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Capital FM DJ Teams up with Ideal Home and Bathstore.com to Get Makeover

To promote the Autumn Ideal Home Show, which continues until this Sunday, Capital Radio DJ Richard Bacon is giving you an intimate chance to makeover his home life. The weekday afternoon show - the Go Home Show - will be transmitted live from the Ideal Home this Friday in association with bathstore.com.

Listeners have had the chance to win £2000 worth of Bathstore.com vouchers every day this week as the Capital FM website has published pictures of the 29 year old DJ's Chiswick home, and invited comments on how to redecorate a different room each day. Richard Bacon's (and fellow Capital DJ Johnny Vaughan's) living rooms have both been recreated at the show.

 
Capital Radio DJ Richard Bacon's Bathroom and Kitchen

Listeners texted in their makeover suggestions and Richard picked his favourite each day, although some were pretty tongue in cheek, ranging from 'why don't you set fire to it' to 'how can you live like that?. The winners got a pair of tickets to the Autumn Ideal Home Show and also the chance to win £2000 worth of Bathstore.com vouchers.

The Autumn Ideal Home Show at Earls Court. From 7th – 16th October. Find out more including opening times at http://www.autumnidealhomeshow.co.uk

Some of the Kitchen and Bathroom companies exhibiting include:

Bathroom World
Bathstore.com
Castello Luxury Baths
Cosentino UK
Elite Tiles & Interiors
Euro Plumb
Europe-Isole S.A
Hot Tubs Direct Ltd
Kitchen Italia Ltd
Kitchens Direct
Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine
The English Kitchen Company
Tile Shapes Ltd
William Ball Ltd

New Training Role for Bathroom Professional

Richard Moss is leaving his position as communications manager at Ideal Standard to take up the role of Marketing and Training Manager for bathroom trade body, the Bathroom Manufacturers Association.

Richard joined Ideal Standard 5 years ago and has successfully led the Public Relations and Customer Training activities for the bathroom giant. Prior to this Richard had been editor of, the then leading trade magazine, Bathrooms and Kitchens Magazine.

Richard will take on his new position during October and will be succeeded by Ideal Standard’s Marketing Manager for Ceramica Dolomite Jenny Williamson.

Jenny (pictured left) has 14 years marketing and PR experience with Ideal Standard and each of the company’s brands.

Ideal Standard’s Managing Director, Roger Cooper comments: 'We wish Richard all the best with his new career and look forward to welcoming Jenny into such a strategic appointment.'

New Business Development Director For Lec

Leading cooking manufacturer Glen Dimplex Home Appliances has announced the appointment of Robin Tillbrook to the role of business development director to drive the newly acquired Lec Refrigeration business forward and re-establish this well-known brand in the marketplace.

Robin brings with him valuable insight and knowledge of the refrigeration and laundry sectors after joining the company from US appliance company Frigidaire, where he was sales director.

Glen Dimplex's acquisition of Lec Refrigeration Plc in March 2005 allows for considerable growth for the Glen Dimplex Home Appliances sector of the group, which has focused on redeveloping the Stoves, Belling and New World brands and now holds the number one position in the cooking appliance market*.

Based at the Prescot site, Robin will now work closely with GDHA's sales director Jonathan Casley to push the regeneration of the Lec business and its domestic product range. He will also be managing and growing the existing Lec sales team to ensure that sales contacts remain the same for key customers.

Robin said: 'I am thrilled to be joining Glen Dimplex Home Appliances at such an exciting stage in the company's development. I look forward to being a part of a forward-thinking business team and I feel confident that my considerable experience in the white goods sector will stand me in good stead to help Lec Refrigeration fulfil its potential.'

The move to the company initiates a new phase of Robin's twenty-year career in the white goods industry which includes a previous role as sales manager at Lec in the late 1990s.

* Gfk June 2005 figures

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Swiss Sailing Team Delighted To Have Franke On Board

The Franke Group has announced an 'Official Supplier' agreement with the Swiss Sailing team, Alinghi.

In 2003 Alinghi won the America’s cup - the most prestigious yachting trophy in the world and brought it to Europe for the first time ever.

Team Alinghi will be spending the next two years preparing to defend their title at a base in Valencia where Franke has supplied them with a professional kitchen, as well as all washroom and sanitary equipment.

John Swain, product manager for Franke UK, commented: 'As a Swiss company, we are proud to be an official supplier of the Alinghi sailing team and wish them well in the defence of their title in 2007.'

For further information, visit www.franke.com

Feast of Events for Chocolate Lovers

'It’s always rather exciting when Aga launches a new colour – but this time it’s doubly so as the colour in question is Chocolate.' says the company.

The chocolate-coloured Aga – the latest addition to the Signature Collection of Designer Colours – will be available in 2, 3, and 4 oven models with all the usual fuel types. There’ll also be chocolate-coloured S Series conventional cookers available.

To celebrate the launch, there is a whole host of chocolatey things going on from 1st October through to 18th November 2005.

In store, customers are able to buy exclusive gift-wrapped Aga logos made from chocolate – perfect to serve with coffee – all money raised from the sale of these will go to CLIC Sargent cancer care for children.

There are also chocolate tastings, a prize draw to win a goodie bag packed with gorgeous chocolate from Divine, a chocolate recipe booklet and a 30% discount off selected cookware.

KBSA Lightens up Part P at its Regional Meetings with ELECSA

Have you got a date ear marked in your diary to attend a KBSA regional meeting? If not, you may want to because ELECSA has teamed up with KBSA to offer information and advice on Part P at the following KBSA regional meetings:

• Thursday 27 October – Blackpool
• Thursday 3 November – Leamington Spa
• Thursday 17 November – Durham
• Thursday 24 November – Wimbledon
• Thursday 8 December – Bristol
• Thursday 15 December – Peterborough

As Julian Carter, General Manager, ELECSA said ‘These KBSA regional meetings are an excellent way to find out how Part P affects the kitchen and bathroom industry and how to comply. ELECSA assessors will be on hand to answer your questions on Part P such as the on-site assessments.’

Commenting on the seminars, Graham Hayden, KBSA Chief Executive said ‘We are delighted to welcome ELESCA to our regional meetings. We have been working with our members since the introduction of Part P in January this year to help them deal with the accreditation process and I am sure that the presentation from ELESCA will prove invaluable.’

The KBSA are located at http://www.kbsa.co.uk. Further information on ELECSA and Part P can be found at http://www.elecsa.org.uk.

Whirlpool Launches Ignis in the UK
 
Whirlpool UK has announced the launch of the new Ignis product range to the UK built-in appliance market. The brand is positioned to target the entry level segment of the market and gives Whirlpool a clear two brand strategy to establish Whirlpool UK's strength in this key market.

The Ignis launch features a new range of products with improved features and aesthetics, designed to offer consumers a choice of functional and stylish appliances with the busy modern consumer in mind. ‘A comprehensive selection of appliances in both white and stainless steel is provided, combining innovation and engineering excellence in easy to use, simple, reliable products.’ Says the company.

The New Range
To mark the launch, the range has been significantly enhanced, with the addition of new single and double ovens, a new 70 cm gas hob, a 90cm chimney hood and a 70/30 fridge freezer, enabling you to mix and match designs.

These new additions to the range make it ideal for those retailers supplying house builders.

The current range has been brought together in a new redesigned Ignis brochure that is available now.

The history of Ignis
Ignis has a strong brand heritage, established since 1943 when the brand was formed by Guido Borghi in Comerio, Italy to manufacture cooktops. In 1954 Ignis expanded into cookers and in 1965 the Sienna factory in Italy was opened for cooling products. The operation soon expanded from there to Europe and other parts of the world.

In 1970 a joint venture with Philips produced a manufacturing plant in Trento, Italy, and the production of dishwashing started, leading in 1974 to a complete takeover by Philips and the beginning of Philips Major Domestic Appliance Division with headquarters in Comerio, Italy. In 1989 the brand became part of the portfolio acquired by Whirlpool Corporation when the expanded into Europe.

Ray Isted, Brand Marketing Manager of Whirlpool UK, says of the Ignis launch: 'The relaunch of this heritage brand gives us a strong entry level platform to this key market'.

LG Announces 7 Year Sponsorship Deal with British Gymnastics

LG and British Gymnastics recently announced a seven-year sponsorship deal where the new range of LG Direct Drive washing machines become the 'British Gymnastics National Sponsor' and 'Sponsor of the British Rhythmic Gymnastics Squad'.

The long term partnership, which came into effect on 14th September 2005, sees LG Direct Drive washing machines as sponsor of the British Gymnastics and the Rhythmic Gymnastics Squad to 2012 and beyond, supporting the young gymnasts that will take part in the 2012 Olympics. With balance and agility a core feature of Direct Drive washing machines, this official partnership with the British Gymnastic Team will support and encourage creating a Direct Effect on future Olympians.

The details of the deal will include LG Direct Drive branding on all the British Rhythmic Gymnastics Senior and Junior squad's team clothing and accessories. The team takes part in 7-10 major international events per year including the World Championships, European Championships and World Cup Qualifiers.

This sponsorship announcement coincided with the launch of the LG Direct Drive washing machines. The company says that this new range has been created using state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge design. The top-of-the-range machines are built with a Direct Drive motor system that lowers noise and vibration by 18%, provides a larger wash capacity and triple ‘A’ performance ratings for the ultimate care for your clothes.

James Jeong, President of LG Electronics UK, says, ‘LG is delighted to be supporting British Gymnastics and the Rhythmic Gymnastics Squad in the run up to the 2012 Olympics. We are extremely excited about developing this long-term relationship, which fits with our vision for the future, as we look to build on LG's current success in the UK.’

Web: http://www.lge.com

Ormerod Sole UK Distributor for Servis Built-in Range

J&J Ormerod PLC, the independent UK manufacturer and distributor of quality kitchens and bedrooms, has announced its collaboration with Servis a specialist in quality appliances, to become sole national distributor of the Servis Built-In range within the United Kingdom. Servis' Built-In range covers appliances from laundry to refrigeration, dishwashing and cooking.

Servis has been specifically looking to add a national distributor to its distribution network and after evaluating the market, Servis Built-In decided that J&J Ormerod best matched its business needs. It was felt that the company's Colonial kitchen range - a wide selection of contemporary and timeless classics - would complement Servis' own Built-In Collection of appliances.

J&J Ormerod has a good reputation for its customer service, high quality products and fresh approach to kitchen design. Servis recognised the opportunity to maximise and build on the company's leading position by integrating its Built-In range with the Colonial kitchen range and the new and competitively priced ECO-kitchen brand.

John McDarren, Managing Director of Servis Built-In comments, ‘This collaboration between Servis Built-In and J&J Ormerod combines complementary market leading products and service to distribute complete solutions to customers nationwide’.

J&J Ormerod manufactures and distributes quality and competitively priced kitchens and bedrooms. With a rich heritage in the industry, the company has a special focus on customer service, for example all national deliveries are guaranteed within 72 hours. J&J Ormerod is a corporate member of the KBSA (Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialist Association).

Tel: 01706 877877
Email: npeters@jjoplc.com
Web: http://www.jjoplc.com

Bureau Veritas Provides Support with WEEE RoHS Regs

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (BVCPS), global specialist in product testing, inspections and auditing services, is offering a system to help its customers ensure compliance with the stringent new 2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and 2002/95/EC Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directives.

BVCPS has drawn on its wealth of experience in electrical testing and quality standards to provide support and advice to manufacturers on how they can conform to these new regulations. These Directives have been introduced in a bid to limit the environmental impact of electrical and electronic waste and will have a massive impact on manufacturers of electrical and electronic products.

The WEEE RoHS legislation is set to be fully implemented in the UK in early 2006; therefore manufacturers need to be preparing for the changes in legislation immediately in order to be ready for this date. The WEEE Directive establishes strict requirements regarding the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of electrical and electronic waste. As of August 2005 all relevant products have to be correctly labelled with a WEEE recycling symbol. The new RoHS regulations, the implication of which has recently been put back to June 2006, prevent new electrical and electronic products from using substances which are considered hazardous, such as heavy metals, lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium.

BVCPS is offering guidance to companies on how they can ensure full compliance with the new regulations prior to the 2006 implementation date. For example, many products may have to be totally re-designed in order to fit in with the RoHS directive, with aspects such as lead-free solders and not using cadmium or hexavalent chromium platings for corrosion and wear resistance, needing to be taken into consideration. As well as testing products for compliance and checking appropriate product labelling, BVCPS is also offering a full support system to customers, advising on all areas of the legislation and what they mean with regards to specific industries and products.

Paul Clay, Electrical Manager at BVCPS, comments: ‘These new regulations have massive implications on all areas of manufacturing and retailing. For example, importers need to ensure that all of their suppliers are compliant and component manufacturers also need to ensure their products are compliant prior to them being installed, hence a massive knock-on effect throughout the entire industry. BVCPS is trying to make this transition easier for its customers by advising them on areas of the regulations which may not be so obvious on first reading. As well as testing products for compliance we are also here to provide support and information, drawing on our expert knowledge and experience to do so.’

For further information on Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services' range of services please visit http://www.cps.bureauveritas.com or alternatively email bvsales@uk.bureauveritas.com

TV Chef has His Say with The Cannon Product Development Team

TV Chef, John Burton Race who endorses cooking brand Cannon, spent another day this month at Cannon's cooker factory in Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire to share his creative thoughts with the Product Development and Marketing teams.

Product development is a core part of John's ongoing relationship with Cannon and the team welcomed a fresh and honest opinion from the culinary expert.

Following the success of the popular Professional and Traditional 1000 range cookers, Cannon is currently focusing on the development of its 60cm cooking collection and is investing considerable resource into this area.

Sally Clayton, Product Marketing Manager Freestanding Cooking comments; 'It is great to have John as a resource and work with him on product designs and features that will benefit consumers who are passionate about cooking. We have come up with some fantastic concepts to build into our next generation of Cannon cookers which are now with our design team to develop further!'

Tel: 08701 50 60 70
Web: http://www.cannoncooking.co.uk

Special Deals on Insurance for KBSA Members

Members of the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association can benefit from special deals on insurance for business purposes, thanks to partnerships between the association and two leading insurance companies.

The KBSA has teamed up with both UK Special Risks and Bartlett Insurance to offer insurance packages tailored especially to the needs of kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and home office retailers.

Bartlett & Co Ltd can offer members insurance cover to deal with situations such as products being damaged in transit, a customer’s home getting damaged by a sub-contractor working on retailer’s behalf and a manufacturer failing to deliver goods due to products being damaged in the warehouse.

As recommended brokers to the KBSA for nine years, Bartlett & Co Ltd offer members policies tailored to individual requirements, providing a good balance between price and width of cover with an optional service of checking sub-contractors’ liability insurance cover on retailers’ behalf.

The company also operates a specialist claims department to ensure prompt and fair settlement of all claims.

UK Special Risks has launched an insurance package specifically for kitchen and bathroom retailers and installers. The package, endorsed by the KBSA, is available to members at a discounted rate.

The package covers retail and installation risks including business contents, business interruption and employers and public liability, and the installation cover applies to directly employed fitters and labour only and bonafide sub-contractors.

The tailored package has been test marketed and proved to be highly competitive. Savings range from 20 per cent to 60 per cent off companies’ existing insurance.

‘We’re very pleased to be able to offer our members insurance from these two top insurance companies,’ said KBSA operations manager Lucinda Kenny. ‘We hope members make full use of these excellent business insurance packages and discounts available.’

Further details about insurance packages from both companies are available from KBSA head office or the members’ area on the KBSA website (http://www.kbsa.co.uk).

Matrix Becomes Largest Supplier of SieMatic Kitchens in South East

Matrix was established three years ago and has rapidly become the largest supplier of SieMatic Kitchens in London and the South East. Its owner, Graham Barnard, has over 20 years experience designing and installing top quality kitchens. His expertise has been called upon for commissions all over the capital and the South East of England and he has also designed and installed kitchens across Europe and in the Middle East, adding prestigious international projects to his portfolio. Graham's designs can be found in the homes of several leading celebrities, including Giorgio Locatelli, owner of the award winning Locanda Locatelli restaurant.

Graham recognised that many kitchen showrooms offered a service aimed at retail clients and were not geared up to deal with the professional market. Matrix was therefore established to give a specifically tailored service to professionals such as architects, interior designers and property developers, as well as individual clients.

Barnard says that he chose SieMatic because of its reputation for quality and innovation and, crucially, because he needed a partner that could deliver orders on time, every time - a fundamental requirement when dealing with contractors and developers where expensive penalty clauses operate in the event of failure to supply on time.

Matrix places a high value on design and customer service. It is proud of the fact that almost 80% of its business is with repeat customers or referrals. Because Matrix does not operate as a 'retailer' it does not carry the high overheads associated with High Street showrooms and as such is able to offer its design and installation service at very competitive rates.

For further information about Matrix call Graham Barnard on 0207 731 1441 or view the company's website at http://www.matrixkitchens.co.uk.

SEB - Growing Sales in the Third Quarter

SEB Group consolidated sales for the third quarter 2005 were up by 1.7% at constant scope of consolidation and exchange rates. This satisfactory performance was achieved in an economic environment that continued to vary from one region to another. While the situation in Europe remained generally sluggish, it was offset by much more buoyant conditions in North and South America and Asia.

For the first nine months of the year, consolidated sales were up 5.8% to €1,596 million. This included a positive currency effect of €23 million for the period, as well as a €75 million contribution from acquisitions, with All-Clad consolidated over seven additional months compared to 2004, Lagostina five months and Panex four months. At constant scope of consolidation and exchange rates, sales were down 0.7% for the period, compared with a 2% decline in the first half.

In France, the overall situation has not improved and consumer spending remains weak in a competitive environment worsened by price wars, which were especially intense in vacuum cleaners, food and beverage preparation appliances and fryers.

However, sales of non-stick cookware, espresso coffee machines and steam generators were up. New products performed well in September, led by the second generation of the Principio line-up, the new 'Minute' iron with its unique quick-ironing concept, the Sonic Clean stain remover, and, in particular, the totally revitalised range of Krups espresso machines.

In the other EU countries, business varied greatly from one country to another. Although the unfavourable situation in Belgium and the United Kingdom showed no change over the nine-month period, the decline in sales in Italy and Spain slowed somewhat in the third quarter, while signs of a cyclical upturn were apparent in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Greece. In Scandinavia , sales continued to enjoy sustained growth, led by a number of flagship products.

In North America, Groupe SEB’s performance in the United States was very satisfactory, with sales increasing at constant scope of consolidation. Sales of T-Fal non-stick cookware were stable, while Rowenta maintained its positions in an upscale steam iron segment shaped by more organised competition. With its new range of espresso machines, Krups pursued its extensive redeployment in its core coffeemaker market. In addition, All-Clad contributed €58 million to nine-month consolidated sales, compared with €17 million for the nine months that ended 30th September 2004, when the unit was consolidated over two months. In Mexico, sales were strong for the entire period, while in Canada they rebounded solidly in the third quarter as forecast.

In South America, the combination of strong demand and a positive currency effect on the translation of local sales resulted in an increase in reported growth. All the countries performed well, beginning with Brazil, where sales were boosted by consumer credit. The Groupe SEB’s product line-up was expanded with a large number of new models, some of which (notably blenders and semi-automatic washing machines) got off to a very fast start, with the backing of powerful advertising campaigns.

In the rest of the world, the Group continued to make strides except in Turkey where third-quarter performance was disappointing. In the CIS, Groupe SEB offers the market’s most extensive range of products and has emerged as a major player in small domestic appliances. In Japan, results have been excellent since the beginning of the year, led by the success of our cookware range, irons and kettles.
In Central Europe and South Korea, the Group strengthened its already substantial positions, while elsewhere in Asia, it continued to steadily increase its market penetration. Lastly, the third quarter also showed the first encouraging signs of initial sales growth in China.

Emerson President James G. Berges to Retire on November 1st

Emerson, parent company of InSinkErator, announced on October 10th that President James G. Berges will retire from the company effective November 1st, 2005, to pursue a number of personal interests outside of Emerson. Berges, 58, has been with Emerson for nearly 30 years. Named to his current position in 1999, he also serves as the business leader over Emerson Network Power.
 
'It is with mixed emotions that I announce my plans to retire from Emerson next month,' Berges said.

'I am leaving one of the best jobs in the world, with a company that is exceptionally well prepared to continue to build on its strong global competitive position. However, there are many things I have wanted to do outside of Emerson and just have not had time. After 30 years, and with the company in great shape, this is a perfect time to pursue these personal interests.'
 
Chairman and CEO David N. Farr will take on the additional title of president, and Berges’ duties will be divided among senior management. Emerson Network Power will report to Farr, working closely with other members of the Office of Chief Executive (OCE), consistent with Emerson’s management process. Other senior management for Network Power businesses remains in place, and there are no daily changes in responsibility or management expected.
 
'Jim has been a visionary leader, trusted colleague and valued friend to so many of us, including me, and he has been a tireless emissary for this company,' Farr said. 'The good news for Emerson is that he will continue to serve us in a number of important ways as a consultant upon his retirement, and will help see that we don’t skip a beat as he transitions into his well-deserved retirement.'
 
Berges joined Emerson in 1976 as manager of inventory control and has held key positions in the company's motor business, including president of Emerson Specialty Motors. He was named a group vice president in 1988, an executive vice president in 1989, and vice chairman and a director in 1997. Prior to joining Emerson, Berges held engineering and management positions at General Electric.
 
Active in industry affairs, Berges will continue as chairman-elect of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and on the board of directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He also will continue to serve on the national Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (ACTPN), the senior private-sector panel advising the President, Congress, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on issues relating to U.S. commerce abroad. Berges also serves as a director at PPG Industries and MKS Instruments.
 
A resident of St. Louis, Berges is chairman of the St. Louis Science Center's Board of Commissioners and a director of St. Louis Children's Hospital. He is also a member of the Advisory Council at the University of Notre Dame College of Business. Berges received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame.
 
About Emerson
Emerson, based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2004 were $15.6 billion. For more information, visit http://www.GoToEmerson.com.

Homag Group Sells IMA to Financial Investor

As of October 31st, 2005, ownership of Homag Group AG subsidiary IMA Klessmann GmbH passes to financial investor ADCURAM Industriekapital AG in Munich. This sale represents the last stage of a restructuring process initiated at the beginning of 2004. By consistently pursuing completion of its carefully planned long-term restructuring process, the Homag Group says that it is now ideally placed with a clearly aligned consolidated structure and a product portfolio streamlined to meet the demands of the future.

‘After emerging the winner of the monopolies and mergers action contesting the merger between the company groups Homag and IMA in October 2003, we immediately set about tightening up the group structure with a new alignment aimed at a clear single brand name strategy.

The collapse in the world woodworking machinery market in the years 2002 and 2003 was a significant causal factor which prompted the move towards a new strategic alignment. In the course of the restructuring process, Group companies / product divisions Hüllhorst, Nottmeyer and Wehrmann were relinquished while others such as hardware driving and drilling technology from MAW and TORWEGGE with its flooring plants were integrated into the Homag Group.

IMA's Polish producing location was also integrated into the company Group, with the aim of further expansion and use as a production base for the future markets of Eastern Europe. The restructuring process has allowed us to further extend our product range along the process chain represented by our customers and so offer a performance range which is unique in the industry.

‘The restructuring programme inevitably gave rise to certain product area overlaps affecting Group members IMA Klessmann and IMA Meinert. The now completed sale of these Group members was the culmination of long-term planning and preparation and the logical consequence of our realignment. With our clear single-brand strategy we are now ideally placed with the benefit of a clear market position. An additional benefit of this move has been a positive impact on our financial ratios and added economic strength for the Group. Following on from the sale, the Homag Group remains clear market leader in this sector with an international market share of 20 per cent.’

The buyer, ADCURAM Industriekapital AG, is in the business of acquiring medium-sized companies and group subsidiaries which no longer belong to the core business of their former owners and actively developing them in their own right. Its investment focus lies in the fields of mechanical and plant engineering, automotive and electrical engineering, and the materials and chemical/pharmaceuticals sector.

Company background
As a global player with a workforce of around 5,100 present in over 60 countries around the world, the Homag Group AG says that it enjoys an outstanding market position. Its portfolio as a comprehensive system supplier and technology partner makes it unique. As the world's leading manufacturer of machines and plants for the woodworking industry, the Homag Group offers its customers additional machine and plant-related services.

Tel: 01332 856500
Email: info@homag-uk.co.uk
Web: http://www.homag-uk.co.uk