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Are the days ofthe routernumbered?

ZOW 2012: review

Surface Trends

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business news extra: cramlington calendarMassive investment at Renolit Cramlington.

business news extra: meet in china

the genius of gibenGiben: poised to revolutionise panel processing for ever.

have you seen the light?Can you imagine a future without the router? Giben is already there.

zow 2012 review

12 Wow at ZOW: four pages of new products with real wow factor!16 Our pick of the latest in components, fresh from ZOW.

Surfaces20 Tradition at ZOW from Schattdecor.22 Joining the Dots: fabulous textures from Formica.23 Blue skai thinking from Hornschuch.24 Interprint, naturally: natural details in harmonious designs.25 A new concept from Impress.26 Alfatherm: new woodgrains, lacquers and embosses.27 Renolits Munich designer, Claudia Hiepel, spells out the trends.29 New products from Decorative Panels lamination division.30 New launches from edgeband specialist, Dllken.32 Sddekor, LG and Thermopal.

surface attractionMore new ideas in surfaces.

working with woodNews from the organisers of W12.

striebigs compact solutionStriebig smoothes the way for Manufacturing by Design.

get a leading edge with rehauRehaus latest laser edge impresses kitchen, furniture and board manufacturers.

out of this worldIdess Retail opts for a new Galaxy.

mid size btferingThe wide belt sander manufacturer, Btfering, launches a new mid-size model.

super sigmaNew features for SCMs most popular production saw.

saw far, saw goodOur round up of the latest saws.

lowering the limitsThe EU seems set to reduce OELs on hardwood dust - but is it enforceable?

biomass for bemodernMawera creates a special package for BeModern.

designed for learningOvercoming problems is par for the course with DCS.

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The Finsa companyheadquarters and

chipboard factory inSantiago, Spain.

Moovit Drawer systemsfrom Hfele are quickand easy to assemble

and have full extensionSmuso integrated soft

and self-closingmechanisms on both

sides, bringing thedrawer to a smoothand quiet close. Thecharacteristics of theMoovit system allow

the drawer fronts to beeasily removed without the use of tools thanks to the front fixing bracket

being neatly concealed, allowing for adjustment from the top of the drawer.With minimum deflection and a massive 50kg load carrying capacity, Moovitsystems are an innovative drawer application. Optional extras can be added

to the system, such as Moovit Design decorative strips available in aluminium,self-adhesive or plastic that can be fitted flush to the drawer side.

01788 548811www.hafele.co.uk

Bushboard has expanded its sales team withthe appointment of Shawn Buckle to AccountManager for the South. Shawn has beenpromoted to the position from his current roleas Business Support Coordinator with thecompanys Customer Service Team. He hasbeen in this role for six and a half years so hasfirst class knowledge of the companys broadrange of worksurface and bathroom panellingproducts and strong existing relationshipswith distributors and retailers nationwide.Shawn will be responsible for sales in theMidlands and South and will complement therole of Jason Neve, Account Manager for theMidlands and North, giving Bushboardstrongly focussed nationwide sales coverage.

Finsa UK part of the multi-national wood-based board product Finsa Group can look back on a satisfactory year of trading against a difficult economicbackground with turnover figures up by 9 percent. Finsa UK ManagingDirector Rafael Willisch said that in the current climate the company was ableto offer the market a range of board products that provide specific solutions,were innovative and demonstrated quality and high performance. Includedamong the high performing products is Finsas range of MDF productsranging in thickness from 1.8mm right up to 70mm in Std, MR, FR and Ultra-light options. Finsas lightweight range of products all showed healthyincreases in sales for various applications products like FinLight, GreenPaneland Iberpan 400 were all strong performers. Our Superpan board has beenparticularly successful with the market recognising its outstanding qualities andvalue, he said.

Finsa UK and Barclays Corporate have signed a multi-million pound financefacility that will open up additional resources to fund Finsas medium and longterm development strategy and commitment to the UK market. ManuelCastineira, Financial Controller of Finsa UK, said: The Finsa Group celebratesthis agreement with Barclays Corporate that will undoubtedly strengthen ourcommitment to all our customers in the UK now and in the future.

Finsa UK is the sales, marketing and logistics facility for the multi-nationalSpanish Finsa wood-based panel products group, which has over 15 factoriesworldwide employing more than 3,000 people.

Niemann Mbelteile has been awarded the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC(Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes) certificates by LGAIntercert GmbH. That will entitle Niemann Mbelteile to use the PEFC and FSC logos andto supply its products to the PEFC/FSC certified processing chains. The PEFC/FSCcertifications have the significance of a strategic statement for us. We see them as bothan ecological and an economic opportunity. As a family firm now run by the sixthgeneration we think in categories like sustainability and responsibility, and that extendsbeyond the boundaries of our company, affirms Mark Niemann, Niemann MbelteilesManaging Director.www.niemann-moebelteile.de

Furniture componentscompany Peter Cook

International (Peter Cook)is looking to further its

expansion throughacquisition. Since taking

over the business six yearsago, we have very

steadily turned it aroundand have seen sustained

growth of between 20and 30% year-on-year for

the past three years,commented Managing Director Carl Pickup. Weve achieved very strong half year

results with 1.45m turnover from April to September 2011, which is a 25% increase onthe same period last year and thats supposed to be our quieter period!

Peter Cook holds over 1,000 products in stock, and supplies a further 4,000different items ranging from glides and metal feet to swivel bases, springs and sofa bedmechanisms and supplies. The company sources products from all over the world and

sells to over 700 upholsterers and furniture manufacturers in UK, Europe, Africa and Asia.Customers include furniture manufacturers for all of the major high street furniture

retailers, contract manufacturers for the healthcare, hotel, leisure and education sectorsand individual upholstery companies.

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A 5 million investment in a new 31 metre long calendar at RenolitCramlington confirms the Renolit Groups on-going commitment tomanufacturing in the UK.

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Hansjakob Mller, a shareholder ofthe Renolit SE Supervisory Board,was proud to open a new calendarproduction line at Renolit CramlingtonLtd - a 5 million investment whichconfirms the Groups commitment tomanufacturing in the UK.

The new calendar converts rawmaterials (resin, stabilisers, pigments etc)into a pvc sheet, the basic raw materialused in the manufacture of Renolit's filmproducts. The installation took nearly ayear to complete, including laying newfoundations to stabilise the 31 metrelong machine. Once installed, themachine was fitted with the latestcontrol equipment enabling Renolit toproduce films to an accuracy of onehundredth of a millimetre.

This new machine, says Renolit, willenable the company to continue itsquest for supreme quality, wideningthe scope of products that can beproduced in Cramlington.

As part of the project, RenolitCramlington also completely refurb-ished a disused office block to createthe Northumbria Building, a state-of-the-art presentation area withconference and meeting facilities. Acustom-built Design Centre has beenincorporated at the heart of thebuilding to house a permanent displayof the company's products and providean impressive environment for businessmeetings and new product designpresentations.

Customers and suppliers are welcome to visit the site to see theimproved manufacturing facilities forthemselves and the Renolit team wouldbe delighted to lay on a productpresentation in the Design Centre. Toarrange a visit, either contact yourusual Renolit Cramlington contact, orget in touch directly by phone on01670 718222 or by email [email protected]

Hansjakob Mller opens the new calendarproduction line at Renolit Cramlington Ltd.

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Furniture Manufacturing & SupplyChina 2012 is about to take off,along with sister exhibitions, FMCPremium 2012 and the first ever FFC2012. The stage is the Shanghai WorldExpo Exhibition & Convention Centerand the dates, 11th-14th September.These events will run concurrently withFurniture China 2012 at the ShanghaiNew International Expo Centre (SNIEC).

FMC China 2012 will use four Hallsof the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition& Convention Center. Cabinet &Wardrobe Fittings/Furniture Lightingswill be added as a new exhibit categoryand the total exhibition area will be71,000m2. FMC China 2012 is expectedto attract 850 exhibitors and 35,000trade buyers. What will you see?

Hall 1, First Floor (25,000m2) - thelargest hall without any columns in Asiawill showcase woodworking machineryand tools

Hall 2, First Floor (17,000m2) willcontain FMC Premium, office furnituresupplies and gas springs, furniturecoatings and chemicals

Hall 3, Second Floor (17,000m2) willshow furniture raw materials and acomponents area with six theme sections:

- Furniture Hardware & Fittings- Furniture Inspection, Design & Services- Furniture Panels & Surface Deco- Cabinet & Wardrobe Fittings/Furniture

Lightings

- Furniture Fabric & Leather- Upholstery Furniture Components &

Supplies Hall 4, the underground floor

(12,000m2), will host a new andimportant furniture fabric exhibition.

In 2012, say the organisers, theservice will be improved. For example,the shuttle bus between the twoexhibition sites will depart every fiveminutes. The dining area at FMC China2012 will be enlarged to hold more

people. Route guidance will be arrangedat Exit 1/4 of Metro Line 7/8 at YaohuaRoad Station. As people become morefamiliar with the new exhibition hall, it isbelieved that FMC China will become atruly successful, independent and export-oriented platform.

For further enquiries, contact ShanghaiUBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co.Ltd on 86-21-64371178, by email [email protected], or by visiting thewebsite, www.fmcchina.com.cn


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TRENDTRENDNOWNOWNOWVery rustic indeedOak is taking over, and its new decors cause quite a stir. Due to its elemental character, the new skai Barrique Oak looks almost like untreated wood. Its rustic appearance is marked by alternating wind cracks, branches, positive/negative pores, flowers, wood grain across the width of the plank and an attractive fiber structure. Everything is in harmony with one anotherwith colour accentuating the natural elements. skai Barrique Oak the natural choice.

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The electro-mechanical lift taking shape inGibens Bologna factory is part of a massivepanel processing system designed by GibensSpecial Projects Division for a Chinese company.

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This is a story about an extraordi-nary company; a company whichis shaping the future in such adramatic and far-reaching way thatwithin a decade, panel processing aswe know it could be assigned to thehistory books, as out of step as a PennyFarthing in the race to Mars.

Imagine a factory without dust.Imagine machines that run almostsilently, without tooling, vacuum beds,or high energy consumption. Imaginejust-in-time, every time - right down to the bespoke pattern on the panel. Impossible? For sure, its not somethingGino Benuzzi could ever have imaginedwhen, back in 1945, he began strippingcomponents from the abandoned tanksthat littered the roadside of war-tornItaly and reconstructing them as wood-working machines. Yet his company,Giben - yes, Giben the saw manufac-turer - has taken the whole concept ofpanel processing and reinvented it. Andthe dream of CEO, Piergiorgio Benuzzi,his team and his new business partners isalready rolling out across world markets.

There are doubtless those who wouldpoint an accusing finger at Mr Benuzzisrecently-ratified alliances with routerspecialist, Anderson, and edgebandermanufacturer, Ellwood. But the alliancesare not short-term marriages of conve-

nience brought about by a downturn indemand. He could have expanded hiscompanys machinery portfolio easily byacquiring any one of several router man-ufacturers for a single Euro a few monthsback - but with more than a dozen mas-sive, multi-million Euro panel processingfactories being designed by the GibenSpecial Projects Division and installed inChina, there were more useful alliancesto be formed in Asia. Teaming up withAnderson was a shrewd move whichprovided Gibens software gurus with anopportunity to link high-tech Giben sawswith machining and edging processes -and manufacture all the software, lifts,board turners and transport systems tomake them work. At the same time,Gibens vision resulted in new tech-nology which could, within the nextdecade, see routers and machining cen-tres replaced by fast, high-efficiency lasercutters - and custom cabinets finishednot with foils but with inks from a UVinkjet printer. Anderson routers and UVinkjets have already been linked and areworking successfully in Southern Cali-fornia. Mr Benuzzi is convinced it will notbe long before router tooling (and thedust which comes from conventional ma-chining) becomes obsolete and lasers takethe place of machining heads. His com-panys search for an alternative to the

Giben is a company thathides its light under amountain, not a bushel,yet its a company that,through shrewd strategicalliances, is poised tointroduce revolutionarytehnology that couldchange panel processingfor ever.

The KERS system on Gibens Prisma 6000 saw usesbraking action of up to 5G from a saw carriage whichruns on linear guides to return up to 40% of the powerconsumed back to the machine.

CEO, Piergiorgio Benuzzi

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scoring blade on a beam saw has alreadyprovided the light at the end of thetunnel in the form of modestly-pricedretro-fittable laser heads.

Giben is no stranger to futuristic tech-nology. Its supremely efficient flagshipbeam saw, the Prisma 6000, paves theway with eerily silent pushers and a 600kilo saw carriage that floats along linearguides on magnetic power of 1000 kilos,accelerating through 5G to cut 15 cyclesa minute - and every time the saw car-riage brakes, a KERS system converts thebraking action into power, reducing itselectricity consumption by up to 40%.Construction is so simplified that wearand replacement parts are almost a thingof the past. Like its entry level babybrother, the Icon 1, the Prisma 6000 isgreener than a fir forest in Fyfe.

Robots run the factories Giben de-signs and robots make the difference in aGiben Edge, too. The remarkable KE03edgebander, badged Giben Edge, boastsa robotic system that perfects four cor-ners at once and a robotic scraper thatengages according to the corner radiusselected. The underside of the machineshows yet more revolutionary thinking -its an easily-cleaned open space. Allelectrics are housed in the cabinet at theend of the machine for ease of access.Each station can be selected and pro-grammed separately - and all settingscan be stored easily using a graphics dis-play that is simple, clear and concise.

Wander through the Giben factory inBologna and its hard not to be im-pressed with the genius of Giben. Along-side a new Prisma 6000 thats takingshape, a huge lift table towers over anew Giben-Anderson point-to-point. Theneed for precision has led Giben engi-neers to abandon hydraulics on the lift:electro mechanical systems are moreprecise and cope better with uneven

weight distribution. But perhaps just asimportantly - and this thinking runsthrough everything Giben does - a hy-draulic motor is always engaged, whereasthe electro-mechanical alternative onlyconsumes power when movement is re-quired. Even in power-hungry China, thedestination for this particular lift, the ad-vantage of energy-efficient factories isappreciated, it seems.

Despite a workforce of around 240spread across three continents, PiergiorgioBenuzzi considers his company to be aminnow among woodworking machinerymanufacturers. Its core business lies inthree divisions - Cut to Size, Edging andCNC - though its Special Projects Divisionis no stranger to turnkey factory and ware-house design and installation projects of 40million Euros and more (and lines of 120metres up). Thats some minnow. But per-haps the greatest surprise lies in Gibens di-versification into a Graphics Division. Handin hand with the development of lasertechnology, Giben and its partners havebeen working on printing machines thatwill print 1080 x 720dpi images onto prac-tically any substrate, organic or otherwise.At present, the technology can print at arate of 22m2 every hour. By August, theGraphics Division will present a machine inAtlanta that will top 40m2 an hour andeven print on offsets of up to 22mm deep(7mm without any distortion of the pat-tern). It can be run in line with a laser toproduce doors with square or roundededges, printed on the surface and edgesfor an ink cost of around one Euro ninetyper square metre. To complete the pic-ture, embossing heads will simultaneouslycreate real woodgrain reproductions onperfect printing. Now thats genius.

To find out how Gibens genius couldpropel your company into the future,call RW Machines on 01869 244943 oremail [email protected]


The robotic system in the Giben Edge KE03 perfectsall four corners at once - and the robotic scraper engages according to the corner radius selected.

A Giben Anderson PIP3414 takes shape in Bologna.

Imagine the most delicate of patterns printed at 40m2

hour behind a laser that creates doors without dust ortools, faster than a router.

Inlaid woodgrains, patterns across the face andedge - both are possible with Gibens UV inkjet. It even

prints to 22mm deep into the panel.

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Have you ever wondered if there was a better way, a faster way,or a more profitable way to manufacture the products whichcome out of your factory? Forward-thinking Giben is alreadyprepared for a future without the router...

Everyone wants to cut costs. Its acommercial necessity, especially inthese days of economic uncer-tainty. But, at the same time, customers are demanding greater flexibility from manufacturers, lowercosts, more custom-made product togive them a commercial advantage -and all without impact on quality. Present technology, while all the timeadvancing, can only deliver so much.The next step will have to be as visionary as it is revolutionary - and thebenefits would have to be massive forcompanies such as yours to switchfrom tried and trusted panel processingmethods, wouldnt they?

So consider this: Imagine if it were possible to pro-

cess panels without the need for dustextraction. Imagine never needing tosharpen, or, indeed, buy router toolingagain. Imagine the saving on energy ifyour machine only cost you when itwas cutting and didnt need the addi-tional consumption of a vacuumsystem. Now imagine switching fromone substrate to another at will - MDF,chipboard, wood, acrylic or whatever -without changing tools or needingmore than the briefest pause in theprocess. Imagine being able to cut themost intricate shapes, or the simplestof door designs, simultaneouslyetching surfaces - all with a half kilo

head that accelerates to 5G and ma-chines a panel in a fraction of the timeit takes a conventional router to do thesame job. And imagine all that withoutthe complexity of codes, yet withmore reliability and speed than anyrouter currently on the market. It maysound space age, unrealistic even, butin reality, its not as Dr Who as itsounds. The technology is alreadyhere, now. Prices are coming downand, according to the blue sky thinkersat Giben, whose boffins are pioneeringthe technology in the furniture sector,it wont be very long before savvy fur-niture manufacturers start buying intowhat the automotive industry hasbenefitted from for years: lasers.

Its already easier and faster tomake a door on a laser, says Gibensmanaging director, Giuseppe Riva. Hisbackground is automotive engineering.He marvels that no one, until Giben,has had the foresight, or the courage,to introduce proven, high-speed lasertechnology to the furniture industry.And, he continues, In an industrywhere the demand is for flexibility, effi-ciency, energy-saving and speed, thelaser fits perfectly.

At Giben, we see the manufac-turing of the future orientated aroundfewer machines in the process. With alaser, there is no dust because tooling istaken out of the equation. Only solid

trims from the original material are pro-duced and that has a positive impact onwaste disposal costs as well as on ma-chinery for extraction. A laser will cut upto 60mm easily, challenging our owntechnology in saws. A saw will only beneeded for books. Materials with deli-cate surfaces are becoming increasinglypopular and handling them can be aproblem. No vacuum is required to holdthe materials still while cutting with a

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laser, protecting the materials and sim-plifying the design of machines of thefuture. Power consumption is reducedbecause lasers are either on or they areoff. Theres no standby. And if youwant to engrave, its possible to do thatat the same time on the one machine.

The laser will not replace every-thing, he admits, But it really scoreswhere complicated shapes are required,or the raw material cost is high.

As with any technology, when itsfirst introduced to an industry, the costis invariably high. How great the sav-ings on extraction, tooling, energy andso forth are when speed and reducedwaste are taken into account dependon individual processes but its almostcertain that benefits will be felt in flexi-bility, accuracy, speed and the space alaser occupies. And for those who maybe willing to sacrifice a little speed,

retro-fitting a laser head to an existingrouter or machining centre could pro-vide an acccepatable halfway houseuntil volume brings down cost. Laserheads can be bought for as little as12,000 Euros.

Now theres food for thought.To find out more contact Giben

through RW Woodmachines, either bycalling 01869 244943, or by sendingan email to [email protected]

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Economies have crashed, marketshave tumbled, currencies have de-valued - but never has there been amore positive ZOW than ZOW 2012.Burgeoning aisles, broad smiles frombusy stands, hand shakes and deals pro-vided the hallmarks of an exhibition that,since the inception of the ZOW concept,has gone from strength to strength. And,it seems, the exhibitors were as delightedwith the response as the visitors were tosee new products and meet old friends.

So what were the trends for 2012?On the hardware side, drawers have

grown wider and slimmer, if a fractionshallower, thanks to undermountedslides. Soft close, soft open and smoothaction have become accepted as amarket, hungry for quality and ease ofassembly and adjustment, demandsever more from the main players. Theirinvestment in new products and newmanufacturing facilities ran into tens ofmillions of Euros.

Internal organisation, both ofdrawers and cupboards, and the opti-misation of space moved up a gearwith super-slick pull-outs on severalstands. At a more basic level, simple,repositionable, rubber-ended and mag-

netic dividers for cutlery drawers wereto be found everywhere.

Ergonomics was a word not oftenheard at this years ZOW, though theErgoAgent concept kitchen, with itselectrically-powered, rising-falling wall-mounted cupboards and islands, andactuator-driven spice racks, was wooingthe crowds on the Kessebhmer stand.

Handle designs ranged from sexy,tapered curves and flowing lines onItalian and Spanish stands to the out-right whacky for childrens rooms. But,generally speaking, the quality of finishon most stands was high.

The dcors industry has seen hugedevelopments in the last decade. Whereonce the emphasis was on definition, superlative printing quality and absoluterealism from all the main players, todaysuch standards are accepted as thenorm. Attention is being diverted in-creasingly to tactile qualities. Rememberthe first real forays into texture with apeachskin finish by Hornschuch? Remember Toppans ground-breakingsynchronised pore structures on foil?ZOW 2012 simply oozed tactile appealfrom every printed pore, such was thebreadth of finishes on wood-look dcors.

tthhee zow ffaaccImagine a flatpack cabinet thatrequires no fittings, no glue, just aclean, simple joint to permanentlyfix walls, floors and backs in seconds. Unilins Uniclic tech-nology moved from the floor tothe cabinet at ZOW 2012 andnow works with 90 degree fixing.Assembly is so fast its unbeliev-able - and sturdy. The flatpack ofthe future is here! Details, call+32 5667 2511.

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A tambour system with a flat look- thats the new Rauvolet Pure-Line from Rehau. We loved itsclassic linear design and the unobtrusive simplicity of theseamless, unsegmented exterior.Available for both vertical andhorizontal use, the verticalsystem will be available fromstock in 5 colours and 4 sizesfrom autumn 2012. Call 01989762600 for more details.

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Now the race is on for depth and themarket is demanding ever more rusticsurfaces. Deep brushed effects, cross-grain saw-cut effects, even animal fur effects and abstracts were all at thisyears show. However, the mostamazing, deep, tactile surfaces were tobe found on the VD Werksttten stand.These incredible pressings, some madefrom several layers of Alpi reconstitutedveneer laminated onto mdf or plywoodunder extreme pressure, are featuredacross this double page spread and onthe cover of this months FurnitureJournal. They are truly fabulous.

The interest in exotic timbers seemsto have waned, replaced with colour-reduced, subtle reproductions of Euro-pean timbers ranging from school deskBeech to ever popular Oak. Elm ismaking a comeback. Putty colours andmuted tones of cranberry and fern werefrequently shown in accompanying unicolours, along with striking metalliceffects and more sober fantasy designs,often based on nature.

But will this years ZOW pave theway for a more optimistic industry? Ithink there is no doubt. It was a trulyinspirational show. Well done to all!

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This is DendroLight, a fantasticlightweight, solid wood panelproduct from Latvian companyDendro. Made by machining 60%of the wood away, it can be bentaround corners and fixed withscrews and glue. Very stable and areal star of the show. We under-stand it will be available throughLathams. Call 01442 849000.

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Sexy surfaces with enough tactileappeal to satisfy space age andrustic designs alike were the themeon the VD Werksttten stand.These fabulous wood finishes areachieved by pressing thick layers ofveneer, or lacquerable foil, underhigh pressure, then laminatingthem onto plywood or mdf. Insetleft, and spread across the leftpage, are examples of the manymetallic effects seen on the ZOWstand. We understand Lathamswill be distributing the product inthe UK. Call 01442 849000.

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Massive investment - and perhaps a littledesign genius - has born fruit for Hettich,whose fabulous Arcitech drawer systemsets new standards for smoothness andstability. Easy-fit front panels, fast installa-tion and easy adjustment make this under-mount slimline system more than justgood-looking. Details: 0161 872 9552.

With Arcitech from Hettich,changing drawer fronts takes a fewseconds. Choose rails or slim sides -theyre clip-fitting and super fast.Details: 0161 872 9552.

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Need a hinge for thick doors? Therefined and durable Tiomos fromGrass offers 95 degree openingand comes with integrated soft-close damping. A new addition tothe Grass portfolio, its alreadybeen nominated as a red dot design award winner. Very neat,very efficient. For details call01214 537623.

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Now this product will give yourfurniture designs a real edge! Newat ZOW from Ostermann, threefantastic LED edgeband designsmade their show debuts. Although Ostermanns UK branchdoesnt stock the backlights, itdoes stock the edgings - and theycan be applied with any edge-bander. Details: 0121 700 7440.

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In todays kitchen, makingthe most of space is a prof-itable addition. With itseasy access, extendingfront-free shelves, PekasExtendo really fills a niche -and we really liked thesmoothness and thefeeling of real quality engineering of this unit atZOW 2012. Its a realstar! Details from LDL on0845 123 2288.

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This is Movento, one of thesmoothest, silkiest, slickest productsever to leave the Blum factory.Movento also offers easier adjustment with new 4d frontadjuster. In addition to tried andtested height and tilt adjustment,gaps can be precisely and simplyaligned without tools with the newside and depth adjustment feature.Available in carrying capacities of40 and 60 kilograms, Movento isextremely stable and has excellentsag values. Call 01908 285700.

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Islands that rise to the perfectheight, cupboards that slide effort-lessly up and down the wall, spiceracks that lift out of work surfaceswhen needed - thats KessebhmersErgoAgent concept, shown for thefirst time at ZOW. Its brilliant! CallPWS for details: 01325 505555.

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Look closely at the backgroundpicture. The lower part shows highgloss Senoplast foil scrubbedheavily with wire wool. The toppart shows Senoplasts SenosanAM1800TopX Hardcoat treated inexactly the same way. We werethere during the attack to witnessthe resilience of TopX. Its anamazing product - so amazingthat the floor on the ZOW standwas created from squares of TopXand there wasnt a footmark or ascuff on any of them. For the moment, only black and white areavailable but colours will be introduced over the comingmonths. For information visitwww.senoplast.co.uk or call01952 243999.

Harmonised in terms of design, materials and colour, sleek andstreamlined in appearance, Blumsultra-slim LegraBox has a synchro-nised glide, dynamic carrying capacities of 40 and 65 kg, excellentsag values and high front stability.The new concealed runner systemprovides enhanced user convenienceand top-quality motion. It reallydoes feel as good as it looks.LegraBox can be used for all applica-tions, ranging from drawers or innerdrawers to high fronted or innerpull-outs. Call 01908 285700.



Guy Raymonds new chrome 65mmcastor, shown left, was first seen at Interzum. Its now available with footbrake, brake-unloaded and unbrakedoptions. Fantastic for office use! Also onshow was a 30mm castor with softtyres. Its low profile and sturdy designmake 35 kilo loads a cinch for this neatblack or grey castor. For more detailscall 01553 761401.

The Turkish company, Samet, used ZOWto launch a new, safer drawer systemcalled Smart Box with on-trend under-mounted drawer runners and easy adjustment. Anti-racking means up to65k capacity with a quality feel, saysNoyan Ozkaya. There was also a newadjustable accessory option called Invario on the stand (inset). Visitwww.samet.com.tr

Ideal for adjustable desks or small furniture applications was Linaks small column, the BL1. Extending from 350mm, the stroke is 400mm andthe BL1 will lift 250 kilos. For details call Linak UK on0121 544 2211.

Take a look at Elcos Flexitray, right. Flexiblestorage with adjustable partitions was an on-trendfeature at ZOW 2012 - and look at that amazingFerrari finish! Non-slip rubber mats are included.Elco also showed a new drawer, Easyfit, which canbe cut and resized as needed. Choose sides inplastic, glass, 80/100/140mm height. Call Elco on0049 5241 9750.



Salice was in fine form at ZOW 2012 with a display of hinges, drawerand wardrobe slider systems. Theres now a new integrated soft closehinge called Salencia (above left) which has a cup depth of just 12mm- perfect for radius edged doors. Options include a 105 degree openingangle and angled solutions for 45 degree doors.

Bang on trend was Salices Adar concealed drawer runners, shownabove. Adar comes in push-to-open, soft close and Unica options.Unica offers push-to-open and soft close, perfect for handleless applications, or where electrical operation is too costly.

Salices Bortoluzzi sliding door systems, shown left with WalterGosling, provide a coplanar solution for doors of 20-100 kilograms. Forthe ultimate in luxury (such as Vauxhall Towers on South Bank whichincludes Salices Bortoluzzi systems in all its top end apartments)theres a motorised version which operates either remotely, or from apressure pad. 20 kilo and 35 kilo options are available. For details, callSalice on 01480 413831.

Crofts & Assinder launched three newhandle designs at ZOW: Wellington (notpictured), Ludlow (left), and Windsor(below). The very tactile Cincinnati(right) also made its first show appear-ance. Ludlow (160/190 centres and a T-bar knob) is available in zinc alloy, chrome,brushed nickel and an iron product calledShrewsbury (128-190 centres) in lacquered ironand standard black. Windsor comes in cast iron black,English bronze and iron lacquer. Cincinnati comes in English Bronze, Iron and a Florentine Bronze and is available as a 32mm handle and 160-320 centres. Formore details call 0121 622 1074.



Targeting small to medium-sized furniture manufacturers with a vast rangeof cut-to-order edgebands on short delivery times is the mission of the Czechedgebanding specialist, Hranipex - and the big news from a very international stand at ZOW was that now there is a local branch of Hranipex in sunny Solihull! The UK managing director is Alexandr Alexandrov, pictured above left. We caught him on the phone whilst on theZOW stand for an update as he was literally boarding a flight to the UK totake up the post. Alexandr confirms Hranipex Ltd is now open for businessand welcomes calls on 0121 782 6248. Alternatively, visit Hranipex Ltdsnew website: www.hranipex.co.uk

The more Roma and Egger align their portfolios,the more Perfect Match products arrive, itseems. Shown left by Roma are three panels,edged with Perfect Match - and it does exactlywhat it says without compromise.

Roma also used ZOW 2012 to show its newcollection of PMMA edgebandings, Acrimarc.Acrimarc is distinguished by a discreet, shiny,mirror-like strip which creates a nostalgic, almost 70s feel, harking back to the days ofchromed highlights. The two-colour edgebandis Doppia.

Roma is now able to offer flawless bondingwith a range of laser edgbandings, launched atthe show. Any thermoplastic edgeband in theRoma stock range can now be coated with POor PUR laser-melt adhesive with no minimumorder. Details from 01434 602191.



Snello is a neat, new towelholder from the Swiss company,Peka. Clips hold the towels inplace above a rack for bottles.Theres even a soap dish. Fits ina narrow space that could otherwise be awkward to fill. Formore details call LDL on 0845123 2288.

Adhesive specialist Jowats successful product lineJowatherm-Reaktant now has anew member, a polyurethane(PUR) hot melt adhesive whichhas been developed on the basisof renewable raw materials. Forfull details and specifications call01785 330622.

Co-operation between Ligmatechand Packsize, in which Packsizesupplies tools for the production ofLigmatech-made and badged machines, will see Homag Groupmember Ligmatech supplying allPacksize technology to the furnituresector from now on. For moreinformation call Homag UK: 01332856500.

This new hinge from Turkishcompany, Samet, brings qualityfeatures such as 3d adjustment

of 2mm in any direction and offers 110 degree opening at anamazing price which is hard tobeat. Visit www.samet.com.tr

Modern combineswith a touch ofretro in this elegant hook fromCosmov. On showwere also manyshelf solutions.Hfele representsCosmov in the UK:01788 542020.

We loved this elegant handle fromMarella. Beautiful shape, refinedfinish. Call Hfele 01788 542020.


Verzasca Eiche - Occasional small knotsadd to the rustic look of this narrow-planked furniture dcor. Along with thefinely-pored oak texture, the lively swirlsof the figuring underscore thisimpression still further.

Schattdecor also used ZOW 2012to launch Sonoma Oak (picturedhere) and Nancy Elm and (farright, this page) in new trendcolourways.

Nancy Elm, now available in newtrend colourways.

The motto "continuity inchanging times" refers toSchattdecor's Pure Essence,Tomorrow's Souvenir andIndustrial Heritage (above) trendthemes, which are beingcontinued into the new season.

Enhanced realism in such innovativedcors as the bespoke Carolina Oak aswell as Canterbury Oak and TaorminaElm (above) continue to be important.


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Schattdecors ZOW stand revolvedaround a theme of continuity inchanging times. The mottoreferred to Schattdecor's Pure Essence,Tomorrow's Souvenir and IndustrialHeritage trend themes, which it iscontinuing into the new season. Newcolour worlds and a new style haveemerged in the past year, lending thestyles a new signature look. All three -each reflecting an enduring interest inold traditions, values and craftsmanship- will be merging and converging to anincreasing extent in 2012/13.

Pure Essence offers simplicity,functionality and concentration onessentials, plus a concern withsustainability, quality and fine materials.The result is a pure, modern aesthetic.A mix of filigree elements and heavyforms is becoming more apparent, withclear lines and fine surfaces creating alight and aesthetic effect in this timelesslook. The colour concept in PureEssence is as reticent as the mutedmaterials, offering subtle hues of taupe,mud and greyish-brown. White andlight grey underscore the subtly sensualstyle, with greyish powdered pastelsaccentuating the harmonious colourpalette. The stone reproduction, Solino,is a typical example.

Tomorrow's Souvenir highlights theincreasing influence of the 50s and 60s.A rich mix of modern surface finishes,classical materials and vibrant colours

characterises Tomorrows Souvenir. Thewoodgrains are natural in colour,varying from pale, subtly greyed huesto glowing medium browns and shadesof dark brown. Accentuation isprovided by vibrant yellows, turquoise-blue, white and nuances of grey. Therustic Santana Oak dcor is typical ofTomorrows Souvenir.

Clear modern architecture sets thestage for the Industrial Heritage theme,in which antiques, treasured collector'sitems and worn-looking surfaces form ahomely atmosphere. Old and roughly-worked items no longer characterise thestyle alone. Contemporary materials anditems with traces of machining andvisible fittings are increasingly deter-mining the trend, as exemplified byrough-hewn worktables in stark contrastto upmarket brushed steel accessories.Patterns reminiscent of arts and craftstechniques lend a certain artisan charmto the theme. Dark woodgrain hues,black and sombre browns are much inevidence, contrasted by dark shimmer-ing blue and the industrial, metallic huesof iron and copper. Neon red accentspunctuate the technical feel of thistheme. The rustic Avalon Pinecharacterises this theme.

Schattdecor also used ZOW 2012to launch Nancy Elm and Sonoma Oakin new trend colourways.

For more details, call 0049 8031275 2779 or visit www.schattdecor.de

tradition at zowSolino Santana Oak

A new signature fromold values, traditionand craftsmanshipon SchattdecorsZOW 2012 stand.

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Furniture designers, manufacturersand specifiers demand material enhancements beyond style. Theyrequire design and aesthetic choices together with the necessary durableperformance qualities which will providecustomers with furniture that will standthe test of time. Formica HPL is an idealchoice - and at ZOW 2012, Formicashowed innovative, on-trend decorativesurface finishes for any horizontal orvertical surface which are easy to clean,resistant to impact, heat and scratchesand require minimal upkeep.

One of the most versatile rangeswithin the Formica Collection, Formica

Woods combine both inspirational andtimeless looks with high quality finishes.The expanded range includes premiumAR Plus high gloss for a luxurious feeland added durability. Responding to thestrong trend for glossy, reflective looks,this highly scuff resistant gloss surfacealso adds an exotic finish to luxuriousnew introductions such as Couture Woodand Vogue Wood.

A popular finish designed to enhancethe realism and appeal of woodgrains isNaturelle. The matt velvety surfacecreates an elegant finish which emulates

the look and feel of smoothly-planedwaxed timber and complementsstraight-grained or softly-planked woods.

Texture is increasingly important;particularly with neutral palettecombinations it can create a distinctivelook. Formica Group also offers stunningpremium textures such as Sculpted orMicroDot. Beautifully tactile, Sculptedoffers an on-trend look, answering thedemand for sculpted, scraped and wirebrushed surfaces. MicroDot is not onlyinteresting to touch, but also adds avisual depth to a range of fashionablesolid colours with an appealing opticaleffect from a distance. It offers afashionable and modern surface, withsubtle concave circles arranged in atight grid formation, and a low sheen,satin finish.

As one of its core sustainabilitystrategies, Formica Group has takensignificant steps to ensure that itsproducts promote a healthy indoor airquality for homes, offices, schools andother interior environments and itsproducts have achieved GreenguardIndoor Air Quality Certification.

Call Formica on 0191 259 3000 orvisit www.formica.co.uk


Formica was on trendat ZOW 2012 with

stunning, tactilesurfaces for horizontal

and vertical use.

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FormicaWoods offers high qualityfinish and dramatic design .

Sculpted (like the main background picture, Microdot) adds an interestingdimension to plain surfaces.

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Background: Extensive dark discolourations characterisethis new interpretation of Esbjerg Beech.

Right: Damara Zebra is the ultimate animal print with arealistic fur emboss.

Below: An aged antique feel, a smooth Stylo emboss andlimed effect made Sheffield Oaks debut an instant succcess.

Combining 2d and 3d furniturefoils with upholstery materials,Hornschuch announced the arrival of a new area of expertise underthe flag of Skai Interior. Alongside newwoodgrains - oaks, elms, chestnuts andbeeches, some with parallel embossing -were new textures, even metallics addedinto matt effects at ZOW 2012. From almost untreated crack effects in Barrique Oak to matt-gloss interplays inthe surface treatment of its new EsjbergBeech, Hornschuch showed its new collections on a stand that heaved withvisitors. Big attractions were the deeplycontoured effects of Avollino Ashy - andthe playful Damara Zebra. Details: 01327877646 or visit www.hornchuch.comhornschuch

Above: Avollino Concrete is oneof three designs (Ashy, Concreteand Rusty) which push theboundaries of surface texture andmake even deep pressing withcontours possible.

Left: Skai Arona Elm offers a newtype of rustic with its ARCOemboss, a newly-developed surfacewith matt-gloss effects and angularelements in various depths.

Background: Barrrique Oak,making its debut at ZOW 2012,also has the ARCO emboss.

Right: Avollino Ashy -note the new texture

which enables even deeppressing into contours for

stunning effect.

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Sapwood, pores, flowers, cracks,knots - they were all to be foundamong the Growing Ideas themeon dcor specialist Interprints ZOW2012 stand. Natural details and a usedlook made the latest designs appearmore authentic than ever.

Four new dcors made their debutson the Interprint stand: Ocean Side (themain picture, above), Picard (left),Fonda Maple and Coast Line.

Picard, says Interprint, has what ittakes to be a best-seller. Its an oak witha brushed surface which includes darkcracks, knots and mirrors. Theres awhite negative pore effect, suggestingan aged and matured timber.

With Ocean Side, sapwood and heart-wood form an important duo in a designwhich sets new standards. Theres an

intense, yet harmonious relationshipbetween sapwood and heartwoodelements and, like Picard, Interprint choseto use negative pore effect to add asmoked appearance to a dcor which willwork well with the on-trend greys andolives of up-to-the-minute unicolours.Both Ocean Side and Picard are designswhich give character to modern livingspaces, yet have a tactile quality to satisfytouch as well as please the eye.

Other new designs making theirdebuts at ZOW 2012 included aplanked, highly flowered maple calledFonda Maple and a completely mattoak with a strong 3d character calledCoast Line, which again uses Interprintssignature reverse pore effect.

For more details call 0049 29329500 or visit www.interprint.de


Natural details and aused look were themain characters of

Interprints GrowingIdeas theme at ZOW.

Interprints ZOW 2012 stand wasteeming with visitors.

interprint, naturally

Fonda Maple

Coast Line

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impressDesira Ash as a wonderful,slightly burned effect in thecolouration which intensifiesthe colours to brilliant effect.


Left: Knot and flower-free, Maison Elm is a new Italian-styleprint with a pearlescent effect.

Right: Walliser Oak makes the most of the natural dark andlight grain with register embossing.

Below: Following the trend towards a lighter rustic look isClermont Maple, a subtle design with light knots.

Matt and gloss are available inthe striking, limed-effect KigaliWenge. It proved to be a real

attraction at ZOW 2012.

At this years ZOW we launched ournew design concept 2012/2013 -The 4th Dimension - which weinterpret as the environment in which wemove. Our approach is an emotional onebeing what and how one may feelthrough the different stages of lifetime;and how perspectives change to letmoments appear in a new light,commented Liane Klauke, Head ofMarketing, on an Impress stand that wasawash with visitors. On the stand weresix new collections - and a short, easy tounderstand film is now available toaccompany the new concept. Youll findit at www.impress.biz/time/en

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Below: Pasolini Elm is a new print in co-operation with Confalerioni whichoffers a horizontal design in three colours. The soft liming effect and half

crown planks offer an elegant appearance. The light colour matchesKronospan while the brown matches Egger. Grey Pasolini Elm mixes with

the new Velluto matt colour range.

Below right: Working in co-operatio with Impress, Alfatherm has createdBodega, a dcor with beautiful, fine graining and a soft, tactile finish.

Above: Aragon Oak has a wonderfully deep grain withtactile appeal.

Left: A new print from Confalonieri, Mara Oak has a rusticappearance and is offered in two finishes and a choice ofthree colours. One finish is a linear texture while the otherprovides a saw cut effect from vertical and horizontalembossing. It cold be described as contemporary rustic.

Below: Not a solid colour, not a woodgrain, Freestyle is anabstract which comes in two surface finishes and threecolours - Alabaster, Stone Grey and Brown Grey - based onEgger colours.

New woodgrains, new lacquers, new embosses - anda fabulous Opaco supermatt make the Italian com-pany, Alfatherm, well worth a call. Alfatherm has been expanding its range recently and

now offers an extensive stock range of on-trend designs atvery competitive prices. Among the newest of the new atZOW were high gloss and scratch resistant 2d PVC prod-ucts as well as several practical fantasy designs in the latestmuted colourways. The theme to the woodgrains wasBringing Nature into the Home and the latest foils exuderustic charm. Pasolini Elm, Mara Oak and Aragon Oak fitperfectly with todays trends. Alfatherms new finish, Vel-luto Colori (unicolours) matches perfectly with Egger.

For further details call Alfa Foils Ltd on 01948 668000.For samples email [email protected]

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Claudia Hiepel is Renolits Munich-based designer. Touring the standat ZOW 2012, she points enthusi-astically to the main trends - 3d films;deep pore embossing; soft, muted uni-colours; and natural wood finishes.

There are two megatrends, she ex-plains. The first is deep embosses, suchas our latest innovation, Okasha, whichallows you to see and feel exactly thesame thing. Its based on a combinationof oak and ash pores and looks like realwood with wide-spaced rings. Thesecond megatrend is non colours; re-duced grey tones, greatly softenedtones, like in fog - and the fashion andcolour trends in the coming season willreflect the weather.

Renolit SEs Corporate Design Man-agement, together with the Frenchstylist RCM, has developed three newcolour concepts with the titles Fog &Snow, Wind and Rain.

There are no contrasts in fog and nosharp contours in snow, as if the world isviewed through a misted up glass, saysMonika Fecht, Head of Corporate DesignManagement. Ceramic and Putty(above) both belong to Fog & Snow.

The colour spectrum Wind offers analmost inexhaustible number of blue

tones from light to dark, weak to robust.Dark red tones such as Cranberry (right)provide contrasts with Lagoon (above).

Green tones define Rain with newvariants such as Fern and Stone pro-viding balance and contrast with har-monising wood dcors such as the newSwiss Elm (background picture) whichRenolit showed prominently at ZOW.

We are showing four new Elms, allcolour reduced, continues Claudia. Inrecessions, markets become frightenedand conservative. Colour reduced interiorslook valuable without being extreme.

Deep structures in wood dcors,such as saw-cut and brushed surfaces,imply a certain solidity; something tocling to in uncertain times, perhaps. Wehave several deep embosses on thestand. Oak remains popular, especiallywith our Sawcut structure.

But for those who are not afraid of alittle adventure, Renolits Cobra taps intothe new trend for irregular stripes andgeometric shapes in blues, beiges andgreens. Renolit has also introduced anew concrete structure, Moulins, withdiscreet block prints in cool colours.

For further details of all the new dcors - and samples of the 23 newstock items - call 01670 718222.

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Launched at ZOW2012 was a collectionof three new productpresenters coveringthe Renolit range.

Unicolour: Cranberry

Background: Swiss Elm.

Fern Lagoon Putty

Claudia Hiepel

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Rather than showing the full range of capabilities available from itsfactories, Decorative Panels, choseto showcase products from its laminationdivision at ZOW 2012. New productsincluded TopX, an incredible scratch-proof foil from Senoplast; a new 0.5mmfoil which gives top end gloss at muchreduced price; supermatt unicolours;new fantasy dcors in high gloss; and anew laminated hollowcore which offersfluff-free machining, yet still provides awood-look emboss and a priceadvantage. Its a company known forstaying ahead - and Decorative Panels isone of the few still to be investingmassively to bring you the best for less.

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Left: Four new product categories make choosing theright edgeband easier.

Below: Dllkens stock programme, compiled over 15years, has grown to more than 2,000 options.

With a stock programme ofinstant edgebands extendingto over 2,000 items in everyconceivable thickness, embossed orotherwise, and supply chains from theUK to Australia, Dllken is well placedto provide the exact edging you needin just 72 hours. But, as ZOW 2012proved, theres more to Dllken than astock programme, perfected over 15years: new production facilities meanthat the company is now able to offerpractically any width and finish acrossfour new categories - Classic, Special,Exclusive and Premium. If you dontneed emboss, only a plain unicolour orwood dcor, look at Classic; Specialcontains neons, stones dcors and 3dPMMA; for more colours and specialembosses, focus on Exclusive; or for 3dwith emboss, high gloss to level 5 andduo gloss, explore Premium.

In addition, Dllken will supplyDigital-Edge, printed digitally fromyour own 360dpi digital image. Theywill even put it into repeat for you -and digital is great for short runs ofsuch custom products. Dllken willeven print digital images on speciallyextruded embossed materials.

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New dcor highlights on a busy Sddekor stand included a natural, rusticoak with a distinctivepatina called Merlin Oak(top). The lack of plankingor cut cathedrals give thisdcor a unique personality.But for unashamed luxury,take a look at Hemingway,left. This fabulous chestnuthas no knots but exudeswarmth, giving a calmnesswhich is perfect for modernliving. More informationfrom 0049 7333 9550.

Could LG Hausys Odessa Oak (left) be the ultimatesawcut emboss? Or maybe your preference is for themore linear Milford Elm? Different grades from heavy emboss to standard finish mean these dcors can be usedfor carcases and fascias. Also on the LG stand was thePlatinum Collection of metallics for flat lamination, somewith matt/gloss embosses. Call 01376 518037.


Oak still leads the wayAlfa Foils Ltd has added a new 3d foil in an Oak wood grain to its UK stock range.

Made by the Italian company Alfatherm this print is an exclusive design co-operation with the board producer Egger and will be available in NaturalAragon Oak (Egger H1372) and Sand Grey Aragon Oak (Egger H1375). The

embossing structure used on this foil matches Egger ST22.The design has a very natural linear appearance but also has the interesting

characteristics of a more mature wood and can be used in a wide variety aroundthe home. Georg Styr of Alfa Foils believes that oak is still firmly established in the

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Further securing its position as a leading manufacturer of kitchenworksurfaces, Wilsonart International is set to launch a brand new laminate

range. The Wilsonart Synergii range will offer a compact collection of 24select dcors that will include an impressive combination of new and classicdesigns as well as exciting new surface textures. Mainly offering a 4.1 metre

surface length solution, the range will also include three High Definition (HD)dcors in 3.6 metre lengths. The glossy and illuminating HD designs

manufactured with Aeon Technology provide three to four times the wearresistance of a standard laminate. These exclusive designs sit along-

side detailed marble prints, realistic stone textures including the brand newRoche finish and dynamic real wood alternatives.

With coordinating breakfast bars and accessories available throughoutthe range, as well as four non-matching splashback designs to add contrast

and colour, Wilsonart Synergii is the next step in Wilsonarts innovativeapproach to its product offer. Working in partnership with Hills Panel

Products, Llandaff Laminates and James Latham, the range will be stocked inentirety by these three appointed distributors. Please enquire with your

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Solid value from HanexHanex solid surfacing, exclusively available from IDS, is featured here in S-008 N-White on asuper-size bar top with slab end details demonstrating the products design and fabricationflexibility to make a stand-out statement in a retail environment. Hanex 12mm acrylic materialcan be seamlessly jointed, thermoformed into 3d shapes and even back-lit offering designersfree rein to design and realise signature looks for project interiors. The Hanex palette is availablein 100 finishes including plain colours, sparkling and natural stones and translucent finishes. Theproduct comes in sheets sizes 12mm by 3680mm by 760mm on all dcors, and 6mm by2490mm by 760mm on the specialist ranges.

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Epimat. These mirror wood in different waysincluding flowery grained, rough sawn and

smooth freshly sanded, with the conscience-soothing advantage of offering the look and feel

of real woods without harming tropical orprecious timbers. Added to that are the benefits of

high performance, colour consistency, easymaintenance and FR rating on request. The range

includes 41 laminates in sheet size 3070 by1320mm and is ideal for retail shopfitting, hotel

and furniture applications. 01923 202700

[email protected]

Get fresh in the kitchenBushboards laminate splashbacks now include a zingy new lime

green option that combines fashion and functionality with thepracticality of a seamless laminate surface on the areas between

worktops and wall units and, as shown here, on a hob panel.Fresh and fashionable, the Lime Green splashbacks are available

in two sizes of 3000 by 600 by 8mm and 1500 by 1200 by8mm giving the flexibility for midway areas and hob panels.

They are very easy to install with simple joinery skills and can befixed in place and joints professionally finished using

Bushboards BB Complete range of colour-matched adhesives.Stuart White, Managing Director at Bushboard says: These

laminate splashbacks are an ideal way for a retailer to deliverfashionable design on a budget. Glass is very in vogue at the topend of the kitchen market but laminate can achieve similar looks

far more cheaply and with much easier installation.01933 232 272

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More doorsfrom ApexApex launched five new door finishesat KBB, bringing the total to 50. Eachone is available across the full range.The Cambridge, one of five newdoor finishes in a Shaker style with abevelled inner frame can be seen inDakar, a subtle earthy colour in aneggshell finish teamed with a newsculptured bow handle, finished in aburnished bronze colour. Also newto the Apex range is an eclecticselection of contemporary andtraditional handles.01704 896600www.apexinteriorsystems.co.uk

HANS BRGMANN GMBH & CO.Screw Manufacturer

Auf der Heide 821514 Bchen Germany

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

German Qualitydelivery from stocktechnical service

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Daltons Wadkin see W12 as a major opportunity to promote theiractivities as a distributor and manufacturer of a wide range ofwoodworking machinery from both European sources and theirown manufacturing plant in the UK.

Director Alex Dalton was positive about both the opportunityand the timing of the show: In a currently uncertain economy onething that is certain is that W12 will take place in October and ourcompany will be a major part of it.

Whatever the market trends during 2012 Daltons Wadkin willbe in a position to meet with our expanding customer base and promote both Wadkinmanufacture and the high profile equipment for which we are UK distributors.

The show will also provide a further opportunity to highlight our expanding supportservices and training activities which are becoming increasingly important to our business.

In addition to the established machinery brands with which we are associated such asStenner, Salvador, Elcon, Altendorf, Kuper, etc, we shall be introducing further innovativeequipment new to the UK market and look forward to promoting these exciting products towhat we hope will be a receptive W12 audience.

Above: Set of Hoffman keys.

Talking to both signedup exhibitorsand manufacturers planning to visitW12 Working with Wood and theparallel Working with Design shows, thereis already a sense of anticipation and evenimpatience to get into 2012 and getthings moving.

The W10 show underlined the strengthof the W events in times of economicuncertainty. Despite the 2010 backdropbuyers came to seek out new suppliers able to offer cost reductions or increasedbreadth of product and market. W12 looksset again to provide its well establishedlandmark boost to the market.

One trend or theme that constantlycrops up in discussions is the need forWorking with Wood to offer the broadestpossible range of machinery, solutionsand systems.

Kitchen and furniture manufacturerstell the W12 team that the upper end ofthe market is holding up well and inIreland the economic forecast is for growthof one per cent.

Very often this sector is served by thesmaller, niche but highly skilled specialists not companies that would necessarily beinvesting in large, high volume productionequipment.

These companies come to W12Working with Wood to seek out the latesthigh-tech but smaller solutions that willoffer their operations new advantages inflexibility, operating cost reductions andimprovements in final product quality.

Alongside the very large stands of thebig industrial machinery suppliers who,by the way, also offer a wide range of entrylevel options visitors will find the bestshop window for the smaller manufacturer.

Two such exhibitors are the AxminsterPower Tool Centre and the HoffmannMachine Company.

Axminster Power Tool Centre has takenon the UK agency for the top quality rangeof Italian manufactured Griggio machinesfor the small to medium sized workshop.Andy Cross, Head of Trade & CommercialSales at Axminster says that in thecontinuing tough economic situationmany companies are moving away fromhighly specified and over-priced machineryand instead are investing in good solidproducts that do the job.

Hoffmann has traditionally had one ofthe busiest stands at all the past Wexhibitions. This buzz of activity isgenerated by Hoffmanns famous dovetailkey jointing system which is so versatileand solution-providing that it is used in themost diverse cabinet and joineryapplications and in industries beyond.Small businesses across Britain using theHoffmann system will more often than nottell you they first saw it demonstrated atW6, 8 or 10!

Another fast changing section thataffects all manufacturers is that of energyand wood waste disposal. W12 Workingwith Wood will be the definitive event atwhich to explore and understand the fastmoving technology and legislation thataffects everyone. Mawera, Ranheat andInventair are just three of the specialistswho will be meeting with the industry inOctober. It becomes more important tomake a date at the NEC from October710 all the time!

LATEST EXHIBITOR SIGN-UPS

Allwood Machinery (Essex) Ltd

Stanley Bostitch UK Ltd

Fire Safety International

Stakapal Ltd

IMA UK Ltd

Busch UK Ltd

Advanced Machinery Services Ltd

Charvo Ltd

ITW Finishing Systems Ltd

KLAES UK Ltd

LATEST EXHIBITOR SIGN-UPS

36 FURNITURE JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE MARCH 2012

Working with Wood isimportant for all manufacturers

With Griggio as our new partnerwe are able to offer a good range ofmodern machines complementing ourown Axminster Industrial Series.

Andy Cross, Head of Trade &Commercial Sales, Axminster Power ToolCentre

Above: The Griggio sliding table saw.

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As W12 Working withDesign continues to attractenormous interest andexpand, the W12 team havebeen hugely encouraged by theway in which signed-upexhibitors and interestedparticipants have bought into theconcept of why design is socrucially important in themanufacturing process andsuccess of the final product.

As a direct result, theorganisers Huddlestone Eventshave launched a prestigiousAwards competition that will bejudged by a panel of leadingindustry experts.

The Design in ManufacturingAwards will be claimed by thebest judged entries that fulfil anumber of criteria but principallythe central concept of designbeing the core success of amanufactured product that canbe commercially brought tomarket. This will includeindividuality of the product, itsinherent quality and performanceand any edge that gives it acommercial advantage whileoffering the final user tangiblebenefits.

In essence, a design that setsa finished product apart from therest.

Entry forms and full detailswill be sent out to all exhibitorsin due course and the judgingwill take place before theexhibition begins.

The Design in ManufacturingAwards will be presented to thewinning entrants at the W12Working with Design exhibitionat the NEC from October 7-102012.

FURNITURE JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE MARCH 2012 37

W12 Working with Design moves aheadwith innovative Awards competition

Tel:01629 530998

Fax:01629 530 999

Email:[email protected]

Web:www.w12exhibition.com

THE JUDGING PANEL FOR THEDESIGN IN MANUFACTURING AWARDS 2012

Judges are, from top left, clockwise:Sue Calver, Project Manager, Furniture IndustryResearch Association (FIRA)John Legg, Editorial Director, Gearing Media GroupEddie Chue, Commercial Manager, StonehamKitchens PlcMartin Allen-Smith, Managing Editor, DesignerMagazine.

For more details on W12 Working withWood and Working with Design readthe May issue of Furniture Journal orcontact Huddleston Events Ltd direct.

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Left: Cabinet maker Felice Iannone with the StriebigCompact at Manufacturing by Design.

Right: A reception area built by the Hertfordshire company fora London firm of architects.

striebigs compact solutionAhighly successful manufacturer ofhigh-end bespoke commercialfurniture has solved a bottleneckin its sizing operations with a StriebigCompact vertical panel saw.

The saw has also delivered moreaccurate sizing and better use ofworkshop space.

Manufacturing by Design createshand-crafted furniture for some of theUKs leading design and buildingpractices, commissioned for blue chipclients in the retailing, banking andhospitality sectors.

Managing director Tony Juchau setup the business in 1992. The companyhas expanded steadily since then,culminating last year in a move to9,300 sq ft premises in Berkhamsted,Hertfordshire. It has 20 employees,including eight highly skilled cabinetmakers.

Despite all the talk of gloom anddoom in the media, business is buoyantat the moment and we have a goodorder book, said Mr Juchau.

Amongst recent prestige jobs havebeen retail installations for Diptyque,the French perfumers and makers ofluxury scented candles, and the fittingout of Graff Diamonds new flagshipstore in Bond Street, London.

The company has also beencommissioned for installations inEurope, the Middle East and theUnited States.

It was because of the steady increasein demand for its work that a secondsaw was needed in the workshop.

We have a panel saw which wasnot able to cope with the increasingamount of sizing we needed to do onit, said Mr Juchau. As most of ourwork starts off with panel sizing, thiswas causing major problems furtherdown the line.

After deciding to invest in a secondmachine, Mr Juchau and workshopmanager Chris Lawley agreed that avertical panel saw would save onworkshop space.

From reading the trade journals wesoon realised that Striebig wasconsidered the bench mark to aim at,said Mr Juchau.

The two other manufacturers welooked at in addition to Striebig offeredcheaper machines but they were far lesswell-built and not as robust, said MrLawley. They were also not as simpleto set up, which is important as almostall of our work consists of one-offs.

They then talked to Striebigs UKagent, TM Machinery Sales, about whichmodel would be best for their needs.

TM suggested that a Compactwould do the job well, so I went to lookat one used at a local kitchen cabinetmaker, said Mr Lawley. Seeing itworking and listening to the positiveviews of the operators clinched our

decision to buy. Its amazingly accurateand cuts perfectly square every time,which is not the case with the panel sawwhich needs to be checked and resetfrom time to time.

Manufacturing by DesignsCompact 4164 sizes various sheetmaterials, mainly veneered boards andMDF, plus the occasional acrylic sheet,ranging in thickness from 19 to 38mm.

The machine is the smallest in thenine-strong entry level series with acutting range of 3100 x 1644mm(10ft x 5ft) and a maximum depth ofcut of 60mm.

Featuring automatic movingbacking support and with a powerful3.9kW motor, it has exceptionallyefficient integral TRK dust extractionthat surpasses current European healthand safety legislation.

Useful accessories chosen byManufacturing by Design included ascoring saw for laminates and a600mm strip cutter for repeat cuts.

Felice Iannone, one of thecompanys team of cabinet makers, saidmost of the panel sizing work is nowbeing done on the Striebig: As well asbeing simple to set up, we get a totallyaccurate cut every time and its fareasier to load the biggest panels on to itthan on to the panel saw. It has madepanel sizing much, much easier.

Sales enquiries to Matt Pearce, T.M.Machinery Sales, by phone 0116 2717155, fax 0116 271 5862, [email protected] or visitwww.tmpartnership.co.uk

Striebig smooths the way forup-market furniture makerManufacturing by Design.

38 FURNITURE JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE MARCH 2012

38 TM Advertorial 23/2/12 10:03 AM Page 2

With Homag and SCM both nowproducing machines for theapplication of Rehau's Laser Edgeedgeband, a growing number ofcustomers are investing in the newtechnology because they feel it will givethem a competitive edge. One suchcompany is Northumberland based Browns2000 which is using an SCM Stefanimachine to apply Rehaus Laser EdgeMirror Gloss polypropylene edgeband on anew range of premium acrylic wrappeddoors that are branded Glacier.

The company chose Rehau Laser Edgebecause it could meet the very exactingspecification required for the new Glacierbrand. Feedback from customers hasalready been so positive that it is planningto expand the range. In fact, Browns 2000is so impressed with the Laser Edge conceptthat it is also investing in a second newedgebanding machine from SCM whichwill have interchangeable applicationsoffering both Laser and PUR options.

Rehaus Laser Edge technology offers agenuine alternative to traditional hot meltadhesive delivering a perfect finish andno visible glue line, which cancompromise board performance. As thename suggests, Laser Edge uses a laserwelding process in place of conventional

hot melt adhesive to deliver a seamlessmoulded look. The standard adhesiveapplicator inside the machine is replacedwith a highly efficient laser which meltsthe lower polymer layer of the co-extruded Raukantex Laser Edge edgebandand enables it to bond seamlessly to thesubstrate.

The success of the original RaukantexLaser Edge edgebands in polypropyleneprompted Rehau to expand the rangewith new materials and more dcorvariants and it now includes the ABS andPMMA polymers. This means it can beused with Rehaus premium edgebandssuch as the Mirror Gloss being run byBrowns 2000, Magic 3D and Impressions,offering a wider range of striking textures,colours and finishes.

Rehau has produced a newinformation pack for manufacturersinterested in finding out more about LaserEdge. As well as product information anddetails on machine manufacturers, thiscontains a sample of board with LaserEdge edgebanding to demonstrate thequality of finish which can be achievedand an innovative, interactive brochure.Please call Martin Rover-Parkes at Rehau toreceive a copy on 01989 762671 or [email protected]


Laser Edge delivers a flawless finish.

Browns 2000 is using an SCM Stefani machine toapply Laser Edge Mirror Gloss polypropylene edge

banding on new Glacier doors.

Many companies are investing in technology toapply the new edgebanding.

get a leading edge with rehau

Rehaus Laser Edgeedgebanding technologycontinues to impresskitchen, furniture and boardmanufacturers with theflawless finish it delivers onany narrow board surface.

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Anew Galaxy beam saw has beenadded to the constellation of SCMGroup machines at Idess Retail, aHarlow-based company that deliverssolutions to the retail, commercial,banking and leisure markets. ProductionManager, Tim Harper, comments, "Withan existing beam saw and a wall saw,we were experiencing capacity issues, sowe decided to install an additional beamsaw, as our business is continuously onthe increase, and we are currentlyworking 24/7. A new Gabbiani GalaxyT3 110A 45 beam saw (main picture,above) was delivered and installed inAugust 2011.

The Galaxy has a 4500mm cuttingwidth capacity and a rear panel liftingand feeding system (fed by poweredrollers) that is loaded with a pack ofboard by fork lift. The panels areautomatically pushed off the board stackby pushers on the saw's rip fence, whichruns on THK guides, and onto the sawsrear table, where they are pushed againstaligning stops located in the table.Clamps on the rip fence grip the panelsas the aligning stops disappear, then trimbefore successive rip cuts are carried out.The rear table is fitted with largediameter nylon wheels that reducefriction on the panels, eliminatingchipping and damage.

The cut panels are fed onto a series offront air flotation tables that can be

positioned easily to suit the operator. Asthe rip fence and clamps retract to therear of the machine, the panels are easilyturned through 90 degrees forsubsequent trimming and cross cutting.An automatic side aligner, with a1200mm stroke, pushes the panelsagainst the cross cut fence ensuring thepanels are perfectly square.

The Galaxy has a pressure beam witha new mechanical design providing ahigher, more uniform pressure on thepanels, with optimum extraction ofshavings and sawdust and easymaintenance. Also included is aninnovative saw blade carriage withelectronic lifting running on THK guides.The optimised blade stroke and pressure

beam stroke reduce any unnecessarymovements that cost valuableproduction time. The saw carriage andblade run on prismatic guides.Maximum rigidity and perpendicularmovement of the blade with respect tothe stack of panels reduce friction andwear on the materials even at thehighest running speeds.

Electronic setting of the scoring bladeis fast and the exact adjustment of thescoring blade is by means ofelectronically driven motors, accordingto the values set by the operator with thePC. The main saw motor is 25HP anddrives a blade with a 110mm projection.The saw carriage speed is up to 165metres/min and the pusher speed is 95-120 0metres/min. A label printer (insetpicture) is located by the programmingstation for bar code printing.

The Galaxy's PLC takes care of therunning of all the machine devices. Themanagement software Wincut,operating in a Windows environment,has been especially developed byGabbiani and is easy to use.Optimisation software offers a maximumnumber of 30 lines per programme with500 pieces per line and four controlledcut levels. The cutting cycle is shownwith three-dimensional simulation andproduction reporting is automatic.

To find out more call 0115 977 0044or visit www.scmgroup-uk.com


Idess Retail opts for a new highspecification Gabbiani Galaxy

beam saw.

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Panel handling made easy with Gabbianis Galaxy.

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Btfering is adding a new seriesthat falls between its 300 and 100models of wide belt sander. Logi-cally called the SWT 200, these are de-signed to suit the requirements ofsmall to medium size shops at a veryattractive price/value ratio.

With a sanding belt length of2150mm, the range is compact and of-fers a choice of between one and threesanding heads controlled via a Touch-screen terminal. Built according tostrict quality standards, the new 200 se-ries has it all, says Ingemar Bauersfeld,the company's product manager.With constant passline a standard fea-ture, longer and heavier parts are moreeasily handled; and with a frequency in-verter drive to the final sanding head,the machine becomes suited to lacquersanding applications as well as calibra-tion and veneer. Additional space isprovided for structuring or partcleaning accessories, if required.

At the Nrberg show, a cross sectionof the Btfering "toolbox" will be ondisplay. The patented X-head will beone of the Highlights, as it combines

three different sanding units in a singlehead. Dependant upon application, asteel contact roller, segmented pad, orchevron belt is utilised. This choicegives even a single head machinetremendous flexibility and brings themany advantages of using chevron beltsanding within reach of smaller manu-facturers. These, say Btfering, includethe ability to use much finer sandingbelts for preparation of high gloss, andthe elimination of oscillation lines.

Btfering has also been busy devel-oping its green credentials with SorbTech models of the SWT 500 series,and ecoPlus. Btfering will demon-strate how its machines of

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