AMERICAN HARDWOOD EXPORT COUNCIL TO BE MAIN SPONSOR OF SEMINARS AT ‘DELHIWOOD 2011’

American Hardwood Pavilion to witness participation from leading U.S. hardwood exporters

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the leading international trade association for the American hardwood industry, has announced plans that it will be the main sponsor of the Wood News organized seminars on February 18 within the ‘Delhiwood 2011’ exhibition, which runs from 17 to 20 February at Pragati Maidan, Delhi. AHEC is also hosting an American Hardwood Pavilion at the show, which will involve participation from leading U.S. hardwood exporters, in addition to the Hardwood States Export Group (HSEG) and the Pennsylvania Hardwood Development Council. The conference will provide an opportunity to the participants to gain first hand insights on American hardwoods from industry experts.

Aimed at educating and providing the required information to architects, designers and manufacturers who use hardwoods in the production of furniture, flooring and joinery, the seminars will centre around presentations from industry experts - Michael Snow, AHEC Executive Director, Dr. Scott Bowe, Associate Professor & Wood Products Specialist at the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, University of Wisconsin and Bob Sabistina, AHEC International Grading Consultant. Michael Snow will talk about the environmental credentials of American hardwoods, while Dr. Bowe will look more closely at the U.S. hardwood forest resource and its potential for end use applications worldwide and in India. Bob Sabistina will provide an introduction to the grading of American hardwood lumber according to the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) rules, which will also include a practical demonstration.

Roderick Wiles, AHEC Director for Africa, Middle East, India and Oceania, said: “Backed by their strong environment credentials and versatility of usage, American hardwoods are generating high interest not only in the businesses involved in wood trade and manufacturing but also from architects and designers. India's rapidly growing economy is an indication of the great potential in this market for American hardwoods, and we are expecting demand for American hardwoods to witness further growth. Through the seminars in New Delhi, we will be able to offer a unique opportunity to provide information to potential and existing users of imported hardwoods to learn about American hardwoods.”

Michael Snow has been the Executive Director of AHEC since 1999. Based in Washington DC, he oversees the Council's promotional programmes around the globe, and manages AHEC's overseas offices in Europe, Mexico, Japan, Hong Kong and China. Dr. Bowe, based in Madison, Wisconsin, is a wood product marketing, manufacturing and management specialist with expertise in wood product demand, utilization and sustainability and the impacts of wood products through product life-cycle assessment. Bob Sabistina, currently based in Shanghai, is an acknowledged expert on grading American hardwood lumber to the NHLA standard and a highly respected teacher, with a long association with both the NHLA and AHEC.

“Hardwoods from America offer more than 20 commercial species which makes them fit for nearly any project. Apart from their environment credentials, they present specifiers and manufacturers around the world with diverse choices unequalled anywhere - from the warm, darker tones of walnut, red alder, cherry and red oak to the lighter hues of white oak, maple and ash, and it is our vision to offer Indian specifiers and manufacturers an alternative to the familiar,” concluded Wiles.

Having successfully participated in the first edition of Delhiwood in 2009 and then in Indiawood 2010, the American Hardwood Pavilion at ‘Delhiwood 2011’ is set to include a generic American hardwood promotion and lumber grading area, in addition to nine individual U.S. hardwood exporting companies, within the stand located in Hall 18 (Upper Level). The participating companies are Bridgewell Resources, Coulee Region Hardwoods, Graf Brothers Lumber, Jim C Hamer Company, Hill Wood Products, Kretz Lumber, Northland Corporation, Northland Forest Products and Turman Wood Group.

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FMC CHINA 2011 750 EXHIBITORS, 59,000 SQM, 32,000 TRADE BUYERS

FMC CHINA 2011
Furniture Manufacturing & Supply China
Concurrently with FMC Premium, Furniture China,
September 14-17, 2011, the Expo Theme Pavilion, Shanghai

Woodworking Machinery,
Furniture Components & Raw Materials
750 EXHIBITORS, 59,000 SQM, 32,000 TRADE BUYERS

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FSM IS FOUNDED AND TOOK START ON 17th OCTOBER WOODWORKING & FURNITURE SUPPLIER MAGAZINES FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD FOUNDED A NEW INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION

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700 EXHIBITORS, 37,000 SQM, 30,000 TRADE BUYERS

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FURNITURE MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHINA 2010 (FMC 2010)

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EUMABOIS SPEAKS FOR SAFETY

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FMC 2010

Furniture Manufacturing & Supply China
Concurrently with Furniture China, FMC Premium
September 7-10, 2010, Shanghai New Int’l Expo Centre

Woodworking Machinery,
Furniture Components & Raw Materials

Organizer:
China National Furniture Association
Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo Int’l Exhibition Co., Ltd.
650 Exhibitors, 37000 SQM, 30000 Trade Buyers

Furniture Manufacturing & Supply China 2010 (FMC 2010) will be staged alongside FMC Premium at Shanghai New International Expo Centre from September 7-10, 2010. Being a part of Furniture China, FMC is one of the largest furniture equipment and material shows in Asia. FMC PREMIUM is a show especially designed for high-end manufacturers of furniture raw materials & components.

Together with the great support of all exhibitors, more than 90% of the stands have been booked - a milestones record in FMC history and a clear sign of an improved worldwide economy. FMC witnesses the rapid development of the country’s furniture and interior design industry. In 2009, FMC attracted 23,000 domestic visitors and 3,674 overseas visitors.
FMC continues upgrade its classification of exhibit display for easy visiting:

Woodworking Machinery – Hall E6, Outdoor Hall 3K, 4K
Saws / Blades & Tools - Outdoor Hall 4J
FMC PREMIUM – Hall E5
Furniture Hardware & Fittings – Outdoor Hall 3G/4G
Furniture Fabric & Leather - Outdoor Hall 3I
Upholstery Furniture Components & Supplies – Outdoor Hall 3J
Furniture Coatings & Chemicals – Outdoor Hall 4I
Furniture Panels & Surface Décor – Outdoor Hall 4F

International and domestic woodworking manufacturers, such as HOMAG, BIESSE, SCM, TWMA, NANXING, Shanghai YUETONG had confirmed their participation in FMC. In addition, a large number of exhibitors have confirmed their attendance in the classified display sections, JIEMA, ANLI in Fabric and Leather hall, HYDERON, BOKE in Furniture Hardware and Fittings hall, CHANGRUNFA PAINT, HUARUN PAINT in Furniture Coatings & Chemicals hall. FMC Premium has been also fully booked, among them such as JOWAT, AHEC, FRENCH TIMBER, HENKEL etc.…Thus FMC is creating an excellent opportunity for great business deals and furthermore to create an international networking platform.

Up to April 25, 460+ exhibitors have confirmed their participation in FMC. And this year FMC is expected to attract 650 exhibitors and more than 30,000 domestic and international trade visitors.

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DIFFENBACHER ON COURSE FOR SUCCESS WITH NEW PRODUCTS

Dieffenbacher reported a brilliant 2009 business. Group sales increased by about 10% to €330m. Shareholders' equity grew by €5m with a significant balance sheet profit. "Over the next two fiscal years, we are expecting to achieve similar levels of sales and profits as in 2009," reports the CEO, Wolf-Gerd Dieffenbacher.

The Wood-based panel division has already signed firm contracts for 2010 amounting to more than 100% of its sales goals, and almost 95% of its goal for 2011. €100m worth of orders have already been placed in the first 3 months, resulting in sales that are running well above expectations for this period. As a result, the Group's order book is currently bulging to the tune of €650m, thus guaranteeing full production capacity has been achieved until well into 2011. Among the orders, several MDF lines have been sold to China, while other orders have come from France and Columbia. The highlight is a complete plant to be supplied to IKEA which will be used for producing extremely thin fiberboards for use in lightweight furniture.

Intensive development work continued during the previous financial year, with successes being achieved in many areas especially those having a significant positive ecological impact. These include energy plants in which wood waste is burned, with the resulting heat energy being used to supply the factory.
Lines for manufacturing wood pellets as well as machines for producing wood fiber insulating panels also form part of the future production range. A step in this direction has already been taken resulting in firm orders for these products.
By acquiring the majority holdings in Shanghai Wood Based Panel Machinery Co., Ltd. (SWPM) during the first half of 2009, Dieffenbacher reinforced its leading position in the Chinese market. This measure also underlines the company's strategy of being present with close proximity to customers in the most important markets in the world, not only with sales, production and engineering capacity, but also with service and local spare parts assistance.

SWPM is the best known domestic supplier of machines for the wood panel industry in China, and has been a consistent driver for international expansion during recent years. SWPM commands significant market shares in the area of multi-daylight machines in China. As a result of the acquisition and a recent development of a four-foot wide continuous press Dieffenbacher is now able to offer a competitive solution in this market segment also.

During the 2009 financial year, Dieffenbacher invested additional sums in the training and education of its employees and apprentices. As a result, the company is taking active steps to counteract the forecast skills shortage resulting from demographic change.

Dieffenbacher sees itself as exceptionally positioned for the coming years. "We have outstanding products, and excellent and highly motivated employees. We find ourselves on a firm financial footing, and thus we can look forward to the next few years with great optimism," comments Wolf-Gerd Dieffenbacher, CEO of the group of companies.

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IWF ANNOUNCES CHALLENGERS AWARD ENTRANTS FOR THE 2010 FAIR

IWF 2010 and the Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award will showcase the best the industry has to offer in innovative new technology. Sixty-five companies have entered eighty products to compete for the coveted Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award.

“The Challengers Award and IWF are the platform for innovation and new product introduction. Our industry continues to invest in the future. Industry professionals will have a unique opportunity to see some of the most advanced new products available,” commented Riccardo Azzoni IWF 2010 Chairman and President of Atlantic Machinery Corporation based in New Millford, Connecticut.

New for 2010 the Challengers Award finalists and winners will be recognized all 4 days in a highly visible display area on the show floor. The special area will provide buyers and the media information about the 2010 finalists and winners.

The Challengers Award, which will be presented during IWF 2010, is known throughout the world as the woodworking industry’s highest honor, recognizing advancements in technology or significant contributions to environmental improvement: and focuses on companies that have distinguished themselves by developing innovative technology in products, materials, supplies and services. The award challenges IWF exhibiting companies to develop revolutionary, creative, ingenious, forward-thinking technology, materials, services or safety devices that advance the industry.

Presented every two years, The Challengers Award recognizes seven outstanding exhibiting companies. A panel of distinguished judges will review and analyze each entry and decide on the top 20 entries just prior to the Fair. The final judging will take place August 24th and the winners will be announced on August 25, 2010.

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over 250 exhibitors in a 42,000 m² exhibition space bringing you a world preview of the leading technological innovations which we will focus on in forthcoming press releases.

Visitors (over 1500 foreign buyers have already registered) will have the chance to admire and indeed test the exciting new products which companies have chosen to present specifically at TECHNODOMUS.

A new virtual platform for Business Meetings will enable exhibitors and foreign buyers to set up their own personal electronic diaries which they can use to get in touch, arrange appointments and meet on stands as and when suits both parties.

Rimini Expo Centre provides the following services:                                                  

- FAST PASS for rapid access to the Fair, avoiding long queues at cash desks

- Dedicated RIMINI FIERA railway station on the Milan-Bari line:16 trains each
  day

- Free shuttle bus from Bologna airport to Rimini Expo Centre

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SCHNEIDER INVESTS €30 M IN A WOOD FIBER INSULATION BOARD PLANT

The wood processing plant of Holzwerk Gebr Schneider GmbH based in Eberhardzell, Germany, will be starting construction of a new plant at the company's headquarters in mid-February 2010. The system has been designed to allow both flexible and pressure-resistant wood fiber panels to be produced without any modification or conversion work. The plant is configured to operate with a total annual output of both products of about 250,000 m³. According to the company, the investment will amount to about €30 m, from which approximately €5 m will be spend for the building and other civil cost. Installation of the systems is due to start in May, and the plant is expected to start production in December 2010. Production is to be ramped up in line with demand, with 3-shift working being used. Back in December 2009, Schneider and Dieffenbacher GmbH &CO KG signed a supply contract for the main plant components.

The system will be capable of producing single-layer panels with a thickness range of 20 – 240 mm and densities between 35 and 200 kg/m³. This will be Dieffenbacher’s second insulation board plant following the commissioning of Homatherm GmbH in Berga at the start of April 2009. Given an optimum production sequence, the fiber throughput will be about 7000 kg/h (od). A large amount of the raw material is going to be provided by the wood chips from the company's own saw mill and finishing plant. Furthermore, some roundwood will be used. Heat and energy for the insulation board plant amounting to about 12.5 MW thermal capacity will come from the nearby Bio-Power SKW GmbH, operating on its own premises since 2004.

Schneider is initially intending to market a large proportion of the insulation board production directly through its existing sales network. However, the company is also planning to expand its sales activities. A small share of the production will be value added inhouse on a production line for sandwich elements being installed in parallel to the insulation board plant. This line will glue the wood fiber insulation boards to panel elements at the factory, and these will then be marketed as semifinished products.

Until now, Schneider has predominantly produced structural wood members for modern house building. Its product range includes not only classic structural wood but also KVH (construction solid wood), laminated beams and wooden planking, and even glued ceiling elements. In spite of difficult economic conditions, it was possible to increase sales in 2009 to about €50 m. A total of 160,000 m³ of wood products were produced and sold. The addition of the insulation board production is expected to boost the annual turnover by about €30 m to about €85 m by 2012. The workforce is set to increase from the current 200 to about 250. Schneider is also investing in expanding its solid wood activities. Additional continuous dryers are being installed and the KVH production is currently being expanded with a second production line as well as another sorting line. The investment volume for this is about €3 m.

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DIEFFENBACHER CONCEPT FOR THE INDIAWOOD 2010 in BANGALORE

Dieffenbacher presents itself as the leading supplier for plant technologies for the production of engineered wood products. The decade long experience with many references all over the world and specifically in India enables Dieffenbacher to give an excellent value to customers. Short start-up times, technological support and the service and support from within the region - a package only Dieffenbacher can provide.

A strong financial background and the Know-How of hundreds of specialized engineers in the Dieffenbacher group make sure, that our plants work well and adapt to all kinds of raw material and product requirements. The very big R&D department ensures that Dieffenbacher is always creating the leading edge technology, which improves quality and reduces production cost. The success in developing new technologies in the fields of MDF, HDF, Woodfiber Insulationboard, Particleboard and OSB is proven by the many active patents hold by Dieffenbacher.

Wood-based panel plant

At the Indiawood the Dieffenbacher group for the first time incorporates SWPM in the stand and both companies present new technologies to our customers:

       a.  The Dieffenbacher concept uses a continuous press for the production of particleboard and
            MDF. Dieffenbacher is very proud about having the only references in India with continous
            presses.

       b.  SWPM presents its very successful and proven 4ft- MDF plant concept. It goes along with
            multidaylight and continues presses.

Dieffenbacher will be exhibiting in Hall 1, upper level during the Indiawood, held in Bangalore from 4–8  March 2010.

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WMF2010 & FAM2010 - CREATING A NEW MILESTONE FOR WOODWORKING INDUSTRY IN 2010

Being an excellent trading platform in woodworking industry, the biennial world-class event, The 13th International Exhibition on Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Manufacturing Equipment (WMF2010) and The 13th International Exhibition on Furniture Accessories, Materials and Wood Products (FAM2010), will be held on March 10 to 13, 2010 at the China International Exhibition Centre (CIEC) in Beijing, China.

Despite the global economic downturn, the furniture and woodworking industry in China gradually recovers and records an encouraging growth. China is undoubtedly a huge market; Domestic sales for furniture in the first half of 2009 have reached RMB 152.9 billion, with a 10.6% year-on-year growth. Furniture exports in the first half of 2009 remained high at USD 14.1 billion despite a drop of 9.45%. Among all, the decline in China’s wood products import and export trade were less than the national level, trading amount for China’s wood products reached USD 26 billion in the first half of 2009. Second quarter data even showed a more impressive increase rate at 15.05%, when compared to first quarter. Such recovery has reinforced the enterprises’ confidence for the WMF2010 & FAM2010, which in turn has resulted to an overwhelming response in both exhibitors recruitment as well as visitor promotion.

Asia’s Largest Woodworking Fair Hits Record Scale

Following the success in 2006 and 2008, WMF2010 and FAM2010 continue to be Asia’s Largest Fair for Woodworking Machinery, Furniture Accessories and Materials. WMF2010 & FAM2010 will occupy an exhibition area of 70,000sqm, accommodating 700 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions including Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, India, Italy, Malaysia, China, Taiwan Province and more. Over 2,000 machines will be presented at the exhibit.

The organizers have also expanded the venue from 10 halls to 12 halls to include theme zones on Woodworking Machinery, Panel Board Manufacturing Technology, Furniture Accessories, Materials and Wood Products (Overseas), Furniture Accessories, Materials and Wood Products (Local) and others. Meanwhile, the number of pavilions will be increased to 7 to include those from Germany and Italy, and from associations / regions like Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA), Qingdao Woodworking Machinery, Shanghai Woodworking Machinery and Lunjiao Woodworking Machinery.

Numerous renowned woodworking, accessories and materials enterprises have already confirmed / reserved spaces for the event. Lunjiao Woodworking Machinery Pavilion will house Nan Xing, New Mas, Weideli, V-hold, Guangdong Firmy, Tongan, Ente, etc. Qingdao Woodworking Machinery Pavilion will include Friend, Yazhou Gongyou (Weihai), Shanxi Qiulin, Qingdao Yongqiang, Qingdao Haomailong, Qingdao Huashunchang, Qingdao Haozhonghao, Qingdao New-Motivity, Shangdong Dongwei, Laizhou Fulin, Qingdao Qianchuan, Qingdao Huachengtian, etc. Shanghai Woodworking Machinery Pavilion currently partners with Shanghai Yuetong and other renowned exhibitors. Exhibitors from Furniture Accessories, Materials & Wood Products will include Blum and more, while exhibitors from the Woodworking Machinery & Panel Board Manufacturing Technology are namely Guanglong, Jiangsu Jangja, Nantong Guoquan, Dalian Huizhong, Anderson, Beijing Lianzhonglian, Keenman, Sufoma and more.

A One-stop Sourcing Platform for Machinery, Accessories and Materials

To enhance the brand image of the show, the organizer, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. specially designs a new logo for FAM. Incorporating with the original logo of WMF, the show has manifested one-stop purchasing and trading concept of “Machinery + Materials + Accessories” to all visitors.

Since its inception in 1986, WMF & FAM have gained wide support from furniture and related industries. The trade fair, recognized as the most established woodworking fair in China, is now in its thirteenth set. As in the past, WMF & FAM is expected to demonstrate the latest woodworking machinery, accessories and tools to professional buyers. Exhibits on machinery and tools will include Wood Processing Machinery, Furniture Manufacturing Machinery, Panel Board Manufacturing Machinery, Knife and Blade, Machinery Accessories, Hand Tools, Grinder, Measuring Equipment, Materials Handling Equipment, etc. Exhibits on the materials will include Logs, Panel Board, Hardware, Semi-finished Wood Products, Chemicals, Decoration Materials and more. Building Construction Products and Interior Decorative Materials and Software will also be displayed in their specific theme zones.

Supported Exclusively by EUMABOIS

WMF & FAM have gained exclusive support from European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (EUMABOIS) for three consecutive years (2008, 2010, and 2012), which further consolidates the show’s international and local support.

With diversified and extensive promotion campaigns, organizers have collaborated with various local and overseas trade media, as well as furniture-related professional markets for visitor promotion. Several buyer delegations and associations from the Hebei Province and more have been invited. Over 30,000 visitors from all over China and the world are expected to visit the show.

The honorary organizers of WMF and FAM are the State Forestry Administration of P.R. China, China International Exhibition Centre Group Corporation and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. The organizers include China National Forestry Machinery Association, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., China Forestry Group Corporation and China Building Decoration Association.

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‘FMC 2009’ WHERE HIGH-END SUPPLIERS OF FURNITURE COMPONENTS AND
RAW MATERIALS MEET

Furniture Manufacturing & Supply China 2009 (FMC 2009) and FMC Premium will be held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre from September 9-12, 2009 alongsde Furniture China 2009, the 4th largest furniture exhibition in the world, which is expected to attract 2,300 exhibitors and more than 70,000 domestc and international trade visitors.

Strong support from our exhibitors ensure FMC 2009 was fully booked a month before its opening. FMC will host more than 600 exhibitors of woodworking machinery and furniture matereals over 36,000 sqm of exhibition space. The show is proud to attract a large numbe of famous machinery equipment brands, including HOMAG, BIESSE, WEINIG, YUETONG, NANXING, YUANTIAN, many other wel-known Chinese woodworking machinery manufacturers as well as a pavilion organized by the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA) with more than twenty Taiwanese companies. At the same time, more than 350 domestc furniture matereal suppliers will present a full variety of high-quality products and exhibits, together with well-known international brands like AHEC, JOWAT, ITC, CHENGUANG, FRENCHTIMBER, KINGDECOR etc. Firms like HUARUN coating and BASF will be participating in the show for the first time.

Located in hall E5, FMC PREMIUM 2009 will feature 150 selected exhibitors over 6,000 sqm of exhibition space. Exhibits will cover all necessities for furniture manufacturing rom raw materials to chemicals, fittings, semi-finished products and many more.

The Organiser is arranging a series of seminars and other activities during the show to foster cooperation between domestc and overseas companies. Organised in cooperation with "China Wood", the "Legal & Sustainable Furniture Raw Mateal Forum" will be held on September 10, 2009. WWF-CFTN, FSC\PEPC, AHEC, Canada Wood and French Timber will come together to discuss timber availability, classification and application in China, and about sustainable development of furniture matereal.

FMC 2009 will be a testimony to the rapid development of the country's furniture and interior design industry. This year the show will again bring the most updated products and designs and market deas.

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DOORS, WINDOWS & ROOFING - DEDICATED CONSTRUCTION SOURCING PLATFORM
IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Doors, Windows & Roofing is the only dedicated sourcing platform in the Middle East catering to the construction sector’s  requirements of doors, windows, walls, roofing, claddings, related equipment & accessories, is scheduled at Expo Centre Sharjah from March 8--10, 2010.

The event is one of the Middle East largest dedicated displays of products for fenestration and exterior façade industry. This exhibition in just its first edition has established itself as a solid and reliable platform which caters to the requirement of the regions construction industry. Due to its exclusive profile, “DWR” is a must-visit trade show for buyers with a short and medium term requirements of fenestration and façade solutions, resulting in definite business and sales leads for the exhibitors.

The exhibition provides and excellent opportunity for exhibitors to establish new links and increase their market share in the Middle East region.

The show brings together a number of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of doors, windows, walls, roofing, and claddings products from Europe, GCC, CIS, Asia & Oceania countries & Far East Countries.

Given its exclusive profile, the show attracts visitors from UAE, GCC, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Yemen, Egypt, North Africa and India.

In order to cater to the demanding regional and international markets Gulf Glass will be co-organized with DOORS, WINDOWS, & ROOFING 2010. The shows would cover over 16,000 sqm of indoor hall area with the leading participating brands from the industry.

DWR has so far had very successful editions and is now clearly the most credible sourcing platform for the Middle East construction industry, being a very focused and exclusive profile the show provides industry with the complete fenestration and facade solutions.

The regional construction sectors most preferred sourcing hub

The coming edition of Doors, Windows Roofs & Walls will be a one-stop platform for the complete range of fenestration and exterior façade products and solutions. Exhibits at the event will include Windows, Doors, Grills, Gates, Shutters and Sun Protection, Sun blinds and Awnings, Louver blinds and Interior roller blinds, Profiles & Insulation, , Paints and Chemicals, Drives and Drive technology, Raw material, Components and Machinery,  Accessories, Business fitting curtains, Wall coverings, locks, Access Control Systems, and Door operating devices.

Doors, Windows Roofs & Walls  will host key players from the global roof and cladding industry and will feature Roofing systems, Architectural Cladding, Structural Glazing, Curtain Walling, Façade Engineering, Metal Building Systems, Prefabricated Houses, Skylights and Sky domes, and Waterproofing.

Given the exclusivity of the profile Doors, Windows Roofs & Walls will attract senior personnel including top decision makers from the region’s construction industry.

Categories of visitors to the event will include Architects, Designers, Builders, Contractors, Construction professionals, Consultants, Civil and structural engineers, Planners, Importers, Property Managers, Investors, and Government Authorities.

Doors, Windows Roofs & Walls are an initiative of Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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THE 11^th ST. PETERSBURG INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY FORUM WILL BE HELD IN
                                            ST. PETERSBURG ON  OCTOBER 6-9, 2009

Program of the Forum’2009 will be based on the advanced principles of modern European forest-based sector technology platform (FTP). The following leading industry experts are taking part in development of the program: representatives of forestry enterprises, forestry sector, science and government agencies of different levels. The forum is mainly aimed at establishment of a full-fledged state-business dialogue.

The Forum will be opened by the Plenary Session on the Russian Forestry Agenda for 2009–2010. The Session will feature such issues as the forecast of industrial production development in the forestry sector, product market, adaptation of forestry sector development strategy to the conditions of the financial crisis, forest plans of the subjects of the Russian Federation, international experience of quality spurts with participation of Brazilian and Chinese forestry representatives.

A Panel Discussion on Forest Investments: Myths and Reality will feature discussion of marketing mechanisms in forestry sector and will be the key event of the program. The following topics will be discussed at the Panel Discussion: forest product markets overview, government support of forest enterprises, mechanisms for attraction of financing to the industry (investments, government guarantees, subventions).

Issues of forestry activity organization will be raided at the Forestry Conference. Among the key topics for discussion: management of government property, reforestation activity (genetics, seed production), development of transport and social infrastructure, marketing analysis of region’s resources.

Various aspects of application of timber in modern house-building, such as infrastructure, technologies and materials will be thoroughly discussed within the framework of the I.Z.BA. from Outside Conference. The Conference will feature the I.Z.B.A. From Inside Workshop which will be devoted to the market and technologies of finishing materials and joinery production.  Engineering features of board production, market trends in the wooden board industry, environmental and energy-saving qualities of wooden boards, news and industry products will be discussed at the Wood Board Production Conference.

The 4^th International Pulp, Paper & Tissue Russia Conference on new available technologies and improvements for pulp, paper and tissue industry will be held within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Forestry Forum on October 8, 2009.

For the first time the Forum’2009 will feature a cycle of Forest Dialogue workshops on lease relations and logging. The following events are planned to be held: Land relations on issues of change of the designated purpose of wood lots, logging camps and municipal forests; Phytosanitary Troubles covering issues of phytosanitary barriers in domestic forest transportation and forest export problems; Forest Arithmetic on special features of converted wood accounting and a the Customs Gives Green Light Workshop which will feature discussion of manifesting procedures necessary for export of timber.

The World After Kyoto Conference covering issues of implementation of forestry sector’s bioenergy potential will be the key event of the Forum. Russia’s climatic doctrine, Kyoto forests in Russian Regions, science ТВ bioenergy technologies, carbon market – these are just few of the topics to be discussed at the event. The Conference will be followed by the Model of a Municipal Power Facility Off-site Event.

The International Specialised Exhibitions which cover the whole cycle of forest production are a significant part of the Forum: Tekhnodrev, Transles, Wooden Construction, Regions of Russia. Forestry Complex Potential. The Exhibitions will feature a Forestry Matchmaking Center.

Forum Organising Committee is chaired by the Plenipotentiary of the President of the Russian Federation in the North-Western Federal District. Official support: Federal Forestry Agency of the Russian Federation, State Duma Committee for Natural Resources and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO UN) Forestry Department.

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INDIA WOOD 2010 TO DRAW AUDIENCE FROM SOUTH ASIA, SOUTH EAST ASIA & THE GULF

The 6^th edition of India Wood is being organized from the 4-8^th Of March 2010 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bangalore.

In a press release, Co-organizers of India wood, PDA TRADE FAIRS, have indicated Indiawood-2010 the sixth edition of Asia’s most definitive international exhibition on woodworking, machinery, tools, fittings, accessories, raw materials & products will pay special attention to providing the exhibitors an opportunity to address buyers from the entire South Asian, South East Asian & the gulf region.   

Mr. Pradeep Devaiah, Chairman & CEO, PDA TRADE FAIRS is confident, INDIAWOOD is now more than ever in a unique position to cater to the requirement of the above markets in addition to India.  

INDIAWOOD had a modest beginning in 1999 as an educative platform for the INDIAN WOODWORKING INDUSTRY. Ever since then, it’s broken new ground edition after edition. INDIAWOOD 1999 had 103 exhibitors from India and overseas. By 2002 with 147 exhibitors from 15 countries & country pavilions from Germany and Italy, INDIAWOOD had started catalyzing the Indian Woodworking Industries growth by providing a platform that show cased modern technologies.

By 2004, the event had 223 exhibitors from 22 countries with country pavilions from Germany, Italy, Spain & Taiwan & INDIAWOOD had arrived to stay.

By 2006, INDIAWOOD, started attracting audience from the neighboring countries as well, Srilanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan started looking to Indiawood for sourcing their woodworking technology. INDIAWOOD 2006 was over 18000 sq. mtrs. of exhibition space to become the new single largest sourcing ground for woodworking technologies for the entire South ASIAN region. The event had 343 participants from 26 countries and country pavilions from Brazil, China, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Spain, Taiwan & USA.

Indiawood 2008 was a resounding success, setting a new benchmark amongst the woodworking industry events in the whole of Asia.  The exhibition was 27000 sqm with over 400 exhibitors and country pavilions from Brazil, China, Germany, Italy, Taiwan, Turkey and the USA. The edition attracted audiences beyond South Asia & drew visitors from Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand too.

PDA Trade Fairs, in the press note reiterate - As the world is going through a financial crisis, many smaller regional trade fairs could become untenable due to minimal internal demand. The automatic choice therefore for exhibitors would be to look at a successful trade show that would cater to many regions.

India alone after seeing a growth rate in excess of 9 per cent for the last 3 years, has held its ground, industry experts estimate India’s growth rate in the current year at between 7 and 8 per cent Per Annum. There are over 40 million households in the mid to upper affluence level. About 1.6 million households earn over USD 100,000 and spend USD 9,000 of this on luxury goods, each year. In light of these statistics, most International companies from various sectors and from the wood working sector would be looking at a strong potential market such as India to revive their sales and revenues.

The woodworking industry in India is considered a sunrise sector and Indiawood has fuelled the growth of this Industry. Indiawood 2010 will showcase everything from simple hand saws to the latest CNC machines. Indiawood will also showcase the full range of wood processing technologies, fittings, Raw materials, accessories & tools from around the world. 

Helping to meet the demands of the booming local furniture manufacturing industries, Indiawood 2010 will, once again, continue to catalyze the growth of this sector also spawn the growth of new Industries, thereby creating immense employment opportunities for skilled wood workers.

Indiawood, as the most definitive wood working industry show outside USA and Europe, now more than ever is in a position to deliver potential business not only through the Indian market’s internal requirements but also from buyers from the rest of the Asian and the Gulf region.  

To be a part of the estimated US$4.4 billion Indian furniture manufacturing sector and make new contacts for your business from the rest of the Asian and Gulf region - Indiawood 2010 promises to be the most definitive platform. INDIAWOOD 2010 has already sold out over 65% of the 30,000 Sq Mtrs space, with country pavilions from Germany, Italy, Taiwan and USA having already confirmed large spaces for their respective country pavilions. INDIAWOOD 2010 is expecting a phenomenal participation from China too.

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INDIA’S LARGEST INTERIOR INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY M/S GREENPLY INDUSTRIES LTD
FORAY’S INTO “MEDIUM DENSITY FIBRE BOARDS”

Greenply Industries Ltd is the only integrated manufacturer in India which provides the widest range of products for Interior Infrastructure needs. Greenply – A Leader in the Plywood, High Pressure Laminates and Decorative Veneers category accounts for 25% of the organized Plywood & 15% of the organized Laminates market in India & continues to be the brand of choice among commercial and residential Architects, Builders and Users. Greenply has grown 40% in the last financial year and has 6 manufacturing facilities across India & exports its products to more than 25 countries across the world with presence in foreign markets through own marketing offices.

Greenply has been awarded ISO-9001, ISO-14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications besides holding some of the international quality standards like NEMA & BS of United Kingdom.

With tremendous growth in real estate sector such as residential, commercial and retail and rise in the disposable income of the country’s middle class, there is an anticipated exponential growth in the demand for interior infrastructure products. Looking at the large potential ahead in the Indian market for engineered panel products like Medium Density Fibre (MDF) boards and particle boards, Greenply plans to set up India’s largest MDF plant  with a capacity of  1,80,000.00 Cubic Meters at a cost of Rs.250 crores. This will be India’s first line incorporating world leader Dieffenbacher’s state of the art CPS continuous pressing technology. The line will also incorporate Metso’s latest generation EVO refiner, a latest Steinemann Satos 8 head sanding line (the first in India), and the unique Lukki 2 dimensional panel storage system supplied by Dieffenbacher.

The Government’s restrictions on plywood have also resulted in the additional growing demand of the panels to be met by engineered panel products like MDF and particle boards.

The fact that these engineered panels have very high utilization of raw material resources as opposed to plywood, and considering India’s scarce supply of raw material, has resulted in the government strongly promoting the manufacturing of these products.

Greenply’s MDF plant is scheduled to commence trial production by end of Dec’09. Greenply plans to manufacture MDF in the following range:

• Plain Medium Density Fibre Board (MDF): Thickness: - From 2.5mm to 30mm.

• Prelaminated Medium Density Fibre Board: Thickness: - From 2.5 mm to 30.00 mm.

• Sizes: - 8’x6’; 8’x4’.

Greenply’s project will also contribute socially by way of creating demand of agro-forestry timber and in turn helping farming community.

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 FURNITURE MANUFACTURING & SUPPLYCHINA2009
  Concurrently with Furniture China, FMC Premium
September 9-12, 2009, Shanghai New Int’l Expo Centre

Organizer:

China National Furniture Association
Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo Int’l Exhibition Co., Ltd.

 FMC 2009 – Fully Booked

Furniture Manufacturing & Supply China 2009 (FMC 2009) will be staged alongside FMC Premium at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from September 9-12, 2009. Being a part of Furniture China, FMC is one of the largest furniture equipment and material exhibitions in Asia. The show is proud to attract more than 650 famous machinery equipment exhibitors and furniture supply corporations.

FMC 2009 benefits from co-location with Furniture China 2009, the 4th largest furniture exhibition in the world, which is expected to attract more than 70,000 domestic and international trade visitors. FMC and FMC Premium will host about 650 companies with 36,000 sqm of exhibition area.

World famous brands re-join in spite of a weak economy

Despite a bleak economic climate, FMC 2009 has continued to keep its key figures at the record heights achieved in the previous edition. According to the statistics of the organizer, FMC 2009 is fully booked again. International and domestic woodworking manufacturers, such as HOMAG, BIESSE, WEINIG, SCM, NANXING, Shanghai YUETONG, V-HOLD confirmed their participation. Taiwan Woodworking Manufacturers Association (TWMA) will joint with more than 30 of their members. In addition, a large number of exhibitors have confirmed their attendance in the classified display sections, LEITZ, LEUCO and AKE in Saws Blades and Tools hall, JUNJIA, LIWANG in Fabric and Leather hall, HYDERON, BOKE in Furniture Hardware and Fittings hall, CHANGRUNFA PAINT, HUARUN PAINT in Furniture Coatings & Chemicals hall…Thus FMC will create an excellent opportunity for great business deals and provide international networking at the show.

FMC Premium continues to attract industry leaders

As a part of FMC, FMC Premium continues to provide an exclusive business platform where exhibitors can concentrate fully on business and products. Targeted at high leveled furniture raw material exhibitors, FMC Premium has been fully booked, among them international companies such as JOWAT, POLLMEIER, EXOR, TABU, AHEC, etc. FMC Premium witnesses the rapid development of the country’s furniture and interior design industry. The show will again bring us updated products and ideas of the market.

Exhibition space of FURNITURE CHINA including 10 indoor halls and 26 outdoor halls are fully booked and assure the high quality and quantity exhibitors and visitors of FMC. Thus the show will showcase the full spectrum of the industry. This September exhibitors from over 20 different countries gather in Shanghai, to show their latest products, discuss the latest industry technologies, prospects and innovations. In this special environment, FMC will still be the most important platform in China for visitors and the exhibitors to establish profitable relationships.

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PANELEXPO 2009 – A SUCCESSFUL ENDING OF AN EFFICIENT FAIR

The fourth edition of Panelexpo concluded on a successful note here at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Despite economic slowdown, turnout of visitors was good and their response encouraging. Many of the participants reported having received good number of serious trade enquiries. A number of participants reported having received substantial amount of spot orders too. Over 85 percent of the participants indicated their interest to participate in the next edition of Panelexpo in 2011. A large number of participants indicated their interest to participate in a similar event in Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai.

The fair was organized from 2 – 5 April 2009 jointly by the Federation of Plywood and Panel Industry (FIPPI) and Fair Design India Pvt. Ltd. (FDI) under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Environment and Forests, and the Planning Commission, Government of India. It was held in Hall No 10 and 11 of Pragati Maidan covering an area of about 7,800 sq. mtr.

The fair was supported by most of the prestigious national and international organizations in the field including ITTO, INBAR, CNFMA, CBTC, NMBA, IPIRTI and AMCHAM. Other supporters included BIS, CAPEXIL, AIVMA, NIPMA, SIPMA, GPVMA, ICFRE, CNFMA, JHEA, FORHEX & Wood Technologist Association.

Media partners to the fair included FDM Asia, Panel & Furniture Asia, WFD, Ply Reporter, Asian Timber, India Wood & Allied Panels, Ply Digest, B2B Purchase & Hardware Sanitary Construction World, web media partners included Indiaplywood, Indiamart, Tradeindia.com, Tender Tiger, Timber hunt.com were the official e-media partner, Wood & Panel World were the official e-publication and Orbitz the official travel agent.

Exhibit profile of the fair included Plywood, Bamboo, Panels including Wooden / Aluminium / Honey Comb & Glass / Allied Panel Products, Veneers / Laminates, Particle Board / MDF, Moulded Plywood, Bamboo / Wood working machinery, Furniture making machinery, Sawing Machines, Logging Tools & Machines, Hand Tools, Adhesives, Chemicals, Resins & Glues, Coatings, Funiture & Fittings, Work Stations, Modular Kitchen, Doors & Windows, Floor Tiles, Hardware & Accessories.

There were a total of 99 participants from 9 countries. Overseas participation came from countries like China, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Taiwan and UK. China was the Partner country and Chinese companies focused mainly on machinery. Bangladeshi companies displayed exclusively wooden furniture while Malaysian companies displayed a variety of wooden products including furniture, laminated panels, sawn timber, board and laminated scantlings. Italian and German companies also focused on machinery while veneers, veneer edging were the major attraction from UK.

Some of the leading Indian companies at the fair were Biesse, FlexiCam, Sandeep Machines, Wood Master, Woodtech Consultants, Kalyan Industries, Guru Amar Industries and Jamuna Engineering in the machinery segment, Century Plyboards, Sarda Plywood, Greenply Industries, Bajaj Eco-Tec, Balaji Action Buildwell, Alstrong, Alstone, Durian, Unique Ply in the plywood and panel segment, and Indian Crafts, Golden Furnitures and Litmus Design in the furniture segment. Bamboo products were displayed prominently by companies like Arunachal Plywood and Loga Shree under the NMBA banner. Bamboo Hut was a major attraction for the visitors.

The fair was inaugurated by Shri Sajjan Bhajanka, President, Federation of Indian Plywood and Panel Industry, in the presence of eminent personalities from the trade and industry. It attracted over 3000 quality trade visitors during the four day period. These included prominent builders, architects, interior decorators, hoteliers besides wholesalers, distributors and other trade channels. Visitors came from across the country including far off places like Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore, Lucknow, Jaipur, Assam, Ahmedabad, Yamunanagar, Jalandhar, etc. Visitors were largely decision makers comprising top and senior officials from the companies.

A concurrent technical seminar was organized under the theme World class latest technology for process and products ‘Wood, Bamboo and Beyond!’ A number of papers on current subjects concerning the industry were presented by eminent speakers from India and abroad. These included:

•       Forest Certification for Wood Products by Prof. Maharaj Muthoo, President, Roman Forum, Italy

•      Agoforestry – The Raw Material Supply: Sustaintainability and Future Prospects by Dr. Sudhanshu Gupta, IFS, Asst. Director General (RP), ICFRE, Dehra Dun

•       Photocuring of Biofibre Composites by Dr. R. N. Kumar, Course Director, Dept. of Wood Science & Technology, Kannur University, Kannur, Kerala and Consultant in M/s. Western India Plywoods Limited, Kannur

•       Role of Wood based Industries in Climate Change Mitigation by Mr. Jaydeep Chitlangia, Secretary General, FIPPI

•       Bamboo – A Resource for Wood Substitution by Mr. Ajay Kumar, NMBA, New Delhi

•       Conversion of Plywood, Veneering Units, Saw Mills in the North Eastern Region Value Addition and Ancillary Unit with Assured Market: A First-Hand Experience by Mr. M. M. Jalan, Chairman, Arunachal Plywood Industries Limited

•       Wood Substitution – Recent Development by Dr. S. K. Nath, Jt. Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore

•       Bamboo: Trade Opportunities for Livelihood Development in South and Southeast Asia by Mr. T. P. Subramony, Regional Coordinator (South Asia), INBAR

•       A review of Standardization in the field of Wood, Bamboo & Panel Products by Mr. J. Roy Chowdhury, Scientist-E, BIS, New Delhi

•       Export Scenario and Potential for Indian Plywood & Panel Industry by Mr. B. H. Patel, Chairman, CAPEXIL

•       Particle Board & MDF Scenario in India by Mr. J. Bhattacharyya, and

•       Economic Slow Down and Stimulus-Clean Technology and Wood Based Panel Product Industry by Mr. Anand Amrik Singh, Amman Consultants.        

Awards were presented for excellence in display and innovative products in different categories. Following companies were selected for the awards:

Category – Plywood and Panels

 1^st Prize: Greenply Industries Limited

 2^nd Prize: Century Plyboards (I) Ltd.

 3^rd Prize: Sarda Plwood Industries Limited

 Special Prize: Unique Plywood (P) Ltd.

 Category – Machinery

 1^st Prize: Sandeep Machines Private Limited

 2^nd Prize: Biesse Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd.

 Category – Innovative Products

 Special Prize: Alstrong International

 Special Prize: Arunachal Plywood
 Industries   Limited

 Special Prize: National Mission on
 Bamboo Applications

 Category – Overseas Participants

 1^st Prize: Bangladesh Furniture

 2^nd Prize: China Foma Group Co., Ltd.

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TULIPWOOD IS THE THEME FOR THIS YEAR'S AHEC PAVILION AT INTERZUM

Two years ago, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), had a big impact at Interzum with its red oak pavilion raising awareness for the species and creating a focal point for the US hardwood industry to network with hardwood buyers from around the world.

This year it is American tulipwood that will feature strongly in both, the display and information graphics, as well as the structure itself. “Over the past year, AHEC have been raising the profile for this very sustainable and versatile species and challenging the market to look at it differently. I mean this literally as one of our aims has been to show everyone how exciting it looks and that it doesn’t always have to painted and stained”, says David Venables, AHEC’s European Director.

The “tulipwood challenge” as AHEC calls it, gained extra momentum last autumn when top architect David Adjaye used it for his “Sclera” pavilion for the London Design Festival. The challenge of treating the tulipwood for external use has led to an ongoing cooperation between AHEC and wood treatment specialists Osmose. The latest research results and samples of treated and exposed tulipwood will be displayed on stand.

The AHEC stand will again feature interactive grading areas with industry experts on hand to carryout demonstrations and answer questions on how American hardwood lumber and veneer are graded for export.

The final element will be an internet café area where visitors can come and try the new user friendly AHEC website to learn more about the potential of US hardwoods, order free publications, enjoy a cup of coffee and talk to the experts. If you trade in US hardwoods or want to know how to develop these species as part of your business make sure to visit the AHEC pavilion, Hall 5.1, C-010,
D-011.

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FIREWORK OF NOVELTIES FOR LIGNA 2009 BY HOLZ-HER

HOLZ-HER REICH Spezialmaschinen GmbH, one of the leading manufacturers of woodworking machines will present an abundance of new items in the area of high quality machine technology at the LIGNA 2009.

The newest model of horizontal pressure beam saws, the CUT 6120, guarantees absolute cutting precision, comprehensive basic equipment and a variety of options as well as the possibility of simple linkage to an automatic panel storage system, even in craft shops.

The enormous cutting potential of the saw motor with 11 kW of sawing power, and the 2.2 kW pre-scoring unit cut stacks of panels with a thickness of up to 70 mm without problems. The height and width of the pre-scoring saw is adjusted by a motor over the control. The bi-directional groover has a motor for adjustment of the groove depth up to 34 mm and offers extremely fast machining of grooves in all panel materials. The pressure of the pressure beam is adjustable and the control ensures that sensitive panel material is not damaged. The work is also handled carefully by the air cushion tables, preventing any scratches when moving the panel material.

Another new feather is the integrated postforming unit which allows postforming panels with thickness up to 50 mm at the edges to be cut without tearing. The machine is controlled by a PC with Windows OS and is simple to operate.

The horizontal pressure beam saws are fed by a connected horizontal panel storage system, which automatically and dynamically charges the machine with panels from storage. Charging and processing of the sawing cycles can be accomplished in parallel, saving a great deal of time in comparison to previous charging of the sawing jobs.

With a total of six top models HOLZ-HER presents the entire width of the Edgebander product line from entry-level model to industrial machine. ­The basic UNO series includes the UNO 1303 and UNO 1307 models equipped with a jointing cutter, glue application system nozzle, end trimming unit, flush, radius or chamfer cutting unit, shaping cutter for postforming panels and flat or radius scrapers. The UNO series machines panels with thicknesses up to 50 mm and solid wood mouldings with thicknesses up to 6 mm. The price/benefit ratio has been highly optimised to the requirements of an entry-level machine.

ARCUS – The new middle class of edgebanders from HOLZ-HER offers state-of-the-art machine design with its large, space-saving safety hoods, and also accepts all equipment for optimal edge processing. In terms of workpiece dimensions the ARCUS model accepts panel thicknesses up to 60 mm and edge thicknesses between 3 and 15 mm depending on equipment. The standard feed rate of 10-18 m/min. offers 50% higher productivity in comparison to predecessor models.

The ARCUS series is available in six different versions. Focal points are the ARCUS 1334 and 1336 which cover the entire range of requirements for state-of-the-art edgebanders with a balances mix of processing units. From jointing cutter units to high performance end trimmers, flush and fine cutting units, shaping cutter units and finishing units with integrated cleaning, the ARCUS series offers rational edge processing without expensive manual finishing work. 

The control with the ergonomic user surface shows all information in graphic form and in clear text and is easy to use. Programs can be called up simply and easily.

The Edgebander for industrial applications - CONTRIGA 

The highest performance model form HOLZ-HER for industrial use is the CONTRIGA Edgebander. It can process edge thicknesses up to 30 mm and panel thicknesses up to 60 mm (new optional feature up to 80 mm).

Feed rates up to 30 m/min. guarantee high productivity and rapid processing of all required edging work.

Guided by a high strength industrial chain and belt bridge the work is transported through the machine uniformly and calmly.

­­The machine concept of the CONTRIGA is laid out individually, whereby high performance equipment to match the requirements of individual shops, from multifunction glue application systems to end trimming units, cutters, shaping cutters, grooving and profiling units, sanders and even finishing equipment such as radius and flat scrapers, buffers or, alternatively polishers can be attached.

­All types of panel materials and edging materials can be processed without problems.   The attachments also have nesting capabilities, meaning that they can be equipped with floating heads for processing. Machining of high-gloss panels and high gloss edging is also easily possible, whereby the high gloss edges can be polished to any desired degree of gloss.

The machine is controlled on a Touchscreen allowing simple graphic operation using the windows-like user surface. All information is displayed in clear text and in millimetres, so that the user can easily program the machine.

In the area of panel handling the Nürtingen manufacturer HOLZ-HER will also exhibit edgebanders with RETURN, which provides for automatic lateral transport at the end of the edgebander, and then returns the panel to the user over a conveyer belt. This eliminates the costs for a second man on the edgebander.

PK 1255 – The vertical panel saw for craft shops

The PK 1255 vertical panel saw is a standard machine for cutting panels in craft shops. Its space-saving layout and self-supporting design allow vertical cutting of panels with thicknesses up to 60 mm.

The powerful sawing unit has a 4 kW motor for easy cutting of all standard panel materials. The plastic support ensures optimum work stability and the support grid provides a flat support surface so that even thin materials can be cut cleanly.

As an option the machine can be equipped with a digital dimension display for the horizontal and vertical cut for simple machine setup. The patented Super-Cut Pre-scorer, scores coated panels to prevent the exiting saw blade from tearing the coating as it exits the panel. Model 1255 is available with cutting lengths of 3.30 m to 6.30 m, optionally also longer and with cutting heights of 1600 to 2200 mm.

Also available is an automated version of the PK 1255 with the designation PK 1260. This model provides for automatic plunge, cutting and exit as well as return of the sawing unit to the initial point. This allows panels to be cut to size quicker and more ergonomically.

Word Premiere at LIGNA – V-CUT 1275 Vertical Panel Saw

The newest model from HOLZ-HER REICH Spezialmaschinen GmbH in the field of high quality vertical panel saws carries the designation V-CUT 1275 for maximum cutting precision and ergonomic handling when cutting panel-type wood materials. Cutting lengths up to 5.30 m and cutting heights up to 2.20 m can be handled easily with cutting depths up to 75 mm. The completely welded and self-supporting base frame guarantee maximum rigidity and ensures superior precision and angularity for cutting. It achieves this result with its high quality design and equipment which is above average in all areas. Consistent use of hardened linear guides for the sawing beam, the sawing unit and the sawing carriage guarantees accuracy of the V-CUT 1275 vertical panel saw from HOLZ-HER.

The panel materials are positioned on a stainless steel bottom work support and lie on an anodised support grid, extending continuously over the entire support surface.

With the V-CUT 1275 Model HOLZ-HER REICH Spezialmaschinen GmbH presents a high precision, solid panel saw in the premium sector.  

High Performance and Endurance – The Sawing Unit

With 5.5 kW of power the sawing unit easily masters all required jobs. It moves vertically on two surface-hardened linear guides and can also be moved in and out of the cut pneumatically on a linear guide.

The unit can easily be swivelled from the vertical to the horizontal sawing position with a handwheel. 

The Dust Flow System (DFC System) from the Leitz Company, which provides for particularly effective evacuation of the sawdust in the sawing unit, is integrated into the sawing unit. The generously dimensioned exhaust connection with diameter of 120 mm is attached directly to the saw housing and integrated into the Dust Flow System.    

When cutting plastic coated panels or veneered materials, the motor driven pre-scoring unit can also be connected to the control. With its 0.55 kW at 12.000 rpm it prevents tears in the surface during further processing.  

Clearly Structured – the Control

The control panel is located clearly and ergonomically within reach on the moving sawing beam. The control can be operated at eye height. The technically well designed control panel contains the function switches for starting/stopping the sawing unit, the pneumatic arrest for the sawing beam, function switches for scoring start/stop as well as error identification. The error identification is indicated by the button flashing. The digital dimension display for the horizontal cut and the motor-driven fine adjustment for the sawing unit can be added to the control panel as options. The control panel includes an integrated handle for moving the sawing beam and facilitate handling of the machine.  

Comprehensive machine range for CNC machining centres

In its fourth product range HOLZ-HER offers a comprehensive line of CNC machining centres. At the LIGNA the entry-level model EASY-MASTER will be exhibited with machining dimensions of 3200 mm in the X-direction and 1287 mm in the Y-direction. 

In the PRO-MASTER Series the PRO-MASTER XL with automatic console positioning and up to 4 ½ axis processing with the VarioNC head. The PRO-MASTER Series has been redesigned with optimised motion paths for an even wider range of applications. The new concept has also resulted in redesign of the PRO-MASTER 5XL as a pure-bred 5-axis machine and the possibility of an additional machining head for rational 3-axis machining as well as modifications to satisfy every user requirement. The EASY-MASTER and PRO-MASTER CNC machining centres are also controlled by HOLZ-HER's own CAMPUS software, which includes the NCHops module as well as a true 2D CAD program and a comprehensive and cleverly solved tool management feature.  

The tables can easily be assigned and preselected with the control so that the corresponding processing field is selected when the program is called and the stops are already moved up. The operator can then position the panels simply and quickly for higher productivity, because setup times are reduced significantly.  

The DYNESTIC 7516 model represents a consistent advancement. It is based on the DYNESTIC 7515 with increased processing dimensions to allow easy positioning of panels with depths of up to 1500 mm and processing using the nesting method.

In combination with automatic charging, a roller feed track and automatic discharge table nesting of panel formats up to 3600 x 1500 can be accomplished rationally.

In the area machine networking HOLZ-HER Reich Spezialmaschinen GmbH offers their HHPDE software (HOLZ-HER process data capture). HHPDE includes integration of all machine and branch programs for designing furniture. Here we demonstrate the possibilities offered by this software, how effective operating data can be used in an integrated process data capture routine with deadline planning.  

HOLZ-HER, your specialist for woodworking machines for panel processing, will exhibit a comprehensive cross-section of its model range at the LIGNA in Hanover. In combination with charging and return equipment and matching software for processing the data for individual jobs, through-put times can be reduces and thus productivity and profits increased in woodworking shops.

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NEW STYLE BUNDLE TURNER BY SWEED

New design brings better efficiency and cost savings!

Sweed Machinery, Inc. has three reasons to celebrate the release of their new style Load Turner: compaction, open design, and cost. Sweed engineers developed an improved, cost-effective option for customers in need of C-Turners.  C-Turners are essential machines for plants that process flat material such as panel, plates, or any large wood, metal or composites; C-Turners make it practical to inspect and process two-sided material of virtually any size. If space is at a premium, a rotating base allows lift operators to load, turn, and retrieve material from the same side. Loads may be completely turned in as little as fifteen seconds, or paused in the upright position for inspection or individual piece removal. Sweed’s new style Load Turner is very compact, taking up less floor space than the standard Sweed C-Turner yet performing the same function as the much larger Sweed Rotating C-Turner. This exciting new Load Turner has an open design; all of the operating components are within easy reach for inspection, maintenance and repair.  Furthermore, with the new Load Turner, you get increased performance at a fraction of the cost of the comparable Roating C-Turner – only $27,000.00 versus $52,000.00.  Sweed’s new Load Turner is a great performing unit at a huge cost savings.

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WOOD AND WOOD MACHINERY TO WITNESS HUGE DEMAND
 AMIDST CALL FOR GREATER SUSTAINABILITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST

‘Dubai International Wood & Wood Machinery Show 2009’ aims to drive activity within the regional wood trade business

The wood and wood machinery sector is expected to witness huge demand amidst intensifying call for greater sustainability in the Middle East, according to Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions, organisers of the ‘Dubai International Wood & Wood Machinery Show 2009’. The event, which is the Middle East’s only industry exhibition of its kind, is set to host global exhibitors under themed national pavilions, with aims to drive activity within the regional wood trade business. The organiser has further revealed that the show, which will run from April 21 to 23, 2009 at Central & East Hall of the Dubai Airport Expo, will capitalise on the stability of demand for wood and wood machineries in the region amidst the global economic downturn.

Established as an effective platform for showcasing a wide spectrum of wood products and technologies, the ‘Dubai International Wood & Wood Machinery Show 2009’ is set to attract distributors, suppliers, interior designers, furniture manufacturers, carpenters, wholesale traders and retailers, building material manufacturers, construction suppliers and project developers from across the globe. The show has earned a distinctive repute as a high impact platform for the latest technologies in wood processing as well as new product offerings from industry-leading companies. High impact networking activities also serve as one of the highlights of this annual event, which opens up great business and partnership opportunities for all participants. In addition, the organiser has also revealed that the latest woodworking technologies from leading innovators from across the globe are set to make their debut at this year’s show.

“The ‘Dubai International Wood & Wood Machinery Show 2009’ marks the fourth staging of this high-impact event, and we are pleased that we have secured a significant number of participants due to the strong response given by the global wood and wood machinery community amidst the challenges caused by the global crisis,” said Saif Hashmath, Exhibition Director, Strategic Marketing and Exhibitions. “Through the year, our focus remains on providing an opportunity to industry players to maximise the region’s growing market for high quality wood products and equipment. With most of the leading wood-exporting countries well-represented in this year’s event, we have high expectations that this show will be a success.”

Aiming to help industry players establish profitable relationships and leverage the ‘green initiatives’ being undertaken by regional property construction and development organisations, this year’s ‘Dubai International Wood & Wood Machinery Show’ is set to host globally-reputed players from leading wood-exporting and importing countries. This includes industry majors from Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States of America. Also set to participate are companies from Brazil, Spain, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and African and Northern Baltic countries.

“We are confident that the participation of leading wood exporters at the show will attract customers, who can access a wide range of top quality wood products and leading edge wood machinery and equipment. We are delighted to once again stage this show, thereby providing the industry with an ideal venue to stimulate marketing and trade activity and foster the overall growth of this sector. It is with much anticipation that we await the opening of the show,” concluded Hashmath.

Some of the wood products that will be showcased at the show include high quality finishing and fittings, plywood and hardboard products, timber, hardwood and softwood, kitchen cabinets, wooden furniture units, wooden decorative materials and units, polishing products, wood and timber flooring, veneer, spraying treatments wood raw materials and laminator among others. In addition to the national pavilions, which will showcase world-class products from the international delegations, the ‘Dubai International Wood & Wood Machinery Show’ will also host the largest wood and wood machineries companies from the UAE and across the region who will showcase their own brand of local but high quality products.
 

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EXHIBITORS UNANIMOUSLY DECLARE DELHI WOOD 2009 A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS

The First edition of DELHI WOOD, international exhibition for wood working machinery, fittings, accessories, raw materials and products closed on the 17th of Feb 2009 after a highly successful four exhibition days.

“Delhi Wood 2009” was organised by PDA Trade Fairs, organizers of “INDIA WOOD”, & was supported by “EUMABOIS” – the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers Associations. The first edition of Delhi Wood evoked phenomenal response from the industry with about 300 exhibitors confirming participation from 29 countries.

The organizers, PDATF say, “Although it was a first time show, DELHIWOOD attracted an overseas exhibitor participation of 63%, which is highly satisfactory.”

Mr. Pradeep Devaiah, Chairman & CEO of PDATF stated, “The response to the first edition of Delhi Wood is ample proof that ‘India is where the market is’ in times of economic adversities”. He said, “The group participation from China, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Taiwan, Turkey and the USA emphasized our belief that India is a market with scope for business for companies that are willing to be aggressive in difficult times.”

Delhi Wood attracted over 13,000 visitors during the four days of the event. It was quite apparent from the happy reactions from the exhibitors that the visitors were serious buyers with many exhibitors having signed contract orders and having generated ample enquiries.

A key part of the sensational success of Delhi Wood was the support provided by a number of international trade associations and industry organisations, including the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the Italian Woodworking Machinery and Tool Manufacturers Association (ACIMALL), the German Engineering Federation (VDMA), the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA), the CBTC (Cane & Bamboo Technology Centre),the Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute (IPIRTI), the Institute of Wood Science and Technology (IWST) and the Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA).

In addition, Delhi Wood’s many media partners provided invaluable assistance in establishing Delhi Wood’s good name. In addition to the PRINCIPAL OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of Delhi Wood and India’s oldest and foremost trade publication, WOOD NEWS, other media and e-media partners included Timberhunt.com, Wood & Panel World, Modern Woodwork, FDM Asia, Hardware Sanitary Construction World, Panels & Furniture Asia, Panel World, Lakda Udyog Darshan, Sino-foreign Woodworking Machinery, busytrade.com, fordaq, indiaplywood.com, trade-india.com, Machine Junction and Indiamart.com.


Show Facts:
                     Exhibition Area – 16,300 Square Meters.
                     No of Exhibitors – 297
                     No of countries – 29
                     Percentage of overseas participation – 63%
                     Total trade visitors – 13,378

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SCHENKMANN-PIEL--ENGINEERING  SUPPLIES A NEW HOT GAS ENERGY
SYSTEM FOR RAUCH SPANPLATTEN GmbH SPAIN

The Rauch Company has ordered for the existing plant, Rauch Spanplatten GmbH in Markt Bibart, a new drum dryer with a 25 MW hot gas generator with fuel supply from SCHENKMANN-PIEL-Engineering-GmbH.

The required process heat will be produced on a 35m² grates as is the case with two granulates injection firing systems. The design of the hot gas generator particularly achieves an optimized energy concept and an excellent ash separation. A comprehensive control system facilitates consistent final moistures, and concurrently, a user friendly and optimised operation of the installation.

The drum drying is achieved with a pre-dryer (Ω-curves).

Next to the common material input position for very wet material in the ascending duct, this also comprises a second inlet position for material with less moisture in the falling section.

The drum is manufactured with the well known high capacity internals. These internals guarantee a gentle drying of the material at lower outlet temperatures. This ensures the realisation of equal final moisture of the particles under the best possible utilisation of the used heat. At the end of the drum-cycle, most of the material is separated from the airflow in the discharge box.

The exhaust gases from the discharge box are pre-cleaned in the cyclone battery. For optimal energy utilisation they are then partly redirected to the mixing chamber. The excess gases are cleaned in a wet electro filter.

Schenkmann-Piel-Engineering GmbH will begin supply in February 2009. The completion of the assembly (also under the responsibility of SPE) and the production of the first dried particles will take place in august 2009.

SCHENKMANN-PIEL-Engineering GmbH is a 100% subsidiary of the Dieffenbacher-Group in Eppingen, Germany.

The Dieffenbacher-Group is a global leader in manufacturing complete production lines for the wood-based panel industry, and Forming and Automation Systems for processing metal, plastics and isostatic products.

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AMERICAN ASH: THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR THE VISITORS CENTRE AT THE
AÑANA SALT VALLEY IN SPAIN

For the team at the Landa-Ochandiano workshop in Spain, American ash was the natural choice for a building which stands as a testament to one of Spain’s oldest industries – salt production. Opened in October 2008, the simple design of the Visitors’ Centre at the Añana Salt Valley, in the province of Álava, combines old and new elements and the aesthetical appeal and flexibility of American ash made this species the perfect choice.  

Mikel Landa, one of the architects responsible for the project, says: “The light tone and marked grain of American ash provides a great visual effect and the wood is easy to cut into small strips which allow for the bending we needed to take on the shape of the building’s skin. In some ways the building resembles an upside down ship’s hull so wood is the natural choice.”

History and restoration of the Añana Salt Valley

Añana Saltworks are inland saltworks that exist because of a geological phenomenon called a diapir which creates hyper-saline springs.

Saltmaking activity has been continuous from 822 until the end of the twentieth century, although it is thought to have started even earlier than the ninth century. In the Middle Ages its salt was sold throughout the Iberian Peninsula. A series of circumstances during the last years of the 20^th century drove the saltmakers to other industries and with no maintenance, the buildings fell into disrepair.

A Master Plan restoration plan began in 2003, including the refurbishment of some buildings between the town and the saltworks. Work began in 2004 to restore the old salt store which was to become a visitor’s centre.

Project

Only the perimeter walls of the salt store remained and the idea was initially to turn it into a visitors’ centre with exhibitions, displays and guided tours on what had been an important industry for the area for hundreds of years. Later on, the idea is that this building could be used as a sales centre where visitors could buy salt made by the traditional method.

The base still existed on which to develop the new elements which would create a mix of old and new. 

Genesis 

The project was based around a simple design for the visitors’ centre. The exterior shape is elliptical, fulfilling all the requirements for a practical display and meeting area and creating an interesting interior space with subdued lighting to create atmosphere.  This geometric shape is formed by the roof of the building, linked to the masonry walls on both sides and the floor. It has an oblique cut on the east side that creates access to the building, with two other side openings. 

The inspiration for the design, material and structure came from the architect’s experience of building his own kayak, using wood to create its unique curved shape.  So the design resembles an upside down boat’s hull.

Frame

There are seventeen vertical arches made of 12mm thick layers of laminated larch wood. The straight and curved elements were glued at the factory, so the frames were built into halves and assembled at the construction site. Joints were made using epoxy resins and stainless steel threaded bolts. Support steel shoes were made of stainless steel because the building is situated in a hyper-saline environment which causes corrosion.

Planking

The frames are connected to each other by American ash strips placed in two layers, one of them directly fixed to the upper face of the arch members and the other one fixed to the lower face.  Waterproof sealant has been applied to the external face of the upper layer. The lower side of American ash wood is visible from the interior.

American ash was selected for aesthetical and mechanical reasons. On one hand, this wood has a great visual quality with a marked grain that makes you feel as if you are inside a ship’s hull. Also this species is easy to machine into small strips, allowing the bending needed to take on the shape of the building’s skin.

To obtain the two layers of American ash, boards 8mm thick and 25mm wide were used, with a curved dovetail so that the fit of one board with the next allows a turning between boards. The surface is sanded, to give its final appearance, and to be fitted in place, the strips of American ash are glued on the edge of the dovetails.

Exterior

The exterior is completed with a third layer of wood placed on the outside to create the external visible surface. Ipe wood was chosen for this function for its natural weathering properties and good durability.

This Ipe wood layer is fixed in rectangular strips 8mm thick and 25mm wide, placed with an 8mm space between them. The arrangement allows water to flow through onto the waterproof sealed layer below, above the outer layer of ash. An elastic one-component waterproof sealing has been used for this.  To allow the boards to take the shape of the ellipsoid, the space between the boards varies from 8mm to 12mm depending on the radius from the transverse curvature which differs along the shape.

 Roof

The building’s roof has a horizontal section built with a glulam wooden framework of Larch wood and a board of phenolic-plywood. On the exterior, the waterproof seal is visible, placed right on top of the plywood board.  

The rain water from the flat roof and from the ellipsis runs through two stainless steel gutters that take the shape of the wall and of the ellipsoid. The gutter section has three sheets, the first one is flat, the second sheet is cylindrical and the third one has an ellipsoidal shape. All three are welded together.

Installations

Between the two layers of American ash there is a thick layer of insulation of rockwool. The masonry perimeter walls are visible from the interior in the intersections in the ellipsoidal skin. The heating system for the building is an electric radiant floor

 Architect Mikel Landa says: “The environmental conditions of high salinity, the requirements for the structure and the ellipsoid idea led us to select wood as the main material. Wood has been used for the structure, interior and exterior sheathing, joinery and some flooring. The use of different species, in line with their individual mechanical, technological and aesthetic characteristics, has produced a unique building which testifies to the adaptability of this naturally sustainable material.

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NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION EXPANDS GLOBAL REACH
NEW OFFICE OPENS IN SHANGHAI, CHINA

The National Hardwood Lumber Association officially opened its first overseas office on Monday, January 12th in Shanghai, China. Bob Sabistina, previous NHLA Inspector Training School Director and previous NHLA Chief Inspector, will oversee the Shanghai office. His work will be divided into three main areas:

1) Inspection services including grade inquiries on specific loads and dispute resolutions.
2) Teaching and training of US hardwood lumber grades to the growing list of consumers in China and Southeast Asia in cooperation with the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC).
3) NHLA promotion and representation at industry meetings, tradeshows and various industry functions.

Mr. Sabistina has been working in Asia as a consultant for the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) since 2005, mainly conducting NHLA grading seminars. The move to a permanent office is a natural progression as the North American hardwood industry expands its search for hardwood lumber markets. "The success of reaching those markets is dependent upon the differentiation of North American hardwoods from the rest of the products," explained NHLA Executive Director Mark Barford.  "Our commitment to the Shanghai office shows our members, the industry and the global market that NHLA is moving forward with our new brand and refocused message - 'Strong Roots. Global Reach.'"

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PANELEXPO 2009 STEERING COMMITTEE FORMED

The 4^th edition of Panelexpo focusing on Plywood, Bamboo, Medium Density Fibreboard, Laminates, Flush Doors, Woodworking Machinery will be held in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 2 - 5 April 2009. This International Exhibition-Cum-Conference is organized by the apex body of plywood & allied panels, Federation of Indian Plywood & Panel Industry (FIPPI) which has been espousing the cause of the woodworking industry since 1962 & has been organizing the event with the active support and cooperation of Fair Design Indian Pvt. Ltd.

Panelexpo 2009 is being sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Planning Commission, Ministry of Environment & Forests, CAPEXIL, Indian Plywood Industries Research & Training Institute, National Mission on Bamboo Applications, International Tropical Timber Organization, International Network for Bamboo & Rattan and a number of other trade bodies.

According to Mr. B. K. Banerjee, the spokesperson of FIPPI, a high level Steering Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Sh. S. K. Thade, Director in the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry to provide guidelines and also to ensure proper conduct of Exhibition & Conference to achieve the objective of the development of the industry.

Panelexpo provides ideal platform for the Plywood & Panel manufacturers to establish contacts with the buyers on one hand and the machinery manufacturers and other agents on the other. Mr. Banerjee mentioned that the exhibition has provided an opportunity for the technological upgradation of the woodworking machinery and many international players have either set up new establishments or entered into tie up with the Indian entrepreneurs for marketing and manufacturing state of the art technology, woodworking machinery in the country. The industry, despite the constraint of raw material, is on expansion mode and a number of units have gone for either captive plantation or sourcing it from social forestry besides using agricultural residues from manufacturing quality panels and boards.

A number of delegations, at least from 20 countries, are expected to visit the Panelexpo 2009 with a view to sourcing the requirements of Panel and boards, Mr. B.K. Banerjee added. Panelexpo 2009 would thus be organized with a much fanfare this time. Mr. B.K. Banerjee urged the industry to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the Federation to upgrade the technology and product quality and ensure increased exports as well as domestic sales.

The focus this year will be greater use of bamboo in the manufacture of Panel and boards besides a number of handicraft items manufactured out of bamboo. Lack of raw material availability has pushed the industry to look for alternative raw-materials and bamboo, which is available abundantly in the North-Eastern areas and has come to occupy a place of pride as a raw material for manufacture of Panel products. The technology which is developed indigenously will be showcased in the Panelexpo 2009 Exhibition, Mr.B.K. Banerjee added.

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VERTICAL PANEL SAWS
PRECISION SAWING WITH THE NEW V-CUT 1275

As one of the leading manufacturers of vertical panel saws HOLZ-HER Reich Spezialmaschinen GmbH presented the newest model in its range of high quality vertical panel saws at the International HOLZ-HER Days in September 2008.

The name V-CUT 1275 stands for maximum cutting precision and ergonomic handling for cutting panel type wood materials. Cutting lengths up to 5.30 m and cutting heights up to 2.20 m can be sawed easily up to a cutting depth of 75 mm. The completely welded, self-supporting base frame guarantees maximum rigidity for superior accuracy and angularity when cutting. This result is achieved by the extremely high quality design and equipment in all areas. Complete use of hardened linear guides for the sawing beam, the sawing unit and the sawing carriage is your guarantee for the accuracy of the V-CUT 1275 vertical panel saws from HOLZ-HER. The panels are placed on the bottom, stainless steel workpiece support in contact with the anodised support matrix, extending over the entire support surface.

Pneumatic deflection of the support matrix during horizontal cutting ensures that it is cannot be cut while sawing the panel. The bottom stainless steel workpiece support is designed for minimum wear and long service life. Heavy panels with large formats can be transported easily on the supports. This is possible thanks to an elevating roller transport system with manually controlled elevating rollers, which lift the panel allowing it to be moved easily. A middle workpiece support is installed at an ergonomic height for small workpieces. This consists of thee (optionally five) hinged workpiece supports, which have a safety device to prevent them from being moved back unintentionally. These middle workpiece supports also have end stops to prevent small workpieces from being pushed by the saw blade during horizontal cutting, thus ensuring that they remain securely in place.

Heavy Duty and High Performance – The Sawing Unit

With power of 5.5 kW the sawing unit easily masters all jobs. It moves on two surface-hardened linear guides and can be moved in and out with a horizontal motion also on linear guides. The unit can be pivoted easily from the vertical to the horizontal sawing position with a hand wheel.

The saw blade has a diameter of 303 mm and can be changed very easily using the ProLock quick clamping system. The splitting wedge can also be retracted for light cut-outs. When the saw moves out of the cut, it moves back to its original position ready for the next cut.

A Dust Flow System (DFC System) from the Leitz Company is integrated into the sawing carriage for particularly effective removal of the dust and chips in the sawing unit. The generously dimensioned dust extraction connection with diameter of 120 mm is located directly on the saw housing and the Dust Flow System.

The motor-driven scoring saw can also be switched on on the control when sawing plastic coated panels or veneered materials. With an output of 0.55 kW at 12,000 rpm, it ensures tear-free surfaces for further processing. The scorer and pressure shoe guide are also equipped with hardened linear guides and guide carriage to ensure high accuracy here as well.

The V-CUT 1275 sawing unit can be closed with a door, whose acoustic insulation significantly reduces noise emissions. Standard use of a low noise saw blade also provides for noise reduction. The sawing unit on the new vertical panel saw from HOLZ-HER is control with two levers. The top and bottom plunge levers control when the saw moves into the cutting position. The bottom plunge lever can be moved out of the way, allowing control in the uppermost sawing position. The interval between the floor and plunge lever is 1,820 mm. This ensures that the blade can be moved in easily in the uppermost position.

The bottom plunge lever has an integrated contact roller to automatically move it out of the way when cutting through the vertical cutting position. As an optional feature the saw is also equipped with a pneumatic plunge in/out function for even easier control.

The high performance sawing unit runs on two surface-hardened linear guides on the aluminium sawing beam, which itself runs on hardened half-round guides on the base frame. Three manual dimension indicators are attached for simple adjustment of the cutting dimensions. It is possible to select between an absolute dimensions from the bottom workpiece support to the middle workpiece support or a relative dimensions from the upper cutting line in consideration of the saw blade thickness. The beam is arrested pneumatically in the top and bottom area from the control panel ensuring maximum angularity at the cutting line.

Clearly Structured – The Control

The control panel is clearly arranged and ergonomically located in easy reach on the moving sawing beam. Control is accomplished at eye height. The well designed control panel contains the control switches for starting/stopping the sawing unit, pneumatically arresting the sawing beam, and starting and stopping the scorer as well as an error indication feature. Errors are indicated by the buttons flashing. Optional features such as a digital dimension display for the horizontal cut and motor-driven precision adjustment of the sawing unit are also located here. A handle on the control panel for moving the sawing beam facilitates handling of the machine.

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 TULIPWOOD CREATES A STUNNING SHOWCASE FOR WOOD AT DUBLIN’S PLAN EXPO

With a brief to create a flexible stand design for the Irish Wood Marketing Federation at this year’s Plan Expo, architect Ciaran O’Connor set about creating a design which would make a strong visual statement about wood, allowing visitors to experience all its special qualities. And he chose American tulipwood to do it.

ringing together a group of companies from the wood industry to present the diversity and adaptability of this uniquely sustainable material, the structure of the 110m2 stand is made up of 1.2m wide tulipwood slatted panels which form three individual spaces of varying sizes, each using space and light in a different way. The smallest of these (2.4m2) at the front of the stand is an enclosed space where a simple wood sculpture by Michael Warren is enhanced by the shafts of light coming through discreet openings in the panel roof. The architect intends this space to provide visitors with some relief from the exhibition hubbub – providing the calm and contemplative atmosphere that wood is uniquely capable of creating. The second space (3.6m x 2.4m) has two entrances with five structural fins spanning the open top for maximum light. This space features product displays and samples from the participating companies in a light open area. The third and largest space (3.6m x 3.6m) provides more exhibition area. Its roof, accessed by stairs – all in American red oak - provides a ‘viewing platform’ – an area where visitors can indulge in a spot of ‘people watching’ or get together for an informal meeting. Another American hardwood – maple, is used throughout for the floor.

Ciaran O’Connor is, of course, passionate about wood. Past projects, such as the Marine Institute in Galway, are testaments to his commitment to a material which he believes, above all others, reacts with the human psyche to create an atmosphere of warmth and calm. When it came to specifying the wood for this exhibition stand he chose a species that is beginning to make its mark with architects and specifiers as both versatile and attractive, reversing the trend for what might be seen as more glamorous species. “American tulipwood is strong and flexible and it’s readily available because it grows so abundantly. And I immediately saw its potential for a structure like this, with its crisp look, attractive grain and varying colour hues, to create something which would make a strong statement. There is huge diversity in timber and inevitably fashion and trends will influence our choices. Here was an opportunity to show how a species which has been traditionally regarded as rather utilitarian can really come into its own in creating space and sensory experiences in the context of a busy exhibition where visitors are bombarded with information. My love of wood is very much based on its ability to connect with us in a way that many other materials simply cannot. I also wanted this wood to speak for itself, outside of any cultural or fashion influences, to provide a strong but simple effect.”

Simplicity is certainly the keynote of the stand design.  An important element of the brief was that the stand could be built and broken down quickly and easily.  The uniform and interchangeable panels of 100mm wide tulipwood slats are simply bolted to the uprights top and bottom and easy break-down and storage will give the stand a long and useful life.  The wood has been treated to maintain its appearance and withstand the inevitable wear and tear caused by stand visitors.  

The idea behind the coming together of organisations on the Irish Wood Marketing Federation Stand is to tell the whole wood story – the qualities and versatility of timber, how to specify on the basis of ‘fit for purpose’, timber supply;  the technology and treatments available and innovations in engineered timber – all demonstrated with examples of outstanding projects.  The idea is that the stand will provide a real

centre of excellence for information and advice for architects, specifiers and builders about specifying wood as the exhibitors come together in one place. 

Says Donal Magner of the Wood Marketing Federation: “We want to get our audience thinking about timber in ways that they have not before.  New joinery techniques and innovative treatment technology are advancing the uses and applications for timber very quickly and in a world where sustainability is the watchword, timber is more relevant for a wide range of applications than ever before. We want to tell the timber story.”

This is the second major showcase project for American tulipwood this year.  Architect David Adjaye chose the species for this year’s Size + Matter Project for the London Design Festival, using new treatment technology for this large exterior project – the ‘Sclera’ pavilion which was situated on London’s South Bank in September.        

As visitors wander through the different spaces of Ciaran O’Connor’s stand at Plan Expo he wants their senses to be calmed by the atmosphere and spatial experience of the stand as they absorb information and view projects. And its simple tulipwood that sets the tone for what should be an uplifting experience.

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