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JULY 08 COVER STORY

Boring and Drilling: Accelerated Production
Update on 2008-07-01

Software and programmable logic controllers are being applied to minimise manufacturing bottlenecks. By Dr Jegatheswaran Ratnasingam, Faculty Of Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia

business news
Rebranding Of Hetal Works
Hochst, Austria: Following the takeover of the Hetal Works by the Würth group in November 2007, products from the former will be rebranded to assume the Grass name by May 2009.
UNECE: Data On Wood Energy Sources Needed
Geneva, Switzerland: Wood energy, as a renewable source of energy, continues to increase in importance at a time of rising global prices for fossil fuels, continuing concerns over security of energy supply and new commitments to reduce CO2 emissions.
Italian Woodworking Machinery: First Quarter 2008 Performance
Milan, Italy: According to ACIMALL, the first quarter 2008 recorded a shrinkage of orders by 5.8 percent as compared to the same period of 2007.
ITTO On Sustainable Forests
Yokohama, Japan: ITTO held an international meeting on sustainable forest management (SFM) and climate change in Yokohama, Japan from April 30 - May 2, 2008.
Furniture Design Award: Calling For Entries
Singapore: The Singapore Furniture Industries Council is inviting the submission of furniture designs for the Furniture Design Award 2009 (FDA).
features
Sanding: Fitting Tool To Profile
Producing sanding tools to match a profile requires an understanding of the material and the desired finish. By Patrick Tan, GM, Eastern Solution
South-East Asian Forest Products Industry: Energy-Efficiency
Lowering energy expenditure to respond to competition from low-cost manufacturers. By Dr Jegatheswaran Ratnasingam, Faculty of Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Energy Savings: Clearing Out The Waste
Dust filters need to clean up safely and effectively – all while keeping costs down. By WK Tan, MD, Lignar
focus
Ergonomic Furniture Design: Intelligent Kitchens
With modern day demands for ergonomic workspaces, hardware fittings need to be functional – and look good. By Christian Brockmeyer, Sales Director Hettich South-east Asia
Laminate Flooring: Technology In Print
Combined with lacquering, printing technology is offering designs in flooring that are both visually appealing and perceptible by touch. By Bürkle
Boring and Drilling: Accelerated Production
Software and programmable logic controllers are being applied to minimise manufacturing bottlenecks. By Dr Jegatheswaran Ratnasingam, Faculty Of Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Veneers: Science of Production
With the aid of automation, slicing technology is improving the quality of production while reducing waste. By Augustine Quek
new products
Technik Associates Inc.
Master Pieces From Taiwan
SCM Group S.p.A
Serving the woodworking industry for over 50 years
HolyTek Woodworking Machinery
The DF-30 Double End Door Frame Machine has a maximum working length of up to 2.5m / 3.0m, and width up to 200mm.
Dieffenbacher GmbH + Co KG
The new EVOjetTM system secures a perfect resination with a combination of a large surface area of fibers in the conveying air and an effective resin distribution.
A-Vent Asia Pte Ltd
Clean Air Technology Since 1965
Wilhelm Altendorf GmbH & Co. KG
For large, difficult to handle panels, both heavy and light, vacuum clamping offers major benefits.
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