Posted On - 15/01/2018
When Original Wooden Windows set out to make its frame production quicker and more efficient with new machinery, director Gus Brazier said the name of Mighton Products needed no introduction. Even though the hardware specialist launched its machinery range less than a year ago, the Slough-based joinery firm knew Mighton from 12 years of using its sash weights and other...
Posted On - 15/01/2018
Elumatec’s SBZ 122/75 profile machining centre has won a German Design Award. Overseen by the German Design Council, the GDAs exist to discover, celebrate and publicise world-class design in all fields of the economy. The jury hailed the Elumatec CNC for its speed, versatility and efficiency. While praising its acceleration and small footprint, they were most impressed by its drive...
Posted On - 10/01/2018
Promac Group is highlighting three low cost, high yield machinery platforms, which it says have the potential to transform fabrication businesses. Starting from £40K, to just a little over £70K, each offers manufacturers extra capacity to manufacture new products or increase volume and efficiency, while lowering overheads, Promac said. “There’s a perception out there that you need to be spending...
Posted On - 20/12/2017
Made for Trade has become the biggest user of Emmegi machines in the UK by quantity, with the addition of a fourth Phantomatic T3A three-axis machining centre to its manufacturing set up. This brings to 13 the total number of saws and machining centres Emmegi has supplied to Made for Trade since 2013, as the company behind the Korniche roof...
Posted On - 05/12/2017
Emmegi (UK) has been chosen as the machinery partner for Aluk’s newl training academy at its Chepstow headquarters. Emmegi machines are prominant in the 3,000ft2 training facility, allowing Aluk customers to get hands-on fabricating training. Emmegi (UK) equipped the Academy with a broad cross section of its machines to meet a wide range of requirements. This includes Phantomatic X4 and...
Posted On - 09/11/2017
Since launching its own brand range of machinery earlier this year, all designed to make targeted aspects of joinery production quicker, easier and more efficient, Mighton Products has welcomed a growing number of positive reviews, with the latest coming from Glasgow based sash window specialists Conservation Windows. The family run firm recently purchased the Mighton Scribe-It machine, one of the...
Posted On - 09/11/2017
Polar NE has purchased a CNC from Elumatec. Founded in 1983, Polar specialises in commercial work using systems from Kawneer and Comar, serving clients from Southampton to Aberdeen. “We’ve got ambitious plans for the years ahead – not only continuing to grow our presence in commercial, but also expanding into the higher-end of the residential market, too,” operations director James...
Posted On - 31/10/2017
Allan Brothers has invested around £200,000 in new machinery, alongside its campaign to encourage more trade buyers to add timber windows and doors to their product portfolios, This is designed to enable the company to increase volumes and reduce lead times, while guaranteeing the craftsmanship and quality it has maintained since 1811. The showpiece of the investment is a twin-bed...
Posted On - 31/10/2017
Spectus Window Systems has said its triple glazing solution offers customers flexibility and product choice without compromising on style or finish. Carmen Velilla, Spectus brand manager, said: “We use our existing Elite 70 and Elite 63 suites in combination with a selection of beads to offer one of the most cost-effective and flexible ways of producing triple-glazed windows.” She continued:...
Posted On - 16/10/2017
Conservatory Outlet has launched its new flush casement window, Envisage, to its network of retail partners. The Envisage flush casement window will be manufactured within the 60,000ft2 Wakefield-based plant, and boasts simple, clean lines, authentic proportions and with opening lights that do not stand proud of the frame. The window is available in a range of traditional and contemporary colours...
Posted On - 16/10/2017
Apeer’s Lumi window and door system now comes in two new colours, white and cream, which will be added to the external-facing ceramic border. The highly resilient border is fused to surface two of the insulated glazing unit at temperatures of 700°C, using Apeer’s on site toughening furnace. With 15 internal finishes available – including the recent additions of white...
Posted On - 04/10/2017
Universal Trade Frames has added the Spectus Flush Casement Window to its portfolio. The Spectus Flush Casement Window mimics the appearance of a traditional nineteenth century casement window, making it suitable for heritage and conservation zone properties as well as new builds. Its appearance is achieved with a bevelled exterior with a bevelled or sculptured option for the interior. The...
Posted On - 04/10/2017
Weatherbreak recently invested in a new Kombimatec AMC308 CNC machining centre when it moved to a bigger factory. “Kombimatec seemed to offer everything needed to meet our requirements at a realistic price,” said Peter Hedges, director of the PVCU windows, doors and conservatories fabricator. “Simply put, it does exactly what it said on the tin. We were already aware of...
Posted On - 04/10/2017
Robust-UK in Stoke on Trent, recently invested in an Emmegi Twin Ferro double mitre saw and a Phantomatic T3 Star machining centre to produce a new range of steel profile glazed doors by Stalprofil in Sweden. Robust already manufacturers a broad range of internal, external and security doors in hollow steel for trade partners across the UK using its existing...
Posted On - 03/10/2017
Vista Panels has chosen blu hardware from Coastal Group for its XtremeDoor. “We invest a great deal into the quality and performance of our composite XtremeDoor range as ultimately we want our customers to enjoy a product that not only looks fantastic but performs brilliantly over many years,” said Ian Smith, business development manager at Vista Panels. “As soon as...
Posted On - 04/09/2017
Abcell has completed the installation of a Graf Synergy SL4FF seamless corner welder and FOM LMT65 aluminium machining and cutting centre – supplied by Promac – as part of a major investment in its Warmcore fabrication facility. Paul Ford, managing director of Abcell, said: “We have been really pleased with the LMT65. The precision that you get out of it...
Posted On - 10/08/2017
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 - 10/08/2017
Hazlemere Commercial recently expanded and upgraded its line to include four new CNC machining centres and two double-mitre saws. “With such a large operation, [Hazlemere was] looking to advance its production process and maximise its output while maintaining its strong reputation for quality,” Elumatec’s regional sales manager Bryan Dando said. “The addition of the SBZ 122 and three SBZ 140...
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...
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