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cover photoOne of the most exciting debuts in 2013:at Interzum Hornschuch will present skai®

Sanremo Oak with Legno embossing inseven colours (pictured here: Classic).Story on page 18.01327 [email protected]

contents2 BUSINESS NEWS

3 RISING STARWith plenty of product you won’t find at ZOW Bad Salzuflen, ZOW Istanbul has alot to offer visitors.

10 CARCASE ASSEMBLY - TOOL-FREEA brand new tool-free system for carcase assembly was presented at ZOW in Turkey- and the inventor is interested in contact with potential UK distributors.

13 SAMET ON SHOWSamet was in fine form at ZOW Istanbul with new lighting, new slides and a newmachine added to its exciting portfolio.

14 DESIGNER DÉCORSNew additions to the James Latham portfolio of surface solutions make theirUK debuts.

17 ON-TREND DÉCORSDavid Clouting Ltd launches new on-trend décors, including two new engineeredstone options in PVC.

18 ELEGANT SURFACESNaturalness and pure elegance characterise the new furniture surfaces byHornschuch. For 2013, two new wood designs and a versatile selection of easy-to-combine plain colours made their debuts at ZOW.

21 GET THE MAXAwards for environmentally-friendly manufacturing add to a catalogue of successesfor Fundermax.

24 SURFACES

25 NEW LOGO, NEW DRIVEThree lines in a new logo symbolise the three elements Hranipex UK delivers to itscustomers.

27 TERRIFIC TOOLSSeveral new tools join the lineup of hand tools in Ney Ltd’s range.

30 INSIDE STORYStema Multipoint 3000.

33 SYNONYMOUS WITH SAWSThe name Felder has been associated with the manufacture of panel saws since thecompany was founded in 1955. Today, Felder Group boasts an impressive range -including the recently launched Kappa 400.

34 GOING VERTICALR.A. White & Sons opts for a new Striebig Compact 4164.

35 SUPERB WITH WOODThe solid construction and ease of use of their Holz-Her Pro-Master 7017 hasimpressed Urban Front almost as much as Weinig’s service.

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New logo, new attitudeIn with the new and out with the old, 2013 mayhave started like any other new year for many,however an evolution in furniture edging wastaking place as Hranipex entered a new phase ofprogression with a brand new streamlined logoand new attitude to boot.

The new logo symbolises the company’songoing commitment to its core product withthree stripes encompassing the company’s leaner,more dynamic new look.

What does the new logo say? Perfectlymatched edging in the widest range withsuperior unmatched customer service and ahigher than ever emphasis on complementaryproducts such as adhesives and cutting edgetechnologies for cleaning furniture pieces andmachinery.

The furniPRO Asia 2012 show in Singapore was agreat success, attended by over 2,000 visitors andfeaturing 84 exhibitors from over 20 countries.The next show will be in November 2014.

See more at www.furniproasia.com

Samet is expanding - rapidly. Under General Manager, MrU Kiziltan (shown above right with CEO Saldiray Kiziltan),its new branch in Bergamo will introduce drawer slides,

hinges, sliding door systems, furniture fittings and lift-up doorsystems to an Italian market estimated to be worth around 500million Euros, of which 80 million Euros is lighting. CommentsMr U Kiziltan, “We’re targetting to enter these markets as themajor alternative of German and Austrian brands. We believe itis the right time.”

Strategic Marketing Group Manager, Noyan Özkaya, adds,“We plan to have a 5% market share. This is equivalent to 25million Euros.”

Joining the company from hisprevious position as Manager ofNoblessa Kitchens, Mr U Polat(right) was appointed as Sales VicePresident by Samet in Turkey witheffect from 7th January 2013. Hebrings with him a wealth ofexperience from the kitchen andbathroom sectors.

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Hard on the heels of the appointment of newSales Vice President, Ufuk Polat, Turkish hinge,slide and lighting specialist, Samet, announcesthe opening of its new branch in Italy.

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One stop PfleidererThe Duropal, wodego and Thermopal brands are to be offered under thePfleiderer header brand. The best products, services and benefits from each ofthe three brands will be consolidated in an integrated Pfleiderer range, whichwill also feature the comprehensive use of the DST-System from Thermopal.

DST stands for decorative finish (Dekor), surface (Struktur) and core boards(Trägermaterialien), and is an integral part of Pfleiderer’s overall product range.The collection includes 180 decorative finishes, ten surface finishes and 16 coreboards. Each decorative finish can be combined with an appropriate surfacetexture and the most suitable core boards. Pfleiderer also offers 92 decorativefinishes along with six surface textures and two core boards in its DST Xpressdelivery service.

BALANCE THE BOARDBalanceBoard is the new generation material from Pfleiderer. Up to 35 percentof the wood content of each panel is replaced by biomass granules made fromfast growing, annually harvested plants. BalanceBoard behaves just liketraditional engineered wood products and is available in the new combinedproduct range as DecoBoard Balance in a variety of thicknesses.

The BalanceBoard engineered wood material is both light andenvironmentally friendly and has already been recognised with numerousawards for innovation and materials, including the “iF material design award”,the “Design Plus Award” from Material Vision and the “Woody Award” from theGerman Timber Trade Federation.

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Calling the next generationThe Woodworking Industry Training Forum haslaunched a new social media campaign to help toattract more young people into apprenticeships inthe joinery and woodworking industries.

The “Wow I Made That” campaign has started onTwitter and Facebook and is aimed at 14-19 yearolds and their advisers. Most joinery apprentice-ships last between two and three years with theapprentice gaining at least a Level 2 NVQ or SVQqualification. Apprenticeships are available to allUK residents from the age of 16 with varying levelsof support for those up to the age of 24. TheWITForum encourages employers to consider theadvantages of taking on an apprentice.

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Schattdecor is satisfied with its performance in 2012, with the consolidated groupmatching the output and turnover year-on-year despite uneven quarterly results. In2012, the company produced over 91,000 tons of décor paper, lacquered almost209 million square metres of finish foil (2011: 210 sq m), and impregnatedsome 107 million square metres of melamine foil (2011: 120 mill. sq m).

Schattdecor's investments in this and the coming year will mainly concentrate oncontinued expansion of décor paper production and surface finishing capacity inPoland, Russia and Italy, while the focus at the headquarters in Thansau, Germany, willbe placed on modernisation of machinery and plant and further spending on newdigital printing technologies.

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It may not yet be on your radar - afterall, it is very much a Turkish homeshow in the ZOW mould - but if you

are looking for Turkish suppliers, ZOWIstanbul has a lot to offer. This year’sedition, held between 17th and 20thJanuary, proved beyond any shadow ofdoubt that Turkey has a lot to offerbuyers - and it was a very busy

exhibition. There were numerous standsshowing everything from innovativehardware to on-trend handles, unusualdécors and specialised edgings, highquality wirework for the kitchen andbathroom sectors, a revolutionary tool-free carcase system, door profiles inaluminium, office furniture fittings -many of them made in Turkey.

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Highlights from ZOW Istanbulincluded a fabulous range of discreetly-operated, one-touch lighting fromSamet - and a new push-to-open, softclose slide; unusual, spangled décorsfrom Al-fa, ASD and Woodmarkt; a newprogram from edgebanding specialistRoma which will provide instantmatches to Egger’s UK décors; highspecification metal door profiles fromDemsas; a superb carcase system whichoffers tool-free assembly from the Swisscompany No Tool System; a range ofcastors to rival the best in the UK marketfrom HTS - and much, much more.

Whilst the exhibition had embracedthe German ZOW concept, the cateringcame under criticism with remarkablefrequency, mostly from ZOW Germanyvisitors who have become accustomedto endless availability. Aside from that,organisation appeared to be slick andthere was plenty of product which youwon’t find in ZOW Germany. For thatreason alone, it’s well worth a visit!



The unveiling of the unique Colourscollection was the highlight ofSchattdecor's Sicam showing and took

pride of place on the stand at ZOW Istanbulin January. The 18 solid colours are producedby using an improved printing processinvolving standardised base paper andprinting inks in brilliant colours. The result isan economical product which is highly suitedfor further processing.

Melamine and foil furniture décors fromthe Industrial Heritage trend section along withdécors in Smartfoil 3D were also on show.

For further details call Schattdecor AG on0049 8031 2750 or visit Schattdecor’swebsite at www.schattdecor.de

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The Turkish company ASD Laminathad one of the busiest stands at

ZOW Istanbul - and no wonder. Therange extends to more than 325

décors and includes some 25different finishes. For details,

visit www.laver.co.uk

The sparkles and spangles at the front of the Al-fa stand areperfect for architectural use, though the company doesn’tpresently sell its décors in the UK. For something a bitdifferent, visit Al-fa at www.al-fa.com

Looking for good quality,stylish handles with a

reasonable price tag? TheMarca stand at ZOW

Istanbul contained a wideselection. For details, visit

the company’s websitewww.marcahandles.com


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Specialists in profiles, DemsasMetal offers a range of metalprofiles suitable for framed glasscabinet doors and is keen to finda distribution partner in the UK.Visit www.demsasmetal.com

Nicely finished, well engineered and a good rangeare key features of wirework by the Turkishcompany Domodek. The company is keen to finda distribution partner in the UK. For details, visitwww.domodek.com



Choose your board, choose your design and the new Edgeband Wizard fromEgger Group member Roma Plastik will find the perfect match with anyEgger board. Edgeband Wizard, which made its first stage performance

aided by magicians on the Roma stand at ZOW Istanbul, makes finding colourseasy and provides details of everything from the Roma code to available embossesand stock sizes. It’s simply magic! Visit www.romaplastik.com for details.

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A brand new tool-freesystem for carcase

assembly was presentedat ZOW in Turkey - and

the inventor is interestedin contact with potential

UK distributors.

On tour with president, SteenSauer, the Swiss company NoTool System’s mobile show-

room had stopped off at ZOW Turkeyand was impressing the crowds withlive demonstrations of its simple-to-assemble carcase system.

The carcase system offered by NoTool System AG comprises a numberof cleverly designed aluminium fittingswhich, as the company’s name implies,enable panels to be assembled intocarcases without the need for tools oradhesive. Applications range fromflatpack operations to manufacturerswho want to cut assembly times in thefactory, or get more product into theirvans and benefit from delivery by onlyone person. For installers, it means lesstime on site and the tool-free systemdispenses with the need to move anderect rigid carcase units.

No Tool System AG claims a 33%saving in cabinet side panels and a

100% reduction in factory assemblytime, as well as reduced occupationalrisk and freight damage. And, sayspresident and inventor, Steen Sauer,using No Tool System’s products couldmean “up to 66% fewer trucks on theroad” for manufacturers.

So where do you find out more?It’s early days for No Tool Systems.

At the moment, the company islooking for a distributor to represent itin the UK. “We are now in the processof establishing a sales and distributionnetwork around the world,” saysSteen. “We are therefore mostinterested in discussing our revol-utionary system with distributors ofcomplementary products already onthe market.”

Until the network is established, NoTool Systems asks you to contact itsoffice in Switzerland on 0041 24 4360451, visit www.notoolsystem.com oremail [email protected]


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Produced by one of the “world’s largest aluminium manufacturers”,No Tool System’s carcase fittings offer significant advantages tomanufacturers of fitted furniture.

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Zow Istanbul saw the presentationnot only of Samet’s recently-launched soft close hinge, but

also new slides, new lighting and a newmachine. Designed and manufacturedby Samet, it makes light work ofdrawerbox assembly.

For use with Samet’s classySmartbox range, the new machine -which boasts an assembly capacity offour Smartboxes every minute - enablesassembly of any drawer width from300mm up to 1500mm as well as theSmartbox 270mm and 650mm.Switching between drawer boxes ofdifferent dimensions is simple and quickthanks to fully automatic operation andconcise digital readout. The machinecan assemble Smartbox optionswithout gallery rails, or with one or twogallery rails - and there’s never anydanger of getting the components ofthe Smartbox you want in the wrongplace. A clever error prevention modulemakes sure of that.

But why use a machine when youcould assemble by hand? Compared

with hand-assembled drawer boxes,consistency of quality is assured and thefinished drawers are more stable. Andonce operators are used to it, it’s very,very quick in operation; much quickerthan hand assembly.

Also making its debut on the Sametstand was a fantastic push-to-open, soft-close slide which will really bring thequality feel to handleless drawers.According to enthusiastic sales rep-resentative Serhat Senel on the stand,the new slide is available in 30kgloading capacity.

We particularly liked the newadditions to Samet’s lighting range - notonly the glass panel with LED light whichwas added as an exclusive feature to theSmartbox range last autumn, but alsothe very clever, discreet touch lightingsystem which enables hidden lighting tobe operated and adjusted from touchsensitive panels. Take a look. It’s neat, it’sclassy and it’ll add a new dimension tothe technical status of any kitchen.

Call Ney Ltd on 024 7630 8100 orvisit www.ney.co.uk

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Samet was in fine form at ZOW Istanbul with new lighting, newslides and a new machine added to its exciting portfolio.

samet on show

Main picture: A Samet invention, this neatmachine will assemble 4 Smartbox drawersa minute.

Right, top to bottom: Samet’s Smartbox -300-1500mm wide; Serhat Senel with the newpush-to-open soft close slide; and isn’t this theneatest light switch you’ve ever seen?

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James Latham has announced anumber of new additions to its port-folio of surface solutions for 2013.Exclusive to James Latham, Allure is

an exciting, contemporary rangewhich, as well as six different types ofreal stone laminate, includes anextensive palette of high-gloss boldand vibrant acrylic colours as well as ahigh-gloss wood grain. There's also astylish mirror laminate as well as achoice of rough-cut and brushed oak,smoked and stained veneers, plus arange of eco-friendly reconstitutedveneers in patterns such as Rosewoodand Ebony.

Also new to James Latham,Valchromat is a coloured MDF whichuses organic dyes and a speciallyformulated resin before pressing thepanel so the colour runs throughoutthe entire board. There are presentlyeight vibrant colours in the range andValchromat has been approved by theBSA as safe to use in the manufactureof children's toys.

Delivering dimension, depth andtexture to an otherwise flat surface, HIF(Holz in Form) Finesse offers a mixtureof contemporary designs and patterns,inspired by the flowing, dynamicshapes of the natural elements. HIF-

Finesse offers 11 embossed MDFpanels which are supplied with theirown unique textured finish and areheld in stock in the UK.

HIF-Finesse is also available incurved panels, with a matching rangeof edging and in profiles andthicknesses from 1050 x 2450 x18/21mm, 635 x 2450 x 21mm and1270 x 3135 x 21mm, depending onthe pattern.

Chris Sutton, director of JamesLatham commented, “We have ahistory and expertise in bringing newand innovative products to the UKmarket and I'm certain that these latestadditions will have a big impact withinthe A&D sector.”

For more information call 0116 2573415 or visit www.lathamtimber.co.uk


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HIF-Finesse is inspired by the flowing, dynamicshapes of the natural elements.

New additions to theJames Latham portfolio

of surface solutionsmake their UK debuts.

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We demonstrate visionThe trends for 2013 have been defined: the finely structured design skai® Yukon with flowery and sometimes rustic elements illustrates the trend In Transition, which goes back to nature. The innovative wood designs can be perfectly combined with our skai® plain trend colors. On the other hand, skai® Sanremo Oak with its primal character and brushed look stands for the trend Origin. Its rustic appearance is marked by alternating wind checks, which underscore the natural character. Everything in harmony with each other and coordinated with each other – just like in nature.Experience these innovations among others at the interzum trade fair in Cologne from May 13-16 (Halle 6.1, Booth E 40).

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Main picture: Light Grey and BlackEngineered Stone in PVC.

David Clouting Ltdlaunches new on-trenddécors, including twonew engineered stoneoptions in PVC.

on-trend décorsWhile some companies treat

product launches like a boxticking exercise, the intro-

duction of new designs from DavidClouting Ltd is always a special occasion.This is because the company goes togreat lengths to ensure that each designis carefully chosen to be on trend andtimed to match industry needs.

Six new Decofoil vinyl designs haverecently been announced and are nowin stock. Matt solid colour has seen asteady increase in popularity and thecompany has once again played amajor part in this. David Clouting’sModern Graphite and Modern Whiteintroduce a new dimension to solidcolours with the use of horizontaltexture. Texture has also played a

major role in the latest prints - RijekeOak and Sand Lyon Ash both feature anew structured emboss. Rijeke Oakmatches Kronospan’s Rijeke OakD5502 HE, while Sand Lyon Ashmatches Egger’s Sand Lyon Ash H1398ST 22. Both are now in DavidClouting’s stock range.

There is little doubt that solidsurfacing is growing in popularity. Thecompany’s newly-launched Light GreyEngineered Stone and Black EngineeredStone PVC interpretations are designedto allow KBB manufacturers to make themost of the latest European fascia ideawhich incorporates natural materials.

For further information contactDavid Clouting Ltd on 01376 518037 orvisit www.davidclouting.co.uk

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The new wood design fromHornschuch, skai® Sanremo Oak,with its unspoiled character and

brushed look, embodies the Culturetrend, which stands for originality. Therustic appearance of skai® SanremoOak with its natural Legno embossingis marked by alternating wind checks,which underscore its natural character.The special embossing ensures thedesign not only looks like wood, it alsofeels like it. The innovation is availablein seven expressive colours: sand,nature, bronze, terra, classic, tobacco,and rustic.

skai® Yukon, on the other hand, isa finely structured wood design withflowery elements, which has a finelybalanced colour scheme. skai® Yukonencapsulates the Greenfluence trend,which harks back to naturalness. Thisinnovative, modern wood design isavailable in three colours: porcelain,dolphin, and sabbia.

With a large selection of trend-oriented plain colours and the versatilecombination possibilities with inno-vative design surfaces, the skai® ColoreCollection creates inspiring accents for

all living areas. The wealth of colourmakes combination with on-trend skai®wood and fantasy designs perfect. Buteven when used alone, plain designscreate inspiration, style, and class in thedesign of furniture and furnishings.skai® Colore Magic, with its on-trendhammered look, for example, is a plaincolour film with iridescent metalliceffects for fine high-tech surfaces orclassic furniture design. It createsfantastic highlights for a stylishcontemporary ambience.

Plain colour films present a simpleyet sophisticated look of quality,especially when placed with such asthe amazingly natural oak embossing,Legno. This new embossing closelyresembles a solid oak front withmultiple layers of varnish and isavailable in seven colours in the ColoreStructure Collection: white, ivory,vanilla, mussel, dakar, stone grey, andbasalt. They combine to stunningeffect with fashionable wood décors.

For further details, you can seeHornschuch at Interzum Hall 6.1 StandE40, call 01327 877647 or [email protected]


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Naturalness and pureelegance characterise thenew furniture surfaces by

Hornschuch. For 2013, twonew wood designs and a

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made their debuts at ZOW.

Alternating wind checks provide an excitingly natural, rustic appearance forthe new wood design skai® Sanremo Oak. The new design is also availablewithout wind checks.

The innovation skai® Yukon is a finely structured wood design with floweryand partially rustic elements in a balanced colour scheme.

The skai® furniture film Colore Structure with its newLegno embossing shows an oak structure with the

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Founded in Austria, FunderMax is oneof the leading European providers ofhigh-quality materials and decorative

laminates. Its product range extendsfrom raw chipboard over Star Favorit(MFC), Decorative Laminates (HPL) toCompact Interior panels, in current trenddécors. The company has three extensiveproduction plants in Austria with around1,000 employees and its export ratio isaround 80%. It is very much a globalplayer in its market segment with astrong focus on Europe.

Whilst there are numerous uses forFunderMax products across variousmarket areas, the furniture industry, thecubicles/washrooms and lockersindustry, fabricators and architectsrepresent the most important sectors.

An absolute highlight in theFunderMax product range is its MirrorGloss Surface finish. FunderMaxrecognised the rising importance oflustre many years ago and hasconsiderable experience in theproduction of surfaces with graded glossfinishes. Years of research have resultedin the development of reflective surfaceswhich involve completely newimpregnation processes, sophisticatedresin formulas and advanced pressingprocesses. The new reflective surfaces inthe Star Favorit range are particularlyresistant to heat and chemical exposure,while Mirror Gloss offers manufacturersan extremely high-grade gloss which,according to FunderMax, surpassesprevious gloss levels by 20%.

Awards for environmentally-friendlymanufacturing add to a catalogue of successes for FunderMax.

By using environmentally-friendly energy (greenelectricity and biomass district heating),FunderMax fulfills its policy of sustainability andhas won a series of important distinctions.

Mirror Gloss - one of the latest products from FunderMax.

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Whether deployed as a fascia or as aside panel, in the kitchen or thebathroom, as functional furniture, aspart of an elegant wood structure, or asa plain-colour surface, FunderMax high-gloss reflective surfaces are designedenhance any environment and - goodnews for all architects, designers andcabinet makers - the mirror gloss surfaceis available on Decorative Laminates(HPL) Compact Interior Panels and StarFavorit (MFC). A perfect match isguaranteed, regardless of thecombination of products that is requiredfor a project.

A further significant development inrecent years has been the gradual entryinto manufacturing using envi-ronmentally-friendly energy (greenelectricity and biomass district heating),which is then re-used by FunderMaxbefore supplying any excess to thenational grid.

The subject of sustainability, both inan ecological sense, and in the strategicdevelopment of an economic road tosuccess, plays an increasingly importantrole in the company's day to dayexistence - and the result has been thewinning of a series of importantdistinctions in recent years, among themthe klima:aktiv award. At all threelocations, the company is considered asignificant employer and a local source ofinspiration with a high degree of socialresponsibility. The last few years have

seen FunderMax concentrate on fulfillingthe strict guidelines of the FSC and PEFC.FunderMax was certified in 2012.

In the UK, FunderMax’s entireInterior Range is presented anddistributed by its long time partner,DecorMax Ltd, via two warehouses, onein Leicester and one in Wakefield.DecorMax also carries part of theFunderMax range in stock, notablyCompact Interior Panels. The company’sprimary intention is to offer customers ahigh level of service and its co-operationwith DecorMax is a major contributingfactor to the successful delivery of an all-encompassing service plan whichFunderMax rolls out across all themarkets it serves.

The entire FunderMax collectioncan be seen at www.fundermax.at -and it is presented in a way whichenables users to find what they'relooking for fast. FunderMax also has anextensive following on Facebook(www.facebook.com/fundermax) whichoffers up-to-the-minute insight into thecorporate culture. Enthusiastic userscontinually post new examples ofartistic and accomplished uses forFunderMax products.

For full details of the FunderMaxproduct range call 01924 267979 or0116 253 0555. Alternatively, [email protected] or visitwww.decormax.co.uk to request moreinformation and samples.

FunderMax products have found favour with majormanufacturers from the furniture sector as well as

architects. This example is from Nobilia.

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Bushboard’s M-Stone quartz worksurface canbe teamed up with Ebony Stripwood laminate

splashback from the Omega range for afashionable contrast. “Layering colours,

textures and materials together is a great wayto bring textural warmth and visual depth to a

kitchen scheme,“ says Stuart White, MD atBushboard. “Laminate splashbacks combine

well with every type of worksurface.”

M-Stone quartz worksurfaces are 25mmthick and available in Black, Brown, Cream and

White. M-Stone is the first quartz worksurfacerange to be supplied as components and can

be installed directly on-site. The Omega brandoffers 52 inspirational designs for worksurfaces

and matching upstands with 39 splashbacksavailable in patterns, plain colours, pearlescent

effects and brushed metal.01933 232242

www.bushboard.co.uk

Avonite solid surfacingveneer, exclusivelydistributed by IDS, comes inthicknesses of 3, 6, 9 and12mm and can be used onvertical and horizontalapplications. Avonite can beinconspicuously jointed andis ideal for commercial andretail interior projects such as

display counters, cash desks, bar tops, tables, fascias and shelving. The surface isresistant to wear and tear, stains, bacteria, impact and heat. The 15-strong palettecentres on five variations of white, which is the top selling colour, and also includesneutral abstracts and blacks. All designs are available in a standard sheet width of760mm with wider options available in selected décors. The material has the NS51certification for food preparation.0845 603 7811www.avonitesolidsurface.co.uk

Suddekor has expanded itsThermoform film range toinclude polypropylene films,which are printed usingwater-based dyes.

D.Fin® Thermoformproducts are completely freefrom harmful softeners andare multi-colour printed atthe Laichingen plant wherethere is considerable décorexpertise and a huge stockof décor structures. The new

development allows Suddekor to offer a décor package from a single sourceas the same dye system is used for melamine products, finish films and PPfilms. The surface specialist is also planning to introduce D.Fin® Thermoformwith a structured surface.0049 7333 9550 www.suddekor.com

surfaces

Oak remains the top consumer choice in timber worksurfaces.The Tuscan Solid Wood Worksurface range from IDS offers ninespecies and the design flexibility to work in a number of kitchenstyles. The premium selection includes ever popular Oak,Bamboo, Brown Ash, Cherry, Country Beech, Iroko, Maple,Prime Beech and Walnut. Sizes available are 2, 3 and 4mlengths, in 28, 32, 40 and 60mm thicknesses and 650 and900mm widths, depending on the species selected. All speciesare available in a 40mm upstand in a 3m length. Species arecertified with either FSC or PEFC accreditation, plus IDS’s ownenvironmental stamp guaranteeing responsibly sourced timber.Tuscan is available ex stock from any IDS branch.08457 298298www.idsurfaces.co.uk

IDS is now offering a dedicated range of Compact Density Fibreboard(CDF) from Kronoswiss. Competitively priced, the material is ideal forheavy duty furniture, laboratories and prisons. CDF is the next generationof traditional MDF where, during the manufacturing process, the fibresare mixed with resins and compressed to a much higher level to producea denser board. IDS offers CDF in both melamine and pre-laminatedfinishes in a choice of 15 décors in plains and woodgrains, ex stock fordelivery in 48 hours. Customers can access the full choice of 300 décorswith a minimum order quantity of just 10 panels. The panels are availablein a sheet size of 2800 x 2070mm.

Andy Ransom, Purchasing Manager for Panel Products at IDS, saysthat “manufacturing the product in a single process drives cost downwhile also guaranteeing a high performance panel that is entirely fit forpurpose. The industry has not see this type of innovation for years andIDS is delighted to be bringing benefits and opportunities to customers inthis way.”08457 298298www.idsurfaces.co.uk


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Three lines in a newlogo symbolise thethree elementsHranipex UK deliversto its customers.


Abrand new, streamlined logounderlines Hranipex’s commit-ment to its core product. The

three stripes symbolise perfectlymatched edging, service andcomplementary cleaning products.

Hranipex has brought the full Czechservice to the UK - 950 décors, 700 ofwhich are in stock and available on 24-hour delivery in various dimensions andlengths from just one metre. With thesearch feature on the company’swebsite backed by superb sampleswatches and a telephone service fromBirmingham, board matches are never aproblem. Melamine décors and veneeredgings are available in a variety ofwidths and, with ABS production in theCzech Republic, Hranipex UK can trulyclaim to be a one-stop edging shop.

Having the right glue for the job andthe machine is essential. The Hranipexservice includes matching your machine

to the optimum glue so you get thevery best out of it every time.

The company also offers a compre-hensive package of cleaning solutionsfor removing glue from MFC boardsafter the application of edgebanding.HRX01, for example, effortlesslyremoves unwanted glue, leaving theboard clean and blemish free. With acleaner for every require-ment, there isevery reason to investigate the rangefurther. Should you require detailedadvice, Hranipex sales representativeswill be happy to advise on the bestproduct for your requirements.

For further details - and to check outwhy Hranipex now sports the slogan“All you need” - call 0121 767 9181.

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Any length from one metre, any dimension, 950colours and every type of edging - that’s whatcustomers of Hranipex UK can expect.

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How many times have you startedwork only to find one or other ofyour essential hand tools has quit

at the crucial moment? Quite apart fromthe frustration, unless you're in the habitof carrying a spare of everything, suchunreliability equates to wasted time -and, as we all know, time is money.

Few companies understand thefrustration better than Coventry-basedNey Ltd, a company that's longchampioned the cause of the specialistand the smaller manufacturer. With over28 years of experience in hand toolsupplies, Ney Ltd has put its expertiseinto finding you the best, the mostreliable - and the most feature-packed ofall hand tools.

Most popular among Ney's hand toolrange are the Edge Lipping Planer(model CE53S), the Tiltable Router

(FRE317S) and the Hand Gluer(EM125T), which features a 180mmupper roller.

Ideal for flushing strips on edges, theEdge Lipping Planer offers easyadjustment and cuts accurately. There'sno risk of mechanical fatigue from its1300W motor. It's also fitted withreversible carbide blades which requireno adjustment and a dust collectorconnection.

If you're working Corian or Rausolidmaterials, the FR217S Angle Trimmer hasbeen specially designed for trimming theconcave radiuses in the joints betweenrims and worktops. As well as a mighty750W electronically speed-controlledmotor, it's fitted with a front feeler thatprevents the rim from becomingdamaged and allows for quick, easytrimming for a perfect finish.

Several new tools jointhe lineup of hand toolsin Ney Ltd’s range.

terrific tools

Left: The Lock Mortiser, FC116U, is one of severalnew models in Ney’s range of hand tools.

Below: The FRE317S Tiltable Router, is one ofNey’s most popular hand tools.

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Designed for gluing large surfaceswith white, vinyl glue, the Hand Gluer(EM125T) provides a lower roller widthof 180mm and has an easy-to-operatetrigger shut-off device to stop the flowof glue. It's even equipped with anupper auxiliary roller for clean gluingof strips.

Alongside these tried and trustedmodels, Ney has recently introduced anew layer to its hand tool rangecomprising a Hand-Held HotmeltEdgebander, an improved Trimmer andan easy-to-operate and amazingly fastLock Mortiser.

The Hand-Held Edgebander (modelPEB250) is a new version of the triedand tested PEB150, which now allowsuse of any materials up to 3mm thickand 65mm wide and comes withspeed and temperature control. Ahotmelt portable edgebander for PVC,ABS, melamine, laminate or veneertapes, this very practical, easilyadjusted tool is the ideal solution forstraight, round or shaped panels. Easycleaning and maintenance are assured:the glue pot and tape sliding base arecovered by Teflon®.

If it's a hand tool for precision cornerrounding and continuous trimming ofpanel sides you need, look no furtherthan the improved FR256N. The setincludes the FR156N edge trimmer andthe CA56U trimming head which allowstrimming of all edges of the panelcontinuously. Supplied with a 2mmradius bit (others available), 750Wmotor, electronic speed control, dustconnector collection and three bases foruse with bits of different diameters.

Specially designed for quick, precisemortising on doors or other elements,

either on site or in the workshop, thespecial fixing system of the newFC116U Lock Mortiser allows themortising of doors that have alreadybeen hung, without damaging thesurface. Its quick measurement adjust-ment permits multiple mortises to bemade in record time. It can even workhorizontally. For mortising grooveddoors or those with overlap, there is anadjustment system to centre themachine. Factory-equipped with toolUT16I for making quick, precisetransverse holes for inserting handlesand other parts and equipped with16mm diameter hard metal lockmortiser (it can take cutters up to30mm), locking bar to make mortiseson several doors at the same height,rubber protectors for delicate jobs,service keys and dust collectorconnection, the FC116U representsexcellent value.

For further details on the full rangeof hand tools available call Ney Ltd on024 7630 8100 or visit www.ney.co.uk

Below: The Edge Lipping Planer, model CE53S, is one ofNey Ltd’s most popular hand tools.

Right: The PEB250 is a new model of the tried andtested PEB150 Hand-Held Edgebander.

Below: FR256N Edge Trimmer Set - ideal for precision corner rounding and continuous trimming.

Above: The Hand Gluer, EM125T, with lowerroller width of 180mm.

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The front fence of the Multipoint 3000 is unique with250mm of flexibility from front to back of the work tablefor vertical drilling of shelf holes. Horizontal and verticalrouting and grooving saw aggregates are all inverterdriven with heavy duty motors and multi-spindle drillingheads on a rugged machine base.


inside story

StemaMultipoint 3000

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3. The Multipoint3000 is a low cost

multi-tasking systemwith a revolving 8xposition tool turret

operating in thehorizontal as well asin the vertical mode

4. Safety is inherentin the design, which

includes barriers.

1. Vibration is eliminatedthroughout the frameand clamping has beenespecially developed toeliminate the 'bananaeffect' in timber duringmachining.

2. Fast horizontal andvertical drilling, gluing

and dowel insertion arethe domain of theMultipoint 3000.


With more than 25 years experience in the UK market,RW Machines of Bicester has flourished as anindependent supplier of woodworking machinery.Working with many of the prominent names in theindustry, RW offers CNC routers, edgebandeders,panel sizing equipment and printing and packaging

machinery. Other fields of activity for the company arepresses for carcase assembly and membrane pressingof vinyls to fascias.01869 [email protected]

The Stema Multipoint 3000 is fromthe drawing board of RW partnerEugenio Ciccardi, whose work on thevertical panel drilling technologies ofB.R.E.Ma and REM needs nointroduction. Running on CNCcontrols by European software marketleader Albatross, the Multipoint 3000is a fast drilling, gluing and dowelinsertion machine (1.2 seconds perhole) capable of 35,000 dowels fromeach glue canister. Adhesive isautomatically injected into dowelholes under pressure. If the pressuredrops because a glue shot didn't enterthe drill hole as programed, thesystem stops automatically, ensuringcabinets always remain reliablyassembled. The Multipoint 3000carries a range of working field settingoptions between 700mm and3300mm and is the world's first lowcost multi-tasking system with arevolving 8 x position tool turretoperating in the horizontal as well as

in the vertical mode and drilling androuting rebates, hinge recesses, cut-outs for vents and letter boxes, 3 xpoint lock fixings and door furnitureplacement. In addition to horizontaland vertical drilling, Multipoint alsotakes on automatic placement ofhardware and fittings including fordoor locks, hinges and plates, windowhardware and decorative fittings suchas handles and escutcheons.

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The name Felder is synonymouswith panel saws. Indeed, theFelder Group has been

manufacturing panel saws in manydifferent formats ever since thecompany was founded in Tyrol, Austriain 1955 by Mr Johann Felder. Rangingfrom the entry level Hammer K3 basicto the Format-4 Kappa 550 Emotion,the Felder Group has a machine to suitevery sawing requirement.

From the Hammer range, the K3Winner combines comfort, usabilityand precision with affordability. TheComfort package, optionally available,provides the machine with a 2000mmsliding table, 800mm rip capacity,1100mm outrigger table and crosscut

fence with mitre pin indexing. With anample cutting height of 102mm at 90and 72mm at 45 degrees, the K3 is amust have for all start-up workshops.

The Felder K700S Professional is thelargest saw in the 700 series fromFelder. It boasts highlights unique tomachines from the Felder Group. EasyGlide tilt segment of the saw unit andX-Roll sliding table technology ensurethat your saw will continue to runaccurately and precise for manydecades to come. With a rip capacityof up to 1250mm and the option ofhaving the fence electronically positioncontrolled, it is no surprise that thismachine is one of the best sellers forthe Felder Group worldwide.

Launched in 2012, the Kappa 400sliding table panel saw replaced theKappa 40 and is already building itsreputation as a robust industrial usesliding table saw with accuracy andprecision to a tenth of a millimetre.Impressively priced, the Kappa 400 is aperfect example of what Europeanquality means.

With sales and service provided bythe factory direct subsidiary Felder UK,based in Milton Keynes, Felder buyersare guaranteed of first class advice andsupport, ensuring that the rightmachine for the job is purchased.

For more information call Felder UKon 01908 635000 or visit the websitewww.felder-group.co.uk

synonymous with saws

The name Felder has been associated with themanufacture of panel saws since the companywas founded in 1955. Today, Felder Groupboasts an impressive range - including therecently launched Kappa 400.

Above: The brand new Kappa 400.

Left: The K3 is Felder Group’s entry levelsliding table panel saw.

Below: The largest saw in the 700 series isthe K700S Professional.

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After postponing the purchase of aStriebig vertical panel saw due tothe recession, Gloucestershire -

based R.A. White & Sons is now singingthe praises of a new Compact 4164.

“I was going to replace the old sawabout four years ago,” said owner, BobWhite. “I knew of Striebig's reputationfrom what I had read in the trade pressand heard from colleagues in thebusiness, so I gave them a call.”

After establishing exactly what thecompany needed to do with the saw,the type and size of sheets they cutand their budget, TM Servicessuggested the Compact 4164. That’swhen recession hit.

“Now that business is much betterI thought the time was now right to goahead, so I phoned TM to place theorder. I was pleasantly surprised to findthat they had all my details on file fromtheir visit over four years ago.”

White’s Compact 4164 cutsmainly standard size plywood, MFCand MDF panels, as well as kitchenworktops, up to 30mm thick. “It's abrilliant saw which is spot on when itcomes to cutting completely squareevery time,” said Mr White. “It's well

built with a nicely balanced saw headthat can be changed from horizontalto vertical in seconds and its built-inextraction means there is now far lessdust in the air.”

His son Chris is also a big fan. “Iparticularly like the way the saw bladedoes not cut into the machine'sbacking panels and the totally accuratecut we get every time,” he said.

Everyone at R.A. White has beenimpressed by TM Machinery's staff.“Right from my first telephone enquiryup to when the engineer installed themachine and carried out the training,nothing has been too much for them.They are great people to deal with,”said Bob White.

Striebig's Compact 4164 is one ofnine models in the Compact series witha cutting range from 3100 x 1644mmup to 5350 x 2200mm. Based on asingle, fully welded sawing frame, thesaws can be wall-mounted orfreestanding. They guarantee impressivedust limit values well below 1mg/m3.

For further details of the Striebigrange contact TM Services. [email protected], call on 01167155 or visit www.tmmachinery.co.uk


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The Striebig Compact vertical panel saw and, below, thenew Compact installed at R.A. White.

R.A. White & Sons opts for anew Striebig Compact 4164.

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designed fordust collectionsystemsto protectstorage silosfrom the riskof fire.

Sparks flyat high speed.

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

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The CONTROL LOGICSPARK DETECTOR

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

sensitive infrared sensor,intercepts and extinguishes

them in a flash.It needs no periodic inspection.

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

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

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

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If you’re working with solid timber,the Holz-Her Pro-Master 7017machining centre has a lot to offer,

as entrepreneurs and owners of UrbanFront Ltd, Nabil and Elizabeth Assaf,know well. Impressed by its solidconstruction, extremely high degree ofaccuracy, ability to machine absolutelysquare internal corners for such asvision panels, and the ease of use ofthe flexible software, Urban Frontbought the Pro-Master for use in themanufacture of their contemporaryhardwood internal and external doors.

Absolute concentration on practicalrequirements make the Pro-Masterunique. It offers stability, allowingextremely high load values andexceptional dynamics. High precisionlinear guides ensure excellentguidance, supreme accuracy, parti-cularly quiet running and long servicelife while powerful drive andtransmission technology are the reasonfor the high acceleration achieved onthe Pro-Master. Careful attention to

ergonomics ensure even work pieceswith complicated shapes can beclamped quickly and simply.

Multifunctional equipment isoptimised for daily use. Drilling,sawing, cutting and grooving on thePro-Master are automatically operatedaccording to the program. There’s noneed for manual intervention. Thesoftware is particularly impressive anddoes everything simply, clearly andconveniently. It incorporates a multi-tude of features, such as barcodeinterface, remote control unit, importcapabilities and much more.

Comments Nabil, “I bought Holz-Her because of my experience ofservice with Weinig. I'm so glad I did.This machine is so easy to use andextremely accurate. It exceeded myexpectations on how it copes sosmoothly with dense hardwoods on80m and 90mm thick doors.”

For more information on Holz-Hercall 01235 557600 or visit Weinig’swebsite, www.weinig.co.uk


superb with wood

Above: Entrepreneurs Nabil and ElizabethAssaf, co founders of Urban Front Ltd.

The solid construction and ease of use of their Holz-Her Pro-Master7017 has impressed Urban Front almost as much as Weinig’s service.

Work pieces with complicated shapescan be changed quickly and simply.

Holz-Her Pro-Master 7017.

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machineshop

AXYZ has expandedits CNCRoutershopdivision. The stock ofCNC routing tools,consumables andaccessories held bythis division can nowmeet the needs ofboth AXYZ machine

owners and those with other machines in operation, regardless of make or source ofsupply. The division is advertising a range of used routing systems online for companiesthat want to offer routing, cutting and engraving technology but cannot invest in newmachinery. The AXYZ CNCRoutershop division can also provide a much wider choice oftooling, consumables and machine upgrade options to meet the need for higherproductivity levels, improved quality or more flexible programming without investing innew routing technology.

There is a raft of service support facilities for the expanded division. These include24-hour online ordering and technical advice, wall charts to assist tooling specificationand to determine the correct cutting speeds for specific materials plus printed cataloguesif needed. There is a team of specialist engineers and a choice of standard or bespoketraining courses.01902 375 6000www.cncroutershop.com

TM Machinery Sales have entered into a distribution agreement with Biesse UK to sell,service and provide spare parts for the artisan range of Viet S1 and S2 wide belt sanders.

Matthew Pearce, a director of TM Machinery, says the agreement makes excellentsense: “Viet has been synonymous with high quality wide belt sanding and materialsfinishing since 1953 and leads the market in technological development. We will be ableto give Biesse access to the small and medium size manufacturers who make up TMMachinery’s core customer base. And our service division, TM Services, has extensiveexperience of servicing, refurbishing and providing spare parts for wide belt sanders.”

Steve Bulmer, MD at Biesse UK, praised Viet for its attention to detail and designquality. “Viet is a market leader in wide belt sanding. Our agreement with TM Machinerywill allow us entry to a market sector in which they are specialists, while their servicedivision’s long experience will give existing and potential Viet users added confidence.”TM Machinery Biesse0116 271 7155 01327 300366www.tmmachinery.co.uk www.biesse.co.uk

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