Joiners Magazine Dec 2011

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Joinery, Cabinetmaking & Kitchen Manufacturing Industries

December 2011

decorative panel from individual design to commercial runs

kitchen of the year three in a row for modern age

made in nz kiwi stuff

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contents Auckland art gallery 20 The renovation of and addition to, this Auckland institution is dominated by a series of Kauri canopies and columns. We talk to Papakura Joinery who were commissioned to do the work.

COVER winning entry in Formica Formations Design Competition see story page 12

COLUMNS Master Joiners 4 Rhys Powell on the RWC, 2012 and 4211.

Dr Buzz 64 Duncan Such reviews the year gone and suggest what it might take to make the next one better.

panel work 22 New offerings in the panel industry have become more users specific as suppliers seek to cover specialty markets and fashion trends. We have a look at some of what is on offers including options you can design for yourself

Due Process 68 Geoff Hardy looks at the challenges to the building sector with licensing becoming compulsory next year.

best kitchen 36 We take a look at the Master Joiners Awards best kitchen for 2011 and talk to Grant Woodham whose Christchurch firm Modern Age Kitchens & Joinery won the award for the third year in succession.

A view from both sides 69 Tony DeLorenzo discuss’s the importance of loyalty in making things run smoothly.

Web Directions 70 Matt Woodward comments on the use of social media in the workplace.

Laminex Update 78 Robert Gibbes updates us on his company’s investment in new products and signs off for the year.

NZ made 44 From kitchen tidy’s to woodworking machinery kiwis are making it here.

REGULAR News & Info 4 - 18 FITEC news - 65 Trade Directories - 72

sydney story 52 Specialist woodbenders Woodform Design love a challenge when it comes to shaping timber. Their latest one saw them shaping seats for Australia’s oldest school.

Product Focus - 76 Classifieds - 79

Things to watch for ...

Free Wall Planner for 2012 • Free trial of Planit software p 15 • Timber Design Award winners p 28

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from the presidents desk

New office & showroom on way

RWC / 2012 / 4211 With the Web Ellis trophy safely locked away and fingernails finally growing back to normal, we can now hopefully settle into a positive period in the industry.

This year has been a difficult year for most people in the trade particularly for those in Christchurch and the Canterbury area. With the re build in Canterbury still to gain momentum, 2012 could be a very busy year throughout the joinery and construction industry. I may be being a little optimistic here, but we need to head into the next year with a positive attitude to get positive results.

Blum NZ Ltd are now scheduled to officially open their new offices and showroom in Avondale, Auckland in March, 2012. Blum bought the new site in December 2010 and the substantial redevelopment is well underway, and on target for completion early 2012. Managing Director Mike Hawkins indicates the moving process will start late in December, in preparation for the opening in March.

“This will be a multi purpose site, combining Blum New Zealand’s administration, with a warehouse facility and a client focused showroom. Our clients can bring in their clients to view Blum product applied in kitchens, bathrooms, wardrobes and furniture in a purpose built showroom area.” Mike comments. “With a fabulous view of the city, the site is sure to generate a lot of interest.” 

2012 will also see the long awaited completion of the 4211 project. With compliance documentation being produced now for testing that has been done so far, this vital overhall of the 4211 standard is progressing toward a release date that has yet to be decided. With over 175 supporters signed upto this scheme so far I am sure many eagerly await it’s release. For more information regarding the progress and testing of this project log onto the Master Joiners website for regular updates.

The Master Joiners name continues to grow in strength and reputation as a name that people can rely on for quality workmanship and a professional approach throughout the industry. This is apparent by the continued increase in membership and enquiries regarding joining the Master Joiners throughout the year. The public are becoming more aware of the advantages of using a member of the Master Joiners which benefits us all and is good for the industry and for the survival of our trade. On going promotion is one item that the executive continue to work on and is essential to increase the publics awareness of the Master Joiners group.

With Christmas rapidly approaching there are mixed reports as far as work. Some members report a welcome influx of work leading into the Christmas break others remain relatively quiet but everyone is looking forward to a break after what has been an interesting year for us all.

Free 2012 Wall Planner In this issue, the JOINERS Magazine Wall Planner. Stick it on your factory or office wall and keep a handle on all those things that need remembering each year. Give us a call if you want a second one. 

I wish you all a safe and enjoyable Christmas and new year.

Rhys Powell President NZ Master Joiners

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From The Publisher

Furniture Master Seals provide much needed impetus The launch of the Furniture Master Seal programme in August has gained momentum with the announced support of Harvey Norman and PPG Industries who see being linked to the Seals as good for business and for the New Zealand furniture and cabinetmaking industries. See FITEC’S column in this issue for more on this. These two sectors form an integral part of our market given that joiners, cabinetmakers, kitchen manufacturers and furniture makers are often one and the same. Congratulations must go to FITEC and FCANZ for this initiative. In my view it is long overdue particularly for the wooden furniture making sector which has suffered long and hard over the last two decades. We will be supporting this initiative in depth next year and encourage suppliers to cabbies and furniture makers to look closely at the Seals and the advantages they can offer in being a Seal holder.

This issue has two interesting features, one being the Kitchen of the Year, notable for being the third year in a row that Modern Age Kitchen & Joinery have won this Award. The other is a look at the recently completed Auckland Art Gallery renovation. Master Joiner member Papakura Joinery Ltd was in the thick of this world class facility with their Kauri canopies. The front cover is of note as well, being the winner in the Formica Formations competition run by The Laminex Group. This looks to be an interesting competition for existing and up and coming designer talent. We also have a look at a sample of New Zealand Made products and the companies behind them. New Zealand produces some great stuff and we should be proud.

Next year we have some interesting features planned including detailed coverage of winners in the Timber Design Awards in March and AWISA in the June and September issues. This is the first time since 2008 that AWISA has been held and should be great value with the new look programme it is running.

The Master Joiners Conference in 2012 will be held in Napier, a favorite venue of mine, and we look forward to seeing lots of Master Joiner members there.

In the meantime, both Michael and I wish all our readers as well as our all important advertisers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Catch you next year Bob Nordgren

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TECHNODOMUS TOUR 2012’s major international machinery exhibition – ‘technodomus’ is being held in Italy in early April. Continuing on from this years Ligna tours, Gabbett Machinery will be expanding their itinerary and selections allowing customers to take full advantage of this experience.

We’ll be able to show you the latest European solutions from the SCMGROUP and provide all the technical support required to find the right answer to your needs. A detailed program will shortly be available on request, this will include details of the exhibition days, manufacturing plant tours and additional activities - you’ll be able to pick and choose the ones that are more of your interest.

Uniquely, Gabbett Machinery can offer you full support for your visit and all the freedom you like in choosing which events are in your interest. Packages including flights, accommodation etc are available for more information, contact you local Gabbett Machinery office. 

SALICE ESPAÑA Italian manufacturer Salice a world leader in the field of concealed hinges and opening systems for furniture, continues its expansion with the opening of a new European subsidiary in Spain. The international activity of Salice, started in 1971 when the first two branches were opened in Neckarwestheim, Germany and in Antibes, France. Since then the company has come a long way with 8 subsidiaries all over the world and a network of sole agents and distributors in all the industrialised countries. 

Sydney 11-14 July The Australian Woodworking Industry Suppliers Association’s next trade show, AWISA 2012, will take place from 11-14 July 2012 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. The show is already 80% booked and will once again display a wide range of products of interest to cabinetmakers, kitchen manufacturers, joiners, shop and office fitters and other woodworking and panel processing industries.

For 2012, AWISA has created three “shows within the show”: AWISA-Panel, AWISA-SolidWood and AWISA-Design. The first two areas will feature machinery for the processing of panel products and solid wood. AWISA-Design will feature decorative materials, hardware, components and software for the design and manufacture of domestic and commercial interiors.

By creating a separate area AWISA hopes to attract an increased number of designers to the show.

On the machinery side of the show the twelve biggest exhibitors are Advanced Timber Systems, Altendorf, Beyond Tools, Biesse, Felder, Homag, Leda Machinery, Masterwood, Multicam, The Wood Tech Group, Weinig and Woodtron.

In the AWISA-Design area the biggest exhibitors are Artia, Blum, Form-Tek, Hafele, Hettich, Just Stone, Lincoln Group, Nover, Polytec, Salice and Wilson & Bradley.

Companies wishing to enquire about exhibiting or visiting the show should contact Geoff Holland at AWISA on 612 9918 3661 or at info@awisa.com, or visit www. awisa.com.

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The magazine for the joinery, cabinetmaking & kitchen manufacturing industries Official Publication of the New Zealand Joinery Manufacturers Federation and the Laminate Fabricators Society

EDITOR Michael Goddard email: michael@joiners.net.nz

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3Dkitchen software winner Steve Wilkinson of Wilkinson Cabinetry & Design in Tauranga was the winner of this years 3dkitchen software giveaway.

Look out for details on how he enjoys using the software in our next issue.

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Well known in the kitchen industry, Murray hails originally from New Plymouth and has been involved in benchtop related businesses spanning the last thirty years.

“The Laminex Group offers me the chance to deal with a range of high tech benchtop surfaces.”

Murray comments. “I’m currently involved in the launch of Laminam, a thin sheet ceramic which offers really exciting possibilities in the benchtop market.”

Hettich showroom A number of kitchen manufacturers and designers attended the opening of a new showroom at Hettich’s Auckland head office in early October. Managing Director of New Zealand and Australia Richard Abela said the investment in the showroom indicated Hettich’s wish to support users of their product, allowing clients and their customers to view the latest available in their East Tamaki showroom. 

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Website design for the trades

Official inauguration of the new assembly hall: A Chinese tribute for the Board at Weinig.

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For all tradesmen, plumbers to kitchen manufacturers, builders to cabinet makers, a website is a vital tool for securing a competitive advantage. It gives you the opportunity to bring your showroom direct to the client, using galleries and images to display your work. It also gives you an opportunity to showcase previous work and publish quality referrals – in turn putting the clients mind at ease about the investment they are making with your company.

DBC Solutions have taken the time to set up simple systems for business – whether you just need a bit of help, or whether you don’t know where to start. They work closely with their customers to provide a quality, uncomplicated service with a clear process and fixed costs, so you know exactly what your investment will be before they begin – in other words, they aim to make it quick and pain free.

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Greens hasn’t taken a bath!

Despite rumours to the contrary, Greens Tapware is alive and well, albeit under a new company structure and management. The former company, Greens Industries Ltd stopped trading at the end of March and was subject to a management buyout. The new company, called Greens Global Ltd, continues trading under the same brand. It is also honouring all warranties from the previous company. 

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Jacks Cat Jacks have just released a new Woodworking Machinery catalogue covering machinery from their Trade Equipment / Joinery range. Sales Manager Simon Hornby explains: “Our range of machinery has grown significantly over the past years.

Being independent of a specific manufacturer, we’ve been able to cherry pick the very best machines from around the world. Now we’ve put this selection of machinery into a comprehensive Catalogue. It’s a quick and easy reference for the broadest range of woodworking machinery available from one source.”

“The new Catalogue provides an overview of low-cost introductory machinery right through to the very latest top-of-the-range alternatives.

Together with NZ’s largest selection of secondhand woodworking machines in NZ, we believe we have a machinery solution for every budget and manufacturing requirement.”

Simon says that while the Jacks website remains a popular resource of information, it’s often good to have something to browse and keep handy. “We reckon the Catalogue will be a popular read at smoko. And we know it will be reached for when you’re cursing that old machine in the corner for breaking down again!”

At 56 pages and in full colour there are plenty of machines to want from the new catalogue. Copies are available in store, via www.jacks. co.nz, through your local Jacks rep, or by calling 0800 332 288.

Weinig expands plant in China Weinig AG continues to invest in China. In Yantai, Shandong province, the world leader for machines and facilities for solid wood processing is expanding the production area of the plant by around 800 m2 to a total of 12,000 m2.

The new assembly hall was inaugurated at a ceremony attended by the members of the board at Weinig who had come especially from Tauberbischofsheim. In future Unicontrol 6 window machines will be produced there. This classic angle system for artisan production of window frames has been in Weinig's range in Germany for many years. The new production facility in Yantai is intended solely for the domestic market in China. The expansion of the range with the window machine is Weinig's response to the strong growth experienced by the wood processing industry in China. The manufacturer is very confident for the future.

"Our Chinese customers value engineering from Germany", the Chairman of the Board, Wolfgang Pöschl, emphasizes. "The Unicontrol 6 will be assembled in Yantai according to German standards of quality to satisfy the increasing demands of the Chinese market."

The main factory in Tauberbischofsheim will make a significant contribution to the market drive in China. Numerous precision parts such as the cutter spindles for the machines will be supplied from Germany. "This means that the expansion of the plant in Yantai will not compete in any way with the production facility in Tauberbischofsheim; on the contrary, it strengthens its position", Pöschl explains.

Weinig's premium products will continues to be made in Germany without exception.

Weinig has had its own plant in China since 1995. Following successful development in recent years, the construction of the new assembly hall marks the third large investment project. 

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Italian furniture show increasingly international

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he third edition of SICAM, the International Exhibition of Components, Semi-finished Products and Accessories for the Furniture Industry in Pordenone in late October saw an increasingly higher percentage of visitors from beyond Italian borders.

maintain a specialised focused on the product categories which are core to this sector. We have no wish to go beyond our mission; we do not want to open the doors to other product categories or groups. We organise a trade fair for the furniture industry. Nothing else. I believe that this clarity, this firmness, is appreciated by the operators, and in an economic period like the one we are unfortunately experiencing, this is what the market needs, a particularly appreciated and necessary solidity”.

The organisers were extremely satisfied with the 17,500 visitors who arrived at Pordenone, a decidedly good result in a tough economic period.

“If we consider that we had 18,000 last year,” commented show organiser Carlo Giobbi, “the result of this edition that has just concluded is fantastic. Every day you just have to turn on the television or open a newspaper to be faced with alarming news items which have a massive impact on purchasing and production. And yet, in a climate of fence-sitting and overall anxiety, our business event has succeeded in attracting the furniture manufacturing community to Pordenone”.

This success was further confirmed by a higher percentage of foreign visitors. This year 27% of guests came from 89 different countries.

In first place Germany, the largest national contingent, not only in relation to exhibitors but also visitors. Then, in descending order, there was Russia, Slovenia, France, Spain, Great Britain, Poland, and Austria. There were significant arrivals from even more far-flung countries, with an

excellent response from Brazil, China, South Korea and the United States.

“I believe that part of SICAM’s success,” commented Carlo Giobbi, “is down to the clarity of our event. It is an event where we not only pay obsessive attention to the smallest detail so that exhibitors and visitors can be perfectly at ease and just think of their business, but where we

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There were numerous confirmations of attendance for the next SICAM during the trade fair itself. In addition, multiple new requests were received from visitors interested in returning in 2012 as exhibitors promising an even better SICAM in 2012.

The next SICAM will be held in Pordenone, Italy from 17th to 20th November 2012.

Eumabois thoughts on machinery sector represented in Valencia by its president Vasyl Masyuk. With this new entry, there are now 14 associations sitting at the table of the European federation.

Buetfering read his report, which traditionally opens the works of the annual assembly.

Franz-Josef Buetfering

Spain 29 November 2011 – Valencia hosted the Annual general meeting of Eumabois, the European federation that gathers thirteen national associations representing the leading woodworking machinery and tools manufacturers.

Eumabois president Franz-Josef Buetfering announced the further expansion of the federation to the Ukraine association Uwma,

“Let me say that, today more than ever, we have to believe in what we do”, he said. “The industry needs vision, planning capacity, forward-looking attitude. We are well aware that we have to be very practical right now, but I personally think that the duty of an association like Eumabois is also to look ahead, to expand the scope of its action to avoid missing the big picture. So, my invitation to all of us is to pay great attention to what is all around here and now, hic et nunc, as well as not to give up the capacity to believe in feelings and sensations, to create emotions that represent the true meaning of being entrepreneurs.”

Buetfering could not avoid mentioning the economic situation of the industry which, despite moderate recovery in 2010 and early 2011, has certainly not brought woodworking technology companies back to pre-crisis levels; however, some satisfaction was expressed that out of 7 billion Euro turnover achieved by the global technology trade in 2010, as much as 56.2 percent was generated by Eumabois member companies.

Buetfering closed his speech with a few significant hints and topics for discussion and in-depth analysis.

“Technology is changing and woodworking machinery will be different: “greener” from any point of view, capable of consuming 30 percent less energy with the same efficiency standards.

They will be more and more flexible, with increasingly higher automation levels: the automated

or “one man factory” is a popular concept, not just a dream for the future.

Technology will require smaller investments, solutions will take up less space, they will be built with standard constructions using equally standard and highly industrialized aggregates, but still capable of delivering the desired result to users.

High-end technology will move down to improve low-end systems: plants can already be operated by anyone through a simple touchscreen. Maybe we should focus attention specifically on this aspect, on these machines that will no longer require joiners or experts of wood and woodbased materials, but rather simple technicians who can press a button. Maybe we still don’t realize the impact of this change ...”. 

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Fleur Fink with Murray Bradnock.

Graham Roebeck left and Norman Lin relax in their respective award winning entries.

Matthew Ward with Brett Hayston.

Winners of inaugural Formica design competition

Grass is back

A chair shaped like a beehive and another representing ocean waves have been named as the two winning entries in the inaugural Formica Formations Design Competition.

To celebrate the launch of the Grass hardware range returning to The Laminex Group the company recently ran a competition.

Entrants simply had to register at a special website set up for the competition (wwwGrassIsBack. co.nz) to go in to the draw to win one of two Tag Heuer watches valued at $2300 each!

The draw took place on Monday 31st October and the lucky winners were Matthew Ward from Paul Renwick Joinery in Christchurch and Fleur Fink from Andrew Fink Marine in Hamilton. Matthew was presented his watch by Brett Hayston, the Sales Representative from The Laminex Group in Christchurch, and Fleur was presented her watch

by Murray Bradnock, the Sales Representative from The Laminex Group in Hamilton.

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Launched by The Laminex Group earlier this year, the Competition challenged New Zealand’s professional as well as emerging architects and designers to design a sculptural piece of furniture. The owner of Queenstown architectural design firm Structural Integrity, Graham Roebeck, was awarded first place in the professional category of the Competition, while top spot in the emerging designer section went to Unitec student Norman Lin. Graham who is an architectural designer with seven years experience, created the ‘Beehive’ - a striking chair comprised of curved white Formica. He said after deliberating over several complex designs, he finally settled on the Beehive aiming for a simple but aesthetically pleasing look. “I drew inspiration from a number of objects including a guitar pick, egg and water gourd.”

Norman’s piece, named ‘The Lax Chair’, represents ocean waves and aims to create a feeling of calmness, relaxation and recovery.

“Approaching this design, I knew I wanted to challenge the typical horizontal and vertical use of Formica materials and design something that allowed Formica to branch out and move into

curvilinear designs. I began looking at curved objects - eventually drawing inspiration from waves and Maori motifs.” Norman said he settled on a design that resembles the way waves weave into each other creating an interesting flow of curves.

The Laminex Group Sales and Marketing Manager, Nicky Duggan, said she was delighted with the quality of entries received. “The judges had a tough choice. There are a number of very talented and creative professionals in this country and all of the entries were of an exceptionally high standard. In the end, it came down to the finer points and attention to detail.

We were looking for designs that met the brief which was to design an object that could be sat, laid, leaned or played upon. It also needed to challenge the norms of Formica materials, and demonstrate creative and innovative thinking.”

A top judging panel comprising leading New Zealand Designer David Trubridge, Formica US Vice President of Design Renée Hytry Derrington and award-winning New Zealand architect Ron Sang judged the entries. 

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AWISA John Tiddy Memorial Award revisited

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he inaugural John Tiddy Memorial Award was held in conjunction with the 2008 AWISA exhibition. AWISA 2012 is rapidly approaching and the John Tiddy Memorial Award will be run again.

John Tiddy was a giant figure in the furniture hardware industry starting work in the 1950’s and spending over 48 productive years in it. In that time John introduced many now familiar brand names in the Australasian market, together with many new and innovative products. An enthusiastic and decisive person, one of John’s greatest contributions to the Australasian woodworking industry was in being a significant driver for the establishment of the AWISA exhibition. John was AWISA’s first chairman from 1986 until 1982 and was a committee member until his death in 2006.

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The John Tiddy Memorial Award is presented to outstanding apprentices in the joinery, cabinet making and furniture making industries, one from New Zealand and each Australian state.

To be eligible candidates have to be aged between 18 and 29 and have to have completed a minimum of two years of training, either as an apprentice or trainee in a field covered by the AWISA exhibition, such as furniture manufacture, cabinet making or joinery.

Applicants are asked to submit letters of support from their employer, an AWISA member and their educational institution. Other assessment criteria includes that applicants have to be of good character and be highly regarded by their employer for their skill, industry knowledge, responsibility, innovation and application to their work.

In 2008 six young people received all expenses paid overnight trips to AWISA 2008, plus $2,000 as a contribution towards their study expenses. The winners were also treated to dinner and also attended the AWISA 2008 Manufacturers’ Breakfast, where on behalf of the Tiddy family, Michael Tiddy presented them with their awards.

2008 New Zealand Winner The 2008 New Zealand winner was Neil Taylor from Warkworth. Neil was nominated by Brian Canty, his employer and mentor at Auckland Unitec. At the time of his nomination Neil was in the final year of his cabinet making apprenticeship. For Neil travelling to Australia to receive the award and visit the AWISA exhibition was a great honour and a wonderful experience. Neil stated that his visit to AWISA

The presentation of the 2008 John Tiddy Memorial Award. Back row: Aidan Jury, chairman of AWISA, Todd Bull from Queensland, Michael Tiddy representing the Tiddy family, Tamara Lipscombe from Western Australia, and Shaun Bryant from NSW. Front row: Tom Ryan from Victoria, Neil Taylor from New Zealand and Sam Jongenelis from South Australia.

was “a real eye opener” as “working in quite a small factory I hadn’t seen the type of machinery on display and what could be done with the computer software. I was very grateful for the opportunity and was overwhelmed by the vast range of modern technology and was particularly interested in the CNC machinery and the design software available.” Such a terrific experience that Neil is planning to visit the AWISA Exhibition again in 2012.

Neil admits that the Award experience was a bit nerve racking, especially when he got up on stage at the breakfast to receive his award, but he said the interaction with the other winners and discussing their different approaches to cabinet making was very enlightening.

Importantly, Neil was also very complimentary of the accommodation, at the Hotel Ibis on

Sydney’s Darling Harbour and said the dinner at Nick’s Seafood Restaurant was outstanding!

Neil believes that the entire experience was a very positive one for him and encourages all New Zealand apprentices to have a go at the 2012 Award. Such a positive experience that it helped give him the inspiration to further his career in the industry by earlier this year starting his own business ‘Neil Taylor Cabinetmaker and Design’, specialising in interior cabinetry. Neil also put his prize to good use, using the $2,000 cash prize to buy a laptop so he could start using design software to assist him in selling his product.

The John Tiddy Memorial Award 2012 The entry form for the 2012 John Tiddy Memorial Award will be available at www.awisa.com early in the new year, and will also be inserted in the March edition of JOINERS Magazine.The closing date for entries is 30 April 2012.

AWISA 2012 takes place at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, from 11-14 July 2012.

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Visionary Design

Das Haus – Interiors on Stage

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ow will we be furnishing our homes tomorrow? Will the bedroom still consist of a bed, bedside table and wardrobe, the office of a desk and filing shelves? And what will our furniture be like? Will we still have individual rooms at all, and always four walls?

When it comes to furniture and interior design, being visionary is anything but easy. And yet it is precisely these ideas about the future that ultimately spur the entire industry on to excel itself. When it comes to interior design, Koelnmesse has come up with a real sensation for the next imm cologne in January: its new “Das Haus – Interiors on Stage” format.

“Das Haus” is the embodiment of a very individual approach in which architectural elements, interior and outdoor spaces as well as arrangements of furniture and furnishing elements merge to create a subjectively configured interior design. And with its choice of designers for the premiere of this innovative project, Koelnmesse has hit the bull’s-eye first time. London designer duo Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien will be giving our conventional ideas about living a thorough shake-up – not just in terms of aesthetics but content-wise as well. “And yet the solutions they come up with are nevertheless thoroughly realistic and surprisingly inviting,” reveals

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Markus Majerus, Press Officer at Koelnmesse and contact person for the trade fairs imm cologne, LivingInteriors, LivingKitchen and interzum.

“In January 2011, LivingKitchen gave us a very vivid demonstration of how the boundaries between cooking, dining and living are increasingly disappearing. Live-in kitchen concepts are dominating the kitchen furniture industry. Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien prove that the possibilities in this respect are far from exhausted.”

“We bring different living areas together in every part of the house and redefine them in terms of what they can be or how they can be used,” says the designer team of studio Doshi Levien. The brief Koelnmesse gave them for “Das Haus” was to create an artificial living situation in accordance with their own very personal wishes. The couple interpret this as an object within a socio-economic neighbourhood, for the house will be located in the centre of Hall 3.2 in the “Pure Village” segment.

It is an extremely individual home that the two of them will be building in the midst of the imm cologne: based on their own plans and ideas, with their own furniture, their own

bathroom, their favourite pieces from other brands and prototypes from their own studio.

As to how much transparency they will permit and how much intimacy they will create, the couple aren’t giving any details away prior to the event.

The young design team is known for its original work for major names like Moroso, Authentics, or Cappellini. Doshi and Levien also bring together various cultures, industries, technologies and craft techniques. “We are delighted to have found such a progressive and forward-looking studio for ‘Das Haus’.

Doshi Levien aren’t just part of the scene’s avant-garde; thanks to their many product developments, they also cover a wide spectrum and can genuinely point the way ahead,” says a pleased Dick Spierenburg, under whose direction Koelnmesse’s internal creative team developed and implemented the new concept.

“Doshi Levien stands for an affinity with interaction design and pursues a hybrid design approach.”

Further information: www.imm-cologne.de imm cologne + LivingInteriors 16th – 22nd January 2012

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Towards a sustainable Christchurch “What we all want is a sustainable Christchurch, and part of that is a low carbon city.”

This is a comment from the Timber Buildings Group at the University of Canterbury regarding the Green Building Council (GBC) involvement with the rebuilding of Christchurch.

The Christchurch City Council has listened to the public opinion seeking a sustainable city, and in order to achieve this they have formed a partnership with the NZ Green Building Council. The New Zealand GBC is associated with the World Green Building Council, and similar organisations in other countries. They are doing their best to promote sustainable buildings around the world. This is important because buildings consume a large percentage of the world’s energy and make a massive contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. The GBC have a points scheme called GreenStar for assessing sustainability.

There is a related GreenStar assessment tool in Australia, both similar in broad concept to BREEAM in the UK and LEED in the USA. These rating tools try to be all things to all people, which means that you can get points for all sorts of green initiatives, but not all are scientifically based. For example, although GreenStar’s emphasis is on reducing energy use, points can also be awarded for having a bicycle stand to encourage cycling, a storage room to encourage re-cycling of paper, rainwater collection systems, and so on. If you get enough points you end up with a 3 or 4 or 5 star rating. The balance between competing objectives is a subjective assessment. Only some of the points categories are aimed at reducing of CO2 emissions, which is a global imperative for the concerned citizens of Christchurch.

The main concern of the WPA is that GreenStar does not allow for a scientific comparison between the environmental impacts of different building materials. There are several parts to this concern: FSC certification; Energy; Carbon; Life Cycle Analysis FSC certification To get points in the materials area, GreenStar simply gives each material a hurdle to jump (a tick box) to get “materials points”, regardless of the environmental impacts. For steel and concrete the points are related to recycled content, and for wood, the points are awarded

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if the wood is demonstrably from a sustainable source. The choice of FSC for defining sustainability of wood production is fine in a global context, but FSC certification is unnecessary and expensive in New Zealand, as pointed out by WPA. Their concern is that there are other ways of ensuring sustainable forestry, and this tick-box does not give any meaningful comparison between materials.

Energy In the energy area, GreenStar’s emphasis is on reducing the use of operational energy, with no mention of embodied energy (the energy used to make the materials). For a typical concrete or steel building, embodied energy is about 20% of lifetime energy use, the other 80% being operational energy. As buildings become more energy efficient, the operational energy will drop significantly, so embodied energy will become far more important. The fossil fuel component of embodied energy results in CO2 emissions, which is significant for steel and concrete, but close to zero for wood.

Carbon The real global concern is about carbon. What we should be trying to do is to rebuild a new Low Carbon Christchurch. This is again where wood can help, but it gets no recognition in GreenStar. When we compare the carbon footprint of materials, it is well known that the growing of wood and manufacturing of wood products requires far less fossil fuel energy, hence lower CO2 emissions, than manufacturing steel or concrete. Wood processing does not have any chemical emissions of CO2 unlike concrete which has the unavoidable problem of CO2 emissions during the conversion of limestone into cement.

Another often quoted advantage of wood is the carbon stored in the wood products (hence not in the atmosphere) for the entire life of the building. These greenhouse gas benefits of timber are not recognised in Greenstar, hence another concern of WPA. There is debate about how to count this sequestered carbon because it depends on what eventually happens to a building at the end of its life. Any realistic comparison of materials must consider the full life cycle of buildings, including the end of life, which can be done in a Life Cycle Analysis as shown below.

Life Cycle Analysis The best way to assess environmental impacts is to carry out a full Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of buildings. We recently compared

the environmental impacts of three similar buildings built of different materials. The report is “Cost, time and environmental impacts of the construction of the new NMIT Arts and Media building”, written under contract to the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), by Stephen John and others at the University of Canterbury. The building is a three-storey educational building in Nelson.

The report is available at http://ir.canterbury. ac.nz/handle/10092/5524 This UC report for MAF compares the total emissions of greenhouse gases (“global warming potential” (GWP) in tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions) over the full lifetime of the buildings, assuming demolition and disposal of materials after the 60 year life. It is shown that the global warming potential of the timber building is 8% less than that for the steel or concrete alternatives. This figure was derived from a full LCA of the buildings, conducted by Scion Research.

The way forward To seriously encourage the building of a sustainable Low Carbon city in Christchurch, the GBC must move on from FSC certification, and modify GreenStar to include embodied energy and give building materials points for environmental benefits calculated in a rigorous scientific manner. These points could be allocated for low carbon emissions in the manufacturing, processing, and final disposal of all materials in the building, calculated in a rigorous way by a certified LCA assessor. The points would be awarded for low levels of GWP (in tonnes of CO2 equivalent GWP per square meter of floor area).

Summary The GBC is aware of these concerns and has stated an intention to move in this direction, but this is not part of the GBC proposal to the Christchurch City Council.

None of this is easy, but something needs to be done. If the GBC is unable to make take these steps, the Christchurch City Council should make its own modifications to the Greenstar points system, or introduce an equivalent incentive, using something which is measurable on a scientific basis. 

Source: Timber Buildings Group, University of Canterbury - as taken from News &&& Views the Pine Manufactuers Dec 2011 newsletter - issue 156

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kauri canopies Papakura Joinery leaves it’s mark on the Auckland landscape

Auckland Art Gallery Redevelopment

The recently completed new Auckland Art Gallery sees the reopening of a truly world class facility. This extensive public project included the restoration and adaption of several heritage buildings; a new building which more than doubles the public exhibition areas; extensive basement storage and support areas and the redesign of adjacent areas of Albert Park. The architecture and interiors of the new gallery have been developed from a concept which relates as much to the organic natural forms of the landscape as from the architectural order and character of the heritage buildings.

Of particular note to this feature are the new building spaces which are characterized primarily by a series of fine ‘tree like’ canopies that define and cover the central atrium and gallery areas. These light, profiled forms are inspired by the adjacent canopy of pohutakawa trees and appear to ‘hover’ over the stone walls and terraces that reinterpret the natural topography of the site, interconnecting the exterior with the interior.

Manufactured by Auckland based Papakura Joinery Ltd, the ceilings of the canopies are made from carefully selected ‘bush’ Kauri (trees that have already fallen by natural causes), laid into precise geometric patterns and supported on slender and tapering shafts.

The canopies and shafts give the Gallery a unique identity that is inspired by the natural landscape of the site.

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Papakura Joinery Ltd carried out a significant amount of work at the Gallery both directly under subcontract to the main contractor Hawkins Construction and indirectly as a third party subcontractor to the main carpentry subcontractor, Wallace Construction Ltd. The direct work managed by Andrew Molyneux from Papakura Joinery, included the mezzanine administration Oak screens, the heritage windows and doors being replica doors, sashes and windows and sundry joinery items. The indirect work managed by Jim Irvine also from Papakura Joinery, consisted of the Kauri pods, fascias and louvres, the Kauri columns, sundry joinery items and replica timber profiles. Given the requirement of a collaborative nature in order to construct the complex geometry of the pods, Hawkins Construction had direct contact with Papakura Joinery through agreement with Wallace Construction.

Constructing the Caniopies The manufacture of the Kauri canopy and columns is truly awesome and certainly provides the wow factor to the whole Gallery redevelopment. Designed by architects Archimedia, these Kauri ‘palm trees’ which appear to support the roof have a scale and beauty that has to be seen to be believed.

Papakura Joinery were commissioned to construct twenty two full pods, six half pods and twenty three columns up to fifteen metres high. For this some 250 cubic metres or 66,000 lineal metres of Kauri were utilized. Project Manager Jim Irvine comments “This was the ultimate challenge. When you are asked to make something new and ‘never seen before’ near perfect planning and executing skills are required. The prime requisite was the demand for a master level of timber joinery.”

The various components were manufactured in three separate factory sites in South Auckland starting in November 2008. “We took on some 25 extra staff over the two year duration of this project.” comments Jim. Jim explains how it all happened “When we started building the bases for the pods there were two carpenters involved because these huge parts were structured like a house. A sub frame was generated being 200mm less than the finished shape. This allowed for a 150mm timber sub frame and laminated curved ply shape, the substrate that the finished Kauri would be fixed to. The Kauri board negative detail’s accuracy could not be more than 0.1mm on an interlocking corner. All the fixings were concealed. We chose back screwing and gluing.

A key part was of the process was to match the colour hues on every individual Kauri panel to create a unified impression. To this end full time staff were employed to grade both quality and colour. Technically, the key to the whole work was the incredible fine adjustment needed. The curves dictated that every Kauri board had to be considered individually, manufactured then adjusted on its base with surgical precision.”

Each completed canopy, some ten metres long by five metres wide contained eight curved panels and weighed nearly three tonnes. This weight didn’t include the steel chassis from which the Kauri canopies were suspended from. Installation was by Wallace Construction Ltd. Building the Columns The Kauri pillars are another work of art.

Some fifteen metres in height each column has an 18mm layer of Kauri over a 20mm ply substructure, these sections were separated by four vertical steel bars and negative detailed for aesthetics. Each quarter has five pieces of Kauri finely glued together to produce the rounded column attached to the substructure. “The ever changing diameter of the columns made it difficult because as it rose so the diameters kept changing. It was a real challenge to get them to the specifications required.” comments Jim. A nicety of these columns is pointed out by Papakura Joinery Director Glenn Haszard “Our staff experienced this adventure all the way along. You may well ask: What is the secret inside these magnificent Kauri columns? Huge gutters for the rainwater where no one would ever think! It’s absolutely mind blowing to see the end result of this job. All of us have seen the different pieces come together like a puzzle in this amazing building.”

Russell Pinel from architects fjmt+archimedia comments “We knew the creation of the Kauri ceiling canopies would be a challenge for the company awarded the contract – they are more akin to boat building than traditional building construction. Papakura Joinery Ltd

were solution focused bringing their vast experience and wisdom in working with timber best practice solutions to any problems we encountered in their manufacture.”

Indeed, they have also received the praise and plaudits from the wider Art Gallery team, consultants and clients. As Grant Thomas, Auckland Art Gallery Project Manager from Hawkins Construction puts it “Jim and the construction team are to be commended for their attention to detail and the standard of workmanship is second to none on what has to be considered one of the most complex joinery projects completed in recent times.” 

CREDITS Architects fjmt+archimedia Main Contractor Hawkins Construction Ltd Main Carpentry Contractor Wallace Construction Ltd Joinery Contractor Papakura Joinery Ltd

Photography: Csaba Shepherd

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Covering Surfaces The number of options available in surface panelling increases and becomes more requirement specific every year - we take a look at some of these options from that which you can design yourself to those which have undergone rigorous research and development to fit a specific use.

design your own From Woodform Design in West Auckland come these panels which can be as unique as your individual design. A combination of coloured MDF and sophisticated 5 axis routing capabilities means startling designs and colours, as well as acoustic properties are available in whatever capacity you may require. Add to this the ability to powder coat the finished panel if you wish and you have a very durable finish suitable for the heaviest commercial use. Ideal for interior fitouts, malls, hospitals, schools etc.

For more information contact Woodform Design Ltd. Tel: 09 835 4107 www.woodbenders.co.nz

the perfect finish from The Laminex Group The Laminex Group has just unveiled its new Melteca® Puregrain finish which will add a truly realistic wood grain look and feel to any décor. Manufactured in New Zealand at The Laminex Group’s Hamilton plant, the new finish is available in any Melteca colour.

The Laminex Group’s National Sales and Marketing Manager, Nicky Duggan, said the new finish really brings oak grained prints to life and turns some solid colours into stunning looking woodgrains. “Puregrain is the perfect substitute for natural wood products as it provides the look of wood with the quality, durability, and serviceability of Melteca.”

Also complementing Puregrain is the launch of six new Melteca decors. Vibrant Energise, cool blonde Dansk Maple, and four décor’s that emphasise the growing trend towards ‘Greige’ in interior design: Brescia, Hakata, Hotham Oak and Husk. The extension of the Melteca range to new finishes as well as new décors is a continuation of The Laminex Group's investment in bringing customers the latest developments in laminate.

For further information go to www.melteca.co.nz.

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Specialty boards for trade professionals he Trade Essentials® range from The Laminex Group offers one of the largest ranges of wood panelling products available to specifiers, architects, builders and trade professionals.

The latest additions of Specialty Board products include Litecraft®, Strandboard ™ , Strandfloor ™ , and Triboard™ in High Density, Pinnable and Lite varieties, to expand the range even further for a comprehensive offer and environmentally preferable solutions in structural and nonstructural applications.

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M a r k e t i n g M a n a g e r Tr a d e Essentials, Chris Knight said the new products in the Trade Essentials range provide specialty solutions for a variety of applications, including commercial tables, workstation partitions, wall and ceiling linings, office screens and flooring, offering trade and design professionals with innovative new options for their projects.

“The latest range of Trade Essentials specialty board products is a result of The Laminex Group’s commitment to expanding its offer of environmentally preferable products, driven through its close collaboration with the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). This means that trade and design professionals can be confident in achieving valuable Green Star credits for their projects.

Litecraft Strandboard Strandfloor Triboard Lite

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“At The Laminex Group, we have an ongoing commitment to research and product innovation to deliver versatile and sustainable solutions that help reduce the overall impact on our natural environment,” Knight said.

system, Strandfloor is easy to install and is available in two additional treatment possibilities to provide resistance to insect attack (Termite Treated) or both fungal decay and insect attack (H3 Treated).

As a self-supporting pinnable substrate, Litecraft saves time and money. The low density panel is lighter and easier to handle than other panel products and, with its self-supporting structure, it eliminates the need for additional fabrication materials in the manufacture of office screens and partitions, making Litecraft more economical than traditional construction materials.

Triboard is an innovative building product with superior strength.

Its unique three-layered structure consists of a Strandboard sandwiched between Fibreboard skins, resulting in a smooth outer surface and strong inner core.

With superior strength, Triboard is available in High Density (HD), Pinnable or Lite varieties featuring individual performance properties ideal for applications from workstation partitions to commercial tables.

Constructed from large timber flakes bonded together with no added formaldehyde resins, Strandboard has robustness suitable for a wide range of building and furniture joinery applications. With a characteristic random wood strand surface, Strandboard is aesthetic appealing when polished, washed or raw.

Strandfloor is a smarter solution for commercial and residential flooring. Bonded together with no added formaldehyde resins, Strandfloor is made up of large timber flakes randomly layered for an attractive flooring solution. Manufactured with a polypropylene tongue and groove

In addition to accruing valuable Green Star credits, the latest additions to the Trade Essentials range have all been sourced from responsibly managed forests and carry FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) certification, made from FSC Mix wood sources.

To find out more about Trade Essentials Specialty Boards, view product and technical information, visit tradeessentials. thelaminexgroup.com.au 

GREENLAM® from solid colours to woodgrains to metallics to patterns

the perfect fit for New Zealand GREENLAM® has deservedly built a reputation over recent years as one of the preeminent ranges of laminates available on the market with a wide ranging palette covering everything from solid colours to woodgrains to designer patterns. It also holds the distinction of being one of the world’s first eco-friendly laminate brands - green enough to generate carbon credits. New Zealand supplier GVP recently announced the introduction of a new range of colours and patterns giving even further choice.

Apart from being ecofriendly GREENLAM® also boast the widest range of innovative lifestyle designs and an exclusive array of textures which can redefine interiors. It comes in a distinctive range of elegant solid shades, enticing woodgrains, exotic patterns and unique textures giving homeowners, architects and interior decorators the widest array of options. From technology to aesthetic, design to functionality GREENLAM® defines quality value and choice.

GREENLAM® laminates have been certified by the independent GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) and have been awarded their Indoor Air Quality Certification and their Children & Schools Certification signifying that the GREENLAM® brand is in full compliance with the stringent emission guidelines set by the GEI.

both practically and aesthetically from using GREENLAM ® laminates. Clients cover a diverse range of markets and industries and include Microsoft, To y o t a , S t a r b u c k s , Auckland Art Gallery, Hyundai, KFC, McDonalds, Cadbury’s, Novotel and Sony.

GREENLAM® laminates are acknowledge by worldwide authorities such as ISO and NEMA to conform to recognised high quality standards. They have also passed the Fire Propagation and Surface Spread Flame safety tests.

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As an environmentally friendly product GREENLAM® is the ideal choice for all interior applications. Retail spaces, offices, hospitals, schools, homes and many others have benefitted

GREENLAM ® Laminates are available in New Zealand through GVP for more information go to www.gvpnz.com

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Gloss appeal Nine ways to achieve the season’s favourite trend Reflecting one of the top interior design trends, the latest decors available in the updated Formica® Gloss Panels and Formica® Vinyl doors ranges bring a fashionable, glossy look to commercial and residential interiors, resulting in a luxe finish for less.

With Formica expecting the gloss LPM (Low Pressure Melamine) category to grow by 25 per cent over the next five years, the decorative surfaces manufacturer and distributor has introduced nine fresh decors to its popular Gloss Panels and Vinyl doors ranges, to achieve a cost effective solution to create stylish drawers, doors and other vertical kitchen surfaces.

Design Centre Manager Lorraine Brigdale said the updated Formica Gloss Panels and Formica Vinyl doors ranges are inspired by colours, textures and prints seen in all realms of fashion and design to add a new dimension to interior surfaces.

“The latest decor additions capture the most desirable colours and patterns making waves in international design to make it easier for designers, specifiers and architects to create contemporary, budget-friendly looks for their clients that will remain fresh and on trend,” Lorraine said.

From the catwalk to the kitchen, the movement of ‘new neutrals’ means increasing attention is given to surface finishes. Helping design professionals to embrace this trend for a subdued palette, the Formica Gloss Panels and Formica Vinyl doors ranges boast a number of earthy hues – Gentle Beige, Mulga and Streetlight – that will continue to be desirable for seasons to come.

As wood and other natural materials claim the title as the ‘new black’ in jewellery and garment design, the ranges make it easy to encapsulate natural beauty in kitchen spaces with the new woodgrains – Hotham Oak, Idyllic, Urban Wood, Silver Strata and Snow Elm. Each of the colours within the Formica Gloss Panels range have matching gloss ABS Edging and can be easily colour coordinated with the Formica Vinyl doors range as well as the wider Formica Colour Range.

Formica Gloss Panels and Formica Vinyl doors are not only fashionable but are also moisture resistant, easy to clean and backed by a seven year limited warranty to ensure good looks are the envy of others season after season.

What’s more, an eco-friendly surface solution can be achieved with Formica Gloss Panels in E0, due to the E0 range containing only half the recommended levels of formaldehyde suggested by various authorities.

Formica Vinyl doors are not only available in the desirable look of gloss; the range also offers a stylish velvet or beautiful pearl finish.

To find out more about the head-turning Formica Gloss Panels or Formica Vinyl doors ranges, view or download a brochure, and find the nearest stockist, visit formica.com.au. 

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NMIT Arts & Media Building Irving Smith Jack Architects & Aurecon

The Rock - Wellington Airport Terminal Studio Pacific Architecture & Warren and Mahoney

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and the winners were ...

The showcase Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Arts & Media building scooped two major awards in the NZ Wood Timber Design Awards announced recently – commercial engineering and commercial architectural excellence.

The three-storey, seismically-protected timber structure was entirely built from locally grown and fabricated laminated veneer lumber, designed by Nelsonbased architects Irving Smith Jack and engineering consultancy Aurecon.

It was described by the judges as “a beautifully integrated design solution where the design process has fully embraced structural timber innovation to create a landmark building for New Zealand”.

MOTAT Aviation Display Hall Studio Pacific Architecture & Holmes Consulting Group

Little Oneroa House Cantilever Architects

The initial design proposal for the NMIT building won a nationwide government competition for a ground-breaking timber structure to demonstrate and stimulate structural timber use. The design includes world first ‘damage avoidance’ seismic engineering incorporating post-tensioned timber shear walls.

The interior of Wellington Airport’s new international terminal – “the Rock” – won the interior fit-out award with the judges commenting on its “visually arresting interior” which resulted in “an iconic, engaging series of spaces”. The terminal was designed by Studio Pacific Architecture in association with Warren and Mahoney.

Rotorua Island Exhibition Centre Pearson & Associates Architects

Other main award winners were: Sustainability MOTAT Aviation Display Hall, by Studio Pacific Architecture and Holmes Consulting Group.

Red Stag Timbers Remans Building Kanuka Engineered Wood Products and Structural Concepts Ltd

Residential Architectural Excellence Little Oneroa House, Waiheke Island,

by Cantilever Architects.

Cladding Building Envelope Rotoroa Island Exhibition Centre, Pearson & Associates Architects.

People’s Choice Red Stag Timber’s Reman Building, Rotorua, Kanuka Engineered Wood Products Ltd and Structural Concepts Ltd. 

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Perhaps one of the biggest benefits to Patrick, operating in a world where good referral is everything, is the fact that he knows he has the capability to do a quality job in the time required.

Colin Henderson (left) and Patrick Good have found the switch to CNC surprisingly easy.

Biesse Klever Patrick Good has been running his kitchen manufacturing business Good Kitchens for around 8 years and during that time has built a reputation for high end top quality kitchens. He recently purchased his first CNC machine, a Biesse Klever 12.24 G FT flatbed router, and has found it has made his job a lot easier.

Despite the difficulties the world has been facing over the last 4 years Good Kitchens has been growing, mainly due to a constant stream of referral work, and earlier this year Patrick Good was faced with several options. Take on another tradesman, look to outsource some of his cutting work or look to purchase a machine that could keep up with his output.

In the end he went the machinery way and made the decision to move to a CNC set up for several reasons. “The prices of these machines have become very affordable compared to what they were just few years ago. Essentially this machine has replaced the need for a tradesman, so it is easy to see where the savings have been made.”

However cost was not the only issue for Patrick.

“The Klever in fact was not the cheapest option on the market but it does a quality job which is what we required most and it has the back up and service you expect from a major European manufacturer such as Biesse. It also has a very small footprint which was important given the space available in the factory.”

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The machine was purchased and installed in August and to date has been everything they expected it to be. “Installation ran smoothly and after a fairly intense first week during which Biesse were here a lot, to assist in setting up and commissioning the machine, we have been pretty much able to go it alone.”

“Biesse even organised the extra dust extraction we required and hooked us up with Paul McGregor of Airtight Solutions who did a great job in providing us with detailed drawings and specs of what we required and then putting the system in for us.”

Colin Henderson who is largely responsible for operating the Klever has picked it up very quickly. “It runs on BiesseWorks software and being a windows based system was easy to pick up, largely only requiring me to follow prompts and fill in job details in pop up boxes. Time savings are evident already not just in cutting the board but also in downstream activity in areas such as sanding and assembly where the routed cut is much more accurate and cleaner than that coming off the panel saw.”

Time savings are only part of the picture though. “We are only running 150 to 200 sheets through it in a month and it could easily do 30 sheets a day if we needed it to - that is unlikely but what it does mean is that the capability is there - even if we are able to do one or two more kitchens a month that’s where we make money,” says Patrick.

Perhaps one of the biggest benefits to Patrick, operating in a world where good referral is everything, is the fact that he knows he has the capability to do a quality job in the time required.

“We took a while to make the move but having done so, now realise that it was always going to be necessary - the Klever is just another tool that you need to stay competitive - to stay in business.”

118 Takanini School Road Tel: 09 267 2687 www.goodkitchens.co.nz

cleaning up your place Good Kitchens recently purchased a new CNC and took the opportunity to re-organise their factory and ducting. Like many operations their size, they were using multiple portable bag machines. They had used them for years, changing and disposing of split plastic bags, beating the top filter socks with a broom handle, tripping over broken flexible hose and putting up with the noise and mess ... sound familiar?

Airtight Solutions were asked to clean up the layouts and improve the performance as much as possible.

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The new CNC came with a larger 4-bag 10HP (7.5kW) portable unit. It is rated for approximately 4,120 cfm (7,000 m³/ hr), these figures are optimum volumes based on very low resistance.

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Airtight determined that the CNC and Edgebander could be serviced by the new machine. The other machines would be connected to the existing 2-bag unit with a universal flexible connection.

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A detailed 3D drawing showing the new layout clearly shows how each machine would be connected, using “Quick-Fit” modular ducting and antistatic flexible hose.

A detailed 3D drawing of the new layout clearly shows how each machine would be connected, using “Quick-Fit” modular ducting and antistatic flexible hose.

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The use of steel as close as possible to each outlet reduced friction loss and maximises the airflow and suction.

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The modular duct uses no nuts or bolts and is easily adapted or re-directed. Even if future changes are needed, the individual pieces can be re-configured.

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Machine adaptors and spare clean-up outlets make connecting flexible hose quick and hassle free.

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A clean and tidy workshop makes a big difference to safety, product quality and workflow.

So how much does it cost? Like anything, doing it properly requires some investment and every layout is unique. A budget price of about $1,200-1,500 per outlet is common. How much flex is used and distances affect the end price so send us your layout to sales@airtight. co.nz or contact Airtight to arrange a site visit.

Call Airtight Solutions now on 0800 247 844 and look out for their new website launching shortly at www.airtight.co.nz.

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Project Joinery part of a bigger picture The recently established Project Joinery Ltd, offers an interesting insight into the way business could be done on a wider scale in the years to come. The company draws upon the skills of its four shareholders: cabinetry and joinery manufacture, project management, specialist solid timber manufacture and marketing expertise. One of the shareholders is Mike Hynes who bought in Woodman NZ, which continues to be sold under that brand as high end traditional solid wood furniture. JOINERS Magazine spoke with Mike about the business and some of the machinery bought into the operation.

The interesting aspect of this business is that it is part of a joint venture with New Zealand’s largest supplier of equipment to the hospitality and food service sectors in Southern Hospitality Ltd. “Southern Hospitality has three main areas of business in consumer, retail and commercial. Project Joinery in turn manufactures cabinetry and wooden joinery componentry for them as well as dealing with the consumer market direct.” comment Mr Hynes.

The relationship with Southern Hospitality ensures ongoing work for Project Joinery Ltd. The factory operation set up in the Auckland suburb of Mangere covers some 10,000 square feet and currently employs seven staff.

Cabinet carcasses, drawers, doors, benches and other accessories as well as the solid wood furniture componentry are produced using

a range of traditional machinery including a wide belt sander and a thicknesser as well as CNC technology. The wide belt sander, an SCM Sandya 5RCS, a second hand SCM Pratix H flat bed router bought in from Australia and a new SCM Olimpic K400er1 edgebander were all supplied by Gabbett Machinery.

The SCM edgebander is of particular note as it is the version with on board corner rounding and the new SPN brushing unit that allows for cleaning and polishing.

This runs in conjunction with the new spray mist device feature for edge finishing that improves panel cleaning and polishing of PVC and ABS edgings.

“This is a pretty sophisticated automatic edgebander, from the 12” touch screen we can control all the machines features and we have found it to be quite

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versatile.” comments Mr Hynes.

The Startouch control system is another notable feature of this edgebander. With features such as a memory capacity of up to 100 different programmes, customized graphics and a large easily read display, this machine represents the latest in hi tech edgebanding.

Mr Hynes notes “We are pretty busy already even though we have only been in operation less than a year. The machines we have purchased have greatly helped us keep up with the play.

The SCM Sandya wide belt sander is another great machine. With such a wide range of options on it we can customize virtually any production requirement we may have. On the RCS version which we have for example, you can use the roller and pad separately. We are happy with the ongoing service from Gabbetts and the machinery

The brushing unit and spray mist device improve cleaning and polishing of PVC and ABS edging.

fitted both price wise and in terms of availability.”

For further info contact Mike Hynes at mhynes@projectjoinery.co.nz

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ragranite is a unique material pioneered by Franke that contains 80% tough granite particles to resist burns, dents, chips and stains. Naturally textured, warm to the touch and with a subtle sheen, they are the perfect solution to a germ free food preparation area. Following extensive testing and development, new Fragranite tackles the humble cleaning problem associated with composite sinks.

The revolutionary new Fragranite+ technology is now available on all Franke Fragranite sinks, which now enjoy ultra-smooth surfaces. The granite particles bonded together during the manufacture are now smaller, creating a smoother, flatter surface, reducing the chances for limescale to build up. It is also far more difficult for residue, food particles and bacteria to accumulate in between the granules, which greatly improves hygiene.

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Franke Fusion MTF951-100 An exclusive combination that only Franke can offer… . The purity of steel meets the warmth of Fragranite for the very first time, bringing these unique and distinctive sinks to life. Three elegant steel details fuse perfectly with Fragranite, making the dream of combining different materials a reality in the Franke Mythos Fusion.

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Franke Kubus KBG110-50 No other kitchen sink material offers the durability and hard wearing properties of Fragranite. We use real granite particles, as the main component of every sink, and being the fourth hardest natural material known to man makes them impervious to scratches, marks and strains from knives, forks and other household objects. Even at 280° C the surface will not burn, and with Fragranite sinks now being 30% smoother, they’re even easier to keep clean.

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kitchen of the year

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classy clean lines M

odern Age Kitchens & Joinery of Christchurch have achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Best Kitchen of the Year Award for the third year in a row with their stunning entry in the 2011 Master Joiners Awards. This kitchen, designed by Vicki Andrews of Vicki Andrews Design forms an integral part of a large open living space within a new home in the Christchurch suburb of Avonhead. “The brief for this kitchen and the adjacent butler’s pantry was that it be practical with good lighting, great storage and yet stunningly sophisticated.” Vicki comments. And indeed it is.

Visual impact and balance are the key as it is found on the ground floor of a two level home, entry to which is through the kitchen. Lighting and colour provide the desired crisp, clean appearance. The doors used were thermoformed 3mm Milan style in Caribbean White Gloss using moisture resistant MDF with a melamine surface on the back. The light reflective gloss finish combines well with the soft linear lighting used to give the impression of width and space.

Grant Woodham from Modern Age Kitchens & Joinery comments “With the door height being only 18mm from the ceiling, getting the lighting positioned correctly to produce the right lighting was a bit of a challenge.” Being seen as an entertainment area as well being adjacent to the dining room area the white look provides for an elegant, modern effect.

This look is enhanced by the use of a soft satin stainless steel bench and trim and overhead cupboards without handles for a sleek timeless finish and a backpainted glass splashback behind the hob area.

The island, with a benchtop some 3.4 metres long by one metre wide and 60mm thick is made from engineered stone in the ‘Whisper’ colour. It is a real feature of the kitchen as it provides a spacious working and serving area while providing room for the all important storage space below it.

The whole look is completed with soft LED lighting below the benchtop. Combined with the other lighting between the cupboards and the ceiling this provides a big part of the crisp clean appearance.

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Getting the lighting positioned correctly to produce the right light was a challenge.

Special note should be made of the storage systems employed as they were a key part of the design brief. For under the island and stainless steel bench, Tandembox soft closing drawers and Blum Clips, both with Blumotion were utilized. The drawers were all finished with brushed steel handles. Other storage is provided using a soft closing pull rack system. The best utilization of space has been tastefully achieved yet still giving the impression of largesse in this well thought out kitchen.

Two other very notable features are in the ceiling and on the floor. An air extraction system in the ceiling with very low noise levels and a truly stunning floor in large limestone tiles called Jura Grey from Germany which truly add the wow factor to this kitchen. The manufacture and installation process for the whole kitchen took some six to seven weeks.

Grant Woodham says “We have a good working relationship with the designer Vicki Andrews for whom we have done a lot of work and we

are proud if not a little humbled as well in having won this Award three times in a row now. I think a big part of our success has been attention to detail in converting the kitchen concept into reality.” 

CREDITS Photography Anthony Turnham Snap Photography Kitchen Design Vicki Andrews VA Design Kitchen Doors Dezignatek Kitchen Manufacture & Install Modern Age Kitchens & Joinery Splashback Graphic Glass Island Benchtop Trethewey Artisan Stone Drawers Blum Drawer Handles Elite Hardware Pull Rack Systems Hafele Floor Tiling Europica

The Master Joiner Awards Best Kitchen category was sponsored by Arborline

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We are proud to associate our business with Modern Age Joinery

Modern Age Kitchens & Joinery Ltd Grant Woodham established the business back in 1988 and with some twenty year’s experience it has become a significant manufacturer particularly in the Canterbury region. In 1997 his son Graham joined and Modern Age is now firmly a family business.

Back in the beginning it was known as Modern Age Joinery Ltd but since the mid 2000’s with the introduction of CNC technology the business has become even more well known as a kitchen manufacturer offering a wide range of other manufactured product including wardrobe systems, entertainment units and vanities, timber doors and windows as well as commercial work such as shop fit outs. In 2009 the business bought it’s fourth building in Hawdon St as part of an ongoing expansion process which now houses a display room. Modern Age Kitchens & Joinery Ltd has enjoyed significant success in recent years with the Master Joiners Awards having won the Best Kitchen of the year for the last three years in a row. In 2010 they also won the Supreme Award.

For further information contact Grant or Graham on 03 365 1675 or visit their website at www.modernagekitchens.co.nz

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Egmont Air offer an onsite evaluation service to calculate and measure the extraction requirements and airflows for all applications.

New Egmont Air system installed at Wellsford

Dust extraction for manufacturing ...

Egmont Air dust extraction systems are the favourite solution for wood-working factories such as timber processors, boat builders, solid-timber and MDF manufacturers, which require a ‘great value’ system that offers suction performance and energy savings. Manufacturing plants require extra consideration at time of dust extraction design so that efficiencies are achieved to provide on-going savings. Dust extraction is largely considered as a non-profit capital item however a poor-performing system adds significant running overheads whereas a correctly designed system will provide ongoing savings year after year.

working conditions provide motivation and ‘employee well-being’ which prevents staff-turnover, complaints and valuable time lost in training replacement staff.

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All Egmont Air extraction systems follow a design procedure to achieve 7 levels of savings for the manufacturing 1.

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“Downtime can be easily be reduced” with a more efficient dust extract system, reports Mr Cameron Prestidge from Egmont Air. “We installed a system for a customer in New Plymouth who was spending 20 minutes per day cleaning around their CNC router machine. Since our new installation the workshop floor remains spotless and they now clean once per fortnight - a saving of 1.5 production hours per week for staff!”

Absenteeism rates are noticeably less; a recent customer reported a reduction in absenteeism from 6% to 2.3%, attributed to a cleaner workshop environment. A properly designed extraction system will provide optimum suction at the machine outlet and remove the fine dust that would otherwise spread through the working environment, causing job dissatisfaction and low productivity.

Improved productivity, quality and delivery are a direct result of a clean, tidy and efficient workshop. Dust-free

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Maintenance and tool costs can be reduced by a properly designed extraction system. “A production shop in Wanganui was spending $288.00 per week on tool sharpening and belt replacement because of poor suction and excessive dust accumulating around the machines.

Since the new Egmont Air system has been installed they have reduced these costs by 25% reports Mr Prestidge.

Wide-belt sanders are particularly fussy for correct extraction rates to prevent dust blocking the small sensors and belt oscillation devices. A lack of attention will cause premature wear and damage of machinery” Quality can be improved and rework eliminated by a powerful extraction system. A common complaint is machining marks or bruising from moulders and chipped edges from CNC routers where dust and shavings are not being pulled away because of poor suction. “It is important to correctly evaluate the extraction rates of each machine based on feed rates, timber species and past experience reports Mr Prestidge, so that quality and production outputs are achieved when installing or upgrading your dust extraction system.”

Inefficiencies in the workplace can be eliminated and are often a result of inadequate extraction. Through the life of business, machines are added or upgraded without any change to the original dust extraction system. The lack of being able to operate several machines simultaneously creates workflow inefficiencies and disruptions. These can easily be eliminated by a proper evaluation

of your dust extraction system to ensure it matches your particular factory machinery and output requirements.

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Power saving devices such as Pressurestabilizers and Variable-speed-drives can be easily added to existing or new plant systems. Significant power savings can be achieved by reducing the fan speed when machines are not being used. Egmont Air offers the new ‘Pressure Stabilizer’ that automatically ramps fan-speed up or down according to the number of outlets open at any one time. “Power savings of 25-30% are typical on these installations reports Mr Prestidge and are on-going, as power charges increase”

“Correct airflow, filter and fan sizing is absolutely critical for optimum performance” comments Mr Cameron Prestidge from Egmont Air, “Consideration must be given to the type and volume of dust collected; type of woodwork machinery operating and the ducting design so that the system will perform for years to come with minimal maintenance.”

Specialising in wood dust extraction, Egmont Air offer an on-site evaluation service to calculate and measure the extraction requirements and airflows for all applications.

Egmont Air Systems are not only limited to wood-dust, being experienced in all types of dust or fume including smoke, fumes, paint spray, metallic dust and more, many solutions are available off-the-shelf.

For a free catalogue or on-site consultation call now on 0800 781 200

CabMaster fulfills criteria The owner of Modulink, Roger Syme, has had some trying times getting a reliable kitchen design software package that is cost effective and is seamless from design to manufacture. He tells us his story in finally achieving this.

In 2005 Modulink purchased a kitchen design software package to assist with the design of kitchens however there were a lot of bugs in the software and it didn’t deliver on the expectations that it was sold on.

In 2006 the Modulink production manager suggested that a software product then known as Quisine had much stronger capabilities, was more flexible, parametric and could flow through to our manufacturing equipment so we purchased the basic design software. At the time we were only making a couple of kitchens per week so there was no requirement to have the manufacturing module however we knew we had that part available to us if required.

In the same year the new distributors of the software in Australia, QST Systems P/L decided that they wanted to enhance and rebrand the software. They set about modernising the software, making it more user-friendly, adding a more efficient support desk, hence the birth of CabMaster.

In 2008 due to the growth of Modulink we decided that we were needed to implement the manufacturing part of the software, however before we made that commitment to CabMaster

I wanted to know that we were making the right choice as we were going to need to fund the upgrade and make some major changes to our operation, so in 2008 I travelled to Sydney to the AWISA machinery show to investigate what was available.

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to have a front end kitchen design package that was easy to use to be parametric so sizes of cabinets could be easily changed to convert easily through to our CNC equipment to report on costs and be able to calculate various selling prices to generate a full materials list to cost under $30,000.

After spending many hours analysing the various software’s we came to the conclusion that the CabMaster software we already had was the only package that covered what we were looking for and was within the budget!

We then purchased the additional modules from Nic Leqeta of CabMaster NZ who installed the software and ensured that everything worked fluently from design to manufacture.

Prior to installing the manufacturing software we were manufacturing around 10 kitchens a week and having a nightmare with remedials, mainly through mistakes being made transferring the information from one software to another. We also didn’t have much of an idea on what the jobs cost and relied on our monthly accounts to know if we made a profit or not.

Once we installed the manufacturing software and upgraded all our reports, we cut out 95% of our remedial work and knew from our new reports how much we would make from that kitchen as soon as a design was completed.

Nic is a qualified software engineer, so having his expertise allowed us get to where we needed to be a lot quicker.

Coming from being a critic of design software, I can confidently confirm that our CabMaster software designs, prices and feeds to manufacturing within minutes of completing a design, accurately and effortlessly. 

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NZ made In an industry largely dominated by imported products we take a look at a few that are NZ made or at least mostly NZ made. If we have missed your product send us an email and we will feature it in NZ Made II in the March issue next year.

Hideaway Soft Close Twin Bins now fit into a 350mm cabinet

2 x 20L Buckets Width - 317mm, Height - 450mm, Depth - 520mm

2 x 15L Buckets Width - 317mm, Height - 340mm, Depth - 520mm

(Codes - SC220D-W & SC220D-G)

(Codes - SC215D-W & SC215D-G)

New Zealand manufacturer Kitchen King, prides themselves on listening to market feedback and bringing to you practical hidden bin solutions all made right here in New Zealand. Recent feedback indicated to the team, that customers would like the Hideaway Soft Close Bins to fit into a standard 350mm cabinet.

As a result, the Hideaway Soft Close range has been redesigned to reduce the overall width, while still ensuring the end result is a top quality product that you can place your trust in. All of the well known design elements of this bin range have remained and strength and durability has not been compromised. The measurements for each model are internal (wall to wall) and are the minimum required to fit each unit.

Hideaway Soft Close bins include a friction fitted lid, designed to assist with odour control. The friction fitted lid has an anti bacterial powder coat designed to fight harmful bacteria, yeast and fungi. This is the very latest in design innovation to keep your bin solution hygienic.

Models include high quality German Soft Close tracks that over extend allowing easy removal of the back bucket. You also have a choice in colour between Arctic White and Ghost Grey to match in with your design and other soft close technologies.

Hideaway bins, neat thinking ... the ideal solution to keep bins hidden and out of sight within any area of a home or commercial project – kitchen, bathroom, laundry ... anywhere.

Hideaway Bins are distributed throughout New Zealand By Hettich & The Laminex Group. www.hideawaybins.co.nz

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the ProForm story specialist NZ manufacturer good value for money Proform NZ Ltd has in its twenty three year history shown that it is truly possible to survive and survive well by manufacturing specialist machinery here in New Zealand for the local market. In a country dominated by imported machinery, their story is a salutary example of what is possible by building a quality product and combining it with expert sales and after sales service. JOINERS Magazine talked to ProForm’s Steve Fifield about how it all happened.

The company was established in 1988 by Steve producing a limited range of static post forming machines for the New Zealand market. This soon led to the production of automatic post formers that could use a range of glues such as PVAC. They found there was a market for their product overseas as well. Their main market for the past fifteen years has been Australia where they use agents in order to distribute the range and provide for installation and service backup.

needed so much easier and accurately. What if we could supply the woodworking industry with CNC based technology but without the high prices you had to pay to get it? ” It was not long though before they realized that to making their machines totally here in New Zealand and export them was expensive and their sale prices were coming more into line with European made machines. It was time for a change in their approach.

Here in New Zealand installation and servicing is handling by Proform. Proform expanded their range of product in 1998 by taking on the agency for Orma, an Italian made brand of presses. “This was significant for us as the same customers to whom we were supplying postformers also needed presses to complete their manufacturing process of producing laminate benchtops with PVAC glues. The Orma range also allowed us to supply other manufacturers within the woodworking industry such as the boatbuilders, door manufacturers and veneer manufacturers.” comments Steve. Corollary to this Proform are also making a range of handling equipment to allow their clientele to deal with large board and panel often used in benchtop manufacture.

“We had a good look around before we settled on a China based manufacturer who could make the steel frames for our range of CNC Nesting machines to our specs. We then sourced other suppliers of the key components we needed such as the servo motors on the drive axis (Mitsubishi), spindles (HSD), and vacuum pumps (Busch) which we install onto our steel frames in our Wellington factory.”

Then in 2004 the company bought in their own CNC machining centre for metal to help in the manufacture of parts for their post former range. “This was an important move for the company” explains Steve, “as it led us to realize just how good CNC technology was. It made producing the componentry we

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With these elements in place Proform have been able to manufacture an efficient, cost effective, CNC Nesting range of machinery. “We saw some years ago that our overseas sales had been declining. Given this, we refocused the company to move from being predominantly an exporter of woodworking machinery to a local manufacturer and supplier as what we were able to make was ideally suited to the New Zealand market both in quality and price. With all the engineering and electrical people we had working for the company we were in a very good position to offer New Zealand customers a range of product built, installed and serviced

by New Zealanders for New Zealanders.”

The last two years have seen sales of their machines exceed what they had planned for.

“We have been blown away by the support and trust shown us by our local customers. It really showed us that what were doing had hit a chord with those in the woodworking industry here in New Zealand.” But this is not all the story.

Having the right personnel for installation and after sales service has proved crucial. “A no nonsense approach to service and support is what we found our clients were looking for.

The supportive nature of the local market has encouraged us to import a small range of other product directly from China we felt we could genuinely put our name to. These include two smaller CNC models for smaller workshops and those in the sign writing industry as well as a couple of hot melt edgebanding machines.”

Steve has been the front man for Proform since it’s inception along with his business partner David Wilson who has dealt with the technical aspects of the machinery. The true success of the company lies in a team of dedicated people behind the scenes. “Without these people and the support of our client’s we would not be where we are today. We continue to believe our philosophy of supplying machines for the New Zealand market representing good value for money, on time delivery, within client’s budgets and sound ongoing advice is the way to go and our success to date confirms this.” 

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Janssens edgebanders - nz favorites A feature of almost every NZ joinery shop, Janssens edgebanders are manufactured locally by Jacks.

First designed in Auckland by Werner Janssens, Jacks bought the rights to the Janssens in the late 80s, and over 1300 machines have been sold since. Machines have found their way overseas as well – Jacks regularly sends spare parts to Australia and enquiries have come from as far away as Belgium.

Janssenshave always been popular because they’re easy to use, and built to last (so there’s a busy second hand market too). And over the years the design has continued to be refined to include features like variable speed control, and pneumatic cutting. The latest development has been the introduction of a (retrofitable) topquality Japanese integrated heater and blower

featuring abrushless motor for long life, and giving a much faster heat-up time.

A combination of simplicity, effectiveness and reputation meansJanssensedgebandersremain a popular choice for economy edgebanding.

New and secondhand machines are available from Jacks. 

nz software "

3D Kitchen is unique in the world, being the only kitchen design and production software which is 100% New Zealand owned and developed.

This has proven to be of great importance to prospective customers, not only in New Zealand, but also in Australia where New Zealand made products are highly regarded.

Of key importance is our total control over development and distribution. 3D Kitchen can quickly and effectively meet the unique requirements, not just of the market as a whole, but also of individual customers specific needs.

The 3D Kitchen software company has built a solid reputation over the past 18 years by producing effective, easy to use, and importantly accurate design and production software. Owners of the 3D Kitchen software brand, Chris and Rose Adams, are very thankful for the support from New Zealand businesses, and have put a lot of effort into providing the best possible software solutions for customers. 3D Kitchen has been produced to suit 3 business types. The business, or designer wanting a design only product. The business wanting the very valuable additional functions of project costing and detailed production

information. And at the higher end, businesses requiring automated links directly from their designs to CNC nesting, including MDF Door manufacturing. With the greater availability and associated reduction in costs of CNC machinery, this version is now 3D Kitchens' top selling version.

We look forward to continuing existing and developing new relationships with New Zealand joinery manufacturers and designers.

As our own company continues to grow throughout the world, 3D Kitchen remains committed to its New Zealand base."

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Fastmount® proudly New Zealand designed and made Fastmount Panel Clip System, distributed by Forman Building Systems Ltd, is a multi-award winning panel mounting system that is taking the architectural and interior markets by storm.

Originally designed for the demanding superyachtindustry, the Fastmount clip range offers a precise hidden fixing solution to pre-finished panels for both interior and exterior applications.

Fastmount Panel Clip System is designed and manufactured in NZ and exported to more than 50 countries worldwide.

To meet the highly detailed architectural and interior design industries, Fastmount has developed a range of low profile clips. These clips are designed to be installed directly onto a prime substrate, such as plasterboard, eliminating the use of battens and reducing timely and costly installation procedures.

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The low profile clip system was showcased at the 2011 DesignEx - BuildNZ Expo, where it took home the Supreme Product of the Show Award.

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The judges particularly liked the removability side of the system, where every panel can be ‘unclipped’ to access services, as well as allowing for the entire design to be reconfigured.

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“Fastmount is unique because the mounting system is invisible, with all fixings hidden,” Mr Farquhar said. “There is nothing else on the market like it.” 

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Perfect finish and panel alignment every time Reduce site damages: Finished panels can be easily and quickly installed in the last stages of construction Mounting options, including air gaps for acoustic performance Allows for flexing and expansion of panels and support No visible fixings

Applications • Suitable for covered, painted and pre-finished panels • Ceiling and walls, feature panels and fixtures • Refit and upgrades of existing ceiling and wall installations • Access panels • Signage, workstations, cabinetry and joinery • Hotel, retail shop fit-outs, showrooms and foyers

The stone excavation at the front of the auditorium was left untouched and together with the timber elements in the building provides excellent acoustics.

sydney-siders on kiwi seats Sydney Grammar, the oldest secondary school in Australia is situated right in the middle of Sydney and like many inner city schools room for expansion is a problem. Their solution when they wanted to build a new music auditorium was to go underground - in fact under their playing fields. The seating components for this auditorium in which no expense was spared fell to New Zealand company Woodform Design.

Just over 1500 timber seats were required with moulded bottoms and curved backs.

The 3D nature of the laminated timber design presented its own set of problems and was why Australian seating specialist Merje DDM approached Woodform Design, who they had worked with before, to tender for the wooden componentry work.

The seats were made by pressing nine layers of core laminate of NZ Radiata Pine with top and bottom face veneers in Southland Silver Beech all selected and supplied by Bestwood, with the veneer procured from FSC certified sources. The seats and backs were pressed at Woodform Design’s West Auckland factory and shipped across the Tasman for fitting on site.

The job required extreme accuracy in the CNC work, the drilling and machining had to be exactly the same to produce accurate and identical products, with any variance clearly visible on installation.

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Woodform Managing Director David Pratt said the 3D nature of the work plus the large quantity required meant it was a first for them.

“The required accuracy throughout such a large order and pressing across three planes required all our skill and experience to ensure no tearing or stretching of the laminate which was cross layered to give it the required strength and shape. The end result is an amazing job that has the acoustic quality and style this venerable old school required.” 

* Footnote: The technology and templates developed for this job have been further used by the company to produce external moulded seating using a water proof fibre composite, then powder coated in a colour of choice, suitable for anywhere from kindergartens to shopping malls.

WOODFORM DESIGN LTD 58 The Concourse, Auckland, New Zealand Ph: +64-9-8354-107 Fax: +64-9 8354-180 E-mail: dave@woodbenders.co.nz Web: www.woodbenders.co.nz

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Fact File portable dust extraction units Portable units can be a cost effective way to get up and running quickly but many companies overestimate the units capabilities and longevity, connecting too many machines at once and using metres of plastic flexible hose.

Using gates allows you to connect multiple machines but that still only allows 1 to run effectively at once ... the horsepower and filter area are generally too small to deal with much more than that.

The small 2-bag units with a 3HP (2kW) motor can only really service one machine with a 125-150 dia outlet, = 640-940 cfm (1,100-1,600 mÂł/hr).

The fact is sometimes these are your only solution due to space and or budget. So if you have to use them there are some simple tricks to keeping them running as effectively as possible.

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The more resistance there is the less air volume you can move. The closer the unit to the machine the less pressure loss which equals more air volume / suction.

The further away it is, the opposite applies.

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If you use metres of flexible hose to the machine you will also sacrifice suction performance as extracting through 1 metre of flex is the equivalent to the same volume through 10 metres of metal ... ribbed versus smooth.

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Use the shortest length of flexible hose as possible, and stay away from cheap PVC plastic ... it generates static electricity and can become brittle and crack in sunlight.

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Throw away the “multi outlet nozzles� that sometimes come with the units. Get Airtight Solutions to supply a steel duct kit to service the specific machines you have at the correct size.

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Put gates on everything and use them. That forces all suction to the place where it is needed.

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Get the filter socks laundered as often as possible ... every six months ideally.

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Make sure the fan is spinning the correct way.

Centrifugal fans still suck when running backwards, delivering almost half the volume.

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Not all units are made equal, they look similar but fan design and quantity and quality of filter material can vary. You get what you pay for.

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The more filter area the better.

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Kell and Ryan.

mityboy accurate & quick B

rothers Denne and Kell McGregor have owned and operated McGregor Kitchens for 16 years from their location in Onehunga, Auckland. McGregor Kitchens caters for the mid to high-end kitchen market, working closely with designers and building companies.

Over 90% of their work comes from referrals, and they have a display kitchen at the Home Ideas Centre in Parnell.

Denne looks after the customers, pricing and installations, while Kell runs the factory.

Together they decided that McGregor’s future lay with moving to CNC production, and began researching the options. On the basis of reputation, speaking with several other owners, and the fact it would fit nicely into the limited space they had available, they installed a Mityboy earlier this year.

“We knew we needed CNC. We’d done our research,” says Denne. “And we knew the payback cost was similar to having another staff member for a year,” says Kell. So they were patient when at installation they had the usual teething troubles learning to operate a new machine. “We knew it would take time to adapt” say Denne, “but it didn’t take us long to realise the potential the Mityboy offered the company.”

Since the arrival of the Mityboy, processing has changed at McGregors. “I used to work the saw and it could be up to three days per kitchen” says Kell. “But now the factory is working faster - cutting and clashing the MDF and coloured board in a day. Accuracy is better and edging is easier.”

“We’ve adapted our cabinet construction slightly to suit the way the Mityboy package works” says Denne, “and our installations are quick. The cabinets go together well.”

Kell sets up the kitchen designs in PRO100, then exports each job to a USB stick and from there any of the four staff on the floor can run the jobs on Mityboy. He and others on the staff at McGregors have also undertaken additional software training to broaden the range of work they can produce from the Mityboy.

Sydney Grammar Auditorium seats formed by Woodform Design laminate from Bestwood

New Zealand design New Zealand technology New Zealand made

Even the most recent member of staff is running jobs on the Mityboy. “It’s a good learning curve for him” says Kell. “Working the Mityboy is a good way to begin. It’s safer too. He can run the machine, and while it’s working he’s edging, or sanding.”

The distinctive sound of the Mitboy is a feature of McGregor Kitchens. They’re busy, and they work the machine hard. “We’re often running the Mityboy from 6.30am, but we shut the doors so we don’t bother the neighbours” says Kell.

As Denne takes one of the staff and heads out to another installation he says “sometimes we wonder why we didn’t purchase a CNC years ago.”

Mityboy is sold and serviced in New Zealand by W&R Jacks. www.jacks.co.nz

Bestwood.co.nz Ph. 0800 866 678 Fax. 0800 866 679

MARKET LEADER IN BENT SOLID WOOD PRODUCTS

WOODFORM DESIGN LTD 58 The Concourse, Auckland, New Zealand Ph: +64-9-8354-107 Fax: +64-9 8354-180 E-mail: dave@woodbenders.co.nz Web: www.woodbenders.co.nz

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extractors for clean work T

he necessity for cleaner work is becoming more and more important. On the one hand because it gives the customer a significantly better impression in terms of quality and on the other because it makes a decisive contribution to healthier work.

Nothing can't get any better More and more people are suffering from asthma and cancer, nasal mucosa, throat, bronchi and the lungs. For tradesmen this can be a result of working without dust extraction.

That's why Festool offers extraction systems that are specially coordinated for all tools that generate chippings and dust.

All-rounder CLEANTEX CT 48 The new all-rounder with its 48 litre capacity is predominantly suited to stationary applications with particularly large quantities of dust.

Featuring a compact high-performance turbine and also a compact design, it guarantees good handling and optimal extraction results.

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It moves easily over steps and staircases with its extra-large wheels and handle. The CT 48 works with a continuously variable suction power adjustment and automatic electronic switch-on/shut-off. With a compressed air module, an additional socket and a power box, the extractor can be individually developed depending on the application. The suction power thus remains constantly high, even for large quantities of dust.

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Advantages of CT Cleantex models The particular strengths of the CT mobile dust extractors are evident in many other details. For example, the hose garage or the SYS dock and the infinitely variable suction power adjustment. For larger dust quantities the models can be equipped with an automatic cleaning function for the main filter.

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school dustout !

Its been a difficult year for many Christchurch schools and their pupils – but Christchurch Catholic Cathedral College has a lot to bag about following their technology room upgrade.

A dust free technology room at Christchurch Catholic Cathedral College.

When Christchurch Catholic Cathedral College needed a new Technology Room upgrade, Opus International turned to New Zealand Duct & Flex to quote for a new Filtration system and associated ducting required for the refit.

The school has had a difficult year with the students being bussed to carry out their studies at another school location for several months while school buildings were assessed as fit for re-use after the earthquakes. During this time, the new Technology

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machines, and above all, be as easy for the school to maintain as possible. In addition, there is an increasing trend in schools for the ‘woodworking’ room to be open plan alongside the ‘planning’ area where students sit and design for long periods of time. This requires the whole area to be dust free to protect student’s lungs, staff and keep dust away from the computer aided design equipment. “Systems are now expected to perform better than they have done in the past” said Geoff Ebdon.

The two module unit selected gave the school a much larger filter area than normal to aid long term suction performance. In addition, anti-static filter bags were selected to reduce sawdust retention in the bag material and increase long term performance. The unit was twinned with a JKF Industri material handling fan – from the same manufacturer this is known to match the filter performance.

Geoff commented that “One of the problems with school dust extraction systems is that no matter how good the extraction system is on day one, it only remains efficient if someone remembers to empty the bags!”

The filter from JKF has clear poly bags below the 4 exits. It is not only obvious when the bags are starting to fill but it is easy to unclip them and empty them.

Geoff reiterated “If it’s easy to empty the filter bags, it tends to get done. So many of the schools I have visited have full containers of dust and clogged filters behind inaccessible closed metal doors and the teachers wonder why they haven’t got enough suction! If you want to look at the 28 filter bags of this unit, just open the large inspection door conveniently built at chest level.”

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are simple, robust and strong, requiring little maintenance once in use.

Thomas Spencer, Mechanical Engineer at Opus said they were very happy with the outcome and level of service provided during the design by New Zealand Duct & Flex who have a nationwide network of installers to assist with this aspect. This college project was overseen and installed

by Christchurch based Modular Ducting Systems. George O’Brien from Modular Ducting said that it was the versatility of using the modular ducting components that makes installs of this nature so efficient as inevitably measurements ‘change’ and machine positions get moved even after final drawings are supplied.

Expansion or modification at a future date is no headache as all the components can be reused.

Money is always saved longer term with a modular system.

Head of Technology at the College Phil Pyman is delighted at the very tidy system that enhances his dust free classroom. “The whole system is very quiet and does not affect communication with the pupils,” said Phil. He added that “Outside the modular filter looks neat and blends well with the school environment.”

“NZ Duct & Flex share the JKF design engineers belief in low pressure, low maintenance design – bigger filters with more surface area for the same amount of money as some of the smaller filters you see around. Anyone can sell you a smaller filter for less money but it just won’t last as long!” says Geoff Ebdon. “Modular systems are one of the most cost effective dust extraction systems for schools (and industry) and it’s good to see this Christchurch school technology room in such great shape.” 

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The pod and rail set up on the Masterwood Project 500 reflects Danske Mobler’s dominant use of solid timber in it’s product range.

selecting machinery Twenty two years ago furniture manufacturer Danske Mobler purchased two cnc routers - then, cutting edge technology that has served the company well over the last two decades. However time has caught up with them and the search for a replacement among a range of competitors came down to two things, confidence in service and supply of parts.

Production Manager Richard Cox said the search began when their current routers became just too temperamental. “Some mornings they were fine and ran without a hitch all day, but other mornings they needed a little love and attention to get them running smoothly and it was decided that rather than suffer ongoing downtime and strain to our patience it was time to upgrade.”

The decision was made to continue with the companies preference for European machinery and after that Richard said it finally came down to assurance on service and parts.

“While the different brands have pluses and minus’s in both function and price most are finished to the individual specifications of the customer and so we didn’t believe the variations were important enough to make the decision on them alone. What we wanted was assurance on ongoing backup that would ensure minimum downtime when service was required. This put Machines R Us squarely in the frame as John Fleet and his team

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have always done our servicing and with his Masterwood agency from Italy he had a machine that suited our purpose.”

The company purchased a Masterwood Project 500 from Machines R Us in July this year and while still coming to terms with 20 years of advancement over their last machine have found the commissioning and learning curve relatively short and hassle free. “ We had great assistance from Machines R Us in the initial set up and they have been quick to respond as we have required them since, sometime just small things which are simply a matter of us getting to know the machine.”

“We purchased the Masterwood with a pod a rail set up’” relates Richard. “Most of our work is in solid timber, a lot of shaping and a lot of boring. The pod and rail system allows us efficient operation and the operator can position one piece while the previous one is being processed. We also have the ability to replace the pod and rail with a nesting set up relatively easily if we wish to do so.”

Set up times were also important to the company. “We have a large product range and often a number of components within each piece of furniture therefore setting the machine up for each run, which is often quite small, is an important aspect of our operation and the tool change and operation of this machine is quick, efficient and simple.”

The Masterwood came with its own software with what Richard describes as a great optimisation package and crucially they were able to transfer their existing 400 odd programs across to the new platform with relative ease.

“We think it has been a great buy,” says Richard, “the operators are happy as they simply turn it on and go, and it does go all day, and it has certainly made my job of scheduling and keeping the work flowing evenly across a range of competing jobs a whole lot easier.”

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We looked around and really the V320 was the only machine to buy. It does all the tape sizes we do, it’s easy to set up and changeover, and we’re getting an excellent finish.

Wayne Allott (left) and Grant Symons with the Casedei V320 at Sharp Reinstatements Ltd.

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t’s not just car accidents and earthquakes that keep insurance companies busy. You’d be surprised at how many people start filling the sink to do dishes, go answer the phone, and come back to discover they’ve flooded their kitchen. Or bathroom. Other regulars are leaky pipes, broken dishwashers, and flooded washing machines. All these appliances tend to be stored in or near particleboard or customwood and as we all know, these don’t mix well with water.

repairs can be in any material, and any colour – and SRL’s onsite paint shop ensures the repair matches the original. As Wayne explains, no two jobs are ever the same. “Most of it is small stuff. A blown kitchen cabinet, or damaged cabinet door front. It’s often fiddly, and there’s no point making jigs.” Centre stage in the workshop is a Robland saw, while the newest item of machinery is a brand new Casadei V320 edgebander.

Sharp Reinstatements Ltd (SRL), based in Penrose, Auckland, is one of those companies who work specifically for insurers to fix this type of damage, and more. Established back in 1959, and now with Paul Sharp as director, SRL has become one of the leading providers to major insures – including being the preferred supplier to IAG. Covering from Warkworth to Hamilton they offer a range of services, including a 24hr call out service. In addition to their renowned project-management capability including a large network of subcontractors, what marks them out from similar firms is an onsite cabinetshop.

“Our old edgebander had worn out” says Wayne. “It could do thinner tape with a lot of fiddling about, but 2mm we had to take elsewhere. We spent forever setting it up, and then we we’d have to change it to suit the next job.” The new Casadei is also a hotmelt preglue machine – but perfectly suited to the irregular nature of the edging work. “We looked around and really the V320 was the only machine to buy” says Wayne. “It does all the tape sizes we do, it’s easy to set up and changeover, and we’re getting an excellent finish” he says. “It’s a good size” says Grant. “We’re in a reasonably tight space. So it was important to get something that fitted into our existing set up”.

Ex-builder Wayne Allott has been in the SRL cabinetshop for over 10 years, while Grant Symons is coming up for 2 years. Both of them enjoy the variety – and challenge – provided by a continuous supply of one-off jobs. Their

Grant points out they got the brand new version too. Updated earlier this year, the new V320 retains the features that have made it such a popular edgebander in NZ – including feed rollers in the bed of the table to ensure

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consistent feeding, and quality componentry such as copy rollers rather than tracing shoes.

The new version includes a new two-speed electronic motor; the heat controller has moved from inside the machine to the control panel meaning there’s no need to open the door; and a plastic strip running the length of the table offers excellent support for shorter pieces as they move between the table rollers.

The guys at Sharp Reinstatements are very happy with their new edgebander, and it’s already saving them time, and money. “Our customers often expect the repaired item to be better than the original” says Wayne. “That’s not part of the job – insurance companies are under a lot of pressure at present, and we’re required to repair damage wherever possible, not install a brand new kitchen or bathroom.

But with our set up here now the customer gets a repair that’s often better than the original, and the insurer gets an efficient, quality job done.”

And with a result like that, everyone’s happy.

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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY AUCKLAND It is hard to believe another year is closing in on us, where has it all gone? Six weeks to go and as usual with it is a big rush, though this year I feel it started later. For the last three months coming up to Christmas, most joiners have had patchy workloads. 2011 has for most Joiners been similar to, or a little quieter than, last year.

The outlook for next year is for more of the same. I don’t expect it to improve in a hurry.

Timber and hardware supplies are good. Timber pricing out there is very competitive with Cedar coming down to very cheap rates. This all helps with all our quoting going on, as clients are shopping around getting as many as 5 or 6 different prices, making it hard work to convert these into orders. Slow payers and bad debts are still plaguing our industry creating more and more work for us, keeping tight control of our cash flow. Unfortunately, with Christmas coming, I don’t see any improvements coming in the near future.

We have a meeting coming up this month at Assa Abloy and I look forward to catching up with everyone for a drink. I am looking forward to the Xmas break to rest and relax. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Glenn Honeybun CANTERBURY This year has been very tough with the ongoing earthquakes and also the heavy snow fall we had, all putting a lot of strain on our businesses. A lot of us have really struggled to find the work in the last 6 months and it’s been especially hard to keep staff on board, when knowing we will need them further down the road when the rebuild really starts to kick in. However, as we get near the end of this dreadful year, things seem to be looking up and the future looks brighter. With light finally appearing at the end of the tunnel, it is a matter of when, not if, the work is going to hit.

The workload for most in the last couple of months has gone from slow and patchy to very busy, especially for those joiners doing work for the group housing companies. We are hoping it will continue into next year, although some predict the building boom won’t really kick off until mid 2012. The future for Canterbury is looking very positive with some calling it a gold mine. We just need to stay positive ourselves, look after our staff, and be prepared for the wave of work to hit, as it’s predicted to last 10-15 years. Have a safe and Merry Xmas.

Nathan Moore

elections it will be interesting to see in what direction things will be heading after November 26.

Hopefully things will look up and improve around the country and help to lift our industry. Workloads still seem to be inconsistent with some busy and others just having enough to carry on. The busy Christmas rush once again does not appear to be coming through as yet, maybe it is going to be an after Christmas rush. Supplies of material do not appear to have been too badly affected by the gas pipeline rupture but it shows how we can be inconvenienced by problems such as this.

CENTRAL As Christmas draws closer, the big rush which has been lacking in recent years seems to have hit our region this year. School and university work is plentiful over these holidays with many companies holiday period getting cut short due to tight deadlines.

It seems government spending hasn’t entirely dried up in areas other than Christchurch yet.

We had our Christmas dinner last week with a good turnout of members and their families and also associate members. A very enjoyable night was had by all attending. We are planning to have a social game of golf in the new year to get things off to a positive start and hear a few stories about all the big fish caught over the holidays. All the best to everyone in the lead up to Christmas and hope you all enjoy a well earned break and have a great New Year.

Rod Triplow

Things are looking positive for next year with most of our members reporting steady workloads well into the new year. We had our annual race day at Awapuni again this year for the Feilding Gold Cup and once again it was a very successful day with 84 people turning out to once again donate all our money to the TAB. We are having a pre Christmas dinner next month and we are planning a golf day at the Feilding golf course in February, so there are plenty of events on to keep our members involved.

I hope everybody has a great Christmas and I look forward to catching up again at conference in Napier.

Andrew Reilly HAWKE’S BAY POVERTY BAY Things are back to normal now after the nail biter of a finish to the Rugby World Cup final. Well done All Blacks, we knew you could do it. With the countdown to the

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OTAGO Workloads are still very patchy heading into Christmas. Some firms are becoming the busiest they have been all year and some have yet to find enough work to keep their staff busy. The whole year has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride for all. We are trying to be positive about next year but it may be another unpredictable year. There is not yet much out there to price for next year. Very few apprentices have been taken on this year due to the decrease in workloads. At present there is to my knowledge no joinery factories looking for tradesman joiners and there is also not much movement of good skilled staff between joinery firms.

There doesn’t seem to be a shortage of any supplies although things are getting a little tighter with Christmas close-offs. It really

comes down to being organized.

Those doing quotes over the last month should be informing customers of close-off deadlines, as most suppliers have informed us when their close-offs are. Not too many issues with debtors, although it has been noticed that customers are taking longer to pay and it is just a matter of keeping a closer eye on this and chasing a little earlier than normal.

Peter Leith TARANAKI From the feedback from members it seems that much of the same is still happening out there.

Workloads vary from firm to firm, some with very little work and others saying they are steady and not under too much pressure before Xmas. From what I gather around our province, no member has too much work and being rushed off their feet, and we should be thankful that we all have some work to do in these uncertain economic times.

On a positive note, the last few months have seen a few more plans around for pricing, which is encouraging for the future.

Hopefully this trend will continue into next year. Homebuilding in the region is still slow but most builders seem to have some work.

The smaller local firms are having to compete for work with the big national franchises, which will be an ongoing problem for them. We all will have to make a concerted effort to encourage members to think about employing and training apprentices for the future of our industry or else our skill base will be lost, and without tradesmen to carry out the work where would we all be?

Our AGM that was held back in August was well attended by our members. We enjoyed listening to our guest speaker Grant Beck from West Glue. He has been on the weather team for Team New Zealand, Americas Cup, and so had some interesting comments on the future of the competition and gave us some insight on what

reports from the branch presidents as at 16 November 2011

the boats will be like in future regattas. Also congratulations must go out to Grant as he has just been named 2011 sailor of the year for his efforts in coaching young windsurfers and also some of our Olympic champions in this sport. We also had a few sponsor members attend our meeting which is pleasing to see, as without their support our association would struggle Thanks to all who attended.

To all members of our association, have a great Xmas and hopefully the New Year will be prosperous for us all. Good luck to those regions who want the Ranfurly Shield back!

Roger Paul WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY As the end of 2011 approaches, the veil of economic uncertainty seems to shroud our nation again.

After the thrill and somewhat distraction from everyday life through September and October with the Rugby World Cup, we seem to be approaching everything we do with caution. As always in an election year, potential projects are put on hold to “wait and see what happens” though we are witnessing behaviour where job security is not an issue, funding is not an issue, yet the consumer is uneasy taking the big step. I believe most New Zealanders are consolidating their personal positions to feel more comfortable in their own equity positions before embarking on home spending again, unless it is necessary maintenance that has been deferred over the past few years. We watch Europe with interest to see how dire it is going to get and whether they will spiral into recession again with financial institutions teetering on edge as countries struggle to avoid default. This flows on to our own institutions and for consumers, a potential rise in interest rates to pay for this extra risk, rears up.

It doesn’t exactly promote much capital expenditure from anyone.

Still, there are signs of some life

and prosperity but it is a little muted at the moment.

For us in the Waikato, the rollercoaster year continues to affect most members with patchy workloads, being busy one minute, and wondering what to do the next. For this time of year, traditionally we are busy with the Christmas rush with most production schedules full. I would describe “The Rush” to be steady at best for most of us softly filling production for the last 6 weeks of the year. The New Year is the next consideration but we have to finish this one first.

Suppliers are commenting that it is a steady run into the end of the year to date for them as well, but no rush. We are encountering a multitude of new products entering the market which is encouraging and indicates the support and belief from all our suppliers. Collection of debtors seems to be varied across the region with positive and negative comments.

Pricing is still competitive amongst joiners, as jobs are tendered to several companies with cost still being a large factor in job allocation. Hourly labour charge rates were brought up at our recent business meeting as there seems to be some pretty large variances. I hope that our members know exactly what it costs them per working hour with all fixed and variable overheads taken into consideration, as well as trying to make a buck, as this is the only way to run a sustainable business. Why are joiners one of the cheapest trades, yet can have thousands up to millions of dollars tied up in plant and buildings?

As for meetings since we enjoyed a great conference in Rotorua, we have run our AGM in conjunction with a tour of The Laminex Group’s Particleboard Plant in Taupo which was very informative and educational. Last week was a business meeting hosted by Impey’s covering some hearty

topics and great initiatives in promoting our “brand” with other regional master group members as well as a promotional competition for our own customers. The end of the year sees the annual golf challenge being contested at the start of December with serious gaming and comical trenching vying for the title.

On a Christmas note, let us reflect on what has been a year of great highs, deep lows and great personal losses. I look forward to spending time with friends and family and to recharge the batteries for 2012 and all that it may bring us. Will it be more predictable than 2011? ... I hold my breath but wish you all well in everything you do.

Liam Wackrow WAITAKI This report sees Waitaki members finishing the year on a high note. Members are generally experiencing their busiest time of the past year, with good levels of work in the lead up to Christmas and into the New Year. Workloads range from 1½ to 6 months out, with a large portion of work being sourced from outside the region. Staffing levels are relatively unchanged and no new apprentices have been taken on. Waitaki members are generally optimistic about work opportunities heading into the New Year, with a reasonable amount of enquiries being received and a number of plans about for pricing.

As yet, no work has come out of neighbouring Canterbury but all members are optimistic that Waitaki will see a positive spinoff once the Canterbury rebuild begins.

Gary Firman WELLINGTON Here we are with 2011 drawing to a close. It has been a real rollercoaster ride with some businesses busy and others struggling week to week. Forward workloads vary from nothing in

the new year to others having up to three months work booked up.

Material and hardware supplies are no problem with no more than usual load times when ordering.

There seems to be a reasonable amount of work to tender for, but I have noticed that we are back to seeing the same plans from two, sometimes three, builders, with more residential work than commercial or office fit-out work.

Staff movements seem to have stabilised but some companies have downsized and there have been very few apprentices taken on in the Wellington area this year. I believe this has been the trend over the whole country.

Debt collection has worsened slightly and most of us are now insisting on deposits, even from long established customers. With the upcoming election out of the way, we hope that things get back onto an even keel and that workloads pick up.

We hope that everybody has a good break over Christmas and come back raring to go in the new year.

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Dr Buzz the year draws to a close And what a year it has been. We have had a little bit of everything. Natural disasters (Queensland floods, Christchurch and Japanese earthquakes) and not so natural disasters (the world economy, the Rena). We have had a rugby world cup (great party) and an election (not so great Party).

So all in all, it has been an eventful year which has whistled past at breakneck speed and despite the fact that the world is in turmoil, and our economy is clearly not in great shape, New Zealand seems to be bubbling along ok. For now.

There are a couple of clouds on the horizon though which don’t appear to be going away, so we cannot expect to escape from this situation with a quick bounce back and another 10 years of solid growth. The simple fact is that the last 10 years of growth (and in fact the last 30 – 40 years) have been fuelled by increasing credit to the point now where not just people and businesses, but full blown Sovereign countries are struggling to pay debts. In addition, New Zealand has been fortunate that two major trading partners (Australia and China) have done ok. Australia and China now however, both look a little cloudy.

So what does this mean for us?

The detail is impossible to pick, but the big picture is more predictable. New Zealand, like most other western economies, is presently over indebted. The solution to this is to reduce debt and save more. This has a dampening effect on the economy which we are seeing everywhere. For example, the US consumer is steadfastly refusing to go on a spending spree, so while property prices have corrected substantially, businesses have contracted and are now generally profitable again but they are not hiring more people and are instead investing in better equipment. Unemployment is staying high.

What does this mean for the woodworking industry in New Zealand?

The world is a different place and we are unlikely to see a big take off in workload.

Sure there is the earthquake rebuild but there is also a significant over capacity at present in the furniture and building sectors. So while commentators keep talking about how we are not building enough houses and there will be a shortage (don’t know how they work that out given that it is not obvious that there are lots of people living in tents, and we even now have negative migration), it appears to me that these sectors can scale up again reasonably quickly if the work is there, and we have already seen the ability of companies in the North Island to respond to demand from Christchurch.

So, if I am correct, and there is no sudden and strong pickup in demand, then how will our industry be profitable into the unknowns of the next 5 to 10 years if we can’t rely on rampant demand to fill our order books?

We just need to get smarter. If we thought that our investment in CNC nesting equipment for kitchens for example, had set us up for the future, so now we could sit back and reap the benefits, well it is time to think again. It is time to think about stepping it up again. How do we integrate the equipment better? How do we get more volume? How do we increase market share? It looks like a period where well capitalised businesses will have the resources to invest in even more efficient plant and systems and some struggling undercapitalised businesses will still go to the wall.

This is not a reason to be gloomy however, as there are often better opportunities to take a jump on competitors in a bad time than in a good one. Christmas is the perfect opportunity to take a break, wind down, share the holiday with friends and family, but also to have some time away from the business, without the phones ringing and contemplate a strategic approach to the future.

Have a safe and happy Christmas and good luck for 2012.

BUZZ

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Craig Bagnall (employer) left, Colin White, FITEC Finishing Assessor and Reid Jarvie (right) with his Level 4 National Certificate in Furniture Finishing

a first for finishing modern apprentice Reid Jarvie, a Finishing apprentice at Finesse Finishers Ltd in Otahuhu, Auckland, recently became the first Modern Apprentice to qualify in the Furniture Finishing Trade when he gained his Level 4, National Certificate in Furniture Finishing.

Reid has been 6 years in the trade starting as a nineteen year old. He says he greatly enjoyed his apprenticeship training and that this was helped by the fact he was working at the company for three years before his boss, company owner Craig Bagnall, agreed to sign him on as an apprentice.

Reid says another huge help was a FITEC Finishing assessor – Steve Rawson (since retired), who invited him to spend a few days at his small cabinetmaking and finishing business run by Steve and his wife on a lifestyle block in Northland. Reid says Steve was a highly skilled and experienced polisher in his day and during the few days he spent with him, showed him many polishing techniques and skills such as “rag rolling”, that he otherwise may not have learned.

Things that Reid says he particularly likes about being a Furniture Finisher are seeing the finished product installed on site, the challenge of difficult jobs such as shop fronts, especially when you have only four to five days to do them, and metallic colours which he says are always a challenge to get right.

Craig says; “Reid is a great worker, dedicated, loyal, reliable, never late, and I never have to tell him to work overtime – he just gets on and does what needs to be done. He often comes up with new suggestions and ideas on how to things”. He said; “Reid has enabled me to meet the quality requirements of my customers”.

Reid’s assessor Colin White agrees and says; “Reid had no trouble picking up the Finishing skills. He was very good at gathering and producing the required evidence to show his competence in the various Finishing unit standards that make up the qualification”.

The four Furniture Master Seals

FITEC Pleased with Master Seal Progress FITEC, the training body representing the Furniture industry, and the Furniture and Cabinetmaking Association (FCANZ) are both keen to maintain the strong momentum achieved following the launch of the Furniture Master Seal back in August.

Since the launch, Greg Stuart, a Furniture Regional Training Advisor (RTA) for FITEC says; “There’s been huge interest in the Master Seal from both the manufacturing and supply sectors. There’s currently 16 Furniture Master Sea holders who are now proudly displaying their swing tags and or stickers on their products giving them a point of difference in the market place”. Greg says “They’re not only raising the profile of the New Zealand furniture and cabinetmaking industry, they’re also helping to educate the public about the benefits of buying locally made furniture, cabinetry and bedding”.

Greg Stuart says that out in the field he’s finding strong support for the Master Seal amongst manufacturers who can readily see the benefits and are determined to meet the qualifications and training criteria necessary to be eligible to become a Master Seal holder.

FITEC says the supply sector is also right behind the Seal, a recent example being PPG Industries NZ Ltd, a major paint and coatings supplier to the furniture and cabinetmaking sector, who became the first Furniture Master Seal official supporter.

PPG’s National Sales Manager Duncan McDonnell says he hopes other suppliers to the industry will also get behind the Furniture Master Seal initiative; “ ... Because if our customers are doing well then so are we”. Furthermore he said; “I will be encouraging all our manufacturing customers to become Seal holders with the aim of growing a bigger pie for the New Zealand industry as a whole”.

FITEC say they are also delighted with the support being given by major furniture retailer Harvey Norman who, in the last week of November ran a half page advertisement in the NZ Herald about the Furniture Master Seal and why they support it. Harvey Norman is encouraging their furniture suppliers to become seal holders and to display the Seal Holder swing tags on their products in store. They are also displaying in store, point of sale, display cards which give the public more information about the Furniture Seal and the benefits of buying locally made furniture.

FITEC says Trends magazine is showing real interest and are keen to link their architect, designer and specifier clients to Furniture Master Seal holders. Trends are currently working with a number of Furniture Master Seal holders on the possibility of advertorial content in future Trends publications.

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Due Process Geoff Hardy

The future shape of residential building in New Zealand

S

ince the turn of the century there have been some radical changes to building law in New Zealand, and 2012 will see a lot more. For a start, builder licensing will become compulsory for residential building as from 31 March 2012. That means that licensed builders will have to spend a lot more time on supervising their employees and subcontractors, more time on education to earn their Continuing Professional Development points, and sooner or later they may have to defend themselves in a disciplinary hearing before the Building Practitioners Board.

There will be a general shift of responsibility away from Councils towards architects and builders, in keeping with the Government’s stated objectives. It will be compulsory to have a written building contract for every residential project involving $20,000 or more, and when builders are negotiating for every new job they will have to give their potential customer a couple of detailed disclosure statements telling them everything there is to know about the builder (good and bad) and what tricky questions they should ask before they sign up.

Builders will need to tell their potential customer what kind of third party guarantee they can offer, and they will want to consider whether to take out insurance against the risk of liability for their or their subcontractors’ workmanship defects. That insurance may prove to be invaluable because there is no question that their customers will accuse them of bad workmanship, delays, or overcharging, a lot more than they used to. That is simply a fact of life these days. Customers will even have a 12 month warranty to rely on, rather than the current defects liability periods that are much shorter.

All these disputes are going to erode builders’ profit margins, so they are going to have to get more sophisticated about pricing their jobs, and more diligent about credit control. That means they will need to make sure their invoices are valid payment claims under the Construction Contracts Act, they will want to get some kind of security for payment whenever they can,

and they will want to make sure that disputed sums are paid into a trust account while they resolve the dispute. Bear in mind that for owner-operators trading through limited liability companies, the law now says they are personally liable to a customer, so they have much greater exposure than they once had.

This will all impact on builders’ businesses in a number of ways. They will need to spend more time on project management, education, and legal compliance, and less on building.

Their business documentation will have to be a lot more sophisticated than it currently is, and to avoid expensive disputes arising in the first place they will need to get much smarter at meeting their customer’s expectations.

They may need to be less accommodating, and do less jobs on credit, and put more effort into protecting their assets through things like trusts. To protect their profit margins it will be essential to resolve disputes quickly and cost-effectively. And they will have higher overheads resulting from their need for more insurance, administration, expert advice, and assistance with disputes.

How will builders respond to these new challenges? For a start, I think they will need a dedicated administrator/manager, because their wife or partner will probably find that these new responsibilities are outside their expertise. This will inevitably add a new layer of cost to their businesses. Builders’ labour rates and margins will have to go up to compensate, but because they operate in a competitive market they will also have to reduce their costs through greater efficiencies.

In a service industry like building you make more money by doing multiple projects and having more staff that you charge out at a much greater rate than you pay them, so builders will need to be prepared to grow bigger. They also need to become really good at marketing and brand promotion so they get a greater slice of the pie. Trade associations like Certified Builders and Master Builders will become increasingly important because they provide support services like contracts, education,

networking, free telephone helpline advice, and discounted services that small-medium builders could never afford on their own.

What structures will residential building firms adopt? I think many builders will go for the easy option and simply contract on a labouronly basis, but a select few will grasp the opportunities to grow bigger. The quick way to achieve that is to buy other building businesses or merge with them, although that involves a lot of financial risk and builders need to be very careful that the businesses that are being joined together have the same culture.

Rather than hiring administrators to deal with all this paperwork and red tape, builders might find that specialist firms emerge that in return for a fee, will do all their contracting and form filling, bookkeeping and invoicing, credit control and dispute resolution, project management and Council liaison, etc. To get more work referrals and specialist support, builders might consider making formal alliances with designers, engineers, building and quantity surveyors, suppliers, and specialist sub-trades, so that they all deal with each other on an exclusive basis.

I think in general we will see more prefabrication and standardisation in the building industry to achieve greater efficiency and cost savings.

This will no doubt lead to a growth in the number and/or market share of the group home companies.

All of this may sound daunting, but remember that brainstorming with your colleagues and developing a strategic plan are the first steps towards putting it all together, and they are easy to do. And don’t forget that we don’t have to dream it up ourselves. Many overseas countries are experiencing the same growing pains or have already grappled with them. So rather than reinventing the wheel, all we need to do is study overseas experience to gain an insight into the direction we are inevitably heading.

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Geoff Hardy has 35 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer and is the senior lawyer in the Auckland firm “Madison Hardy”. He guarantees personal attention to new clients at competitive rates. His phone number is (09) 379 0700, fax (09) 379 0504, and e-mail geoff@madisonhardy. com. This article is not intended to be relied upon as legal advice.

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a view from both sides Tony DeLorenzo

Loyal to Loyalty “If you want loyalty, get a dog.”

What is also likely is that if you get the job, clients who are totally focussed on the price often have the highest standards. Call me strange, but picky clients, with high standards, on a budget, do not feature highly in my marketing strategy.

This is a common but cynical business expression. Usually referring to the relationships between employers and employees, but sometimes refers to buyers and sellers.

I got a dog recently and I would like to think it is loyal but I am not sure sometimes. There seems to be a direct correlation between loyalty and whoever has the food. Sometimes loyalty can also be moved with the expression “walkies”, but this needs to be used wisely as there is a commitment to braving the elements if used. (Note to self: Always check the weather before uttering “walkies”.)

In these competitive, cost efficient times, loyalty seems to have become a dying concept.

Consumers and specifiers seem to focus only on the money, and it is easy to understand why a price appears to be the only consideration. Sadly loyalty can be bought, sold and destroyed by the person holding the lowest price. Sit boy! Roll over, boy!

Beg, boy! Good boy, have a kitchen sale.

But as my puppy looks up at me with sad eyes that say “take me for a walk daddy”, and then kindly brings me a well chewed sock as a present afterwards I think “Maybe there is something in this loyalty thing”.

Recently as a batch of tiles were dropped from a great height, reorders were not followed up on, product arrived with the wrong specs, our loyalty to a supplier was both tested and reaffirmed.

There were problems. BIG PROBLEMS! It got to the point where a tile manufacturer was telling our tiler to go back to Africa and to stop assuming tiles were fired on a bar-b-que. (The tilers family is from England so the Africa reference is still a mystery).

Thanks to loyalty the tiler never walked off the job and it was eventually completed. The local supplier who was so grateful for our loyalty over the years, pulled out every stop and called in personal favours to get it sorted. He even used the whole experience to demonstrate to the new staff how important we were as clients and that we were to be looked after not only now but in the future too. As a result we are still loyal customers.

Often we have clients who ask for 3 quotes. Presumably this is so that they can check prices and have confidence that they are not being over charged. Most joiners I have spoken to say they are often are asked to price jobs as part of this 3 quote process. What a waste of time! At best you have a 33% chance of getting the job.

The best clients we get have come to us through recommendations.

Either from past clients or suppliers who have worked with us for a while. These clients come with realistic expectations and are prepared to listen to our advice and expertise. If we recommend one supplier over another and explain why they will listen and go ahead. There is no need for 2 more quotes.

final product. This service and support from others leads to happy and loyal customers forever.

Puppy has just dropped a biscuit at my feet so it must be time for “walkies”.

Tony DeLorenzo Debra DeLorenzo Design Ltd tony.debs@clear.net.nz ²

Tony DeLorenzo is the current President of the NKBA

On the rare occasion where additional quotes are obtained the pricing is either so close that the client goes with our recommendation, or one quote is so far out that it look suspicious, and the client goes with our recommendation.

Peter King once commented to us that we had a high strike rate with his quotes. This was of course easy to achieve as there is only one place that makes a Kings top and that is Kings. Therefore, only one quote to show the client.

Loyalty works both ways. We are loyal to suppliers that are loyal to us. Consequently our jobs seem to go smoother, service is easier before and after the sale, and when there is a problem it seems to be sorted quickly and with no fuss.

When you have picky clients wanting a renovation “experience”, it is exceptional service and back up they remember more than the

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web directions

How should social media be used at work?

These days a huge component of web traffic is taken up with the use of social media – Facebook, Twitter, personal blogs and the like. It seems that a required pastime for many users is posting their opinions or updating their friends and acquaintances about what they’ve been doing over the past few days.

A possibly unwanted downside is the use of social media in the office during work hours. One recent survey showed as many as 70% of office employees used the internet at work for personal reasons – mostly linked to the use of social media. However, the opinion of some experts is that this is not necessarily a bad thing.

According to Brent Coker, from the University of Melbourne’s department of management and marketing, “… short, unobtrusive breaks enable the mind to rest, leading to a higher total net concentration for a day’s work and resulting in increased productivity.”

Some employers also believe it can be used as a highly effective business tool in the workplace, invaluable for promoting companies and brands, enhancing a company’s reputation and increasing business.

Some employees are now being encouraged to blog and tweet, even during work hours.

There is not doubt that the use of social media is having a large influence on the way people use their time – and individual employers will need to decide how they monitor and control its use by employees during working hours.

Matt Woodward is a Director of Netline Services Ltd

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JOINERS Magazine December 2011 page 71

master joiners Executive Officer - Corinne Moore, 20 Cambridge Tce, Taradale, Napier. Ph/Fax 06 844 9956, email: info@masterjoiners.co.nz

AUCKLAND

Fineline Joinery Limited Unit 6B, 64 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson, Auckland, Ph/Fax 09 836 2212, contacts Chris Lipp / Richard Schaefer.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Secretary, Matt Woodward 15 Wheturangi Rd, Greenlane, Auck. Ph 09 524 7054, email matt@netlineservices.co.nz

Grandvue Joinery 42 Gregory Road, Waitakere. Ph 09 810 9398, Fax 09 810 8185, contact Robert Piacun.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Advanced Timber Joinery PO Box 132, Silverdale, 217 Spur Road, Stillwater/Silverdale, Ph/Fax 09 426 9785, contact Wade Saunderson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

G & J Joinery (1997) Ltd 372 West Coast Rd, Glen Eden, Auckland. Ph 09 818 5585, fax 09 818 7066, contact Alan Parry. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Alpha Joinery Services (2010) Ltd 124D Felton Mathew Ave, St Johns, Auckland, Ph 09 578 0391, Fax 09 578 0392, contact Juan Whippy. NZS4211 Affiliated.

J & T Concepts 74A Morrin Road, Panmure, Auckland, Ph 09 570 7970, Fax 09 570 7972, contact Noel Rowse

BML Builders Ltd 18 Shamrock Drive, Kumeu, Ph 09 412 2350, Fax 09 412 2351, contact Kaye Butler.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

KBL Joinery 50 Anzac Road, Browns Bay, North Shore City, Ph 09 479 6380, Fax 09 479 6360, contact Philip Tapp.

Bowdendoors Ltd 38c Greenmount Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland. Ph 09 274 4798, Fax 09 374 0045, contact Paul Bowden. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Kitchens & Cabinets (Bay of Islands) 2009 Ltd 32 Hawke Drive, Haruru Falls, Bay of islands, Ph 09 402 6885, Fax 09 402 6895, contacts Bill & Julie Kidman.

Bream Bay Joinery Ltd 38 Kepa Road, Ruakaka, Northland. Ph 09 432 7324, Fax 09 432 7326, contact Karl Morgan.

Bungalow Villa & Beyond Ltd 11 McDonald Street, Morningside, Auckland.

Ph 09 846 1502, Fax 09 846 1503, contact Glenn Elsmore. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Cedarlite Industries Ltd 4 Mahunga Drive, Mangere Bridge, Auckland, Ph 09 633 0410, Fax 09 633 0412, contact John Harrison. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Composite Joinery Ltd PO Box 34, Warkworth. Ph 09 425 7510, Fax 09 422 2011, email compositejoinery@xtra. co.nz, contact Murray Wylie.

Continental Stairs Ltd 32 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland, ph 09 836 1935, fax 09 836 5405, contact John or Anthony van Erp.

Leslie A J & Co Ltd PO Box 35 628, Browns Bay. Ph 09 479 4662, Fax 09 479 4662, contact Steve Leslie.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Matakana Kitchens & Joinery Ltd 50 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana, Ph 09 422 7804, Fax 09 422 7884, contact Jeffrey Smith. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Mattson Joinery PO Box 76690, Manukau City. Ph 09 277 7642, Fax 09 277 7479, contact David Mattson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

McNaughton Windows and Doors PO Box 27 061, Mt Roskill. Ph 09 620 9059, Fax 09 620 7585, contact Dennis McNaughton or Dave Cunningham. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Neo Design Ltd 96 Hillside Road, Glenfield, Auckland. Ph 09 443 4461, Fax 09 443 4464, contact Wayne Church or Paul Burgess.

Rockfield Woodworkers (2003) Ltd 9 Parkwood Place, East Tamaki, Manukau, Ph 09 274 4698, Fax 09 274 4423, contacts Bryan Hancock and Nick Jones. NZS4211 Affiliated.

BenchWorks Limited 601 Te Rapa Rd, Hamilton. Ph 07 849 5216, Fax 07 849 3110, contact Ross or Wayne Cooney, email rossc@benchworks.co.nz.

Seaboard Joinery Ltd PO Box 11 035, Ellerslie. Ph 09 579 9571, fax 09 579 4264, contact Mrs Maureen Beattie.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Bennetts Joinery Ltd Box 15-096, Dinsdale, Hamilton. Ph 07 847 7495, fax 07 847 4857, contact Paul Tottie.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Smith & Parker Joiners 35 Waipanga Road, Kamo, Whangarei, Ph/Fax 09 435 5415, contact Albert Smith or Simon Parker. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Classical Doors 2009 Ltd Cnr Chadwick Rd W & Sherson St, Greerton, Tauranga, Ph 07 578 4908, Fax 07 578 4965, contact Colin Harris. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Timber Joinery Ltd 26b Hill Street, Onehunga, Auckland, Ph 09 974 5666, Fax 09 636 5632, contact Jaden Tull. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Colourform Joinery Ltd PO Box 10121, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Ph 07 849 6655, fax 07 849 6657, contact Mike Taylor.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Total Timba Joinery PO Box 101 153, Glenfield. Ph 09 444 7772 fax 09 444 4498, contact Rob Pickup.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Concept Kitchens & Bathrooms Ltd 73 Riverlea Rd, Hamilton, Ph 07 856 4705, Fax 07 856 4775, contact Ross Bones.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Van Holst Timber Joinery 2/26 Manga Road, Silverdale, Ph 09 426 8602, Fax 09 426 8605, contact Ron Wheeler.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Corden Joinery Ltd 125 Norton Rd, Frankton, Hamilton. Ph 07 847 3415, fax 07 847 3480, contact Phil Corden.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Westpine Joinery Ltd 7 Binstead Rd, New Lynn, Auckland. Ph 09 827 6488, fax 09 827 8740, contact Bill or Donny Rawlinson. www.westpine.co.nz.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Cromptons Joinery PO Box 751, Taupo. Ph 07 378 7968, fax 07 378 1036, contact Allan Crompton. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Whenuapai Joinery (1988) Ltd 19-21 State Highway 16, Westgate, Auckland.

Ph 09 416 4995, fax 09 416 8575, contact Ian Midgley. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Woodstar Ltd PO Box 57 050, Owairaka. Ph 09 620 5711, fax 09 620 5964, contact Stuart Penny.

Design Line Kitchens & Motorhomes 21 Gateway Dr, Whakatane. Ph 07 307 0058, fax 07 307 0850, contact Adam McNeil.

Eastern Waikato Joinery Ltd 3 Allen Street, Morrinsville. Ph 07 889 7654, Fax 07 889 7658, contact Paul Bennett.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

WAIKATO / BOP

Secretary, Rae Wackrow 12 Grey Street, Cambridge 3434, Ph 07 827 3656, email heatherlea4@xtra.co.nz

CT Timber Joinery Ltd Unit A / 37 View Road, Glenfield, Auckland, Ph/Fax 09 444 9041, Mobile 021 235 0972, contacts Cameron Stringer and Thomas Evans. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Nicks Timber Joinery Ltd 56 Forge Road, Silverdale, Auckland. Ph 09 426 6862, Fax 09 426 6895, contact Ken Caldwell. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Cube 3 Cabinetry Ltd 8 Tironui Station Road West, Takanini, Auckland, Ph 09 297 7830, Fax 09 297 7152, contact Nigel Hanley.

Old Bay Joinery 202 Old Bay Rd, RD 2, Kaikohe, Northland, Ph/Fax 09 405 9650, contacts Phil & Sandy Ellis. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Dando Doors and Windows Ltd 62 Stoddard Rd, Mt Roskill. Ph 09 629 2461, Fax 09 620 0283, contact Bill Dando. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Owairoa Joinery Ltd PO Box 58 336, East Tamaki. Ph 09 273 3699, fax 09 273 3698, contact Mark Harriman.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Arborline Products PO Box 9003, Hamilton. Ph 07 847 8217, fax 07 847 8222, contact Julian Jaques. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Danska Cabinetmaking 177 Lower Dent St, Whangarei, ph 09 438 1100, fax 09 438 1196, contact Aaron & Carolyn Rawson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Pakuranga Joinery & Cabinetmakers PO Box 38 381, Howick. Ph 09 576 8858 fax 09 576 2520, contact David Heaney. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Autocrat Joinery 31 Maru Street, Mount Maunganui, Ph 07 574 8162, Fax 07 575 3171, contact Tony Morgan.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Euro Timber Joinery Co Ltd 34 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland, ph 09 837 1833, fax 09 837 1933, contact Shane Paterson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Papakura Joinery Ltd 45-51 Tironui Road, Papakura North, Auckland, Ph 09 298 7145, Fax 09 296 1390, contact Glenn Haszard. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Beaver Kitchens 28 McAlister Street, Whakatane, Ph 07 308 7642, Fax 07 308 7460, contact Mark Bruce.

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Customtone Kitchens 33 Progress Drive, Otorohanga, Ph 07 873 8083, Fax 07 873 8084, contact Dave Frederiksen.

Advance Joinery Ltd 71 Higgins Road, Hamilton, Ph 07 846 0026, 07 846 0064, contact Murray Ashton. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Alpha Omega Kitchens & Cabinetry 21 Birch Avenue, Judea, Tauranga. Ph/Fax 07 571 0017, contact Troy MacRae.

Fernlea Cabinetry & Joinery Ltd 17 Bandon Street, Frankton, Hamilton, Ph 07 847 2027, fax 07 847 2024, Frank Lawrence.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Fine Woodworking 1536 Main North Road, R D 5, Te Kuiti, Ph 07 878 6194, Fax 07 878 6198, David Higgins.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Gartshore Group PO Box 2117, Tauranga. Ph 07 578 4529, fax 07 578 5862, contact Bill Gartshore. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Hopkins Joinery 126 Taupo St, Putaruru. Ph 07 883 7951, fax 07 883 3951, contact Ron or Hilary. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Hostess Joinery Ltd PO Box 1048, Hamilton, Ph 07 847 3099, Fax 07 847 4599, contact Peter Clarke. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Huntly Joinery 2000 Ltd PO Box 170, 22-26 Glasgow St, Huntly, Ph 07 828 8370, Fax 07 828 8680, email sue@huntlyjoinery.co.nz. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Keith Paton Joinery 15 Carters Crescent, Cambridge, ph 07 827 3249, fax 07 827 3248, contact Keith Paton.

King Country Kitchens 49 King St, Te Kuiti, Ph/fax 07 878 8820, contact Richard Pethybridge. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Lee Brothers Joinery Ltd PO Box 1170, Rotorua, Ph 07 348 0620, fax 07 348 4954, contact Paul Ingram. NZS4211 Affiliated.

MAKZ Joinery 34 Valley Road, Whakatane, Ph 027 284 9412, Fax 07 308 5650, contact Jamie McConnell.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

MakePiece Ltd 8A Merritt St, Whakatane. 3120, Ph 07 219 0903, Fax 07 308 4070, contact Richard Knott.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Montage Kitchens & Joinery PO Box 5266, Frankton, Hamilton. Ph 07 8479 174, fax 07 8467 174, contact Ken Monk.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Morrinsville Industries Ltd PO Box 69, Morrinsville. Ph 07 889 5199, fax 07 889 3609, contact Murray Foster. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Native Timber Joinery Ltd 92 Bruce Berquist Drive, Te Awamutu, Ph 07 871 6188, Fax 07 871 6128, contact Stuart Walker. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Plain & Fancy Furniture & Kitchens 2 Lake Rd, Frankton, Hamilton, Ph 07 847 4563, Fax 07 847 4531, email s.jclausen@ xtra.co.nz Raglan Joinery 58 Wallis Street, Raglan. Ph 07 825 6789, fax 07 825 6765, contact Bjorn Ledwig.

Ross Curtis Joinery PO Box 396, Taumarunui. Ph 07 895 7152, fax 07 895 7157, contact Ross Curtis.

Rotorua Joinery Ltd Karaka Street, Rotorua, Ph 07 347 9610, Fax 07 347 9804, contact Dean Carnell. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Santa Fe Shutters PO Box 4009, Mt Maunganui South, Tauranga, Ph 07 547 4042, Fax 07 572 4137, contact John Kemsley.

S.G.Baker (Waihi) Ltd PO Box 126, Waihi. Ph 07 863 8962, fax 07 863 8922, contact Dave Andrews. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Stanley Joinery Ltd 6 Browns Street, Matamata, Ph 07 881 9234, fax 07 881 9235, contact Emile Thomson.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Stu Martin Joinery Ltd 49A Matai Street, Taupo. Ph 07 378 8049, Fax 07 378 8176, contact Stu Martin.

Thames Joinery (1995) Ltd 913 Queen Street, Thames, Ph 07 868 6951, Fax 07 868 6923, contact Bruce Fulton.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Timber Joinery & Staircases Ltd 27A Maru Street, Mount Maunganui, Ph/Fax 07 575 7435, contact Craig Purser. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Torrington Stairways 24 Matos Segedin Drive, Cambridge, Ph 07 827 6323, fax 07 827 6329 contact Brian Courtney.

Wackrow’s Joinery Ltd Gillies St, Box 150, Cambridge. Ph 07 827 5981, fax 07 827 9159, contact Carl Riley or Liam Wackrow. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Waikato Benchtops Ltd Glasgow Street, Huntly, Ph 07 828 8370, Fax 07 828 8680, contact Simon Curran.

Waikato Joinery Specialists 26 King St, Frankton, Hamilton, Ph/Fax 07 847 6006, contact John Vercoe. NZS4211 Affiliated.

CENTRAL Secretary, Linda O’Keeffe 368 Heads Rd, Wanganui. Ph 06 344 5040, fax 06 344 5042, email lokeeffe@xtra.co.nz Benchtop Surfaces Ltd 590 Tremaine Ave, P. North. Ph 06 356 9384, Fax 06 356 9270, contact James Hurren.

Careys Joinery (1989) Ltd PO Box 229, Marton. Ph 06 327 7949, fax 06 327 7949, contact Karl Parry.

Counter Concepts 16 Bisley St, Palmerston North, ph 06 355 5971, fax 06 355 5972, contact Graeme Andrews.

H.R. Jones & Co. Ltd Aorangi St, Feilding. Ph 06 323 4388, fax 06 323 4378, contact Mark Pickford. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Hughes Joinery Ltd PO Box 4250, Palmerston North, Ph 06 952 3581, Fax 06 952 3583, contact Cliff Hughes.

Jeff Clayton Joinery 25 Roxburgh Cres, Palmerston North. Ph 06 357 1736, fax 06 355 3184, contact Jeff Clayton.

Lanwood Joinery 26 North St, Palmerston North. Ph 06 357 4757, fax 06 357 4732, contact David Walker.

Levin A1 Joinery Co Ltd 27 Hokio Beach Rd, Levin. Ph 06 368 9987, fax 06 368 9977, contact Phil Benefield.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

L G Petterson (1994) Ltd 49 Bennett Street, P. North. Ph 06 354 8170, Fax 0800 254 754, contact Lindsay Petterson.

M R Osman Furniture & Joinery 383 Heads Road, Wanganui, Ph/Fax 06 344 2391, contact Murray Osman. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Murphy Joinery Makino Road, R D 7, Rapid Number 811, Feilding, Ph 06 355 4003, Fax 06 355 4002, contacts Paul & Nic Murphy.

Murray Judd Joinery Limited 25 Station Street, Woodville, Ph 06 376 5043, Fax 06 376 5330, contact Murray & Tessa Judd. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Pelco Joinery 834 Tremaine Ave, P. North. Ph 06 357 8031, fax 06 357 7750, contact Robert Wilson.

Pridex Kitchens 47 Railway Road, Palmerston North, Ph 06 356 9397, Fax 06 354 0077, contact Patrick Lau, kitchens@pridex.co.nz Profile Joinery 37 Eyre St, Feilding. Ph 06 323 0243, fax 06 323 0243, contact Gerry Evernden. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Prospace Designz Ltd 184 Glasgow St. PO Box 4300, Wanganui. Ph 06 345 3175, fax 06 347 6483, contact Mrs Laurie Broomhall. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Kitchen Designz NZ Ltd 225-229 Courtenay St, New Plymouth. Ph 06 759 8324, fax 06 759 8325. Dan Holmes.

Rob O’Keeffe Joinery Ltd 368 Heads Rd, Wanganui. Ph 06 344 5040, Fax 06 344 5042. NZS4211 Affiliated.

KP Joinery Ltd 2 Dowding Place, Waitara. Ph 06 754 4726, fax 06 754 4725, contact Ken Parsons.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Reilly Joinery 18A Parkview Ave, Feilding, Ph 06 323 3743, Fax 06 323 3723, contact Andrew Reilly.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

MacLeod Joinery 42 Beach St, New Plymouth. Ph 06 757 8172, fax 06 757 8172. Kieran MacLeod. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Renwick Joinery Palm. North Ltd PO Box 4297, Palmerston North. Ph 06 356 3945, John Renwick. NZS4211 Affiliated.

New Plymouth Joinery Ltd 10 Cody Place, New Plymouth. Ph 06 758 8580, fax 06 758 8672, contact Roger Paul or John Ancell. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Taihape Joinery 11 Kuku St, Taihape, Ph 06 388 1886, fax 06 388 1866, contact Mark Shaw.

The Door Shoppe 157 London Street, Wanganui, Ph/Fax 06 345 7707, contact Mark & Diane Thompson.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Townshends (1994) Limited 59 Makomako Road, Palmerston North. Ph 06 354 6699, fax 06 354 6649, contact Denise McLean. NZS4211 Affiliated.

UCOL Princess St, Palmerston North. Ph 06 952 7001, Fax 06 952 7029, contact Craig Fleet.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Newton Gordge Joinery 67 Breakwater Rd, New Plymouth. Ph 06 751 5065, fax 06 751 5085, contact Newton Gordge. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Prestige Kitchens 2001 Ltd 98 Molesworth Street, New Plymouth, Ph 06 759 9177, Fax 06 759 8209, contact Mark Schmidt.

Rhys Powell Joinery 7A Euclid Street, New Plymouth. Ph 06 753 3822, contact Rhys Powell. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Westwood Kitchens 90 Rata Street, Inglewood, Ph/Fax 06 756 7592, contact Wayne Herbert.

Unique Timber Joinery 143B Gillespies Line, R D 5, Palmerston North, Ph 06 355 2654, Fax 06 355 2600, contact James Griffin. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Woodstock Joinery 19 Coventry Street, Levin, Ph 027 224 0701, Fax 06 368 9961, contact Murray Forward.

Worktop Design 2000 Ltd 70 Napier Rd, Palmerston North. Ph 06 358 0557, Fax 06 355 0367, email worktopdesign@xtra.co.nz, James Donald.

HAWKES BAY / POVERTY BAY Secretary, Corinne Moore 20 Cambridge Terrace, Taradale. Ph 06 844 9956. Email: c-moore@clear.net.nz Awapuni Joinery Ltd 22 Parkinson Street, Gisborne, Ph 06 867 3301 Fax 06 867 2839, contact Peter Webster.

TARANAKI

Cedarville Quality Joinery Ltd PO Box 14096, Mayfair, Hastings. Ph 06 878 0019, fax 06 878 0019, contact Tony Page.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Secretary, Graeme Paul PO Box 4136, New Plymouth. Ph 06 751 1111.

Adept Kitchens & Joinery 322 Devon St East, New Plymouth. Ph 06 758 4770, fax 06 758 4770, contact Dennis Byers.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Arthur Brown Construction Ltd PO Box 266, Hawera. Ph 06 278 5199, fax 06 278 8092, contact M West.

Dennis Behrent Joinery PO Box 291, Stratford. Ph 06 765 8120, fax 06 765 8154, contact D Behrent.

Elite Kitchens 2004 Ltd 221 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, Ph 06 759 8221, Fax 06 759 8229, Sean Rice.

Fisher Taranaki Window & Door PO Box 3061, New Plymouth. Ph 06 758 5068, fax 06 758 6689. Mark Whitaker.

Glen Valley Joinery 83 Breakwater Road, Maturoa, New Plymouth, Ph 06 751 4631, Fax 06 751 4631, contact R G Barlow. NZS4211 Affiliated.

In 2 Kitchens Limited 78 Portia Street, Stratford, Ph 06 765 4058, Fax 06 765 4059, contacts Brent and Jo Russ.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Cherrywood Joinery Ltd 398 Palmerston Road, Gisborne. Ph 06 868 0971, Fax 06 868 0972, Richard Childs.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Christie Builders & Joiners 11 Husheer Place, Onekawa, Napier, Ph 06 843 6676, Fax 06 843 6670, contact Peter Christie. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Donald Alexander Joinery Ltd Box 3186, Napier. Ph 06 843 2938, fax 06 843 2036, contact Donald Alexander.

D Stevens Ltd 336 Childers Road, Gisborne, Ph 06 867 5700, Fax 06 868 8853, contact Kent Morse.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

East Coast Benchtops Ltd 15 Edmundson Street, Onekawa, Napier, Ph 06 843 1465, Fax 06 843 1469, contact Wayne Hurring or Chris desLandes’.

European Designer Kitchens 80 Taradale Rd, Napier. Ph 06 843 7319, fax 06 843 3484, contact Murray Nattrass.

Garry Nugent Joinery 14 Lipton Pl, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 5588, fax 06 843 0246, contact Garry Nugent.

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Gemco Trades Ltd PO Box 8360, Havelock North. Ph 06 877 1204, Fax 06 877 1205, contact Darren Diack.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Gisborne Joinery Limited 522 Gladstone Road, Gisborne. Ph 06 863 2880, fax 06 863 2881, contact Brendan Kent.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Kitchens by McIndoe, Mastercraft HB PO Box 3221, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 3880, contact Murray McIndoe. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Kitchen Zone 219 Stanley Road, Gisborne. Ph 06 863 2044, Fax 06 863 2043, contact Tony & Lynda Sharp.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Kevin Molloy Joinery Ltd PO Box 3251, Napier. Ph 06 843 5037, fax 06 843 5058, contact Simon Molloy. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Linnell Joinery Ltd PO Box 14019, Hastings. Ph 06 876 6710, fax 06 876 8496, contact Ivan Linnell. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Mackersey Construction Ltd Box 320, Hastings, Ph 06 876 0252, fax 06 876 0253, contact John Bower & Ross Morgan. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Parkhill Joinery Ltd 112-114 Stoneycroft Street, Hastings, Ph 06 878 9145, Fax 06 878 9146, contact Bob Parkhill / Tom Robertson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Peter Norris Joinery Ltd Unit 9, 28 Edmundson Street, Onekawa, Napier, Ph/Fax 06 843 8086, contact Peter Norris. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Rabbitte Joinery Limited 150 Brookfields Road, R D 3, (mail to 6 France Road), Napier, Ph 06 835 8346, Fax 06 835 8345, contacts Greg & Trudi Rabbitte.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Rawcraft Kitchens of Distinction PO Box 3375, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 9008, Fax 06 843 9175, contact Mike Daly.

Residential Joinery Ltd PO Box 3150, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 6500, fax 06 843 6530, contact Trevor Kilpatrick. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Shayne (Joe) Tuapawa 26 Gardner Place, Gisborne, Ph 06 867 3872, Fax 06 868 7282, contact Joe Tuapawa.

Stephen Jensen Cabinetmakers Ltd 37 Takapau Road, Waipukurau, Ph 06 858 9028, Fax 06 858 9208, contacts Stephen Jensen / Kane Griffin. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Summerfield Joinery 4 Innes Street, Gisborne, Ph 06 868 4236, Fax 06 868 4240, contact Dale Summerfield.

NZS4211 Affiliated Sydaz Joinery Ltd Unit 6, 7 Cadbury Street, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 842 2086, fax 06 842 2087, contacts Simon Wakeman or Darryl Strachan.

Waipukurau Joinery Limited 2322 Takapau Road, Waipukurau. Ph 06 858 9961, Fax 06 858 8513, contact Greg O’Kane.

Your Solutions Joinery Ltd 46 Ford Road, Onekawa, Napier. Ph/Fax 06 833 7587, contact Craig Russell.

WELLINGTON

Secretary, Peter George PO Box 1575, Paraparaumu Beach. Ph 04 297 0212, fax 04 207 0213.

Carroll’s Joinery Limited 148 Lincoln Road, Masterton. Ph 06 377 3160, Fax 06 377 3150, contact Richard Carroll.

Valleys Joinery Shop Ltd PO Box 13098, Johnsonville. Ph 04 478 7652, fax 04 478 7653, contact Bruce Scandlyn.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Wainui Joinery (1977) Ltd Box 42-062, Wainuiomata. Ph 04 564 7011, fax 04 564 2664, contact Julie Galyer.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Well Hung Joinery 21 Lower Tyers Road, Ngauranga, Wellington, Ph 04 494 7230, fax 04 494 7231, contact Stephen Fairbrass. NZS4211 Affiliated.

David Ladd Joinery Ltd 19B Broken Hill Road, Porirua. Ph 04 237 9175, Fax 04 237 9176.

Goldmark Group Ltd 9-11 Jean Batten St, Kilbirnie, Wellington. Ph 04 387 8964, fax 04 387 8939, contact David Goldsack.

Graedon Joinery PO Box 45 058, Lower Hutt. Ph 04 939 0405, fax 04 939 0406, contact Graeme Hopkirk.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Hanns Builders and Joiners 72 - 74 Sydney Street, Petone, Ph 04 570 0000, Fax 04 570 0001, contact Peter Hanns.

Joinery ITO Box 11-435, Wellington. Ph 04 385 8814, fax 04 385 8816, contact Deb Paul.

Joinery Productions Ltd 457 Jackson Street, Petone, Ph 04 569 8808, Fax 04 586 8808, contact Wayne Wilmshurst.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

L & P Crown Joinery (2002) Ltd 37 Burden Avenue Wainuiomata. Ph 04 564 8895, Fax 04 564 8896. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Living Timber European Joinery & Furniture Ltd 64 Fisk Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt, Ph 04 567 2577, Fax 04 567 2588, contact Horst Mundt.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Maymorn Joiners Ltd 247 Parkes Line Rd, Upper Hutt, Ph 04 526 6657, Fax 04 526 8563, contact Anthony Neustroski. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Orchard Joinery Ltd 14-18 Te Roto Drive, Paraparaumu, Ph/Fax 04 298 3380, contact Geoff Orchard. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Paraparaumu Doors & Joinery 102 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu, Ph 04 297 2233, Fax 04 297 2363, contact Tony Thomson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Pete’s Joinery & Building Ltd 205 Main St, Greytown. Ph 06 304 9137, Fax 06 304 8094, contact Peter Algie, Rhys Severn or Paul Coventry. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Prestige Joinery Limited 140 Perry Street, Masterton, Ph 06 377 1331, Fax 06 378 8282, contact Gregory Morgan.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

CANTERBURY

Secretary, Wendy Long 24A Thornycroft St, Fendalton, Christchurch.

Ph 03 351 6627 Adrian Harris Woodcraft Unit J, 3 Timothy Place, Wigram, Christchurch 8042, Ph 03 348 6996, Fax 03 348 6976, contact Adrian Harris. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Advanced Joinery Ltd 27 Watts Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, Ph 03 348 7700, Fax 03 348 7743, contact Greg Ayers.

Alsop Joinery Ltd 18 Alloy Street, Sockburn, Christchurch, Ph 03 348 4666, Fax 03 348 4676, contact Gary Alsop. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Anderson Joinery Ltd 117 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton. Ph 03 308 2988, fax 03 308 2988, email: anderson. joinery@xtra.co.nz, contact Dougal Anderson.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Ashburton Joinery Limited 8 John Street, Ashburton, Ph 03 308 5059, Fax 03 308 5057, contact James Donaldson or Kathy Jones. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Bates Joinery (2008) Ltd 101 Shortland Street, Christchurch 8061, Ph 03 388 8111, Fax 03 388 8864, contact Mark Allworthy. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Bower Kitchens and Tops Ltd 12a Bower Ave, Christchurch. Ph 03 388 2924, fax 03 388 2924. Contact Russell Lloyd.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Brent Johnson Joinery Ltd 30A Newnham Street, Rangiora, North Canterbury, Ph 03 313 6256, Fax 03 313 7954, contact Brent Johnson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Busch Joinery Limited 1737 Boundary Road, R D 3, Ashburton, Ph 027 563 4537, Fax 03 303 7109, contact Nathan Busch Creative Joinery Ltd Unit 1/ 7 Homersham Pl., Burnside. Ph 03 358 4900, fax 03 358 0900, contact Wayne Brown.

Renalls Joinery Limited 147 -155 High St Sth, Carterton. Ph 06 379 8008, fax 06 379 7600, contact Steve Ruscoe.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Don’s Joinery Ltd 43 Sandown Cres, Christchurch. Ph 03 382 0828, fax 03 382 077, contact Don McClintock.

Stylish Interiors Ltd 38 Puruaha Road, R D 2, Te Horo, Otaki, Ph 021 911 585, contact Mathew Gubb.NZS4211 Affiliated.

Elite Joinery Ltd Unit 9, 97E Sawyers Arms Road, Papanui, Christchurch, Ph 021 593 186, Fax 03 385 5570, contact Hayden & Sarah Illingworth.

TRS Joiners Ltd 51 Victoria Street, Petone, Ph 04 566 0650, Fax 04 566 0656, contact Theren Sugrue.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Finesse Joinery 423 Main North Road, Christchurch. Ph 03 352 3457, Fax 03 352 3451, contact David Street.

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G E Joinery Ltd 786 Halswell Junction Road, Hornby, Christchurch, Ph 03 281 8830, Fax 03 281 8820, contact Gareth Evans. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Grant Kearney Joinery 51 Boys Road, Rangiora, North Canterbury, Ph 03 313 7125, Fax 03 313 6569, contact Grant Kearney. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Grieve Construction Limited 179 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton 7700, Ph 03 308 0328, Fax 03 307 1283, contacts Ben Grieve and Billy Nolan. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Hagley Kitchens 6 Nazareth Ave, Addington, Christchurch.

Ph 03 961 0703, Fax 03 961 0715, contact Nathan Moore.

Hardie & Thomson Ltd PO Box 210 225, Christchurch. Ph 03 366 4303, fax 03 379 1776, contact John Thomson.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Homeview Building Products Ltd 9 Tenahaun Place, Sockburn, Christchurch. Ph 03 343 9949, Fax 03 343 9948, contact Garry Ottmann or Howard Stone. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Hooper Joinery 43 Phillips Street, Christchurch, Ph 03 366 9629, Fax 03 366 9630, contact Aaron Hooper.

Ian Johnstone Joinery (1993) Ltd PO Box 2471, Christchurch. Ph 03 366 9594, fax 03 366 9592, contact Ian Johnstone.

Joinery by Design PO Box 19 973, Woolston, Christchurch.

Ph 03 384 8461, fax 03 384 8431, contact Evan McLachlan & David Phillips. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Jono Hughes Ltd 127 Archibald Street, Tinwald, Ashburton. Ph/ Fax 03 302 6998, contact Jonathan Hughes.

LX Joinery 39A Buchanans Road, Sockburn 8042, Christchurch, Ph 03 342 9605, Fax 03 342 9604, contact Steve Mangan. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Mark White Joinery 108c Shortland Street, Aranui, Christchurch.

Ph 03 382 8570, Fax 03 382 8571, contacts Mark White, Graeme Rountree.

Modern Age Joinery 24 Hawdon St, Christchurch. Ph 03 365 1675 fax 03 365 1695, contact Grant Woodham.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Murray Hewitt Joinery Ltd 25A Lunns Rd, Christchurch, Ph 03 343 0360, Fax 03 343 0363, mob 027 239 5934, contact Murray Hewitt. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Murray Milne Ltd PO Box 356, Ashburton. Ph 03 308 8018, fax 03 308 8019, contact Murray Milne.

MWF Manufacturing Ltd 23 Leeds St, Sydenham, Christchurch. Ph 03 365 6218, fax 03 365 6220, contact Gary Altenburg. NZS4211 Affiliated.

NZ Doors (2004) Ltd 41 Anchorage Road, Hornby, Christchurch, Ph 03 344 2516, Fax 03 344 2517, contacts Ron and Lisa Zwarst. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Paul Renwick Joinery Ltd PO Box 11047, Chch. Ph 03 349 7049, fax 03 349 7048, contact Paul Renwick.

R A Hale Ltd PO Box 9020, Addington, Christchurch. Ph 03 3666 909, fax 03 3666 235. Contact Donald Bisphan. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Ryans Kitchens Unit 5, 33 Nga Mahi Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, Ph/Fax 03 348 7921, contact Ryan Butler. NZS4211 Affiliated.

McMaster Joinery Leonard St, Waimate. Ph 03 689 7557, fax 03 689 7907, contact Des McMaster. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Lloyds Joinery Ltd 141 North Road – cnr Kinloch Street, Invercargill, Ph 03 215 8383, Fax 03 215 9901, contact Lloyd Richardson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Sockburn Joinery PO Box 11227, Christchurch. Ph 03 342 6044, fax 03 342 5939. Contact Tony Lemmens.

Millennium Joinery Ltd 2 Regina Lane, Oamaru. Ph 03 437 0227, Fax 03 437 1337, contact Michael Sandri.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Masterwood Joinery 2008 PO Box 385, 28 McNulty Road, Cromwell, Ph 03 445 0313, Fax 03 445 0323, contact Russell Brocks. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Southbridge Furniture & Design 103 High Street, Southbridge, Canterbury, Ph/Fax 03 324 2517, contact Sandro Dyer.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Paterson Joinery 307 Rosewill Valley Road, Timaru. Ph/Fax 03 688 7060, contact Alan Paterson.

Mearns & Leckie (2006) Ltd 7 Gow St, Mosgiel 9024, Ph 03 489 2024, Fax 03 489 1514, contact Brian Ballantyne.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Sydenham Joinery Ltd 96 Byron Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, Ph 03 379 6840, Fax 03 379 6842, contact Bernie Hunt. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Quality Joinery Ltd 10 Ouse St, Oamaru. Ph 03 434 7922, fax 03 434 7912, contact Grant Pledger. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Mt Iron Joinery Ltd 66 Anderson Road, Wanaka, Ph 03 443 8075, Fax 03 443 8095, contact Lawry White.

Timber Tru Ltd 374 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch, Ph 03 389 2986, Fax 03 389 2017, contact Tony van der Plas. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Rycole Joinery 44 Homestead Road, 1 DRD, Oamaru, Ph/Fax 03 434 5012, contacts Darryl and Adrienne Whitburn NZS4211 Affiliated.

Nigel Molloy Joinery Limited 300 Great North Road, Winton, Ph 03 236 0399, Fax 03 236 0393, contact Nigel Molloy.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Trends Kitchens Ltd 34A Parkhouse Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, Ph 03 343 5242, Fax 03 343 5241, contact James McKeown

Tony Boyce Builders & Joiners Ltd Washdyke Flat Road, Washdyke, Timaru, Ph 03 688 2181, Fax 03 688 2182, contact Tony Boyce. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Otago Benchtop Specialists Ltd 97 Harrow Street, Dunedin, Ph 03 477 2182, Fax 03 477 5556, contact Peter O’Brien.

Matai Joinery Ltd 26 Quarantine Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011, Ph 03 547 7990, Fax 03 547 7778, contact Greg Couper. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Peter Howley Joinery Ltd 224 Mersey Street, Invercargill, Ph 03 214 1055, Fax 03 214 1056, contact Peter Howley.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Orange Building Group Joinery Ltd 16 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson. Ph 03 547 9784, Fax 03 547 9783, contact John Andrew.

WAITAKI

OTAGO SOUTHWARD

Secretary, Bill Foote 221 Pages Rd, Timaru. Ph 03 686 2208.

Secretary, Rowan Howie PO Box 473, Dunedin. Ph 03 455 5165.

Aaron Fitzsimons Blding & Joinery 97 Galbraith Road, R D 25, Temuka, Ph 03 614 8029, Fax 03 614 8028, contact Jaquie Fitzsimons. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Abernethy Joinery 18 Melbourne Street, Dunedin, Ph 03 456 1654, Fax 03 456 1661, contact Ian Abernethy.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Alpine Joinery 480 Fairview Road, No 2 RD, Timaru, ph 03 688 5748, fax 03 688 5785, contact Paul Butchers.

A Step Up Joinery Ltd 9 Midland Street, Dunedin, Ph 03 455 4455, Fax 03 455 4454, contact Neil Rutherford.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Barrett Joinery Ltd 204 Hilton Highway, PO Box 2115 Timaru. Ph 03 688 4738, fax 03 688 8879, contact Mark Mitchell. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Coronet Woodware 1992 Limited 99 Glenda Drive, Frankton Industrial Est, Queenstown, Ph 03 442 3700, Fax 03 442 3323, contact Martin S Macdonald. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Custom Kitchens 1 Weaver Street, Oamaru, Ph 03 437 0001, Fax 03 437 0013, contact Stuart Sandri Firman Joinery Ltd 9 Dee St, Oamaru. Ph 03 434 1561, fax 03 434 1560, contact Gary Firman. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Geraldine Timber Products 27 High Street, Geraldine, Ph/Fax 03 693 9598, contact Paul Autridge. NZS4211 Affiliated.

J E Dennison Ltd 5 Redruth St, Timaru. Ph 03 688 0029, fax 03 688 0039, contact Gary Dennison. NZS4211 Affiliated.

JMAC Joinery Ltd 7 Laughton Street, Washdyke, Timaru, Ph 03 688 2725, Fax 03 688 2726, contact Craig Mason. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Joinery Zone Ltd 110 Fraser St, Timaru, PO Box 223. Ph 03 688 8223, fax 03 688 8225, contact Neville Kitchen. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Lunds Joinery Ltd 33a Grants Rd, PO Box 128, Timaru. Ph 03 688 9149, fax 03 684 8050, contact Glen Chitock. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Fabwood Ltd 5 Thompson Street, Alexandra, Ph/fax 03 448 8847, contact Charlie Paull. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Formatt Kitchens Ltd 180 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown, Ph 03 441 4944, Fax 03 441 4945, contact Guy Shallard or Alex Blackford. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Grays Joinery 17 Lorne St, South Dunedin. Ph 03 455 4332, fax 03 455 0639, contact Blake Gray.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Ivan Coutts Joinery 144 Castlewood Rd, RD 2, Dunedin. Ph & Fax 03 476 1166, contact Ivan Coutts. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Joinery Specialists 1997 Ltd 608 Kaikorai Valley, Kenmure, Dunedin, Ph 03 488 2371, Fax 03 488 2615, contact Graeme Emmerson.

Lamicraft Products 1996 Ltd Unit 2, 68 David Street, Forbury, Dunedin, Ph 03 456 5092, Fax 03 456 5095, contact Doug Fairhurst.

Leith Joinery PO Box 778, Dunedin. Ph 03 477 0115, fax 03 477 2215, contact Peter Leith. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Pooles Joinery Ltd 22 Bay Road, Invercargill, Ph 03 215 9167, Fax 03 215 9431, contact Peter Fisher.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Riversdale Joinery Ltd Liverpool Street, Riversdale, Southland 9744, Ph 03 202 5527, Fax 03 202 5528, Barry O’Connor & Don Williams. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Ron Kirk Joinery Ltd 403 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin, Ph 03 453 5718, Fax 03 453 5716, contact Ron Kirk.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Ruthven Joinery Ltd 16 Boomer Street, Green Island, Dunedin, Ph 03 488 4880, Fax 03 488 4893, Murray Ruthven & Maureen Burn. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Withers Joinery 47 Perth St, Mosgiel. Ph 03 489 4179, fax 03 489 4157, contact Paul Crawley. NZS4211 Affiliated.

DIRECT MEMBERS A K Joinery Ltd Units 3-5, 28 Dublin Street, Picton, Ph/Fax 03 573 6860, contact Andrew Kenny. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Bays Joinery Ltd 6 Tokomaru Place, Wakatu Industrial Estate, Stoke, Nelson, Ph 03 544 0087, Fax 03 544 0084, contact George Molnar. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Ruby Bay Joinery Ltd 8 Warren Plc, Mapua, Nelson. ph 03 540 2123 fax 03 540 2124, contact Wayne Roberts.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Viking Furniture & Joinery Ltd 88 Vanguard Street, Nelson, ph 03 548 0493, fax 03 548 0453, contact Barry Thomas.

Waimea West Joinery Ltd 111 Beach Road, Richmond, Nelson, Ph 03 544 0177, Fax 03 544 4147, contacts Kathy & Alan Gibbs. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Whole Wardrobes & Interiors 42 Quarantine Road, Stoke, Nelson. Ph 03 547 1636, Fax 03 547 1637, contact Steven Harvey or Peter Harvey.

Stevenson & Williams Ltd Joinery PO Box 4007, Dunedin. Ph 03 455 4034, fax 03 455 9370. Email: gary@stevwill.co.nz. . contact Gary Turner. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Steves Joinery Ltd 22A Margaret Place, Frankton Industrial, Queenstown, Ph 03 442 3206, Fax 03 442 3207, contacts Stephen Walak, Amanda Trainor. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Stewart Construction Ltd PO Box 2125, St Kilda. Ph 03 455 2057, fax 03 455 5959, Paul Mulholland. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Taylor Made Joinery 22 Orari St, Dunedin. Ph 03 455 6520, fax 03 455 6978, contact Chris Taylor.

Wanaka Joinery & Glass Ltd 52 Ballantyne Road, Wanaka, Ph 03 443 7890, Fax 03 443 1891, contact Jason Fisher.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

National Associate Members Biesse Group New Zealand Bostik New Zealand Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts NZ Daiken New Zealand Limited Fisher & Paykel Appliances Gabbett Machinery Ltd Häfele NZ Ltd

Wedgerwood Joinery Ltd 11 Ngapara St, Alexandra. Ph 03 448 8832, fax 03 448 8289, contact Blair Harris. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Herman Pacific Hutchco Enterprises Ltd Ikon Commercial Ltd

Weigel Joinery 14 Earnscleugh Road, Alexandra. Ph/Fax 03 448 7042, contact Guenther Weigel.

Wood Solutions PO Box 2443, Dunedin. Ph 03 479 2323, fax 03 477 9790, contact Andrew Bellamy.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

ITM Prime Panels (NZ) Ltd Timspec W & R Jack Ltd

JOINERS Magazine December 2011 page 75

PRODUCT Focus

HETTICH makes living spaces work beautifully inside and out!

W

hen considering kitchens, bathrooms or laundries, no matter how stunning the exterior cabinetry, it’s the internal fittings that enhance functionality and provide innovative storage solutions. In addition to Hettich’s current well known and respected Premium Designer range, a new Standard range of fittings has been introduced to provide further options and to suit a variety of budgets. The new Standard range includes: • • • • •

Moving corner units with integrated softclose Pull out pantries for 300, 400, 500 and 600mm cabinets Under sink pull outs Under bench pull outs featuring Hettich’s soft close quadro runner system Wire baskets featuring Hettich’s soft close quadro runner system

All available with easy ordering under one part number that includes all parts. All products are available to view in Hettich’s mobile display unit which will be in your area soon. Contact your Hettich Representative for information.

Contact your Hettich Representative or Hettich Customer Services on 0800 HETTICH for a brochure or further information.

The right gun for every screw Whether for fastening drywall to metal or wood structures, or particle board to wood substructures, FEIN has the right tool to increase the quality and speed of your fastening work. The FEIN magazine M55 with patented screw transport system delivers extremily reliable results. The screw length can be set up to 55mm and is suited to 1-layer to 3-layer sheeting. You can choose to operate FEIN dry wall screw guns with or without the magazine. This means that you’ve always got the right screw gun to hand, whether it’s for precise single screw fittings or quick and reliable repeated screw fittings.

Available from Syntech phone 09 820 2121

JOINERS Magazine December 2011 page 76

Virutex’s Solid Surface Router The FRE317S is the ideal tiltable machine for installing and repairing solid surface materials.

If you install solid surface benchtops like Corian, then this is the tool for you! The big support surface makes edge trimming easy, and a gas buffer for vertical movement makes routing vertical joints a breeze.

Other features include: •

• • • • •

Additional base for working with Corian, and allowing work with copying guide rings Powerful 1800W motor with electronic speed control from 11500 to 23000 rpm Huge 0 - 100mm routing depth Cutting depth measurement with micrometric adjustment Lateral fence with micrometric adjustment 12mm chuck collet, and reducers for 10mm, 8mm & 6mm.

Virutex tools are European made, and as you’d expect, the design and build-quality is excellent.

A wide range of accessories and extras are available, including suction pads for working with Corian, cutting guides, a dovetailing attachment, clamps, templates for trimming and even a compass guide for trimming circles.

Virutex Tools are sold exclusively by Jacks in New Zealand. www.jacks.co.nz or call free 0800 332 288

Woodmax push stick For a long time customers have been asking about importing push sticks.

We have found what we think is the best we can find. Whilst made of plastic it feels more like nylon. This is important as others we have tested have shattered as made of hard plastic. Saw blades can bite so at these prices you can afford to buy.

Overall length Width at max point Thickness Weight

420 mm 63 mm 10 mm 0.15kg

Available from Prowood Machinery online at www.prowood.co.nz/ categories/Accessories/Push-Sticks/

JOINERS Magazine December 2011 page 77

update

TLG invests in new product It will have been the most challenging year for most businesses in the kitchen and joinery industry, so I am sure we are all looking forward to finishing up at Christmas and making the most of the break to recharge batteries.

When we get back, unfortunately the outlook is not much better for 2012, with consent forecasts being pulled back and the Christchurch rebuild looking further and further away each time I write this column!

Despite these conditions, The Laminex Group continues to invest in the industry to support the success of our customers.

We recognise that new products allow you to offer your customers the latest colours and surface finishes, while at the same time our new LPM line in Hamilton offers increased capacity to meet your needs with ever shortening lead times.

We have just unveiled our new Melteca® Puregrain™ finish which will add a truly realistic wood grain look and feel to any décor. Manufactured in New Zealand at the Hamilton plant, the new finish is available in any Melteca colour. Puregrain is the perfect substitute for natural wood products and it provides the look of wood with the quality, durability, and serviceability of Melteca.

The extension of the Melteca range to new finishes as well as new décors is a continuation of The Laminex Group's investment in bringing customers the latest developments in laminate. Our new branch in Hamilton is up and running after some late nights and weekends work from Jason and his team – if you are in the area feel free to drop in to see the facilities now located at 86 The Boulevard, Te Rapa.

I had the pleasure of attending the JRA Awards Dinner to accept the Most Improved Workplace award for Medium-Large companies – for the second year running and acknowledgement of being fourth overall in this category. This reflects the work The Laminex Group puts in to building an engaged team. The high engagement drives the teams’ desire to be truly customer driven and work with you to build your success – after all, that drives our success in return.

It continues to be challenging times but a focus on winning customer experiences, reliable systems, and team capability are the keys to on-going success.

Finally I would like to thank you all for your support through a difficult year and wish you all the very best for the festive season.

Robert Gibbes General Manager The Laminex Group NZ

JOINERS Magazine December 2011 page 78

SCM Pratix S15 the next generation Imagine the ideal nesting machine, then think of all the other things you would like to be able to do - machine bench tops, stairs, solid timber, plastics, sign writing and even hang doors. Your answer is the new SCM Pratix S15 with a machining area of 3680 x 1550mm. It’s so much more than just a nesting machine, it’s a machining centre.

Compact, what you see is what you get, no additional safety features required, no mats, fences or light cells.

This makes it the most compact and user friendly machine available on the market, perfect for workshops with limited space as it requires less than 17sq/m.

Safe, thanks to the safety protection mounted directly on the head (Patented Bumpers) which eliminate the space required by the peripheral protections. This allows direct access to 3 sides of the multifunction aluminium worktable. A total absence of control cabinets, vacuum pumps, cables and cables carrier, as you can see above, all of these items are built into the machine base making a very user friendly environment.

Easy to use, featuring the new award winning “Tecpad” remote control with 7” touch-screen colour display which allows control of the machine and program execution, it also has a mobile control panel with office PC allowing programming and nesting directly on the machine with the new Xilog Maestro software.

Affordable, there are many finance options available for this machine, it could cost you less than the minimum wage but be worth so much more. It’s a lot cheaper than you think for a genuine Italian built machine.

For further information on the SCM Pratix S15 and a free DVD movie, contact your local Gabbett Machinery Office. www.gabbett.com Auckland 09 828 4530 Christchurch 03 377 3795 www.youtube.com

The total CAD/CAM solution For all manufacturing:

Bench Top Shop Rotorua 8 View Road P0 Box 1409, Rotorua phone (07) 348-4656 fax (07) 347-1798 Ray Drake

TIMBER IMPORTERS ASSOCIATION

Gabbett Group is Australia and New Zealand’s leading supplier of new and used Machinery for Wood, Panel, Stone, Glass, Plastic and aluminium.

Benchtops (HB) Ltd 14 Husheer Place, Onekawa P0 Box 3251, Onekawa, Napier phone (06) 843-5226 fax (06) 843-5058 Simon Malloy

Benchtop Surfaces 590 Tremaine Avenue Palmerston North phone (06) 356-9384 fax (06) 356-9270 James Hurren

Counter Concepts 16 Bisley Street Palmerston North phone (06) 355-5971 fax (06) 355-5972 Graeme Andrews

Wood Metal Stone

Mark Anderson

www.gabbett.com

www.camsolutions.co.nz info@camsolutions.co.nz P: 09 889 4206 M: 021 420 755

BBS Timbers Limited

PO Box 1407, Whangarei 0140 Ph 09 438 9358 Fax 09 430 0455 E. office@bbstimbers.co.nz

Herman Pacific Limited PO Box 35 209, Browns Bay, Auckland, 0753 Ph 09 426 5475 Fax 09 426 7638 E. matthew@hermpac.co.nz

Creative Kitchens & Laminates 35 Miro Street, Taupo phone (07) 378-0619 fax (07) 378-0924 Phillip Greene

Hamilton Laminate Specialists Ltd 180 Kent Street PO Box 5234, Hamilton phone (07) 846-1577 fax (07) 846-1215 Allan Bedford

Lamiform Surfaces Ltd 76 Durham Street South PO Box 13-213, Christchurch phone (03) 365-0295 fax (03) 365-7560 Errold Paynter

Box 4561 Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand P: +64 275 444 445 F: +64 6 952 0882 E: chris.prier@manzltd.co.nz www.manzltd.co.nz

JSC Timber Ltd

PO Box 285, Kumeu 0841 Ph 09 412 2800 Fax 09 412 7723 E. richard@jsctimber.co.nz

NZ’s largest range of new & 2nd hand equipment

Routers Edgebanders Beam Saws

W & R Jack Ltd Moxon (NZ) Limited PO Box 4401 Mt Maunganui Ph 07 575 7681 Fax 07 575 7689 E. barry@moxon.co.nz

0800 332 288 sales@jacks.co.nz www.jacks.co.nz

If you are looking to increase your capacity or step into the world of CNC Machinery, we have a machine to suit both your needs and budget.

L G Petterson (1994) Ltd 49 Bennett Street Palmerston North phone (06) 354-8170 fax (06) 354-2139 Lindsay Petterson

Pro Benches NP Ltd 12 Cody Place New Plymouth phone (06) 758-2257 fax (06) 758-7362 Rudi Walters

Williams Bros (Blenheim) Ltd 59 David Street PO Box 283, Blenheim phone (03) 578 4970 fax (07) 578 4955 Owen Robinson

Secretary Ian Winkel 16 Mariners View Rd Birkenhead, Auckland phone 0800 4 537 537 fax 0800 4 537 537

MACHINERY Rosenfeld Kidson Ltd

PO Box 621, Auckland 1140 Ph 09 573 0503 Fax 09 573 0504 E. rk@thetimbersource.co.nz

BIESSE GROUP NEW ZEALAND

Wide range of used machines available

(09) 278 1870

Prowood Machinery Ltd Phone 09 442 5699 www.prowood.co.nz

Simmonds Lumber (NZ) Ltd PO Box 132 232, Sylvia Park Auckland 1644 Ph 09 573 0280 Fax 09 573 0281 E. peter.hutchinson@ simmondslumber.com.au

Total CNC Solutions

Secretary Malcolm Scott 3 Long St, Torbay, Auckland 0630 Ph 09 473 0553 E. Malcolm@jsctimber.co.nz

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