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9 MAY - JUNE | 2012 10 MAY - JUNE | 2012 11 MAY - JUNE | 2012 12 MAY - JUNE | 2012 Daniel Ship Read on andenjoy! panels can bemadeto last for many years inany climate. wood-based or However,treated,wood and solid properlyseasoned if that,certain quite am I Indians feel when I say this because I myself have faced termite problems since settling in India. tell me let yourself, them you, they are 100% betterexperienced than concrete houses! I cannever fully understand the apprehension you’ve most if and norm the being houses wooden with up grew I Canadian, a As India. in here mainstream the into construction house wooden We also have a profile of a very good company, 9 Wooden Homes, which is dedicated to bringing hence, promote sustainability oftheworld’s timber supply. the realize people Few implications of so. this new set do of legislation to which was plans designed to help who prevent illegal or who logging and EU, India the in to products anyone wood-based to exporting means is it what and Regulation Timber Union article Buckley’s Mike European to new the attention on your to draw like I would section, “Environment” our In to familiar many here inIndiaaswell. increasingly to is becoming technology that new a situation – in invest market today’s to in competitive needs remain who businessman small typical a of process making decision the analysing of job excellent an done has Mr.Härtel CAD/CAM. covered and 2012) focus is the on sawing optimisation. If youcase missed the first part, this it was in the last issue in (March-April technology; new in investing by business his transformed has who Germany in carpenter small a of study great case a is series The VDMA. of behalf on Härtel Christian by adopted with a sound business plan. We also have the second article in a six part series written latest innovations which could prove to be highly beneficial to certain wood industries in India if well known industry figure who is now with Weinig, sent us an article on one of that company’s technology. on articles useful Majmudar, very Tejash another some have also we issue, this In hardware misusedanditsvalue totally lost asaresult. and materials tools, machines, imported expensive see to common too far is It business. the of side that enhance potentialgreatly to the has which topic, particular this on industry the in education more needfor the see to him led furniture panel-based other and office kitchen, of contractors and manufacturers Indian training in experience extensiveMurali’s piece. this in another, culminating to led thing one and time that conversation at a startedWe Issue. 2012 January-February our in published was which and ago months few a Mr.Rajendra by in sent Centrefor Häfele article This India. resulted from Business the EnvelopeReply been had which averynice have We also article in the same section and interiors. contributed by Mr. to furniture Murali Rajendra, who runs the Bangaloreit comes Training when particularly businesses, main focus of this magazine, but which nevertheless is an important part of many woodworking East.Middle interview “Hardwarethe fallsThis on intosection a Fittings”, and the is not which and Asia South of all also covering but just India, – not for Hettich Directorof Managing the as isan story industry Our cover the in known well course of issue. is who this Goel, Mr. A.K. with conducted myself in I interview reading interesting some have we content, of terms In comments onthis. balance between readability, catchiness andaesthetic beauty. I definitelywould welcome your even strikean to trying are and design new the into thought of lot a put Wehavelike. all you of publication for Wood News. We have made some changes to our look which I really do hope Welcometo firstthe our of issue that – twenty-second 22 the of Volume beginning the is, year Dear Readers, e ditorial 13 MAY - JUNE | 2012 14 MAY - JUNE | 2012 since at thetimewhenhehad to invest in of themost important factors for Hubert, conformity inpanelcutting.This wasone of dimensionalaccuracy andangular guarantee ofconsistent results interms A horizontal paneldividingsaw isthe best Consistent Working Results carries outinhiscarpenter`s workshop. with thebroad scope ofotherorders that he also hadto beflexible enough to comply secure aprofessional cutting process, which is concerned, soitwas imperative that he as far ashisofficefurniture programme to compete withindustrial manufacturers different or even too imprecise. Huberthas work, theresults turnedoutto beeithertoo carpenter whowas entrusted withthe longer enough. Dependingontheindividual table saws; however, thissystem was no the wood panels hadbeencutonsliding automated feeding inpanelcutting. Before, marked thebeginningfor Hubert’s useof The new officefurniture programme thus dividing system. up to 60%–thanks to thehorizontal panel horizontal ones,reported timesavings of their vertical panelcutting systems with his colleagues, whohadalready replaced cutting system, wasquickly taken. Someof either opt for avertical orahorizontal panel Franz Hubert’s initialbasicdecision,i.e. to Investment The RightTime for the rightmachinetosuithisparticularneeds. future. ThisarticleprovidesaninsightintoHubert’s decisionmakingprocesswhileselecting this manufacturingprocessgoing,hehasdecidedtofocusonhorizontalpanelsawsforthe for Part1ofthisseries,whichexplainshisforayintoCAD/CAMsoftware).Inordertokeep of anewofficefurnitureprogrammecalled“Gloria”(seeWood NewsMarchApril2012Issue Franz Hubert,aGermancarpenter, hasexpandedhisbusinesstoincludethemanufacturing Sawing Optimisation Carcass FurnitureManufacturing–Part2: Her, “A logical operator guidance,whichis Benkart, oneofthestaff members at Holz the saw`s touch screen,” explained Stefan panel saws are intuitively operated by operating the system. “Increasingly, the can very quicklybecome familiarized with Even apprentices orsemi-skilled workers An additionaladvantage ofthenew system: result inrejections. an issuewithhiscustomers andmight even edge finishing–which could easilybecome had to bevery precise to avoid inaccurate with ajointing cutter, yet thepanelcutting machine. Thismachinewas notequipped was still working withanoldedge-banding a new pressure beamsaw, thecompany saw (Allimagescourtesy VDMA) panel saw, rip saworslidingtable The Altendorf 2can beusedasa is manuallyfed by meansofsuctionpads.A quantities ofpanel material. Hispanel saw Sometimes hehas to process onlysmall interior fittingsbutalso fortheGlorialine. finishing effects, notonly forhisindividual variety ofpanelmaterials withdifferent Franz Huberthasto process alarge rapidly carry outthesawing orders.” assists thesaw operator to accurately and dimensional representation onthedisplay directional finishing effects, that the three- of therest. Itisabove allinthecase of based onthegraphical display, takes care Great Outputs Even SmallMachinesHave By ChristianHärtel

solidly builtmachine baseandonawear- For this reason, heset ahighvalue ona the machines. as printing, lifewell as to thelongservice of including off-cut management andlabel connection withthedata processing system, to theeasy handlingofthemachines,to the Franz Hubertattributed alot ofimportance Apart from themachines`performance data, Be Desired Leaves HardlyAnythingto The PresentStateoftheArt package ofthree 19mmpanels. 6120, for example, will besufficient tocuta Holzma HPP250orby theHolzHerCut future, thecutting height provided bythe office furniture programme increase inthe making process: ifproduction rates for the considered anotherfactor inhisdecision- the material that hasto becut.Hubertalso even more are achieved inthepositioningof carriage. Forward speedsof60m/min.and feeding speedsof100m/min.thesawing same, can beoperated withcuttingand expensive machinemodels,which,allthe able to focus onsmallerandthusless feeding ofthepanelsaw. Hewas therefore importance to automated anddynamic package. Neitherdidheattach great of increasing thecuttingsize ofthepanel almost totally disregarded thepossibility list. Inhisdecision-making process, he his company, Hubertestablished apriority pressure beamsaw was theright onefor Facing thechoiceofwhichhorizontal forklift helps to handlethepanelpile. Working positionsontheAltendorf 2 its starting position.Thisallows thecutting reached, thesaw isretracted andreturns to As soonastheendofwork pieceis recognizes theendofwork piece. length. Withthisdevice, the saw unit equipped withadevice to limitthecutting Today, apaneldividingsaw shouldbe covers are notdamaged by themachine. even thosepanelsthat have delicate surface cushion protects thesurface against scrapes; work piecessitsolidlyonthetable. Theair be movable sothat allformats andall tables equippedwithaircushionshould means ofrack andpinion.Thesupport less drive mechanismofthesaw unitby from Holz Her is also able to groove. The paneldividingsawCut6120 these new technical possibilities? orders Franz Hubertwillbeawarded withall tearing. Whoknows what kindofwork and postforming materials withoutany equipment allows oneto cutfinishededges without apostforming saw, sincethis In addition,Hubert wasn`t willing to do blade projection. adjustment always secures anoptimum saw tearing, because thestepless cuttingheight with thecorrect speedandwithout any is ableto cutthewidest variety ofmaterials feeding speedsofthesaw unit,Franz Hubert With steplessly adjustable cuttingand cycles to beshortened considerably.

15 MAY - JUNE | 2012 16 MAY - JUNE | 2012 17 MAY - JUNE | 2012 18 MAY - JUNE | 2012 The partslist data, mostly established in optimization? How tosecureprocess just theopposite,” hesays. the data processing connection. Today it`s part andonlythirtyminutes to talk about hours to explain themechanical engineering when presenting anew machine,Ispent two personal experience. “Only five years ago, Manager at HolzHer, haslearnedfrom of thesequantities. Stefan Benkart, Product to efficiently secure the economic handling increasing, andcompanies have to beable demand for different materials isalways are becoming increasingly important. The including integrated cut-off management processing connection to anarea storage cutting process optimization and a data cutting process ishighly reasonable.The software system that helps to optimize the regularly cutpanelmaterials, theuseofa Even for thosecarpenter`s workshops that time? How tosavematerialand OPTIMISATION OFTHE CUTTINGPROCESS be presented for thefirst timeonthe The new HPP250fromHolzmawill Holz-Handwerk Fair inNurnberg. the material. requirements andfacilitate thelocation of comply withoperational conditions and labelled off-cuts are stored inboxes, which adapted, virtualoff-cut storage, the instructions. Intheclient-specifically merely hasto follow theprogramme`s the cuttingsandmachine operator This process helps to considerably reduce automatically integrated into the pattern. is established, thecut-off material is software. Assoonasanew cutting pattern Cut-off material is stored by theoptimisation How tousematerialcut-off centre andfrom theedge-banding machine. be imported bothfrom theCNCmachining is thenlabelledwithabarcode, whichcan more optimization possibilities. Eachpiece is even better, sincemore partsprovide for handle several orders. Theresult obtained pattern. Itisalsopossible to commonly computer immediately defines thecutting button onthedisplay ofthepanelsaw, the an interface. By clickingonthe“optimize” from theCADprogram to thepanelsaw via CSV orTXT formats, are directly transferred

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19 MAY - JUNE | 2012 20 MAY - JUNE | 2012 incurring highpersonnelcosts. seized uponthisdevelopment.Insomebusinesses,structuredsurfacesarecreatedby hand, between solidwoodandwellmadeplasticsurfaces.Someprocessorshavenow trend indicatesthatendusersarereactingtotheever-increasing problemofdifferentiating wood andthiswillremainunchanged.Incontrast,therustichomemadelookisnew. This Perfectly smoothsurfaceshavebeenthenorminindustrialmanufacturingusingsolid A newtechnologyfromWeinig Oscillating Spindle(OSC)–Structure/RusticProfiling spendles (Allimages courtesy Weining) The ‘rustic’ surface produced by oscillating demands ofthistrend. structure that satisfies even thehighest moulder. Thiscreates acomplex, individual wooden piece orpanelgoing through the and radial directions duringthe course ofa or even auniversal spindleoscillating in axial controlled movement ofvarious bottom, top This technology isbasedonacomputerized, are possible. moulder, muchgreater speedsandvolumes router; theadvantage here isthat usinga oraCNC possible usingmanualcarving Such textured surfaces were previously only made inany shapeupto adepth of30mm. oscillating spindles.The textures can be wide variety oftextures andshapes,using rustic looking wood surfaces, orindeeda essentially developed a way to massproduce encountered alotofinterest. They have economical solution at Ligna2011and In contrast, Weinig presented anew, more

below. be usedfor structuring from above orfrom plus oneuniversal spindle. Theuniversal can manufacturing process withseven spindles 7-Spindles +Universal: Acomplete, one-pass pass. one can produce astructured surface inone With three oscillating spindlesin sequence, manufacturing process withninespindles. 9-Spindles: acomplete, one-pass small batch sizes. the idealsolution for small companies and and fourth passthrough themoulder. Thisis structured surface level inasecond, third 5-Spindles: After theS4Sone can doa “moulder wizards” at Weinig HQ. tools andyears ofexperience ofthe know-how, thepatented Weinig Powerlock technology ofthespindle,CNCcomputer of anewly developed advanced barrel any vibrations to thesurface by means axially andradially, without transferring controlled movement oftheentire spindle possible isacombination ofasecured, The technology that makes suchprofiling within seconds. of thesame“structure”, aswell aschanged and re-called uponfor repeated production be set viatheoperator panel,stored inside movement are beinginfluenced can easily The parameters by whichthe axial andradial 1 st passthroughmoulder, smooth and structured surface min oreven more. machines at feed speedsof40m/min,60m/ feed speedof20m/min.Weinig alsooffers The machinessoldsofar are working witha that carry theOSCtechnology. number ofspindles(1,2oreven 3spindles) OSC spindleor–ifbudget allows –uponthe through themoulderwhenusingonlyone a surface dependsonhow many passes The “wildness”or“rustic appearance” of full control ofhisproduction needs. and offtheOSCmode,operator stays in switchingor planingspindle.Simplyby on times, asa“normal”fullfunctioning profiling the spindleitselfcan always beused,at all can beaddedto any spindleinthemoulder, Despite thefact that theOSCtechnology 2 nd passthroughmoulder, complex and structured surface 3 complex andstructured surface 2011 inHannover Germany for thepurposeof rd Universal Powermat 1000displayedatLigna passthroughmoulder, highly Real life machinepictureofa7-Spindle+ producing structured surfaces.

21 MAY - JUNE | 2012 22 MAY - JUNE | 2012 2. 1. technologies: Understanding thedifferences against other Poland. have beendelivered already to Japanand The first machineswiththisunique feature for alarge variety ofpotential customers. a continued and regular structured surface Hannover, theWeinig Group isalsoproviding produced earlier, now, sinceLigna2011in After the random less structured surface software. by thePowerCom machineandoptimizing doing thestructured surface are controlled width. Thepowerlock cutterheads that are on thebottom side over theentire working Here, themachinewill structure thesurface for amaximum working widthof620mm. 2000 andtheproven Powerlock cutterheads wide MDFpanelsusingaWeinig Powermat A structured surface can alsobedoneon costs. be doneinlessthan anhour, at minimal and producing anew surface designcan manufacturing andgrindingofanew tool self-made surfaces innotime.The Easy-to-use, self-developed and use workpiece. finished profiled and structured, read-to- In onepass–from the raw material to a A few otherpossibilitiesthat can beachieved usingoscillatingspindles. 5. 4. 3. 2. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Fields ofApplication 1. Benefits 3. them from therest ofthecrowd. looking for something that differentiates for customers, architects andbuilders It opensupnew designpossibilities plastic or foil covered surface. product incomparison to anartificial You willattain thecharacter of asolid to larger markets around theworld. product asacost effective mass product It isnow possibleto supplythiskindof higher profits) for a structured surface! One can easilyclaimahigherprice(with in themarket. other standard board products available (Unique SellingPoint) against allthe One willget aclear, distinctive USP Inside &OutsideWall Cladding Laminated Beams Solid Wooden Beams Furniture Flooring and thecustomer demand. deep as30mm.It’s allaquestion of taste profiles allthe way to “deep” profiles as The variety ranges from “soft, flat” B$Q]B(DV\)HHGB(B,QGLDB5=LQGG Automatic feedingatanaffordable price? • • • • • • • Your benefits grows, yoursawcangrow withyou. and 380models.Withaneyetothefuture: Easy2Feedcanalsoberetrofitted. Soasyourbusiness Yes, it’s possible:withEasy2Feedfrom HOLZMA.Available fortheHPP250andnew350 retrofitted withCADmatic4.1 models ofthe3seriescanbe and allcompaniesaimingtogrow ideal forwoodworkingshops increases theoutputofsaw is ergonomic saves space saves time price automatic feedingatanattractive www.holzma.com standard versionisequippedwithbars Lift tablehere isequippedwith“rollers” option, A companyoftheHOMAGGroup [email protected] Fax Tel. Yeshwantpur, Bangalore-560022, INDIA 2nd Stage,Tumkur Road No.88, IndustrialSuburb HOMAG IndiaPvtLtd +91 8023575426 +91 8023575421 

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system we have a connective fittings, If you are usingour things are basically taken care of. also damagingthematerials. Allthose and thenyou are wasting timeandpossibly perfectly, you willhave to drillanotherhole and theholeto holedistance isnotaligned with perfect alignment. Ifyou drillholes blindfolded person can alsofixthehandles hole distance isexactly 32mm.Even a Take handles,for example. Ourholeto holes andallthealignment willbeperfect. the workers willnothave to drilldifferent productivity willdefinitely increase because If they are usingHettich hardware, the furniture manufacturers. Hettich is thebiggest value creator for the productivity andthelower wastage, effective solutions.If you factor intheprice, because we provide someofthemost cost manufacture furniture buyHettich products people whohave set upmachinesto No. By andlarge, Iwould say 90%ofthe customers? Is itonlyforhighend well asfunctionality to thefurniture. or lights, different elements to add style as more to create theemotion,like handles hardware andaccessorieswhichare used the furniture; and the fifthisdesigner which helpthemanufacturers to make andalltypesofconnectingjoinery fittings and folding systems; thefourth isthe and drawer systems; thethird isthesliding first isthehinges; thesecond isthedrawers components oftheproduct portfolio: The I would say there are five different areas? biggest sellingproduct Which areHettich’s HARDWARE ANDFITTINGS INTERVIEW

25 MAY - JUNE | 2012 26 MAY - JUNE | 2012 have to becombined together. its functionalutility. Thesethree elements “feel” isaddedto furniture that goes beyond colours, lights anddecorative accessories. A movement aswell as thevisualaesthetics – emotion to thefurniture – generated by the emotions. ButwithHettich fittings, webring viewed asadeadpiecethat elicitsno you feel happy. Thefurniture istraditionally emotions. When you seeabeautifulhandle, the aesthetics. Aesthetics alsoincludes two isefficient useofthespace.Third is – to make thefurniture functional.Number three mainobjectives. Oneisfunctionality You see,furniture fittings have toachieve hardware? are thelatesttrendsin In youropinion,what combined. hardware inIndiathanallothercompanies in terms ofvalue. Ibelieve Hettich sellsmore single biggest supplier onthemarket today Chinese orlocally manufactured, we are the consuming thematerial. Whether imported, Yes, even inthesmallertowns, they are Hettich hardware? Do smallcarpentersuse the houseowners abouttheitems. cases they are onlyinfluencers. They advise they are thedecisionmakers andinsome they are apartofourmarket. Insomecases the carpenters. We don’tsupplyto thembut other two influencers are thearchitects and people to whomwe supplythematerial. The construction companies. Theseare the Then thelarge hotels, institutions and end users. Then the furniture manufacturers. One ishardware dealers whosupplyto the We have got four different market segments. base? part ofyourcustomer manufacturers areabig Would yousayfurniture product. hardware, itiseasierto sellthefinished end customers that you are usingHettich There isanotheradvantage: Ifyou tell the much quicker job. his handsbeingdamaged sohecan doa hands oftheworker; heisnotworried about The outer portion remains strong inthe one handanddrive itinwithascrewdriver. called the Twister dowel. You can it wtih hold HARDWARE ANDFITTINGS INTERVIEW our capacity four times. factory. We have already increased the process ofliningupasecond is already soldoutandwe are in The capacity ofourfirst plant 80kg weight andit’s very stable. on date. Itcan take 60kg, 40kg, possible drawer intheworld as as ArciTech. Thisisthebest new drawer system known just introduced last year a a Red DotDesignAward. We close system whichhaswon introduced anintegrated soft About five years ago we systems. exceptionally heavy dutysliding Now we are working on modern lifestyle. suitable to the is muchmore furniture, which lightweight used to make lightweight boards can be honeycomb boards. These ago we brought infittings for example, aboutseven oreight years bring that into thefurniture fittings. For of furniture willpeoplebeusing?Thenwe people, lifestyle, income level, what type living ten years from now? What typeof into thefuture. What willbethestyle of Another thingwhichwe dois,we look point andavailability are allkey. Not just design.Iwould say, design,price success? element inHettich’s So isdesignthekey includes emotions. Aesthetics also is theaesthetics. of thespace.Third two isefficientuse functional. Number make thefurniture functionality –to objectives. Oneis three main have toachieve Furniture fittings 27 MAY - JUNE | 2012 28 MAY - JUNE | 2012 Hettich FurnitureHardware demands. closing cycle satisfy the most exacting of of thewrist aswell asaneven, gentle Furniture doors reliably closingat aflick an unusuallylarge angleof35degrees. that closesoftlyandautomatically from the senses.Thisincludesfurniture doors thread withconvenience that speaks to Hettich combinesa consistent design The Sensys generation ofhinges from laden. action even for drawers that are heavily provides stability andsmoothrunning applications. Thehigh-quality system provide asoundbasisfor many different Ball-bearing runners from Hettich frominjury sharpedges orburrs. insertion process –preventing riskof way safely andreliably throughout the fluted design can bedriven inallthe turning plastic sleeve inaneasy-to-grip The Twister dowel withcoloured, freely Sensys Hinge KA BallBearingSlide Twister Dowel adjustment andeveryday convenience. its easeofinstallation, simplicityofheight appealing to thesenses.Itimpresses with modern slidingdoorsystem whilealso meet allpractical demandsplacedona various doorweights, theseHettich fittings M andTopLine Lfittings,designed for range ofTopLine the product Combined with up to 80kg. doors weighing is designedfor sliding door fitting new TopLine XL installation, the in usage and convenience maximum Offering furniture. quality. Asoundinvestment for your wooden drawers theaura ofexceptional opens automatically. Quadro runners give with thepushto openmechanismit soft-closure, thedrawer closes insilence; impressive extras: WithSilent System drawers. Secure hold,quiet action, inclusive convenience package for wooden Quadro drawer runners are theall- Runner Quadro V6+Drawer Sliding Doors TopLine Rangefor solution. Hettinject connecting technologyisthis furniture calls for intelligent solutions. constructing marketable lightweight offers theseprospects. Designingand on quality. Thelightweight board other materials withoutcompromising to replace itwith and beingable of valuable wood smaller quantities challenge of using future faces the The furniture securely inany position. slightest pressure andcan bearrested or generous. Theflaps respond to the flap fronts from wide to narrow, slimline customizable mixandmatch systems, prospects for clever kitchen designwith Lift upfittingsopen up exciting new Hettinject Flap Fittings 29 MAY - JUNE | 2012 30 MAY - JUNE | 2012 to have something new. For example, last many products aspossible.We always want very meticulously. We want to showcase as present there, we designourparticipation company in theindustry. We are notjust helps to establish your image asaleading with thecustomer onthat platform, and leads are important – ithelps you to interact believe that ithelps to not onlyget leads– we have notmissedeven asingleedition.I and most widelyattended exhibitions, so Indiawood isoneofthe best organized Indiawood? your participationin Did youbenefitfrom not they are ourcustomers. cost to anyone, irrespective ofwhether or hiring any designer. We supplythisfree of manufacturer to sellhisproduct without more different designs.Thishelps the a designcollection book to showcase many or perhaps five or ten kitchens. We created cannot showcase more thantwo orthree You see,for example akitchen showroom marketing event which we have done. keep ondoingnew things.There isanother Indian architects andinterior designers. We conference to share thetechnology with winning architect from Germany, for a brought inMichaelSchumacher, anaward emotionally withthe carpenters. We also We alsocreated astory bookto connect with acoffee table bookmany years ago. platform to interact withthearchitects Another innovation: We created anew the purchase from them. names ofdealers ifhelikes andhecan make and thenmake adecision.We can give the evaluate hisrequirement andhisbudget customer comes, heisinaposition to The qualitylevel isthesame.When systems butthetechnology level isdifferent. one for 100,000Rupees.Bothare sliding system for 1000RupeesandIcan show you For example, Ican show you aslidingfolding points andat different technology levels. many typesofproducts at different price functionality oftheproducts. We showcase from theseCenters butwe showcase the the product. We donotmake any sales the customer can come andexperience have seven Demonstration Centers where concept ofDemonstration Centers. We now We were pioneers inintroducing the terms ofmarketing. in terms ofproduct development butalsoin You see,Hettich hasbeenapioneernotjust Can youexplain? HARDWARE ANDFITTINGS INTERVIEW freight. Ifyou seeourcatalogue, we have We have alsointroduced a system of air warehouse. are keeping closeto 100,000square feet of most material within two or three days. We from Mumbai.Sothecustomer can get from Bangalore andtheWestern Region NorthIndia fromservicing Delhi,SouthIndia in Bombay, DelhiandBangalore. We are We have alsoopenedmultiple warehouses India. of theirlocation. Thisappliesanywhere in customer isnever at adisadvantage because price, irrespective ofthedestination. Sothe whereby we deliver thegoods at thesame wrong. Anotherexample: We have apolicy and hinges insets soyou can never go pairs. Sowe provide themounting plates use asinglehinge. You always usethemin when you are buyinghinges, you never marketing andintheservice. For example, in theproduct. It’s alsoinnovation inthe is thecoreit’s value ofHettich and notonly we dowhichare totally unique.Innovation There are many marketing activitieswhich button andthe cabinet opens. willcomecutlery out.You press another kitchen surface. You press abutton andthe internet connectivity integrated into the where we actuallyhadatouch screen with brought thedigital concept inthekitchen, our new ‘ArciTech’ drawers. In2010,we year we brought a3Dtheatre showcasing which are mainlydeveloped for theIndian We have just introduced kitchen baskets the Indianmarket? developed specifically for products whichwere Do youhaveany large allothermarkets are growing. are notdoingwell, like Spain,butby and it’s growing. There are afew markets which and we are still growing. Even inGermany, No. You see,Hettich isa profitable company for Hettich? does thatposeanyrisk situation inEuropenow, In thelightof together. at any time.It takes around two weeks all anything whichisavailable internationally seven days thereafter, soacustomer can get be inaposition to deliver the goods within material isdispatched from Germany. Iwill on Monday andby Friday, I’llmake sure the quantity at any time. Yougive methe order point intimebutcustomers may ask for any to keep ready stock ofevery product at any 10,000+ products. It’s notpossiblefor us country. Although the book doesn’t India’s prominent architects, Icons successful marketing innovations establishing the company’s brand was put together by Hettich and was this book. A celebration of all, it has been instrumental in gifted to architects all over the and reputation among this key mention Hettich’s products at & ReflectionsofArchitecture decision makingcommunity. One of the Hettich’s more

31 MAY - JUNE | 2012 32 MAY - JUNE | 2012 is headinginthat direction. day. Ithasn’treached 40%ofthetotal butit kitchens are becoming more popularday by of thehardware business.InIndia,modular Worldwide, kitchens make uparound 40% for you? most importantsegment Is thekitchenmarket of 2012orthefirst quarter of2013. should beupandrunninginthelast quarter We are setting upa factory inBaroda. It India? Do youmanufacturein demands are here. them sothey know what themarket Germany butwe work very closelywith been fairly good. TheR&Disalldonein used inothercountries. Theresponse has market because baskets are notgenerally HARDWARE ANDFITTINGS INTERVIEW 33 MAY - JUNE | 2012 34 MAY - JUNE | 2012 to siteinCKD(CompletelyKnockedDown)orSKD(Semicondition. cabinetry alloverIndia.Theoutputisrelativelyfast,accurateandcanbeeasilytransported to manufacturefurniture.Inparticular, thisistherecent trendinkitchenandbedroom Nowadays, moreandbusinessessubstitutetheworkofacarpenterbyusingmachines By MuraliRajendra-Manager–BangaloreTraining Centre,HäfeleIndia Furniture andKitchens the 32mmSysteminModular Frameless Constructionand HARDWARE ANDFITTINGS are required. Theedges ofthepanelsare additional frame; therefore thicker panels which gives the strength andthere isno frameless construction, itisthebox itself to theface frame. Inthemore modern, while thehinges andotherhardware isfixed panels andare heldinplaceby theframe, strength. Thebackandsidescan bevery thin usually ofsolidwood, to give thecabinet its In traditional cabinetry, a face frame isbuilt, Face FrameVs.Frameless A cabinet withaface frame popular. traditional face frame cabinetry style is still is notyet universal. Inmany areas, themore system hasbeen widelyadopted, though it apart. InNorthAmerica, theEuropean holes whichare spacedprecisely 32mm as “32mm”because itisbasedonscrew several decades. Thissystem isreferred to frameless cabinetry hasbeenthenormfor In Europe, astandardized system of fixed directly onthepanelsthemselves. usually edge bandedandthehardware is A framelesscabinet. • • • • • • users, asfollows: for manufacturers, contractors andend India, there would beseveral key advantages If we were to adopt thesamestandard in System Cabinetry andthe32mm Advantages ofFrameless cabinet, ithasfewer braces and serves astheframe for aframeless Again, because thecabinet box itself frameless cabinetry isstronger overall. equally solidplywood orparticleboard, Because theentire box ismadefrom without any needofsolidwood. particleboard orplywood can beused Panels suchaslaminates, MDF, of thestandard sizes. Mass production isalsopossiblebecause installed onsite. site andknocked down, thenvery quickly The cabinets can bemanufactured off traditional frame andpanel construction. less time,labourandmaterials than Frameless cabinets require much • • older method isstill popularinsomeareas: frame cabinetry, whichmay explain why this However, there are someadvantages to face • • • • frame method. Acarpenter can builda required to manufacture usingtheface andequipmentLess machinery is appearance whichsomeendusers prefer. The face frame itselfprovides aclassic hardware, replacing shutters, etc. different shelfarrangements, changingof to make designchanges later, including between eachhole,itismucheasier in rows withastandard 32mmspace Because thescrew holesare placed system. which isdesignedto fitperfectly withthis hardware andcomponents available There isahuge range andvariety of there isnoframe intheway. Shelves are easierto mount because get that ‘door look. to door’ adjacent shutters anddrawers so you can There isnoneedofany spacebetween Frameless cabinetry looks more modern. thus more spaceinside. reinforcements insidethecabinet, and which themachines’ inbuiltsoftware will programs available to generate thesefiles, for boring, etc. There cutting, are many (Computer Numerical Control) machines create layers andexport themto theCNC the CADdesignercan usethefile to Once thedesignofcabinetry isfrozen, will function. the finishedproduct willlooklike andhow it stage andcan beshown a3Dpicture ofwhat Customers can have more say at thedesign Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM). using Computer Assisted Design(CAD)and Even furtherbenefits can beobtained by • • • and willhelpprevent orwarping. sagging cabinets, theface frame may besturdier For larger cabinet sizes orfor freestanding on site. cabinets intheshopandthenfittingthem some difficultyinmanufacturing the In non-standard sized spaces,there is to ariseifitisnot. and there ismore potential for problems a higherskilllevel to bedoneproperly Similarly, frameless construction requires hammer andnails. cabinet outofplywood withjust asaw,

35 MAY - JUNE | 2012 36 MAY - JUNE | 2012 inputs ormanuallyby entering values into and depths may bedetermined by CAD diameterThe inputofdrillingholesby • • • • • system asfollows: defined points conventionally bythe32mm forming). Holesare drilledinspecificsizes at Edges could bebullnosed(through post a radius, dependingonthedesignchoice. trimmed. Panels cutcould bestraight orin the sides(usuallywithPVC tapes) andedge Panels are cutto size, edge bandedto seal sizes, butmay alsobedoneto custom sizes. essentially manufactured to standard cabinet straightforward process. Thefurniture is Manufacturing frameless cabinetry isavery can beachieved. quality andhighervolume manufacturing costs andfaster, more consistent, higher materials can beoptimized to further reduce the work automatically. Moreover, theuseof convert into theformat itrecognizes to do mm Thereafter lineardrilling at aspaceof32 side 37 mmfrom thefront edge ofthecarcase material) related to thethicknessandpanel Depth ofusually12mm(variable and Drilling diameter of5mm On thesidesofcarcase Now Simply SMSSTARKE particularly ifthe worker or carpenter is work could result inimproper functionality, for panelprocessors withmachines.Manual Most ofthishardware isessentially made • • • • • • • • • • • • • • system: from Europe iscompatible withthe32mm The majorityofthefunctionalhardware increments of32mm. drawer anddoorfaces needto besized in spaced someincrement of32mmapart, spacing. Sinceslidesandhinges are vertically depend ontheaccuracy ofthe32mm CNC machines.Thebenefits ofthe system Many others Majority ofwardrobe slidingsystems Provision for theshelfsupports fittings First connecting boltsofminifix/KD Lid down stays Flap upfittings Wire baskets Tandem boxes Tandem runners for wooden drawers Metaboxes Telescopic channelsor ball bearingslides Bottom mounted soft rollers systems /pullouts First holeofthedraw channelsanddraw Hinge mounting plates on56161 tocontact us themselves. at alllevels following qualitythey set for their work hasto betaken inallseriousness modular kitchen andfurniture makers that In conclusion, Iwould like to relate to the modern customer demands. implementation to meet almost allof today’s structured for easy understanding and The programs are periodical andare hafeleknowledge.com/user/index1.html trained can logonto: dependability. Thosewhointend to get processors how to achieve qualityand training centers across Indiato teach panel the initiative of establishing dedicated adhere to theseprinciples.We have taken in detail theimportance oftheirrole to educate theOEMfraternity andto explain We at Häfele have initiated aprogram to not handledproperly. easily ruined(oritswarranty voided) ifitis very expensive imported hardware can be it shouldnever be nailed; likewise, some cutting anddrillingisnotdone correctly and is particularlysusceptible tochippingifthe with eachpieceofhardware. Particle board associated witheachpanelmaterial and in theparticularinstallation guidelines not well versed inthe32mmsystem or quality anddurability. features secure promises closing, high used throughout theentire home.Tip-On from wood, glassormetal, Tip-On can be Regardless ofwhether thedoorismade front can begrasped andopenedeasily. opening anglesothat thehandle-less furniture doors swing opento acomfortable doors. Alight touch is allthat’s required and support system for handle-lessfurniture Blum bringsyou the mechanical opening Tip-On forDoors via aswitch onthehinge boss. Blumotion function canbeeasilydeactivated revised pivoting point. For smalldoors, the can beopenedcollision-free thanks to the design possibilities for doors. Thicker doors Top Blumotionopensupsomany more space -discreetly inthehinge boss.Clip now integrated into thesmallest possible This sophisticated motion technologyis closing motion.The effect istrulyinspiring. install and,oncefitted, creates aharmonious motion”. The system isquick andeasy to Blumotion redefines the term “qualityof silently andeffortlessly day inandday out. love theway theirfurniture doors close With Blumotion,kitchen users willsimply new sideofperfectingmotion! Cliptop BlumotionHinge:The from Häfele The Latest Hardware and Fittings to thestorage spacebeneath. Thetable enabling easy accessinaseated position raises thetable top andswivels itsideways, the samespacefor avariety ofpurposes. It different roles. Thisfittingenablestheuseof coffee table whichis capable ofperforming A perfect fitting forsmallspacesis havinga Fittings Tavoflex: Swing up Table Top without maintenance. allows for 10,000cycles (about30years) balancing mechanism,whichcurrently Häfele revolutionary system is itspatented magical movement always. Thesecret of technology guarantees thissuper-smooth whatever hardware isusedtheGerman full cupoftea kept onitwon’t spill,and perfectly stable allthrough andeven a to deskandviceversa. Thedeskremains fitting forthe effortless transition frombed Hiddenbed™ withtheirTavoletto’s Combi by lowering thedesk.Häfele provides the which willmorphinto abedat night just a drawer for your books andfiles, for your PCmonitor, keyboard, accessories, which duringtheday can beusedasadesk one. Thisamazingproduct isHiddenbed™ being abed,desk,cabinet allrolled into that optimizes thespacethat you have by Häfele bringsto you arevolutionary product Combi Fitting Hiddenbed™ -Tavoletto’s jamming offingers. closing ofthetable thusavoiding accidental catch that prevents un-intentional orsudden and silent closing.TheTavoflex hasasafety integrated softclosingmechanism for gentle the synchronizing rods, butalsohasan only provides smoothmovements dueto table oralaptop station. Thefittingnot top can belifted easily to actasa study www.hafele.in • • • • • • Features cabinet doors withvirtuallynoeffort. for smallspaces.Ithelps inoperating ofthe for overhead cabinets isaperfect solution or office–Flap Stays product for home too. Amust have shouts functionality spell designbut that just doesnot bring anexperience Häfele wants to Flap Stay brackets are made ofsteel Made ofzincalloy andthemounting closing oftheflap/cabinet door Gentle pushhelps inopeningand and for doorflaps withaluminumframe Can bemounted onwooden doorflaps slight pressure stops inendpositionwhen released by The flaplocks inany positionandit Mounting: for left andright handuse Opening angle:75°,90°or110°

37 MAY - JUNE | 2012 38 MAY - JUNE | 2012 9 Wooden Homes dependability. an established track record for safety and superiority. Wooden frame construction has affordability, easeofuseandenvironmental combination ofbenefits, including strength, No othermaterial can match wood’s unique India’s more educated people. become increasingly well known among accepted intheWest, hasinrecent years This fact, whichhaslongbeenuniversally actually last for centuries –inany climate. house isdesignedwell, awooden homecan pressure treated lumberisusedandthe this isnotnecessarilytrue.Ifhighquality, that wooden housesare notdurable, infact While thegeneral perception inIndiais and technological efficiencies. also for theirenvironment-friendly features only because oftheiraesthetic nature but fabulous appealofwooden housesisnot trendsetters inAsiaandtheMiddle East. The gradually becoming more accepted among widely accepted inIndia.However, they are houses are madeofwood), they are still not countries (inmany places,virtuallyallthe a very long timebeenpopularin Western regions. Althoughwooden houseshave for Japan, Europe, andothercountries and the world, includinginCanada,theUSA, These sameproducts are beingusedacross wooden homes. culture- andeco-friendly living throughdurable, and spreadhealthynatural to providenewlivingspaces Bangalore companythataims 9 Wooden Homesisa WOOD INARCHITECTURE SPF lumberisadistinctly white wood, other”. dependable abuilding material asany frame construction isassafe, sturdy and spokesman for 9Wooden Homes,“Wooden hurricanes. According to Mr. RajeshSingh, extreme events suchasearthquakes and the samedegree ofprotection, even for codes require allmaterials to provide pine-fir (SPF) wood. StrictCanadianbuilding made inCanadafrom premium Spruce- 9 Wooden Homes’wooden housesare all concepts. riverfront andvarious eco-friendly resort gardens, terraces, penthouses, beachside, can bebuiltnot onlyashomesbutfor farms, The beautyofwooden housesisthat they applications, includingmulti-storey projects. efficient forusein residential or commercial workability make construction simpleand come indifferent sizes. Theirpracticality and The housesare very easy to install and and long-lasting. technology, makingthemeven more durable and constructed usingstate-of-the-art fire. Thehousesare completely waterproof subject to rotting and is rather steady against impregnated withwax andtherefore isnot wooden housesisprocessed and The wood usedto manufacture these 9 straight grain andsmoothtexture. colour from white to paleyellow, withafine has abright, cleanappearance, ranging in springwood andsummerwood. Thewood with very little colour variation between resistance to decay andattack by insects. enhances itsappearance andincreases its wood, improves itsstrength andstiffness, inhibitsnaturalKiln drying staining of the kilns to amoisture content of13%-15%. SPF lumberisseasoneduniformly indry Technical Specifications treated poles, railway ties, outdoor furniture. exteriorhousing, preservative decking, Structural lumber, trusses,prefabricated Products furniture. into economical very appealing, solidwood with alittlepreparation, SPF canbemade producing highqualitystructural lumber, structural components. Inaddition to of prefabricated trussesandother housing, is alsousedextensively inthemanufacturing building applications. KilndriedSPFlumber commercial, Industrial andagricultural framing material inalltypesofresidential, Kiln driedSPFlumberisusedasastructural Uses painting and staining properties. hand andpower tools. Ithasgood gluing, exceptionally well andiseasily worked with working properties. It takes andholdsnails and iswell known for itsoutstanding SPF hasahighstrength-to-weight ratio 81.1 MPa Modulus ofRupture: 12,300 MPa Modulus ofElasticity: average): 0.47 Specific Gravity(ovendry 480kg/m Density (airdryaverage): 3 A few ofthewoodenconstructions already completed by 9 Wooden Homes

39 MAY - JUNE | 2012 40 MAY - JUNE | 2012 • is: consumption ofmodern wood frame homes In colder climates, theelectricenergy goes into manufacturing buildingmaterials. energy usage andtheembodiedenergy that building system, bothinterms ofoperational construction isthemost energy efficient clearly point to thefact that wood frame at various universities across theglobe this consumption. Environmental studies importance ofmakinganeffort to reduce in theconstruction sector underlinethe current concerns over energy efficiency andlightingcooling, ofbuildings.Canada’s consumption isused for theheating, In Canada,nearlyonethird oftotal energy Savings and SignificantEnergy Strong ThermalPerformance requirements. standards, meeting bothUSandCanadian Dimension lumberismanufactured to NLGA defects andmake better grading decisions. allows graders to concentrate onfewer grade andintended use.Thiscombination look for otherdefects that willaffect the human eye. Themanualgraders then deviations to accuracy notpossible by wane andstraightness andcan measure to thegrading station. Thisscan checks for online laserscans eachpieceasitpasses laser grading optimizer grades lumber. The accuracy isat itshighest possiblelevel. A grading isusedto ensure that thegrade A combination oflasergrading andmanual Wood Grade houses; and 9.43% lower thanthat oflight steel solid waste pollutionthan steel or concrete results insignificantly less air, water and building materials useslessenergy and Furthermore, theproduction of wood-based renewable, sustainable forestry resources. consumption anduse wood materials from buildings asthey reduce energy Wood frame buildingsare truly“green” A “Green”BuildingSystem energy costs. naturally results insubstantially reduced homes, where wooden construction be particularly relevant inair conditioned houses simplyremain cool inside.Thiswill the samethrough thenight, wooden throughout theday andgradually emits against heat. Whileconcrete absorbs heat houses willprovide muchgreater insulation brick, etc., itseemsclearthat wooden of wooden houses against that ofconcrete, conducted to compare thethermalefficiency house. Whilesimilarstudies have notbeen than cold that must bekept outofthe In most Indianlocations, itisheat rather solid steel. concrete andmasonry, and400timesthat of ability ofsoftwood is ten timesthat of its cellularstructure. Thethermalinsulating due to themillionsoftiny airpockets within Wood itselfisanatural thermalinsulator • • is: energy consumption of wood frame houses In more moderate climates, theelectric • homes. 7.33% lower thanthat ofconcrete houses; and 8.79% lower thanthat oflight steel houses. 10.92% lower thanthat ofconcrete • • used inawood frame buildingconsumes: the production of structural wood materials less thansteel structures. More specifically, by concrete structures andnearlyonethird structures islessthanhalfofthat incurred terms, theenvironmental impactofwood environment. Whenmeasured inmonetary present theleast potential damage to the building materials. Wooden structures choice for creating customized structural Wood’s immense flexibility makes itthebest Efficiency Design Flexibilityand Space have alife-span of100years ormore. built andcared for, thesehomescan easily rain andeven earthquakes. Whenproperly can withstand conditions ofhighwind,heavy environment for whichthey are builtand designed to meet therequirements ofthe wood framemodern engineering, homesare Using acombination ofmaterials and insulate andquickefficient tobuild. roof assembliesthat are strong, easy to construction incorporates wall, floorand Asia, suchasJapanandKorea. Wood-frame in Europe, MiddleEast, Africa andpartsof to any climate, thissystem iswidelyused frame construction technology. Adaptable are builtevery year usingmodernwood (including singleandmulti-family residences) In NorthAmerica aboutonemillionhomes Strength &Durability concrete structures. than equivalent materials usedin 45% lessenergy and46%lesswater structures; and than equivalent materials usedinasteel 28% lessenergy and39%lesswater through regular sweeping, mopping andvacuuming. quality astheaccumulation ofdust and microbes can be reduced conditioning and ventilation. Wooden floors contribute to betterair 10-25%, makingitmore comfortable andreducing theneedfor air panelling can reduce peakmoisture loadsinatypical homeby moisture into theair. Research hasfound that interior wooden high humidity, itabsorbs moisture; periods, itreleases duringdry more comfortable by moderating indoorhumidity. Duringtimesof individual’s overall senseofwell-being. Italsohelps make abuilding attributes, and evidence suggests that this can contribute to an Wood generates positive feelings because ofits warm andnatural Health andComfort private environment. significantly reduce soundtransmission andcreate apeaceful and using designfeatures suchasstaggered walls studs, allhelpto new technology suchassounddispersing metal channelsand In addition,layering materials of densities,incorporatingvarying and floorassembliesare filledwithsoundinsulating materials. particularly important. Inhightraffic areas, natural cavities in wall multi-family residential dwellings where soundinsulation is sound transmission andprivacy issues,even incommercial or materials anddesignfeatures, whichmake iteffective inhandling Modern wood-frame construction incorporates a variety of Sound Transmission andPrivacy types ofclimates. water, wood performs well asastructural buildingmaterial inall problems can arise.Ifbuildingsare properly constructed to shed problems, andit’s onlywhenwood gets too wet for too longthat can absorb andrelease large quantities ofmoisture without buildings. Wood andwater are typically very compatible – wood a matter ofknowing how to manage anddesign for water in many wood buildingsexist inrainy andhumidplaces–it’s simply It isacommon misconception that water is woods enemy. In fact, Moisture Control and fire safety regulations. buildings meet andcomply withbuildingcodes covering structural kitchen. Practices suchastheseensure that modern wood-frame withadditionallayersceiling, usedinhigherriskareas suchasthe gypsum board can beusedto linethewalls oftheinterior and healthy andsafe environment. Fire retardant materials suchas of materials anddesignelements contribute to creating adurable, construction isa complete building system inwhicha combination from theheat before thetimberburnsthrough. Wooden frame stand longer inafire thana comparable steel beam,whichwillmelt of thewood inside.For thisreason, aheavy timberwillactually protect thewood andmaintain thestrength andstructural integrity material, alayer ofchariscreated whenitburns,andthishelps to is stronger thanyou might think.Althoughwood isacombustible comparing thefire safety of wood versus concrete or steel, wood and thefire protection measures designed into thebuilding.When (open flames, etc.), the contents oftheirhome(furniture, etc.) is far more dependent ontheirown awareness offire hazards materials usedinitsconstruction. In fact, theoccupants’ safety apartment haslittle to dowiththe combustibility ofthe structural Both research andexperience confirm that fire safety inahouseor Fire Safety door. whether itbetheadditionofanew room ormoving awindow or wooden buildingscan beeasilyredesigned to suitchangingneeds, reworking oftheconstruction material isneededoff-site. However, are poured inconcrete orwhenexpensive andtime-consuming components. Makingchanges isvirtuallyimpossiblewhenwalls architects anddesigners from having to designaround these and ventilation ducts)infloor, ceilingand wall cavities, freeing and theabilityto embedinfrastructure plumbing (electrical wiring, standard concrete walls provide for greater internal floorspace or decorative designs. Walls that are up to 20%thinnerthan

41 MAY - JUNE | 2012 42 MAY - JUNE | 2012 November 2010andcan beviewed at: the OfficialJournal oftheEuropean Unionin regulation, asthendefined, was gazetted in anditsthreatlogging to forests. Thefull on forest governance deficiencies, illegal products onthemarket” stated itsconcern of operators whoplacetimberand 20 October 2010laying down theobligations European Parliament andoftheCouncil “Regulation (EU)No995/2010ofthe the Regulation. full list ofproduct categories can befound in newspapers aswell asrecycled paper. The printed papers suchasbooks, magazines and recycled timberand products, and andpaperproducts.joinery Notincludedare products includingfurniture, flooring, trading issue.Itincludesalmost alltimber papers. Andthisisnotjust atimbermaterial Implementing Regulation andGuidance is now undergoing thedevelopment of The EUTRisalready embodiedinlaw and require theirfullcooperation to comply. selling into EUmarkets. EUimporters will products fullyinto thespotlight for exporters harvested timberandlegality of wood now theEUTRbringsissueoflegally and certification issuesin recent years, but industry hasbeenfocused onsustainability in thecountry ofharvest. Thetimber requiring documentation legalityverifying sourced timberand timber products by is intended to stop thetrade inillegally all over Asia.ThisEuropean regulation products, pulpandpaperimported from from lumberto furniture,joinery flooring, timber material and forest products ranging The European Unionisakey importer of implemented inMarch. out illegalloggingandthetradeinillegallyharvestedwood.NeverthelessEUTRwillbe European importersarenotclearaboutthisnewregulationwhichisintendedtostamp of importedwoodandproductsintotheEuropeanUnion.ManyAsianexporters 2013, theEuropeanUnionTimber Regulation(EUTR)willbeapplicable,affectingallsupplies Europe istakingstepstoeliminateillegaltimber. Inlessthantwelvemonths,on3rdMarch By MichaelBuckley Less ThanaYear toGo ENVIRONMENT covers thefollowing aspects: legislation ofthe country ofharvest and is defined onthebasisofapplicable the products they buyare legal. Legality illegally harvested, to assure consumers that placing timberonthemarket that hasbeen from March 2013.TheEUTRprohibits imported wood andmany paperproducts Regulations (EUTR)will affect almost all The principlesofthenew European Timber 4:EN:PDF LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2010:295:0023:003 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/ Union. is starting negotiations withthe European are negotiating similaragreements. LaoPDR standards.necessary Malaysia andVietnam for thelicensingofexports whichmeet the towards implementing its own regulations the Indonesiangovernment isnow working has signedsuchanagreement for which details. InSoutheast AsiaonlyIndonesia Agreements (VPA). See box for more with theEUcalled Voluntary Partnership is donethrough bi-lateral trade agreements is produced according to national laws. This administrative systems to thatverify timber wishing to commit to credible legal and governance, especiallyincountries and financialsupport for improved FLEGT alsoproposed technical assistance eu/environment/forests/flegt.htm purchasing oftimber. See: http://ec.europa. and private sectors to adopt responsible set ofmeasures to encourage thepublic was established in2003alongwitha illegal intheworld’s logging forests. FLEGT to theEUandits MemberStates to tackle which set outarange ofmeasures available Trade ActionPlan)published by theEU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and emerged from theFLEGT process, (the The EUTRwas having alongtime coming, be assessed. assessing riskandmitigating suchriskas may principles ofobtaining relevant information, The definition ofDueDiligence isbasedon harvesting andtrading. of imported products asto theirlegality or undertake anexamination ofthesource Due Diligence whereby first importers must In effect theEUTR requires theprocess of domestically produced products as well. The regulations apply to imported and legally bindinginall27EUmemberstates. on theEuropean market andthey are a level playing field for timber traders The intention isthat EUTRwillprovide helpful inexplaining theEUTR. National trade associations canalsobe contacted at [email protected]. euflegt.efi.int andtheoffice canbe More information can be found www.at by EFI’s EUFLEGT AsiaProgramme. FLEGT work intheregion issupported mfp.or.id programme can becontacted at mfp@ be found at www.mfp.or.id andthe programme. More information can in anumberofinitiatives inanongoing Forestry Programme (MFP)isinvolved 2013 deadline.TheMultistakeholder assist theprocess towards theMarch an officeinJakarta hasbeen set up to Standing OfficeinVietnam. InIndonesia PROTEM Secretariat inMalaysia anda offices, suchasKEHATI inIndonesia,the VPAs are supported by National support and presence inVietnam. office in KualaLumpur, an officeinBeijing FLEGT AsiaProgramme witharegional European Forest Institute’s (EFI)EU support initiatives whichincludethe addition, there are anumberofFLEGT act asin-country contact points. In by theEuropean Union.EUDelegations VPA negotiations are beingundertaken applicable. within theMarch 2013law whenitwillbe Due Diligence hasbeenexercised to work in theendonemust beableto show that their schemesto take account ofEUTR,but are now working to make adjustments to known that themaincertification schemes of importers to satisfy thelaw. Itis well for theDueDiligence process required certificates doesnotalleviate thenecessity Due Diligence buttheexistence ofsuch certificates can formanimportant partof A general, butinformal, view isthat such certificate, issufficient to EUTR. the satisfy certification certificate, orchainof custody their buyers inEurope, iswhether aforest manufacturers andexporters ask,aswell as One frequent question that many Asian ENVIRONMENT

43 MAY - JUNE | 2012 44 MAY - JUNE | 2012 of allBiesseproducts. Theuseofdigital and art manufacturing technology are hallmarks An excellent qualityfinishand state-of-the- and adualbuffingunit. scraper, atop andbottom flat bladescraper motors, a top andbottom radius profile Rexroth guide-ways withquickdisconnect motor precision corner rounding systems on cutter heads,a top rough trimunit,two such as:adualpre-milling unitwithdiamond new Akron 1300Seriesincludeworking units Other modularfeatures available onthe unit. modular top and bottom tiltingtrimming and Rexroth guide-ways, alongwithalarge high speedendtrimmers, such asCamDrive end trimunitwithfeatures ofthelarger The seriesalsoincludesaspeciallydesigned system withdirect gear drive system. system, andan industrial quickchange glue track andchainwitharound andflat guide panel hold-down alongwiththeIndustrial on precision bearingsto guarantee proper beam withastaggered dualroller system panel edges, aheavy dutytop pressure help provide ahighqualityfinish to the high-precision high-frequency motors to controls onthelarger models,HSDRotax standard features suchasmanualorPLC edgebanding machineswithincluded many functionstypical ofupper-range The new Akron 1300seriesoffers 60mm. thickness withamaximum panelheight of solid wood upto 3.0mmmaximum edge veneer coils andsinglestrips ofHPLand to edgebanding material suchasPVC and concept capable ofapplyingaperfect finish single-sided edgebander withamodular businesses, theAkron 1300isanautomatic Designed specifically for entry-level the Akron1300SeriesfromBiesse Precision EdgebandingfortheSeriousCraftsman– PRODUCTS ANDPROCESSES Available Working Units panel after panel! to guarantee aproper high-qualityfinish and simplesolutions for practical operations pneumatic work unitsensures total flexibility • • • • • ADVANTAGES: www.biessemanufacturing.com Rotax serieshigh frequency motors Reduced dist between panels Working speedof12m/min Panel feeding onindustrial chain Quick gluepotchange 45 MAY - JUNE | 2012 46 MAY - JUNE | 2012 optimum cost-to-benefit ratio. performance packages demonstrate an the principalapplications. The resulting and selectsthebest unitcombination for so, thecompany relies onitsexperience to theperformance requirements. Indoing to selectingtheperfect machineaccording Bütfering is particularwhenitvery comes • • • • • • • • • • • • • Highlights pick outtheiroptimum machine. options, this extensive choiceallows users to technology coupled witharange ofsensible models oftheSWT 300Series.Usingproven medium sized enterprises withvarious on surface technology even insmalland materials andever more stringent demands Bütfering isaddressing thetrend for new dependable performance. to itsreputation for highbuildqualityand latest insandingtechnology andlive up a Bütfering machinewilloffer always the research anddevelopment programme, of sandingapplications. Witha focused range ofinnovative solutions forallkinds what istechnically feasible withawide is aspecialist inthisfield,demonstrating sanding machines,andtoday thecompany For over 60years, Bütfering hasbeenmaking Optimum SandingResultswithInnovativeSolutions Bütfering SeriesSWT300SandingMachines PRODUCTS ANDPROCESSES Advanced warning isgiven. automatically after alongidleperiod. in process andthemachine willstop power by 50%whenthere isnopart ecoPlus Eco modedecreases theidle (except cross beltmodels) Automatic thicknessmeasuring system not suppliedasstandard Easily retro fittable vacuum fan set, when cleaning options Free spacefor retro fittingbrushingand Separate drive motor for eachhead compartment Protected storage sanding“insert” Poly Vbeltdrive Electronic abrasive beltoscillation system Maintenance-free electronic braking Variable feed speed Constant passline Automatic headlocking pad models) Colour touch screen terminal (segmented pad andbringssignificant advantages. control over thefunctionofsegmented with aPLC thisoffers agreater degree of as opposedto apneumatic system. Linked magnetic solenoid to generate sanding force development from Bütfering –usesa MPS (Magnetic Pad System) –thelatest The new magnetic technology known as MPS -MagneticPadSystem 25mm EPSsegment. which thendirects theoperation ofeach This information is fed to anonboard PLC, shape ofpartsasthey enter themachine. To guarantee this,theEPSsystem scans the applying theright pressure at theright time. sanding result. Perfect sanding isabout workpiece, thereby guaranteeing aperfect optimal sandingpressure onallareas ofa The machine’s electronics ensure the EPS –ElectronicPressureSystem www.homag-india.com applications. with 12.5mmsensingisbest for special MPS Plus3:1proportional sanding system all requirements inacost-effective way. The system with25mmsensingmeets almost The MPSStandard 2:1proportional sanding A ChoiceofTwo Systems to tip’. Benefit: Ensures perfect sanding results ‘tip actuator ration isalso available (MPSPlus). activated. Asanoption, a3:1sensor/ to whether 1or2edge sensors have been pressure isconstantly modifiedaccording the machinethey are scanned andtheedge sensor/actuator package. Whenpartsenter edge iseasilyachieved withthestandard 2:1 Proportional pressure control at thepart Proportional PressureControl maintenance-free solenoids. thickness tolerance compensation and part thicknessvariations. Benefit: Excellent the segmented headto compensate for This isanimportant element whenasking any ‘stiction’ effect foundwithaircylinders. Ultra-smooth piston guidanceeliminates No ‘SlipStick’ veneer. without riskofsandingthrough lacqueror lacquers. Benefit: Parts are sandeduniformly result –even onthethinnest ofveneers and the partsto guarantee auniform sanding off progressively at leadingand tail endsof for belttension. Theforce alsoramps onand more pressure asitextends to compensate individual force andisalsodesignedto exert Using thePLC, eachsolenoid can begiven an Dynamic ForceControl 47 MAY - JUNE | 2012 48 MAY - JUNE | 2012 PRODUCTS ANDPROCESSES • • Customer Benefits • • • Applications: Sanding MachinesfortheIndianMarket SWT 325RC/335RRCFurnitureWide-Belt • • • • • • • • Customer Benefits • • Applications: R C diameter Profiled contact roller with140mm fine sanding Sanding headfor light calibration and Fine sandingofwood andwood materials Veneer sanding Calibration sanding Abrasive beltwidth:1370mm Abrasive beltlength: 2620mm power transmission Poly Vbeltsfor lessvibration andbetter breaking Wear-free electronical mainmotor roller withgritsize compensation Automatic positioningofthe contact sanding P40-120 Range ofuseful gritsizes for calibration roller 240mmdiameter Maintenance-free, profiled steel contact high removal rates Calibration withprecise tolerance at Scuff sanding for adhesion materials Calibration sandingof wood and wood valve. machine frame featuring aflow control a highperformance fan builtinto the Suction device ready for retro fittingof Vacuum Table • • • Rubberised Pressure Rollers head (app.35%suction volume saved). with integrated dust hoodonlast sanding Pneumatic oscillating air jet cleaning device Sanding HeadwithAirJet BeltCleaner • • Variable feed speedby frequency inverter: Variable Feed Speed when thedoorisopenedandclosed. The headautomatically locks andunlocks Automatic HeadLocking • • • being fed: Feed stops intheevent ofover thickparts Automatic Overthickness Protection • • • • function display to display the following: Control panelwithjoystick andmulti Multi FunctionDisplay (MFD) sanding. when theemphasisisfor solidwood equipped withanaircushionpadsystem SWT 335RRC andSWT 325RC are Air CushionPad System Features • • • • • • • • • after thepartsensing zone Additional pressure rollers before and damage to partsurfaces Rubber pressure rollers to prevent guidance system Spring loadedrollers withvertical Large bearings Rubberised drive drum Plain text error messages prevent incorrect inputs Touch screen functionisblocked to switched to standby mode Sanding unitstops immediately andis Operating hours counter Error messages Feed speed Work piecethickness Abrasive beltwidth:1370mm Abrasive beltlength: 2620mm power trans mission Poly Vbeltsfor lessvibration andbetter breaking Wear from electronical mainmotor roller withgritsize compensation Automatic positioningofthe contact sanding P120-280 Range ofuseful gritsizes for fine wood applications Air cushionpadsystem idealfor solid P60-120 Range ofuseful gritsizes for calibration without awash outeffect Calibration withprecise tolerance but and alsoforlacquer materials, veneer of woodand ideal for fine sanding SWT 335QCHis • • • • Benefits veneer andalsofor lacquer Fine sandingofwood andwood materials, Applications: • • • Benefits • • • Benefits Q H C direction removed by sandingacross thegrain Fibres, tape andgluewastes are procedures Optimum preparation for later coating Leveling effect on veneered surfaces grit sizes Long abrasive beltlength, idealfor fine “wash out” effect“wash out” Exact tolerance calibration without roller Maintenance-free profiled contact fine sanding Sanding headfor light calibration and reduced by the useofthisbelt Oscillation marks are considerably abrasive beltlife. Low sandingtemperature gives longer easily handledby segmented pad. veneered andlacquered parts are Thickness tolerance variations in Chevron BeltH Combi HeadC Cross Belt Q Cut yourcost inglue! Save upto15% Glue Energy Wood · capacitygains · bettersurfacequality · significantreduction ofglue Your benefit: · lowoperational costs · quickinstallation The mosteffectiveinvestmentforupgrading MDF-lines: www.siempelkamp.com

49 MAY - JUNE | 2012 50 MAY - JUNE | 2012 mark eting@ubminde xfairs .c om w w w .ubminde xfairs .c om • • • • • Highlights Processing CenterPTP160Plus Homag IndiaPromotesCNC stability andhigherprocessing quality. aggregates) to the two Z-axes =more distribution ofthemass(processing 2 CNC-controlled Z-axes: Weight is needed. efficient dustextraction –active where it The moveable channel achieves avery Controlled dust extraction channel: are thebasisfor 4-field processing. of stops and20vacuum cups (standard) 2-field and4-field operation: Second row 8- fold tool changer moving inX-direction pick upstation 8-fold tool changingsystem includingtool • • Total machine weight load Electrical power –total connection Dust extraction port Compressed airrequired Vector speed(m/min) Electrical connection Routing (dia25mm) Travel range Working field Technical data 125mm (0˚/90˚) drilling spindlesand1grooving saw dia 21 vertical drillingand8horizontal in Y-direction. 1600mm possible Routing up to routing spindle: HP (9kW)HSK Powerful 12

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51 MAY - JUNE | 2012 52 MAY - JUNE | 2012 easily available andspares. service What performance, minimum maintenance and operational controls, production related quality standards, precision functions,easy India needsandJainow offers. Highest summed upinto thesefive modelsas features andbudget-specific selection clutter, no confusion butalltheneedful precisely what theindustry needs.No wisdom ofthemachineusers taught Jai The experience ofallthese years andthe of panelsaws’ (more thanadozen models!). it boasted of‘thelargest andwidest range panel saws to thepanelprocessing industry, A decade ago, whenJaistarted outoffering deal! find what you are looking for, at abetter check themagainst your needsandyou may and three from the‘Jai-SCM’ range. Cross two machinesfrom the‘PrideofIndia’ range industry’s requirement. Therange comprises machines that properly targets theIndian solution: asmall range ofpanelsaw offers asimple,superioranddependable In suchaconfusing situation, JaiIndustries then they are outrageously priced! brands onwhichyou can rely blindly, but or budget. There are alsohigh-powered others are good butmay notsuityour needs meaning butnotwell-performing, some are outright unreliable, someare well- players, lots ofmachinesandmodels;afew this represents achaoticscenario.Lotsof a lotofselection–but at thesametime, Thankfully orwoefully, themarket offers choose. why itbecomes crucialwhichmachineyou thepanelsaw isthelifeline.serving, That’s Whatever sector apanelprocessing unitis professionally andprofitably withoutthem! business field: You can’t beginperforming are like what telephony andITare to any Panel saws to thepanelprocessing industry Jai IndustriesPanelSawRange PRODUCTS ANDPROCESSES 1. requirements. precision standards, withIndia-specific at JaiIndustries to match theEuropean machines that are manufactured in-house from thePoI range. PoI isarange of These are thetwo most successful machines Saws Jai-Modula’s PrideofIndiaPanel warranty offive years onthesliding table. more doyou need?Allmachinescarry a the doubleroller carriage. Sliding table chamber system for maximum rigidityof with advanced technology withamulti table withlinearbearingsdeveloped J-3200.in Plushasaprecision sliding convenience, electronic digital read-out of unit by wheelsonthe machinefront for duty structure, lifting andtiltingofthe saw salient features like sturdy builtheavy Indian panelindustry’s imagination with both manualsaws, buthave captured the These two PrideofIndiapanelsaws are 2. length is3200mm,width360mm. precise, straight cutting.Sliding table ground, prismguides,which allows The system for carriage isonhardened to offer themaximum tensile strength. aluminum profile withaclosed structure made from large-section extruded J-3200.in hasaprecision slidingtable length is3200mm,width is415mm. 53 MAY - JUNE | 2012 54 MAY - JUNE | 2012 3. 2. 1. customers whowant onlythebest. supply theultimate quality machines for the It hascollaborated withJaiIndustries to manufacturers ofwoodworking machinery. and isconsidered oneoftheworld’s top with 18factories and23subsidiaries SCM Group isaEuropean giant company European PanelSaws Jai-SCM’S 100%MadeinItaly, sheets, etc. setting,extra second support forlarge repositioning ofthesaw to itsprevious this tilt,memory reference stop for rapid PRODUCTS ANDPROCESSES and 270mmwidth, itgives incredible smaller slidingtable of1600mm length to makingitaffordable for all. Witha the samehighstandards, butwithaview SC 2Classicismanufactured by SCMto by pushbutton onfront control. also given. Electricliftingofthesaw unit the scoring saw to aprevious setting is from thefront. Rapidre-positioning of with manualadjustment isaccessible and avibration-free unit.Scoring saw closed structure guarantees highrigidity, movement onround linearguides.Its positioned. Thesaw unithasthe vertical aluminium guideisprecise andeasily a rigidsupportfor allmachining. The together withtheslidingtable provide Swing 350SL:Thismodel’s sturdy frame, the table. at anangleof up to 45°on bothsidesof 3200mm panelsto besquared and cuts fence withreversible stops allows 3200x completely vibration-free. The telescopic Three speedsavailable onrequest. Itis blade unitisoncast iron trunnions. locking device. Themachine’s tilting and cast iron supportwitheccentric features ananodized aluminumfence It gives parallel cuttingof1270mmand of 3200mmlength and330mmwidth. Jai-SCM range, atop qualityslidingtable S-400 Elite-S isthebest modelinthe than any other brand inIndianmarkets, The company claimsitsells more panelsaws panels orthinwork pieces. you can achieve quality cutsonirregular sizing andcutting.Withthisclamp handling, allows more maneuverability inpanel for panelsaws asanextra accessory. It Jai Industries alsooffers apneumatic clamp device andmicrometric adjustment. parallel fence withsupport,quicklocking cuts thanks to theanodized aluminium dia. blade.You can get perfect parallel panels, even thoseveneered, witha315 cutting ofboth thicksolid very woodand www.jaiindustries.com presents. match the‘world-class value’ aJaipanel saw competitive pricingpolicies,nobody can most important replacement parts.With engineersservice andaready stock of of markets. Ithasadedicated team of to theafter-sales service requirements dealers allover India.Jaiisvery committed segment anditswidest spread network of leadership positioninthe woodworking favour ofJaiIndustries isthecompany’s all modelscombined. Afact that works in Official Magazine

55 MAY - JUNE | 2012 56 MAY - JUNE | 2012 2. 1. offers to thisindustry: capture therange that ofservices TechnoXL The following equipment categories briefly continents viz.,the U.S. andEurope as well. requirements for users across other countries. TechnoXL alsomeets increasing industry, bothinIndiaandneighboring efficient solutions forthe woodandbamboo TechnoXL hasfocused onproviding energy With thisinmind,over thepast decade e) d) c) b) a) in technologies butalsotheneedto: realized theimportance ofnotonlybringing ‘TechoXL’Early enoughinitsinception, Asian region. technologies for industrial customers inthe was onsetting up facilitiesandadapting principals. Intheinitial years, the focus earlier inassociation withthe U.S.-based the concept andoperations started much industry for more thanadecade. However, technologies for thewood seasoning and application ofenergy friendlygreen been actively pioneeringthe availability TechnoXL Green Technologies Ltd. has Green KilnDryingfromTechnoXL PRODUCTS ANDPROCESSES equipment ofrelevance inthese Timber /bambooairgas processing / timberseasoning; the userlocation requirements for wood Seasoning plants andfacilities to meet industry andindividualfactory users. the emerging trends amongst theuser constantly understand andappreciate for suchfacilities; and reduce dependenceon operational staff achieve compactness inplant design; pollution requirements; be sensitive to environment and situations; adapt the sameto specificuser factory make-up fresh air. during initialperiodofheating cycle and supplied by theconventional heater except level andnoadditionalheat needed to be and maintains thetemperature at ahigher added to thechamberairas‘bonus’heat the compressor andfan motor isfurther The heat generated inthemoving partsof compression anddrained out. refrigerant vapour isre-condensed by through thedehumidifier, where the redelivered to thechamberby airpassing the evaporator sectionandsubsequently air isabsorbed by liquidrefrigerant in system, thelatent heat ofthemoist hot In thislatest seasoningcumdrying seasoned timber. and potentially reducing thequalityof in thetotal seasoningcycle becoming longer evaporation from thetimberand resulting re-circulated, slowing down themoisture the heating loadandthe cost, orelseit is out inanopensystem, increasing both system gets humidifiedandiseither vented As thetimberdries,airina conventional Separating HeatfromMoisture 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. Pressurised treatment vessels. equipment; and Electrical heat tracing andheating by any industry user; Waste heat recovery systems –ifdesired relevant applications; Heat exchangers –where neededfor do notneedthese; if required) –TechnoXL seasoningplants Pollution control systems (wherever and Moisture analysers andgas detectors; industries; • • • • • • • • Features www.technoxlgreens.com specific customer expectations. to offering capacities and features meeting or 1250cftpercharge. TechnoXL isopen typically inthecapacity range of350, 750 plants have beensought by customers cum-seasoning systems. Theseseasoning requirement for runningTXLwood drying- Single phasepower istheonlyutility • • • • • Advantages range of`11to 14/cft. Energy efficient –running cost inthe steam plant andpollution control Norequirement ofadd-ons,suchasa Compact setup durations andoperations adjustment dehumidification ofheating, Automatic control panelbased dehumidification systems Refrigeration basedhumidity controlled finned tubularairheaters Hermetically sealedspeciallydesigned balancing coaxial-flow fans Lower power consuming dynamically turbulence uniform circulation ofairandcyclonic Specially designedchambers to facilitate and energy costs regulatoryfuel, supervision, certifications Significant savings inoperating cost – savings wood/bamboo stack eliminated –huge gradientdrying across thesectionof Wastage dueto nonuniform drying, days Throughput time reduced to within 20-25 storage auxiliaries suchasboilerplant andfuel Reduces requirement oflandfor processdrying away withtheneedto monitor the Prevents degrade andtherefore does Get The German

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57 MAY - JUNE | 2012 58 MAY - JUNE | 2012 Top layer -Kunni (Albizziaodoratissima wood speciesare: bull nosing.Themost commonly employed provided in full length of the step adjacent to to R-16profile andantiskid grooves are At theentry point thestep isbullnosed provide anallsolidwood appearance. wood lamellaofthetop layer specieto edge. Theexposed sidesare covered with tongue andgroove structure at theriser fixing dowels and cross linking resin with 2 layers isfixed onthebottom substrata by plastered steps. Thefactory madesteps with substrata eitherconcrete, metal orbrick plywood whichisrigidlyfixed onthe The third layer (bottom) ismadeof BWR to fix at site. manufactured inthefactory whichisready This constitutes the composite step conforming to theD4Germanstandards. are gluedtogether by across linkingresin the top surface layer). Thesetwo layers (perpendicular to thegrain direction of layer, alsoinsolidwood, iscross grained water resistant durable coating. Themiddle resistant timber, which could befinished by is from structurally stable andhighwear a three layer configuration. The top layer engineered astructure for staircase step in Plant Wood Interiors Ltd. Pvt. has are large. limitations especiallywhenthe dimensions steps from solid wood have certain structural high traffic areas. Conventional wooden is utilized as steps even inpublicplacesand years. Solidwood withhighwear resistance landing panelsfor aconsiderable numberof utilized for installation of wooden steps and Selected speciesofhighdurability are other surface. offered by wood far exceeds that ofany surface orsynthetic materials. The feel on astep, isunmatched by any mineral foot comfort offered by wood, while walking purposes inmany partsoftheworld. The have beeninusefor staircases andother From timeimmemorial, wooden steps Pre-Finished Wooden StaircaseSteps PRODUCTS ANDPROCESSES customer requirement. 300mm to 310mm. Thelength isasper range of40to 45mm,thewidthranges from The over allthickness ofthestep isinthe with protective lacquer, orsolid wood panel. Bottom layer - Water proof plywood coated panel. glued panelorany otherdurable solidwood Middle layer -Eitherrubberwood edge fulcataria) orPyinkado (Xylia xylocarpa). End View –Visible End [email protected] high aesthetics. for providing acombination ofutilityand step could be considered as the best solution Japanese buyers andengineered staircase PWI structure hasbeenapproved by the natural defects ofsolidwood steps. The solid wood step andprevents probable more stable ascompared to anormal The engineered staircase step isstructurally Areas Solution forUtilityandService Eco Step–AnEconomic 59 MAY - JUNE | 2012 60 MAY - JUNE | 2012 reduced loadsprevail in any plant. makes theVario asilent earnereven when panels can beloadedsimultaneously. This of approximately 380mm,anumberof heating system isputoff. With theopening can alsobeusedasacold press whenthe plate to thepanel. TheVario hot press perfect transfer ofpower from thebottom efficiency andlife ofthemachinedue tothe an important feature whichcan improve the concentricity inoverall dimensions.Thisis frame isawelded structure to ensure the The entire unitisguided by four racks. The the liftingofplatens inauniform level. of 85mmandisguidedby racks to ensure hydraulic cylinders withapiston diameter feature. The Vario 120Tconsists ofsixrobust eight hydraulic cylinders asastandard tonnes andconsists ofthree daylights and HP/48/160 capacity isofabigger of160 be upgraded upto three daylights. The capacity, singledaylight machineandcan The ModelHP/48/120/1 isa120-tonne be transferred directly to ourcustomers. imported; thebenefit insaving of costs will press withallcritical components being to localize themanufacturing ofthehot in thecountry today. Woodtech alsoplans machine assembledwithsolidsteel platens Vario Hot/ColdPress isprobably theonly making waves intheindustry. Infact, the the most attractive the pricing, Variois to sheerperformance andcoupled with it offers stiff competition toits rivals.Due and withmany more orders inthepipeline, operating successfully all over the country More than70unitsofthesemodelsare product from theWoodtech range today. Holytek, the machineisthefastest moving Model Vario Hot/ColdPress. Madeby which isbeingsoldby Woodtech isthe One ofthemost populartypesofmachinery wood inthecountry machinery today. Sectors, Woodtech istheleadingsupplierof both theSolidWood andPanel Processing With over 5000installations in ofmachinery combined withthemost economical prices. Indian Industry withhighqualitymachines from allover theglobecatering to the Consultants hasreputed manufacturers to offer a very competitive price. Woodtech the best product withoptimum qualityand challenges amongmanufacturers to deliver on theright machinery. Thisbringsfresh the benefit inawidechoicedeciding pouring into thecountry, thebuyer has frommachinery Europe, ChinaandTaiwan With more andmore manufacturers of is presently undergoing acrisissituation. The IndianFurniture Manufacturing Industry Woodtech’s Vario Hot/ColdPress–aHotCake PRODUCTS ANDPROCESSES compensation. every inchofthepanelby way ofpressure sheets ensures theproper pressure onto with varied thicknessandtheuseofmylar platens. Plyboards from Indiaare normally panel butalsoensure longer life to thesolid ensures theperfect finish to thepressed platen. Theuseofmylar sheets not only which constantly happens on afabricated with tools which can damage thesurface needstootherwise removed by scratching on to thesurface oftheplatens which sheets are usedto avoid thegluesticking once ayear dependinguponusage. These their surface whichneedsto bechanged platens butalsousesamylar sheet on The Vario press notonlyhasthesolidsteel bend andcannot deliver optimum results. can cause lotoftrouble to users. They can platens inthehotpress isnotsuitable and from panelto paneltheusage offabricated thickness ofpanelespeciallyplyboard varies later onusage. Above allinIndia,where the platens whichcan bendduringorsometime manufacturers’ worldwide usefabricated the platens isuniform andaccurate. Most 120°C andthedistribution ofheat all over Vario can beheated upto amaximum of to maintain therequired temperature. The and to ensure aconstant flow ofheated oil uniformly bored to ensure asmoothsurface special CNCdrillingmachines.Theholesare steel plates withholesbored horizontally by which are constructed outof42mmthick The Vario’s heartisthesolidsteel platens furniture manufacturing company. in gold andcan beanasset to any wood sure, theVario HotPress isworth itsweight which makes ittheheaviest initskind.For The Vario Press weighs asolid5100kgs in operating andthereby increasing profits. This enablesalotofsaving inpower, costs controlling ofpower whenever required. 24Kw withathermostat to regulate the friendly. Themachinerequires apower of panel theVario Hot/ColdPress isvery user With asimpleandeasy to operate control downtime ofthemachine. for you to procure directly andreduce equivalents are available inthelocal market need them.Above all, thesepartsandtheir stock withWoodtech althoughyou may not simple andspare partsare readily kept in reputed makes. TheHydraulic system isvery other valves assembledtogether andare of submerged pumpwiththesolenoidand The Hydraulic system consists ofa www.woodtech.in ------Salient Features 100% Imported Economically Priced 5100kg inweight Diameter Pistons. 6 Hydraulic Cylinders with85mm Efficient andSimple Hydraulic System Platen Size: 1300x2500mm Electrically Heated ThermalOil Solid Steel Platens Precision & Productivity & Precision The Schellingfh6! High returnoninvestment–lowerlifecyclecosts! Maximum productivity: Productivity optimisingsystem The Schellingfh6offers: Precision 6 fh saw Cut-to-Size - - - - - feeders forsimultaneouscutting Increased outputwiththeoptionalDUPLUSfeederunit–twoindependent or patentedturntableformaximumvolume Easy andconvenienthandlingwithwidemoveableaircushiontables Easy tocontrolvia22“monitor in conjunctionwiththeSchellingHPO Precise pre-calculationoftimeandmaterial and angularaccuracy Maximum precisionindimensional Cell No.+919900515210,Email:[email protected] Your contactinIndia:BhatDayanand 6858 Schwarzach/Austria,www.schelling.com Schelling AnlagenbauGmbH

61 MAY - JUNE | 2012 62 MAY - JUNE | 2012 Other names:Northernash,Southernash Fraxinus spp American Ash excellent shockresistance andisgood properties relative toits weight. It has Ash hasvery good overall strength Properties Physical andMechanical and grain. to Northernash, ithasamore open texture percentage ofwhite colour, butcompared more sapwood andtherefore, ahigher ash lumberwillbefaster grown andcontain growing regions. For example, Southern other properties, will accordingvary to the availability oflight coloured sapwood, and coarse uniform texture. Thedegree and wood isgenerally straight grained witha to paleyellow streaked withbrown. The varies from greyish brown to light brown, coloured to nearlywhite andtheheartwood to European ash.Thesapwood islight American ashissimilarinappearance General Description species commercially. for Fraxinus Americana, themost important veneer. White ashisthecommercial name grades andspecifications aslumberand species. Ashisavailable inawiderange of or blackash,from that oftheremaining distinguish thetimberof F.nigra, brown as ashbutitiscommon to practice to occur inNorthAmerica. They are allsold Sixteen speciesofFraxinus are known to ash (sapwood) orbrown ash(heartwood). separated for colour andsoldaswhite ash andSouthernash.Itissometimes growing regions andmarketed asNorthern The lumberisoften classifiedaccording to is good availability aslumberandveneer. throughout Eastern NorthAmerica andthere Various speciesofashare distributed Distribution andAvailability American southernash. (courtesy AHEC) American northernash hardwoods. publication Structural designinAmerican information is available intheAHEC for steam bending.Additional strength to reconditioning treatment, i.e.ahigh distorted hasbeenfound to respond well may have shrunkexcessively orbecome sometimes occur. Kilnseasonedashwhich temperature iskept low. Severe endsplits it isinclinedto distort unlessthekiln much tendency to splitorcheck,but The timberseasons fairly rapidly without Seasoning Finishing Gluing Screwing Nailing Moulding Carving Turning Boring Drilling Planing Sawing performance. stability meansthere islittlemovement in fairly easilywithminimaldegrade, andgood and polishedto avery good finish.Itdries screwing andcan bestained andgluing, Ash machineswell, isgood innailing, Working Properties Moisture Content (%) Table T8-B4for 4/4,5/4and6/4Stock

Above 35 35 to 30 30 to 25 25 to 20 20 to 15 15 to final Hardness (parallel to grain) Compressive strength Modulus ofElasticity Modulus ofRupture shrinkage (Green to 6%MC) Average volumetric Average weight (12%MC) Specific gravity (12%MC) Poor Fair Relative Humidity(%)

81 74 64 49 31 26 Good 5871 N 51.092 MPa 11,997 MPa 103.425 MPa 6.2% 673 Kg/m3 0.60 Excellent range andfurniture ofjoinery applications. looking wood, offering great value for awide absorbing quality. Itisaversatile, good- baseball bats dueto itsexceptional shock ash iswell known asthetimberofchoice for sports goods andturning.InNorthAmerica, kitchen cabinets, tool handles, panelling, interiors, andmoulding, highclassjoinery Furniture, doors, flooring, architectural Main Uses permeable. preservative treatment, andthesapwood is The heartwood ismoderately resistant to Ash isnon-resistant to heartwood decay. Durability 5/4 and6/4stock. recommends KilnScheduleT8-B4for 4/4, the driedtimber. TheUSDA Forest Service temperature steaming treatment appliedto characteristic andnot considered asdefects. common and are treated asanatural sometimes referred to asglassworm, are Light brown flecks ormineral streaks, Other Information excellent for sportinggoodsand tool handles. Tool handles Sports goods Veneered panels Mouldings andturnings Kitchen cabinets Joinery Furniture Flooring Doors End useapplications Temperature Dry-bulb (°C) 54.5 54.5 60.0 65.5 71.0 82.0 Ash’s shockabsorbing qualitiesmake it Temperature Wet-bulb (°C) 50.5 49.0 51.5 51.5 49.0 54.5 Main uses

63 MAY - JUNE | 2012 64 MAY - JUNE | 2012 which willbeused to create examples of products joinery (furniture,etc.), flooring, industries to develop amodelingsystem for intention to work withmanufacturing EPDs for lumberandveneer, itisAHEC’s and end-of-life. However, having prepared markets andkey issuesof product durability impacts ofproduct fabrication in export the full‘cradle to grave’ life cycle including outlined by PEInternational doesnot cover production. Thecurrent study scope impacts for theirown lumberandveneer S. hardwood companies to develop LCA PE modelingsystem, whichwillallow U. research, includingdata collection andthe focused ontheaimsandmethod ofthe The first stage ofthecritical review policies. public andprivate sector procurement American hardwoods intheface ofemerging to promote theenvironmental credentials of The LCA study complements AHEC’s mission results have beenapproved andpublished. on thecredibility oftheresearch oncethe which isexpected to have apositive bearing report to avery highprofile review panel, International presented the goal andscope the PEInternational officesinStuttgart. PE American hardwoods, whichwas heldat Cycle Assessment (LCA) research into first critical review meeting forthe Life in India.Theannouncement follows the amidst agrowing green buildingmovement receive fullenvironmental recognition, ensure that sustainably managed hardwoods industry, hasunderlineditsdetermination to association for theAmerican hardwood (AHEC), theleadinginternational trade The American Hardwood ExportCouncil building movementinIndia American hardwoodstoopendialoguewithgreen American Hardwoods Life Cycle Assessment Research into First Critical Review Meeting for AHEC and PE International Conclude NOTES ANDNEWS American hardwoods are very energy Oceania. Director for Africa, MiddleEast, Indiaand United States, ”saidRoderick Wiles,AHEC sustainable hardwood production inthe commitment to good forest governance and demand, istestament to along-term increase inU.S. and international wood actually coincides withaperiodofsignificant huge expansion oftheresource, which from 5billionm3to 11.4billionm3. This standing inU. S.forests more thandoubled 1953 and2007,thevolume ofhardwood government every ten years –that between assessments undertaken by theU.S. federal the fact –supported by national forest materials situpandtake notice.Thisis make many users andspecifiers ofbuilding of American hardwoods, just oneshould “Of allthenumerous environmental benefits collection. who have notyet taken partinthedata would obtain inputfrom thosemembers sequestration. It was alsoagreed that AHEC showing impactswithandwithoutcarbon always publishresults for lumberandveneer full life cycle. Assuch,AHEC hasdecidedto www.americanhardwood.org. disclosure,” concluded Wiles. material onthe basisoffullenvironmental help architects andspecifiers to selectthe credentials ofAmerican hardwoods will based information on theenvironmental optimistic thatour efforts to provide science- Netherlands) andHQE(France), we remain like DGNB(Germany), BREEAM (UKandthe the leadinggreen building rating systems where they provide thefoundation for all accceptance ofEPDs,particularly inEurope and shipment to India.Given thegrowing emissions duringextraction, processing of thetree more thanoffsets total carbon sequestration of carbon duringthegrowth hardwood lumberwhichshows that the carbon footprint ofkilndriedAmerican carbon emissions. Particularly encouraging is resource, sustainable management andlow – underpinnedby anexpanding forest performance ofAmerican hardwoods study reveals thestrong environmental “Preliminary data released from theLCA materials. lumber thanwhenproducing many recycled when producing American hardwood a result, even lesscarbon dioxide isemitted tree bark,saw dust andwood off-cuts). As dried lumberderived from biomass(suchas the energy required to manufacture kiln United States revealed that 75percent of hardwood sawmills intheNorthEastern products isbio-energy. A2007study of20 needed to produce American hardwood materials. Furthermore, muchoftheenergy considerably lessenergy thanmost other into usablebuildingproducts requires efficient. The process of converting wood for many sanding applications. Visitors to sanders and customer-orientated solutions Boere delivers custom-made widebelt methods: Qualityinsandingsolutions. manufacturing philsophiesandworking the company’s fundamental designand The Boere website isdesigned to detail website: www.boere.nl sanding technology –now hasanew Dutch company manufacturing widebelt Boere Machinefabriek B.V. –thespecialist Boere LaunchesNew Website India andSAARC countries. Thecompany has presence felt throughout theindustry in across thecountry today andismakingits McCoy Soudalhasnineregional offices globally initsfield. than 120countries, itisthelargest company countries andproduct availability inmore plants, operations spread inmore than35 in theworld. Now with11manufacturing adhesives andpolyurethane (PU)foams of thelargest manufacturers ofsealants, India andSoudalGroup ofBelgium,isone company between theMcCoy Group of McCoy Soudal,a50:50joint venture Plant inIndia McCoy Soudal Opens Production Boere regularly trades intheir own used machines. as doesthepage detailing occasional Boere updated information onwidebeltsanding The page titled‘news’ contains regularly Itisall illustratedsales service. withpictures. showing thevarious aspectsofBoere’s after- The site hasa‘service &maintenance’ page which can be machinedby Boere sanders. the many andsometimes unusual products the website willget agood impression of Pilot production started inAprilandwillbe II in2014. further scaled-up to 30millionunitsinphase of sealants andadhesives whichwillbe million units(cartridges, sausages andtubes) stage, itsproduction capacity willbe15 and equipments from Europe. At theinitial state-of-the-art fullyautomatic machines 200,000 sq.ft.area and isequippedwith HSIIDC area inBawal, Haryana, builtona production plant issituated inthebeautiful adhesives manufacturing plants. Thenew one ofAsia’s finest andlargest sealants and invested approximately `500millionto build www.boere.nl via e-mail. direct withcomments, questions ororders visitors to thesite to easilycontact Boere The allimportant ‘contact’ page allows monitors by clicking onthemachine. picture whichcan beenlarged onvisitors’ on thewebsite withashortdescription and reconditioned. Thesemachinesare listed extensively and,insomecases, serviced wide beltsanders after whichthey willbe www.mccoysoudal.com growing industry. changing needsandrequirements ofthefast continuously upgraded to theincreasing and foams. McCoy Soudal’s products willbe center for sealants, adhesives andPU setting-up India’s largest R&Dand testing In thesameplant, thecompany isalso future. polymers) andadhesives inthevery near sealants polyurethanes (acrylics, and MS sealants, whichwillbeexpanded to allother company ismanufacturing mostly silicone full stream by Juneend2012.At present, the NOTES ANDNEWS

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www.indiakitchencongress.com manufacturers, marketers andsuppliers. discussion aboutreal life problems faced by Every sessionwas followed by alively design, branding andchanneldevelopment. by expert presentations onmanufacturing, consisted ofpaneldiscussions,followed The businesssessionoftheconference concepts willprove useful.” in themarket place,andthesetime-tested more efficient toachieve competitiveness products at lower cost. They willhave to be have to manufacture more sophisticated competition increases, organisations will problems andensuringquality. “As the acquiring self-discipline, resolving logistical help inimproving workplace efficiency by concepts, management concepts that of theproven 5Sand3MJapanese Shah alsorecommended theadoption enjoy economies ofscale. pack furniture sothat kitchen sellers could manufacturers to adopt theconcept offlat- offering good qualityproducts. Heurged for professionalising operations and that there remained tremendous scope largely unorganised, thereby indicating the Indianfurniture industry remained kitchen industry, Shahreminded that ([email protected]). While addressing the address ofAFMTpresident PulinShah IKC was flaggedoffwiththeinaugural doing aboutthem. WoodNews or of the management Products and Processes, Notes & & Notes Processes, and Products 3, where panelprocessing technology category at theexhibition: inhalls1and different attraction power ofeach product Market situation was reflected alsointhe by orders from abroad (plus4.25percent). the domestic market was partiallybalanced whereby aminus24.8percent variation on compared to the same periodof2011, Italian industry decreased by 4.6percent the first quarter ofthis year, orders to the just before theexhibition indicated that, in published by theAcimallStudiesOffice mirror ofthecurrent situation: thefigures 32,178 net square meters, was atruthful Rho from 8to 12May onatotal surface of The 23rd Xylexpo, heldat FieraMilano- countries, whoattended theMilanshow. including 177foreign companies from 34 very complicated, alsofor the515 exhibitors, face ofaneconomic situation that is still and furniture technology andsupplies, in biennial international exhibition of wood indicate asubstantial endurance ofthe percent lessthanin2010.Thesefigures up to expectations: 43,295visitors, 15.9 Figures are comfortable, andwere actually the BiennialExhibition“HoldsOnStrong” 43 ThousandPeopleatXylexpo2012: the conditions ofsolid wood andpanel the furniture industry ishealthier, while technology). Thisclearlyindicates that processingmachining) andinhall4(primary more positive thaninhall2(solid wood was displayed, theatmosphere was EVENTS REVIEW

69 MAY - JUNE | 2012 70 MAY - JUNE | 2012 www.xylexpo.com sales opportunities. contacts that willultimately translate into and establishing agood numberofnew was instrumental to starting promising deals visitors. According to exhibitors, suchquality compensated by theexcellent qualityof economic situation andit was largely absolutely to thecritical “inherent” The reduction ofvisitor figures was 33.5 percent compared to 2010. China (plus36.1percent) andRussia, upby was recorded by Turkey (plus45.6percent), most significant increase invisitor figures neighboring countries, andGermany. The Turkey, Switzerland, RussianFederation and The top countries oforiginwere France, significant, at 47percent of total attendance. again theshare ofinternational visitors was Back to theanalysis ofvisitor flows, once Xylexpo highlighted. weak demand,withsomedifferences that not theexhibition itself, buttheimpactof paralyzed inEurope. So, theproblem was as theconstruction industry, are virtually this period,thedrivers ofourbusiness,such of heavy stagnation like thecurrent one.In investments andlong-term plansinperiods matter of fact, itishard to make significant production equipment are worse: asa EVENTS REVIEW construction materials. measuring moisture metersuitablefor Microprocessor-controlled Head Office: E-mail: [email protected],W ACN wood moistur Contact fr (M) :+91-9350034308,931 T 18 QuarterChowk,Shahdara,Delhi-1 ACN House,3-A,NewV ACN Equipments A el :+91-1 and C N 1-32964626, Fax:+91-1 E e meter and such range inspection building purpose The q ee carpets ishwas Nagar u eb.: www as of 1 170923 definitive i moisture surveying, corrugated other p and Sensing GE etc. .acnequipments.com 1-22309327 m a 10032 (INDIA) , applications very e meter n general timber boxes broad t for s

71 MAY - JUNE | 2012 72 MAY - JUNE | 2012 EVENTS PREVIEW • • • • • Exhibit Profiles days. same platform over aperiodof four business exhibitors andover 23,400visitors onthe of DELHIWOOD 2011attracted over 390 for woodworking); theprevious edition manufacturers ofmachines&accessories representing over 800European federation grouping 13national associations, organised by Eumabois(anon-profit Organised by PDA Trade Fairs &Co- Noida. 2013 at IndiaExpo Center andMart,Greater will beheldfrom –3February 31January accessories, raw materials andproducts woodworking machinery, tools, fittings, India’s largest international trade fair for DELHIWOOD 2013; the3rd editionofNorth DELHIWOOD 2013 Power Tools Woodworking Tools, HandTools, Portable Handling Equipment, Tooling, &LinesforMachinery Finishing Upholstered Products & Veneered Products, Manufacturers of Furniture Industry, Wood-based Panels Machinery,Joinery for Machinery the Technologies &relatedKiln Drying Timber OSB, LVL, Plywood &Panels Timber, Veneer, Particle Board, MDF, Accessories for theproduction ofSawn Woodworking Machinery, Plants & • • • • • • • New ExhibitProfiles Tools Saw Milling Equipment, Accessories& Coatings, etc. Paper, SandingMaterials, Abrasives, Lacquers, Polishes, Finishes,Sanding Edge BandingMaterials, Adhesives, Woodworking Materials &Consumables: Composites, Sawn Timber Moulded Plywood, Panel Products, Wood Particle Board, MDF, Engineered Wood, Products: Laminates, Veneers, Plywood, Dust Extraction Equipment Handles, OtherHardware) Fittings &Accessories(Hinges, Knobs, Parquetry Wooden Doors, Windows, Flooring • • being plannedat DELHIWOOD 2013: and visitors, thefollowing specialevents are and to provide tangible value to exhibitors To make theexpo completely interactive 2013? What’s newatDELHIWOOD • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Visitor Profiles Pre-fixed B2B Meetings machines Special Zones for displaying activitiesof Government Officials Forestry Officials Experts from Research Institutes Manufacturers Hardware Distributors/Dealers/ Woodworkers Timber Merchants Timber Importers Manufacturers ofWood BasedArticles Architects &Builders Interior Decorators Craftsmen Plywood &Particle Board Manufacturers Saw Millers Furniture Manufacturers www.delhi-wood.com M: +919986061956 Niketh Kumar; E:[email protected]; M: +919886126824 Ram Krishnan; E:[email protected]; For ExhibitEnquiries, Contact: • • • • Wood” Seminar Wood News willagain host a“Know your area Exhibition area of over 17500m2gross attention to promote theirdisplays These profiles willbegiven special Doors, Windows, Flooring&Parquetry. New ExhibitProfiles suchas: Wooden Exclusive Hallfor Exhibits Non-Machinery EVENTS PREVIEW

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75 MAY - JUNE | 2012 76 MAY - JUNE | 2012 Sonoking Corporation and Missouri Walnut. Hardwoods Inc,Somerset Wood Products, Robinson Lumber Company, Snowbelt Company LLC, Northland Corporation, Resources LLC, Graf Brothers, HSEG, Nina be participating are Baillie,Bridgewell m for MGW 2012.Itsmembers that will booth from 36sqmin2010to 126sq AHEC hasincreased thesize oftheir organizations for theshow. (www.frenchtimber.com) are partner (AHEC/www.ahec.com) andFrenchTimber The American Hardwood ExportCouncil furniture components. doorsdecking, andwindows, mouldingsand panel products, woodenwooden flooring, featured are logs,sawn timber, plywood and timber suppliers andbuyers. Products international temperate, boreal andtropical and networking platform for local and providing apremier one-stop buying selling, Convention Centre on 4 –6October 2012, again take centre-stage at theKuala Lumpur (MGW/ www.globalwoodmart.my) willonce in Kuala Lumpur, theMTC GlobalWoodMart Following ahighlysuccessful debutin2010 Southeast Asia’s premiertimbertradingplatformgatherssteam Space 70%Sold! MTC GlobalWoodmart 2012: EVENTS PREVIEW Low Kian Chuan(Low Fatt Wood Industries SdnBhd)andMs Evelyn Ong(AhHaiIndustries SdnBhd). Nurmala (MPIC), YB Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang (MTC), Mr Ricky Yap(Sarawak (Victory Timber EnterpriseIndustry Development Sdn Bhd), Corporation),Y Bhg Dato’ Mr CheahFront rowKam fromHuan left(MTC), to Yright: Bhg Datin Mr Lee Paduka Kok Gan Puan (Kronoloc Industries Sdn Bhd), Puan Dayang Nena AbangSdn Bhd)andMrGohChee Yew Bruce (MalaysianWood Industries Association). (American Hardwood Export Council), Mr Michael Hermens (APP IndustriesTimber Sdn Bhd),Sdn Bhd), Mr Marco Mr Loh Poot Shyong (Lionex Wei (Java Bhd), Mr ThibaultBack row from Chavin left (French to right: Timber), Mr Presannan Mr Mike Anandan Snow (Professional Surfaces Sdn Bhd), Mr Chan (Vin Forest Sarawak with participation of key players There willalsobeastrong presence from Timber Association. Association ofMalaysia andtheMalaysian Industries Association, TimberExporters’ representation from theMalaysian Wood Timber Industry Board. There willalsobe Industries SdnBhdandtheMalaysian Bhd, Vin-Forest Industries SdnBhd,Kronoloc Surfaces SdnBhd,Victory Enterprise Sdn Timber Certification Council, Professional Fatt Wood Industries SdnBhd,Malaysian Java Berhad,Lionex (M)SdnBhd,Low Industries SdnBhd,APPTimber presence at MGW 2012includeAhHai Malaysian entities that will repeat their 54 sqm. increased theirbooth size from 36sqmto and Saint-Loubert. FrenchTimber hasalso include Eurochene, Ducerf, Groupe Lefebvre who have confirmed theirparticipation the AHEC banner. FrenchTimber’s members Association willalsobeparticipating under The US-based International Wood Products space that ithasbooked at MGW 2012. In fact, AHEC now hasawaiting list for the www.globalwoodmart.my Malaysian and international sources. wider application anduseoftimber from also aimsto promote andencourage the others inthesupplychain,MGW 2012 importers, manufacturers, wholesalers and and overseas suppliers, agents, distributors, Apart from facilitating businessamonglocal • • • • • speak for themselves: debut show in2010,thefigures for which MGW 2012isset to repeat thesuccessofits exhibiting for thefirst time. Certification (PEFC) schemewillbealso The Programme for theEndorsement of and Sarawak TimberAssociation (STA). Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) will becoordinated by theSarawak Timber 2012, withaconfirmed spaceof108sqm, Ann. Thefirst ever Sarawak Pavilion at MGW like ShinYang, Samling, SuburTiasaandTa met/exceeded theirexpectations and quantity oftrade visitors ashaving 92% oftheexhibitors rated thequality shows good/excellent compared to othertrade 82% oftheexhibitors rated theMGW as productionplanning, andsales decision-making roles, purchasing, 84% ofthevisitors were inmanagement, Thailand andtheUAE Netherlands, China,India,Singapore, representations from Japan,the from 50countries withsizeable attracted over 2,000trade buyers The small,butvery focused show, Korea, theUAE, UKandUSA Germany, India,New Zealand, South Australia, Brazil, Canada,China,France, from more than20countries including MGW 2010attracted 108 exhibitors

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