DAVE THOMAS , CEO , HAFFNER LTD

For this market , the answer is premium products that combine the best of both worlds . Premium products have exceptional aesthetics , whether that ’ s the clean modern lines of aluminium or authentic heritage aesthetics . They also deliver modern day technical , security and thermal efficiency benefits .

These high-end products rightly attract a price premium because in part , they ’ re more complex or time-consuming to fabricate than standard products . The high price tag also means outstanding quality has to be a given , so there ’ s less margin for error in manufacture .

In practice , this means you can only secure the best profit margins on fabricating premium products if you ’ re set up to do so . When you can fabricate complex , high quality products efficiently , you ’ re in a good position . On the other

hand , too many costly remakes will quickly eat into profits . The solution is always machine automation . Quite simply , machine automation gives you impressive efficiency and outstanding quality all day every day .

There is machinery for all setups across PVC-U and aluminium .

For example , the SBA-4 PVC-U Profile Machining Centre for the UK window industry has evolved over many years . The centre is easily programmed and adjusted to cut and machine every style of window , giving it impressive versatility . The heavy-duty , high quality design and Beckhoff control system mean it ’ s equipped for years of trouble free bar processing .

For fabricators looking to turbo-charge quality , the exclusive Graf Synergy range from Haffner is the answer . The patented machines take quality to the next level because they deliver seamless welds , giving a clearly superior visual finish when compared to a standard weld . The machines are suitable for fabricators manufacturing feature-rich products but they are equally appropriate for high volume casement output because they deliver high levels of automation throughout the entire fabrication process .

For aluminium fabricators there ’ s the FOM Industrie FMC230 CNC machining centre , which offers impressive credentials and delivers automation at every level . It is equipped with four controlled axes and a worktable with 0 °/ 90 °/ 180 ° positioning , providing superior accuracy and speed of manufacture .

There ’ s also the FOM Industrie FMC120 CNC Machining Centre , which brings speed and quality to production . Andrew Glover , Managing Director at UK Doors Online , said : “ Our previous manufacturing processes were taking between 10-15 minutes per aluminium bifold door and this was something we needed to improve . By using the new FMC120 CNC machine we have reduced our bifold production time to just 6.5 minutes per door .”

Machines like these don ’ t just equip you for high-end success now . They also set you up for mass-market success too . The well documented

worker shortage will mean some fabricators will struggle to boost volumes . Automated machinery is cost effective now and reduces costs even further as output rises . This flexibility in automated machinery ensures the fabricator is ready for either scenario and will future proof their business going forward .

Take our KT Assembly Tables as an example . Because the machines are fully automated , they do not need to be operated by a skilled operator . One customer reports that their two tables have saved the time of four people . They transform efficiency too , which can be a huge help in protecting you against rocketing energy prices .

In today ’ s fast-moving world , standing still is actually going backwards . Intelligent investment in machine automation now , puts you one step ahead today – and tomorrow too .

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