Lamont clamping system selected by Roundel

ROUNDEL specialises in the design, planning and installation of bespoke  kitchens, bedrooms and bathroom furniture to major house builders across the UK. Substantial investment in new product sourcing together with the use of modern technology and manufacturing techniques have enabled Roundel to remain at the forefront of the market, thereby firmly establishing the company as a major force within the industry. In support of ongoing moves to manufacture more of its own kitchen and bedroom doors, rather than being dependent on outside suppliers, the company recently invested in a matrix clamp, purchasing the clamp displayed by Lamont on the JMJ stand at W12.
Roundel’s Roy Ramshaw told PW&SS: “We already manufacture a significant number of doors through various manufacturing processes: however, we had recently designed a specialised, more upmarket door, and I needed a clamping system to be able to produce them. “We carried out a lot of research via magazines, websites and trade connections, speaking to companies that we have known over many years. We were able to whittle it down to a small number of people who could supply what we needed. “We had been reluctant to go to W12 as it has diminished over the years, but as we surveyed the websites of who did what, we noticed Lamont would be there, as well as two or three other companies I was interested in. As it turned out, it was the right show at the right time.” Visiting the Lamont sector of the JMJ stand, Roy reports that he was very impressed with Alan Lamont. “I liked the guy, what he said, how he explained what the company does. He manufactures the clamps, so he knows his product inside out. Everything he told me I was impressed with. I saw the product on the stand, and it does what it says on the tin. It is well constructed and available at a very reasonable price: in other words, excellent value for money.” Roundel already had a woodwelder,
purchased many years ago from a different company. Roy reports that “Alan came to the factory and serviced the woodwelding machine free of charge to ensure it was working correctly with his machine. He did not try to sell me a new one: he took one look at our existing woodwelder, said that it looked in
fairly good condition and gave it a service. This is excellent service, as far as I’m concerned. “Alan is a fantastic guy to deal with. He is true to his word: what more can I say? I’m not saying it just because I bought the machine off
him: the reason I bought the machine was because he was a genuine guy to deal with. He told me the good points and the bad points, and guided me to the right position.” In just the first fortnight or so of operation, Roy reports that the clamp has already allowed Roundel to strengthen its foothold in the furniture industry, providing versatility. “It gives us exclusivity as well, making a new range of doors that no one else makes.” When asked if he would recommend Lamont, Roy replied, “Definitely, 100%.”