Posted On - 09/08/2017
The Comet T6HP four-axis machining centre, which was featured on Emmegi (UK)’s stand at the FIT Show, has now taken centre stage at Classic Building Solutions in Cork. Cork-based Classic Building Solutions manufactures using AMS, Reynaers, Sapa and Schueco, and has been responsible for the curtain walling in some of the most prestigious elements of the city’s recent regeneration, including...
Posted On - 08/08/2017
Fabricators will be congregating in Mühlacker, Germany this September for the Elumatec TechDays 2017. Hosted by Elumatec, the three-day event – including live demonstrations – seeks to showcase the firm’s product range, and give attendees an insight into the direction fabrication technology is moving in. Phil Heavey, managing director of Elumatec UK, said: “We look forward to seeing friends, customers...
Posted On - 08/08/2017
Mighton Products gave some of its customers the opportunity to provide honest reviews of the machines they have purchased. Bailey-Hague Joinery recently purchased one of the latest additions to the range: the Mighton X-Cut machine that produces perfect cross-joints on glazing beads, and praised its speed and accuracy. “We choose the X-Cut machine because we were hoping the promise of...
Posted On - 04/08/2017
Sternfenster has purchased a FOM LMT65 aluminium machining and cutting centre. Representing a total investment of more than £3.6 million, Sternfenster started production in its purpose-built and fully integrated aluminium manufacturing facility at the beginning of this year. Purchased from and supplied by the Promac Group, the FOM LMT65 forms a key element of the fabricator’s strategic growth plans, doubling...
Posted On - 17/07/2017
Unveiling its newly expanded Sturtz machining range in the UK for the first time, Elumatec enjoyed a successful FIT Show, leaving Birmingham with a string of promising leads. The firm’s newest offerings include the Sturtz FlexCentre 160, a cutting and machining centre for PVCU window and door production. Boasting a 6-axis machining module and a triple sawing unit, the automatic...
Posted On - 11/07/2017
Specialist fabricators considering dipping their toes into CNC machining should take a look at the Italmac Onix hybrid machining centre from Haffner Murat, according to the company’s managing director Dave Thomas. The Onix hybrid machining centre has been designed to help fabricators of specialist products improve quality and cut fabrication time. It can be used with PVCU and aluminium profiles....
Posted On - 10/07/2017
Neil Fraser of trade fabricators Rana Park, pictured with sales manager Andrew Jones, was one of several visitors who took advantage of Emmegi’s FIT Show offer of a free TKE sealant machine with every order for an Itaca Solution crimper. Neil said: “We’ve used a manually jointed system up until now, but newer systems we’re adding to our range require...
Posted On - 07/07/2017
The Haffner Murat reported high levels of interest shown across their machinery range at the FIT Show. Dave Thomas, Haffner Murat’s managing director said: “Our stand was busy throughout the three days with particular interest shown in our new SC220/60 aluminium machining centre. The interest we had in our machines proved that people are actively looking to invest in their...
Posted On - 05/07/2017
Soundcraft Doors has chosen an Emmegi Phantomatic M3 machining centre to help it expand capacity and manage some new large scale commercial projects. Soundcraft originally made its name as a timber joinery company but in recent years has switched its emphasis on to aluminium and hybrid systems produced by Senior Architectural Systems, which now account for more than 80% of...
Posted On - 14/06/2017
Promac Group has reported exceptional demand for its new Graf Synergy SLS sill welder, which brings seamless welding technology to the fabrication of bay and conservatory sills. Part of the new FOM-GS Group machinery offer, the SLS exploits the same zip-welding technologies as the Graf SL4-FF range in sill manufacture, to deliver an exceptional finish – but also at a...
Posted On - 08/06/2017
East Lothian-based Lyten recently approached Kombimatec Machines for a 1HDX automatic cruciform welder. “It was the immediate availability that really sold it for us,” Lyten’s Patrick Duignan said. “And not only that, the 1HDX is the only identifiable UK-supplied crucifix welder from a ‘known’ supplier – trust me, we did a lot of research. Combine that with the solid customer...
Posted On - 19/05/2017
Flair Windows invested in its first SMR-4 four-head welder from Haffner Murat last November, and the fabricator was so impressed that it recently bought its second. Ryan Lugg, director at Flair Windows, said: “Our experience with the SMR-4 welder is that it does everything we were told it could do. It’s very easy to use – even our apprentices have...
Posted On - 13/05/2017
Already using Elumatec products in its PVCU and aluminium production for a number of years, Arkay Windows expanded its capacity last yearwith three further acquisitions: a DG 104 double-mitre saw, and two SBZ 122/74 four-axis machining centres. “The team at Arkay came to us with a problem that affects all fast-growing fabricators: the need to streamline production to meet the...
Posted On - 18/04/2017
Spectus has launched a new bead to accommodate 36mm glazing for its Elite 70 system. The addition also allows external Georgian Bars to be added. Customers can now choose from 36mm, 40mm, and the highest-spec 44m in the Elite 70 system, along with the existing 36mm and 40mm in the Elite 63 system. “Spectus fabricators can now have every triple...
Posted On - 29/03/2017
Elumatec has unveiled new machinery capable of producing PVCU frames with smooth, seamless corner welds. The Sturtz Contourline achieves the seamless finish using tooling. “We’ve seen rocketing demand for this kind of high-end PVCU finish over the last few years,” Elumatec’s UK managing director Phil Heavey said. “Once, PVCU was seen as the poor cousin of more prestigious materials like...
Posted On - 18/03/2017
Sales of Haffner Murat’s SBA-2 and SBA-4 machining centres have had a strong start to the year. Dave Thomas, Haffner Murat’s managing director, said: “The machines enable businesses to increase capacity by driving quality, reducing costs and improve efficiency. The strong sales are therefore an excellent indication of the confidence the industry has at the moment.” Both the SBA-2 and...
Posted On - 15/03/2017
Kingfisher uPVC Windows and Doors has invested more than a £250K in new production equipment at its factory in Drighlington, Near Leeds, West Yorkshire. The introduction of the four new manufacturing units that have already been put into the production process are not part of the major planned development due to be announced later this year. These have been bought...
Posted On - 15/02/2017
The integration of Tekna into the Emmegi group means that the company’s range of specialist machinery is now available via Emmegi (UK). For aluminium fabricators, this gives them direct, low cost access to machines such as the TKE259 sealant applicator and all of its accompanying consumables. The pneumatic TKE259 is an easy to use, low maintenance option for applying specialist...
Posted On - 11/02/2017
Elumatec is celebrating a rush of new enquiries and boosted brand awareness following a successful appearance at the BAU show in Munich, Germany. Elumatec displayed the SBZ122/75, which features a five-axis design, inclined beds for easier access and waste disposal, and a protective hood that shields operators from flying debris and saves space by allowing them to work right up...
Posted On - 11/02/2017
Unique Window Systems has invested in a Graf Synergy SL4FF seamless corner welder from the Promac Group, as part of its continuing growth strategy. Fabricating more than 1,000 windows per week, the Leicester-based trade and commercial fabricator has seen exponential growth committing to significant investment in its state-of-the-art manufacturing capability. This has included the purchase of a new Graf Synergy...
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