Carpentry Raugel Agencement, France
Laurent Raugel has led the company since 2005 and has invested in new technologies to improve production processes. A good example of this is the acquisition of the Holz-Her BAZ7535 5-axis machining centre, which uses nesting technology for optimal panel machining. Together with the Cabineo joining element, which only requires surface treatment, this technology not only saves time in production, but also makes it considerably easier to assemble and transport the furniture assemblies. Appreciated for its robustness and easy handling, the Cabineo has established itself as a standard in the workshop. The carpentry company uses around 100,000 Cabineos every year.
Lionel Heller has been workshop manager since 2018. He welcomes us and guides us through the workshop. This is where a dozen employees turn projects into reality. For him, Lamello is the standard in the woodworking industry. "The innovative side is really impressive," says Heller enthusiastically. The Cabineo is used in 95% of joints and offers numerous advantages: time savings in production, fast assembly and easy transport of flat-packed furniture. In contrast to conventional assembly methods that require wooden dowels, the Cabineo is characterised by its high clamping force. There is also no need for additional guiding elements. This enables the manufacturing and assembly process to be optimised and at the same time ensures high product quality.
Raugel Agencement mainly uses the Cabineo 12, which is characterised by three 15 mm holes. This assembly method is ideal for furniture that needs to be carried to different floors within the house or transported flat. The parts are first assembled in the workshop, then disassembled for transport and finally assembled at the customer's site. A perfect fit and smooth assembly are guaranteed.
A recent project provides a good example of this technological synergy: the complete redesign of the Klugesherz bakery/confectionery for the Christmas period. Raugel Agencement used around 1,500 Cabineo 12 connectors to create this warm and bright interior. Completed in just three weeks, the project allowed the bakery to reopen shortly before the holidays. It is proof of the efficiency and speed of the techniques used by Raugel Agencement. "At Raugel, we not only create tailored interiors, we create stories," says Laurent Raugel, beaming. Raugel Agencement is currently preparing for the integration of the Cabineo X, the latest member of the Cabineo family. It offers even more flexibility thanks to its open housing. In combination with the shelf supports, the Cabineo X is an optimal solution for adjustable shelves, as it prevents the positioned shelves from falling out unchecked.
The adoption of the Cabineo joining element by Raugel Agencement shows how innovation can change traditional manufacturing and assembly methods. With the introduction of the Clamex joining element, which has recently celebrated its debut in the workshop, the future promises to be even more innovative!
For us Lamello is the standard in the woodworking industry, the innovative side is really impressive.