Timber cutting machines in "Petite" mode

Concept 345, the timber-frame machining centre specialist, has developed machine tools suited to the needs of craft firms and small businesses. Now everyone can invest in digital and compete with the rest.

At its base in France’s Saône-et-Loire department, an observation by the CEICA company (industrial machine and automation systems manufacturer) resulted in the creation of a new brand name: Concept 345. CEICA saw the market for timber-frame machining centres being dominated by the Germans and Italians, with machines oriented toward large structures and large processing volumes. But there was nothing on offer for smaller builders, who had to either shape parts manually, with low productivity, or else call on subcontractors, cutting into their profit margin while making them dependent and thus less responsive.

Machines planed down to suit small structures

On the strength of this analysis and its expertise in machines and automation, Concept 345 has designed and developed an NC machine that is as small as it is smart. Its advantages: a small footprint, very simple setting-up and control requiring no special operating skills, high outputs, and all at a reasonable cost and with great after-sales care.

These machines enable craft firms to maintain their know-how while working more quickly, more efficiently, and also more confidently because of the lower risk compared with manual cutting - states Julien Charnay, the Concept 345 sales manager

Aimed at craft firms and smaller businesses working on traditional carpentry, timber frames, or chalet construction, the machine was put into production for over a year in a company, during which time it was tweaked, optimized, and is now ready for the market.
Initial feedback is very encouraging for this high-potential niche product, which stacks up the advantages to produce a valid French offering in this internationally very competitive sector.

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