COLUMNS

Infi nitely creating great spaces

Bear Grylls said “The storms don’t last forever”. 2020 has certainly been quite the storm and one that will be recorded in the history books (is there still such a thing?). The extremes have made this a very challenging year from lockdowns preventing most in our industry from operating business’ and then to a surge of demand that has the supply chain and our manufacturing capacity at breaking point.

But Bear is right, even this storm won’t last forever so I think it’s important to pause and take the time to smell the roses. We live in the best part of the world to be at the moment, I have no doubt about that.

So as this stormy year nears the end, we should think about and celebrate what we do. What do we do? Well, it’s much more than making cabinets and joinery. We actually improve lifestyles. Living, working, learning, and playing environments by creating great spaces. Families homes, work places, schools, and public spaces are all enhanced by what we do every day.

That gives us just cause to think with an infinite mindset and beyond our own tenure

We tend to get tangled up in getting the next job out the door, meeting the deadlines, and looking after the bottom line that often we lose sight of the big game. We should be proud of the creativity and manufacturing savvy we use every day to create great spaces. Take a moment.

What’s more, we create these great spaces using sustainable products most which come from renewable resource and are friendly to our planet. There is more to do here and the focus on sustainability will sharpen within our industry in the years to come. Covid has taught us a lesson about reliance on imported products and we’ve been reminded of the benefi ts of local production. Make sure you push the Buy NZ Made barrow. In my opinion though, the best thing we bring to the table when creating great spaces is that we do it by manufacturing legacy products. The work we do today will be enjoyed by not just the immediate client but most likely a future owner, maybe even generation or three, afterwards. Our work will remain well after the invoice is paid, after we have earned our livings and paid our team and our suppliers. We should be proud of that.

That said, the reality is that right now everyone is time poor. Have you ever been so busy? It’s stressful and when the pressure is on, we are drawn into our business’ and work even harder. It’s easier said than done but it’s vital to look after yourself, take a breath, spend some time in the forest or at the beach and be with your family. Take a break

The Master Joiners leadership and National Offi ce team are mindful that many members are too busy to take up some of the opportunities that have been presented recently. The webinar series will continue in 2021 and popular topics will be something we can revisit when everyone comes up for air. Ian Featherstone’s recent series has included costing and scheduling and has provided some very useful tools. Nicola Bow is currently running a series on Customer Service and we are trialling a different format for this. These webinars are available for all of your team so consider “delegating” someone from within your fi rm to attend and gather the learning. Current work pressures have also resulted in a slightly below par uptake on the Master Joiners Benchmarking opportunity. Thanks here to Ian Featherstone and the team at Smetrics for bringing this to Master Joiners. Congratulations to the member companies that have participated, I’m sure the insights will prove useful and identify some opportunities within those participating fi rms.

Conference is on. Master Joiners are back in the game and our 2021 Inspired to Perform programme has been released. It is an outstanding line up and will be a great opportunity to catch up with Joiners from around the country. This year an invitation is extended to allied industries to attend as well. Get in touch via the Master Joiners website.

The Master Joiners Excellence awards are back on track also and entries have remained open throughout this year. There will have been some inspiring work created since the Invercargill edition so I’m sure the calibre will be as high as we’ve ever seen. Get organised now and have a look through the information as the format is new with a transition to a digital entry.

Recently the MJ executive were able to meet in person for the fi rst time post lockdowns. E-meetings have been utilised to deal with much of the business as usual so this was a great opportunity to advance the strategy of the Federation. The regions are very well represented by your presidents and collectively it’s a strong team that advance the objectives of Master Joiners. Our strategy comprises three themes and we now have a lead for each of those and I acknowledge the guidance provided by Nathan Busch on Membership, Myles Sellers on Education, and Reuben Bogue on Advocacy. We have also benefi tted this year by the governance oversight of our independent, Ian Lothian.

It’s been diffi cult to fi nd time this year so I would like to acknowledge the special contribution made by the Master Joiners advisory group, the executive, our JMF directors, JTT team, members on our working groups, the regional secretaries and executives. Thank you, it hasn’t been easy to make these duties a priority and the combined eff ort is what moves us forward.

We are very fortunate to have Allison Delaney fronting our organisation. She seems to have a boundless supply of energy and passion for our organisation and somehow keeps all the plates spinning. Veronica Hennig has been pushing forward our social media presence and helping pull the levers inside the MJ machine. Thank you team.

Finally I’d like to give a shout out to all readers of Joiners Magazine but the loudest to our members and associate members. Thanks for being part of our nationwide network and upholding the standards and excellence of our industry. Enjoy your summer, take some time to look after you and yours. Keep fl ying the fl ag, be really proud of what you do – Infi nitely creating great spaces

Merry Christmas

Paul Ingram

National President Registered Master Joiners

March 25th – 27th 2021 Claudelands Event Centre Hamilton

Thursday 25th Join ‘The tours’ in the afternoon and ‘The Gathering’ in the evening Friday 26th Day business sessions followed by the Annual Excellence Awards Dinner Saturday 27th Breakfast in the trades followed by networking adventures

visit www.masterjoiners.nz to download the full program and register online

Fast Facts

• 11 Conference Sessions • • 6 Breakout Sessions – you choose which ones! • • Sessions for working in your business and on your business • • Getting to what you need to know – getting to the point. • • Two celebrity personalities and a range of content experts • • The Gathering – guest speaker & entertainment • • Annual Excellence Awards Gala Dinner with celebrity guest speaker • • Four Saturday activities to choose from • • Friday Partners Program – not to be missed. • • Easy one step online registration • • Select your own accommodation to best suit you – see website for details • • High quality products and services available in the exhibition centre

Awards entries close January 10th, 2021

See website for all details https://masterjoiners.nz/event-directory/excellence-awards/ Email inquiries to info@masterjoiners.co.nz

From the Publisher

Window options from Thermawood - p. 32

Good-bye 2020

At long last Summer is here. It has been a challenging year to date for all of us I dare say and the Christmas break will be well received. Our December issue has plenty to help pass the time in prep for 2021. Of particular note are our features on handles and wardrobe manufacture. ‘Handles’ being the operative word we look at both what you can see and not see from some of the leading suppliers. We also have a look at some of the smaller machinery that have been selling in recent times. Surprising or not we are told many of these smaller machines have been selling very well through Covid times. It also augurs well for the coming year as business activity under the general heading of construction looks to be still a very busy economic sector.

The digital world of apps and the like is something that none of us will be able to avoid. We have some interesting info on what Homag are now off ering in this issue. We continue to see new product from several leading suppliers including Laminex, NZ Panels Group and Burns & Ferrall. This is despite the restrictive eff ect

Covid-19 has had on business in general. An interesting product we have is the NZS 4211 compliant glazing system from Thermawood. This represents another advancement in the use of double glazed wooden windows. An interesting case study on its use is included.

Talking of component manufacture there is an advert from an Australian based company All About Labels which should be of interest to cabbies and furniture makers in keeping the factory process simple and effi cient. Should also note that the next Master Joiners

Conference will be held in late March 2021 in Hamilton.

There is some info on this in this issue. Well that’s it for 2020, been an interesting year for us what with Covid and our 100th issue in September. We thank all those who have supported 25 us through the year and look forward to doing it all again in 2021. Have a great Xmas/ New Year break. YEARS

Bob Nordgren

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A sustainable and unique offi ce environment, showroom and warehouse hub for the South Island

Blum’s new architectural building in Christchurch

Blum has opened its new home of storage inspiration in New Zealand. The new showroom sits at 16 Avenger Crescent in Wigram, an architectural property concept aligned with company values. It features high-tech sustainable design and materials, unique, innovative spaces for offi ce, showroom, trade training workshop and warehouse to support their South Island distribution.

The new showroom presents moving ideas and concepts for innovative kitchen and cabinetry solutions. It also allows customers to experience their own storage story fi rst-hand with a 1:1 scale kitchen test drive. The manufacturer of furniture fi ttings from Austria would like to show its South Island customers how creative interior design can be implemented with high-quality fi ttings - not only in kitchens and bathrooms but also in living areas, big and small.

Blum teamed up with Warren and Mahoney Architects leader in Environmentally Sustainable Design, to develop the purposebuilt property. “Design decisions were focused on wellness and employee well being, with plenty of natural light, outdoor areas to take time out, acoustic design that provides comfortable noise levels, and materials to complement the natural local environment,” explains Senior Associate, Simon Laurie of Warren and Mahoney Architects, Christchurch.

“Architecturally, the design expresses a streamlined, finely tuned and engineered outcome closely aligned with the precision of products the building will deliver. The scale of the warehouse is broken up by a pitched frontage more representative of an urban scale”, says Laurie. “The showroom is a splendid double height light filled space that visually connects with the outside and features a cantilevered stair clad in blue steel. The fi nished building is testament to the eff ort put in by the whole design team, delivering a building that has sustainability at its core.”

The key features are geothermal heating, natural ventilation systems, solar thermal for hot water generation, water recycling system and charging station for electric cars. Future-proofing was also important, allowing for business growth without multiple extensions.

“The architectural design matches our heirloom, but we also want to be relevant in the current business climate, supporting local businesses by hosting events, industry meetings, seminars and training workshops for architects, designers and cabinet makers,” says Michael Hawkins, Managing Director, Blum New Zealand.

One of the main objectives of the family-owned company is to work together with customers and partners to improve the quality of living for furniture buyers. Blum strives for beautiful, functional and long-lasting products based on fi ndings from global research.

Showroom Consultant

Blum New Zealand would like to introduce Alexis Webster, as their Showroom Consultant for the new Christchurch premises.

A born and bred Cantabrian who enjoys ice skating and socializing. Alexis joins the Blum team after completing a Diploma in Residential Interior Design, alongside working in commercial kitchens for the last 3.5 years. She is very passionate about the design industry and has found her diploma a great way to use her artistic fl air in a practical way. Alexis fi nds working with the Blum products in the new and innovative showroom space exciting, as she gets to show people the flexibility of different storage solutions that are available for their kitchens.

Alexis looks forward to welcoming customers to the showroom and working with them to experience their own storage story fi rst-hand with a full-scale kitchen test drive.

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Laminex New Zealand

update

On new products, conference & supply

It’s amazing how quickly this year has raced by. Despite the challenges we all experienced, there’s been nothing more rewarding than being back in business doing what we all do best, partnering with customers, and planning for the future.

It’s been an exciting time, last month Laminex launched the ‘Alucci™ collection’– the next generation of surface materials with superior scratch resistance. The Alucci Apex range has six decors, used predominantly for horizontal benchtop application. Abrasions can be repaired with a melamine sponge; the inclusion of Alucci is a perfect addition to our Laminex product range. Check out our website at www.laminex.co.nz for more information and for samples! We are also thrilled to share we are the Host sponsor for the 2021 Master Joiners Inspired Conference, to be held in Hamilton. The NZ Joinery Manufacturer’s Federation has long played a pivotal role in supporting joiners in New Zealand to foster interaction, training and education in the pursuit of excellence for all members. The upcoming conference has a strong focus on education and wellbeing which we fully support and endorse; Jeff Tutt is the new Laminex National Sales Manager. He was appointed to the role in October, but before this he was the Commercial Manager at Laminex, where he developed a deep understanding for the business, our customers and our market segments. Prior to joining Laminex, Jeff had worked as Divisional Commercial Manager for Fletcher Building for three years moving between the Distribution, Steel and Building Products divisions where he has built up a wealth of knowledge of the industry. During Jeff ’s time as Commercial Manager at Laminex he has worked with the Sales Team to identify value add opportunities for our customers; it’s fi tting for Jeff to step into this role and build on his customer relationships. we are opening the doors to our Melteca plant so you can see how we manufacture one of our most popular products. My team and I are looking forward to conference and hope to see you there!

Our industry has been busy with a high workload owing to a strong market for residential new build and residential alterations and additions. Laminex and the wider industry has experienced strong demand and have been aff ected by disruption to our global and local supply chain resulting in extended lead times to source some products. Thank you for your patience, we are very conscious of the impact on our customers and have been

working hard to minimise any disruption. Thank you for your business and for partnering with us. We wish all our customers and your families a safe and happy holiday and look forward to a fresh start in 2021!

Take care and stay safe

Mike Arthur

New National Sales Manager at Laminex

and the team at Laminex NZ “One of my top priorities for the fi rst few months in this role is meeting as many customers as I can to understand your business. Every business operates a little bit diff erently so I want to understand how we can improve things to make it easier for all our customers and continuously improve our service to you.”

In his spare time Jeff likes to play golf, is a keen fi sherman and enjoys diving.

Peter Cook (right) with his successor Neil Dodunski.

End of an Era at Jacks

Jacks would like to congratulate Peter Cook on his upcoming retirement, concluding a 34 year career with Jacks supplying equipment to the timber processing sector. Peter has led projects resulting in some of the most advanced manufacturing lines in New Zealand, mostly with the Weinig group of machinery, including moulders, scan and dock lines, and fi nger-jointing. In Peter’s time at Jacks the timber industry has changed signifi cantly, and he has been at the cutting edge of high speed, high quality drymill operations as it has grown into the technology driven sector it is today. While he won’t be disappearing entirely, the day to day business for our timber processing customers will be handled by Neil Dodunksi, who has been working alongside Peter for the past year.

Ligna postponed

In view of the current developments in the global incidence of infections from the corona pandemic, Deutsche Messe and the German association VDMA have decided to postpone LIGNA by around fi ve months next year to now run from 27 September to 1 October 2021. "Due to the ongoing pandemic, increasing restrictions and the renewed lockdown, there is great uncertainty in the market," says Dr. Andreas Gruchow, Deutsche Messe Managing Board member. "The decision to postpone LIGNA was a very diffi cult one for us, but it is the only consistent measure to give all those involved planning security and the necessary lead time for preparations.”

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Biesse launch Innovation Lab

Biesse Group has announced the launch of the Biesse Innovation Lab, a major new project in the fi eld of research, development and innovation, which is set to serve as an accelerator for new ideas and start-ups, cultivating links with the world of academia, research and capital with a view to further enhancing the Group's innovation ecosystem.

“To open our company boundaries in order to broaden the horizons of our minds: this is the two-way principle according to which Biesse Group seeks to lead the Biesse Innovation Lab. The process of digital transformation we are currently experiencing involves change at all levels, and it is only by seizing every opportunity that this revolution offers that we can continue to be innovators” explained Roberto Selci, CEO of Biesse Group.

The new organisation will integrate technological, business and organisational themes via a team consisting of staff from both inside and outside the organisation, with the participation of managers, analysts, creatives, engineers and experts in marketing and sales.

Biesse wins Deloitte award

For the third consecutive year Biesse Group is among the winners of the 'Best Managed Companies' award, the Deloitte initiative to support Italian companies that are excellent in terms of organisational capacity, strategy, and performance. "Congratulations to Biesse", said Andrea Restelli, Deloitte Partner and BMC manager. "The companies receiving awards in this third edition have demonstrated not only excellence but also great ability and resilience in dealing with the crisis caused by the continuing Covid-19 pandemic.”

Auckland Joiners meet at Leitz

Leitz NZ Manager Wolf Hoheisen addresses members of the Auckland JMA who recently held one of their regular meetings at the Leitz Tooling facility in Mt Wellington, Auckland. An update on the latest developments in the tooling world was followed by a catch up and refreshments. Toby Beaglehole

BCITO Announces New CEO

The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) is pleased to announce Mr Toby Beaglehole as its new Chief Executive. Beaglehole joins BCITO from his previous role as Chief Executive of Connexis, which he has led since 2018. In that role, amongst other things, Beaglehole has been managing the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) for the organisation.

“We are delighted to have a new Chief Executive on board who is already across the transition and is familiar with the process and parties involved. He is also closely aligned with the direction of the BCITO through the BCITO – Connexis Heads of Agreement,” says BCITO Chairman Mike King. “We are committed to ensuring that during this transition period we continue to do what is best for our apprentices, employers, staff , and the wider sector. Having a leader who has an existing and deep understanding of what we do and the issues our sector faces will ensure we manage the next 12 months or so as smoothly as possible,” continues King.

Beaglehole also brings with him a wealth of experience in change management through previous complex roles with NZ Oil Services (JV between Z Energy and BP) and NZ Post, especially following the Canterbury earthquakes. He is expected to commence a transition from Connexis to BCITO in early December, with a view to being fully immersed in BCITO by the new year and as we move towards the new RoVE model.

Beaglehole replaces Warwick Quinn who left BCITO earlier this month, to take up a role at Te Pūkenga as Deputy Chief Executive Employer Journey and Experience.

Step by step into digitization – All HOMAG solutions can be used and tested individually. Once the user has found the right solution for his business, he can simply book it on a monthly basis or take out an annual subscription.

Apps & digital assistants

HOMAG off ers various assistants in the fi eld of digital products. HOMAG supplies complete product sets which, alongside a package of apps, include various other elements – these may include label printers, construction plans for sorting racks and LED strips for light guidance.

A central element is always the HOMAG CUBE. This is an intelligent control box, which connects the apps with the shelves and label printers, thus ensuring optimum interaction between man, app and other components. Alongside the product sets, HOMAG also off ers individually bookable apps, which can be used simply and fl exibly on a laptop or tablet.

The apps and digital assistants from HOMAG at a glance: • Cutting Production Set: Assists with cutting and labeling – even on the manual saw • Edgeband Management Set:

Organizes the complete edgeband materials in the plant • Sanding Belt Management Set:

Structures your sanding belts very conveniently • Sorting Production Set: Sorting of parts in the workshop • cabinetCreator: Helps with quickly confi guring furniture • intelliDivide Cutting: Optimizes the cutting patterns for the saw • intelliDivide Nesting: Optimizes the nesting plans for the CNC processing center

PPG appoint new NZ General Manager

PPG New Zealand’s National Sales and Business Development Manager Ernie Dumper was promoted to NZ General Manager (and more recently also made a Director) in July this year. Ernie has had a rapid rise in PPG New Zealand so Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine sought to fi nd out a little more about his background.

I gather you started out in the paint game at an early age.

Yes, I left school at sixteen and started a spray painters apprenticeship at JH Graham & Son where we used PPG product (Ameron back then) funnily enough. This company is still a customer of PPG today and here I am as GM of the company my former boss John Graham used to buy his paint from when I was an apprentice. I worked for John for some eight years ending up as shop manager before John sold the business to a large Japanese company who wanted the industrial coatings side of his business. This led to me running their spray shop. It was a pivotal time for me where I was trained as a colour matcher and dye master working in a dye house dying fabrics with industrial dyes and paints. This was my introduction to colour spectrometer software and the whole new world of colour technology. I had basically gone back to school.

The next phase was quite pivotal too I believe. In what way?

After about seven years I moved on and ran the colour laboratory for Mirotone, an Australian industrial paints company based in Auckland. Some fi ve years into that job I went into their sales team in 2004 as a sales rep for their interior wood product’s range. This is where I really excelled and found my passion: getting out and learning about how customers ran their businesses and what made them successful in their individual ways. After originally being off the tools and out and about I could really relate to their needs as to what they wanted from their suppliers.

Ernie Dumper

From there things moved pretty quickly for you.

I made the move to PPG in 2008 to become a territory manager which in turn led to the PPG Industrial Coatings Australian National Sales Manager role in 2011 which saw me fl ying back and forward from Australia until 2015 when I settled back in New Zealand taking up the Business Development Manager role working mainly with PPG’s powder sales division along with the Industrial Coatings sales team throughout New Zealand. In 2017 I was also given the Industrial Coatings National Sales Manager role as well.

And now NZ General Manager. How does this work for you?

I think my success has been underwritten by being surrounded with some very very smart and intelligent people who work for this company. It really has been motivating to help steer their creativeness and ideas in our global state of the art coatings technology which makes PPG the leader and largest of all coatings manufacturers around the world. Our catch phrase is ‘run it like you own it’ and we do! The way I see myself in this role going forward is just one of a team who has come through the grades and is just as successful as every other person I work alongside. This in turn gives our customer base the best products and services available on the market, and manufactured right here in New Zealand.

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From left - Alucci Apex™ French Navy benchtop; Alucci Apex™ Oyster Grey & Stormcloud Plinths: Alucci Apex™ Black benchtop.

the next generation of surfaces

Laminex New Zealand is excited to launch the Alucci™ range. Murray Christensen, Technical Services Team Manager at Laminex shares the details you need to know about Alucci™ and Alucci™ Apex.

What is Alucci™?

Alucci is the next generation of surface material, made in our Laminex Australia plant. The product consists of a base material (mostly paper) which goes through a three-stage coating process. A structured foil is applied and hardened using high energy electron beams; the hardened foil is supplied to our Laminex Australia plant from Europe. Because of the electron beam curing process, the result is an extremely hard product that is non-porous and ultra-smooth.

How did this range come about?

The product was on display at Interzum and has been gaining popularity due to the hardness of the product. This is a great addition to our Laminex range as it positions itself in between Laminates and the hardness of engineered stone.

Where can Alucci be used?

The Alucci range currently consists of ‘Alucci Apex’ which is predominantly used for horizontal benchtops and countertops, but you can also use this for internal doors, furniture, wall linings, splashbacks and upstands (on a substrate).

Alucci Apex needs to be pressed to a substrate (your choice of MDF, particleboard or good quality ply). Like traditional laminates used in a vertical application as a panel would require a balance sheet on the reverse side in either Alucci or a standard laminate of the same thickness (0.7mm).

Describe the unique selling point of Alucci in one sentence

The electronic beam curing creates a superior scratch resistant product that is ultra-matte in colour and silky smooth, with scuffs and abrasions being able to be repaired easily with a melamine sponge.

Share three key important things you want people to know aboutAlucci Apex:

• It’s non-postformable which means you can either clash the edges or use the matching 42x1mm ABS Edgetape • Due to the natural hardness of the product you can expect a higher wear rate on the tooling, this is consistent with any harder wearing surface product available in the market. • There are six decors in the

Alucci Apex range, some will have the same name as standard Laminex Formica

Laminates (e.g. Green Slate) but the colour tones are diff erent which isn’t a defect but a result of the electron beam curing.

What do others think of Alucci?

We share some feedback and tips from fabricators that have worked with Alucci in the last couple of months;

“We had Alucci Apex Black on display at the Tauranga Homeshow and the crowd loved the touch and feel of the product. We are happy to push this as a high-end option for benchtops, and have jobs confi rmed with the product already.”

Stephen Parr, Manager, Prestige Kitchens and Joinery

“We found that working with Alucci™ Apex it was imperative to have sharp tools. It is a hard but brittle product so having a newly sharpened blade eliminates any chipping. We also found that by removing the protective fi lm, it allowed for a cleaner cut. Any minor marking was easy to remove using a ‘magic sponge’. The hardness of the product makes it super abrasive on milling heads. To overcome this, we ensured a clean cut off the saw and went with no milling on the edgebanders.”

Dion Hutcheson, Cab Manager, Greenmount Espies

“For many years we saw Formica Black as the standard bearer for dark laminates, In recent times the Formica ARtouch Black provided a signifi cant improvement in performance, but I see Alucci as the new benchmark product when specifying dark colours. I do suggest the product is manufactured with appropriate care. Invest in tooling and time and you can create a fantastic endproduct. It’s a value-add product and a great new addition to the Laminex portfl oio.”

David Shelling, Production Manager, Topzone

If you’d like to fi nd out more visit laminex.co.nz or speak to your Laminex Sales Representative.

machinery range

Machinery sellers have reported strong sales of smaller machinery throughout this year - whether cutting, planing, banding or drilling there is always a smaller end of the range which for reasons of cost, space, frequency of use, or simply size of operation are the most appropriate for purpose. We look at some of these machines and provide a couple of cases studies on the benefi ts in cost and utility of recent purchases.

Virutex PEB250 portable hotmelt edgebander

The PEB250 is designed and built in Spain by Virutex and off ers an aff ordable and mobile way to get into hotmelt edge banding. The ability to control glue temperature, glue dosage and feed-speed gives you the ability to create a superior bond between the edge and tape when compared to pre-glued taping methods. Its small size makes it the perfect tool to either take to site for small touch up jobs or to live within a small professional workshop. The ability to band both straight and curved workpieces also makes it extremely versatile.

www.jacks.co.nz

Minimax ME 35

The Minimax ME 35 from SCM has been one of Machines R Us most prolifi c selling models this year. Comprehensive features, ease-of-use, all inclusive equipment, gluing of the panel edge, edging solid wood strips up to 5 mm thickness, end rounding unit, all make it the perfect edge bander for small woodworking, furniture and panel processing companies.

www.machinesrus.co.nz

The most comprehensive selection of advanced edgebanders available, all made Machines R Us 100% NZ owned and operated supporting New Zealand Made in Italy at SCM Groups own facilities

Minimax ME 35

SCM Foundry - cast components SCM Steelmec - metal components & frames SCM ES - electrical systems SCM Stefani - Stefani assembly plant SCM Minimax - Minimax assembly plant

Olimpic K 560

Olimpic K 360

Stefani KD Stefani MD

Stefani XD

This unique manufacturing structure guarantees quality and ongoing supply of spare parts for the lifespan of your edgebander. Gain the competitive advantage with SCM Group and your local partner Machines R Us

Mafell MT55 plunge-cut saw

Mafell’s MT55 offers unrivalled precision, ergonomics and power. At the heart of the saw is the specially developed high-torque CUprex, 1400W motor which delivers consistent power and cutting speeds even on long and deep cuts. An extremely quick blade change-over time with automatic saw arbor locking means that you can easily equip the correct blade for each job without wasting any time. A handy addition is the plunge-cut indicator that shows exactly where the blade will enter and exit the panel for grooving or cutting halfway through a board. Perhaps the handiest feature is that the MT55 is compatible with most other brands guide rail systems so you will not have to commit to a full brand changeover to experience the benefi ts of the MT55.

Mafell DDF40 duo doweler

The high-end power tool manufacturers Mafell from Germany off er a rapid and portable tool for the drilling of precise dowels. Corner-joints, partition joints, rows of holes and much more is possible. The use of standard wooden dowels means an inexpensive, yet effi cient and accurate method of cabinetry assembly is now available.

Mafell HIT-M 65 SA zero-joint edgebander

The world’s first portable edge bander for ‘invisible’ joints opens the high-end market to even the smallest of joinery shops. Compatible with all major ‘zero-joint’ or ‘laser’ tapes you can work both straight and freeform edges. The worktable provided with the edge bander gives support for larger workpieces while also being able to tilt to 55 degrees for taping bevelled edges. Casadei CRH corner rounder

The Casadei CRH corner-rounder saves hundreds of labour hours over its life by pneumatically tracing and rounding corners on panels which have been banded by smaller machines without onboard corner-rounding. The process simply involves referencing the panel to the fence, pushing the pedal and in 3 seconds the job is complete.

Hammer A3-31 planer-thicknesser combination

The Hammer A3-31 from the Felder Group in Austria puts all the essential technology and inspiration from industrial machines in a smaller package. This 2-in-1 Jointer and Thicknesser is suited for small workshops who require an aff ordable yet reliable machine for processing solid timber on a somewhat regular basis. With a powerful 3kw (4hp), single-phase motor, it can go into every workshop without needing expensive 3-phase cabling and still have enough grunt for the vast majority of tasks. Featuring the Silent-Power Spiral Cutterblock, it is quieter than most conversations while also giving such smooth results you almost feel like you shouldn’t sand!

Felder P200 edgebander

An extremely popular choice for the smaller joiner who wants a low maintenance and simple to operate machine. Using preglue tape the P200 requires no cleaning or exchanging of gluepots and is warmed up and ready to go in only a few minutes from switching it on.

The return system on the Biesse Akron at Millbrook enables one operator to run both the CNC and edgebander.

Biesse make ideal machinery partner

With twenty nine years experience manufacturing kitchens Millbrook Kitchens owner Andrew Silcock knows the value of smooth running trouble free machinery. He explains that having found the brand he likes in Italian machinery manufacturer Biesse he is unlikely to look elsewhere when considering replacements and upgrades.

Millbrook Kitchens in Rangiora are currently very busy. Their local housing company clients who make up a big portion of their business are busy, and in fact apart from the covid lockdown period, this year is one of the busiest in their three decade history. At the heart of their business and manufacturing process are a Biesse Skill 1224 FT CNC and a Biesse Akron 1440 edgebander with Airforce technology and a TM10 PUR system.

“We have used Biesse machinery for a long time,” says Andrew. “In fact the Skill is now 12 years old and still operating a solid 10 hours a day, a great machine that has given us trouble free running. It has cost nothing to run, in 12 years we might have replaced one bearing. Our last three edgebanders have also all been Biesse and have served us well, service and maintenance is very easy and we have had hardly any breakdowns, it is a very easy brand to use.

“We purchased the second of those edgebanders fi ve years ago when we were among the fi rst in NZ to purchase the Akron with Airforce technology - it was pretty revolutionary with its dual edging systems and quick change over from a PUR system to the Airforce system allowing us to broaden our options for clients and produced a zero glue line, in fact the PUR system is virtually invisible itself.

“We would probably still be using that edgebander but when we went to the opening of Biesse’s new showroom in Sydney a couple of years ago the latest model on display, the Akron 1440, had signifi cant advances which caught our eye, Biesse gave us an excellent deal and we decided to upgrade.

“The Airforce technology had been updated and improved considerably but the PUR unit was completely diff erent and as big users of PUR its advances had real appeal to us. It now has a sealed glue unit which we have found great. The glue doesn’t go off in the pot and is usable for much longer, we clean it out once a week - that’s all it takes.

“We mostly use the PUR option, probably 80% of its use. It is simple to use and gives a great finish in both clear and white glue. I look around and see very few fi nishes as good as ours. I am also 100% sure every piece will stick and be waterproof and the additional heat resistance of PUR provides extra assurance especially if the cabinetry is by a heat source.

“It is great to have the Airforce option though, we are able to use it if specifi ed or with particular colours, for example black gloss, where an invisible glue line is traditionally harder to achieve.

“We also went for the return system on the latest model it cost an extra 20k but it is the best 20k we have ever spent. The extra outlay was very quickly returned as it enables one staff member to handle both the edgebander and the CNC which essentially service the whole factory. “The Skill is next on our upgrade list, we were intending to upgrade it at AWISA. It was originally only running around 4 hours a day when we fi rst purchased it, now it’s more like 10 hours a day so after 12 years we are probably pushing it to its limits especially as the factory relies on its dependability. We are likely to buy the latest equivalent of our current Skill, it is one of Biesse smaller CNC’s and suits our factory size. We have limited space, but it is the perfect site for us and we don’t want to move.

“There is no way we would change brands, or at least there would have to be drastic technological improvements in another brand, in speed for example, for us even to consider it. We get on well with Biesse, Warrick Small locally in Christchurch and Dylan Staples and his team here in NZ in general, are great to deal with and running one brand across the shop makes it easier for servicing and maintenance schedules as well as retaining staff familiarity - we fi nd Biesse to be our ideal machinery partners.

Leitz service means manufacturing quality

Leitz has produced tooling for the woodworking industry for over 144 years since the fi rst drills were made by Albert Leitz back in 1876 in Germany. Ownership of the company by the Leitz family has continued to this day. Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine spoke with Wolf Hoheisen, NZ Manager for Leitz about the company here in New Zealand.

Leitz are known the world over for their quality and service. How does that work in reality for Leitz here in New Zealand? We have in fact been well known here in New Zealand for some time now, but since we established our own operation here at Penrose in Auckland we have been able to off er our clientele the true taste of Leitz quality in tooling. Even the best quality tool can only provide optimum performance if it is regularly maintained by experts, which we at Leitz are. Our Auckland service centre use the same machinery and programmes as in our tool production at Leitz back in Germany. This means our tools provide consistent top quality whether they are brand new or resharpened at our Auckland service centre. It is a competitive market. How is Leitz able to compete so well? Three factors greatly help I think. Firstly, experience in tool manufacture and servicing accumulated over many years combined with adherence to strict quality control. At each of our 120 worldwide Leitz service centres we attach a great importance to such quality. Approximately 15 million tools are serviced annually in Leitz service centres worldwide!

We have a quality management system that is certifi ed to DIN ISO 9000 standards that ensures uniform quality standards are applied worldwide. This combines well with our speedy turnaround times. Secondly, a sound investment in new technologies keeps us at the forefront of our industry. For example we recently installed new machinery from Germany to upgrade the tooling service we provide here in New Zealand. Third but not least, it is about having the right mix of staff with the right skills and that is something we have here in New Zealand as well. It is refl ected in the steady growth of our business here.

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For the owner of Blenheim based Nazereth Joinery 2017 Ltd, Leigh Jones, the brief was fi nding a straight forward, simple to operate router for a good price that also off ered a small footprint. “The machine we bought from Proform CNC Ltd fi tted all the criteria we had been looking for and more” says Leigh.

The Proform ATC38/13R fl atbed router has a sheet size of up to 3.6m by 1.2m and an automatic tool change that speeds up the processing time. Leigh comments “In a factory where space is important, this router is the ideal size. Expanding our business of manufacturing kitchen cabinetry, benchtops and other interior joinery needed a compact and robust router that could operate 4 to 5 hours a day. We have had this easy to operate router for some nine months now and it has seen our production rise steadily over that period.” The business has been on the same site for some twenty years serving the Blenheim area. Leigh had been with the business for some fi fteen years before he bought it in 2017. Bringing new people into the joinery industry has been a feature of the business which is also a member of the Master Joiners. Amongst the current ten staff on site are three apprentices.

“Training local youth has been something we have taken on and it has proved fruitful for us and the industry.” says Leigh. This training includes learning how to use modern technology such as the new Proform fl atbed router. “Rob Hutchings from Proform provided a smooth install of the machine and gave valuable training to our staff in its operation. He also makes himself readily available should we have any issues.”

For further information contact Leigh Jones at Nazareth Joinery Ltd on 027 519 3024 or email sales@ nazarethjoinery.co.nz or visit www. nazarethjoinery.co.nz

The Proform fl atbed fi tted all of Leigh Jones’ criteria.

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The X-Roll sliding table runs very smooth and there’s plenty of power for both panel and solid timber processing

It’s a damn fi ne saw - Danny Milne, in front, with staff members Tony and Malino.

single-phase machines with punch

Danny Milne is a humble man – the quintessential, salt of the earth Kiwi that this country was built on. As Danny says: “I’m a Joiner, I’ll do anything from a sash for a window to a complete $70K kitchen.”

Going by the quality and variety of his work, Danny’s reputation for being able do anything is well earned. Danny’s father was Manager for 25 years at the wellknown Lee Brothers Joinery in Rotorua, and it was there that Danny started out. Based in Te Puke now, Danny started DSJ Joinery three years ago. It didn’t take long for word to spread in the local community that Danny was in town, and his workload quickly stretched out months. Not that Danny was complaining. He’s keen to serve his community and prioritises local work over jobs further afi eld.

Based on a lifestyle block, Danny started with just a small rip saw and drop saw. With no sign of his workload waning, he knew he needed to upgrade his machinery if he was going to have any chance of keeping up with demand. Restricted to single-phase power supply, Danny thought his machinery options would be limited. After a call to Jacks he was pleased to fi nd out that Felder and Hammer machinery are both available with powerful 3kW (4HP) motors in single-phase. Danny identifi ed a new panel saw as the number one priority and decided to go with a Felder K500S.

Danny’s now had the K500S saw for over two years and is very happy with his decision. The X-Roll sliding table runs very smooth and there’s plenty of power for both panel and solid timber processing. As Danny says, “It’s a damn fi ne saw”.

About six months after taking delivery of the Felder K500S, Danny followed up with one of New Zealand’s most popular cabinetry machines, a Janssens edgebander. The Janssens applies pre-glued PVC tape to both straight and curved workpieces. A guillotine cuts the tape from the reel. Trimming the tape overhang is done manually. The addition of the Janssens helped Danny pick-up more PVC edgebanding work. So much so that he recently decided to move up another level and recently ordered a Felder P200 automatic feed edgebander. Available in single or three phase, the Felder P200 can increase productivity by a factor of 500%. The Felder P200 not only applies the tape but also automatically trims the top & bottom overhang and fl ush trims the ends. Danny’s looking forward to arrival of the P200 so he can take advantage of the extra productivity.

Rounding out his made-in-Austria workshop, Danny also added a Hammer A3-41D thicknesser. Part of the Felder Group, Hammer’s A3-41D has a thicknessing capacity of 410mm wide, and features Felder’s renowned Silent-Power, spiral cutterblock. Danny has used many industrial thicknessers in the past and thought he’d need to compromise on the fi nish quality coming off a smaller single-phase thicknesser. That wasn’t the case.“The fi nish from the A3 41D is brilliant” says Danny.“Virtually no sanding is needed after workpieces come off the machine.”

The Silent-Power cutterblock uses four sided replaceable knives. Danny says he’s still on his fi rst set of knives, and reckons he’s saved hundreds of dollars in sharpening costs. “It’s also so quiet I don’t need to wear earmuff s when using the machine!”

What was meant to be a relaxed lifestyle business has morphed into much more. Danny has recently taken on two staff to help with the workload. The Felder and Hammer range of single-phase machinery has made employing staff possible. Danny is keen to keep his workload at current levels and focus on maintaining the highquality, handcrafted element to what he does. It’s hard not to think that Danny’s biggest challenge moving forward will be keeping a lid on the amount of work that comes his way.

Consistent Performance for a lifetime of quality furniture

Customers are getting more informed and increasingly exigent in the level of quality they expect. Gaps or misalignments, no matter how minimal, are simply not an option. With this in mind, Titus manufactures cabinet hardware and fittings solutions ensuring precise alignment of cabinet doors – for perfectly aligned gaps and life-long consistent performance.

Titus T-type hinge encompasses all the prerequisites for the highest of quality standards. It ensures reliable door closing even in cases of accidental misalignment and utilises an intuitive adjustment procedure. Superior door stability without sagging is achieved thanks to the increased hinge arm width, increased hinge plate width and longer clipping distance. Another important advantage of the T-type hinge is the integrated Titus damper.

Why Choose LEDs?

LED lighting uses 85% less electricity than typical incandescent and fluorescent light sources. LEDs provide us with the most effi cient way to save energy and conserve our natural resources. The light produced from an LED is an even spectrum and can last beyond 10 years - which is 30,000 - 60,000 hours or more! LEDs consume significantly less energy and operate at lower temperatures than typical incandescent bulbs. Most of the energy emitted from an incandescent bulb is converted into heat instead of light, which is why you'll burn yourself if you try to touch it once it's turned on. The Titus proprietary damping technology assures above-average consistency of performance over the entire furniture lifespan, with no rebounce eff ect. Low or tall, thick or thin: T-type is a unique solution that works on a variety of door dimensions and weights.

‘‘Titus solutions are designed to make the furniture assembly experience simple and stress-free while at the same time providing reliable and consistent life-long performance. Our solutions improve the competitiveness and diff erentiation demand of our customers.These are the core requirements for the future,’’

Holger Geesmann CCO Titus Europe

With the T-types intuitive 3 way snap-on hinge-to-plate mounting in three directions, mounting doors has never been quicker or easier, particularly for doors requiring three or more hinges.

Opt for Imperia LED Downlights for safe and aff ordable cabinet lighting

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Imperia Downlights from Stefano Orlati come in a range of fi nishes and profi les to suit any cabinet.

In many cases you can actually feel the temperature difference just by being near the light. LEDs, however, don't burn out like a conventional lamp, so while they do produce some level of waste heat, individual diodes do not need to be replaced and they do not cause colour fading in clothes and art. The small amount of waste heat produced within the LED during the conversion of electricity into light is drawn into the downlight profi le to dissipate into the air and prolong the life of the LED diodes for a safer, healthier and more energy effi cient light source.

Imperia Downlights from Stefano Orlati are safe, affordable and energy effi cient and now come in a range of fi nishes and profi les to suit any cabinet. 24v downlights are available in matt black, foggy silver and satin nickel with optional surface mount brackets for round and square profi les.

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as these paints have got better they have become more durable, they look good and are price competitive vis a vis solvent based paints

The right advice, the right product

The commercial use of water based coatings has been moving forward steadily over the last few years. This can be seen particularly in the furniture sector. DBJ Furniture Ltd, a well known bespoke furniture and cabinetry manufacturer based on Auckland’s North Shore have struck up a relationship with Wairau Paints who are amongst other things the Auckland distributor of coatings from manufacturer PPG Industries. Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine spoke with DBJ’s Managing Director Paul Walkinton about why he uses water based coatings and Jamie Tulloch, Business Development Manager from Wairau Paints.

“For us the primary attribute of water based paints that appeals is its environmentally friendly nature. This is particularly important when dealing with furniture and cabinetry product which comes into close contact with people. No bad smell, and no nasty chemicals.” comments Paul.

“That’s not all though, as these paints have got better they have become more durable, they look good and are price competitive vis a vis solvent based paints. With the very real help from Jamie at Wairau Paints and PPG we have managed to meet those challenges and provide our clientele with a better priced, safer product with a good looking range of colours. Water based has proved to be multi purpose for a wider range of surfaces including MDF, plywood and solid wood.”

Certainly looking at the product DBJ produce such as their water based matt fi nish with its more “natural” look they have a very attractive off ering. An interesting one is less ‘fi ngerprinting’ with the black water based coating which appears to also be popular with clients.

Paul Walkinton, DBJ Furniture with Jamie Tulloch, Wairau Paints.

“The look offsets any price differential and requires less maintenance than solvent based fi nishes” says Paul. “The thanks must go to the companies we contract our finishing work to including Wallace Furniture Finishers, Ultimate Finishers and FSB Group (see ad page 49) for the very high standard of fi nish we off er our clients.”

Jamie comments “Working with DBJ has challenged us to constantly push the boundaries and as such has been a challenging but highly rewarding process. With the backing of PPG and their technological developments, we have been able to provide a water based product mix that suits DBJ’s and their clients needs.” Because 90% of DBJ’s projects have veneer in the mix, it is imperative to get this right “We have been consistently making a real push to make technology of various forms an important part of our growth strategy. We are now looking more at new audiences such as boutique hotels and high end home offi ce spaces.” Paul adds, “Wairau Paints in conjunction with PPG products has helped us achieve our goal of gaining an edge in a competitive marketplace and pushing the limits of what we can achieve in the coating space.”

For more information contact

Paul Walkinton at DBJ Furniture Ltd on 09 443 0296, email paul@dbj. co.nz or visit www.dbj.co.nz

Jamie Tulloch at Wairau Paints on 09 443 3430, email Jamie@ wpcpaints.co.nz, or visit www. wpcpaints.co.nz

500S & 500 AMERTHANE 2K Waterbased System

An ISO 5660 Class 3 Fire Rated two pack, waterbased polyurethane fi nish system

• Excellent clarity & nude look on timber. • Silky to the touch. • Excellent mar resistance. • Low refl ectivity • Excellent non-yellowing properties.

USES:

500 Amerthane is designed as a high quality fi nish for kitchens, shop fi ttings, cabinets, desks, paneling, partitions and most interior wood.

For more Information please contact PPG

PPG Industries NZ Ltd, 5 Monahan Rd, Mt Wellington, Auckland

Freephone 0800 990 093 • Freefax 0800 659 377 • www.ppgic.co.nz

Kitchen design by Mal Corboy Design

DISTRIBUTORS

Whangarei Paint Centre Whangarei (09) 430 2414

Wairau Paint Centre Auckland (09) 443 3430

PPG Industries NZ Ltd Auckland (09) 573 1620

Grayson Auto Colour Centre Auckland (09) 278 0685

Autolink Distributors Ltd Hamilton (07) 846 1443

Linkup Paints (BOP) Ltd Tauranga (07) 571 8921

Complete Paints Ltd Napier (06) 843 1122

Total Paint Supplies Ltd New Plymouth (06) 769 9415

Total Body Shop Ltd Wellington (04) 586 6681

Paintco Nelson (03) 546 6660

PPG Industries NZ Ltd Christchurch (03) 384 0255

Rainbow Paints Ltd Dunedin (03) 474 0659

Southern Paints Invercargill (03) 218 4664

Double-glazed windows by Thermawood®

A full renovation of a colonialstyle house in Albany called for elegant double-glazed timber windows that would comply with the NZBC, look great and stand the test of time. Cedarlite Industries looked after the window manufacturing and installation and explain why they useThermawood.

With its barn-style structure and character timber trusses, this quality renovation called for wooden joinery for both structure and aesthetics. Existing colonialstyle windows and doors set the character, and Cedarlite Industries built new gable-end windows to match. Using the Thermawood timber double-glazing system, each gable end required 33 insulated glass units, 18mm thick and in a 56mm sash.

Project success factors included: • Window frames with the right aesthetics. • On-site installation despite difficult access to the top fl oor. • Glazed on-site or in the factory when possible. • Meeting building code requirements. • Meeting client and architect quality and style expectations.

Q&A with John Harrison of Cedarlite Industries

Cedarlite started their journey with timber double-glazing by trialling silicone and insulated glass into timber, and then trying butyl tape. Dissatisfied with both systems, director John Harrison came across a job using Thermawood in 2012 and decided to trial it.Eight years and hundreds of jobs later, with no failures and many satisfied clients, John explains why he likes Thermawood and how it helped him achieve the results he and the architect needed on this large house renovation.

Q: How does Thermawood compare with other systems in time of installation?

Time-wise,Thermawood would be fairly similar to other systems on this project; however, Thermawood is much easier and simpler to install than a wet-seal and butyl tape glazing system, especially on-site when working on scaff olding and being so weather-dependent. It gives peace of mind to know that all the components work together and human errors are reduced to the bare minimum.

Q: How does Thermawood compare on cost?

No doubt the Thermawood system is slightly more expensive compared to the use of silicone, foam tape or butyltape. Our client understood the extra expense would give them a very clean fi nish to the glazing, and peace of mind that the windows won’t leak or fail.

Q: What benefi ts did Thermawood bring with regards to compliance, windzone requirements and building inspection?

The wind zone was not an issue here, but we didn’t need to worry about it as Thermawood passes NZS4211 testing up to extra-high windzone. The architect has access to cross-section drawings and test reports if required. So far, the building inspections have been very straightforward.

Key Benefi ts

Quality

Proprietary products and system compliance you can rely on: • NZS4211 and AS 2047 compliant • WGANZ – IGUMA &

JMFNZ compliant IG manufacturer-approved glazing system • 10+ years proven performance history

Availability

What you need, when you want it, nationwide: • Nationwide distribution through Glasscorp • Nationwide Thermawood licensee glazing installation service available • In-house Thermawood glazing systems training and auditing • NZ designed and manufactured

Security

Helping you get it right every time: • Field technical and specifi cation support • Competitive pricing is assured with access to leading IGU manufacturing technology • 10-year systems warranty and auditing processes ensure accountability and security

For more information, or to learn how to be an authorised installer, contact Mike Going on 027 275 1131. For technical support, contact Graeme Clarke on 021 222 3501.

Visit our website at www.thermawood.co.nz

An NZS 4211-compliant glazing system with proven ongoing performance and significantly reduced installation time.

Häfele DressCode Wardrobe System - built in or free standing options available.

Organising closets

Wardrobe manufacturing has become a segment on its own in our industry with specialist suppliers and installers able to provide bespoke designs for any situations. We take a quick look at some of the componentry they work with to provide functional, well lit, easy to access solutions for keeping our clothes and clutter in order.

MOVENTO from Blum - design freedom

Big, bespoke and brilliant - these are some of the starting points we get given when asking what or how we should create a wardrobe. Because the way we store our clothes is as much a statement as the clothing itself.

MOVENTO ticks all the boxes. It's not just a runner system; it's an innovative path to design freedom! Create a custom wood pant rack, or lock a retractable folding shelf in place with pull-out shelf lock. With excellent sag values and full extension for access to the very back, there's really no hardware alternative.

Order your MOVENTO runners and pull-out shelf lock online at e-services.blum.com

matching splashbacks to worktops

Duropal Pyroex splashbacks are a 4mm fi re-retardant solid compact material, available in a range of fashionable colours and are easy to install. Duropal Streamline worktops off er the best quality laminate worktops at unbeatable prices. Sourced from the world's most environmentally responsible manufacturer, Amorini New Zealand is proud to off er Duropal high pressure laminate worktops to our customers. Available within a two working day dispatch, tops can be manufactured to your specifi ed sizing direct from our on-line design centre.

Duropal Pyroex splashback and Streamline worktop Décor - Tempered Steel

Awarded by the Umweltzeichen Jury

Sustainable Forest Management

All seen and un-seen edges are fully clashed and the base fully sealed ensuring maximum protection

Fully cured laminate ensuring superior resistance to high temperatures, scratches, staining & UV

Square edged for a smart fi nish

7 year warranty against product defect on Duropal worktops

Amorini will dispatch your Duropal worktop within two working days from time of order

PO Box 5390 Palmerston North 4441 New Zealand Ph: +64 6 358 2759 info@amorini.co.nz

Amorini's simple online tool is the industry leading software tool for all quoting and ordering

No glues or adhesives are required for SE H4 strip - the soft silicone profi le is simply pressed into a 4mm groove.

DOMUS Line™ X-Sign and Smally spotlights installed in Home Ideas Centre Christchurch show home. Photo supplied by Jennings Joinery.

AT6 strip coming in early 2021

Keep an eye out in early 2021 for the brand new AT6, super fl exible 24Vdc LED strip. It’s milky look silicone provides a beautiful diff used light ideal for edging furniture, behind head boards and in cupboards. Suiting surface and recesses installation (6mm x 6mm groove), AT6 is IP44 rated and will be available in 1m, 2m and 6m lengths with pre-attached double power cables.

SE H4

Super fl exible LED strip lighting perfect for wardrobes and cupboards

Developed with an innovative diffusing silicone material extrusion technology, SE H4 side emitting LED strip from DOMUS LINE™ of Italy was specifi cally conceived for recessed installation and tight corners. It's fantastic for wardrobe and cupboard use, providing excellent high-performance light without intruding on space. The SE H4 confi guration comes with no-dot eff ect technology, for a visually attractive even light emission.

Naturally, SE H4 is easy to install. Neither adhesives nor glue are required for SE H4 strip; the soft silicone profi le is simply pressed into a 4mm milled groove.

Available in Natural White and Warm White and in 1m, 2m and 3m lengths, it even comes with 12Vdc power supply cable and a cord pre-attached!

• Designed in Italy to comply with Australia/

New Zealand • Exceeds international safety requirements for recessed application temperature generation limits • Super flexible for tight corners – minimum radius of just 15mm • Recessed installation in 4mm wide / 10mm deep milled grooves • 7mm diameter hole required for plug connector to exit • No tape or tools required; simply press into your pre-milled groove • Supplied with 12Vdc 150mm power supply cable and 2m extension cord equipped with a

Micro12 connector • Maximum suggested length of 3m in a run • Customisable lengths - SE H4 strip may be cut in 25mm increments (cap provided for insertion into cut end) • 120 LED/m • IP44 rated; protected against solid foreign objects greater than 1mm and splashes of water from any direction • Nominal power:1m 12W, 2m 22W, 3m 30W • Luminous Effi ciency: 70lm/W • Order LED driver separately

Contact your Fit rep, phone 0800 852 258 or email sales@fit-nz.co.nz to discuss your wardrobe and cupboard lighting requirements.

SPACE TOWER

for the ultimate closet

Widely known for ergonomic solutions in pantry storage, SPACE TOWER is more comprehensive than just for use in kitchens. Transform a walk-in wardrobe into a walk-in wonderland with LEGRABOX inner pull-outs with glass fronts for a premium, uniform look. Or custom-make your unique design with MOVENTO. Easy access, clear visibility and fl exible options make SPACE TOWER the ideal solution for every wardrobe. Install a SPACE TOWER behind a full-length door for sleek and subtle luxury, or put it all on display using the drawers as their own design.

Come into a Blum showroom to see SPACE TOWER in our wardrobe displays and get inspired! Visit Auckland at 621 Rosebank Road, Avondale or Christchurch (NEW!) at 16 Avenger Crescent, Wigram

Secure hold for pull-out shelves

Pull-out shelf lock may be small, but it sure is mighty! Locking MOVENTO pull-out shelves securely in place, the tiny mechanism makes a game-changing impact on usable workspaces without the need to sacrifi ce daily access to surrounding areas. The small addition to MOVENTO runners unclips easily with one hand thanks to the synchronisation shaft. Compatible with both BLUMOTION and TIP-ON BLUMOTION motion technologies, pullout shelf lock works for all applications - and with only two ordering codes, you can order it as fast as you can install it.

Have a job coming up perfect for the pull-out shelf lock? Get in touch with your local Blum Representative for training, info.nz@blum.com

SPACE STEP

Bold and glorious wardrobes no longer require a larger footprint to exist; create more wardrobe storage, with SPACE STEP!

The latest addition to Blum's cabinet application range brings multifunctionality to cabinet plinths while taking storage to new levels. Use with LEGRABOX, TANDEMBOX or MOVENTO to keep plans cohesive throughout the entire home. Add an AVENTOS overhead lift for clear access to higher areas, making the most of every inch of the available space.

SPACE STEP is suitable in all diff erent applications, whether you have a recessed toe kick or fl ush and sleek look, and compatible with the complete motion technology range keeps design options endless.

Confi gure your Blum SPACE STEP easily with product confi gurator at e-services.blum. com

Igusdrylin linear guides ensure a clean pull-out in the multifunctional cube SQR

Combine kitchen with dining table and workplace: the square multifunctional cube SQR.

Linear systems from Treotham

space-saving solution in furniture design

Living, working and cooking in confi ned spaces is currently part of everyday life for many people worldwide. This is why more and more practical furniture such as the multifunctional cube SQR is in demand. A square solution that combines kitchen, workplace and dining table. To create plenty of storage space, the inventor relied on the lubrication-free and long-lasting drylin linear guides from igus.

At the end of 2016, Daniel Pracht lived in a small flat with no kitchen. The then budding master carpenter developed a practical quadratic solution: the SQR. A multifunctional cube with an extendable induction area, with which one or more persons can not only cook, but also stay, work and live in a compact space. Perfectly suited, especially at times when a home offi ce is more than ever, the order of the day. To create a lot of storage space, the inventor was looking for a pull-out solution. Normal roller guides took up too much installation space and did not meet the requirements for a simple and elegant design. Daniel Pracht found what he was looking for in the drylin linear systems from igus: "The guides convinced me right from the start, both in terms of design and smooth operation."

Functionality and design

When choosing the drylin WSQ linear system, one decisive criterion was not only the functionality - the wear-resistant and long-lasting opening and closing of the drawers - but also the processing of the rails. "The combination of the aluminium of the rail and the oak of the cube complements one another, which was very important to me. Just like the square shape of the guide", explains Pracht. Each of the fi ve drawers contains two guides. Liners made of the highperformance iglidur J200 polymer ensure smooth operation. It is lubrication-free and maintenancefree, thanks to the use of solid

Thanks to their compact design, the drylin linear guides from Treotham provide more storage space. The linear bearing made of the highperformance polymer iglidur J200, ensures a quiet and lubrication-free operation.

lubricants. A great advantage in potential contact with food. Furthermore, dirt and dust cannot adhere to the bearings. The guides and bearings are easy to clean with household chemicals. An all-round hygienic solution.

Quadratic and compact design convinces professional juries

The concept convinced not only the inventor himself, but also a wide audience. Daniel Pracht won the Design Prize at the exhibition of masterpieces at his school. After that everything went very fast. Due to the increasing attention of his furniture, he registered a utility model protection, secured the brand name "SQR" and founded BODI e.K. as the registered merchant of a new distribution channel for his special piece of furniture. Pracht took part in the Red Dot Design Award in 2018 and won the award. In 2019 he was nominated for the German Design Award.

The igusdrylin linear guides are available from Treotham Automation.

Treotham Automation www.treotham.co.nz

A unique, innovative & versatile 20mm benchtop solution....

With the look and feel of real quartz stone, this solid surface product can transform and modernise almost any area around the home with a range of warm and beautiful colours. EvoStone slabs come pre-polished in sheet sizes perfectly suited for kitchens, vanities, laundry and some commercial applications. It can be easily cut and trimmed with standard machinery and tooling. EvoStone is waterproof, durable and being a solid colour throughout the slab, it allows for scratches and marks to be easily polished and removed. EvoStone also comes with a 10 year limited warranty for peace of mind for your next joinery project.

Sheet sizes (thickness 20mm): 3600mm x 610mm, 3050mm x 900mm & 1000mm x 900mm Colours available:

Absolute Concrete Riverbed Vapour Monsoon

Waterproof & non-porous.

Durable.

Lightweight.

Easy to cut/fabricate on site & install.

Repairable - most scratches can be easily polished & removed.

No benchtop substrate required.

Safe fabrication - contains no silica.

Hygienic & food safe.

Can be DIY.

Stone & Joinery Solutions

www.stoneandjoinery.co.nz 28 Poland Rd, Wairau Valley, Auckland 0627 Telephone: +64 9 442 5922 E-mail: info@stoneandjoinery.co.nz

Handling decisions

Drawer and door handles really do fi nish the kitchen, the choice is huge and the decision is often diffi cult, fortunately the main suppliers have some very good online catalogues for you to point your clients towards. In the meantime we showcase examples of the latest off erings and long time favourites from our local suppliers.

View the latest collection of Häfele Furniture Handles in our new brochure - online now!

H1910 H1915 H1920

H1925 H1930 H1935

H1940 H1945 H1950

H1955 Page 43 H1960 Page 44

H1970 H1975 H1965

H1710

H1715 H1720

H1740 H1745 H1725

H1755 H1730

H1735

H1750

H1760

H1770

H1510

H1765

Hampton aesthetic

Create an impact with the new European-inspired Aura handle range from Stefano Orlati. The Aura range represents a premium off ering specifi cally sourced and produced for the Australian and NZ markets.

With of-the-minute fi nishes including matt black, champagne gold and pearl anthracite, there are designer-friendly cabinet handles and knobs to suit the most luxurious kitchens and bathrooms, some of which have already been featured in the apartments in Channel 7’s home renovation show, House Rules. From industrial-style square handles in antique iron and titanium grey, modern profi le handles in a complete selection of sizes and fi nishes, to elegant bow handles ideal for provincial or Hampton aesthetics, there’s an Aura handle to suit every home.

www.stefano-orlati.com

European styling from Katalog

new Katalog address

15c Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland Hours: 9-5 Monday to Friday and 10-2 Saturday.

www.katalog.co.nz

Creating custom stainless steel benchtops to suit any space.

0800 BENCHING benching@mercers.co.nz

MHMAUTOMATION.COM

Sage Doors

looking at Laseredge from a different angle

Sage Doors is putting a diff erent perspective on the laseredge scene in NZ with the new Invisedge® Shapes and Angles.

It all started with the mitred handle: we’ve been making Invisedge® Profi le (mitred) Handles for over 5 years now, and one thing we’ve learned over this time is that kiwis love seamless door handle options! Our mitred handle has a 5mm fl at on the top, which bends away seamlessly on a 45º angle on the back to create an ergonomic feel. Seamlessly laseredged & soft to the touch, it’s just like the old saying ‘as smooth as a mitred handle’!

However; fast forward to 2020 and the shapes we now off er go so much further than mitred handles: we can laseredge the inside of shaped shelves, handle cut-outs, curves and any other angled edge you may require – we’ve got you covered!

Upgraded Ordering Portal

We’ve been making some exciting upgrades to the Sage Doors ordering portal to make ordering online even easier! Shaped panels, handle cut-outs, angles, and drilling for hinges/runners can all be ordered online and is really easy to set up.

We’ll be offi cially launching this soon, but get in touch if you want to be one of our beta-testers and we’ll send you the link. We know you’ll love it!

Shaped shelves, handle cut-outs, curves, any angled edge you require.

shapes & angles... we‘ve got you covered

looking at laseredge from a different angle

hidden handles by Dezignatek

It was apparent at Euro Cucina two years ago that handles were either making a big statement or else disappearing from view entirely. That trend has now been fully embraced by NZ kitchen designers with a huge upswing in demand for 45 degree handles for acrylic and melamine doors produced through Dezignatek.

With acrylic, the profi le is a 45 degree straight angle, whereas the 45 degree melamine door has a small bevel at the top. Dezignatek off ers the 45 degree handle on all 15 colours in the Prime Acrylic range and 45 colours across the Bestwood and Prime Melamine ranges.

The acrylic kitchen shown here, designed by Jaden Allworthy of Bates Joinery in Christchurch, amply demonstrates how the clean lines created by hidden handles provide a sophisticated fi nish. The 45 degree edge can be applied to the tops or sides of cabinetry doors, giving more design possibilities.

www.designatek.co.nz

SPRAY PAINTERS

FSB Group nine reasons to work with us

 While discussing your ideas, we can colour-match individual and the latest trends in colours and stains to help you and your project to stay unique. We provide free colour matches prior to commencing any projects.

 We off er free pick up and delivery service to our clients.

Our service extends throughout North Island.

Our sizeable factory and crew allow us to work simultaneously on a number of large projects. Thanks to our state of the art equipment and a highly experienced team. We request detailed drawings, signed off sample cards, purchase orders etc for each project that requires spraying.

We can accommodate urgent, last-minute projects.

Along with standard spraying and polishing, we are also off er bleaching, fi re rating, abrasive blasting and burning services.

Our Warranty is industry standards. We can off er a more extended warranty because of our quality workmanship and experience.

We keep ourselves accountable for the agreed cost and rate. We discuss any cost-implicating items upfront.

Our Commitment to You, our Client - establishing good communication, service and results. We strive to make sure our clients benefi t from their relationship with us.

The FSB premises in Carr Rd, Mt Roskill, Auckland are spacious and equipped with state-ofthe-art technology allowing them to work simultaneously on a number of projects

Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Retail, Marine Interior Cabinetry and Fittings.

3-5 days turnaround for a 45-55 sq m kitchen Free Pickup/ Delivery

Fire-rating coatings and Abrasive Blasting to any surface (including timber)

09 630 5049 65 Carr Road Mt Roskill, Auckland office@fsbgroup.co.nz

In most cases, the solutions can be tested free of charge. Once the user has found the right solution for his business, he can simply book it on a monthly basis or take out an annual subscription.

Two new solutions for carpenters & joiners

What began at LIGNA 2019 with the presentation of the fi rst apps and digital assistants was continued and extended at the HOMAG Treff 2020. Some of the assistants have already proven successful on the market – such as the cutting assistant "Cutting Production Set" for cut optimization and label printing on a manual saw. But of course HOMAG has also been working on new solutions over the past few months – always in close cooperation with users in carpentries and workshops.

At the HOMAG Treff , two new products joined the family of digital helpers. During the Treff HOMAG presented the following new solutions live:

productionAnalyzer

This analysis app for the smartphone provides a compact overview of the performance of the machinery and helps to uncover optimization potential.

intelliOptimizer Stacking

Here, HOMAG has developed an optimization software for stack generation to further increase automation in the production, particularly in medium-sized companies.

What do the digital solutions provide? Test them for free

As with all digital assistants and apps from HOMAG, the same applies here: Every company can try out the digital assistants in an uncomplicated manner and without major investment. In most cases, the solutions can be tested free of charge. Once the user has found the right solution for his business, he can simply book it on a monthly basis or take out an annual subscription.

This allows each company to start with individual modules and add others as needed. All digital solutions are used directly in the Internet browser or as an app on the laptop or tablet. This means that there is no need for complex software installations and all applications are automatically kept up to date.

productionAnalyzer - the smartphone app for analyzing the performance of machinery

Is my machinery currently working to capacity? At what times are my machines in operation without producing? Are there possibilities to improve the effi ciency of my production?

The productionAnalyzer gives an overview of the performance of the machinery (key fi gures, output, utilization) – over diff erent time periods.

These questions are frequently asked, especially by production and workshop managers. Homag’s productionAnalyzer provides the answers. The app has been specially designed for smartphones and tablets and provides a compact overview of machine performance over specifi c periods of time. Clearly laid out graphics present key fi gures as well as part performance and the condition of the machines. By selecting diff erent evaluation periods, trends can be identifi ed, potential for improvement can be easily identified and measures derived (e.g. with regard to machine waiting times, malfunctions or setup times) to improve performance.

The advantages of productionAnalyzer at a glance: • Always up-to-date:

Even if the user is not in production, he is always informed

• Creates transparency:

The evaluations make improvements in operation transparent

• Shows potentials:

Improvement potentials are revealed through key fi gures and evaluations • Simple connection: All

HOMAG machines which are "tapio-ready" (with powerControl V2) are visible in the app and easily and quickly connected

Live.HOMAG.com From the comfort of your home.

Missed the HOMAG Treff? No worries. You can review the recorded webinars. All sessions for free!

Those who work with a SAWTEQ B-300/B-400 fl exTec robot saw can now get even more out of their production with the new web-app “intelliOptimizer Stacking” for pattern sorting.

intelliOptimizer Stacking - Pattern sorting for optimized stack generation in automated production.

Even more automation in cutting and higher productivity – HOMAG customers working with a SAWTEQ B-300/B-400 fl exTec robot saw can now get even more out of their production. How does this work? With the web application intelliOptimizer Stacking, which provides customized stacking strategies.

The web app, which is usually used in work preparation on the PC, reduces the number of stacks and thus the number of necessary stack changes by a good 20 percent. This is achieved by consistently re-sorting all the cutting patterns for a job according to stack formation. The user can always choose from two options – the robot-optimized strategy with the lowest number of stacks or optimization for the shortest production time. Overall, however, optimization always leads to improved utilization of the pallets by the robot. The intelliOptimizer Stacking extends the intervals between stack changes and extends the ghost shifts, because compared to before, the saw now performs part cutting autonomously over even longer times. This means less downtime and more output in robot operation.

The advantages of intelliOptimizer Stacking at a glance:

• Fewer stacks: Thus fewer stack changes and less space consumption

• Longer times between operator interventions:

The working time gained can be better used for value-adding activities

• Longer autonomous

production: Increased cutting performance, more comprehensive

pre-production for the following day, more parts per run, reduced material consumption

• Reduces investment costs and lowers space

consumption: Fewer stacks require fewer stacking stations, space consumption and acquisition costs are reduced

• Higher production output:

More parts per shift due to less downtime

"Digitalization for carpenters and joiners: Apps & assistants from HOMAG" - a quick tour of a workshop where digital assistants are used.

Master joiners Manuel Schmidt and Thomas Bauer put the HOMAG cutting assistant through its paces on their manual saw.

Cutting Production Set

Manuel Schmidt and Thomas Bauer started their own business in Erlau near Bamberg a few years ago. With constantly rising orders, two topics in particular became urgent. How can you optimize waste in order to measurably save material? And is there a possibility to label each workpiece already at the sliding table saw? There was no space for a new saw with labeling system and corresponding control system, so another solution had to be found. The decision was made in favor of the "Cutting Production Set" from HOMAG.

The working day begins on the computer. Thomas Bauer imports his parts list from the CAD software directly into "intelliDivide Cutting". The web application then optimizes the cutting patterns and suggests various cutting variants. Bauer selects his favorite – optimized for minimum waste, shortest production time or simplest handling. After the selection, he transmits the desired cutting patterns to the tablet on the saw with a click. This is, together with the label printer, attached to the sliding table saw by a mount. Now the cutting process starts. On the tablet, Manuel Schmidt uses "productionAssist Cutting" to keep an exact overview of the status of his cutting pattern. The app suggests the individual work steps – if necessary, the cutting sequence of the pieces can also be determined by the user. For each sawn part, a separate label with all relevant information is printed with a click. In this way, each part can be uniquely identifi ed. The "Cutting Production Set" therefore not only supports Manuel Schmidt at the saw, but also ensures consistent processing data, a transparent work process and high material and time savings.

“We like the smooth working in the cutting process. You don't have to think about the cutting patterns yourself and can simply work through them. This saves a lot of time and is also extremely noticeable in terms of material consumption. Right from the start, we produce much less waste than before,” says Thomas Bauer.

Learn the whole story in the video below.

The intention is to use technology in areas that improve the customer experience and manufacturing productivity, while not diluting the quality of workmanship

Hailee Gentleman with Production Manager Malcolm - needed to improve the speed of their edgebanding.

Halving edgebanding time

Hailee Gentleman purchased Farquhar Design Kitchens in Te Puke in June 2018. Originally from Christchurch, and with a background in Project Managing up to 40 kitchen installations at a time as part of the Christchurch rebuild, Hailee had been keeping an eye on the Bay of Plenty in the years leading up to the purchase. All indications were that the BOP was an area on the rise, and for Hailee the kitchen industry looked like a good fi t.

Rather than starting a business from scratch, Hailee purchased an existing business, therefore inheriting the reputation and connections that had been well established over 20 years. Since taking over Hailee has made several changes, including rebranding the business as FD Kitchens + Interiors, but she has been careful to maintain the business ethos of quality over quantity. The original team consisted of Gavin Farquhar and two employees. In the space of just over two years that number has increased to nine employees of which two are award winning designers and four are master cabinet makers. Output has gone from two or three kitchens per month to seven or eight large projects per month.

Hailee is keen to keep the “handcrafted” aspect of cabinetmaking at the core of FD Kitchens + Interiors. Her intention is to use technology in areas that improve the customer experience and manufacturing productivity, while not diluting the quality of workmanship. Although FD Kitchens + Interiors use a modern kitchen design software package, they haven’t gone down the CNC path, preferring to cut and drill cabinet components the traditional way.

An area in the workshop Hailee identifi ed for improvement early on was that the quality and speed of edgebanding needed to improve. A call to Jacks resulted in a decision to invest in a Homag 1110 edgebander. The Homag offered quick-change gluepots that can be swapped over in just minutes to enable glue colour changes that best match material colours. Finishing units such as radius and fl at scrapers signifi cantly reduced the amount of time required to clean-up the edges once they’d been through the edgebander. Hailee estimates that since investing in the Homag, time spent edgebanding has halved: an edgebanding job that once took eight hours to complete now only takes four.

Local businesses have been taking a keen interest in Hailee’s progress. In a male-dominated industry Hailee is breaking the mould - not just because she’s a woman but also as someone that has not had direct experience in manufacturing.

Haliee’s passion for what she does is obvious from the outset. Her eye for design combined with a strong focus on the customers experience are proving to serve her well, evidenced by the recent move into a new 1000 sqm building. The new facility includes 400sqm allocated to a new showroom and offi ce, while the showroom will display the latest in kitchen, wardrobe and bathroom design, as well as a “colour room”. The colour room is a platform architects can use to harmonise house design with their clients, with the kitchen at the heart of the design philosophy.

As Hailee says: “if you think good design is expensive, wait until you see how much bad design can cost.” Hailee is applying the same logic to her production: it pays to buy quality machinery when you expect quality results. And it’s those quality results that are driving FD Kitchens + Interiors success.

Gripper Update for Vacuum Tube Lifter

JumboErgo

Treotham adds a new generation of area grippers to its SchmalzJumboErgo gripper portfolio. The FMP is replacing the FM gripper and features an impressive modular design.

Treotham is introducing a new generation of Schmalz area grippers for its vacuum tube lifters in the JumboErgo series. The FMP is hugely versatile and reliably grips heavy workpieces weighing up to 140 kilograms even when only part of the suction area is covered. It replaces the FM gripper. Thanks to its modular design, the FMP also provides a basis for extending the area gripper portfolio for the vacuum tube lifter Jumbo in the future.

The area gripper FM has been available for the JumboErgo for some time. It has now been fully replaced by the FMP generation. This area gripper may already be familiar to some: It has long since proven itself as an end-of-arm tool in vacuum automation. Treotham is now bringing this successful concept to manual handling.

The new area gripper FMP is available in two lengths: 442 and 640 millimeters. It can be connected to the beam both lengthwise and crosswise. The beam connects the area grippers with the control handle and allows for the continuous adjustment of the grippers within this range. The FMP has a modular design. The base section is made from aluminum, and the easy-to-replace sealing foam with integrated fi lter protects the suction cup from dirt.

In comparison to the FM variant, the eff ective area is increased by up to 32 square centimeters thanks to its new dimensions and optimized hole pattern. In contrast, the application itself remains the same: Both its behavior and area of use correspond to the FM system. That means the FMP is ideal for safely handling sheets with cut-outs, pallets or other workpieces with inconsistent surfaces. The new area gripper also makes it easy to switch between full-surface and partly covered gripping, for instance, for loading machines ergonomically and then removing the cut-outs. The vacuum provides reliable gripping, even if the suction area is not fully covered.

Treotham Automation

www.treotham.co.nz 0800 847 2004

For the JumboErgo: Schmalz replaces the area gripper FM with its new generation FMP.

The new area gripper FMP lets you alternate between full-surface and partly covered gripping.

Schmalz Vacuum Lifting & Clamping

Treotham Automation supply the range of Schmalz Vacuum Lifting devices, customizable and suitable for standard weights up to 750kg.

Schmalz clamping solutions are used for a wide range of machining and assembly tasks. With vacuum power, components made from wood, metal, glass or plastic are fixed securely and without distortion.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A DUST SOLUTION

Largest range of Modular duct in New Zealand. Specialist CNC and Poly Anti-static flex R<108

4 Bay Modular fi lter with metre Rotary Valve exit at Abodo in Auckland.

DUST MANAGEMENT FILTRATION FANS DUCTING

FUME MANAGEMENT FLEX

Freephone 0508 NZ DUCT (0508 69 38 28) 13F Saleyards Road, Otahuhu, Auckland P: 09 276 8020 F: 09 276 8070 E: info@nzduct.co.nz

www.nzduct.co.nz

Safety & environmental im

Abodo Wood Ltd crafts timbers with lasting beauty, that are safe for people, and also the environment. Many exterior timbers widely available on the market are harvested from unsustainable old growth forests, or they are treated with harmful chemicals, but Abodo timbers are not only beautiful and durable, they are rapidly renewable.

Formed in 2001 by the Gudsell family, Abodo remains a New Zealand-owned, family business whose timbers have exceptional weatherability and maintain their durability and beauty for a lifetime. Harvested from New Zealand’s FSC® certifi ed rapidly renewable plantation forests, the timbers are ethically crafted to meet today’s increasing needs without disadvantaging future generations and are sold extensively throughout NZ, Australia and the Pacifi c Islands, as well as to some European customers.

Due to increasing demand and new machinery arriving, Andrew Fisher, Production Manager approached NZDUCT+FLEX to provide a dust extraction system. Geoff Ebdon, Sales Manager for NZDUCT+FLEX suggested a 4 module fi lter with a 1m Rotary Valve exit, using a 22kw material direct drive fan, all from Danish based JKF Industri. As all the components i.e. the fan, filter, fi lter bags and ducting all come from JKF, compatibility and performance of the whole system is assured. The fi lter units, made of Swedish fi nely galvanised steel, can be enlarged by removing the end panel, adding another module and bolting the ends on again. Servicing these units is minimal and consists of oiling the fan shaft occasionally.

“The secret to long lasting dust removal, with minimal maintenance, is sizing up the filter, fan and the needs of the customer’s machinery correctly and it is the FILTER AREA, not only the fan power that is key.” says Geoff Ebdon.

NZDUCT+FLEX have installed hundreds of Danish designed Filters in New Zealand in the

Abodo Wood Ltd - environmentally conscientious Auckland based company installs new extraction for busy wood processing operation

mprovements at Abodo

last 12 years and have never had a need to re-visit any joinery customers to clear a blockage in ducts as the air flows are calculated correctly in the first place. All wood dust customers are in fact still operating on the original bags. “Yes they may have paid $2-3000 more for a larger fi lter initially, but 10 years with no issues means they are saving money” confi rms Geoff Ebdon.

If you ask too small a fi lter unit to handle too much air and dust, instead of the dust cake forming gently on the surface of the fi lter material, it gets driven deep into the pile of the material and starts to clog. Once this happens it’s a downhill slope of poor fi ltration, dust in the work area and dangerous issues, (potential fi re risk) in the ductwork. “When it comes to fi lters (commonly called bag houses) a good ‘big’ one will always beat a good ‘little’ one for longer life and less problems.” says Geoff .

Modular Bag Houses may be one of the older fi lter methods, but they are still often A VERY COST EFECTIVE solution for high air volumes and heavy dust loads in not only the wood working industry but others also. NZ DUCT+FLEX off er a range of filters from 1000m³/hour to well over 100,000m³/hour if it’s required.

Ultimately Abodo was extremely happy with the solution – the installers who are NZDUCT+FLEX’s own staff made it very easy to link back to the existing system inside, providing all the parts immediately from the large stock available from their 2 Auckland warehouses.

For more information visit www.nzduct.co.nz Or phone 0508 69 38 28

Life Cycle Assessment for furniture production

Sustainability is becoming more and more a primary goal for every human activity and the development world-wide of furniture has long been measured on this issue, in all its implications. There is no doubt that the diff erent relationship between economic activity and the environment is a priority on which governments and consumers give increasing importance, causing a need of knowledge and fundamentals that has led Catas, an Italian company which specialises in tests and analysis for the wood-furnishing sector to equip itself to support companies in the processes of “green” analysis and design.

Very often one declares an ‘ecological passion’ without going into detail, without knowing how much a product "costs" for the environment not only for the production process impact, but for

Italian analysis company Catas has the tools to measure environmental impact from manufacture to disposal.

its entire life, including disposal. Yet the tools to give objectivity to all this are there: for years we have been talking about “LCALife Cycle Assessment”, a method that evaluates the impact that a car, a building but also a chair or a kitchen will have on the planet.

The fi rst point is to understand how a product will be used and for how long it will perform its function, calculating not only the resources necessary for its realization, but how its use will aff ect the environment and humans in terms of global warming, acidification, eutrophication, ozone depletion, human toxicity, land use, ecotoxicity … for the entire duration of its life!

This requires strict, precise assessment and measurement tools to be able to generate an "environmental declaration” that can be verified by a third party and made public so that the “ecological characteristics” of a good can be known by all and therefore become a “plus” in the reasons for purchase.

From September 2020 a task force has been allocated to this topic, a team of Catas technicians are taking part in a high-level training project in order to support companies in this process. By June 2021, Catas will have all the necessary tools – skills, models, procedures – to offer technical assistance to the companies of the wood and furniture sector for the Life Cycle Assessment of their products.

The service that Catas will off er will be based on a technical method already adopted in many other sectors at an international level, with all the required ingredients of precision and objectivity of measurement defi ned by the UNI 11698: 2017 standard “Estimate, declaration and use of uncertainty of the results of a Life Cycle Assessment - Requirements and guidelines”.

For more go to www.catas.com

CRL160 1x 60L CR235 2x 35L

CR235 2x 35L

An award-winning commercial design from Hideaway ® Bins.

The smart way to deal with nappies and waste in a childcare centre.

With a growing population, the need for Childcare Centres is increasing and modern, up to date facilities are popping up everywhere. Dealing with nappies and waste in a smart way is essential for the day to day operation of these busy establishments.

Certified kitchen designer, Rebecca Rix from Auckland, New Zealand specified Hideaway’s Red Dot award winning Concelo® bin to deal with the challenges posed in this unique environment.

Two Concelo waste bins each with 2 x 35L buckets were installed within the nappy changing area, allowing the carer to easily step back and dispose of nappies and waste whilst still being able to provide care to the child and keep them safe.

“I specified Concelo due to hygiene. No other bin in the market does what Concelo can do. I like how all the parts of the bin can easily clip apart and be thoroughly cleaned which is essential in this environment. I also liked how Concelo has the hands-free Active Lid that drops down over the buckets to contain odours. This was a critical selling point” says Rebecca.

Concelo has Clip’ n’ Clean features for not only the buckets and liner holders, but the framework the buckets sit within also simply clip out for cleaning. This is unique as, traditionally, the frame is static and is difficult to clean, creating many dirt traps. Waste bins are notoriously dirty and smelly and every aspect of the Concelo waste bin design has ensured that thorough cleaning is possible and simple to do. In addition, the Active Lid can be removed and cleaned with very little effort and is ergonomic for the user.

The Concelo Laundry Hamper was also installed within the busy workstation so washing could be stored out of sight until a full load of washing had accumulated. Concelo Laundry was chosen once again due to its Clip n Clean features and for its seamless closing action on its concealed synchronised soft closing runners.

Concelo bins are made in New Zealand from high quality materials to ensure the units will withstand the challenges posed in a commercial environment. For strength, the framework is made from 1.0mm zinc treated steel which is then powder-coated for durability. The specially designed for Concelo, high quality German made runner is both synchronised and soft closing to a high standard equal to other premium drawer brands. Hidden behind robust and solid powder coated, aluminium drawer sides the runner holds 45kgs and they overextend to ensure buckets will come clear of a bench overhang of up to 50mm.

“I specified Concelo due to hygiene. No other bin in the market does what Concelo can do."

Concelo is available nationwide through Hideaway’s distribution partners: Häfele, Carters, ITM, Impey's, Rose City Wood Panels, and Scooters or direct from hideawaybins.co.nz/concelo

Patent protected concelo.com/ip