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General Manufacturing

General Manufacturing

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Livingreen Design Ltd, based in Edinburgh, specializes in the handcrafted production of planters using advanced composite technology. This document outlines the meticulous process involved in creating these products, emphasizing the craftsmanship and technology used.

Manufacturing Process
The production of planters involves multiple skilled craftsmen, with each piece being handled by at least six different individuals. The process is largely manual, utilizing minimal machinery, and is inspired by technologies used in the aerospace and automotive industries.

Materials and Techniques
Planters are made from composites reinforced with glass fibers, offering a cost-effective alternative to metal or wood. These materials are lightweight, strong, and versatile, allowing for a wide range of shapes and finishes.

Production Steps
  • A mold is created from an original piece to produce replicas through lamination.
  • The inside of the mold is coated with a liquid plastic gel, followed by a resin and glass mix to form a strong composite.
  • Post-molding, products undergo quality control, pre-finishing, and preparation for final finishing.
  • The outer surface is sanded and repaired, then treated with various finishes and paints.
  • Products are dried, undergo final quality control, and are dispatched.


Capacity and Customization
Livingreen Design can process 400-500 planters weekly, accommodating both large and small projects with a typical completion time of 6-8 weeks for bespoke orders. The focus is on quality and customization, catering to designers, architects, and contractors across Europe.
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Catalog excerpts

General Manufacturing-1

LIVINGREEN DESIGN LTD LIVINGREEN HOUSE, 24/6 DRYDEN ROAD, LOANHEAD, EDINBURGH, EH20 9HX, UNITED KINGDOM. ||Pwww.livmgreendesign.com [email protected] HOW WE MAKE IT had no idea there was so much work involved in ing our planters!” And it's true, each piece we ufacture will have been work on by at least 6 dif pairs of hands, each with a different skill, befo final product is packed and wrapped. Aside from Visitors to our Headquarters and principle workshops in Edinburgh always say the same things “I mak-man-erent e the hand tools and compressors, almost no machinery is used in the manufacturing process, they really are crafted by hand - but using technology from the Jet age. Our planters are made using advanced composite technology, the same technology that helps modern plane manufacturers achieve their dreams of more efficient, stronger aircraft. The same technology used to form the blades on millions of wind turbines and the very same used to form the cockpits and body shells of Formula 1 racing cars and record breaking racing yachts. While these industries use composite sandwiches reinforced with carbon, our planters use glass fibres, more than strong enough for purpose while allowing us to produce hand built products less expensively than metal or wood equivalent's.

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General Manufacturing-2

WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR WORK Whatever the reinforcement, all composites are lightweight, flexible, incredibly strong, and capable of being moulded into almost any shape. Being waterproof and with possibility of an unlimited range of finish options, they are the ideal material for planter manufacture. The process starts with a mould, formed from an original ‘piece’ and used to make exact replicas of the original by process known as lamination. The ‘laminator’, the skilled craftsman who makes the raw product, starts by painting the inside of the mould with a liquid plastic gel which will form a thin...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.