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Posted On - 18/07/2023
The skills gap has been highlighted again by the latest figures from The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), showing that fewer than half of new engineering recruits have neither the necessary technical nor soft skills needed for work within the industry. For fabricators, having the right skilled support in place is vital to keep machines running. Josh Goodwin, technical...
Posted On - 18/07/2023
Secondary glazing specialist, Selectaglaze, has invested in an FMC 340 CNC machining centre from Fom Industrie. Duncan Saunders, head of production at Selectaglaze, said: “Selectaglaze aims to have the best quality machinery that makes manufacturing efficient and ensures consistent quality throughout the whole fabrication process. “The new FMC 340 CNC machining centre with fume extraction hood is an impressive machine...
Posted On - 21/06/2023
Three Emmegi customers have taken ownership of the machines which were featured on the Emmegi (UK) stand at FIT. Paul Tonks from Wow Aluminium in Gainsborough shook hands with sales manager, Martin Linnell, on his new Itaca Solution crimper Kanji Hirani, managing director of Maidstone based Kawneer specialist, Leay Windows, came to the show to sign the deal on a...
Posted On - 14/06/2023
Haffner has confirmed it has booked a 600m2 zone at FIT 2025, which will run from 29 April to 1 May 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham. Matt Thomas, MD at Haffner, said: “FIT has always been an important event for us, and the trend continued this year. Having had another tremendous show with a large pipeline of new business enquiries,...
Posted On - 30/05/2023
Haffner has celebrated another successful year at FIT. Matt Thomas, managing director, said: “We confirmed a sale of the new SBA-4 machining centre on the show’s first day, which set the tone for us. We had quality footfall over all three days and have a strong pipeline of order enquiries to follow up.” At 586.5m2, Haffner’s stand was the biggest...
Posted On - 28/03/2023
Jade Engineering has purchased a 30,000ft2 industrial property it that is destined to become the Coventry-based firm’s headquarters from the end of 2023. Located just metres from the company’s current main Bayton Road, Coventry premises, the new building will allow most of the company’s operations and 50-plus staff to be located under the same roof, consolidated from three other sites...
Posted On - 28/03/2023
Specialist trade fabricator, A Plus Aluminium, has invested in a new profile machining centre, an SBZ 140 from Elumatec UK. The machine is installed at the company’s core manufacturing facility in Watford, swapping out one of the older machines and bringing the total back to five. According to A Plus, the replacement machine is already providing improved reliability and increased...
Posted On - 21/03/2023
Haffner is now the strategic machinery partner for FOM Industrie in the UK. Dave Thomas, CEO, said: “We have been working with FOM since 2019 and we are now the UK’s largest distributor of its cutting-edge aluminium machinery range. Our relationship has gone from strength to strength, resulting in this strategic move.” Founded in 1972, FOM Industrie machinery includes automatic...
Posted On - 14/03/2023
Haffner says it will showcase the ‘largest and most comprehensive’ machine portfolio in the industry at this year’s FIT Show. At 586.5m2, the stand is set to the largest at the show and will be home to the latest cutting-edge fabrication machinery for aluminium and PVC-U profiles. Matt Thomas, MD at Haffner, said: “The Haffner stand is a must-visit for...
Posted On - 14/03/2023
Emmegi (UK) will showcase an even broader range of machines, including those for PVC-U manufacturing at the 2023 FIT show. The company has exhibited at every single FIT Show over the last 10 years. Emmegi (UK) is best known as a supplier of machinery for aluminium fabrication, and it will have machining centres and saws on show which will appeal...
Posted On - 28/02/2023
Haffner has unveiled two new PVC-U automated machining centres, which are due for market release over the next few months. Dave Thomas, CEO, said: “As a business committed to delivering the machines our customers need, we have extended our SBA machining centre portfolio. “Like all our machines, they have been designed to deliver high levels of automation throughout the fabrication...
Posted On - 07/02/2023
Knowsley based DAWS (Door and Windows Systems) has invested in additional capacity with the purchase of a second AMC308 automatic CNC machining centre – the sixth Kombimatec machine to join its operations in three years. DAWS is a Smarts Systems fabricator, and specialises in high-performance aluminium doors, windows, bi-folds and sliding doors purely to trade customers. The company says that...
Posted On - 24/01/2023
Haffner has announced a strong start to 2023, with several sales of Graf Synergy machines already confirmed. Matt Thomas, MD of Haffner, said: “As the sole UK agent for Graf Synergy machines, we have seen a sharp increase in demand for their cutting-edge machine technology. The high-end aesthetics of seamless welding is helping our customers to meet the demands of...
Posted On - 30/03/2022
Kall Kwik has signed a new partnership with machinery supplier FOM. The FOM range features a selection of aluminium machinery, including cutting and machining lines, double and single head saws, corner crimpers and more. “As the aluminium market continues to grow, we wanted to expand our ACE care package to fabricators who manufacture aluminium windows and doors, and FOM is...
Posted On - 08/03/2022
Jade Engineering has developed and launched a new V-Notch saw, reportedly the first to hit the UK market for some years, with the company insisting that a revision of this factory essential was ‘well overdue’. The Jade VNS V-Notch saw has been designed and manufactured to comply with the latest manufacturing performance requirements and crucially to include a number of...
Posted On - 22/02/2022
Jade Engineering has developed a bespoke hole punching tool that was designed specifically for the manufacture of the Sheerline system from Garnalex. Andy Russell, Garnalex’s technical service and support director, said: “Sheerline frames are manufactured using a patented corner assembly method that removes the need to crimp profiles together. “For this unique system to work, holes must be drilled in...
Posted On - 15/02/2022
Emmegi has redesigned and upgraded its Compound Cut 9-axis twin head saw with new electronics and advanced safety features. It is now reported to be the only fully enclosed and soundproofed 9-axis compound saw available in the UK, with many of the design features familiar to users of Emmegi’s Precision range of twin head saws. The new Compound Cut has...
Posted On - 10/01/2022
Exeter Trade Aluminium has invested in a FMC470 four axis CNC machining centre by Fom Industrie, reported to be the first to be imported into the UK from Fom’s Catalica factory in Italy. The new machine forms part of Exeter Trade Aluminium’s overall growth strategy, which includes expanding into new premises, and will help to ensure that the fabricator can...
Posted On - 13/12/2021
Ian Cocken, director of sales and marketing at Aluplast, discusses the success of flush sash and why it continues to present significant opportunities for fabricators and installers. Originally developed to provide a high-performance solution for the replacement of traditional timber sashes, the introduction of the flush PVC casement was a landmark innovation for the industry. Over the last 10 years,...
Posted On - 07/12/2021
CWG Choices was an active launch partner for Kömmerling’s new energy efficient flush sash that boasts six chambers. CWG developed the manufacturing processes required to fabricate the new Kömmerling flush sash with consistent high product quality and in volume. It’s a new section, part of the Kömmerling 70 platform, that can accommodate glazing options from 28mm to 40mm and can...
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