MACHINES PROVE THEIR METAL
10th February 2015

The installation of a new Emmegi machining centre and double mitre saw at architectural steel fabrication specialists Arkoni Ltd is continuing to prove the strength and durability of the Italian crafted machines.

Arkoni Ltd has invested in a 1,600m² extension at its Brighouse premises to house the new Emmegi machinery which it is using largely to fabricate windows in the Janisol Arte steel renovation window system.

The company chose the Emmegi machines primarily because they were already being used by system supplier Schueco Janson themselves in Germany, and a joint visit to the factory by the teams from Arkoni and Emmegi (UK) showed just how well the machines were performing.

An Emmegi Phantomatic T3 star four axis CNC machining centre has been installed at Brighouse along with a Twin Ferro heavy duty electronic double mitre saw, both of which have the additional strength required for cutting and machining steel rather than aluminium. As well as the installation in Germany, Emmegi (UK) could also prove the performance of the machines with reference projects at steel fabrication companies in the UK and in Switzerland.

Emmegi (UK)’s team worked closely with Arkoni to identify the best machinery solution for the profiles and volumes they are manufacturing, and also worked with software specialist Business Micros Aluminium to help provide an effective and user friendly installation.

Ian Latimer, Managing Director of Emmegi (UK), says: “This was a very significant investment for Arkoni – not just in terms of the size but also because it represents an important strategic shift for the business into the fabrication of windows in the slim sight lined, thermally broken Janisol Arte system.

“We were able to offer proven machines which could cope with the challenging profiles, as well as unrivalled expertise and exceptional levels of customer service which ensured that the installation and commissioning process was smooth and efficient.”

In addition to the Janisol Arte windows which Arkoni is supplying into the heritage building sector in the UK, the new machinery is also helping the company to increase capacity as it expands into the Irish market.

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