Gannomat Factory in Telfs, Tirol, AustriaTritec/Gannomat: 1984-2009
Although the conditions contributing to the current economic climate may be unique, the uncertainty that exists is nothing new. 1984 (the year, not the novel) witnessed double digit inflation, mortgage rates of nearly 20% and early signs of the demise of the Detroit-based American automobile industry. The woodworking industry – if it could even be labeled an “industry” - was awash in the controversial discussion of new construction methods most frequently referred to as the “32-mm system”, involving fervent discussion about the pros and cons of frameless cabinets, European hardware, and dowel construction techniques. The controversy was really about the past vs. the future; labor vs. technology; craft vs. manufacturing.
Rocklin Ca. office and showroomThe year 1984 was also the first year of Tritec and the Tritec/Gannomat association that has endured based upon a commitment to product excellence, market knowledge and responsible service. Since 1984 the economy has experienced numerous swings – up and down – and the woodworking machinery market has witnessed multiple realignments of product and distributor, as partnerships have formed, splintered, dissolved and in some cases, reformed at a staggering rate. Even during stable economic times this constant realignment added an element of uncertainty in the purchasing of long-term capital equipment.
Since 1984 Tritec has been the exclusive importer and national distributor of Gannomat products in the US. We have remained dedicated and responsibly focused on presenting what we believe to be the best products and the best service and support of those products over what is now nearing a quarter century. Tritec and Gannomat have both rejected the belief that bigger is better, or that we could be “everything to everyone”; concentrating instead on those aspects of the market and production requirements that we know best.
There is no question that these are, indeed, uncertain economic times. All the more reason to depend upon those things that remain certain at all times; like the durability of sound business relationships and enduring partnerships; like Tritec and Gannomat and their relationship with the American woodworking machinery market.
Glue Injection and ApplicationThe case clamp and assembly area can be a messy place. Over-turned glue bottles and too much glue in the dowels holes all contribute to the mess. Glue gets on the assembly tables and on the machinery and of course there's no guarantee how much glue the joint is actually getting. Gannomat has two tools that will help eliminate the mess and guarantee a measured amount of glue goes to the right place, the dowel holes. |
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Injecta - for electronically measured glue injection- insures accurate glue injection. Use #275 Glue for inserters....see more |
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Liemfix - pressure glue applicator eliminates messy glue bottles with controlled application of glue. Use #275 manual glue.....see more |
Speaking of Assembly |
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| By Tom Van Alstyne | |
Being an installer and technician for Tritec, I have the opportunity to see different solutions for machine placement for better production through-put. One of the most helpful ideas involves the case clamp. Most shops have assembly tables, which are used to assemble the case goods. Once assembly is complete the case has to be lifted and placed in the clamp. What a pain that can be! Options for Gannomat’s Concept series clamps include extension legs. These come in different heights and can also be made to match any existing tables or conveyers. These extension legs get the base of the clamp up to the working height of the assembly table. If the table is placed adjacent to the clamp, the operator can simply slide the case into the machine without straining. Even on larger full-size carcasses, one person can easily load and un-load the clamp. |
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