GABON Special Economic Zone… a wood working paradise at timber source

...a wood working paradise at timber source...

GABON SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (GSEZ)

Jasveer Singh, CEOGabon SEZ (Nkok)

An educative and informative

conversation with

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FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Reader,

November - December brings with itself an opportunity to reflect on the year that is passed by.

While we take stock of 2017, New Year bells are ringing with several pleasant news bits that are making us believe that 2018 will be ushered with a good package of Hope and Cheer! In this background we present this year-end issue with interactive Ads, great articles, superb pre-views and reviews of events:

COVER STORY - REPUBLIC of GABON, a politically stable country in Central Africa, offers ideal environment in GSEZ if you plan to establish a furniture factory. Also note the wide variety of certified wood species available to make international grade indoor / outdoor furniture. Aspiring furniture manufacturers & Timber importersfrom this side of world should not miss this cover story.

EXPERT ADVICE: “why in spite of buying the same branded machines and in spite of using the best raw material & hardware our product finish does not match with quality of Italian or German furniture products.” If this is paradox that perplexes you, just find the MANTRA 3 Ps , as a diagnostic solution in the EXPERT ADVICE feature .

XYLEXPO 2018 PREVIEW: Organizers of Xylexpo2018 are reporting about apositive period for the international woodworking machinery industry: we have presented an extensive preview of this renowned global Fair that completes 50 years in coming May.

DUBAI WOODSHOW & DIFAC 2018: US$2.4 trillion worth of construction in the GCC/-- 55,000 new homes to push the US$17.7 billion GCC interior fit-out sector /--Dubai will add 40,000 hotel rooms as part of the build-up to the Expo 2020 -All these optimistic News headlines lead us to take notice of event previews of DUBAI WOODSHOW & DIFAC.

PREVIEW OF SAUDI WOODWORKING SHOW 2018: Saudi Woodworking show is part of Mega Industrial show “Saudi Industrial Show” and co-located with 3 specialized events: FABEX Saudi Arabia Exhibition - Saudi Cutting & Welding Expo - Saudi Fasteners & Tools Expo.

Preview DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2018: The 20th edition is coming back stronger than ever in March 2018.Watch this space in next issue for more updates of all these Shows taking place in first half of 2018.All this PLUS stories of expansions / mergers and much moreshould make this copy an enlightened & interesting collection.

Awaiting your feedback -

Shanti Mansabdar - Editor [Modern Woodwork India & Gulf]editor@modernwoodworkgulfedition.comwww.modernwoodworkindia.com/gulfedition

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CONTENTSDecember 2017

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Dubai Woodshow Preview: US$2.4 trillion worth of construction to boost consumption of wood and wood products in the GCC

DIFAC Preview: 55,000 new homes to push the US$17.7 billion GCC interior fit-out sectoras DIFAC kicks off with latest technologies

Great success for the inauguration of Biesse Group brand new Campus in Dubai

Weinig Group makes major investment in Holz-Her production facility

BESSEY - Self-adjusting toggle clamps

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Fagus-GreCon acquires shares of Döscher Microwave Systems

SVEZA is the first company in Russia to offer special-purpose plywood for engineered flooring production

Vanachai orders longest 4’ ContiRoll® from Siempelkamp

Gabon Special Economic Zone [GSEZ] ... a wood working paradise at timber source

Woodworking around the globe

EXPERT ADVICE: Shanti Mansabdar - Stress Free Management of your Furniture Factory

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STREAM A

Stream A is the new range of automated single-sided industrial edgebanding machine aimed at medium to large sized enterprises who wish to increase their production capacity and flexibility. It seamlessly adapts to any machining needs thanks to its configuration possibilities.

A perfect combination of Biesse innovation and Italian genius.

Tailor-made edgebanding

On live demo atXylexpo 201624th - 28th May

Milan, Italy

biessemanufacturing.com

+91 9916 558 780sales@biessemnfg.com

Stream A Video Automatic single-sided edgebanding machine

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WOODWORKING SHOW

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The International Exhibition for

Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition CenterRiyadh – Saudi Arabia

Wood and Woodworking Technology

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Modern Woodwork Gulf Edition is owned by Aparna Publications published by Aparna Mansabdar, Aparna Publications 109, R-Square Building, S.No. 116/7/1, Warje, Pune - 411 058, India. Editor - Shanti Mansabdar

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CONTENTSDecember 2017

Vol. No 11 Issue No 4

The 20th edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR is coming back 20-22 of March 2018 stronger than ever

Saudi Woodworking Show 2018 - 29 April - 2 May 2018, Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

XYLEXPO 2018: 8th May to 12th May, Milan- Italy

The Swedish sawmill industry sees big potential to support the fast-growing Vietnamese wood processing industry

EGGER’s acquisition of Masisa Argentina is concluded

Weinig CEO Wolfgang Pöschl celebrates sixtieth birthday

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NEWS UPDATES

US$2.4 trillion worth of construction to boost consumption of wood and wood products in the GCC

With 25,000 new housing supplies in 2017, wood and furniture market is expected to see solid growth ahead of the Dubai WoodShow that takes place in Dubai from March 12-14, 2018

More than 25,000 homes are being added to the UAE’s housing market in 2017

Total value of the construction projects in the GCC has crossed US$2.4 trillion (Dh8.8 trillion), according to BNC Network

Value of urban construction projects reached $1.18 trillion (Dh4.34 trillion) in September 2017

Dubai WoodShow to take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from March 12 to 14, 2018

Wood and wood-based furniture and household accessories products is expected to get a solid boost from US2.4 trillion (Dh8.8 trillion) worth of construction activities at a time hundreds of exhibitorsfrom all over the world showcase the latest products and innovation at the Dubai WoodShow at the Dubai World Trade Centre from March 12-14, 2018.

Research shows that 70 per cent of the timber and wood products are used in construction industry while the rest are used in real estate, interiors, furniture and other industrial applications.

The statistics reflect a growing demand for wood products in the region, primarily driven by the overall economic growth as well as the growth in the region’s Dh8.8 trillion worth of construction activities.

Dubai WoodShow is the largest such exhibition in the Middle East, showcasinga wide-ranging wood-based products.

The wood and wood-based products sector will get a further boost with the delivery of more than 25,000 homes in Dubai this year, according to industry reports, especially when new home-owners start purchasing their furniture and home décor products.

With an average spent of Dh2,000 on wooden products per home, this translates to a Dh50 million spent in this year in Dubai alone. However, with more than 35,000 residential units slated for delivery in 2018, spend on wooden

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products is expected to jump 40 per cent to Dh70 million.

In order to capture the market, more than 300 exhibitors from 100 countries are all set to showcase their innovative solutions at the next edition of Dubai WoodShow, which will showcase new designs, style and product innovation on managing home space in innovative ways.

“The growth in the housing market will drive the wood, wood-related and timber business across the region and this creates a great opportunity for the industry,” Dawood Al Shezawi, CEO, Strategic Marketing andExhibitions, organiser of the Dubai WoodShow says. “As families move to their new freehold homes, they will require fresh supply of furniture and due to the tastes and trend, most families look out for authentic wooden furniture and products – wherein lies the new demand.

“However, consumers are also looking for replacing new, innovative products to replace the old furniture, especially those innovative furniture that help families to manage space in a better way. Those products will be in solid demand.”

Demand for wood products is expected to be driven also by the new hotel projects. Dubai will add 40,000 hotel rooms and service apartments to meet the growing demand of tourists as part of the build-up to the Expo 2020, which is less than three years away.

“As the hotel developers are racing against time to deliver more than 40,000 hotel rooms that will help the emirate to serve 20 million hotel guests annually as well as the 25 million visitors to Expo 2020 in six months’ time,” Dawood Al Shezawi, says.

“As we speak,a number of hotel operators are floating tenders for wooden beds,

tables, and wooden interior products to offer greater comfort to hotel guests. This is

going to be a great driver of demand for wooden products.”

Dubai’s hotel sector has more than 100,000 hotel rooms and serviced apartments. By October, Dubai will need to have a strong hotel inventory of 140,000 hotel rooms

and hotel apartments.

The Dubai WoodShow is one of the biggest events of the industry in the region and across the world. Last year’s edition is witnessing the largest participation, in terms of visitors, exhibitors and the exhibition space. In addition, the organisers anticipate more than 300 exhibitors from over 106 countries to visit the show. The total area of the exhibition is 17,388 square meters, offering exhibiting the companies a chance to display their products and offerings in a vast setting.

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55,000 new homes to push the US$17.7 billion GCC interior fit-out sectoras DIFAC kicks off with latest technologies

More than 55,000 homes are being added to the housing market in 2017-18, according to Jones Lang LaSalle

Total value of the construction projects in the GCC has crossed US$2.4 trillion (Dh8.8 trillion), according to BNC Network

GCC interior fit-out sector is expected to reach US$17.7 billion in 2017, according to Ventures ME

DIFAC to take place at the DWTC from March 12 to 14, 2018

The addition of 55,000 new housing units in Dubai in 2017-18 will boost the region’s US$17.7 billion fit-out sector as thousands of families move into their freehold homes that require furniture, household items as well as interior décor products.

A total of 25,000 residential units are expected to be delivered in Dubai this year and

a further 30,000 in 2018, according to Jones Lang LaSalle, a global real estate advisory.

Dubai will see a further 163,840 properties being built over the next five years from

387 projects. The year after could see 19,850 units and 17,754 further homes in 2020.

So far in 2017, Dubai has seen the launch of 90 projects consisting of 36,556 units

According to Ventures Middle East research, interior-based design and fit-out spend in the GCC has risen from $15.5billion in 2016 to $17.7billion this year.

The sector will also benefit from a larger construction project pipeline to the tune of US$2.4 trillion (Dh8.8 trillion) at a time hundreds of exhibitors from all over the world showcase the latest products and innovation at the Dubai International Furniture Accessories Components, Semi-Furnished Products (DIFAC) exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre from March 12-14, 2018.

The exhibition showcases innovative furniture technologies, products and

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brands. At display by the global players of the furniture industry, it gives the visitors a chance to educate themselves about the latest products in surfaces and fittings, elements and systems, semi-finished products and materials, furniture fabrics and upholstery materials.

In order to capture the market, more than 300 exhibitors from 100 countries are all set to showcase their innovative solutions at the next edition of DIFAC Show in 2018, running in conjunction with Dubai WoodShow, which will showcase new designs, style and product innovation on managing home space in an innovative ways.

Dawood Al Shezawi, CEO, Strategic Marketing and Exhibitions, organiser of the DIFAC, says, “As the economic growth accelerates with an increase in oil price, we see a strong growth in the region’s furnishing, accessories, components, interior fit-out, home furnishing, home textile sectors, especially when home buyers move into their new homes, they are expected to spend more on decorating their homes to suite their tastes.

“DIFAC provides a wonderful opportunity for the industry and other stakeholders to showcase the best on offer in the market.”

Shezawi says, the growth of the furniture and interior fit-out industry will also be driven by innovation and creativity and the greater comfort and convenience provide by the manufacturers to the home owners.

“Smart furniture or space-saving furniture that helps families to save space would be in high demand in the years to come, or foldable or wall-mounted beds that could be tucked on to the wall during the daytime and released through a lever to be used as a bed at night, offer greater

customer choice and trends. While some opt for traditional look and feel, others are looking at young and trendy as well as green products to make hotels more environment-friendly,” Shezawi says.

“Hotel operators also look for wall paintings, stuffs like flower vases and fresh flowers, small water fountains and water features to offer freshness within the four walls. Customer tastes will also create a demand for new products in these sectors.”

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convenience and extra space within a small budget home,” he added.

In addition to the residential sector, Dubai will add 40,000 hotel rooms and service apartments to meet the growing demand of tourists as part of the build-up to the Expo 2020, which is less than three years away.

Dubai currently has 100,000 hotel rooms and service apartments. By October 2020, the emirate will host 140,000 hotel rooms and service apartments.

“Hotels and hospitality assets are also customising their interior décor based on

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Great success for the inauguration of Biesse Group brand new Campus in Dubai

The three day event introduced to the visitors the unique 1100 sqm facility that comprises of innovative Made-in-Biesse machinery and technology, new modern offices, a training centre and a dedicated service and parts areas. “Our market in the Middle East has been

evolving at a very fast pace and with this new campus we will be able to provide a whole new experience to the Customers of this area as further confirmation of our total dedication towards them.” says Federico Broccoli, Subsidiary Division Director – Biesse Group.

The showroom in fact features the full range of Biesse solutions: from sizing technology (Selco SK 4); to edgebanding (Jade 300, Stream A equipped with the innovative AirForce System and Spark); to CNC machines (Rover A Edge, Rover J FT and Rover Gold); to drilling solutions (BremaEko 2.1) and sanding ones (Opera 5). The showroom also includes Intermac’s Primus 322, the waterjet cutting machine able to process any type of material and create countless complex profiles.

On the second day, a ribbon cutting ceremony took place to officially inaugurate the facility in the presence of partners, customers and local authorities, including the Italian Consul and representatives from both UAE Ministry of Economy and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority.

Mr. Renato Manganelli, Managing Director of Biesse Group Middle East, thanked everyone who was present at the event, applauded the different teams that helped bring life to the new subsidiary.

STREAM A

Stream A is the new range of automated single-sided industrial edgebanding machine aimed at medium to large sized enterprises who wish to increase their production capacity and flexibility. It seamlessly adapts to any machining needs thanks to its configuration possibilities.

A perfect combination of Biesse innovation and Italian genius.

Tailor-made edgebanding

On live demo atXylexpo 201624th - 28th May

Milan, Italy

biessemanufacturing.com

+91 9916 558 780sales@biessemnfg.com

Stream A Video Automatic single-sided edgebanding machine

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NEWS UPDATES

Weinig Group makes major investment in Holz-Her production facility

The symbolic groundbreaking ceremony on the Holz-Her production facility in Voitsberg, Austria, signaled the start of an ambitious forward-looking project. The 22,000 m2 site of the specialist in machines and systems

for panel processing is being developed with a 1,000

m2 exten-sion specifically designed for the planned

new CNC milling machine for framework processing.

The project was approved by Weinig’s Supervi-sory

Board as part of a series of planned investments.

Holz-Her has been part of the Weinig Group since

2010. The innovative company can look back on an

extremely successful last few years.

The investment of 4.5 million euros is part of a group-wide investment package of more than 15 million euros and will secure the future, long-term growth of the company. To reflect the significance of the project for the future of the company, the groundbreaking ceremony was attended by both Weinig’s Supervisory Board, led by Chairman Thomas Bach, and Weinig’s Management Board, represented by CEO Wolfgang Pöschl, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer GregorBaumbusch and Chief Financial Officer Gerald Schmidt. Together with Holz-Her Managing Di-rector Frank Epple and the Managing Director of the Voitsberg produc-tion facility Harald Steiner, the start of the construction project was marked with a small ceremony

Positive growth in the Weinig Group: Supervisory Board, Management Board and Holz-Her executives at the groundbreaking ceremony for the forward-looking, multi-million-euro project.

attended by all personnel.

The investment will also have a positive impact on the employment situ-ation at the Holz-Her production site. “Holz-Her, like the entire Weinig Group, is on a strong trajectory,” says Wolfgang Pöschl.TheWeinig Group is very confident of achieving the order inflow of 471 million euros targeted for 2017. Owing to the excellent business growth, the group’s global personnel will increase to more than 2,100 in 2017.

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Wood and Woodworking Technology

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PRODUCTS

BESSEY - Self-adjusting toggle clamps

Fagus-GreCon acquires shares of Döscher Microwave Systems

With effect from July 1,

2017, Fagus-GreCon

holds 24.5% of the

company shares of

Döscher Microwave

Systems. Following Mr. Kai Greten,

managing partner of Fagus-GreCon,

interesting growth potentials result from

the combination of technical expertise

in the field of microwave moisture

measurement of Döscher with the

international sales structure of Fagus-

GreCon.

The measuring systems of Döscher

already used in many applications of

the food, pharmaceutical and luxury

food industry optimally complement

the Fagus-GreCon’s range of measuring

BESSEY has launched the microsite to mark the 5th anniversary of its

STC self-adjusting toggle clamp range. The microsite informs visitors

about the benefits of these special-purpose toggle clamps, which can

adapt automatically and in a continuously self-adjusting manner to

workpieces of varying thicknesses. What’s more, the microsite provides

detailed descriptions of the horizontal,

push/pull and vertical toggle clamps,

which are equipped with self-adjusting

mechanisms, covering all relevant

information.

The new microsite also provides

exciting insight into the evolution of

BESSEY self-adjusting toggle clamps.

The clamping force can also be increased

to 2,500 N by way of an adjusting

screw in the joint. BESSEY has gone

on to incorporate the mechanism in its

horizontal, push/pull and vertical toggle

clamps. Yet more proof of BESSEY’s

innovative strength.

solutions.Dr. Jörg Hasener, head of the innovation management at Fagus-GreCon, also

acquires 24.5% of the company shares of Döscher Microwave Systems.

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PRODUCTS/ MACHINERY

SVEZA is the first company in Russia to offer special-purpose plywood for engineered flooring production

new product is available in two versions - SVEZA Parquet Standard and SVEZA Parquet

Premium. SVEZA is the first company among plywood manufacturers to offer parquet

producers a special-purpose product that completely satisfies their key requirements

(optimum moisture level, tight thickness tolerance, and superior strength properties).

SVEZA has been supplying plywood to parquet manufacturers for a long time already;

however, the production previously took place per individual orders. “We analyzed the

needs of engineered flooring producers and came to the conclusion that we could

combine them in a separate, special-purpose product” - says Natalya Bugayskaya,

Furniture/Interior segment manager.SVEZA Group, the world leader in

birch plywood manufacturing,

has launched a new product -

SVEZA Parquet plywood. The

Vanachai orders longest 4’ ContiRoll® from Siempelkamp

New milestone for a long-standing successful customer relationship: The Thai Vanachai Panel Industries Company Limited placed its 12th order with Siempelkamp in October.

The order includes a 4’ x 48.7m forming and press line for particleboard production – the longest 4’ ContiRoll® ever supplied by Siempelkamp! The scope of supply also includes a cooling and stacking line, an automatic storage system as well as a sanding line.

The Thai manufacturer for wood-based panels placed the order directly with Siempelkamp Qingdao Machinery & Equipment Co. Ltd., the second Chinese-based Siempelkamp location in the South of the Shandong province. Vanachai, one of the leading wood-based materials manufacturers in Thailand, will produce standard products for the furniture industry in a cost-efficient way with the line. The company with roots reaching back to the 1940’s had already ordered an MDF plant made by Siempelkamp in late 2016. Same as the MDF Plant, this newly ordered particleboard plant will also be set up in the southern Thai province of Surat Thani.

At right: Wanthana Jaroennawarat (Managing Director Vanachai Group of Companies) with Henning Gloede (Managing Director Siempelkamp Pte. Ltd. Singapore)

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COVER STORY

GABON SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE [GSEZ] ... a wood working paradise at timber source

Gabon Special Economic Zone SA, a joint venture between Republic of

Gabon, Olam International - Singapore and Africa Finance Corporation, has

developed a timber focused multiproduct SEZ with an investment of about

USD 400 Million in Gabon (West Central Africa). Spread over an area of 1126

Ha at a place called Nkok, about 20km from capital city of Libreville, this SEZ

is 80% occupied and is ranked as the best woodworking SEZ in Africa.

We at Modern Woodwork Gulf Edition are pleased to present an educative

and informative conversation with Jasveer Singh, CEO, Gabon SEZ [Nkok].

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1. Readers would like to know more about Gabon

Special Economic Zone SA (GSEZ). Is this a Public

Private Partnership project? Can you give us a brief

introduction?

African countries, in last decade, have promoted the idea of processing of natural resources within their countries itself so as to generate employment and give boost to their economy. With the same ideology, Gabonese Republic also banned exports of Round Logs raw timber in 2010. Subsequently, Gabonese Republic and Olam International Limited came together to form a Public Private Partnership entity, Gabon Special Economic Zone (GSEZ) SA, in order to provide amenable ecosystem and infrastructure for secondary and tertiary processing of timber and other natural resources within Gabon. GSEZ SA as its flagship project has developed a Special Economic Zone, spread over 1126 ha at Nkok (20 Km from the capital city of Libreville). It is one of the largest Industrial Park in Sub-Saharan Africa aimed to promote sustainable production and processing of timber and various other resources in the country. The SEZ at Nkok is the outcome of a shared vision of Gabonese Republic and Olam to effectively master the transition toward industrialization

of Gabon.

Jasveer Singh, CEO, Gabon SEZ [Nkok]

GABON SEZ, NKOK: KEY FIGURES 1,126 Hectares to help your business grow

600 Hectares fully operational SEZ

44Million Consumers access via CEMAC region

3Zones - Industrial | Commercial | Residential

123 Investors till date from 17 countries

50 Industries under production

28 New industries under construction

1.7Billion USD Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

3000 Jobs direct & indirect already created

10,000 SEZ potential of generating jobs

2. SEZ is offered worldwide, also launched by many

African countries. What sets GSEZ apart from other

SEZ? Which features have helped GSEZ to attain the

rank of BEST WOODWORKING SEZ in Africa?

Political, Policy and Economic Stability are the major

evaluation parameters for any entrepreneur intending to invest

in a foreign destination and Gabon scores high on all these

parameters. Gabon is a republic with a presidential form of

government since its independence in 1960. Since the start

of economic diversification initiative of the Government

in 2009, the policies of Republic of Gabon have been very

stable and favourable to foreign investments. There is no

currency devaluation risk, which is common to most of African

countries, since the local currency Franc CFA is pegged to Euro.

Furthermore, there are no restrictions no repatriation of profits

by investors to their home countries or other destinations since

Gabon has adequate foreign currency reserves on account of

petroleum exports. These factors have been a differentiator for

Gabon SEZ when compared to SEZs in other African countries.

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The top features that have helped our SEZ to attain

the rank of BEST WOODWORKING SEZ in Africa are:

• Enabling world class infrastructure & utilities at reasonable

price ensuring low production cost

• Ease of doing business through single window clearance

system

• Assurance of raw material at factory gate by GSEZ SA

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INVESTORS INTEREST: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW • Fiscal incentives to investors [0%

income tax, 0% Customs, 0% VAT etc.]

• Reliable electricity & water at subsidized tariff

• Single Window Clearance (17 Government Departments have office inside SEZ and ensure all industry related approvals at one place)

• Quick and easy paperwork

• Assured supply of quality wood to manufacturers

• Easy Access to loans (working capital)

• 12 hectares dedicated for the manufacturing of luxurious “Made in Gabon” furniture

• 10 000 m3per month kiln dry facility

• 3 000 m2 exhibition space

3. Gabon’s forests, owned by the state, seem to offer

a multiple varieties of wood species. Can you tell our

readers what are the similarities of these species as

compared to well-known species like Teak/ Mahogany/

Rosewood/ Meranti etc.

All forest in Gabon is owned by the state.There are more

than 60 logging companies who have been offered forest

concessions for 20 to 25 years to do sustainable logging.

Gabon Forests offers more than 400 species of trees and out

of which, 80 species are commercially traded. Few of hardwood

species available in Gabon and comparable to likes of Teak/

Mahogany/ Rosewood/ Meranti are:

• Iroko, Beli, Tali and Okan species can be considered as

alternative species to provide teak like finish.

• Sapelli, Sipo, Acajou, Andoung, Gheombi from Gabon

are Pinkish Red to Brownish in colour and are similar to

Genuine Mahogany (Swieteniamacrophylla) in terms of

colour, appearance & density. These timber species could

very well serve as an alternative for Mahogany as it is listed

in CITES Appendix II.

• Padouck is a dark coloured redwood found in Gabon; quite

similar to Rosewood

• Okoumé is quite similar to Meranti in terms of appearance,

colour and other characteristics and can serve alternative

to Meranti.

• Dibetou – Tigerwood or African Walnut

4. Okouméis called as Pink Gold from Gabon –

can you tell us more about the uses of this unique

species in veneer, plywood, furniture manufacturing

and other uses?

Commercial forest harvesting in Gabon began as early as

1892, but only in 1913 was Okoumé, Gabon’s most valuable

wood, introduced to the international market. Gabon supplies

90% of the world’s Okoumé, known worldwide for the production

of veneer and plywood.Aucoumeaklaineana (Angouma,

Gaboon, or Okoumé) is a tree in the family Burseraceae, found

in Equatorial West Central Africa. Okoumé is a medium-sized

hardwood tree growing to 30-40 m tall with a trunk diameter in

the range of 1 to 2.5 meters. Okoumé is recognised as one of

the world’s best materials for rotary cut veneers and face veneer

peeled from Okoumé are in high demand in Europe, China and

USA and its demand is gradually picking up in Asia as well.

Okoumé veneer provides a consistent colour, texture and good

durability for outside use. With diminishing supply of Gurjan

from Myanmar, Okoumé with sustainable supply is a perfect

replacement for Veneer and Plywood manufacturing. Okoumé

is often used decoratively as the top surface veneer in panelling

and furniture or, in solid form in luxury items such as boxes for

cigars or other high value items (e.g. audio equipment) given its

attractive appearance. Okoumé timber is easy to work and is as

suitable for the manufacturing of furniture as for interior joinery.

Moreover, it is a species of a very even colour, good bonding

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performances and good compatibility with finished products. Okoumé as a wood species is homogenous and therefore does not

require synthetic repairs. The log quality of Okoumé in Gabon is very high. The first grade is normally used for veneer and plywood,

whereas, the second grade for sawn wood, which still is an excellent quality for the production of sawn timber.Okoumé wood species

at solid timber stage shows a durability level of Class 4 in accordance with EN 350 – 2.

5. The demand for solid wood lumber is high in Gulf

and Middle East countries. Can you explain as to

which species are more useful for indoor furniture,

and which are better suitable for outdoor use like

making Decking etc.?

Okoumé is a perfect wood species for the air dried & kiln

dried international Lumber Market. Like Meranti, the “end using”

markets are the doors & widows frame makers. Also usable

for interior Furniture, Okoumé has the advantage to be easy

to process, polish and varnish even with different coloration.

Okoumé is a very popular species in the Middle East, Europe,

China& North Africa for sawn timber.

Iroko, Beli, Tali and Okan species are quite popular in

Middle East and Asia for furniture and joinery. Tali and Okan

are extensively used in furniture manufacturing and furniture

made out of these species is very popular in Asian and American

markets. Sapelli, Sipo, Acajou, Andoung, Gheombi,similar to

Mahogany, are suited for luxury and high end furniture and

joinery. This is the reason for their high demand in Europe and

USA due to its colour perception. Izombe, Movingui and Bilinga

have appearance similar to Merbau / Kwila and are suitable for

furniture as well as joinery and interiors. Wenge,a premier dark

hardwood, is suitable for contemporary interiors as it blends

quite well with glass and stainless steel. Due to its dark colour, it

is well suited for straightline furniture.

Padouck is suitable for outdoor furniture as well as joinery.

Outdoor flooring, decking and garden furniture made out of it is

exported to European markets. It is resistant to damage from

weather elements.

Gabon Veneer SARL Factory in NKOK SEZ

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6. How would you ensure that Gabon will not face

raw material supply shortage? Logistic challenges

are synonymous with Africa. How will you meet these

to transport raw material and finished product?

Gabon’s tropical forest offers enormous possibilities with

a logging potential of 22 million hectares with an exploitable

timber stock of 400 million cbm. Gabon strictly follows

Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) practices which ensures

natural regeneration of forest and sustainable availability of

timber. Therefore, we don’t foresee any raw material supply

shortage for next 100 years and many more years to come for

timber processing units that are settling in Gabon.

Gabon has far better transport infrastructure than most of

its peers in Africa. Government has made huge investment in

last five years to further improve the transport infrastructure.

Public spending on transportation has averaged FCFA 780

bn (€1.2bn) per year, or 70% of the state investment budget

between 2010 and 2015. Gabon’s transport network currently

includes over 10,500 km road, 670 km of Transgabonais

Railway line and 3,000 km of navigable inland waterways.

Therefore, transport infrastructure is not a constraint in Gabon.

However, we accept that there is a shortage of rolling stock and

trucking fleet in Gabon and therefore to overcome this logistics

constraint, GSEZ SA is investing approx. USD 70 Million in

development of five railway sidings along the Transgabonais

Railway line and buy four railway engines, 200 wagons and 120

trucks to ensure smooth transportation of logs from forest to

five identified railway sidings and further from these railway

sidings to the SEZ. To ensure adequate supply of logs at these

five railway sidings, GSEZ SA has tied up with reputed logging/

forest harvesting companies which operate forest concession

of 3 million hectares in cumulative basis and can supply up to

2 million cbm per annum logs sustainably. We believe that the

availability of such logistic infrastructure will not only ensure

required supply of raw material i.e. logs to units in the SEZ but

will gradually bring down the price of raw material even though

the demand for logs will increase in future.

The logistics entity of GSEZ SA is currently operating 84

flatbed trucks which has resolved the problem of availability of

trucks to transport finished good containers to port. Currently, all

units in production are using the road / trucks for transportation

of finished goods containers to port. With the improvement

being done at railway siding in the SEZ and deployment of newly

purchased rolling stock, there would be a modal shift from

road to rail and cost of inland transportation for finished goods

containers will eventually go down. Further to add to this, SEZ

also has barging facility with a capacity to handle two barges

of 750 tons capacity simultaneously and this directly connects

to Owendo port through waterways. New Owendo International

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Port developed by GSEZ has new and better handling equipment

which will ensure efficient turnaround, gradually translating into

savings in logistics cost.

7. What are the challenges that you face and what

are your plans for the future?

Sustainability, environmental friendly production and check

on illegal forest harvesting are the key focus area where we

are currently working closing with Government to formulate

a centralized system to curb and eradicate the illegal logging

with the use of latest technology like RFID, GPS to track the

movement of logs from the point of harvesting to the processing

site and finally to end point of use.

For all trade and investment related enquiries, please get in touch with team of GSEZ at gsez@olamnet.com or +241 02 00 10 86 / +241 06 00 5666

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ARBORTECH Wood carver

Arbortech started in Nannup, a small country town in the South West of Western Australia where my wife Kristine and I were living an “alternative lifestyle”. We made a living from a combination of driving school buses, mechanical repairs and woodworking. We believed in the simple philosophy that “a person who did

that which they loved doing, was already successful’. In fact I came to believe that no one could compete with a person who loved what they were doing because they were prepared to do it anyway.

Inventing had always been a love of mine and most of my woodworking tools were a result of experimentation. When we formed Arbortech in 1988 to commercialise our first successful product “the Woodcarver Blade”, we promised ourselves that we would continue with this philosophy and search for people who also enjoyed their work.

The result is that our tools are designed, made and marketed in Australia by people who love tools. Naturally our staffs are formally qualified but there is no better qualification than their level

of commitment and enthusiasm that is embodied in every one of our products.

It is our intention to produce interesting products that are a joy to use with marked improvements in performance and safety over existing tools. I have come to realise that inventing is the easy part and that taking concepts from prototype to product to market is far more difficult, especially for a small company located in Perth, which is possibly the most isolated city in the world. Yet that is exactly what we do and for that reason I believe that Arbortech is my best invention yet.

So what is the secret behind Arbortech? It’s the passion that comes from pursuing our dreams.

DYNOSOUR INTERNATIONALPolishes & Buffing Compounds

Dynosour International was incepted in 1964 as a manufacture and export company, providing a range of metal polishing and buffing compounds. Its application is to provide impeccable finishing to the metal products. All our products like gold polishing bar,

brass polishing, aluminium polishing, steel bronze & plastic etc, are offered in standard as well as customized configurations, as per the specific requirements of our clients.

The company is owned by Mr. Sanjay Kunchal and Mr. Arjit Agarwal, under their guidance we strive to provide our products within the stipulated time. We possess an apt workforce that works diligently to provide efficient metal polishing solutions to our clients. Our quality team ensures that established

quality standards are implemented in all our business activities. The manufacturing facility is well equipped with latest machinery that ensures that we develop only the quality products. A good warehousing unit in which the quality of our products is maintained supports it.

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which are welded onto a steel base.Carbide tools give a powerful “TRUE

GRIT” performance - on both wet and dry materials. Carbide is the strongest and most effective abrasive tool on the market today.

Our highly versatile grinding products are coated with the extremely hard metal CARBIDE, which grinds better and longer than traditional abrasives.

Carbide grinding and sanding tools lasts up to 150 times longer. Carbide grinding and sanding tools are extremely durable and can be used for a variety of surface treatments on materials of all kinds.

Our full range of products makes it easy to find the appropriate tool for every sanding and grinding application. These small metallic grains are the abrasive

medium, making carbide extremely

durable compared to sandpaper. Carbide

coating’s sharpness and other unique

properties prevent material from building

up on the sanding and grinding tools.

The tools can be used for industrial

purposes, as well as for fine finishing

jobs. If material build-up does occur, it is

easily removed using a metal brush or a

cleaning solvent.

Carbide/tungsten coated sanding

tools are extremely long lasting, and

can be used for sanding and the surface

treatment of a wide range of materials.

Carbide’s long life and effective sanding

qualities saves time and improve results.

CARBIDEAbrasive tools

Carbide is the name of our company. But it is also the name of a sintered metal (tungsten) - an extremely hard metal having approx. 98% of the hardness of an industrial diamond. The abrasive consists of grains of carbide of a particular size depending on the purpose,

CENTIPEDSupport System

base – a heavy duty steel stand that sets up in seconds to support thousands of pounds and folds down into a compact, lightweight unit for easy transport and convenient storage.

Featuring a unique steel frame design, each Support is constructed of multiple steel struts that rest directly between the load and ground to support an incredible amount of weight while keeping even the thinnest sheet materials from sagging. Each strut is moved in tandem with a series of flat steel cross

bars flexible enough to absorb impacts and durable enough to ensure long-lasting smooth operation.

Durable polymer P-Tops atop each point of contact provide a work surface that won’t mark loads while avoiding contact damage between cutting blades and steel struts. Each P-Top is replaceable and spins 360 degrees to accommodate use of the included or additional accessories designed to maximize utility, comfort and convenience.

This is an OPM Enterprise. Static Electricity costs your operation, time and money

Removing, controlling, eliminating static electricity with anti static ionizers will save

time and money.

The plastics, paper, printing, glass, optics, ceramics, coating & painting, medical

device manufacturing, packaging, converting, textiles, and electronics industries in

particular have been plagued by the costs associated with static electricity and the

related contamination due to particulate attraction. Any company working with non-

conductive material needs static eliminators/static control ionizers to control static

electricity and improve productivity.

We offer products to control static electricity and reduce contamination. We offer

a wide range of products to control static electricity and reduce contamination for

industries working with non conductive materials and to remove static from plastic.

The Centipede® Support System is

the ultimate portable workbench or table

CONCEPT MARTStatic control ionizers

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DRILL DOCTOR 500XDrill bit sharpener

The 500X is perfect for the serious DIY’er, hobbyist and the professional user who needs to sharpen bits frequently. The 500X is built tough and sharpens drill bits to 118 or 135 - degree point angles - ideal for workshops that

use separate bits for drilling wood and metal.

Drill bit sharpener sharpens high-speed steel, masonry, carbide, and TiN-coated bits. Tool users know that drill bits get dull when drilling holes during a project. Now, a dull drill bit will not be a problem for owners of the new Drill Doctor. The Drill Doctor is a precision machine that sharpens varieties of both Spade and Twist drill bits. This allows users to keep working on their project and save money by not buying new drill bits.

“The Drill Doctor SB is the result of listening to the needs of our customers and years of research, development and product refinement” says Hank

O’Dougherty, president of Darex LLC,

makers of the Drill Doctor.

The twist bit sharpening module

uses a long lasting diamond grinding

wheel that sharpens a wide variety of bits

from 3/32” – 3/4”. This includes high-

speed steel (HSS), cobalt, TiN-coated

bits and masonry bits.

Designed, engineered, and

assembled in Ashland, Oregon, USA,

the Drill Doctor brings precision drill bit

sharpening technology into the shop for

people that drill holes in wood, metal

and concrete. Sharpens Carbide, Cobalt,

High-Speed Steel, Black Oxide, TiN-

Coated, twist and Masonry bits.

SAICOS COATING SYSTEMSPremium Hard wax-Oil

Saicos are the world leaders in Wax and Oils for natural coating on wooden surfaces. Our premium-Hardwax-oil is recommended for natural, permanently beautiful surfaces that are easy to maintain.

The natural ingredients of the hardwax-oil penetrate deeply into the pores of the wood and give the surface a

wonderful haptic. It dries quickly, giving you a high-class surface in just one day. Surfaces coated with premium Hardwax-oil can be sanded and partially re-oiled at any time. No visible contact points and suitable for all wood surfaces.

SAICOS Ground Oil Extra Thin is an open-pored primer that penetrates deeply and easily and is recommended as first coat for exotic and hardwoods. Floors treated with SAICOS Ground Oil Extra Thin and SAICOS Premium Hardwax-Oil repel dirt and water and are extremely resistant. Moisture cannot harm this open-pored coating.

Ecoline Oil Gound Coat will highlight the beauty of your wood with pure natural oil-low-solvent. This is High-pigmented and is for professional usage. The Ecoline Oil Ground Coat has been specially developed for wood, cork and bamboo

floors, as well as particularly heavily used pieces of furniture. It combines an exceptional good abrasion resistance with high durability and emphasizes the natural beauty of your wood.

Wood that is exposed to sunlight and UV radiation will weather and become noticeably greyer. Thanks to long-term UV protection, you can counter this process and permanently preserve the beauty of our wood. The water-repellent and moisture-regulating properties of the SAICOS UV Protective Wood Finish Exterior also prevent additional swelling and shrinking of the wood.

SAICOS Wood stainens are excellent weather resistance by permanently bonding with the wood. Its UV-resistant colour pigments preserve the natural beauty over years.

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EUREKAZONE Smart Woodworking System

Eurekazone started operations in 2001 in Edison, NJ focusing on bringing safety and innovation to the wood workers looking for better alternatives.

The founder Dino ‘the carpenter’

brought his passion for invention to the wood working industry establishing EurekaZone and the tracksawforum.com user forum. Eurekazone has been bringing Dino’s ideas to life ever since, designing, manufacturing and retailing better and safer alternatives for wood workers everywhere.

Eurekazone pioneered the ‘deadwood concept’ tm and created the EZ Smart brand of tools with this philosophy. This means that the tools and accessories created keep the wood “dead” still in place as you cut, bore, plane, rout, etc.

By naming the concept “deadwood”

we mean that the wood is trapped in place and the tools are positioned so that your hands and fingers are well clear of the blade, substantially reducing the risk of injury.

Today, Eurekazone, LLC operates from a new expanded facility in Ocala, Florida designing and manufacturing the next generation of tool innovations.

Holders of a number of patents related to the EZ Smart Line of tools, Eurekazone now ships products around the world. Recognized for its quality, innovation and performance EZ Smart tools are setting new standards of performance while keeping its users safe.

The Gorilla Gripper ‘Advantage’ panel

carrier has extremely durable, rock-hard glass-filled nylon gripping plates lined with non-marring rubberized gripping pads…offering the same functionality and lifetime guarantee as our acclaimed aluminum Grippers...but at a much lower price!

The ‘Advantage’ accommodates plywood, drywall, Melamine, MDF, sheet metal, and virtually all other sheet goods and panels from paper-thin to slightly over 3/4”. It’s very affordable and will benefit its user’s back, neck, hands & arms when picking up & carrying those heavy, cumbersome materials. It makes so much sense versus the old-fashioned way of bending sideways, hoisting those panels overhead, torquing the spine & risking damage to the back & neck in the process.

Considering the importance of a well-preserved back it is likely to be the best investment a construction worker, woodworker, sheet metal worker or DIY’er will ever make. Even burly men need to ask themselves whether being ‘macho’ is worth even one trip to a Chiropractor, a day or two of lost work, or worse yet a lifetime back injury!

GORILLA GRIPPER Panel carrier

MAKSIWAWoodworking machines

Maksiwa was founded in 1983 in the city Colombo, Parana, Brazil. We started producing wood machinery for small cabinet shops. In 1996, Maksiwa started to diversify its production by also manufacturing packaging machinery.

In 2013 we partnered up with Ryobi and became their exclusive brand representative in Brazil. Since 1983 despite our extensive experience in woodworking machinery we have continuously invested in improving technology, promoting constant innovation and finding the best solutions. Based on our leadership in the Latin

American market since 2009, in 2015 we opened for business in the USA to expand our successful history.

Our mission is meeting our customers and partners’ expectations and overcoming them, supplying products with differentiated quality through modern technology and the qualification

of our associates, acting responsiblysocially and environmentally,

creating value for our customers, partners, associates and society.

Since Maksiwa’s beginnings our first priority has been satisfying our customers. Greater than manufacturing machines, our goal is to help build your dreams. We want to bridge the feasible to the impossible. Our

company makes every effort to provide our customers with the greatest customer commitment in the market. We want to make sure your creativity can flow, so that your commitment, dedication and love for your craft may become people’s stories.

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FEATHER PROFeather board pressure pad

Entrepreneurs at heart, Keith and Ron Bow formed Bow Products to solve problems. Driven by creativity and passion to find a better way, the Bow Brothers like to spend their spare time developing new products for woodworking.

Through the years, as with most woodworkers, Keith became aware the hard way of the dangers of ‘kickback” on a table saw. “It’s always there, always on your mind”. “I’ve had my share of scary moments and I’m lucky to have avoided serious injury. It seemed to us, based on the products available in the market, that this phenomenon was just an accepted risk in the industry. Researching injuries

in woodworking, we saw estimates of thousands of injuries every year, many serious, which are a consequence of kickback”.

Keith was not satisfied that traditional plastic featherboards truly met the safety challenge. Sure they all guide wood into the blade, but their designs are all based on the same premise and in measuring kickback resistance force, plastic feathers all performed about the same.

Through trial and error the hinge design enabled this and the Feather PRO was born. Designing hinges in the feathers, they discovered a way to significantly restrict the flow of wood in the direction against the hinge. This essentially added a mechanical advantage to the Hardened Foam. Something, to their knowledge, that was never done before. Ron noted how satisfying it was

when they began to test the concept. “It was simply amazing that this tool was so much more effective against kickback.” Keith added “As we started tinkering with the Feather PRO we realized the product actually outperforms plastic featherboards on the infeed and is less likely to damage a blade or a bit if it came into contact with them. It’s A Win/Win tool, and a fresh new design in a stale product category.”

“This is just the start.” Keith notes, “We have several other tools coming soon.”

MILESCRAFTWoodworking tool products and accessories

Milescraft® has a remarkable history of innovative product development. All started in 2002 and each year since, Milescraft® has released several new and exciting products that stand out as innovative project solutions. Considering our awards and recognition from various media and industry groups, we are confident that our history speaks for itself.

Proudly engineered in the USA, every Milescraft® tool is developed and manufactured with the user in mind at every step. Make elegant wooden signs with confidence, drive screws in awkward spaces, install new doors in your home, install crown molding and trim, drill precise holes or build cabinets. Whatever the project, Milescraft® solutions are here to help you complete your projects quickly and accurately.

Our team of dedicated people remains focused on developing intelligent solutions for power tool users, hobbyists, woodworkers, remodelers, and contractors. Continue to check back for the latest innovative products by Milescraft®.

Economical Template System for Common Hinges suitable to rout Door Hinge Mortises with Ease and Accuracy using template system for any type of doors. Everything you need for most hinges on 1 3/4” and 1 3/8” doors and jambs featuring an easy to use drop-

in template design with a sturdy steel frame.

Install doors without damaging the door or jamb with the Door Mortise Kit. By routing matching mortises for hinges into the door and jamb, you won’t have to tear a hole in the wall just to hang a better wooden door.

Contact for details : info@modernwoodworkindia.comwww.modernwoodworkindia.com

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MICRO JIGGripping accessory

Green-GRIP is the proprietary non-slip material that gives you superior gripping power over workpieces and materials such as oak, cherry, walnut, ebony, pine, poplar, maple, plastics and aluminum. Treaded grooves provide increased traction on the work piece

even with sawdust. Easily cleaned with denatured or rubbing alcohol. No other push block’s grip comes close.

Precision, control and safety has never been so smart. The GRR-RIPPER acts as a Moving-Blade-Guard™ for total hand protection. The Adjustable Center Leg grips the off cut piece and prevents wood burn. The 1/4” Leg controls the keeper piece. Balance Support stabilizes small and narrow workpieces. Fully adjustable to allow for a myriad of uses.

The GRR-RIPPER Advanced Model is packaged with the Stabilizing Plate and the Adjustable Spacer. These accessories are also sold separately as the GR-100 Upgrade Kit. The Stabilizing Plate provides 250% more stabilizing surface

area. Like a featherboard, it keeps wood locked against the fence for a smooth cut - virtually eliminating binding. The Adjustable Spacer gives you 54% more gripping area for controlling larger material. Use it as a router table guide for bull nose routing and eliminating snipe from your full-profile cuts.

Make rip cuts as thin as 1/8” without breaking a sweat. Before the GRR-RIPPER 1/8” Leg, thin rip cuts were extremely dangerous when manually feeding. Traditional push sticks are dangerous and unstable. Now, repeatable, clean, safe, and controlled 1/8” thin rip cuts are a reality for woodworkers worldwide. The GRR-RIPPER’s most popular accessory.

PEGASUS PROFILESPVC Edge-banding Tapes

We “Pegasus Profiles”, are pioneers in manufacturing PVC edge band tapes in North India. We have established our self as trusted and well-known name in plastic industry over the last 35 years. The company’s reputation and success has grown on its commitment to serve best quality products at competitive

prices. We manufactures high-quality ( ISO 9001-2008 certified) plastic edge bands used in modern furniture made of particle boards, MDF, plywood and similar products. Pegasus is one of the top producers of PVC edge band in India and first manufacturer in North India.

Our ranges of edge bands are more than 130 references of solid colors and wood grain patterns. It also has super high gloss finish and 3D finish also. The edge bands are available in thicknesses from 0.3mm-3mm thickness and 6mm-50mm widths. The

ECOSTEWood Polymer Composite

A Thought for Environment & durability gave birth to ECOSTE. ECOSTE ( a venture of Asma traexim Pvt.Ltd. ) find its feet in India and is the leading manufacturer of wood Polymer composite and mineral polymer composite Boards. Ecoste’s Production unit is located at Delhi-Sonepat Border,

in a large area of 80,000 square feet. Ecoste team comprises of 100 dedicated team members.

Our Vision is to develop a great products that last longer than most available in the market and that will transform the perception about the conventional wood based ply boards & woods. We wanted to develop green products for a sustainable environment and to Create best products that give ROI

We want to Innovate and provide customers with cutting edge products that will offer optimum quality and best prices to them. This will also Save the Forest, Save the Planet.

At present we have three Extrusion lines for production, which can provide large production of 5000 tones/Annum.

Ecoste Wood Polymer Composite Boards are made from 70% of virgin polymer, 15% of wood powder and rest 15% of additives and requisite chemicals. It is available in Beige colour and in various thicknesses from 6 to 18 mm.

Ecoste Mineral Polymer Composite Boards are made from 70% of virgin polymers, 15% of mineral fibers and rest 15% of additives and requisite chemicals. Mineral also add dimensional stability and strength to the board.

material is available Ex stock in our ware house assure a timely delivery.

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EXPERT ADVICE

AuthorMr. Shanti Mansabdar, a Chartered Engineer, has a vast practical knowledge and 40-year experience in wood-based industries. His wide range of professional experience include production & development of variety of wooden products, from furniture to cabinetry, guitars, wooden tiles, etc.

His firm offers consultancy services for new as well as existing woodworking factories, along with upgrading & re-engineering programs for the woodworking & joinery factories. Low cost automation & elimination of unwanted process & solutions to avoid production loss are key expert services.

The client list of woodworking & joinery factories extends from Dubai, Qatar, Muscat, Kuwait & Saudi Arabia, to Prominent Factories in INDIA.

shanti@woodconconsultants.com

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Stress Free Management of your Furniture Factory: The Mantra for perfect planning : The 3 Ps -

During regular consultation for factories and in following their state of working I came out with some shocking outcomes that surprised me as how factories are prone to fall in trap of similar set of blunders even though investing huge amount of time, money and energies. Many of the factories were 2-3 years old but still struggling to achieve reasonable level of profits.

For them every working day is full of problems in spite of investing millions of Rupees

in the factory setup.

Most of the factories have almost the same work culture - They possesse high-tech machines but maintain the machines poorly ,and in spite of automatic machines purchased, a lot of manual work is regularly done by semi -skilled workers.

While I was reading an article in TOI, I came across the lines from author and life coach Satish Rao saying “People in India only approach experts for help once the tail is on fire, ie., when stress related disorders starts affecting their well-being or productivity”. This gave me the germ to write this article as I was recollecting the discussion I had with my clients and friends from woodworking field.

Whenever I am exchanging views with furniture manufacturers, it has been told to me that the overall state of affairs is very sad with lot of tension, competition, dependence on skilled workers and falling profit levels coupled with lot of troubles in recovering the payments etc. I have shortlisted the three important aspects that will make the furniture manufacturers life easy and tension free.

Planning seems to playing a very important role in running a factory smoothly. Just planning on papers, buying of machines is not enough to run a factory tension free but implementing the real essence of planning correctly and efficiently is needed.

The Mantra for perfect planning: The 3 Ps are, Planning correctly, Productivity optimization and Profit boosting, that will help you in managing your factory without any stresses.

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This work culture hampers the output and surface finish of the product. It is a pity that in spite of high-tech machines from best brands the factory is at the mercy of the skills of the workers. There are many equipments available that will eliminate the requirement of manual skills of the workers but neither the supplier not the user is aware of it and we see bulk part of total production as in form of shoddy manual work everywhere done at a slow pace resulting in lower quantity of output.

This is the scenario that inspired me to compile the concept of 3P that will help the industry to come out of the sechronic problems and produce International Quality Product on a big scale. If one takes following 3P seriously than there is no reason why one should suffer such major hurdles in running the factory.

Wrong number of teeth and poorly maintained saw blade

The other important aspect is how much the blade should protrude above the board while cutting. Very few factories are aware of this setting. This resulting in burning marks on the product .

b ] Dust free Edge banding

The Edge banding is the second important operation in the process. It is observed that often the composition of the machines selected is wrong. This results ina variety of unwanted work that results in great loss of time, quality and money. For example I have seen a clean board that had become dirty while processing and many people were employed to clean it with Diesel / kerosene. It was seen that dirt was not removed but spread on more area making it more dirty. The factory staff and bosses were surprised to see the difference between the board before and after edge banding.

Poor edge banding resulting in unwanted cleaning with diesel/kerosene

The FIRST PPLANNING CORRECTLY:

Planning correctly: Planning does not mean only studying the manufacturing process theoretically and buying machines. One has to study each and every operation involved in the manufacturing of any product, small or big, minutely and select the equipment and tooling accordingly. It is pity that in many cases it is observed that results in poor finish.

We will consider one operation “Cutting” for example.

a] Selection of Panel Saw and maintenance of Saw Blades

The first and foremost machine required is a Panel saw and there are many brands available in the market. What I have observed is that there is a misconception that buying a good machine will solve all the problems. It should be understood that the machine does not cut the board, it is the saw blade that cuts the board and it should be rightly selected and maintained properly sharp.

It was observed that most of factories use wrong saw blades with teeth more than 94 teeth up to 104 teeth. This generates more heat and accumulates dust causing burning marks. Normally one should use 60 to 80 teeth for 18 mm for chipboard cutting. Second point was the re-sharpening of the blades. It was observed that the blade thickness changes after sharpening causing imbalance resulting ultimately in vibrations and rough

cutting etc. If sharpening is not done accurately then only few teeth will do the cutting and other teeth will be just moving along.

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It is also observed in many factories that some machines

are of very high quality and brand but on the other side they

are using very crude methods to process the product resulting

in a poor quality and finish. There is no co-relation between

quality and the output of the machines. This results in extreme

imbalance and fiasco.

Crude way to make hinge seat in doorframe

We can observe that if Correct Planning of Each operation is done precisely one can avoid such mistakes and produce an international quality product with smooth surface finish .

The SECOND P

PRODUCTIVITY OPTIMIZATION:

Productivity is directly linked with the quantity & quality of output which is derived from each and every operation that is involved in producing the furniture, however small part of work it may be. One should not look for just getting out put from the machine but should look for quality and good finished product. Balancing of operation plays a vital role in getting desired production. We normally see in factories that some machines are overloaded where as other machines are lying idle and also lot of manual work is done in completing the job. This situation occurs because the composition of machines selected is wrong.

It should be our motto to perform each of the operation on

any machine perfectly without any defects. Any deviation from

this will involve lot of manual work affecting the productivity&

quality. I have observed in many factories that one operation

on a machine is giving rise to a number of unwanted manual

work that will not only cost money and time but will drop down

the productivity to bare minimum level . This is illustrated in the

pictures below.

Dirty copying wheel of the trimming cutter

In the above picture we observe that the factory has a very

good and expensive edge-banding machine but the output was

of very poor quality because of the dirty copying wheel. This

resulted in to a rough finish that ultimately needed further three

major time consuming manual works. One was manual trimming

as is shown in the following picture.

Manual scrapping of defective edge banding by skilled worker

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Apart from this the other work needed was the cleaning of

the panel due to excess glue and stain marks on the panel made

during the processing. Third one was to do buffing on the edges,

as the edge had becomematt due to scrapping. The buffing was

necessary to bring shine on the edges making it look good at

last.

Spindle molder is one of the most important machine in

furniture factory. It is seen many times that crude methods

are used to do the setting of the tool even though accessories

are supplied with the machine which are provided to ease the

setting of tool. Special accessories are also available that ease

the setting and that too more accurately and quickly. In the

following picture we see that wooden parts are made to make

Crude way of setting the tool on Spindle Molder

the working easy and safe. This crude way of setting not only

needs a skilled worker to set the tool on Spindle Molder, but also

it is risky for safety of operator and also it is prone for kickback

of the work piece. It is unfortunate that the user is not aware of

the fixtures available that will ease the working and supplier is

also not able to guide about the accurate and safe use. With right

accessories &jigs the spindle molder is safest and the King of

machines on the floor as it can shape& profile the components

with least efforts - with minimum investment and with no risk.

THE THIRD P

PROFIT BOOSTING:

Every factory is keen to boost the profits. But it is not an easytask. Profit boosting needs devoted and sustained efforts to achievethe grand results. Just buying machines and tools will not help in achieving this Ultimate Goal. The product mix should be such that one has to go closer to 80:20 formulas. This means that 80% of your output should result in 20% of the profits and 20% of the output should result in to 80% profits. To achieve this one should have two ranges of products. One product range should be for the larger section of the market - that goes for mass consumption and other should be for the Top End market which needs High End designer products.

It was always asked to me that in spite of buying the same European branded machine and in spite of using the best raw material &hardware why our product finish does not match with Italian or German furniture products.

The simple reason is the lack of 3 Ps, Planning correctly, Productivity optimization and Profit boosting.

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If you aspire to make beautiful

furniture or if you look forward

to get your manufacturing

process audited then please

contact the author:

Shanti Mansabdar

Email:

shanti@woodconconsultants.com

For details visit:

www.woodconconsultants.com

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The 20th edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR is coming back 20-22 of March 2018 stronger than ever

The show’s internationality is increasing year per year with even more world renowned brands joining the largest flooring show in Asia Pacific in its upcoming editions. International brands, up to date, occupy more than 21% of the total confirmed exhibiting

space. Some of the world’s leading brands that will be part of this DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR are: Armstrong, Gerflor, KCC, KDF, LG Hausys, Nox, US FLOORS, HanWha, Tarkett, Toli, Meijer, Elegant and Kingdom showingresilient flooring, Alsapan, Classen, French Timber Association, Haro, Swiss Krono Group, Parador, Kaindl, Egger, Faus, Giant, Weitzer Parkett, Edelholz, Balterio, Alloc, Unilin, Homelegend, Lamett, Power Dekor, Arte Mundi, A&W and Valinge displaying wood flooring, Balta, Boyteks, Nishaburi, Oriental Weavers, Farrahi, Shanhua, Haima, SanLi, Beaulieu, Mannington, Best Wool Carpetsand Suminoe exhibiting carpets, and Homag, Osmo, Dynea, Klumpp, Winters-teiger, Hawk, Banfert and Azumi showing floortechnology.

The exhibition ground in 2018 comprises of 12 halls among which 5 are dedicated to carpet and rugs, 4 to wood, laminate, cork, bamboo, other hard floors and FloorTech, and 3 halls dedicated to resilient floorings for commercial, industrial and residential purposesalong with more than 15,000sqm of outdoor exhibiting space. Special areas will be created for all exhibitors participating in the InnovAction program, the flooring platform that enables them to launch their newest products, designed by an international new and aspiring architect, Mr. Kostas Chatzigiannis of KCA Ltd. Luxury Brands carpet show is coming back for the second time with some returning handmade rugs brands as well as brand new designers for one more exclusive

upscale experience in the world of handmade carpets. cadex conferences and events, Materia exhibition, a showcase by the leading global network in the field of innovative materials, and many more of the well-loved and trusted programs and showcases such as the Floor Heating or the Hospital Space Design Forum, of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR will also be present in 2018 along with many more exciting new launches, like the Wood & PVC Wallboard showcase or the winter sports themed events in the Sports Flooring Forum.

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2017 gathered 1,364 exhibitors from 40 countries and attracted 54,529 trade visitors, of which 12,812 international, coming from 100 nations.The 2018 edition that marks 20 years of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR in the region is expected to become a unique point of reference for all flooring professionals from around the worldas it continues its successful route offering the flooring world a unique platform to access and do business in Asia - Pacific, the biggest flooring market in the world.

For more information about the show visit www.domotexasiachinafloor.com

Your contact for further information:Mrs. Lida Kokkini - VNU Exhibitions AsiaTel: +86 21 61956039Fax: +86 21 61956099Email: lida.kokkini@vnuexhibitions.com.cn

About DOMOTEX Worldwide:

DOMOTEX HANNOVER (January 12-15, 2018) is the world’s leading floor covering trade show. Deutsche Messe AG Hannover organizes the show.

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR (March 20-22, 2018 in Shanghai) is the largest international flooring show in the Asia-Pacific region. VNU Exhibitions Asia, Build Your Dream and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai, a subsidiary of Deutsche Messe, jointly organize the show.

DOMOTEX Turkey (May,2018 inGaziantep) serves the Turkish and Middle Eastern markets. Hannover Messe International Istanbul, a subsidiary of Deutsche Messe, organizes the show.

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The Shanghai New International Expo Center will be the meeting point amongst flooring professionals once more during this anniversary edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR that celebrates 20 years, from when it was first launched, in March 2018. With six months before the show, exhibitors from across the flooring industry are quickly securing their space at the upcoming edition, with over 80% of the show being already booked.

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EXHIBITION PREVIEW

SAUDI Woodworking Show 2018 - 29 April - 2 May 2018, Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Saudi Woodworking

show, is the international

exhibition for wood and

woodworking technology,

providing an essential avenue

for leading manufacturers and suppliers

from around the world to connect and

engage with thousands of importers,

distributers, traders, manufacturers and

industry professionals from across the

kingdom; facilitating them to leverage

the numerous business opportunities in

Saudi Arabia’s massive wood market.

The strong demand in the Saudi

construction sector as well as the

household and offices furniture are

driven the demand for wood and wood

products to a strong growth, crossing

$2.9 billion in 2017. Thus, the 4-day

edition will support this potential sector

by products, machinery and tools

from the globe leading suppliers &

manufacturers.

Saudi Woodworking show

provides exhibitors with a powerful

new platform to showcase the latest

technology, products, machinery,

accessories, tools and services to

the leading players in the wood and

woodworking machinery industry in

Saudi Market.

Saudi Woodworking show is

part of Mega Industrial show “Saudi

Industrial Show” and co-located with

3 specialized events, provide maximizes

Business Opportunities for Industry

Professionals: FABEX Saudi Arabia Exhibition - Saudi Cutting & Welding

Expo - Saudi Fasteners & Tools Expo.

More Info. :

https://www.saudiindustrialshow.com/woodworking

Contact: f.aly@arabiangerman.com

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EXHIBITION PREVIEW: XYLEXPO 2018

XYLEXPO 2018: 8th May to 12th May, Milan- Italy

Xylexpo, the biennial international exhibition of woodworking technology and furniture industry supplies, is celebrating its 26th edition.The event will take place in the Fieramilano-Rho fairgrounds, from Tuesday 8 to Saturday 12 May 2018. The location remains the same, reaffirming the collaboration between the city of Milan and the exhibition, which dates back to the origins of the trade fair in 1968, as much as fifty years ago! The 50th anniversary is a major milestone that will be properly celebrated.

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“Our recent story demonstrates that Xylexpo has a clear

role and position in the international exhibition calendar. It

is the top showcase for panel processing technology, this is

an undisputable vocation that drives us, as organizers, to pay

utmost attention to all territories where woodworking technology

is applied.To illustrate the different expressions of

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said Lorenzo Primultini, president of the exhibition and Acimall, the association of Italian manufacturers directly involved in the organization of Xylexpo.

The industry is experiencing a sort of “second youth”, with several regions around the world going back to economic situations similar to the pre-crisis period.“We are confident that Xylexpo’s fiftieth anniversary will be combined with an excellent seasons for the global markets”, added Dario Corbetta, director of Xylexpo. “Current figures indicate a positive trend of the Italian market, which is not only an industry leader offering world-class technology, but also a “consumption market” that draws the attention of all global vendors”.

“The widespread return to pre-crisis order and revenue levels

- Corbetta continued - will be a powerful driver for exhibitors, who will bring their best technology to Milan to match the demand of a more and more dynamic global market.This is an opportunity to show your skills and capacity in one of the most mature and stimulating user markets, where you can do “good business”, as well as meet and discuss with many important and popular brands from all over the world.We are not talking only about design, but also high-quality mass production for the world’s giants of furniture retail and trade”.

So, Xylexpo is an exhibition that always gives answers to exhibitors and visitors, from the buyers of big brands looking for technology to support high-volume production, up to handicraft businesses willing to upgrade the technological standards of their “workshop”.

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XYLEXPO GROWS: HALL 4 OPENED

Activity is back in full swing for the next edition of Xylexpo. All big brands (Homag, Weinig-Holz Her, Cefla, Ima Schelling, Scm and Biesse, in this sequence) have submitted their registrations, some of them with a significant expansion of their booth area.As a result, organizers have decided to add one hall, hall 4.

“In 2016 we preferred to have a “high-density” layout to offer an agile, lean, easy-to-visit exhibition, in line with the situation of the market”, said Dario Corbetta, exhibition director.“That decision was taken for the benefit of visitors and we fully “exploited” the three halls available. Now the Italian market is much more attractive, the overall economic situation has improved and many exhibitors have requested to expand their booths, so we have decided to add a fourth hall and to adapt the layout accordingly”.

Halls 1 and 3 will host companies specializing in the production of panel processing machinery and tools, surface finishing and the related products, hardware, semifinished materials and supplies; halls 2 and 4 will be dedicated to panel and solid wood processing machinery and tools, primary operation equipment and tools, semifinished materials and complementary accessories.

Again this year - in line with an approach that Xylexpo adopted several years ago before all major international exhibitions – each hall will have a “focal point” represented by one or more industry “giants”.In hall 1 this role will be played by Biesse and Barberan, in hall 2 it will be Scm Group. Homag and Cefla will be the focus in hall 3, Ima and Weinig in hall 4.

They will be surrounded by many protagonists of this industry review.“So far - Corbetta added - 230 companies have registered, taking up approximately 28 thousand square meters, a bit less than the total area of Xylexpo 2016. With these figures we can already say that the fiftieth edition will reaffirm the role of our exhibition as a global reference event for secondary processing and leading-edge technology for industrial and advanced handicraft businesses. Merit for this goes to the many exhibitors who attend the event, leaders in business and technological innovation. Besides the big groups mentioned above.

The coming weeks will be essential, as several companies are still considering their participation in the “Milan May”.

www.xylexpo.com

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The Swedish sawmill industry Sees big potential to support the fast-growing Vietnamese wood processing industry

The Swedish sawmill industry, gathered under the

name Swedish Wood, participated in the Vietnam

Wood fair in Ho Chi Minh City, and organized a

seminar together with three Vietnamese wood and

furniture industry associations. Swedish Wood is

a department within The Swedish Forest Industries Federation

(the organization for Swedish pulp, paper and woodworking

industries). Swedish Wood is supported by the Swedish sawmill

and glulam industries.

Vietnam is a fast-growing furniture exporter, with an average

annual growth rate of 15% since 2009. Currently, Vietnam ranks

as the fifth largest exporter worldwide, the second largest in

Asia and the largest in Southeast Asia. With rapid growth and

increased production of furniture, the demand for high quality

sustainable wood materials that follow international regulations

on forest management is on the rise. In 2016, Vietnam imported

USD 1.7 billion of wood materials to fulfill its production needs.

Sweden is the third largest exporter of sawn and planed

wood in the world. “15 percent of the Swedish sawn timber is

exported to East Asia every year, at a value of 500 million USD,

says Charlotte DedyeApelgren, Director Interior & Design at

Swedish Wood. “East Asia is also the region to which timber

exports from Sweden are growing the most. Vietnam is still a

rather new market for, but there is increased interest for Swedish

sawn timber. And last year, sales of sawn timber from Sweden to

Vietnam rose by 86%.”

EGGER’s acquisition of Masisa Argentina is concluded

With the closing of the contracts on the 30th of

September 2017, the plant in Concordia and

the sales structure become part of the EGGER

Group

The acquisition of the Masisa plant

in Concordia, Argentina, from the Chilean Masisa S.A. is

successfully completed upon closing of the contracts. This will

be the first time the wood-based material manufacturer EGGER

is represented with a production site outside Europe. The Group,

with headquarters in St. Johann in Tyrol, takes over the number 2

in Argentina for a purchasing price of USD 155 million debt-free.

In addition to the plant in Concordia, which has facilities for

producing and coating chipboard and MDF board, EGGER also

took over the retail network MasisaPlacacentro in Argentina,

Uruguay, and Paraguay that is run independently by 43 partners.

The plant in Argentina employs 500 people, which the Austrian

wood-based material manufacturer is taking over.

“Our goal is to become a key market player in South

America.”

EGGER is a family company founded in 1961 now employs

approximately 9,000 people. In 18 plants, they produce an

extensive product range of wood-based materials (chipboard,

OSB, and MDF board) as well as timber. The company generated

a turnover of EUR 2.38 billion in the 2016/2017 financial year,

and has worldwide customers in the furniture industry, wood

and flooring retailers, as well as DIY markets. EGGER is a full-

range supplier for the furniture and interior design industry, for

wood construction, as well as wood-based flooring (laminate,

cork and design flooring) industries.

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EXHIBITIONS CALENDAR 2017-2018

CAIRO WOODSHOW4 - 7 December 2017,www.cairowoodshow.com

DOMOTEX 201812 - 15 January 2018, Hannover, Germany, www.domotex.de

THE INTERNATIONAL INTERIORS SHOW 15 - 21 Jan 2018, Cologne, Germany www.imm-cologne.com

ZOW 20186-8 FEB 2018, Bad Salzuflen, Germany, www.expogr.com

INDIAWOOD 08-12 March 2018, BIEC, Bangalore, India, www.indiawood.com

DUBAI WOODSHOW / DIFAC

12-14 March 2018, Dubai World Trade Centre

www.dubaiwoodshow.com / www.difac-me.com

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR

20-22 March 2018, Shanghai New International

Expo Centre, www.domotexasiachinafloor.com

SAUDI WOODWORKING SHOW 2018

29 April – 2 May 2018, Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

www.saudiindustrialshow.com/woodworking

XYLEXPO 2018

08 May - 12 May 2018, Fieramilano-Rho,

www.xylexpo.com

Weinig CEO Wolfgang Pöschl celebrates sixtieth birthday

Wolfgang Pöschl, CEO of Weinig AG based in

Tauberbischofsheim, is celebrating his sixtieth

birthday. Born in Ludwigsburg, Wolfgang Pöschl has

been the figurehead of the market leader in machines

and systems for solid wood processing since

2010. Since 2012, he has also represented the interests of the wood

processing industry in the German Engineering Federation (VDMA).

Under the leadership of Wolfgang Pöschl, Weinig AG and the entire

Weinig Group have enjoyed tremendous growth. He plotted a course

for sustainable growth from the very outset of his tenure as CEO with

the integration of panel processing specialist Holz-Her. Internally,

Wolfgang Pöschl has changed structures, shifting the focus towards

core competences. In 2016, Weinig achieved record turnover. Wolfgang

Pöschl has also left his mark on strategic product development. The

system technology marketed successfully worldwide via the Weinig

Concept business unit has been given an even more central role.

NEWS UPDATES

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