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58 COMPANY REVIEWAlberti Engineering, Barberan, Baumer, Biesse,Cefla, Finiture, Giardina, Greda, Homag Group,Lamello, Leitz, Leuco, MetalWorld, Robatech, Sal-vador, Scm Group, Weinig, Wintersteiger.....theseare just few names of the companies featured inthis issue inside Focus on Xylexpo.

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FOCUS ON XYLEXPO 2016

USEFUL ADDRESSES...A new feature for our readers, a “who’s who” wehave never promoted as it deserved. Now we arecasting a spotlight in this “issue. A way to be found and to find partners...

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EXHIBITION CALENDARAnother very popular section of our magazines:upcoming industry exhibitions...

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Most of this Xylon International issue is dedicatedto Xylexpo, the biennial international exhibitionof woodworking technology and furniture industrysupplies to be held from 24 to 28 May at the Fie-ramilano-Rho expo center.

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ACIMALL AT SALONE DEL MOBILEThere was much curiosity around Acimall, theItalian woodworking machinery and tools manu-facturers’ association, for the first time at Salonedel Mobile.Milano, the biggest and most celebratedfurniture exhibition held at FieraMilano-Rho lastApril 12 to 17.

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SCM GROUP IN THE WORLD:20 BRANCHES, 350 DEALERS ON 5 CONTINENTS, 90% EXPORT, 17.000 MACHINES PER YEAR

65 Years of know-how and specialist knowledgeCertified Quality of an integrated supply chain, 100% Made in Italy15 Brands specialised in woodworking technologiesThe widest range of solutionsCustomer-oriented care in every part of the worldExtremely low cost of ownership500 Engineers dedicated to R&D500 active patentsLatest generation software developed by SCM

There are countless, concrete reasons why the wood industry continues to choose SCM. Our numbers speak clearly, but even clearer are the words of our customers around the world. Loyal customers, with whom we have developed a working partnership over the decades that has enabled us to hone in on products and services that respond to their needs. This is how our group has partnered them in the face of a challenging market, and has become a vital part of their success.

Behind the global success of Italy’s leading supplier of woodworking equipment are many strong reasons.

Visit Scm Group at Xylexpo24-28 May, MilanHall 2 - Stand A01www.scmgroup.com

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FOCUS ON XYLEXPO 2016▼▼

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7 Long live Xylexpo 2016!8 Omec: at Xylexpo 2016 the main product lines8 Imas: suction and aspiration plants8 Barberan: latest news at Xylexpo 20168 Forezienne: wide range of sharpening machines9 An intensive season for Biesse10 Growing with Homag Group10 Steton: wide and articulated production range 10 Borgonovo: new embossing machine 10 Start Power: the Ism frequency generator 11 Cefla Finishing presents the innovative

“IGiotto App Twin”12 Osai-Prima Electro: Open drive “OD700”12 Giardina Group at Xylexpo 201613 Scm Group: a meeting with Andrea Aureli14 Weinig Group in Milan 14 BigonDry: environment-friendy solutions14 Cml: “Technology meets experience” 15 Leitz “ProfilCut Q”:

proven in everyday production16 Ica Group: “Micro Matter” and “Deep Black”16 Comec: solutions and contnuous innovation16 Salvador: “Let’s bet on Xylexpo 2016!”16 Open day success

Casadei Busellato-RW Machines 17 Finiture: It’s easy to paint windows...18 G3 Fantacci: production growth and evolution18 Anest Iwata: better finishing at a better cost18 Lamello: connecting with the “P-System”18 Omga-Dierregi: new Optimizing saw 19 The first forty years of Metal World20 Essetre: the tradition renewed in Essetre’s home20 Benz: first test, then buy20 Pessa: specialist in flaking and chipping lines20 Discotelsisal: quality and simplicity21 A.Cremona: proudly “Made in Italy”21 Coima: suction, filtering and storage systems21 Baumer: innovative dimension control22 Hecht: experience speaks for Hecht22 Uniconfort: high efficiency, hogh technology23 Unlimited creativity: Ormamacchine technology

for Figini production23 Greda: a new way to innovate! 24 Framar: “Centerdoor” and “Win-Tech”24 Stark: “Dynamic Line”24 Igus: dust-repellent e-chains & bearing products24 Polishstyl: solutions for brushing

and polishing-sanding machines25 Robatech: innovative gluing technology25 Titman: the best in router tooling25 Instalmec: three new systems26 Leuco: “High-end” edge in the furniture industry26 Pagnoni Impianti: “Quickline” at Xylexpo 201627 Wintersteiger to showcase entire service range

Space&Interiors: timeless creativity05

Salone del Mobile.Milano05

Wood technology: final figures for 201506

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Sixteen years with Indiawood06

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Cuba, opportunities and scenarios28

In memory of “Ramu”,Sad Demise V.Ramakrishnan

CONTENTS

Acimall at Salone del Mobile.Milano

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Nafta region, a driver for Italian export29

05 ”World furniture Outlook” by Csil

28 “Holzfreund” by Zetagì

Global markets are going strong, but the Italiandomestic market is also dynamic, with almostdouble growth rates compared to foreign mar-kets.

The economic figures published by Acimallare clear: in the first quarter of the year, orders inthe Italian woodworking machinery and tools in-dustry increased by 22.7 percent compared tothe same period of 2015, with orders from abroadup by 20 percent and domestic orders up by 37percent.We are still far from the record figures of 2007,more than 35 percent points according to theindex at current prices referred to the first quarter2005, so the glass is half full or half emptyaccording to your attitude.It's half empty if you consider that those resultsbelong to a forgotten economic age, totally differentand impossible to repeat; it’s half full if you thinkthe gap can be bridged and there is a target toachieve.Being optimistic by nature, I would pick thesecond option. But it's not just a matter of optimism:my opinion is also supported by the daily analysisof industry trends, that are clearly recovering, al-though with a different structure compared to tenyears ago.

The industry of woodworking technology is ex-tensive, from sawmilling in forests to furniture lac-quering, from small tools to plants worth severalmillion euro, so an accurate analysis is not alwayseasy. However, one thing is for sure: we are goingthrough progressive consolidation that is splittingthe industry in two: on one side, two or three bigindustrial groups that keep growing, on the other,a multitude of not even medium, but small oreven very small businesses, with niche productsand high technological standards.

The gap between “pocket corporations” andsmall businesses is getting wider and deeper.Having said this, experience teaches that, if themarkets go well, normally that’s true for everyone,although there are obvious differences.So, the atmosphere is quite positive as we appro-ach Xylexpo, where all the big actors will finallybe present, with large halls and their best outfit.The exhibition, celebrating its 25th edition, hasbeen with us over the years, throughout ourworking life. It will be time for celebrations notonly for the exhibition, but also for Acimall, whichhas turned fifty. Our editorial staff will be there as well, so join usto celebrate together...

Dario CorbettaManaging Director

AWARDS“Scm Special Prize” at Design Award

NEWS

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FAIRSRecord demand at Bauma 2016

From 1st January 2016 Duilio Perna has beenappointed Sales Manager of Beckhoff Automa-tion srl, the Italian branch of the homonymousGerman company, founded in 1980, providingautomation solutions with Pc-based control te-chnology.Married with two children, a Sicilian origin butLombard by adoption, Duilio Perna, born in 1978,soon after graduating in electrical engineeringfrom Politecnico di Milano and his first job in AbbItaly, he gained important experience at nationaland international level, the first of which withinSiemens A&D Division, where he holds the positionof System Manager motion control solutions forthe sector of port and industrial cranes, committedin 2006 at the general headquarters of the DutchCranes division.

COMPANIESDuilio Perna is the new Sales Manager of Beckhoff Automation

International experience continues in 2008 withthe Us Moog, where Perna since 2010 held theposition of Market Manager in the field of solutionsfor Power Generation markets and Oil & Gas,with responsibilities in business development, en-gineering and project management across Europe,then integrated by the position of interim managerfor the Italian technical office.After this intense period that has seen him involvedin Europe, Duilio Perna comes back to Italy where,within Emerson Industrial Automation, for a partof 2015 deals with solutions for industrial plantsengineering and ship propulsion. ■

It was held Friday, April 15 at the Salone Satellitethe awarding of the 3rd Design Award winnerspromoted by Riva 1920. At the event, AndreaAureli, Ceo of Scm Group, presented the "SpecialAward Scm Group", which went to the youngdesigner Reinaldo Sanchez Espanol to thestool “Rita”. This stool, as the designer explains,reflects a concept of sculptural and dynamicsitting, inspired by nature and the movement ofthe wind. Featuring an original and chic designaesthetic, the product structure is made from asingle piece, carved from a single block of wood.This allows efficient use of materials, as well asmaking the strong and resistant product, whilemaintaining a good level of comfort. The “specialprize Scm Group”, selected by Maurizio andDavide Riva, was awarded the "Rita" stool becauseof its shape, representative of the rich processing

achieved withthe advancedScm technolo-gies in numeri-cal control. Nowin its third year,the contest of

ideas promoted by Riva 1920 has seen an im-pressive membership with over 1,240 projectssubmitted from around the world. The rewardcommittee, composed of successful figures in in-ternational design, with the participation of: MarvaGriffin, founder of Salone Satellite and responsibleof Federlegno press office; Roberto Snaidero,President Federlegno; Giovanni Anzani, PresidentAssarredo; Gilda Bojardi, Director of Interior; Ar-chitects Michele De Lucchi and Terry Dwan. Thecompetition has awarded six winners, three foreach category, which have been joined 6 specialprizes sponsored by major companies, includingScm Group. ■

A seven-day show of superlatives at bauma attractedaround 580,000 visitors from 200 countries to Munichbetween April 11 and 17. That’s a rise of more thannine percent. After Germany, the top ten countries oforigin among the visitors were Austria, Switzerland,Italy, France, the Netherlands, UK, Sweden, theRussian Federation, Poland and the Czech Republic.A total of 3,423 exhibitors − 1,263 from Germany and2,160 from abroad − from 58 countries presentedtheir products, developments and innovations on arecord 605,000 square meters of exhibition space.Exhibitors from outside Germany accounted for 63percent of the total − higher than ever before.Klaus Dittrich, Chairman & Ceo of Messe München,is delighted: “The response from the participantsthis year was amazing. The visitors at bauma alwayscome looking to invest, but this year the exhibitors’order books filled up much faster than expected.Many exhibitors are talking about a record level ofdemand at bauma 2016. And that is an extremelypositive sign in this current uncertain climate.” Jo-hann Sailer, Chairman of the Vdma Association forConstruction Machinery and Building Material Ma-chines, agrees: “Bauma is the ideal platform forpresenting innovative new developments, becauseit has a big impact in the industry around the world.Again in 2016 the world’s largest show of constructionmachinery will deliver impetus for further growth inour sector.” The next bauma takes place from April8 to 14, 2019 in Munich. ■

FAIRSInternational wood fair Klagenfurt

The Central European timber and forestry industrywill meet once again in Klagenfurt from 1 to 4 Sep-tember 2016 to find out all the latest trends in theirtrade at the INnternational Wood Fair and the Holz&Bauevent. More than 500 exhibitors from 22 nations re-present the entire value chain on a 30,000 squaremeters exhibition space: from forestry to sawmill te-chnology, from green energy to logistics, from structuralengineering with timber to joinery & carpentry sup-plies.With 22,000 trade visitors from Austria and abroad,the International Wood Fair Klagenfurt is the leadingtrade show for the forestry and timber industry inCentral and South-eastern Europe. "We present aunique and representative cross-section of theentire value chain", says Ceo Erich Hallegger andunderlines the unique selling proposition of the WoodFair within the European trade show scene. Its uniqueposition makes the trade show so immensely attractivefor high-level trade visitors, of whom 36 percent comefrom abroad. At the last event in 2014, 50 percent ofall visitors were sole decision-makers in their compa-nies. The Timber Fair more than lives up to itsreputation as an international trade show: One inthree of the 500 suppliers here comes from outsideAustria; and the trend is growing. ■

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NEWS

FAIRSNew site layout unveiled for Ligna

FAIRSBiesse celebrated its successes and its founder Giancarlo Selci

The BiesseGroup hasnow been inexistence fornearly half acentury: ye-ars markedby tenacity,passion andforesight, re-sulting in thesuccess of acompany that employs around 3,200 people wor-ldwide, with revenues at 31/12/2015 of aroundEur 520 million. On 16 April the Pesaro based Group celebratedthis important landmark and its founder, GiancarloSelci, who turned 80 a few months ago. "Una vitain movimento" was the theme of the gala dinner, which ha been attended by about 300 guests. In addition to the Authorities, including MinisterMaria Elena Boschi and Mayor of Pesaro MatteoRicci, business people, politicians, customers,suppliers, and the Group's domestic and interna-tional retailers were present. The evening showed the story of the past, presentand future of the company, highlighting technolo-gical innovation and human capital, the pillars onwhich the group has built its worldwide success.There was excitement and lots of emotion butmore than that. The editor of newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore, RobertoNapoletano, and the Director General of Confin-dustria Pesaro, Urbino Salvatore Giordano, com-manded everyone's attention when they launched

the book "Ma-chine Made"dedicated toGiancarlo Sel-ci and ac-companiedby a videowith best wi-shes fromsome of hisfriends. And then the-

re was quality music with performances by RaphaelGualazzi and "Neri per Caso" who closed theevening with an outstanding "a cappella". Therewas also a charity spot, reflecting the Selci family'sdeep belief in the need to consider the companynot merely a job provider, but also a place to givepeople the opportunity to affirm their humanityand values.The founder Giancarlo Selci, the creative geniusbehind what has dubbed itself a "pocket multina-tional", can now say with satisfaction that he hascreated a model of Brand Italy that has conqueredthe world. Today the Biesse Group employs morethan 3,200 people worldwide, with a particularemphasis on the foreign market (over 46 percentof employees live abroad). It has grown stronglyover the last three years, with almost 400 newstaff, along with revenue growth of 251 millionbetween 2009 and 2015. Indeed, growth "exploded"in 2015 with an overall rate of 21.5 percent com-pared to the year before. ■

Ligna 2017, to be held from 22 to 26 May 2017,features a brand-new site layout jointly concep-tualized by Deutsche Messe, the woodworkingbranch of the German Woodworking MachineryManufacturers’ Association (Vdma) and Lignaexhibitors. There will be a total of seven display categories:Tools, Machinery and Plant for Custom and MassProduction (“Secondary Processing”); Surface Fi-nishing Technology; WoodBased Panel Production;Sawmill Technology; Energy from Wood; MachineComponents and Automation Technology; Fo-restry Technology. The display categories havealso been rearranged for more logical transitionsbetween related topics on site. The market leaders will be spread across severalhalls. The displays that make up the category“Tools, Machinery and Plant for Custom and MassProduction” (in short: “Secondary Processing”)will be sited in halls 11 to 15 as well as in Hall 27. At the upcoming Ligna, “Surface Treatment Te-chnology” gets its own dedicated display in Hall17, which is close to – and thematically related to– the displays of “Wood-Based Panel Production”in Hall 26. Also located in Hall 26 is “Energy fromWood”, right next to “Sawmill Technology” in Hall25. Hall 16 houses a completely new display ca-tegory entitled “Machine Components and Auto-mation Technology”. The topic areas covered bythe exhibitors in Hall 16 – located between “SurfaceTreatment Technology” and “Secondary Proces-sing” – include electric automation, power tran-smission and control, data exchange and auto-mation software.The presentations of “Forestry Technology” willbe housed as before on the open-air site and inthe pavilions beneath the Expo Canopy. Here,too, the new layout will lead to beneficial synergies.The modified spread of displays on the open-airsite is largely shaped around the main stages inthe production chain. ■

COMPANIESScm Groups presents 2015 results

The Scm Group held its press conference at the18th Holz-Handwerk trade fair in Nuremberg,Germany. The Group is a leading producer ofadvanced technology solutions for the woodwor-king industry. Andrea Aureli, the Scm GroupChief Executive Officer, underscored the outstan-ding 2015 results, achieved thanks to the uniquevalues that helped make Scm a world leader. TheGroup, headquartered in Rimini, Italy, includes20 overseas branches, 3 main production centresin Italy with total area of 600,000 square meters,and over 3,000 employees, 1,000 assistance te-chnicians and over 350 distributors and agentsoperating in 120 countries. "We are extremelypleased with the 2015 results. We closed theyear with over 500 million Euro in sales, a 10percent growth compared to 2014, and with 56million of gross operating margin, a net profit of17 million and debt down to zero," said Mr.Aureli. "We also recorded significant achieve-ments in overseas markets, which account for90 percent of our business. We opened threenew branches in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur and theU.S. West Coast, expanding our already wide-spread international network". Andrea Aureli alsostressed the importance of investments the Groupintends to make as part of its 2016-2018 businessplan. The second to take the stage at Holz-Han-dwerk was Luigi De Vito, Director of the ScmGroup Woodworking Machinery Division, whopresented the outstanding results of the Wood-working Division, an excellent worldwide leader.“With our Woodworking Machinery Division –whose offering addresses the entire secondarywood processing sector, with a market valueestimated at 3,300 million Euro – we havereached a turnover exceeding 380 million Euro,a brilliant result which places us as the secondplayer in the sector. The Division’s turnover hasincreased by 23 percent compared to 2014, withover 17,000 machines sold. ■

SICAMCurrent list of exhibitors in online

It is online on the new web site www.exposicam.itthe current list of exhibitors at the next Sicam inPordenone scheduled from 18 to 21 October2016. With the exhibition space occupied to date,the show promises to overcome the values andthe results of last year in terms of relationships: in2015 more than five hundred exhibitors from 33countries met operators of more than 6,700 com-panies (of which 29 percent foreign, from 96 dif-ferent countries). This year the event will occupyall the halls of the exhibition center of Pordenoneand an additional structure will be set up to ac-commodate catering services. ■

IGUSFourteen new iOS apps

Over 30 online tools make it very easy for Iguscustomers to find, configure and order energychains, cables and cable systems. For thosewho work not only on the Pc but also on mobiledevices, now has the option to also avail of 14motion plastics apps at the Apple App Store.The quick offline access not only saves time, butis also easy and comfortable. And that too wor-ldwide, because the iOS apps are available wor-ldwide in 15 languages. At the 2015 Motek, igusdisplays 175 new plastic solutions for movingapplications, which reduce costs and increasethe service life of the application. In addition tothe product development the motion plastics spe-cialist heavily invests, within the meaning ofIndustry 4.0, in the digital networking of the entireprocess chain, starting from customer enquiryand commissioning of predominantly custom-configured applications. ■

COMPANIESBosch Rexroth: 2015 provisional data

Bosch Rexroth, part of the Bosch group spe-cialized in drive technology and controls, iscurrently facing a weak global economy in the in-vestment goods sector. Based on provisional comparative data, in 2015the company reported a drop in turnover of 3.2percent, amounting to 5.4 billion euro. The decline in sales has already been consideredthe sale of Wind Turbine Gearbox industry at ZFFriedrichshafen AG, which took place during theyear. In North and South America, Bosch Rexrothwas able to increase revenue also remains stableon the German market, despite the difficulties ofthe local context. The company has registered a negative budgetarytrend in other European countries and Asia. ■

Bau 2017 is getting ready to open its gates (16-21 January 2017 in Munich) with four key topicsthat are critical to the future of building. Many exhibitors will orient their presentations tothose topics and have corresponding solutionson display. In the fair's forums, architects, buildingengineers and project developers will explainand discuss various aspects of these key topics.And in Bau's special shows, they will be demon-strated using examples of various products andprojects. Key topics will be: Intelligent facades; Digitaldesign, construction and management; Smartbuildings and Living and building 2020. ■

FAIRSFour key topics at Bau 2017

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EVENTS

SALONE DEL MOBILE.MILANO ACIMALL AT SALONE DEL MOBILE.MILANO

During Salone del Mobile.Milano, “space&inte-riors” made its debut. The first event offered asort of "distant interaction" between interior designmasterpieces and contemporary production ofarchitectural surfaces and decorations. The exhibition route led from furniture tobuilding, going through interior architecture. It reaffirmed the unbreakable link between the in-ternational design show and Design with a capital“D”. This is the meaning of the first edition of“space&interiors”, the exhibition dedicated to ar-chitectural decorations that, during “Fuorisalone”. The exhibition – promoted by FederlegnoArredo,sponsored by Cnappc (the Italian association ofarchitects, landscape architects, planners andconservationists) and organized by Made Expo –was created with a tight link to “Salone delMobile.Milano”. In line with the contents of “Made Expo-MilanoArchitettura Design Edilizia”, it offered Italian andinternational visitors an overview of the latesttrends in construction decorations and supplies,with a balanced approach between innovationand historical culture of interior design. In five days, “space&interiors” hosted 56 manu-facturers of surfaces, floorings, coatings, colors

and decorations, doors, handles, equipped walls,staircases, glass for architecture, facades andcladding, windows, porches, gazebos, curtains,architectural lighting, building automation, homeautomation and entertainment. Over 8,000 visitors came, approximately 30 percentfrom abroad. 83 foreign representatives camefrom 12 countries , plus 70 thousand unique ac-cesses and 200 thousand page views on thewebsite space-interiors.it.The installation concept, curated by Migliore+Ser-vetto Architects Studio, was a huge “wrapping”environment build around the centerpiece “NewComponents Code”: a framework of ten suggestiveinstallations based on a selection of the most si-gnificant products offered by each participatingcompany, associated to some masterpieces ofinterior design to show the evolution of taste andproduction in the decoration field, from the IndustrialRevolution until today. So, “space&interiors” offered designers, and notonly, the opportunity to identify a new roadmap ofliving: a sort of “manifesto for architecture” wherematerials and ideas coexist in a common spaceto enable mutual interaction and cross-contami-nation. (o.r.)

“SPACE&INTERIORS”: TIMELESS CREATIVITY

There was much curiosity for Acimall, the asso-ciation of Italian woodworking technology manu-facturers, at Salone del Mobile.Milano, whereAcimall participated for the first time in collaborationwith Ice, the agency for the promotion and inter-nationalization of Italian companies, and thesupport of a few industry leaders (Biesse Group,Cefla, Elettromeccanica Giordano Colombo, Giar-dina Group and Scm Group). The Acimall stand was designed to put all membercompanies in the forefront, highlighting their rolein this famous exhibition. Videos and picturesshowed the state of the art of woodworking andfurniture industry technology and the peaks ofexcellence it has achieved. The origins, the roots of this industry were repre-sented by two ancient machines, a combinedmachine from 1945 and a jigsaw set from theTwenties, both offered by Fondazione Museodel falegname Tino Sana(www.museotinosana.it).“We had the opportunity to meet a different au-dience – said Lorenzo Primultini, president ofthe Confindustria-member association – achievingthe goal we had set: taking part in this bigdesign event to remind everyone that we havealways been proud actors of this industry!...”

“It was a great pleasure for us to open theSalone doors to Acimall”, said Roberto Snaidero,president of FederlegnoArredo and Salone delMobile.Milano. “We believe it is time to collaborateon several topics, extending our partnershipacross the supply chain to be even more effec-tive...”. “Italy woodworking and furniture technology isan asset known all over the world”, added DarioCorbetta, Acimall director. “We are second onlyto Germany as manufacturers, but we are thebiggest exporters: over 80 percent of the con-cepts, machines and plants produced by our174 member companies are installed in allcountries around the world...”. (l.r.)

The international scope ofSalone del Mobile.Milanotranslated into great suc-cess for the 2016 edition,as shown by the final figuresof the design event at FieraMilano Rho: 372,151 visi-tors (up by 4 percent com-pared to 2014, when thebiennial exhibitions EuroCucina and InternationalBathroom Exhibition were held). On Saturday andSunday, open to the public, 41,372 accesseswere recorded. These figures clearly indicate thatthe recovery of Italian furniture is going on. Thistrend was supported by the strong attraction ofthe event: the 55th edition gathered more than2,400 exhibitors from 160 countries, displayingan offer that represents big efforts and investmentsin research and development, innovation in te-chnology and equipment, and design. The re-covery signs of Italian furniture witness to thestrength of the Italian wood-furniture industry,which closed 2015 with a total turnover of 40.722billion euro, up by 2.7 percent from the previousyear. Once again, the key drivers were “made inItaly” and the production of quality furniture, whichwere divided into classical, design and luxurycategories at the Milan event. The luxury segmentreached apex with the “xLux” show, which certified

the maturity of a productcategory that is mostly po-pular in the American, Mid-dle East and Far East mar-kets. Exhibitors presenteda range of products, fromsingle components to inte-grated furniture sets, thatstarted from classical sha-

pes to create a new contemporary language,a linear design with rich details, finishes, warmand soft valuable materials, offered by theworld's major fashion brands. Several trendscoexist in the design world, revealing a varietyof languages on one side and the capacity todeploy technological innovation on the other.In Milan, the new proposition of high-qualityserial productions as an added value, combinedwith the use of innovative materials and te-chnologies, lives side-by-side with handicraft“gestures” and a taste for technological details,such as creativity expressed through ironyand playfulness. The nostalgia for design fromthe Fifties (and the Eighties as well) gives sub-stance to historical continuity within the searchfor contemporary furniture, also leveraging astrong link to Scandinavian and Asian pro-duction, Japan first. (o.r.)

CSIL: “WORLD FURNITURE OUTLOOK”Also in 2015, the Asia and Pacific region keptrunning on the international scenario, both forfurniture production and for consumption. Thistrend is reported in the new “World Furniture Ou-tlook" presented by Csil during Salone delMobile.Milano. World furniture production in2015 is worthmore than 400billion US dollar.Around 35 per-cent of the valueis exported,whereas 65 per-cent is consu-med in thecountries whereproduction ta-kes place. Overhalf of world fur-niture production takes place in Asia and Pacific,a share increasing year after year. Europe, followedby North America, are the two other main manu-facturing regions on a world scale. Comparingthe figures of global furniture trade in the 2010-2015 period, the “World Furniture Outlook” showsthat in 2010 the Asia and Pacific region represented44 percent of global furniture production, followedby Europe at 34 percent and North America at 16percent. South America lagged far behind at 3percent, Africa at 2 percent and the Middle Eastat 1 percent. According to preliminary estimates by Csil, in2015 the ranking is the same, but market shareshave changed significantly, with Asia and Pacificup to 55 percent, while Europe drops to 26 per-cent, North America remains at 14 percent andSouth America also falls back to 2 percent. Global furniture consumption amounted to455 billion US dollar in 2014, while the estimatedincrease in 2015 is 2.8 percent in real terms. Alsoin 2016, the annual growth rate of furniture con-sumption is expected to reach 2.8 percent in realterms. World furniture consumption in 2015, divided byregion, sees Asia and Pacific on top with a 44percent share, followed by Europe with 26 percent,North America with 22 percent, South Americaand Africa both with 3 percent, and the MiddleEast with 2 percent. In 2017, another increase infurniture consumption is expected, with approxi-

mately 3 percent annual growth in Asia andPacific, followed at close distance by NorthAmerica, and then the Middle East and Africa.Europe is going to stop below 1.5 percent,South America will decrease by 1 percent; inthe latter region, recovery signs can be found

if you expandthe vision to2020 (plus1.5 percentapproximate-ly). In the pastfive years,import to theUnited Sta-tes, grownfrom 19 bil-lion US dollar

in 2009 to approximately 32 in 2015, was themain driver of global growth. The biggest flow of furniture export originatesin China, Germany, Italy, Poland and Vietnamand moves to the United States, Germany,France, the United Kingdom and Canada. Eu-rope is still relatively closed to import from ex-tra-Eu manufacturers, with a 17 percent sharein 2015 against 15 percent in 2010. The Nafta countries, at 33 percent in 2010,reached 39 percent in 2015 and reaffirmedtheir strong propensity to open trade. Asiaand Pacific stand out also from this standpointas a growing region but still closed to importfrom abroad, with a share that has been naileddown at 2 percent from 2010 to 2015. In SouthAmerica market shrinkage is due to the difficultsituation in Brazil, although this market keepsopening up. The Middle East is the second area in terms ofaccelerated growth and openness to import,although those countries now have to face thechallenge of oil prices. Africa recorded a 20 percent increase infurniture consumption. Csil report indicatesthat world furniture trade results will fit into ageneral trend of increasing world Gpd from3.4 percent in 2016 to 3.6 percent in 2017,with different trends between emerging anddeveloping economies.

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IN MEMORY OF “RAMU”,SAD DEMISE V.RAMAKRISHNANI met Sad Demise V. Ra-makrishnan, better knownas “Ramu”, in the early Ni-neties in the past century. Iwas in Singapore, where Ihad organized the Italiancollective booth at Wood-macAsia, a very importantexhibition for the South EastAsian region back then.Even then, Ramu lookedlike the picture you see onthis page: a polo shirt, nohair and a long white beard.Actually, I have never seenhim with a different outfit,not even when I cameacross him in winter in Italy. In Singapore, he was looking for companiesinterested in the Indian market. Ramu was theonly significant agent in India and his organi-zation, based in Bangalore, represented theBritish company Wadkin, a producer of routersnow out of business. Ramu wanted to find re-placements for Wadkin and asked me to intro-duce him to the Italian companies exhibitingat that fair.Maybe for the difficult situation of the Indianmarket, maybe for Ramu’s original outfit, con-tacts with Italian companies did not turn intoreal business, while German competitors trustedthe man so much that Ramu became the ma-naging director of Homag and Leitz in India.

Our relationship continued, andwhen the Acimall board sent meto India at the end of the decadeto set up an international exhibi-tion, I called Ramu who createdsome contacts for me. Then, theexhibition, called Indiawood,debuted in 2000 in Bangalore,organized by the European fe-deration Eumabois instead ofAcimall; but that’s a differentstory. During the first edition ofIndiawood, Ramu and I consi-dered the creation of a trainingcenter for Italian machinery.India was hungry for know-howand a specific school could re-spond to this need, while pro-

moting Italian technology in the country. The ideatook off, we found financial support from Ice, theItalian foreign trade institute, and several companiesdonated the necessary equipment. Awtc-Advancedwoodworking training center was launched inBangalore in 2002 and for a decade it became areference for technological update in the wood-working industry in India. Ramu was the first, un-forgettable director. Long illness has taken Ramuaway. His soul lives on in the memory of what herepresented for our industry and in the memoryof everyone who met him. Thank you for everything,Ramu.

Dario CorbettaAcimall Director

SIXTEEN YEARS OF INDIAWOODThe biennial exhibition Indiawood, the referenceexhibition for the wood industry in India, locatedin Bangalore, was held again in 2016. The firstIndiawood dates back to 2000, with 3,000square meter exhibition area and 103 par-ticipating companies. Total area doubled inthe second edition in 2002, which marked thestart of a biennial cycle and constant expansionof the exhibition: by 2014 it had grown up to38 thousand gross square meters and 580exhibitors, with national pavilions from Germany,Italy, Malaysia, China, the US, Taiwan, Turkey,Canada, France and Sri Lanka. The editionheld last February recorded further expansion,exceeding the 40 thousand square meterthreshold and 650 exhibitors. Indiawood isorganized by Pda Trade Fairs, which alsoowns India’s second major event held in NewDelhi in odd-numbered years. These two eventstake turns to cover the whole market with a ra-tional approach: their alternation is promotedand supported by constant collaboration bet-ween the organizers and Eumabois, the Eu-ropean Federation of woodworking technologymanufacturers. Eumabois is Pda’s historicalorganization partner and promotes the interestsof European exhibitors in Indian exhibitions.The year 2016 was very important for Indiawood;a great success in terms of exhibitors and vi-sitors, as witnessed by several national pavilions.In this context, Acimall, the association re-presenting Italian manufacturers of woodworkingmachinery and accessories, set up a 500square meter pavilion with 16 companies. Thearea could have been larger if there had beenmore space available. The following companiesattended: 2FC Impianti, Ciemme, ColomboEredi & C., Costa Levigatrici, Cotton Roll,Durox, Emme Elle, Freud, Gildo Profilati, Ica,Imeas, Italpresse, Nuova Sivam, Quickwood,Scm Group, Verinlegno. Nine of them areAcimall members. The event opened with anofficial ceremony in memory of Ramu Ra-

makrishnan, a historical agent of European te-chnology in India and a pioneer of woodworkingtechnology development in the country. Generallyspeaking, the technology lineup at the exhibitionwas mainly focused on panel processing, whilesolid wood equipment was more marginal. Therewas a significant number of surface finishingcompanies, while primary operations were almostcompletely absent. The big European actors witha local subsidiary set up huge eye-catchingstands. As usual, the topic of local resellers isquite complicated when it comes to India: apartfrom two or three exceptions, local dealers com-plement their business with local production,especially low-end machines. In the distributionbusiness, a very popular figure is the local agent,mainly used by small companies. The exhibitionrecorded a flow of visitors beyond expectations.The second, third and fourth days recorded thehighest attendance, while the last day was notsatisfactory at all. In this respect, virtually all exhi-bitors agreed that the ideal period would be fourdays. Opinions collected during the event indicatewidespread satisfaction. Visiting operators showedgreat interest for technology. The doubt is to whatextent such interest will turn into real business.However, industry people all see a positive trendof the Indian market. After years of stagnationand a promising market outlook, the companiesthat have kept investing are now finally ripeningtheir fruits.

Carlo Alberto StradaAcimall Studies Office

WOOD TECHNOLOGY:FINAL FIGURES FOR 2015Acimall, the Italian association of woodworkingmachinery and tools manufacturers, has processedthe final figures for 2015. So, it’s time to draw abalance of the year that has just closed and a hi-storical period characterized by alternating eco-nomic trends in the past decade. On the whole,2015 was a positive year for the Italian wood te-chnology industry. Final results pushed all figuresslightly up from the preliminary balance, increasingthe satisfaction of industry professionals. Accordingto the statistics published by the Studies OfficeAcimall a few days ago, production increasedby 11.7 percent from the previous year, reaching1,864 million euro. Definitely a good result, theoutcome of a positive final quarter and a goodstarting point for 2017. As usual, export offered akey contribution achieving an increase by overtwelve percent. However, within this figure, it isworth highlighting the different trends in eachregion. While North America has been a majordriver for the past two years, major countries likeBrazil, Argentina and Russia are experiencing aperiod of depression, mainly due to extra-industryfactors (currency crisis, political instability, tradebarriers and so on). The balance has been offsetby new markets: Iran, Indonesia, India, not tomention Australia… The picture is completed bythe renaissance of the United Kingdom and Spain,especially the latter, which was an inexhaustiblesource of business for Italian companies in thepre-crisis period. Machinery import mainly comesfrom Germany, China and Austria. Although all fi-gures indicate substantial and quick expansion,you have to consider the absolute value of this

parameter, which is relatively low and thereforesubject to significant variations. The trade balanceis traditionally active, and even improving in theyear under scrutiny. Recently a few notes fromthe Acimall Studies Office had shown that thetrade balance of our industry accounts for 5percent of the positive result of the Italian tradebalance. Not bad for a niche industry...The do-mestic market was the big star of 2015. Mostanalysts believe that a rally of the domestic marketis essential for an enduring recovery of the Italianindustry. The Italian government has extendedthe Sabatini-bis law, introduced super-mortgagesand a furniture bonus, but it still seems to be notenough to achieve ideal levels. The result obtainedby our industry in 2015 indicates that this vision istotally correct. A weak start of the year and an ex-cellent final part resulted into an increase by 8.7percent. Another piece of the puzzle: for Italiancompanies, the Italian market is worth 450 millioneuro, while the biggest export market is the UnitedStates, absorbing Italian technology sales for 120million euro. This means that Italy is more thanthree times bigger than the US market. Plenty of figures and a pervasive feeling: it seemsthat the worst is over. The Acimall Studies Officebelieves that Italian companies have the potentialto preserve their market co-leadership with Germancounterparts. Xylexpo 2016 will certainly help un-derstand the health status of industry actors, andthe premises are really encouraging.

Carlo Alberto StradaAcimall Studies Office

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Finishing systems and solutions “Made in Italy”www.giardinagroup.com

LONG LIVE XYLEXPO 2016!

This time it’s no high-sounding statement orslogan. Talking with exhibitors, visiting companieslike we always do, we can clearly perceive thatthe wind has changed.We cannot deny that, in recent years, Xylexpohas suffered from a difficult market situation, par-ticularly in Italy, and this did not help attract exhi-bitors and visitors.

And if you add other situations we want to forgetforever, you can be sure that the years just behindus will not be cherished in the book of memories.The only exception is 2014, the past edition,which offered tangible signs that a new seasonwas beginning and also revealed a new awarenessof exhibitors, who opted for full transparency,counting people, real visitors, rather than "acces-ses".All minor signals, maybe, probably not always soclear, but all steps of a clear plan, the determinationto bring Xylexpo back to its role, to the fame it de-serves and has conquered with many years ofhonorable service. Supported by explicit and wi-despread exhibitor satisfaction for the numberand quality of contacts with visitors.

So, here we are now, looking forward to five daysin the FieraMilano-Rho expo center in Milan, fromTuesday 24 to Saturday 28 May, with differenteyes. Figures clearly indicate that the "new Xylexpo"has accelerated into the right direction: just below30 thousand square meters, 23 thousand of whichassigned to 311 Italian companies and the re-maining 7 thousand to 122 international exhibitorswho decided to attend the biennial internationalexhibition of woodworking technology and furnitureindustry components. These figures will be furtheradjusted upwards, as more registrations arecoming in.

“We are quite satisfied”, said Lorenzo Primultini,president of the exhibition and Acimall, the asso-ciation of Italian manufacturers. “The event willhave a strong innovation focus and 440 ex-hibitors registered so far perfectly know whatthey can expect during the days in Milan andwhat the demanding audience of our exhibitionexpects from them”.“Xylexpo – Primultini continued – is becomingmore and more practical and business-oriented,reflecting a market that is highly focused onany factor that can increase competitiveness.This is very clear to all the big groups that willbe present this year, together with small andmedium businesses that represent a big assetfor our industry”.

Biesse, Cefla, Homag Group, Ima-Schelling, ScmGroup are the brands under the spotlights at theupcoming edition, where – with an unprecedentedresult – all halls are sold out. There is not a single square meter left in Halls 1and 3, dedicated to panel finishing and secondaryprocess, and neither in Hall 2, where primaryoperation will be under the spotlights.

“Considering the number of exhibitors and the30 percent increase in online visitor pre-regis-trations so far, we really believe we can expecta successful May”, commented Acimall’s director

Dario Corbetta. “The Italian market is definitelyshowing encouraging signals, the lineup is com-plete, woodworking technology users can feelthat the wind has changed, and they are seriouslyconsidering to renovate or expand their fleets.This is generating a virtuous circle that Xylexpo2016 will reflect".

ONLINE SERVICESThe organization machine has been running atfull steam in recent weeks, tuning up a set oftools that are mandatory for this kind of event. Asmentioned, on www.xylexpo.com everyone canpre-register for the event, in order to streamlineaccess to the expo center. On the same websiteyou will soon find the interactive hall plans, anew service that will be certainly appreciated, asit helps visitors optimize their time at the exhibition,adding to the existing Apple and Android appsthat will be online in a few days.On www.xylexpo.com you can also access thematch making service, a platform for visitors tobuild their electronic agenda and fix dates withexhibitors; the latter, in their turn, can offer theiravailability to meet visitors interested in a specifictechnology or application.Online services also offer the opportunity to searchthe Xylexpo website for innovations presentedby exhibiting companies: a traditional servicethat has been recording an increasing number ofaccesses since it was opened to visitors a fewweeks ago.

AN INTERNATIONAL PLATFORMXylexpo has always enjoyed a solid reputation ofinternationality. Such success is based on the participation of allItalian and international manufacturers, a lon-gstanding tradition - this year the exhibition is ce-lebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary - and the or-ganizers' commitment to promotion in all majorglobal markets.Promotion activity has secured the participationof several foreign delegations, hosted in a de-dicated area in hall 3. A highlight will be the business mission of theMinistry of Industry and Trade of the RussianFederation, with the aim of developing contactswith Italian and international companies to createnew opportunities in the woodworking industry.A strong contribution to this result was given bythe tight collaboration with the Italian Ministryof Economic Development, which included Xy-lexpo in the top-30 list of strategic exhibitions.Such recognition has developed into a joint actionwith Ice-Italian trade promotion agency, thisyear stronger and more effective than ever.

XYLON TOO...We have played and will play our part: you willfind us in hall 3, stand S30. If you want to meet us, invite us to your stand totake a closer look at your technology or listen toyour stories, we are always ready to join.

In the meantime, we have produced a magazineissue that, as usual, is almost entirely dedicatedto the Milan show: plenty of technical sheets, pro-ducts, stories that will help you get more detailsin a sector that is still very rich and vital.

TALKING ASIDE...Xylexpo will also offer meetings, press conferences,presentations, events. It would take too muchtime now, so we suggest looking up the websitein the "Events" section, where you will find a fewinteresting options. For sure, there will be a couple of significant an-niversary celebrations on May 25. One is the 50th anniversary of Acimall, theConfindustria association that represents Italianwood technology manufacturers and that – asyou all know – is the driver of the exhibition andour magazines.

During the gala evening, the “founding fathers”will be celebrated, as well as all the presidentsthat have chaired the association since 1966.And don’t forget that this is going to be the twen-ty-fifth edition of Xylexpo, so the organizerswill cast their spotlights onto the companies thatwere already there in 1966 and can still be foundin the stands!We suggest you find out the rest for yourself: so,see you at FieraMilano-Rho, from 24 to 28 May,for Xylexpo number 25! (l.r.)

www.xylexpo.com

The atmosphere is quite positive. Economic figures are encouraging. All big groups, medium andsmall business, are there. So, all the ingredients are there andwe expect the 2016 edition of Xylexpo to be really good!All we can say is see you at FieraMilano-Rho from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 May.

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BARBERANLATEST NEWS AT XYLEXPO 2016

The spanish manufacturer will introduce the stateof the art in a fast and efficient machinery that re-duces manufacturing costs and increases theproduction.Innovative systems in coating to get deep mattefinish surfaces, with a high scratch and abrasionresistance and fingerprints proof. A new Barberancoating system that improves the efficiency ofhigh gloss coating process reducing the electricalnecessary power and decreasing sanding process. New postforming machinery for integrated han-dle panels production in one continuous processwith any type of wrapping material even highgloss finish foil.In laminating area, we find new cutting, trinmmingand shaping machinery available to any existingline apart from advanced systems for coils ortools change that allow a major productivity, timeand cost reduction.Moreover, two new inkjet printers will be ondemonstration. The new “Jetmaster Compact1260”, a Single Pass digital printer in Cmyk andUv finish dedicated exclusively to wood, Mdf,Hdf or similar panels with 30m/min printing speed.And the new “Jetmaster 350-FC” for printingcoil material, either paper finish foil or Pvc and Uvfinish coating optional.Hall 1, stand G02-G10-M01-M09.

www.barberan.com

FOREZIENNEWIDE RANGE OF SHARPENING MACHINES

As regular exhibitor of Milano Xylexpo wood show,Forezienne Mfls will exhibit additionally his wi-despread range of sharpening machines.This year, they will exhibit particularly all thefeatures of our Cnc sharpening machine “F120”that includes: an amazing sharpening accuracy,a wide blade capacity, a versatility to sharpen.With Cnc control all types of band saw bladessuch as Stellite teeth, Carbide teeth and evensetted/sharpened teeth.Forezienne Mfls will also present the new thin kerfband saw blades “Hypercut Forestell”. Theseband saw blades are designed widespread onsite applications but particularly for flooring industry. These high precision thin kerf band saw bladesallowed to save raw material during the sawingand enhance your daily output of final products.

Additionally to his range of sharpening machines,Forezienne Mfls will present the new generationof tungsten carbide tips “Forestill” band sawblades.After more than 10 years of experience and re-search work in Tct band saw blades, thesesaws are made to last and offer to our customerslonger life time of the blades and a bettersawing quality surface.Hall 2, stand n F01-G02.

www.forezienne.com

Since 1975, the goal of Imas Aeromeccanicasrl has been to improve work quality and to mini-mize the impact of industrial production on theexternal environment. Their quality is global: theyare a certified company producing guaranteedand certified systems where all materials andworking processes are traceable at every pro-duction stage. Their service aids companies allover the world to fully comply with the regulationsin force and to meet more general environmentalrequirements. Imas Aeromeccanica is at the fo-refront concerning the health and safety protectionof the employees in the workplace. It providessuction and filtering air systems suitable to de-dust and keep safe the workplaces in Italy and allover the world. They project suction and aspi-ration plants for the treatment of smokes, dusts,oil mists, oil smoke and a wide range of pollutantsgenerated during the different industrial proces-sings. Imasl is leader in the design and constructionof fumes and dust filtration systems for the woodworking, plastics, recycling of materials and bio-mass processing. As part of the wood work, oneof the elements that is produced during theworking phases, are dusts, harmful to the healthof workers and dangerous for the explosion whenthey reach certain levels. For these reasons Imashas worked over the years in designing and ma-nufacturing air suction and filtration systems,using high-quality and Atex certified materialsand that they are suitable for any type of workand to every work environment. Dust collectorsused in these systems are endowed both withsleeves and cartridges depending on the kind ofdust. Hall 3, stand B21-C22.

www.imas.it

IMAS AEROMECCANICASUCTION AND ASPIRATION PLANTS

OMECAT XYLEXPO THE MAIN PRODUCT LINES

At the next Xylexpo in Milan, Omec srl, leadingcompany in the production of dovetailers, willpresent its main product lines.Machines for the production of drawers for the furniture industry. The machines have turned to furniture manu-facturers that use drawers with joints. The lineincludes three models of dovetail machines,two models of gluing machines and a manualclamp machine. Milling machines “650-A”,“750CN” and “F11Ts” and gluing models“Icm300” and “Ica600” are sized for three dif-ferent capacities: 40 drawers per hour, 60 dra-wers per hour and 120 drawers per hour. Theclamp machine “Scm1200” allows you to mountup to 60 drawers per hour. In order to doublethe assembly capacity it’s enough to doublethe number of clamps.Machines for production of light packaging.The machines have turned to producers ofwine boxes and spirits in general, cigar boxes,tool boxes, boxes for gifts and boxes for food.The line includes the milling machine “F10”,the automatic gluing machine “Ica600”, theclamp machine “Sbm1200”, the milling machine“F12” bottle holders, the milling machine “F13”for guides, the nailing bench “BC5” and thehot stamping press “Sa600”. The complete linecan produce about 200 boxes per hour, todouble the production it is enough to doublethe number of assembling machines(“Sbm1200”-“Ica600”-“BC5”). For a continuousproduction is conceivable a number of threeoperators two of whom would mostly be con-centrated for most of their time in the assemblyoperations.Machines for the production of doorframes.

The machines have turned to doors manufac-turers. The line includes a milling machine forframes with a thickness up to 50 mm and amilling machine for frames with a thickness upto 75 mm. The machines can produce up to 25complete frames (two sides and a top piece)per hour. With special equipment the millingmachines can also produce frames for slidingdoors. During the days of the fair visitors canlook the complete wine boxes production linewith sliding cover in addition to the demonstra-tions of drawers and doorframes working cycle. Hall 1, stand L22-M21.

www.omec-srl.com

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AN INTENSIVE SEASON FOR BIESSE

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Great success for the gala evening held in Pesaro lastApril 16, at the Pesaro headquarters of Biesse, a leaderin the production of machinery for wood, glass, stoneand plastics. A big event with hundreds of guests and animpressive layout, designed to celebrate the eightiethbirthday of Giancarlo Selci, a charismatic figure in thewoodworking industry. The birthday party turned into anoccasion to share, and why not, celebrate the targetsachieved by the company, Biesse’s business approachin recent years, the strategies deployed to achieve signi-ficant growth rates, as well as to consolidate the salesand production organization, involving several countriesaround the world. A significant presence was the ItalianMinister Maria Elena Boschi, who gave a short speechmentioning Biesse Group as a success story of innovationand “made In Italy”, a model all over the world. The story-telling started from the Fifties, with video clips, picturesand witnesses, until today, when the current presidentand founder's son, Roberto Selci, took the stage withhis son (who gave a drawing to his grandfather). Generalattention focused on the stage when the directory of thebusiness daily “Il Sole 24 Ore” Roberto Napoletano andthe general manager of Confindustria Pesaro Urbino Sal-vatore Giordano stepped up to present the book “Fatto aMacchina”, dedicated to Giancarlo Selci, edited by BiesseGroup and combined with a video presenting birthdaycongratulations by a few friends. And then, a music per-formance and a charity initiative to reaffirm the Selci'svision of the company not only as a working place, butalso as a vehicle for people to show their humanity andvalues. A big celebration for a "compact multinational”that currently employs over 3,200 people all over theworld, with a strong focus on foreign markets (over 46percent of employees are based outside Italy). Staff ex-pansion in the past three years was significant (almost400 people), as well as revenues (plus 251 million eurorevenues in the 2009-2015 period), literally “exploded” in2015 with a 21.5 percent overall growth rate from theprevious year.A big event, a break in the daily business of a group witha strong focus on technology, as we will certainly see atthe upcoming Xylexpo, where the company is introducingone of its latest projects, called “Smart machines”, the“factory of the future that is here and now”, as they loveto say at Biesse. It’s an integrated batch-one line withmachines that “see, feel and react” faster than thought.It’s Biesse’s implementation of the “Think4ward” concept,a real factory of the future that handles 1,200 parts perminute, managing the entire process from raw material tofinished product, offering workpiece traceability withoutany manual operation, just-in-time processing withoutany stock, total efficiency for the production of semifinishedmaterials and flexibility in production. The plant iscomprised of an automatic storing system “Winstore K2with automated unloading”, a flexible panel cutting system“NextStep” with automated unloading (“Winstore 3D K2”)and a vertical buffer. The following phase is flexible ed-gebanding executed with a “Stream MDS 2.0” machineequipped with a “Winner 1” loading and unloadingsystem. An automatic “sorting” system, a robot with hugepotential, is placed directly upstream the drilling stage,also totally flexible, carried out by an “Insider M” model.The line-integrated robot handles the production sequenceaccording to the strategic drivers of business, enablingmake-to-order. The robot is the director of the entirebatch-one line, managing the production output according

to delivery deadlines, orders or single batches,while ensuring efficient production and opti-mizing the flexibility of the manufacturing pro-cess. This system will be seen at the Pesarosite from 16 May to 11 June. Over the years, Biesse has developed solidexperience in automatic storing systems. Now,with “Winstore 3D K3”, they offer a new op-timal solution to small and medium businesseslooking for a nesting cell with integrated panelstorage, with a “moderate” investment. Thissolution is specifically designed to optimizethe productivity of nesting cells, which would

otherwise require operators and mechanicaldevices to feed the material. “Winstore 3D K3”is integrated with the machine, it serves andreceives commands from such machine, re-quiring only one operator for the total control ofthe entire process. It also supplies the materialexactly when necessary and provides the typeof material required at any moment, withoutthe need to replace the panel stack. This resultsinto higher productivity of the cell and improvedcompetitiveness of the plant. It also supportsthe throughput of the nesting cell, as it is notloaded by operators. “Winstore 3D K3” also

automatically optimizes panel storage, reducinggaps between the stacks. Furthermore, this typeof panel handling virtually eliminates the risk ofdamage panels during the process, to ensuretotal quality. “Winstore 3D K3” is available in awide range of sizes. Each solution is tailored tocustomer requirements: the nesting cell integratedwith “Winstore 3D K3” supports very flexible pro-duction and reduces the final product cost. By maximizing the nesting process flexibility, theautomatic storing system allows to execute anysequence of panels with different colors and fini-shes, with a fully automatic process. The “Winstorefamily” is completed by “Winstore 3D K1”, a de-dicated configuration for high-volume manufac-turers: it can handle up to 400 panels per shift.The “Winstore 3D K2” configuration is designedfor customers requiring high production flexibilityand can handle up to 200 panels per shift.Hall 1, stand A20-D19-D20-F19-A10-F09.

www.biesse.com

Biesse founder Giancarlo Selci’s eightieth anniversary is an occasion to celebrate a very satisfactory season for the Pesaro-based group, between innovation and worldwide praise.

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BORGONOVOEMBOSSING MACHINE “BORGORE 1300/ITI

Company Stetonhas been workingin the field of pro-duction of wood-working machi-nes for more than50 years, since itwas born in 1961.Steton’s businessturns to the internal market by means of a largenumber of local distributors, while about 80percent of the production is exported to foreigncountries. In particular, Steton addresses its export to themost demanding European Countries, as wellas to East Europe, North Africa Middle east,Central-South America, and some Asian countries,including China, but also to other important mar-kets, as Usa, Canada, Australia, South Africa.Steton’s branch-houses, with pre and post salesdepartments, are successfully operating in themain European countries, while in overseas mar-kets Steton relies on primary and well organizedimporters and dealers.It’s production range is wide and articulated. It isextended from standard machines for joineryto special hi-tech plants, which make use ofelectronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems forprocessing panels and massive wood.Steton is conspicuous for range completeness,

STETONWIDE AND ARTICULATED PRODUCTION RANGE

For those who want to produceefficiently and meet the custo-mers’ requirements with sophi-sticated products and a widematerial variety at the sametime, the Homag Group is theright partner. At the Xylexpo2016 the Homag Group showsall components that are neededfor producing furniture – fromthe saw-storage combination tothe individual packaging – livein action. Special: All machinesat the exhibition provide newand innovative features.

Panel Dividing and StorageAs a concrete example of system solutions, theHomag Group will be exhibiting a combinationcomprising a “Holzma HPP 300” profiLine sawand a “TLF 211” horizontal storage system fromHomag Automation. The two machines work hand-in-hand and can communicate instantly thanks totheir perfectly compatible software. This guaranteesa smooth and highly efficient production process,even for small quantities or batch size 1 production.Furthermore, saw and storage system are fullyprepared to cope with the enormous variety ofmaterials often needed today.Currently, panels with structured surfaces andrelief panels are especially fascinating in the fieldof materials. But as interesting as furniture withhaptic surfaces are, materials that are used fortheir production have so far hardly been totransport in an automated way. But the engineersof the Homag Group handling specialist found away. Panels with structured surfaces are for thefirst time moved through the horizontal storage“TLF 211” in Milan.

“HPP 300” with a wide range of featuresThe saw itself will be equipped with a wide rangeof features so that fair visitors can gain as com-prehensive a picture as possible of its versatility.They will include, among others, the highly efficientextraction system "dustEx", Power Concept Pro-fessional, the 13.5 kW main saw motor for a sub-stantial increase in performance, flocked rollersfor gentle material transport, the manual labelingoption and the thin panels package.Holzma will be showcasing, a “dustEx” highlyefficient extraction system in the cutting line area.In particular, “dustEx” effectively combats dustresulting from dust cuts.

Edgebanding TechnologyThe performance and equipment of the “KAL370”profiLine edge banding machines from Homagcan be freely configured. The profiLine edgebanding machines are suitable for the processingof many edging materials, distinguish themselvesby innovative technology and high quality andalso achieve convincing results in terms of eco-nomy. The modular series offers feeds of 20, 25and 30 m/min and excels in terms of rigid con-struction, optimum edge quality, high flexibility inthe selection of units – and amortizes very fast.A high edge quality not only depends on the pro-fessional use of gluing procedures but also onhigh quality finishing. Through the drive withmodern linear motors the “FK31 powerTrim” di-sposes of a program controlled movement whentrimming the edging stripes on the narrow surfaces

of the workpiece. To minimize resetting times andfor higher quality productivity the following auto-mations are possible: Adjustment to three differentradii and chamfer, adjustment of the tracing rollerdiameter, adaptation of the tracing force andnumber of revolutions.The edge thickness com-pensation measures the edge thickness onceper workpiece and automatically effects the verticaland horizontal correction on the subsequent trim-ming units and multi-scraping units via servo axis.Precision starts with the workpiece feeding system.This workpiece guiding system automatically andprecisely guides the workpieces in longitudinaland crosswise direction into the edge bandingmachine.

Cnc-TechnologyThe new safety technology makes the Weeke“Venture 115” freely accessible from all sides.This Venture 5-axis machine is only one of ninepossible configurations within this series. You willfind 3-, 4- and 5-axis solutions for entering theworld of horizontal Cnc processing. Due to itscompact design the 5-axis head provides moredirect power transmission, and by employingwide bearings extreme rigidity at a relatively smallmachine footprint is accomplished. The machinecan be put in operation within a single day,requires an up to 15 percent smaller footprintand offers the perfect performance class for anyrequirement. The optionally available conveniencepackage is patent pending. It enables to controlcertain functions directly at the machine framewithout requiring input at the operator panel. There was also an addition to the Homag “VentureBMG 300” family. The “Venture BMG 312/V”version creates new opportunities: From now onwoodworking shops and suppliers will no longerhave to opt for 5-axis technology or a machinefor edge banding shaped parts. The new “BMG312/V” combines both technologies in a singlemachine.

AutomationHigh-quality fronts, individual furniture parts, orassembled furniture, goods have correct to bepacked in order to arrive at end-consumer's sitewithout damage. If anyone wants to meet theserequirements, there will be no alternative to tailor-made packaging. Using the cardboard cuttingmachine “VKS 250”, the user consistently realizesthis way in his packaging and logistics chain. Be-cause the “VKS” enables an individual, exactlyfitting packaging in that moment in which it isneeded. Hall 3, stand E01-F01-F02-G01-G02-L02.

www.homag-group.com

GROWING WITH HOMAG GROUP

Holzma extraction system “dustEx”..

“KAL 370 profiLine”.

balanced quali-ty-price ratio, fle-xibility to the de-mands of mar-kets and custo-mers, dyna-mism and origi-nality of solu-tions and inno-

vations, supported by research and productiontechnologies, quick delivery and efficient post-sales assistance. All these positive featureshave allowed in the past and will grant in thefuture the success of this important firm.Steton’s aim is to supply its customers with theright product at a competitive price, with quickdelivery and assistance, assuring service andspare parts for many years.The supply of spare parts and technical supportfor up to twenty year old machines has beengreatly appreciated by Steton’s customers, whothus increased even more their confidence inthat company’s reliability.Steton’s present and future purposes involvethe steady improvement of technology and de-sign, as well as the execution of vanguard solu-tions, taking into consideration our tradition ofreliability, achieved along over fifty years.Hall 1, stand B22-C21.

www.steton.it

START POWERTHE ISM FREQUENCY GENERATOR

Since 1960 the company Renzo Borgonovodesigns and produces machinery that is inthe van of embossing and finishing of framesand profiles in wood and Pvc, parquet, doorsand panels. It is also a company leader in research anddevelopment of coating and surface treatmenttechnology for wood industry and its compo-nents. The continuous research characterizing thespirit of the company, leads to steady updatethe production range that currently includesmore than 40 models to be used singly or inline with other units. For Xylexpo 2016 the company would like topoint out the new embossing machine model“Borgore 1300/ITI”.Besides meeting all needs of profiles, fra-mes, furniture components and panels en-graving, currently it is very appreciated inparquet flooring production, enabling to reali-ze a wide range of finishes. Thanks to the considerable power of the ad-vancing motors and of the roller holder shaft,this machine has a hot embossing capacityup to 1300 mm. in width, on any type of wood.Hall 3, stand N19-P20.

www.borgonovo.com

The use of high frequency for bending, gluingand drying solid wood is a decade-long conso-lidated processing which proves to be the onethat best combines production effectiveness, ef-ficiency and rates. In a constantly changingmarket, however, innovation is decisive for main-taining and increasing one’s own position.Start Power is constantly seeking to find solutionsthat may ensure its customers the use of advancedmachines with increasingly higher performance.To this end, the company has undertaken to im-plement a newly designed capacitive high fre-quency generator.A history of innovation for the “Hfc generator”Year 2000: control of input power throughswitch.Year 2002: stepless power control, providedvia a Start Power designed control system. Thisallows the input power to be modulated oradjusted at any time without stopping the ongoingprocess.Year 2003: introduction of the triode fila-ment stabilizer, designed by us, to control the fi-lament current and to optimize the triode efficiency,while increasing its service life. Year 2007: Plcapplication (programmable controller) for the au-tomating of functions. Year 2014: implementationof automation via Plc application and operatortouch screen panel, which provide for powercontrol automatic cycles and management ofwork recipes according to the materials to beprocessed. Year 2016: The noverlty! The Ism Frequency Generator. The new ge-nerator has been desi-gned for application inthe ISM frequency range(6,78MHz,13,56MHz,27,12MHz) where theoperation frequency isrelated to the type of elec-trode used. Created insynergy with the pressmanufacturer, it ensuresthe system maximum ef-ficiency.Hall 3, stand G30.www.start-power.com

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CEFLA FINISHING PRESENTS THE INNOVATIVE “IGIOTTO APP TWIN”

Debut at Xylexpo 2016, from 24 to 28 May at theMilan Rho Trade Fair, of the first machine for paintapplication that uses two high performance an-thropomorphic robots. It is called “iGiottoAppTwin” and is truly avant-garde technology forspray painting of panels and 3D objects. It wasannounced at the presentation of Xylexpo 2016last February, and now behold the unveiled im-portant news that Cefla Finishing will present itin its large exhibition space in Pavilion 3 on theoccasion of the 25th edition of this importantbiennial fair dedicated to technologies in woodprocessing and components for the furniture in-dustry.

"Once again – says Alberto Maestri, managingdirector of Cefla Finishing – we can proudly saythat our designers have anticipated the timesand have marked a new step in the technologicalinnovation of spray painting".

This innovative system makes painting productswith large shapes and dimensions easy, with upto over 20 cm of thickness and widths up to 1.3metres. One of the strengths of “iGiottoApp Twin”is its flexibility, which allows the user to work withboth robots simultaneously on the same items,sharing the work area while avoiding collisionthanks to a precise automatic calculation of theirtrajectories. The two robots can work synchronouslyon identical items, independently on different pro-ducts or continuously on objects of any type, byintegrating the work of one and the other withoutever stopping the production flow. Moreover, itexploits a precise 3D reading system with a high-

performance scanner, able to identify the shapesand position of the products to be painted. Thanksto the software system completely developed byCefla, it is also able to calculate the possible tra-jectories of application for pieces immediatelyafter they are scanned.

"All these advantages – continues Mr. Maestri –,combined with an excellent air and oversprayfiltration system, a CFB continuous belt conveyorsystem and the relative overspray cleaning andrecovery system, make iGiottoApp Twin a paintapplication machine that is among the most ef-ficient and performing". In addition to “iGiottoApp Twin”, Cefla Finishingwill offer Xylexpo visitors the opportunity to per-sonally verify the potential of certain solutions, forexample the known and consolidated "Fusion &Inert Coating Technology". In particular, therewill be two processing cycles where a traditionalprimer dried with a Uv-R Led oven alternates Uvglue primer that is applied with the "Fusion Coating"system, developed in partnership with Henkel,creator of the "Technomelt Chs Uv" technology."We at Cefla believe that commitment to researchand tireless work in developing processes andproducts are the foundations of our historicalrole as a leading company that increasinglyconfirms itself as a sole partner able to offercomplete, personalised and concretely effectivesolutions to guarantee the highest quality andmaximum efficiency to our customers," concludesAlberto Maestri. At Xylexpo Cefla will also showcase “EasyWrap”by Düspohl, a compact machine for coating

wood profiles with coils of decorative material;the “iGiotto” robot for fixtures; the oscillating spra-ying machines “Mito” and “Pixart”: a plotter forhigh definition and large format digital printing. Cefla Finishing, a global leader in the coating,decoration and digital printing of wood and itsderivatives, designs and builds tailor-made "turnkey"production lines, mainly for the wooden productmanufacturing industry. The expertise gainedfrom years of experience on the market and ad-vanced know-how have also made Cefla Finishinga pivotal, cutting-edge provider of technology tothe glass, plastic, fibre cement, composite materialsand metal finishing industries.Cefla is an internationally established Italian in-dustrial concern that was founded in 1932. It is continuously evolving and operates in fourdifferent business areas: Cefla Impianti (civil andindustrial plant engineering for the energy sector),Cefla Shopfitting (shop equipment and customizedretail outlet solutions), Cefla Finishing (machinesand complete plants for coating and finishing)and Cefla Medical (equipment for the dental andmedical sectors). Cefla's strength stems from its founding principles:strategic vision and long-term planning, investmentin technology and innovation, financial soun-dness.Hall 3, stand A01-C02-A19-C20.

www.ceflafinishinggroup.com

From 24 to 28 May at the Milan Rho Trade Fair, Cefla will debut the forefront for spray painting of panels and 3D objects,consisting of two high performance anthropomorphic robots that work in pairs.

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GIARDINA GROUP AT XYLEXPO

Final preparations for Giardina Group to exhibitat Xylexpo 2016. Once again, Giardina Finishingand Mauri Macchine have been making longpreparations for this event. The stand in hall 3 willshowcase most of the group's technological por-tfolio over a 400-square-meter surface. Three solutions for panel coating will be exhibited,all flagship products by Giardina: in the forefront,the “Dualtech 601” spraying machine, a high-end solution offering high productivity; few stepsaway, a fully working line to show the brand’s ex-pertise in high-gloss roller coating, consisting ofa laser roller coater “G02/05 Glossy” with vacuumsystem, distension section, and the vacuum Uvoven “GST 1401/2 Glossy”. Giardina is alsoexhibiting a Uv oven with Led lamps, a solutionthat responds to increasing energy-saving de-mands by reducing power consumption for thedrying process, while extending lamp life. To coat disassembled profiles and windows, Giar-dina offers the staining machine “Mini flow-line”and the spraying machine “GS4 Syntech” withpaint recycling belt featuring the proven recyclingand cleaning system “Wet on Wet”, introducedalmost twenty years ago on the entire Dualtechrange; these two machines are particularly suitableto coat disassembled windows, an increasinglyrequested process, most of all for staining andbasecoat application. For door coating, at Xylexpo Mauri Macchine ispresenting the latest generation of “RBP” robot,a solution designed for just-in-time operations,offering high efficiency and flexibility, equippedwith a brand new fully-automated loading andunloading system. Mauri Macchine is extending its profile coatingand finishing portfolio with a new concept ofspraying machine, specifically designed to respondto new developments on several markets lookingfor affordable investments combined with a highquality of equipment and, most of all, coatings. “Xylexpo comes right on time for us”, said Gi-ampiero Mauri, president of Giardina Finishingand Mauri Macchine, during the press conferencein Milan. “We have been working together forfive years and 2015 was an important year withsignificant growth rates. Giardina alone exceeded11 million euro revenues, even beyond our ownexpectations. The early months of this year areequally encouraging, we are proud and satisfiedwith our commitment. Now, as I said, it's time forus to prepare to grow further, and I am confidentthat Xylexpo will help, allowing us to show whatwe have become, what we can do together". There is no doubt that this is a very positiveseason for Mauri Macchine and Giardina Finishing:constant commitment in many global markets isgiving major results, new plants that become va-luable reference to show the potential of thesetwo Italian companies to big groups and small-medium enterprises. A cooperation agreement signed with the subsi-diary of a big group in the Arab and Gulf countriesis bringing unexpected results in that region, andsuch results are bound to improve as they are

supported by leaner and faster operations enabledby collaboration with a local partner. As recently stated by Giampiero Mauri, “2016 willbe a turning point: we have several major projectsin the pipeline around the world and we can an-ticipate the next twelve months will be an intensiveand challenging period, but certainly offeringgreat results. To achieve them, we will keeplooking for strong partners in different markets,to develop networking of knowledge and expertise,and to share knowledge in order to preserve thehighest quality standards". Meanwhile, the big plant built in Kuwait for HassanHabul Group, one of the biggest constructioncompanies in the Persian Gulf, is up and running:five door coating lines that are probably thebiggest finishing plant in the Middle East, with acapacity of one thousand doors per working shift. In 2015, a fully-automated coating plant wascommissioned at Lamigloss in Ankara, Turkey, aGentas Group company, the same group that ac-quired the Italian company Liri Laminati in 2014. In the laminate business – especially Cpl (Conti-nuous pressed laminate) and Hpl (High pressurelaminate) – the group boasts strong leadership. For Lamigloss, Giardina Finishing developed adirect Uv gloss coating line for laminated mdfpanels, a highly-automated solution that offersquality and reliability, thus turning the Turkishcompany into one of the most significant producersof this type of panels on a global scale. Another major order came from Springs WindowFashions, a leader market in America in the pro-duction of shutters and curtains for residentialcustomers, offering a huge catalog of wood andPvc products. Giardina Finishing and Mauri Mac-chine have contributed to this challenging projectwith four robot-assisted spray coating plants de-signed for maximum flexibility: very effective“batch one” solutions integrating leading-edgeunits for paint mixing and color changing. The targets of maximum flexibility, high quality,full repeatability and high reliability have beenachieved… Hall 3, stand R01-R09-T02-T10.

www.giardinagroup.comwww.maurimacchine.com

”GS4 Syntech”.

“Dualtech 601”.

OSAI-PRIMA ELECTROOPEN DRIVE “OD700” - ETHERCAT SERVO-DRIVES

The new line of Osai OpenDrive “OD700” servo-drives for brushless motors, perfectly matchesthe OpenControl Nc family, integrating the EtherCatoffer of flexible and open Cnc systems (havingavailable several fieldbuses and being able todeal with complex applications and demandingcustomizations).The automatic recognition of the connected motorsand the “Odm” configuration, a powerful browserthat can be run both on Pc and on machineboard, simplify the commissioning only via theEtherCat channel, wi-thout changing machi-ne connections. “Odm”allows both the displayand the edit of drivesand motors characte-rization parameters, aswell as the analysis ofthe drive through dif-ferent graphical dia-gnostic pages.There are six availablemotors, in three diffe-rent mechanical sizes,with nominal currentsof 1A, 3A, 6A, 12A,18A and 36A. All models are equip-ped with the integratedsafety function Sto(Safe torque off), a di-gital input “Sil3” certi-fied, which controls the

cut of the power supplied by the drive. The Stofunction guarantees machine safety, allowing ope-rator intervention without cutting-off power to themachine tool.The drives, equipped with two encoder inputs,manage several types of primary and secondarytransducers (SinCos 16/1024 Hiperface Single/Multiturn, Incremental SinCos 1Vpp with Hall probe,Incremental Abz with Hall probe, Resolver, En-dDat).Osai motors available with the drives, are sinusoidal

brushless motors withhigh power, high iner-tia and high dyna-mics. Motors areequipped with a heatsensor and can alsohave an optional bra-ke. The position tran-sducer is a Resolveror a SinCos 1024 pul-ses/turn, with Hiper-face protocol. All motors have anIP65 protection level.Hall 2, stand R09-S08.

www.osaisnc.com

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A MEETING WITH ANDREA AURELI

“I really believe we always have to think globally,looking at the world; whether it’s about under-standing competition or searching for new salesopportunities, borders shall not exist. You don’thave to hang on to mature markets, you mustbe aware that everywhere there are great op-portunities”. This is the opening statement of our meeting withAndrea Aureli, Ceo of Scm Group, the Rimini-based giant that, ever since its foundation sixty-five years ago, has been controlled by the Aureliand Gemmani families. A useful meeting to discover a new expansionphase for the group, build on the accurate inter-pretation of real customer needs.

“Our counterparts, our prospects pay more at-tention to what is all around them, to the suppliersthey select", Aureli continues. “They evaluatethe overall solidity of their potential partner,but they also make sure that they have specificknow-how, strong expertise, specialization, prob-lem-solving skills. We can play both roles: aswe belong to the selected group of wood-industry companies that exceed the 500 millioneuro revenue threshold, we can deploy advancedindustrial and sales practices, with an articulatedapproach to customers. But we are also spe-cialists, because we have always relied on"technology teams", each focused on a specificdomain, so as to direct attention and effortsinto a specific direction, often integrating expe-rience and enhancements from other teams”.

This strategy seems to work: the year 2015 wasreally excellent for Scm Group, exceeding revenuesof 500 million euro, 10 percent more than 2014,with a gross operating margin of 56 million, 17million net profits and zero debt. With a 90 percentexport share, 2015 brought extraordinary resultsalso on the Italian market, up by 28 percent.The turnover of woodworking machinery aloneexceeded 380 million euro, 23 percent morethan the previous year, with 17 thousand machinessold globally, whereby working centers and ed-gebanders recorded the best performance. “Ifwe look at the share of revenues from the wood-working industry, we are leaders in Italy”, Aureliadds. “We are the only ones to master so manytechnologies, to have expertise in all the branch-es of wood and wood-based material processing.And we have an exclusive control in somesectors. Think about coating, for instance, abusiness where we feel very strong, especiallyin big orders. We have always been focused onthe definition of new technologies and improvingthe performance of our machines. We are greatmanufacturers, with excellent industrializationskills, we are good specialists with qualities thatwe cannot always highlight properly. We wantour organization to be known more and better,so one of our priorities is communication, tellingabout our customers and their satisfaction withour capacity to build excellent machines, aswell as to define measure-made plants and so-lutions for specific requirements”.

It must be hard to preserve such "expertise lea-dership" while being specialists in many fields,as you said...“We have always been driven by the fear oflosing focus of the things you have to do andthe need to set priorities: over the years, thegroup has gone through many changes, but allwe have done has been directed to encourageeveryone and make the goals clear. Today morethan ever, the group relies on highly specializedfunctions, and those who deal with technologyare really focused and committed, supportedby specific roles and an efficient organization.Our “Engineering Division”, which expandedby 30 percent in 2015, our annual investmentsin innovation representing 5 percent of our rev-enues, 500 patents and over 500 engineers inR&D”.

Talking about big plants, you seem to have in-creased your efforts in this specific area of te-chnology.“Let me tell you that in the past some competitorsdeveloped very sophisticated and expensivesolutions that did not give the expected results,and now we have to deal with customers whoare "confused" by the effort and expertise re-quired to support them. We come from a landthat loves practical things and we have alwayskept our promise, giving customers what wehad agreed and designed together. We havealso made our mistakes, but we have neverbitten off more than we could chew, we havenever offered solutions that implied an excessivelevel of difficulty, You cannot set a performancetarget only to impress your counterpart: wemeasure it out in the field, in factories, in work-shops, where our process specialists analyzeeach step, from initial concept to final testing,with very strict stage-gate sequences. Everythingis accurately measured, documented, reliable.

You are currently the Ceo: what was the impact ofthe owners sitting back at the steering wheel?“I love to weigh the importance of the decisionby the founders' families to hold 100 percent ofcompany shares. Such continuity is definitely avalue. This does not mean it’s easy: a few yearsago we gave it some thought and we realizedthe best decision was to keep control in thehands of the owners. I have a major role, verydemanding, but I am constantly in touch withthe owners”.

The figures of your last financial year are significant,you achieved impressive growth rates... “Today we are selling more and better! Wehave improved exponentially in presenting thequality of Scm solutions to our customers, weare very keen on understanding their expectationsto give them exactly what they expect. We havetuned up our service to achieve very high timeand quality standards, with a team made up ofover one thousand engineers all over the world.The team work and the market is rewarding us.Another example: we have always managed ahuge number of intermediaries around the world.Now we have new tools and a different strategyto handle both sales and after-sales very effec-tively, with all the tools you need to work effi-ciently".

Mr.Aureli, can you comment upon the decision toincrease your involvement in Cms in Zogno, ac-quiring entire ownership? “Cms deserves to be known better, it is a lead-ing-edge business in many advanced sectors,where the Cms brand has always been a refer-

ence, an excellence. The Cms acronym, meaning“construction of special machines", suggeststhe capacity to find solutions that ensurehigher quality of finished products in terms ofaccuracy and deadlines. Such capacity improvesday by day through the collaboration with verydemanding customers like Boeing and Tesla. I must say that Cms staff are really good atidentifying the needs for any new material, fromaluminum to carbon, helping the customer domore, better and with less resources".

One final question: what’s your attitude as youare coming back to Xylexpo, an exhibition thathas been awaiting you for a long time?“A few weeks ago I spent a few days at the fur-niture exhibition in Milan and I had the opportunityto meet business owners who attend an exhibitionone year, and the year after decide to organizean event of their own. Everyone has to adjustmarketing initiatives according to their strategiesand goals. This year we are coming back toXylexpo enthusiastically. I believe this is an ex-hibition that requires a global approach, an op-portunity to meet at an event where the worldmeets and you make decisions with a global vi-sion, expanding your horizons and making bolddecisions, if they serve your purpose".

by Luca Rossetti Hall 2, stand A01-C01-E01-A07-D07.

www.scmgroup.com

“FURNITURE ON DEMAND”A “mini-factory in a shop window”, inside ashopping mall, where customers use an “app” todesign the furniture they need, choosing shape,color and size. With few clicks, you move fromscreen to reality: a few dozen minutes and yourfurniture is ready, with several benefits. This is thebest expression of the “Mass customization”concept: design, production and delivery withina very short timeframe, turning the customer intothe designer of his own furniture, which is thenmanufactured with highly automated technology.Such “mini-factory” was installed last April at theshopping mall Brianza in Paderno Dugnano(Milan), as the first prototype of a project thatoffered an amazing preview of future furnitureproduction. The “Furniture on Demand” conceptis part of the “Close to Customer” project, whichinvolves Scm Group and is financed by the Euro-pean Union, with the participation – besides Scm– of ten European partners, including leaders inthe respective industries and major universities.At the core, the innovative Morbidelli “PlanetP800” working center, which can execute all ope-rations, drilling, milling and edgebanding, in avery short time... while the customer does hisshopping!

Markets, opportunities, global challenges, innovation capacity and forward-looking approach.Plenty of discussion topics in this period for Scm Group, ready for a great Xylexpo...

Andrea Aureli.

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WEINIG GROUP IN MILANThe Weinig Group will be at Xylexpo with an in-tegrated stand concept for solid wood and panelprocessing. A unique complete range of productiontechnology will be on display and in action vialive demonstrations under the “Think Weinig”motto. The new generation of Weinig planing ma-chines and moulders will make their Milan premiere.Their outstanding feature is the perfected machineoperation. The ComfortSet concept significantlysimplifies production, achieving material gains inefficiency for the customer. Numerous settingscan be made tool-free. Even the entry-level Po-wermat 700 version of the new generation offersvery high performance with a spindle speed of7,000 rpm in the standard version. The “Powermat1500” combines the benefits of smaller machinesas well as offering a plethora of needs-orientedequipment variants thanks to its rigorous modularsystem. This includes the numerous potentialspindle configurations as well as the PowerLocktool holders with a variable speed range from4,000 – 12,000 rpm. The compact “Weinig Cube” has become syno-nymous with simple planing and work piecesperfectly processed on four sides in a singlethroughfeed. The machine will be exhibited at

Xylexpo in the next stage of its evolution. TheCube Plus is equipped with a large touchscreendisplay for even better operation. There are alsofurther innovations in the controls and tool changes.Thus, the “Cube” Plus underlines its claim as theeasiest planing machine to operate worldwidewith processing times several times faster than astraightener and planer. Noise emissions havealso been reduced significantly. An automatic stacker at the outfeed of the machineenables profitable one-man operation.The Weinig product unit cutting will also be re-presented in Milan with a number of machinescovering a wide range of applications. The user-friendly “FlexiRip” universal longitudinal circularsaw will be on display. The “FlexiCut” undertablecross-cut saw for pre-cutting will also be presented,allowing Weinig to demonstrate how the “FlexiRip”can be extended into a cutting center for one-man operation. Also on the Weinig stand will bethe highly-automated, new “OptiCut S 60” pu-shfeed saw which, with a cross-section capacityof 280 x 225 mm, is positioned on the cusp of thehigh-performance class. Weinig's exhibits in theProduct Unit Cutting will be completed by the“VarioRip 310 M” multi-blade rip saw with inno-vative “RipAssist Pro” width optimization and the“BKS” heavy-duty band resaw. Naturally, Weinigwindow production technology will be in the spo-tlight once again in Milan. In the “Conturex”range, Weinig offers a comprehensive system foreach performance class that sets standards wor-ldwide either as a single machine or as a linkedcomplete system comprising a cross-cut saw,

scanner and pre-planing machine.The Weinig Business Unit Panel Processing willbe strongly represented in Milan. Holz-Her, a member of the Weinig Group since2010 will present the multi-award-winning “Evo-lution” vertical compact processing center, the“ProMaster” for horizontal processing and the“Lumina”, “Sprint” und “Auriga” edge banders.The optical zero joint is universal with Holz-Herfrom entry level to industrial class. In addition to its comprehensive range of machinesand systems for solid wood processing andpanel processing, the Weinig Group will also beproviding information on its extensive service of-fering. Specialists will be on hand in Milan fromthe Pre-owned machines, service, concept (en-gineering) and finance teams to answer any que-stions. Weinig will also present the Weinig App,which is becoming increasingly popular as astandard tool for woodworking professionalsthanks to its tremendous added value. Hall 2, stand G07-K06-K07-L06.

www.weinig.com

“Powermat 1500”.

Holz-Her “Evolution 7405”.

BIG ON DRYENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY SOLUTIONS

BigonDry srl, a company completely “Made inItaly” that produces dry kilns, is strongly engagedin the continuous research for new solutions andtechnologies, focusing in particular on environ-ment-friendly: this is a tangible result the “Thw”plants (Wood Thermo-Modification) and the bigadvantages reached on consumption and envi-ronmental impact, because of reduced emissionand sophisticated control system that allows toreach the maximum efficiency. Thanks to severallab tests, BigonDry had developed the processof Thermo Treatment of many types of essences,European and Exotic, with excellent results, onthicknesses from less than 1mm up to 100mm.Their “Thw” range goes from a net capacity of 4m3 up to 30 m³. The particular configuration ofthe components of the kilns is designed for asimple and economical management, since it’sjust necessary to have available as thermal energy,natural gas or Lpg, electricity and water. Not ne-cessarily requires a thermal oil boiler with all theconsequent expensive management facility. Fur-thermore, thanks to its versatility, it can satisfymultiple functions as Conventional Dryer, Steamer,Sterilizer according to the Ispm-15, Wood Stabilizer,“Thw” (Wood Thermal Modification treatment) upto 230 ° C. The energy balance is favourable be-cause the heat exchange takes place directlyinto the kiln, thus avoiding heating dispersion inthe various intermediate steps. The results obtainedhave confirmed the repeatability of treatments re-sulting in colour, confirming the high quality of thefinal product. The new trend on the use of thehigh temperature treatment system is transforminga same wood in "old wood": such treatment occursat high temperatures, above 100 °C, in conditionsof saturated steam. The purpose is to obtain thebest results in the workability of the wood, and atthe same time, greater durability and stability,with reduced natural tensions, and the eliminationof the resins. The excellent result is the greaterresistance to weather, insects, fungal infectionsand the pleasant appearance of antique wood,where will stand out the natural wood grain andthe intense colour of old durable wood.

Another market that continue to grow is firewoodand biomass: BigonDry has studied specificdrying solutions that dry chips and wood logs, intraditional dry kilns as in “Biolem” kilns, realizedin preprepared container. The range “Biolem”,thanks to his flexibility may be applied to differentsolutions as the drying of forage, chips, firewood.“Biolem” is available from 80 KW to 650 KW. It isalso proposed in combination with a drying con-tinuous system, with mobile grate floor and ex-traction screw conveyor, with automatic unloading,all managed by a simple system of Plc and touchscreen, controllable from computer. Hall 2, stand L13.

www.bigondry.com

CML ENGINEERING“TECHNOLOGY MEETS EXPERIENCE”

Cml Engineering srl is the evolution of Cmlsrl which since 1960 manufacturers multi-ripsaws, edgers and plants for massive wood.The company selects suppliers to ensure highlevel standards quality and productivity. The characteristics from distinguishing us co-mes from the slogan “Technology meets ex-perience” where for over 60 years of experienceensures continuous research innovation of ourproducts. More than 6,000 companies havechosen their products. Cml ensures continuousand constant up-dating to a product which isleader on the worldwide market. The production of multi-rip saws/edgers offers30 different types, including: single spindlemulti-rip saw; edgers; double spindle multi-ripsaw; massive wood plants “Keys in hands”;cameras optimization systems; projects andresearch automatic lines.At Xylexpo 2016 the company will be pleasedto show the latest news, such as edger entrylevel type “E 350 R”; edger type “Sca 650 4R T 700 Telescopic”; automatic plant for un-edged or pre-edged massive boards; softwaresystems.Hall 2, stand M02.

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Since the presentation of the “ProfilCut Q” on lastyear’s Ligna, nearly ten months have passed. Thesales figures show that the Leitz profile tooling systemis a big seller. Thus, the enterprise globally hassupplied “ProfilCut Q”. There is nearly no countrywhere it is not used in the meantime. However, howdo the toolsets prove in everyday production? Usersseem to be very satisfied by its new “ProfilCut Q”profile tooling systems. Numerous responses to Leitzengineers and technicians in Oberkochen and Riedauindicate this. One of the companies that choose for Leitz “ProfilCutQ Premium”, is the Dutch window producer Helwigin Geleen. Managing Director Frank Helwig: “Thenew tooling system works excellent and fully meetsthe expectations“, he said. “Due to high cuttingspeeds, we can run higher Rpms and feed rates –this is exactly what we wanted”. Also the processingquality of the profile tooling system was great. CompanyLesko in the Slovenian Ziri, also a “ProfilCut QPremium” user, said nearly the same. “The new Leitz“ProfilCut Q Premium« allows us to use all advantagesof our new machining centre, as per ManagingDirector Blaz Erznoznik. By means of the combinationof “ProfilCut Q”, “RipTec-cutting” procedure andknives with “Marathon” coating, the company couldrealize its idea of high speed cutting. “Furthermorewe achieve constantly high finish quality over alonger period. For us this is the basis for a high-class quality window.“ However, “ProfilCut Q” has not only impressed theusers, but also the jury members of two prestigiousawards. Already in October 2015 the premium versionof “ProfilCut Q” had won the Gold Medal on theDrema trade fair in Poznan. Now Leitz has receivedthe renowned Red Dot Award in the Product Designcategory with its “ProfilCut Q Premium”, too.

“ProfilCut Q” is the new generation of a Leitzmulti-purpose profile tooling system. It is usedin many wood- and plastic processing industries.The Premium version of “ProfilCut Q” allowscutting speeds of up to 120 meters per secondand thus is the quickest profile tooling systemin the industry. Apart from the processingquality, “ProfilCut Q” mainly convinces throughthe combination of performance and easy han-dling. Clamping system and knife arrangement

are designed in such a way that users canchange all knives quickly and easily withoutdemounting the tool set – a unique selling pointof the profile tooling system.Founded in 1876 in Oberkochen, SouthernGermany, the Leitz Group is the worldwide lea-ding manufacturer of tools for industrial pro-cessing of wood, wood derived materials,plastic and compound materials. The Leitz pro-duct spectrum covers the complete range of

precision tools for automated machines. In acomplete package of advisory services, 2,900Leitz employees pass on their experience ofcutting tools to customers so meeting daily therequirements of a complete problem solverand producing service provider. Leitz productsregularly are used in more than 150 countrieson earth. Hall 3, stand C21-D22.

www.leitz.org

LEITZ “PROFILCUT Q”: PROVEN IN EVERYDAY PRODUCTIONLeitz “ProfilCut Q” enjoys great popularity with its users. The so far supplied toolsets passed the day-to-day testing withflying colors. Moreover the Premium version of the new profile tooling system has won two prestigous awards: the Gold Medal of the Drema Fair in Poznan and the Red Dot Award.

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SALVADOR: “LET’S BETON XYLEXPO 2016!”

“We believe in Xylexpo and weconcretely prove it. This year,in fact, we will double the sur-face of our stand compared tothe previous editions”, as Chris-tian Salvador, Commercial Ma-nager of the company of thesame name, told the Italian andforeign journalists who partici-pated last February 12th to theInternational Press Conference Xylexpo 2016.“A choice – he continued – that we wanted tomake for many reasons. First of all, to give anadditional importance and significance to thework we have carried out in the last years, a se-rious and constant effort in all those activitieswhich allowed us to grow strongly abroad, byproposing appropriate technologies and organ-izing to stay close to our existing clients, duringand after their decision to invest in Salvador”.“An edition which surely will allow us to make agood impression on the Italian market as well,which undoubtedly became more attentive tothe investments in structural goods, thanks tothe macroeconomic facilities recently put intoplace by the country’s government”, continuedSalvador.

“There are other two elements that positively in-fluenced our decision: firstly the fact that finally,after three years, all world’s most importantcompetitors will be in Milan. Everybody hasbeen expecting this and thus Xylexpo can onceagain become the greatest showcase of “madein Italy” and of the world’s most important offereveryone knows”. “To this important milestonewe must also add the clear efforts of the organ-izers to revitalize this event, too disadvantagedby a “difficult” internal market and by choiceswhich, without a doubt, have not been veryuseful in the recent past”.

Therefore, Salvador returns to Xylexpo with greatconviction and willingness to benefit fully from it,stronger after the last years’ experiences on alllevels, not only technical or productive.In fact, let’s not forget that the Italian brand wasable to win the first XIA-Xylexpo InnovationAward in the “Communication” section in themost recent edition of the fair in Milan, to whichthey recently added another prestigious prize,the “Gold Medal” awarded at Drema in Poznan in2015.

INNOVATIONMany machines will be exhibited at FieraMilano-Rho, also constantly enhanced solutions withhigher performances and new solutions, measures,improvements and new auxiliaries.As, for example, the new software, designed forone of the top models of Salvador’s optimizingand crosscutting saws, the “Superpush” series,which is now available for the angle cutting opti-mizing saw “Superangle600” as well; a successfulmachine, made evenmore versatile by adoptingmeasures which allow notonly to rapidly and easilycut wooden elements atdifferent angles, but alsoto drill, thanks to the re-

spective groups designed and developed for ap-plications in the sofa’s furniture industry, for whichthe company in San Vendemiano is already ima-gining many other uses.In a nutshell, we can say that the drilling group,positioned before the blade, allows for a perpen-dicular drilling of the pieces with diametersbetween 6 and 16 mm, suited for the applicationand/or integration of accessories or hardware inthe manufacturing of increasingly complex sofas. The machine will command four axes overall, of-fering the possibility of working on two boards si-multaneously.Equipped with a separate and independent cellschain loader, in addition to a buffer unloader, thenew version of the “Superangle” will be able towork without the operator’s intervention, substantiallyincreasing the productivity of the companieswhich will choose it.Grouping three different operations (cutting, drilling,automation) that until now were performed bythree different machines will therefore allow, apartfrom high savings on labor costs, to significantlyincrease the automation level, to rationalize thelogistics and to digitize operations that couldn’tbe managed at a flow level before.

Salvador’s warhorses will also be present, com-pletely restyled as well. They include the “Super-push 200”, a very flexible pusher optimizing saw,also available in the “Window” version which –with specific accessories and printed on labelsor on wood – is proving to be a highly appreciatedsolution for the window and door frames industry. There is also space for “Supercut 500”, thefamily which the “Super fast” version is part of,redesigned in the cutting system for greaterspeed, reducing the cutting time to a few hun-dredths of a second, a really excellent resultespecially for those companies that need to cutmany pieces as fast as possible, so as to becometruly competitive and to protect the operators’ sa-fety.In the stand set up at FieraMilano-Rho will bealso exhibited the “Classic 50” and “Classic60”, manual “entry level” crosscutting saws. Theseare “simple” solutions, as reducing as this definitionsounds, as they are totally efficient, safeguardingthe operator’s safety, which has always been atop priority for Salvador.Hall 2, stand F07-G06.

www.salvadormachines.com

The Italian company takes part to Xylexpo to reaffirm their willingness to examine increasingly closely the many markets of the world, a strategy that in the last season has allowed for an additional growth.

ICA GROUP“MICRO MATTER” AND “DEEP BLACK”

Ica Group will be taking part in Xylexpo, theworld biennial of technologies for woodworkingand components for the furniture industry.Visitors will be given the opportunity to see andfeel the new “Micro Matter” finishes with theirmicrotextured effect, which offer excellent chemi-cal/physical resistance and are particularly pleasingto the touch thanks to the material-like nature ofthe surface.The other focus of the Ica Group stand will be“Deep Black”, an impressive effect available atvarious gloss levels, from gloss to extra-matt, in-cluding all of the different variations of the darkestof all colors.

In addition, the most innovative Ica Group productswith the lowest levels of environmental impact willbe taking part in live application tests at thestands of the leading producers of coating sy-stems.To receive the detailed program for the event,please write to news@icagroup.info. Hall 3, stand E28.

www.icaspa.com

COMEC GROUPSOLUTIONS AND CONTINUOUS INNOVATION

Comec Group, in business since 1970, is aleader in the development of special woodworkingmachines and processes. Through continuousdevelopment and product innovation, the companycan adapt each technological solution to customerneeds. This has driven business growth on themost dynamic global markets. The flagship pro-ducts of Comec Group are Multiprocess WorkingCenters series “MD” and “Frontal” with multiplestations, designed for the production of differenttypes of products including furniture, doors, win-dows and furniture complements in general. The key strength of Comec Group is the organi-zation of the production process inside the com-pany, which incorporates a dedicated division formechanical operations, recently empowered withnew next-generation working centers, and an in-

dustrial automation division. As a result, the groupcan meet specific customer needs quickly andeffectively, from engineering to after-sales servi-ce.This year Comec Group is exhibiting at Xylexpoin Milan from 24 to 28 May, in a wide boothfeaturing the new Multiprocess Working Centerseries “MD”.Hall 2, Stand M01-N02.

www.comecgroup.it

CASADEI BUSELLATO OPEN DAY SUCCESS: CASADEI BUSELLATO - RW MACHINES

During last April RW Machines hosteda very special event in their Bicesterhead office. The event was not only ai-med at UK customers but also Busel-lato dealers from around the world.The centre piece of the exhibition wasthe launch and first viewing of the “JetSmart”; a vertical Cnc machining centreideal for either batch size one productionor volume manufacture and taking floorspace of only 8m2 with total versatility.Other machines on demonstration in-cluded the very well proven and accepted “Easyjet7.10”, a “jumbo” board nesting machine with op-tions for auto loading and unloading.From Casadei, and showing the wide range theynow offer, were the very competitively priced“Flexa 47” which is a mid range edgebander.Equipped for a multitude of edging materials in-cluding 0.4mm, 2mm and wood lippings to a ma-ximum of 8mm, all changes and settings from thecontrol panel.Also demonstrated was the “Flexa 307”, a fullyindustrial edgebander for heavy production, onceagain equipped to produce high quality volumeedgebanding.

During the three day event RW received visitsfrom many UK manufacturers, a great deal ofthese being long term RW customers but alsomany new customers who expressed great interestof the machines on show.On the Friday evening Casadei Busellato held a“Gala Dinner” for the visiting agents hosted byMr Massimo Bobba, Managing Director of CasadeiBusellato. Casadei Busellato extend a warm welcome toall UK customers to visit their stand at the for-thcoming Xylexpo in Milan 24th-28th May 2016. Hall 1, stand H12-H20.

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Giovanni Sedino is the owner of Finiture in Saonara(Padua), a company whose plants are installed by anincreasing number of window manufacturers lookingfor real quality, but without compromising on speedand automation levels that support the competitivenessof a company.“The window industry is transforming like never be-fore: the big producers cannot rely on huge pro-duction volumes any longer. Handicraft production,meaning few windows each day, risks to be nolonger competitive and each process stage has tobe optimized, coating included. Until few yearsago, outsourcing to a subcontractor was just amatter of organization, while today we realize that ifyou also handle this part of the process, it canmake a difference”.However, it’s a tough challenge, because it meansacquiring new competence and expertise, investingin technology and qualified staff. After all, coating isnot just a matter of visual impact, quite the contrary:wood is a wonderful material, but it must be properlytreated and protected. And that's the purpose ofpainting, i.e. ensuring durability. There are many ways to solve the problem, but it'sautomation that makes the difference: if you can workbetter, achieving better results while minimizing envi-ronmental impact and labor, you can win the coatingchallenge.“It happens more and more frequently – GiovanniSedino says – that we bring our solutions into work-shops with a long history, maybe long-time customerswho are trying to transform their business. Veryoften, they have invested in specific working centersfor windows, implementing the just-in-time philosophyto respond to a market where volumes are gettingsmaller and smaller, batches are minimized, andtotal flexibility is requested. They have to handleevery operation from profile cutting to coating, be-cause everything must be aligned, perfectly syn-chronized. As a result, the smartest entrepreneurs,those who want to preserve adequate competitive-ness levels, invest in technology, also in thecoating domain. As I said before, it is imperative to“shorten the supply chain”, to carry out incomingorders completely, in order to be more competitiveand keep a certain level of margin”.

AT XYLEXPO...Spraying robot “Ras” and sanding robot “Rac”.At Xylexpo 2016 Finiture is presenting its latest creationfor spraying automation, the six-axis robot “Ras” that– with the innovative software “Winpaint” – can per-fectly paint all types of interior and exterior doors,from simple to complex ones, with significant time

and product saving. Receiving data from thescanner, the “Winpaint” software generatesthe “Ras” robot axis motion program in realtime, completely unattended. For complexshapes and windows with large depths, the“Ras” robot can be equipped with a 3D scan-ning system. Finiture’s 6-axis “Ras” robot canbe mounted on a moving carriage, which isdriven as 7th axis. This eliminates any limitationto painting length. For instance, the companyhas installed a spraying system for lengths upto 6 meters at several customers. “Winpaint”guarantees painting quality in any case.Next to “Ras”, the Finiture stand will alsopresent “Rac”, an innovative automated sandingsystem for handing parts.

The “Rac” system consists of an anthropo-morphous robot with 6 or more axes equippedwith a sanding brush. Robot motion programsare generated automatically by the “Winsand”software, which processes data collected bya scanning system.At Xylexpo, the company will also exhibit thehorizontal flow-coating line for wood profiles,a recent innovation by Finiture’s Researchand Development department that allows toapply and dry paint on a product within threeminutes. The horizontal flow-coating system“Pro-Flow” is available in several versionsand with different automation levels. The basicversion with manual operation can be equippedwith a humidification system to streamline

FINITURE: IT’S EASY TO PAINT WINDOWS...cleaning operations and/or with tanks for thecoating product and a clarifier. The automaticversion complements these features with an au-tomatic product switchover systems. “Pro-Flow”can be connected to the “Pro-Dry” drying tunnel,where parts – constantly moving – are dried bythe combined action of hot air and infrared arrays,quickly and consistently.Finiture offers complete solutions to customersand additional accessories to integrate its lines:an automatic profile brushing unit and an automaticrecirculation unit to the loading area. Availableoptions can be combined as needed, in line withthe philosophy of Finiture to offer flexible and tai-lor-made solutions.

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LAMELLOCONNECTING WITH THE “P-SYSTEM”

G3 FANTACCIPRODUCTION GROWTH AND EVOLUTION

The “P-System” from Lamello is aninnovative and award-winning joiningmethod. “Clamex P-14”, “Tenso P-14” and “Divario P-18” connectingfittings make an entirely new level offlexibility, speed and simplicity possiblethroughout the design, manufacturing,transport and installation process.The connector's installation and an-chorage system is based on the “P-System®” profile groove. This form-locking anchorage between the wor-kpiece and fitting guarantees maxi-mum retention forces, saves an incredible amountof time and is extremely efficient. The P-Systemgroove for the connector can be milled eitherusing modern Cnc technology or very simply byhand using the “Zeta P2” power tool from Lamello.The real return comes from how easy it is toinstall the fitting – a manual process that does notrequire any tools and can be performed inseconds, without any additional screws or adhe-sive.The “Tenso P-14” is a self-clamping connectingfitting with three functions: alignment, clampingand connecting. It features an extremely – anduniquely – high clamping force that makes it pos-sible to glue workpieces without clamps or presses.As a result, this fitting enables components to beassembled at the most cost-effective stage in thechain, whether at production, storage, transpor-tation or assembly. When gluing workpieces atthe building site, it is no longer necessary to tran-sport clamps and protectors to and from the site,at great effort and expense. Because no clampingdevices are needed, there is also no need to waitfor glue to dry. Excess glue can be easily andquickly removed and, with the “Tenso P-14”, thereis no longer a risk of painted components beingdamaged by the clamps. This significantly shortensthe time required for installation and setup.

Due to its minimal installation depth of 14 mm,the connector can be used in all wood materialsfrom 16 mm thick. The successful “Tenso P-14”gluing aid, with preload function, is now available.The additional option of preloading the connectorprior to glue application now enables its use forall angles and mitres. The individual preloadingof the joining elements considerably reduces therequired amount of force when connecting theworkpieces, which is another benefit to the user.Applications: Furniture, shelve units, built-in cup-boards, kitchen manufacturing, covers, visiblefaces, gluing on the building site, etc.The latest “P-System” connecting fitting, “DivarioP-18”, enables completely invisible connectionsthat meet the highest quality standards and roundsoff the “P-System” family nicely with a new function:a shelf or separation wall can now be insertedinto a pre-assembled structure. The “Divario P-18” also braces the components when they areinserted, creating neat, flush joints. The clampingaction, however, only occurs at certain pointsrather than across the entire insertion length,making the components easier to insert. The con-nector is able to absorb high tensile forces thanksto the press-fit connection between the insertedcomponent and the sides. Thanks to this newconnector, the user has greater flexibility in design

without having to forgo stability. Clampingaids and adhesive are not required toinsert the components. The connector canbe fully or only partially fitted on site. Mo-reover, the fitting can be released for tran-sportation. Applications: Furniture building, interior fit-ting, trade fair construction, shop fitting,residential walls, bookshelves, open roomdividers, wine racks, etc.Hall 3, stand E31

www.lamello.com

G3 Fantacci is a manufacturer of high technologytools completely realized in Italy. For more than50 years on the market with continuous researchof quality, productivity and innovation of tools forwoodworking, plastic and aluminum. Also at this edition of Xylexpo 2016 will be presentwith the booth in Hall 2 to confirm the continuity,the evolution and the growth of its production. As well as the production of wide use tools, thecompany is specialized in the manufacturing oftools for chair's production, thanks also the coo-peration with leading manufacturers of machinesfor this work. In the wide range of the productionthere are standing out the multicut spiral cuttersand other specific tools like tenoning cutters andHM helical router bits. In the last two years it's one of few companies,that continues to believe in the investment for thedevelopment, purchasing new machines and alsoincorporating the company Gi.Ma to increase asthe productivity, as the experience that's necessaryin the field. To highlight the points of strength of the companysuch as the production of special tools, insertcutters and brazed tools, also diamond tools. Hall 2, stand B17.

www.g3fantacci.com

ANEST IWATABETTER FINISHING AT A BETTER COST

Anest Iwata, a leading company in the fieldof Industrial Painting, offers top quality paintingtools for car refinishing, wood industry andindustrial painting in general.The Anest Iwata product range includes se-veral spray guns, pumps and accessoriesthat, based on their specifications, are usefulon multiple painting phases and in differentapplication fields.Anest Iwata Group engagement is to realizebetter finishing at a better cost. Followingthis resolution, in the year 2009, we launchedon the market “Supernova” Pininfarina Serieswith spray guns “Ws 400“and “Ls 400”which gained a worldwide reputation of un-contested excellence in the field of carrefinish. Anest Iwata pre-atomization nozzletechnology (Split Nozzle™), together withthe perfect balance given by Pininfarina de-sign, considerably contributed to the greatsuccess of “Supernova” Series.Referring to wood industry, Anest Iwataoffers tailor-made solutions for the specificproducts used. They have top quality sprayguns and pumps specifically thought for thi-xotropics coatings, wood stains, antiquestains, clearcot and laquer applications.During Xylexpo 2016, Anest Iwata will launchthe new “Iwata Icon Series”, airless and airassisted airless pumps suitable formedium/high pressure applications. Iconpumps strong points are their extremelysimple assembling, disassembling and main-tenance and their excellent reliability that willreally make the difference in Wood Industry.Practical exhibition will be made of the four“Icon” models: “Icon-M433N”, “Icon-A433N”,“Icon-M333N” e “Icon-A333N”.In addition to this, Anest Iwata will launchthe multi spray guns “Series Msgs-200”which combines the advantages of Airlesstechnology (speed, low overspray) with theadvantages of conventional technology (ex-cellent finishing) resulting in a product withhigh transfer efficiency and excellent finishquality. High transfer efficiency, perfect ba-lance and optimal ergonomics are threeother characteristics that will make “Msgs-200” stand out in wood industry field.The result of the combined use of “Msgs200” and “Icon” pumps will be: higher transferefficiency and excellent finishing combinedwith the best reliability. Finally, the user willbe able to increase the quality of his workfrom the current standards.Hall 3, stand R11.

www.anest-iwata.it

CAPEFROM BARCELONA TO THE WORLD

OMGA-DIERREGINEW OPTIMIZING SAW “T 523 OPT”

After the evolution of the “Tandem” nailing lines,“Mach” flexible lines and the automatic feedingsystems for these two lines, Cape has integratedtwo international leading solutions in the sector.They are the American company PRS, devotedto the recovery of pallets and the company Ya-skawa-Motoman specialized in the developmentof pallet recovery systems.Cape, leader in the development and manufac-turing of woodworking machinery, diversifies andincreases its product range with these new systemsbased on the recovery of pallets. With this initiative,Cape enters forcefully in the production of ma-chinery and quality technology for pallet han-dling.Hall 2, stand M17.

www.cape.es

Omga-Dierregi will be exhibiting at the upcomingXylexpo 2016 with its main line of products on di-splay in hall 2. Among the new products thisyear, the highlight will be a new mid-high rangeoptimizing saw, model “T 523 Opt”. It consists of a push-feed optimizer for defectingand full optimization of wooden pieces. A pneu-matic tail clamp system ensures the accuratehandling of the boards during the positioning,between each cut. Two horizontal clamps selfadjustbased on the cross section of the work piece andensure that the board is squa-re against the fence beforeeach cut. The marking of thedefects is carried out usinga fluorescent crayon. The phase of reading the de-fect marks and length of theboard occurs automatically,during the return stroke ofthe pusher. The Nc controller

associated with the industrial 10.4” touch screendisplay allows for easy data entry as well as anintuitive means to access all the optimization pro-grams. A Usb port is available, as well as anEthernet RJ45 port, for the connection to companynetworks. The “T 523 Opt”, along with all otherequipment on display, will be available for customdemonstrations during the event.Hall 2, stand P01-Q02.

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THE FIRST FORTY YEARS OF METAL WORLD

“I can hardly conceal my emotion when I thinkback on these forty years of our story, since wedecided – myself, Enzo, Rino and Giorgio, allPaviotti family members, all cousins of differenttypes – to create a business in tools manufac-turing”.

So says Franco Paviotti, now co-owner withGiorgio of Metal World in Pavia di Udine, as hestarts to tell us about his emotions and a fewdetails about anniversary celebrations. Gettingforty is a major milestone… Years of success andcommitment, leading to the recent decision ofchanging the corporate structure in 2014, withresults you can now perceive as soon as youenter the company. The atmosphere has changed:you can breathe innovation, organization, consi-stency.

“It was a necessary decision to carry on, totackle things in the most effective way. An ex-ample is our new “Showroom”, which representsour determination to show who we are, to exhibitall we can do, all the specific expertise wehave acquired, from micro-tools to planer cutters,achieving speeds up to 600 meters per minute.It’s not enough being good, you have to leteveryone know, informing the largest possiblenumber of prospects about our offer, in termsof products as well as quality, research, appliedtechnology, total control on the end product.This is the direction we have taken to face thenew market emerging from the crisis and domi-nated by manufacturers from countries with lessexperience, poorer industrial culture, but never-theless offering a dynamic range of solutions.There is no alternative: either you think differently,or you are out of business. We decided to carryon, to keep Metal World in business, leveragingour solid tradition and the resources we haveacquired over the years, looking beyond theItalian borders and expanding our focus to dif-ferent areas".

You have always been involved in other industriesand materials, for instance…“Sure. We have matured, we are looking at newopportunities, while taking into due considerationthe situation in which we are acting. The market is often “blurred”: we have to dealwith individual customers, specific requirements,and consequently limited volumes, though stillsignificant. However, today Metal World is an

organization with strong production capacity,capable of handling large orders, producingbig volumes to keep competitive prices, an ef-fective strategy that must be supported by dis-tribution. With this approach – despite the factthat we are based in Italy and not in an emergingcountry – we can achieve excellent results inany market around the world. We can developspecial tools, excellent from all standpoints,but we can and we must also consider volumesand standard production. In Italy, we can findskilled staff and – I want to say it clearly – thesepeople have helped us become what we aretoday, playing a key role during our first fortyyears. In Italy, unfortunately, we have to dealwith a political and economic organization anda financial system that is not always supportive,to put it softly”.

“Looking ahead means fully loading the ma-chines, running them at full steam! We canknock on the door of anyone who needs ourskills, wherever they are.After all, this is the lesson we have learned inforty years. We have made the transition from“sequences”, i.e. operations performed oneafter another, to operators who control multiplehighly automated machines within a productionisland. This is our recipe for competitiveness:extraordinary, certified products with high stan-dards, without any limit to quantity!”.

Will the wood industry be your main businessarea also for another forty years?“Today it represents 80 percent of our productionand I believe that it will remain a very importantbusiness for us. However, we want to reducethe share of “special” custom products from 95to 75 percent... and double production! Wewant to sell more from our catalog and we aresetting up a company that can handle differentvolumes. For this purpose, we are also imple-menting an ERP system to handle all businessfunctions, from cost estimates to re-sharpeningservices. We are not changing our furniture, weare renovating the house, it’s a turning point...probably the best way to celebrate our firstforty years and look at the future".

You mentioned distribution...“Our branches play a key role, offering valuablesupport not only for service, but also for promotionand sales. We have to get stronger also in dis-tribution, to be more proactive and closer toour customers in all the sectors where we aregrowing. I am referring to eyewear, where weare doing great, but also automotive and aero-space, where we have deployed significant ca-pacities with a new and enhanced metrologyroom and new investments in tool productiontechnology: now we can make and guaranteetools designed to achieve specific results anda reliable lifetime. In this area, we have achievedexcellent results through specialization, throughthe creation of functions dedicated to engi-neering, to product enhancement, while as-signing resources to the optimization of pro-duction operations. So, enhanced tools manu-factured in the fastest and most cost-effectiveway… Engineering, process industrialization. Theseare the keywords, our heritage for the next gen-erations, my daughter Fanny, and Giorgio’s chil-dren, Luca and Andrea, for the next forty years!”.

by Luca Rossetti

AT XYLEXPO...At the upcoming Xylexpo, Metal World is exhibitingseveral products from its portfolio. In the forefront,the “Cobra Line” boring bits, provided withthrough holes for effective chip removal.Made with next-generation tough materials, theyare designed to achieve excellent performance:air blown into the shank and “shot” through thehole leaves it perfectly clean.

Another new product is “Turbo System”, a rangeof aggregates that – through the generation of acompressed air jet – create “vacuum” that removes97 percent of dust and chips. Easy to use, “Turbo System” can be mountedand removed like a conventional ring nut, providingan ideal solution for nesting, contouring and pro-filing, also at low rotation speeds. It can processany type of panel, from particleboard to fiberglass,it is compact and can be located between 3 and25 millimeters from the working surface. It can beprotected by a corrosion-resistant, wear-proof,anti-static ceramic coating.Hall 1, Stand F02-G01.

www.metalworld.it

Xylexpo will be the occasion to open the celebrations – ending up with an event in September at the corporate headquarters in Friuli – of this major milestone, as well as a showcase to present the company’s technical and innovation power in the tools industry.

Franco Paviotti.

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ESSETRETHE TRADITION RENEWED IN ESSETRE’S HOME

Even this year Essetre will be present at Xylexpoexhibition with its production strengths “TechnoSaw” and “Techno Fast”. The company is solid since more than 35 yearswith its brilliant ability in technology always tunedwith the users requests and inline with the markettoday. The working center “Techno Fast” is the emble-matic example of this interest raised up by theoperators of this sector for this 5 axis machine.Moreover it has reduced dimensions that permitsthe shipment and installation easily keeping thesame performances instead of the working centerof the same category without compromises inquality terms.The working of the beams is completely automaticwith dimensions 250x620mm and unlimited lengthadapted to the carpentry and .building sectors.The “younger sister” “Techno Saw” is the compactEntry Level compact from the whole range of ma-chines Essetre. The “Techno Fast” is equippedwith 1 head at 5 interpolating axis and doubleexit , one exit with flange for the permanent in-stallation of the blade and the other for the conictools Hsk/63F.This machine is particularly suitable for trusseselements and is equipped with an automatic toolchanger magazine with 8 positions and workssections maximum dimensions 400x150mm.Historic sector of the company is still the millingfrom 3 to 5 axis which raised up either the appli-cation sectors either the performance of the ma-

chines thanks to 5 axis new generation “Gantry”.The working shapes are without limits and withhigh precision even on more complex ways andcan be used composites material as per Kevlarand Carbon, Synthetic materials and Metals be-sides the wood.The working center “Gantry” can be equippedwith a milling head from 3 to 5 axis, while the wor-king plan can be single or double and can havea palletization system to allow a flexible and easyloading of the elements to be processed.The working plan can be also equipped differentlywith Rexilon table or crossbars Table with pneu-matic modules for moving and positioning in au-tomatic by Cn. The solid mechanical and electro welded structureand its remarkable possibility to be customized,makes this machine very flexible and suitable tobe modified with special options to satisfy the dif-ferent needs. In this meaning Essetre is leader in the personali-zation of the Wood process machines thanks toits Project Department and its whole team readyto find efficient solutions ad hoc to each custo-mer.Essetre is confident upon a great affluence at itsbooth K02 in the sector of the wood processingnot only for its reliable technology which distin-guishes the Company but also for the increasinginnovation, like the new entry “Techno Saw”.Hall 2, stand K02.

www.essetre.com

BENZFIRST TEST, THEN BUY

The Benz GmbH Werkzeugsysteme is a leadingsystems partner in the development and productionof Cnc-units for the metal-, wood and compositematerial working industry. The polished and high-end quality product portfolio consists of staticand live tools, right angle heads, multi-spindleheads and speeders, the modular tooling systems“Benz Solidfix®”, “Benz Capto™” and “BenzNanofix®”, broaching units, large boring headsas well as 2-axis-Nc-heads. The symbiosis ofmodern management and creative engineeringtransformed the traditional company with over270 employees into an innovative, fast growingcorporation. Before making the decision to pur-chase, new products are first being tested on amore frequent basis. What about when consideringthe purchase a Cnc aggregate head? It is criticalthat cost intensive goods such as Cnc aggregatetooling, properly match the customer’s specificequipment and manufacturing needs. In an effortto facilitate the interested parties needs, a numberof Benz Cnc aggregate heads are now availablefor testing purposes. For those who wish to expe-rience how the use of these heads can dramatically

improve their production, you can now contactthe Benz Team and order a trial aggregate fora minimal “rental” fee. Currently available arethe “Collevo” belt sander unit, the “Simolo”orbital sander unit, the “Floating” trimming unitas well as the “Seco” cutting unit. Interestedparties who choose to purchase the unit followingthe testing cycle, will have the “rental” fee cre-dited towards the cost of the unit they select.Hall 3, stand L09.

www.benz-tools.de

PESSASPECIALIST IN FLAKING AND CHIPPING LINES

Pessa Impianti srl designs and manufacturesmachinery and plants for the primary workingof wood and preparation of flakes, chips andfiber, mainly used in the Wbp, Mdf, Osb industry.It supplies a wide range of systems and equip-ments with complementary functions to improvetheir performance and for the complete auto-mation of the lines.It is a reliable partner to face and work out therealization of new lines and machinery but alsofor the up-grading of existing plants to meetchanging production needs.A consolidated experience of more than 50years is a real guarantee for customers whocan also count on a reconditioning service ofthe part subject to heavy wear as cutterheads,rotors and impellers, that assure high efficiencyand top performance of the machines.A particular remark on the universal disconti-nous flakers, reliable machines with extraor-dinary performances, designed to comply withdifferent production requirements and able toproduce good quality calibrated flat flakes andOsb strands with superior mechanic characte-ristics.Their high performances allow to eliminateworking shifts with consequent reduction ofthe plant basis cost: one only machine is ableto produce flat flakes already suitable to thefinal use. That means reduced manpower, re-duced maintenance costs, less energy con-sumption.The chipping lines have not a secondary im-portance since represent the alternative to apoor availability of the raw materials; they allowthe recovery of wooden wastes that can be

reintroduced in the production of value-addedcomposite materials in form of fiber and microparticles or used as alternative source of ener-gy.The production range includes ‘wood shavingmachines’ type “PL” for zootechny field, designedfor animal bedding soft flakes production, qualifiedfor animal comfort and obtained from roundwood.In details, the production includes: machinesfor the primary working of wood and recovery ofwood wastes (discontinuous flakers, drum chip-pers, wood shaving machines for animal litters);milling machines and shredders; machines forparticle comminution (knife ring flakers, hammermills, refining mills); systems for wood feeding,handling and storage; extraction, storage andmixing systems for flakes, chips, sawdust;auxiliary equipments.Hall 2, stand R12.

www.pessaimpianti.com

DISCOTELSISALQUALITY AND SIMPLICITY

From the beginning, in 1957 Discotelsisal hasfocused on technological research and productspecialization as strategic factors of development:no coincidence that many of our innovations havebecome a point of reference in the world of abra-sives and sanding. The solid construction, easeof use and adaptability to many applicationsproved Discotelsisal’s wheels to be the most in-novative on the market. Today is a leading manu-facturer of abrasives and sanding wheels ofnatural and synthetic abrasives. The company covers a total of 5,000 squaremetres and counts on more than 40 employeesand an extensive network of worldwide sales.Thanks to the over 50 years presence on themarket, Discotelsisal has become a point of refe-rence for professionals from the fields of wood,paint, metals and ceramics. They offer a complete range of sanding solutionsdesigned to solve the particular needs of eachcustomer and for any kind of wood, Mdf, solventpaints, Uv and water based paints.The wide range of production places at the topthe following products: non-woven flap wheels,

impregnated non-woven flap wheels flap, emerypaper interleaf flap wheels, emery cloth interleafflap wheels, convolute wheels, polyurethane whe-els, non-woven discs and hand pads.Quality, simplicity of use, market consciousnesshave been and will always be Discotelsisal’s gui-delines for the future.Hall 3, stand E22.

www.discotelsisal.com

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COIMASUCTION, FILTERING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS

Coima was born in 1982 in one of the most importantItalian areas for industrial manufacturing and furnishingproduction. It is mainly focused on the wood sectorbut over the years Coima's experience has alsospread out in other fields, such as mechanical, plastic,and agroindustrial operations, as well as any industrialfield with the need of using air as the vehicle for theremoval of wasting material, both solid and gas.From the very beginning the company has been spe-cialized in design and installation of suction, filteringand storing systems for waste or gas arising frommachinery operations, but not exclusively. The keycharacteristic of Coima’s business proposal is its so-lutions, thanks to which the productivity, the efficiencyof machineries and waste recycling are combined ina single proposal designed and created for the cu-stomer.Coima's solutions expand to painting systems forany type of manufactured goods and to biomass tre-atment, such as thermal plants for water heating orsteam production, and also briquettes and pellet in-dustrial manufacturing system.Coimagroup, new air at work! Hall 1, stand T11-T19.

www.coimagroup.it

A.CREMONAPROUDLY “MADE IN ITALY”

Angelo Cremona pioneered the production of veneerpeeling lathes and is now proud to introduce its latestand most advanced technological achievements. Allmachineries are proudly "Made in Italy" since 1892. Basic features of Angelo Cremona's peeling lines:automatic knife changing (fast and safe); thermalstabilization of the peeling knife and nose-bar; me-chanical carriage drive; electronic knife controls (pitch/angles/ clamping); fully automated clipping lines - upto 320 m/min.; fully automated stacking lines - up to110 sheets/min.Angelo Cremona's roller dryers and bar dryers(Patent No.95924216.5) can guarantee excellent in-ternal air distribution, air pre-heating in the front andback part of the dryer, homogeneous air pressure onthe veneer surface of each deck. Moreover,homoge-neous air moisture inside each zone of the dryer, in-dependent control of each ventilator by using Vdf, noveneer breakage (in the case of bar dryer), no jamsand high-grade veneer flatness and fiber flexibility.Hall 2, stand F16.

www.angelo-cremona.com

On the Xylexpo in Milan, Italy, BaumerInspection presents the new innovationfor the furni-ture industry.With “ColourBrain® SiZe” BaumerInspection will present a new and mo-dular measuring sys-tem which setsnew standards for the high precisionoptical control of the furniture production.“ColourBrain® SiZe” offers an econo-mical inline measurement systemthrough a combination of special ca-meras and sensors which have allbeen developed in-house and makethis modular design possible in thefirst place. This new measurement prin-ciple makes it possible for the first time

BAUMER INSPECTIONINNOVATIVE DIMENSION CONTROL, FULLY AUTOMATIC

to guarantee a 100 percent con-trol of all parts during the runningproduction process. Another highlight is the guaranteeof the measuring accuracy ofup to 0,25mm – even with partsthat can be 5000mm long andhave a line speed of 100m/min. Control options besides length,width, thickness and squarenesscan also be the control of drillholes or grooves on either the top or bottomside of the piece. The “SiZe” system guarantees a reliabledimension control that works either in length,or crossway transport direction.

The system is designed in way so that a subse-quently installa-tion on an existing conveyor willbe possible. Hall 1, stand T01.

www.baumerinspection.com

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Ever since its foundation in 1971, south Germany’sHecht Electronic AG has specialized in qualityassurance and manufacturing precision. Clientsfrom across the globe have benefited from inno-vative effective and technologically advanced sy-stems, as well as enjoying the personal serviceof their experienced staff.Hecht offers tactile, optical and in-line systemsfor measurement. Specialist tailored measurementsystems are developed for individual client requi-rements. “DesQ” measurement tables, designedfor the measurement off at materials, have abroad range of applications.The “Exenso” length stop ensures ease of useand precise profile cutting in the window, furniture,wood and metal industries. Further development

of the “Exenso” positioning technology into fullyautomatic saw systems has increased the rangeof applications. Effective and fast cutting to lengthwith minimal off cuts are the highlights of Exensosaw systems.The fully automated “Opto-DesQ Vmax“ measu-ring table is used in the contact-free measurementof all geometric dimensions in industrial manu-

facture. With the “Opto-DesQ Vmax“, qualitycontrol becomes part and parcel of manu-facturing and will guarantee the quality ofyour processes. The “Opto-DesQ Vmax“ measuring tableis equipped with a camera system andspecial image recognition software, anddelivers highly accurate measurement out-comes. This enables speedy recognitionas to whether or not a component lieswithin the tolerance parameters that have

been set. If these tolerances threaten to be ex-ceeded, a signal is sent to the operator, instructinghim to check his drilling settings.Hall 1, stand S12.

www.hecht-electronic.de

Efficiency, ductility and low emissions.These are the features of new “Eos”, a modelpresented by Uniconfort at lasy Mce Expo-comfort exhibition from 15 to 18 March in Mi-lan.The Research & Development division of theVeneto-based company, the world’s third-largestplayer in solid biomass energy conversion, hasdesigned a boiler with an innovative upgradeto the combustion chamber. In previous models,the boiler had a hybrid moving and fixed gratesystems, the materials was burned in staticconditions and the moving grate was only ope-rated to extract combustion ashes. In the new “Eos” featuring innovative Uniconforttechnology, the combustion material is movedby the grate, with the benefit of widening therange of fuel types. The new model, producing hot water at 90°Cand steam, is much more versatile in terms offuel, as it can burn materials that are not ne-cessarily certified, with high moisture levels upto 50 percent. Also the ash extraction systemsis now more efficient to handle high volumes ofresidual ashes. This innovation brings significantsavings in fuel purchase and the possibility toburn self-produced materials with high efficiency. The boiler has already been certified on siteaccording to Uni En303/5 Class 5 standards,showing emission and efficiency levels largelybeyond the minimum requirements of the stan-dards. In detail, efficiency is above 90 percent andthe machine also offers low levels of nitrogenoxide and dust. Uniconfort also launched anew model of “Atom”, the boiler designed forplants between 200 and 500 Kw. The newboiler can burn A1 and A2 certified fuel withmoisture content below 30 percent. It hasalready been certified and comes with emissionand efficiency certificates based on benchtests.Therefore, it does not require onsite certi-fication, thus reducing time and costs to getaccess to different types of loans and subsi-dies.Hall 1, Stand M22-N21.

www.uniconfort.it

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GREDA: A NEW WAY TO INNOVATE!How do you innovate, create a new machine thatcan respond to the needs of different sectorsserved by Greda, a company based in MarianoComense with an established business in specialsolid wood working centers? And how can youoffer that new machine at an affordable pricewhile implementing a process of standardizationand engineering that enables even a smallbusiness to “industrialize” the process? At Gredathey seem to have succeeded. “It wasn't easy,but in the end we realized that, to do somethingreally new, we had to focus on what we are,what we have always been”, says Marianna Da-schini, co-owner of the company with her brotherPiero. “We started from a one of our flagshipproducts, “Poker”, a machine that has given usgreat satisfaction for many years, not only fortenoning, mortising or boring operations, butalso for more complex milling, contouring andturning. It's a smart, successful technology,unique in the market, from which our engineeringdepartment has developed an entire programof highly innovative machines, the “Poker V”series”. “Basically – adds Piero Daschini, te-chnical manager – we redefined the “Poker”concept to add customizations that allow to ob-tain four new solutions. In this way, we candeliver a perfect machine, equipped with specificaggregates to execute several operations”. In the new “Poker V”, all elements were revisitedto turn this working center into an “open solution”. Let’s go into details, starting from “Poker V1”,designed for the American market and the pro-duction of French doors, i.e. interior doors thatare very popular in the United States. The basicversion has been modified with a large workpiecetable with up to 3,000 millimeter stroke, to load

uprights andcrosspiecesclamped byvertical pres-sure bars. Thethree horizontalm a c h i n i n gunits of “V1”are duly equip-ped to execute slots, tenons, milling and all thenecessary joints to produce the required compo-nents for French doors. “Poker V2” was designedfor applications in the production of chairs, tablesand furniture legs. The base is provided with twotilting tables combined with workpiece turningsystems, so that all the faces of a wooden partcan be machined. The standard cutter and powerspindles execute all the required operations butany vertical machining can be carried out bysimply installing an additional unit. Also “PokerV3” is particularly suitable for the production ofchair and table components and solid wood fur-niture. In this version the base features a loadingtable on one side and a lathe on the opposite, asolution that allows to carry out conventional ope-rations while leveraging the potential of a numericalcontrol lathe, which can also be equipped with aworkpiece loading/unloading system. The familyis completed by “Poker V4”, featuring two lathesand two workpiece loading/unloading systems.Also “V4” can be equipped with additional gouge,knife and sanding unit.Greda’s lineup will also feature other flagship pro-ducts, including the five-axis centers “Diva” and“Sprinter”, and versatile “Mitika”.Hall 2, stand C13-C17-D12-D16.

www.greda.it

UNLIMITED CREATIVITYFrom the outside, the site is quite anonymous,concealed in the urban landscape of Seveso, inthe Monza Brianza province. The inside is hometo Figini, a company with almost one century ofhistory and a portfolio ranging from furniture pro-duction to interior decorations for yachts. Everythingis strictly made to measure, relying on solid han-dicraft expertise. It was 1922 when grandpa Vit-torio Figini started his business of high-qualityfurniture sets. Then his son Giuseppe sat at thewheel, together with his wife Marisa, who is nowthe historical memory of the company. Then theirthree children took over in 1986. Linda is incharge for sales and administration, and contactswith customers and designers. Diego is the “heartand soul” of the workshop, supervising production.Vittorio, Internet provider, selects digital technologyfor design and processing. The 2 thousand squaremeter premises of the historical site are currentlyoccupied down to the last millimeter for all themachining and pre-assembling operations of fur-niture and complete sets. The evolution of pro-duction in the Brianza-based company, carriedout by the three owners and three employees,has been driven by the renovation and adaptationof the technological resources to new applications.One of the acquisitions was the hot-forming mem-brane press “Cvm” by Ormamacchine, basedin Torre Boldone (Bergamo). Linda Figini took us on a tour of the family com-pany, telling the “who, what and how” of a businessthat combines handicraft and technology.“Since 1992 we have been in the business ofyacht interiors, and more generally, we havealways produced measure-made furniture, bothfor private customers and for hotel contract. Iam proud to say that we are contacted forspecial and unique creations: we carry out allorders based on architect designs or collabo-rating directly with customers. Our processesare always based on unique pieces rather thanseries furniture, where we are not competitive.... We mainly process wood of selected species.For other materials like glass, steel, pewter orPerspex, we rely on external suppliers we havebeen collaborating with for generations”.

Which are the key technologies for your processoperations? “Our technological assets includenew equipment or machines we have modifiedover time to achieve maximum accuracy andmachining speed, including cutting and splicingsystems for finishing plates, a standard pressfor panel lamination and a web press, a squaringmachine, an edgebander, a sanding machineand a five-axis point-to-point working center.The only operations we have outsourced inrecent years are painting and polishing. UsingIT applications we can generate the machineprogram directly from the 3D drawing, althoughsome operations are still based on the realdrawing, which we print out on paper so thatthe operator has full control, also visually, onthe accurate operation he is carrying out. Onceall components are ready, we perform integral

pre-assembly room by room. This is a criticalstage, especially for boat interiors, because wehave to check the accuracy of all parts, whichcannot be modified when they reach the ship-yard, and ensure the possibility to disassembleand remove all elements for onboard mainte-nance across the entire lifecycle of a boat. Tomake sure that everything is accurate, we pre-pare the furniture for the incorporation of house-hold appliances, Hvac systems and lighting.Some customers deliver real samples or appli-ances to carry out pre-installation and checktests. When the pre-assembly stage has beenpassed, the order is delivered to the customeror directly to the shipyard for installation”.

What has been the contribution of Ormamacchine’smembrane press to your process?“Before we purchased this machine, we wereforced to outsource a portion of operations onpieces with curved shapes which we couldnot carry out internally. As these shapes arevery common in interior design for boats, wedecided to invest in a membrane press thatwould enable us to perform the entire processin house. We have obtained good return interms of processing time and costs, order man-agement quality and production quality also forlarge parts, with the support of experience andmanual skills that have always been vital assetsfor Figini. It was a big step for us, but necessaryto stay in this type of market”.

What’s the current market trend and the futureoutlook? "In recent years we have recorded arelatively stable trend. In 2008 the crisis hadcompletely stopped business in the shipbuildingindustry, so we looked for possible alternatives.Today business has become discontinuous andit's hard to make any plan, especially for materialprovisioning. We follow the developments ofshipyards and the design activity of architectsstep by step, so our operations are increasinglyrelated to real-time requests with very shortdeadlines. This is not a problem, as we areequipped and accustomed to working in thisway, but we hope the market recovers completelyand restores business continuity...”

by Olivia Rabbi

www.figini.it

DESIGNED FOR COMPLEX SHAPESThe “Cvm” series of hot-forming membranepresses by Ormamacchine (Torre Boldone,Bergamo) is suitable for the lamination andhot-gluing of shaped parts with multilayeredor veneer sheets. The family includes 3 models(“Cvm 1” and “Cvm 2”, “Cvm Eco”), withworking dimensions from 3000x1300 millimetersup to 4000x1600 millimeters. The machinesare equipped with a vacuum pump and areeasy to use to control and regulate the differentstages of the machining process. In detail,models “Cvm 1” and “Cvm 2” feature a rotaryworktable: the material is loaded with openlid and, after closing it, rotation allows toposition the material for the glue curing phasein the lower compartment, where the heatingdevice is located. “Cvm 2” version has an ad-ditional membrane flange that allows to preparea second load while the first load is curing,thus doubling productivity. Hall 3, stand H11-H19-L12-L20.

www.ormamacchine.it

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FRAMAR”CENTERDOOR” AND “WIN-TECH”

IGUSDUST-REPELLENT E-CHAINS AND EXPANDED RANGE OF LINEAR BEARING PRODUCTS

Also this year Framar will exhibit at Xylexpopresenting its Nc working centres for doorsand windows processing.The “Centerdoor” model, specific for ma-nufacturers of doors with medium/high pro-ductions is a little work station with four Ncaxes with circular interpolation; it permits theexecution of slots for locks, door strikes andhinges of different shapes and sizes.A solid base structure permits the maximumstability and precision during machining.Sliding and movements of the axes take place onlinear guides and ball bearing screws, managedby c.c. motors, reading by encoder. Management complete software with Macro ofstandard jobs.The other work station exposed is “Win-Tech”model, specific for windows and doors manufac-turers.

This machine is composed by milling groupwhich permits slots for shutters, door strikes,holes for doors flap, Stanley, locks and severalkinds of counterplates.Anuba group permits the drilling and tighteningin automatic cycle of standard Anuba hingesand Anuba with double shaft.This machine has a supporting structure withtubular steel stabilized, with sliding axes onlinear guides, brushless motors, ball bearingscrews and precision racks.

Processor with 17” colour display with “touchscreen” technology and management soft-ware with easy graphic interface completewith all Macro of standard jobs.CE execution with perimeter fence and in-trusion photocells. Hall 2, stand B13.

www.framarcarpi.it

Maintenance-free energy supply systems andpolymer bearing technology offer reduced dow-ntimes in the woodworking sector. Igus demon-strates that plastic and wood are a winning com-bination for moving applications in the wood in-dustry proposing a wide range of solutions for alubrication-free and maintenance-free wood pro-cessing. Among them, the new four-part “E4.64L”,whose integrated seal prevents the ingress offine dust into the stop dogs.To increase the service life of motion systemsand thereby reduce costs, following the igusmotto "plastics for longer life", the company hasbeen developing tough dry-running machine com-ponents for the wood industry for decades. Inthis way, the chip and dust-proof energy chainsand tubes offer a permanently trouble-free servicelife and an optimum cable protection - even in themost demanding environmental conditions.igus shows its new “E4.64L” energy chain. Dustis accumulated and transported by the rotary pu-sher to outlet openings and carried away. The ty-pical design of the crossbars of the “E4.1L” seriesenables an interior height of 64mm, optimisedcable abrasion behaviour and easily opeanableaccess to the inner and outer radius for the in-stallation of cables and hoses. The integratedsealing system prevents wood dust from gettinginto the stop dog system of the energy chaineven in extreme applications. igus has developedthe “4240AX” series to protect moving energychains securely from dust. Here, an externallypositioned stop dog system prevents the ingressof fine dust.

Therefore “4240AX” is ideal especially for longtravels and promises minimum downtime andmaintenance. Another product with special be-nefitsfor woodworking is the “R2.75” chip-proofenergy supply tube, which can economically andruggedly accommodate cables in an inner heightof 75mm. Double stop dogs and compact designallow dynamic applications that are driven withhigh fill weights and over large unsupportedlengths.A total of 16 “iglidur” full-range materials can beordered online from stock since the beginning ofthe year. With bearings in over 3,000 dimensions,igus has the largest standard range of lubrica-tion-free bearings. The offering has been extendedalso to “dryspin” high helix threads and leadscrew units, so that now there are 5 full-rangematerials available as standard. Similarly the com-ponents of the drylin modular system also under-went a massive expansion. The dirt-resistant lineardry operation can now be carried out by hybridcarriages, which combine the gliding and rollingmotion. Together with the drylin W double railsmade of aluminium, they ensure a noticeablyquiet and smooth motion. One particular innovationfrom the “iglidur” range was the tribo-tape. Extre-mely wear-resistant, with low friction coefficient,easy to cut and to glue; it combines the requirementneeds of the designer and the fitter. With athickness of only 0.5 mm, it can be used even inthe smallest installation spaces to reduce wearand friction anywhereHall 3, stand Q09-R10.

www.igus.deSTARK“DYNAMIC LINE”, BEST CLASSICS EVER AND MORE...

Stark spa is pleased to present "Dynamic Line",the across-the-board line in the market. Alongsidethe "traditional" blades (series "Legend") suitablefor cutting both metal and wood, you will find thenew series "Evolution" (chrome blades for cuttingwood) and "Futurex" (coated blades for cuttingnon-ferrous materials, wood and dry cut). “Evolution”, new chrome-plated/low noise bladeline.Chrome-plated coating is an anti-corrosioncoating that protects the blade from rust and alsoa non-sticking treatment: it helps wood chips toflow better so not to stick on the saw body.The slots are filled with sound-absorbing resingwhich reduces the noise while cutting and alsoreduces vibrations during cutting so to improvefinishing on the work piece."Futurex", Tct circular saw blades coated Pvd"Futurex" coated blades, both new and resharpe-ned, ensure incredibly better performances thanclassical blades. Coating increases hardness onthe cutting edge so to allow the blades less wearout while cutting. The coating acts as a thermal barrier betweenthe cutting zone and the saw body so to avoid

any possible blade deformation. Thanks to thelow friction coefficient, coating allows the bladeto cut smoother and better. While cutting chipsare flowing easily so to improve the finishing ofthe cut (less markes on the surface cut).The benefits of what above described are as fol-lows: reduced machines downtime (granted bythe longer blade life); less machine power absor-ption: thanks to the lower friction while cutting thecoated blade reduces the cutting resistance ;less blade maintenance and grinding costs.The "Futures" sawblade grants high cutting per-formances thanks to the Pvd coating protectingthe teeth and on the saw body. After regrinding operations coating is removed(face and top), but always sticks on the sideedged of the carbide tip where actually thefrictions is present while cutting so to grant alwaysoutstanding cutting performance along the wholeblade life.Hall 2, stand A19.

www.starktools.com

POLISHSTYLSOLUTIONS FOR BRUSHING TECHNOLOGY AND POLISHING SANDING-MACHINES

PolishStyl company was founded in January2008 but they have a wide range of customers,beginning with small and medium-sized worksto large manufacturing plants. The main ad-vantage of PolishStyl is experience of educatedspecialists, who offer their regular and potentionalcustomers technical service regarding woodworking, lacquer coatings, metal, glass, artificialmaterials and any other surface. Using manyyears experience they recommend a range ofsolutions for brushing technology, beginningwith simple one head sanding machines to de-veloped large sanding machines. As a producer

the company is able to produce and deliver allkinds of sanding tools which allow them to gainnew satisfied customers all the time.Polishing-sanding machines are made forquick and effective sanding of wood and woodenelements in piles. Working with steel and tynexheads, the polishing-sanding machines can beused in more and more popular wood technologywhich is called wood structuring. The rightcombination of sanding brushes allows to obtainexcellent surface quality.Hall 3, stand H28.

www.polishstyl.com.pl

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ROBATECHINNOVATIVE GLUING TECHNOLOGY

At Xylexpo 2016, Robatech is presenting inno-vative solutions for perfect results in woodworkingapplications. With the gluing technologies deve-loped by the Swiss company, the highest accuracycan be achieved even in complex lamination andedgebanding processes. One of the highlights at Robatech’s stand will bethe new tank melter “RobaPur 2 Mod”. Thissystem will be previewed to industry experts atXylexpo. “RobaPur 2 Mod” is specifically designedfor quick on-demand melting of different types ofadhesives. High melting capacity and long runtimeare key requirements in the market: to respond tosuch requirements, the system can process twoadhesive blocks in sequence. With its modulardesign, “RobaPur 2 Mod” can match all customerneeds”, explains Valentino Garbin, Product Ma-

nager Woodworking & Building Industry at Roba-tech. Decorative frames, shelves, Pvc windowsand partition walls are normally made with coatedprofiles. Different formats and materials are usedfor such profiles. Eva and Apo adhesives or Purreactive products are used in production. Robatechsupports profiling, edge gluing and laminationprocesses through the use of spreading headsthat can adjust the continuous application daylight. At their stand, Robatech will also exhibit the “Fkw60” and “Fkv 350” coating heads. Both modelsare the result of several years of experience inadhesive application technology and its integrationin various systems. Accurate adhesive dispensingand tight working tolerances ensure exception fi-nishing results. The heads offer an accurate andprecise application of different types of hotmeltand reactive Pur adhesives. They are specificallydesigned for lamination and profiling systems inthe woodworking industry. With their high precisionstandards and short change-over times, the headsset new standards in metered coating technology.Another highlight at Xylexpo will be the new drumunloader “RobaDrum 200” for applications re-quiring high melting capacity in the woodworkingindustry. The most significant innovation of “Ro-baDrum 200” is the increased melting capacity.The optimized melting plate surface has signifi-cantly increased the melting capacity of the drumunloader.Higher pump capacity and variablespeed ensure constant pressure and consequentlya regular flow and application of adhesive.Hall 1, stand M28-N27.

www.robatech.it

INSTALMECTHREE NEW SYSTEMS

TITMANTHE BEST IN ROUTER TOOLING

Titman is proud to be a world-renowned brandat the forefront of router cutting technology.

They manufacture the finest quality precision-made industrial tooling and sell to customersworldwide. Independent tests have proven Titmancutters to be very long lasting ones.

Tooling is designed with safety in mind, and byusing the highest quality materials ensures theycomply to exacting standards which guaranteesa safe cutter with a high degree of precision anda well balanced finish.

Instalmec boasts more than three decades ofexperience in the design and construction ofWbp, Mdf, Osb & Pellet plants. Besides its tra-ditional product range such as drying units,suction and dedusting systems, screens, blen-ders, glue dosing system, Instalmec is proudlygoing to present at Xylexpo 2016 exhibition itsnew waste wood mineral cleaner. Up to 80 percent recovery of wood particlesdiscarded by the wood sifter, the woodenmaterial can be treated, separated from pollu-tants and re-used for production. Advangatesof this systema are the lower volume of discardedmaterial to be disposed of, and therefore dimi-nished costs for disposal, the production increaseand possible integration with other systems toenhance cleaning efficiency.Instalmec has also created Its new high effi-ciency Mdf cleaner, a very efficient fibre clea-ning system which eliminates nearly every kindof pollutants contained in fibre wood (rubber,glue lumps, small stones and sand). The systemallows to get finished product of high quality,increased production of first quality boards,low production costs and compact installation.Innovative cleaning system for recycledwood. After several years of research Instalmechas developed an innovative system for drycleaning of wood from pollutants. This cleaningtreatment is suitable for both virgin and recycledwood and reaches a cleaning-efficiency ofabout 98 percent! Advantages are: the additionalcleaning of finest fraction (the system removesalso sand from dust which is then ready to beburned); constant performance and then con-stant surface of the panel; compact installationand low investment and maintenance costs,low power consumption and lower wear onblades, saws and cutters. Hall 2, stand L19.

www.instalmec.com

Titman provide a fast and efficient dispatch servicefrom their extensive range of stock items. Via their UK headquarters, or network of agentsand distributors, they will be pleased to supply allcustomers worldwide. The company is committedto offering excellent customer service and usetheir experience of the industry and breadth ofknowledge to help you find the right tools – andsell them at the best price.Hall 3, stand Q29.

www.titman.co.uk

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LEUCO“HIGH-END” EDGE IN THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY

For the furniture manufacturers the issue zerojoint is diverse. For several years, machine andedges manufacturers offer new methods, in whicha heat source such as laser, plasma, hot air or in-frared activates the functional layer of the edgeband material and immediately glues it to theworkpiece. Regardless of the very process, forthe invisible joint optics tear-free and razor-sharpjoined edges are a must. It is exactly this claimwhich the appropriate Leuco tool solutions meet.Together with the furniture manufacturer Leucodiscusses individually every little detail and tailorsthe tools to the very situation.Which wood-based materials are used, what isthe overlay of this material, what does the core ofthe panel look like, which material thicknessesare being processed? Which kind of edge isused? What is the configuration of the machine?

Which and howmany motor unitsare available forthe joining pro-cess? What is theexpected throu-ghput? Which fle-xibility does the furniture manufacturer want tokeep open?Leuco defines the machining sequence and thetool design such as cutting widths, cutting edgetip height and the application data exactly accor-ding to material and machine requirements – withthe tear-free, razor-sharp joined edge,with ma-ximum economic efficiency, in the focus, always.Therefore Leuco recommends jointing cutter witha shear angle of 43° resp. 70°. The interface bet-ween the motor and tool affects the quality of the

joint cutters. There-fore Leuco stronglyadvises to pay closeattention to the con-centricity of toolclamping. “Hydro” or“Hsk” toolholders en-sure the most stableconcentricity. A cleanworking environment

contributes, particularly in the high-endrange with microfine surfaces and tighttolerances at high feed speeds to betterquality. Tools with optimized chip flowdesign and an optimum suction preventthe so-called "multiple hogging" which,among other things, may adversely affectthe jointing quality and reduce the edgelifeof the tools. Hall 3, stand E21-F22.

www.leuco.com

PAGNONI IMPIANTI“QUICKLINE” AT XYLEXPO 2016

The wide range of presses and pressing lines offeredby Pagnoni Impianti can meet all customers’ requi-rements and specific production capacity needs.Pagnoni can design and manufacture complete linesfor the primary woodworking industry and furnitureindustry. Among its products, the company offerspressing lines for the production of any wood basedpanel and also supplies “Short Cycle Laminationlines” for panel overlaying with melamine papers,multi and single opening lines for panel overlayingwith phenolic films, as well as complete lines for theproduction of thin Hpl panels and compact, tailoredspecifically to customer requirements.At Xylexpo 2016 Pagnoni presents “Quickline” anewly developed press line for Hpl panels andcompact boards production, specially designed toallow, with a small investment, a great flexibility in theproduction of small orders. The outstanding featuresof “Quickline” are: press line for Hpl production withhot/cold cycle; new concept for build-up and strippingof books, with a drastic reduction of personnel and fi-nishing plates investment; extremely fast pressingcycle in the range of approx.25 min. including heating,maintenance and cooling phases; few finishing plates;high-performance and innovative line with great flexi-bility; lower investment compared to the traditionalHpl lines. “Quickline” is designed with a single area,where the simultaneous stripping and build-up of thepaper books is possible, thus reducing the numberof operators to two only. The finishing press plate arenot moved from one area to another but only lifted upto allow the extraction of pressed laminates from thepress and the feeding of paper books to start thenew cycle. The working cycle can be completed in25 minutes, involving two operators always staying atthe same side of the line. Thanks to a properly calcu-lated thermal plant and to a special plate drillingdesign, the “Quickline” press can reach the sameoutput capacity of a traditional Hpl press with feweropenings. With only 4-openings and three finishingplates per opening, can produce 16 laminates perpressing cycle, i.e. about 1000 laminates per day(three working shifts a day for standard production of0,8 millimetres). This capacity is comparable to thatof a traditional mid-size press with a cycle of 60minutes, but with the advantage of having only 24 fi-nishing plates, so less than half of a traditional press,which means a great saving in terms of investmentcost. “Quickline” is particularly suitable for the pro-duction of thick compact as well, where only two fini-shing press plates for each opening are needed, buteven in this case the fast thermal cycle allowsimportant production. Furthermore, Pagnoni Impiantiproposes its great know how and competence in ma-nufacturing hydraulic presses to all those companiesinterested in revamping their existing productionplants, in need to update or upgrade their systemsby means of experienced engineering service teamand the supply of new parts such as hydraulic units,press platens milled and planed with state of the-artEuropean machineries and new concept eco-friendlyheating system for thermal-oil able to reduce theenergy consumption and the pressing time.Pagnoni Impianti provides also a complete assistancefor the installation of the lines including erection,start-up, commissioning and personnel training.Hall 2, stand L12.

www.pagnoni.com

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Holzfreund water-based cycles, a series of primers

and finishes for outdoor use and

Retron water-based two-component cycles, a series

of base coats and finishes for household furniture,

guarantee moisture resistance, surface hardness,

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WINTERSTEIGER TO SHOWCASE ENTIRE SERVICE RANGE AT XYLEXPO

The Austrian special machine builder Wintersteigerwill be presenting its entire wood service range atthis year's Xylexpo event. The items on display at thewood processing industry's international trade fair,which takes place from May 24 to May 28 in Milan,will cover everything from the company's thin-cuttingtechnology and timber surface repairs to the high-quality saw blades that Wintersteiger develops andmanufactures itself.

A new entry-level model for precise thin-cutting ofwood, the “DSB Compact 310” is Wintersteiger'sentry-level model for precision thin-cutting of wood. Itcan be used both as a stand-alone machine and aspart of an interlinked line of machines. With a cutting height of up to 160 mm and an infinitelyvariable feed speed ranging from 1 to 16 m/min, thethin-cutting band saw can handle kerfs as small as1.1 mm and cut wooden blocks with widths of up to310 mm.

The “DSB Singlehead 660” thin-cutting band saw isprecise and flexible. It is a single-module thin-cuttingband saw with a cutting width of 660 mm and will beanother highlight of the trade fair. In particular, its effi-ciency and unusually large cutting width set it apartfrom other saws of the same kind.Representing Wintersteiger's entire band saw range– which extends from the flexible “DSB Compact310” entry-level model to multi-module Twinhead pro-duction systems – the “DSB Compact 310” and “DSBSinglehead 660” will be used in live demonstrationsto illustrate their economy, precision and flexibilitywith every kind of material. Both planed and rough-cut blocks will be split by means of dry and wetcutting, with precise kerfs as thin as 1.1 mm. The de-monstrations will also highlight the fact that no processchangeover work is required.

More than 40 years of experience were packed intothe “DSG Notum” thin-cutting frame saw. There are already over 2,000 Wintersteiger thin-cuttingframe saws in use around the world, and in showingthe “DSG Notum”, the company will be exhibiting anefficient saw that is able to produce ultra-thin kerfsstarting at 0.7 mm. Other strengths of this system include excellent com-ponent access thanks to the open machine con-struction, a touch screen, which makes it easy tooperate, and the wide range of services it offers.

TIMBER REPAIR AND COSMETICSWintersteiger's Timber Repair & Cosmeticssystems, which include both semi-automaticand fully automatic timber surface repair ma-chines, have been a successful part of thecompany's product range since 2012; theyenable the company to meet the high demandfor rustic wooden lamellas. Wintersteiger willbe showcasing the “Trc-M Easy” at Xylexpo.The semi-automatic machine may be usedas an entry-level timber surface repair model,or alongside the “Trc 3000+” to correct either

The special machine builder will present its entire wood service range, which includes thin-cutting technology, timber surface repairing and saw blades, at Xylexpo 2016.

customized products or products with unusual(e.g. larger than normal) sizes. Saw blades de-veloped and manufactured by Wintersteiger it-self. Wintersteiger's stand at Xylexpo would ofcourse not be complete without the thin-cuttingframe saw blades developed and manufacturedin-house. They are designed to meet specificand individual customer requirements perfectlyand make Wintersteiger the complete provi-der.Hall 2, stand Q05.

www.wintersteiger.com

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Zetagì srl boasts longstanding and solid expe-rience in the formulation and production of woodprotection treatment cycles, identified by the“Holzfreund” brand: water-based primers, ba-secoats and topcoats available in a wide rangeof types and colors, offering high protection, lowenvironmental impact and meeting the mostdiverse visual and technical application require-ments in the protection and finishing of doors,windows and other wooden elements. A diversifiedrange of products combines excellent protectionand visual impact of wooden elements.The high quality standards of "Holzfreund" arecertified by their compliance to Catas requirementsfor multiple cycles. The portfolio includes water-based one-component clear insulating coats, for-mulated with modified acrylic resins, recommendedas insulating base coats for exotic or tough wood,as they create a barrier against the action of sub-stances contained in wood, with a filming process.Besides providing an effective substrate for fini-shing, their application effectively revives thewood grain. The range also includes clear water-based one-component basecoats created withacrylic water-soluble oil-modified resins suitablefor window pre-treatment, as they build up abase that, following the finishing operation, createsa consistent film. The basecoats can be appliedin one or two coats by air-mix sprayers or electro-static airless sprayers. A wide range of neutral orcolored water-based primers, formulated withspecial high-quality resins, is suitable for the tre-atment of exotic wood windows or tannin-richwood species. Application can be executed bybrush, spraying, immersion and flow-coating, pla-cing the window at a 45-degree angle."Holzfreund" primers exceed the Uni En 152 stan-dards. There is a wide range of "Holzfreund" one-

component water-based clear or slightly pig-mented top coats, suitable for different types ofwood. Their formulas are based on acrylic resinsand feature high resistance to weather agents,Uv rays and bleaching.The high technologicalstandards of “Holzfreund” coatings ensure ex-cellent film surface hardness and high elasticityeven and high elasticity even at low temperature.Such feature, combined with strong water resi-stance, translate into good film consistency,even in the most critical conditions for windows.With high resistance to blocking, highly transparentand solid dry film, and superior verticality, the“Holzfreund” coatings are particularly suitablefor any application, especially industrial operations,doors and windows, made of any type of wood. Another solution is the “Lasur” family, designedfor the protection of timber constructions, beams,gazebos etc., offering high resistance to weatheragents. For an optimal cycle, two coats of water-based primer “682129 HF Lasur Imp W” shouldbe applied, as its thixotropic features allow toapply coats of suitable thickness even on hori-zontal surfaces, also already installed; to increasewater repellent properties, it is recommended toadd (without intermediate sanding) a water-based topcoat “1714018 Hf Lasur “W” in teakcolor. These painting cycles achieve the dualresult of preserving wood while obtaining excellentvisual impact, enhancing the value of productsover time.

www.zetagi.it

“HOLZFREUND” BY ZETAGI’

Last June, Acimall went to Havana for one of themarket surveys that the association (representingItalian woodworking technology manufacturers)had planned in 2015. The mission was to collectas much information as possible about the currentsituation of the Cuban market. The task turnedout to be quite tough, as local institutions put upseveral barriers and were really pressing us. In 2014, economic activities expanded by 1.3percent, slower than in 2013 (plus 2.7 percent).Gdp development was affected by the reductionof public investments, low productivity in the ma-nufacturing industry, critical climate conditionsand cash crunch from the final quarter 2013.The gross domestic product is made by 70percent of services, 21.7 percent of industrial ac-tivities, and 3.7 percent of agriculture and fishery.In 2015, grow is expected to be around 4 percent,as a result of new investments and rallying import,aimed at revitalizing agricultural and industrialproduction. President Raúl Castro has stressedthe crucial need to stimulate the country’s pro-ductivity urgently. He said that “the actualizationof the economic model is firmly advancing" andpriority should be given to production investments.The current economic development model wasdecided by the Cuban Communist Party Congressin 2011. Recent regulation changes have deliveredpositive results, including an increase of employeesin the private sector, stability of the macro-economic situation, elimination of restrictions ontravels abroad, introduction of credit initiatives forsmall commercial and agricultural businesses.Another key decision was to support foreign in-vestments, by passing a new lay in spring 2014

and creating a Special Development Zone nearthe Port of Mariel. We spent one week in Havana,met several people and institutions, most of allwithin the framework of a "System Mission" orga-nized by the Ice office in Mexico City. The best business opportunities in our industryare closely related to constructions, a sectorthat is attracting the interest of Cuban authorities.The Ministry of Constructions (Micons) decidedto support the flow of incoming foreign investmentsto create new production lines to replace import,recover and introduce new technology.Planned initiatives include a project for the con-struction of a hotel in the tourist resort of Trinidad,Ancon Peninsula. This hotel will look directly ontothe beach with a capacity of 400 rooms. Amongall opportunities, it is worth mentioning the MarielEconomic Zone, a site we visited with the SystemMission. Mariel should be home to the country'snew most important industrial district. We visitedthe site and saw the effort the local governmentis making to create an area suitable for the deve-lopment of new factories. Authorities confirmedthat, once construction works are completed,skilled labor available in the country will beassigned to this area. However, the actual availa-bility of qualified workers, especially in our industry,is all to be demonstrated. During our week in Ha-vana, we could organize a meeting at the Instituteof Agricultural and Forest Research, which, togetherwith Micons, is currently the closest entity to wo-odworking technology industry topics. We madea long interview with the officials in charge for in-ternational relations. Despite the medium-low levelof competence of interlocutors, some interesting

features of Cuba emerged,which are worth mentioning.In the woodworking industry,there seems to be no seg-ment represented by se-condary processing techno-logy; according to their esti-mates, there are 28 com-panies dealing with forestry.They also told us that there are still solid partner-ships with China and Russia, which are consideredpreferential partners. Back to the wood industry,Marta Gonzalez Izquierdo, international relationsmanager, stressed that forest preservation is akey topic for Cuba, but at the same time there isno concept of national production and “made in”.Our review of opportunity closes with the Havanatrade fair. For our survey, we also visited the ca-pital’s exhibition center, a reference infrastructurefor the country, where the most important exhibitionis hosted. Fihav is a general trade fair organizedannually, with increasing participation from Italy.In 2014 the exhibition covered a 20 thousandsquare meter surface. The Italian pavilion measured1,000 square meters and hosted 90 companies.The Italian delegation also included a few instru-mental equipment companies, indicating potentialinterest for this industry.To judge the Cuban market, you have to take intoaccount its recent history. As the country opensup to international trade, interesting opportunitiesare arising, but the road for local and internationalbusinesses to establish solid relations will beneither short nor smooth. The privatization processhas just started and business culture must becreated from scratch. We believe that, for Italianand international companies in general to achievebenefits in the long term, strong determination to

invest is necessary. During the week we spent inCuba, we experienced the difficult approach withCuban counterparts. Delayed meetings, cancelledmeetings or restricted access to offices are justfew episodes that clearly show what kind of diffi-culties you have to take into account. The stateorganization is still predominant and controls vir-tually all major Cuban companies. For the timebeing, local authorities are inevitable as interme-diaries for a long and difficult internationalizationprocess. Talking with representatives of differentMinistries, we had the feeling of great interest butvery poor knowledge. All requests are generaland no specific business plan is requested. Webelieve that a good starting point might be theHavana trade fair, the most important internationalbusiness event in Cuba. Italy already has a solidsystem in this event and a proven working method.An additional remark, and a positive one, is aboutwood, quite appreciated by Cuban people andperceived as an asset to be safeguarded. Thiselement should be taken into consideration in aglobal context where raw material wood is losingmarket shares to composites, plastics and alumi-num. One final note about Ice. The agency isopening a Havana office that will provide Italiancompanies with direct support onsite.

Carlo Alberto Strada - Acimall Studies Office

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NAFTA REGION, A DRIVER FOR ITALIAN EXPORT

The year 2015 was overall positive for Italian export.The trend was characterized by continuous highsand lows and tensions on the Chinese and most of allRussian market did not help Italian wood technologycompanies. Brazil and Argentina are not taking offand the Italian market only shows timid signs of reco-very. However, there is one market that, for one and ahalf year now, has recorded significant and constantlygrowing volumes. It’s the United States and the Naftaregion as a whole, including Canada and Mexico.We want to offer a deeper insight, reporting a surveycarried out within Machines Italia, a permanent ini-tiative by the Italian Foreign Trade Agency focusedon North America. This document analyzes the con-sumption habits of instrumental equipment users inthe Usa, Canada and Mexico. We will now try to sumup the most significant and interesting concepts.Let's begin with general figures to outline the context,size and level of the market under scrutiny. In 2016,the Gdp of the United States and Mexico will bothgrow by 2.8 percent, while Canada will exceed 1.5percent. These figures indicate that recovery is solid,especially in the huge US market. In absolute value,the US gross domestic product exceeds 18 thousandbillion dollar, approximately nine times bigger thanItaly’s and slightly above the entire European Union.All over North America, unemployment rates are verylow on average, between 4 and 6 percent, whilepublic debt, apart from Mexico, is quite high (88percent of Gdp in Canada and 105 percent of Gdp inthe United States). The survey involved 771 companiesin North American in 15 instrumental equipment in-dustries, including woodworking technology. Amongseveral figures, the first that jumps to attention is thenumber of companies using Italian equipment: only189 organizations, representing a 24.5 percent share.Not much... Italian technology certainly has severalstrengths: interviewed users have recognized that“Made in Italy" means quality, durability, precision,speed and strong propensity to innovation. However,they also mentioned weaknesses that Italian operatorsprobably dismiss as “commonplace”: language barrier,hard-to-understand written communications, slow fe-edback to customers and poor English languageversions of Italian websites are all elements thatshould be considered. Spending more time and re-sources in these areas might bring some competitivebenefits. According to available figures, Italian productshave a good quality reputation, especially amongthose who tested them. As many as 52 percent ofusers of Italian technology believe that, with modernequipment, they can execute operations previouslyimpossible. Among those who don’t use Italian pro-ducts, the share drops to 20 percent.What are American customers looking for in foreignproducts? The first answer is efficiency and effec-tiveness, respectively indicated by 44 and 42 percent.Also finished product quality got several mentions.Besides identifying urgent needs, also medium-termvisibility is required, especially for the strategicdecisions of prospects. Another question was aboutthe next strategies of companies. The answers werevaried, although the most mentioned objectives include

product diversification, focus on niche productswith high added value and increasing specializationfor some products. Another topic, probably themost important one for strategic marketers, is theselection of suitable promotion tools to reach thetarget audience. They were also asked to indicatetheir favorite source of information when theyconsider purchasing a new piece of equipment.Most respondents simply request cost estimatesto a number of vendors, without dedicating mucheffort to benchmarking. Let’s get into details. Howmuch are users going to spend in the next twoyears? Most respondents indicated between100,000 and 500,000 dollar; not much, really...But there is a detail we want to point out. AmongItalian technology users, 16 percent are planningan investment beyond 5 million dollar, a very high

share considering the level of expenditure. Let’sclose with a final figure: how far back does thelatest technology acquisition date? Again thereare some differences: among “made in Italy” loyalcustomers, several indicated a recent purchase,less than six months ago. Among other users, thetimeframe is much wider, from six months to threeyears. Of course, it is hard to sum up an extensivesurvey in few lines. However, we believe we havegiven you the key notions and information, which,quite honestly, we found partially surprising andnew to our established vision of this market.“Made in Italy” is still a real asset, it has not beenlost or wasted. It needs to be protected, to bepromoted and to be strengthened. One final pointto be considered: the market is lively, Europeanexport to the Nafta region is growing massivelyand it represents an opportunity that, probably,not all companies are duly considering.

Carlo Alberto Strada

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Automation

Design and production of technical items inthermoplastic materials by molding process.Design and manufacture of their moulds.

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Primary processing

Machinery and services for plywood and slicedveneer production. Peeling lines, dryers,presses and finishing lines; horizontal, vertical and rotary slicers, press dryers andclipping lines.

ANGELO CREMONA spaViale Lombardia, 275 - I-20900 Monza (MI) phone +39 02 660381 - fax +39 02 6603825www.angelo-cremona.commailbox@angelo-cremona.com

Machines and plants for primary andsecondary processing of wood: debarking,cutting, selection and sorting of logs,complete sawmill collection, sorting andstacking of sawn timber, storage processing,special processing of varius kinds ofsemimachined products, production of woodfor carpentry, preparation and handling oflogs for plywood plants.

B.F.B. di Bortoluzzi Gualtiero & C. sncV.le del Lavoro,27 Z.I. Paludi I-32010 Alpago (BL) phone +39 0437 989208-685fax +39 0437 989157www.bfblegno.it - info@bfblegno.it

Crossing-cutting lines

CURSAL srlVia Bradolini, 38/a I-31020 San Fior (TV)phone +39 0438 400963 - fax +39 0438 401851www.cursal.com - info@cursal.com

Secondary processing

The Biesse product line includes cnc work centres, manual and automatic edgebanders,squaring/edgebanding machines, panel sizingcentres, calibrating and sanding machines, rou-ters, throughfeed boring and inserting machi-nes, material handling equipment and turnkeyplants.

BIESSE spaVia della Meccanica, 16 - I-61122 Pesaro (PU) phone +39 0721 439100 - fax +39 0721 453248www.biesse.com - sales@biesse.it

For over 30 years, De Stefani designs andmanufactures sanding machine for panelsedges and profiles. Single or double sidededge sanding machines equipped to sand flat and shaped edges on raw or lacquered panels.Combined machines for panel edges foiling.Edge Buffing and polishing machines for HighGloss finishing panels. Profile sanding -denibbing machines equipped with abrasivebelt or wheel to sand raw or laqueredmouldings. Angle profile gluing andassembling machines for door frames.Doubleend profile cutting machines.

DE STEFANI VALERIO & C sncVia M.P. Virgilio, 16I-20833 Birone di Giussano (MB)phone +39 0362 310914 - fax +39 0362 310915www.destefanimacchine.cominfo@destefanimacchine.com

Cursal is the best specialized company thatoffers a vast range of wood cross-cut saws –accessories for small and medium to largecross cutting sections. Cursal designs, buildsand installs machines selecting the bestmaterials available in the market. Automaticoptimizing saw lines, accessorized manualsand automations: There are standard turnkeyplant solutions as well as customized solutions,result of a constant cooperation with the bestpartners of the industry. True specialists fromthe industry with over thirty years’ experienceare ready to help the customer ensure the bestprice-quality ratio.Stop looking for!

Manual and automatic vertical panel saws forcutting wooden panels, plastic and acmproducts. Welded steel frames, to grantrigidity and precision. Special applicationsallowing the possibility to make also groovingon sandwich panels for folding. Automatichorizontal beam saws with many differentconfigurations accordingly to the panel sizesand thickness requirements.

PUTSCH-MENICONI spaVia Irlanda, 1 I-53036 Poggibonsi (SI)phone + 39 0577 90311 - fax + 39 0577 979335www.putschmeniconi.cominfo@putschmeniconi.com

Woodworking machinery: the widest range ofproducts.

The product range is wide in the sector oftraditional woodworking machines:thicknessing planers, surface planers,combined surface-thicknessing planers, circularsaws, spindle moulders, combined saw-spindlemoulder, universal combined machines, band-saws.

VEBA MECCANICA srlVia Emilia, 1678 I-47020 Longiano (FC)phone +39 0547 54323 - fax +39 0547 54029www.veba.it - info@veba.it

SCM GROUP spaVia Emilia, 77 I-47900 Riminiphone +39 0541 700111 - fax +39 0541 700232www.scmgroup.comscmgroup@scmgroup.com

Dust extraction systems and filtration

Spark detectors and fire extinguishing systemsfor industrial dust extraction systems.

CONTROL LOGIC srlVia Ennio, 25 I-20137 Milanophone +39 02 54100818 - fax +39 02 54100764www.controllogic.it - controllogic@controllogic.it

Surface finishing

Cefla Finishing Group worldwide leader in thefinishing of wooden, plastic and non-ferrousmaterial products designs and manufacturesturnkey painting and wrapping lines for thewood, glass, metal and plastic industries,tailored on customer needs and requirements.

CEFLA FINISHING GROUPVia Bicocca 14/c - I-40026 Imola (BO)phone +39 0541 653441 - fax +39 0542 653444www.ceflafinishinggroup.comcefla.finishing@cefla.it

Company specialized in fulfillment ofrobotized solutions for painting chairs, tablesand assembled furniture, panels, windows anddoors.

CMA ROBOTICS spaVia Pier Paolo Pasolini, 35/15I-33040 Pradamano (UD)phone +39 0432 640172 - fax +39 0432 640018www.cmarobotics.com - info@cmarobot.it

Lacquering and printing lines for furniturepanels, hardboard, mdf or chipboard panels,doors or parquet flooring with roller or curtaincoating technology and uv or hot air dryingsystems. Automatic and robotic spray lineswith vertical dryers, flat or uv dryers.Lacquering and printing on coils.

Our mission: to be the skilled leader inoptimizing saws for innovation, quality,technology, price and service! Pushing optimizing saws; angular cuttingoptimizing saws; high speed optimizing saws;cross cutting saws

ELMAG spaViale Elvezia, 35 I-20052 Monza (MB)phone +39 039 23611 - fax +39 039 328202www.elmag.it - info@elmag.it

SALVADOR - SOLIDEA srlVia dell’Industria, 15 I-31020 San Vendemiano (TV)phone +39 0438 777096 fax +39 0438 778282www.solidea - salvador@solidea.it

Finishing plants for the furniture andconstruction industry with application byspray, by roller coaters and curtain coaters anddrying by Uv dryers, vertical dryers, lineardryers with microwaves technology. Completefinishing plants for doors and windows. Spraybooths.

GIARDINA FINISHING srlVia V. Necchi, 63 - I-22060 Figino Serenza (CO) phone +39 031 7830801- fax +39 031 78165www.giardinagroup.cominfo@giardinagroup.com

Industrial painting machines as: dry paintingbooth, water painting booths, pressurisingpainting system and suspended transport lines.

TECNOAZZURRA srlVia del Tesoro, 210 I-47827 Verucchio Fraz. Villa Verucchio (RN)phone +39 0541 678225-678078fax +39 0541 671144www.tecnoazzurra.it - info@tecnoazzurra.it

Wide range of traditional woodworkingmachines for panel and wood processing.

RS WOOD srlVia Achille Grandi 38 I-47922 Viserbella di Rimini (RN)phone +39 0541 736265 fax +39 0541 732084www.rswooditaly.com - info@rswooditaly.com

Epistolio srl – Painting Robot Division, with a20 years experience in developing andconstructing anthropomorphic and cartesianrobots, offers a comprehensive range ofcomplete solutions for automated industrialpainting applications in the woodworkingindustry.

EPISTOLIO srlPainting Robot DivisionVia Piemonte, 120- I-21100 Varese (VA)phone +39 0332 212692 - fax +39 0332 223666www.epistoliorobot.com - info@epistolio.com

CONTACTS

Machines for woodworking and equipmentforsawmills. Vertical and tilted bandmills, logcarriages with variable axis, log carriages withindependent headblocks, tandem bandsawheadrings, chipping canter, traditional resaws,double resaws. Multiple ripsaws, manual andautomatic edging lines, working centres withcircular blades. Log profiling equipment.Complete, high-production plants for sawmills.Saw servicing equipment.

PRIMULTINI srlViale Europa, 70 I-36035 Marano Vicentino (VI)phone +39 0445 560333fax +39 0445 560334www.primultini.com - info@primultini.com Panel processing machines and plants. Special

multi-blades panel saws, longitudinal millingmachines with rollers feeding, working centresfor the “Folding” technology, flooring industrytechnology, doors,modern furnishing industrytechnology.

MARIO ZAFFARONI & FIGLI srlVia Centro Industriale Europeo, 24 I-22078 Turate (CO)phone +39 02 9688453 - fax +39 02 9682718www.zaffaroni.com - info@zaffaroni.com

FM srl Via Europa, 4 I-42015 Correggio (RE)phone +39 0522 631055fax +39 0522 642992www.fm.re.it - fm@fm.re.it

COSTRUZIONI MECCANICHE MODESTO NINO srlVia Ciro Di Pers 68 I-33030 Majano (UD)phone +39 0432 959036 fax +39 0432 959036www.modesto.it - info@modesto.it

Our production of woodworkingmachines: edger, cross-cutter.

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Tools and auxiliaries

The Firm Aliprandi is specialized in theproduction of wood working tools in solidcarbide and carbide-tipped, both standard andspecial production.

ALIPRANDI sncAliprandi Luca, Maurizio e PaolaVia Manzoni, 10 I-20845 Sovico (MB)phone +39 039 2013530 - fax +39 039 2013491www.aliprandi.it - aliprandi@aliprandi.it

Since 1959, Fapil’s mission has been to designand build cutting tools for machining wood,board materials and plastics. Specialists in cnctooling.

FAPIL srlVia A. Locatelli, 51/A - I-24019 Zogno (BG)phone +39 0345 91179 - fax +39 0345 92726www.fapil.it - fapil@fapil.it

Since 1924 Fink produces complete sets oftools for windows, helicoidal cutterheads,cutterheads for profiled kinves, cutters in Hwwelded, circular saw blades, dia tools, boringbits, solid carbide routers, tools for cnc trimming hoggers.

FINK srl - Woodworking toolsVia G. Giusti, 15 I-20900 Monza (MB)phone +39 039 386961-2 - fax +39 039 361458www.finktools.com - fink@finktools.com

Tools for wood-alu and plastic material working.Tools for automatic boring machines, router bitsand collet chucks for cnc router machines. “M.Conti” measuring devices for the woodworkingindustry. Special devices for door and windowsmanufacturers.

SISTEMI srl UNIPERSONALEVia Montanelli, 70 I-61122 Pesaro (PU)phone +39 0721 28950 - fax +39 0721 283476www.sistemiklein.com - info@sistemiklein.com

Specialists in diamond and mechanical fixingtooling. For 40 years we design and manufacturetools for wood, aluminium and pvc. Customizedsolutions thanks to integrated engineering, pro-duction, control and sharpening service with fastdelivery terms.

Lacquers

A new definition of Italian quality.

ICA spaDivision ITALIAN COATINGSVia Alcide De Gasperi, 73I-36060 Romano D'Ezzelino (VI)phone +39 0424 8386 - fax +39 0424 37497www.italiancoatings.cominfo@italiancoatings.com

Polyurethane coatings, water-based coatingsfor interiors and exteriors, uv-curing coatings,acrylic coatings, polyester coatings, nitrocoatings, fire-retardant coatings andpigmented coatings. Products for parquetfloors, special effects, stains, impregnatingagents, glues and tintometric color systems.

INDUSTRIA CHIMICA ADRIATICA spaVia Sandro Pertini, 52I-62012 Civitanova Marche (MC)phone +39 0733 8080 - fax +39 0733 808140www.icaspa.com - info@icaspa.com

Agents and wood trades

Since 2004 our company has started here inItaly the production of 3-layer wood elementsfor window and door building. We have beengaining a lot of experience during these yearsand we can now offer them in several woodspecies, such as: Okoumé, Ozigo, SlavonjanOak, Tulipier and Lime. All elements are gluedemploying a vinylic glue pvac-d4-en 205 only.

BASSO LEGNAMI srlVia Dell'Artigianato, 6 I-13040 Rovasenda (VC)phone +39 0161 879797 - fax +39 0161 879798www.bassolegnami.combasso@bassolegnami.com

SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCTS AND SUPPLIES

Software

Ddx develops Cad/Cam/Cim software solutions:“EasyWOOD” for panel and solid woodmachining using 3, 4 and 5 axis;“EasyBEAM” for structures, houses, walls,beams, rooves, gazebo, etc.;“PowerSTAIRS” forstaircases design and manufacturing;“PowerWIN” for any kind of windows, frenchdoors, internal doors, entry doors andshutters.

DDX srlVia G. Donizetti, 109/111 I-24030 Brembate di Sopra (BG)phone +39 035 621093 - fax +39 035 333723 www.ddxgroup.com info@ddxgroup.com

UTENSILTECNICA srlVia Ca’ Giorgino, 2- I-47837 Montegridolfo (RN) phone +39 0541 855202/855274fax +39 0541 855255www.utensiltecnica.comutensiltecnica@utensiltecnica.com

1-3 June 2016Carefour International du boiswww.timbershow.com• Nantes (France)Wood

1-4 June 2016Wmfwww.chinaexhibition.com• Beijing (China)Woodworking technologies

7-9 June 2016Expo Ampimmwww.expoampimm.com• Mexico City (Mexico)Woodworking technologies

8-11 June 2016Timber and woodworkingwww.mebelexpo.kz• Almaty (Kazakistan)Woodworking technologies

9-11 June 2016Woodex for Africawww.woodexforafrica.com• Johannesburg (Africa)Woodworking technologies

15-18 June 2016Expoforestwww.fexpocruz.com.bo• Santa Cruz (Bolivia)Woodworking technologies

6-9 July 2016Awisawww.awisa.com• Melbourne (Australia)Woodworking technologies

26-29 July 2016Formobilewww.feiraformobile.com.br• Sao Paulo (Brazil)Woodworking technologies

17-20 August 2016Tecno Mueble Internacionalwww.tecnomueble.com.mx• Guadalajara (Mexico)Woodworking technologies

18-21 August 2016Kofurnwww.kofurn.or.kr• Seoul (Korea)Woodworking technologies

24-27 August 2016Iwfwww.iwfatlanta.com• Atlanta (Usa)Woodworking technologies

1-4 September 2016Holzmessewww.kaerntnermessen.at• Klagenfurt (Austria)Woodworking technologies

6-9 September 2016ExpoDrevwww.krasfair.ru• Krasnoyarsk (Russia)Woodworking technologies

7-10 September 2016Ciffwww.ciff-sh.com• Shanghai (China)Woodworking technologies

8-11 September 2016Fmcwww.fmcchina.com.cn• Shanghai (China)Woodworking technologies

9-11 September 2016Sri Lanka Woodwww.futurextrade.com• Colombo (Sri Lanka)Woodworking technologies

13-16 September 2016Dremawww.drema.pl• Poznan (Poland)Woodworking technologies

14-18 September 2016Bife Simwww.bife-sim.ro• Bucarest (Romania)Woodworking technologies

27-30 September 2016Lignumexpo Forestwww.agrokomplex.sk• Nitra (Slovakia)Woodworking technologies

28-30 September 2016Ifmac www.ifmac.net• Jakarta (Indonesia)Woodworking technologies

27-30 September 2016Lisderevmash www.lisderevmash.ua• Kiev (Ukraine)Woodworking technologies

02-05 October 2016W16www.wexhibition.co.uk• Birmingham (Great Britain)Woodworking technologies

11-15 October 2016Holz Baselwww.holz.ch• Basel (Switzerland)Woodworking technologies

13-16 October 2016Ambienta www.zv.hr• Zagreb (Croatia)Furniture

18-20 October 2016Timber Expo www.ukconstructionweek.com• Birmingham (Great Britain)Constructing and architecture

FAIRS the complete calendar on www.xylon.it

Handling and commissioning

From over 40 years we propose integratedsolutions in material handling and industrialautomation sector. Highly personalisable and specific systems for furniture assembling, theautomatic storage and the handling.Automatic warehouses, lazer guided vehiculs(lgv), robotized islands, conveyors, sortersystems, assembling lines, tilting units,management softwares.

CASSIOLI srlPlace Guardavalle, 63 I-53049 Torrita Di Siena (SI)phone +39 0577 684511- fax +39 0577 686084www.cassioli.com - info@cassioli.com

Sale of machineryand equipment

Surplex buys & sells machinery, plants,equipment and further industrial goods in150countries worldwide. Surplex organizesinternational online auctions, clears and turnsentire factories into immediate liquidity.

SURPLEX SRLCorso Moncalieri, 476 - I-10133 Torino (TO)phone +39 011 0192735 - fax +39 011 8598124www.surplex.it – info@surplex.it

Forward-thinking automation and software

solutions to help our customers leverage the

fourth industrial revolution.

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