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Fly And Sand 2019

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ENTER TO WIN AN EXCLUSIVE FREE TRIP TO LÄGLER HQ IN GERMANY!

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Meet the minds behind the best floor sanding equipment in the world. See the manufacturing precision in Lägler’s only factory. Earn Lägler Certification with the one-day Premium Sanding Technology (PST®) training with their very own instructors. Enjoy sightseeing and visit local points of interest with the Lägler Team!

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COMPETITION TIME! 🇩🇪 We are happy to announce that Fly & Sand is back for 2019! Do you fancy a TRIP to Lagler HQ in Germany? You will be training with the creators of the best-known floor sanding machines in the world. It really is as fantastic as it sounds! Apply online now at Lagler.co.uk/fly-and-sand to get in with a chance of winning a place on the trip! #flyandsand2019 #laglerhq #flyandsand #tripofalifetime #germanyfloorsanding#winner #freetrip #excitingtimes #khrcompanyltd #lagler #excitingtimes #waitandsee #KHR #hampshire #southampton #germany🇩🇪 #laglerhummel #laglermachines #lagler #happytohelp #happysanding #servicewithasmile #service #finefinish #keepingyouworking #hummel #Lagleruk #laglermachines

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PROPOSED ITINERARY: 24TH-27TH NOVEMBER 2019

Sunday, 24.11.19

  • 18:50 – Pick-up at the airport         
  • 20:00 – Dinner at Leiterwägele in Cleebronn           
  • 22:00 – Pick-up at the Restaurant Leiterwägele           
  • 22:30 – Arrival and check-in at the hotel Adler

Monday, 25.11.19

  • 08:15 – Pick-up at the hotel Adler       
  • 8:30  – PST at Lägler        
  • 12:00 – Lunch at Lägler          
  • 16:30 – Pick-up at Lägler        
  • 16:45 – Arrival at the hotel Adler     
  • 17:30   – Pick-up at the hotel Adler        
  • 18:00  – Arrival at the Restaurant Zinsers Flämmle Neiperg         
  • 21:00 – Pick-up at the Restaurant Zinsers Flämmle Neiperg
  • 21:30 – Arrival at the hotel Adler

Tuesday, 26.11.19

  • 08:15  – Pick-up at the hotel Adler          
  • 08:30 – PST at Lägler        
  • 12:00  – Lunch at Lägler         
  • 16:30  – Pick-up at Lägler           
  • 17:30 – Arrival at the Christmas market in Ludwigsburg*           
  • 21:00 – Pick-up at the Christmas market        
  • 22:00  – Arrival at the hotel Adler (Costs for dinner at the Christmas market will be of individual responsibility)

Wednesday, 27.11.19

  • 08:15 – Check-out and pick-up at the hotel Adler       
  • 08:30 – PST at Lägler           
  • 11:45 – Pick-up at Lägler         
  • 12:00 – Lunch at the Restaurant Adler           
  • 13:45 – Pick-up at the Restaurant Adler         
  • 14:45  – Arrival at Mercedes-Benz-Museum          
  •  17:45 – Pick-up at the Mercedes-Benz-Museum            
  • 18:30 – Arrival at the airport

Fly & Sand 2018

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We are back!!!! What a fantastic trip away on Fly & Sand 2018! @laeglergermany 🇩🇪 KHR are very grateful for the opportunity to spend the trip with such a great group of professionals! Massive thank you to @laeglergermany for having us! And thank you to Jonny Ritchie, John Lawrence, Tom Conlon, Ross Moffat, Sean Magee, Ben Osborne, Brett Harris, Larry Murray, David Clark and Corey Osman for joining us, it was an absolute pleasure. @birchwoodflooring @jlawrenceflooring @tmcspecialistcleaningltd @humehardwoodflooring @platinum_restoration82 @benonfloors @bespoak_flooring @assuredfloorsanding @floor.and.after @ahpeckflooring #flyandsand2018 #KHR #laglerhummel #Laglergermany #hardwork #floorfinishing #professionalsanding #floorsanding #woodfloor #flyandsanduk #strudel #germanysalad #nottinghillspike #germany🇩🇪

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Investing into staff training is key to a successful business

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The KHR team learning and refreshing their product knowledge!

Staff PST Training Day

Visit from Lagler Germany!

It was inspiring and motivating for the team and contributes to the healthy, efficient, positive working environment we have here at KHR. Investing in staff training is KEY to a successful business, your company will benefit from this approach. Invest in your team now and see the results!

Reasons to remotivate the team!

It is important to boost employees confidence within their role. Training and development can help increase this, along with showing them they are appreciated. This will help them feel job satisfaction.

Knowledge is key and ensuring staff are compliant with the latest regulations is paramount.

Creating greater efficiency within the team, by maintaining and enhancing the knowledge/skills helps to deliver a professional service to your customers.

A well planned and structured training programme will ensure all employees maintain a consistent level of experience and knowledge. Giving them the confidence that they need to be able to perform their roles competently.

  • Untrained Employees = Frustrated Customers†
  • Untrained Workers Have a Low Production ValueUntrained Workers Are Inefficient
  • Lost Time/Money Due to Mistakes – Leads to complaints
  • Insufficient Staff Training Means Lost Customers†
  • Trained staff increases confidence and boosts morale

What did our staff think of their Lagler training day…

“Fantastic training day with the team”

“Really informative overview of sanding techniques”

“Great refresher and reminded me of the little things I had forgotten”

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The best way to make sure a Hummel dust bag fire does not start is to ensure the bag is emptied of wood dust!

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It is important to undersand the high level of fire risk from spontaneous combustion or from sparks when sanding. There is nothing as effective in preventing serious fire damage than good DUST BAG DISCIPLINE.

NO MATTER WHAT dust bags should be emptied safely into a fireproof container when the bag is 1/3 full and at the end of every sanding job.

Warning! Never under estimate that this wouldn’t happen to you!

Every time you sand you must remember:

  • The dust bag must always be removed from the machine after sanding and emptied into a non-combustible container outdoors.
  • You must cover this container with a non-combustible cover and be certain to store it and the dust bag outdoors.
  • The machine must always be cleaned carefully directly after sanding.
  • There is a high risk of fire when sanding woods with a large amount of resin, oiled or waxed floors or metal.
  • Be certain to note the warning notices of the paint, oil and wax manufacturers.
  • Cloths, pads which have been immersed in oil or wax can spontaneously combust.


The story of the Flip Edge Sander above is an unfortunate casualty of avoidable fire damage, even though the owner thought they had no reason to worry. The owner left his Hummel and Flip on site for three days, with the dust bags left outside some distance from the property. Finally, the machines are removed from the job, along with the partly-full Hummel dust bag and loaded in the back of the work van. Twenty minutes after getting home, the dust has ignited and the van is ablaze. Thankfully the fire door that happened to be leaning against the Hummel protected it from a lot of damage, but most of the tools, machine and supplies – this FLIP included – got toasted to some degree. The fire fighters on the scene aparrently said that a few minutes longer and the whole van might have exploded!

Important Tips For Hummel Dust Bags:

  • The only way to ensure a fire does not start is to ensure the bag is empty of wood dust.
  • Lager dust bags should be replaced if showing signs of wear or damage.
  • Patching is not recommended as it can affect the performance of the machine and risks leaking harmful dust into the working atmosphere.
  • Dust bags should be regularly emptied, and never filled over 1/3 full.
  • Wood dust is a Fire Hazard, so always remember to empty your dust bag before leaving it unattended or in storage. Heated particles can cause a fire hours after the machine was in use.
Social media history of experienced Hummel bag fires.


A Guide To Buying Floor Sanding Machines on Ebay

Buy with confidence on popular auction sites with our guide to buying second hand machines online.

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Ebay and similar sites are a fantastic resource for professional sanders to resell their old equipment. However, we have seen a number of illegitimate sales appearing on the auction site recently. Floor sanding equipment – especially professional sanding machines – are high value items in high demand, and we’ve spoken to many people who have been left between £600 to £3,000 out of pocket trying to bag a bargain. Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Continue reading “A Guide To Buying Floor Sanding Machines on Ebay” →