Furniture & Joinery Production

30/08/2024

Laura Newbold Breen, ACID’s CEO, shares some key tips on navigating the complexities of intellectual property, and the many very valuable services ACID offers within this arena ...

Intellectual property (IP) is the foundation for all designs, creative works and brands. Like any business asset, IP is fundamental to growth. However, understanding IP can be a bit of a minefield and copyists can often prey on this to push their infringing agenda.

Laura Newbold Breen, ACID’s CEO, shares some key tips on navigating the complexities of intellectual property, and the many very valuable services ACID offers within this arena ... Intellectual property (IP) is the foundation for all designs, creative works and brands. Like any business asset, IP ...

30/08/2024

Anyone who deals with Wealden Tool Company will know of the company’s integrity and dedication to service. Any look at forums, chat rooms and weblogs reveal an outstanding level of confidence and support for the Kent-based firm’s commitment and service.

30/08/2024

As well as distributing some of the most respected brands in the furniture, kitchen and appliances market, Häfele develops and manufactures its own products that are loved and relied on by furniture professionals.

In 1954, 31 years after Häfele was founded in Germany, the company made its first steps into production with a clear focus – make innovative products based on customer need – and it’s a mission that has served the business for over 100 years.

As well as distributing some of the most respected brands in the furniture, kitchen and appliances market, Häfele develops and manufactures its own products that are loved and relied on by furniture professionals. In 1954, 31 years after Häfele was founded in Germany, the company made its first st...

30/08/2024

van Deuveren, a Dutch timber trading company, has opted for a colour scheme for its racking systems that echoes the colours of the buildings. This creates a harmonious unit that reflects the modernity and quality of the company.

30/08/2024

With consumables for carpenters/cabinet makers, it is all about reliable quality, practical pack sizes and easy handling. Carpentry products from the REDOCOL brand were put together by Ostermann precisely according to these criteria.

30/08/2024

Sylva Foundation, a national environmental charity based in Oxfordshire, has been awarded a grant of £240,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to tackle gender inequality in Britain’s heritage woodwork and furniture making sectors.

30/08/2024

With the price of land getting increasingly expensive, making the most of your existing warehousing facilities is crucial and is also the most cost-effective solution when companies are considering expanding their business.

Marking 25 years in business in 2023, Irish material handling specialist, Combilift, has the expertise to assist your business in maximising the capacity, safety, and efficiency of your warehouse and storage facilities.

With the price of land getting increasingly expensive, making the most of your existing warehousing facilities is crucial and is also the most cost-effective solution when companies are considering expanding their business. Marking 25 years in business in 2023, Irish material handling specialist, Co...

30/08/2024

MakerVerse, a leading platform for sourcing industrial parts, has announced the release of the new version of its groundbreaking AI-based automatic pricing technology. This new feature enables precise and highly customisable auto-quotes for CNC-manufactured parts, taking into account full part specifications based on 2D drawings.

MakerVerse, a leading platform for sourcing industrial parts, has announced the release of the new version of its groundbreaking AI-based automatic pricing technology. This new feature enables precise and highly customisable auto-quotes for CNC-manufactured parts, taking into account full part speci...

29/08/2024

We spoke to Mirka’s Neil Newbrook, Business Sector Manager for Wood, UK, about the unique attributes and benefits of Ultimax® Ligno ...

What makes Ultimax® Ligno especially good for wood sanding applications?

We spoke to Mirka’s Neil Newbrook, Business Sector Manager for Wood, UK, about the unique attributes and benefits of Ultimax® Ligno ... What makes Ultimax® Ligno especially good for wood sanding applications?

28/08/2024

In an era where sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant, Shaper Tools is making an important contribution to greening the tool industry. With a comprehensive approach that includes product design, packaging and life cycle management, Shaper Tools strives to minimise its environmental footprint while maximising the value and longevity of its products.

Durability at the core

In an era where sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant, Shaper Tools is making an important contribution to greening the tool industry. With a comprehensive approach that includes product design, packaging and life cycle management, Shaper Tools strives to minimise its environmental footpr...

28/08/2024

In the fast-paced, modern world, the essence of a highly functional and space-efficient home is not just a luxury but a necessity. Blum, a leader in innovative furnishing solutions, understands this need and brings to you their ground-breaking “All You Need is Space” campaign.

28/08/2024

MEDITE SMARTPLY is a market-leading manufacturer of sustainable timber construction panels. Here, Head of Business Development, Roly Ward, fills us in on the company’s offering, and in particular its impressive range of moisture-resistant MDF panels ...

Could you please give an overview of MEDITE SMARTPLY’s offering?

MEDITE SMARTPLY is a market-leading manufacturer of sustainable timber construction panels. Here, Head of Business Development, Roly Ward, fills us in on the company’s offering, and in particular its impressive range of moisture-resistant MDF panels ... Could you please give an overview of MEDITE ...

28/08/2024

Following the announcement this time last year that Extractly Limited had achieved ‘SafeContractor’ status, the company has now attained further recognition of the quality of its business processes that comes with the achievement of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certification.

28/08/2024

CLEAF luxury décors: Made in Milan. Loved by designers. And supplied exclusively in the UK and Ireland by James Latham.

CLEAF has a long track record of delivering best-in-class finishes. Founded in 1975 in Italy by the Caspani family, CLEAF has grown into one of the world’s most respected and celebrated decorative surface brands.

CLEAF luxury décors: Made in Milan. Loved by designers. And supplied exclusively in the UK and Ireland by James Latham. CLEAF has a long track record of delivering best-in-class finishes. Founded in 1975 in Italy by the Caspani family, CLEAF has grown into one of the world’s most respected and ce...

28/08/2024

The Women in Furniture Network (WIFN) is returning to London for its Amplify Your Voice event on the 9th September at Olympia London from 6pm.

28/08/2024

Kundig and J & C O’Meara will showcase their latest launches and new collaborations from 26-29th September at Unit 6, Dakota Business Park, Dakota Way, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 8AF.

Kundig of Switzerland is delighted to invite the UK’s furniture makers and joinery manufacturers to its Autumn Open House, where there will be a selection of wide belt and edge sanding machinery on display.

Kundig and J & C O’Meara will showcase their latest launches and new collaborations from 26-29th September at Unit 6, Dakota Business Park, Dakota Way, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 8AF. Kundig of Switzerland is delighted to invite the UK’s furniture makers and joinery manufacturers to its Autumn O...

28/08/2024

McEvoy & Rowley, a family-run business with over 50 years of history, has long been a staple in the Maidenhead community, offering top-tier kitchen designs and appliances. Originally, they relied on suppliers from Scotland and Germany to provide their kitchen products. However, the disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical vulnerabilities in their supply chain, leading to issues with quality, lead times, and overall customer satisfaction.

McEvoy & Rowley, a family-run business with over 50 years of history, has long been a staple in the Maidenhead community, offering top-tier kitchen designs and appliances. Originally, they relied on suppliers from Scotland and Germany to provide their kitchen products. However, the disruptions broug...

28/08/2024

Daltons Wadkin, a leading supplier of woodworking and industrial machinery, is excited to announce the return of its annual Wood & Panel Machinery Show. The event will take place from 8-10th October 2024 at the company’s expansive showroom located in Nottingham.

23/08/2024

Looking to expand manufacturing capabilities, alongside relocation to new premises, a bespoke kitchen and furniture manufacturer, based in North Oxfordshire, contacted Fercell to explore their options for an effective LEV solution.

From Fercell’s initial consultation and site survey, it was clear that the system would need to provide effective capture for dust and particulate from multiple wood machine tools, at any one time.

Looking to expand manufacturing capabilities, alongside relocation to new premises, a bespoke kitchen and furniture manufacturer, based in North Oxfordshire, contacted Fercell to explore their options for an effective LEV solution. From Fercell’s initial consultation and site survey, it was clear ...

23/08/2024

Picture this. You’ve just won a six-figure contract to manufacturer interior wall and ceiling panels for a prestigious, multi-million-pound hotel conversion in London. The brief is set, and your start date is imminent but your existing edgebander doesn’t have the capabilities required to complete the job. Who do you count on to supply the right machinery at short notice? For high-end interiors company, Bulgaro, it was Holz-Her UK who was able to supply and install a Sprint 1327 Door edgebander (formally the Sprint 1327 Massiv) within seven days.

Picture this. You’ve just won a six-figure contract to manufacturer interior wall and ceiling panels for a prestigious, multi-million-pound hotel conversion in London. The brief is set, and your start date is imminent but your existing edgebander doesn’t have the capabilities required to complet...

23/08/2024

Europe-wide specialist in the trade of furniture edgings and fittings, Ostermann, possesses an impressively diverse adhesives portfolio, some of which we explore below ...

REDOCOL Osterbond

Ostermann has consolidated and expanded its range of REDOCOL contact adhesives under one product family, with five different products now available under the name REDOCOL Osterbond.

Europe-wide specialist in the trade of furniture edgings and fittings, Ostermann, possesses an impressively diverse adhesives portfolio, some of which we explore below ... REDOCOL Osterbond Ostermann has consolidated and expanded its range of REDOCOL contact adhesives under one product family, with....

23/08/2024

In the heart of the Czech Republic, a revolution in woodworking technology is unfolding. VOLTER, a leader in milling and engraving machinery, is redefining the art and science of woodworking with its state-of-the-art CNC machines. Nestled 60km from Prague, in the bustling town of Kolin, VOLTER’s production plant is where innovation meets tradition, crafting machines that are not just tools but partners in creation.

In the heart of the Czech Republic, a revolution in woodworking technology is unfolding. VOLTER, a leader in milling and engraving machinery, is redefining the art and science of woodworking with its state-of-the-art CNC machines. Nestled 60km from Prague, in the bustling town of Kolin, VOLTER’s p...

23/08/2024

If you are processing workpieces in large quantities, you have made the right choice with professional sanding tools from ARMINIUS. Not only does the company’s superior sanding technology distinguish its range, but also its impressive individualised service.

23/08/2024

AXYZ, the premier provider of CNC routing solutions, has within its portfolio of machines the AXYZ WOODWORKER CNC Router. This cutting-edge, all-in-one solution is designed to transform the woodworking industry, by making high-volume cabinetry and furniture production fast and effortless. With customisable configurations and a range of specially developed options, the WOODWORKER offers furniture and cabinet makers a clean and efficient manufacturing process.

Key features of the AXYZ WOODWORKER CNC router include:

AXYZ, the premier provider of CNC routing solutions, has within its portfolio of machines the AXYZ WOODWORKER CNC Router. This cutting-edge, all-in-one solution is designed to transform the woodworking industry, by making high-volume cabinetry and furniture production fast and effortless. With custo...

23/08/2024

See Limited provide a significant investment to their distribution arm, Performance Panels, through the integration of HOMAG’s STORETEQ P-500 storage system and SAWTEQ S-300 panel dividing saw, which will enhance operational efficiency and capacity on-site.

23/08/2024

When it comes to woodworking machinery training, Advanced Machinery Services (AMS) stands out for its years of experience in the industry, proudly carrying the Wadkin Bursgreen trademark, and being led by ex-Wadkin directors with extensive knowledge.

1. Clear, engaging training that’s easy to understand

AMS designs its training sessions to be straightforward and practical, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand parts.

When it comes to woodworking machinery training, Advanced Machinery Services (AMS) stands out for its years of experience in the industry, proudly carrying the Wadkin Bursgreen trademark, and being led by ex-Wadkin directors with extensive knowledge. 1. Clear, engaging training that’s easy to unde...

23/08/2024

Extreme flexibility and design freedom: choosing robotic additive manufacturing for custom design furniture

21/08/2024

Efficient and effective dust extraction is a critical component in maintaining a safe and productive work environment. While traditional dust collection systems achieve this, the ‘always on’ ethos of their performance creates opportunities to improve business practice, not only from a cost-saving perspective, but to further invest in sustainability practices.

Efficient and effective dust extraction is a critical component in maintaining a safe and productive work environment. While traditional dust collection systems achieve this, the ‘always on’ ethos of their performance creates opportunities to improve business practice, not only from a cost-savin...

21/08/2024

Mirka is a market-leading tools and abrasives manufacturer with a product portfolio that is constantly growing to meet the needs and requirements of end users.

21/08/2024

The OVVO® Connection system is a unique, patented solution that allows two pieces of material to join together without the use of tools, glues or screws.

OVVO products are a range of cleverly engineered, award-winning, invisible connectors that make joining wood simple. The connectors are installed during the manufacturing process so the end-user can simply click/push together cabinets, shop fit-out components, door frame assemblies or furniture without the need for tools, screws, or glues.

The OVVO® Connection system is a unique, patented solution that allows two pieces of material to join together without the use of tools, glues or screws. OVVO products are a range of cleverly engineered, award-winning, invisible connectors that make joining wood simple. The connectors are installed...