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Joinery, Cabinetmaking & Kitchen Manufacturing Industries

June 2019

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6 Benefits of Choosing SCALA Drawer.

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When it comes to drawer assembly, the ability to have drawer backs and bases all at the same width for every SCALA drawer provide great optimisation for a manufacturer. This means fewer parts to assemble compared to other drawer systems in the market.

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The SCALA Tipmatic soft-close system is market leading technology and is the easiest to not only install but adjust the capacity needed.

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Available in three striking colours of Ice, Silver and Stone, there is a shade to suit any design - with a range of inserts and organisers in an exact material and finish to match seamlessly!

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Sides are available in 63, 90, 122 and 186 mm, as well as Crystal glass options.

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Side to side up and down and the full tilt adjustment option to cater for those full cabinet height drawer fronts.

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Heat, glue and a wide range of optional extras puts the edgebander at the front of ongoing development and offers a wide choice to potential buyers. We talk to both buyers and sellers about the latest developments and their effects.

Quadro Push to Open - p.52 photo courtesy Hettich

COLUMNS Master Joiners 4

Anthony Neustroski likens the MJ Presidents job to coaching a school sports team, lots of hard work for little thanks, but you can initiate change.

finish base 40 The wood finishing industry has undergone a revolution in recent years. Bob Nordgren talks to product suppliers about the shift from solvent based finishes to waterborne finishes.

Laminex Update 16

Grieg McGrannachan expresses positivism for the year as Laminex NZ announce new decors, a new benchtop material and a new range of veneers.

Steering a Course 76

Ian Featherstone questions whether we are setting our charge out rates high enough and provides a guideline to assist in doing so.

classical moves 48 Classical Joinery in Tauranga have been modernising their production processes over the last few years and show how good planning and machinery selection can assist in a smooth transition.

Due Process 80

Geoff Hardy looks at the rights and responsibilities of consumers v big business and where your typical Joiner might find himself placed.

H&S 90

Kathy Compliance explains that ‘bullying’ in the workplace is a Health and Safety issue that needs a plan like any other.

smooth moves 50 Smooth, quiet movement is the hallmark of well designed and manufactured kitchens. Much of that movement is dependent on well designed runners and hinges. Easy to fit, easy to use, we look at the latest from prominent suppliers.

REGULAR News & Info 4 - 16 Education 78 & 79 Trade Directories 82-89 Classifieds 92 Advertiser index 92

retro preview 60 Two major industry shows interzum and Ligna were being held in Germany as we went to print.

We get a sneak preview from a few of NZ’s most involved companies of what was about to happen.

spot the Red Dot awards for Hafele & Hideaway - p. 8 & 12 JOINERS Magazine June 2019 page 3

From the President

Line up and make a difference Well here it is my final Presidents Report, the time is near ... for the batten change.

I must say I did see becoming National President as getting to the top of the game and achieving another feat in the world of Timber Joinery and Cabinetmaking, not everyone gets this chance. I also saw entering the world of The Master Joiners Executive as something new with an opportunity to broaden my horizons and gain some personal development.

Let’s face it after nearly thirty years in business, next year’s challenges I've probably seen before and each business year is often just different places and faces.

support and benefits for our members, but with one staff member working from home and a bunch of volunteers, there is very little time and money left to do much more than sort out the 'nuts and bolts' of the day to day running of The Master Joiners.

Imagine not far from now a Master Joiner office with staff, staff that are all 100% committed to our Brand and our Member companies, what a difference that will make. Their only job is to promote, support and enhance our Organisation. Members will see more, hear more and know more because we will have employees chasing new activities and opportunities.

In a nutshell the reality of being the Master Joiners National President is, you are accountable for all that happens good, or bad, with zero remuneration for your massive time and effort. The time and effort I have put into the role of National President in the last two years has always been scrutinised by friends, family, and staff. I had to qualify it for them! and myself, and realised it is similar to when I was coaching College Sport, so much time, effort and thought, usually for very little reward, apart from the punch ups with the disgruntled parents.

This is one substantial change that is coming, the changes are many and have started, your Regional Presidents embraced this change at our recent strategy day, you won't be disappointed.

Don't worry there won't be any increase in any membership fees or any tackons’ we are opening the door to the commercial world, where we all know is not an even playing field. Our next President I am sure will drive this further and this is essential, we have great momentum and there is so much more we can achieve as an organisation for our members to be proud of.

Why do it then? The answer for me was easy – I had been a Master Joiner member for 10 years and nothing ever seemed to change at ground level, here was my chance to make a difference and especially for the Master Joiners, make a change. The timing for me was perfect, my black eyes from the disgruntled parents had disappeared, I got my ball safely home and my thirty-year-old boots and mouth guard had actually worn out.

I would especially like to thank our new Operations Manager for the skills and diligence she has brought to the Master Joiners in the last 8 months, we have been moved into the digital age.

I can say with confidence that I have made a difference and have driven the change that is now upon the Master Joiners, Members should already be seeing change and will see more in terms of better communication, better value for money and a greater appreciation of you as a Member Company. Yes you are a Member Company. Make no mistake about head office, we run a lean machine whose only purpose is to provide as much as we can in terms of

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Give the great Master Joiner volunteers in your Region a helping hand, or just a thank you, appreciation of their time and effort will lift their spirits, in all of life; Respect is Everything.

Well thanks for reading my stuff if you have been, hope to see you soon at conference, stay safe.

Anthony Neustroski National President Registered Master Joiners

Women in Construction The call has gone out for nominations in the 2019 NAWIC Excellence Awards partnering with BCITO, with entries closing on Friday July 12.

The Awards aim to honour and encourage women in the construction industry as well as recognise organisations actively working to redress the gender imbalance in the sector. Very few women are currently involved in the wider construction industry - Stats NZ shows that the percentage of women employed in construction in 2017 was just 13.3% - a ratio that is slowly improving.

2019 Award categories are: The Helen Tippett Award, the supreme award celebrates an organisation’s or individual’s achievement in advancing the interests of women in the construction industry Tradeswoman of the Year, celebrating the contribution tradeswomen make to the industry Professional Woman of the Year, honouring women who have made a significant contribution to our sector Rising Star, which celebrates women who demonstrate future leadership skills Excellence in Construction Services, which honours the contribution of women in administration, sales/marketing and operational roles Outstanding Achievement in Design, which recognises an individual’s contribution to the design aspect of construction projects Student or Apprentice Excellence Award, celebrating female students/apprentices who show lots of potential and commitment to the industry.

Award winners will be announced at a gala function on Friday, 27 September in the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron’s Ballroom in Auckland, with guest of honour Hon. Jenny Salesa, Minister for Building and Construction. NAWIC encourages every woman to nominate themselves or others around them.

Nomination forms are at www.nawic.org.nz

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good winter reading

Michael Goddard michael@joiners.net.nz

PUBLISHER Bob Nordgren bob@joiners.net.nz

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e have a couple of interesting features this issue looking at the wood finishing industry, the latest in edgebanding and the latest in hinge and runner technology. Of particular interest is the article looking at the move from solvent based to waterborne coating systems in the wood finishing industry. Waterborne has been around for some time but has come of age in the last five years or so. Driven by health and safety concerns, high compliance costs for solvent based and the significant improvement of waterborne coatings, what was sporadic is now a fully fledged movement. It is an industry still undergoing change through further research and development worldwide.

Edgebanding has always been another subject of constant change. We have some of the latest developments in this issue. More will follow in our September issue as we report on the two European shows, Ligna and Interzum held just before we went to press. The third main feature looks at the latest in hinge and runner technology in the kitchen, again, an area of continuous change and perfecting. Hinges and runners are a mainstay in the modern kitchen and something cabbies in particular need to be up to speed with.

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In mid June there will be the annual Master Joiners Conference held this year in Invercargill. We will be reporting on the Conference and all the winners in the Master Joiners Awards and Apprentice Awards in our September issue. Here’s hoping for a good turnout down south! On this note good to have Allison Delaney on board as the new Operations Manager for Master Joiners. I’m sure she will be a valuable addition for the Master Joiners organisation.

Winter is upon us once more. From all indications business continues to be robust heading into the colder months. We hope to have another feature looking at a part of the wood finishing industry in depth in our September issue: the application process along with the equipment used be it for solvent or waterborne product.

In the meantime there is plenty in this issue to have a look at. Read on. Enjoy.

Bob Nordgren

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Hafele’s AXILO ™ Plinth Adjustment System has been awarded the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019. This confirms what users are already telling us … The Hafele AXILO™ Plinth Adjustment System is a great product!

The Red Dot Award: Product Design is one of the world’s largest design competitions.

In 2019, designers and manufacturers from 55 countries entered more than 5,500 products in the competition. The international jury comprises experienced experts from different disciplines and has been convening for more than 60 years in order to select the year’s best designs.

During an adjudication process that spans several days, they try out the products, discuss them and ultimately reach a wellfounded decision regarding the design quality of the entries.

True to the motto “In search of good design and innovation”, their assessment focuses on criteria such as the level of innovation, functionality, quality, longevity and ergonomics.

“I would like to congratulate the laureates sincerely on their wonderful success. The fact that their products were able to satisfy the strict criteria of the jury bears testimony to their award-winning design quality. The laureates are thus setting key trends in the design industry and are showing where future directions may lead,” said Professor Dr. Peter Zec, founder and CEO of Red Dot, in reference to the winners.

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Marty Boakes, Fit Director; Claus Sagel CEO of Vauth-Sagel; Lyndon Boakes, FIT Director The Fit showroom is now open - by appointment between 10am and 2pm Monday to Friday - at 4 Morse Road, Wigram, Christchurch.

International suppliers at Fit showroom opening With knowledgeable luminaries on hand from their international suppliers including Claus Sagel, CEO of Vauth-Sagel and Giovanni Marzo, Sales Manager at Salice, designers in attendance at the Fit showroom opening on Thursday 21 March enjoyed a unique opportunity to learn about quality Italian door systems and fittings from Salice and stunning pull out kitchen storage options from Vauth-Sagel of Germany.

Add in local ale from Wigram Brewing, Canterbury wine, delicious nibbles from Victoria Food Service and a take home Fit goodie bag, and a fine time was had by all!

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Vauth-Sagel - storage, pantries, corner units, underbench pull outs Salice - hinges, overhead lifts and the quick-toinstall Eclipse pocket door DOMUS LINE™ - stylish, innovative LED lighting designed in Italy Ta n o v a ' s s o - n e w - i t isn't-even-released-yet Designer Series kitchen bin and laundry pull outs Ambos' Italian designed wardrobe system Harn Ritma drawer systems

Amorini are pleased to announce the appointment of Rex Wansbrough to the position of Central & Lower North Island Regional Sales Representative. Rex is looking forward to building customer relations as well as providing training and enhancing product knowledge and benefits to consumers, for the benchtop and splashback solutions Amorini has to offer.

Rex has an extensive background in sales mostly from the construction industry so is stepping from outside the home to inside. Rex is looking forward to this new role at Amorini and will be in contact with those in his region shortly.

Rex can be contacted on (021) 194-3849 or rex. wansbrough@amorini. co.nz

New Hettich Territory Manager Brent Varcoe (left) pictured with Nathan Carter, National Sales Manager.

Hettich strengthen South Island Hettich welcomes Brent Varcoe to their South Island team. Brent’s entire working life has been dedicated to the joinery industry.

Following his apprenticeship as a cabinet maker he has worked in bench tops and laminates for 25 + years, now moving to hardware with Hettich. Having recently moved from Dunedin to Christchurch Brent is an all-round sporty guy who enjoys family time. He can be contacted by email at - brent_varcoe@hettich.co.nz or by mobile on 027 482 0105.

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To compliment the new Sliding & Folding technical catalogue Hettich is taking it to the streets with their new mobile showroom. See the latest Sliding & Folding hardware in the flesh. Talk to your Territory Manager or phone 0800 438 842 to find out where on earth they are! - 21/05/19 to 14/06/19 Central North Island, phone Kevin Doncliff on 027 444 6445. 17/06/19 to 05/07/19 Lower North Island, phone Wayne Stewart on 027 445 4406. 08/07/19 to 31/07/19 South Island, phone John Goss 027 225 3982.

Also new to Hettich in the South Island is John Goss who brings 25 years of experience in the hardware industry. We are thrilled to have John as part of Team Hettich and are sure his extensive experiences and positive relationships will be of great benefit to our customers.

If you haven't met John yet, you can find him water skiing on Lake Brunner on the West Coast, or you can email him john_goss@hettich.co.nz 

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Wood manufacturing time for a game change “Wood manufacturing matters – especially in the regions” was the title of the Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association (WPMA) one-day conference held in Christchurch in early April. One of its aims was to develop strategies for the future in the face of highly inflated log export prices.

While high prices were good for forest owners in the short term, the WPMA is concerned that this will bring serious, long term, repercussions across the NZ manufacturing sector and the communities that depend upon it for jobs.

Senior economist and trade expert John Ballingall of Sense Partners acknowledged these challenges, warning that a large distortion between theoretical and observed export prices of logs speaks for itself. He suggests it will be up to the New Zealand Government to decide what regulatory actions must be taken to remedy the situation. While this situation is

that overcoming the industry’s challenges from overseas subsidies under existing free trade agreements is not working and gave several examples of how domestic wood processors may be able to use NZ competition law to protect themselves.

WPMA CEO Jon Tanner

bad for manufacturers of wood products, exports of radiata pine logs especially to China have been fetching record prices, he explained. In that country, evidence suggests our logs are effectively subsidised into their market and this will have the effect of skewing log prices upwards here.

Andy Glenie of Glenie Legal Ltd specialises in commercial dispute resolution and matters relating to competition and regulatory law in New Zealand. He acknowledged

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insist on fair play in international trade. “Logs also take energy, fibre and jobs offshore when they’re exported. New thinking on trade must underpin future growth!”

Current inflated prices have occurred even though we have free trade agreements suggesting the agreements are being broken or at least “massaged,” agreed WPMA Board Member Doug Ducker.

“We believe that wood processing and manufacturing is a major driver of economic growth in a carbon-constrained world, and a significant feature of the country’s diverse and high value export profile of the future,” he told delegates. “However, with competitors not always sticking to the rules we need new thinking to underpin growth across all manufacturing sectors.”

He supported Rt. Hon. Winston Peters’ view that New Zealand is too small to do anything other than

Speakers from major manufacturers and exporters in the dairy, food and engineering sectors shared their own expertise in facing similar challenges, allowing delegates to consider what is happening in other important manufacturing sectors.

WPMA Chief Executive Jon Tanner referred to a NZ Wood Council 2016 report that clearly showed how our international competitors have been shifting the trade goalposts. This has decimated the local manufacturing base. He said, “it is a matter of urgency that New Zealand Inc. pulls all policy levers necessary to enable our manufacturers to compete fairly”. 

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Concelo® wins international Red Dot Design Award Concelo® by Hideaway has been awarded the prestigious international Red Dot design award. The NZ designed and manufactured Concelo bin was one of more than 5,500 entries submitted from 55 countries for the highlyregarded international design competition based in Essen, Germany. Entries are judged by an international jury panel of 40 experts who only award the sought-after Red Dot seal of quality to products that feature an outstanding design.

Hideaway Bins, is a 100% family owned and operated business run by daughter and father team Jamie and Allen Bertelsen. Jamie says the goal was to design the best bin possible for the home owner.

“It took seven years of research, development and testing but the result is a paradigm shift for a kitchen appliance that is used 20 to 30 times a day on average. We believe Concelo will ultimately change the way the industry will look at rubbish management in the kitchen, as homeowners are far more aware of the need to deal with waste in a smart way,” she says.

The company’s investment in R&D has been a crucial part of their success. “We couldn’t have made this fabulous design without the hard work and commitment of our small R&D team. We also used a small focus group of cabinet makers and designers who gave their time to provide feedback on our early designs.”

The Red Dot design award reinforces the feedback that cabinetmakers and homeowners

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The Active Lid can be removed for cleaning with the push of a button.

have been giving Concelo.The installer-friendly door adjustment and new runner system have received positive trade reaction.

The specially-designed synchronised soft close runners are concealed in sleek aluminium profiles to match the look and

closing action of premium drawers. The over extension runner design makes it possible for the bin to be mounted at bench height, whilst allowing the back bucket to be removed independent of the front bucket, clearing bench overhangs up to 35mm.

d for Hideaway What truly set Concelo apart in the judges’ comments was the Active Lid design.

Hidden from sight inside the cabinet, the Active Lid controls odours and can be removed simply for cleaning with the push of a button. Along with the Clip ’n’ Clean trays, the lid can be washed in warm soapy water and clipped back into position in seconds, eliminating potential dirt traps in difficult spaces.

Concelo is more than just buckets in a drawer and overcomes the most common issues – including grime and odours associated with the most-used but leastthought-about kitchen appliance.

The award winning Concelo Range is available through distribution partners - Hafele our National Distributor, and Regional Distributors - Carters, Impeys, ITM, Rose City and Scooters. For more information contact Hideaway Bins, (09) 426-7456 or www.hideawaybins. co.nz/concelo

The Hideaway team enjoy the Red Dot Design Award win.

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The Brema EKO vertical drilling machine was on show at Milan - displaying versatility in a tight space.

Biesse technological partner at Milan Design Week The most important date in the calendar for all those addicted to design is Milan Design Week, held in Milan in April, setting the trends and standards for the furniture and design sector at international level. An entire week during which the Italian capital of design lives and breathes an atmosphere of creativity, becoming the perfect backdrop for a range of events dedicated to decorative and technical solutions for furniture and furnishing accessories.

Biesse Group is the technological partner of two major names in Italian design excellence, sharing with them the values and qualities that are connected to the importance of prioritising Made in Italy products, environmental sustainability and investment in research and technology: Lago and Arpa | Fenix.

Biesse Group is a Premium Partner to Lago, joining LAGO ALLIANCE, the group of brands, companies and people who have decided to work with the Venetobased design company to promote an approach to business that demonstrates respect towards our planet, ourselves and the future. Guided by the principles of environmental sustainability

and connected by a strong partnership that unites the world of woodworking and that of furnishings, Biesse Group and LAGO pursue a sustainable approach when undertaking prestigious design projects, thanks to a long-running and close relationship that has once again been consolidated at the headquarters of the Veneto-based company, with the installation of a custom-made integrated line.

Biesse Group is also technical Partner of Arpa | Fenix who brought an interactive, immersive material transformation performance for visitors, with Biesse Group taking part as "technical partner". Indeed, this technological partnership with Biesse Group is perfectly

demonstrated in the artisan workshop, transforming it into a space that is both digital and innovative.

The BREMA EKO 2.1 work centre - the compact, versatile vertical drilling machine created

by Biesse's business division - was on hand, recreating a traditional carpentry workshop complete with typical tools, and metaphorically telling the story of the process of transformation of the material.

The Brema Eko 2.1 supports the machining of different thickness and size formats within a reduced footprint which saves 50% of space, in addition to offering zero set-up times and high levels of productivity. 

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Our industry is definitely on the up, and we at Laminex New Zealand are achieving record sales in a lot of our categories.

It’s great to see this momentum continue on from last year as our customers’ businesses go from strength to strength.

Our new decors in Melteca are proving extremely successful and the thirst for new colours and patterns have proven popular. If you haven’t been introduced to our new decors, they are available to view on our new website - visit us at www.laminex.co.nz to see how they can transform your next project.

New to our stable is Laminam 12mm. Alongside our 3mm and 5mm its compliments our range well. Laminam is a full body Italian porcelain slab, exclusively large in size and a sleek 12mm thickness - reflecting the growing trend for a minimalistic benchtop look. Being very strong it also has a high scratch resistance and abrasion. Laminam is suitable for many indoor or outdoor applications – it’s resistant to frost, fire, mildew, mould and our strong UV rays. With 7 outstanding decors, this is a product that needs to be looked at! Please talk to one of our team to find out more.

To satisfy a growing segment of the market, we are also launching our new Veneer range in June. This range includes the stable collection of decors plus some exciting new ones. Check out our full page advertisement included in this issue. www.laminex.co.nz is now live and really looking state of art. The digital team at Laminex New Zealand have spent a lot of time making this a fantastic online experience with great functionality. The site also offers an online order service to make our customers lives easier. For more information please contact your Laminex team member.

Finally, on behalf of the entire Laminex New Zealand team, I would like to thank all our customers for their continued support. Without you, we would not have a business. I look forward to working with as many of you as possible over the coming months.

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Pacemodular moves forward with Holzher Pacemodular formerly known as Pace Furniture Ltd, have come a long way since owner Lew Dickie established the business back in 1982. The business has evolved from manufacturing office furniture to now making mainly componentry for the kitchen manufacturing industry and is now developing their own brand (Pacemodular) from their factory site of the last twenty years just out of New Plymouth in Bell Block. Being a nested based manufacturer in a competitive market means they recognised the need to keep up with the best machinery available. Bob Nordgren spoke with Factory Manager Bryan Frank about why they chose their latest acquisition, a Holzher 1596 edgebanding machine from the Lumina range, and it’s impact on the business.

The business produces for both the residential and commercial market a range of flat packed as well as built up kitchen componentry from their 600 square metre factory. “Production in recent times has needed to be higher for us to cope with the demand we are experiencing. We saw the need to upgrade the edgebanding part of the operation and at the same time further improve the quality of what we produce in a time efficient manner. This meant looking for a machine that could do what we wanted with the right software to integrate with our existing two CNC machines and panel saw.” comments Bryan.

The process of looking for a new edgebander started at the beginning of 2018. They travelled to the Australian biannual trade show AWISA in Sydney in July 2018 where things came together. “We had a good look at all the major machinery suppliers but were particularly taken by the Lumina range of edgebanders available from Holzher. They offered a good set up and the process of cleaning the system after use – always an issue with edgebanders – looked easy. The NIR Glue Jet was compact, and easily accessible.” said Bryan. “What’s more Mike French and Rajan Pillay from New Zealand Holzher agents Technical Machinery Services Ltd impressed us with their knowledge and expertise of the machine and what it could do for us.”

Pacemodular bought the Lumina 1596 model which Bryan admitted was a ‘next size’ bigger than what they immediately needed. Bryan explained “We bought it with an eye to future expansion.” Of particular interest to Bryan was the flexibility of the system, the NIR process and its fit with their chosen software from Microvellum.

Factory manager and owner Bryan Frank with operator Tama McGuigan and the Lumina 1596.

“The machine offers a choice of two systems both of which offer excellent perfect invisible joints. The Glu Jet application is for standard use of EVA and PUR glue while the LTronic unit offers a high quality laser edging option. With the Ltronic there is little noise, immediate production (no heat up time) and no cleaning work. The unit is compact and easy to access when on the trolley.

Interestingly, it has a ready database of preconfigured settings for different tape manufacturers. It has a changeover system that uses HSK CNC locking technology so it’s always in the right position.”

The changeover process is only two minutes. The ‘premium’ model has two cutter units to allow processing of solid wood edging with a thickness of 15mm with an option to go to 20mm while the ‘grooving’ version serves for fully automatic grooving in both the vertical and horizontal direction.

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“The cleaning system for PUR glue is simple. The use of neutralizer means an on button on Monday and an off button on Friday. It’s the flexibility that is impressive: you can use Glu Jet, Glu Jet with PUR-2K and Ltronic version easily and quickly moving between each.” adds Bryan. “The whole package is very good down to the guide system (which is optional) for narrow workpieces.

This guide system moves along with the workpiece at 90 degrees right up to the secure transfer to the machine.”

The ‘package’ of course included the installation and ongoing service. “Mike and Rajan did an excellent job of installing the machine quickly and efficiently.

Over a week they installed then took me and two of my staff through a thorough training course. Since then their service response to any issue has been really good. They have gone

the extra mile and you are only a phone call away from them.

Overall this machine has been unbelieveable. It gives us choices we never had before.”

And of the future? “We will continue with our contracting work but we are now moving to producing our own brand of kitchen cabinetry, storage units and wardrobes under the Pacemodular brand. We will also continue to work with housebuilding companies and recently started working with a local company making Tiny Homes.”

For more information contact Bryan Frank at Pacemodular on 06 755 4012 or email bryan@pacemodular.co.nz or visit www.pacemodular.co.nz

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The experience of “Batch 1 Production” in its simplest form

SCM’s Stefani XD SCM’s Stefani XD is designed for the production of both identical and different batches. Due to its versatility and with working lengths up to 9m, every type of production can easily reach cost-effective machining with the ability to customise finishing quality, performance requirements, flexibility levels and any other useful aspect for production and market requirements.

The manufacture of furniture fittings with the most sophisticated design and the use of any type of contemporary materials (acrylic, aluminum edges with a protective

film, High Gloss materials, sanded or un-sanded wood and laser edges), allow a production capacity that is always adaptable and in line with the trends of the furniture market.

High attention to cost savings provides a reduction in the annual consumption of kWH up to 9% and removes up to 98% of chips generated with a large annual saving of edge banding tape.

SCM’s Smart Glue Pot allows the use of EVA and PUR glue as standard. The ability to activate the purge function of the Smart Glue from the computer screen guarantees fast and efficient change over performed in a few seconds with no need to wait for emptying or stopping of the machine. The high level of automation for the mortises to be made and the management of edges of different types and sizes also reduces the time of switching processes. In addition Air Fusion laser edge is also optional.

stefaniCELL-E The edgebander can be easily incorportated into a production cell. SCM’s ‘stefaniCELL-E’ is the new synthesis in flexible edgbanding cells that combine the possibility of mass-customization production with a compact overall design together with cost effective investment, accessible to small and medium-sized businesses.

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New and diversified production scenarios can always be managed quickly. Type, color, edge thickness, groove position

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mr edgebander’s opinion matters Chance are you have heard of him or met him in your workshops helping customers throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Ross McCulloch, Field Service Representative is the epitome of HOMAG service and the embodiment of the HOMAG mantra. And with 28 years’ experience working on nearly every brand of machine in the woodworking industry, it is fair to say that his opinion matters.

Ross began his apprenticeship in 1985, learning the trade of a fitter welder in ship yards, meatworks and concluded his education with an engineering company that produced apple processing units. On completion, the freshly minted tradesman now free from the shackles of his apprenticeship sought out new challenges in different places.

After relocating to Auckland to work for a print factory, Ross was hired by then Director of WR Jack Mr Ross Campbell who now, 30 years later, is the Managing director of HOMAG Australia and New Zealand. Recalling his first interview, Ross McCullough remembers it with much nostalgia.

“I went in for my first interview with a great old guy called Bill Bonnette and my second interview was with Ross and he scared the life out of me.” said Ross with a chuckle “To me he was a scary guy, if you don’t know him you could be intimidated by him. But he gave me the job. I was just a scruff with long hair, I drove a valiant, smoked rollies, drank longnecks, and he obviously saw some potential in me despite that” Mr. Campbell recalls exactly why he hired the young scruffy tradesman in the first place, and definitely held no regrets giving him the opportunity.

“He certainly was a scruffy looking bloke but Bill Bonnette an engineer working with me at the time, who was older and wiser, saw the true potential and told me

to hire him, and he was right.“ said Mr. Campbell. “I count myself lucky as now I have hired him twice, first with Jacks in 1990 and again with HOMAG in 2017. And I will say this, if I could hire him a third time, I would.”

“On my first day at Jacks the old guy Bill walked me past edgebanders and said ‘stay away from these things, they are the devil!’ But the way it worked out it turned into my forte and edgebanders are my passion.”

An iconic institution within the New Zealand woodworking industry, Jacks has sold big to small woodworking brands and delivered first class service to their customers since 1946. As a maintenance engineer, Ross has been fortunate enough to have worked with every single brand within the industry and is not afraid to give you an honest insight into what’s is good and what is not.

“The reason why I am so passionate about edgebanders is because I have worked them out and I know what makes them tick, they are weird machines and I just love them.”

“You can definitely see the difference between the German stuff and the other products.

Some brands have given me experiences similar to pulling teeth. Edgebanders in particular are all different. Some of them are cumbersome, awkward to work on, bastards to set up and don’t hold their settings. I have worked on nearly every single machine brand as Jacks worked on anything and everything. And because of all of that you certainly get to work out what is the better product, and that is why I stuck with HOMAG gear.”

Titled “Mr Edgebander” by colleagues and clients, Ross is one of the best. Edgebanders are his passion and while some may find his enthusiasm unusual, his reasoning makes complete sense.

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“Once I sat next to a bloke on a plane to Fiji and he did dry cleaning machines and I could not work out why he is so passionate about it. Like he couldn’t understand why I am passionate about edgebanders, sometimes you can’t explain it to people.

But I think that to understand the logic of a machine you need to be passionate about it.”

“With edgebanders, you have three different man made products that you are trying to join in harmony to get the perfect finish.

And every day there is a new variable thrown at you, ambient temperature, board temperature, the edge tape and glue.”

"A nesting machine cuts rectangles and drills holes, a panel saw cuts big squares and rectangles into smaller squares and rectangles.

But an edgebander is a finishing machine, and when you can make it do what it’s designed to do and get a finished product that looks awesome it is very satisfying.”

“My obsession has got me to the point that wherever I go I look at doors and drawers to work out what machine was it done on and how could someone let that rubbish out of their workshop.”

To Ross, HOMAG is more than just the machines, it’s the people, both customer and colleagues that make his career so appealing.

“I like HOMAG because out of all the brands I have worked with, their machines are the best to work on, and their support is the best. What makes this company appealing is the people and the product and the people. I have made some amazing friends over the years with technicians I have worked with from all over the world.”

“I like to go out of my way to help our customers and some places treat me like one of the family.

I have built up so many great relationships. Do a good job and people will want you back."

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James Mackay (right), and colleague Zac Norris in front of the Homag S-300 with XES unit on the right.

XES unit - PUR without the hassle Located in the flourishing industrial area of Silverdale, in North Auckland, Perfect Lines is a fine example of the growth and potential of the area. Taking up around half of a purpose-built commercial building within five minutes of the motorway, Perfect Lines looks brand new from the street. Inside the large workshop and the impression of new doesn’t change, spotlessly clean, the feel is of speed and efficiency, and this is backed up by the machines along the rear wall. Most recent of all is a Homag S-300, model 1440 FC Edition – the latest example of efficiency from German edgebander specialists Homag.

Perfect Lines is run by James Mackay. With around 10 years joinery experience behind him he represents the new generation of joiners within Auckland’s busy residential scene. It’s clear he is busy, organised, and planning for significant growth in the future. With European machinery, including the very latest in edgebanding technology, the future of Perfect Lines looks strong.

Family connections within joinery in both Auckland and Christchurch has meant James grew up in the industry. From building, joinery, stair-making and kitchen design, he knows what’s required to complete a job and get a customer’s satisfaction. Perfect Lines is focused on the Auckland

market, with a focus on mid to high end kitchens, and a willingness to produce whatever else a customer requires. James and colleague Zac Norris offer a complete service – from design through manufacture to installation. James does the customer-facing and design work while Zac is responsible for manufacturing. Together they carry out the installations, predominantly to ensure complete quality control from a project’s start to finish.

The Perfect Lines workshop would be the envy of many.

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glue technology from Homag, with James and Zac proving that the benefits of PUR glue are not just for large companies with significant production.

“The benefits of PUR glue are pretty clear” explains James, pointing to a PUR-edged panel of mdf that has been sitting in a bucket of water for over six weeks and looks as good as the day it was edged. (Check out the Perfect Lines Instagram page for updates – PUR is part of their marketing strategy too.) “You get a near invisible glue-line and a water and heatproof bond that you cannot separate. The price difference for the glue isn’t a significant factor, and with good planning then managing the glue itself isn’t a problem”

After six weeks in a bucket of water this PUR edged MDF looks as good as the day it was edged.

Unlike EVA glue, PUR crosslinks with exposure to moisture in the atmosphere. A certain amount of management is required to avoid PUR solidifying in the workings of an edgebander or inside the glue-pot, and cleaning the resulting mess is the stuff

of nightmares. In years gone by various methods of prolonging the crosslinking period have been used. The most successful being storage tanks with nitrogen gas. Last year, however, Homag introduced the XES unit to service and store glue-pots with PUR glue in them. The beauty of the XES is that it’s compact and doesn’t require nitrogen gas. This makes it ideal for small to medium-sized joinery shops wanting the benefits of PUR glue without the hassle.

Catering for two glue tanks and incorporating a cleaning station that doubles as a pre-heater, the XES enables glue-pots containing PUR glue to remain useful for around 72 hours – significantly longer than the few hours that PUR usually lasts when exposed to the open atmosphere.

“Those two days are more than enough to work through any rework we have to do on a job” says James. “If we cut and edge on a Monday we’ve got til Wednesday before the glue goes off. We use the PUR on all our finished panels, and what’s left and not used we can use on the carcasses. Once we’ve cleaned the PUR tank then any more carcass work we process with standard EVA.” James says the cleaning and purging process is a small price to pay for the quality of edging the Homag produces.“The cleaning process takes around 40 minutes overall, but you only need to be in front of the XES for about 15 minutes. The rest of the time the flushing agent is being melted or dumped and you can be away doing other work.”

The Homag S-300 comes equipped with the ease-ofuse, automation and speed that means Perfect Lines are fast and efficient. “Other than changing the tape roll then everything is pretty-much controlled from the easyTouch controller” says James.

“It’s got servo motors driving most settings, and so changing programmes is fast and easy.

We’ve been building a library of edging styles and moving between them is just a few taps on the screen.”

With their old machine James estimates they spent around an hour cleaning panels after every hour edging. With the Homag, for every hour spend edging then they’re saving that hour of cleaning. The time saving in clean-up in conjunction with the quality of finish and speed of changeover has effectively meant their production output has grown without the need for another member of staff.

James is well aware his Homag is currently under-utilised. But as with having a larger than required workshop, having the scope to expand is part of his growth strategy. “Both our CNC and the Homag have the capacity to do much, much more. And doing more is what we’re planning to do.” James is realistic about what’s required to grow. “Sure, the investment level for the machine was higher up front” he says. But why buy a machine we’re going to outgrow in a year or so? We may as well invest in the bigger machine and enjoy the benefits now.”

It was a similar reasoning that led James to invest in three glue pots. With Homag’s quick change gluepot system, along with the ability for each pot to take PUR or standard EVA glue, then he has a pot for all occasions, and can swap between them fast. “We have no limits now,” says James.

“No limits” sounds like millennial talk, but in James’s case it’s absolutely true. With just the two of them at Perfect Lines, word-of-mouth filling their order book, and a rising reputation around Auckland, then growth is inevitable. Already they’ve been approached for commercial work, and as well as kitchens have been working on laundries, wardrobes and even solid-timber mantelpieces of late.

“We’ll take on most things” says James. “The plan is to grow. And we have the space, the skills and the machines to do it.”

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Sage Doors Edgebander Update

EdgeWHAT? Edgebot There have been major alterations going on in the Sage Doors’ factory over the last few months. While we have made great progress (including designing, programming and assembling our new machine from scratch in 10 months), we still have a wee way to go! It has been a huge project, and we are excited to see the end drawing close. As the saying goes – good things take time!

While there have been delays on some orders in recent months due to one edgebander being down, we look forward to getting back on track with our normal quick lead time. Once the new machine is commissioned, we can’t wait to share the finished results with you!

So, what have we been working on?

We’ve been automating our edgebander transforming it from an edgebander into a robot: the Edgebot. We’ve taken our trusty HOMAG KAL310 edgebander and have added an infeed area with automatic squaring and sizing, stacking towers to store panels as it all goes through, and an outfeed/quality checking area. This is no longer just a normal edgebander.

What does this mean? The Edgebot does all the hard work: after a panel is placed on the infeed conveyor and the barcode is scanned, the Edgebot knows and remembers all the specs of the panel, including the size, colour, and which edges need to be edged. It feeds panels in automatically, squaring and sizing them at the same time to ensure they are correct. It then selects the correct edging from the edgetape magazine. The Edgebot remembers the current location of each panel in the machine, edges the correct edges, and finally outfeeds the finished panels to be quality checked and packed.

Easy! Well, kind of.

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Why did we choose to automate?

We have limited factory floor space and with previous positive results with robotics in our factory (Automatic Storage System), we knew that automating the edgebander was the best way forward to continue offering you the best possible service and product.

including – handling during production, out of square parts, and imperfections in the melamine. By reducing the number of times a panel is handled in the factory, we aim to reduce the number of internal re-makes – resulting in faster production times.

This will also continue to help us reduce waste and improve health & safety in our factory.

Reduce Waste Wastage. It’s everywhere in this current day and age. It’s hard to control. Damage and defects in panels can be caused in many ways

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Squareness & Sizing With a high spec edgebander running at 25m/ min, the smallest error can easily result in a panel being made out of square. We’re excited about the automatic squaring and sizing in the infeed area to resolve this issue, as we know how important it is for panels to be correct dimensionally.

Health & Safety Health and safety is an important part of our business. Feeding an edgebander can cause back and shoulder strains after hours of heavy lifting and feeding the machine all day. By having the machine automatically do the hard work, we take care of our staff.

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Eric invested in a new Homag 1120C, a heavyduty machine with class-leading quickchange 1mm and 2mm radius scrapers for a fine finish.

Eric Thompson (right) and colleague Grant Pedder.

edgebander critical for daily work Originally from Kaitaia, Eric Thompson has worked in Joinery from Matamata (Stanley Group) to Tauranga (HK Kitchens), with a stint in London as a CNC programmer and CAD detailer. He’s experienced the stresses and strains of joinery shops large and small, so it’s no surprise that in his role as the boss at Pacific Coast Kitchens he’s not only got career and business goals to tick off, but also a lifestyle balance to be achieved.

“I’m trying to find the sweet-spot of smart production” he explains from the sunny showroom at Pacific Coat Kitchens (PCK) in Omokoroa, just north of Tauranga.

“That balance between company size, production level, workload and lifestyle. The plan here is to recession proof the business.

We’re growing, the workload is good, and we’ve got sustainable growth that can be fairly quickly scaled depending on external factors.”

It’s this practical, balanced outlook to work that gives Pacific Coast Kitchens that friendly, local

feel. The team is eight strong: four on the workshop, two on site, an Administrator and Eric out selling, as well as programming the CNC. He’s in the process of training a colleague to programme CNC now giving him more time to deal with customers, refine production, and generally keep PCK running efficiently.

When he took over the business almost 3 years ago Eric purchased a second hand Brandt to replace an ageing pre-glue machine.

“I knew the edgebander that came with the company when we bought it wasn’t compatible with our growth plans,” he explains.

“While many of the solid-timber machines have years of life left – because they don’t get much work – the edgebander is more critical to our daily work. I knew we needed the speed and reliability of the Brandt.”

Six months later Eric picked up work with a group house builder, so was in the market for an edgebander again. “The Brandt was an old machine. I knew that when I bought it. It did the job we needed it for – it got us up and running - but it was a stepping stone really, and I knew to sustain the type of contracts we were getting we needed a newer

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machine.” Having worked with Brandt edgebanders (now branded ‘Homag’), and having experience of some of the competition in previous workplaces, Eric had no hesitation: “I called John at Jacks, explained what we needed, and we got on with it.”

Eric invested in a new Homag 1120C, a heavy-duty machine with class-leading quick-change 1mm and 2mm radius scrapers for a fine finish. Other features including corner rounding, interchangeable glue pots and a NZ-wide reputation for quality and reliability. With limited space in the workshop then Eric also needed a small footprint, and the Homag fits all its renowned German engineering into a compact size.

For Eric, PCK is right where he wants it. “We’ve settled in our area now,” he says. “From Bethlehem to Waihi was where we ranged, although we’re now stretching up to Whangamata. We tend not to stray into Papmoa and Mt Maunganui – too much traffic!

And too many other joiners.

We’ve got good relationships with builders – some of them group builders – and it’s keeping us busy.”

Eric is focused on the residential market and PCK are very active on social media. “We put a bit time into Facebook and Instagram,” he explains. “It’s a great way to promote recent work, and we advertise on Facebook too. As we’ve built up the PCK brand then we’ve also taken local print advertising, and between the advertising and word-of-mouth we’re getting a good response.”

With his business on a good foundation, an excellent relationship with local builders, a good team in the workshop and a modern suite of machines providing a quality result, Eric is enjoying the benefits of hard work and careful investment. With golf clubs in the back of the car and his family living just a few minutes’ drive from the office, his work-life balance looks just about right.

Leitz for the best in edgebander tooling & servicing Leitz Tooling have been making tooling for the woodworking industry for over 140 years since the first drills were produced by Albert Leitz back in 1876 in Germany. The Leitz family has owned the business to this day.

Reliability and longevity are the keys to the success of Leitz Tooling. No more so than with the servicing of edgebanding machinery. The servicing of pre milling cutter heads for edgebander machines is done using the latest diamond sharpening machines and technologies in their Penrose Service Centre in Auckland. There is minimum machine downtime when you book their overnight service. They also offer a reliable tool pickup and delivery across Auckland free of charge.

“Even the best quality tool can only provide optimum performance if it is regularly maintained by experts.” comments Leitz Tooling’s New Zealand Manager Wolf Hoheisen. “We use in our Auckland Service Centre the same machinery and programmes as in our tool production at Leitz in Germany.

This gives our tools consistent top quality be they brand new or resharpened from our service centre. What’s more, we can use the same technology to sharpen tooling from all manufacturers.”

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New edgebanding application process offers a solution For Christchurch based kitchen and cabinetry manufacturer Prime Kitchens having the new MC5 HyFuse® edgebanding application system from H & P Technologies Ltd out of Nelson installed on their edgebanding machine has been a revelation.

Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine spoke with owner Roger Syme about the new system.

Factory Manager Brenden Keen at the machine.

Prime Kitchens have been around some seventeen years, designing, manufacturing and installing bespoke kitchens and cabinetry along with laundries, wardrobes, stairs and other custom joinery. With some twenty five personnel including six in their design team, they have their factory in Christchurch and have recently opened a showroom in Queenstown. Being a nested based operation, edgebanding is a critical part of the finishing process. “We have been looking for a reliable hot fusion system that provides for a cost effective, smoothly running ‘invisible’ finish.” Roger comments.

In chatting with others in the industry they were recommended to a new type of edgebanding tape application unit to be used with heat activated (laser) tape developed and manufactured by H & P Technologies (HP Tech) based in Nelson. The system uses a row of tiny hydrogen/ oxygen flames to deliver a precise amount of heat to the functional layer of the tape. The controlled combination of the two gases produces a consistent heat source with the hydrogen coming from a cylinder or hydrogen generator and the oxygen from an oxygen concentrator that is part of the HyFuse® system.

Henk van Oeveren and his team from HP Tech installed their HyFuse ® unit alongside the edgebander Prime Kitchens had.

“The install was quick with no issues and it was impressive right from the first board we ran

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through it” comments Roger. “The quality of the edgeband finish was perfect.” As the HyFuse ® unit only heats the functional layer of the tape, there are no other hot parts to the machine. “For us the HyFuse® was just what we needed: it needs virtually no maintenance, no waiting for glue pots to heat up or be cleaned at the end of the day. You just turn off the system and through all this it is reliable, producing a great seamless finish.”

The HyFuse ® system can be retrofitted to all edgebanders with pre milling, but it is restricted by a licence agreement with a European edgebander manufacturer to machines older than two years.

For more information about the MC5 HyFuse® tape application unit see http://www.hyfuse.com/ faq-hyfuse-zero-edge.https or contact H & P Technologies direct on 03 547 6699

To contact Roger Syme at Prime Kitchens in Christchurch call 021 344 606, or email roger@ primekitchens.co.nz or visit www.primekitchens.co.nz

Automation equipment & vacuum lifting by Schmalz For lower weight, high frequency movement required when loading edge banders or picking and placing flat pack boxes, look no further than the Schmalz JumboFlex 50 tube lifter distributed by Automation Equipment (N.Z) Ltd. Developed by Schmalz in Germany, the JumboFlex 50 tube lifter builds on the success of the popular Flex tube lifter series which facilitates the frequent, rapid handling of lightweight goods. The JumboFlex 50 can handle loads of up to 50kg, and optimized suction flow rate makes it particularly suited for handling porous workpieces.

The innovation of the tube lifter lies within the new operator handle of the JumboFlex 50.

Proven advantages such as intuitive operation for right-handed and left-handed operators and the carefully controlled lift speed is maintained for precise and gentle handling. The larger soft touch surface improves the feel of the control button. Furthermore, the designers have reduced the overall height of the operator handle, which allows for a greater and easier lifting stroke.

Different suction pads are available for various applications. Suction pads can be interchanged easily without using tools thanks to the standard integrated quick-change adapter – an important advantage in a situation where the lifting of different components/assemblies are part of everyday business. Two-pad and four-pad suction heads are used for handling sheets and other large workpieces such as cardboard boxes with flat pack assemblies.

Together with the Schmalz range of jib cranes and gantry cranes, the JumboFlex 50 is the perfect handling solution for efficient materials handling.

For further applications involving heavier and larger loads, Automation Equipment and Schmalz can offer the Jumbo Ergo tube lifting system up to 300kg or 120kg with 90° pneumatic swivelling. For anything over 300kg, the range of VacuMaster sheet lifters with 90° and 180° swivelling can be used with an electric chain hoist.

Proven advantages such as intuitive operation for right-handed and left-handed operators and the carefully controlled lift speed is maintained for precise and gentle handling.

For all your vacuum lifting and vacuum clamping requirements, speak to the team at Automation Equipment about the range of products from Schmalz on 0800 847 200 or e-mail sales@autoequip.co.nz

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Retail fit-out in PSP Luxe.

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PSP Luxe joinery board PSP Luxe is the result of applying state of the art lacquering technologies to a high grade MDF panel.

It has an extremely high scratch resistance panel which comes in a range of surface finishes, including high gloss, supermatt, metallic and textured woodgrain.

PSP Luxe can either a add timeless look, create smooth finishes or generate realistic effects to interior spaces. With the continued development and interest in the Luxe range, PSP have now introduced new competitive pricing in the Blanco (White) Gloss range in both single and double sided sheets.

Further to this, customers will get *FREE 10 metres of matching ABS Edge Tape with every full sheet of Luxe purchased (single or double sided) with PSP. This includes any colour/pattern from PSP’s Gloss, SuperMatt/ MetalDeco and Syncron range.

Now with competitive pricing & FREE ABS edge tape*

Talk to your PSP’s sales rep or email info@psp.co.nz to find out your special pricing.

New Developments To PSP Luxe Website Including The Cut & Clash Service PSP have also designed and built a website dedicated to your Luxe requirements with specific details about the 3 different finishes, Gloss, SuperMatt/MetalDeco

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and Syncron. But what is most exciting about the website is the Cut & Clash service that is being offered. It is easy to use, simply pick your desired Luxe colour/ pattern, input sizes required with edges you need clashed and away you go. There is also a new quoting function on the website to help give you an indication of costs and has the ability to save quotes before proceeding with the order.

PSP’s have also made it quicker and easier to now order Luxe samples online.

To place your next Cut & Clash order, acquire Luxe samples or just to see the new and improved website, visit www. luxepanels.co.nz.

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PSP LUXE is the result of applying state of the art lacquering technologies to a high grade MDF panel. LUXE has an extremely high scratch resistance panel which comes in a range of surface finishes, including high gloss, supermatt, metallic and textured.

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size material colour The humble kitchen sink is the true work-horse of any active home, and Burns & Ferrall offer a kitchen bowl for every application.

Selecting the correct sink improves both the functionality and the design style of the overall kitchen plan. There are many factors to consider including the size, single or double, material, and colour of your new kitchen sink.

Burns and Ferrall offer an extensive range of models, that allow you to be creative with the kitchen design, without sacrificing the quality or the function needed to enhance your finished project.

Burns and Ferrall offer an extensive range of models, that allow you to be creative with the kitchen design, without sacrificing the quality or the function needed to enhance your finished project.

Stainless steel has proven itself to be the champion of durability and toughness. Our range of premium grade stainless steel sinks meet your aesthetic demands, and functional expectations.

All stainless steel sink bowls come compete with a 25 year warranty for complete peace of mind.

Granite composite bowls are the perfect combination of contemporary and character. Our Italian branded granite bowls are perfectly shaped to create a flawless master piece, and is available in various colors and dimensions.

Direct from France, Chambord handmade butler sinks are the epitome of style, class and luxury. These exquisitely crafted sink-bowls will enhance the characteristics of any new kitchen project, while offering a robust and uniquely hardwearing surface.

The new 2019 Burns and Ferrall catalogue encompasses the very best the sink and laundry can expect.

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“The kitchen is the heart of every home” and at the centre of every kitchen sink is the focal point for food preparation, entertaining, or maintaining a clean and healthy home.

Materials used to create each Burns and Ferrall sink are the best available, for the function they serve. Paired with an impressive array of accessories, and various installation methods – Burns and Ferrall have the perfect sink for EVERY kitchen throughout New Zealand.

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new plate supports major colour launch

Prime Melamine Prime Panels has undertaken one of the biggest range refreshes in its history with the launch of its new Timberland finish plate and 12 new colours into the Prime Melamine range.

For the first time, the colour refresh focuses entirely on woodgrains and patterns. The use of timber and woodgrain surfaces in interiors is growing exponentially, driven by a desire for more authentic and natural surfaces as the world becomes more digital.

With eight new woodgrain decors, the new Timberland finish is the perfect enhancement for the range. It is the first new melamine plate introduced to New Zealand in five years and has already had experienced joiners convinced they were looking at a real veneer sample.The heavily textured surface appearance is similar to Prime Art Veneer.

The contrast of gloss and matt makes the grain appear as if it has incredible depth. This takes the Prime Melamine range of finishes to six.

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Timberland finish

Oak features heavily in the newly introduced decors with the rustic-styled Oiled Oak and Smokey Oak together with the more classically styled Original Oak and Black Forest Oak. With a huge demand for walnut, there are three new decors covering the spectrum from light to dark – Ashen Walnut, Charred Walnut and Hickory Walnut. Nordic Pine covers the rustic / Scandi look.

With some very specific requests for more muted and subtle designs that create a bit of interest, two new colour options that mirror the design of the recently introduced Silver Fox have been added. Skyfall and Mr Grey have been created using a blend of our top-selling solid colours to ensure great compatibility with our solid colour line-up that features matches to some of Resene’s most popular colours.

Supporting the launch is the introduction of an 80-page Prime Melamine catalogue – which has full images of all the Prime Melamine woodgrain and patterns, along with a range of helpful support information. www.primepanels.co.nz

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the Rise of Waterborne The finishing industry and more particularly the wood finishing industry has undergone significant change, some would even say a revolution in recent years. What began in the 1990’s as a trend in the wood finishing industry has in the last five years or so become a full blooded movement: the shift from solvent based finishes to waterborne finishes. Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine spoke with leading paint and spray gear suppliers about this process of change, the reasons behind it and the challenges it has presented them with and the future beyond The move to waterborne finishes has been driven by several interrelated factors that have influenced this shift or rather, the need to shift. At the core has been the health and safety of those who produce the finishes, those who apply them and the end user, the consumer. Jason Lynch from Auckland based W A Stroud Ltd, suppliers of the well known American made Graco and Binks brands of spray gear observes. “Combined with the emergence of waterborne finishes as a technically proven product in recent years for wood finishing, there has emerged the notion that the modern company director or owner manufacturing or using paint finishes has a responsibility to ensure their staff are well looked after and not

exposed to potentially dangerous substances. This of course turns into a social responsibility to ensure the consumer is also protected.” This industry based stance is combined with the powerful influences of the public desire for safe, environmentally friendly products that are still sustainable and durable and the legislative weight involved with ever more stringent health and safety regulations surrounding the production, use and storage of solvent based finishes which are classified as ‘dangerous goods’.

Why are solvent based paints considered ‘dangerous goods”?

For many years solvent based paint was in fact the only effective coating system available. Since the 1990’s there has been increased

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concern about the safety of solvent based paint driven by the green movement combined with the growth in worldwide research and development of waterbased paint systems. The health and safety concerns relate to the chemicals in ‘solvent’ or ‘oil’ based paints.

Apart from the strong, unpleasant and long lasting smell they emit there are two main groups of chemicals added that help to make them ‘work’ effectively (relating to their ease of application, fast drying and durability). The first are the isocyanates which are a family of highly reactive, low molecular weight chemicals widely used in coatings such as varnish and paints. These can cause such diseases as occupational asthma, long term lung damage and are known carcinogenic substances.

The second group are the VOC’s (volatile organic compounds).

These are solvents that get released into the air as the paint dries and are also known carcinogens (continued over page)

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the Rise of Waterborne (cont) that can cause damage to the liver, kidneys and central nervous system along with eye and nose irritation. These ‘baddies’ are one of the prime reasons a move to a more user friendly coating system arose.

The move to waterborne has not been a simple one though.

In large part it revolved around a series of trade offs between solvent and waterborne coatings.

A key plus for solvent has always been the speed with which it dries, as little as ten minutes as against thirty to forty five or even sixty minutes for waterborne if temperatures are very low and no airflow exists. “For waterborne the factory process needs to be really controlled as to air temperature, humidity and most importantly, air movement. It is not as forgiving as solvent based. It is in effect a new way to run the finishing process.” comments Dean Adamson from Hamilton based DBNZ Coatings who market the OECE brand of wood coatings from the world’s largest paint supplier American based Sherwin Williiams. “It

For waterborne the factory process needs to be really controlled as to air temperature, humidity and most importantly, air movement. It is not as forgiving as solvent based. really leads to the need for training end users as well as distributors about these changes in processes involving waterborne.” It is a view shared by most in the industry: paint technology has significantly developed in recent years resulting in a new learning curve in the move from solvent to waterborne.

“With waterborne it is important to create ease in the transfer from solvent” comments Technical Sales Trainer Adrian Armstrong from PPG Industries, one of the largest paint suppliers worldwide.

“Having trained personnel is really important in this transition that has been underway for a while now. Creating the right factory environment and ensuring those using waterborne product are well trained particularly as to it’s application means among other things the warranties that apply to these products are not compromised in any way.” Having people trained in colour matching is also important as it is a key service the industry provides to its customers. Education in using waterborne is vital in dealing with the perceived difference in the application of waterborne over solvent. For wood coating, the surface must be dry and sanded (to remove grain raising) and actually applying the paint involves a different technique as well as the already mentioned drying time difference with solvent.

A significant factor here is the question of what application equipment to use. Jason Lynch points out that best practice is necessary to consider. “Limited use probably means the same system as used for solvent could

be used for waterborne but it is preferable to use dedicated waterborne and solvent guns and associated tubing to avoid product buildup particularly in the case of solvents.”

Beyond the need for industry familiarisation with waterborne coatings there are other pluses with using waterborne that are not so obvious to anyone outside the industry. A good example is the movement and storage of waterborne as opposed to solvent.

Solvent is strictly regulated as to how much you can store in any one area because of its designation as a dangerous good and the associated health and safety issue.

Waterborne is regarded as low risk and emission free and is consequently unlimited as to how much you can store in one place. Furthermore how solvent is actually transported is also closely regulated because it is a dangerous good. This can take time to organise. For waterborne (continued over page)

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the Rise of Waterborne (cont) any courier can be used which creates better time frames for delivery to customers. This in turn impacts on the cost of related insurance; waterborne has a lower fire risk for example and so the cover is cheaper. Waste solvent is still a dangerous good that has to be separately disposed of whereas with waste waterborne the water element can be separated out and the residue more easily (and cheaply) disposed of. Government contracts are also influenced in that they are underwritten these days by a list of prohibited or limited use chemicals Compliance to legislative and regulatory provisions which are underpinned by health and safety concerns and public pressure is seen by the coatings industry as probably the single biggest impediment to the continuance of using solvent based coatings.

The effects are seen in a number of ways. Mark Pycroft, Regional Sales and Business Manager for Linkup Paints based in Wiri, Auckland comments “Here in Auckland we have seen the

move from small to larger spray operations, moving from spray walls to temperature and air movement controlled spray booths (which waterborne requires).

Compliance costs associated with solvent have been a factor in this move. There is still significant use of solvent based in the wood coating industry but it allows for waterborne paint to be more widely used and its advantages appreciated. For the smaller operators compliance is increasingly falling into the too hard basket and encouraging the move to waterborne. Beyond this is an industry sense that waterborne is indeed the future.”

With all the positives involved with waterborne - eco friendly, health and safety compliant and based on a much improved technology – there is still a way to go. Andrew Hebden from Mirotone NZ Ltd, a leading paint manufacturer and supplier of long standing here in New Zealand who have been supplying a clear waterborne system for the furniture industry for the last five

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of better systems. Best practice will be to the fore as these new products and systems come on line. Jason Lynch comments “Future proofing with best practice particularly as to application will be vitally important.”

years comments “Despite all the challenges presented by solvent based paints and the clear move to waterborne, there is still a demand for solvent based. Our approach has been to research and develop alternatives but still provide choice to the industry and the end user. In the wood finishing industry there exist exciting opportunities in developing even better water based systems to quite probably take over entirely from solvent based in the not too distant future. It will no doubt be centred on customer demand be it of an eco nature or as to durability and drying time which will be tied to future research and development

The future for waterborne paint systems in the wood coating industry looks assured. Customer demand, the cost of health and safety compliance for solvent based paint and raw materials and ever improving waterborne paints and applicator technology all lend to its further entrenchment as the preferred approach. There are still challenges to be met – refinements in the coating process, the need for faster drying times and even greater durability – but waterborne paint systems are here to stay. The underlying message has been the need for continued investment in research and development of even better waterborne systems. 

What about natural oil finishes for wood?

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hile the move from solvent to waterborne coatings has been underway, there have also been developments in the woodoil finish market that mirrors this change. High-quality, penetrative oil finishes which enhance and protect the natural wood look have always been available, however this part of the woodfinish industry has now undergone change in recent times and is becoming increasingly popular.

Diamond Oil Active is a good example of the new oil products now available – it is a plantbased, natural penetrating timber oil. Diamond Oil from WOCA Denmark was introduced to New Zealand about five years ago through their local agent Design Denmark based in Auckland. After further product development, WOCA Denmark introduced Diamond Oil Active – a refined version of Diamond Oil that is isocyanate-free and was soon found by local joiners to be more than just an excellent floor finish.

J ø rg e n M ø l l e r J ø rg e n s o n , technical manager at WOCA Denmark, observes “The existing 2k solutions may dry fast but they contain isocyanates and may require additional maintenance and repair over time. There was

a need to find a cleaner, greener solution and after years of research we found a better way.”

Diamond Oil Active’s protective powers have been used on many interior surfaces beyond floors – panelled walls, ceilings and timber furniture. Diamond Oil Active uses hyper cross-linking technology, which means the oil molecules form billions of extra connections which increases the durability and stain-resistance of timber finished in the oil.

“Think of it as a web inside the wood that protects against moisture, dirt and wear” says Jørgenson.

With no baddies in it, Diamond Oil Active is more beneficial to use health and safety wise, being healthier for the applicator, the consumer and the environment.

It is a 1K product that works like a 2K, and as a one-coat system, the product is time-saving. The oil creates a strong surface from deep within the timber, and with no added hardener, leftover oil can be stored for future use.

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New machinery brings CNC advantages to Classical Doors Three years ago Scott Wilkins saw the potential offered by Tauranga’s Classical Doors, and was quick to invest, starting by upgrading the company’s production machinery.

First was a Weinig Cube which replaced a buzzer and thicknesser, and door production took a step forward. The next step to modernising production and refining processes was a considerably bigger one, involving a total change of production for some of the company’s key products.

But with good planning, a new building and new staff then in 2017 Classical Doors received a new Format-4 H200 CNC, from Austria’s Felder Group.

Making the move to digital design and production of Classical Doors’ product range required more than just a new machine. For a start, a CNC with a working bed of 3300 x 1280mm takes up a lot of space, so Scott’s growth plans included taking over the neighbouring building. New technology needs someone who knows how to use it too, so Scott and his new CNC operator spent two days in Jacks’ Auckland meeting room to learn how to make doors in a completely new way, with the balance of training taking place onsite.

Today Classical Doors works out of two buildings. In one, qualified joiners are working on a constantly changing set of quality doors for jobs all over the North Island. But walk past the traditional machines and workbenches and into the new unit next door, and it’s here that the H200 is setting the standard for door production.

After the first CNC operator didn’t work out, Scott found himself as the only person trained in programming and operating the CNC. Given the specialist nature

The main reason for this is the H200. “Our production time on many of our core door styles has halved” explains Scott. “While the running time on our CNC is still measured in hours not days per week (and Murray has the graphs to prove it), the speed at which we can produce regular components means the CNC has paid for itself already.”

Scott Wilkins (right) and CNC operator Murray de Lues.

of their work then finding a new operator around Tauranga wasn’t so easy. But in March 2017 Scott found another Murray (in addition to long-standing Foreman Murray Carling), and the use of the H200 really started to ramp up.

“Murray has two hobby CNCs at home, and a keen interest in woodworking, so we weren’t starting from scratch,” says Scott.

Murray’s IT background was very helpful learning the programming side of CNC door production. (For the practical elements of door joinery then there is a workshop full of joiners to help.) Murray was a quick learner, and his balance of programming and practical skill is demonstrated by the jigs he’s developed on the pods that hold the workpiece. They’re built not only to provide a reference stop for smaller workpieces, but to allow processing on the edge that would usually be inaccessible.

They’re constructed with a radius so the jig can be aligned perfectly, no matter what the workpiece dimension.

Murray has a stack of door rails being worked through the CNC – with each getting three precise mortice slots, taking about two minutes per rail. But machine time isn’t significant on the CNC. As Murray explains, programming time is still a good chunk of the work he does. “We don’t do doors

for stock. All of our doors are bespoke so I’m writing any new programmes parametrically. This means a particular process can be quickly recalled and reused for different sized profiles. You just change the profile dimensions required and the machine adjusts sizes, tooling offsets and selects the appropriate tool according to the result required.”

This style of programming takes longer, but during the process Classical Doors are creating a library of templates. This means as similar jobs come in then new programming isn’t required.

Murray gestures towards some large, half-circular MDF templates that slot together perfectly. “We needed to create a round window.

The programming for this job took about 5 hours, while the machining time was about 5 minutes. But next time we get a job like this then programming is already done.”

Scott acknowledges that the step by step process of integrating the Format-4 H200 into production has felt slow at times, but points to the company’s results as evidence of the value of his careful approach. “We’ve nearly tripled our turnover in three years, and we’ve added five new staff” he says proudly. “We’re doing much the same work. We’re just doing a lot more of it.”

What’s more, Classical Doors’ reputation for quality has remained consistent throughout the period they’ve been changing their production methods. “We have the same customers as when we started this period of growth.

And they’re happy,” says Scott.

It helps that at the core of the workshop are qualified joiners continuing to work with care and craft. And the ‘walk don’t run’ philosophy Scott has applied during their CNC learning period means Classical Doors’ growth has been both manageable and sustainable.

Looking ahead, Scott is planning to further integrate their Woodsman quoting software with their H200 CNC. He’s also looking at some new aggregates and tooling that would extend the H200’s capability into profiling work that is currently only possible by hand.

Scott is acutely aware of the value of the correct mix of traditional skill, and modern efficiency.

“No job we get is the same” he says, pointing to a huge, double entrance door about to be shipped to a large new build north of Auckland. “For a one-off door such as this then a skilled joiner is undoubtedly faster than a CNC. But when we get multiples of the same door then the CNC gives us the edge. Then we’re fast, accurate and provide our customers with exactly what they want.”

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WINDOWS, DOORS, CNC TECHNOLOGY

PLANING, PROFILING, TOOLS, SHARPENING

CUTTING, SCANNING, OPTIMIZATION, GLUING

FINGER JOINTING, JOINTING TECHNOLOGY, END PROFILING

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Runners & hinges Smooth, quiet movement is the hallmark of well designed and manufactured kitchens.

Much of that movement is dependent on well designed runners and hinges. Easy to fit easy to use, we look at the latest from prominent suppliers.

LEGRABOX 1 runner, 3 motion technologies

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EGRABOX runners are more adaptable than ever. Whether you need integrated BLUMOTION for soft closing with handles, TIPON BLUMOTION for a mechanical handleless option or SERVO-DRIVE’s electrical opening support system, the 1 runner does it all. Available in a high load bearing capacity of up to 70 kgs it performs flawlessly with a running action so smooth, you can feel it from the moment you open the drawer.

LEGRABOX drawers are now available with EXPANDO T front fixing so you can attach fronts as thin as just 8mm, opening an entirely new horizon of design and installation options.

See our entire range of LEGRABOX options at Blum.com/legrabox

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DYNAPRO SLIDE SYSTEM from Hafele

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i g h l o a d c a p a c i t y.

Synchronised movement.

4D adjustment. The multitude of special qualities makes Grass Dynapro a unique movement system for individualists. If you prefer unusual design and expect a concealed drawer slide to offer excellent running performance, high stability, precision and exceptional operating comfort – then Dynapro is exactly right for you. Handle-free surfaces, high fronts, wide drawers or unusual materials – the slide system for full-extension drawers offers unlimited design options.

Synchronisation Unlike conventional concealed slide systems, Dynapro is the only fitting worldwide that features a synchronisation mechanism. Even under high load, the excellent running performance of Dynapro remains unchanged. Load forces of up to 70 kg present no problem for the system. Abrasion-resistant plastic rollers ensure a smooth, even glide every time.

Four dimensions Dynapro offers integrated height adjustment, side adjustment, tilt angle adjustment and depth adjustment. All adjustments are tool-free, readily accessible and easy to handle. In short, it takes just a few tweaks to achieve optimal alignment.

Four options Soft-close, the successful damping system, closes Dynapro drawers gently and quietly. The Tipmatic Soft-close opening system combines the advantages of mechanical opening with the comfort of the trackproven Soft-close damping. In addition, we round off our range with Sensomatic - the electronically supported opening system. .

For more information contact your local Hafele representative on 0800 4423353 or sales@ hafele.co.nz

It was never easier to open drawers. And never more satisfying to close them

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Push to Open Synchronisation Bar for use with Innotech Atira drawers

Technik für Möbel is technology for furniture

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he new Push to Open Synchronisation Bar activates both Quadro V6 and V6+ runners for Innotech Atira drawers in synchronicity. This allows for purist, sleek design as a light press anywhere on a large front panel will provide a perfect solution for effective handless design.

As an affordable option for handle free design without cables or power, it allows for quick and easy installation with only a few components. It is easily installed by clipping onto the Quadro runners with fitted adapters, without any need for additional installation space or fixing to drawers.

Quadro V6 and V6+ runners have four independent rows of steel balls run in precision steel profiles. Technical details in brief; • Full extension with Push to Open function • Load: up to 50 kg • Lengths: 250 – 680 mm • Mounting: cabinet side and base • Concealed runner • Plug-on/slide-on installation • With height and 4D front panel adjustment (height, side, tilt, depth)

Quadro V6 and V6+ drawer runners are precision engineered for strength

effortlessly handleless Push to Open Silent for InnoTech Atira drawer system With integrated handleless furniture on trend, the perfect solution is push to open silent 2.0. Achieve purist design with InnoTech Atira drawer systems with easily adjustable 2.5mm front panel gap.

The Push to Open Silent set comes with left and right mechanisms, activators and adapters for mounting the synchronisation bar. Quadro Push to Open Silent runners with integrated Silent System are suitable for all drawer sizes and weights from 10kg up to 50kg.

This 100 % mechanical solution is perfect for for smooth opening and closing of small drawers, as 10kg Quadro Push to Open Silent full extension runners allow for lightweight drawers with low closing forces. Add the synchronisation bar and the entire front panel becomes touch surface to activate runners for large and wide drawers up to 50kg in weight.

Tool free clip-on assembly and easy installation onto the runner and drawer side profile. Retrofit into existing InnoTech Atira drawers by upgrading to Quadro runners with Push to Open Silent compatibility, and adding the Push to Open Silent 2.0 mechanism.

Intuitive and secure with opening through pulling or pushing (push-through protection) possible. The drawer can still be guided closed and the energy storage system assists slow closing cycle. With a unique backstop system there is no spring back with low closing speeds, also with protection against unintended opening in case of guided/pushed closing. 

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Quadro Push to Open Silent set provides easy installation and can be rtrofitted into existing Inno Tech Atira drawers.

Fascinated by solutions.

We call it

Fascin[action] “Really good design - for me, that’s a way of life. This goes for my Harley as well as my furniture! They both need to be perfect in every detail.”

Versatility that knows no bounds: ArciTech with Designer Profile Pairing ArciTech drawers and Designer Profiles makes individualising easy. Either by matching interior organisation or with expressive contrasts, create a statement with Designer Profiles and ArciTech.

www.hettich.co.nz

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a new generation

obsidian black

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Silentia+ soft close

Sensys from Hettich

1 hinge, 100’s of possibilities

The state of the soft-close art. Silentia+ allows a perfect and constant closing of the door in any condition, use and application.

The innovative soft-close technology guarantees excellent performances to the complete range of hinges. Silentia+ includes numerous technological elements in the required spaces and maintains the aesthetics of the hinges of the first generation.

Cabinetry doors with a softened action are today’s standard. Sensys in obsidian black provides scope to define high end positioning for best in range. The trend toward using natural tones provides a sense of understated luxury. Camouflage or contrast against pale finishes for a striking combination.

Now available in integrated BLUMOTION and Onyx Black, the already accomplished hinge is more versatile than ever! The 155-degree opening 0-Protrusion hinge from Blum naturally swings the door around and out of the way in one smooth action, meaning you no longer need to pack out drawers behind doors to avoid obstruction. Perfect for SPACE TOWER pantry solutions.

Second generation Integrated soft-close technology with two silicone oil dampers The two integrated dampers guarantee an exceptional regularity of the decelerating strength providing a perfect closing to any kind of door and condition.

Ever-Optimal Soft-Close Ever-optimal soft-close action Silentia+ is also equipped with the innovative switch to delay the decelerating action. The activation of this switch allows, even special doors, to obtain the ideal decelerating strength.

Sensys in obsidian black is available for all common door mounting situations plus an extensive assortment for special applications. For thick doors up to 32mm with 95 degree opening angle giving narrow and precise reveals. Thin doors in design-lead finishes such as acrylics from 10mm at 110 degree opening angle create a purist and light feel. Zero protrusion hinges for doors with mitred edges and rebated doors provides optimum use of storage space at 165 degree opening angle. Every visible component is coated prior to hinge assembly, and by completing the look with decorative arm and cup cover caps, gives a true obsidian colour. www.hettich.co.nz

If you haven’t experienced Salice Silentia+ for yourself – contact your local Hafele representative for a sample on 0800 442 3353 or sales@hafele.co.nz

Hinges by Hettich

Hettich has developed a new hinge catalogue to include all concealed hinges (both Sensys and Intermat), as well as specialty hinges and push to open mechanisms for handle less fronts.

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Integrated BLUMOTION ensures with just the flick of a switch the hinge will activate soft closing action for quiet and top-quality motion. And because design is equally as important as function, the 0-Protrusion hinge is now available in Onyx Black as well as Nickel Plated.

See Blum images and applications at Houzz.co.nz/pro/blumnz

Interior Design & Production Software

Software solutions for bespoke furniture design, construction and production

Titus T-type the efficient hinge for tall cabinets Contemporary kitchens reflect the architectural trend of merging kitchen, dining and living rooms into open-plan living spaces, focusing on seamless transitions and colour matched applications to create consistency in design and functionality. Free-standing cabinets, open shelf units and spacious storage solutions are becoming more popular as the style shifts to minimalist, streamlined aesthetics.

Cabinet hardware is rarely visible in kitchen editorials and yet it is essential to the realisation of a kitchen designer’s vision.

With new and improved functionalities and a life-time reliable performance guarantee, Titus cabinet hardware is the linchpin in the flawless userexperience.

With the increasing focus on open concept homes, design trends are turning to clean and streamlined styles which highlight simplicity and restraint. Now more than ever, the foundation of a functional kitchen is clever storage. Tall cupboards are ideal solutions for integrated space management and here is where the Titus T-type hinge presents itself as the market's best solution for easy door installation. With its intuitive 3Way snap-on hinge-to-plate mounting in three directions, mounting doors has never been quicker or easier, particularly for doors requiring three or more hinges. The Titus T-type hinge significantly reduces the time needed to assemble a kitchen, offering an efficient, economical application with guaranteed lifetime performance.

Consistent Performance for a Life-Time of Quality Furniture Customers are getting more informed and increasingly exigent in the level of quality they expect. Gaps or misalignments, no matter how minimal, are simply not an option.

‘‘Titus solutions are designed to make the furniture assembly experience simple and stress-free while at the same time providing reliable and consistent life-long performance. Our solutions improve the competitiveness and differentiation demand of our customers.’’

Holger Geesmann, CCO Titus Europe.

Up to 50%* increase of factory productivity Direct CNC connection within 1 week Complete ERP solution

With this in mind, Titus manufactures cabinet hardware and fittings solutions ensuring precise alignment of cabinet doors – for perfectly aligned gaps and life-long consistent performance.

Distributed by Stefano Orlati New Zealand, Titus T-type hinge encompasses all the prerequisites for the highest of quality standards. It ensures reliable door closing even in cases of accidental misalignment and utilises an intuitive adjustment procedure.

Superior door stability without sagging is achieved thanks to the increased hinge arm width, increased hinge plate width and longer clipping distance. Another important advantage of the T-type hinge is the integrated Titus damper. The Titus proprietary damping technology assures consistency of performance over the entire furniture lifespan, with no rebounce effect. Low or tall, thick or thin: T-type is a unique solution that works on a variety of door dimensions and weights. www.stefano-orlati.com

* Figures based on our reference client New Age Cabinet Design in Perth

CAD+T Australasia Pty Ltd 24 Franzman Avenue NSW, 2570 Elderslie Phone: +61 (2) 800 620 67 E-Mail: office@cadt-solutions.com JOINERS Magazine June 2019 page 55 Web: www.cadt-solutions.com

Cutshop® launches beSpoke franchise model to grow its national workshop!

Pharmaceutical decorative panel; Franchisees at last years Oyster festival in Invercargill; Wall unit by Enviro Homes.

The contract cutting specialist Cutshop® has launched a new franchise model aimed at you ambitious joiners, designers, and tradies out there who want to have your own business - without needing megabucks or burning your budget. It’s an opportunity you won’t want to miss out on!

Why is Cutshop® so successful?

We provide uniform machining processes and services for a wide variety of composites, acrylic materials and laminated timbers. We use top-of-the-range programming software and our turnaround time is speedy and we deliver within 7 working days, anywhere in New Zealand.

So, what is a hub, and what is a beSpoke?

“To date we’ve created three large hub factories in Auckland and Waikato, but when we looked at the regions a smaller franchise opportunity seemed more appealing” says Andre Hofer (Cutshop® NZ Franchisor). A hub factory provides all the CNC and edgebanding capabilities.

A ‘beSpoke’ is a medium factory with a table saw, hand edger and 2 or 3 staff. They consist of a front office and smaller factory setup. beSpoke franchises can handle local jobs, allowing you the space to build up a solid, loyal clientele.

What are the benefits of the beSpoke?

“The beSpoke model provides the chance to secure your business at a lower entry investment level but with lots of upside for growth, and, each franchise has exclusive rights to a market area and the full support of the Cutshop ® manufacturing concept and system, without the initial set up costs of a larger factory.”

A beSpoke franchise can leverage the expertise and capacity of any of the existing hubs allowing the franchise to scale up and aiming high for the future of their business. Take advantage of the opportunity to grow into a hub over time - take it step-by-step and measure your progress efficiently whilst gaining clients and building your expertise.

Each beSpoke franchisee will have the backing of the Cutshop® brand, our strong commitment to nationwide marketing and advertising, and a shared vision for success across all franchises.

Who are we looking for?

“We are looking for joiners, cabinet makers and commercial fit-out tradies who have been looking for the right opportunity to be their own boss … We also want to talk to owners of smaller joinery shops searching for a bigger opportunity.” - Andre Hofer The bulk of the business focuses on kitchens, storage, and furniture

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for homes and offices, commercial fit-outs, and motorhome refurbishments.

However, we are increasingly getting stuck into a huge variety of one-off products from garden boxes, bobby pens, and wooden toys, to table tennis bats, protective shields for racing car trailers and a standing tower that transforms into a high chair. Cutshop® knows no boundaries!

If you fit into these brackets and want to be associated with the Cutshop® brand keep reading.

So, in a nutshell, what are we offering?

“We are offering future owner operators a stepping stone to a successful business. The investment required is around a third of the cost of a hub factory franchise … beSpoke franchisees will be true partners with other franchisees, including the sharing of knowledge and best practice this provides a valuable point of difference.”

The new beSpoke franchise is a medium-sized Cutshop® factory in one of nine unallocated regions outside Auckland and Waikato.

There has been significant YoY growth for four consecutive years, which proves that you’ll be part of something profitable, stable and efficient. These days, more and more of our cabinet maker, designer and tradie customers

use Cutshop ® as a ‘factory in their back pocket’. They love the convenience without having to compromise on quality.

What’s the urgency?

The business’s expansion comes as property prices remain at alltime highs, the refurbishment and renovation sector continues to grow and New Zealand’s population is expected to reach five million this year and 5.5m by 2025. Above all else, Cutshop® is all about providing exceptional services, and now we want to help you do the same with your own business.

“We’ve always been innovative, challenging the way things are done, so offering a new franchise model is another example of continued innovation. We want to start from the ground up in nine regions with a view to generating considerable growth for each franchise, and overall for the whole national workshop.” Andre Hofer Want to hear more ... ?

Starting a business can be hard so we’ve taken out the set-up hurdles and built a franchise model with a lower entry investment and lots of upside growth potential. If you’re keen to be in business for yourself, but not by yourself, give us a call or send an email and we’ll arrange a time to tell you more over a coffee. 

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PULL OUT SYSTEMS, FOR KIWIS BY KIWIS

TOUGH EASY TO USE HANDLES plastic buckets & baskets with tough, ergonomically shaped & positioned handles

DESIGN CONVENIENCE widest range of options in cabinet size, colour & capacity providing solutions for every design challenge

EASY REAR BUCKET REMOVAL overextension runners extend unit further beyond bench edge allowing easy removal of rear bin or hamper

ALIGNED CAPABILITY & CAPACITY 60kg load capacity runners support heavier loading & high use of even large bins baskets without damage to mechanisms

PEACE & QUIET

DURABILITY & STRENGTH

no sticking or nasty banging due to fully integrated drawer slides that open eï¬&#x20AC;ortlessly and close so ly without unnecessary friction

tough aluminium / electro-galv engineering, powder-coated to prevent corrosion from acids & salts, ensuring a long service life

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TANOVA BY FIT: a high quality range of pull out kitchen bins, laundry baskets and ventilated drawers, developed in partnership with kitchen makers, cabinet makers and designers.

These units slide away out of sight, yet are easily accessed when needed, enhancing living spaces and work flow.

With a multitude of options when it comes to specs and configurations, there’s a model for every budget and application.

Tanova Designer Series replaces Tanova Deluxe, is now on our website and ready to ship for your projects.

New 36L and 20L bins now available in both the modern dark grey colour and in white.

New 36L laundry basket available in blue and in white.

PRE-WASH SORTING laundry models with 2 baskets or a basket divider

REDUCING MUSTY ODOURS ventilated sides on plastic & steel laundry hampers

DRIP PREVENTION solid bases in plastic & steel laundry baskets stop leakage into cabinets

BY KIWIS FOR KIWIS we listened to your feedback; many of our components are designed, manufactured & powder coated in New Zealand

EASIER CLEANING

CONVENIENCE ON THE JOB

streamlined design and no nooks & crannies means reduced grime build up and super easy to wipe down

quick & easy to install with full size templates & accurate 6-D drawer front control for perfect cabinet front set up

Northgate Business Park, 22 Hood St, Wellsford 0900 CALL FREE 0800 852 258 FAX FREE 0800 852 259 EMAIL sales@fit-nz.co.nz www.fit-nz.co.nz

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Formerly Access Group

interzum & Ligna the industry’s biggest double act Held one after the other, in Cologne and then Hannover, in late May, interzum and Ligna will each showcase product from more than 1,500 exhibitors from 60 plus countries and can each expect around 90 - 100,000 visitors from all around the world to view the most current developments in materials, components and machinery.

The show dates means JOINERS Magazine goes to press as they proceed, but we spoke to some of the companies in New Zealand who have a big presence at the show and got a little early knowledge of what was going to happen. For the full story watch out for our following issue in September.

Blum p.60 Fastmount p.61 Hafele p.62 SCM p.63 Homag p.64 Anderson p.65 Biesse p.66 Jacks p.68

moving ideas from Blum

moving ideas for and with our customers around the globe in 2019

But what does that mean for you?

At Interzum in Cologne this year, Blum presented the brand-new promise of “moving ideas”. An aspiration to develop innovative ideas and enable customers to meet their challenges and needs.

How? By working closely together with them to create new solutions for a greater quality of living.

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And with an ever-growing community and smaller living spaces becoming more common as a result, Blum also featured in Interzum’s special exhibition “Tiny spaces – Living in Compact Homes”. With surprising and alternative solutions using new and existing products, Blum creates new ways to make optimal

use of space while keeping the same top-quality and ergonomic solutions.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exciting new Interzum footage!

The accuracy of aluminium framework.

The precision of Stratlock .

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Maxine & Gregg Kelly - Fastmount fixings can be non-sequential and suit the CNC machining process.

interzum delivers international connections New Zealand panel mounting system manufacturer Fastmount provide solutions to a commercial construction sector looking for simple and aesthetic means of fixing panel - their latest product Stratlock which was recently launched at interzum in Germany is an example of this company’s response to market needs.

Fastmount design, manufacture and sell a range of hidden fixings and fasteners suitable for a variety of materials and requirements across the marine, architectural, aviation and vehicle industries. Originally they started in the super yacht industry filling a requirement to securely fix panels while allowing for their easy removability for access and maintenance.

“It was a good place to start,” says Managing Director & Founder Gregg Kelly. “It is an industry that is dominated by quality and boats tend to move and flex a lot so if your product can survive there it will survive anywhere.

While the important factor in the marine industry was removability, in the commercial fit-out sector, the hidden factor is the most wanted attribute. If developers are spending a fortune on panels they don’t necessarily want to see the fixings,” says Gregg.

But central throughout the range continues to be it’s easy fixing and replacement, making the system especially appealing for use in high traffic areas such as hotels and hospital where damaged or scuffed panels can be simply unclipped and replaced with no special skills required. While the original fastener remains the company’s best seller R&D is

hugely important to the company and the key to ongoing growth says Gregg, as their latest offering is about to be launched at interzum.

“This is our second interzum, we don’t do a lot of trade shows ourselves as we use distributors to sell our product across Australia, America and Europe and they represent us at a range of shows internationally. However interzum is a little unique, the world does really travel there to see the latest. We gained good leads from the first show two years ago and know it will be a good spot to launch our latest fastener Stratlock, which will be of particular interest to many in the European building industry. It was especially designed for a large Italian design company specifically for use in conjunction with aluminium framework which is seen in much construction through out Europe.

The entire Fastmount range is manufactured in East Tamaki, Auckland - a fact that is appreciated in Europe for the integrity and quality that is perceived to come with NZ Made.

Fastmount is available in NZ from their distributor QCD in Auckland free call 0800 240 040.

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thinking ahead digital networking in modern living worlds Häfele will answer the exciting questions of our times at interzum in Cologne. With digital networking, innovative furniture technology, and holistic solutions, the company is allowing visitors to the exhibition to experience its own claim, “Thinking ahead”. It’s becoming evident how easily the smart world of furniture industry and joiners/cabinet makers can be implemented with the Häfele product range and the many new products.

“Smart furniture meets smart home” – what seemed more like a pie in the sky at interzum two years ago, the Häfele Connect technology makes now possible to do very simply in no time at all. The company provides the example of a micro-apartment, networked with smart components, and a kitchen with sophisticated lighting, controlled by a smartphone or tablet.

Present and future in motion Anyone interested in new ideas will find them at the Häfele booth. Here, the future has already begun. The slogan is “Digital Living, we make it easy”. It describes, among other things, the new generation of the Loox LED lighting program. It is easier to plan, easier to install, easier to control, and lays the foundation for the new, smart product range. Under the umbrella of Häfele Connect, networking and control of smart Häfele products, including the connection to third-party systems, becomes a reality. Nimbus, the latest member of the Häfele family, is part of the team as well. The LED lighting pioneer rounds off the product range and light expertise at Häfele with its sophisticated design and ground-breaking technology.

Furniture technology – A holistic view In addition, there is plenty of furniture technology against the background of a holistic view, using the example of three kitchens as well as living and sleeping worlds, equipped with the latest products. At five live stations, visitors can experience the power of the new products themselves: the Easiness furniture connectors for completely tool-free furniture assembly, the new generation of flap fittings, the new Häfele handle collection with a Red Dot Award winner, the brand new Häfele wire products range, all of the Häfele expertise in furniture sliding solutions and much more – a veritable firework of innovations.

Product highlights on the Häfele booth At Häfele, there are many innovations around the smart networking of modern living

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The new Häfele booth at the interzum – a marketplace of inspiration and innovation.

worlds, LED lighting and sound, furniture connectors, wardrobe and cabinet systems, sliding solutions, and flaps. The major topics in the innovation area revolve around: • The fifth generation of the revised Häfele Loox LED lighting product range presents itself as a completely reinvented system.

Häfele Loox meets the demands for lighting in furniture and rooms as well as the growing need for networking and digitalisation with maximum simplicity and flexibility.

• The designer lights by Nimbus, the LED lighting pioneer and new member of the Häfele family.

• The sensational innovation in the Free flap product range by Häfele: an innovative, extremely small, and at the same time extremely powerful flap fitting.

• The latest developments in the Häfele Ixconnect furniture connector product range, which for the first time allows for the completely tool-free assembly of entire furniture cabinets and can be integrated into any standardised production process without conversion.

• The DressCode cabinet organizer system, in a single design language and from one source. All elements can be assembled and disassembled without requiring tools. This reduces assembly time by 50% compared to screwed connections. The award-winning connector is at the heart of this system for wardrobes and shelves.

• The ingenious Häfele Axilo plinth adjusting fitting system – the extended arm for levelling cabinets, has recently won the Red Dot Award.

Häfele continues to shape the future of digital living

• Officys table bases. They are now also available in the trendy colour graphite black, for a modern ambience in traditional offices, for shared spaces, and co-working areas. The Häfele Officys TE 651 table base with electrical height adjustment will be shown at the exhibition booth.

• Innovative Häfele caravan fittings. They will be shown in a caravan replica at the exhibition booth. This comprehensive product range is rounded off with lights from the Loox LED product range and charging stations for smartphones and co.

In addition to the exhibition booth, Häfele will be present at two special shows. In the “Tiny Spaces” special area, there is a small house on wheels, Micro-Living mobile so to speak, full of smart solutions from the hardware specialist.

The Häfele trade fair team is keen to see the reaction of its partners and is looking forward to intensive and inspiring technical discussions at its innovative market place at the interzum in Cologne.

Smart & Human factory SCM range of products in line with Industry 4.0 requirements

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fter launching its ‘Lean Cell 4.0’ for highly automated industrial production at Ligna two years ago, SCM went further for this edition with its breakthrough concept of Smart Manufacturing. The Italian woodworking giant presented its ‘Smart&Human Factory’, a cutting-edge production model based on digital and automation systems and allowing for advanced man-machine interaction and 360-degree control over the entire production flow. A model based on highly innovative, flexible, modular and easily reconfigurable systems, designed to respond in an increasingly effective and fast way to the challenges of mass customisation.

An automated system for all the phases of furniture production was presented: from furniture designing to the generation of machine programs and from panel processing to cabinet assembling.

The process aims at optimising as much as possible panel cutting, edgebanding and drilling operations, so as to reduce waste, rejects and retooling requirements during product changeovers, to then reassemble orders back together at the end of the process and delaying customisation until this stage.

With this system, low addedvalue and repetitive human tasks are minimised, thanks to the use of KUKA industrial anthropomorphic robots, assisted by collaborative Universal Robots in the final process stages (assembly, hardware insertion, glue dispensing and surface finishing) and ensuring totally safe conditions without the use of enclosures. The entire process is managed and supervised by the Maestro Watch supervision software monitoring the state of each of the products being machined throughout the process, and by the IoT Maestro Connect system - which collects and analyses SCM technology data, ensuring on the one hand full control over the production flow and, on the other, the implementation of smart predictive maintenance models.

Automation for all SCM The vast SCM range, also presented important new entries for models and software, for every form of technology dedicated to secondary wood processing.

Whether they are integrated into the “Smart&Human Factory” automated process or in stand alone mode, the aim is always to meet the most varied demands of a custom and integrated production of a specific company without forgoing the advantages of industrial production.

Of particular interest to solid wood manufacturers was the Balestrini power machining centre which was showcased with a complete makeover that makes set-up and use easier, with more powerful electrospindles and a further reinforced structure to guarantee high performance, reliability and safety.

Timber construction saw the world preview of Oikos x, the new machining centre, specifically designed to machine structural elements, X-lam/CLT wall panels, fitted with the new 6-axis machining head unit that allows any machining work to be carried out on every side of the element from a single position and in reduced spaces.

New entries also for double ended squaring and shaping machines: attendees got the chance to see the Celaschi p40 in operation, fitted with an electronic spindle, an innovative solution which will soon be standard fitted on the whole range. Its aim is to continuously improve operating reliability and efficiency especially in more challenging tasks like the processing of particularly abrasive materials and the production of large sized pieces.

Other important “new entries” in panel technologies, started with the new range of CNC Morbidelli x200 and x400 machining centres, that apply the best 5 axes “all-inone” technology performance to nesting processing, in line with market demands increasingly focused on “batch-1” production and which, therefore, need to combine high speed and maximum flexibility in panel cutting outlines.

In edgebanding there was great anticipation surrounding stefanicell, the new generation of cells for “batch-1” processing, with high-tech solutions, and the new pickback bridge system for the automatic return of panels, that guarantees simple, “just in time” production management.

The Stefani range presented a

new generation rounding unit with servo-assisted technology, designed to work even the most delicate panels with surprising continuity and quality. For the Olimpic range, the new glue pot is worth pointing out, with technological solutions for a perfect line of glue and a new glue scraper to process panels coming from the nesting cycle.

There were numerous “new entries” for joinery machines too, the key ones being dictated by automation. The px 350i is the new circular saw with mobile cart and tilting blade up to 46°, that can house blades up to 350mm.

This ensures maximum safety while working, with reduced bulk and guarantees a perfect hold on the panel thanks to the exclusive presser. The “Ready” control positioned on the wall unit, guarantees motorised and programmed movement of the blade tilt and powered and programmable rear stop, guaranteeing a rapid, exact positioning and reducing operator movement.

SCM is sold and serviced in NZ

by Machines R Us www.machinesrus.co.nz

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HOMAG edge profiling Another LIGNA and a host of new machines and features. The range of Homag edgebanders available from Jacks is no exception with new models and features a plenty.

At the entry level there’s the new EDGETEQ S-240. With motor driven axis adjustment of the scraper unit, the S-240 will provide smaller workshops with the benefits of fast and accurate set-up of this critical finishing unit that was previously only available on larger models.The S-240 also offers automation in other important areas: at the pressure zone, on the end-saw unit and on the dual-motor profile trimming unit. The upshot is significant time-savings during setup and more consistent highquality edge banding. It also features the Homag QA65N glue application unit with auto cleaning and purging functions making the machine ideal for processing both EVA and PUR glue types.

In the finishing area, the multiprofile scraping unit can process both 1mm and 2mm material with matching radii. The position of the scraper blades can be adjusted to an accuracy of 0.1mm through the powerTouch control panel.

With effect from LIGNA, the S-200 comes equipped to process edges up to a thickness of 6 mm and workpieces up to a thickness of 60 mm. In addition to the glue application unit, the S-200 can also now achieve a zero-join

glue-line thanks to the option of the Homag airTecunit to process laser tape.

The EDGETEQ S-300 is the allrounder for users that need to process a wide variety of materials and therefore need a high degree of flexibility. You can now choose which glue form to work with: glue granulate or glue cartridges.

The QA65N glue application unit offers auto cleaning and purging.

It can be filled manually with EVA or PUR glue in granulate

form — or automatically via a new PUR pre-melting unit. The new PUR pre-melting unit delivers a melting capacity of 2.5 kg/h.

This technology was previously only available on larger Homag models.

The S-300 also features motor driven set-up of the main processing units for various materials. For example, the infeed fence, pressure zone and beam height can be adjusted via powerTouch control panel.

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Speed, productivity and flexibility are distinguishing features of the Homag EDGETEQ S-380 profiLine. The combination of a top speed 20m/min and material gap optimisation ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.

With the AT20 airTec unit for processing laser tape and QA65 glue application unit with either an EVA pre-melt or PUR premelting units,the S-380 is ideal for both speed and versatility.

What’s more, full automation of the EDGETEQ S-380 ensures fast and efficient set-up of the machine for various materials. Multiprofile tooling is used on both the trimming and scraper units.

Combine this with the ‘Flextrim’ tooling on the corner rounding unit and ensure a seamless profile transition between the horizontal and vertical edges of the panel.

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The lineal motors also deliver instant acceleration and deceleration. This rapid movement speed in combination with the exclusive Anderson ‘Smart Drill’ boring head can deliver up to 50% more output than conventional CNC’s.

The ‘Smart-Drill’ boring head detects the surface of the panel - so that as soon as the drill bit exits the panel the machine moves to the next drilling position. No upward end-stroke is required thus greatly reducing plunge to plunge time. The ‘GS’ series delivers the efficiency of a beam-saw with the automation of a CNC.

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Biesse digital factory at LIGNA a winning alliance between man and robot edgebanding machine for artisans and small businesses.

At LIGNA, Biesse is presenting the future of Industry 4.0 where automation and interconnection become an even more effective spur and bring to life the Automaction concept - Biesse's constant innovative spirit.

Three completely automated process solutions, from raw materials to the finished product, will highlight the results of an evolved production system that's attentive and efficient, personalised and flexible. For this reason, Biesse has set up the Testimonial in Automaction project to establish close collaboration with three top design names who share the same values and production principles.

One fully automated solution will be able to produce up to 1,500 panels per shift. Thanks to its collaboration with CUBO DESIGN, Biesse can demonstrate how to produce a complete kitchen with flexible, top-performing systems, displaying its production line directly on the stand.

The second automated solution is the result of collaboration with LAGO, an Italian design brand that makes furniture for every area in the home. Up to 1,000 panels can be produced during every shift with this product for the living/sleeping area - a solution that brings together the latest

The 1000th machine connected with SOPHIA launched in Germany recently.

ideas in flexibility with regards to sectioning and robot-assisted machines.

The ROS robots will provide support for the sectioning, boring, smoothing and CNC machines.

The third solution will produce up to 600 panels per shift, and is especially recommended for manufacturers of bathroom furniture and shop fittings.

Emerging from the collaboration with BMT BAGNI, it highlights the advantages of a company that fully exploits all the opportunities of the fourth industrial revolution, including machines with additional automatic systems, robots and software for integrated production management.

In the search for optimum finish quality, lower consumption and easy use, Biesse is presenting Ray Force System - the revolutionary new method for applying edgebanding strips to shaped panels thanks to an exclusive technique based on the melting of a reactive layer with the use of infrared lamps.

Biesse will also be presenting its ROS (Robotically Operated System) integrated robots for handling panels, ensuring efficiency and versatility without the need for operator intervention.

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Another solution on display will be the Rover machining centre, always at the top in terms of reliability but now enhanced even further thanks to the new FPS tables that improve speed and productivity. Edgebanding discovers new levels of compactness with the Akron 1100, a new automatic single-sided

The stand will rotate around the Digital Hub - a link between the software packages - where visitors can examine the true heart of the applications installed on Biesse technologies: from SOPHIA to B_CABINET, from B_PROCESS and B_AVANT to B_SUITE and OPTIPLANNING, the hub of the digital connections of the platforms will be on show in the dedicated area, with specialised technical personnel on hand.

One unmissable feature is SOPHIA, the IoT service platform, whose new functions focus on predictability with the aim of improving the personalised interaction with the customer on the basis of the machine, and reducing assistance times even further.

2019 marks Biesse's 50th anniversary, and LIGNA is the most important step of the Future On Tour - the programme of events to celebrate with our customers around the world.

Biesse will be dedicating its anniversary to man's creativity and the technical abilities of the machine: a relationship that puts technological power at the service of the human being, exalting its spirit by means of understanding.

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The Felder patent-pending system prevents contact between the panel saw operator and the blade, thus significantly improving workshop safety. A noteworthy advantage of the Felder PCS is that the sawblade remains intact and can be used again immediately.

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Retraction of the blade below the table within milliseconds Surveillance of danger and approach zone with early unexpected approach detection Damage free retraction, the blade is immediately ready for use again at the push of a button

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Mirostone can be safely installed in your home using standard woodworking tools, successfully avoiding all the time consuming delays and inconvenience of other surfaces.

Mirostone is not just skin deep, its colourful design runs consistently throughout its 20mm thickness, giving uniquely stylish and practical worksurface features.

Mirostone is a modified acrylic meaning unlike stone composites and other surfaces on the market, it can be repaired and renewed with ease.

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Mirostone is a solid work surface with no chipboard core, therefore it is completely waterproof and hygienic making it the perfect surface for your kitchens, laundries and vanities.

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Construction methods which can speed up assembly time, cabinet strength and allow for flat packing.

The K2 2.0 is ideal for cabinetry but can also process doors, stair stringers, curved table tops and much more. The K2 2.0 uses a unique clamping system to feed and move parts. No vacuum pumps mean no set-up time, reduced

power consumption and reduced noise. The compact footprint of just 2900 x 1650 mm makes this CNC ideal for those with limited space or as a second CNC to increase capacity and versatility.

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Choose Panelform for ZeroLine ‘laser-edge’ melamine doors Panelform’s Touchtex ZeroLine ‘laser-edge’ doors have proved exceptionally popular since they were launched in 2017. Here’s why you should choose Panelform for your ‘laser-edge’ door supplier: Exclusive Colours Panelform has 4x exclusive Matt finish melamine colours, giving you the popular look and feel of Matt acrylic at the price of melamine. With their quirky names, Touchtex Matt finish doors capture your eye and your imagination. Ptarmigans Wing (pronounced: tar-mi-gan) has been the most popular, and Rumskulla Oak has been used to great effect either as a full kitchen or as a secondary colour alongside Ptarmigans Wing, Unicorn or High Tea. Fast All materials for Touchtex ZeroLine doors and panels are stocked, ensuring a fast, reliable turnaround time. Quoting and ordering on EasyOrder online gives you an accurate delivery date - not the date we dispatch, but the date your order will arrive. EasyOrder factors in your location and the freight timeframe. It also gives you the flexibility to bring forward or move out the date you would like to receive your order. Easy!

Coloured Cabinets Through our EasyOrder online quoting/ ordering system, you can order all the parts for coloured open cabinets in one simple entry. Save yourself time during both ordering and assembling, with all the parts being grooved and drilled using our mortice and tenon construction. We offer 3x construction methods (screw, cam or glue) to best suit your application.

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new possibilities with machine from Proform CNC Growing a business can be achieved in a variety of ways. For Stu Robertson Factory Manager and owner at Palmerston North based Exclusive Furniture & Joinery Ltd purchasing a new CNC machine has seen rapid growth of the business in just six or so months since it was installed. Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine spoke with Stu about the new CNC and its impact on his business.

site that includes an office and showroom. At the same time there was a second arm of the business that provided for commercial joinery fitouts with solid wood a speciality to businesses all around New Zealand.

“We had an older CNC machine which was hard to progamme and was getting unreliable.” comments Stu. He began the search for a replacement machine by looking at second hand. “This didn’t last long as we were wary of the problems you can get and the need for good backup.” explains Stu.

Stu Robertson with the Prowood CNC ATC25/13 machine.

Stu bought Exclusive Furniture & Joinery Ltd, known for its production of stylish, bespoke furniture such as chairs, Ottomans, tables and drawers using quality fabrics for upholstery and finishing from their 1300 square metre

He then came across Steve Fifeld and Proform CNC Ltd. “The machine he offered us ticked all the boxes. The all up price for the machine and its install was really good. We even got to go and see it being made for us.”

Since purchasing the new CNC router he has started ‘Cut It Services’ when he saw the opportunity to grow by offering cutting services to the general public and smaller joinery operations who did not have a

CNC. Stu says “With the cutting service we can either flatpack or assemble, including edgebanding if need be, and deliver. We also complete templating works for a number of businesses.”

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The machine, a Proform CNC ATC25/13 model, is a gantry style machining centre for processing solid wood, MDF and particle board (as well as plastics, aluminium and composite materials) and one that Proform have made and perfected for some years now from their factory facility in Upper Hutt, Wellington.

“What stood out for us were a couple of features: the automatic tool change facility, the fact it could handle 2.4m boards yet had such a compact footprint on the factory floor and we could use solid wood cutters on what is a really robust machine with its heavy duty 9kW HSD router with an internal cooling fan and ISO30 collet.” comments Stu. With our Enroute software and Digitizing board we have been

able to quickly digitise some of our patterns for use on the CNC and with jigs for solid wood been able to produce what we needed.

With our Polyboard cabinetry software with its parametric features we have been able to offer our clients a better service and expand our business. With the auto oiling process we have little maintenance to worry about, a real plus.”

installed by Proform in just six hours. “We had about four days of training programming real jobs by the second day so we lost very little in production time in the process. With Steve only two hours away we felt comfortable with the service side of things.”

With a total floor area of just 1.5m by 3.35m the ATC25/13 has indeed a small footprint really suitable for the smaller factory.

Computer controlled shape nesting on its 2.44m by 1.22 m table means a standard 1200m board is easily processed. “Its a solid, compact machine that does the job” comments Stu. The install was quick and efficient being

“We wanted to make an adaptation to the machine to make it easier to remove the processed board quickly so we could then put another board on for processing while we sorted out the already cut one. Steve took this onboard and fitted some brackets to the machine and a drop bar at the table end to push off the processed sheet. It worked a treat.”

The new CNC has opened up new opportunies for Exclusive Furniture Ltd. “We are now able to offer more to more clients. It has been a win-win situation for us and our clientele.” says Stu.

Going that little bit extra on the part of Steve Fifeld and Proform CNC Ltd impressed Stu.

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Fisher & Paykel launch customisable integrated column refrigerators & freezers Integrated Column Refrigerators and Freezers by Fisher & Paykel was launched in New Zealand in April. The latest product range from the brand is set to introduce customers to an exceptional new level of personalisation to suit every lifestyle.

The design and functionality of the new Column series is the result of thousands of hours of extensive research and rigorous testing, says Shane Rehm, Fisher & Paykel’s Chief Group Engineer for Refrigeration Product Development.

“We learnt that customers love the idea of independent compartments inside their fridge, and we also know that different foods require different temperatures, so we developed a system that combines the two behind a single door,” he says.

Designed in New Zealand, the modular vertical fridges (610mm and 762mm) and freezers (457mm, 610mm, 762mm) can be mixed and matched with different sizes, finishes and installation either side by side or individually throughout the kitchen spaces. For complete customisation, customers can supply their own custom door panel to seamlessly integrate with their kitchen décor, or use Fisher & Paykel’s optional stainless steel door panels and a choice of four handles.

The sleek stainless steel units fit flush with cabinetry with minimal 3mm gaps with no visible hinges or grilles, while a toekick allows for variable height and depth. For paired installation, the Columns’ built-in heating prevents condensation. A joiner kit is included with all freezer columns, and can be purchased as an accessory, making it simple to hide the gap between the Columns.

It’s true kitchen perfection from the moment you open the door.

A stainless steel interior adds to the premium design and quality finish with soft-close, full extension metal bin runners, and robust cantilevered glass shelves with

The units fit flush with cabinetry with minimal 3mm gaps and no visible hinges or grilles.

metal trim. Inside both fridge and freezer, bright LED lights illuminate the ceiling, shelf, bin and tray, creating a welcoming glow in the kitchen when the Column doors are open.

items to a safe temperature and quickly freezing foods to retain moisture when defrosted. It also helps the fridge intelligently adapt to daily use and reduce energy consumption.

At the heart of the range is Fisher & Paykel’s state-of-the-art foodcare technology. Set to revolutionise food storage, the Variable Temperature Zone system ensures food is stored at its optimal temperature to stay fresher longer. ActiveSmart™ Foodcare technology adjusts airflow within the fridge to maintain a stable and even temperature, rapidly chilling new

Fridge and freezer each have three temperature modes, controlled from a central panel. The food modes can be adjusted - within two zones in the same column – giving freedom to use fridge (3ºC), pantry (12ºC) or chill mode (0.5ºC) within the fridge, alongside the freezer Column that offers soft freeze (-7ºC), freezer (25ºC) or deep freeze.

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Fisher & Paykel CEO, Stuart Broadhurst says: “Our focus was on designing an integrated refrigeration platform that delivers class leading food care, high quality design and reliability, and seamless kitchen integration.”

Fisher & Paykel’s Integrated Columns are available exclusively at select Harvey Norman locations.

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Steering a course Ian Featherstone

Is your hourly charge out rate enough?

We are now in June and 2019 is in full swing.

I’m writing this in May and many of us have started the financial year with some goals, but without fully understanding our 2018-2019 financial result and what we need to focus on to improve performance.

Recently, I’ve been working more with clients and their financial advisors / accountants and the subject of hourly charge out rate has come up every time. Labour is usually our single biggest cost and the thing we have the most control over, if we put our minds to it.

In doing this exercise, it has been surprising to find that the charge out rates these companies are using is close to their actual cost per hour! This is once the hours lost due to leave, statutory holidays, sick and other leave and downtime are taken into account. We can then see that the profits generated are coming from material mark-ups and other gains, not from the value adding labour which is the very thing we generally love to do!

To be clear; what we are trying to establish is the rate we need to charge to recover all the costs in the business, (excluding materials).

If you wish to do this exercise yourself, then add together your expected wages costs and your fixed costs for the year and then divide this number into the available chargeable (productive) hours. This will be the average hourly rate you need to charge to recover these costs.

Once you have established the cost per hour, you can then refine your pricing methodology, material mark ups and create a budget to work to. This exercise will also focus you on the value of the downtime. Remember every hour saved, can be re-sold to another customer, so the value of labour-saving initiatives is double the hourly rate you charge!

Make a note to discuss this at your next meeting with your accountant or business advisor.

Ian Featherstone is a business advisor and leadership coach, and the owner of Glass Half Full. He specialises in the construction industry, particularly the joinery & cabinetry sector. For more information please visit www. glasshalffull.co.nz

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It’s true

time = money establishing the charge out rate Cost per hour = Total Wage cost + Total Fixed cost Chargeable hours For example Wages Fixed costs Total costs Chargeable hours Cost per hour

$400,000 $250,000 $650,000 9,152 $71.92

To establish your available, chargeable (productive) hours per year; remember to take into account all the non-workdays. You may be surprised to find you only have around 80% of your direct labour hours to charge out, see below:

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Just explore the trades!

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- Jess Leslie more young women would see the potential of working in the trades and join the industry.

oinery apprentice Jess Leslie hasn’t looked back since embarking on a career in the timber joinery industry. The only regret she has about her job is that she didn’t start sooner.

She recently visited a girls’ school with BCITO to talk to students about being a joiner and discovered that most of the students didn’t know that her job even existed. Jess thinks young people, particularly young women, have a predetermined idea about what a trade involves.

“When people hear ‘trade’, they only think of a builder, plumber and electrician. There are so many more options out there,” she says.

The 22-year-old is three years i n t o h e r f o u r- y e a r j o i n e r y apprenticeship with the Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO).

After leaving school, Jess toyed with a job in hospitality, but she knew it wasn’t for her. She craved doing something more practical. “I’ve always wanted to build something with my hands,” says Jess. She decided to follow a similar pathway to her mum, who worked as a kitchen designer, and before entering into her apprenticeship with BCITO. And she hasn’t looked back. Jess now works for Andrew Bellamy at Wood Solutions in Dunedin.

A typical day might see Jess building cabinets for a kitchen, or

Jess Leslie loves the variety of work involved in her joinery apprenticeship.

perhaps windows and doors, and it’s changing all the time. With new technology emerging, Jess gets opportunities to learn how to use new wood-cutting machines through on-the-job training.

“Every day you’re learning something new in this industry,” says Jess, “I love the variety.”But it hasn’t been without a few

challenges along the way. She says it was initially difficult to find work and credits the BCITO with helping her get a job. “As a female, entering a male-dominated industry it can be daunting”, says Jess. However, she says other women have helped pave the way for her already. She loves the friendly ‘family vibe’ at Wood Solutions. Jess just wishes that

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“To anyone pondering what may be a good career, if you’re interested in doing something practical and hands-on I say give it a go. Just explore the trades.

It doesn’t hurt to have a look at what’s out there and while you’re at it check out timber joinery.”

Reprinted with kind permission from JetMAG.co.nz

NKBA and BCITO launch NZ Diploma in Design Level 5 As the kitchen and bathroom design sector matures and clients look for assurance that their contractors and suppliers are appropriately trained and qualified, more and more kitchen and bathroom designers are looking to harness the power of education and up their credentials.

In acknowledgement of this growing demand, NKBA has been working closely with BCITO to make sure that appropriate qualifications are available for industry.

We want to ensure our members have the skills and learnings to meet client requirements and to provide a high level of quality assurance.

The new level 5 qualification combines on the job and off the job training to provide learners with the skills needed to be a qualified kitchen and/or bathroom designer.

Year one focuses on mechanics, while year two takes designers through the ins and outs of aesthetics. The off the job component includes correspondence assignments and two weeks of training in a classroom setting.

The qualification covers: • legislation • communication • measurement and calculation • construction knowledge • contracts, tendering & quoting • research and analysis • project planning and administration

Last years awards were held under the spectacular third floor dome at the War Memorial Museum.

The offsite training courses are delivered by Mark Bruce and Milvia Hannah, who are both experienced designers and successful business owners. They each deliver a oneweek course over the two years that focuses on spatial design and aesthetics.

In addition, BCITO provides significant on job support for learners with 14 nationwide dedicated kitchen design training advisors visiting learners at their workplace.

BCITO Chief Executive, Warwick Quinn says, “We are delighted to have worked together in partnership with NKBA to develop the new Diploma in Design (Level 5). We are committed to developing innovative and creative ways to make sure training and skills development are fit for purpose and aligned with the industry’s needs. With insatiable demand

for qualified professionals, now is the best time ever to get a formal qualification.”

The new qualification commenced in January this year and there are already several full classes in Auckland and Wellington, with plans for a roll out in other areas during August and October.

“I would encourage all NKBA members that do not have a formal qualification or are looking for a refresher to consider undertaking the NZ Diploma. You do need to be working in the sector to be able to complete the two-year training which will prove invaluable for future career prospects, whether as a sole practitioner or within a large design/manufacturing organisation. We are also excited about the fact that a level 6 qualification is currently in the development phase,” said Suzie, Executive Office of NKBA.

There will be an opportunity to find out more about the qualification and to speak with BCITO at the 2019 NKBA Conference.

The conference is being held in Melbourne from 19-20 July. The theme is Inspiration@Work and includes talks from the incredible Alex Perry and top chef Ben Shewry of Attica.

To register for the 2019 NKBA Conference visit: https://nkba.org. nz/event/2019-nkba-conferenceexcellence-in-design-awards/ 

To register go to www.nkba.org.nz/event/2019-nkba-conference-excellence-in-design-awards/

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Due Process Geoff Hardy

Joiner’s rights and responsibilities under the law

F

or a long time now, the New Zealand Parliament has recognised the need to give special protection to consumers. And so we have statutes like the Fair Trading Act 1986 (which prohibits businesses from telling fibs to their customers), the Commerce Act 1986 (which prohibits businesses from abusing their market power or colluding with their competitors), and the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (which gives certain rights to your customers whether you like it or not).

Those consumer rights and remedies apply equally to the residential building sector as they do to any other industry. In fact, of the five separate laws that homeowners can use to hold their residential builder to account, three of them are consumer laws.

The first of these consumer laws is the Consumer Guarantees Act which was introduced in 1993. This was intended to protect consumers against large or unscrupulous suppliers where there was an imbalance of power between the two of them. Typically in that situation if the consumer wants a particular product or service, for example a flat screen TV or access to the internet, then they are forced to accept terms of trade that are non-negotiable, and are presented on a take-it-or-leave-it basis.

What the Consumer Guarantees Act does is imply into consumer contracts – which are contracts for the supply of goods or services that are typically acquired for personal or domestic purposes – certain basic guarantees, and remedies for any breach of those guarantees, that cannot be contracted out of.

There are some guarantees that relate to goods and others that relate to services.

The Act says that “goods” do not include a whole building,

or part of a whole building, that is attached to land, unless the building is a structure that is easily removable and is not designed for residential accommodation.

However it is generally accepted that “part of a whole building” means something like an apartment in an apartment block.

So it is questionable whether it includes a building component such as a kitchen, a staircase, interior panelling, an ornate door, or exterior windows. And in any event, joinery work also involves the provision of services, so the “services” guarantees apply just as much to a residential building project as they do to the sale of a washing machine or the supply of electricity to a household.

You might think that joiners don’t have to worry about the CGA, because their client is usually the head contractor rather than the homeowner. It is true that two businesses can contract out of the CGA, as long as they do so in writing, and it is “fair and reasonable” to do so, but not many subcontracts bother to do so. And in any event, the homeowner can enforce the CGA guarantees as to acceptable quality, compliance with description, and availability of repairs and spare parts directly against the joiner as manufacturer.

However the most common escape route for joiners is that the CGA does not apply to sales of goods or services to head contractors who acquire them for the purpose of re-supplying them in trade, or consuming them in the course of production or manufacture, or (in the case of goods) carrying on a business of repairing or treating other goods or fixtures on land. So if you are a subcontractor, you’re generally safe.

Next we have the implied warranties under section 362I of the Building Act that were introduced in 2004 and given

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a lot more teeth in 2015. These warranties are very similar to the implied guarantees in the Consumer Guarantees Act but they apply to goods as well as services. Like the Consumer Guarantees Act guarantees they are implied into every residential building contract whether you know it or not, and regardless of what the contract says.

However they are not implied into subcontracts. Consequently, joiners are only caught by these provisions if they contract with a homeowner direct. If they do that, it’s not all bad.The Building Act implied warranties are sensible provisions that promise no more than basic rights that you would expect to see in any fair and reasonable consumer contract, so they are nothing for a joiner to fear. What the joiner does need to fear, however, are the rights that the homeowner is given to enforce those warranties. These rights are a lot more powerful and go a lot further than the equivalent rights in the Consumer Guarantees Act. Finally, the third consumer law available to homeowners is the 12 month defects remedy under section 362Q of the Building Act 2004. This came into force in 2015 and like the Building Act implied warranties, it cannot be contracted out of, and it is available to any subsequent owner of the home for as long as the remedy lasts.

Essentially this section is intended to give homeowners the right to have the joiner rectify any defects that emerge within a year of completion of the project, at the joiner’s expense. But once again, only if the joiner has contracted with the homeowner direct.

Contrast the laws that homeowners can use against joiners, with the laws that joiners can use against their suppliers. There are in fact only two of them, those being

the law of contract and the tort of negligence. The joiner’s rights against the supplier are largely governed by the supplier’s terms of trade, because it is those terms of trade that form the contract between the supplier and the joiner.

The terms and conditions of trade of the major building materials suppliers in New Zealand are classic examples of uncompromising, one-sided contracts, but some are worse than others. To be fair, suppliers say they would only use them against dishonest or insolvent customers, and they have an interest in maintaining good relations with their valued customers.

That may be true, but I have seen too many examples of suppliers using them against good tradesmen when confronted with a clear case of product failure.

Just remember that claims aren’t necessarily resolved by the local branch – they are often referred to the in-house lawyers at the corporate head office, who tend to take a very hard-nosed approach, particularly if there is an insurer behind the scenes calling the shots.

It is not a very happy situation that the small-medium joiner finds himself in. He is not considered to be a consumer, and he does not have the protection of the Consumer Guarantees Act guarantees and the Building Act warranties to use against the supplier. However his own residential customer can use all of those rights and remedies against him. He cannot pass on the liability he owes to the homeowner, back to the supplier unless the supplier agrees to do so.

Which is highly unlikely.

Recently there was another law introduced to protect consumers,

although not necessarily in the construction sector. This is the new law against unfair contract terms, which was inserted into the Fair Trading Act on 17 March 2015. You can ask the Commerce Commission to apply for a court ruling that a contract is “standard form” (ie. there is no realistic ability to renegotiate or modify it) and that some of its terms are unfair to you. If you can persuade the Commission to take up your case, and the Commission is successful, then those unfair terms become illegal.

The Act gives 13 examples of unfair terms, and they are almost all to be found in the building materials suppliers’ terms and conditions of trade. So does the Fair Trading Act open up the possibility of builders getting some relief from the more unfair aspects of those terms and conditions? Unfortunately not.

Predictably, only consumers are covered by these provisions.

Why should that be the case?

Why is a modest joiner who is struggling to make enough money to feed his family, any less deserving of special protection than a homeowner such as Graeme Hart (New Zealand’s richest citizen), Sir Michael Fay, or Sir John Key? The problem is that the Government lumps small businesses in with big businesses, and assumes they all have equal bargaining power, whereas in reality that is a complete fallacy.

Small businesses should be lumped in with consumers, where they belong.

Australia has already woken up to this and extended the benefit of their unfair contract terms law to small businesses. Small businesses are defined as those that employ less than 20 people.

The standard from contracts that are covered are those where the

contract price is $300,000 or less (or $1m if the contract is for more than 12 months).

The Australian law has already been very effectively enforced by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (“ACCC”). The ACCC first examined 46 standard form contracts across seven industries and published a report of their findings in November 2016. They then contacted the major players in those industries, many of whom voluntarily agreed to remove the offending provisions from their terms of trade. When one major waste management company refused to do so, the ACCC applied to the Federal Court in September 2017 for an order that eight of their contract terms were unfair and therefore void.

It remains to be seen whether New Zealand follows Australia’s lead and addresses a major cause of injustice in the construction industry, but it won’t happen unless the industry lobbies for it, or it is sensationalised by the media. So go ahead. State your case, agitate for change, and make some noise. If the Australians can do it, then so can we. 

Geoff Hardy has 44 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer and is a partner in the Auckland firm “Martelli McKegg”. He guarantees personal attention to new clients at competitive rates. His phone number is (09) 379 0700, fax (09) 309 4112, and email geoff@martellimckegg.co.nz. This article is not intended to be relied upon as legal advice.

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master joiners Operations Manager - Allison Delaney, PO Box 12269, Thorndon, Wellington 6011. p: 027 234 1727, e: operations@masterjoiners.co.nz

AUCKLAND Secretary, Michael Bangs 24 Linwood Ave, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025. Ph 09 846 3364, email akmasterjoiners@woodman.co.nz Advanced Timber Joinery PO Box 132, Silverdale, 217 Spur Road, Stillwater/Silverdale, Ph 09 426 9785, contact Wade Saunderson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

All Timber Joinery (2017) Ltd Unit A, 1058 Great South Road, Mt Wellington, Auckland. Ph 09 270 9605, contact Rory Johns.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Auckland Joinery (2014) Ltd 2 Taylors Road, Morningside, Auckland, Ph 09 846 0346, contact Ross Webster. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Blue World Yachting Ltd 6 Ngahura Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland, Ph 021 150 5710, contact Serge Landry. bmc limited Unit E, 191B Archers Road, Auckland 0629, Ph 027 511 3717, contact Sandra & Bjoern May. BML Builders Ltd 18 Shamrock Drive, Kumeu, Ph 09 412 2350, contact Kaye Butler. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Carlielle Kitchens 138 Manukau Road, Pukekohe, Auckland 2120, Ph 09 238 5222, contact Doug McMiken.

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

Continental Stairs Ltd 32 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland, ph 09 836 1935, contact John or Anthony van Erp. Counties Joinery 36 Sedgebrook Rd, Patumahoe, RD 1, Pukekohe 2678. Ph 09 238 7264, contact Roy McKerras NZS4211 Affiliated.

CT Timber Joinery Ltd 48 B Porana Road, Glenfield, Auckland, Ph 09 444 9041, contact Cameron Stringer. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Doorways (2009) Ltd 428 Church Street East, Penrose, Auckland, Ph 09 571 0605, contact Neville Shirley. NZS4211 Affiliated.

McNaughton Windows and Doors PO Box 27 061, Mt Roskill. Ph 09 620 9059, contact Andrew Riley or Dave Cunningham.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Westpine Joinery Ltd 7 Binstead Rd, New Lynn, Auckland. Ph 09 827 6488, contact Bill or Donny Rawlinson. www. westpine.co.nz. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Meridian Joinery Ltd 18 Parity Place, Glenfield, Auckland, Ph 09 444 9247, contact Kieren Mallon.

Wendekreisen Travel Ltd Unit 1, 197 Montgomerie Road, Mangere, Auckland, Ph 03 489 6507, contact Sascha Warnken; Dieter Schuetze

Fineline Joinery Limited 4 Corban Avenue, Henderson, Auckland, Ph 09 836 2212, contact Richard Schaefer. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Format Ltd 17 Parity Place, Glenfield, Auckland, Ph 09 914 4560, contact Frank Schlaffmann.

Geoff Locke Cabinetmaker Ltd 67 Hodge Road, R D 6, Ruatangata, Whangarei 0176, Ph 09 433 5745, contact Geoff Locke.

Goldfinch Timber Joinery Ltd 20 D & E Onslow Avenue, Papatoetoe, Auckland, Ph 09 277 8803, contact Harvey Whitehead.

NZS4211 Affiliated Grandvue Joinery 42 Gregory Road, Waitakere. Ph 09 810 9398, contact Robert Piacun. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Guyco Kitchens & Joinery Ltd 8 Rewa Rewa Road, Raumanga, Whangarei, Ph 09 470 0653, contact Peter Dainty.

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

Heritage Joinery Ltd 1007 Paerata Road, Paerata, Pukekohe. Ph 09 239 2794, contact Michael Oglesby.

Owairoa Joinery Ltd PO Box 58 336, East Tamaki. Ph 09 273 3699, contact Mark Harriman. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Pakuranga Joinery Ltd 2 Canon Place, Pakuranga, Auckland. Ph 09 576 8858, contact Gary Farquhar. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Regal Plus Joinery Ltd 35 Commerce Street, Whangarei, Ph 09 438 2989, contact Jason Hammond.

Seaboard Joinery 2016 Ltd 59A Leonard Rd, Penrose, Auckland. Ph 09 579 9571, contact Michael Kreft. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Kay Joinery 1226 Oruru Road, R D 2, Peria, Kaitaia, Ph 09 408 5547, contact Daniel Kay. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Kitchen Dynamics Limited 122 Kitchener Road, Waiuku, Auckland, Ph 09 235 0252, contact Colin Drummond.

Legacy Joinery 120 Captain Springs Road, Onehunga, Auckland, Ph 09 250 2150, contact Brandon van Zyl. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Dimension Shopfitters Ltd 67 Arrenway Drive, Albany, Auckland, Ph 09 414 1173, contact Karl Clemm.

Ninety Degree Kitchens & Design Ltd 11 Tanekaha Lane, Kerikeri, Northland 0294, Ph 022 624 0056, contact Carli Scoles

JT Cabinetry Ltd 32 Neil Park Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland, Ph 09 279 8984, contact Noel Rowse.

Cutting Innovations Ltd 70 The Concourse, Henderson, Auckland 0610, Ph 09 836 9050, contact Alec Stringer

Design Timber Doors & Windows Ltd 118 Mangere Road, Otahuhu, Auckland, Ph 021 0868 6770, contact Sailesh Prakash. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Hewe Kitchens & Interiors 10 Triton Drive, Albany, Auckland 0632, Ph 09 479 6504, contacts Tony Hewetson or Craig Hewetson.

Kitchen Inspirations Ltd Unit 15, 518 Buckland Road, R D 2, Pukekohe, Ph 09 239 0875, contact Justin and Rebecca Berry

Danska Cabinetmaking Unit 5, 56 Rewarewa Rd, Raumanga, Whangarei, ph 09 438 1100, contact Aaron & Carolyn Rawson.

Next Level Joinery Ltd 3D Target Court, Wairau, Auckland. Ph 021 568 655, contact Brendon Sowerby. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

Dando Doors and Windows Ltd 62 Stoddard Rd, Mt Roskill. Ph 09 629 0222, contact Peter Facoory. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Leslie A J & Co Ltd PO Box 35 628, Browns Bay. Ph 09 479 4662, contact Steve Leslie. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Mahurangi Joinery Ltd 23a Glenmore Drive, Warkworth, Auckland 0910, Ph 09 425 9849, contacts Joel and Suzannah Hemus. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

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Southey and Knight Group Ltd 50 Hooper Ave, Pukekohe, Ph 022 455 9975, contact Ryan Southey. NZS4211 Affiliated.

The Kitchen Tailor 536 Mahurangi East Road, Algies Bay, Warkworth, Ph 027 448 1879, contacts Adam & Kirstyn McNeil Timber Joinery Solutions Ltd 1007 Tauhoa Road, R D 4, Warkworth, Auckland, Ph 09 422 5873, Contact Dave Sattler. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Total Timba Joinery PO Box 101 153, Glenfield. Ph 09 444 7772 contact Rob Pickup. NZS4211 Affiliated.

VSP Interiors Limited 68 A Hillside Road, Wairau Valley, Northshore, Auckland, Ph 021 183 9151, contact Vishal.

Western Joinery Ltd 26 Cartwright Road, Glen Eden, Auckland, Ph 09 818 8802, contacts Jim Purvis or Leanne Beaumont. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Whenuapai Joinery (1988) Ltd 49 Pupuke Rd, Takapuna, Auckland. Ph 09 416 4995, contact Ian Midgley. NZS4211 Affiliated.

WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY Secretary, Sonya Mackenzie 65 Duke Street, Hamilton. Ph 07 847 9352 Email: sonyamackenzie@impeys.co.nz Advance Joinery 2015 Ltd 71 Higgins Road, Hamilton, Ph 07 846 0026, contact Kris Allen.

Artisan Carpentry Ltd 747 No2 Road, R D 2, Te Puke 3182, Ph 027 344 1918, contact Charles de Lapomarede Autocrat Joinery 31 Maru Street, Mount Maunganui, Ph 07 574 8162, contact Steve O’Donohoe. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Classical Doors Ltd Cnr Chadwick Rd & Sherson St, Tauranga, Ph 07 578 4908, contact Scott Wilkins. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Clearline Ltd 65 Hull Road, Mt Maunganui, Ph 07 572 4307, contact Barry Ririnui. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Colourform Joinery Ltd PO Box 10121, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Ph 07 849 6655, contact Mike Taylor. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Coromandel Kitchens 2016 Ltd 7 Dakota Drive, Whitianga 3510, Ph 027 288 8713, contact Robert Duxfield.

Countrylane Kitchens 44 Marshall Road, Katikati 3178, Ph 0274 761 315, contact Darrell Garrett.

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

Customtone Kitchens 33 Progress Drive, Otorohanga, Ph 07 873 8083, contact George van Boven.

Designline Limited 21 Gateway Drive, R D 4, Whakatane, Ph 07 307 0058, contacts Hayden and Rachel Boyd.

Eastern Waikato Joinery Ltd 3 Allen Street, Morrinsville. Ph 07 889 7654, contact Paul Bennett. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Fernlea Cabinetry & Joinery Ltd Unit 3, 593 Te Rapa Road, Hamilton, Ph 07 849 4844, contact Frank Lawrence. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Fine Woodworking 1536 Main North Road, R D 5, Te Kuiti, Ph 07 878 6194, David Higgins. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

TBB Joinery Limited 51 Grey Street, Feilding 4702, Ph 022 633 2928, contact Bruce Birrell.

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

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

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

The Door Shoppe 157 London Street, Wanganui, Ph 06 345 7707, contact Mark & Diane Thompson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Got It Made Kitchens and Cabinetry 360 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu 3800. Ph 07 871 3998, contact Cherie van der Poel or Eric Prole.

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

Harker Laminates 58 Bryant Road, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Ph 07 849 7745, contact Steve Harker.

HK Kitchens 144 Taurikura Drive, Tauriko, Tauranga, Ph 07 927 3092, contact Jason Smith.

Waikato Benchtops Ltd Glasgow Street, Huntly, Ph 07 902 5243, contact Simon Curran.

Waikato Joinery Specialists 56 Killarney Road, Frankton, Hamilton, Ph 07 847 6006, contact John Vercoe. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

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

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

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

Kitchen Fx Ltd 801 Arthur Porter Dr, Burbush, Hamilton. Ph 07 849 2801, contact Mark Davies.

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

MAKZ Joinery 26 Alexander Ave, Whakatane, Ph 027 284 9412, contact Jamie McConnell. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Makepiece Limited Unit 2, Number 10, Gateway Cres, Coastlands, Whakatane 3194, Ph 07 219 0903, contact Richard Knott. NZS4211 Affiliated.

CENTRAL Secretary, Craig Fleet UCOL, Private Bag 11022, Palmerston North 4442, Ph 06 952 7001, c.fleet@ucol.ac.nz

The Joiner – Leighton Judd Ltd 50 Johnston Street, Foxton, Manawatu, Ph 06 363 5119, contact Leighton Judd

HAWKES BAY POVERTY BAY

Tweakit Joinery Solutions 200 Tutaki Road, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North.

Ph 06 357 2897, contact Vaughn Tongs.

Secretary, Sue Page QSM, JP 13a Charles Street, Westshore, Napier 4110. Ph 06 835 9549. Email: masterjoinerhbpb@gmail.com

UCOL Princess St, Palmerston North. Ph 06 952 7001, contact Craig Fleet. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Awapuni Joinery Ltd 22 Parkinson Street, Gisborne, Ph 06 867 3301 contact Peter Webster.

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

Brittin Builders Ltd T/A Parkhill Joinery 475 St Georges Road South, Havelock North, Ph 06 877 7623, contact Tom Robertson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Al-Wood Joinery (2019) Ltd 7 Arthur Street, Pahiatua, Ph 06 376 8692, contact Gus Shilvock.

Benchtop Surfaces Ltd 590 Tremaine Ave, P. North. Ph 06 356 9384, contact James Hurren.

Careys Joinery (1989) Ltd PO Box 229, Marton. Ph 06 327 7949, contact Shaun McDowell.

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

Heritage Doors Ltd 3 Muhunua West Road, Ohau, Levin, Ph 0274 418 934, contact Tod Aitken. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

Montage Kitchens & Joinery PO Box 5266, Frankton, Hamilton. Ph 07 8479 174, contact Ian Megchelse or Craig Mackie.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

Lanwood Joinery 26 North St, Palmerston North. Ph 06 357 4757, contact Steve Duck.

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

Levin A1 Joinery Co Ltd 27 Hokio Beach Rd, Levin. Ph 06 368 9987, contact Phil Benefield. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Pacific Coast Kitchens NZ Ltd 471 Omokoroa Road, R D 2, Tauranga, Ph 07 548 0606, contact Eric Thompson.

Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey 127 Keith St, Roslyn, Palmerston North, Ph 06 355 4646, contact Peter Healey.

Plain & Fancy Furniture & Kitchens 2 Lake Rd, Frankton, Hamilton, Ph 07 847 4563, contact Michael Kenyon.

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

SMJ Ltd 49A Matai Street, Taupo. Ph 07 378 8049, contact Stu Martin.

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

Stanley Interiors Ltd 6 Browne Street, Matamata, Ph 07 881 9234, contact Craig Davison. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Reilly Joinery 18A Parkview Ave, Feilding, Ph 06 323 3743, contact Andrew Reilly. NZS4211 Affiliated.

St Andrews Joinery Ltd 46 Mahana Road, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Ph 07 849 3050, contacts Stewart and Robert Cunningham.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Sayer Industries Limited 12 Waldegrave Street, Palmerston North Pho 06 355 8242

Treetown Kitchens Ltd 57 Albert Street, Cambridge, Ph 07 827 7309, contact Kevin Middlemiss.

Vogue Kitchens & Appliances 214 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth 4312, Ph 06 758 7241, contact Carl Lewis.

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

SB Joinery Ltd 2 Edward Street, Pahiatua 4910, Ph 027 979 0368, contact Scott Beales.

Burley Kitchens & Cabinetry Ltd 14 Lipton Pl, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 5588, contact Craig Burley.

TARANAKI

Cherrywood Joinery Ltd 11 PotaeAve, Lytton West, Gisborne. Ph 06 868 0971, Richard Childs.

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

Broadway Joinery 381 Broadway, Stratford, Ph 06 765 6829, contact Graham Podjursky.

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

Elite Kitchens 2004 Ltd 23 Oropuriri Road, New Plymouth 4312, Ph 06 759 8221, contact Sean Rice.

Classic Kitchens (1977) Ltd PO Box 3150, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 6500, contact Larry McKenna.

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

D Stevens Ltd 336 Childers Road, Gisborne, Ph 06 867 5700, contact Peter Claydon. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

Hawera Kitchens and Furniture Ltd 24 Glover Road, Hawera 4610, Ph 06 278 7044, contacts Klinton Hunt / Lance Hunt.

Gemco Trades Ltd PO Box 8360, Havelock North. Ph 06 877 1204, contact Craig Russell. NZS4211 Affiliated.

In 2 Kitchens Limited 78 Portia Street, Stratford, Ph 06 765 4058, contacts Brent and Jo Russ. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Kakapo Joinery 2/19 Mersey Street, Pandora, Napier, Ph 021 0258 9617, contact Robin Holthusen

Jones & Sandford Joinery Ltd 285 St Aubyn Street, New Plymouth, Ph 06 759 9251, contact Roger Jones.

Kitchen Zone 219 Stanley Road, Gisborne. Ph 06 863 2044, contact Tony & Lynda Sharp. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

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

MCL Joinery Ltd Box 320, Hastings, Ph 06 876 0252, contact John Bower. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

McIndoe Kitchens 8 Carnegie Rd, Onekawa, Napier 4110. Ph 06 843 3880, contact Murray McIndoe.

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

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

Newton Gordge Joinery 2016 Ltd 67 Breakwater Rd, New Plymouth. Ph 06 751 5165, contact Scott Dudley. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Rabbitte Joinery Limited 807 Warren St, Hastings. Ph 06 870 8911, contacts Greg & Trudi Rabbitte. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Pace Office Furniture Ltd 113 De Havilland Drive, Bell Block, New Plymouth.

Ph 06 755 4012, contact Lew Dickie or Bryan Frank.

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Summerfield Joinery 4 Innes Street, Gisborne, Ph 06 868 4236, contact Dale Summerfield. NZS4211 Affiliated

Prestige Joinery Limited 140 Perry Street, Masterton, Ph 06 377 1331, contact Gregory Morgan. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Motueka Joinery Co 2001 Ltd 20 Old Wharf Road, Motueka, Ph 03 528 9012, contacts Phil or Barb Sharkie.

Creative Joinery Ltd Unit 1/ 7 Homersham Pl., Burnside. Ph 03 358 4900, contact Wayne Brown.

Sunshine Joinery Ltd 44 Pandora Road, Ahuriri, Napier, Ph 06 844 6105, contact Rick Martin

Renalls Joinery Limited 147 -155 High St Sth, Carterton. Ph 06 379 8008, contact Steve Ruscoe. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Nazareth Joinery 2017 Ltd 1 Warwick Street, Mayfield, Blenheim, 7201. Ph 03 578 8752, contact Leigh Jones.

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

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

Stylish Interiors Ltd 29D Dragon St, Granada North, Wellington. Ph 04 473 1944, contact Mathew Gubb. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Dynamic Joinery & Cabinetry 6b Maces Road, Bromley, Christchurch, Ph 022 087 9918, contact Jeremy Smith.

Re Space Limited 2 Kidson Place, Nelson 7011, Ph 03 547 1636, contact Steven Harvey or Peter Harvey.

Elite Joinery Ltd Unit 1, 97A Sawyers Arms Road, Papanui, Christchurch, Ph 03 354 8311, contact Hayden & Sarah Illingworth.

Your Solutions Joinery Ltd 46 Ford Road, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 5954, contact Adam Satherley.

WELLINGTON Secretary, Peter George PO Box 1575, Paraparaumu Beach. Ph 04 297 0212.

Ace Kitchens & Laminates Ltd 50 Montgomery Crescent, Clouston Park, Upper Hutt 5018, contact Ivan Johnson

The French Door Factory 14A Kingsford Smith Street, Rongotai, Wellington.

Ph 04 387 7822, contact Alan Chambers The Joinery King Limited 73 Hutt Road, Thorndon, Wellington, Ph 04 473 6367, contact Tony King. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Wainui Joinery (1977) Ltd 34 Burden Ave, Wainuiomata Lower Hutt. Ph 04 564 7011, contact Nikki Wynne. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Amalgamated Joiners 1977 Ltd 4 Mountbatten Grove, Upper Hutt 5018, Ph 04 526 8091, contact Paul Pepper. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Bastian Wellington 6 Victoria Street, Alicetown, Wellington, Ph 04 576 0644, contact Sean Fitzgibbon.

Wellington Joinery and Kitchens Ltd 8a Burgess Road, Johnsonville, Wellington. Ph 04 478 7652, contact Phil Schwartfeger.

BM Hamilton Kitchens & Joinery 39 Park St, Kingsley Heights, Upper Hutt, 5019, Ph 021 923 231, contact Benn Hamilton.

Woodworkshop Ltd 118 Tirangi Road, Lyall Bay, Wellington, Ph 04 387 3228. Contact Steve Hind.

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

Woodhaus Joinery Ltd 54B Kent Street, Carterton 5713, Ph 022 322 0383, contact Andrew Woodhouse.

Commercial Joinery Wellington Ltd 232 Rongotai Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington. Ph 04 387 2050, contact Grant Smith David Barker Custom Cabinets Unit 1, 408 Hutt Road, Alicetown, Lower Hutt, Ph 027 248 8140, contact David Barker. NZS 4211 Affiliated.

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

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

Graedon Joinery 69 Pharazyn St, Melling, Lower Hutt, Ph 04 939 0405, contact Graeme Hopkirk. NZS 4211 Affiliated.

Joinery Productions Ltd 457 Jackson Street, Petone, Ph 04 569 8808, contact Wayne Wilmshurst. NZS4211 Affiliated.

L & P Crown Joinery (2002) Ltd 37 Burden Avenue Wainuiomata. Ph 04 564 8895.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Living Timber European Joinery & Furniture Ltd 64 Fisk Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt, Ph 04 567 2577, contact Horst Mundt. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Maycroft Construction Ltd 16 Gregory Street, Lower Hutt, Ph 04 567 0014, contact Chris Fayen Maymorn Joiners Ltd 247 Parkes Line Rd, Upper Hutt, Ph 04 526 6657, contact Anthony Neustroski. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Paraparaumu Doors & Joinery 14 Manchester St, Paraparaumu, Ph 04 297 2233, contact Tony Thomson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Prestige Furniture & Joinery Ltd 38 Beach Road, Richmond, Nelson, Ph 03 544 1789, contact Richard Dohmen.

Ruby Bay Joinery Ltd 8 Warren Plc, Mapua, Nelson. ph 03 540 2123 contact Wayne Roberts. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Simply Joinery 2018 Ltd 924 Queen Charlotte Drive, R D 1, Picton, Ph 021 126 2514, contact Glen Godsiff. NZS4211 Affiliated.

The Sellers Room 9 Echodale Place, Stoke, Nelson, Ph 03 547 7144, contact Margaret Sellers Viking Furniture & Joinery Ltd 88 Vanguard Street, Nelson, ph 03 548 0493, contact Barry Thomas. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Walklins Joinery Ltd 13 Sutherland Tce, Blenheim 7201, Ph 03 579 5266, contact Mark Walker. NZS4211 Affiliated.

NELSON MARLBOROUGH Secretary, Philip Thompson PO Box 1348, Nelson 7040. Ph 03 547 1730 A K Joinery Ltd Units 3-5, 28 Dublin Street, Picton, Ph 03 573 6860, contact Andrew Kenny.

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

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Brightwater Cabinetmaker & Joinery Ltd 8c Merton Place, Annesbrook, Nelson 7011, Ph 03 548 6400, contact James Palmer.

Building Connexion Ltd ITM Joinery, 16-18 King Edward Street, Motueka, Ph 03 528 7256, contact Paul Rusbatch. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Cantwell Joinery and Window Centre 15 Bristol Street, R D 4, Riverlands, Blenheim, Ph 03 578 3375, contact Ian Cantwell.

Casey’s Joinery 150 Vanguard Street, Nelson 7010, Ph 03 548 4066, contact Jack Wells.

Complete Kitchens Ltd 415 Main Road, Spring Grove, Wakefield, Tasman 7095, Ph 03 539 0055, contact Hamish Drummond.

Cooper Webley (2006) Ltd 64 Beatty Street, Tahunanui, Nelson, Ph 03 547 0010, contacts Noel Tait / Michelle Hill.

James Neal Joinery 35 Fell Street, Grovetown, Marlborough, Ph 03 577 7872, contact James Neal.

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

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CANTERBURY Secretary, Mary Van Schalkwyk 12 Granite Drive, Rolleston, Canterbury. Ph 021 025 81798. cjmasecretary@gmail.com Adrian Harris Woodcraft Unit J, 3 Timothy Place, Wigram, Christchurch 8042, Ph 03 348 6996, contact Adrian Harris.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Advanced Joinery Ltd 27 Watts Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, Ph 03 348 7700, contact Greg Ayers. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Anderson Joinery Ltd 247 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton. Ph 03 308 2988, email: anderson.joinery@xtra.co.nz, contact Dougal Anderson.

Architectural Joinery Ltd 82 Buchan Street, Sydenham, Christchurch. Ph 03 377 6760, contact Andrew Clark Ashburton Joinery Limited 8 John Street, Ashburton, Ph 03 308 5059, contact James Donaldson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Evolution Interiors Limited 19 Stanmore Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch, Ph 03 381 1633, contact Karl Kitchingham.

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

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

Grieve Construction Limited 179 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton 7700, Ph 03 308 0328, contacts Ben Grieve and Scott Jamison. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Hagley Kitchens 6 Nazareth Ave, Addington, Christchurch. Ph 03 961 0703, contact Nathan Moore.

Homeview Building Products Ltd 772 Halswell Junction Rd, Hornby, Christchurch.

Ph 03 343 9949, contact Howard Stone. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Joinery by Design PO Box 19 973, Woolston, Christchurch. Ph 03 384 8461, contact Evan McLachlan & David Phillips. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Joinery Concepts 2006 Ltd 25 Osbourne Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch, Ph 03 381 1066, contact Peter Robertson.

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

Mackay Kitchens Ltd 345 Brougham Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, Ph 03 365 3988, contact Chris Moore.

Millbrook Kitchens Ltd 25 Southbrook Road, Rangiora, Ph 03 313 5764, contact Andrew Silcock.

Modern Age Kitchens & Joinery Ltd 127 Montreal St, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023.

Ph 03 365 1675 contact Grant Woodham.

Modulink Screen Partitions 2012 Ltd 47 Hands Road, Addington, Christchurch, Ph 03 338 6464, contact Sam Bain.

Murray Hewitt Joinery Ltd 25A Lunns Rd, Christchurch, Ph 03 343 0360, contact Murray Hewitt. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

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

Bower Joinery 12a Bower Ave, Christchurch. Ph 03 388 2924, contact John Mudgway.

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

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Brent Johnson Joinery Ltd 306 Flaxton Road, Rangiora, North Canterbury.

Ph 03 313 6256, contact Brent Johnson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Busch Joinery Limited 1737 Boundary Road, R D 3, Ashburton, Ph 027 563 4537, contact Nathan Busch

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

Ruben’s Joinery Limited 402 Bethels Road, 4 R D, Christchurch, Ph 03 329 5458, contact Ruben Patchett. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Ryan’s Kitchens and Joinery Unit 3, 50 Dakota Cres, Sockburn, Christchurch 8041, Ph 03 348 7921, contact Ryan Butler.

Sockburn Joinery PO Box 11227, Christchurch. Ph 03 342 6044, contact Tony Lemmens.

Sydenham Joinery Ltd 6 Dalziel Pl, Woolston, Christchurch, Ph 03 379 6840, contact Bernie Hunt. NZS4211 Affiliated.

The Joiner Shop Kaikoura Ltd 19 Beach Road, Kaikoura 7300, Ph 03 319 5562, contact Fraser Syme.

Firman Joinery Ltd 10 Endeavour Cres, Nth Oamaru Business Park, Oamaru. Ph 03 434 1561, contact Gary Firman.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Coronet Woodware (2017) Ltd 99 Glenda Drive, Frankton Industrial Est, Queenstown, Ph 03 442 3700, contact Colin Strang. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Cut-it Joinery Limited 22 Clan Mac Road, R D 2, Wanaka 9382, Ph 03 443 5031, contact John Titterton.

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

Formatt Bespoke Joinery Co Ltd 19 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown. Ph 03 441 4944, contact Reuben Bogue. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Joinery Zone 2012 Ltd 110 Fraser Street, Timaru. Ph 03 688 8223, contact Warren Atwill. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Lunds Joinery Ltd 33a Grants Rd, PO Box 128, Timaru. Ph 03 688 9149, contact Mark Albert. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Timber Doors & Windows 2007 Ltd 194 Wordsworth Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, Ph 03 379 1725, contact Martyn Neville.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

Millennium Joinery Ltd 2 Regina Lane, Oamaru. Ph 03 437 0227, contact Michael Sandri. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

Vision Joinery Limited 150 Ashworths Road, Amberley 7481, Ph 03 314 8083, contacts Scott Drewery & Yvette Drewery.

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

Woodshack Kitchens 113 Izone Drive, Rolleston, Canterbury 7675, Ph: 03 347 9790, contact Mark Davis.

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

WAITAKI Secretary, Jo Sherborne PO Box 2115, Washdyke, Timaru 7910, Ph 03 688 4783, email jo@barrettjoinery.co.nz Alpine Joinery 480 Fairview Road, No 2 RD, Timaru, ph 03 688 5748, contact Paul Butchers.

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

Duncan Joinery Limited 20 King Street, Temuka, South Canterbury, Ph 03 615 7327, contact Craig Duncan.

OTAGO SOUTHLAND Secretary, John Rigby P O Box 473, Dunedin. Ph 03 456 1805 Abernethy Joinery 18 Melbourne Street, Dunedin, Ph 03 456 1654, contact Ian Abernethy. NZS4211 Affiliated.

B & M Joinery Ltd 4 Ree Crescent, Cromwell, Ph 03 265 2077, contact Brendon Munro or Mark Harrison.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Queenstown Joinery 53 Industrial Place, Queenstown, Ph 03 442 7555, contact Kevin Harradine. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Retro Wood (Zeddd Group Ltd) 122 Kaituki Ridge Lane, Queensberry Hills, Cromwell. Ph 027 434 6912, contact Catherine Mann.

Riversdale Joinery Ltd Liverpool Street, Riversdale, Southland 9744, Ph 03 202 5527, Barry O’Connor. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Ron Kirk Joinery Ltd 403 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin, Ph 03 453 5718, contact Ron Kirk. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Gavin Player Furniture & Joinery Ltd 14b Chardonnay Street, Cromwell, Ph 03 445 8136, contact Gavin Player.

Southbridge Furniture & Design 295 Freshford Plains Station Road, Wendonside, Southland 9777, Ph 027 365 4727, contact Sandro Dyer. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Howley Joinery Ltd 224 Mersey Street, Invercargill, Ph 03 214 1055, contact Peter Howley. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

NZS4211 Affiliated.

JP Quality Kitchens Limited 66 Vogel Street, Dunedin, Ph 03 474 1395, contact John Peddie.

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

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

Leading Edge Joinery Specialists Ltd 13 Surrey Street, Gore, Ph 03 208 3001, contact Donald McGuigan. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

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

Masterwood Joinery 2008 PO Box 385, 28 McNulty Road, Cromwell, Ph 03 445 0313, contact Don McDonald. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Treebay Manufacturing Limited 17 Jutland St, Dunedin Central, Ph 03 453 0340, contact Brian Daken.

Mearns & Leckie (2006) Ltd 7 Gow St, Mosgiel 9024, Ph 03 489 2024, contact Brian Ballantyne. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Wanaka Joinery & Glass Ltd 52 Ballantyne Road, Wanaka, Ph 03 443 7890, contact Jason Fisher. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Mojo Modern Joinery Ltd 2 Wolter Crescent, Cromwell, Ph 03 445 0128, contact Craig Harrison.

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

Miller Creative Group Ltd 53 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin. Ph 03 477 4191, contact Keith Cooper.

Withers Joinery 78 Factory Rd, Mosgiel. Ph 03 489 4179, contact Paul Crawley. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Nigel Molloy Joinery Limited 300 Great North Road, Winton, Ph 03 236 0399, contact Nigel Molloy. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Wood Solutions PO Box 2443, Dunedin. Ph 03 479 2323, contact Andrew Bellamy. NZS4211 Affiliated.

O’Brien Group 2012 8 Gow Street, Mosgiel, Ph 03 489 3849, contact Peter O’Brien.

Pooles Joinery Ltd 22 Bay Road, Invercargill, Ph 03 215 9167, contact Peter Fisher. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Master Joiners National Associate Members Advanced Engineering Services www.aesparts.co.nz

Carters www.carters.co.nz

Hettich New Zealand www.hettich.co.nz

Mirotone NZ Ltd www.mirotone.com

Seearco Industrial Abrasives www.seearco.co.nz

Allegion (New Zealand) Ltd www.allegion.co.nz

Cosentino New Zealand Ltd www.cosentino.com

Homag www.homag.com

Morgan & Aickin Ltd www.morganandaickin.co.nz

Thermawood www.thermawood.co.nz

Architectural Hardware Supplies www.ahs.co.nz

Crombie Lockwood (NZ) Ltd www.crombielockwood.co.nz

ITM www.itm.co.nz

Nelson Pine Industries Ltd www.nelsonpine.co.nz

Timspec www.timspec.co.nz

Artia (Coventry Group NZ Ltd) www.artia.co.nz

Daiken New Zealand Limited www.daiken-nz.com

KLC Limited www.klc.co.nz

NZ Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly

ASSA ABLOY New Zealand Ltd www.assaabloy.com

Elite Hardware Ltd www.elitehardware.co.nz

Knobs ‘n Knockers Ltd www.knobsnknockers.co.nz

New Zealand Panels Group www.nzpanels.co.nz

Tunnicliffe Timber Solutions 2018 Ltd www.tunnicliffes.co.nz

Biesse Group New Zealand www.biessenewzealand.co.nz

Enko Group Ltd www.enkogroup.com

Laminex New Zealand www.laminexnewzealand.co.nz

Onboard New Zealand Limited

Unique Hardware Solutions Ltd www.uniquehardware.co.nz

Blum NZ Ltd www.blum.com

Häfele NZ Ltd www.hafele.co.nz

Leitz Tooling NZ Ltd www.leitz.co.nz

PSP Limited www.psp.co.nz

Viridian Glass www.viridianglass.co.nz

Bostik New Zealand www.bostik.com

Halswell Timber Co Ltd www.halswelltimber.co.nz

Machines ‘R’ Us Ltd www.machinesrus.co.nz

Resene Paints Ltd www.resene.co.nz

W & R Jack Ltd www.jacks.co.nz

Breezway www.breezway.co.nz

Hazard Co Ltd www.hazardco.com

Metro Performance Glass www.metroglass.co.nz

Burns & Ferrall www.burnsferrall.co.nz

Herman Pacific www.hermpac.co.nz

Miles Nelson MF Co Ltd www.milesnelson.co.nz

Rosenfeld Kidson & Co Ltd www.rosenfeldkidson.co.nz Schlegel Pty Ltd www.schlegel.com

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membership Executive Officer - Suzie Rees, PO Box 9459, Christchurch 8149 ph: 03 322-1957 e: info@nkba.org.nz Autocrat Joinery 07 574 8162 Tauranga www.autocratjoinery.co.nz

Capital Kitchens & Interiors Ltd 04 232 4135 Wellington www.capitalkitchens.co.nz

Creative Kitchens 09 2741484 Auckland www.creativekitchens.co.nz

AVEORA Design Studio 09 374 4591 Auckland www.aveora.co.nz

Carlielle Kitchens 09 238 5222 Auckland www.carliellekitchens.co.nz

Creative Kitchens & Interiors 07 541 0554 Tauranga www.creativek.co.nz

B and M Joinery 03 265 2077 Cromwell www.bmjoinerycromwell.co.nz

Carters 021 221 1513 Auckland www.carters.co.nz

Cronin Kitchens 09 813 6192 Auckland www.croninkitchens.co.nz

B&E Custom Made Furniture 027 566 5650 Auckland

CDK Stone NZ Ltd 09 475 0495 Auckland www.cdkstone.co.nz

Cube Dentro 09 297 7830 Auckland www.cube3cabinetry.co.nz

CDK Stone NZ Ltd 03 928 2303 Christchurch www.cdkstone.co.nz

Daiken New Zealand Limited 03 313 6819 Rangiora www.daiken-nz.co.nz

Celia Visser Design Ltd 09 917 1794 Auckland www.visserdesign.com

Danska Cabinetmaking 09 438 1100 Whangarei www.danska.co.nz

Central Benchmakers Ltd 03 448 7514 Alexandra www.centralbench.co.nz

Davies Furniture 03 348 7097 Christchurch www.daviesfurniture.co.nz

Central Joinery Ltd 09 250 2130 Auckland www.centraljoinery.co.nz

DBJ Furniture 09 443 0296 Auckland www.dbj.co.nz

Charlotte Roberts Designs Ltd 09 444 4949 Auckland www.crdesigns.co.nz

DESIGN BY MG 027 563 4877 Auckland

Bates Joinery (2008) Ltd 03 388 8111 Christchurch www.batesjoinery.co.nz Bays Joinery Ltd 03 544 0087 Nelson www.baysjoinery.co.nz Beaver Kitchens 07 308 7642 Bay of Plenty www.beaverkitchens.co.nz BellaRoc Stone and Tiles 03 348 7214 Christchurch www.bellaroc.co.nz Benchtop Concepts Ltd 03 342 9218 Christchurch www.benchtopconcepts.co.nz Bestline Kitchens Ltd 09 534 1327 Auckland Blum 09 820 5051 Auckland www.blum.com Bonham Interior Ltd 09 303 1547 Auckland www.bonhaminterior.com Borges Design 09 2162125 Auckland www.borgesdesign.co Bramco Granite & Marble Ltd 04 570 0025 Wellington www.bramco.co.nz Burns & Ferrall Ltd 09 633 0900 Auckland www.burnsferrall.co.nz Busch Joinery Ltd 027 563 4537 Ashburton www.buschjoinery.co.nz Cabinetry By West 07 888 3675 Matamata www.cabinetrybywest.co.nz

www.nkba.org.nz Edward Gibbon Ltd 03 366 7137 Christchurch Edward Gibbon Ltd - Christchurch 03 366 7199 Christchurch Eisno 021 688 125 Auckland www.eisno.co.nz Elite Hardware 03 348 0296 Christchurch www.elitehardware.co.nz Elite Kitchens and Cabinets 09 298 8388 Auckland www.elitekc.co.nz Encompass Ideas 021 599 955 Te Horo www.encompassideas.co.nz Enko Group Ltd 0508 365 674 Auckland www.enko.nz Essex Cabinetmakers Ltd 09 827 3845 Auckland www.essex-comshape.co.nz Eternodesign Ltd 021 246 5753 Christchurch www.eternodesign.co.nz

Design Consultancy 07 549 4534 Bay of Plenty

Eurokitchens Design Limited 022 351 9029 Auckland www.eurokitchensdesign.co.nz

Designer Cabinets 1996 Ltd 07 849 3757 Hamilton www.designck.co.nz

European Ceramic Tiles Limited 09 303 3226 Auckland www.euroceramics.co.nz

Designmarked Kitchens 027 234 8434 Whakatane www.designmarked.co.nz

European Kitchens Direct Ltd 021 116 6994 Christchurch michael@ekd.co.nz

Designs by Nicola 021 068 2424 Auckland www.designsbynicola.co.nz

Ezy Kitchens Christchurch Ltd 03 365 9152 Christchurch www.ezykitchens.co.nz

Detail by Davinia Sutton 03 356 2722 Christchurch www.daviniasutton.com

F L Bone & Son Ltd 09 520 1761 Auckland www.flbone.co.nz

Contrast Interiors 09 835 3465 Auckland www.contrastinteriors.co.nz

Du Bois Designer Kitchens and Interiors 021 608 236 Auckland www.duboisdesign.co.nz

Farquhar Design Kitchens Ltd 07 573 4170 Te Puke www.fdkitchens.co.nz

Cosentino NZ 09 274 9406 Auckland www.cosentino.com

Dwell Interiors 03 377 6632 Christchurch www.dwellhomes.co.nz

Counties Kitchens 09 299 9231 Auckland www.countieskitchens.co.nz

E Stone Technology (2015) Limited 09 274 9400 Auckland www.e-stone.co.nz

Colleen Holder Design 09 527 1420 Auckland www.colleenholderdesign.com Comber and Comber 03 384 0900 Christchurch www.comberandcomber.com Communication Link Ltd 021 999 329 Arrowtown Compusoft Pacific Pty Ltd 0061 3909 56301 Australia www.compusoftgroup.com Construction Marketing Services 09 589 2068 Auckland www.cms.co.nz

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Finesse Joinery Ltd 03 352 3457 Christchurch www.finessejoinery.co.nz Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd 09 273 0660 Auckland www.fisherpaykel.com

Frances Robinson Design 027 492 5416 Auckland

Heirloom Kitchens 07 578 6361 Tauranga www.hk.net.nz

Interno Limited 09 44 44 335 Auckland www.interno.co.nz

Hettich New Zealand 09 274 4036 Auckland www.hettich.com

Jacobsen Creative Surfaces 09 574 0640 Auckland www.jacobsens.co.nz

Hideaway Bins 09 426 7456 Auckland www.hideawaybins.co.nz

Joinery Concepts 2006 Ltd 027 480 7400 Christchurch www.joineryconcepts.co.nz

Hostess Joinery BOP 07 575 6042 Hamilton www.hostesskitchens.co.nz

Joinery IT 07 392 1001 Matamata www.cabinetvision.co.nz

Hostess Joinery Ltd 07 847 3099 Hamilton www.hostess.co.nz

Jones & Sandford Timber & Hardware 06 759 4399 New Plymouth www.jsnp.co.nz

Glass Art Ltd 07 928 3366 Bay of Plenty www.glassartnz.co.nz

HR Jones & Co Ltd Kitchen Centre 06 323 4388 Manawatu

Kapiti Kitchen & Bathroom Centre 04 293 1084 Waikanae www.kapiti-kitchens-bathrooms.co.nz

Glass Half Full Limited 021 082 23361 Auckland www.glasshalffull.co.nz

HUB Design 03 442 7110 Queenstown www.hubdesign.co.nz

Glen Johns Design 06 759 0940 New Plymouth www.glenjohnsdesign.co.nz

Hughes Joinery 06 952 3581 Palmerston North www.hughesjoinery.co.nz

Gold Kitchens Ltd 0508 464 653 Auckland www.goldkitchens.co.nz

Hunter Anderson Architecture 021 644 455 Christchurch www.haarchitecture.nz

Good Kitchens Ltd 09 267 2687 Auckland www.goodkitchens.co.nz

Ikon Commercial Limited 07 850 8030 Hamilton www.ikoncommercial.co.nz

Great Kitchens Ltd 0800 959 888 Auckland www.greatkitchens.co.nz

Image Glass Limited 09 576 9858 Auckland www.imageglass.co.nz

Greenmount Espies Ltd 09 273 9030 Auckland www.greenmountespies.nz

In Residence Limited 09 309 3023 Auckland www.inres.co.nz

Gunnersen NZ Ltd 0800 448 663 Auckland www.gunnersens.co.nz

Ingrid Geldof Design 03 377 2557 Christchurch www.igd.co.nz

Hafele NZ Ltd 09 274 2040 Auckland www.hafele.co.nz

Inner Spaces 09 636 6108 Auckland www.innerspaces.co.nz

Hagley Kitchens Ltd 03 961 0966 Christchurch www.hagleykitchens.nz

Innovative Kitchens (2010) Ltd 09 625 3500 Auckland www.kitchenexpo.co.nz

Harvey Norman Stores (NZ) PTY LTD (Commercial Branch) 09 440 6400 Auckland www.harveynormancommercial.co.nz

Inside Space 021 156 8136 Palmerston North

Fyfe Kitchens 09 274 7055 Auckland www.fyfekitchens.co.nz German Kitchens Limited 04 802 4806 Wellington www.germankitchens.nz GFL Benchtops Ltd 09 299 6237 Papakura www.gfl-benchtops.co.nz Gibbs Industries (Waikato) Ltd 07 847 8193 Hamilton www.mastercraft.co.nz

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Kings Fourth Generation Woodworking Co 06 379 8812 Wairarapa www.generation-4.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Nelson 03 546 5035 Nelson www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Architecture Ltd 09 421 0425 Auckland www.kitchenarchitect.co.nz

Kitchen Studio New Plymouth 06 758 8870 New Plymouth www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Cabinets & Stones 09 414 4903 Auckland www.kitchencabinets.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Newmarket / Greenlane 09 520 3584 Auckland www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Dynamics Ltd 09 235 0252 Waiuku www.kitchendynamics.co.nz

Kitchen Studio North Shore 09 443 3264 Auckland www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

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Kitchen Studio Palmerston North 06 356 4600 Palmerston North www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Inspirations Ltd 09 239 0875 Pukekohe www.kitcheninspirations.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Petone 04 974 6634 Lower Hutt www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Link (2015) Limited 09 476 7464 Auckland www.kitchenlink.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Tauranga 07 927 7777 Tauranga www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Mania Ltd 09 588 4045 Auckland www.kitchenmania.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Wellington 04 801 9219 Wellington www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Christchurch South 03 343 3376 Christchurch www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Things - Jones Family Investments 09 571 5742 Auckland www.kitchenthings.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Dunedin 03 455 5101 Dunedin www.kitchenstudio.co.nz Kitchen Studio East Tamaki 09 274 5201 Auckland www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

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Kitchens by Design 09 379 3084 Auckland www.kitchensbydesign.co.nz Kitchens Queenstown 03 442 3829 Queenstown www.kitchensqueenstown.co.nz Kitchens to Go Ltd 09 625 3501 Auckland www.kitchens2go.co.nz KitchenTech Ltd 09 236 3694 Auckland www.kitchentech.nz Kouzina Appliances 09 377 7822 Auckland www.kouzina.co.nz La Bella Kitchens Ltd 09 533 7183 Auckland www.labellakitchens.co.nz

Maggie Hill Kitchen Design Ltd 09 522 9050 Auckland Mal Corboy Design 09 521 7167 Auckland www.malcorboy.com Mardeco International Ltd 09 428 0658 Auckland www.mardeco.co.nz Margaret Young Designs 03 218 1275 Invercargill www.mydesigns.co.nz Mastercraft - BML Builders Ltd Kumeu 09 412 2350 Auckland www.bmlgroup.co.nz Mastercraft - Botany (Jag Kitchens) 09 271 3131 Auckland www.jagkitchens.co.nz

Melanie Craig Design Partners 03 443 5312 Wanaka www.melaniecraigdesign.co.nz

Niche Design Co Ltd 021 146 8455 Tauranga www.nichedesignco.co.nz

Meridian Joinery Ltd 09 444 9247 Auckland www.meridian.org.nz

Nicola Manning Design 09 523 0108 Auckland www.nmdesign.co.nz

Metro Performance Glass Ltd 09 927 3000 Auckland www.metroglass.co.nz

Nicola Ross Design 021 537 746 Palmerston North

MF Turnbull Ltd 03 365 2519 Christchurch www.mfturnbull.co.nz Millbrook Kitchens Ltd 03 313 5764 Rangiora www.millbrookkitchens.co.nz Mirotone NZ Ltd 09 272 2730 Auckland www.mirotone.com

Ladd Joinery Ltd 04 237 9175 Wellington www.laddjoinery.co.nz

Mastercraft - Pukekohe (Mega Manufacturing Ltd) 09 239 2226 Auckland www.mastercraft.co.nz

Moda Smart Kitchens 0800 466 632 Auckland www.moda.co.nz

Lamiform 2006 Ltd 06 758 2257 New Plymouth www.lamiform.co.nz

Mastercraft - Taranaki (Elite Kitchens) 06 759 8221 New Plymouth www.elitekitchens.net

Modern Age Kitchens & Joinery Ltd 03 365 1675 Christchurch www.modernagekitchens.co.nz

Laminex New Zealand 09 571 4440 Auckland laminex.co.nz

Mastercraft - Tauranga (Mastercraft BOP) 07 578 9641 Bay of Plenty www.mastercraft.co.nz

Montage Kitchens 07 847 9174 Hamilton www.montagekitchens.co.nz

Lee Bros. Joinery Ltd 07 348 0620 Rotorua www.leebrothers.co.nz Linea Stone Limited 09 820 0795 Auckland www.lineastone.co.nz Live House Limited 03 309 1422 Christchurch www.livehouse.nz Living Timber 04 567 2577 Wellington www.livingtimber.co.nz Love My Kitchen Benchtop 07 867 5170 Turua lovemykitchenbenchtop.nz Lume Design Limited 03 377 7541 Christchurch www.lumedesign.co.nz LW Design 021 280 5880 Howick www.lwdesign.co.nz Lyall Park Joinery 03 313 9985 Rangiora www.lyallpark.co.nz Maggie Gardner Design 021 272 7013 Auckland www.maggiegardner.co.nz

Mastercraft - Wellington (Your Kitchen Limited) 04 576 9348 Lower Hutt www.mastercraft.co.nz Mastercraft - Whangamata (Whangamata Woodworks Ltd) 07 865 7947 Whangamata www.mastercraft.co.nz Masterwood Joinery 03 445 0313 Central Otago www.masterwood.co.nz MB Brown Ltd 06 378 9898 Masterton www.mbbrown.co.nz McGrath Benchtop Solutions Ltd 03 489 7377 Dunedin www.mcgrathbenchtops.co.nz McGregor Cabinetmakers Ltd 09 624 0653 Auckland www.mcgregorkitchens.co.nz McKenzie Creative Ltd 027 471 5544 Christchurch www.kitchenexpress.co.nz Megabits 09 445 8480 Auckland www.megabits.co.nz

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Mother Hubbards Cupboards 04 529 7174 Wellington www.motherhubbardscupboards.co.nz MT Iron Joinery 03 443 8075 Wanaka www.mij.co.nz Murray Hewitt Joinery Ltd 03 343 0360 Christchurch www.mhj.co.nz MWF Manufacturing Ltd 03 365 6218 Christchurch www.mwf.co.nz My Kitchen Makeover 0800 696 253 Auckland www.mykitchenmakeover.co.nz Native Timber Joinery Ltd 07 871 6188 Te Awamutu www.ntjoinery.co.nz NC Design (2014) Ltd 021 240 9225 Christchurch www.ncdesign.co.nz Neo Design Ltd 09 443 4461 Auckland www.neodesign.co.nz New Zealand Panels Group 0800 477 463 Auckland www.nzpanels.co.nz

Ninety Degree Kitchens and Design 022 624 0056 Kerikeri www.ninetydegreekitchens.co.nz Noel Leeming Group 0800 444 488 Auckland www.noelleeming.co.nz NZ Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly 09 521 6009 Auckland NZ Rangehood Installers Ltd 0800 080 224 Whitianga www.rangehoodinstallers.co.nz Oakleys Plumbing 03 379 4750 Christchurch www.oakleysplumbing.co.nz Oakleys Plumbing Supplies 03 466 3600 Dunedin O'Brien Group 03 384 2139 Christchurch www.obrien-group.co.nz O'Brien Group (2012) Ltd 03 489 3849 Mosgiel www.obrien-group.co.nz Onboard NZ Ltd 021 994 770 Tauranga PaciďŹ c Stone Ltd 07 578 5024 Tauranga www.pacificstone.co.nz Parex Industries 0800 200 510 Auckland www.parex.co.nz Parklane Kitchens & Interiors Ltd 09 425 9095 Warkworth www.parklaneinteriors.co.nz Pauline Stockwell Design 027 894 397 Taupo www.stockwelldesign.co.nz Peter Hay Kitchens 0800 744 548 Auckland www.peterhay.co.nz Picturebook Interiors 0800 200154 Auckland www.picturebookinteriors.co.nz Pocketspace Interiors Ltd 09 212 6820 Auckland www.pocketspaceinteriors.co.nz

Popular Kitchens 09 576 6358 Auckland www.popularkitchens.co.nz

Sandrina Huish Interiors 027 293 5846 Auckland

Stone and Tops 09 525 2556 Auckland www.stoneandtops.co.nz

Trethewey Stone Limited 04 577 8126 Lower Hutt www.tretheweystone.co.nz

Stone by Design Ltd 09 271 5790 Auckland www.stonebydesign.co.nz

Trish Frankland Design 021 240 6135 Christchurch

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Sarah Burrows Design 027 335 7124 Whangarei www.sarahburrowsdesign.co.nz

Prestige Joinery Ltd 06 377 1331 Masterton www.prestigejoinery.co.nz

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Pridex Kitchens - Wellington 04 499 8501 Wellington www.pridexdesign.co.nz

Shannon Pepper Design 021 343 782 Auckland www.spdesign.co.nz

Prime Kitchens 0800 111 190 Christchurch www.primekitchens.co.nz

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Stacey Anderson Interior Design 027 279 7986 Timaru www.staceyanderson.co.nz

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Tristone Solid Surfaces 03 550 0822 Christchurch www.tristone.co.nz Turton Oliver 07 855 5247 Hamilton www.turtonoliver.co.nz Universal Granite Ltd 09 279 8846 Auckland www.ugmi.co.nz UnserHaus - Bosch/NEFF/Gaggenau 0800 245 708 Auckland www.unserhaus.co.nz Vekart Limited 07 343 9000 Rotorua www.vekart.co.nz Verso Architecture + Interiors 09 377 3888 Auckland www.versostudio.co.nz Vicki Andrews Design 03 323 4132 Christchurch www.vadesign.co.nz Vogue Kitchens 06 758 7241 New Plymouth www.voguekitchens.co.nz

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H& &S with Kathy Compliance

appropriate workplace tone makes bullying less I

n our industry, when you think about health and safety, machinery, noise and dust are often the first things that come to mind. Spinning blades, hot glue and sharp tools are obvious hazards that pose a threat to you and your staff.

But it’s not just the obvious hazards posed by your workshop that has the potential to put you on the wrong side of Worksafe. The ‘harm’ that hazards in a workplace can cause isn’t limited to physical harm. Psychological harm is also an issueWorksafe are responsible for, and the one most likely to cause you a problem is bullying.

It might be less dramatic than a workplace accident but is equally if not more likely to swallow up an enormous amount of your time, and money. Worksafe state that studies show between 1 in 5, and 1 in 3 NZ workers report bullying or harassment annually, so it’s worth being aware of the risk, and know what to do about it.

Bullying can involve employment relations issues and so the Employment Relations Authority are often where these issues are raised and remedied.Worksafe typically only investigate bullying and harassment claims where there is diagnosis of serious mental harm. But they state they are “building our strategic approach and capability in work-related psychosocial harm, including workplace bullying and harassment.” So whether you end up dealing with Worksafe, or the ERA, personnel issues such as bullying have the capacity to soak up your time, seriously affect you or your staff’s mental health, and derail your business.

Bullying isn’t defined by law, but Worksafe define it as “repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or a group of workers that creates a risk to health

with an accusation of bullying properly will vastly improve the chances of the particular issue being resolved simply, and without lawyers.

and safety”. Worksafe have on their website a range of guides, documentation and forms for employees and employers to help understand what sort of behaviour constitutes bullying and how to address it.

Most of us have a good understanding of bullying, most likely because most of us went to school and saw it first hand. Worksafe’s examples of bullying don’t come from school playgrounds, bu tcould have.

Case law on the subject is also pretty much what you’d expect.

Inappropriate, abusive, offensive behaviour that is intended to make someone feel intimidated or threatened. It can be conveyed in any form, whether verbally, physically or online, and your responsibility towards dealing with it isn’t limited to just those working with you. Keeping employees safe from harm means you are responsible for issues of bullying towards your staff from customers or suppliers too. This is tricky because you have no control over those doing the bullying, but you still have the responsibility to provide a safe workplace for staff so protecting them from such bullying is your obligation.

So, what to do? Most in our industry do not have an Human Resources department to sort this out. Neither do many of us have the time or skills to develop policies and procedures, staff education programmes, etc etc… Fortunately being organised to deal with issues of bullying isn’t a significant undertaking. An awareness of the issue and knowing a bit about how to deal with an accusation if you get one might save you and your team a whole bunch of hassle.

Bullying in workplaces will never be stamped out – we’re only human after all. But you minimise the likelihood of bullying taking

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place if you set an appropriate tone at work. Having a policy in place is a good start. There are plenty online that require very little adaptation to suit smaller businesses. But if you don’t have a policy then leading by example is the next best thing, and an excellent preventative measure.

Setting the tone doesn’t just mean you being angelic. It also means calling out bad behaviour when you see it. Bullying behaviour is far less likely if the tone of the workplace includes respect of others.

Remember that bullying is repeated behaviour – so you don’t need to worry about the odd heated argument or one-off event. Nor do you need to fear reprimanding someone for bad behaviour or sloppy work. Expecting someone to do their job is not bullying.

Even if someone is on some sort of personal improvement plan or under a warning of some sort, expecting them to carry out their role properly is not bullying them.

But be careful to be constructive and fair, and don’t do anything they can claim is bullying.

If bullying does occur at your workplace then the key things to do are act quickly, take the matter seriously, and be clear about the outcomes. It’s stating the bleeding obvious but don’t forget: if you have a policy on bullying, then follow it! Not following it will invariably cause you problems.

So get your policy out, and work through it. If you don’t have a policy then get online and read the advice, quickly. Because dealing

Firstly, act quickly. But while doing so, remember that until a full and fair investigation is carried out then the accused is only that: accused, and not necessarily guilty.

Depending on the seriousness of the situation you may need to put in place changes to the workplace that separate the accused and the accuser, or even (if your Employment Agreement allows for it) suspect someone. In simple terms, you are required to protect the employee from further harm while you investigate.

You can ask for the complaint to be submitted it writing, but even if you don’t you should ensure you document the complaint clearly so you have a written record. You also need to be aware that as far as possible the issue should be kept confidential. Clearly in small business this can be difficult. Even more so when you remember that the accused has the right to defend themselves against any accusations, meaning you need to tell them the details of the accusation and probably who has made it. But keep in mind the situation you are working through could have serious implications for someone’s mental health, productivity and even employment situation, so be as confidential as you can be.

Take the situation seriously. No matter your personal thoughts on the matter, treating it sensitively and thoroughly will avoid hassles, and ensure an appropriate outcome.

Communicate clearly with all those involved, and keep them up to date with your investigation.

Don’t forget to tell all those involved that this is a confidential matter, and that until it’s resolved

s likely they shouldn’t be discussing it with colleagues – unless a particular colleague is acting as the accuser’s ‘support person’ when it comes to any meetings.

Get all the details of the accusation.

The person accused is entitled to put their side of the story, and to do they need to know all the details of the accusation against them. Don’t prejudge any outcomes until you have assessed both sides. Telling the accused that the situation looks bad for them can be construed as you having predetermined the outcome, and land you with a wrongful dismissal claim. So listen to both sides carefully, ensuring each side has had the opportunity to lay out their side of the story.

Then determine an outcome.

If bullying has occurred then start a disciplinary process as required. Seek advice if you are in any way unsure of what to do because there are all sorts of rules around processes that can lead to dismissal. Get anything wrong and you’re vulnerable to an expensive claim of wrongful dismissal.

If a disciplinary process isn’t required then still document the outcome, just in case. Remember that a malicious claim of bullying may need disciplinary action taken against the accuser – and so ending one investigation may result in opening another. Clearly communicate the outcome to all those involved, preferably in writing, and keep records.

Resolving a bullying issue appropriately means staff will see that bullying won’t be tolerated and proper processes are followed.

This should mean you are far less likely to have the situation arise again. Meaning you should live a far longer and happier life …

Here’s hoping.

Kathy from Jacks

Hit the brief Smash the goal Carroll’s Joinery Limited, specialists in Kitchen and Timber joinery manufacturing, have been providing top quality work throughout the lower North Island since 1984.

As part of their ongoing development and standard for quality, Richard Carroll, owner and manager of Carroll’s Joinery has installed a comprehensive showroom, large modern factory with up-to-date machinery and a new Egmont Dust Extraction system which has allowed him to achieve his goal for a “dust free factory and a great environment to work in”.

Egmont Air specified the new centralized system to replace the individual bag extractors and provide powerful suction at each machine.

Multiple vacuum clean-up hose kits were also installed as part of the system to help keep the factory spotless and “this pride in the factory reflects in the quality of work we produce” comments Mr Carroll.

Egmont Air designed the system to allow for a new edge-bander and all existing machines to operate simultaneously. The System was fitted with a variable-speed-fan that automatically adjusts airflow and suction to optimum levels as machines are used or turned-off while providing incredible power-saving at the same time.

Mr Carroll comments “The new Egmont Air system is working just as we wanted, it was also the brief we wanted to be future proof as any large investment needs to last the time needed to get value for money. Having the ability to go through the changes that the factory will in the next 5-10 years we made sure we had more power to add machines if needed, as we feel changing a system in a year or to because we wanted to save a few bucks was just silly, Egmont really hit the mark for us, it also showed our staff we wanted the best environment for them as well”.

Egmont Air offers a large range of products and solutions for joinery shops and timber processors anywhere in New Zealand. The Egmont Air dust extraction systems are a popular solution due to their modular design and heavy-duty construction design which focus on balancing high suction performance with energy savings.

Egmont Air Systems are not only limited to wood-dust, many solutions are available off-the-shelf for all types of dust or fume applications including smoke, fumes, paint spray, metallic dust and more. Contact Egmont for a FREE brochure or on-site evaluation today on 0800 781 200 or visit the website www.egmontair.co.nz

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