Hardwood import volumes shot up by 30% in Q1 2022 in comparison to the same period in 2021 – the highest Q1 import volumes the market has seen during this century
Richard Essery has been added to the line-up of experts speaking at The Furniture Makers’ Company’s webinar on sustainability, which takes place on Thursday 14 October
In addition to general performance enhancements, the latest release focuses on streamlining many common tasks and implementing new time saving features, making it even easier for customers to create truly custom products
New computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technology released by Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division fast-tracks the preparation of cabinet and furniture assemblies for production by automatically processing designs to shorten programs and streamline programming tasks. The ability to automatically process computer-aided design (CAD) assemblies increases competitiveness by reducing the time required to generate quotations and transition from planning to production
Hoffmann Machine Company will once again be exhibiting at the world’s leading woodworking and wood processing trade fair, LIGNA 2033. Situated in Hall 13 on Stand B28, the Hoffmann team look forward to showcasing their innovative range of machinery, and demonstrating how the Hoffmann dovetail jointing system could help potential customers and their businesses
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and the task of producing a high quality, tasteful kitchen falls upon the cabinetmaker. A cabinet with a beaded face frame immediately conveys a high level of quality and craftsmanship. The delicate lines and carefully rounded edge add subtle elegance and style, while precisely machined joints and accurately fitted inset doors and drawers elevate even the simplest single door design, distinctly setting it apart from utilitarian overlay-door cabinets
This September, Weinig UK is continuing its hybrid in-house event series with Laser vs Glue. From 14–16 September 2021, the industry is invited to explore the very latest in edgebanding technology from Holz-Her UK at their state-of-the-art showroom in Abingdon, Oxon
HOMAG UK’s Autumn Open House will be held at the company’s Castle Donington headquarters from 8–10 November. The event will showcase some of the latest technological advancements in woodworking machinery and software
Homag is setting new standards with the launch of its Drillteq V-310 vertical CNC processing centre. Launched last month, the Drillteq V-310 has a range of technologically advanced features that have never been seen before on this type of vertical CNC machine. The availability options such as a C-axis, aggregates and/or dowel insertion make the Homag V-310 a fully versatile all-rounder
Homag has developed an interchangeable hot-melt glue feature on select edgebanding machines. The new system enables the rapid change of glue types, eliminating time-consuming cleaning issues. EVA and PUR hot-melt glues can now be conveniently dispensed separately using the same universal application melting unit
A bespoke traditional joinery company operating at the high end of the woodworking market has recently been involved in a major conversion project, turning the former offices of the Coventry Telegraph newspaper into a luxury 1970s themed hotel
Fire warning signs are a key part of a business’ health and safety requirements and legal responsibilities. No matter the type of business or environment, you need to provide clear, unambiguous information for staff, visitors and customers to allow them to respond quickly and safely in the event of an emergency, as well as advising them on how to behave in order to minimise the risks