can not onlymeet the demand but also continue tobe the forerunner in our business withinnovative new solutions.”
For more information call 01908369468 or visit www.mirka.co.uk
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Main image. The pristine, new extraction system at BillCleyndert Ltd employs Dustraction’s new low-noise impellers
on fans sized specifically for the project. Noise levels havebeen significantly reduced, although suction capacity has
been increased by 50 percent, and new shaker mechanismsremove caked dust from filter sleeves automatically.
Right. The new extraction system in Cleyndert’s purpose built28,000 sq ft manufacturing complex services 18 machines
on the shop floor and a hand workshop and it makes use ofsome of the existing pipework to keep costs down.
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Strong organic growth in themanufacture of bespoke, high-endfurniture, cabinetry and joinery
fuelled investment in a 28,000 sq ftpurpose-built manufacturing complexat Bill Cleyndert & Company Ltd, with18 woodworking machines on the floor,a new bespoke finishing department -and a new extraction system to copewith the higher workloads.
The existing extraction was fallingshort of standards. “There simplywasn’t enough draw and its workinglevels were falling behind,” explainsdirector Mandi Cleyndert. “We prideourselves on maintaining high levels ofmanufacturing quality and that, for us,
meant a new woodwaste extractionsystem to keep us in line with the latesttechnology.”
Investment, not just in new extractionbut also a bio-mass burner, came with apromise of significantly reduced fuel andwaste disposal costs for the next 20years. “We knew the level of investmentwould be big,” said Mandi, “Thereforethe equipment had to be right andinstallation prompt.”
Keen to use one company to overseethe project, Dustraction was chosen towork with heating specialist WoodWaste Technology Ltd to upgrade theexisting extraction and boiler. The twocompanies, which have worked
Two British manufacturers, Dustraction and Wood Waste Technology, team up to provide Norfolk-based Bill Cleyndert &
Company Ltd with a new heating and extraction system.
ee quality counts
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together on several large projectsbefore, installed a bio-mass burner andwaste disposal system in tandem with anew, made-to-measure dust and chipextraction system. Steve Matuska,Managing Director at Dustraction,designed the system and worked withCleyndert to create a solution thecompany could work with well into theforeseeable future. “Working alongsideWood Waste Technology, we created anew and bespoke extraction systemincorporating elements that remainedfrom the existing system,” says Steve.“One of the original 22kW fan sets, anexisting extraction main and some ofthe steel ductwork were all still in goodworking order, so we incorporatedthese elements into the design,reducing costs while still guaranteeingoptimal wood waste handling.”
Noise levels and suction wereCleyndert’s main concerns. “We wereable to introduce our new low-noiseimpellers into the mix on fans sizedspecifically for this project,” confirmsSteve. “Noise levels are significantlyreduced and new LEV air volume testsbased on the existing 450mm mainoperating at a velocity of approx25m/sec show that suction capacity hasbeen increased by 50 percent.Extraction is also dramaticallyimproved,” he adds.
New cloth filters from Dustractionalso provide a filtration velocity ofapprox 2.4m/min (6.7ft/min), withthree new automatic shaker mechanismsfor the removal of caked dust from filtersleeves - all controlled on a fullysequenced touch-screen HMI panel.
The system was installed in twophases and the Cleyndert team wasgiven training by Dustraction’s engineerson the use of the purpose-designedcontrol panel and filters. “I wasexpecting teething problems becausewe were integrating new with old,” saysMandi, “But I’ve been pleasantlysurprised. It’s all very simple to use andthe shaker cleaning is fuss-free.”
Steve sums up: “At Dustraction, wedon’t believe one size fits all. We createdust extraction systems to far-sighteddesigns and we aim to forge lastingpartnerships with our customers withan eye on the future. We’re proud tosay that we manufacture bespokesystems to new designs here in ourLeicester factory and we offer a loyalservice to our customers, many ofwhom we’re still working with 40 yearsand more down the line… “
To find out more about whatDustraction could offer you, contactSteve Matuska on 0116 271 3212 orvisit the Dustraction website,www.dustraction.co.uk
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New low-noise fan set impellers provide a significant reduction in noise output.
An silo auto-feeds a Gross briquet maker.
Above. The new briquet manufacturing system fromGross.
Below. Control made simple with a fully sequenced touch-screen HMI panel.
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