Leitz Tooling to host Joinery Network open day

Leitz Tooling to host Joinery Network open day

Following on from the massive success of the Materials and finishes show, The Joinery Network is hosting another event this year at the Leitz factory in Harlow. Like our last few events, this open day is centered around the manufacturing of timber windows and doors and features a special guest speaker, Kenny McHugh, from the Police Crime Prevention Initiatives who will be speaking about secured by design.

This exclusive event, hosted by Leitz Tooling features industry experts and guest speakers from across the network, who will share their knowledge on all things timber windows & doors. Hear speakers from The Joinery Network, Secured By Design, JF Joinery, Leitz Tooling and more.

Discover the benefits of the Lignum system in a short presentation from The Joinery Network. Find out how Lignum has revolutionised other businesses through maximising efficiency, reducing waste and inherited certifications such as: PAS 24, compliance with documents L, M & Q (conservation and new build), secured by design and much more.

Enjoy a tooling showcase from Leitz and pick the brains of experts with decades of experience, who can help you to optimise your production with technical support and advice. From cradle to grave, Leitz manufactures, supplies and sharpens machine tooling. Learn about Leitz tool service and see if Leitz solutions can solve your production challenges like noise.

Hone your machining strategy with a spindle moulder demonstration from Owen Dare Joinery Consultants, an industry leader with over 40 years of experience in process optimisation. See the impact of Lignum tooling first hand and discover how you can simply and improve your window and door production.

Take a “behind the scenes” tour round the Leitz Tooling Harlow factory and see firsthand the care put into manufacturing and sharpening every single aspect of the Lignum tooling system. Meet our engineers, robots and explore advanced machinery like our diamond erosion technology that sets us apart from the competition.

Travel & Accommodation
This event, hosted by Leitz Tooling, is a 25 minute car journey from Stansted airport, making travel very easy. We are also situated very closely to two hotels: The Manor Of Grooves & The Premier Inn Harlow. We can arrange to have you picked up from your hotels or the airport if you give us enough notice.

The Joinery Network is happy to refund accommodation costs (excluding food /drink /services) for any company attending that purchases the full Lignum system within 3 Months of this event.

Opportunity to network in the evening, after the event where you can ask any additional questions, discuss specifications and network with industry leaders.

https://www.leitz.org/en-gb

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