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CONTENTS
WOODWORKING WORLD 6
Fagus-Grecon
UWE KAHMANN STEPS DOWN AS MANAGING DIRECTOR
DIEFFENBACHER
BASIC RESEARCH INTO WOOD FIBER INSULATION MATERIALS
SUPPORTED
ON FOCUS
Growth market wood construction. Innovations in machinery are as
much in demand as sustainable materials and mechanical aids to
production.
Siempelkamp
FIRST BOARD ON NEW SIEMPELKAMP PLANT FOR MDF
SCM
INVESTING IN PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY AND R&D
HOMAG
HOMAG GROUP ACQUIRES REMAINING SHARES IN SYSTEM TM
WAGNER Group
COATING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST HAS OPENED A NEW SUBSIDIARY
IN PUNE
VDMA
OPTIMISM DESPITE LOSSES IN PRODUCTION AND EXPORTS
GEW
NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR SALES, SPARES AND SERVICE SUPPORT
ACROSS THE COUNTRY
TOOLS 11
Wirutex
NEWEST DUST REMOVAL SYSTEM DEBUTS
AT THE INTERNATIONAL WOODWORKING FAIR
LEUCO - Interview with Dr Dominique Fendeleur
NEW ERA IN THE STANDARD FOR CIRCULAR SAW BLADES
DECORS 13
REHAU
JURY HONOURS SUSTAINABLE EDGEBANDINGS
DOORS/WINDOWS 14
HOMAG
PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS – CONCEPTS FOR AUTOMATED
PRODUCTION SINCE 1999
SUSTAINABILITY 16
Mühlböck
BELT DRYER TECHNOLOGY CONTRIBUTES TO HIGH EFFICIENCY
C.F. Nielsen
135 YEARS OF HISTORY
MACHINING TECHNOLOGY 19
SCM
BEYOND THE MACHINE
SALVAMAC
SALVAMAC GROUP AT XYLEXPO 2024
Giardina Group
GIARDINA GROUP AT XYLEXPO 2024
TIMBER CONSTRUCTION 20
Schmalz
SPIDERS – USEFUL HELPERS IN TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
EGGER
STABLE AND SUSTAINABLE
SCM
EXPERTISE AND INNOVATION FOR THE TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY
FURNITURE 24
Cefla Finishing
FROM WORKSHOP TO FACTORY
Välinge
IDEA ITALIA BOOSTS KITCHEN CABINET PRODUCTION WITH
THREESPINE FOR US EXPANSION
USER REPORT 26
Vecoplan
QUALITY EXCHANGED FOR QUALITY
SURFACES 28
PolishStyl
SANDING CHALLENGING ELEMENTS HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY!
Jowat
POWERFUL PUR HOT MELT ADHESIVE SETS NEW BENCHMARKS IN
FLAT LAMINATION
Hymmen
TECHNOLOGIES FOR FLOORING, OTHER HIGH-END SURFACES, AND
ENGINEERED WOOD
FAIRS & EVENTS 31
GUIDE TO PRODUCTS AND
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WOODWORKING WORLD
UWE KAHMANN STEPS DOWN AS MANAGING DIRECTOR OF FAGUS-GRECON
Uwe Kahmann, in the entrance area of the GreCon customer
centre, where he appreciated the proximity to sales, customer
service, and marketing.
After 17 successful years at the helm of
the long-established Alfeld-based company
Fagus-GreCon GmbH & Co. KG,
Mr. Uwe Kahmann stepped down as
Managing Director on 30 June 2024 by mutual
agreement with the shareholders.
Over the 17 years, Mr. Kahmann has significantly
contributed to the company’s successful
development and almost tripled its turnover.
Under his leadership, the company has become
much more international while strengthening
its market leadership in its core fire prevention
and measuring technology businesses.
With his trustworthy, cooperative personality,
he has played a key role in shaping Fagus-
GreCon’s unique corporate culture. With entrepreneurial
foresight, he has driven the introduction
of technical innovations to international
markets in recent years and actively supported
several restructuring measures, putting Fagus-
GreCon in an excellent organisational position
to pursue its further growth plans.
Uwe Kahmann: “I would like to thank the
shareholders for the trust and support they have
shown me. I would especially like to thank the
more than 700 employees worldwide for their
committed, team-orientated cooperation. It has
been an honour and a pleasure to lead Fagus-
GreCon successfully through challenging but
mostly aspiring times over the past 17 years.”
From 1 July 2024, Fagus-GreCon will return
to a two-person management team of
Alexander Kuppe and Mario Haas.
The expansion of the first and second
management levels will also support strategic
expansion, further internationalisation, and
strengthening of other application areas.
www.fagus-grecon.com
BASIC RESEARCH INTO WOOD FIBER INSULATION MATERIALS SUPPORTED
DIEFFENBACHER has supplied a 120-meter-long flash tube dryer to the Laboratory for Wood Materials Technology at Rosenheim Technical
University of Applied Sciences (TH Rosenheim) for its new research facility focused on drying and gluing hardwood fibers used to produce
biopolymer-bound wood fiber insulation materials.
“Our new DIEFFENBACHER fiber dryer is
specially designed for drying hardwood fibers
and the use of biopolymers, i.e., adhesives
made from renewable raw materials or residual
materials. It will significantly accelerate our
research,” explains Prof. Dr. Andreas Michanickl,
Head of the Laboratory for Wood Materials
Technology at TH Rosenheim. “This new facility
more closely simulates the industrial process,
which significantly improves the transferability
of our research into practice. We’ll also be able
to make more accurate predictions about the
scalability of our research,” he says.
“The primary aim of our research is to provide,
test and optimize a process technology
that enables the production of innovative, competitive
biopolymer-bound wood fiber insulation
materials based on hardwood fibers,” reports
Thomas Schmid, the university research
assistant responsible for the project. “We expect
these hardwood-based fiber insulation materials
will be at least equivalent to softwood-based
products but cheaper to produce,” he adds. The
cost savings would come from the lower costs
for the hardwood raw material and its lower
moisture content, the lower electrical and thermal
energy requirements for the production of
fibers from hardwood and the optimized process
technology.
The new drying system will be used to further
optimize the production of wood fiber insulation
materials and similar products. “Thanks
to the great support from DIEFFENBACHER, we
now have a globally unique complete plant for
developing and testing wood fiber-based materials
at TH Rosenheim,” Prof. Dr. Michanickl
concludes.
www.dieffenbacher.de
Partial view of the DIEFFENBACHER fiber dryer with fan and
cyclone separator in the Laboratory for Wood Materials Technology
at Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences.
6 No. 3 • August 2024

WOODWORKING WORLD
“CONFINDUSTRIA MACCHINE” IS BORN
The decision by the members of Acimall – the Confindustria member association that
represents the Italian manufacturers of technology for the wood and furniture industry –
to give birth to a new association is the most significant outcome of the general assembly
held last June 3 at Baggiovara (Modena), at the headquarters of the “sister” associations
Acimac and Ucima. This is not an accidental decision, it’s the first step towards a new
project that will enable Acimall to offer new services, and most of all, present a new vision
to its members.
The assembly unanimously approved the
proposal by the board of directors to carry on
the process for the creation of Federazione
Confindustria Macchine per ceramica, legno,
plastica e gomma, imballaggio e confezionamento,
(Confindustria federation for ceramic,
wood, plastic and rubber, packaging
machines), an organization that will allow to
have a stronger representation not only within
Confindustria, but in the political and economic
life of Italy, a new entity that will represent
some 1,300 companies with 70 thousand employees
and a total turnover of 19 billion euro,
more than 75 percent of which generated by
export, offering a strong contribution to Italy’s
trade balance.
This aggregation will provide additional
services, consulting and training to the member
companies of Acimall, Acimac (technolo-
gies for ceramics), Amaplast (plastic machines)
and Ucima (packaging technology), the four
Confindustria associations that have joined the
project so far.
www.acimall.com
FIRST BOARD ON NEW SIEMPELKAMP PLANT FOR MDF
In Andhra Pradesh, the first board was produced
on a Siempelkamp plant for MDF
production at Century Plyboards (India) Ltd.
Century Plyboards (India) Ltd. (CPIL) has
partnered with Siempelkamp to establish its
largest MDF facility in Andhra Pradesh. This facility
has a remarkable daily production capacity
of 950 m 3 . CPIL is a leading company in the
organized wood panel industry. It holds the distinction
of being the first ISO 9002 company in
India in the plywood and veneer industry. CPIL
has a wide range of products including plywood,
laminates, veneers, doors, MDF, particleboard,
fibre cement boards, PVC, and exterior
grade laminates. The brand is renowned for its
commitment to quality and has a track record of
customer focus and innovation. CPIL has consistently
demonstrated its dedication to excellence
and technological advancement.
Siempelkamp has provided various equipment
for this facility: The company supplied
the core part of the production line, including
a fibre dryer and a sifter system, the forming
line incorporating the most advanced mat
area weight control system, and a ContiRoll ®
Generation 9 press in the format 8’ x 33.8 m. A
board cooling and stacking line, as well as an
automatic storage system are part of the package.
The ContiRoll ® , equipped with a thin board
and high-density package, enables the production
of boards with thicknesses ranging from
First board with Century Plyboards management – 4th from left Tushar Pattnayak (Project Monitoring Officer Century Plyboards), 5th
from left Keshav Bhajanka (Executive Director Century Plyboards Group), 6th from left Himanshu Shah (Project Head Century Plyboards)
1.5 mm to 37 mm. These boards can be manufactured
at speeds as high as 1.800 mm/s, with
densities varying from 650 – 1100 kg/m 3 .
In addition, Siempelkamp’s Prod-IQ ® technology
serves the purpose of gathering, evaluating,
and visualizing production data from the
press and laboratory. By utilizing this technology,
CPIL can effectively monitor and analyze the
production process, leading to the production of
higher quality boards. Using the data provided
by Prod-IQ ® , the company can comprehensively
evaluate the efficiency of its plant.
From the customer’s point of view, several
aspects have worked exceptionally well
in this project with Siempelkamp: “Their proactive
approach in addressing ongoing tasks,
despite challenges, is commendable. They’ve
shown adaptability and commitment to progress,
even in situations where work fronts
were still in progress. Be it their prompt engagement
for critical deliveries with their established
lines or their willingness to expedite
timelines and work extended hours, it demonstrates
their commitment to efficiency and
customer satisfaction”, says Ankit Banthia,
Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
of Century Plyboards (India) Ltd.
www.siempelkamp.com
No. 3 • August 2024
7

WOODWORKING WORLD
INVESTING IN PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY AND R&D
Hiteco specializes in hi-tech mechatronic components for machine tool manufacturers and has inaugurated its new premises in Rimini.
It has tripled its available space to the advantage of the business’ development plans to increase its range of products and services with
particular focus on digital transformation, Industry 5.0 and AI.
On 14 June Hiteco inaugurated its new
premises in Rimini. Hiteco is an SCM Group
company, specializing in the development and
production of hi-tech mechatronic components
for machine tool manufacturers.
Established in Villa Verucchio (Rimini) in
1977 as an in-house department, to provide components
(electro-spindles, bi-rotational heads,
drilling heads and aggregates) for the group’s
machines for machining wood and other materials,
Hiteco has grown steadily over the last few
decades, aided by a constant growth in exports.
A progressive growth which reached a turnover
of around 40 million Euro at the end of
2023, and which has made Hiteco one of the
main global manufacturers in the sector for
high-tech components for numerically controlled
machines used to machine a wide range
of materials like wood, plastic, composites,
glass, stone and metal.
The new headquarters in Rimini covers
an overall area of 9,000 square metres compared
to the previous 3,000 at the plant in Villa
Verucchio, of which more than 7,000 is set aside
for production. The investment will allow Hiteco
to increase its workforce, as well as improve its
production efficiency (100 % Made in Italy) and
its R&D work. The projects specifically concentrate
on the development of new digital services,
IoT services and intelligent products complete
with AI algorithms, as well as an expansion
of the range in the stone, glass and metal
machining sectors and Industry 5.0.
More space and greater competitiveness on
Italian and foreign markets also translate into
more steadfast collaborations with schools, universities
and professional training organisations
and greater opportunities for growth for its coworkers,
thanks in part to the training provided
by SCM Group’s Campus for Hiteco and all the
companies in the group.
The market responds with a more than
positive trend. In recent years, Hiteco has further
consolidated its own leadership in Asia,
a market which currently records the highest
level of exports for this company and which,
at the end of 2023, saw order growth reach
into double figures. In Asia, Hiteco has a direct
presence with a team of experts who guarantee
all the necessary sales support and technical
assistance.
Furthermore, the incidence of turnover in
the European and North American markets is
on the rise: for the “old continent”, an aftersales
development is foreseen while across the
Atlantic Hiteco already opened a sales outlet in
2020 in Atlanta, Hiteco North America, to provide
direct, capillary and on-time support for clients
and the sales network.
From a technological innovation point of
view, all the products make their mark thanks
to the use of sensors, in line with Industry 4.0
and a strong focus on keeping down the machinery’s
electricity consumption.
In terms of Industry 5.0, ERS (Energy
Recovery System) makes it mark, a new applied
system which allows for the recovery of 14.5 %
of the energy generated by the component, for
subsequent machining work.
In terms of digital transformation and AI –
Artificial Intelligence, Hiteco has developed new
digital services linked to the Hiteco connect IoT
system: thanks to the intelligent sensors applied
to the electro-spindles, it is possible, in real time
and at any time, to monitor their state of health
and performance, as well as subsequently analyse
all the data from the same component to
optimise its use and required maintenance.
In more general terms, research and development
which has been Hiteco’s jewel in the crown
for years, continues to be their mission.
www.scmgroup.com
8 No. 3 • August 2024

WOODWORKING WORLD
HOMAG GROUP ACQUIRES REMAINING SHARES IN SYSTEM TM
The HOMAG Group acquired the remaining 20 percent of the shares in System TM at the
beginning of April 2024. HOMAG had already acquired 80 percent of the Danish engineering
and manufacturing company in 2020. System TM offers machines and services for solid
wood processing. The resulting elements can be used in timber house construction, among
other things.
“With our solutions for timber construction,
we have built up a second business segment in
recent years in addition to systems for furniture
production,” explains Dr. Daniel Schmitt, CEO of
HOMAG Group AG.
We continue to see great growth potential
in this area – particularly in timber house construction
– and are continuously strengthening
our activities. The complete takeover of our successful
subsidiary System TM is a logical step in
this direction.”
As already planned at the time of the purchase
in 2020, HOMAG Group AG has acquired
the missing 20 percent from the management
of System TM, which continues to
manage the company. CEO Jan J. Samuelsen
emphasizes: “We described HOMAG as the
ideal partner in the 2020 takeover. This is still
true, as the products for timber construction
complement each other very well, making us
one of the world’s leading system suppliers
of production technology for the solid wood
sector.”
www.homag.com
WAGNER expands in India
COATING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST HAS OPENED A NEW SUBSIDIARY IN PUNE
WAGNER, one of the global market leaders
for coating technology, has established J.
Wagner India Pvt. Ltd. The new subsidiary is
located in Pune, Maharashtra, in the west of
India, and is strategically ideally positioned in
view of India’s dynamic economic growth and
its proximity to the South-East Asian markets.
“With our new company in India, we strengthen
our local presence in a very dynamic environment,
can react quickly to the requirements of
our Indian customers and offer them our special
WAGNER service”, says Sven Hoose, Vice
President Sales Middle East, Asia & India at
WAGNER. Guido Bergman, who together with
Michael Müller manages the group of WAGNER
companies under the umbrella of Wagner
International AG, puts the establishment of a
separate company after many years of cooperation
with a partner company in a larger context:
“J. Wagner India Pvt. Ltd. is a clear commitment
on our part to the Asian market and
underlines the strategic importance of India as
the third largest economic power in the world in
the near future“.
The W formed with the hands shows the enthusiasm of the local employees for the opening of the new WAGNER subsidiary J. Wagner
India Pvt. Ltd. in Pune, India. (Photo: J. Wagner India Pvt. Ltd.)
From Pune, WAGNER provides customeroriented
support to partners and customers in
the industrial coating sector as well as to craftsmen
and DIY-users in the decorative finishing
sector. Excellent customer service, good cooperation
and innovative products are top priorities,
along with strengthening partnerships in the region.
Furthermore, Pune´s regional location offers
excellent access to the markets of South-
East Asia, where the WAGNER companies J.
Wagner Pvt. Ltd., Pune, and J. Wagner Company
Ltd., Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, will operate
synergistically. A large number of projects
have already been carried out jointly in India.
The new company in India has started with
15 specialists under the leadership of Director
Amar Koppa and will quickly be strengthened
with additional employees. The team of experts
at J. Wagner Pvt. Ltd. places particular emphasis
on being available locally for customer enquiries
at all times. Offers from the WAGNER
Academy, additional service training courses
and an Experience Center complement the direct
personal exchange with customers and interested
parties.
www.wagner-group.com
No. 3 • August 2024
9

WOODWORKING WORLD
VDMA Woodworking Machinery
OPTIMISM DESPITE LOSSES IN PRODUCTION AND EXPORTS
After an unexpectedly high production record of EUR 4.2 billion (+15 per cent) in 2023, the mood in the German woodworking machinery
industry became, as expected, very gloomy towards the end of the first half of 2024. This is due to a significant decline in incoming orders.
Orders had already fallen by an average
of 23 per cent in 2023, leading the VDMA
Woodworking Machinery Association to forecast
a decline in production of at least 10 per
cent for the current year 2024. The situation varies
from company to company: Some manufacturers
are still working off older order backlogs,
while others are responding to the slump in orders
with short-time working. Incoming orders
in the first quarter of 2024 will remain roughly
at the previous year’s level, but further declines
are not to be feared.
“The macro trends of sustainability and
decarbonisation continue unabated and are
even gaining momentum. This means that the
prospects for our industry remain excellent.
We assume that demand will pick up again
across the board in the coming year,” explains
Markus Hüllmann, Chairman of the VDMA
Woodworking Machinery Association, at the
2024 General Meeting in Munich.
“We are already seeing a growing investment
backlog in some customer industries. We
hope that we won’t then see masses of orders
coming in at the same time again, resulting in
excessive delivery times.“
EXPORTS
Exports of German woodworking machinery
increased by 10 per cent to 2.7 billion euros in
2023. In the first quarter of 2024, however, exports
fell by 17 per cent compared to the same
quarter of the previous year. Nevertheless, individual
markets also developed positively in this
quarter, such as the three most important customer
countries USA, China and France; however,
delivered plant orders for the wood-based
materials industry played a role here. The declines
in Poland were drastic (-50 per cent),
while Austria shone with consistency.
NEW CHALLENGES
The international competition for German
woodworking machinery manufacturers is becoming
more challenging. Accelerated product
development and new solutions for automation
and digitalisation are required, but without
compromising on cost efficiency. “If you want
to be at the forefront, you need to build on your
strengths and focus on technologies and topics
that generate real added value for customers.
For example, intelligently networked systems, in
which our member companies are far ahead,”
Hüllmann is convinced. The association sees an
important approach in closer cooperation between
European manufacturers.
Dr Bernhard Dirr, Managing Director of the
Woodworking Machinery Association, comments:
“While the main competition used to
take place between the larger European companies,
it is now increasingly shifting towards rapidly
growing Chinese manufacturers. We should
work together more closely to develop pre-competitive
foundations for digital business models
that individual manufacturers can no longer
provide. Innovative digital customer solutions
can make the difference, and we need a common
basis for this.“
www.vdma.org
NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR SALES, SPARES AND SERVICE SUPPORT
ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Next Graphics have been appointed as official sales distributor for GEW in Pakistan, for all label, narrow web and sheetfed offset business.
The company will also support customers in the country with spare parts and technical service support.
The first GEW AeroLED system in Pakistan has already been
successfully installed, through Next Graphics.
Next Graphics was initially established in
the northern city of Lahore, Pakistan. They now
have an additional office in Karachi, on the
southern coast, enabling them to offer excellent
geographical coverage across the country for
both sales and service.
The Next Graphics team consists of 17 talented
and dedicated printing professionals who
are focused on providing first-class printing services
for a range of industry technologies. They
have established a strong reputation in the region,
through their representation of many renowned
industry brands such as Hanns Eggen,
SBL Machinery, Daiso Japan and Rotatek.
Gauhar Hameed is the Founder and CEO of
Next Graphics. He outlines his excitement regarding
the new partnership: “By combining
GEW’s expertise in UV curing systems for printing,
coating and industrial applications with our
top-quality products and trusted brands, we can
offer a complete solution that delivers innovation
reliability and high performance.
With our dedicated technical support and
commitment to customer satisfaction, we will
provide an exceptional service, helping our customers
to thrive and stand out.”
www.gewuv.com
10 No. 3 • August 2024

TOOLS
Now available in English
“THE ADHESIVES IN THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY“
With over 300 pages divided into nine chapters, this volume provides a comprehensive overview
of what the word “adhesive” means in the world of wood and furniture production.
The English version of the book “The
Adhesives in the Furniture Industry” is finally
seeing the light, published by Edizioni
Goliardiche of Trieste in collaboration with
Catas and Avisa-Federchimica, the Italian association
of adhesive producers. Two actors
who don’t need much introduction, and whose
“shared knowledge” has fortunately come together
in the pen of Franco Bulian, who, besides
being the director of Catas, now boasts several
scientific publications for the sector.
This volume opens the boundaries to a vast
amount of information, tests, verifications, insights,
and practical guidance ranging from the
theory of bonding to edge applications, from
substrates to laminating materials, from furniture
assembly methods to the classification of
various adhesive “families.”
It redefines the state of the art on a subject
that profoundly characterizes an industry,
that of furniture, which has reached a mature
phase after at least five decades of significant
developments and transformations. An evolution
that has necessarily created new relationships
among industry players, protagonists of a
change aimed at optimizing processes through
increasingly evident “specialization.”
This “practical knowledge,” if we may call it
so, arises from the interpenetration of different
fields and materials, between wood and chemistry,
between particleboard and formaldehyde,
between wood and vinyl adhesives, in the constant
pursuit of “practices” that not only yield
the best possible result in terms of quality but
also consider the healthiness of work environments
and environmental impact.
All of this and much more is now available
to the international public, thanks to the new
effort by Edizioni Goliardiche and the author’s
ability to navigate comfortably between theoretical
and practical aspects, giving life to an authentic
compendium on bonding that, we are
confident, will be useful to many.
www.catas.com
NEWEST DUST REMOVAL SYSTEM DEBUTS
AT THE INTERNATIONAL WOODWORKING FAIR
Wirutex’s latest new product is designed for the removal and suction of the dust and chips generated during nesting and routing operations
on CNC machines. The company says “dust is captured and conveyed towards the machine’s suction system (which) not only helps
maintain a healthier working environment, but also reduces the risk of breakage of the tool and the electro spindle.”
It is particularly recommended for use during
the machining of MDF, chipboard, plywood
and composite materials, the company said.
Advantages include creating a healthier working
environment, increased tool life, energy savings
and reduced machine downtime.
The Turbinex is designed with a special
chuck with precision collets that has a powerful
10-blade turbine made of high-strength anodized
aluminum. It is available with a standard
flange or with grille, depending on its intended
use.
Wirutex, based in Pesaro, Italy, was founded
in 1980 specializing in the production of highquality
tools in diamond and carbide for the
craftsmanship and furniture industry sectors.
www.wirutex.com
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TOOLS
10 years Nn-System
NEW ERA IN THE STANDARD FOR CIRCULAR SAW BLADES
The revolutionary nn-System (no noise) by LEUCO marks the turn of an era in the
product standard of circular saw blades. The essence of the innovation is a tool geometry
with extremely small gullets. The effect is a significant reduction of noise
during idling and operation combined with high cutting quality and usability
for various materials. The father of the saw blade system and master of quiet tones,
developer Dr. Dominique Fendeleur, looks back on the milestone in woodworking.
? Dr. Fendeleur, the nn-System focuses on noise
reduction. Was that your goal?
Yes. We at LEUCO are very innovative and constantly
endeavor to improve quality, efficiency
and sustainability. This also includes the reduction
of noise pollution of the saw blades particularly
while idling.
? Why is the noise reduction so important, especially
when idling?
Because the saw blades are idling more often
than they are cutting. This is why everyone in
the woodworking industry is familiar with saw
blades that whistle when idling. Anyone who is
directly or in the immediate vicinity of the saws
is particularly affected. The entire working environment
therefore benefits from our nn-System.
? By how much is the noise reduced?
A great feat of engineering: Before the LEUCO nn-System DP Flex saw blade
was introduced, the state of the art was to use a specific saw blade for each
material to reach optimum cutting results. The nn-System DP Flex combines
quality and versatility and can also handle critical materials such as CFRP.
Quiet and universal.
With the nn-System saw blades, we obtain a
noise level reduction when idling of up to 6
decibels compared to conventional circular saw
blades. The LEUCO DP Flex saws equipped with
the nn-System therefore immediately attracted
attention when introduced to the market because
they were unusually quiet. With a noise
level of just around 70 decibels when idling, the
wearing of hearing protection is virtually a thing
of the past.
? How did the competitors react to the quiet
saw blades?
All relevant manufacturers of saw blades try
to offer similar solutions. This proves that the
market launch in 2014 really means an important
innovation for our industry segment.
? The nn-System saw blades also differ visually
from others?
Exactly. This is also something really new. Due
to the extremely small gullets, the teeth are
hardly visible. The saw blades equipped with
nn-System look like a perfect disc. Therefore, it
not only makes less noise, it also offers greater
safety.
? Do the small gullets affect the performance
of the saw blades?
Absolutely not. The saw blades feature the same
high cutting quality and long edge life as comparable
LEUCO products. On the contrary, the
small gullets and the focus on noise reduction
have had an influence on the tool development
in this industry segment over the last 10 years.
? What other innovations does DP flex offer?
The saw blades are very thin, with a cutting
width of just 2.5 millimeters. The cutting pressure
is noticeably lower, thus saving energy. The
saw blades can be used for various materials
and are even suitable for highly abrasive materials.
They offer an excellent cutting quality and
long edge life
? Which saw blades are equipped with the
nn-System?
The nn-System is available for different diamond-
and carbide-tipped applications: main
!
Interview
with Dr Dominique Fendeleur
saw blades and conical scoring saw blades for
classic pressure beam machines and clipping
saws for through-feed machines. Even our diamond-tipped
all-rounder DP Flex is equipped
with this technology, ideally suited for table and
clipping saws, vertical panel sizing saws, CNC
and through-feed machines as well as for portable
saws
? What conclusions do you draw from this
development?
With the no-noise system, we have ushered in a
new era in the product standard of circular saw
blades. Finally we can say: our products are industry
leading.
www.leuco.com
A clean affair all round: The nn-System saw blades cover a wide
range from D 70 to D 350 for numerous applications. Since fall
2023, the system has been provided with a “topcoat” coating
which protects the saw blades against adhering contamination
and is easy to clean..
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DECORS
JURY HONOURS SUSTAINABLE EDGEBANDINGS
With its comprehensive sustainability concept RAUKANTEX eco.protect, REHAU is setting a strong example for the environment:
RAUKANTEX eco and evo were the first manifestations of this programme in the product portfolio. Now both edgeband lines have
been honoured with the German Innovation Award 2024 by the expert jury of the German Design Council.
Every year, the German Design Council honours
products that break new ground – and
stand out for their added value for users and
the environment. This year, REHAU’s sustainable
edgeband line received a double award:
both RAUKANTEX evo and eco received the accolade
from the renowned jury of independent,
interdisciplinary experts from the fields of technology,
digitalisation, science and institutions.
PREVAILED AGAINST STRONG COMPETITION
The German Innovation Award 2024 was
presented in two main categories: “Excellence
in Business to Consumer” and “Excellence in
Business to Business”. The award is extremely
popular as a confirmation of sustainability efforts
and as a marketing argument: with 520
submissions from 23 countries, the German
Innovation Award once again met with a
great response this year. The two edgebandings
RAUKAN-TEX eco and evo from REHAU
were honoured as winners in the category #W2
“Excellence in Business to Business: Material &
Surfaces”. “The award is an acknowledgement
of our holistic approach to sustainability in the
field of edgebandings,” says Daniel Elfe-Degel,
Sustainability Officer Division Interior Solutions
at REHAU. “And it confirms our overarching goal
of continuously increasing the use of recyclates
and polymers on a non-fossil basis and further
reducing CO 2
emissions.”
TWO EDGEBANDS – ONE GOAL
The two award-winning edgebandings are
two steps towards this goal: while RAUKANTEX
eco uses 50 per cent post-industrial recyclates
in the base material, REHAU relies on polymers
based on non-fossil raw materials for
RAUKANTEX evo. This means that no additional
crude oil is required for the PP base material
of the edgeband. RAUKANTEX evo is also
the first REHAU edgeband on the market with
ISCC PLUS certification. The so-called mass balance
process guarantees compliance with the
specifications from the raw material to the
edgeband end product for REHAU customers.
“As a successful company, we want to take responsibility
for the future of future generations.
Sustainability is therefore an integral part of our
corporate strategy,” says Daniel Elfe-Degel. “The
German Innovation Award shows us that we are
on the right track with our product policy.“
www.rehau.com
Digital Lacquer Embossing - DLEplus
Sharp. Deep. Natural.
www.hymmen.com
No. 3 • August 2024
13

DOORS/WINDOWS
25 Years of HOMAG Window
PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS – CONCEPTS FOR AUTOMATED
PRODUCTION SINCE 1999
HOMAG is the pioneer of automated window production solutions with CNC technology and has demonstrably left its mark here since the
1990s. The trigger for binging these solutions to the market was the requirement at that time to be able to handle the diversity in window
construction without time-consuming manual tool changes.
Windows and glass doors form a dividing
line from the outside to the inside of a building.
They perform a range of functions which, in addition
to ventilation and passage, can be summarized
as heat, cold, weather, sound and burglary
protection, as well as interior lighting. The
aim was to reduce further work steps, such as
rebating, attaching fittings using templates or
drilling handle foils. The aim was to complete all
processing steps on one machine at one workshop
location.
Gradually, the perception and acceptance
has shifted in such a way that complete processing
of window parts with CNC technology
is more economical, especially when the number
of variants increases. Added to this is the
trend for the machine to run as autonomously
as possible, i.e. without personnel. Right from
the start, HOMAG was able to implement complete
table loading with up to half an hour of
autonomous production. This was made possible
by an integrated HOMAG software module
for interfacing with the customer’s window construction
software.
THE BEGINNINGS – STEP BY STEP
namically correct alignment of the workpieces
and an 18-position tool changer for high flexibility
in tool selection were available here. An
initial connection to an office software program,
KLAES, was also implemented.
In addition, many applications were automated
as part of the production process, such
as profile machining, drilling for handle slide
holes, corner and shear bearing drilling, dowel
hole drilling or milling for strike plates and
shears. This generated high machine efficiency
thanks to automated complete machining.
Non-productive time for this machining could
be used by the operator for other value-adding
activities. The profiLine BOF 311/40/PM in
1999 was therefore the first complete CNC window
production center. The first powerProfiler
was installed in 2008. The machine celebrated
its premiere at HOLZ-HANDWERK 2008 – and
even there the CNC experts from HOMAG described
the all-rounder as a machine that is “fit
for the future and flexible in everyday use” and
has window production “under control” with
the new clamping technology.
A LOOK AT THE PRESENT DAY – THE
CUSTOMER HAS A CHOICE
Even today, the CENTATEQ P-310 or P-510
series, with various clamping systems (semi-au-
The first HOMAG machine for the production
of individual window parts, in this case in
particular for wood-aluminum windows, was a
profiLine BOF 311/40/PM. A machine length of
4.80 m provided the basis for clamping several
pairs together. It could already boast a very
high degree of automation. Automated individual
console positioning, the ceiling laser for dytomatic/automatic),
is still used for manual production
steps in smaller companies/mixed operations,
depending on requirements. Automatic
solutions are served by the 3rd generation powerProfiler
BMB 800/900 (now CENTATEQ S- 800
and CENTATEQ S- 900), which has been on the
market since 2014. New clamping technology
for narrow profiles, the large “Tooltower” tool
storage system and scalable performance are
just some of the new features that have been
added. Depending on the equipment, we can
offer everything from a single-engine machine
to a 5-engine machine for every customer and
every requirement.
In order to achieve the desired performance,
it is essential to clarify and discuss the
product range in detail with the customer in advance.
All parties involved in the project, such
as tool manufacturers or industry software providers,
must be involved. The performance-influencing
variables such as tool layout or the
new type of corner joints must be worked up
and then set out in detailed drawings and processing
sequences. If larger window lots are required
per production shift, HOMAG relies on redundancy,
i.e. the sensible and flexible interlinking
of several machines.
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DOORS/WINDOWS
The result is a package of window profiles
individually tailored to each customer in combination
with the right performance for the respective
operation. HOMAG machines are precisely
tailored to the customer’s needs, from the
smallest performance class right up to maximum
performance. For high performance requirements
per shift, HOMAG relies on the combination
of several machines to achieve redundancy.
Bulky machines, as used to be the
case with throughfeed systems, are a thing
of the past due to the required flexibility and
availability.
FROM THE INDIVIDUAL MACHINE TO THE
CONNECTED CELL
HOMAG offers small and medium-sized
window manufacturers the opportunity to continue
producing windows individually with a
lean core team and to satisfy their customers.
The CENTATEQ S- 800 with a scalable output of
up to 40 window units is configured to suit every
customer requirement. The CENTATEQ S- 900
with up to 70 window units on one machine is
available for larger output units.
The CENTATEQ S- 900 with maximum
equipment is a very powerful and flexible window
machine. It has two processing tables
and independent units on both gantry sides.
The basis is formed by the processing tables
and units of the CENTATEQ S- 800 – but twice:
this means that two completely different parts
can be processed independently of each other
at the same time. The machine also features
double-spindle technology: A profile splitting
unit with two milling spindles that can be adjusted
in Y and Z in relation to each other via
axes. This makes it possible to use two profile
cutters simultaneously on one workpiece
in one longitudinal milling pass.
This ensures that production is always
maintained, which is not the case with less flexible,
interlinked systems. By combining standardized
individual systems, the system technology
remains manageable and controllable!
Of course, the systems can also be installed in
combination. Starting with a pure console machine,
with the powerProfiler CENTATEQ S- 800
and / or with CENTATEQ S- 900, depending on
the requirements of the range of variants to be
produced.
An increase in the machine’s unmanned
running time can be realized cost-effectively in
the large or small solution by simply extending
the workpiece buffer. In other cases, this can be
achieved by automatic loading using rack trolleys
or various types of interlinking. With such
high-performance systems, the running time
must be optimized, which is why, among other
things, the service life of the tools must be
preserved and the quality of the manufactured
parts ensured. This is achieved via software features,
from the master control to tool life monitoring.
Tool cleaning systems integrated into
the machine can also be used. The benefits of
this depend largely on the types of wood to be
processed.
FLEXIBLE CONTROL SIMPLIFIES THE MAPPING
OF CORNER JOINTS
It is not only the window scantlings that
are changing, but also the design of the corner
joints. Based on the classic mortise and tenon
joint are the new, so-called “mortised corner
joints”. PlugTec, Prüller corner, hybrid corner
or even the Konnex corner are well-known
and successfully used corner joints for window
production. Almost all of these have been developed
and tested on HOMAG machines, as
HOMAG, with its flexible end-to-end control system,
can map this most easily. Whether these
are used completely on the entire window or
only for sashes must be decided on a case-bycase
basis.
The corner joints, which are complex to program,
can be easily created using the wood-
WOP window software. Here, HOMAG has an
absolute advantage with its in-house developed
“window interface” for the communication of
its machine to the industry software houses and
therefore the right answer. It is easy to connect
and does not require any other interfaces to the
industry programs apart from the HOMAG window
interface. Individual parts or special parts
can be easily programmed and created by the
customer himself on all HOMAG machines via
woodWOP.
DIGITALIZATION AND THE TOOLS IT OFFERS
Developments in the woodworking industry
today are heavily influenced by megatrends
such as automation and digitalization. This is
particularly reflected in control and computer
technology, which are key technologies that determine
the expansion of the entire production
process as well as individual processing methods.
HOMAG recognized this early on like no
other company and has continuously presented
solutions. In 1985, for example, the company
introduced a new type of control system
under the name Homatic, followed by the development
of a production line control system
with which workpieces could be tracked across
several machines working in a network. Since
2005, the successor, the “powerControl” control
system, has dominated, which is accompanied
by a decentralization of the control systems and
control cabinets. At LIGNA 2013, HOMAG finally
presented powerTouch, a touchscreen operating
concept that combined design and function
and, in combination with the powerControl
control system, offered a high level of customer
benefit. Standardized operating elements and
software modules have ensured that all HOMAG
machines can be operated in the same way ever
since. The next generation – powerTouch2 –
followed in 2019.
www.homag.com
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SUSTAINABILITY
BELT DRYER TECHNOLOGY CONTRIBUTES TO HIGH EFFICIENCY
With its innovative 1003 PREMIUM heat recovery system, the new belt dryer technology from Mühlböck contributes to high efficiency increases
in pellet plants and is becoming increasingly demanded in the global pellet boom. One of the largest Mühlböck belt dryers ever
built is now going into operation this summer in Sweden at Forssjö Pellets – a site of Sandasa Timber AB – and will realise considerable
energy and emission savings.
The ageing drum dryer at the site is now
to be replaced by a highly efficient Mühlböck
belt dryer with the 1003 PREMIUM heat recovery
system. “Our existing drum dryer has been
in operation since 1995 and has been running
around the clock every day. It has now reached
the end of its service life, a fact that we can
clearly see in the higher maintenance costs,“
says Erik Gyllengahm, board member and site
manager at Forssjö Pellets AB. It was time for
a new investment. The new dryer had to guarantee
more capacity than the existing one and
also offer advantages in terms of environmental
and emission values. Forssjö Pellets therefore
analysed various technologies and manufacturers
in detail. “After being offered the technology,
solutions and experience of Mühlböck,
the choice was easy. Mühlböck was also particularly
responsive to our wishes, for example in
the design of the dryer in stainless steel,“ says
Gyllengahm.
Installation of one of the largest Mühlböck 1003 PREMIUM belt dryers ever built in Forssjö (Sweden). (Photo: Mühlböck)
The impressive new Mühlböck belt dryer
will now have a total length of 59 metres,
a height of eight metres and an effective drying
area of 320 m 2 in total. The annual capacity
is around 112,000 tonnes of dried sawmill byproducts
– it is planned to be put into operation
in late summer. By switching to Mühlböck technology,
Forssjö Pellets will not only achieve significant
advantages in terms of quantities, but
also realise energy savings and, above all, protect
the environment.
HIGH CO 2
AND FINE DUST REDUCTION
Mühlböck Holztrocknungsanlagen is achieving
more and more international success with
its energy-efficient belt dryer technology. Above
all, resource conservation and emission savings
are strong arguments in favour of the Upper
Austrian company’s innovative drying technology.
In the important Swedish market, the wood
drying specialists are already equipping wellknown
pellet producers with their energy-efficient
belt dryer technology.
Heat recovery of a Mühlböck 1003 PREMIUM belt dryer. (Photo:
Mühlböck)
One of the largest belt dryers ever built,
the 1003 PREMIUM, is currently being installed
by Mühlböck for Sandasa Timber AB. The renowned
company with several wood processing
plants in Sweden operates a sawmill at its
site in Forssjö near Katrineholm and has also
been producing pellets under the name Forssjö
Pellets AB since 1995.
Wood pellets are produced in the pelletising
plant from the sawdust and wood shavings
gathered at the plant.
NEW BELT DRYER GUARANTEES VOLUME
BENEFITS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
“Compared to conventional belt dryers
and drum dryers, we can guarantee high emission
savings with our innovative technology,“
says Richard Mühlböck, Managing Director of
Mühlböck Holztrocknungsanlagen. In general,
drying systems such as drum dryers are no longer
fully state of the art, as very high temperature
levels and measures to reduce emissions –
such as cyclones and filters – would be necessary
in order to comply with legal requirements.
These are also the main reasons why more and
more companies in the industry are switching
from drum dryers to belt dryer systems, adds
Mühlböck.
The advantages of environmental protection
and minimisation of emissions of the new
belt dryers at the Forssjö site are also impressively
confirmed at Sandasa. With the Mühlböck
1003 PREMIUM system, drying can now be
much more flexible and the efficient utilisation
of low temperature levels helps to significantly
reduce resources and energy as well as
emissions.
RENOWNED REFERENCE PROJECTS IN EUROPE
Mühlböck has also optimised its highly efficient
system technology especially for the Nordic
market and the specific conditions there in order
to guarantee safe and reliable operation of
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SUSTAINABILITY
Sandasa Timber AB site in Forssjö near Katrineholm (Sweden). (Photo: Sandasa Timber)
Richard Mühlböck, Managing Director of Mühlböck wood drying
systems (Photo: Mühlböck)
let plant there with energy-efficiently dried raw
materials. “These prestigious reference projects
show that our drying technology with the 1003
PREMIUM heat recovery system is increasingly
conquering the Scandinavian market and that
we can also offer the optimum wood drying solution
for this region,“ reports Mühlböck. The
unique dryer system from Mühlböck is very popular
worldwide due to its high savings potential
and rapid amortisation. In Austria, too, three
all components in colder regions. This is another
reason why Mühlböck technology is now in high
demand in Scandinavia. Another plant of this
size is currently being installed at the Moelven
Group site in Valåsen to supply the planned pelunits
of this type were put into operation at pellet
plants last year. This strong demand demonstrates
that Mühlböck technology contributes to
the efficiency of this sustainable form of energy
generation and can provide an important solution
for climate protection and the realisation of
the energy transition.
www.muehlboeck.com
BRIQUETTING
THE WHOLE WORLD OF BRIQUETTING
With the acquisition of C.F. Nielsen A/S by Ruf Briquetting Systems, new opportunities
open up for people who consider purchasing a briquetting system. Now offering the
complete range of briquetting technologies, RUF and CFN offer customers and interested
parties the most comprehensive briquetting solutions on the market.
HYDRAULIC BRIQUETTING SYSTEM
Flexible material sizes & capacities
Quick installation (plug & press)
Easy operation
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Your benefits:
For wood, agriculture and other biomass
A compelling alternative to pellets
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MECHANICAL BRIQUETTING SYSTEM
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www.cfnielsen.com | sales@cfnielsen.com 17

MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
135 YEARS OF HISTORY
On February 19, 1889, Carl Frederik Nielsen founded C.F. Nielsen Machine Factory in Bælum.
The journey began with the production of cast iron, which laid the foundation for the engineering
company that C.F. Nielsen is today.
In the 1940s, the company designed its
first briquetting presses, setting the stage for
the future as a world-leading manufacturer of
briquetting machines. Fast forward to 1989,
C.F. Nielsen celebrated its 100th anniversary
as a family-owned business. In 1998, Henning
M. Larsen acquired half of the shares, and by
2000, he owned the company entirely, taking
over from the third generation of the Nielsen
family.
CONTINUED GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENTS
In 2007, C.F. Nielsen was sold to Mogens
Sloth Knudsen and DKA Capital, but in 2011,
Mogens Sloth Knudsen and Henning M. Larsen
reacquired all shares. The 25th anniversary was
marked in 2014 with pride.
2015 saw the introduction of the world’s
largest single line briquetting press, the BP7510,
boasting a capacity of up to 3500 kg/h. On July
1, 2018, C.F. Nielsen joined forces with the family-owned
German company, RUF Maschinenbau
GmbH, combining their expertise to cover all
three briquetting technologies - Mechanical,
Hydraulic, and Extruder.
www.cfnielsen.com
BEYOND THE MACHINE
Behind every SCM machine or system for wood machining lies the know-how of a team of experts focusing constantly on the industry’s
future to provide products and services that satisfy clients’ real needs. This is the philosophy behind the Italian group’s research and
development work and is the same message that has accompanied SCM’s participation at Xylexpo 2024.
The numerous visitors who have gathered
at the group’s stand have been able to enjoy a
unique experience, discovering a wide range of
technological and digital innovations in a fully
multi-media fashion. SCM has “broken with
tradition” by turning up at a trade fair for the
first time ever with no machines: a choice in line
with the group’s focus on sustainability and environmental
impact which demonstrates their
ability to lead even in how they communicate
with the market and mainly stems from a precise
vision, increasingly focused on everything
“beyond the machine” to fully support clients
with their business needs.
Pietro Gheller, SCM Wood Division’s
Director pointed this out at a press conference
organised at the stand: “The numerous innovations
presented at Xylexpo demonstrate SCM’s
ability to develop a long-standing, continuous
and shared relationship with clients, and to support
their needs not only throughout the entire
life cycle of a machine, but for the whole duration
of its entrepreneurial activity. This is possible
not only thanks to technology – which is still
the core of the group’s experience – but by offering
an ecosystem of software, services, skills
and experience with a very high added value”.
In line with this vision, increasingly focused
on service, SCM has presented a vast programme
of innovations strongly centred around
new market demands in terms of digitalisation
and sustainability, and on new Industry 5.0
scenarios.
Focus has shifted away from the client’s
product and towards their needs in terms of
support, control advise and productivity: the
new WIN MES software has been presented on
this occasion to deal with the factory’s IT flow.
Lastly, at the heart of stand, visitors to
Xylexpo have been able to explore SCM’s new,
fully operational Digital Control Room which
digitally interprets the group’s values: the relationship
with the client (“you will never work
alone”) via the proactive service enabled by the
Maestro connect IoT system and sustainability.
Sustainability towards the environment via
new energy monitoring functions, sustainability
of operations via the predictive maintenance
and business sustainability guaranteed by the
increase in productivity and the Service Bundle
packages. Lastly, but equally important, the
concept of sustainability towards people which
takes the form of sharing technical knowledge
and continuous training.
Another key objective in SCM’s vision is to
supply automated, integrated and complete
processes for the entire woodworking sector.
State-of-the-art multi-media and immersive
tools have projected visitors into the heart of
SCM’s limitless product offer. Innovations for
every field of application have been illustrated –
furniture and kitchens, windows, doors, flooring,
timber construction, surface treatment,
joinery and boats and caravans – with the integration
of CMS solutions, another of the group’s
brands specialising in technologies for machining
other materials such as glass, marble, metal,
plastic and composite materials.
www.scmgroup.com
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MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
SALVAMAC GROUP AT XYLEXPO 2024
“Xylexpo 2024 was a significant chapter for Salvamac: an opportunity to strengthen ties
with both longstanding and new partners, and to share innovative ideas and projects,” explained
Ziemowit Dolkowski and Christian Salvador, owners of the Italian-Polish company
Salvamac. The company was born from the decades-long experience of its founders in
the wood sector..
“At the fair, we reaffirmed our commitment
to networking, a fundamental part of our corporate
DNA that enables us to continuously
expand our offerings,” explained Christian
Salvador. “The range of products featured at
our stand included cross-cutting and optimizing
saws – our core business – up to advanced
technologies like drying solutions, aspiration
systems, and finger joint production systems. In
Milan, we were joined by our partners Incoplan,
specialists in wood drying systems, Sia, experts
in aeromechanical aspiration, and Paoletti
Engineering, known for their solid wood processing
machines.”
At the FieraMilano-Rho pavilion, Salvamac
showcased the new Legend 500 saws with the
electronic SalvaStop device, the new Legend
600, and its flagship product “Salvapush
2000”. However, the new benchmark will be
the “Salvacut 5000”, a high-speed optimizer
with electronic cutting and the capacity to
process up to 3,500 linear meters of profiles
per hour. “This machine incorporates numerous
innovations, especially in the advancement
mechanism of the workpieces,” clarifies
Christian Salvador.
Being present at trade fairs is crucial for
Salvamac’s commercial strategy, a company
that places relationships and personal interaction
at the center of its philosophy. “As a company
made up of young individuals but with solid
roots in the industry, it is essential for us to con-
cretely demonstrate the value of our extensive
network,” state the owners. In Milan, Salvamac
continued to showcase its commitment to lasting
relationships, quality, an expanding catalogue,
and a holistic view of the market, always
with the goal of pushing new boundaries.
www.salvamac.com
GIARDINA GROUP AT XYLEXPO 2024
Giardina Group has been present again at
the 2024 edition of Xylexpo, a long-standing
participation that confirms the Italian
Group’s desire to maintain a constant focus
on the “local” market, which is undoubtedly
the target audience for the Milanese
showcase.
“Although more than 90 % of our production
is exported, Italian companies requiring a
quality finish have always been our main partners,
not only as customers, but also and above
all as partners with whom we can develop new
technologies that will then be introduced to the
rest of the world” commented Stefano Mauri,
owner of the Giardina Group together with his
brother Riccardo Mauri.
In the spotlight you could find the well-established
“Rolltech Flexi”, a roller coater created
during four years of extensive research and testing
that have resulted in the development of an
extremely sturdy and versatile solution, capable
of responding to market needs with a series of
innovative technical solutions that have resulted
in its patent.
A machine designed and built to apply UV
and conventional primers on 3D surfaces, but
which has also proved to be an excellent solution
for the application of special coating cycles
on flat surfaces.
At Xylexpo, of course, there was room for
the “Dualtech 400”, an automatic spraying
machine with two reciprocating arms and paper
belt that is the epitome of the Group’s expertise
and comprehensive catalogue of solutions
in this specific segment of the coating
industry.
As regards edge and profile sanding, the
Group presented the Destefani “Mvt 3000”
edge sander, in a configuration that has been
gaining considerable popularity recently thanks
to its ability to fulfil precise user requirements.
The Giardina Group’s stand also had room
for the important question of drying: in addition
to the “Uvtech GST” oven, a new UV LED oven
has been presented, which is based on technology
that the Group is developing and which
hasn’t failed to attract the attention of industry
professionals both at the trade fair and, more
importantly, over the next few years.
As we all know, the efforts to reduce mercury
lamps are shifting manufacturers’ attention
to other energy sources, and in these applications
too, LED lamps can be an excellent solution,
with enormous potential for development
and innovation that – by stimulating LED manufacturers
to achieve adequate emissions – will
allow them to completely supplant current technologies
at every stage of the coating process.
www.giardinagroup.com
No. 3 • August 2024
19

TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
SPIDERS – USEFUL HELPERS IN TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
Boards, panels and cross-laminated timber are unwieldy and heavy. HolzBauWerk Schwarzwald relies on vacuum technology from Schmalz
to ensure that the workpieces are transported effortlessly and automatically to their place of use in production. Several suction spiders
move not only boards in production, but also components weighing several tonnes.
The forests of the Black Forest provide a variety
of wood species such as spruce, fir, beech
and oak, which are used in construction, furniture
manufacturing, paper production and
other industrial applications. HolzBauWerk
Schwarzwald, founded in Seewald in 2021, specialises
in cross-laminated timber (CLT). The
company produces 20,000 cubic metres of CLT
per year and shift from local spruce and Black
Forest silver fir wood on a covered area of
15,000 square metres. Clients use the products
to realise timber construction projects throughout
Germany, Switzerland, France and the
Benelux countries.
HolzBauWerk started production in
September 2022 and currently employs around
40 people. The company uses a fully automated
system to produce solid wood panels from at
least three layers of softwood boards laid crosswise
and glued together flat. They are between
six and 32 centimetres thick, up to 3.5 metres
wide and a maximum of 16 metres long. The
boards are suitable for the flat and solid production
of wall, ceiling and roof elements. Invented
The SSP suction spider lifts the parallel boards and stacks them slightly offset on four quality stacks.
Two suction spiders on an overhead crane stack the crosslaminated
timber panels until they are ready for further use or
feed them to the next processing steps.
in the 1990s, the panels have become increasingly
popular in modern timber construction
since the 2010s thanks to their advantages such
as sustainability, stability, fire protection, thermal
efficiency and earthquake resistance.
EVERYTHING ON YOUR OWN
To ensure high and consistent quality, the
company dries all the timber itself. In the next
step, employees sort the sawn timber according
to visual and technical criteria. The SSP suction
spider from Schmalz then lifts a layer of boards
with five FMHD surface grippers and stacks
them slightly offset in four places in a buffer
store. An external vacuum generator supplies
the robust gripper system with the necessary
vacuum. Thanks to the integrated system monitoring
and sensor technology, the suction spider
works reliably. The five FMHDs handle heavy
and rough workpieces with ease thanks to the
dense foam; even knotholes, twisting, unevenness
and cracks do not disrupt the gripping process.
The integrated vacuum accumulator and
the maintenance-friendly design ensure low energy
consumption and smooth processes.
For the subsequent CLT production, another
suction spider with four FMHD grippers
first destacks the board layers. Production is
fully digitalised and produces wooden boards
with different thicknesses and surfaces in
batch size 1.
“In the first step, defects such as resin pockets,
cracks and knots are cut out depending on
the quality requirements. Then a finger-jointing
line joins the sawn timber into a so-called endless
board, which is cut to the target length by
a saw. The shortened mouldings are then glued
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TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
glue that is harmless to health, which no longer
releases any ingredients after curing and is
therefore well suited for use in house and flat
construction,” explains Bauer.
together on the narrow side to form single-layer
boards,” explains Andreas Bauer.
He is Head of Construction and Joinery at
HolzBauWerk. This process guarantees closed
visible surfaces, high airtightness, good fire protection
properties and optimum strength.
SECURE GRIP
A third suction spider with FMHD grippers
then places several single-layer panels alternately
as longitudinal and transverse layers
on top of each other in a buffer store. Another,
identical suction spider is responsible for feeding
the CLT press. After each single-layer panel
has been placed, a glue applicator applies a layer
of glue, which ensures the necessary cohesion
in the end product before the suction spider
places the next panel on top. “We use PU
The hydraulic CLT press joins the single-layer
panels made of longitudinal and transverse
lamellas, the so-called press cakes, under high
pressure to form the actual cross laminated
timber. This process guarantees a perfect, very
thin glue joint and absolutely dimensionally accurate
and straight panels. The CLT panels are
handled after the block press by two suction spiders,
which are attached to an overhead crane.
They feed a turning table, a wide-belt sanding
machine and the CNC processing centre with
the raw panels, which produce ready-to-install
house construction elements from them.
After processing in the machine centre, the
fifth SSP-HD vacuum suction spider picks up
the cut panels. The special feature: This rather
small and handy suction spider is designed for
heavy loads (HD: heavy duty) and can carry 2.5
tonnes. This is made possible by the SPU suction
plates. They are ideal for handling flat, smooth
workpieces, but also those with a slightly rough
surface, as they offer high suction forces with
small dimensions. The SSP-HD uses vacuum to
lift the cut elements and cut-outs from the machine.
Individual suction cups can be selected or
switched off as required. Suction cups that are
not in use are automatically deactivated to prevent
leakage.
CUSTOMISED SOLUTIONS
Schmalz has customised all vacuum gripping
systems for the different handling tasks at
HolzBauWerk. The low weight of the basic aluminium
components and the high holding forces
enable fast cycles. “When planning the complete
systems, we can draw on many years of
experience and many systems in Germany and
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abroad,” emphasises Philipp Bohnet. He is
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Head of Sales Systems at Schmalz and supported
HolzBauWerk and the machine suppliers in-
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potential weak points immediately through suction
tests with customer samples and work out
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suitable solutions. This allows us to guarantee
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The wood processing company has been
using vacuum technology from Schmalz since
September 2022. “From the first contact in
spring 2021, the preparation of the offer,
project planning and commissioning to live
operation, everything went smoothly,” emphasises
Jörg Kübler, Managing Director of
The cut elements are lifted from the machine using a vacuum
and loaded for transport to the construction site.
HolzBauWerk Schwarzwald GmbH. “And our
employees also really enjoy working with the
vacuum gripping systems, as they ensure automated
and trouble-free processes. The systems
have even been given names,” he adds with a
wink. And there is something else that Kübler
likes – the proximity to the vacuum experts.
“The company is practically round the corner,
so we can count on support very quickly in the
event of problems,” he says.
www.schmalz.com
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No. 3 • August 2024
21

TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
STABLE AND SUSTAINABLE
The EGGER EcoBox is a hybrid product made of timber and OSB. As a modern alternative to
solid wood structural pillars in timber frame walls, it stands out thanks to an efficient and
resource-conserving use of materials.
Compared to solid wood, the EGGER
EcoBox requires up to 38% less wood and thus
also saves weight when used. Thanks to the
use of EGGER OSB and EGGER timber from our
own plants, the EGGER EcoBox is always readily
available to meet customer needs. It reduces
thermal bridges, is easy to handle and simple
to transport.
With the EGGER EcoBox, EGGER is setting
new standards in terms of sustainability, efficiency
and quality assurance in modern wood
construction. Of course, it has a European
Technical Approval (ETA), which ensures safe
use throughout the EU.
EFFICIENT PRODUCTION: THE ECOBOX LINE IN
FOCUS
The new semi-automatic production line at
the Wismar site is designed for lengths of up to
6,500 mm and usually produces double lengths
in storey height (2,400-3,300 mm). The widths
vary between 160-400 mm depending on market
requirements and energy requirements. The
EGGER EcoBox is 80 mm thick.
The EGGER EcoBox in use – as an innovative alternative in timber frame walls in the construction of a multi-family house in Scharmede,
Germany.
Precise structures and the latest measuring
systems, as well as camera monitoring, enable
the production of exact and dimensionally stable
wooden components.
The importance of wood as a building material
has increased steadily over the last 20 years,
because wood is a natural, renewable raw material.
However, various environmental factors
are causing the amount of available A-grade
wood to decline. EGGER Product Sustainability
Senior Expert Veronika Auer explains why this is
so: “The raw material wood is itself directly affected
by the effects of climate change. For several
years now, the quality of wood has been
deteriorating. This will intensify in the coming
years. There will probably be more damaged
and disaster-struck timber. The reasons for this
include climate-related events such as storms
and snow breakage in conjunction with insect
infestation.
A gap is emerging. The demand for highquality
construction timber is increasing. The
yield from timber felling is falling. In order to be
able to produce a building product from wood
that has previously been of little use for construction,
innovative thinking and the courage
to implement it are required. The EGGER EcoBox
is rethinking timber frame construction. The
box-like structure made of different wood construction
products enables the structural and
thus sustainable use of low-quality wood.”
The resource-conserving structural pillar
combines numerous advantages, including high
dimensional stability through intelligent material
combinations and with less material used.
The industrial, standardised production process
ensures safety in planning, use and construction,
and guarantees consistent and reproducible
quality.
THE INNOVATIVE ALTERNATIVE IN TIMBER
FRAME CONSTRUCTION
The EGGER EcoBox is a box-shaped crosssection
made of timber and OSB with wood fibre
insulation in the cavity. The optimal combination
of the raw materials and the precise
assembly result in a product with very high dimensional
stability, straightness and evenness.
This makes the EGGER EcoBox an ideal starting
product for efficient manual production,
right up to the highly automated manufacture
of elements or room modules in timber frame
construction.
FUTURE-ORIENTED CONSTRUCTION,
RESOURCE-CONSERVING PLANNING
The EGGER EcoBox helps optimise building
projects. To ensure that this can be done from
the very first planning stage, EGGER has integrated
the new EcoBox as a construction detail
in the popular EGGER planning aid. With this
planning aid tool, Egger has also established itself
as a point of contact for planners, architects
and students in the service and digital planning
sector for the segment of “building with
wood”. Since 2019, EGGER has been making established
building components available on its
website for download in standard digital data
formats for BIM or CAD planning.
From now on, customers will find five construction
details for the EGGER EcoBox in the
EGGER planning aid, specifically for wall planning.
The EGGER planning aid not only contains
a comprehensive selection of tested and certified
structures, but also the corresponding rule
details for the application areas of roof, wall
and ceiling.
www.egger.com
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TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
EXPERTISE AND INNOVATION FOR THE
TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY
SCM returned to DACH+HOLZ International
with state-of-the-art innovations and a rich
programme of technical demonstrations
and insights dedicated to the timber construction
industry.
Prominent on the stand was the OIKOS XS
cnc machining centre, which visitors to the fair
could see in action in all its potential, thanks
to demos dedicated to the production of specific
structural elements: different types of timber
frame walls, roof portions, structural beams and
elements with X-fix connection.
OIKOS XS: SPEED OF EXECUTION AND HIGH
CONFIGURABILITY
OIKOS XS is the most versatile model in
the Oikos range, cnc machining centre for timber
construction ideal for companies looking for
high speed and precision combined with a small
footprint and low cost.
It is suitable for the production of straight
beams, prefabricated walls, trusses, roofs and
blockhouses, i.e. structural elements requiring
both very fast operations such as cutting, and
more complex operations such as drilling, routing,
dovetails and slots for hardware, on pieces
that can have a maximum length of 16 metres,
a maximum width of 450 mm and a maximum
thickness of 240 mm. The speed of execution is
one of the main advantages, because the work
piece feed rates can increase up to 3 m/sec.
Furthermore, combined movements of the operating
units cut down unproductive time due to
axis repositioning.
OIKOS XS enables the coverage of the work
piece 6 faces. Several operating units strategically
positioned within the work area, resulting
in a high degree of configurability to meet every
specific customer need. Another plus is the
innovative 4+1 axes revolver unit with differentiated
speeds for each tool which allows for a
unique finish. The machine also stands out for
its machining precision, which is achieved by
extremely stiff clamping system for work piece
feed, horizontal and vertical pressure rollers located
close to the work area, a dynamic work
piece support system active during processing
and a laser probe to realize precise dovetails.
NEW HMI MAESTRO ACTIVE BEAM&WALL FOR
QUICK AND EASY ALL-ROUND CONTROL
Maestro active beam&wall is the new human-machine
interface software dedicated to
CNC machining centres for timber construction,
which offers numerous functions in a simple
and fast way:
Multi-project: it allows the production of elements
of the same section but which are part
of different projects to be optimised on the same
raw bars, in order to minimise material waste.
The optimisation process is fully automatic.
3D visualisation: possibility of exploring the
workpiece and taking measurements. On the 3D
element, the tool paths of the machining units
are traced in real-time.
Complete job management: management
of routine maintenance, machine alarms, work
shifts, printing of labels and creation of production
reports... these are just some of the functions
that the software makes available to the
customer.
Advanced user management: different levels
of authorisation can be enabled for each machine
operator depending on their capabilities,
in order to protect the machining centre from incorrect
manipulation.
The new version of the HMI software is
characterised by a totally renewed graphic interface
aligned with that of the latest generation
of software. Maestro active beam&wall is
based on Maestro active, the HMI software adopted
by the entire SCM Group for complete job
order management.
Last but not least, the presence of the new
eye-M top plus operator console compatible
with all models in the Area and Oikos ranges.
On the same console, upon request, the
Maestro beam&wall programming software
can also be installed, closely connected to the
HMI software. The possibility of using Maestro
beam&wall both on a PC in the office and on the
operator console, i.e. directly on the machine
even for the programming phase, is an important
advantage for companies that reckon on
flexibility of use to increase their productivity.
www.scmgroup.com
No. 3 • August 2024
23

FURNITURE
FROM WORKSHOP TO FACTORY
With over 20 years experience, Global Design is a key player on Romania’s furniture market. Based in Suceava, the company produces
and markets furniture and furniture components nationwide, serving both small-scale producers and industrial customers. It defines itself
as the ideal partner for personalized and made-to-measure furnishing solutions, ensuring optimal delivery times and an excellent pricequality
ratio.
For those not yet familiar with Cefla’s knowhow,
the LAB offers a valuable opportunity to
test solutions and see the results delivered by
the most modern technologies. Here, you can
observe over one hundred Cefla Finishing machines
in action, design complete processes and
plan your company’s future.
THE GOALS OF THE NEW FINISHING PLANT
What was Global Design’s approach to its
future? The company immediately focused on
innovation and flexibility, key concepts that became
tangible parts of the new finishing plant.
THE CHALLENGE AND THE FINISHING
SOLUTION
In Cefla Finishing, Global Design found the
perfect partner, allowing it to grow and position
its innovative products on the market. To meet
the far-ranging needs of that market – made up
of both small businesses and large companies –
it was essential to acquire technologies that allow
highly flexible production.
The first industrial coating system supplied
by Cefla proved to be a huge leap forward for
Global Design. It allowed a switch from manual,
small-scale processes to automated ones
that are well-suited to the production of batches
small and large. Excimer drying technology
didn’t just deliver flexibility: it also meant
Global Design could offer products with better
surface performance, creating a unique competitive
advantage.
RESULTS
In just a few years Global Design has grown
from a small-scale workshop into a full-blown
factory with a floor space of over 30,000 square
metres. Cutting-edge industrial processes and
advanced technology have made it a key player
in Romania’s furniture industry, a company
renowned for quality, reliability and price
competitiveness.
Every great company is defined by crucial
moments that shape its history. In the
case of Global Design, one of these key moments
occurred in 2010 when the company –
then still a small workshop – was invited to
attend an event at Cefla’s headquarters in
Imola. From that point on, Cefla Finishing became
a source of inspiration and, subsequently,
Global Design’s main technological partner.
Marinela Croitoriu, owner of Global Design,
states: “Cefla has been an inspiration for us
since 2010 when, together with our business
partners, we visited their main plant during
the Cefla Live event”.
THE CEFLA FINISHING LAB: WHERE
INNOVATION TAKES SHAPE
The visit to Cefla or, rather, the Cefla
Finishing LAB, was a pivotal moment that
shaped the future of Global Design. But what
is the LAB?
LAB is a facility dedicated to studying
machines, experimenting with new solutions,
performing productivity tests and calculating
the ROI of finishing processes. Thanks to
close collaboration between customers, Cefla
technicians and industrial partners – such as
coating manufacturers – the LAB is the ideal
place to develop innovative, customised solutions
for each company, ensuring excellent
results.
The driving force was innovation: Gabriel
Nimitan, Technical Director of Global Design,
points out: “Thanks to teamwork with Cefla,
we’ve succeeded in internally developing unrivalled
lacquered panel production technology”.
Furthermore, flexibility has guided the entire
design of the new plant, yielding results
that are unprecedented in Romania. “Today we
have the only technology in Romania capable
of delivering maximum flexibility”, observed the
Technical Manager.
Thanks to Cefla technology, Global Design
can process 12,000 panels a day in a wide
range of decorations, sizes, shapes and models.
Productivity is ultra-high, as is the variety
and manufacturing flexibility provided to their
customers.
CEFLA TECHNOLOGY: MERGING EFFICIENCY
AND CUSTOMISATION
While the company has grown considerably
thanks to investment in technology, the
outstanding flexibility of Cefla-supplied solutions
has allowed Global Design to continue
providing their customers with a made-to-measure
service. This has expanded the range of finishes
and removed production limits: it’s also
strengthened a core element of the company’s
business, namely consultancy and design.
But which technologies have allowed this
combination of customisation and efficiency?
Firstly, those that minimise machine downtimes
related to maintenance and colour change-
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overs. Having to stop the line to produce numerous
customised small batches can have a huge
impact on manufacturing efficiency. This is why
optimising the colour changeover process was
crucial to obtaining a flexible, efficient line.
The solutions delivered to Global Design include
iBotic, a Cartesian coating robot with interpolated
axes, perfect for high output capacities
and maximum quality. What makes iBotic
so special is that it can work simultaneously on
pieces of different shape and thickness, with the
conveyor either at standstill or moving, in tracking
mode.
SURFACE DURABILITY: THE NEW FRONTIER OF
FINISHING
In 2021, Global Design decided to expand
its range by introducing matt finishes with a
soft-touch feel that offer exceptionally high surface
resistance to scratching and wear, launching
INFINIT-MAT on the market.
The finishing line was therefore upgraded
with the Exydry excimer oven. This solution
adopts new, patented, sustainable drying technology.
This not only ensures a finish with outstanding
aesthetics and durability: it’s also suit-
able for 3D surfaces, such as shaped panels.
“This result could not have been achieved without
support from a partner like Cefla. They deliver
consistent professionalism, day after day, in
the form of assistance and maintenance services,
responding effectively to our every request”,
commented Gabriel Nimitan.
THE PARTNERSHIP WITH CEFLA FINISHING
The alliance between Global Design and
Cefla Finishing was crucial to the success of
the new production line. Global Design fully believed
in their partnership with Cefla, seeing in
them the perfect partner with which to achieved
their quality, reliability and productivity goals.
A key factor in this partnership was the
prompt assistance provided every step of the
way: from the initial design of the new plant
to its implementation, from technical support
to training. Marinela Croitoriu highlighted the
constant helpfulness of Cefla’s professionals, an
aspect that has made the partnership a lasting
one.
Global Design has become a modern factory
with over 30,000 square metres of floor space
and 350 employees. Thanks to cutting-edge industrial
processes and advanced technology, it
has established itself as a pivotal player on the
furniture scene in Romania and is renowned for
its quality, reliability and price competitiveness.
www.ceflafinishing.com
IDEA ITALIA BOOSTS KITCHEN CABINET PRODUCTION
WITH THREESPINE FOR US EXPANSION
Idea Italia has selected Välinge Innovation’s
groundbreaking Threespine Click
Furniture Technology to create easy-to-assemble
kitchen cabinets, enhancing their
product offering as they further expand in
the North and South American markets.
Idea Italia, based in Guatemala, is a producer
of premium-quality kitchen, bathroom and
closet cabinets. As one of the leading kitchen
manufacturers in South America, they provide
the region with furniture optimised in design
and quality, meeting the highest European standards.
By incorporating Threespine into their
cabinet production, they further enhance their
already high-quality products with added precision,
ease of assembly and unique design
opportunities.
“We are delighted that Idea Italia, an experienced
and innovative company, has chosen
our Threespine technology to elevate their products
and strategically advance in the US market,”
says Martin Borg, Key Account Manager at
Välinge Innovation. “They are leaders in innovation
and technology, and integrating Threespine
helps them create a unique offering of easy-toassemble,
high-quality products.”
To meet the increasing demand of easyto-assemble
cabinets in European design and
ensure optimised, large-scale production of
Threespine-enabled cabinets, Idea Italia has invested
in new, state-of-the-art manufacturing
facilities.
“Through our network of well-established
machinery and tool suppliers, we engage Biesse
from the outset of our discussions, to ensure
Idea Italia receives precisely what they need for
efficient Threespine production,” says Martin.
Välinge’s team of engineers and production
experts is in Guatemala for on-site training
in July, ensuring that Idea Italia maintains
the high-quality results they are known for.
Production is scheduled to commence soon after
the summer.
www.valinge.com
No. 3 • August 2024
25

USER REPORT
QUALITY EXCHANGED FOR QUALITY
Master carpenter Markus Löhr has transformed his family business from a traditional carpentry workshop into a door manufacturing facility.
Customers receive high-quality, impressive, one-of-a-kind pieces made from historical wood. The residual wood leftover from production
is used by the business for heat generation. For the necessary shredding, Löhr relied on a dependable Vecoplan shredder for 30 years.
Vecoplan has now replaced the aging system with a new VHZ 800 equipped with a feed hopper.
“Every door we make is absolutely unique”,
says Markus Löhr. The master carpenter’s family
business in Höchstenbach in the Westerwald
is now almost 160 years old and in its fifth generation.
The company meanwhile employs 15
people, five of whom are master carpenters.
“We manufacture customised solid wood doors.
They can be modern if desired, but our focus is
on historical doors,” he explains. His father still
offered the classic range, including windows,
stairs, front and interior doors. However, the
competition from larger companies was strong.
When Markus Löhr took over the business in
2004, he transformed the carpentry workshop
into a door manufacturing facility – not only
returning to “real” carpentry, but also finding
a market niche in which he has been extremely
successful for years. “Our annual turnover is
around one million euros,” says Löhr. Customers
come from all over Germany and neighbouring
countries like Switzerland, Luxembourg, and
France. The master carpenter even had a door
delivered to Denmark recently.
CUSTOMIZED DOORS
In the workshop, Markus Löhr points to various
doors, some of which are still being made,
while others are ready for delivery. “Some customers
send us their suggestions, others provide
photos of their houses, and I’ll take some
pictures myself on site – then we develop the
appropriate designs based on our analyses of
these pictures and on discussions with the customer,”
says the master carpenter. It’s crucial
that the result matches the building’s style and
design perfectly – because it makes a big difference
whether the building was constructed during
the Art Nouveau period or the Wilhelminian
era. Löhr also often has to reconstruct doors, a
task for which he uses photos or old drawings.
If necessary, these have to be coordinated with
the heritage conservation authority. On request,
his solutions comply with the current thermal insulation
regulations, or his doors can be made
burglar-proof or soundproof. “Our doors can
meet specific climate classes and even the passive
house standard if required”, explains the
master carpenter. He is also very proud that he
can offer yet another craft to customers, because
his team includes a glazier who specialises
in decorative and individually-designed leaded
glass – and he also offers hand-carved decorations
that are as unique as the customers’
wishes.
Sustainability is a top priority for Löhr, because
historical building materials, such as old
wood from old oak beams, are revitalised during
the door manufacturing process. His craftsmen
use these to create modern front door designs
as well as historical replicas – and combine
them with the latest security features. The
first lorryload of historical timber drove into
the yard around twelve years ago. Orders were
a little slow at first; and he tried out a lot of
ideas, but soon demand started to grow steadily.
Today, a large part of the wood he stores and
uses comes from old half-timbered and demolition
buildings. However, even although the
stock of timber is currently well filled, Löhr is always
looking for new sources.
THE EFFICIENT SHREDDING OF RESIDUAL
WOOD
In production, the beams are sawn into
planks, planed and glued. Then the movable
part of the door – the door leaf – and the fixed
frame are constructed. This involves gluing the
planks layer by layer, then milling in locks, strike
plates, and hinges. Waste is inevitably generated
during production: untreated residual wood,
old wood, pieces of beams, wood offcuts and
cuttings. “We use the waste material to fire
our furnace system, which we recently modernised,”
explains Löhr. This enables the company
to heat its buildings efficiently. To reduce
Every door is unique – Löhr carpenters manufacture customised, solid wooden doors from historical wood. It’s crucial that
the doors are stylistically accurate and match the building – or better yet, the era – perfectly.
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USER REPORT
A look into the company’s production, where pure carpentry craftsmanship is key.
the wood to the required size, the facility relied
on a Vecoplan shredder for almost exactly 30
years. With its headquarters just a few kilometres
away in Bad Marienberg, Vecoplan develops
systems that shred, convey, separate and
store wood, biomass, plastics, paper and household
and commercial waste. “Vecoplan was a
customer of ours for many years, we knew them
well,” says Löhr. “So it was only natural to buy a
machine from them.”
The old shredder from the small VAZ series
ran reliably for years without any significant issues.
A local locksmith could handle small repairs
when needed, the carpentry workshop
did the oil changes themselves, while Vecoplan
supplied new counter knives and concave cutter.
Apart from the various maintenance intervals,
the owner is delighted that no maintenance
has ever been necessary in the 30 years.
However, even the most robust system shows
signs of ageing at some point in its working life.
The control cabinet recently broke down, and
the electrician highly recommended buying a
new machine.
SUITABLE FOR ANY INPUT
Florian Greb, Area Sales Manager at
Vecoplan, provides support for the Löhr door
manufacturing company: “We advise our customers,
plan the technology, and find the right
solution together,” he says. “Of course, our tasks
also include complete project management, assembly,
commissioning and a comprehensive
service programme.” Vecoplan offers the VHZ
800 specifically for carpentry and joinery businesses.
This durable and robust shredding solution
was specifically developed by the machine
manufacturer for the needs of the wood
processing industry and small businesses. The
single-shaft shredder is an economical solution
for customers, enabling them to feed various
input materials and different quantities
directly and undosed into the shredding process.
Thanks to its VHZ-ESC drive (E=Electronic,
S=Slip, C=Control), the machine operates energy-efficiently
and cost-effectively compared to
conventional drive systems. “We conducted trial
shredding in our in-house technology centre,”
says Florian Greb. Markus Löhr was present and
provided his typical material for the machine in
advance – and he was immediately impressed
– “That machine went through the historical
wood as if it were butter.”
The new VHZ 800 stands in the yard. A
forklift driver feeds the machine’s feed hopper
with input material which can be up to
200 × 100 × 500 millimetres in size. With a
throughput of 100 kilogrammes per hour, the
new machine processes the wood to a particle
size of less than 20 millimetres. The system is in
use for about two hours a day and two days a
week. Master carpenter Löhr is convinced: “If
the new machine works as reliably over the next
30 years as our first shredder, we’ve made the
right decision.”
DOORS BUILT TO LAST FOR GENERATIONS
“Original historical front doors were originally
made of wood. When restored, they’re still
splendid ornamental objects that give the property
entrance a face,” says Löhr. “However, aspects
like energy efficiency and security no lon-
Master carpenter Markus Löhr (right) and Vecoplan’s Florian Greb: “We find
the right solution together.”
ger meet today’s standards.” The massive and
multi-layer glued solid wood front doors made
by the master carpenter can be passed down to
the next generations, like their historical counterparts.
“They are secure, impervious to all
kinds of weather and incomparably valuable
and beautiful,” he says.
www.vecoplan.com
To shred the wood to the required particle size, Vecoplan provided a durable
and robust shredding solution with the VHZ 800. Forklifts can load residual
wood into the feed hopper.
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SURFACES
PolishStyl – professional sanding technologies
SANDING CHALLENGING ELEMENTS HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY
„The head you buy once and only replace the sanding inserts” – this is the idea of ​the PolishStyl sanding system. It guarantees simple,
effective and economic sanding of elements that are generally considered difficult, such as grooved, milled or profiled fronts.
4 SOLUTIONS
The technology of replaceable abrasive
brushes by PolishStyl is a flexible system that
the user adapts to his own needs.
It consists of 4 solutions.
• For sanding surfaces and elements with irregular
shapes, such as milled furniture
fronts, PolishStyl recommends the use of
plate heads.
The process of sanding profiles can be as
complicated as the profile itself. Therefore, it is
worth acquiring knowledge of how to carry out
the entire process so that it is not difficult and
time-consuming, and the final effect satisfies
even the most demanding recipient. The knowledge
already mentioned is one thing. The second,
equally important element is appropriate
sanding materials.
These are provided by PolishStyl – a polish
producer of professional sanding technologies.
You could see its offer at the past Furnitech
international fair at Ptak Warsaw Expo!
The interest in the presented offer proves
the innovativeness of the proposed solutions for
sanding demanding elements.
The head is offered with a set of brushes
(10 pcs.) in grids: P180, P240, P320, P400.
It is designed to be installed on power tools
with an M14 thread.
• In the case of deeper profiles and directional
grooves, PolishStyl propose using a
big roller head with dimensions: D=80 mm
(3,15 inch), L=75 mm (2,953 inch).
It is offered with a set of brushes (18 pcs.)
in a choice of grids.
The roller head is available with two mounting
systems: with a shaft for mounting
on a drill.
And with a standard M14 thread for mounting
on power tools such as a polisher.
• For surface and longitudinal sanding of
straight profiles, PolishStyl recommends
using a small roller head with dimensions:
D=60 mm (2,36 inch), L=60 mm (2,36 inch).
It is offered with a set of brushes (14 pcs.)
in grids, one set to choose from.
Designed for installation on power tools
with a drill chuck.
• The fourth device is a pneumatic tool for
quick and effective sanding of wood and
wood-based materials. Perfect for work
where mobility and high efficiency during
intermediate sanding are important.
It has easy speed regulation (right-left)
in the range of 100 – 1600 rpm (3 gears).
The weight of the tool with head and
inserts is only 1,2 kg (2 lb). It is offered with
a set of 14 brushes. The recommended supply
pressure is 6.3 bar.
HEAD DURABILITY
PolishStyl has been producing all described
solutions in Poland for over 20 years –
at the factory in Nowa Dęba on the south of
Poland.
Heads of PolishStyl guarantee long and
trouble-free operation thanks to their appropriate
design and precision of workmanship.
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SURFACES
PolishStyl use stiff and deformation-resistant
material for their production. Therefore, the
design of the heads is able to carry heavy loads
during sanding without compromising the durability
of the head and the machine drive.
REPLACEABLE ABRASIVE BRUSHES
The sanding material installed in all
heads presented are replaceable sanding inserts.
Depending on the degree of wear or
changes in the assortment, they can be quickly
dismantled.
The sanding inserts are available in many
types: with abrasive cloth, non-woven fabric,
natural leather, abralon, tampico hair or
horsehair.
PolishStyl technicians are always available
to help you choose the correct setup.
www.polishstyl.com.pl
POWERFUL PUR HOT MELT ADHESIVE SETS NEW BENCHMARKS IN
FLAT LAMINATION
The adhesive manufacturer Jowat is expanding its widely used portfolio for flat lamination
with an extremely powerful and yet very processor-friendly PUR hot melt adhesive.
The newly developed product may seem a
contradiction in itself: an adhesive for flat lamination
with aggressive bonding strength and,
at the same time, very gentle processing characteristics.
And yet, the new PUR adhesive
Jowatherm-Reaktant ® 609.60 not only tackles
substrates with high restoring forces but also
excels in complex, time-intensive joining procedures.
The innovation is thereby setting a new
benchmark, providing a solution for elaborate
bonding processes.
Jowatherm-Reaktant ® 609.60 is the ideal
partner for manufacturing decorative panels
and sandwich elements, from door leaves and
furniture fronts to countertops and flooring. The
modern PUR hot melt adhesive impresses even
in combination with stubborn veneers or highpressure
laminate (HPL) due to its outstanding
bonding strength.
One key advantage of Jowatherm-
Reaktant ® 609.60 is the unusually long open
time. It provides maximum flexibility in processes,
even when more time is needed between adhesive
application and pressing. In addition, the
hot melt adhesive is characterized by low stringing
during application and easy processing with
all established roller applicators.
At low as well as at high temperatures:
Jowatherm-Reaktant ® 609.60 is setting new
standards for bonding technologies in terms of
efficiency and quality. “Jowatherm-Reaktant ®
609.60 successfully unites opposites and is
thereby breaking old boundaries. The mix of
performance, flexibility and processor-friendly
handling makes it an extremely attractive adhesive
for modern flat lamination applications,”
says Florian Fischer, Global Product Manager at
Jowat SE.
Jowat is expanding the portfolio for flat lamination with the new
PUR hot melt adhesive Jowatherm-Reaktant ® 609.60
www.jowat.com
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SURFACES
TECHNOLOGIES FOR FLOORING, OTHER HIGH-END SURFACES, AND
ENGINEERED WOOD
Manufacturers of flooring, HPL/CPL laminates, kitchen worktops, wall claddings, furniture boards, compact panels, digital decor papers
and engineered wood can meet Hymmen’s technology experts face-to-face at IWF in Atlanta from August 6 – 9, 2024.
A highlight of Hymmen’s presentations
at this year’s show will be a live talk by flooring
expert Sebastian Bazyk on Digital Lacquer
Embossing (DLEplus) for SPC flooring at the
Educational Conference on August 7. He will
talk vividly about how digital printing will play
a key role in flooring production in the future, as
it offers unlimited design flexibility and can be
applied to a wide range of materials. During his
presentation, he will showcase the flooring production
of Engineered Floors and Amorim, both
of which use Hymmen technologies, as concrete
application examples.
Anyone who wants to see and feel the
outstanding flooring produced using Digital
Lacquer Embossing technology (DLEplus) for
themselves will find impressive samples at the
trade fair stand – whether incorporated into furniture
or as individual floor planks.
A special treat this year is the new look of
the machine design of the Hymmen industrial
digital printing line, which will be presented for
the first time and which, with its modern color
and shape, particularly underlines the innovative
and at the same time reliable process of the
production line.
A second important focus this year is
Hymmen’s technology for engineered wood,
Floors digitally printed and textured with Digital Lacquer Embossing (DLEplus)
primarily single and multi-layer boards and plywood/LVL.
The combination of process expertise
with Hymmen’s manufacturing know-how of
large components has already led to individual
plant projects in this segment in the past.
“The positive feedback from our customers
and the market’s desire for significantly higher
automation and efficiency has now prompted
us to expand our involvement in this market
segment,” explains Dr. René Pankoke, CEO and
partner of Hymmen.
This includes all manufacturing processes
in which handling, gluing, coating and pressing
are used. Examples include the production
of solid wood plates and veneer plywood / LVL.
However, special applications in which panels
for vehicle and caravan construction are manufactured
from multi-layer structures, as well
as sandwich and honeycomb panels, are also
among the products for which a high level of
creativity and innovation is required time and
again.
Hymmen cordially invites you to visit stand
C1847 to discuss the latest developments and
proven processes in production technology in
the wood-based panels industry and to draw on
its wealth of experience with customized plant
concepts.
www.hymmen.com
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FAIRS & EVENTS
WoodTech
THE LARGEST GATHERING OF WOODWORKING INDUSTRY
WoodTech – 37th International Wood
Processing Machines, Cutting Tools, Hand
Tools Fair, organized by RX Tüyap, in cooperation
with the Woodworking Machinery
Industrialists Association (AIMSAD) and with
the contributions of the European Federation
of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers
(EUMABOIS), brings together leading companies
of the wood processing industry and professional
visitors.
WoodTech, which will be held at Tüyap
Fair and Congress Center, Istanbul, on October
12-16, 2024, where is an international trade fair
shapes the woodworking industry and offers a
global, comprehensive business platform to industry
professionals.
www.woodtechistanbul.com
FIMMA + Maderalia
40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION IS RUNAWAY SUCCESS
In an unbeatable end to its 40th anniversary,
FIMMA + Maderalia closed its doors
on a very special edition of the fair, which
may prove to be a milestone in the story
of Spain’s leading biennial fair for materials,
technology, machinery and solutions
for the wood industry. Not just because this
40th anniversary edition fully consolidated
the standing of the event but also because
it marked the beginning of a new phase
in which the development of international
business, commitment to the specifier community
and the development of wood as
a material for use in architecture and construction
will inform how the fair evolves.
Beyond the figures – estimated to have
hit 35,000 visitors – there was total satisfaction
with the high quality and professional profile
of the visitors who attended this latest edition
of FIMMA + Maderalia. “We are very happy
with how the fair played out. Visitors were
coming to our stand with real projects for setting
up production lines”, claimed FIMMA
Organising Committee chairman and business
owner Santiago Riera. More specifically, it was
the machinery and technology section of the
show that evidenced the most growth this year,
doubling the space it occupied. “All the leading
and most significant brands from around the
world were here, and visitors appreciated that”,
Riera added.
As for Maderalia, Organising Committee
chairman Alejandro Bermejo highlighted
“FIMMA + Maderalia’s power to attract industry
professionals to visit, signalling a bright future
for a fair that everyone in our field needs”.
Bermejo, who is also president of independent
industry trade association FEVAMA, underscored
“the role the fair plays in promoting the
culture of wood so that society perceives it as a
material not just for the future but a material to
be deployed now”.
On that particular subject Alejandro Roda,
who headed up the biennial for the first time
this year, pointed out that “three of our key objectives
were fulfilled in spades. On the one
hand we had triple the number of international
visitors, not just thanks to IVACE + I one hand
we had triple the number of international visitors,
not just thanks to IVACE + I Internacional
and ICEX’s trade missions, but also the number
of international professionals who visited
on their own account. Especially”, he emphasised,
“from Morocco, which was the main
source of foreign visitors and is commissioning
projects to do with the World Cup”. Roda also
signalled that one key element was “the emergence
of a new profile of visitor, specifiers – be
it in architecture, contracts, construction or interior
design – who were not aware of the fair
and have discovered a whole universe of potential
products for their projects. Significantly
more of these people visited this year”. And,
lastly, FIMMA + Maderalia’s director highlighted
how “wood for use in construction” is now
firmly established “as one of the cornerstones
of the fair’s content”.
FIMMA + Maderalia returns in 2026.
www.fimma-maderalia.feriavalencia.com
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FAIRS & EVENTS
LIGNA 2025
THREE KEY ENABLERS FOR FUTURE VALUE CREATION
IN WOODWORKING AS THE FOCUS TOPICS
With its focus topics LIGNA.CONNECTIVITY,
LIGNA.SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION and
LIGNA.ENGINEERED WOOD, LIGNA 2025
in Hannover will be an important source
of direction and impetus for the entire industry.
Over the course of five days, the
world’s premier trade fair for woodworking
and wood processing tools, machines, and
systems will highlight the advancements in
the key transformation processes.
LIGNA in Hannover from May 26 to 30,
2025 will once again be the global meeting
place for an industry that faces three major
challenges, from craft businesses to industrial
groups: complete digital networking, establishing
the circular economy and developing
intelligent products. “With its focus topics of
connectivity, sustainable production and engineered
wood, LIGNA 2025 will bring together
international solution providers for these three
central challenges,” says Stephanie Wagner,
LIGNA Project Manager at Deutsche Messe
AG. “The exhibiting companies will demonstrate
their efforts to advance the complete
digital networking of all components of the
value chain, aiming to create production paths
for an ethical economy that produces intelligently
designed wood products. In collaboration
with the VDMA Woodworking Machinery
Association, we have developed a close interlinking
of our focus topics to simplify the localization
of our own requirements within a complex
industry,” explains Wagner.
In the past few years, for instance, those
who have successfully implemented the digitalization
of specific process steps are now frequently
confronted with the challenge of digitally
integrating them into the entire value chain.
The increasingly important vertical and horizontal
integration of in-house services is coming up
against established systems with which interfaces
need to be created. The newly developed focus
topic LIGNA.CONNECTIVITY aims to provide
solutions for all participants in the woodworking
and wood processing value chain, regardless
of their level of digitalization. “The concept
of connectivity refers to the process of linking
together various systems within the woodworking
trade and the wood industry,” explains Dr.
Bernhard Dirr, Managing Director of the VDMA
Woodworking Machinery Association, Frankfurt
am Main. “LIGNA 2025, with its focus on LIGNA.
CONNECTIVITY, aims to find solutions for seamlessly
connecting different systems within a value
creation network, rather than mandating all
participants to use the same system,” adds Dirr.
However the solutions for end-to-end connectivity
have been configured and disruptive
technologies such as AI and machine learning
integrated, it is clear that processes must become
more sustainable in order to be fit for the
future. Against this background, the new focus
topic LIGNA.SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION brings
together economically viable strategies for the
woodworking trade and the industry that prioritize
environmental protection, resource conservation,
and improved working conditions for
future generations. Particularly when it comes
to timber construction, the industry is making
the construction industry more climate-friendly
with its products and machines, for example
with production lines for industrial timber
house construction in the factory. “The topic of
sustainability is in LIGNA’s DNA due to its focus
on wood as a renewable material. Our exhibitors
at LIGNA are showcasing their potential for
sustainable production, from improved forest
management to eco-friendly construction, all
within the focus topic of LIGNA.SUSTAINABLE
PRODUCTION,” says Stephanie Wagner.
Developments that primarily benefit the latter
area, the climate-friendly construction industry,
will be represented by the third focus topic
at LIGNA 2025. LIGNA.ENGINEERED WOOD
encompasses the full range of intelligently designed
wood products, which are transformed
into composite materials for a variety of uses
through the binding or fixing of wood strands,
particles, fibers, veneers, or panels. The focus
topic of ENGINEERED WOOD ranges from CNC
machines for processing wooden panels and
beams to automated production lines for manufacturing
cross-laminated timber (CLT) and other
solid wood products, as well as robot systems
for assembling wooden elements, handling
technologies for finishing wood and software
for the planning and production of mass-timber
structures.
www.ligna.de
13 th European Wood-based Panel Symposium
PROGRAMME RELEASED
The 13th European Wood-based Panel
Symposium (EWBPS) is set to take place on
9-11 October 2024 in the Grand Elysée Hotel in
Hamburg. This high-level event attracts particapents
from around the world (328 delegates
from 28 countries attended the last edition in
2022) and aims to foster dialogues, joint efforts,
innovation, and growth within the sector
through a range of educational sessions. market
Conference fees
updates, networking opportunities, technical
presentations, and exhibitions. This upcoming
edition promises to be an inspiring gathering
for professionals involved in the WBP industry.
Registration
Please use our conference website for your registration:
www.european-wood-based-panel-symposium.org
• The registration deadline is September 27, 2024.
• Early bird registration will be possible by August 2, 2024.
until
August 2,
2024
from
August 3,
2024
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University staff, members of non-university
research institutions
*)
630 € 680 €
The Symposium’s comprehensive programme,
which is officially released now, sheds
light on multidimensional sessions and activities
designed to address the latest trends, challenges,
and advancements within the industry.
Serving as a forum for attendees from Europe
and beyond, engaging presentations, insightful
panel discussions, ad exchange opportunities
with peers and industry stakeholders are to
Event location
be expected.
The major event will be opened by Professor
Kasal (Fraunhofer WKI) and EPF Technical
Director Kris Wijnendale. EPF Managing Board
Member Mr Philipp Sprockhoff will deliver a
keynote speech on the overview of the situation
of the WBP industry. A total of 17 technical presentations
are scheduled during the subsequent
technical sessions.
www.europanels.org

FAIRS & EVENTS
WHERE SAWDUST FLIES AND INSPIRATION LANDS…
Experience the latest HOMAG solutions in action – up close and personal. This year, the legendary HOMAG Treff event will once again take
place simultaneously at two HOMAG locations in southern Germany: in Schopfloch and in Holzbronn. From September 24 to 27, 2024,
visitors can get hands-on with HOMAG machinery and software, discuss current industry trends and technical topics with other professionals,
and gain important insights for their business.
The unique thing about HOMAG Treff is its
“test drive” character, as visitors can experience
the latest developments live and in action. True
to our motto, “Where sawdust flies and inspiration
lands,” individual machines and complete
production lines will be in operation and will
be complemented by exciting technical presentations
and discussions – on topics from panel
dividing, CNC processing and edgebanding to
software, automation, and digitalization.
How intuitive is the user interface of HOMAG
optimization software? Can a cutting cell with a
robot be the solution to the shortage of skilled
labor? What are the advantages of innovative
edgebanding technology in day-to-day production?
Answers to these questions and more will
be found at HOMAG Treff 2024!
Automation and digitalization will once
again be the focus. At the Schopfloch site, visitors
can even expect an entire exhibition area
just for HOMAG software, apps and digital assistants.
The experts from SCHULER Consulting will
be available to discuss specific automation potential
for production in the furniture and timber
construction segment with interested parties.
The focus will be on measures for optimizing the
production process, cost optimization and targeted
digitalization.
The HOMAG software and service teams, as
well as numerous additional exhibitors and partner
companies, including BENZ Tooling, DÜRR,
tapio and others, will also be present. In short,
the HOMAG Treff promises first-hand information
and plenty of innovations! Technology highlights
the visitors can experience:
ROBOT EFFICIENCY AT AN ENTRY-LEVEL PRICE:
THE NEW SAWTEQ S-300/S-400 FLEXTEC
With the SAWTEQ S-300/S-400 flexTec robotic
panel dividing saws, HOMAG has a proven
solution for fully automatic cutting in batch
size 1. Up to now, it has mainly been larger companies
that have benefited from their efficiency
and the advantages of unmanned production.
However, the shortage of skilled labor is a major
challenge, especially in the skilled trades. This is
why HOMAG is presenting a new standard model
of the SAWTEQ S-300/S-400 flexTec at the inhouse
exhibition. This further development offers
robot efficiency at an entry-level price and
can be expanded flexibly if required - ideal for
growing businesses.
THE EDGE FOR THE TRADE: LOOPTEQ O-400
AND EDGETEQ S-200
Modern industrial technology at trade conditions:
This is what HOMAG offers with the
new LOOPTEQ O-400 portal return as well as
with the EDGETEQ S-200 - two solutions that
represent a quantum leap in edge processing.
The newly developed LOOPTEQ O-400 impresses
with its high performance and extremely compact
design. Thanks to its high degree of automation
and the combination of stacking system
and workpiece return, it sustainably increases
productivity in production - with ergonomic and
economical operation by just one person.
The EDGETEQ S-200 also impresses with the
latest technology from the industrial segment.
The smallest HOMAG edge banding machine already
has highlights such as servo edge feeding,
flexible magazine height adjustment and
vacuum suction-based strip separation. In addition,
there is a new application unit that enables
adhesive to be changed in under three
minutes. This simplifies and speeds up production
considerably.
EVEN BETTER DRILLING AND DOWELING:
DRILLTEQ D-110
With the all-new DRILLTEQ D-110, HOMAG
presents an entry-level CNC that has exactly two
tasks: horizontal drilling and dowelling. And it
does its job remarkably effectively, with three
individually retrievable drilling spindles and
space for up to four workpieces. Additionally,
the CNC programming software woodWOP 8.1
can be used to preset the height and depth of
the drilling and dowelling operations. These are
then called up automatically during the machining
process. The dowelling technology on the
DRILLTEQ D-110 has already proven itself many
times in higher-level HOMAG machines.
www.homag.com/treff
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GUIDE TO PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURERS
Manufacturer
Products
Electronic Wood Systems GmbH
Robert-Henseling-Str. 1, 31789 Hameln
Germany
Tel: +49 5151 5574-0
Fax: +49 5151 5574-222
Email: info@electronic-wood-systems.de
www.electronic-wood-systems.com
Measuring and inspection systems for the panel industry
Moisture meters for various applications
Area weight measurement
Foreign body detection
Thickness gauges and blow detection systems
Non-contact panel scales
Density profile measurement
Spark detection and extinguishing systems
ELKOM-Elektroheizplatten-Technik GmbH
Oberbecksener Str. 80, 32547 Bad Oeynhausen
Germany
Tel: +49 5731 7782-0
Fax: +49 5731 7782-12
Email: elkom@elkom.de
www.elkom.de
Cooling plates
Fluid medium plates
Heating plates
Preheating station for solid surface and thermoplastics
Thermoforming station for solid surface and
thermoplastics
Vacuum plates
Vacuum tables
euroTECH Handling GmbH
Maybachstr. 7, 72348 Rosenfeld
Germany
Tel: +49 7428 93912-0
Fax: +49 7428 93912-13
Email: info@et-handling.de
www.et-handling.de
Destacking and palletizing systems
Picking systems
Vacuum components for the panel, floor, furniture and
door industry
Suction boxes type eT-Gripper
Tube lifter
Handling devices
Höcker Polytechnik GmbH
Borgloher Str. 1, 49176 Hilter a.T.W.
Germany
Tel: +49 5409 405-0
Fax: +49 5409 405-595
Email: info@hpt.net
Briquetting press
Cyclone separator
Dust extractor
Industrial fan
Paint booth
www.hoecker-polytechnik.com
LEUCO Ledermann GmbH & Co. KG
Willi-Ledermann-Str. 1, 72160 Horb a. N.
Germany
Tel: +49 7451 93-0
Fax: +49 7541 93-270
Email: info@leuco.com
TC and DP tipped machine tools for processing wood,
wooden and composite panels, plastics and NF-materials,
tool management & service
www.leuco.com
MHF GmbH Maschinen-Handel-Fertigung
Gewerbestr. 17-19, 33397 Rietberg
Germany
Tel: +49 2944 9723-0
Email: vertrieb@mhf-gmbh.de
Conveying and Materials Handling
Robotics
Sawing and Milling Technology
Wrapping Lines
www.mhf-gmbh.de

GUIDE TO PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURERS
Manufacturer
Products
NESTRO Lufttechnik GmbH
Paulus-Nettelnstroth-Platz, 07619 Schkölen
Germany
Tel: +49 36694 41-0
Fax: +49 36694 41-260
Email: info@nestro.de
www.nestro.com
Briquetting Presses
Cyclone Separators
Extraction and Filter Systems
Fans
Heating Systems
Paint Spray Walls
PAINTLINE Paint Mist Extraction Systems
Shredders
NEVA - TST s.r.o.
Husova 537, 378 21 Kardasova Recice
Czech Republik
Tel: +420 384 377 111
Fax: +420 384 377 187
Email: neva@neva.cz
Band Saw Blades Grinders
Circular saw blades grinders
Saw Blades
Thin Cutting Frame Saws
Thin Cutting Band Saws
www.neva.cz
Osmo Holz- und Color GmbH & Co.KG
Affhüppen Esch 12, 48231 Warendorf
Germany
Tel: +49 2581 922-100
Fax: +49 2581 922-200
Email: info@osmo.de
www.osmo.com
Coating systems for machine applications
For interior products:
Pre-treatment
Surface treatment
Maintenance and care
For exterior products:
Transparent coatings
Opaque coatings
Reichenbacher Hamuel GmbH
Postfach 28, 96487 Dörfles-Esbach
Germany
Tel: +49 9561 599-0
Fax: +49 9561 599-199
Email: info@reichenbacher.de
CNC-Machining centres
CNC-Processing centres
CNC-Routers
Drilling systems
Milling machines
www.reichenbacher.de
VOLLMER WERKE Maschinenfabrik GmbH
Ehinger Str. 34, 88400 Biberach an der Riß
Germany
Tel: +49 7351-571-0
Fax: +49 7351-571-130
Email: info@vollmer-group.com
Grinding machine
Eroding machine
Laser machine
Machining tools for rotary tools and circular saws
www.vollmer-group.com
WEIMA Maschinenbau GmbH
Bustadt 6-10, 74360 Ilsfeld
Germany
Tel: +49 7062 9570 0
Fax: +49 7062 9570 92
Email: info@weima.com
Single-shaft and four-shaft shredders
Granulators and hammermills
Briquetting presses
www.weima.com

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