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By Wayne Hunter, operations manager, Emmegi (UK). All the Emmegi engineers in the UK and Ireland attend the Voilap Academy at our HQ in Italy for regular top level training – to keep their skills up to date, advance their knowledge and skills and learn about new machines or features. We recognise the importance and value of that to our...
Kombimatec has supplied and installed a suite of machines to design and build expert, Dial 1st Construction, to establish a dedicated 1,800ft2 window manufacturing factory for bespoke private projects. This investment gives Dial 1st Construction full control over the supply and quality of PVC-U windows and doors destined for its own construction and renovation projects. According to Kombimatec, this was...
Trade Window Centre has further strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the purchase of a new SMR-5 five head welder from Haffner. Earlier this year, the Yorkshire-based trade fabricator purchased an SBA machining centre from Haffner, scaling up production to around 700 frames per week. The new SMR-5 will further enhance capacity as the manufacturer continues to experience ‘exceptional’ year-on-year growth....
The Haffner team has recently held a week-long series of open days for customers and partners at Graf Synergy’s headquarters in Nonantola, Italy, an event that is reported to have generated ‘a host of new orders’. Matt Thomas, managing director at Haffner, said: “The open days were attended by more than 950 customers and industry operators from around the world....
The Emmegi name might be synonymous with aluminium fabrication, but the UK based business is keen to remind PVC-U fabricators that they can also tap into the quality, and service that characterises Emmegi via its range of heavy duty trolleys, tables and handling equipment. Managing director, Ian Latimer, says that Emmegi’s range of logistics and handling equipment is renowned for...
Haffner has been named a finalist in the Machinery Innovation category at the prestigious G25 Awards, the fourth consecutive year the company has been recognised for its contribution to fabrication machinery excellence. Matt Thomas, Haffner’s managing director, said: “We work hard to develop machinery that helps fabricators enhance quality, increase productivity and reduce costs. Award recognition such as this is...
A new machine collaboration between Haffner and Graf Synergy is said to have delivered a machine that ‘fundamentally reshapes’ the way fabrication is carried out, and gives fabricators the ability to increase efficiency, reduce costs and deliver products with a premium finish. The new SL8-FF-TR 8 head CNC welding machine is reported to be the only machine in the world...
EYG Group managing director, Nick Ward, says a six-figure investment into two new CNC machines will bring significant improvements in production speeds in its aluminium products factory – a facility producing thousands of windows and doors for both domestic and commercial customers. The new Elumatec SBX118 machines have replaced two old machines which have been used in the Wiltshire Road...
As part of its commitment to promoting engineering excellence and innovative thinking in the manufacture of aluminium doors and windows, Jade has officially become a member of the Council for Aluminium in Building. Over the past 18 months, Jade has been investing significantly in professionalising its services to guarantee a robust and secure foundation in fabricating aluminium products. The company...
When Warmer Roof decided to take control of their aluminium production and raise the bar for quality, the company didn’t just add new machinery – it is said to have redefined its entire operation. The Somerset-based firm, known for its high-performance roof systems, made a bold move: a £350,000+ investment into a new aluminium factory, equipped with precision-engineered solutions from...
Narberth based fabricator, TradeFrame Manufacturers, has invested the best part of £100,000 in a Kombimatec DGS450E electronic double mitre saw, and an AMC328 automatic sawing centre. The purchase has enabled TFM to effectively double production in its existing fabrication unit, enabling it to guarantee continued high levels of service to its customer base while it searches for new premises as...
Stuga Machinery has confirmed its business remains fully operational, financially stable, and legally independent following the announcement that insolvency proceedings have been formally initiated for Stürtz Maschinenbau GmbH and Stürtz Holding GmbH. Filed on 18 July, the proceedings relate solely to the Stürtz Group’s operations in Germany and selected international divisions. The process is now being overseen by a court-appointed...
Customers ordering new CNCs or twin head saws from Emmegi (UK) can now track the productivity, operational efficiency and energy consumption of their machines in real time – thanks to the addition of new Voilàp Connect software. Voilàp Connect is a cloud-based IoT platform developed by the team at Emmegi’s parent company Voilap, a specialist in designing and building smart...
Window and Door Maintenance Services (WD Group) in Tamworth has this year added three more Emmegi (UK) machines to its factory set up – bringing the total to nine and extending the successful, long term partnership that exists between the two businesses. Founded in 1985, WD Group initially used a chop saw to manually cut materials in its factory and...
Stuga Machinery is finalising a new dual-platform dashboard system, which it says has been developed to give fabricators ‘unprecedented’ visibility over production performance. Following feedback from demos at FIT Show 2025, the system will soon be rolled out to UK customers – with one major fabricator signed up to install the platform in the summer, and several in discussions to...
By Wayne Hunter, operations manager, Emmegi (UK). One of the biggest trends to emerge in machinery over the last couple of years is noise reduction and soundproofing. We’re seeing an increasing number of machines being specified with roofs or sound proofed cabins, and we’re getting requests for retrofitting as well as new machine orders. It’s obviously a positive indicator of...
PVC-U and aluminium machinery manufacturer, Kombimatec, appeared at the recent FIT Show for the first time since 2017 and came away with a signed order for one of the company’s high end CNC machines, in addition to enquiries that will keep it busy ‘for weeks to come’. “The FIT Show has been very good for us previously and we made...
Jade and Alunet Systems have collaborated on the design, manufacture and supply of 25 punch tool machines to be rolled out to Alunet’s fabricator network, following the launch of the new Aluna+ system. Alunet had specified a lean, ‘minimalist’ design for the new punch tools, one that was easy to maintain, with simple functionality and low stock holding for replacement...
Trade fabricator, John Fredericks Plastics, has invested in a new Graf Synergy SLS – single head CNC cill welder from Haffner. Alan Barnard, factory director for John Fredericks, said: “We are delighted to introduce this advanced machine to our production line up. Its precision and efficiency perfectly support our drive for continuous improvement and ensure we can consistently deliver the...
FIT Show 2025 has gone down as the most successful exhibition in Haffner’s history, with its Machinery Village proving a major draw throughout the three-day event. Matt Thomas, managing director at Haffner, said: “The response to the Haffner Machinery Village exceeded all our expectations. It was fantastic to connect with so many new and existing customers, showcase the latest advancements...