For more than 100 years, MARTIN has stood for high-quality woodworking machinery, precision engineering and durable solutions for professional users. Founded in 1922 and based in Ottobeuren in southern Germany, the company is recognised as one of the established suppliers of premium machinery for joinery workshops, furniture manufacturers, interior fit-out specialists and industrial woodworking companies.
MARTIN’s long-term success is based on a clear understanding of professional woodworking. Its machines are developed for customers who expect consistently accurate results, efficient production processes, intuitive operation and reliable performance over many years. Solid machine construction and sophisticated operating concepts are combined with modern control technology wherever this provides a practical benefit for the user.
Today, the MARTIN portfolio includes the T66 and T77 sliding table saws, the T12 and T27 spindle moulders, the T54 surface planer, the T45 thickness planer, the T32 combined surface planer and thicknesser, and the Q-FIN special sanding machine for timber window production.
The United Kingdom is one of MARTIN’s most important international markets. British joinery companies and manufacturers have traditionally placed considerable emphasis on precision, flexibility and long-term machine quality.
These requirements correspond closely with MARTIN’s engineering philosophy. Customers in the UK are supported by several specialist machinery dealers, ensuring regional access to professional advice, machine demonstrations, installation, training and after-sales service.
Sliding table saws for flexible production
The T66 and T77 sliding table saws are designed for the accurate cutting of solid timber, wood-based panels and a wide range of other materials used in professional production.
The T66 is the versatile entry point into the MARTIN sliding table saw range. Its single-sided tilting saw unit makes it suitable for a broad spectrum of everyday cutting tasks. It combines a robust machine structure with precise adjustment, smooth workpiece guidance and straightforward operation. The T66 is aimed at workshops requiring a dependable and flexible saw for individual production, customised components and recurring standard work.
The T77 offers a higher level of equipment and flexibility. One of its most important features is the option of a saw unit that tilts in both directions. This provides clear advantages when producing mitres, compound angles and complex components. Depending on the workpiece and cutting sequence, the operator can choose the most suitable tilting direction and avoid unnecessary turning or repositioning of the material.
This can reduce handling time, simplify production and improve the quality of the finished component. The T77 is therefore particularly suitable for demanding joinery, furniture production, staircase construction, window manufacturing and interior fit-out applications.
Spindle moulders for precise profiling
MARTIN’s T12 and T27 spindle moulders are designed for profiling, rebating, grooving and a wide variety of moulding operations.
The T12 provides a robust and versatile solution for standard spindle-moulding work. Its focus is on accurate machining, convenient handling and reliable daily operation. It is suitable for businesses that require a professional spindle moulder without unnecessary complexity.
The T27 is intended for users who require greater flexibility and a higher degree of control. It supports demanding machining operations, including applications involving a tilting spindle and several positioning parameters.
Its modern control concept assists the operator during set-up and helps to make complex machining tasks easier to reproduce.
Tool data and machining settings can be stored and recalled for recurring jobs. This is especially valuable in companies producing small batches, customised profiles or frequently changing components. Digital assistance reduces set-up times, supports repeatable accuracy and lowers the risk of adjustment errors.
For British joinery businesses, which often combine individual craftsmanship with increasingly efficient production methods, this integration of traditional spindle-moulding expertise and modern control technology offers significant practical benefits.
Surface and thickness planing
Accurate planing is fundamental to solid-timber processing. The T54 surface planer is designed to create perfectly flat reference surfaces and precisely jointed edges, providing the basis for all subsequent machining operations.
Its substantial tables and stable machine construction support smooth workpiece guidance and consistently accurate results. The planer fence can be adjusted conveniently for square or angled work.
Different cutterblock options allow the machine to be configured according to the required surface finish, noise level and machining performance.
The T45 thickness planer complements the T54 by bringing prepared workpieces to their exact final thickness. It combines powerful material removal with controlled feeding and precise table positioning.
Its solid construction makes it suitable for both demanding individual work and continuous production.
The machine can also be adapted for specialist applications. This underlines MARTIN’s ability to respond to unusual materials and production requirements rather than restricting its solutions to conventional woodworking tasks.
Compact planing with the T32
For businesses with limited workshop space, the T32 combines surface planing and thicknessing in a single machine. The operator can change quickly between the two functions, allowing essential solidtimber preparation work to be carried out within a compact footprint.
The T32 is particularly suitable for smaller joinery workshops, training facilities and companies that require professional planing performance but do not need two separate machines.
Despite its compact design, the T32 follows the same basic engineering principles as MARTIN’s larger machines. Stability, precise table guidance and high-quality cutterblock options ensure dependable machining results. It is therefore a professional production solution rather than simply a space-saving compromise.
German engineering and local support
Professional machinery requires professional consultation and service. MARTIN’s dealer network in the United Kingdom plays a central role in ensuring that each customer receives a machine configuration suited to their specific production requirements.
The specialist dealers understand the British woodworking market and provide support from the initial consultation through installation and commissioning to operator training, maintenance and technical service.
This combination of German engineering, more than a century of experience and strong local representation has established MARTIN as an important partner for the British woodworking industry. The company’s machines are designed not only to deliver precision when first installed, but to remain productive, reliable and accurate throughout a long working life.
MARTIN therefore continues to represent what professional woodworking businesses value most: quality, flexibility, durability and application-focused innovation.
