Speed meets precision: XCUTS transforms with HOMAG

Based in Hatfield, XCUTS is redefining what fast service means in the panel processing industry. Offering cutting, edging, CNC milling, spray painting and high-quality board supply, the company has fine-tuned its processes to deliver remarkable turnaround times of just 24-48 hours.

For bespoke carpenters, interior designers, builders and DIYers, this speed of delivery makes all the difference. In the early days, however, such lead times were only an ambition. To make them a reality, XCUTS needed machinery of the highest calibre, and the answer was HOMAG.

Amir Navazani, Managing Director at XCUTS, says: “We take pride not only in our work but also in our facility, so we wanted machinery that would both look and play the part. Truthfully, we’d only be satisfied with the best machinery money could buy”

A vision for speed & scale 

“From the start, our vision was to offer extreme speed without compromising on quality,” explains Amir Navazani, Managing Director at XCUTS. “We take pride not only in our work but also in our facility, so we wanted machinery that would both look and play the part. Truthfully, we’d only be satisfied with the best machinery money could buy.”

Choosing the right partner

XCUTS left no stone unturned in its search, as Amir explains: “We went to Germany and Italy, meeting with multiple suppliers and testing machines. I’d known about HOMAG for several years and suspected that’s where we’d end up, but I wanted to be sure that every option had been explored.”

HOMAG soon emerged as the clear front-runner: “We had several great meetings with them, where we explained our business, our plan, our goals – everything. They took it all on board and suggested a suite of machinery that ticked every box,” Amir continues.

That suite included two SAWTEQ S-300 beam saws, a DRILLTEQ V-310 vertical CNC and an EDGETEQ S-300 edgebander, supported by the XES 200 glue pot pre-heating station.

To be absolutely certain, XCUTS asked HOMAG if they could visit a recent customer who had installed the same machines, as Amir tells us: “They said yes straight away and drove us to meet them. Speaking directly with the operators and owners gave us complete confidence. We knew we were choosing the right machines and the right partner.”

Seamless installation & training

“The installation was really straightforward,” Amir recalls. “We had some complications at our end, which meant changing a few installation dates, but HOMAG were flexible, accommodating and highly efficient. In fact, we were up and running in no time.”

According to Amir, training was equally thorough: “This was new technology for us, so it was important to be brought 

fully up to speed. HOMAG’s team made sure we understood everything, and after the initial training, they were always happy to answer further questions.”

The suite of HOMAG machines included two new SAWTEQ S-300 beam saws

Exceeding expectations

Today, HOMAG machinery is the beating heart of XCUTS’ operation: “Before investing, we couldn’t have reached our targets. Now, thanks to HOMAG, our vision of an ultra-fast service model has become a reality,” says Amir. “The speed of these machines is incredible, as is the capacity and the accuracy. Our expectations were very high, yet they’ve been exceeded. Seeing the saws and edgebanders in action every day is a joy. We’re extremely happy with both the output and the results.

“As a bonus, the machines look fantastic. That matters to us because we take a lot of pride in our facility. When customers visit, we want them to be impressed – and they certainly are with HOMAG’s kit on full display.”

Service that matches the machines

For Amir, HOMAG’s service is every bit as important as the technology: “With machines of this nature, you’re always going to encounter issues. What matters is how the supplier responds. Downtime is so costly in this industry, particularly when rapid lead time is our major selling point. We simply can’t afford to wait days for maintenance – and luckily HOMAG understand this completely. They’re extremely fast at responding and resolving any hiccups, 

no matter how minor. They can often do this over the phone, but if a site visit is required, that’s no problem either. This reliable service is priceless.” 

Looking ahead

With demand continuing to grow, XCUTS is already planning further investments with HOMAG, as Amir confirms: “We’ve had some great meetings about the next phase, and there’s no question of going anywhere else. The speed, capacity and quality – it’s all outstanding. HOMAG has helped us achieve our vision, and we’re excited about where this partnership 

will take us.”

For more information or to arrange a demonstration of HOMAG machinery and software, contact HOMAG UK on 01332 856 500 – selecting option 4 for the sales department – or email info-uk@homag.com.