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UPFRONT Contents198 ISSUE NO. MAY/JUNE 2018 VOL.34 NO.2 Welcome to this edition of Supplier Woodworking Magazine – issue #198, which presents a preview of the News forthcoming AWISA exhibition in Sydney – the biggest in its very long history. 04 Airtight Solutions Expand Brisbane Branch The biennial exhibition is a must-visit for all woodworking professionals - production 04 New WoodSolutions Design Guide 45 managers, designers, CEOs, etc, as this four-day business event is designed to show you all the very latest technology, the newest applications and the Interview most innovative products to help your business succeed. You will also be able to 08 Weinig Expansion Good News for Industry see working machinery demonstrations as well as inspect and compare the latest software, tooling hardware and AWISA a variety of ancillary products. So, if you want to be ahead of your competitors, mark your 10 AWISA 2018, Sydney, Australia diary now to visit the AWISA exhibition at the ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, July 4-7, to gain full Overseas Report access to all the vital information pertinent in your day-to-day business activities. 62 Judgement at Nuremberg - Holz-Handwerk fair Don’t forget to visit the Supplier Woodworking magazine stand as well – we 64 Xylexpo look forward to seeing you there! Supplier magazine is also on Facebook, so remember to Front Cover check us out.... 01 Nover Member of the International Woodworking and Furniture Supplier Magazine Association Ronnie Gramazio Editor The only specialist business publication servicing the Furniture, Kitchen, Shop/Office Fittings, Cabinetmaking, Joinery and the related timber and panel product industries in Australasia for over 34 years! www.suppliermagazine.com.au
N EW S Airtight Solutions Expand Brisbane Branch As part of the national growth initiative, Airtight Solutions have relocated and expanded their office and warehouse facilities in Brisbane. The new, larger branch office in Tingalpa services Queensland and Northern Territory. State Manager, Douglas Grey told Supplier Magazine: “Our Queensland management reset in October delivered improved client focus. The market has responded positively and we are now experiencing continuous growth. The expansion of both our sales and dedicated project team, enables us to provide a faster, better service to our growing client base. In support of this we now stock more ducting, flexible hoses and componentry. Importantly, we now stock us to supply full dust collection systems to dust collectors and fans locally, allowing local customers faster and cheaper”. ● New WoodSolutions Design Guide 45 Created to introduce via the Performance Solution of protecting building material treatments can be used to a Code of Practice for pathway, as a means of surfaces will be a DTS Solution improve the performance of applying fire retardant achieving the fire hazard in the NCC” said Boris wood products so that they coatings to wood products, properties required by the Iskra, National Codes and can achieve Group 1 and the new WoodSolutions NCC. This Code of Practice Standards manager for Forest Group 2 classifications.” design guide is available is intended to supplement the and Wood Products Australia. Applying fire retardant for free download from NCC by addressing issues Fire retardant coatings form treatments to wall and ceiling WoodSolutions.com.au. relating to the supply, testing, part of a system comprising; linings offers interior architects As wood products become installation and maintenance the wood product substrate, and designers a wider range increasingly specified in a of fire retardant coatings. the fire retardant coatings, and of choices, especially when wide range of construction Typical fire retardant coatings any primers, undercoats and specifying wall and ceiling projects, understanding the include: paints and varnishes, top coats that may be used linings in multi-residential, fire properties required by intumescent coatings, in conjunction with the fire commercial and educational the National Construction encapsulation coating systems retardant. projects.● Code (NCC) and how and surface treatments with “This publication is an wood products can comply is liquids. invaluable resource for essential. Currently, the NCC “Fire retardant coatings have professionals specifying and does not permit the use of fire been used extensively in many building with wood and retardant coatings to achieve other jurisdictions throughout wood products,” said Eileen the required fire hazard the world (USA, Canada, Newbury, National Marketing properties under the Deemed- United Kingdom, New and Communications to-Satisfy (DTS) provisions. Zealand) for several decades manager for Forest and The Guide has been and this Guide draws on Wood Products Australia, the written to provide a Code this international experience. industry services company of Practice to enable the use Hopefully, in the near future, that resources WoodSolutions. of fire retardant coatings the benefits of using these “When correctly specified applied to wood products, coating systems as a means and applied, fire retardant 4 | SupplierMay/June 2018 www.suppliermagazine.com.au
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IN TERVIEW “We want to be deliberate and thorough, but believe we will also be in an unassailable position to offer solid timber and panel-based industries Exciting expansion plans for machinery, equipment Weinig Australia at their Wetherill and support right across Park complex in Western Sydney. the spectrum with our Weinig Expansion strengthened nationwide sales and service coverage.” Good News for Industry Weinig Australia is part of the Worldwide Weinig Group, synonymous for providing solutions and By John Halkett the latest in technology to solid timber processors. Exciting expansion manufactured Weinig and sophisticated engineered Established in 1905, plans are in progress the Weinig Group is the Holzher machines and products like GLT and CLT world's largest manufacturer for Weinig Australia equipment, plus our sales coming on line. of machines and systems at their Wetherill Park and technical backup “This is particularly for solid wood processing. support.” encouraging for the complex in Western A number of individual Neil says that this industry and Weinig is well Sydney. Although well additional space together positioned to support this specialised companies offer advanced in more a range of products under with our strengthened pleasing effort critical to the Weinig brand, covering than doubling their resources, will allow Weinig the future of building and the complete process chain office and showroom to more expansively display construction activities across from the raw material to the space plans are being and showcase their complete the country.” end product. range of Holzer CNC panel “We have plans in carefully developed. Following the integration nesting, edgebanding and the pipe line for greater of the Holzher brand in other machines. engagement with the industry Managing Director Neil 2010, the Weinig Group “We intend to press our at our expanded premises. Forbes says Weinig also offers innovative foot even harder to the pedal Events to showcase our Australia is measured about and future-proof solutions in relation to our Weinig machinery with a German its expansion plans for the for processing wooden solid wood processing range flavour are in the pipeline so future. “We have some panels and other flat panel of machines,” he says. stay tuned,” says Neil. planning yet to do to finalise material. ● “We know that Weinig the details. However, this has been an important part expansion will provide us of solid wood processing in with valuable opportunities Australia for decades – from to showcase the full suite the sawmill through the dry of both Weinig solid wood mill and further value-added processing machines and processing and we intend to Holzer panel processing reinforce this relationship.” machines to our customers Neil confirms that Weinig and the industry more Australia appreciate widely.” that the timber industry “We are enthusiastic about is experiencing some this opportunity. We are significant changes, particularly pleased at being notably with apartments able to offer a complete in major metropolitan spectrum of machines to areas now outnumbering the solid wood and to the Neil Forbes ... expansion will provide us with valuable opportunities to showcase the detached houses, and new cabinet making industries full suite of both Weinig solid wood processing machines and Holzer panel processing exciting domestic capacity machines. with our extensive range to manufacture more of German designed and 8 | SupplierMay/June 2018 www.suppliermagazine.com.au
take it to the next level Australia’s largest ever exhibition of woodworking technology and design at Sydney’s exciting new multi-level venue. AWISA 2018 4-7 July 2018 ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour Sydney www.awisa.com
AW I S A 2018 AWISA 2018, Sydney, Australia ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour, With a footprint the equivalent of a one kilometre length of 8 lane Sydney highway, AWISA 2018 will be the largest AWISA ever. The show is 2018 SHOW HOURS taking place from 4-7 July this year at the new, multi-level International Wednesday 4 July 9.00am – 6.00pm Convention Centre at Darling Harbour, Sydney. Thursday 5 July 9.00am – 6.00pm AWISA 2018 uses 28,000 square metres of space at the ICC’s exhibition Friday 6 July 9.00am – 6.00pm centre. The new venue is built on the site of the biennial AWISA Saturday 7 July 9.00am – 4.00pm exhibitions that took place at Darling Harbour from 1992 to 2012. “One of the reasons for the aluminium, plastic, stone and air travel contact your favourite LUGGAGE ROOM size of the show is the number glass processing industries airline or travel agent. Luggage can be left during of machinery suppliers who are welcome to attend. the day at the AWISA will be featuring the latest in The social side of AWISA AIRPORT SHUTTLE BUSES luggage room. Items are panel storage and retrieval exhibitions is also important. A fleet of 48 seat coaches stored at the owners’ risk. systems. Together, of course, The show provides the will provide a complimentary with huge ranges of the latest chance to catch up with shuttle service between the CAR PARKING AND in CNC equipment. But colleagues in the industry two domestic terminals and PUBLIC TRANSPORT AWISA 2018 is not just the either on the floor of the AWISA 2018, with the The venue car park is place for the large equipment show, or at one of the many service running every half located underneath the from the major suppliers, supplier/customer events that hour from 8.00am each exhibition halls, access off but as always there will be take place each evening. show day, with the last Darling Drive. For more those interesting exhibits on service leaving the exhibition details car park and public smaller stands with innovative ADMISSION AND one hour after the close of transport options visit: new machines, software REGISTRATION the show each day. https://www.iccsydney. or hardware,” said Geoff Admission is free. AWISA On arrival at Sydney com.au/visit-icc-sydney/ Holland, general manager of 2018 is a trade-only airport go to the baggage getting-to-icc-sydney the Australian Woodworking exhibition. All visitors are claim area in either domestic Industry Suppliers Association asked to register. Visitors terminal and look for the bus SAFETY AND CHILDREN Ltd. can register at the counters in company representative with AWISA 2018 is “Not only is AWISA 2018 the foyer prior to admission, the AWISA sign, or go to the a workplace with by far the biggest AWISA but is it preferred that they Qantas group coach bays woodworking machinery ever, the design of the new pre-register. Pre-registrations to the east of the Qantas on display and in ICC Sydney Exhibition can only be made through terminal, T3. Qantas operation. In the interest Centre makes it unusual for the AWISA website, www. passengers should exit the of safety, children over an Australian trade show. awisa.com. Qantas terminal ground floor 6 months of age and The ICC is the first major and turn left. Virgin, Jetstar under 15 years of age exhibition centre in Australia ACCOMMODATION and other T2 passengers will not be admitted to the to be built over two exhibition AND AFTER HOURS should exit the T2 terminal exhibition. AWISA prefers floors. AWISA Wood & There are over 50 hotels ground floor, walk along the that children are not even Panel Processing is on one within two kilometres of pedestrian footpath through brought to the venue. level and AWISA-Design on the venue - in the Darling the ground floor of the car However, a professionally the level above. All linked Harbour and Pyrmont area park to the Qantas terminal, run children’s hospitality by stairs, escalators and immediately adjacent to the then head right to the Qantas suite is provided, with elevators.” International Convention group coach bays. Look for activities and entertainment AWISA is the must- Centre (ICC), and in the the bus with the AWISA sign. to suit the various age see event for everyone Sydney CBD. Special rates International visitors can groups being looked after. in woodworking and have been negotiated at connect to the AWISA shuttle Space is available on a associated industries a number of these hotels. by taking the airport shuttle to first-come first-served basis. and professions. Visitors are recommended to the domestic terminals. Bookings are not accepted. Furniture manufacturers, book early as this will give At the venue the passenger By registering to visit, show cabinet makers, kitchen them a greater choice of drop-off and pick-up point visitors accept that the final manufacturers, joinery room and hotel. will be at the bus stop in decision about entry of manufacturers, architects, The Lido Group has been Iron Wharf Place, north end children who appear to be designers, shop and office appointed to handle visitors’ of ICC Sydney Convention under age will be made by fitters, builders, and other accommodation. To book visit centre, near Sofitel Sydney the show managers. ● wood, timber, panel, www.awisa.com/hotels. For Darling Harbour. 10 | SupplierMay/June 2018 www.suppliermagazine.com.au
SEE IT AT Exciting Spaces Tapping into the creative minds of key industry influencers, while surrounded by the latest interior trends and designs, will be just the beginning for visitors to Lincoln Sentry’s Exciting Spaces display at AWISA 2018. Whether you are a specifier, tradie, designer or architect, this area is sure to open your mind to new cabinet hardware ideas and innovations. Filled with premium products that effortlessly show their functionality and quality finish, this area will also play host to workshops and live demonstrations from industry experts. Special guest on Thursday 5 July will be Dulux Colour and Communications Manager Andrea Lucena-Orr. Take a well Andrea is renowned as one of the world’s leading earned breather colour experts. Studying trends from around the globe and enjoy a coffee on and throughout Australia to develop colour forecasts, the Lincoln Sentry stand, Andrea’s session is one not to be missed. courtesy of Gollinucci. STANDS 4327 AND 4223
AW I S A 2018 Brett Ambrose, Chairman of the AWISA Association AWISA General Manager come to trust his judgement great space to meet up with and as such does all the day and experience in matters industry colleagues and to day running of the AWISA related to the organisation or discuss informally what is organisation. Geoff has the organising of the show. required to help our industry been ensuring a successful As representatives of and ensure its future. and smooth running AWISA exhibitors the Chairman or This years show is located show since the late 1980’s. the members of the board in the new Sydney ICC The board advises Geoff tend to be very much caught (International Convention where required but relies up in the bustle of their own Centre) and whilst it provided on his experience and stands … so the board roles the challenge of a two- level knowledge of the exhibition take a lower profile. The event it meant we can truly industry to ensure a shows exhibitors contain separate machinery and successful AWISA show year many members that have design. It’s almost a coming after year. I have known been involved in multiple of age for the show and is I’ve been chairman of the Geoff professionally for AWISA shows over the on a par for any similar show AWISA Association since nearly 30 years and have years. Thus, it creates a around the world.● 2013. The role is the same as for any company or association chairman. To chair meetings and to lead the board in its role as the overseer of all AWISA activities, ensuring the organisational and financial success of the association. One of the great strengths of AWISA is that we have always had a strong board made up of CEO’s of member companies. I guess it could be said that I remain chairman “at the pleasure of the board”. What I mean by that is that the chairman is appointed by the board from among the directors, not by all association members at an AGM. Of course the directors are chosen by all members at AGMs.” The role is not an onerous one. Geoff Holland is the 12 | SupplierMay/June 2018 www.suppliermagazine.com.au
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AW I S A 2018 New Exhibitors on Show at AWISA Supplier magazine spoke to some of the first-time exhibitors to the event, which is 30% larger than the Melbourne event in 2016, and asked them about their product ranges, the launch of any new products, and whether they will be planning any new live demos/workshops or have any key attractions on their respective stands to entice visitors. When asked as a first-time exhibitor to AWISA this year to detail the product ranges and brands they’ll be showcasing at the Show, Matthew Gray from Atlas Copco, said that they have selected a small range of products that relate to the CEMAC's WL4 Shredder. cabinet making industry, including the revolutionary GHSVSD+ Energy saving vacuum pump and the traditional GVSA Oil Lubricated rotary vane pump. Matthew also said that they will also have their VSD+ rotary screw Air Compressor on display which can save an average of 50% on your energy bill! Jonathan Tan from CEMAC Technologies said that at his stand they will be showcasing the most robust and reliable shredders, Chippers and Briquette Presses from WEIMA, made in Germany. At Dalezone, Greg Andrews has explained that at his stand, they’ll be showcasing Italian manufactured 2pack paints and varnishes for timber made by Verinlegno SPA located in Florence and a water-based range of timber coatings produced by Vernites srl, located in Milan. Atlas CopCo's vacuum pump. 16 14 | SupplierMay/June 2018 www.suppliermagazine.com.au
AW I S A 2018 on the Tanova branded of lighting equipment and kitchen waste, laundry lighting systems for the management and storage furnishing lighting sector. solutions. At AWISA, Fit The collections that will will be showcasing the be shown at AWISA this Deluxe pull-out kitchen bins year will refer mainly to the alongside base mounted, Domus Line brand, which drawer fitted options. Since includes a wide range of 2010, Tanova has also appliances designed for produced quality pull out lighting kitchens, living Simplex and Deluxe laundry room furniture, cabins and units, initially in galvanised wardrobes. Next to this, Point Pod's Multi. steel baskets then also they will also showcase with fabric bags or plastic lines from the Domus Bath hampers. At AWISA, each family, Domus Classic and of these options will be on Domus Extra. show. In addition, they will Konig Australia will also be highlighting the also be exhibiting at recently released Tanova AWISA for the first time. Ventilated Drawers. Konig solutions and Tim Smith from TQ Stone products allows for the Products explains that TQ repair of surface damage Stone Products is Australia’s and defects instead of ‘Favourite” diamond tooling replacing the item. Instead company specialising in of replacing damaged all things for stone bench items – increasing land top manufacturers. The fill – Konig products allow company specialises in repair to damage, thereby helping cabinet work shops saving money, time and transition to adding stone the environment. The Konig bench tops to their product systems cover a diverse range with customised series of applications, machinery and customised including: furniture finance packages. surfaces, flooring and Domus Line is an Italian stairs; windows, doors and company specialising in the outdoors; tiles, stone, the design and production marble, and hotels etc. 18 Urban Republic Cameron Singer from to choose from that have Point Pod said that his been carefully handpicked company will be launching and European-inspired to 2 new products at the suit the Australian market. Show. Firstly, there’s the The company delivers high Point Pod Multi – a tall quality panels atht are pop-up power point durable and fade resistant. offering 3 sockets and a At AWISA, Urban Republic double USB and the Point will be showcasing the Pod Compact which is NX Supergloss, NX shorter and offers 2 power Supermatt+2. NX Texture, outlets only. NX Melamine, NX Laminate Urban Republic supplies and NX Synchronous. a wide range of decorative Lesley Auchterlonie from panels from the NX Range. New Zealand-based FIT, There are over 125 colors said that Fit will be focussed 16 | SupplierMay/June 2018 www.suppliermagazine.com.au
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AW I S A 2018 FIT's Tanovo pull-out kitchen bins (pictured here and bottom). Roy Deering and Malcolm Concept 350 is a cross Brewer from Brewer between a panelsaw and Machinery said that as a beamsaw - giving you the first-time exhibitor they will best of both worlds, safety, be showcasing the Paoloni space saving, tilting arbour Concept 350, the IMAS and accuracy. Only using dust extraction, Miller waste one saw blade to both disposal, Putsch Meniconi score and cut. wall saws... The team at Brewer Launching this year Machinery said that they will at AWISA, the Paoloni also be doing live demos of FIT's kitchen pantry storage solutions. 18 | SupplierMay/June 2018 www.suppliermagazine.com.au
Concept 350. all the machinery on stand. Serena from Domus Line Atlas Copco will have Lesley from FIT said The Concept 350 will be said that the company’s a small team of Engineers that their products will be the key attraction to entice decision to participate at at their stand to talk users installed on the stand as visitors to the stand (pictured AWISA is the result of a through the operation of they would be in a kitchen above). strategic plan to expand and each machine, and to or laundry – so visitors will Cameron Singer from Point consolidate the presence of remove machine panels be able to see them as they Pod said that the two areas Domus Line in the markets to ensure that customers actually look in a certain certainly played a part in his of Australia and New experience the machine environment. decision as it encouraged Zealand. Serena said that “design magic – first hand.” TQ Stone Products will be him to know where there was the AWISA expo lay-out will CEMAC Technologies will running a demo model of a separate design section to be appreciated by visitors be running live demos with an AitelMAC machine at the show new products. and professionals. the WEIMA shredder WL 4 stand. AWISA DESIGN, Many of these new shredding MDF boards! Company founder Chris according to Urban exhibitors will also be Cameron Singer at Point Burgess of TQ Stone Republic, is also a great planning live demos/ Pod said that his stand will Products will also be at the opportunity to showcase workshops and have some have live demonstrations stand to assist visitors with products to the whole key attractions at their for the entirety of the Show understanding what and how industry. Phuong Vo at stands. Here’s what they had within the island bench set-up to add Stone manufacturing Urban Republic said that to say… at their stand. to a cabinet workshop. ● his company wants to introduce their unique colours TQ Stone's AitelMAC machine will be on display at their stand. to the Australian market in the hopes that people will be interested in using their products for cabinets, kitchens, bathrooms, furniture etc. Lesley from FIT says that this year they have re-branded so it’s a great platform to launch their new name and to support the Australian distributor, Furnware Dorset. www.suppliermagazine.com.au SupplierMay/June 2018 | 19
AW I S A 2018 Airtight Solutions Launch New Waste Burning/Heat Plant Packages Burn MDF, timber with lignite, coal and wood The flue gases are manufacturer with a high and melamine board fuels. Originally developed cleaned by a grit arrestor waste load bill can achieve cleanly – an Australian for coal and lignite fuels the before passing through the very attractive returns on design was modified for induced draft fan to the investment. This is particular first. the use with wood fuels. It stack. Stack particulate the case where the client has been in successful use emissions are less than has a need for the process In response to the ever on wood fuels in NZ for 100mg/Nm3, a commonly heating, i.e. the energy increasing cost of waste over 15 years. The design accepted EPA guideline for recovered, for e.g. factory disposal faced by our has now been refined to boiler stack emissions. heating, heated spray clients, Airtight and its group meet the requirements of the Airtight Solutions General booths/lines, presses etc.” of associated engineering Australian market and its Manager, Stig Brixen said: Airtight’s standard series companies, has developed particular EPA guidelines. “We have commissioned of heat plants range from an energy recovery plant. The heat plant uses an these systems in New 350kW to 3MW plants, This plant is capable of under feed stoker, which, South Wales, Victoria and effectively covering medium burning timber, MDF and coupled with independent Queensland. Recently to large scale manufacturers, particle board cleanly, an underfire, overfire and commissioned installations producing 7-85m2 of dust/ Australian first. induced draft fans, allow us have proved efficient and chips per day. The Airtight engineering to control the fire accurately viable and have been well Visit their stand 1709 at group have supplied a large and thus ensure we get a received by our clients. AWISA in Sydney in July to number of these units for use clean burn. A medium sized find out more. ● Introducing Panel Tools Online A new venture from the sawblades, router cutters, user-friendly interface, simple Panel Tools Online only Accurate Group, Panel Tools turnover knives, knife steel, ordering, prompt Australia- supplies proven brands that Online officially launches cutter heads, boring bits, wide dispatch and access deliver outstanding results in July, supplying customers edge banders and more. to decades of industry every time. in the joinery industry Based entirely online, expertise. With the emphasis Visit Panel Tools Online at with CNC machinery, customers are assured of a on quality and efficiency, AWISA stand #1149. ● 20 | SupplierMay/June 2018 www.suppliermagazine.com.au
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THE BEST IN HARDWARE SINCE 1923 Since 1923, Häfele have been to bring you the latest fittings and customers, for supporting us. We supplying specialist furniture information, direct from Germany. look forward to bringing you more and architectural fittings to the innovation and functionality for years In recent years we have been proud construction industry. Built on family to come. to bring you the best in German- values and with German efficiency engineered and manufactured Kind regards, in mind, Häfele is now the largest products like our Häfele MX drawer The Häfele Team hardware supplier in the world. system, Loox Lighting and Dialock Working on projects from the Burj Access Control. Kalifa in Dubai to your very own We’ve enjoyed these past 36 years homes in Australia we have strived in Australia and thank you, our loyal PETER FARRUGIA MALCOM ONG ANDREW GRAY General manager - PAUL BUCKNALLGeneral Manager - Managing director, 32 years Finance director, 35 years Sales and Marketing, 32 years Operations, 29 years ROB GRIEVE, Head of Category DARREN WOODING National GARY CAHOON National Brand UWE ADAM National Sales management, 23 years Marketing Manager, 15 years Manager, 28 years Manager - Trade, 21 years SIMON CLARK National Sales OLIVER MILLER State Manager - MATT NAFIZ KEVIN O’BRIEN State Manager - Manager - Projects, 28 years South Australia, 30 years State Manager - Victoria, 30 years Queensland, 30 years CHRIS COUSINS State Manager - SEAN VADALA State Manager - RICKY PEARTON State Manager - BRAD MCKAY State Manager - New Northern New South Wales, 19 years Western Australia, 16 years Tasmania, 16 years South Wales, 6 years
1982 // Häfele Australia Pty. Ltd. is 2006 // 20 years after the first founded. mobile showroom, ‘KONG’ is born in Häfele Australia. Fitted with the 1983 // Minifix is developed. latest in Furniture and Architectural 1985 // Häfele Australia opens its hardware, Kong travels all over first South Australian office. Australia. Häfele Australia opens its first New Tasmanian Office/Design Centre South Wales office. opens. 2006 2013 2017 1986 // The Nissan Civillian 2007 // Häfele reaches 25 years 1923 ‘travelling showroom’ is fitted with and celebrates with all staff in the the latest hardware, and travels ‘Red Centre’ of Australia, Uluru, Australia. NT. 1988 // Häfele Australia opens its 2008 // The inaugural TCH first West Australian office. Adolf Häfele Architectural Hardware Catalogue and Hermann Funk 1989 // Häfele Australia opens is produced by Häfele Australia. establish a specialty its first Queensland office and The second Tasmanian office in store for the Distribution Centre for the North. Hobart opens. hardware and tool industry in Aulendor, 1992 // Häfele Australia reaches 2010 // Queensland Office/ Württemberg. 10 years and celebrates with all Distribution Centre opens. staff in King Island, TAS. 1927 // Adolf Häfele shifts the 2011 // Häfele changes its Slogan 1993 company’s head quarters to 1993 // Häfele to “Functionality for You.” Nagold, the centre of the Furniture Australia’s new Häfele Australia established a Manufacturing industry. headquarters in Retail Division. Dandenong is 1939 // The first Furniture Fittings established. 2012 // Häfele Australia catalogue, The Globe Catalogue, celebrates 30 years in operation. is produced. 20,000 copies were A 30th Anniversary edition of The distributed, consisting of 84 pages Complete Häfele Furniture Fittings and 2,400 articles. is published. 1948 // Häfele celebrates its 25th Häfele Australia launches the iPad anniversary with 29 employees. app. 1949 // Adolf Häfele dies and 2013 // Häfele celebrates its his private company becomes 90th year in operation. From its a general partnership. The new humble beginnings in 1923, to a Shareholders are Else Häfele, now global leader in the hardware Günther Häfele and Walter Thierer, industry. who became managing director. Häfele Australia expands its 1954 // Production of specialised logistical reach, with a mega furniture fittings and brass Distribution Centre, in grills begins in Nagold with six Dandenong, VIC. 2001 // Sydney Design Centre employees. opens. Malaga Office/Distribution 2014 // Häfele’s flagship 1964 // Opening of Häfele Berlin Centre in West Australia opens. showroom is opened at Head Production Facility. www.hafele.com.au launches Office in Dandenong, VIC. All showrooms nationwide will be 1969 // The Häfele logo changes 2002 // Adelaide Office/Design derived from this design. and the slogan becomes Centre opens. “Development, Production, Häfele Australia expands its 2003 // Representing the third Service.” logistical reach, with a second generation of Thierer’s, Sibylle mega Distribution Centre, in 1971 // The Complete Häfele is Thierer becomes the first female to Dandenong, VIC. released as the biggest reference head The Häfele Group. catalogue for furniture fittings. 2015 // Häfele launches their new The official launch of the Häfele 60,000 copies were distributed corporate vehicle branding. ‘Twins’ catalogues. worldwide containing 25,000 2016 // Häfele introduces it’s 2003 articles. Sydney Office/ brand new website, www.hafele. Distribution Centre 1975 // The slogan is changed to com.au opens. Häfele Has It. 1977 1977 // Konrad The Häfele engineered MX Drawer Hengstler is system is successfully launched at appointed AWISA 2016. representative for 2018 2017 // Häfele introduces the Häfele Australia Studio Partner Program for Trade initially from his home Customers. office. Häfele welcomes Darren Palmer as the company’s first brand ambassador. 2018 // The Complete Häfele Architectural Hardware and Furniture Fittings catalogues are released in one of the biggest catalogue releases in Häfele’s history.
2018 THE LARGEST CATALOGUE RELEASE IN HÄFELE’S HISTORY THE COMPLETE HÄFELE THE COMPLETE HÄFELE - TWINS THE COMPLETE HÄFELE - 25TH THE COMPLETE HÄFELE - Released in 1998, Australia Released in 2003, Australia ANNIVERSARY EDITION FURNITURE FITTINGS Released in 2008, Australia Released in 2012, Australia Across our 95 years we have released many large We know you need live chat for immediate assistance, catalogues but none come close to the sheer number of you need to know the CAD details of that certain product articles in the latest edition of The Complete Häfele Twins. and want to know what you have ordered in the past to quicken the ordering process. All this and more can be In this edition of The Complete Häfele Twins catalogues done with our ever improving Häfele Online platforms. we include both our Architectural Hardware and Furniture We have also included many of the products such as the Fittings products. With more than 2,000 pages of MX Drawer system, Loox LED lighting system and many innovation and solutions we are confident you will find more that we manufacture in our own production plants. every product you need. We then combined our own products with leading brands We are constantly working hard to satisfy your ever from around the world including Kesseböhmer, Salice, changing needs in the modern business world. The Hailo, Geze, Hawa and Grass among many others to Häfele digital offer has been expanded to keep up with bring you this vast selection. the fast pace of these needs and to bring you up to date information 24 hours a day.
Connectors Locking Hinges & Flap Fittings Drawers & Runners & Supports Systems & Catches Cabinets, Consumables, Decorative Hardware Kitchen Fittings Doors & Panels Fixings & Tools Living & Wardrobe Furniture Feet, Table Lighting Access For All Solutions Fittings & Castors & Media Bathroom Office Access Sliding & & Laundry Equipment control folding Door Automatic Door Operable Furniture door controls accessories walls ...AND MANY MORE PRODUCTS
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