Zapkut just right for Radley College

Public school Radley College, just outside Oxford, England, is a substantial and diverse enterprise, generating a constant and varied flow of construction, fit-out and maintenance tasks.

The right tools are essential, and in the case of MDF and plywood sheet cutting, the right tool is a Zapkut ZM12 moving-column vertical panel saw from British specialist Sagetech Ltd.

Design and Technology Workshop Technician Laurence Gardiner explained, “We’re principally a student resource, but we do work for anyone and everyone across the College. We cut a steady stream of MDF and plywood as part of our materials preparation for everything from student projects to grounds and buildings maintenance.” (more…)

Zapkut panel saw ‘fantastic’ says signmaker

Smaller signmakers often find themselves in the unenviable position of, apparently, having to choose between highly expensive vertical panel saws and various second-best compromise solutions.

 

When Andy Roddie, owner of B3 Signs in Wishaw, Lanarkshire, explored this issue in 2012 he was delighted to find a third, much better option: the Zapkut ZM moving column panel saw, which, while robust, easy to use and accurate, is priced from just £2,495.

Established ten years ago, B3 Signs serves customers including various retail chains, Howdens Joinery, the NHS and other healthcare providers. Products and services include wraps, other large format digital printing, lamination and CNC work, much of it for other signmakers who lack the necessary equipment or skills.
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Signs of success in Aldermaston

Thriving signmakers Aldermaston Signs have streamlined the all-important sheet cutting stage of their production process with a ZM12 vertical panel saw from wall saw specialist Zapkut Limited.

 

Based in Berkshire, UK, the signmaker has an enviable customer list, including corporate giants such as Motorola, Samsung and LG, government bodies such as the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) and a host of local businesses across a broad range of sectors.

Established over 30 years ago and acquired by current business partners Trevor May and Karen Wild in 2005, the company is growing steadily, despite the current challenging economic landscape. (more…)

Vertical Panel Saw Gets Me home For Tea!

Like many in the trade, Jason Pumford gained his experience and skills working for others, but about eight years ago he took the opportunity to set up his own joinery business, JP Joinery in Flintshire.

 

Initially specialising in custom made quality joinery, the business has since moved into high quality kitchen and bedroom furniture, with an extensive use of veneered panels, all of which were originally processed on a table saw.

Having worked with vertical panel saws in the past, Jason knew the space and operational advantages these offered, but with the business being a small family operation he could not justify the cost of a machine from one of the major manufacturers. (more…)