Boarke vs. SCM Group

Websites:

• Boarke: https://www.boarke-tw.com
• SCM Group: https://www.scmgroup.com

Basic Information

Boarke

• Based in Taichung City, Taiwan.
• Over 30 years of experience in CNC woodworking machine design and manufacturing.
• Product range includes sanding machinery, CNC centers, band saws, planers, jointers, drilling machines, lathes, tenoners, mortisers, spindle shapers, edge banders, finger joint/laminating machines, hydraulic machines, coater and curing machines, wood drying equipment, scrap crushers, incinerators.
• Focuses on smart manufacturing, energy saving, environmental protection.
• Long-term partner for turnkey woodworking solutions.
• Source

SCM Group

• Founded in 1952, headquartered in Italy.
• Global leader in machinery, integrated systems, and components for processing wood, plastic, glass, stone, metal, and composites.
• Serves furniture, construction, automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding sectors.
• Over 4,000 employees worldwide; operates on all continents.
• Offers both stand-alone machines and fully integrated solutions.
• Source

Awards

Boarke

• 2018: Outstanding Product Award (Mill Turn CNC Machine) – Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Design Competition
• 2015: Outstanding Product Award (CNC 6 axis automatic production line)
• 2008: First Prize – Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Design Competition
• 2007: 96th Golden Hand Award – Taichung County Government
• 1994: First Prize – Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Design Competition (Final Wood Sanding Machinery / Denibbing Machine)
• Source

SCM Group

• Deloitte Private “Best Managed Companies” multiple years
• SMAU Innovation Award 2024 (“Solutions Library” project)
• “Top Mobile” award in Brazilian woodworking sector
• Excelsa Romagna Award 2023 for Innovation
• Sodalitas Social Award 2011
• Red Dot Design Award (with NiEW)
• Sources: SCM Newsroom

Certifications

Boarke

• ISO 9001:2000 (since 2001)
• ISO 9002 (since 1997)
• CE certification for all products (since 1993)
• Source

SCM Group

• ISO 9001 (Quality Management System)
• ISO 45001:2023 (Occupational Health and Safety) – Hiteco
• ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) – Hiteco
• Source

Key Features

Boarke

• Advanced CNC woodworking machinery for efficiency and smart manufacturing.
• Wide product range: sanding machines, CNC centers, band saws, planers, jointers, drilling machines, lathes, tenoners, mortisers, shapers, edge banders, finger joint/laminating machines, hydraulic machines, coaters & curing machines, wood drying equipment, scrap crushers & incinerators.
• Focus on innovation, energy saving, environmental protection.
• Turnkey project solutions.
• Strong customer partnership approach.
• Source

SCM Group

• Over 70 years of expertise in machinery for wood and other materials.
• Global operations with specialized production centers.
• Stand-alone machines and integrated systems for multiple industries.
• Manufactures industrial components (spindles, electrospindles, metal carpentry).
• Heavy investment in innovation and digital solutions.
• Comprehensive after-sales service and training (SCM Campus).
• Source

Featured Products

Boarke

1. Wood Sanding Machinery (wide belt sanders, denibbing machines)
2. Wood CNC Machining Centers (mill turn CNCs, 5/6-axis centers)
3. Woodworking Machinery (band saws, panel saws, jointers/planers, drilling machines)
4. Turnkey Projects (bamboo/wood floor UV coating lines)
5. Accessories and custom-designed solutions Source

SCM Group

1. Woodworking technology: stand-alone and integrated systems (scmwood)
2. Machines for advanced materials (composites, aluminum, glass, stone) via CMS (cms.it)
3. Automated industrial systems (tecno-logica.com)
4. Profile processing technologies (aluminum/PVC/light alloys) via Mecal (mecal.com)
5. Technological components (electrospindles, iron castings) Source

Marketing Focus

Boarke

• Emphasizes CNC woodworking machines and turnkey solutions.
• Highlights quality, customer service, R&D innovation.
• Focuses on smart manufacturing and environmental protection.
• Targets professional woodworking factories and industrial clients globally. Source

SCM Group

• Positions as a global leader in advanced manufacturing technology for multiple materials.
• Focuses on innovation, digitalization, automation.
• Targets B2B clients in furniture, construction, automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding.
• Offers service partnerships for productivity and long-term support. Sources: SCM Company Page, Interview

Technical Strength

Boarke

• Over 30 years of technical development in CNC woodworking machinery.
• Expertise in smart manufacturing and environmental technology.
• Broad product range and turnkey project capabilities. Source

SCM Group

• Top ten Italian company by patents; invests ~7% of turnover in R&D (patents source).
• Advanced skills across machinery/materials (wood to composites).
• Provides technical support/training globally (service solutions).
• Data-driven strategies for spare parts pricing (MARKT-PILOT partnership).
• Focus on employee skill development (careers page).

Environment / Society / Governance

Boarke

• No public ESG policy or code of conduct found.

SCM Group

• Has a Code of Conduct covering ESG principles: honesty/transparency, social responsibility, people-first approach, health/safety protection, environmental stewardship.
• Promotes sustainable development and diversity; integrates CSR into daily business practices. Source

OEM / ODM / White Label Support

Boarke

SCM Group

• No explicit information available regarding OEM/ODM/White Label services.

Pricing

Boarke

• No public pricing information found.

SCM Group

Full catalog available at SCM Shop

Testimonials

Boarke

• No publicly available testimonials found.

SCM Group

1. BirdEye: Mixed customer reviews from North America (source).
2. Glassdoor: Employee reviews—3.7/5 rating; high recommendation rate (source).
3. BBB: Customer feedback is collected but not detailed publicly (source).
4. LumberJocks: Individual negative experience regarding machine delivery/support (source).