The new compact Elcon vertical panel saw was making more than its W10 debut on the DaltonsWadkin stand.
“We believe this is the first time it’s been seen at a show anywhere,” said sales director Andy Walsh.
He described the new Elcon 135D, which costs under £9,000, as a “go anywhere, fit anywhere” saw.
“It can cut material up to 8ftx4ft but is only 1100mm wide so can fit in a very tight space,” he said. “And the footprint is made smaller still by the fact that it is less steeply angled than conventional panel saws.”
The new model attracted “strong interest” at the show, and, following trials, is expected to win a sizeable order from one of the DIY multiples.
The company also used W10 to promote its new branding and market identity as a machine maker, supplier, rebuild and service specialist following Dalton’s acquisition of the Wadkin business earlier this year.
Also on show were some of the first classical machines made under the new name at Dalton’s Nottingham site.
“We’ve had a great market response to the addition of the Wadkin business, and it’s brought us global recognition because the name is so well-known worldwide,” said Mr Walsh.
Also on display from the DaltonsWadkin range were a Kuper 5-head planer/moulder, a Salvador Up-Cut Crosscutting System and Stenner ST100R bandsaw.
