Zapkut claims that its self-titled vertical panel saw is the lowest priced on the market and that weighing less than 26kg means that it is fully portable, although it can still hand sheets up to 2440x12200mm.

And Sagetech has claimed that its Koolkut Series 2 and Series 3 vertical panel saws fill the gap between economic and high-end models by offering high-precision capabilities at an economical price.

All three saws are already popular in the UK according to Sagetech and both firms have said that they hope to replicate that success on an international level.