Ecology and economy when sawing and storing material will be the themes of an Open House to be held by Kasto (www.kasto.com) at its UK headquarters and showroom in Milton Keynes from 16 to 18 May.

A number of sawing machines and storage systems will be making their UK debut, having been launched last year by the German parent company.

They include the KastoMicut, which offers higher levels of technology and performance at a lower price than the company’s previous range of pivot-bow bandsaws.

Also featured will be the KastoWin pro AC 5.6 — a production bandsaw designed for use with either a bi-metal or TCT blade.

Visitors will hear about a new energy recovery and storage system for the company’s ‘industrial warehouses’, which are used for the automated storage and retrieval of bar, tube, sheet, plate and other materials.

This technology, which is optional — and retrofittable — on all of the company’s storage systems, provides savings by enabling surplus kinetic energy to be converted into electricity and stored for later use.

To achieve even greater efficiency, energy storage capacitors can be integrated.

Those interested in attending the Open House should call Ernst Wagner on 07747 802991 or send an e-mail ().