Joiners Magazine March 2015 by Magenta Publishing

J o i n e r y, C a b i n e t m a k i n g & K i t c h e n M a n u f a c t u r i n g I n d u s t r i e s

March 2015

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finishing the kitchen 14 COVER SHOT Red Ellipse from the new Formica Anniversary Collection.

The ﬁnished look of a kitchen varies dramatically with the attention given to drawer and door ﬁnish. We give attention to fashion trends and the manufacturing processes involved in achieving this, from paint to lacquer to laminate to foil.

Photo courtesy of Laminex NZ See page 4 for more

COLUMNS Master Joiners 4 Andrew Bellamy writes of the need for apprentices and the development of compliant joinery. Laminex NZ Update 10 Richard Pollington talks about global trends and New Zealands place in the market. Dr Buzz 58 Duncan Such gives us an international view of nesting and its place in manufacturing.

dongwha board 30 An exciting new development in the white board market in NZ is about to take off with the introduction of a new melamine board from manufacturers Dongwha New Zealand, to be called Dongwha Whiteboard.

sliding motion 32 In a world where space available often dictates form we look at sliding doors as a manner of achieving easy access with minimum space requirements.

A view from both sides 82 Tony DeLorenzo likens our industry to the wider family, full of feuds, disputes and support. Due Process 84 Geoff Hardy informs us of a new health and safety regime with increased penalties and greater liabilities on directors and senior staff.

new processes 40 Over the last decade or more nested based manufacturing has become the ‘new’ system many of those looking to upgrade their manufacturing process have turned to. We look at the machinery and software that has developed to achieve this.

REGULAR News & Info 4 - 10 BCITO news - 87,88 Trade Directories - 90 Product Focus - 94 Classiﬁeds - 96

weinmann monster 70 At over 4 metres high, 9 metres across and running along rails half the length of their factory, TimberLab’s Weinmann WMP240 is a 10 tonne monster capable of wielding enormous power or delicate and detailed machining.

new service selling benchtops online go to p.68 JOINERS Magazine March 2015 page 3

from the presidents desk

future thinking

ow that 2015 is in full swing, we reflect back on a fantastic summer and hope that this will reflect on the year ahead. Industry confidence has continued to increase and the level of optimism is more positive than it has been for a number of years. With a more upbeat year ahead and many of our members starting to report better forward workloads they are beginning to focus on labour resources to enable them to meet increased demands. The government reboot scheme has now concluded but this doesn’t mean we have enough trainees to cover the increase on demand on our industry, in fact this is quite the opposite with predictions showing trade numbers still well below the levels required. For many employers throughout the country trying to recruit experienced staff has and will continue to be a difficult task with an already stretched resource of trades people. Apprentice training still continues to be the best way to build our industry’s future and current staffing levels. The investment into training an apprentice is minimal when you consider the ability to increase the production with an extra set of hands on our production teams. With us looking further and further ahead with our workloads it makes sense to do the same with our labour force. Contact the BCITO and start looking for another trainee. This year’s Master Joiners Conference is shaping to be a superb event once again. Wellington will be host and the line up of activities, speakers and exhibitors are sure to benefit all that attend. Conference will also host the 2015 Master Joiners awards and apprentice awards. These awards continue to showcase the amazing work of our industry and benefit award members immensely. Get your entries in before Friday 24th April and be part of this fantastic annual event. Take your calendar, mark the 25th – 27th June and be sure to keep this weekend free. 2014 continued to be a year of growth for the Master Joiners with an increase in both full and associate members. Master Joiners continue to be the national industry body offering many benefits to members with strong relationships with suppliers and industry training. The recent and major additional benefit of compliant timber joinery has been a significant boost for the industry and is now starting to make inroads into the market. Specifiers and architects are enthusiastic and are showing this with an increase in plans and specifications detailing and calling for JMF compliant timber joinery. Local body authorities are also interested and will start recognising non-compliant timber joinery that hasn’t been tagged.

Formica Red Ellipse

GOOD DESIGN award for Formica Anniversary Collection The Formica® Laminate Anniversary Collection has been named winner of a 2014 GOOD DESIGNTM award from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The GOOD DESIGNTM award is the world’s oldest and most recognized program for design excellence, fielding thousands of award submissions from manufacturers and industrial and graphic design firms worldwide. Laminex New Zealand and the global Formica Group created the Formica Laminate Anniversary Collection in 2013 to mark 100 years of invention and design leadership in partnership with Pentagram, the world’s largest independent design consultancy. Pentagram partner Abbott Miller designed the 12 anniversary patterns to reflect the Formica® brand and its history by introducing characteristics and colors that were new to the range. “The Formica® brand is iconic, and the 100-year Anniversary Collection designs respectfully honour that history, while offering a surface design that is unique to the market,” said Miller. “Exploring the relationship between pattern and colour inspired a collection that embraced solid patterns, architectural patterns and layered strands to create truly beautiful designs.” “With a special affinity to the New Zealand lifestyle, the Formica brand continues to provide fantastic design options for both residential and commercial uses,” said Teresa Walsh, Marketing Development Manager for Laminex New Zealand. “We’re very proud of the role that Formica Laminate plays in many New Zealand kitchens and look forward to this relationship continuing for many years to come.” For more information on the Formica Laminate Range, visit www.formica.co.nz

Failure to comply with speciﬁcations and the standard will become an expensive and possibly crippling risk that members and non members could face. Manuals should be front and centre in our workshops. A full version of the manual for members is available on the JMF website and is constantly being updated www.jmfnz.co.nz. Tags are also available for order from the website. JMFnz ltd is seeking photos of completed compliant exterior joinery to help build promotional material. Please send photos to Corinne at info@masterjoiners.co.nz. I wish all our members a fantastic year ahead and look forward to seeing both new and familiar faces in Wellington in June. Andrew Bellamy National President Registered Master Joiners

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The magazine for the joinery, cabinetmaking & kitchen manufacturing industries OfďŹ cial Publication of the New Zealand Joinery Manufacturers Federation

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From The Publisher

Nested based manufacturing has endured It has been good to see that the workload for the construction industry and related trades has been on the up over the last year. It has put pressure on all those concerned to be efﬁcient in what they do. No more so than amongst the joinery, cabinetmaking, furniture and kitchen manufacturing industries. A cornerstone of these industries has been the rise and rise of nested based manufacturing which has proved to be a popular production model here in New Zealand. We have a look at both the machinery and the software that drives nested based manufacturing in this issue. The article from our columnist Dr Buzz is also worth a closer look in this regard. A facet of both new house and renovation work that has seen intense competition is the type of ﬁnishes available for key areas such as the kitchen and bathroom. Everything from paint, lacquer, laminate, foil coating in all manner of colours make for exciting looks in these important parts of the home. We take a look at the latest available in this issue. New products and services are always popping up. We have a new melamine board product called Dongwha Whiteboard that should stir a bit of interest as well as a new website from Cabjaks called benchtopsonline.co.nz offering a benchtop service to joiners, cabinetmakers and kitchen manufacturers that is bound to attract attention. We have an interesting look at sliding door hardware that shows just how this particular technology has advanced over the years. It can be found throughout the home, not just in the kitchen and bathroom. Another area we need to take note of is the need for more apprentices not only in the joinery sector but in the construction industry as a whole. Rising construction costs for both new and renovation work have been touted in the media in recent months. In BCITO that now incorporates the old JITO, we have a training body of some true size. As a magazine we support the training programmes they have in place and are promoting. Apprentices are the key to the long term growth of all the trades. This is a colourful issue full of all sorts of news and views. If you have any features you would like to see in the magazine please drop us a line. In the meantime, read on and enjoy. Bob Nordgren

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bInside 2015

Dongwha appointment

Running from 18-20 March in Sydney bInside 2015 will be the biggest in-house event Biesse's has ever staged in Oceania. The show will also be used as an occasion to launch the largest wood, glass and stone machinery and software functioning showroom in Australia and New Zealand. Showcasing a range of industry partners, bInside 2015 will provide a great opportunity for business networking, and will offer informative presentations and the renowned Italian hospitality and entertainment that are now firmly established as part of the Biesse culture. Chief executive officer for Oceania Luke Tenaglia says bInside 2015 will aid in reinforcing Biesse’s now well-and-truly established credentials as the market leader in Australia and New Zealand. It will include live demonstrations of established machinery and systems, plus recent additions to the Biesse machinery stable. “Not only will we have an impressive, select range of new leading-edge machines, but engineers, technicians and company executives from across Oceania and Italy on hand to assist customers and guests. On display and running live at bInside 2015 will be a hundred tonnes of machinery, including direct from Italy and never before seen in Australia, the amazing five axis Rover B 1650 CNC router and new to Australia the Viet 05 sander. Highlighted at the show will be the Winstore with an integrated nester, the Rover B FT NBC and the Selco beam saw WNT 610 twin pusher.

Dongwha New Zealand has recently appointed Jeff Davenport to the Area Managers role based in Auckland. Jeff will be known to many in the kitchen and joinery industries, having spent many years with Bestwood, Scott Panel & Hardware and Laminex in various sales related roles A Southland based manufacturer of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF), Dongwha are about to launch a new product line, Dongwha Whiteboard (see article page 38), which Jeff will actively be promoting. Jeff can be contacted on 021 972 517. 

M R Us appointment Machines R Us welcomes Daniel Kees to the team. With extensive experience in the woodworking industry ﬁrstly as a technician followed by sales roles Daniel is well prepared to offer the right advice to our customers.Having the support available from SCM Group, Daniel is looking forward to helping our customers achieve success. 

Luke says he considers Biesse to have a real point-of-difference with other machinery manufacturers. “Biesse is the technologydriven industry leader in terms of new machinery development. We are about selling production solutions and at bInside 2015 we will be able to demonstrate to guests new concepts and operating systems that could be implemented in their own business practices. Our products are capable of lifting productivity, increasing flexibility, containing labour costs and improving cost effectiveness.” 

The bTour go to www.biessenewzealand.co.nz or contact your local Biesse rep.

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Change in representation of HOMAG in NZ From 1 January 2015, sales of HOMAG Group products in New Zealand will be shared by W & R Jack Ltd and HOMAG Australia. •

HOMAG Group sales partner, W & R Jack Ltd (Jacks), who has been the sales partner for HOMAG Group in New Zealand for the last 20 years, will remain responsible for the BRANDT and WEINMANN ranges, while HOMAG Australia will take over sales of all other HOMAG Group products (BÜTFERING, eSOLUTION, FRIZ, HOLZMA, HOMAG, HOMAG Automation and WEEKE).

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Service and spare parts for all HOMAG Group products will continue to be handled in the New Zealand market by Jacks who ﬁeld a strong and well trained service team throughout the country.

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Alexis Pantelides, former Jacks sales specialist for HOMAG, has taken up employment with HOMAG Australia as a technical sales executive and is based in Auckland.

During recent months there has been a review by Jacks on ‘how best to deliver HOMAG technology into the New Zealand market’. This market supports many small customers, a few medium customers and just a handful of larger customers. These customers build the same products as any other company in the world and want access to the same advice, technology and support as customers elsewhere. To deliver this range of technical sales expertise cost effectively into the small New Zealand market is a challenge. Together, Jacks and HOMAG have reached the conclusion that NZ customers will be best served by HOMAG Australia having a local sales presence in the NZ market. Robin Jack, Managing Director at Jacks, says “These new arrangements have flowed from a review which was instigated by Jacks. Our successful 20 year partnership with HOMAG will now continue on a smaller scale, but we think the outcome is a practical response to the way the market has evolved in recent years.” Ross Campbell, Managing Director of HOMAG Australia, says, “The situation with BRANDT and WEINMANN in New Zealand is unique. BRANDT holds a strong position in the New Zealand market and the Jacks sales team covers this market well. Likewise with WEINMANN, Jacks are well positioned to deliver that technology to New Zealand customers.”

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It is the common belief of Jacks and the HOMAG Group that taken overall, these changes are good for both companies, and their mutual customers.

Machines R Us at Ligna Ligna 2015 running from 11th to 15th May will see SCM Group, Italy’s largest woodworking machinery manufacturer offer the best in processing equipment from it’s many divisions. It will be an opportunity to see the latest in machinery, software and fully integrated systems for the processing of solid wood and panellised material. Machines R Us will be in attendance with SCM throughout the fair to know more please contact John Fleet at Machines R Us on 09 820 9486. 

SALES PERSON WOODWORKING INDUSTRY We are the leader in the supply of machines, tooling products and sharpening services to the woodworking and related industries in New Zealand. With over 50 years in the business, we pride ourselves on the superior quality of our products, services and agencies. We are currently looking for a reliable, trustworthy person with experience in the wood working industry to join our sales team to service customers in the North Shore / West and Central Auckland areas. You should be a reliable, confident person with good communication skills and a friendly personality and be happy to work within a team environment. Extensive training and support will be provided, but knowledge and experience in the Kitchen and Joinery industries in particular with the tools and machines would be a definite advantage. We carry an extensive range of high quality products and pride ourselves in high quality customer service. If you are looking for a change and want to be part of a friendly family business, send your CV to:

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Introducing Button-fixโ ข, a faster, simpler and more cost effective way to install a huge selection of Laminex New Zealand panels as wall panels. Button-fix is multi-configurable, invisibly supports panels between 10-18mm and allows for easy vertical or sideways assembly. Create removable panels, flush and ventilated mounting, and 90ยบ corners. To see detailed technical information and recommended panels, call 0800 303 606 or go to laminexnewzealand.co.nz

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Laminex New Zealand

update The future of smart surfaces

t’s been an incredible summer thus far and I hope that you’ve all enjoyed some holidays in the sun and are back on board roaring to go. I spent the Christmas break with my family back in the UK – in the wintery cold – so it’s been delightful with the extended warm and long days back here in New Zealand. From a global industry perspective the year started with KBIS – the North American Kitchen and Bathroom Industry Show in Las Vegas at the end of January. This is a chance for suppliers to showcase their new offers and provide designers and consumers with inspiration and creativity for the year ahead. Formica Global had a stand at KBIS, promoting their latest designs for the US market and hearing positive responses from international designers. As part of our NKBA and wider industry support in New Zealand, we are providing one lucky designer the opportunity to visit KBIS 2016 – with every valid entrant to the 2015 NKBA Awards receiving one chance in the prize draw.

It’s highly important to understand global design trends for our business, and we are privileged to have an expansive global design team at our fingertips. This allows Laminex NZ to have access to international resources, visiting all the important design fairs and sharing their perspectives which are then fed into R&D projects. We recently had our Australian based design manager, Neil Sookee, visit the Living Kitchen and IMM shows in Cologne, Germany. Beautiful sleek thin benchtops, a wide array of surface textures and lots of technology integration into the kitchen – certainly taking smart surfaces to a new level. Later this year Interzum is taking place, and this is the number one place to be seen – so I’m sure many NZ designers and suppliers will be making their way to Europe in May. We continue to look for ways to bring newness to laminate, and the Formica brand will be the first cab off the rank in 2015 with some fantastic additions to the Formica 180fx range. It’s all about replicating the beauty and realism of large scale natural stone with the introduction of Bianca Luna, Dolce Vita and Ferro Grafite to the range. Smart surfaces are sure to be the way of the future – it will all hinge on the successful combination of function and form – let’s see what 2015 and beyond brings in this space. Regards Richard Pollington General Manager Laminex New Zealand

Jacks to represent Felder Group in NZ W & R Jack Ltd have provided machinery and service for nearly 70 years, and take pride in their independence, allowing them to handpick quality machinery suited to NZ working conditions. As part of the continued focus on providing quality machinery at the best price they have announced they are taking on representation of the Felder Group agency for New Zealand. Jacks Sales Manager Simon Hornby – who worked at Felder in Austria, the UK and US for several years – explains the change. “Felder Group have been supplying top quality machinery around the world for over fifty years. Like Jacks, they are a family owned business, and from their base in Hall in Tyrol, Austria, have grown to become one of the world’s leading woodworking machinery manufacturers. They are now represented in 72 countries selling under three brands: Format-4, Felder and Hammer. What really stood out for me at my time working at Felder is their philosophy to continually improve their machines and move the industry forward. I firmly believe that they are, and have been for quite a number of years now, the industry leader with regards to standard classical machines. While other manufacturers have stood still in this area, Felder have consistently introduced unique innovative solutions to traditional areas of weaknesses in classical machinery design – flipping these weaknesses into strengths for their products.” “Felder Group’s range of machines is wide and varied. With an extensive scope for customisation available for each machine, and with three brand ranges to choose from, we believe we will be even better placed to offer a machine and configuration to suit the needs and budgets of our customers.” “By focusing on one supplier from a single location Jacks will gain efficiencies in shipping and we will have more frequent shipments thereby reducing the wait on machines not held in stock. We’re also happy to be buying from Austria, and limiting Jacks’ exposure to the ongoing insecurity around Italy’s financial situation.” “While we are excited by the new relationship with the Felder Group, it does come at a cost. We regret that will have to relinquish our representation of Griggio and Robland – two manufacturers we have been proud to have been associated with for years – and in Robland’s case, many, many years. But we would like to re-assure Griggio and Robland owners that just as we have always done, we will continue to support all brands of machinery we have sold in New Zealand. Warranties and service agreements remain unchanged, and you can expect the same level of spare parts and quality service to keep your machines running for many years to come.” Jacks are planning an in-house show of Felder machines in April, but in the meantime there is plenty of detailed information available online at either www.jacks.co.nz or www.felder-group.com 

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Get creative with interactive surfaces by Formica.ÂŽ The new Magnetic Matt Black laminate is perfect as a chalkboard on any vertical surface in kitchens, for shopďŹ ttings, hospitality or any other situation where your customer requires a writeable surface. Not only that, with an embedded metal foil layer, magnetic objects will hold strongly to this laminate surface.

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For a sample please call 0800 99 99 39, for more information please call 0800 303 606 or visit formica.co.nz

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Where most saws fail, we prevail

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ďŹ nishing the kitchen The look of a kitchen varies dramatically with the attention given to drawer and door finish. Over the next dozen pages we look at materials, fashion trends and the manufacturing process involved in achieving this finish.

WilsonArt - Magnata (HD) top & Autumn Carnival (HD) from Mercer Interiors p20.

Arborform from Arborline Doors p18.

PPG drying booths at Total Resurfacing Solutions Ltd p22.

Work stations at Total Coatings p26.

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MELAMINE

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t Dezignatek we recently celebrated our 10 year anniversary, by completing the extension to the factory, installing our second thermoforming line and commissioning the Dezignatek Acrylic facility. The result of our renovations has doubled our thermoform capacity, reduced our lead times and made ultra high gloss acrylic doors available to you, our customers. We at Dezignatek are extremely proud to have been and still are the leading and most experienced manufacturer of Thermoform and Acrylic doors, draws and panels in New Zealand. The Dezignatek Thermoformed range offers an extensive collection of colours and finishes which are regularly updated to reflect the latest in NZ and international trends. These colours and finishes, coupled with a broad collection of door/drawer designs cater for all tastes, from early colonial to ultra modern and minimalist.

As with our Thermoform doors and panels we use the latest European technology, which is operated by specialists with years of experience. If you haven’t yet seen this product, its gloss level along with its nearly invisible edging, please call and we’ll send you a sample pack.

Dezignatek High Gloss Acrylic is the latest in high gloss technology.

Using the latest European machining and forming technology, and operated by specialists with years of experience, Dezignatek Thermoform doors and panels are a high quality and user friendly option you can count on, especially as they are backed by our ten year guarantee.

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Dezignatek High Gloss Acrylic is the latest in high gloss technology. With a range of UV stable metallic and solid colours, a ripple free high gloss surface and high impact resistance. It looks great, so you can be sure Dezignatek HighGloss Acrylic will meet your client’s daily lifestyle. We even have an integrated hidden handle option!

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Luxe high gloss panel will feature in all apartments at the St James Suite.

St James Suites choose Luxe

SP Ltd introduced their new Luxe high gloss panel in late 2014 and have had immediate success with the product being featured for the new St James Suites project located on the Queen St side of the restored St James Theatre in downtown Auckland. The prestigious St James Suites project will have 307 apartments varying from one, two or three bedroom units spread over 39 ﬂoors. An onsite showroom apartment including a showroom kitchen has been set up by the developers Relianz Holdings at the St James Suites site. All the kitchen surfaces, bar the benchtop and splashback, are made with PSP’s new Luxe high gloss panel in a Bianco Pearl ﬁnish. The left cupboard door is Luxe product from their Cuzco Cobre range. The kitchen is made with 18mm Luxe panel from PSP and cut and assembled by Greenmount Espies at their East Tamaki facility. Chosen for its exceptional durability and gloss level achieved through a patented manufacturing process and extra layers of polyurethane and transparent primer, it’s sharp look will be standard to all the apartments. The Luxe product also has a high scratch resistance value of 7.5 newtons. To compare, acrylics, PVC, melamine and lacquer all score under 5 newtons on the scratch resistance scale. Even more, according to the Colour Tolerance Scale the Luxe product has a high value which means an outstanding colour consistency from batch to batch; important for a job of the size of the St James Suites project. With a full colour range available from PSP the Luxe product offers a top quality joinery solution. Project construction is due to commence later in 2015

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

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trends to gloss, timber and outsourcing Arborline Doors in Hamilton have received deserved recognition over the years for their award winning exterior doors which grace the fronts of residences through out New Zealand, however the bulk of their work is in supplying kitchen manufacturers with kitchen and vanity doors. JOINERS Magazine spoke to Arborline General Manager Andrew Jaques about door finishes and fashions and structural changes in door manufacturing. Arborline experienced good growth in 2014, which also saw the introduction of a new Wemhoner press and Andrew is expecting more of the same this year. “We are very interdependant on the fluctuations of the kitchen industry both in terms of activity and fashion trends and with activity on the rise expect 2015 to be a good year. Our new press gives us the ability to stay abreast of this and of technological developments in manufacturing quality and finish.” As with other specialist suppliers to the kitchen industry Andrew is noticing a move to outsourcing. “During the global recession firms downsized staff numbers and delayed machinery and equipment purchases and now they are finding it difficult to recover that resource quickly as workloads improve. Their immediate option is to outsource this work. We are the ideal partner for this as we don’t make kitchens and so don’t compete with our clients. When they do the math they find out Arborline is very cost competitive especially when you factor in our expertise and quality of product.”

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“There is also a trend towards the use of embossed wood grain from our Arborform range, a life like rendition of timber grains and patterns, replicating a movement upwards in the demand for timber itself.

The Wemhoner Universal 2000 press has increased capacity and improved quality at Arborline.

The company supply a range of doors from its popular Arborform thermoformed doors through to melteca and melamine laminates to timber doors in a wide range of species. Arborform which make up the bulk of sales is available in a range of colours and ﬁnishes from embossed through to gloss, with white and its variations remaining the most popular colour. “Gloss and metallic surfaces also continue to be popular. We use .7mm foil from Japan which gives a very deep gloss proving popular with designers,” says Andrew.

The beauty of Arborform doors is that they are ﬁnished, you simply buy them, then screw them on, they also don’t chip and are reasonably water tight due to the seamless bonding. Timber doors at the moment tend towards the simple, square ﬂat panel doors in oaks and ashes which stain well, highlighting the natural grain. These are more expensive but perfect for those looking to match doors to benchtops or seeking the natural timber look. And perennial favorite Rimu? Yes we still do a bit of rimu, people tend to think they can’t get hold of it but we buy it as it is available knowing demand will be ongoing.” 

You can try to match the perfection of nature. Or you can go one better. MELTECA Puregrain™ is the perfect substitute for natural wood cabinetry. Durable and easy to clean, the subtly textured ﬁnish not only looks like natural wood but feels like it too. Melteca Puregrain™ is also available on solid colours, adding a new dimension of depth and texture.

For a sample or our latest colour brochure call 0800 99 99 39 For more information call 0800 303 606 or visit melteca.co.nz JOINERS Magazine March 2015 page 19

Blanca Natira

Las Vegas KBIS January 2015

new neutrals & stones

Sepia Natira

ollowing on from the release of 26 new Wilsonart decors in January, Mercer is proud to release an additional six Wilsonart decors to the New Zealand market. These colours were first seen globally at the Kitchen and Bathroom Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas in January. The colours are being released in the USA in June, however Wilsonart are excited for the New Zealand market to be the first to have access to these new innovative designs. Of the six colours, three are part of the new Natira series – Blanca Natira - A light neutral background with a small scale even mix of small medium tone warm flecks.

Dusk Natira

Sepia Natira - A medium neutral background with a small scale even mix of small dark warm flecks. Dusk Natira - A darker neutral background with a small scale even mix of small dark warm flecks. The Natira series will initially be available in 1mm thick gloss and in a satin finish. Both finishes have Wilsonart’s unique AEON performance technology to improve wear, and increase scratch and scuff resistance. Autumn Carnival (HD)

Three new large scale stone designs have been combined with Wilsonart’s unique High Deﬁnition (HD) laminates, for a truly premium benchtop selection. Autumn Carnival (HD) - Brazilian granite featuring large-scale areas in light beige with subtle accents of dark chocolate and milk chocolate. Includes hints of light cream throughout. Magnata (HD) -This dramatic special stone pattern has a black background with striking streaks of gold and white crystals. Portoro (HD) - A large scale stone with dramatic movement of gold, grey and white across a black background.

Magnata (HD)

All these new Wilsonart decors are available in New Zealand now. If you would like a sample of these or are interested in being one of the first to have these colours in your showroom display, please contact your local Mercer representative, or customer service on 0800 2 637 237 or info@mercers.co.nz. Portoro (HD)

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Creating inspired environments

Create natural looking environments with our textured laminates and wood grains and open up new possibilities in design and Whether you are designing for commercial or residential spaces our Wilsonart range of laminates offers legendary performance and nd durability, with a range of colours textures and finishes to match your creativity.

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creativity for any work space.

The Wilsonart extended range includes chemical resistant, custom, m decorative metals, HIPERCARE anti-microbial, Compact and our Performance range of high impact and wear resistant laminates. Mercer Interiors representatives are available throughout New Zealand to help you select the correct material for your application and assist with specification and application advice.

For a free sample & colour brochure please visit: wilsonart .co.nz call 0800 2 637 237 or email info@mercers.co.nz today

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New facility lifts the bar For Mike and Louise Telfer 2015 is looking like an exciting year for their business Total Resurfacing Solutions Ltd (TRS) with the commissioning of a new 500m2 factory site in Petone. The business was established some twelve years ago to resurface through spraying, both commercial and residential joinery, doors, furniture along with kitchens and bathrooms. They also provide resin and specialist floor coatings. Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine recently visited the site to find out how it all works. Mike, who has a management and marketing degree, is a man on the move. “In my view, this business relies on three key aspects having the best products available, providing the best service possible and most important of all, having a passionate team. With all this in place we can offer our customers excellent service and end product that meets their expectations. Our new factory provides us with the most modern joinery spray painting facility in the Wellington region. We follow best practice and have a Quality Assurance system in place.” The site is indeed impressive. Alongside the 35m2 preparation booth that uses ﬁbreglass ﬁlters, is a state of the art, temperature controlled 60m 2 drying room. Next to that again is the 35m2 top coat spray booth. A powerful air circulation system can pump the air in and out at up to 24000cm3 per hour. An interesting feature is that the internal height of the drying and top coat spray booths is three metres which enables them to deal with large units. TRS have two divisions to the business, Industrial coatings and Spray painting. The industrial coatings covers both resin and specialist coatings

for factories both commercial and industrial. Notable jobs have been (1200m2) resin floor and wall coatings for a local fish factory as well as ongoing upgrades at a major meat works in Wellington. The spray-painting division covers work sprayed at the new facility for commercial and residential customers as well as an on-site ability to mask up and spray in-situ. Notable contracts have included 120 rooms at a local high profile hotel as well as over 3000m2 of wall panelling coated in the factory for a large courtroom fit out. Sound long term relationships with suppliers has been very important for the business. PPG Industries through their Wellington distributor Total Bodyshop Supplies have been supplying the preferred coatings. With the PPG supplied inhouse paint mixing system and the Merlin software using the more accurate mixing by weight method they are able to be more flexible with small and large mixes at their fingertips. This represents added benefits for the business and client. Staff use all types of application methods from brush, conventional spray, HVLP, airless, pressure pots

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with the demands of the joinery and cabinetmaking industries and operate a scheduling and tracking system within the business to keep both ourselves and our customers well informed of progress with their job.”

Mike and Louise Telfer.

and Air assisted airless (AAA) for joinery spray painting. AAA are best for producing quality fine ﬁnishes coupled with high output. Spray painted products include water based, stains, lacquers, acid catalysed, polyurethanes, urethanes, and polysiloxanes in a wide range of finishes. TRS coatings are on display at the Home Ideas Centre in Wellington. Service turnaround is three to ﬁve days. The business operates a pickup and delivery service that includes packaging to make the whole experience of dealing with TRS an even better one. The business currently employs ten staff with the ability to work night shifts to meet some of the tight deadlines. “We are well acquainted

TRS staff consist of some very experienced personnel and a range of newer ones. Training is completed in house and through seminars provided by suppliers. Having a great team is very important to the success of this business. “We aim to produce a high quality ﬁnish, delivered on time to meet our customers deadlines. We are passionate about our business and are continually trying to ﬁnd improvements. The commissioning of our new factory means we can meet that objective even better than ever.” For further information contact:

Mike Telfer at TRS on 04 566 8381 or email trs@xtra.co.nz www.resurfacing.co.nz

Wellington distributor for PPG

Looking for the great full bodied finish with a history of proven performance that meets the needs of a demanding market?

777HS Supercat & 999HS Fastcat are the ones!

A high quality isocyanate free, two pack wood ﬁnish available in thousands of fashionable colours and a wide range of gloss levels for kitchens, shop ﬁttings, cabinets, desks, paneling, partitions and most interior wood surfaces.

PPG Industries NZ Ltd, 5 Monahan Rd, Mt Wellington, Auckland Freephone 0800 990 093 • Freefax 0800 659 377 • www.ppgic.co.nz

Wynn Fraser Paints Whangarei (09) 438 1624 • Wairau Paint Centre Ltd Auckland (09) 443 3430 • PPG Industries NZ Ltd Auckland (09) 573 1620 • Panelbeating Supplies Ltd Auckland (09) 525 7475 • Linkup Paint Supplies Ltd Hamilton (07) 847 0933 • Linkup Paints (BOP) Ltd Tauranga (07) 571 8921 • Complete Paints Ltd Napier (06) 843 1122 • Total Paint Supplies Ltd New Plymouth (06) 769 9415 • Total Body Shop Ltd Wellington (04) 586 6681 • Paintco Nelson (03) 546 6660 • PPG Industries NZ Ltd Christchurch (03) 384 0255 • Rainbow Paints Ltd Dunedin (03) 474 0659 • Southern Paints Invercargill (03) 218 4664

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A number of our customers have been with us from day one and we have also seen apprentices move on to start their own businesses who are dealing with us today

winning with friendly service Husband and wife team Kay and Steven Schuler have successfully served the furniture and woodworking finishing industries since 1997 when they bought Versatile Products Waikato Ltd. They have been based at their current location in Duke St in Hamilton since 2007. Key to their business has been their relationship with coating manufacturer Mirotone NZ Ltd for whom they are distributors in the Waikato region. Business for this industrious pair has always been about good long term relationships with both their suppliers and customers. “For us servicing our clientele with good advice and the right product has always been central to our business plan and has been we think the key reason we have been successful over the years.” comments Kay. “The Mirotone range of finishes and related products have been core to our business over the years.” comments Kay “They offer not only a good quality product but also really good, practical advice. Mirotone offer the full range of finishes to those in the trades be they stains, clear and pigmented lacquer, acid catalysed and polyurethane finishes, etc.” “Customers often come in for product and with the tinting service we have they can get whatever they want then and there. If for some reason we don’t have the Mirotone product they want right there and then Mirotone is not far away!” says Steven. Steven Schuler is the rep for the business and enjoys the face to face contact with customers, including catching up on any fishing stories! The business also sells a range of associated product such as abrasives, masking products,

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The future looks a bright one. “We have seen over the years a reduction in the number of local household furniture and kitchen manufacturers but at the same time a growth in the business of those still here in the Waikato.

Steven & Kay Schuler.

glues, safety gear, tools, spray guns, compressors, dust extraction and associated trade gear including custom made sanding belts. “All these associated products mean we offer the tradies pretty much a one stop shop” says Kay. “It’s all about service.” Speaking of service, the business has grown steadily over the years mainly through word of mouth as more and more heard about their operation and the services offered. Other suppliers such as 3M, Hindin Marquip, Klingspor, CRC, Viking and a number of others are all part of the closer, personal relationship the Schulers have with their suppliers.

A number of our customers have been with us from day one and we have also seen apprentices move on to start their own businesses and are dealing with us today which leads on to us thanking all of our customers for their support over the years. Mirotone have to be thanked for their quality product range with the service and support they have given us including the monthly visits from their area rep Stephen Lane. It has helped make this business over the years.” says Steven

For more information contact Steven and Kay Schuler at Versatile Products (Waikato) Ltd on 07 846 6612 or email versatileproductswaikato@xtra.co.nz or mobile Steven Schuler 0274 813 875

MIROTONE Leading the way in coating systems since 1938

Innovative Coatings that Protect and Beautify MIROTHANE PU 5650 – a user friendly, fast cure polyurethane topcoat, provides water resistance, excellent flow and levelling properties. Superb full gloss and satin finish. Extensive colour range capability. MIROTHANE PU 5608 – a modified fast dry polyurethane topcoat with high build and excellent flow properties. Matt, satin and semigloss finish. Extensive colour range capability. MIROTHANE PU 5626 – a premium high solids polyurethane undercoat. Easy to sand providing an excellent base coat for MIROTHANE topcoats. Superior chemical and moisture resistance. MIROTHANE PU 5555 – a premium clear, low yellowing polyurethane topcoat. Provides high clarity to enhance timber grain definition. Excellent solvent and water resistance. Available in satin, semigloss and full gloss finish. MIROTHANE PU 5577 – a high performance clear, non yellowing acrylic polyurethane. Outstanding durability, flexibility, and colour stability. Protects wood veneers from colour change under high UV light conditions. Available in matt, satin and full gloss finish. Typical Applications > > > >

Reconstituted, dyed, and natural wood veneers. Kitchen and bathroom cabinetry. Commercial ﬁt outs. High quality furniture ﬁnish.

Ph: 0800 34 64 74 Information@mirotone.co.nz www.mirotone.com JOINERS Magazine March 2015 page 25

the flexibility and sheer variety of colour and finish options are very attractive to designers and specifiers.

paint to go In just under a decade of operation Papakura company Total Coatings has developed from a fledgling owner operated spray painter to an all purpose coating contractor employing 12 staff and experiencing ongoing growth in the paint finishing market. Started by Craig Jones in 2006, after returning from a decade working in the trade in the United Kingdom, Total Coatings will virtually spray-paint anything that is required. However, most

of their work involves MDF or timber and their clients are largely kitchen manufacturers requiring doors, drawer fronts and ﬁllers to complete their kitchens and laundries.

The company have 5 spray booths, with several drying rooms and preparation bays plus a finishing line specialising in the coating and pre-priming of long lengths of mouldings such as architraves and skirting. Craig attributes some of the company’s growth to an ongoing trend which is seeing a shift in many of his clients from doing it themselves to outsourcing. “Compliance issues and the cost of set up mean cabbies can no longer afford to have a spray booth stuck in the corner which is not being fully utilised. As well as this the increasingly high end nature of much of the work requires experienced staff as mistakes and rework can be very expensive. The upshot is that many are outsourcing and freeing up their staff, time and factory space for more profitable production.” In addition to this Craig is finding that painted doors are simply gaining ground on competing finishes as paint has several advantages over its competitors. “The flexibility and sheer variety of colour and finish options are very attractive to designers and specifiers. The current high gloss and metallic trends lend themselves towards paint and the superfine MDF being produced these days allows a very high

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quality ﬁnish, even for the most detailed work. And on the practical side repair work is easier and you always have a repaintable surface when it comes time to renovate.” With paint technology constantly improving Craig believes this is a trend we will see continue. “The major paint suppliers we use such as WFS, Mirotone and PPG continuously spend on R&D offering improved options in terms of application, cost and durability which will continue to see a strong demand for paint. As a specialist contractor we are well positioned to be aware of these developments and take advantage of them.”

1/64 Hunua Rd, Papakura Tel: 09 299 2040 www.totalcoatings.co.nz

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out of sight A

ccess Group’s range of Tanova Bin Systems offer space-efficient waste and recycling solutions for all areas of the home such as the kitchen, bathroom or office. The bins slide away out of sight, yet are easily accessed when needed. All of our bins are hygienic and easy to clean, and convenient to use with runners that extend beyond the bench top and sturdy handles on buckets for easy bin removal and also to hold liner bags in place. Offering the widest range of bin sizes and solutions in New Zealand, the Tanova range can meet the needs of most any job. As with all products from Access Group, it is backed by a lifetime warranty* so you can be confident in the quality of the product and the follow up service should you need us.

Tanova Deluxe

Tanova Deluxe • Superior runner technology using the HarnTriomax® system, provides a super smooth sliding action for effortless opening and closing every time. • The Sylent ® integrated cushioning system ensures consistently quiet and soft closing, automatically adapting to closing speed and the weight of the drawer. • Heavy duty 60kg carrying capacity • Standard drawer front connection with gallery rails allows for full 6-way adjustment • Very quick and easy installation for modular cabinets using -16mm sides Tanova Simplex • Top-selling Tanova range. • Compact size maximizes space efficiency and snug fit into standard cabinet sizes ensures stability. • The Simplex system runs smoothly on ball bearing slides. • Heavy duty bin carriage is manufactured from 1.2mm gauge steel for added strength and durability • 45kg carrying capacity • Recently redesigned front mounting bracket for easier handle fixing • Very quick and easy installation for modular cabinets using -16mm sides

Access Group guarantees all products for the life of the furniture or cabinetry into which it is installed from manufacture or material fault.

Tanova Simplex

Also available! - Tanova Laundry Pull-out baskets are an ideal solution for managing household laundry. Tanova laundry systems utilize space efﬁciently while keeping your laundry neat and out of sight until you are ready to access it.

Tanova Laundry www.accessgroup.co.nz

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coming soon - white melamine board

from Dongwha NZ

Jeff Davenport and Ian Harris.

... it will be all white A

n exciting new development in the white board market here in New Zealand is about to take off with the introduction of a new melamine board product from manufacturers Dongwha New Zealand to be called Dongwha Whiteboard. Dongwha New Zealand is part of The Dongwha Group, a South Korean based manufacturer of a wide range of wood based product and construction materials. They have manufacturing facilities in Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia and South Korea so possess a wealth of manufacturing expertise. Dongwha New Zealand has been producing MDF board in Mataura (just north of Invercargill), since 2005 when they purchased the MDF manufacturing plant from Rayonier NZ. They have established their local pedigree by supplying Laminex NZ with Lakepine MDF after the devastating fire at Laminex NZ’s Taupo plant a few years ago although the major portion of their production goes overseas. The new Dongwha Whiteboard is the result of a decision made in 2014 to add a melamine press to the existing operation. This will see the only fully integrated MDF to melamine operation here in New Zealand. Melamine board, a low pressure, thermo fused, laminate board is widely used in a variety of industries including

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cabinetmaking and kitchen manufacturing and is noted for its high durability and scratch resistance. Whilst the product will also be sent overseas, it will be readily available here in New Zealand as well. Responsible for local sales will be two experienced sales people well known in the panel product industry in Ian Harris and Jeff Davenport. Ian started his career with Rose City Wood Panels in Palmerston North before joining Scott Panel & Hardware (later to become Laminex NZ) in a customer service role. Later he moved to Auckland to take up a sales territory role moving on to head the sales team as Auckland Sales Manager. He moved to Dongwha NZ some nine years ago assuming an international sales role. Jeff spent some eight years with Bestwood in a variety of sales roles including territories encompassing Taranaki, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty and then for a time parts of Auckland. In 2001 he moved to Tauranga taking up a Branch Manager role with Scott Panel & Hardware progressing to Regional Manager for the Hawkes Bay, Poverty Bay, Waikato and Bay of Plenty areas. He eventually left Laminex NZ in November 2013. After a brief time with timber reﬁnishing company Hume Pine Ltd Jeff

found the chance to rejoin the panel product market too alluring and in December 2014 he joined Dongwha NZ. For both Ian and Jeff people, service and soundly based relationships are the things that really matter. While melamine on MDF would normally be considered a signiﬁcantly more expensive option than that manufactured with a particle board substrate, by concentrating on the Dongwha Whiteboard in standard 2440 x 1220mm size, in pack lots, combined with the added efﬁciency of the plant synergies (Dongwha Whiteboard being manufactured at same site as the MDF substrate), Dongwha NZ believe they will have a very compelling and competitive offer. Dongwha Whiteboard will be available in both MDF and MDF MR E0. With the new press being installed as this issue goes to print, product is anticipated to be available out of an Auckland warehouse facility from early April.

For more information on Dongwha Whiteboard contact Jeff (021 972 517) or Ian (021 430 975)

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Hafele

Brio

Hettich

sliding motion In a world where space available often dictates form, we look at sliding doors and their hardware. Designed to achieve easy access with minimum space requirements for anything from kitchen cabinets to entertainment systems to wardrobes they are a functional and aesthetic addition to many rooms within the house. We look at offerings from several leading suppliers and provide a check list for selection and hanging.

Centor E2 & E3 Folding Hardware to NZS 4211 Sliding and folding door gear since 1951. Designed so owners, architects and craftsmen can set their dreams free. • Folding door systems to 140 kg panels • Sliding door systems to 400 kg panels • Integrated Fly and Sun screens • Bolt and locking systems

Choose the innovators! P: 09 476 4008 F: 09 476 8008 E: mail@uniquehardware.co.nz Visit www.centor.com.au for ideas and technical material

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Eku Frontino 20/40 flush-fitting sliding door solution for single and double flush doors

Flush fitting design • Extremely convenient operation • Flexible cabinet widths • Efficient and cost effective • High quality application • Intelligent installation • Door weights of 20 or 40 kg

Hawa Folding Concepta 25 • Full access for cabinet widths up to 2800mm and door heights up to 2600mm.

SLIDO

• Open doors do not protrude into the room.

More Open Space with Convenient Sliding Doors

• Customised front designs with inlaying, semi-inlaying and overlaying doors.

Sliding doors in projects create open space, even in places where space is at a premium such as in small residential units. However, there are many other reasons why convenient sliding is becoming increasingly popular. There is never a door jutting out into the room. Not only does this create space for new design ideas, but it also provides additional storage space, individuality and functionality. Sliding doors are all the rage for all of these reasons, both in new buildings and for installing in existing buildings.

• Aesthetic appeal: an aluminium cover conceals the hinge when the door is in the recess. • The second door has a ballbearing trolley to prevent sagging. • All adjustments are easily made from the front.

Access the catalogue online at www.hafele.co.nz

Häfele has put together a comprehensive range of sliding door fittings under the name of Slido. JOINERS Magazine March 2015 page 33

Sliding doors – top-hung or bottom rolling … ?

ometimes, the simplest decisions

actually turn out to be the most difficult. Whether the architect has specified a zero clearance finish, or the client wants large exterior sliding doors for that indoor/outdoor flow, working out what type of sliding door hardware to install can be complicated. The selection process can also be influenced by particular preferences: perhaps the architect favours a top-hung solution or the joiner only has experience installing one type of system. So what are the key features and benefits of top-hung and bottom rolling sliding door systems? Here’s a handy guide to six key elements to consider when selecting the right sliding door system for your next project. Ease of installation A top-hung system will require the installation of a lintel or structural steelwork with enough load-bearing capacity to carry the load of the doors. The bigger the door, the more support it will require. However, a bottom roller door can transmit the load through the floor; this can

reduce the structural requirements at the head. A top-hung system will allow for a greater range of height adjustment and the door hangers are normally captive within the track, meaning the door can’t leave the track. Both systems will require some sort of door preparation, but generally, less modiﬁcation work is required for a top-hung system. Aesthetics One of the most important elements in the selection process will be the aesthetics of the chosen system. The application and number of doors will make a big difference to the design of any sliding door system. Multiple lines of track or ﬁxings exposed to view can detract from the overall look and finish – regardless if a top-hung or bottom rolling system has been used. Zero clearance finishes are increasingly popular in both residential and commercial spaces with a move towards modern, minimalist interiors. Top tracks can be recessed into ceilings for full

Patented sloped drainage system for new timber joinery

height doors to achieve a minimalist look. Bottom rolling systems can be favoured by architects due to the reduction in the size of the lintel, allowing more room for design creativity. For heavier doors, or those in more premium locations, a channel can be recessed into the underside of the door with a roller guide placed next to the door jamb – this keeps the threshold clear of obstructions. When a door is in an external situation, the bottom channel can form an integral part of the sill – helping to minimize any impact on the overall ﬁnish. Bottom rolling systems will always be on show, so for simple, one-door applications a top-hung system will be the clear winner for aesthetics. Maintenance & durability Top-hung exterior doors usually incorporate a bottom channel, especially if the doors travel more than one door width along the track, or when multiple doors are hung on separate tracks. A bottom channel can increase the amount

timber double glazing systems

of maintenance required to keep the system running smoothly. The channel can ﬁll with water, sand and debris, which will cause problems if the channel is not cleaned regularly to remove the obstacles. Bottom roller doors utilise a rail where the rollers run on raised sections – debris and water can be expelled from the rails, provided drainage holes are kept clear and unblocked. Quality hardware will have been cycle tested to a minimum 100,000 cycles – that’s equivalent to opening your ranch slider door ten times a day, every day, for 25 years!

Thermawood’s NEW Timber System components are now available at Glasscorp

For more information or to request 3D drawings and a catalogue please contact Philippe Guerra at Glasscorp

Mobile 021 344 745 | 09 415 6338 | philippe@glasscorp.co.nz | glasscorp.co.nz

The Thermawood® New Timber System complies to NZS 4211: 2008. Extra High Wind Zone

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A quality installation should last for 25 years provided regular maintenance and product care instructions have been followed. Look for reputable manufacturers who guarantee a 10 year warranty on their componentry. Security Both the top-hung and bottom rolling systems have different requirements for adding security to a door. A sliding door lock can be easily applied to both systems, along with interlocking strips of aluminium along the trailing edge of the door for additional security and weather sealing.

Weather rating Generally, straight sliding systems should only be installed externally when the location is sheltered from driving rain. Weather sealing tophung or bottom rolling systems can end up being a trade-off between ease of use and achieving a tight weather seal. Weather seals for straight sliding systems rely on compression: the more compression a seal has against the door, the more friction it will exert on the door and it will be harder to operate.

A key issue with top-hung systems is ensuring any additional security products, such as ﬂush bolts, can properly engage without hitting the track on which the door hangers run.

Bottom rolling systems do have an advantage as flush bolts can be added to pull the door into the frame seals – this is most effective in negative pressure scenarios where the doors can be pulled away from the seals.

Bottom roller doors can often be levered or jimmied up off the bottom rail, so the use of additional ﬂush bolts or sliding door locks which throw out a bolt top and bottom are a wise choice.

Ease of use A force of 10N is the accepted force to get a top-hung door moving, whereas 18N would be the initial operating force for a bottom roller door. In general, a top-hung door

will be easier to move due to the multiple bearings housed in the door hanger as opposed to a bottom roller, which has only two or four bearings. The shape of the door will also have an impact on the ease of use – a tall, narrow door will lend itself to a tophung installation, whereas a short, wide door will function better on a bottom rolling system. And the winner is … Getting the right sliding door system will bring adventurous architectural ideas to life. Both top-hung and bottom rolling systems offer a range of benefits, so it is important to get the best option for the situation. From location, to frequency of use and what kind of floor finish the client expects will all factor into the selection process. Identifying the application is key, and close attention to the head and sill details from both the designer and joiner during the design phase will pay dividends later on.

Systems are changing all the time to cater for ever increasing opening sizes, door weights and as new technologies become more accessible. What might have been acceptable to use with a single glazed ranch slider 10 years ago will simply not work with today’s overheight, double-glazed, architectural details. If your project has a difficult or unusual application – speak to the manufacturer for more details. Most will be glad to guide you through the selection process, offer advice on which hardware to use and provide you with a list of componentry you will require. Stuart Taylor Sliding & Folding Hardware Product Manager Allegion E: stuart.taylor@allegion.com DDI: 09 829 0758 Brio is a leading sliding and folding door system provider, with innovative products and solutions designed for Australasian conditions.

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Hettich release new catalogue

TopLineXL

TopLineM

sliding door systems from Hettich S

liding doors leave no margin of doubt and are the hands-down winner when it comes to practical functionality. In the home, they allow ease of access and make the most of storage space which make them the ideal answer to the demands of modern living. TopLine is just one of the ranges featured in the new catalogue from Hettich. TopLine has the right sliding door solution for every market segment while meeting the most exacting demands on quality, convenience and functionality. TopLineM The perfect entry level sliding solution for smaller sized wooden doors that weigh up to 35kg, with a discreet, unobtrusive runner profile. Ideal for wardrobes and hallway units with overlay doors - the doors can be positioned one in front of the other leaving them completely ﬂush and providing unobtrusive access to content behind such as drawers. TopLineL Offers plenty of freedom for large doors that weigh up to 50kg. Easy to install, with outstanding, quiet and gentle running action that ensures heavy sliding doors close with a whisper. The system’s non-corroding, tough material ensures years of unrelenting performance and is perfect for wooden or aluminium framed doors.

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System for softly closing doors. Furniture manufacturers beneﬁt from the tremendous design ﬂexibility that comes with TopLine XL and the ability to use solid or aluminium-frame fronts with door thicknesses from 16 to 50 mm.

TopLineL

This hardware can be used for doors in thicknesses from 16 to 40 mm and with the same runner and guide components suitable for solid and aluminium-framed fronts, it provides huge flexibility in the choice of door materials. Particularly convenient: Height can be adjusted with doors hung and closed without having to undo the fixing screws on the runner components. Combined with the Silent System soft-closing systems, TopLine L meets even the most exacting of demands. TopLineXL Offering maximum convenience in usage and installation, the TopLine XL sliding door fitting is designed for doors weighing up to 80 kg. Its superb, silky-smooth running action is particularly impressive. Added convenience is provided by the optional use of Silent

The unobtrusive runner and guide profiles harmoniously integrate into any furniture design. The guide profile is mounted out of view below the bottom panel. TopLine XL also permits maximum design flexibility in terms of the handles used because door overlap is adjusted on the guide component, allowing handles to be positioned wherever chosen. Freedom in mounting the end stop in the runner profile means door overlay can be selected too. With height adjuster integrated in the side of the runner component for easy access, installation is extremely easy. Hanging doors has also been simplified: They are hooked into the runner profile and clipped into the guide profile from the front. These factors lend themselves to large-format, floor-to-ceiling unit designs as well as alcove solutions. Doors can also be mounted with a minimum spacing of just 2 cm from the floor. To see or find out more information on other Sliding Door Solutions that Hettich offers please contact your local Territory Manager or Hettichs friendly customer services team on 0800 HETTICH.

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GRASS VIONARO Artia will be launching the new Vionaro Drawer System from Grass in May 2015.

slender design classic

ionaro is the new cubist drawer system from Grass. Featuring luxury minimalist design, a sleek seamless surface and a side thickness of only 13mm, Vionaro ensures top design and maximum storage space. Full easy to use 3D adjustment is concealed inside the drawer side and back panels can be quickly and easily ﬁtted utilizing the integrated rear panel connection system. The slim Vionaro drawer sides consist of a single section available in either laser cut steel proﬁle or extruded aluminium. A full range of accessories and fittings compliment the range including inset drawer fronts featuring colour-coordinated front panels made of steel and aluminium. Vionaro utilizes the already renowned Dynapro slide system previously only used on wooden drawers. Dynapro offers a high load capacity of

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40kg or 70kg and smooth synchronised sliding system and a simple attachment system to the Vionaro Drawer. Dynapro also offers soft closing or Tipmatic touch opening. The complete Artia range will consist of steel sides in Snow White and graphite powder coated ﬁnishes in side heights 89mm, 121mm and 185mm. Aluminium sides are in a natural anodised ﬁnish and will be available in 89mm and 185mm side heights. Key Vionaro features at a glance: • Minimalist design: 13 mm slim-line drawer sides, 90° inside surfaces and homogeneous outside surfaces. • Varied selection options: Anodised aluminium drawer sides or steel drawer sides in the colours snow white and graphite in heights of, 89, 121 & 185mm.

• Systematic stability: Torsion-free drawer sides and an integrated front stabiliser for the 185 mm drawer height ensure perfect ﬁrm attachment. • Adjustment comfort: Step less side, height and angle adjustment integrated into the drawer side. • Perfect movement: With Dynapro, the track-proven concealed slide, Vionaro uses the same basis as previously used for wooden drawers with bearing capacities of up to 70 kg. • Simple processing: The cleverly designed ﬁne details make assembly as easy as possible and save valuable time. Contact your Artia branch on 0800 267 625 for further details.

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new processes Nested Based Manufacturing is here to stay What is nested based manufacturing? A quick look on the net came up with the following simple description: a process of efﬁciently manufacturing rectangular, shaped and non symmetrical parts from flat raw material including composite wood panels (MDF), large solid wood panels or plastic sheets. The components in a nested based process are positioned (optimised) in a pattern that will achieve the best possible material utilisation ie little or no wastage. The machinery most commonly used in nested based manufacturing are a CNC router, an edgebander and a panel saw while the software that drives the whole process looks to optimise the panel being cut. With the continuous improvements being made to the machinery involved making their processes faster and more accurate, nested based has become even more valued as a successful manufacturing method and thus more entrenched. The cutting system or as some would call management system (see Dr Buzz in this issue) has spread here in New Zealand signiﬁcantly over the last decade.

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Nested based, which can be found in relatively large operations as well, has allowed the predominantly smaller joinery and cabinetmaking operations here in New Zealand to compete successfully: minimises wastage, increases production, allows for a variety of shorter runs to be manufactured quickly, accurately and efﬁciently. The software used has progressed as well. There is a wide variety of design software and management software to complement the optimisation software used on nested based machinery. Nested based so suits the New Zealand size and style of manufacture in joinery, furniture and cabinetmaking in particular that it looks like it is here to stay. Over the next 20 odd pages we have a look at the latest offerings available and talk to some manufacturers about what nested based means for them. 

Nesting and nesting based modules in Microvellum Scrap management Reduce waste & improve efficiency Are you tired of trying to manually reuse those scrap pieces of material left over from skeleton or irregular shaped material? Well, Microvellum has a solution for you … announcing the new Scrap Management System available exclusively in Toolbox Version 7. Auto-Detect - If you’re like many cabinet makers, you probably have stacks of odd sized left-over material stacked up on carts throughout your shop. What if you had a way to automatically inventory those items so they could be reused for future projects … well, now you do. Released exclusively for Toolbox Version 7, the Scrap Management System will store the reusable scrap items into the material inventory database for immediate use on any new project. Scrap Labeling - Get organized and let the Scrap Management System keep track of your parts with easily identiﬁable labels. These labels are produced automatically as the system identiﬁes the reusable scrap in the

original nest and can be printed out on-demand and/or included with your sheet labels. Run secondary programs ﬁrst Running secondary programs on a nesting machine can take a long time, Microvellum has the solution that allows you to run all the secondary programs before ﬂipping the sheet to cut the parts out. This will minimize operator time as each part doesn’t have be loaded onto the machine. Stay down nesting Output optimized nest patterns that contain one tool path for all part borders within the nest. This will save time per sheet up to 30% and reduce tool wear as the tool is not coming in and out of the board each time it cuts a part. Fully customisable part and product labels All Microvellum’s labels and reports are fully customizable, our labels show a full part image complete with machining and an X or a dark line will show the side that is to be edged.

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Add to that our enhancements with our very own IT Bureau 20-20 Design library, New Zealand texture palette, new installation DVD and localised support team; 20-20 Design provides that competitive and creative edge to encourage sales opportunities. Just add smart phones, tablets and lights to 20-20 Design version 10 Our latest release of 20-20 Design version 10.5 is ground-breaking with its ability to import room measurements directly from smart phones, email 3D presentations to a tablet device (or web browser) and position clients at the center of your design.

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imos is viewed as the most powerful and ﬂexible software of its kind. Just ask our very own dedicated imos consultant Stefan Rott who is an expert on the topic and joined us from the imos head ofﬁce in Germany. Key features of imos include: • Link directly to your machine (CNC, Beam Saw, Edge Bander, etc.) • Work with a standard library of cabinets or create something special from scratch • Import designs directly from 20-20 Design and ready them for manufacture

Future proofing your business Streamlining tasks to improve business efficiency is our speciality, and having the correct tools in the right hands with proper support are the perfect ingredients to achieve this. Software is only as good as the user permits it and we see it our duty to ensure that adequate training and support qualify users to gain the optimum benefits of our software for the task(s) at hand. Linking design to manufacturing, accounting packages, POS systems or a tailored report, eliminate error in the process and free up time spent to better focus on other parts of your business. Talk to a member of the IT Bureau team today on how our solutions can work best for your business. There are no obligations and we offer a free quote, demonstration and trial. For more information on 20-20 Design, imos and other products and services the IT Bureau provide please visit our website www.itbureau. co.nz or phone us free 0800 303 606

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Hagley Kitchens is always looking to make improvements and update their technology and software while Biesse is always looking forward and improving their designs

Hagley Kitchens, Biesse & Christchurch Hagley Kitchens in Christchurch is bursting at the seams with work from the post-earthquake rebuild of the city says General Manager Nathan Moore. The company, currently has 30 employees but is taking on more staff as well as investing in new machinery, which will increase their capacity and help them meet the high demands. Freelance trade writer Helen Frances picks up the story. “Five years ago we were 80 percent renovations and 20 percent trade, now it’s the other way round - 80 percent trade (new houses) and 20 percent office, repairs and renovations,” Nathan says. “As a result staff levels are on the rise, we have employed another project manager and a few factory workers on the floor.” The company is making some big, high value modern kitchens for new homes in Christchurch. “We are up with “the now” in terms of style and we use top quality Blum hardware. Acrylic and vinyl wrap doors and acrylic tops are latest trend seen in kitchens in 2015.” The company’s diverse portfolio helped them through the tough times following the earthquakes. They make stairs and wardrobes for most of their kitchen clients and office furniture for a customer that supplies government organisations. “We are putting out about the same [30 kitchens per week] but the size and complexity of these kitchens has increased significantly. We have also increased our output for wardrobe systems and office furniture by about 30%.” Hagley Kitchens’ top quality design, workmanship, service and the use of quality products has

won the company several awards over its 32 years in business. “The 2012 Master Joiners ‘Best Kitchen Design’ and ‘Best Canterbury Region Award’ are the most significant”, Nathan says. Undoubtedly the top end machinery produced by Biesse plays an important part in the company’s achievements. Biesse machinery has been running flat out on the factory floor for around 15 years and Hagley Kitchens has recently installed the Biesse Rover BG 1836 NBC and Roxyl 4.5 AFS Edgebander and are now in the process of looking to invest in another Biesse machine. “The main benefits from the CNC are that we can run bigger sheets (1800mm instead of 1200mm wide) meaning with office furniture we don’t need to put joins in the top, and it pre labels all the parts before cutting so you don’t need to do that manually, and they are put in the correct place,” Nathan says. “It also loads itself, and if you programme it right at the beginning it’s absolutely accurate and saves on time.” He says the edgebander with its server technology changes products effortlessly and the speed at which it runs has created a lot more capacity. It also gives

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the option of running Airforce, the zero glue technology, and the ability to use newer products such as acrylic edges. Nathan says Hagley Kitchens chose Biesse, not only for its excellent technology but also for their reliability and the fact that Hagley Kitchens knows them well. Their staff has also become skilled at operating Biesse machines over the years. “The support seems better than a lot of other suppliers and we have a good relationship with them. Biesse also has a good market share. Quite a few people in town have the same machines. It’s reassuring to go with something everyone else has got. If you need a hand with something you can give them a call and see how they are doing it.” “Hagley Kitchens is always looking to make improvements and update their technology and software while Biesse is always looking forward and improving their designs”, Nathan says. “We are going to the bInside event, the opening of the new cutting edge technological Biesse showroom, 18-20 March in Sydney so we’ll see what’s new there. I’m also looking forward to

a couple of factory tours to look at others manufacturing operations.” Last year’s trip across the ditch resulted in some major changes on the factory ﬂoor back home. The company replaced the rollers on the bottom of racks that hold cut product with heavy-duty casters. “[With the casters] you’re not limited to where you put your trolley in the factory and it’s created a sense of space. It was an expensive exercise but it’s deﬁnitely paying off.” Hagley Kitchens is now well set up for the future. “Our aim is to have our software and technology work for us as much as possible, and this creates consistency, capacity and removes an element of human error.” 

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Owners Kerri and Mike Lewin with factory manager Michael McCartain.

full steam ahead nested based manufacturing at its best Mike’s Woodshop Ltd based in Whangarei is an interesting example of successful nested based manufacturing. It demonstrates all the key attributes and advantages offered by this manufacturing model. It also demonstrates just how important it is to have the right machinery to do the job. Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine spoke with owners Mike and Kerri Lewin about their operation and how it has developed since its inception. From rather modest beginnings back in 1994 and a ‘can do’ attitude this family owned business has grown from just a few products to a comprehensive 146 page catalogue, an extensive website and their current purpose built, 1000m2 factory in South End Ave. The business, with a NZ wide market, specialises in the manufacture of school and commercial furniture. Demand has been robust over a number of years requiring them to move to bigger premises on three previous occasions. “Meeting demand has been about thinking smart and operating the business in as efficient a manner as possible,” says Kerri. “Five or so years ago the growth we were experiencing necessitated us looking at exactly how we were doing business. We had experienced considerable growth in the first ten years of operation and to maintain that realised we needed to be more productive. In talking to industry experts it soon led us to look at nested based manufacturing in depth.” The core activity of the business is the cutting and assembly of laminated MDF board. The influence of CNC based machinery in this process had made its presence felt since the early 2000’s. To keep up to date and expand production, four years ago Mike and Kerri bought a Holzher Promaster 7123 flatbed router. JOINERS Magazine March 2015 page 46

“This machine provided us with the distinct production advantages that the nested based approach offers,” recalls Mike. “By getting a 6 metre flatbed we could have one 2400 by 1200 sheet optimised while a second could be prepared by just one operator. The machine, using AlphCam software, could optimise a sheet containing both curved and straight lines. The degree of customisation of the software enabled us to cut componentry for several jobs at the same time and in so doing have an absolute minimum in wastage, a key objective of nested based manufacturing. Changing from one line of product to another is as easy as simply changing the software instructions. We can do long or short runs. All this leads to time and money savings.” The creation of an extensive library of programmed cuts enhances the process even further. One of the touted gains from nested base is reduced labour content. “That’s true. In the first few years we reduced staff but with increased production we soon were taking on more staff anyway.” comments Mike. With the right setup another advantage is factory layout and the ease of installation. “We have the space in this site to lay things out in as efficient a way as possible: nested based manufacturing adds value by freeing up more

space. We recently bought a new Holzher Arcus 1334 automatic edgebander and it proved quite easy to position and commission so that we had little downtime. Mike French from Technical Machinery Services Ltd who is now the New Zealand agent for Holzher made it all look so simple. We now have as efﬁcient and modern a factory set up as you could wish for.” The new edgbander represents the latest in edgebanding technology. The Arcus Automatic like all the Arcus models has a heavy duty industrial transport chain as a standard feature allowing for vibration free and smooth transport of the work piece. The large motor driven pressure unit, the end trimming unit with linear guides as well as the very stable scraper also with motor control, are all included as standard features as well. The Arcus offers many options to suit the manufacturer including an optimum guidance system, an air cushion table to help with bulky workpieces, a six position edge feeder and a nesting package for concealed hinge holes or trapezoidal workpieces. A high end industrial PC is used with simple operation programmes allowing for electronically controlled setup processes. Importantly there is the ability to integrate the edgebander with the rest of the factory setup. The real feature of this machine is the

Optimised sheet containing both curved and square work from seperate jobs.

glue application system which is decisive for producing high quality edging for furniture such as Mike’s Woodshop produce. The highly ﬂexible system allows for quick changeovers from coloured to neutral glue, cartridge to granular form in glues, and EVA to PUR glue. The whole system can be cleaned in only a few minutes. A key attribute is the ultra thin glue joints which can be achieved with the Holzher Glu-Jet System, easily rivalling industrial laser edges. The patented Glu-Jet nozzle system has a 3 year warranty from Holzher as well. The efficiency of the operation at Mike’s Woodshop is immediately apparent upon touring the factory which is a clean and tidy facility. The company imports a range of furniture accessories such as chairs to augment

And the future? “More of the same I think” Mike says “With the investment we have made in recent years and the good staff we have we see us being able to compete strongly in the years to come to produce a quality, competitively priced product range in both the educational and ofﬁce furniture market anywhere in New Zealand.”

the furniture it produces. What about colours then? “Although bright colours are often sought we ﬁnd that there are a core number of colours we produce furniture in whether for schools or commercial applications.” comments Kerri. A well organised assembly and despatch area forms a very important part of the whole operation. Various components bought in to complete the furniture come from tried and true suppliers. Kerri comments “Well established relationships with well known companies such as Laminex NZ, Bestwood, Hettich and Heritage Hardware are good for the growth of our business. Special mention should be made of our edgetape supplier Plastic Development Company in Auckland who have made our job of producing a quality product so much easier.”

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has often seen us having to be quite creative to deliver practical and functional solutions to achieve great layouts. The CNC machine from Proform in a nutshell has saved us both time and money in this manufacturing process. This means we can finish a project quicker with no loss in quality. The help and advice from Proform has been very good and they made the set up and commissioning of the machine an easy process.”

o those in the kitchen manufacturing and joinery scene in Christchurch Neil Haymes of Tower Kitchens & Joinery Ltd is a well known entity having been around for some thirty years designing, building and installing kitchens and delivering expert joinery solutions for everything from small kitchen reﬁts through to bespoke designer quality kitchens. From their factory and showroom facility in Lincoln Rd, Addington Tower Kitchens & Joinery and their experienced staff of three serve a long established clientele. A founding member of the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) back in the early 1980’s, Neil has always had the tried and true traditional approach to kitchen manufacture that has served him and his customers well. Seeing the need for change and to keep up with

Team members Wayne and Arlo along with Neil Haymes.

growing demand Neil purchased a AT 25/13 ﬂatbed CNC router from Steve Fifield at Proform NZ Ltd in early 2014. It has had a dramatic effect on his business and how it is run. Along with his existing edgebander and panel saw Neil has effectively adopted the nested based style of manufacturing.

“Although we make a range of products including wardrobes, laundries, bookcases, cupboards and suchlike, kitchens are our forte” explains Neil “We run a very hands on approach with each project being overseen by myself from start to ﬁnish. We use design software from 3D Kitchens to create what we then manufacture. The design process

The AT 25/13 model router is an ideal machine for the smaller nested based operation needing only an area of 4m by 2m for installation. The table size of 1220mm by 2440mm safely handles a standard sheet of MDF which is cut with a powerful high precision, heavy duty 4.5Kw (6Hp) main spindle along with two 1.5 (2Hp) HQD routers for drilling.

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ased manufacturing relationships with companies such as Hafele, Blum and Access Joinery have provided a solid foundation for the business. “We have been very pleased with our progress since bringing in the CNC router Proform has provided us with excellent service: they are there when needed.”

Cabinets by Tower.

“The machine, with its own optimising software, is where the real changes for us have occurred” says Neil. “With the optimisation of each sheet we cut wastage to a real minimum and immediately make a saving. A practical difference between the CNC router and using a panel saw is we eliminate altogether anything other than dead square

cuts. The bonus of course is that this machine can cut any shapes quickly and sharply. The whole assembly process has become quicker and easier with the router both cutting the outlines and drilling the holes required. The process led us to reduce the board we use from 18mm to 16mm for all our carcasses, draw bottoms and backs. All these developments

end up with a better product for our clients. With the easy user friendly Windows package on the PC control this has deﬁnitely been a reliable and cost effective machining solution for us.” Tower Kitchens & Joinery have grown steadily over the years through word of mouth about the work they do. Good supplier

The future looks a busy one for the business. Neil comments “Now that the earthquakes are hopefully behind us and the recession a fading memory, I am quite excited about the opportunities ahead for the business.”

For more info contact Neil Haymes at Tower Kitchens & Joinery Ltd on 03 338 7846 or email towerkitchens@ clear.net.nz

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... when I saw the E3 and the level of componentry I would get for the price, I had no hesitation

E3 - latest CNC technology Based in Onehunga, Auckland, DH Kitchens has been one of the first of a growing wave of joinery shops around the country to receive the latest CNC technology. Standing proudly on a raised section of his workshop, owner Jack Feng’s new E3 certainly stands out - a stylish yet sturdy machine befitting the marketing slogan that accompanies it: “setting a new standard in nesting.” Jack Feng started DH Kitchens in August last year with a Robland panel saw and Brandt edgbander. With more than six years’ experience in a joinery shop and an equally experienced colleague keen to join him he had decided it was time to branch out with his own business. Jack’s business plan for DH Kitchens allowed for a slow start up over 3 years, with a focus on producing quality work in the workshop to ensure smooth installs – and therefore happy customers. But just two months from start-up Jack found demand for his kitchens far exceeding workshop capacity. With a new relationship with a large builder and some big contracts on the way he decided he needed to move to nesting with a CNC machine – more than two years earlier than the business plan suggested. Jack settled on the new E3 – the latest machine from the AscentPro range built to Jacks’ speciﬁcations. With a 9.5kW Italian spindle, Italian FAM drilling head, 8 slot rotary toolchange magazine, Japanese and German guide and rail systems and compatibility with all popular design-to-machine software packages in NZ, the E3 sets a very high standard of speciﬁcations for this level of CNC. Jack explains the reasoning behind his purchase. “Our plan is to target the mid to high end of the kitchen market in Auckland, particularly within the Chinese community” he says. “To achieve this I need to establish a reputation for quality, speed and reliability. So far my machines from Jacks have helped me do this, so when I saw the E3 and the level of componentry I would get for the price, I had no hesitation.”

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Jack was already familiar with the PRO100 software package, and so opted to bundle it with his E3 purchase, although as part of his training he focused on the capabilities of the CAD/CAM package ASPAN that takes PRO100 designs and converts them to machine language. “As well as a reputation for quality I want to establish a specific style for DH Kitchens” Jack explains. “To do so we need to use the CNC for more than just cutting cabinets, but also to create patterned doors, recessed handles and other finishing touches that distinguish our work” he says. Developing a distinct style fits well with Jack’s kitchen design methods.“We talk to the customer about what they want, but while visiting for the measure up we also look at how the kitchen will fit into the customer’s style. I look at how customers live, how they cook, what else they do in that area of the house, and how our kitchen will look from the sofa. Because today a kitchen is more than just a place for cooking – it’s part of someone’s style. Some customers want to update their kitchen as often as their mobile phone, and we need to work with that.” As DH Kitchens moved into production mode the E3 quickly established its credentials. “Installation was mid November, and by Christmas we’d turned out 35 kitchens” says Jack. “I’d been holding customers back for a while, convincing them that the quality of finish from the CNC would be worth the wait. So we had to catch up with orders quickly.”

One of the factors that Jack claims helped this fast turnaround are the 3 pop-up stops – just one of many features that come as standard on the E3. “The stops make loading the panel so much faster. No messing around trying to line the panel up with the table” says Jack. When combined with the time-savings from bank drilling, a hand held controller, as well as the E3’s general ease of operation, Jack and his team are now working far more efﬁciently. “Nesting on the E3 has vastly improved our production speed and improved accuracy, and therefore ease of construction on site” says Jack. “For some things – producing cutouts for recessed handles for example – we’ve gone from 40 minutes down to just 1 minute.” Given how quickly Jack has outperformed his initial business plan it’s no surprise that he’s already thinking about expansion. Limitation of space is one factor to be considered, and he’s wary about growing too fast. “So far word-ofmouth has worked well for us, so we need to keep up that reputation while increasing our output at the top of the market” Jack explains. With a second designer contracted and a couple of installers now on board, DH Kitchens remains focused on maintaining their quality while slowly growing their market share. Well, the business plan still says “slowly”…

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systems conversion Changing your production methods to a nesting set up requires investment in machinery, software and time. Much of that time is going to involve employees moving from the familiar to the knew. We spoke to some of the staff at Counties Kitchens in Papakura, who being comfortable with their existing set up eyed the new with some trepidation, and found that within a few months they were converts. Counties Kitchens has been manufacturing kitchens, vanities and wall units for around 25 years. Current owner Mark Stevenson purchased the business three years ago with the intention of changing from using a dimension saw to cut his panel to a nesting set up - for him it was simply a matter of saving time and materials. The company purchased a Masterwood 12.25 K flatbed router from Machines R US along with Cabinet Vision software from Matamata based Joinery It, in the middle of last year. The selection process wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t particularly arduous for Mark who wanted tried and tested technology. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I choose the Masterwood for several reasons, I had purchased machines off John Fleet before and

my dealings with him had always been good and the Masterwood to me represented value, it is big, chunky and robust, has all the features of its major competitors and is cheaper.â&#x20AC;? says Mark The purchase of Cabinet Vision was also price related - with a stand alone set up a priority. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted one package that would take design through to production, I looked through several options, had a couple of colleagues whose opinion I respect recommend Cabinet Vision and the Joinery It team and it came in at a price which was very competitive.â&#x20AC;? Results have been great. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aided b y a c o u p l e o f e ff i c i e n c y improvements such as a forklift purchase and new racking systems we are probably now

saving up to a day and a half per kitchen. Cabinet Vision saves a lot of time and eradicates a lot of potential errors with its automatic generation of part and cut lists from the design input and the direct feed of information to the Masterwood which just does what you tell it to do.â&#x20AC;?

Initially daunted by the task in front of him 18 year company veteran and production foreman Rodney Farrell is now an advocate of the system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It frightened the shit out of me at first. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m old school with no previous computer skills but told Mark I would give it a go and if I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t up to it I

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would resign. It took some time with many early mornings and late nights but I am now enjoying it even to the extent that I am now assisting in developing the library,” says Rodney. The company began using the router and its software as soon

Rachel came to the company from a graphic design course and while not having used Cabinet Vision before was fairly comfortable with the set up. “Once we had set up our basic library which we are continually adding to, there has been less and less need for assistance, but online help is great we use TeamViewer and it is very easy to follow what the guys at Cabinet Vision - Philip and Jason are doing online - we are literally able to watch and learn.”

Six months following installation Mark Stevenson is pretty pleased with the way things have progressed. “My staff have been fantastic, change is not always easy and its great to see how they have made it work. The Masterwood is a far more efﬁcient cutter of panel than our previous set up and Cabinet Vision has meant the ﬂow of information to it is seamless, quick and less prone to error.”

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The companies kitchen designers Jamie Ng and Rachel Wilcox were two other employees directly affected by the change. As an

experienced designer Jamie was comfortable with her existing design software, but has converted to Cabinet Vision quickly and any initial reluctance has disappeared as she has become more familiar with the package and can see the beneﬁts of the direct links to production.

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as the machine was operational. “Following installation and a couple of days on site instruction from Philip Smith from Joinery It we just started with the new jobs. Initially our designers needed a bit of online help to develop the library, but production hardly slowed. Mark expected us to go back a few steps initially, but that didn’t happen because material purchases have gone up since we bought it,” says Rodney. “It is deﬁnitely the way to go, I always thought nesting was just for bigger business but if you have 4-5 guys on the ﬂoor this set up will suit, production scheduling is easier as through put is a lot quicker.”

From entry level to more comprehensive solutions - Cabinet Vision is a single software that delivers for every level. Design and manufacture – Simple, easy to use, Cabinet Vision is a single software for the job. One job all the way from concept to manufacture. No need to re-draw, no exporting files, no orders to fill out, no excuses. JoineryIT will deliver the ideal solution for any cabinet manufacturer wanting to streamline their business. Our market leading software Cabinet Vision is a true design-to-manufacturing software. Find out more about Cabinet Vision’s features and potential for your business at cabinetvision.co.nz Download the FREE TRIAL to get started today.

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Woodworking Software Specialists Design2Cam have vast knowledge of the industry and are in a position to help your business. The goal of Design2Cam is to ensure the solution is right for your business. Being a small team means they can offer a personal service with unrivaled support. Unlike corporate companies their staff can be contacted for support at any time. They help you when you need it, not just during ofﬁce hours. Nathan, Matt and Fynn. The boys no longer empty dirty dust bags!

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orrow Furniture have been a key part of Auckland’s custommade furniture scene since 1981. Working with designers and fit-out specialists Morrow’s 10 staff manufacture and install throughout the Auckland region, and nationwide. As Kevin Morrow explains, the Company’s work comes from a strong reputation within their industry, and right now they’re as busy as ever. Passionate about their workmanship and quality, Kevin and his team are always looking for new efficiencies. The latest efficiency is a shiny new Micronair VC8 extractor, from Jacks. “I saw them at AWISA” says Kevin, “and I was impressed. Until recently we were using bag units, including a large four-bag unit in a shed outside. Now we have one powerful, modern extractor covering the whole factory.” Installation was quick and simple. “Bo at Ducts R Us did a fabulous job” says Kevin. “He’s a perfectionist!” The VC8 unit is built to last in Australia, and at 18.5kW has plenty of suck. Constructed of galvanised steel it’s designed to be placed outside, and is configured to sit astride a dump bin to ensure easy emptying. “The guys were thrilled!” says Kevin with a laugh. “They used to hate emptying the dust bags.” Fynn confirms it instantly: “We had to crawl in there and get covered in dust. And it would always be raining. It was a filthy job. It’s way easier now – we just pick it up with the forklift – all done.”

As well as all the benefits of moving to a single extractor unit with far finer filtering, Kevin was also impressed by the Variable Speed Drive (VSD) offered with the VC8. VSD automatically monitors and optimises airflow, meaning as demand for extraction drops then so does the VC8’s power use. This means if the workshop’s not busy then the VC8 is using less electricity – saving power, and money – all while keeping the workshop cleaner and healthier than ever.

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Design2Cam have a range of products to suit most aspects of the industry, from easy design through to cnc machine linked software. So whether you are looking for something to help with your presentations or want full drawing to cnc machine software they have a solution. Anthony Scammell the owner of Design2Cam is an apprentice served joiner with over 40 years experience and takes pride in providing the right solution for your business. Whether your company is small, medium or large, everyone gets the same help and support. It is due to his background that Design2Cam are a proud sponsor of the Masterseal which promotes companies that use qualiﬁed tradespeople within their manufacturing processes. With his experience within the industry Anthony is able to offer help and advice to Design2Cam customers on many aspects of their business. Design2Cam has two 3D design and manufacturing products aimed at different levels of the industry together with post processing software to talk to almost all cnc machines on the market. Design2Cam products include, PRO100, PaletteCAD, Procentre and ASPAN. Both PRO100 and PaletteCAD are more than box design programs, neither require complicated formulas to create a construction method and can be used for many application not just for presenting a 3D Kitchen drawing. Their photorealistic rendering is superb allowing you to generate very high quality images. PRO100 is so easy to use Design2Cam have a FREE downloadable demo version so you can see for yourself how the program works. For more go to www.design2cam.com

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nesting - the test of time & the philosophical divide T

he year has kicked off with a hiss and a roar and the summer holiday is almost forgotten as we get feet back under the desk or into the factory. Hopefully you all had a good break and an opportunity to spend time with family and away from the business and have come back energized for 2015 which promises to be set in a pretty buoyant economy. Especially for the construction sector.

In the case of Teknion, they have 7 CNC nesting machines in a line which is fed from one panel storage system.

The theme of this issue is Nested Based Manufacturing, a subject of much debate, not just in New Zealand but worldwide. At the time of writing this, I am in the home of nesting, the US. This is where it started and I can report that it is still going strong. German machinery manufacturers still do not particularly agree with this method, given that it is slow compared to sawing where rectangular panels are concerned, but they have changed their approach and now fully incorporate nesting machines in their product lines. I completely understand why nesting works in the New Zealand market, especially the kitchen market. It is in fact not a cutting system, but a management system. I can put a sheet on the machine and it will create a stack of product without me being involved. The fact it is slow is of no moment because while it is running, I can be doing something else. However, I remain unsure why the Americans choose to cut single sheets at 20m/min in nesting machines instead of multi sheet cutting from beamsaws.

My recent visit to Teknion, a major player in the North American ofﬁce furniture market, was however quite revealing in this respect. We have installed a VECTOR Revolution 180 contour bander in their factory and one aspect is certainly that they can nest contoured shapes efﬁciently and feed the contour bander. This doesn’t explain however why they nest rectangular components given the obvious reduction in cutting speed. It is clear that they have very sophisticated software systems for managing components from design, sales to manufacturing and they also have bar coding and roller systems which move panel around their factory. In fact a requirement of purchasing the VECTOR was that it should be able to receive any setup information such as start positions directly from their ERP system so that the operator need only push the start button.

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So if they are capable of moving components between machines easily, why cut slowly. The game changer appears to be the advent of the panel storage systems which use a gantry to pick panels from the store. These systems are not only comprehensive inventory control systems but are also capable of placing sheets on machines. In the case of Teknion, they have 7 CNC nesting machines in a line which is fed from one panel storage system (see photo). So in effect they have overcome the slow speed of the cutting, by fully automating the loading of the machines and by simply having more cutting machines. It may require 7 machines to do the same as one saw but the output is the same and even with a saw it requires multiple people to sort the components coming off the saw.

They also gain the ﬂexibility of being able to feed any colour or sized sheet to any machine at any time so gain increased ﬂexibility. Short run manufacturing (referred to batch size 1 in North America) is a key strategy to compete with the price and volume offering of the Chinese. The local manufacturers in the US are now offering short lead times, custom product and a high level of service as a key competitive offering. Does this method perform better than the European manufacturers who use fully automated lights out plants to manage batch size one. That I am not sure but this certainly gives some insight into why nesting is enduring. Until next time

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Inmatic advances joinery solutions About Inmatic Inmatic, formally known as Informatic Technologies, established over 15 years ago, is an Australian owned and operated business. Inmatic specialise in a range of software for the joinery industry. Over the years of working with various manufacturers, both in the joinery and glass industry, Inmatic has gained invaluable experience and knowledge. The team at Inmatic understand that every business is unique with its own particular methods and therefore faces unique challenges. From experience, Inmatic can guide the customer on the right path and provide customised solutions to common joinery issues; with its joinery optimisation software that covers the wide range of joinery operations. For a start you might only need one or two components and you are ready to go. The joinery industry encompasses a wide range of business types, from the single installer all the way up to multi-national companies aimed at either the residential or commercial markets.For each type of business,

and for each stage of growth within that business, it is important that you ﬁnd a technology partner that will enable you to take advantage of the latest solutions while ﬁtting in with your needs and budget. Optimise your joinery Using our unique components we can build a solution tailored to your needs. We can also integrate your machinery and existing software if it fits your future needs. We can completely automate your production processes and integrate with everything, from ordering to design, production control, to delivery and accounting needs. We have designed a joinery optimisation software product called, PackIT.

PackIT is a layout optimisation tool which has been developed speciﬁcally for the joinery industry. Amongst many other features, PackIT will let you prioritise pieces so they come early in the layout. Or you can specify frequently used

small pieces to be used as fillers. You can specify optimisation groups to maintain some sequence in the production of your pieces while you still minimise waste. This product can be used in conjunction with WoodCam, which is our partner Cabinets By Computer’s product. We build user friendly, easy to use applications that help users and management, to understand what is happening in their complex work environments, why it is happening the way it is and how the business can intervene and change if needed. Customised solutions to common joinery issues Better operations mean better profits, and it is no secret that the best and most stable businesses in this industry rely on technology to ensure that each and every job produces an acceptable level of profits. Our technology can help you both achieve and track profits, often immediately after installation. When it comes to your machinery, computers can be used to integrate every part of the joinery

manufacturing process. With our software you can integrate machines and control the work flow. You can integrate your production with your administration, your database, your stock management, your storing, ordering and accounting functions. Information is automatically and without error passed from one department to the other and from one machine to the next. The flow is controlled and optimised for the most efficient process. Handling stock and pieces and controlling machines automatically reduces errors and increases profits. Choosing a technology partner As mentioned, it is important that you find a technology partner that will enable you to take advantage of the latest solutions while fitting in with your needs and budget and we can help with this. If you need a solution to your joinery issues, then give us a call on +61 03 5245 8954. If you would like to learn more about what Inmatic do, then check out our website www.inmatic.com 

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Win a free 3D Kitchen Software package WITH EVERY ISSUE of JOINERS Magazine Readers of JOINERS Magazine are invited to apply to be in the draw to win a free copy of the industry leading software 3D Kitchen™. The offer is being made jointly by 3D Kitchen™ and JOINERS Magazine.

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photo real motion This month 3D Kitchen is releasing its latest 3D Design product. Significant development time and expense has gone into delivering this latest version incorporating photo-real full motion images. This is state of the art technology, enabling those who want to produce top quality 3D rendering to wow their customers with high resolution 3 dimensional images. But not just images. 3D Kitchen enables these to be displayed in a full motion 360 degree viewing window for the ultimate room presentation. Alongside this, 3D Kitchen has also introduced the importation of 3rd party CAD objects and design textures to bring designs to life. Three further enhancements offer the user the ability to also illustrate true 3D door profiles and also door handle profiles, with benches now able to apply radius edging. All giving a stunning degree of realism to the designs you create. 3D Kitchen still offers 3 levels of software to exactly suit your individual requirements. Whether it is for 3D Design, or the top level of automated design to CNC nesting, there is a version to suit all needs. All of this at the same very competitive prices as always provided by the 3D Kitchen sales team. 

There must be a catch? 1. You must be a reader of JOINERS Magazine 2. You must be a manufacturing cabinetmaker 3. You must not already have design or production software 4. The offer does not include future software updates 5. Email applications to ... michael@joiners.net.nz ... subject “free software 2013” ... supply full business name and contact details

design software giveaway In conjunction with Joiners magazine, 3D Kitchen has given its software away to many readers of this magazine, and has been doing so since 2009. This month we can announce that the software prize is to be given to 4 separate companies. They are, Kitchens by Mark Paterson, Beck Joinery Trust, Abernethy Joinery, and Rovan Furniture Ltd. These 3 lucky companies will receive the latest high resolution, full motion 3D Design version which has just been released to the market. 3D Kitchen is pleased to be able to provide its 3D Design software as a small token of its ongoing interest and support of joinery businesses in New Zealand. So, all readers are invited to simply put your business names forward as detailed opposite. It may be well worth your effort! 

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Simulation of 5 axis production for spiral staircase

new generation software

Supporting new processes As we know the joinery industry has seen large changes over the past few decades. Much of this change has been fuelled by technology. And the rate of technological change is faster than it has ever been. Success Through Continuous Improvement The key to remaining competitive in the current market conditions is to continue to invest in technology – both hardware and software. This will allow you to continue continuously improve your processes. The right technology can: • cut down on manual processes, • eliminate double handling, • reduce errors, and • reduce wastage The end result of this is increased productivity & therefore proﬁtability. New Production Methods We have seen the emergence of new production methods with nesting based manufacturing becoming the favoured production method throughout the region. This is in contrast to much of Europe and America that continue to favour POD based production. Nested based manufacturing is a manufacturing method designed to minimise wastage by more efﬁcient use of material. Nesting can be block or true shape.

Block Nesting; looks at the rectangular geometry of a part no matter its shape. This method is particularly beneﬁcial when cutting with standard rectangular shapes. A feature of block nesting is common line cutting, when only one cut is made for blocks sharing cut lines. This assists with optimising material yield.

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True Shape Nesting; allows for the nesting of parts within parts and accounts for the actual part geometry. This is a complex process, made easy with the right software. As you can see from the image on the following page even complex shapes are nesting optimally to minimise material wastage.

They are recognising that rather than assisting them, it is restricting them. Some companies even mentioned that they had invested in multiple axes CNC machines that are currently sitting idle.

Multiple Axis Manufacturing is now emerging quite strongly in the woodworking area. This is providing the industry with the ability to speed up production of complex and solid timber joinery. Software – Value for Money Sitting alongside these hardware advancements there have also been massive advancements in CAD/ CAM software. New generation software is now the brains of the modern joinery business. It is a vital business tool that is a must to drive production. And at only a fraction of the cost of your machinery, it represents

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Invest in the right software We heard many times at AWISA 2014 that businesses feel they have outgrown their current technology, particularly their CAD/CAM software.

So perhaps it is time to invest in a new generation software solution. Some of the advantages of new generation CAD/CAM software are: Supports New Production Methods – new generation software has the capability to support all production methods from panel saws all the way through to nesting and multiple axis manufacturing. Integrated CAD/CAM - new generation solutions are fully integrated CAD/CAM systems which remove the need for multiple interfaces and manual processes reducing errors and wastage. Older generation software tends to be dedicated to one part of the process only which sets up the

New generation software supports a concurrent approach.

opportunity for errors as multiple softwares must be utilised. Some solutions actually involve 3-4 different software solutions to go from design through to production! Concurrent Process - new generation software can decrease time to market by supporting a concurrent, not consecutive, approach to your drawing, machining & production processes. In effect, the aim of the new generation software solutions is to allow for several processes to overlap, rather than having to be done one after the other. This is possible as all functionality is built into the one software solution. This approach also allows for one setout operator to be responsible for multiple processes (eg drafting, cutting lists & machining), rather than having an operator responsible for each speciﬁc function.

A feature of block nesting is only one cut is made for blocks sharing cut lines.

Exact parametric modelling providing you with the ability to quickly & easily make all dimensions parametric; length, width & depth. This allows you to make changes to designs in seconds, even complex units & curves, freeing up setout resources to move on to the next project. Fully associative - all the workshop drawings, plotsheets and machining information are automatically updated with any changes to the model. Visual Machining - New generation solutions now offer visual machining, with full production information attached, allowing the user to see exactly what is going to be manufactured. Errors can be spotted on the screen, before going to production Joinery Specific Functions - no longer does the joinery industry need to rely on software that has been adapted to the industry. You can now access solutions that have in-built joinery functionality. This saves considerable time in the setout process, again freeing up resources to move on to the next project. Interface Functionality - New generation software recognises the need for you to import and export files amongst your network. An incredibly useful feature is the provision of multiple interface formats for import and export. The more ﬁle formats offered the better. Single Solution - the new generation of software solutions handle ALL work streams with ease. This has numerous beneﬁts to your business including one system to purchase, one system to learn, one process for your team to follow, one contact for technical assistance.

Anne Charlton, Marketing Manager Integrated Joinery Solutions

True shape nesting allows for the nesting of parts within parts.

TopSolid’Wood is a leading joinery software solution that ticks all the boxes. It is developed by one of the top 10 global software companies, Missler Software. When you choose TopSolid’ Wood you are backed by a global company with a turnover of €27 in 2013. And you beneﬁt from the expertise of 85+ full-time software developers. Missler publicly commits to contribute 30% of its turnover and 30% of its development team to product improvement. This ensures that your investment will reap rewards for many years to come. To p S o l i d ’ Wo o d i s a n e w generation software solution that sets itself apart from the competition: •

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Bostik are now supplying foam guns from Europe to suit the Expanda range.

Bostik Expanda Foam GP 500ml • General purpose, ready to use Polyurethane foam. • Reusable - foldable nozzle and plug system maximises shelf life once opened. • Seals, ﬁlls cavities, minimises sound, provides air seal, eliminates draughts, seals window / door frames. Bostik Expanda Gun & Foam Cleaner 500ml • Removes uncured foam. • Cleans Expanda Foam Dispenser Guns. • Cleans aerosol valves and spray nozzles of Expanda Foam aerosol cans. Bostik Expanda Designer Gun • High quality gun for use on Bostik Expanda Pro Gun Foam. • Body of gun made of steel. • Sourced from Europe.

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NC processing centers are productive, flexible and provide a high level of availability. The HOMAG Group offers a comprehensive range in the CNC sector — from entry-level machines to drilling and trimming, right through to nesting processing and fully integrated, automated processing cells and large-format processing centers for glue-laminated beams. Today, CNC processing centers can be used for anything that can be processed either dry or with minimal lubrication. In addition to wood, this also includes plastics, aluminum, composite materials, and sound-prooﬁng and insulating materials. With more than 40,000 individually available drill spindles per year, the drilling heads of group members WEEKE and HOMAG have set the bar very high when it comes to drilling technology. As a drilling specialist with the HOMAG Group, WEEKE alone supplies around 34,000 of these spindles per year. As this core competency is incorporated into all WEEKE machines, this continuous experience is taking effect and is particularly visible in the lasting quality of all drilling gears. With up to 90 individually available drilling spindles in WEEKE's stationary "BHX" series and 674 individually available spindles in the throughfeed area, the patented spindle clamp guarantees a high level of lateral stability during drilling. All CNC processing centers benefit from comprehensive, integrated software modules and tools for control, programming and user support. "woodWOP" programming system is a prime example of this. With regard to HOMAG's specifications, no other CNC programming system can look back on such a long and successful history of development and has now become the standard against which workshop-oriented programming is measured. With the new version 7 released in 2014, the HOMAG Group has taken machine-oriented programming to a new level. In addition to a range of new functions, the optional CAM plugin, in particular, facilitates a new approach to programming milling paths.

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Small and compact: The BHX 055 from WEEKE with the new powerTouch control system works with an installation area of less than 5 m².

With regard to the integrated operating concept, the HOMAG Group achieved a milestone with the innovative "powerTouch" control system. At the heart of the concept is a large, widescreen multitouch monitor that allows machine functions to be controlled directly by touch. The entire interface is optimized for touch operation and offers numerous new help and assistant functions that simplify working processes. Those working with the "easyEdge" edgebanding unit use a simple and efﬁcient comprehensive solution for edge processing on processing centers. The "easyEdge" turns a CNC router into an edge banding machine in the blink of an eye. This unit is the ideal solution in particular for the production of smaller volumes using standard edge materials (veneer, ABC, PP, melamine, PVC). In conjunction with a manual snipping unit, even 360-degree abutting edgebanding is possible. In order to produce the perfect zero joint, the "laserTec" process on CNC processing centers is the perfect choice. To date, more than 20 "laserTec" units for stationary technology have been sold and optimum process reliability has been achieved. Meanwhile, the "powerEdge" edge banding unit with swivel unit has also established itself on the market.

If you want to produce the perfect zero joint, the "laserTec" process on CNC processing centers is the perfect choice.

In order to increase productivity and reduce the operator's workload, tailored automation is the perfect solution. Whether using the "TBA" docking feeder as an entry-level solution for mixed production with manual and automatic loading or fully automated production cells, there is a solution for every material handling requirement. These solutions are based on many years of experience building complex systems and robotic systems as well as horizontal storage systems of HOMAG Automation. 

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new service offered by Auckland manufacturer

buying benchtops online In the highly competitive world of benchtop manufacture an exciting new service has been launched by Auckland based Cabjaks Manufacturing through their new website www.benchtopsonline.co.nz. Aimed at the low cost end of the market, a simple, easy to use benchtop planner allows for the order online of both customised benchtops as well as standard benchtop blanks. JOINERS Magazine’s Bob Nordgren spoke with Cabjaks owner Steven Phillips to find out more about the new service. “As the simple ﬂow production process we have been using for the past three years has enabled us to produce laminated benchtops at a price considerably cheaper than our competitors, we saw the opportunity to offer it to a much wider market through a website. It is also in part a response to a changing marketplace that has seen the self manufacture of benchtops being replaced with the contracting out to benchtop manufacturing specialists” says Mr Phillips. The benchtops are made at their factory in East Tamaki using 30mm particle board as the substrate combined with imported laminate from one of the world’s leading laminate manufacturers in Egger from Germany. How are you so cost effective? “ Essentially by keeping the offer simple: there is next to no wastage as we make our benchtops from 600mm wide elements up to 3600mm long on a single piece with one postformed edge. For breakfast bars we offer our benchtops as either 650mm or 900mm wide with two postformed edges. We can also factory prepare

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Mr Phillips notes “These blanks are cheaper per metre than our custom benchtops but the buyer will need to cut them to the required length.”

Cabjacks offer standard and customised benchtop solutions.

mason mitre joins, as well as end clashings. By offering a range of just eleven fashion colours and ordering a minimum of at least 100 laminate sheets per colour at a time directly from the manufacturer we are further able to reduce the cost.” says Mr Phillips. As well as custom made benchtops the website offers benchtop blanks that are 3660mm and are available 600mm deep with one postformed edge or 650mm and 900mm with two postformed edges for breakfast bars.

The online service is designed to be quick and simple: upon order, benchtops are ready for despatch within 48 hours or sooner in some cases. “This service will suit a number of kitchen manufacturers particularly the smaller ones where our benchtop blanks for example, could be seen to add real value: a quick, cost effective alternative.”

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TimberLab’s Director of Marketing Owen Griffith.

TimberLab’s monster CNC ... tames engin Last year one of the largest and most sophisticated woodworking machines currently available in the world arrived at Auckland based company TimberLab Solutions. At over four metres high, nine metres across and running along rails stretching half the length of their factory, the WMP240 is a 10 tonne monster capable of wielding enormous power or delicate and detailed machining – and a key component of TimberLab’s growing local and international reputation in engineered timber design and fabrication. Based at East Tamaki, TimberLab provides custom designed and engineered timber solutions for both local and offshore customers. The company was formed in 2012 with a collaborative merger b e t w e e n M c I n t o s h Ti m b e r Laminates and TimberBond Industries – two long standing players in the country’s engineered timber design and manufacturing industry, working with Glulam, L a m i n a t e d Ve n e e r L u m b e r (LVL) and other structural timber products. With over 75 years of experience between them, together as TimberLab they offer sophisticated, innovative and efficient solutions for anyone working with engineered timber. Sales and Marketing Director Owen Grifﬁths describes how the two companies came to merge. “McIntosh had over 50 years working with engineered timber design and fabrication in the

commercial market.TimberBond had over twenty years working with structural glulam and midﬂoor solutions” he explains. “We realised there’d be a synergy working together, and doing so would give us the critical mass we’d need to take the quantum step forward from manual to automated processing.” With the two teams working as one they quickly embarked on a search to identify the most suitable machinery to suit their ambitions. They had already established that CNC production was the obvious step towards greater productivity, efficiency and accuracy - integrating their design and engineering processes with shop-ﬂoor production. CNC also offered the most effective way to ramp up the capacity for their traditional work while enabling them to take on work previously not possible.

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“We started by surveying the market for what machinery was available” says CEO Grant McIntosh. “Given the variety of shapes and materials we work with, particularly the large curved glulam elements for which we are renowned, then the first decision we reached was the need for a gantry machine.”Also known as a CNC bridge, a large beam or ‘gantry’ supported on both sides travels over a static workpiece, picking up the appropriate tool for the processing required. “It wasn’t long before we realised we needed 5-axis technology to enable the level of detail we wanted to be able to offer” says Grant. “We work with a lot of complex structural connections involving complex angles, rebates, pocketing, drilling and such. So being able to move a tool in five axes gives a lot more flexibility.”

Other factors including cost, reputation and local technical support all came into the mix, and eventually they settled on a WMP 240 from the German machinery specialists Weinmann, sold and supported locally by W & R Jack Ltd. The WMP 240 is the biggest CNC bridge Weinmann offer, designed speciﬁcally to cater for the large, often long workpieces available in engineered timber. The entire gantry is enclosed in a large safety housing 4.1 metres high, 9 metres across and 4.7 metres deep within which processing takes place. The maximum length of workpiece the machine can process is determined by the length of the rails it runs on – 44 metres in TimberLab’s case. TimberLab have the area along the rails conﬁgured so they can work on one very long workpiece, or with two ‘zones’ – whereby the machine can be working in one

A saw blade is just under a metre wide.

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neered timber a massive sawblade measuring just under a metre across, while the other offers a variety of drills, cutters, and other tooling. In addition to the supersized router cutters, drills and hoggers there is also a deep drill capable of drilling horizontally up to 1.2m into a workpiece, and 450mm chainsaw. Also part of the tool chest is a smaller, ﬂangeless saw: perfectly smooth on one side, enabling the WMP to cut depths of over 500mm Curved work at size.

zone while in the other staff can be working previous or upcoming workpieces. To ensure safety a removable two metre solid wall as well as light barriers keeps staff and machine processing separate. Another feature important to TimberLab is the ability to remove everything from the processing area, including all the support tables, to allow processing of extremely large elements. Mounted to the gantry the We i n m a n n h a s t w o 3 0 k W processing centres. The ﬁrst wields

Another handy feature of having processing available in five axes is the ability to use a V-shaped router cutter to produce a 90 degree corner – by inclining the tool and driving down at the same time. All these tools are held in a tool-changing ‘room’ within the large processing cabin, to which the machine comes to collect and mount the tool as required. As Owen explains, the benefits of having such sophisticated processing are many. “Previously we were manufacturing by hand, so the improvement in speed in particular is very significant” he

says. “We’re also now quoting for and getting work we didn’t used to be able to do, so we’ve certainly widened our repertoire. Having this level of CNC capacity has also given us a credibility in both the local and international market - customers have a high level of conﬁdence in our capability, and the ﬁnished result they’ll get.”

and fast. The accuracy has been machined into the elements we provide and so doesn’t need to be created at the building site.”

TimberLab often works from concept drawings, taking a project from these drawings through structural design to a very high level of prefabrication. The repeatable accuracy and quality available from their Weinmann is giving them another advantage: “We have customers in regions of the world with limited skilled labour,” explains Owen. “To be able to provide a solution that not only fulfils the structural requirements of the project, but also facilitates simple construction is an added selling point.With the CNC being able to process such detailed rebates, bevels or cutouts then many of the connections between structural elements can be prefabricated to such a degree that joining them on site is simple,

“We’re doing a lot more work with 3D modelling” says Owen. “We’ve using Cadwork to design and model our project, drawing on both in-house and external resources depending on demand.”

TimberLab knew an inevitable consequence of moving to CNC production would be a steep learning curve for their design department.

Perfecting the 3D modelling for a project before processing is crucial because the pieces TimberLab are processing are of very high value. “The machine will cut or route or drill wherever it’s told – and fast – so it’s imperative the details of the job are spot on” says Grant, “While the machine does have its own CAM software and can (continued over page)

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An action shot of the size of workpiece TimberLab is now capable of working on with pinpoint accuracy.

The ‘Ultimate’ cabinet maker

TimberLab’s monster cnc ... continued simulate operations to check for collisions, it won’t ﬁnd errors with the design. So we’re doing a lot of 3D modelling before any machining to ensure that everything that goes into the CNC machine is 100% correct.” Another factor essential to getting millimetre accurate results across huge workpieces is ensuring the WMP knows the exact dimensions and location of what ever it has to process. The machine projects a laser cross hair that can be lined up with the edges and corners of the workpiece – thereby setting reference points. With a year of production under their belt the team at TimberLab can now look back at the revolutionary changes their production processes have undergone. “It’s hard to overstate the changes stepping up to CNC manufacture on this scale has thrown up” says Owen. “But with a hard-working team along with support from Weinmann and Jacks we’ve worked through them. As well as learning how to operate the machine there are issues to contend with: extraction; health and safety implications; implementing the design software. We’ve done a lot of experimenting with which tooling to use for which processes, and how the tooling behaves with different materials.”And as their production experience has grown, TimberLab has been sharing it.“We’re collaborating with others usingWeinmann machines in Europe” explains Grant, “sharing our learnings and hearing about theirs. As an educational opportunity it’s very useful.” Education is a continuing theme in another area too - and that’s educating the industry about what Timberlab equipped with a Weinmann WMP now offers. “Our gradual implementation has been a deliberate strategy” says Owen. “We knew it would take time to adopt new methods and we needed to accommodate our ongoing workload while we were learning.” But now TimberLab have reached the point where they’ve tamed the beast that resides in their factory, and are ready to let it off the leash. “What we need now” explains Owen “is the designers and fabricators to understand the enormous potential we have here, and together we can really investigate what engineered timber structures can offer.” 

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Using a modular ducting system proved t Tony Kelly is a man with a plan and when his cabinetry company Interno Ltd on Auckland’s North Shore needed to expand and move to a new production facility back in 2011, he chose to work with the modular LIPLOCK® system from New Zealand Duct & Flex. His decision was based on the need for flexibility as he constantly perfected his layout ideas for the best ﬂow for production, and, the assurance that whatever items he purchased could be reused if necessary in a future layout, as Tony planned the company would continue to grow with plans for new machines to be added. “Every successful business outgrows the original workshop and I wanted to use the opportunity of a move to new premises to create the ideal joinery workshop: to build the ultimate cabinet making shop, planned by cabinet makers, for cabinet makers” says Tony. Interno are actually specialists in supplying cabinetry to the trade. The galleried walkway allows fantastic views for his trade customers to check work in progress but when New Zealand Duct & Flex revisited last month, they found the original factory design viewed 4 years ago had totally changed allowing for a full panel processing line and all the original machines repositioned.

To make these changes, only a few duct extras were required to compliment the stock already purchased – the LIPLOCK ® modular system is just unclipped and re-used. Interno expect to double in size yet again in the next 2 years and all the ducting components will be re-used again. “With state of the art automated processing, the modular branch lines have to be able to adapt to more and bigger machines so modular has proved to be the best return on our investment,” confirmed Tony. Formerly sold in NZ as the Speedlock brand, the fine finish galvanised duct made of Swedish steel from JKF based in Denmark has now been available in NZ for over 25 years and is fitted all over the country. With an aim to have a total of 3 CNC machines in the future, quality flex is also a good investment recommends Tony Kelly. The German specialist CNC flex provided from NZ Duct & Flex is truly anti-static, i.e. the material in the wall itself dissipates the charge, is rated R<108Ohm and proven 3 times as effective as other locally available flex. The wide spaced helix allows for movement without risk of excessive wear and the poly wall has good resistance to abrasion and imploding with pressure compared to cheaper

Tony Kelly (right) and Kurt Taylor (factory manager) from Interno in front of their new Biesse with LIPLOCK® modular ducting and German quality Poly antistatic flex from NZ Duct & Flex.

rs workshop revisited

he right choice This inevitable situation is not a problem with the returns policy that NZ Duct & Flex offer – excess parts can be returned within 30 days of invoicing provided they are in ‘as delivered’ condition. The modular range include straights, bends, blast gates, Y pieces and every other component required to make a run. Interno actually changed the installation themselves but it is made easier by the fact that modular duct items can be couriered out for delivery the following morning if the order is received by 4pm. Would your CNC flex look as good as this after 6 years?

PVC products. The same piece of CNC ﬂex has been on the Interno machine for 6 years and is still wearing well. The workshop today is a credit to the owner – unique in the industry in that it is a ‘customer friendly’ area to showcase the work that is produced there. Modular ducting systems save time and money as positions and distances change once the actual machinery is installed and duct items required can change radically from the original plan.

Tony Kelly said - “We really appreciate the flexibility and support NZ Duct & Flex give us – and they are able to get bespoke pieces manufactured. Whist we are enjoying the beneﬁts of the new workshop, I also have comfort in the knowledge that when we add another CNC, or expand other areas, it will be easy to re-connect and continue to work: Sales Manager Geoff Ebdon from NZ Duct & Flex took this all into account with the design layout and diameters of the duct he speciﬁed over 4 years ago – saving us money long term!”. 

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Weinig at Ligna 2015 - technology offensive on The Weinig Group will underline its "Technology Offensive 2015" at LIGNA 2015. At the center will be the introduction of new generations of technology, with core themes will be resource efficiency, flexibility and networked production. We highlight just a few of Weinig’s range of innovations on show. Premiere for the new Powermat series In the Powermat 700 and Powermat 1200, Weinig will be revealing the new Powermat generation to the global audience in Hanover for the first time. The outstanding feature of the moulder is the innovative "Comfort Set" operating concept, which enables largely tool-free setting and significantly reduces set-up times. Further benefits of the four-sider include high operating safety and very good accessibility. It also impresses with its high energy efficiency, which is primarily attributable to the optimization of the extraction system. Particular progress has been made with the optimized flying of chips. The chips are better removed, reducing the risk of chip impact against the wood and tool. The "Smart-Touch" function makes the new Powermat a trendsetter in man-machine interaction in wood processing. Wireless communication, for example, is possible between controls or tablet and the machine. This way, information on set-up is displayed to the operator where he needs it. Smart Touch will be demonstrated at LIGNA on the Powermat 1200 model. New: networked production with System Plus The new Weinig System Plus connects all processes involved in preparing the moulder for production. The integrated system is comprised of the Moulder Master Software, the new Rondamat 1000 tool grinder, tool measurement with OptiControl Digital and PowerCom machine controls. From creating drawings in the integrated 2D CAD program, straight and profile knives are produced with the fully-automated CNC grinder based upon the data provided. Reference points are then measured via a camera system using images supplied by the Moulder Master. Finally, the data is transferred to the PowerCom machine controls for setting up the machine. Weinig

System Plus offers networked production from a single source and reduces throughfeed time by reducing the process stages. Risk of errors and downtime is also reduced via optimal work preparation. New: Rondamat 985 tool grinder In the Rondamat 985, Weinig will be exhibiting a new grinder in Hanover for straight knives with max. 720 mm tool length. The Rondamat has a grinding unit with fully-automatic controls and integrated radius measurement of the knives. It is ideal for precise grinding of drilling tools, knife shafts and hydraulic tools. The latter particularly enables the precision of the Rondamat 985 to extend the intervals between tool changes via jointing. New: "Nocturnal" tool cleaning station The condition of tools has a significant influence on service life and wood surfaces. The effect of the different wood types, particularly softwood, on tool blades is often completely underestimated. During milling, layers of resin and glue are built up that become stuck in the chip area and on the tool body. These build-ups and deposits in the chip area normally have serious consequences for service life and particularly for surface quality and even result in increased power consumption. Tools on CNC systems work with significantly higher speeds than on conventional machines and, therefore, react more sensitively to the afore-mentioned influences. The result is increased imbalance and uneven chip removal. Regular cleaning of valuable tools is, therefore, highly recommended for reasons of cost-effectiveness. The level of care is adapted to the condition of the tools. Once again, Weinig has shown the spirit of innovation here. A fullyautomated tool cleaning station with program control takes care

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The new Powermat 700: the new benchmark for quick set-up and operator comfort

Weinig ProfiPress L II: fully-automated gluing center with one-man operation

of this. At night, during free shifts or at weekends, the wash system takes the relevant tools, cleans them and returns them to the appropriate changeover position. A change of cutter or sharpening is then also problem-free. New: "Block gluing" production concept The Weinig Concept business unit specializes in project planning of complete production lines. A current project will be presented at LIGNA as an example. Visitors to the Weinig stand will be able to learn everything about the project from planning to installation of the system. The system solution comprises an innovative production process for central layers. Weinig has patents and patents pending on the "block gluing with butt joints" process. With this process, Weinig is setting standards in efﬁcient use of resources. Whether planing, gluing, cross-cutting or ripping, technologies are used that create

significant savings and higher wood recovery. Block gluing is also more reliable and far less expensive than conventional processes. The added value potential starts with the round timber cutting as block gluing allows the use of a range of sawn timber dimensions with the same end product. The high flexibility of the system also opens up a range of other products, starting from the glued block, including top layers, shafts for timber construction, CLT profile lamellae and even door frame blanks. The centerpiece of the system, the ProfiPress C, presses the glued butt-jointed strand without height offset and with perfect alignment in length. The ProfiPress C is designed for special application as a cold press and, thus, requires no energy for glue hardening. With excellent pressing force distribution, the required adhesive volume can be reduced to a minimum.

a broad front

Cutting solutions intensive upgrade The extensive Dimter Line range of cross-cut saws from Weinig has been enhanced with a range of improvements and extensions in time for LIGNA. Block gluing with butt joints - a pioneering production concept and example of Weinig expertise.

New: Standard Weinig user interface The new standard user interface for all Weinig machines will be shown for the ﬁrst time at LIGNA. The interface has been developed to offer the user consistency in operation and menu navigation across the entire Weinig product portfolio. This means that the individual machines and software applications create a perfect unit that works together optimally. The intuitive operation is easy to learn. At LIGNA, the new user interface will be on display with optimizing cross-cut saws from the Dimter Line and Optipal packer software. New: ProﬁPress L II gluing press The new Weinig ProfiPress L II is primarily aimed at ambitious workshop businesses and is designed for one-man panel production. The degree of automation of a machine is the basis of personnel efficiency. Both the positioning of the glued lamellae and transfer of the lamellae from the gluing station to the infeed belt or infeed chain are automatic. The pressure cylinders are also selected automatically. The ProfiPress L II proves its worth in high-capacity layer formation and impresses with the perfect calculation and positioning of the track, which is also guaranteed with multi-track operation.

The OptiCut 200 Elite, which will be on the stand in Hanover as an inline scanner solution with EasyScan, will enjoy a product re-launch. A new design, new and larger touch-screen user interface and performance-optimized machine concept will all enhance the attractiveness of the crosscut saw. For the OptiCut S 50 Window, the alignment aid for packages in the infeed table is also now available. The popular option of the OptiCut S 90 series provides for increased length accuracy and process reliability. The options for workpiece recognition have also been extended for models from the OptiCut S 50, OptiCut S 90 and OptiCut 450 FJ+ series. The range now extends from simple recognition of workpieces to application of high-deﬁnition graphic logos even at high feed speeds in the outfeed of an OptiCut 450 Quantum or FJ+. In addition to the increased degree of automation, the advantages lie in optimal process reliability and value creation. Also at LIGNA, a system solution will be exhibited for the ﬁrst time that builds upon the OptiCut S 90 Speed. This cross-cutting system for pure defect removal achieves performance that can otherwise only be achieved by throughfeed saws while also impressing with its high length accuracy. 

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Looking for a sleek yet practical office design? Tired of having bins on display? A Hideaway Bin is your answer! As habits in the work place change and we edge towards a paperless office there is less requirement for the individual desk filing draw. Installing a Hideaway Bin into this space is a practical use and eliminates the need for a bin taking up valuable leg space under the desk. As shown in the picture, a 1 x 15 litre Hideaway Bin has been incorporated into the desk drawer during the remodelling project of the BHWL Chartered Accountants offices based in Auckland, New Zealand. The Hideaway Bin top mounts to a shelf in the desk drawer and pulls out towards the user making the bin ergonomic and practical for day to day use. The bin remains discreetly hidden away when the unit closes complimenting the minimalistic design of this office environment.

The steel framework of the Hideaway Bin ensures the unit is strong and robust enough to live up to the demands of commercial use but that it is also very easy to clean. The 15 litre bucket fits a bin liner or a standard supermarket shopping bag and includes a liner holder that is designed to hold the bag neatly in place. The installation of a Hideaway Bin into a commercial office is an innovative and practical storage solution that will enhance the overall design aesthetics achieved. Hideaway Bins are New Zealand made and with 36 models available of differing sizes and configurations there is sure to be a solution to suit your needs. Hideaway Bins are distributed throughout NZ by Hettich & Hafele. For more information visit www. hideawaybins.com.au

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Faster, Easier, Better NEW

ECCENTRIC SANDER

The new random orbit sander ETS EC 150 from Festool

ETS EC 150

Sanding Clever right down to the smallest detail With its new random orbit sander ETS EC 150, Festool makes easy work of the hardest sanding jobs: whether it is overhead work or sanding edges, strips or panels. The combination of a compact design and clever ergonomics, as well as an abundance of safety and comfort aspects, make the new random orbit sander ETS EC unbeatable in the world of sanding. Once again Festool raises the bar in sanding with a new product. Its compact design is particularly noticeable when sanding smaller areas, edges or narrow strips. Thanks to the high-performance EC-TEC motor technology, the new one-handed sander is smaller, lighter and more compact than sanders with carbon brushes. Applications along vertical surfaces or overhead work are easily carried out by hand. With its brushless motor, the ETS EC is extremely robust and wear-free and saves the annoying replacement of carbon brushes.

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Festool offers the new ETS EC in two model versions with different strokes and sanding pads for various applications. For example, the ETS EC 150/3 with 3 mm sanding stroke in combination with the super-soft sanding pad achieves ultra-ﬁne sanding with an impeccable surface ﬁnish. The ETS EC 150/5 with 5 mm sanding stroke in combination with the soft sanding pad is ideal for light sanding or for intermediate clear coat sanding.

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jmf directors report NZS:4211 Compliant Timber Joinery The Directors of JMF NZ Ltd had a meeting in October 2014 and we want to keep all members informed of what progress has been made since the Master Joiners June conference in New Plymouth. Ken Monk has only one more presentation to complete. It is in Auckland to Building Officials Institute of New Zealand (BOINZ) and is the biggest. It is unfortunate that it has taken this long but all their previous meetings have had speakers booked. We have completed the Installation drawings and the associated opening preparation. These are now up on the website in the same place as the Manual Drawings and are available to Architects and Specifiers. They are available in both PDF and DWG format. They are only going to be available to affiliated members on the website but can be downloaded if a printout is required. The first page of the Installation drawings is the Drawing Register and has a full list of all the installations and cladding types we have done to date. The Hardware Committee is meeting when required. Both Brio and Centor have successfully tested their Bi-Folding gear and there is now information on the website explaining this under Hardware and Seals. Brio have done drawings to show how their products fit with the JMF NZ profiles so we have created a separate area for them, and other suppliers, to have their drawings for architects to select their preferred systems. Liam Wackrow and Garry McNaughton have been looking at the glazing section of the manual. There has been a meeting with Alan Sage and some GANZ members to clarify some of the detailing. The detailing does not refer to any wind zones so we have agreed to

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opposed to levies, to cover the cost of ongoing development.

have the drawings updated with information and systems we have used during testing, and have the different systems relate to wind zones to make it clearer. We will soon be formulating a media release to all architects to inform them of the JMF NZ website and how it includes the manual for NZS:4211 Compliant Timber Joinery and the installation drawings. The Directors are getting an increasing number of enquires as joiners start using the manual, which is pleasing to see. We have to turn this into tag sales, proving compliance. Considerable effort has gone into this project which allows members to supply compliant timber windows and doors to the market. As an industry this is a powerful tool and provides us with something that, when well supported, can be used by all members to compete with the aluminium industry. If we have strong compliance tag sales we will be able to continue with testing (open-in doors) and the Plaster test for installation, to conﬁrm the drawings we have done. Income from tag sales is the preferred source of income, as

We are very aware of claims that some windows and doors are being supplied as complying with NZS: 4211, but either they do not, or are made as per the manual by members who have not purchased and applied tags. This is totally unacceptable, and has the potential to endanger the whole project. We have undertaken to develop compliant windows and doors to enhance your business opportunities. We cannot entertain underhand activity that puts industry development in jeopardy. Members who do not play by the rules will be spoken to and suspended. The intellectual property in the compliant doors and windows has a signiﬁcant value. Any non member that tries to build compliant joinery will be acting illegally and JMF NZ Ltd will use all the powers available to protect our investment and intellectual property. We will be seeking member assistance to report suspected breaches. We can all expect the insistence on, and demand for, NZS: 4211 compliant timber windows and doors to grow in the next short while, now that speciﬁers, architects and local authority building inspectors are aware of, and have access to, the manual and installation drawings.

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Formica FormationsTM 2015 - Luminate Design Competition

lighting up design Laminex New Zealand has announced that its highly innovative design competition is to run again in 2015 celebrating and showcasing the creativity of architects and designers throughout New Zealand.

eginning in 2011, the inaugural competition challenged professionals and emerging designers to come up with creative concepts for chairs using Formica laminate. In 2013 the challenge was issued to recreate the humble Formica laminate table as part of the 100 year celebrations of the Formica brand. Auckland designer Hugh Worth was awarded ﬁrst place in the professional category of the competition, with the ‘Red Herringbone’ - a striking and colourful table comprising angular pieces of Formica AR+ gloss laminate. “The vivid colours and herringbone patterning will enliven the dreariest of dinner parties. Fussy children will be so enthralled they won't even realise they've just eaten all their greens” Recent graduate Frances Fraser of Wellington created the ‘Time Table’, inspired by the rings of a tree representing the incremental growth and strength in trust and understanding that builds up over time through shared meal time experiences with family and friends.

In 2015 Laminex New Zealand is looking to further spark New Zealand’s design creativity. What does the now and the tomorrow look like when Formica lights the way? How can the extreme versatility of the Formica laminate range be integrated into the form and function of lighting? Laminex New Zealand challenges architects and designers to re-imagine how we interpret lighting hardware, ﬁxtures and applications for the New Zealand and global stage – using Formica laminate. “Formica laminate has all the qualities of a versatile, trusted and respected material. The Formica brand has endured 100 years of industrial and technological change and continues to offer design flexibility and creative opportunities for both residential and commercial projects,” says Richard Pollington, General Manager of Laminex New Zealand. “The Formica Formations competition allows the New Zealand design community to do what it does best – create, inspire and excite.”

2013 Formica Formations winners Hugh Worth and Frances Fraser with their winning entries.

A diverse and high-calibre judging panel will be reviewing the entries for the 2015 competition which ensures that judging is to an extremely high international standard. The winners in each category will have their concepts brought to life through fabrication by local manufacturing specialists. “Having highly specialised and industry respected professionals from both New Zealand and the US judging the Formica Formations design competition clearly exemplifies the integrity and support for our local design community,” Richard says. There are two entry categories – professional architects and designers, and emerging architects and designers. Entries close on 31 July 2015, with submissions and further information available at www.formicaformations.co.nz. The winner’s designs will be displayed at an ofﬁcial awards ceremony towards the end of 2015. 

JUDGES Renee Hytry Derrington Fletcher Building, Laminates and Panels, US-based Vice President of Design. Leading design teams in Asia, Australia/ New Zealand, Europe and North America, Renee oversees new design development of surfacing products destined for global and local markets. Renee was instrumental in initiating the Formica Formations concept in the USA. Ron Sang Winner of the NZIA Enduring Architecture Award 2001, New Zealand architect Ron Sang is a director of Sang Architects & Co Ltd. His services to art and architecture span 50 years and were recognised in 2000 with his appointment as an Ofﬁcer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. David Trubridge David has worked in the design industry for over 40 years. During that time, he has notched up numerous accolades including being named by a French magazine as one of the top 15 designers in the world. In 2007, he was given New Zealand’s highest design award – the John Britten Award – by the Designer’s Institute of New Zealand. 

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a view from both sides Tony DeLorenzo

the greater good of the family There is an old expression that says “Family. You can’t live with them, and you get sent to jail for murdering them.”

together as an organisation if you don’t deliver what your members want. Be they designers, manufacturers, or suppliers.

The Christmas break is a great time for really appreciating this expression. We are often travelling to see them, or them to us. Accommodation is basic and stretched to the limit. In-laws and outlaws are forced to socialise together and there is alcohol mixed with a lack of sleep to help fuel political debates.

Standing together is important especially against a public, who with all due respect, are not that well informed when it comes to the issue of all things ‘joined’. What is deemed to be acceptable by the public and what is accepted as industry standard are sometimes very far apart.

Yet somehow Debs and I managed to get through two Xmas feasts and families in one day. The first one being an Italian lunch in Nelson and the second one a traditional dinner Wellington. While my ranking as #1 son may have slipped in Nelson after a debate over housing, there were no fatalities at either family meal. When it was time to go back to work I noticed how much like a family the joinery industry is. There are feuds’, favourite cousins, close and dear siblings, and the odd one you think is adopted who you wish would find their rightful owners and bugger off. At the end of the day though we are all in the same industry and in a lot of ways we should be working together for the greater good of the family. I see that both the MJF and NKBA conferences have set their dates. Master Joiners is 25-27 June in Wonderful Wellington, and the NKBA conference is 31 July to 1 August in Sunny Napier. These events are like Christmas. A chance to see old friends, rile up old adversaries, eat and drink, debate, and if you are lucky there will be some nice gifts in that goodie bag. Conference is once a year and is the only time when delegates from the entire country get together to actually try and influence the industry as a whole. While there are procedural things like AGM’s that may seem tedious it is a chance to have your say and hopefully improve the organisation. I would also encourage both organisations to facilitate discussions groups before the AGM’s to find out what its members really want. You can’t stand

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Sometimes a client will call in a joiner to inspect and critique another joiners work where there is a dispute over workmanship or quality. It is really disappointing to see the reviewer treat this as an opportunity to slag off the other joiner. Often this is done not as a honest, unbiased opinion but as a way to try and get another sale by undermining another family member. It is fair enough to point out or acknowledge an obvious fault but to then put the boot in by saying “we do a better job” or “we would never allow that” is shameless self promotion at the expense of a rival company. It is even more galling when the original joiner is not there to defend themselves or when the work is actually within industry standards. A friend called me in to go over a report he had on some windows and doors that were replaced in his house. I don’t know much about windows, I hear most have glass in them, so I was unsure why he called me in. However once I read the report I could see what he meant. The issue my friend had was to do with the paint ﬁnish and matching of grains on the doors. Both purely aesthetic However the report detailed faults he had never noticed or were not an issue to him. The windows worked so being told the wrong hardware was installed did not make sense. The brand of lock on the door was not one the reviewer used but was a brand speciﬁed by my friend. To be told it was “inappropriate” and “needed” to be replaced was more of a dig at him than the joiner. Then at the end of the “report” was a price to replace the items valid for 30 days.

This was not an impartial report on specific issues but more of a sales pitch and chance to really undermine another local joiner. Family should not be doing this to each other. If someone does something differently but it still works then is it wrong? My friend wanted to show the report to the original joiner but I suggested he not do this. It would have started a feud. Instead I sat in on at the next meeting with the joiner and client. As we occasionally put work through this joiner all I said was “Does this represent your usual quality?” The joiner admitted there were some issues and an amicable resolution was achieved. The meeting ended with my friend asking for a quote on a wardrobe. On the design side it is very easy to say something is wrong because you would do it another way. It may be easier to make, it may have different materials or colours, but these differences did not make the final product faulty. To say a design is flawed because Corian was used instead of Silestone is ignorant. At my first awards event the judges of a winning kitchen were mocked as it was totally white! Three years later the white minimal trend had hit and almost every entry was white. Those earlier judges should have been praised for their foresight. My mother said if you have nothing nice to say don’t say anything. This was probably the reason no one spoke when she served liver and onions for dinner. There are ways to make your point and look good without stepping on others. Remember every year we get together and have to look each other in the eye. Tony De Lorenzo Tony.debs@clear.net.nz

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Due Process Geoff Hardy

Health & safety law gets an overhaul You should all be aware by now that new health and safety laws are in the pipeline. The impetus for change came from the Christchurch earthquakes and the Pike River mining disaster, and the tragic loss of life, serious injuries and emotional trauma they resulted in. These and the official enquiries that followed them, persuaded the Government to adopt a brand new health and safety law modelled on the Australian legislation. Obviously this is not the ﬁrst time we have had health and safety laws – we have had them for more than 100 years – but in the past people have not taken them seriously enough and they have not been enforced effectively. The new law is known as the Health and Safety Reform Bill, which was introduced on 10 March 2014 and was referred to Parliament’s Transport and Industrial Relations Committee. That Committee accepted public submissions on the Bill up until 9 May 2014 but it is not due to report back to Parliament until 30 March 2015. Although the new law (to be named the Health and Safety at Work Act or the “HSW Act”) was originally intended to be passed by 1 April 2015, that is now more likely to happen in the second half of 2015. Then we will all have some time to get accustomed to it before it actually comes into force. The HSW Act will differ from the current Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (the “HSE Act”) in two important respects. First, the penalties will be significantly increased (to a maximum of 5 years imprisonment and a $600,000 ﬁne for individuals, and a maximum $3m fine for companies). Secondly, much greater liability will be imposed on the directors and senior employees of the businesses concerned.

Under the existing HSE Act and its Regulations, a business proprietor has a large number of specific health and safety duties. If you are an employer you have by far the most duties, but you also have a few duties if you are in charge of a workplace or work equipment, or if you sell or hire out work equipment, or you hire contractors, or you are self-employed, or you are an employee. You do have to get to know your speciﬁc obligations, although in most cases they boil down to taking all practicable steps to ensure no-one is harmed by your work. Under the HSW Act the approach is much the same but the terminology is slightly different. There are roughly 16 separate duties you have to comply with, and these are imposed mostly on a “person conducting a business or undertaking” (a “PCBU”). Everyone who runs their own business is covered by these rules, but employees and individual contractors are not, although they have their own set of requirements to comply with. The new duties (which are summarised below) are not significantly different from the existing ones. In general you only have to do what is “reasonably practicable”, but you cannot insure against your potential liability, and you cannot delegate or contract out of your duties, so there is no escaping them. Most importantly, all directors, partners, trading trustees, and senior managers of the building business must exercise “due diligence” to ensure their business complies with its duties, and they will face heavy penalties if they don’t. What does due diligence involve? Well it includes taking reasonable steps to become (and remain) informed about health and safety

issues, and to fully understand your own operations, hazards and risks. You have to ensure the business has (and uses) appropriate resources and processes to eliminate or minimise those risks, that it gathers information about incidents, hazards and risks, and that it acts on that information promptly. Finally, you have to ensure that your business has (and implements) processes for complying with its duties and obligations, and you have to verify your business does all the above things. The duties imposed on all PCBUs comprise the following: 1. Ensure the health and safety of all affected workers. 2. Ensure no-one else is put at risk from your work. 3. Ensure you have a risk-free work environment. 4. Ensure your plant and structures are safe. 5. Ensure you have safe systems of work. 6. Ensure the safe use, handling & storage of plant, etc. 7. Ensure there are adequate facilities for the welfare of workers. 8. E n s u r e a l l n e c e s s a r y information, training, instruction or supervision is provided to protect from risks. 9. Ensure worker health and conditions are monitored. 10. If you have management or control of a workplace, ensure it is largely risk-free. 11. If you have management or control of ﬁxtures, ﬁttings, or plant, ensure they are largely risk-free. 12. If you design plant, substances or structures, ensure they are largely risk-free. 13. If you manufacture plant, substances or structures, ensure they are largely risk-free. 14. If you import plant, substances or structures, ensure they are largely risk-free.

15. If you supply plant, substances or structures, ensure they are largely risk-free. 16. If you install, construct or commission plant or structures, ensure they are largely risk-free. I wrote a textbook on OSH Law in 1998, when the HSE Act was relatively new. In the course of doing that I researched every case that had been decided on the Act since its introduction. What those cases demonstrated is that it is impossible for anyone in business to anticipate and avoid every risk, particularly when humans cut corners, as they typically do. So when a work-related accident or illness occurs, liability generally follows the event, because the very occurrence of the accident or illness pretty much demonstrates that a practicable step wasn’t taken. In fact, in approximately 75% of those cases the business owner pleaded guilty to the charge, even if the victim had gone to extraordinary lengths to get around all the safety precautions that had been put in place. After pleading guilty, all the business owner can do then is suggest reasons why a lower sentence is appropriate. But that is no reason to be defeatist. One of the major factors that does result in a lower sentence is the fact that you have been diligent about trying to manage the hazards in your workplace. And there are plenty of good-value consultants around to help you do that. Just remember that despite all the hype, OSH law isn’t changing much, so it’s no reason to give up business. However, I would give some serious thought to whether I wanted to become a nonexecutive director or CEO of a large company, unless the remuneration was sufﬁcient to compensate for the risk. 

Geoff Hardy has 39 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer and is the senior lawyer in the Auckland firm “Madison Hardy”. He guarantees personal attention to new clients at competitive rates. His phone number is (09) 379 0700, fax (09) 379 0504, and e-mail geoff@madisonhardy.com. This article is not intended to be relied upon as legal advice.

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5,000 apprentice sign-ups an all-time high BCITO has achieved another first for the construction industry by reaching 5000 apprentice sign-ups in 2014; an all-time record. In fact, at the close of business for the 2014 year, that number had actually grown to 5,942. “This milestone reflects the huge commitment from the building and construction community, our apprentices and BCITO staff,” says Ruma Karaitiana, Chief Executive. “We look forward to working with industry to maintain momentum over coming years to ensure we meet the skill requirements of NZ’s construction sector. We’re literally building people like never before.” Trevor Mackie of Christchurch was delighted to be number 5,000. Trevor works for joinery business R A Hale 1997 Ltd, and is lucky enough to really enjoy what he does every day. He’s looking forward to his future in the industry and can’t wait to become a qualified joiner. Trevor began working for R A Hale when he heard about the opportunity through his school, Hagley Community College, and went for it. Three months later, and recognised as a dedicated and attentive worker, Trevor was signed into a joinery apprenticeship. Donald Bisphan, Managing Director, is pleased with Trevor’s progress. “He’s a really great member of the team, a good all-rounder and we’re looking forward to teaching and mentoring him further.”

Apprentice sign up number 5,000, Trevor Mackie from R A Hale in Christchurch, with his mentor Donald Bisphan.

“I’ve always enjoyed working hands-on creating something and working out complicated and intricate details of a project from start to finish. Joinery lets me do both,” says Trevor. “The best thing about being an apprentice is learning something new every day and finding out better ways of doing things that you might not have known beforehand.” In his spare time, Trevor is a keen BMX racer and was ranked number nine in New Zealand at age 16. He also competed in the BMX World Championships held in Auckland in 2013. To win a BMX race you need to be in front going into the first turn and accelerate the fastest. The leader controls the race and the followers need to work harder. Trevor will no doubt take the lead in his joinery career just as he has in his racing career. His BCITO training advisor will guide Donald and Trevor through the apprenticeship programme over the next few years. BCITO wishes him the best for his learning journey. Having exceeded all forecasts for apprentice numbers in 2014, BCITO is committed to ensuring there are enough skilled professionals across all trades to cope with demand in the future. If you’re an employer keen to take on a new apprentice contact BCITO today on 0800 422 486. We have a dedicated job matching service and a database of many people who are interested in starting an apprenticeship in construction-related industries.

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PEFC welcomes NZ as latest member PEFC International is extremely pleased to welcome New Zealand as the newest member of the PEFC alliance. With the acceptance of the NZ Forest Certification Association (NZFCA) as the PEFC National Member for New Zealand, the country’s forest growers gain visibility in the world’s leading forest certification system. “We are delighted to be accepted into membership of PEFC and to represent PEFC in New Zealand,” says Dr Andrew McEwen, chair of NZFCA. “We are pleased for New Zealand to join PEFC, and its commitment to support sustainable forest management,” said Ben Gunneberg, CEO of PEFC International. “We appreciate the tremendous efforts of stakeholders in New Zealand in establishing NZFCA, and we are looking forward to a long and fruitful collaboration advancing responsible forestry and trade in forest products.” Many of the countries that purchase New Zealand forest products (or compete with New Zealand exports) are already PEFC members, including China, Japan, Indonesia, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Russia, and the USA. Other major markets such as India are also looking at joining. “It makes sense for New Zealand forest growers to be in a position to supply PEFC certified forest products to all these markets,” says Dr McEwen. NZFCA hopes to have a PEFC endorsed certification system based on the New Zealand Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (NZS AS 4708:2014) in place later this year. The New Zealand Standard is an adoption of the Australian Forestry Standard (AS 4708:2013) which is the basis for the PEFC endorsed Australian Forest Certification system. NZFCA is working closely with Australian Forestry Standard Ltd. (AFS), in order to benefit from the close relationships between the two countries with many forest owners, managers and processors operating in both. “We acknowledge the assistance we have had from Australian Forestry Standard Ltd., financial assistance from the Wood Council of New Zealand who initiated the project, support from Standards New Zealand, financial assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the support of PEFC,” said Dr McEwen. “Without their support we could not have so much progress in such a short time.” An increasing number of companies in New Zealand are taking on PEFC Chain of Custody certification, enabling them to manufacture and trade PEFC-certified products and utilize the PEFC label, which has been found to be the most trusted forest certification label globally. Until now, this only has only been possible with imported material. Endorsement by PEFC of a New Zealand forest management certification system will allow New Zealand forest owners to obtain certification for their responsible management practices and allow processors and others along the forest products supply chain will be able to procure PEFC-certified material from local, sustainable managed sources. “This will be beneficial for all those along the forest products value chain, from forest growers to manufacturers and exporters as it opens up opportunities for new markets for forest products produced from New Zealand forests,” said Dr McEwen. Source: www.woodandpanel.com

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BCITO where we’re heading in 2015 2014 was a big year for BCITO as we continued to come out of the effects of the recession and strong growth in apprentice numbers has continued. We have signed more than 5000 apprentices into training and ended the year with just over 9700. Our biggest challenge in 2014 was managing growth while determinedly maintaining quality and service. Some of this growth was as a result of having started the year by merging with the Joinery ITO along with DecorateNZ and FloorNZ. The merger brought together great trades and great people. An important part of the next stage was to conduct a comprehensive review of the specialist trades in the joint coverage. This review took most of the year and consulting with industry and BCITO staff, we looked at each trade. We then considered whether, in this new environment, we could enhance service delivery and educational outcomes. We’ve introduced some enhancements in 2015. The first enhancement you will notice is a refreshing of our BCITO brand. This is not intended to be a major change but rather to simplify and modernise the look and feel of the brand to make it more friendly and accessible. In particular, we want to emphasise that BCITO is about people and enabling their success. The new branding is now gradually being rolled out. The changes are more than just about branding. The Specialist Trades Group, which we put in place at the time of the merger, has been disestablished, and two major changes have occurred. Firstly, the specialist trades field staff have doubled in number and merged into the broader BCITO area teams. Secondly, we have brought together all functions that engage directly with industry into a new Stakeholder Engagement Group including all research, marketing and communications functions. Importantly this group includes a new team of Industry Advocates, who will be active in the particular trades assigned to them. They will be liaising with and consulting industry leaders, and stakeholder groups to promote efficient and effective consultation and communication. 2014 was a great year for BCITO thanks to the strong support we have received from industry, matched by the commitment of the BCITO Team. BCITO looks forward to engaging and collaborating with our industries in 2015. Ruma Karaitiana Chief Executive

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

G & J Joinery (1997) Ltd 372 West Coast Rd, Glen Eden, Auckland. Ph 09 818 5585, contact Alan Parry. NZS4211 Affiliated. IP Joinery Ltd Unit 8, Industrial Building One. Opua Marine Park, Baffin St, Opua. Ph 09 402 6885, contacts Bill & Julie Kidman. JT Cabinetry Ltd 32 Neil Park Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland, Ph 09 279 8984, contacts Noel Rowse and Ben Brown. Kay Joinery 1226 Oruru Road, R D 2, Peria, Kaitaia, Ph 09 408 5547, contact Daniel Kay. Keenan Interiors Limited 6/7 Veronica Park Lane, New Lynn, Auckland 0600, Ph 09 827 7836. Kitchen Inspirations Ltd Unit 15, 518 Buckland Road, R D 2, Pukekohe, Ph 09 239 0875, contact Justin and Rebecca Berry Leslie A J & Co Ltd PO Box 35 628, Browns Bay. Ph 09 479 4662, contact Steve Leslie. 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. McNaughton Windows and Doors PO Box 27 061, Mt Roskill. Ph 09 620 9059, contact Dennis McNaughton or Dave Cunningham. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Concept Kitchens & Bathrooms Ltd 73 Riverlea Rd, Hamilton, Ph 07 856 4705, contact Ross Bones. NZS4211 Affiliated. Coromandel Kitchens Ltd 7 Dakota Drive, Whitianga, Ph 07 869 5597, contact Andrew Nuttall Cromptons Joinery PO Box 751, Taupo. Ph 07 378 7968, contact Allan Crompton. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

Van Holst Timber Joinery 2/26 Manga Road, Silverdale, Ph 09 426 8602, contact Ron Wheeler. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

Eastern Waikato Joinery Ltd 3 Allen Street, Morrinsville. Ph 07 889 7654, contact Paul Bennett. 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. Whenuapai Joinery (1988) Ltd 49 Pupuke Rd, Takapuna, Auckland. Ph 09 416 4995, contact Ian Midgley. NZS4211 Affiliated. Woodstar Ltd PO Box 57 050, Owairaka. Ph 09 620 5711, contact Stuart Penny.

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

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

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

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

Autocrat Joinery 31 Maru Street, Mount Maunganui, Ph 07 574 8162, contact Tony Morgan. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

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

Styleline Installationz Ltd 97 Avocado Lane, Mangawhai, Auckland, Ph 021 660 207, contacts Matt Strong and Stephen Strong.

Meridian Joinery Ltd 18 Parity Place, Glenfield, Auckland, Ph 09 441 7289, contact Roydon Woodcock.

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

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

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

Fernlea Cabinetry & Joinery Ltd 17 Bandon Street, Frankton, Hamilton, Ph 07 847 2027, Frank Lawrence. NZS4211 Affiliated. Fine Woodworking 1536 Main North Road, R D 5, Te Kuiti, Ph 07 878 6194, David Higgins. NZS4211 Affiliated. Gartshore Group PO Box 2117, Tauranga. Ph 07 578 4529, contact Bill Gartshore. 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. NZS4211 Affiliated. 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 8 Bandon Street, Frankton, Hamilton. Ph 07 847 3003, contact Mark Davies. Lee Brothers Joinery Ltd PO Box 1170, Rotorua, Ph 07 348 0620, contact Paul Ingram. NZS4211 Affiliated. MAKZ Joinery 34 Valley Road, Whakatane, Ph 027 284 9412, contact Jamie McConnell.

Executive Ofﬁcer - Corinne Moore, 20 Cambridge Tce, Taradale, Napier. ph: 06 844 9954, fax: 06 650 6756, email: info@masterjoiners.co.nz

Makepiece Limited Unit 2, Number 10, Gateway Cres, Coastlands, Whakatane 3194, Ph 07 219 0903, contact Richard Knott. NZS4211 Affiliated. Montage Kitchens & Joinery PO Box 5266, Frankton, Hamilton. Ph 07 8479 174, contact Ken Monk. NZS4211 Affiliated. Morrinsville Industries Ltd PO Box 69, Morrinsville. Ph 07 889 5199, contact Murray Foster. NZS4211 Affiliated. Native Timber Joinery Ltd 92 Bruce Berquist Drive, Te Awamutu, Ph 07 871 6188, contact Stuart Walker. NZS4211 Affiliated. Personal Touch Kitchens Ltd 20 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu, Ph 07 871 3998, contact Gyan Prole or Kerry Prole. Plain & Fancy Furniture & Kitchens 2 Lake Rd, Frankton, Hamilton, Ph 07 847 4563, email s.jclausen@ xtra.co.nz Ross Curtis Joinery PO Box 396, Taumarunui. Ph 07 895 7152, contact Ross Curtis. Santa Fe Shutters PO Box 4009, Mt Maunganui South, Tauranga, Ph 07 547 4042, contact John Kemsley. Stanley Joinery Ltd 6 Browns Street, Matamata, Ph 07 881 9234, contact Sean Wood. NZS4211 Affiliated. St Andrews Joinery Ltd 46 Mahana Road, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Ph 07 849 3050, contacts Stewart and Robert Cunningham. Stu Martin Joinery Ltd 49A Matai Street, Taupo. Ph 07 378 8049, contact Stu Martin. Thames Joinery (1995) Ltd 913 Queen Street, Thames, Ph 07 868 6951, contact Bruce Fulton. NZS4211 Affiliated. Torrington Stairways 24 Matos Segedin Drive, Cambridge, Ph 07 827 6323, contact Brian Courtney. Wackrow’s Joinery Ltd Gillies St, Box 150, Cambridge. Ph 07 827 5981, contact Carl Riley or Liam Wackrow. NZS4211 Affiliated. Waikato Benchtops Ltd Glasgow Street, Huntly, Ph 07 828 8370, contact Simon Curran. Waikato Joinery Specialists 26 King St, Frankton, Hamilton, Ph 07 847 6006, contact John Vercoe. NZS4211 Affiliated.

CENTRAL Secretary, Graeme Andrews 16 Bisley Street, Palmerston North, Ph 06 355 5971, counterconcepts@xtra.co.nz Al-Wood Joinery Ltd 7 Arthur Street, Pahiatua, Ph 06 376 8692, contact Kate Harris. 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 Karl Parry. 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. Jeff Clayton Joinery 25 Roxburgh Cres, Palmerston North. Ph 06 357 1736, contact Jeff Clayton. Kitchens By Healey Ltd 42 Bennett Street, Palmerston North, Ph 06 355 4646, contact Peter Healey. Lanwood Joinery 26 North St, Palmerston North. Ph 06 357 4757, contact Steve Duck. Levin A1 Joinery Co Ltd 27 Hokio Beach Rd, Levin. Ph 06 368 9987, contact Phil Benefield. NZS4211 Affiliated. L G Petterson (1994) Ltd 49 Bennett Street, Palmerston North. Ph 06 354 8170, contact Lindsay Petterson. M R Osman Furniture & Joinery 383 Heads Road, Wanganui, Ph 06 344 2391, contact Murray Osman. NZS4211 Affiliated. Murray Judd Joinery Limited 25 Station Street, Woodville, Ph 06 376 5043, contact Murray & Tessa Judd. NZS4211 Affiliated. Pelco Joinery 834 Tremaine Ave, P. North. Ph 06 357 8031, contact Robert Wilson. Pridex Kitchens 47 Railway Road, Palmerston North, Ph 06 356 9397, contact Patrick Lau, kitchens@pridex.co.nz Rob O’Keeffe Joinery Ltd 368 Heads Rd, Wanganui. Ph 06 344 5040, NZS4211 Affiliated. Reilly Joinery 18A Parkview Ave, Feilding, Ph 06 323 3743, contact Andrew Reilly. NZS4211 Affiliated. The Door Shoppe 157 London Street, Wanganui, Ph 06 345 7707, contact Mark & Diane Thompson. NZS4211 Affiliated. Townshends (1994) Limited 59 Makomako Road, Palmerston North. Ph 06 354 6699, contact Denise McLean. NZS4211 Affiliated. UCOL Princess St, Palmerston North. Ph 06 952 7001, contact Craig Fleet. NZS4211 Affiliated. Unique Timber Joinery 143B Gillespies Line, R D 5, Palmerston North, Ph 06 355 2654, contact James Griffin. NZS4211 Affiliated.

TARANAKI

HAWKES BAY POVERTY BAY

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

Secretary, Dianne Hurring P O Box 7103, Taradale, Napier 4141. Ph 06 843 1465. Email: masterjoinerhbpb@gmail.com

Arthur Brown Construction Ltd PO Box 266, Hawera. Ph 06 278 5199, contact contact Mark Dombroski Broadway Joinery 381 Broadway, Stratford, Ph 06 765 6829, contact Graham Podjursky. Elite Kitchens 2004 Ltd 221 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, Ph 06 759 8221, contact Sean Rice. Fisher Taranaki Window & Door PO Box 3061, New Plymouth. Ph 06 758 5068, contact Mark Whitaker.

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

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

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

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

In 2 Kitchens Limited 78 Portia Street, Stratford, Ph 06 765 4058, contacts Brent and Jo Russ. NZS4211 Affiliated. Kitchen Designz NZ Ltd 225-229 Courtenay St, New Plymouth. Ph 06 759 8324, contact Dan Holmes. KP Joinery Ltd 2 Dowding Place, Waitara. Ph 06 754 4726, contact Ken Parsons.

East Coast Benchtops Ltd 15 Edmundson Street, Onekawa, Napier, Ph 06 843 1465, contact Wayne Hurring or Chris desLandes’. European Designer Kitchens 80 Taradale Rd, Napier. Ph 06 843 7319, contact Murray Nattrass. Gemco Trades Ltd PO Box 8360, Havelock North. Ph 06 877 1204, contact Darren Diack. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Hastings Laminate Ltd 1021a Manchester Street, Hastings, Ph 06 879 8564, contact Mark or Grant Eyles.

New Plymouth Joinery Ltd 10 Cody Place, New Plymouth. Ph 06 758 8580, contact Roger, Paul or John Ancell. NZS4211 Affiliated. Newton Gordge Joinery 67 Breakwater Rd, New Plymouth. Ph 06 751 5065, contact Newton Gordge. NZS4211 Affiliated. Pace Ofﬁce Furniture Ltd 113 De Havilland Drive, Bell Block, New Plymouth. Ph 06 755 4012, contact Lew Dickie or Bryan Frank. Prestige Kitchens 2001 Ltd 98 Molesworth Street, New Plymouth, Ph 06 759 9177, contact Mark Schmidt.

Kitchens by McIndoe PO Box 3221, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 3880, contact Murray McIndoe. Kitchen Zone 219 Stanley Road, Gisborne. Ph 06 863 2044, contact Tony & Lynda Sharp. NZS4211 Affiliated. Kevin Molloy Joinery Ltd PO Box 3251, Napier. Ph 06 843 5037, contact Simon Molloy. NZS4211 Affiliated. Mackersey Construction Ltd Box 320, Hastings, Ph 06 876 0252, contact John Bower & Ross Morgan. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

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

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

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

Wayne Lovegrove Joinery 647 Frankley Road, R D 1, New Plymouth 4371, Ph 06 753 9002, contact Wayne Lovegrove.

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

Millbrook Furniture Solutions Ltd 404 Ellison Road, Hastings 4122, Ph 06 876 3675, contact Bruce Drummond. Milldoor Ltd 1283 Louie Street, Hastings, Ph 06 878 2600, contact Gary Morgan. Parkhill Joinery Ltd 112-114 Stoneycroft Street, Hastings, Ph 06 878 9145, contact Bob Parkhill / Tom Robertson. NZS4211 Affiliated. Peter Norris Joinery Ltd Unit 9, 28 Edmundson Street, Onekawa, Napier, Ph 06 843 8086, contact Peter Norris. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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Rabbitte Joinery Limited 807 Warren St, Hastings. Ph 06 870 8911, contacts Greg & Trudi Rabbitte. NZS4211 Affiliated. Rawcraft Kitchens of Distinction PO Box 3375, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 9008, contact Mike Daly. Stephen Jensen Cabinetmakers Ltd 37 Takapau Road, Waipukurau, Ph 06 858 9028, contacts Stephen Jensen / Kane Griffin. NZS4211 Affiliated. Summerﬁeld Joinery 4 Innes Street, Gisborne, Ph 06 868 4236, contact Dale Summerfield. NZS4211 Affiliated Sydaz Joinery Ltd Unit 6, 7 Cadbury Street, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 842 2086, contacts Simon Wakeman or Darryl Strachan. Waipukurau Joinery Limited 2322 Takapau Road, Waipukurau. Ph 06 858 9961, contact Greg O’Kane. Your Solutions Joinery Ltd 46 Ford Road, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 5954, contact Adam Satherley.

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

Nazareth Joinery Ltd 1 Warwick Street, Blenheim, Ph 03 578 8752, contact Ruda Suleiman.

Evolution Interiors Limited 19 Stanmore Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch, Ph 03 381 1633, contact Karl Kitchingham.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prestige Joinery Limited 140 Perry Street, Masterton, Ph 06 377 1331, contact Gregory Morgan. NZS4211 Affiliated. Renalls Joinery Limited 147 -155 High St Sth, Carterton. Ph 06 379 8008, contact Steve Ruscoe. NZS4211 Affiliated. Stylish Interiors Ltd 38 Puruaha Road, R D 2, Te Horo, Otaki, Ph 021 911 585, contact Mathew Gubb. The Joinery King Limited 73 Hutt Road, Thorndon, Wellington, Ph 04 473 6367, contact Tony King. NZS4211 Affiliated. TRS Joiners Ltd 58 Fisk Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt. Ph 04 566 0650, contact Theren Sugrue. NZS4211 Affiliated. Valleys Joinery Shop Ltd PO Box 13098, Johnsonville. Ph 04 478 7652, contact Bruce Scandlyn. NZS4211 Affiliated.

WELLINGTON Secretary, Peter George PO Box 1575, Paraparaumu Beach. Ph 04 297 0212. Amalgamated Joiners 1977 Ltd 4 Mountbatten Grove, Upper Hutt 5018, Ph 04 526 8091, contact Paul Pepper. NZS4211 Affiliated. BM Hamilton Kitchens & Joinery 68 Montgomery Crescent, Upper Hutt 5018, Ph 021 923 231, contact Benn Hamilton. Carroll’s Joinery Limited 148 Lincoln Road, Masterton. Ph 06 377 3160, contact Richard Carroll. 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 23 Clendon St, Naenae, Lower Hutt, Ph 04 939 0405, contact Graeme Hopkirk. NZS 4211 Affiliated. Hanns Builders and Joiners 72 - 74 Sydney Street, Petone, Ph 04 570 0000, contact Peter Hanns. Joinery ITO Box 11-435, Wellington. Ph 04 385 8814, contact Deb Paul. 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. Maymorn Joiners Ltd 247 Parkes Line Rd, Upper Hutt, Ph 04 526 6657, contact Anthony Neustroski. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Wainui Joinery (1977) Ltd Box 42-062, Wainuiomata. Ph 04 564 7011, contact Nikki Wynne. NZS4211 Affiliated. Well Hung Joinery 21 Lower Tyers Road, Ngauranga, Wellington, Ph 04 494 7230, contact Stephen Fairbrass. NZS4211 Affiliated. Woodworkshop Ltd 118 Tirangi Road, Lyall Bay, Wellington, Ph 04 387 3228. Contact Steve Hind.

NELSON / MARLBOROUGH Secretary, Philip Thompson P O 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. Atkinson’s Innovative Interiors 207 Akersten Street, Port Nelson, Ph 03 548 0612, contact Kelvin Atkinson 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. Cantwell Joinery and Window Centre 15 Bristol Street, R D 4, Riverlands, Blenheim, Ph 03 578 3375, contact Ian Cantwell. Matai Joinery Ltd 26 Quarantine Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011, Ph 03 547 7990, contact Greg Couper. NZS4211 Affiliated. Motueka Joinery Co 2001 Ltd 20 Old Wharf Road, Motueka, Ph 03 528 9012, contacts Phil or Barb Sharkie.

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Ruby Bay Joinery Ltd 8 Warren Plc, Mapua, Nelson. ph 03 540 2123 contact Wayne Roberts. 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. Waimea West Joinery Ltd 111 Beach Road, Richmond, Nelson, Ph 03 544 0177, contacts Kathy & Alan Gibbs. 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. Hardie & Thomson Ltd 1062 Colombo Street, Christchurch, Ph 03 366 4303, contact John Thomson. NZS4211 Affiliated. Homeview Building Products Ltd 9 Tenahaun Place, Sockburn, Christchurch. Ph 03 343 9949, contact Garry Ottmann or Howard Stone. NZS4211 Affiliated.

CANTERBURY

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

Secretary, Nathan Moore Hagley Kitchens, 6 Nazareth Ave, Addington, Christchurch, Ph 03 961 0703. nathan@hagley. co.nz

Joinery by Design PO Box 19 973, Woolston, Christchurch. Ph 03 384 8461, contact Evan McLachlan & David Phillips. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Joinery Concepts 2006 Ltd 25 Osbourne Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch, Ph 03 381 1066, contact Peter Robertson.

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

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

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

Mackay Kitchens Ltd 345 Brougham Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, Ph 03 365 3988, contact Chris Moore.

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

Millbrook Kitchens Ltd 25 Southbrook Road, Rangiora, Ph 03 313 5764, contact Andrew Silcock.

Ashburton Joinery Limited 8 John Street, Ashburton, Ph 03 308 5059, contact James Donaldson or Kathy Jones. NZS4211 Affiliated. Bates Joinery (2008) Ltd 101 Shortland Street, Christchurch 8061, Ph 03 388 8111, contact Mark Allworthy. NZS4211 Affiliated. Bower Kitchens and Tops Ltd 12a Bower Ave, Christchurch. Ph 03 388 2924, contact Russell Lloyd. Brent Johnson Joinery Ltd 30A Newnham Street, Rangiora, North Canterbury, Ph 03 313 6256, contact Brent Johnson. NZS4211 Affiliated. Busch Joinery Limited 1737 Boundary Road, R D 3, Ashburton, Ph 027 563 4537, contact Nathan Busch Creative Joinery Ltd Unit 1/ 7 Homersham Pl., Burnside. Ph 03 358 4900, contact Wayne Brown. Don’s Joinery Ltd 43 Sandown Cres, Christchurch. Ph 03 382 0828, contact Don McClintock. Elite Joinery Ltd Unit 1, 97A Sawyers Arms Road, Papanui, Christchurch, Ph 03 354 8311, contact Hayden & Sarah Illingworth.

Modern Age Joinery 24 Hawdon St, Christchurch. Ph 03 365 1675 contact Grant Woodham. NZS4211 Affiliated. 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. MWF Manufacturing Ltd 23 Leeds St, Sydenham, Christchurch. Ph 03 365 6218, contact Gary Altenburg. NZS4211 Affiliated. NZ Doors (2004) Ltd 41 Anchorage Road, Hornby, Christchurch, Ph 03 344 2516, contacts Ron and Lisa Zwarst. NZS4211 Affiliated. Paul Renwick Joinery Ltd PO Box 11047, Chch. Ph 03 349 7049, contact Paul Renwick. 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.

Millennium Joinery Ltd 2 Regina Lane, Oamaru. Ph 03 437 0227, contact Michael Sandri. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Mearns & Leckie (2006) Ltd 7 Gow St, Mosgiel 9024, Ph 03 489 2024, contact Brian Ballantyne. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Ryan’s Kitchens and Joinery Unit 3, 50 Dakota Cres, Sockburn, Christchurch 8041, Ph 03 348 7921, contact Ryan Butler. NZS4211 Affiliated

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

Mojo Modern Joinery Ltd 2 Wolter Crescent, Cromwell, Ph 03 445 0128, contact Craig Harrison.

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

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

Ross Becker Joinery 20 Chelmer Street, Oamaru 9400, Ph 03 434 3336, contact Ross Becker.

Nigel Molloy Joinery Limited 300 Great North Road, Winton, Ph 03 236 0399, contact Nigel Molloy. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Sockburn Joinery PO Box 11227, Christchurch. Ph 03 342 6044, contact Tony Lemmens. Southbridge Furniture & Design 103 High Street, Southbridge, Canterbury, Ph 03 324 2517, contact Sandro Dyer. NZS4211 Affiliated. Sydenham Joinery Ltd 96 Byron Street, Sydenham, 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.

Rycole Joinery 44 Homestead Road, 1 DRD, Oamaru, Ph 03 434 5012, contacts Darryl and Adrienne Whitburn NZS4211 Affiliated. Tony Boyce Builders & Joiners Ltd Washdyke Flat Road, Washdyke, Timaru, Ph 03 688 2181, contact Tony Boyce. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

OTAGO / SOUTHLAND

Vision Joinery Limited 150 Ashworths Road, Amberley 7481, Ph 03 314 8083, contacts Scott Drewery & Yvette Drewery.

Secretary, John Rigby P O Box 473, Dunedin. Ph 03 456 1805

Walklins Joinery Ltd 493 Bealey Road , R D 1, Christchurch 7671, Ph 03 318 1529, contact Mark Walker.

Abernethy Joinery 18 Melbourne Street, Dunedin, Ph 03 456 1654, contact Ian Abernethy. NZS4211 Affiliated. Coronet Woodware 1992 Limited 99 Glenda Drive, Frankton Industrial Est, Queenstown, Ph 03 442 3700, contact Martin S Macdonald. NZS4211 Affiliated.

WAITAKI Secretary, Bill Foote 221 Pages Rd, Timaru. Ph 03 686 2208. 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. Firman Joinery Ltd 9 Dee St, Oamaru. Ph 03 434 1561, contact Gary Firman. NZS4211 Affiliated. Geraldine Timber Products 27 High Street, Geraldine, Ph 03 693 9598, contact Paul Autridge. NZS4211 Affiliated. J E Dennison Ltd 5 Redruth St, Timaru. Ph 03 688 0029, contact Gary Dennison. 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. McMaster Joinery Leonard St, Waimate. Ph 03 689 7557, contact Des McMaster. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Allegion (New Zealand) Limited www.allegion.co.nz Architectural Hardware Supplies www.ahs.co.nz ASSA ABLOY New Zealand Ltd www.assaabloy.com Biesse Group New Zealand www.biessenewzealand.co.nz

O’Brien Group 2012 97 Harrow Street, Dunedin, Ph 03 477 2182, contact Peter O’Brien.

Blum NZ Ltd www.blum.com Bostik New Zealand www.bostik.com

Peter Howley Joinery Ltd 224 Mersey Street, Invercargill, Ph 03 214 1055, contact Peter Howley. NZS4211 Affiliated. Queenstown Joinery 53 Industrial Place, Queenstown, Ph 03 442 7555, contact Kevin Harradine. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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PRODUCT focus

sia next generation abrasive The efﬁciency of an abrasive is largely dependent on the sanding performance, and therefore the removal rate. Premium quality blue-ﬁred aluminium oxide and controlled grit coating have enabled sia Abrasives to increase the removal rate of 1919 siawood + by another 20%.

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Laminex New Zealand is proud to announce the addition of Seratone ® Space to its inspiring wall lining range. This brings a new design element to the Seratone range which consists of the existing Escape and Life ranges of wall panels. Seratone Space is a commercial grade pegboard, manufactured from Seratone which has a long history in New Zealand.

The German Design Council has just awarded Hettich the German Design Award – Special Mention 2015, in the ‘Kitchen and Household’ category, for the Push to open Silent function for ArciTech drawers.

The versatility of Seratone Space makes it suitable for retail fit outs, kitchens and even man caves! With the addition of hooks or pegs, Seratone Space can transform an existing wall into a unique shop display, a functional tool rack, a place to hang pans and utensils or to show off the latest styles in clothing or footwear. The lifetime of an abrasive is primarily determined by the resistance to clogging when sanding wood. State of the art controlled coating technology has provided 1919 siawood + with a signiﬁcant increase in lifetime enabling you to sand up to 30% longer than the tried and tested 1919 siawood.

“Seratone Space provides yet another fantastic wall lining solution, available in an expansive range of neutral and also bright punchy colours – combining high functionality with superb aesthetics,” said Chris Dunn, Laminex New Zealand Marketing Development Manager. Seratone Space is available in any existing Seratone colour and can be ﬁnished with colour matched, aluminium jointers which are also supplied by Laminex New Zealand.

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Dr Andreas Hettich says the company was “absolutely thrilled” with the result, especially since very stringent nomination procedures make it difﬁcult to even be a part of the awards competition. The innovative Push to open Silent for ArciTech works like an electromechanical system but needs no power. Easy to install, and with a large opening distance, this product has already proved itself a winner for the Hettich Group, and has received the iF Product Design Award 2014 for the innovative opening function. The German Design Award goes to outstanding products that point the way in the German and international design landscape. The Push to open Silent function left the high proﬁle jury in no doubt with the way it combines Push to open opening and silent system. It opens up all kinds of options for handless furniture design while providing practical convenience for the user. For more information contact your local territory manager or phone Hettich’s friendly customer services team on 0800 HETTICH.

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