Haffner has been shortlisted for the new Machinery Innovation Award at this year’s G Awards. 

Matt Thomas, Haffner’s managing director, said: “We are delighted to be shortlisted this year. It’s the third nomination in a row for us. We’ve been fortunate to have won our category in previous years, so we’re keeping our fingers firmly crossed we can make it three in a row this year!”

Haffner has been shortlisted for its KT 808-50 assembly table for door sash because it eliminates the time-consuming manual alignment of a door outer frame and sash. The KT table is designed to increase consistency, accuracy and speed, allowing a fabricator to manufacture one door every five minutes. According to Haffner, is a transformational solution for every volume door manufacturer.

Matt said: “Ensuring the outer frame and sash align consistently in door manufacturing is essential for both hinge placement and aesthetics. For high volume door manufacturers in particular, this is a significant issue that slows down production rates and impacts quality, ultimately taking money away from the bottom line.

Several fabricators approached us to develop a solution and in response, we developed the KT 808-50 assembly table for door sash (KT Table), which optimises sash assembly by combining different processes on a single table.”

Haffner is reported to be the UK’s largest machinery supplier to the fenestration industry.