when you are thinking about space, utility and cost seen or unseen, always noticed
fittings that define storage space
A perfect wardrobe is as individual as you are. Perfect in form and function, with custom storage. Adding handles and elegant sliding doors turns the wardrobe into a complete design experience. A place for everything and everything in its place. DressCode offers a complete range of add-on fittings and yet everything blends seamlessly. A beautiful combination of design and function. Choose from a vast array of functional fittings that allow a clear overview of the contents of your wardrobe and save time through clever organisation. All with a stylish design.
GoldenEdge HMR0 is the proven MDF that provides a perfect paint finish. It’s that simple.
Eco friendly GoldenEdge HMR0 (high moisture resistance zero emissions) is rated E0 and comes in 9mm, 12mm, 16mm, 18mm and 25mm thicknesses.
It’s recommended for kitchen units, cabinets,
bathroom vanities - everywhere a perfect paint finish is required.
GoldenEdge HMR0 is just one of the many MDF products provided by Nelson Pine Industries using the advanced technology of the Küsters continuous press and offering an unsurpassed range of board densities and thicknesses.
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Paul Ingram thinks we should celebrate what we do, which is more than just cabinetry & joinery it is creating environments.
Spindle Care 60
Jon Escreet ask what is the best spindle for your CNC and notes the brands our main machinery manufacturers use.
NKBA report 62
Nick Thompson gives us a wrap on a year that has had its challenges for members but also seen several successful initiatives.
Steering a Course 68
Ian Featherstone discusses the need for personal interaction and communication in a world dominated by digital devices.
Due Process 70
Geoff Hardy explains the meaning and use of ‘payment claims’ in speeding up the resolution and settlement of a disputed invoice.
News & Info 4 - 16
Education 63
NZJMF membership 72
Classifieds 80
Advertiser index 80
Whether cutting, planning, edgebanding or drilling there is always a smaller end of the range which for reasons of cost, space, frequency of use, or simply size of operation are the most appropriate for your purpose.
Wardrobe manufacturing has become a segment on its own in our industry with specialist manufacturers and installers able to provide bespoke designs for any situation. We look at some of the componentry they use to keep our clothes and clutter in order.
Handles finish the project, the choice is huge and the decision is often difficult, fortunately most merchants have very good online catalogues for you to point your clients towards. In the meantime we showcase examples of the latest offerings and longtime favourites from local suppliers.
Apps and digital assistants on your mobile designed to get the best results from your machinery are the new frontier in manufacturing efficiencies. Homag explain the benefits of their latest digital innovations aimed at maximising machine time and minimising material waste.
The NKBA 2020 Excellence in Design Awards once again provided designers with the opportunity to showcase the country’s abundant design skills. We look at the Supreme Winners for kitchen and bathroom design.
BearGrylls said “The storms don’t last forever”. 2020 has certainly been quite the storm and one that will be recorded in the history books (is there still such a thing?). The extremes have made this a very challenging year from lockdowns preventing most in our industry from operating business’ and then to a surge of demand that has the supply chain and our manufacturing capacity at breaking point.
But Bear is right, even this storm won’t last forever so I think it’s important to pause and take the time to smell the roses. We live in the best part of the world to be at the moment, I have no doubt about that.
So as this stormy year nears the end, we should think about and celebrate what we do. What do we do? Well, it’s much more than making cabinets and joinery. We actually improve lifestyles. Living, working, learning, and playing environments by creating great spaces. Families homes, work places, schools, and public spaces are all enhanced by what we do every day.
That gives us just cause to think with an infinite mindset and beyond our own tenure
We tend to get tangled up in getting the next job out the door, meeting the deadlines, and looking after the bottom line that often we lose sight of the big game. We should be proud of the creativity and manufacturing savvy we use every day to create great spaces. Take a moment.
What’s more, we create these great spaces using sustainable products most which come from renewable resource and are friendly to our planet. There is more to do here and the focus on sustainability will
sharpen within our industry in the years to come. Covid has taught us a lesson about reliance on imported products and we’ve been reminded of the benefits of local production. Make sure you push the Buy NZ Made barrow. In my opinion though, the best thing we bring to the table when creating great spaces is that we do it by manufacturing legacy products. The work we do today will be enjoyed by not just the immediate client but most likely a future owner, maybe even generation or three, afterwards. Our work will remain well after the invoice is paid, after we have earned our livings and paid our team and our suppliers. We should be proud of that.
That said, the reality is that right now everyone is time poor. Have you ever been so busy? It’s stressful and when the pressure is on, we are drawn into our business’ and work even harder. It’s easier said than done but it’s vital to look after yourself, take a breath, spend some time in the forest or at the beach and be with your family. Take a break
The Master Joiners leadership and National Office team are mindful that many members are too busy to take up some of the opportunities that have been presented recently. The webinar series will continue in 2021 and popular topics will be something we can revisit when everyone comes up for air. Ian Featherstone’s recent series has included costing and scheduling and has provided some very useful tools. Nicola Bow is currently running a series on Customer Service and we are trialling a different format for this. These webinars are available for all of your team so consider “delegating” someone from within your firm to attend and gather the learning.
Current work pressures have also resulted in a slightly below par uptake on the Master Joiners Benchmarking opportunity. Thanks here to Ian Featherstone and the team at Smetrics for bringing this to Master Joiners. Congratulations to the member companies that have participated, I’m sure the insights will prove useful and identify some opportunities within those participating firms.
Conference is on. Master Joiners are back in the game and our 2021 Inspired to Perform programme has been released. It is an outstanding line up and will be a great opportunity to catch up with Joiners from around the country. This year an invitation is extended to allied industries to attend as well. Get in touch via the Master Joiners website.
The Master Joiners Excellence awards are back on track also and entries have remained open throughout this year. There will have been some inspiring work created since the Invercargill edition so I’m sure the calibre will be as high as we’ve ever seen. Get organised now and have a look through the information as the format is new with a transition to a digital entry.
Recently the MJ executive were able to meet in person for the first time post lockdowns. E-meetings have been utilised to deal with much of the business as usual so this was a great opportunity to advance the strategy of the Federation. The regions are very well represented by your presidents and collectively it’s a strong team that advance the objectives of Master Joiners. Our strategy comprises three themes and we now have a lead for each of those and I acknowledge the guidance provided by Nathan
Busch on Membership, Myles Sellers on Education, and Reuben Bogue on Advocacy. We have also benefitted this year by the governance oversight of our independent, Ian Lothian.
It’s been difficult to find time this year so I would like to acknowledge the special contribution made by the Master Joiners advisory group, the executive, our JMF directors, JTT team, members on our working groups, the regional secretaries and executives. Thank you, it hasn’t been easy to make these duties a priority and the combined effort is what moves us forward.
We are very fortunate to have Allison Delaney fronting our organisation. She seems to have a boundless supply of energy and passion for our organisation and somehow keeps all the plates spinning. Veronica Hennig has been pushing forward our social media presence and helping pull the levers inside the MJ machine. Thank you team.
Finally I’d like to give a shout out to all readers of Joiners Magazine but the loudest to our members and associate members. Thanks for being part of our nationwide network and upholding the standards and excellence of our industry. Enjoy your summer, take some time to look after you and yours. Keep flying the flag, be really proud of what you do – Infinitely creating great spaces
Merry Christmas Paul Ingram National President Registered Master Joiners
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Join ‘The tours’ in the afternoon and ‘The Gathering’ in the evening
Friday 26th Day business sessions followed by the Annual Excellence Awards Dinner
Saturday 27th Breakfast in the trades followed by networking adventures
visit www.masterjoiners.nz to download the full program and register online
• 11 Conference Sessions
• • 6 Breakout Sessions – you choose which ones!
• • Sessions for working in your business and on your business
• • Getting to what you need to know – getting to the point.
• • Two celebrity personalities and a range of content experts
• • The Gathering – guest speaker & entertainment
• • Annual Excellence Awards Gala Dinner with celebrity guest speaker
• • Four Saturday activities to choose from
• • Friday Partners Program – not to be missed.
• • Easy one step online registration
• • Select your own accommodation to best suit you – see website for details
• • High quality products and services available in the exhibition centre
Awards entries close January 10th, 2021
See website for all details https://masterjoiners.nz/event-directory/excellence-awards/ Email inquiries to info@masterjoiners.co.nz
The digital world of apps and the like is something that none of us will be able to avoid. We have some interesting info on what Homag are now offering in this issue. We continue to see new product from several leading suppliers including Laminex, NZ Panels Group and Burns & Ferrall. This is despite the restrictive effect Covid-19 has had on business in general. An interesting product we have is the NZS 4211 compliant glazing system from Thermawood. This represents another advancement in the use of double glazed wooden windows. An interesting case study on its use is included. Talking of component manufacture there is an advert from an Australian based company All About Labels which should be of interest to cabbies and furniture makers in keeping the factory process simple and efficient. Should also note that the next Master Joiners Conference will be held in late March 2021 in Hamilton. There is some info on this in this issue. Well that’s it for 2020, been an interesting year for us what with Covid and our 100th issue in September. We thank all those who have supported us through the year and look forward to doing it all again in 2021. Have a great Xmas/ New Year break.
Bob Nordgren
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Michael Goddard michael@joiners.net.nz
PUBLISHER
Bob Nordgren bob@joiners.net.nz
JOINERS
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A sustainable and unique office environment, showroom and warehouse hub for the South Island
Blum has opened its new home of storage inspiration in New Zealand. The new showroom sits at 16 Avenger Crescent in Wigram, an architectural property concept aligned with company values. It features high-tech sustainable design and materials, unique, innovative spaces for office, showroom, trade training workshop and warehouse to support their South Island distribution.
The new showroom presents moving ideas and concepts for innovative kitchen and cabinetry solutions. It also allows customers to experience their own storage story first-hand with a 1:1 scale kitchen test drive. The manufacturer of furniture fittings from Austria would like to show its South Island customers how creative interior design can be implemented with high-quality fittings - not only in kitchens and bathrooms but also in living areas, big and small.
Blum teamed up with Warren and Mahoney Architects leader in Environmentally Sustainable Design, to develop the purposebuilt property. “Design decisions
were focused on wellness and employee well being, with plenty of natural light, outdoor areas to take time out, acoustic design that provides comfortable noise levels, and materials to complement the natural local environment,” explains Senior Associate, Simon Laurie of Warren and Mahoney Architects, Christchurch.
“Architecturally, the design expresses a streamlined, finely tuned and engineered outcome closely aligned with the precision of products the building will deliver. The scale of the warehouse is broken up by a pitched frontage more representative of an urban scale”, says Laurie. “The showroom is a splendid double height light filled space that visually connects with the outside and features a cantilevered stair clad in blue steel. The finished building is testament to the effort put in by the whole design team, delivering a building that has sustainability at its core.”
The key features are geothermal heating, natural ventilation systems, solar thermal for hot water generation, water recycling system and charging station for
electric cars. Future-proofing was also important, allowing for business growth without multiple extensions.
“The architectural design matches our heirloom, but we also want to be relevant in the current business climate, supporting local businesses by hosting events, industry meetings, seminars and training workshops for architects, designers and cabinet makers,” says Michael Hawkins, Managing Director, Blum New Zealand.
One of the main objectives of the family-owned company is to work together with customers and partners to improve the quality of living for furniture buyers. Blum strives for beautiful, functional and long-lasting products based on findings from global research.
Blum New Zealand would like to introduce Alexis Webster, as their Showroom Consultant for the new Christchurch premises.
A born and bred Cantabrian who enjoys ice skating and socializing. Alexis joins the Blum team after completing a Diploma in Residential Interior Design, alongside working in commercial kitchens for the last 3.5 years. She is very passionate about the design industry and has found her diploma a great way to use her artistic flair in a practical way. Alexis finds working with the Blum products in the new and innovative showroom space exciting, as she gets to show people the flexibility of different storage solutions that are available for their kitchens.
Alexis looks forward to welcoming customers to the showroom and working with them to experience their own storage story first-hand with a full-scale kitchen test drive.
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If you can bring:
• Enthusiasm to Work Hard
• Passion for Technology
• Ideally Qualifications in Mechatronics
• Experience with Industrial Equipment and Automation
• Attitude to Win
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We can bring:
• Hi-Tech products multi-disciplined Industrial
• Equipment, Hi-Tech Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics
• Training on our product, on the job and European based mentored training
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Every day will test you as we install and service the woodworking machinery we bring to our customers in Australasia. To survive and grow you’re going to be flexible, you’re able to think on your feet and you’re going to be able to talk easily and comfortably to our customers. With good communications and excellent workmanship our customers will be our friends for life.
We could say more but it’s up to you. Have a look at our website www.homag.com, have a look at HOMAG around the world and on social media, check us out on YouTube, follow the QR code.
If you think you’ve got what it takes to work for HOMAG then send us your details. Please email them to our National Service Manager: elisabeth.kattenborn@homag.com
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It’s amazing how quickly this year has raced by. Despite the challenges we all experienced, there’s been nothing more rewarding than being back in business doing what we all do best, partnering with customers, and planning for the future.
It’s been an exciting time, last month Laminex launched the ‘Alucci™ collection’–the next generation of surface materials with superior scratch resistance. The Alucci Apex range has six decors, used predominantly for horizontal benchtop application. Abrasions can be repaired with a melamine sponge; the inclusion of Alucci is a perfect addition to our Laminex product range. Check out our website at www.laminex.co.nz for more information and for samples!
We are also thrilled to share we are the Host sponsor for the 2021 Master Joiners Inspired Conference, to be held in Hamilton. The NZ Joinery Manufacturer’s Federation has long played a pivotal role in supporting joiners in New Zealand to foster interaction, training and education in the pursuit of excellence for all members. The upcoming conference has a strong focus on education and wellbeing which we fully support and endorse;
we are opening the doors to our Melteca plant so you can see how we manufacture one of our most popular products. My team and I are looking forward to conference and hope to see you there!
Our industry has been busy with a high workload owing to a strong market for residential new build and residential alterations and additions. Laminex and the wider industry has experienced strong demand and have been affected by disruption to our global and local supply chain resulting in extended lead times to source some products. Thank you for your patience, we are very conscious of the impact on our customers and have been working hard to minimise any disruption.
Thank you for your business and for partnering with us. We wish all our customers and your families a safe and happy holiday and look forward to a fresh start in 2021!
Take care and stay safe
Mike Arthur and the team at Laminex NZ
Jeff Tutt is the new Laminex National Sales Manager. He was appointed to the role in October, but before this he was the Commercial Manager at Laminex, where he developed a deep understanding for the business, our customers and our market segments. Prior to joining Laminex, Jeff had worked as Divisional Commercial Manager for Fletcher Building for three years moving between the Distribution, Steel and Building Products divisions where he has built up a wealth of knowledge of the industry.
During Jeff’s time as Commercial Manager at Laminex he has worked with the Sales Team to identify value add opportunities for our customers; it’s fitting for Jeff to step into this role and build on his customer relationships.
“One of my top priorities for the first few months in this role is meeting as many customers as I can to understand your business. Every business operates a little bit differently so I want to understand how we can improve things to make it easier for all our customers and continuously improve our service to you.”
In his spare time Jeff likes to play golf, is a keen fisherman and enjoys diving.
Jacks would like to congratulate Peter Cook on his upcoming retirement, concluding a 34 year career with Jacks supplying equipment to the timber processing sector. Peter has led projects resulting in some of the most advanced manufacturing lines in New Zealand, mostly with the Weinig group of machinery, including moulders, scan and dock lines, and finger-jointing.
In Peter’s time at Jacks the timber industry has changed significantly, and he has been at the cutting edge of high speed, high quality drymill operations as it has grown into the technology driven sector it is today. While he won’t be disappearing entirely, the day to day business for our timber processing customers will be handled by Neil Dodunksi, who has been working alongside Peter for the past year.
In view of the current developments in the global incidence of infections from the corona pandemic, Deutsche Messe and the German association VDMA have decided to postpone LIGNA by around five months next year to now run from 27 September to 1 October 2021. "Due to the ongoing pandemic, increasing restrictions and the renewed lockdown, there is great uncertainty in the market," says Dr. Andreas Gruchow, Deutsche Messe Managing Board member. "The decision to postpone LIGNA was a very difficult one for us, but it is the only consistent measure to give all those involved planning security and the necessary lead time for preparations.”
Group has announced the launch of the Biesse Innovation Lab, a major new project in the field of research, development and innovation, which is set to serve as an accelerator for new ideas and start-ups, cultivating links with the world of academia, research and capital with a view to further enhancing the Group's innovation ecosystem.
“To open our company boundaries in order to broaden the horizons of our minds: this is the two-way principle according to which Biesse Group seeks to lead the Biesse Innovation Lab. The process of digital transformation we are currently experiencing involves change at all levels, and it is only by seizing every opportunity that this revolution offers that we can continue to be innovators” explained Roberto Selci, CEO of Biesse Group.
The new organisation will integrate technological, business and organisational themes via a team consisting of staff from both inside and outside the organisation, with the participation of managers, analysts, creatives, engineers and experts in marketing and sales.
For the third consecutive year Biesse Group is among the winners of the 'Best Managed Companies' award, the Deloitte initiative to support Italian companies that are excellent in terms of organisational capacity, strategy, and performance. "Congratulations to Biesse", said Andrea Restelli, Deloitte Partner and BMC manager. "The companies receiving awards in this third edition have demonstrated not only excellence but also great ability and resilience in dealing with the crisis caused by the continuing Covid-19 pandemic.”
The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) is pleased to announce Mr Toby Beaglehole as its new Chief Executive. Beaglehole joins BCITO from his previous role as Chief Executive of Connexis, which he has led since 2018. In that role, amongst other things, Beaglehole has been managing the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) for the organisation.
“We are delighted to have a new Chief Executive on board who is already across the transition and is familiar with the process and parties involved. He is also closely aligned with the direction of the BCITO through the BCITO –Connexis Heads of Agreement,” says BCITO Chairman Mike King. “We are committed to ensuring that during this transition period we continue to do what is best for our apprentices, employers, staff, and the wider sector. Having a leader who has an existing and deep understanding of what we do and the issues our sector faces will ensure we manage the next 12 months or so as smoothly as possible,” continues King.
Beaglehole also brings with him a wealth of experience in change management through previous complex roles with NZ Oil Services (JV between Z Energy and BP) and NZ Post, especially following the Canterbury earthquakes. He is expected to commence a transition from Connexis to BCITO in early December, with a view to being fully immersed in BCITO by the new year and as we move towards the new RoVE model.
Beaglehole replaces Warwick Quinn who left BCITO earlier this month, to take up a role at Te Pūkenga as Deputy Chief Executive Employer Journey and Experience.
CARTERS dedicated Joinery Supplies team are here to support your business, by providing a variety of solutions and materials for your job, in one stop.
We partner with the best-known brands in the market and understand the products needed by joiners for the perfect finish.
• Alchemy
• Vintage Ash
• Honey Ash
• Simply Eucalyptus
• Smoked Ash
• Blackened Teak
• Classic Walnut
• Patina
• Indian Ink
Step by step into digitization – All HOMAG solutions can be used and tested individually. Once the user has found the right solution for his business, he can simply book it on a monthly basis or take out an annual subscription.
HOMAG offers various assistants in the field of digital products. HOMAG supplies complete product sets which, alongside a package of apps, include various other elements – these may include label printers, construction plans for sorting racks and LED strips for light guidance.
A central element is always the HOMAG CUBE. This is an intelligent control box, which connects the apps with the shelves and label printers, thus ensuring optimum interaction between man, app and other components. Alongside the product sets, HOMAG also offers individually bookable apps, which can be used simply and flexibly on a laptop or tablet.
The apps and digital assistants from HOMAG at a glance:
• Cutting Production Set: Assists with cutting and labeling – even on the manual saw
• Edgeband Management Set: Organizes the complete edgeband materials in the plant
• Sanding Belt Management Set: Structures your sanding belts very conveniently
• Sorting Production Set: Sorting of parts in the workshop
• cabinetCreator: Helps with quickly configuring furniture
• intelliDivide Cutting: Optimizes the cutting patterns for the saw
• intelliDivide Nesting: Optimizes the nesting plans for the CNC processing center
Go to page 50 for greater explanation and video coverage of Homag’s App presentations.
PPG New Zealand’s National Sales and Business Development Manager Ernie Dumper was promoted to NZ General Manager (and more recently also made a Director) in July this year. Ernie has had a rapid rise in PPG New Zealand so Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine sought to find out a little more about his background.
I gather you started out in the paint game at an early age.
Yes, I left school at sixteen and started a spray painters apprenticeship at JH Graham & Son where we used PPG product (Ameron back then) funnily enough. This company is still a customer of PPG today and here I am as GM of the company my former boss John Graham used to buy his paint from when I was an apprentice. I worked for John for some eight years ending up as shop manager before John sold the business to a large Japanese company who wanted the industrial coatings side of his business. This led to me running their spray shop. It was a pivotal time for me where I was trained as a colour matcher and dye master working in a dye house dying fabrics with industrial dyes and paints. This was my introduction to colour spectrometer software and the whole new world of colour technology. I had basically gone back to school.
The next phase was quite pivotal too I believe. In what way?
After about seven years I moved on and ran the colour laboratory for Mirotone, an Australian industrial paints company based in Auckland. Some five years into that job I went into their sales team in 2004 as a sales rep for their interior wood product’s range. This is where I really excelled and found my passion: getting out and learning about how customers ran their businesses and what made them successful in their individual ways. After originally being off the tools and out and about I could really relate to their needs as to what they wanted from their suppliers.
Ernie DumperFrom there things moved pretty quickly for you.
I made the move to PPG in 2008 to become a territory manager which in turn led to the PPG Industrial Coatings Australian National Sales Manager role in 2011 which saw me flying back and forward from Australia until 2015 when I settled back in New Zealand taking up the Business Development Manager role working mainly with PPG’s powder sales division along with the Industrial Coatings sales team throughout New Zealand. In 2017 I was also given the Industrial Coatings National Sales Manager role as well.
And now NZ General Manager. How does this work for you?
I think my success has been underwritten by being surrounded with some very very smart and intelligent people who work for this company. It really has been motivating to help steer their creativeness and ideas in our global state of the art coatings technology which makes PPG the leader and largest of all coatings manufacturers around the world. Our catch phrase is ‘run it like you own it’ and we do! The way I see myself in this role going forward is just one of a team who has come through the grades and is just as successful as every other person I work alongside. This in turn gives our customer base the best products and services available on the market, and manufactured right here in New Zealand.
Laminex New Zealand is excited to launch the Alucci™ range. Murray Christensen, Technical Services Team Manager at Laminex shares the details you need to know about Alucci™ and Alucci™ Apex.
What is Alucci™?
Alucci is the next generation of surface material, made in our Laminex Australia plant. The product consists of a base material (mostly paper) which goes through a three-stage coating process. A structured foil is applied and hardened using high energy electron beams; the hardened foil is supplied to our Laminex Australia plant from Europe. Because of the electron beam curing process, the result is an extremely hard product that is non-porous and ultra-smooth.
How did this range come about?
The product was on display at Interzum and has been gaining popularity due to the hardness of the product. This is a great addition to our Laminex range as it positions itself in between Laminates and the hardness of engineered stone.
Where can Alucci be used?
The Alucci range currently consists of ‘Alucci Apex’ which is predominantly used for horizontal benchtops and countertops, but you can also use this for internal doors, furniture, wall linings, splashbacks and upstands (on a substrate).
Alucci Apex needs to be pressed to a substrate (your choice of MDF, particleboard or good quality ply). Like traditional laminates used in a vertical application as a panel would require a balance sheet on the reverse side in either Alucci or a standard laminate of the same thickness (0.7mm).
Describe the unique selling point of Alucci in one sentence
The electronic beam curing creates a superior scratch resistant product that is ultra-matte in colour and silky smooth, with scuffs and abrasions being able to be repaired easily with a melamine sponge.
Share three key important things you want people to know aboutAlucci Apex:
• It’s non-postformable which means you can either clash the edges or use the matching 42x1mm ABS Edgetape
• Due to the natural hardness of the product you can expect a higher wear rate on the tooling, this is consistent with any harder wearing surface product available in the market.
• There are six decors in the Alucci Apex range, some will have the same name as standard Laminex Formica Laminates (e.g. Green Slate) but the colour tones are different which isn’t a defect but a result of the electron beam curing.
What do others think of Alucci?
We share some feedback and tips from fabricators that have worked with Alucci in the last couple of months;
“We had Alucci Apex Black on display at the Tauranga Homeshow and the crowd loved the touch and feel of the product. We are happy to push this as a high-end option for benchtops, and have jobs confirmed with the product already.”
Stephen Parr, Manager, Prestige Kitchens and Joinery“We found that working with Alucci ™ Apex it was imperative to have sharp tools. It is a hard
but brittle product so having a newly sharpened blade eliminates any chipping. We also found that by removing the protective film, it allowed for a cleaner cut. Any minor marking was easy to remove using a ‘magic sponge’. The hardness of the product makes it super abrasive on milling heads. To overcome this, we ensured a clean cut off the saw and went with no milling on the edgebanders.”
Dion Hutcheson, Cab Manager, Greenmount Espies“For many years we saw Formica Black as the standard bearer for dark laminates, In recent times the Formica ARtouch Black provided a significant improvement in performance, but I see Alucci as the new benchmark product when specifying dark colours. I do suggest the product is manufactured with appropriate care. Invest in tooling and time and you can create a fantastic endproduct. It’s a value-add product and a great new addition to the Laminex portfloio.”
David Shelling, Production Manager, TopzoneIf you’d like to find out more visit laminex.co.nz or speak to your Laminex Sales Representative.
Luxurious Matte Surfaces
Alucci™ Apex. A new generation of materials.
– Scuffs and abrasions are repairable using a melamine sponge (commonly known as a magic sponge)
– 3600x1500mm sheet size for greater optimisation
– Non-postformable - 1mm matching ABS edgetape available.
Contact your
laminex.co.nz
Machinery sellers have reported strong sales of smaller machinery throughout this year - whether cutting, planing, banding or drilling there is always a smaller end of the range which for reasons of cost, space, frequency of use, or simply size of operation are the most appropriate for purpose. We look at some of these machines and provide a couple of cases studies on the benefits in cost and utility of recent purchases.
The PEB250 is designed and built in Spain by Virutex and offers an affordable and mobile way to get into hotmelt edge banding. The ability to control glue temperature, glue dosage and feed-speed gives you the ability to create a superior bond between the edge and tape when compared to pre-glued taping methods. Its small size makes it the perfect tool to either take to site for small touch up jobs or to live within a small professional workshop. The ability to band both straight and curved workpieces also makes it extremely versatile.
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The Minimax ME 35 from SCM has been one of Machines R Us most prolific selling models this year. Comprehensive features, ease-of-use, all inclusive equipment, gluing of the panel edge, edging solid wood strips up to 5 mm thickness, end rounding unit, all make it the perfect edge bander for small woodworking, furniture and panel processing companies.
www.machinesrus.co.nz
The most comprehensive selection of advanced edgebanders available, all made in Italy at SCM Groups own facilities
SCM Foundry - cast components
SCM Steelmec - metal components & frames
SCM ES - electrical systems
SCM Stefani - Stefani assembly plant
SCM Minimax - Minimax assembly plant
This unique manufacturing structure guarantees quality and ongoing supply of spare parts for the lifespan of your edgebander. Gain the competitive advantage with SCM Group and your local partner Machines R Us
Mafell’s MT55 offers unrivalled precision, ergonomics and power. At the heart of the saw is the specially developed high-torque CUprex, 1400W motor which delivers consistent power and cutting speeds even on long and deep cuts. An extremely quick blade change-over time with automatic saw arbor locking means that you can easily equip the correct blade for each job without wasting any time. A handy addition is the plunge-cut indicator that shows exactly where the blade will enter and exit the panel for grooving or cutting halfway through a board. Perhaps the handiest feature is that the MT55 is compatible with most other brands guide rail systems so you will not have to commit to a full brand changeover to experience the benefits of the MT55.
The high-end power tool manufacturers Mafell from Germany offer a rapid and portable tool for the drilling of precise dowels. Corner-joints, partition joints, rows of holes and much more is possible. The use of standard wooden dowels means an inexpensive, yet efficient and accurate method of cabinetry assembly is now available.
The Casadei CRH corner-rounder saves hundreds of labour hours over its life by pneumatically tracing and rounding corners on panels which have been banded by smaller machines without onboard corner-rounding. The process simply involves referencing the panel to the fence, pushing the pedal and in 3 seconds the job is complete.
The world’s first portable edge bander for ‘invisible’ joints opens the high-end market to even the smallest of joinery shops. Compatible with all major ‘zero-joint’ or ‘laser’ tapes you can work both straight and freeform edges. The worktable provided with the edge bander gives support for larger workpieces while also being able to tilt to 55 degrees for taping bevelled edges.
The Hammer A3-31 from the Felder Group in Austria puts all the essential technology and inspiration from industrial machines in a smaller package. This 2-in-1 Jointer and Thicknesser is suited for small workshops who require an affordable yet reliable machine for processing solid timber on a somewhat regular basis. With a powerful 3kw (4hp), single-phase motor, it can go into every workshop without needing expensive 3-phase cabling and still have enough grunt for the vast majority of tasks. Featuring the Silent-Power Spiral Cutterblock, it is quieter than most conversations while also giving such smooth results you almost feel like you shouldn’t sand!
An extremely popular choice for the smaller joiner who wants a low maintenance and simple to operate machine. Using preglue tape the P200 requires no cleaning or exchanging of gluepots and is warmed up and ready to go in only a few minutes from switching it on.
With twenty nine years experience manufacturing kitchens Millbrook Kitchens owner Andrew Silcock knows the value of smooth running trouble free machinery. He explains that having found the brand he likes in Italian machinery manufacturer Biesse he is unlikely to look elsewhere when considering replacements and upgrades.
Millbrook Kitchens in Rangiora are currently very busy. Their local housing company clients who make up a big portion of their business are busy, and in fact apart from the covid lockdown period, this year is one of the busiest in their three decade history. At the heart of their business and manufacturing process are a Biesse Skill 1224 FT CNC and a Biesse Akron 1440 edgebander with Airforce technology and a TM10 PUR system.
“We have used Biesse machinery for a long time,” says Andrew. “In fact the Skill is now 12 years old and still operating a solid 10 hours a day, a great machine that has given us trouble free running. It has cost nothing to
run, in 12 years we might have replaced one bearing. Our last three edgebanders have also all been Biesse and have served us well, service and maintenance is very easy and we have had hardly any breakdowns, it is a very easy brand to use.
“We purchased the second of those edgebanders five years ago when we were among the first in NZ to purchase the Akron with Airforce technology - it was pretty revolutionary with its dual edging systems and quick change over from a PUR system to the Airforce system allowing us to broaden our options for clients and produced a zero glue line, in fact the PUR system is virtually invisible itself.
“We would probably still be using that edgebander but when we went to the opening of Biesse’s new showroom in Sydney a couple of years ago the latest model on display, the Akron 1440, had significant advances which caught our eye, Biesse gave us an excellent deal and we decided to upgrade.
“The Airforce technology had been updated and improved considerably but the PUR unit was completely different and as
big users of PUR its advances had real appeal to us. It now has a sealed glue unit which we have found great. The glue doesn’t go off in the pot and is usable for much longer, we clean it out once a week - that’s all it takes.
“We mostly use the PUR option, probably 80% of its use. It is simple to use and gives a great finish in both clear and white glue. I look around and see very few finishes as good as ours. I am also 100% sure every piece will stick and be waterproof and the additional heat resistance of PUR provides extra assurance especially if the cabinetry is by a heat source.
“It is great to have the Airforce option though, we are able to use it if specified or with particular colours, for example black gloss, where an invisible glue line is traditionally harder to achieve.
“We also went for the return system on the latest model it cost an extra 20k but it is the best 20k we have ever spent. The extra outlay was very quickly returned as it enables one staff member to handle both the edgebander and the CNC which essentially service the whole factory.
“The Skill is next on our upgrade list, we were intending to upgrade it at AWISA. It was originally only running around 4 hours a day when we first purchased it, now it’s more like 10 hours a day so after 12 years we are probably pushing it to its limits especially as the factory relies on its dependability. We are likely to buy the latest equivalent of our current Skill, it is one of Biesse smaller CNC’s and suits our factory size. We have limited space, but it is the perfect site for us and we don’t want to move.
“There is no way we would change brands, or at least there would have to be drastic technological improvements in another brand, in speed for example, for us even to consider it. We get on well with Biesse, Warrick Small locally in Christchurch and Dylan Staples and his team here in NZ in general, are great to deal with and running one brand across the shop makes it easier for servicing and maintenance schedules as well as retaining staff familiarity - we find Biesse to be our ideal machinery partners.
Leitz has produced tooling for the woodworking industry for over 144 years since the first drills were made by Albert Leitz back in 1876 in Germany. Ownership of the company by the Leitz family has continued to this day. Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine spoke with Wolf Hoheisen, NZ Manager for Leitz about the company here in New Zealand.
Leitz are known the world over for their quality and service. How does that work in reality for Leitz here in New Zealand?
We have in fact been well known here in New Zealand for some time now, but since we established our own operation here at Penrose in Auckland we have been able to offer our clientele the true taste of Leitz quality in tooling. Even the best quality tool can only provide optimum performance if it is regularly maintained by experts, which we at Leitz are. Our Auckland service centre use the same machinery and programmes as in our tool production at Leitz back in Germany. This means our tools provide consistent top quality whether they are brand new or resharpened at our Auckland service centre.
It is a competitive market. How is Leitz able to compete so well?
Three factors greatly help I think. Firstly, experience in tool manufacture and servicing accumulated over many years combined with adherence to strict quality control. At each of our 120 worldwide Leitz service centres we attach a great importance to such quality. Approximately 15 million tools are serviced annually in Leitz service centres worldwide!
We have a quality management system that is certified to DIN ISO 9000 standards that ensures uniform quality standards are applied worldwide. This combines well with our speedy turnaround times. Secondly, a sound investment in new technologies keeps us at the forefront of our industry. For example we recently installed new machinery from Germany to upgrade the tooling service we provide here in New Zealand. Third but not least, it is about having the right mix of staff with the right skills and that is something we have here in New Zealand as well. It is reflected in the steady growth of our business here.
For the owner of Blenheim based Nazereth Joinery 2017 Ltd, Leigh Jones, the brief was finding a straight forward, simple to operate router for a good price that also offered a small footprint. “The machine we bought from Proform CNC Ltd fitted all the criteria we had been looking for and more” says Leigh.
The Proform ATC38/13R flatbed router has a sheet size of up to 3.6m by 1.2m and an automatic tool change that speeds up the processing time. Leigh comments “In a factory where space is important, this router is the ideal size. Expanding our business of manufacturing kitchen cabinetry, benchtops and other interior joinery needed a compact and robust router that could operate 4 to 5 hours a day. We have had this easy to operate router for some nine months now and it has seen our production rise steadily over that period.” The business has been on the same site for some twenty years serving the Blenheim area. Leigh had been with the business for some fifteen years before he bought it in 2017.
Bringing new people into the joinery industry has been a feature of the business which is also a member of the Master Joiners. Amongst the current ten staff on site are three apprentices.
“Training local youth has been something we have taken on and it has proved fruitful for us and the industry.” says Leigh. This training includes learning how to use modern technology such as the new Proform flatbed router.
“Rob Hutchings from Proform provided a smooth install of the machine and gave valuable training to our staff in its operation. He also makes himself readily available should we have any issues.”
For further information contact Leigh Jones at Nazareth Joinery Ltd on 027 519 3024 or email sales@ nazarethjoinery.co.nz or visit www. nazarethjoinery.co.nz
The X-Roll sliding table runs very smooth and there’s plenty of power for both panel and solid timber processing
Danny Milne is a humble man – the quintessential, salt of the earth Kiwi that this country was built on. As Danny says: “I’m a Joiner, I’ll do anything from a sash for a window to a complete $70K kitchen.”
Going by the quality and variety of his work, Danny’s reputation for being able do anything is well earned. Danny’s father was Manager for 25 years at the wellknown Lee Brothers Joinery in Rotorua, and it was there that Danny started out. Based in Te Puke now, Danny started DSJ Joinery three years ago. It didn’t take long for word to spread in the local community that Danny was in town, and his workload quickly stretched out months. Not that Danny was complaining. He’s keen to serve his community and prioritises local work over jobs further afield.
Based on a lifestyle block, Danny started with just a small rip saw and drop saw. With no sign of his workload waning,
he knew he needed to upgrade his machinery if he was going to have any chance of keeping up with demand. Restricted to single-phase power supply, Danny thought his machinery options would be limited. After a call to Jacks he was pleased to find out that Felder and Hammer machinery are both available with powerful 3kW (4HP) motors in single-phase. Danny identified a new panel saw as the number one priority and decided to go with a Felder K500S.
Danny’s now had the K500S saw for over two years and is very happy with his decision. The X-Roll sliding table runs very smooth and there’s plenty of power for both panel and solid timber processing. As Danny says, “It’s a damn fine saw”.
About six months after taking delivery of the Felder K500S, Danny followed up with one of New Zealand’s most popular cabinetry machines, a Janssens edgebander. The Janssens applies pre-glued PVC tape to both straight and curved workpieces.
A guillotine cuts the tape from the reel. Trimming the tape overhang is done manually. The addition of the Janssens helped Danny pick-up more PVC edgebanding work. So much so that he recently decided to move up another level and recently ordered a Felder P200 automatic feed edgebander. Available in single or three phase, the Felder P200 can increase productivity by a factor of 500%. The Felder P200 not only applies the tape but also automatically trims the top & bottom overhang and flush trims the ends. Danny’s looking forward to arrival of the P200 so he can take advantage of the extra productivity.
Rounding out his made-in-Austria workshop, Danny also added a Hammer A3-41D thicknesser. Part of the Felder Group, Hammer’s A3-41D has a thicknessing capacity of 410mm wide, and features Felder’s renowned Silent-Power, spiral cutterblock. Danny has used many industrial thicknessers in the past and thought he’d need to compromise on the finish quality coming off a smaller single-phase thicknesser.
That wasn’t the case.“The finish from the A3 41D is brilliant” says Danny.“Virtually no sanding is needed after workpieces come off the machine.”
The Silent-Power cutterblock uses four sided replaceable knives. Danny says he’s still on his first set of knives, and reckons he’s saved hundreds of dollars in sharpening costs. “It’s also so quiet I don’t need to wear earmuffs when using the machine!”
What was meant to be a relaxed lifestyle business has morphed into much more. Danny has recently taken on two staff to help with the workload. The Felder and Hammer range of single-phase machinery has made employing staff possible. Danny is keen to keep his workload at current levels and focus on maintaining the highquality, handcrafted element to what he does. It’s hard not to think that Danny’s biggest challenge moving forward will be keeping a lid on the amount of work that comes his way.
Customers are getting more informed and increasingly exigent in the level of quality they expect. Gaps or misalignments, no matter how minimal, are simply not an option. With this in mind, Titus manufactures cabinet hardware and fittings solutions ensuring precise alignment of cabinet doors – for perfectly aligned gaps and life-long consistent performance.
Titus T-type hinge encompasses all the prerequisites for the highest of quality standards. It ensures reliable door closing even in cases of accidental misalignment and utilises an intuitive adjustment procedure. Superior door stability without sagging is achieved thanks to the increased hinge arm width, increased hinge plate width and longer clipping distance. Another important advantage of the T-type hinge is the integrated Titus damper.
The Titus proprietary damping technology assures above-average consistency of performance over the entire furniture lifespan, with no rebounce effect. Low or tall, thick or thin: T-type is a unique solution that works on a variety of door dimensions and weights.
‘‘Titus solutions are designed to make the furniture assembly experience simple and stress-free while at the same time providing reliable and consistent life-long performance. Our solutions improve the competitiveness and di ff erentiation demand of our customers.These are the core requirements for the future,’’
Holger Geesmann CCO Titus Europewww.stefano-orlati.com
Why Choose LEDs?
LED lighting uses 85% less electricity than typical incandescent and fluorescent light sources. LEDs provide us with the most efficient way to save energy and conserve our natural resources. The light produced from an LED is an even spectrum and can last beyond 10 yearswhich is 30,000 - 60,000 hours or more!
LEDs consume significantly less energy and operate at lower temperatures than typical incandescent bulbs. Most of the energy emitted from an incandescent bulb is converted into heat instead of light, which is why you'll burn yourself if you try to touch it once it's turned on.
In many cases you can actually feel the temperature difference just by being near the light. LEDs, however, don't burn out like a conventional lamp, so while they do produce some level of waste
heat, individual diodes do not need to be replaced and they do not cause colour fading in clothes and art. The small amount of waste heat produced within the LED during the conversion of
electricity into light is drawn into the downlight profile to dissipate into the air and prolong the life of the LED diodes for a safer, healthier and more energy efficient light source.
Imperia Downlights from Stefano Orlati are safe, affordable and energy efficient and now come in a range of finishes and profiles to suit any cabinet. 24v downlights are available in matt black, foggy silver and satin nickel with optional surface mount brackets for round and square profiles.
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The commercial use of water based coatings has been moving forward steadily over the last few years. This can be seen particularly in the furniture sector. DBJ Furniture Ltd, a well known bespoke furniture and cabinetry manufacturer based on Auckland’s North Shore have struck up a relationship with Wairau Paints who are amongst other things the Auckland distributor of coatings from manufacturer PPG Industries. Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine spoke with DBJ’s Managing Director Paul Walkinton about why he uses water based coatings and Jamie Tulloch, Business Development Manager from Wairau Paints.
“For us the primary attribute of water based paints that appeals is its environmentally friendly nature. This is particularly important when dealing with furniture and cabinetry product which comes into close contact with people. No bad smell, and no nasty chemicals.” comments Paul.
“That’s not all though, as these paints have got better they have become more durable, they look good and are price competitive vis a vis solvent based paints. With the very real help from Jamie at Wairau Paints and PPG we have managed to meet those challenges and provide our clientele with a better priced, safer product with a good looking range of colours. Water based has proved to be multi purpose for a wider range of surfaces including MDF, plywood and solid wood.”
Certainly looking at the product DBJ produce such as their water based matt finish with its more “natural” look they have a very attractive offering. An interesting one is less ‘fingerprinting’ with the black water based coating which appears to also be popular with clients.
“The look offsets any price differential and requires less maintenance than solvent based finishes” says Paul. “The thanks must go to the companies we contract our finishing work to including Wallace Furniture Finishers, Ultimate Finishers and FSB Group (see ad page 49) for the very high standard of finish we offer our clients.”
Jamie comments “Working with DBJ has challenged us to constantly push the boundaries and as such has been a challenging but highly rewarding process. With the backing of PPG and their technological developments, we have been able to provide a water based product mix that suits DBJ’s and their clients needs.”
Because 90% of DBJ’s projects have veneer in the mix, it is imperative to get this right “We have been consistently making a real push to make technology of various forms an important part of our growth strategy. We are now looking more at new audiences such as boutique hotels and high end home office spaces.” Paul adds, “Wairau Paints in conjunction with PPG products has helped us achieve our goal of gaining an edge in a competitive marketplace and pushing the limits of what we can achieve in the coating space.”
For more information contact
Paul Walkinton at DBJ Furniture Ltd on 09 443 0296, email paul@dbj. co.nz or visit www.dbj.co.nz
Jamie Tulloch at Wairau Paints on 09 443 3430, email Jamie@ wpcpaints.co.nz, or visit www. wpcpaints.co.nz
as these paints have got better they have become more durable, they look good and are price competitive vis a vis solvent based paints
An ISO 5660 Class 3 Fire Rated two pack, waterbased polyurethane finish system
• Excellent clarity & nude look on timber.
• Silky to the touch.
• Excellent mar resistance.
• Low reflectivity
• Excellent non-yellowing properties.
USES:
500 Amerthane is designed as a high quality finish for kitchens, shop
cabinets, desks, paneling, partitions and most interior wood.
For more Information please contact PPG
DISTRIBUTORS
Whangarei Paint Centre
Whangarei (09) 430 2414
Wairau Paint Centre
Auckland (09) 443 3430
PPG Industries NZ Ltd
Auckland (09) 573 1620
Grayson Auto Colour Centre
Auckland (09) 278 0685
Autolink Distributors Ltd
Hamilton
(07) 846 1443
Linkup Paints (BOP) Ltd
Tauranga (07) 571 8921
Complete Paints Ltd
Napier
(06) 843 1122
Total Paint Supplies Ltd New Plymouth (06) 769 9415
Total Body Shop Ltd
Wellington (04) 586 6681
Paintco Nelson (03) 546 6660
PPG Industries NZ Ltd
Christchurch (03) 384 0255
Rainbow Paints Ltd
Dunedin (03) 474 0659
Southern Paints
Invercargill (03) 218 4664
A full renovation of a colonialstyle house in Albany called for elegant double-glazed timber windows that would comply with the NZBC, look great and stand the test of time. Cedarlite Industries looked after the window manufacturing and installation and explain why they useThermawood.
With its barn-style structure and character timber trusses, this quality renovation called for wooden joinery for both structure and aesthetics. Existing colonialstyle windows and doors set the character, and Cedarlite Industries built new gable-end windows to match. Using the Thermawood timber double-glazing system, each gable end required 33 insulated glass units, 18mm thick and in a 56mm sash.
Project success factors included:
• Window frames with the right aesthetics.
• On-site installation despite difficult access to the top floor.
• Glazed on-site or in the factory when possible.
• Meeting building code requirements.
• Meeting client and architect quality and style expectations.
Q&A with John Harrison of Cedarlite Industries
Cedarlite started their journey with timber double-glazing by trialling silicone and insulated glass into timber, and then trying butyl tape. Dissatisfied with both systems, director John Harrison came across a job using Thermawood in 2012 and decided to trial it.Eight years and hundreds of jobs later, with no failures and many satisfied clients, John explains why he likes Thermawood and how it helped him achieve the results he and the architect needed on this large house renovation.
Q: How does Thermawood compare with other systems in time of installation?
Time-wise,Thermawood would be fairly similar to other systems on this project; however, Thermawood is much easier and simpler to install than a wet-seal and butyl tape glazing system, especially on-site when working on scaffolding and being so weather-dependent. It gives peace of mind to know that
all the components work together and human errors are reduced to the bare minimum.
Q: How does Thermawood compare on cost?
No doubt the Thermawood system is slightly more expensive compared to the use of silicone, foam tape or butyltape. Our client understood the extra expense would give them a very clean finish to the glazing, and peace of mind that the windows won’t leak or fail.
Q: What benefits did Thermawood bring with regards to compliance, windzone requirements and building inspection?
The wind zone was not an issue here, but we didn’t need to worry about it as Thermawood passes NZS4211 testing up to extra-high windzone. The architect has access to cross-section drawings and test reports if required. So far, the building inspections have been very straightforward.
Quality
Proprietary products and system compliance you can rely on:
• NZS4211 and AS 2047 compliant
• WGANZ – IGUMA & JMFNZ compliant IG manufacturer-approved glazing system
• 10+ years proven performance history
Availability
What you need, when you want it, nationwide:
• Nationwide distribution through Glasscorp
• Nationwide Thermawood licensee glazing installation service available
• In-house Thermawood glazing systems training and auditing
• NZ designed and manufactured
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Security
Helping you get it right every time:
• Field technical and specification support
• Competitive pricing is assured with access to leading IGU manufacturing technology
• 10-year systems warranty and auditing processes ensure accountability and security
For more information, or to learn how to be an authorised installer, contact Mike Going on 027 275 1131. For technical support, contact Graeme Clarke on 021 222 3501.
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NZS 4211-compliant glazing system with proven ongoing performance and significantly reduced installation time.
Wardrobe manufacturing has become a segment on its own in our industry with specialist suppliers and installers able to provide bespoke designs for any situations. We take a quick look at some of the componentry they work with to provide functional, well lit, easy to access solutions for keeping our clothes and clutter in order.
Big, bespoke and brilliant - these are some of the starting points we get given when asking what or how we should create a wardrobe. Because the way we store our clothes is as much a statement as the clothing itself.
MOVENTO ticks all the boxes. It's not just a runner system; it's an innovative path to design freedom! Create a custom wood pant rack, or lock a retractable folding shelf in place with pull-out shelf lock. With excellent sag values and full extension for access to the very back, there's really no hardware alternative.
Order your MOVENTO runners and pull-out shelf lock online at e-services.blum.com
Duropal Pyroex splashbacks are a 4mm fire-retardant solid compact material, available in a range of fashionable colours and are easy to install.
Duropal Streamline worktops offer the best quality laminate worktops at unbeatable prices. Sourced from the world's most environmentally responsible manufacturer, Amorini New Zealand is proud to offer Duropal high pressure laminate worktops to our customers. Available within a two working day dispatch, tops can be manufactured to your specified sizing direct from our on-line design centre.
Awarded by the Umweltzeichen Jury
Sustainable Forest Management
All seen and un-seen edges are fully clashed and the base fully sealed ensuring maximum protection
Fully cured laminate ensuring superior resistance to high temperatures, scratches, staining & UV
Square edged for a smart finish
7 year warranty against product defect on Duropal worktops
Amorini will dispatch your Duropal worktop within two working days from time of order
Amorini's simple online tool is the industry leading software tool for all quoting and ordering
Keep an eye out in early 2021 for the brand new AT6, super flexible 24Vdc LED strip. It’s milky look silicone provides a beautiful diffused light ideal for edging furniture, behind head boards and in cupboards. Suiting surface and recesses installation (6mm x 6mm groove), AT6 is IP44 rated and will be available in 1m, 2m and 6m lengths with pre-attached double power cables.
Developed with an innovative diffusing silicone material extrusion technology, SE H4 side emitting LED strip from DOMUS LINE™ of Italy was specifically conceived for recessed installation and tight corners. It's fantastic for wardrobe and cupboard use, providing excellent high-performance light without intruding on space. The SE H4 configuration comes with no-dot effect technology, for a visually attractive even light emission.
Naturally, SE H4 is easy to install. Neither adhesives nor glue are required for SE H4 strip; the soft silicone profile is simply pressed into a 4mm milled groove.
Available in Natural White and Warm White and in 1m, 2m and 3m lengths, it even comes with 12Vdc power supply cable and a cord pre-attached!
• Designed in Italy to comply with Australia/ New Zealand
• Exceeds international safety requirements for recessed application temperature generation limits
• Super flexible for tight corners – minimum radius of just 15mm
• Recessed installation in 4mm wide / 10mm deep milled grooves
• 7mm diameter hole required for plug connector to exit
• No tape or tools required; simply press into your pre-milled groove
• Supplied with 12Vdc 150mm power supply cable and 2m extension cord equipped with a Micro12 connector
• Maximum suggested length of 3m in a run
• Customisable lengths - SE H4 strip may be cut in 25mm increments (cap provided for insertion into cut end)
• 120 LED/m
• IP44 rated; protected against solid foreign objects greater than 1mm and splashes of water from any direction
• Nominal power:1m 12W, 2m 22W, 3m 30W
• Luminous Efficiency: 70lm/W
• Order LED driver separately
The Tanova team have been at it again; listening and responding to New Zealand kitchen and living space designers and manufacturers!
Tanova’s kitchen bin and laundry units for Legrabox have been a huge hit. As has Fit’s launch of Simlead’s premium slimline drawers. The Tanova team put 2 + 2 together and guess what? That equals a brand new Tanova range built on Simlead slimline drawers.
Let us introduce you to Tanova Designer Series 2.
• SOFT CLOSE and PUSH TO OPEN SOFT CLOSE models
• Build on Simlead premium slimline drawers (D height - 185mm)
• One code ordering for drawer, bin frame and buckets!
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• Kitchen bin models for cabinet widths of 350mm, 450, 600mm 700mm
• Laundry unit models for cabinet widths of 450mm, 600mm and 700mm
• Metal top cover
• 70kg carrying capacity
• Models in Classic White and in Umbra/Orion Grey/Charcoal combination
• Push to Open function without electrical supply
• ‘Everactive’ Push to Open function opens further with a second or third gentle nudge if you need to access the rear bin or further back in the unit.
The new Fit product guide is underway! We hope to have it ready for you in February 2021 but as has been said before, “She’s a big job, mate”. We’ll let you know as soon as it’s ready to ship.
Widely known for ergonomic solutions in pantry storage, SPACE TOWER is more comprehensive than just for use in kitchens. Transform a walk-in wardrobe into a walk-in wonderland with LEGRABOX inner pull-outs with glass fronts for a premium, uniform look. Or custom-make your unique design with MOVENTO. Easy access, clear visibility and flexible options make SPACE TOWER the ideal solution for every wardrobe. Install a
Come into a Blum showroom to see SPACE TOWER in our wardrobe displays and get inspired! Visit Auckland at 621 Rosebank Road, Avondale or Christchurch (NEW!) at 16 Avenger Crescent, Wigram
Pull-out shelf lock may be small, but it sure is mighty! Locking MOVENTO pull-out shelves securely in place, the tiny mechanism makes a game-changing impact on usable workspaces without the need to sacrifice daily access to surrounding areas. The small addition to MOVENTO runners unclips easily with one hand thanks to the synchronisation shaft. Compatible with both BLUMOTION and TIP-ON BLUMOTION motion technologies, pullout shelf lock works for all applications - and with only two ordering codes, you can order it as fast as you can install it.
Have a job coming up perfect for the pull-out shelf lock? Get in touch with your local Blum Representative for training, info.nz@blum.com
Bold and glorious wardrobes no longer require a larger footprint to exist; create more wardrobe storage, with SPACE STEP!
The latest addition to Blum's cabinet application range brings multifunctionality to cabinet plinths while taking storage to new levels. Use with LEGRABOX, TANDEMBOX or MOVENTO to keep plans cohesive throughout the entire home. Add an AVENTOS overhead lift for clear access to higher areas, making the most of every inch of the available space.
SPACE STEP is suitable in all different applications, whether you have a recessed toe kick or flush and sleek look, and compatible with the complete motion technology range keeps design options endless.
Configure your Blum SPACE STEP easily with product configurator at e-services.blum. com
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Living, working and cooking in confined spaces is currently part of everyday life for many people worldwide. This is why more and more practical furniture such as the multifunctional cube SQR is in demand. A square solution that combines kitchen, workplace and dining table. To create plenty of storage space, the inventor relied on the lubrication-free and long-lasting drylin linear guides from igus.
At the end of 2016, Daniel Pracht lived in a small flat with no kitchen. The then budding master carpenter developed a practical quadratic solution: the SQR. A multifunctional cube with an extendable induction area, with which one or more persons can not only cook, but also stay, work and live in a compact space. Perfectly suited, especially at times when a home office is more than ever, the order of the day. To create a lot of storage space, the inventor was looking for a pull-out solution. Normal roller guides took up too
much installation space and did not meet the requirements for a simple and elegant design. Daniel Pracht found what he was looking for in the drylin linear systems from igus: "The guides convinced me right from the start, both in terms of design and smooth operation."
When choosing the drylin WSQ linear system, one decisive criterion was not only the functionality - the wear-resistant and long-lasting opening and closing of the drawers - but also the processing of the rails. "The combination of the aluminium of the rail and the oak of the cube complements one another, which was very important to me. Just like the square shape of the guide", explains Pracht. Each of the five drawers contains two guides. Liners made of the highperformance iglidur J200 polymer ensure smooth operation. It is lubrication-free and maintenancefree, thanks to the use of solid
Thanks to their compact design, the drylin linear guides from Treotham provide more storage space. The linear bearing made of the highperformance polymer iglidur J200, ensures a quiet and lubrication-free operation.
lubricants. A great advantage in potential contact with food. Furthermore, dirt and dust cannot adhere to the bearings. The guides and bearings are easy to clean with household chemicals. An all-round hygienic solution.
Quadratic and compact design convinces professional juries
The concept convinced not only the inventor himself, but also a
wide audience. Daniel Pracht won the Design Prize at the exhibition of masterpieces at his school. After that everything went very fast. Due to the increasing attention of his furniture, he registered a utility model protection, secured the brand name "SQR" and founded BODI e.K. as the registered merchant of a new distribution channel for his special piece of furniture. Pracht took part in the Red Dot Design Award in 2018 and won the award. In 2019 he was nominated for the German Design Award.
The igusdrylin linear guides are available from Treotham Automation.
www.treotham.co.nz
Igusdrylin linear guides ensure a clean pull-out in the multifunctional cube SQR
With the look and feel of real quartz stone, this solid surface product can transform and modernise almost any area around the home with a range of warm and beautiful colours. EvoStone slabs come pre-polished in sheet sizes perfectly suited for kitchens, vanities, laundry and some commercial applications. It can be easily cut and trimmed with standard machinery and tooling. EvoStone is waterproof, durable and being a solid colour throughout the slab, it allows for scratches and marks to be easily polished and removed. EvoStone also comes with a 10 year limited warranty for peace of mind for your next joinery project.
Sheet sizes (thickness 20mm):
3600mm x 610mm, 3050mm x 900mm & 1000mm x 900mm
Colours available:
Waterproof & non-porous.
Durable.
Lightweight.
Easy to cut/fabricate on site & install.
Repairable - most scratches can be easily polished & removed.
No benchtop substrate required.
Safe fabrication - contains no silica.
Hygienic & food safe.
Can be DIY.
Drawer and door handles really do finish the kitchen, the choice is huge and the decision is often difficult, fortunately the main suppliers have some very good online catalogues for you to point your clients towards. In the meantime we showcase examples of the latest offerings and long time favourites from our local suppliers.
Create an impact with the new European-inspired Aura handle range from Stefano Orlati. The Aura range represents a premium offering specifically sourced and produced for the Australian and NZ markets.
With of-the-minute finishes including matt black, champagne gold and pearl anthracite, there are designer-friendly cabinet handles and knobs to suit the most luxurious kitchens and bathrooms, some of which have already been featured in the apartments in Channel 7’s home renovation show, House Rules.
From industrial-style square handles in antique iron and titanium grey, modern profile handles in a complete selection of sizes and finishes, to elegant bow handles ideal for provincial or Hampton aesthetics, there’s an Aura handle to suit every home.
www.stefano-orlati.com
For the latest in designer style, check out the new Aura range of Premium Cabinet Handles. Under the Stefano Orlati decorative brand we have developed a core portfolio of decorative cabinet handles aimed at meeting the needs of small to medium kitchen manufacturers, with a focus on delivering superior quality and service.
Titus Tekform and Stefano Orlati are proud members of the Titus Group of companies that sources, manufactures and markets innovative small component solutions in Australia and New Zealand.
View the full range at www.stefano-orlati.com/aura
+ New designer styles in line with the latest European trends
+ Premium finishes including Champagne Gold, Pearl Anthracite and Copper Matt Black
+ Create inspired designs with modern twists on classic and provincial fixtures
Contact Stefano Orlati www.stefano-orlati.com
stefano-orlati@titusplus.com
Sage Doors is putting a different perspective on the laseredge scene in NZ with the new Invisedge® Shapes and Angles.
It all started with the mitred handle: we’ve been making Invisedge® Profile (mitred) Handles for over 5 years now, and one thing we’ve learned over this time is that kiwis love seamless door handle options! Our mitred handle has a 5mm flat on the top, which bends away seamlessly on a 45º angle on the back to create an ergonomic feel. Seamlessly laseredged & soft to the touch, it’s just like the old saying ‘as smooth as a mitred handle’!
However; fast forward to 2020 and the shapes we now offer go so much further than mitred handles: we can laseredge the inside of shaped shelves, handle cut-outs, curves and any other angled edge you may require – we’ve got you covered!
We’ve been making some exciting upgrades to the Sage Doors ordering portal to make ordering online even easier! Shaped panels, handle cut-outs, angles, and drilling for hinges/runners can all be ordered online and is really easy to set up.
We’ll be officially launching this soon, but get in touch if you want to be one of our beta-testers and we’ll send you the link. We know you’ll love it!
It was apparent at Euro Cucina two years ago that handles were either making a big statement or else disappearing from view entirely. That trend has now been fully embraced by NZ kitchen designers with a huge upswing in demand for 45 degree handles for acrylic and melamine doors produced through Dezignatek.
With acrylic, the profile is a 45 degree straight angle, whereas the 45 degree melamine door has a small bevel at the top. Dezignatek offers the 45 degree handle on all 15 colours in the Prime Acrylic range and 45 colours across the Bestwood and Prime Melamine ranges.
The acrylic kitchen shown here, designed by Jaden Allworthy of Bates Joinery in Christchurch, amply demonstrates how the clean lines created by hidden handles provide a sophisticated finish. The 45 degree edge can be applied to the tops or sides of cabinetry doors, giving more design possibilities.
www.designatek.co.nz
While discussing your ideas, we can colour-match individual and the latest trends in colours and stains to help you and your project to stay unique. We provide free colour matches prior to commencing any projects.
We offer free pick up and delivery service to our clients.
Our service extends throughout North Island.
Our sizeable factory and crew allow us to work simultaneously on a number of large projects. Thanks to our state of the art equipment and a highly experienced team. We request detailed drawings, signed off sample cards, purchase orders etc for each project that requires spraying.
We can accommodate urgent, last-minute projects.
Along with standard spraying and polishing, we are also offer bleaching, fire rating, abrasive blasting and burning services.
Our Warranty is industry standards. We can offer a more extended warranty because of our quality workmanship and experience.
We keep ourselves accountable for the agreed cost and rate. We discuss any cost-implicating items upfront.
Our Commitment to You, our Client - establishing good communication, service and results. We strive to make sure our clients benefit from their relationship with us.
In most cases, the solutions can be tested free of charge. Once the user has found the right solution for his business, he can simply book it on a monthly basis or take out an annual subscription.
What began at LIGNA 2019 with the presentation of the first apps and digital assistants was continued and extended at the HOMAG Treff 2020. Some of the assistants have already proven successful on the market – such as the cutting assistant "Cutting Production Set" for cut optimization and label printing on a manual saw. But of course HOMAG has also been working on new solutions over the past few months – always in close cooperation with users in carpentries and workshops.
At the HOMAG Treff, two new products joined the family of digital helpers. During the Treff HOMAG presented the following new solutions live:
productionAnalyzer
This analysis app for the smartphone provides a compact overview of the performance of the machinery and helps to uncover optimization potential.
Here, HOMAG has developed an optimization software for stack generation to further increase automation in the production, particularly in medium-sized companies.
What do the digital solutions provide? Test them for free As with all digital assistants and apps from HOMAG, the same applies here: Every company can try out the digital assistants in an uncomplicated manner and without major investment. In most cases, the solutions can be tested free of charge. Once the user has found the right solution for his business, he can simply book it on a monthly basis or take out an annual subscription.
This allows each company to start with individual modules and add others as needed. All digital solutions are used directly in the Internet browser or as an app on the laptop or tablet. This means that there is no need for complex software installations and all applications are automatically kept up to date.
productionAnalyzer - the smartphone app for analyzing the performance of machinery Is my machinery currently working to capacity? At what times are my machines in operation without producing? Are there possibilities to improve the efficiency of my production?
These questions are frequently asked, especially by production and workshop managers. Homag’s productionAnalyzer provides the answers. The app has been specially designed for smartphones and tablets and provides a compact overview of machine performance over specific periods of time. Clearly laid out graphics present key figures as well as part performance and the condition of the machines. By selecting different evaluation periods, trends can be identified, potential for improvement can be easily identified and measures derived (e.g. with regard to machine waiting times, malfunctions or setup times) to improve performance.
The advantages of productionAnalyzer at a glance:
• Always up-to-date: Even if the user is not in production, he is always informed
• Creates transparency: The evaluations make improvements in operation transparent
• Shows potentials: Improvement potentials are revealed through key figures and evaluations
• Simple connection: All HOMAG machines which are "tapio-ready" (with powerControl V2) are visible in the app and easily and quickly connected
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intelliOptimizer StackingPattern sorting for optimized stack generation in automated production.
Even more automation in cutting and higher productivity
– HOMAG customers working with a SAWTEQ B-300/B-400 flexTec robot saw can now get even more out of their production. How does this work? With the web application intelliOptimizer Stacking , which provides customized stacking strategies.
The web app, which is usually used in work preparation on the PC, reduces the number of stacks and thus the number of necessary stack changes by a
good 20 percent. This is achieved by consistently re-sorting all the cutting patterns for a job according to stack formation. The user can always choose from two options – the robot-optimized strategy with the lowest number of stacks or optimization for the shortest production time. Overall, however, optimization always leads to improved utilization of the pallets by the robot.
The intelliOptimizer Stacking extends the intervals between stack changes and extends the ghost shifts, because compared to before, the saw now performs part cutting autonomously over even longer times. This means less downtime and more output in robot operation.
The advantages of intelliOptimizer Stacking at a glance:
• Fewer stacks: Thus fewer stack changes and less space consumption
• Longer times between operator interventions: The working time gained can be better used for value-adding activities
• Longer autonomous production: Increased cutting performance, more comprehensive
pre-production for the following day, more parts per run, reduced material consumption
• Reduces investment costs and lowers space consumption: Fewer stacks require fewer stacking stations, space consumption and acquisition costs are reduced
• Higher production output: More parts per shift due to less downtime
"Digitalization for carpenters and joiners: Apps & assistants from
Manuel Schmidt and Thomas Bauer started their own business in Erlau near Bamberg a few years ago. With constantly rising orders, two topics in particular became urgent. How can you optimize waste in order to measurably save material? And is there a possibility to label each workpiece already at the sliding table saw? There was no space for a new saw with labeling system and corresponding control system, so another solution had to be found. The decision was made in favor of the "Cutting Production Set" from HOMAG.
The working day begins on the computer. Thomas Bauer imports his parts list from the CAD software directly into "intelliDivide Cutting". The web application then optimizes the cutting patterns and suggests various cutting variants. Bauer selects his favorite – optimized for minimum waste, shortest production time or simplest handling. After the selection, he transmits the desired cutting patterns to the tablet on the saw with a click. This is, together with the label printer, attached to the sliding table saw by a mount.
Now the cutting process starts. On the tablet, Manuel Schmidt uses "productionAssist Cutting" to keep an exact overview of the status of his cutting pattern. The app suggests the individual work steps – if necessary, the cutting sequence of the pieces can also be determined by the user. For each sawn part, a separate label with all relevant information is printed with a click. In this way, each part can be uniquely identified. The "Cutting Production Set" therefore not only supports Manuel Schmidt at the saw, but also ensures consistent processing data, a transparent work process and high material and time savings.
“We like the smooth working in the cutting process. You don't have to think about the cutting patterns yourself and can simply work through them. This saves a lot of time and is also extremely noticeable in terms of material consumption. Right from the start, we produce much less waste than before,” says Thomas Bauer.
Learn the whole story in the video below.
Hailee Gentleman purchased Farquhar Design Kitchens in Te Puke in June 2018. Originally from Christchurch, and with a background in Project Managing up to 40 kitchen installations at a time as part of the Christchurch rebuild, Hailee had been keeping an eye on the Bay of Plenty in the years leading up to the purchase. All indications were that the BOP was an area on the rise, and for Hailee the kitchen industry looked like a good fit.
Rather than starting a business from scratch, Hailee purchased an existing business, therefore inheriting the reputation and connections that had been well established over 20 years. Since taking over Hailee has made several changes, including rebranding the business as FD Kitchens + Interiors, but she has been careful to maintain the business ethos of quality over quantity.
The original team consisted of Gavin Farquhar and two employees. In the space of just over two years that number has increased to nine employees of which two are award winning designers and four are master cabinet makers. Output has gone from two or three kitchens per month to seven or eight large projects per month.
Hailee is keen to keep the “handcrafted” aspect of cabinetmaking at the core of FD Kitchens + Interiors. Her intention is to use technology in areas that improve the customer experience and manufacturing productivity, while not diluting the quality of workmanship. Although FD Kitchens + Interiors use a modern kitchen design software package, they haven’t gone down the CNC path, preferring to cut and drill cabinet components the traditional way.
An area in the workshop Hailee identified for improvement early on was that the quality and speed of edgebanding needed to improve. A call to Jacks resulted
in a decision to invest in a Homag 1110 edgebander. The Homag offered quick-change gluepots that can be swapped over in just minutes to enable glue colour changes that best match material colours. Finishing units such as radius and flat scrapers significantly reduced the amount of time required to clean-up the edges once they’d been through the edgebander. Hailee estimates that since investing in the Homag, time spent edgebanding has halved: an edgebanding job that once took eight hours to complete now only takes four.
Local businesses have been taking a keen interest in Hailee’s progress. In a male-dominated industry Hailee is breaking the mould - not just because she’s a woman but also as someone that has not had direct experience in manufacturing.
Haliee’s passion for what she does is obvious from the outset. Her eye for design combined with a strong focus on the customers experience are proving to serve her well, evidenced by the recent move into
a new 1000 sqm building. The new facility includes 400sqm allocated to a new showroom and office, while the showroom will display the latest in kitchen, wardrobe and bathroom design, as well as a “colour room”. The colour room is a platform architects can use to harmonise house design with their clients, with the kitchen at the heart of the design philosophy.
As Hailee says: “if you think good design is expensive, wait until you see how much bad design can cost.” Hailee is applying the same logic to her production: it pays to buy quality machinery when you expect quality results. And it’s those quality results that are driving FD Kitchens + Interiors success.
The intention is to use technology in areas that improve the customer experience and manufacturing productivity, while not diluting the quality of workmanship
Treotham adds a new generation of area grippers to its SchmalzJumboErgo gripper portfolio. The FMP is replacing the FM gripper and features an impressive modular design.
Treotham is introducing a new generation of Schmalz area grippers for its vacuum tube lifters in the JumboErgo series. The FMP is hugely versatile and reliably grips heavy workpieces weighing up to 140 kilograms even when only part of the suction area is covered. It replaces the FM gripper. Thanks to its modular design, the FMP also provides a basis for extending the area gripper portfolio for the vacuum tube lifter Jumbo in the future.
The area gripper FM has been available for the JumboErgo for some time. It has now been fully replaced by the FMP generation. This area gripper may already be familiar to some: It has long since proven itself as an end-of-arm tool in vacuum automation. Treotham is now bringing this successful concept to manual handling.
The new area gripper FMP is available in two lengths: 442 and 640 millimeters. It can be connected to the beam both lengthwise and crosswise. The beam connects the area grippers with the control handle and allows for the continuous adjustment of the grippers within
this range. The FMP has a modular design. The base section is made from aluminum, and the easy-to-replace sealing foam with integrated filter protects the suction cup from dirt.
In comparison to the FM variant, the effective area is increased by up to 32 square centimeters thanks to its new dimensions and optimized hole pattern. In contrast, the application itself remains the same: Both its behavior and area of use correspond to the FM system. That means the FMP is ideal for safely handling sheets with cut-outs, pallets or other workpieces with inconsistent surfaces. The new area gripper also makes it easy to switch between full-surface and partly covered gripping, for instance, for loading machines ergonomically and then removing the cut-outs. The vacuum provides reliable gripping, even if the suction area is not fully covered.
Treotham Automation www.treotham.co.nz
0800 847 2004
Treotham Automation supply the range of Schmalz Vacuum Lifting devices, customizable and suitable for standard weights up to 750kg.
Schmalz clamping solutions are used for a wide range of machining and assembly tasks. With vacuum power, components made from wood, metal, glass or plastic are fixed securely and without distortion.
Abodo Wood Ltd crafts timbers with lasting beauty, that are safe for people, and also the environment. Many exterior timbers widely available on the market are harvested from unsustainable old growth forests, or they are treated with harmful chemicals, but Abodo timbers are not only beautiful and durable, they are rapidly renewable.
Formed in 2001 by the Gudsell family, Abodo remains a New Zealand-owned, family business whose timbers have exceptional weatherability and maintain their durability and beauty for a lifetime. Harvested from New Zealand’s FSC® certified rapidly renewable plantation forests, the timbers are ethically crafted to meet today’s increasing needs without disadvantaging future generations and are sold extensively throughout NZ, Australia and the Pacific Islands, as well as to some European customers.
Due to increasing demand and new machinery arriving, Andrew Fisher, Production Manager
approached NZDUCT+FLEX to provide a dust extraction system. Geoff Ebdon, Sales Manager for NZDUCT+FLEX suggested a 4 module filter with a 1m Rotary Valve exit, using a 22kw material direct drive fan, all from Danish based JKF Industri. As all the components i.e. the fan, filter, filter bags and ducting all come from JKF, compatibility and performance of the whole system is assured. The filter units, made of Swedish finely galvanised steel, can be enlarged by removing the end panel, adding another module and bolting the ends on again. Servicing these units is minimal and consists of oiling the fan shaft occasionally.
“The secret to long lasting dust removal, with minimal maintenance, is sizing up the filter, fan and the needs of the customer’s machinery correctly and it is the FILTER AREA, not only the fan power that is key.” says Geoff Ebdon.
NZDUCT+FLEX have installed hundreds of Danish designed Filters in New Zealand in the
Abodo Wood Ltd - environmentally conscientious Auckland based company installs new extraction for busy wood processing operation
last 12 years and have never had a need to re-visit any joinery customers to clear a blockage in ducts as the air flows are calculated correctly in the first place. All wood dust customers are in fact still operating on the original bags. “Yes they may have paid $2-3000 more for a larger filter initially, but 10 years with no issues means they are saving money” confirms Geoff Ebdon.
If you ask too small a filter unit to handle too much air and dust, instead of the dust cake forming gently on the surface of the filter material, it gets driven deep into the pile of the material and starts to clog. Once this happens it’s a downhill slope of poor filtration, dust in the work area and dangerous issues, (potential fire risk) in the ductwork. “When it comes to filters (commonly called bag houses) a good ‘big’ one will always beat a good ‘little’ one for longer life and less problems.” says Geoff
Modular Bag Houses may be one of the older filter methods, but they are still often A VERY
COST EFECTIVE solution for high air volumes and heavy dust loads in not only the wood working industry but others also.
NZ DUCT+FLEX offer a range of filters from 1000m³/hour to well over 100,000m³/hour if it’s required.
Ultimately Abodo was extremely happy with the solution – the installers who are NZDUCT+FLEX’s own staff made it very easy to link back to the existing system inside, providing all the parts immediately from the large stock available from their 2 Auckland warehouses.
For more information visit www.nzduct.co.nz
Or phone 0508 69 38 28
Sustainability is becoming more and more a primary goal for every human activity and the development world-wide of furniture has long been measured on this issue, in all its implications. There is no doubt that the different relationship between economic activity and the environment is a priority on which governments and consumers give increasing importance, causing a need of knowledge and fundamentals that has led Catas, an Italian company which specialises in tests and analysis for the wood-furnishing sector to equip itself to support companies in the processes of “green” analysis and design.
Very often one declares an ‘ecological passion’ without going into detail, without knowing how much a product "costs" for the environment not only for the production process impact, but for
Italian analysis company Catas has the tools to measure environmental impact from manufacture to disposal.
its entire life, including disposal. Yet the tools to give objectivity to all this are there: for years we have been talking about “LCALife Cycle Assessment”, a method that evaluates the impact that a car, a building but also a chair or a kitchen will have on the planet.
The first point is to understand how a product will be used and
for how long it will perform its function, calculating not only the resources necessary for its realization, but how its use will affect the environment and humans in terms of global warming, acidification, eutrophication, ozone depletion, human toxicity, land use, ecotoxicity … for the entire duration of its life!
This requires strict, precise assessment and measurement tools to be able to generate an "environmental declaration” that can be verified by a third party and made public so that the “ecological characteristics” of a good can be known by all and therefore become a “plus” in the reasons for purchase.
From September 2020 a task force has been allocated to this topic, a team of Catas technicians are taking part in a high-level
training project in order to support companies in this process. By June 2021, Catas will have all the necessary tools – skills, models, procedures – to offer technical assistance to the companies of the wood and furniture sector for the Life Cycle Assessment of their products.
The service that Catas will offer will be based on a technical method already adopted in many other sectors at an international level, with all the required ingredients of precision and objectivity of measurement defined by the UNI 11698: 2017 standard “Estimate, declaration and use of uncertainty of the results of a Life Cycle Assessment - Requirements and guidelines”.
For more go to www.catas.com
in a childcare centre.
With a growing population, the need for Childcare Centres is increasing and modern, up to date facilities are popping up everywhere. Dealing with nappies and waste in a smart way is essential for the day to day operation of these busy establishments.
Certified kitchen designer, Rebecca Rix from Auckland, New Zealand specified Hideaway’s Red Dot award winning Concelo® bin to deal with the challenges posed in this unique environment.
Two Concelo waste bins each with 2 x 35L buckets were installed within the nappy changing area, allowing the carer to easily step back and dispose of nappies and waste whilst still being able to provide care to the child and keep them safe.
“I specified Concelo due to hygiene. No other bin in the market does what Concelo can do. I like how all the parts
of the bin can easily clip apart and be thoroughly cleaned which is essential in this environment. I also liked how Concelo has the hands-free Active Lid that drops down over the buckets to contain odours. This was a critical selling point” says Rebecca.
Concelo has Clip’ n’ Clean features for not only the buckets and liner holders, but the framework the buckets sit within also simply clip out for cleaning. This is unique as, traditionally, the frame is static and is difficult to clean, creating many dirt traps. Waste bins are notoriously dirty and smelly and every aspect of the Concelo waste bin design has ensured that thorough cleaning is possible and simple to do. In addition, the Active Lid can be removed and cleaned with very little effort and is ergonomic for the user.
The Concelo Laundry Hamper was also installed within the busy workstation so washing could be stored out of sight until a full load of washing had accumulated.
Concelo Laundry was chosen once again due to its Clip n Clean features and for its seamless closing action on its concealed synchronised soft closing runners.
Concelo bins are made in New Zealand from high quality materials to ensure the units will withstand the challenges posed in a commercial environment. For strength, the framework is made from 1.0mm zinc treated steel which is then powder-coated
for durability. The specially designed for Concelo, high quality German made runner is both synchronised and soft closing to a high standard equal to other premium drawer brands. Hidden behind robust and solid powder coated, aluminium drawer sides the runner holds 45kgs and they overextend to ensure buckets will come clear of a bench overhang of up to 50mm.
“I specified Concelo due to hygiene. No other bin in the market does what Concelo can do."
Spindles NZ Ltd would like to
offer some advice on spindles and spindle options. We rebuild, repair, balance and test spindles as a main stay of our business. Over the last 25 years we have seen lots of types, sizes and makes of High Speed Router Spindles, our aim is to get the customer up and running as fast as possible as we realise the machines they are fitted to often are at the forefront of their production. We do buy new spindles if router spindles are just too worn out to repair but this is often costly and time expensive.
Before I try and answer the above question I would firstly like to say that machine tool manufacturers have been evolving and improving all aspects of their machining centres, tooling and the spindles fitted to the machines. I will mention makes of CNC machines and my disclaimer is that I am not recommending or condemning any of them and I am not working on the behalf of any of them. The beauty of Spindles NZ Ltd is that we are truly independent and our focus is to repair spindles only.
SCM fit various spindles, their main spindle is the one manufactured in house and uses their own casting. It also uses the tube it sits in as the extraction and the cooling. This is very effective as it deals with both problems in one system. It is a powerful spindle and very quiet. It comes in HSK and ISO 30 variants. They offer a liquid cooled version as well.
Biesse, Homag, Weeke (and a few others.) These machine manufacturers use HSD spindles as well as other types. Biesse generally use all HSD’s in lots of various types and sizes. HSD spindles are a cost effective proven industry standard in Routing spindles. They have a very large range and even cross over into applications that we do not even
repair. They cover the stone and glass range. As a rebuilding engineer I find them great to repair as we have a good history of obtaining certain spares and good responsive technical staff
Homag use a modified HSD that is specific to them, there are slight differences which points the customer to dealing direct with Homag when problems arise. We do however rebuild their spindles with no problems.
Weeke use HSD’s and Omlat spindles. Omlat are another good quality Italian spindle which last for years, they do use quite expensive bearings which at rebuild time can cost more, but I think this reflects in their longevity.
There are no good or bad spindles, each have their positives and drawbacks as with everything. Most spindles are made in Italy however other makes such as Perske (German) and there are copies which are coming out of China which Spindles NZ Ltd do not rebuild or sell. Our comments on Chinese spindles are reserved due to lack of experience but we are cautious engaging in unknown brands.
In essence the high speed spindle is at the front of everything on a machining centre, it is worth looking after and buying a well proven strong brand.
Our next editorial is on what Spindles NZ Ltd can offer you as the end user and the support we can offer.
SCM and CMS, the two benchmark brands in the SCM Group's machinery sector recieved recognition at the 57th edition of Smau, the annual Innovation trade fair held in Milan, Italy in October. The digital software and services integrated with the SCM machines for machining wood and the CMS machines for composites, plastic, marble, glass and metal, won the "SMAU Innovation" Prize.
The prize is an important acknowledgement of the high innovative value offered by the SCM and CMS industrial machines, complete with digital services and Internet of Things - IoT systems that render the end customers' factories better performing in terms of efficiency and productivity.
The case of SCM Group's excellence illustrated and awarded at Smau is an example of how the industrial machines have changed from "pure mechanics" to increasingly being more "intelligent" and smart, connected and integrated into the entire factory, in line with the needs of Industry 4.0. In particular, once the sensors have acquired all the data and information on how the machine is functioning, this is transmitted and integrated onto the web and converted into high added value services for the end customer.
These are only a few examples of the services: constant monitoring and analysis of the machine's state of repair and performance, anywhere and at any time; instant interaction and sharing of information between the customer and technical service provided, even remotely; a significant reduction in time and cost when resolving technical problems, thanks to the possibility of identifying them in real time and even preventing them by using the "performance monitoring" data acquired.
Jon Escreet Spindles NZ Ltd www.spindles.co.nzAll this is made possible by SCM's "Maestro connect" IoT and CMS' "CMS connect" platforms that allow the end customer to constantly work as efficiently and productively as possible.
An injection of confidence is undoubtedly the impression left by the recently concluded 46th CIFF Shanghai 2020. Despite taking place just six weeks after the 45th CIFF Guangzhou, which was moved from March to July due to the pandemic, this last
edition of CIFF has certainly been a success, thanks to the 1,000 exhibitors occupying 250,000 square metres exhibition space and attracting 118,409 industry professionals, reaffirming this trade fair as the essential business platform for the Asian furniture
market. Concluding on 10th September after four intense days under the same roof as the Shanghai Hongqiao National Exhibition & Convention Centre, the 46th CIFF Shanghai 2020 represented the entire furniture industry chain: home, outdoor and
leisure furniture, home décor and home textiles, office, hotel, and commercial furniture and, thanks to the overlap with the Shanghai International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking Machinery Fair (CIFF/WMF) 2020, machinery for the furniture industry.
Well, to say 2020 has been interesting would be a huge understatement. When we look back to late February and the initial global outbreaks who would have thought that the world would have still been in the state it is in today? How fortunate we are to live in NZ.
We have weathered the storm well, however our industry still has a few hurdles to navigate. Additional to the usual pre-Christmas pressures NKBA understands that demand for our members expertise is unprecedented. In addition to this, members are facing supply shortages leading to delivery and supply issues for designers, joiners and their clients. This is a global problem that has come about from a strong and increasing demand in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. This demand has resulted in a strained supply chain across many of our industry brands with pressure mounting.
We ask that we all come together as an industry, be understanding that this is an issue that is out of everyone’s control and that we all
be kind to one another. We are all doing our best to ensure a great outcome for our clients.
Despite the challenges of the previous 12 months it’s great to be able to also share our successes and look ahead to a hopefully more settled 2021. Always highly anticipated among the design community, the annual NKBA Excellence in Design Awards program has continued to push boundaries and to provide increased exposure for, and celebrate the successes of, our amazingly talented design community. 2020 saw the highest number of entries to date and to receive the amount and depth of entries that we did this year was truly amazing.
Despite postponing our Excellence in Design awards due to the initial lockdown, we planned and invested in what would be one of the very first, live streamed events of its kind in New Zealand. The level of what we were able to deliver only came from the huge commitment and planning from our amazing Executive, thank you to you all.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all 2020 NKBA Excellence in Design winners. A special congratulations to our two Supreme winners, Chelsey Mathieson from Vekart and Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors for taking out the highly esteemed Supreme Kitchen Design and Supreme Bathroom Design awards, respectively.
The 2020 NKBA Conference was unfortunately cancelled however we are delighted to announce that the 2021 Conference will be held in Wellington in July 2021, with a stimulating program currently in development to tie into our theme of Strength+Resilience@Work.
113 students enrolled in the National Diploma in Design during 2020, additionally we were thrilled to be able to acknowledge the 27 students qualifying over the past 12 months at the Awards ceremony in September.
As New Zealand navigates Vocational Education changes, NKBA looks forward to aligning with the Joinery sector to ensure
our industry is well represented and to maintain a strong skill base for our members.
NKBA has a new Executive Board in place for the next few years, bringing a diverse group across our membership base to govern and champion the objectives of the NKBA into 2021 and beyond. Continuing with me for another term are, Mark Bruce, Jared Dinneen, Alison ThirkettleTawharu, Milvia Hannah, Davinia Sutton, Celia Visser, Suzie Rees and Rachael Kwok. Thanks to Mike Arthur from Laminex and Mal Corboy of Mal Corboy Design for joining us and bringing their expertise and knowledge to this important responsibility for the industry.
On behalf of the NKBA, I would like to wish all NKBA and Master Joiner members a wonderful festive holiday period ahead.
Nick Thompson NKBA PresidentFrom July 2020, BCITO has signed up 5,684 new apprentices, compared with 2,200 for the same period last year. It has also had 1,200 new employers register to train apprentices in 2020. “It’s great to see so many people wanting to take up an apprenticeship. There are fantastic opportunities for those working in the trades, you can earn while you learn, it’s free, and it is a sector that will be vital to New Zealand’s economic recovery,” says Warwick Quinn, BCITO Chief Executive.
The jump in numbers follows significant government support for the trades and training.
“We have 19% more apprentices in training in the first nine months than in the whole of 2019. And while it is still only October, there are almost as many new employers as there were for the whole of 2019 – with 62% of employers either joining for the first time or returning to training from July to
September. This tells us that the Government’s Apprenticeship Boost and No Fees schemes have directly driven more people into the trades and encouraged more employers to train. Which, for a sector still challenged with a skills shortage, is great news.”
A $1.6 billion Trades and Apprenticeships Training Package was announced as part of the 2020 budget in May, to provide major investments in jobs and training as New Zealand gets back to work following the COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown. Some of these new apprentices are entering the trades as a second career.
“We are seeing a number of sign-ups from those who have been in industries most impacted by COVID-19, such as retail and hospitality. Building and construction is a sector that has continued to perform well given the circumstances. With building consents remaining high following lockdown, and the
government committing to a number of infrastructure projects, demand for skilled labour has not gone away. A career in the trades will offer people stability in these uncertain times,” continues Quinn.
Haylee Lemon, who works at Kevin Goodall Builders in Auckland, is one of BCITO’s new apprentices. After graduating from a very uni-orientated highschool, Haylee decided to take a gap year and ended up working at Bunnings. It was there that she met her current employer.
“I have always been interested in the trades, so I jumped at the opportunity when Kevin offered me a job. I started in May, and began my carpentry apprenticeship in July. So far it has been great, and I am looking forward to my new career in construction,” says Lemon.
BCITO now has a total of 15,400 apprentices in active training.
Beautiful and exceptional kitchens and bathrooms of New Zealand were celebrated at the 2020 NKBA Excellence in Design Awards. The most coveted Kitchen and Bathroom Design Awards in the country, the NKBA Excellence in Design Awards are held annually and celebrate the work of the crème de la crème of kitchen and bathroom designers and manufacturers in New Zealand.
The most prestigious awards of the evening, the 2020 NKBA Excellence in Design SUPREME Kitchen Design Award and the 2020 NKBA Excellence in Design SUPREME Bathroom Design Award went to a tranquil coastal Tauranga kitchen design by Chelsey Mathieson of Vekart and a dark and masculine bathroom design located in Auckland by Christchurch designer Angelique Armstrong of Armstrong Interiors.
Here we highlight the two Supreme winnersfor a full list of all the winners on the night go to www.nkba.org.nz
Chelsey Mathieson’s SUPREME kitchen design has a calm, luxurious and relaxed vibe with natural materials and texture.
“The kitchen is for a small family that have a love of entertaining, a strong passion for interior design and a vision for the overall outcome. The coastal inspiration was pulled from the Tauranga environment of warmth and texture, looking out across the beach with a view of Toi Toi, grasses, wood and water. The clients have lived in Sydney and so a strong influence came from interiors and themes often seen in Australian homes,” said Mathieson.
The kitchen, located in an architectural new home with a prime beach front location, was praised by the judging panel for its restricted pallet, coastal vernacular, and structured elegance.
“A clever, aesthetically beautiful and complex kitchen that has been completed to the absolute highest of standards. The marble shelf and marble detailing running through the cabinetry is both subtle and thoughtful and a lovely addition. The project is refined simplicity at its best. The space is open and welcoming, the lighting responds beautifully to its environment.” said the judges.
The 2020 NKBA Excellence in Design Supreme Kitchen Manufacturer Award went to Vekart for their extraordinary work on the kitchen fabrication.
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Canterbury designer, Angelique Armstrong of Armstrong Interiors, won the SUPREME Bathroom Design Award, the 2020 NKBA Creative Excellence Bathroom Design Award and the 2020 NKBA Excellence in Design Canterbury Chapter Bathroom Recognition Award for her work on a master ensuite located in Auckland.
A large opulent space, the smallest details have been thought about, from the large double shower in bespoke gunmetal, the entrance glass doors and glass handles from Italy, to the vanity fronts, top and vanity basins fabricated out of Neolith Calatorao. The blue stone is honed leather finish which is cut and laid into random sizes and lengths. The freestanding bath sits on a pedestal floor of Neolith, with a heated pad to keep the stone bath hot.
Judges said it was a cleverly laid out and detailed bathroom space.
“The designer has thought about all the little things and the result is a supreme bathroom that wows. The judges were impressed with how the bath is bathed in natural light, the incorporation of successful built in storage and the nook on the vanity to store and display important bathroom essentials. A thoughtful and very cool space.”
Ian Featherstone is a business advisor and leadership coach, and the owner of Glass Half Full. He specialises in the construction industry, particularly the joinery & cabinetry sector.
For more information or to find out how you can move your team forward,please visit www.glasshalffull.co.nz
In today’s world, it’s easy to become task driven and go from one thing to another and lose sight of what is going on around us. When we feel like this and have so much to do, some of us will become even more focused and be even less aware of what others are doing or what they need from us.
In the last 2 decades, we have become surrounded by more communication devices, channels, systems, and apps, both socially and for business. These all provide an endless stream of information and alerts and disturbances that make it harder and harder for our human mind, which has hardly changed for hundreds, if not thousands of years, to focus, and be happy.
It’s easy to forget that humans are social animals and the best way we send and receive information is face to face, accompanied by gestures and other body language to acknowledge and verify that the message has been understood and received. We are not robots.
Many of us focus on systems, software, machines, processes, KPIs etc to find improvement. The effectiveness of these are multiplied hundreds of times, if good interpersonal communication and leadership is applied as part of the process.
Great leadership questions to ask ourselves are “what is the quality of our communication?” Right now? Today? This week? In our business? People like to know where they stand, to get feedback, to be informed, to have clear expectations and to simply have the information they need to do their job.
If we work to improve our communication to others, learn to observe ourselves and how others receive, then we have a wonderful opportunity to communicate better, to become a great coach and an effective leader plus be a better person for ourselves, our family and the community.
Key areas to work on at work are, job and team briefings, tool box meetings, company updates and how you might handle issues or crises that arise. Delivering feedback in a constructive way that helps people learn, grow, and be challenged in a positive way.
I would argue that 90% of your customers place more value on the way they are treated, kept informed and handled by your team, than on the products you make.
In the right environment, with the right inputs and energy we can grow ourselves and those around us in a sustainable, agreeable way.
Any good communication requires some planning, shooting from the hip, is sometimes required, however, most of the time, a few moments to think before we speak is much more effective.
Remember, unlike our systems, devices and apps, every person is different and has been programmed differently throughout their life, so understanding them and considering how they might receive, decode and respond to your message, and also how you interpret their response in return completes the cycle and understanding.
For those of use that like diagrams or models, see the one above from Daniela Ilieva-Koleva and Rosaliya Kasamska.
Communication we are human, not robots
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
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When you do joinery work for clients, you invoice them from time to time. Sometimes, your clients don’t pay those invoices, either because they can’t, or they don’t believe they should. There are various ways in which you can make them pay you, or at least resolve the underlying dispute that is causing them not to pay you. Those methods range from negotiation, mediation, Disputes Tribunal claims, adjudication, arbitration, and suing in the courts. Because none of them is perfect, you may as well take advantage of everything that’s available to you. And there’s one more option that you can use if you make the effort, and that is to turn your invoices into payment claims under the Construction Contracts Act (the “CCA”). You’re mad if you don’t.
Why? Because payment claims are like invoices on steroids. They have super powers that ordinary invoices don’t have. Parliament intended it that way, because Parliament was concerned that it was too easy for unscrupulous clients to withhold money from the contractors and subcontractors below them, based on fictitious reasons. So in 2002 Parliament introduced this new method to force them to either pay up, or explain why not.
What you do is, you take your invoice and you modify the wording of it so that it becomes a CCA payment claim. Then you “serve it” on your client. They have to respond to it with a payment schedule by a certain deadline. That payment schedule
has to say how much of the claim they will pay. If it’s not 100% of the claim, they have to say why. Then they have to pay the amount that they promised, by the due date. And if they don’t respond by the deadline, they have to pay 100% regardless.
What if they don’t pay? You can sue them in court and recover your legal costs off them. It’s a process known as summary judgment so it is quicker and cheaper than most court cases. Having said that, no court case is quick and no court case is cheap, so you may be wondering why you would bother. The answer is, that once they are served with court papers, they take it seriously, and they consult a lawyer. Their lawyer will look at the situation, and if you have done everything right, the lawyer will advise your clients that they are likely to lose. Faced with that, they generally pay up promptly, to avoid losing in court and having to pay not only their own legal fees, but yours as well.
It doesn’t matter if they have a counterclaim against you. They can’t even raise it in these proceedings. It’s a “pay now, argue later” system, and it’s all about who gets to have the money in the short term. The underlying dispute can then be resolved afterwards, and if the clients are on solid ground they may well claw some or all of that money back from you. But in the meantime, you can use it to pay your subcontractors and suppliers, and your legal fees for that matter. And you will have given your clients a taste of defeat, and undermined their confidence a
little, making it all the more likely that you will be able to negotiate a satisfactory settlement of the dispute.
To turn your invoices into payment claims, there are nine criteria in the CCA you have to satisfy. Some are easy, but others require more effort. Once you’ve got the hang of it you’ll be okay, but you must not cut corners and you must not be lazy. The idea is to explain very clearly what you are claiming and why. These are the nine criteria:
1. It must be in writing
2. It must say “This is a payment claim under the Construction Contracts Act 2002”
3. It must identify the relevant construction or joinery contract
4. It must identify the construction or joinery work you are charging for
5. It must identify the period of time during which the work took place
6. It must state a claimed amount
7. It must state the due date for payment
8. It must indicate the manner in which the claimed amount was calculated
9. And it must have Form 1 attached to it
You will need a bit of help to get it right at the outset, and you will need to keep up with any law changes that affect payment claims. We can help you with both of those. The important point is, this is one of those situations where you need to get it 100% right. There is no point in spending
thousands of dollars and waiting months for a Court hearing, only to have the Court throw out your payment claim because you didn’t comply with all nine requirements.
You are supposed to “serve” your payment claim on your clients in the proper manner. Email is the best way, but you can only do that if your client has consented to receiving documents from you by email, or it’s clear from your past dealings that that’s the preferred method of communication. But you can also personally deliver the payment claim, post it to the clients’ usual or last known place of residence or business or leave it there instead, or fax it. Whatever method you use, make sure you have evidence of having done it, so your clients can’t later deny they received it.
Once you have served your payment claim, your clients have the opportunity to give you a payment schedule in response, but it is amazing how often they miss the deadline even though Form 1 spells it out in no uncertain terms. The deadline for a payment schedule is 20 working days after the payment claim is served, unless your contract with your client says something else. The standard-form building contracts in common use in New Zealand all specify shorter periods, but your contract may not.
Even if your clients make the deadline, their payment schedule may not be valid. There are six criteria they have to satisfy, and they are:
1. It must be in writing
2. It must identify the payment claim to which it relates
3. It must state the amount that they propose to pay
4. It must indicate the manner in which they calculated that amount
5. It must indicate their reason or reasons for the difference
6. Where the difference is because they are withholding payment on any basis, it must indicate their reason or reasons
Finally, just be aware that payment claims can also be used against you – by your subcontractors. So watch for the words “payment claim” on all incoming invoices, and train your staff to look for this immediately on receipt. Make sure you know what deadlines apply to each subcontract, because it may not necessarily be the CCA 20 working days. Have a payment schedule template ready to be completed, and send a payment schedule each time, even if the payment claim is repeated.
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24 Linwood Ave, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025. Ph 09 846 3364, email akmasterjoiners@woodman.co.nz
Advanced Timber Joinery
PO Box 132, Silverdale, 217 Spur Road, Stillwater/Silverdale, Ph 09 426 9785, contact Wade Saunderson. NZS4211 Affiliated.
All Timber Joinery (2017) Ltd
Unit A, 1058 Great South Road, Mt Wellington, Auckland. Ph 09 270 9605, contact Rory Johns. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Alpha Joinery Services (2010) Ltd
124D Felton Mathew Ave, St Johns, Auckland, Ph 09 578 0391, contact Juan Whippy. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Art Deco Interior Ltd
6 Grayson Avenue, Papatoetoe 2104, ph 09 218 8079, contact Sam Ju.
Auckland Joinery (2014) Ltd
2 Taylors Road, Morningside, Auckland, Ph 09 846 0346, contact Ross Webster. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Blue World Yachting Ltd
6 Ngahura Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland, Ph 021 150 5710, contact Serge Landry.
bmc limited
Unit E, 191B Archers Road, Auckland 0629, Ph 027 511 3717, contact Sandra & Bjoern May.
BML Builders Ltd
18 Shamrock Drive, Kumeu, Ph 09 412 2350, contact Kaye Butler. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Canam Joinery Ltd
196 Swanson Rd, Henderson, Auckland. Ph 09 836 0732, contact Angus Welton.
Carlielle Kitchens
138 Manukau Road, Pukekohe, Auckland 2120, Ph 09 238 5222, contact Doug McMiken.
Cedarlite Industries Ltd
4 Mahunga Dr, Mangere Bridge, Auckland, Ph 09 633 0410, contact John Harrison. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Continental Stairs Ltd
32 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland, ph 09 836 1935, contact John or Anthony van Erp.
Counties Joinery
36 Sedgebrook Rd, Patumahoe, RD 1, Pukekohe 2678. Ph 09 238 7264, contact Roy McKerras NZS4211 Affiliated.
CT Timber Joinery Ltd
48 B Porana Road, Glenfield, Auckland, Ph 09 444 9041, contact Cameron Stringer. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Cube Dentro
8 Tironui Station Rd, West Takanini, Auckland. Ph 09 297 7830, contact Leonie Hamill.
Cutting Innovations Ltd
70 The Concourse, Henderson, Auckland 0610, Ph 09 836 9050, contact Alec Stringer
Dando Doors and Windows Ltd
62 Stoddard Rd, Mt Roskill. Ph 09 629 0222, contact Peter Facoory. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Danska Cabinetmaking
Unit 5, 56 Rewarewa Rd, Raumanga, Whangarei, ph 09 438 1100, contact Aaron & Carolyn Rawson.
Design Timber Doors & Windows Ltd
118 Mangere Road, Otahuhu, Auckland, Ph 021 0868 6770, contact Sailesh Prakash. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Divine Design Ltd (T/A JDC Cabinets)
30 Falstaff Place, Half Moon Bay, Auckland 2012. ph 09 622 1912, contact Julie Todd.
Doorways (2009) Ltd
428 Church St East, Penrose, Auckland, Ph 09 571 0605, contact Neville Shirley. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Euro Timber Joinery Co Ltd
34 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland, ph 09 837 1833, contact Shane Paterson. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Fineline Joinery Limited
4 Corban Avenue, Henderson, Auckland, Ph 09 836 2212, contact Richard Schaefer. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Geoff Locke Cabinetmaker Ltd
67 Hodge Road, R D 6, Ruatangata, Whangarei 0176, Ph 09 433 5745, contact Geoff Locke.
Goldfinch Timber Joinery Ltd
20 D & E Onslow Avenue, Papatoetoe, Auckland, Ph 09 277 8803, contact Harvey Whitehead.
NZS4211 Affiliated
Grandvue Joinery
42 Gregory Road, Waitakere. Ph 09 810 9398, contact Robert Piacun. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Guyco Kitchens & Joinery Ltd
8 Rewa Rewa Road, Raumanga, Whangarei, Ph 09 470 0653, contact Peter Dainty.
G & J Joinery (1997) Ltd
372 West Coast Rd, Glen Eden, Auckland. Ph 09 818 5585, contact Alan Parry. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Heritage Joinery Ltd
1007 Paerata Road, Paerata, Pukekohe. Ph 09 239 2794, contact Michael Oglesby.
Hewe Kitchens & Interiors
10 Triton Drive, Albany, Auckland 0632, Ph 09 479 6504, contacts Tony Hewetson or Craig Hewetson.
Haydn & Rollett Ltd
1 Warehouse Way, Northcote, Auckland 0627. Ph 09 443 8315, contact Christopher Hartley.
JT Cabinetry Ltd
32 Neil Park Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland, Ph 09 279 8984, contact Noel Rowse.
Kay Joinery
1226 Oruru Road, R D 2, Peria, Kaitaia, Ph 09 408 5547, contact Daniel Kay. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Kitchen Dynamics Limited
122 Kitchener Road, Waiuku, Auckland, Ph 09 235 0252, contact Colin Drummond.
Kitchen Inspirations Ltd
Unit 15, 518 Buckland Road, R D 2, Pukekohe, Ph 09 239 0875, contact Justin and Rebecca Berry
Legacy Joinery
120 Captain Springs Rd, Onehunga, Auckland. Ph 09 250 2150, contact Brandon van Zyl. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Leslie A J & Co Ltd
PO Box 35 628, Browns Bay. Ph 09 479 4662, contact Steve Leslie. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Mahurangi Joinery Ltd
23a Glenmore Drive, Warkworth, Auckland 0910, Ph 09 425 9849, contacts Joel and Suzannah Hemus. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Matakana Kitchens & Joinery Ltd
50 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana, Ph 09 422 7804, contact Jeffrey Smith. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Mattson Joinery PO Box 76690, Manukau City. Ph 09 277 7642, contact David Mattson. NZS4211 Affiliated.
McNaughton Windows and Doors PO Box 27 061, Mt Roskill. Ph 09 620 9059, contact Andrew Riley or Dave Cunningham. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Meridian Joinery Ltd
18 Parity Place, Glenfield, Auckland, Ph 09 444 9247, contact Kieren Mallon.
Neo Design Ltd
96 Hillside Road, Glenfield, Auckland. Ph 09 443 4461, contact Wayne Church or Paul Burgess.
Next Level Joinery Ltd
3D Target Court, Wairau, Auckland. Ph 021 568 655, contact Brendon Sowerby. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Nicks Timber Joinery Ltd
56 Forge Road, Silverdale, Auckland. Ph 09 426 6862, contact Ken Caldwell. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Ninety Degree Kitchens & Design Ltd
11 Tanekaha Lane, Kerikeri, Northland 0294, Ph 022 624 0056, contact Carli Scoles
Owairoa Joinery Ltd
PO Box 58 336, East Tamaki. Ph 09 273 3699, contact Mark Harriman. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Pakuranga Joinery Ltd
2 Canon Place, Pakuranga, Auckland. Ph 09 576 8858, contact Gary Farquhar. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Papakura Joinery Ltd
45-51 Tironui Road, Papakura North, Auckland, Ph 09 298 7145, contact Glenn Haszard. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Popular Cabinets Ltd
(T/A Popular Kitchens), PO Box 25 1052, Auckland, 2140, ph 09 576 6358, contact Sherry Shi.
Regal Plus Joinery Ltd
35 Commerce Street, Whangarei, Ph 09 438 2989, contact Jason Hammond.
Rockfield Woodworkers (2003) Ltd 9 Parkwood Place, East Tamaki, Manukau, Ph 09 274 4698, contacts Bryan Hancock and Nick Jones. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Seaboard Joinery 2016 Ltd
59A Leonard Rd, Penrose, Auckland. Ph 09 579 9571, contact Michael Kreft. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Smith & Parker Joiners
35 Waipanga Road, Kamo, Whangarei, Ph 09 435 5415, contact Albert Smith or Simon Parker. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Southey and Knight Group Ltd
50 Hooper Ave, Pukekohe, Ph 022 455 9975, contact Ryan Southey. NZS4211 Affiliated.
The Kitchen Tailor
536 Mahurangi East Road, Algies Bay, Warkworth, Ph 027 448 1879, contacts Adam & Kirstyn McNeil
Timber Joinery Solutions Ltd
1007 Tauhoa Road, R D 4, Warkworth, Auckland, Ph 09 422 5873, Contact Dave Sattler. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Total Timba Joinery
PO Box 101 153, Glenfield. Ph 09 444 7772 contact Rob Pickup. NZS4211 Affiliated.
VSP Interiors Limited
68 A Hillside Road, Wairau Valley, Northshore, Auckland, Ph 021 183 9151, contact Vishal.
Westpine Joinery Ltd
7 Binstead Rd, New Lynn, Auckland. Ph 09 827 6488, contact Bill or Donny Rawlinson. www. westpine.co.nz. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Wendekreisen Travel Ltd
Unit 1, 197 Montgomerie Road, Mangere, Auckland, Ph 03 489 6507, contact Sascha Warnken; Dieter Schuetze
Whenuapai Joinery (1988) Ltd
49 Pupuke Rd, Takapuna, Auckland. Ph 09 416 4995, contact Ian Midgley. NZS4211 Affiliated.
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Advance Joinery 2015 Ltd 71 Higgins Road, Hamilton, Ph 07 846 0026, contact Kris Allen.
Artisan Carpentry Ltd
747 No2 Road, R D 2, Te Puke 3182, Ph 027 344
1918, contact Charles de Lapomarede
Autocrat Joinery 31 Maru Street, Mount Maunganui, Ph 07 574 8162, contact Steve O’Donohoe. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Beaver Kitchens Ltd 28 McAlister St, Whakatane, Ph 07 308 7642, contact Michelle McAnulty.
Classical Doors Ltd
Cnr Chadwick Rd & Sherson St, Tauranga, Ph 07 578 4908, contact Scott Wilkins. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Clearline Ltd 65 Hull Road, Mt Maunganui, Ph 07 572 4307, contact Barry Ririnui. NZS4211 Affiliated.
CM Joinery 201 Bowman Rd, RD 9 Hamilton 3289, Ph 07 846 7192., contact Craig Mackie.
Colourform Joinery Ltd PO Box 10121, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Ph 07 849 6655, contact Mike Taylor. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Concept Kitchens & Bathrooms Ltd 73 Riverlea Rd, Hamilton, Ph 07 856 4705, contact Ross Bones.
Countrylane Kitchens Ltd 343 Wright Road, RD 4, Katikati 3178, Ph 0274 761 315, contact Darrell Garrett.
Cromptons Joinery PO Box 751, Taupo. Ph 07 378 7968, contact Allan Crompton. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Customtone Kitchens 33 Progress Drive, Otorohanga, Ph 07 873 8083, contact George van Boven.
Designline Limited
21 Gateway Drive, R D 4, Whakatane, Ph 07 307 0058, contacts Hayden and Rachel Boyd.
Fernlea Cabinetry & Joinery Ltd Unit 3, 593 Te Rapa Road, Hamilton, Ph 07 849 4844, contact Frank Lawrence. NZS4211 Affiliated. Fine Woodworking
1536 Main North Road, R D 5, Te Kuiti, Ph 07 878 6194, David Higgins. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Gartshore Group
PO Box 2117, Tauranga. Ph 07 578 4529, contact
Bill Gartshore. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Got It Made Kitchens and Cabinetry
360 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu 3800. Ph 07 871
3998, contact Cherie van der Poel or Eric Prole.
Harker Laminates
58 Bryant Road, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Ph 07 849 7745, contact Steve Harker.
HK Kitchens
144 Taurikura Drive, Tauriko, Tauranga, Ph 07 927 3092, contact Jason Smith.
Hopkins Joinery
126 Taupo St, Putaruru. Ph 07 883 7951, contact Ron or Hilary. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Hostess Joinery Ltd
PO Box 1048, Hamilton, Ph 07 847 3099, contact Peter Clarke.
Huntly Joinery 2000 Ltd
PO Box 170, 22-26 Glasgow St, Huntly, Ph 07 902 5250, email office@huntlyjoinery.co.nz. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Interior Fittings Ltd
23 White St, Rotorua 3010, Ph 07 348 1041, contact Josh Anderson.
Keith Paton Joinery
15 Carters Crescent, Cambridge, ph 07 827 3249, contact Keith Paton.
King Country Kitchens
49 King St, Te Kuiti, Ph 07 878 8820, contact Richard Pethybridge. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Kitchen Fx Ltd
801 Arthur Porter Dr, Burbush, Hamilton. Ph 07 849 2801, contact Mark Davies.
Lee Brothers Joinery Ltd
PO Box 1170, Rotorua, Ph 07 348 0620, contact Paul Ingram. NZS4211 Affiliated.
LPS Cabinetry Ltd
55 Miriama St, Taumarunui 3920. Ph 027 539 4702, contact Lewis or Deborah Stewart
MAKZ Joinery
26 Alexander Ave, Whakatane, Ph 027 284 9412, contact Jamie McConnell. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Montage Kitchens & Joinery
PO Box 5266, Frankton, Hamilton. Ph 07 8479
174, contact Ian Megchelse or Craig Mackie. 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.
Pacific Coast Kitchens NZ Ltd
471 Omokoroa Road, R D 2, Tauranga, Ph 07 548 0606, contact Eric Thompson.
Plain & Fancy Furniture & Kitchens
2 Lake Rd, Frankton, Hamilton, Ph 07 847 4563, contact Michael Kenyon.
SMJ Ltd
49A Matai Street, Taupo. Ph 07 378 8049, contact Stu Martin.
St Andrews Joinery Ltd
46 Mahana Road, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Ph 07 849 3050, contacts Stewart and Robert Cunningham. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Treetown Kitchens Ltd
57 Albert Street, Cambridge, Ph 07 827 7309, contact Kevin Middlemiss.
Thames Joinery (1995) Ltd
913 Queen Street, Thames, Ph 07 868 6951, contact Bruce Fulton.
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 07 902 5353, contact Simon Curran.
Secretary, Louise Healey
Email: louise@kbh.kiwi
Al-Wood Joinery (2019) Ltd
7 Arthur Street, Pahiatua, Ph 06 376 8692, contact Gus Shilvock.
Benchtop Surfaces Ltd
590 Tremaine Ave, P. North. Ph 06 356 9384, contact James Hurren.
Careys Joinery (1989) Ltd
PO Box 229, Marton. Ph 06 327 7949, contact Shaun McDowell.
Counter Concepts
16 Bisley St, Palmerston North, ph 06 355 5971, contact Graeme Andrews.
D-Mac Joinery Ltd
517 Lees Rd, RD5, Feilding, 4775, ph 027 457 0490, contact Drew McBride.
Exclusive Furniture & Joinery Itd PO Box 5038, Terrace End, Palmerston North, 4414. Ph 06 357 6429, contact Stuart Robertson.
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.
Lanwood Joinery
26 North St, Palmerston North. Ph 06 357 4757, contact Steve Duck.
Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey
127 Keith St, Roslyn, Palmerston North, Ph 06 355 4646, contact Peter Healey.
Murray Judd Joinery Limited
25 Station Street, Woodville, Ph 06 376 5043, contact Murray & Tessa Judd. NZS4211 Affiliated.
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.
Sayer Industries Limited
12 Waldegrave Street, Palmerston North Pho 06 355 8242
SB Joinery Ltd
2 Edward Street, Pahiatua 4910, Ph 027 979 0368, contact Scott Beales.
TBB Joinery Limited
51 Grey Street, Feilding 4702, Ph 022 633 2928, contact Bruce Birrell.
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.
The Joiner – Leighton Judd Ltd
50 Johnston Street, Foxton, Manawatu, Ph 06 363 5119, contact Leighton Judd
Tweakit Joinery Solutions
200 Tutaki Road, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North. Ph 06 357 2897, contact Vaughn Tongs.
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.
WDA Installations
12 Serenity Cres, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North, 4414. Ph 027 443 1541, contact Craig Buckley.
Secretary, Graeme Paul PO Box 4136, New Plymouth. Ph 06 751 1111.
Broadway Joinery
381 Broadway, Stratford, Ph 06 765 6829, contact Graham Podjursky.
Elite Kitchens 2004 Ltd
23 Oropuriri Road, New Plymouth 4312, Ph 06 759 8221, contact Sean Rice.
Glen Valley Joinery
83 Breakwater Road, Maturoa, New Plymouth, Ph 06 751 4631, contact R G Barlow. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Hawera Kitchens and Furniture Ltd 24 Glover Road, Hawera 4610, Ph 06 278 7044, contacts Klinton Hunt / Lance Hunt.
In 2 Kitchens Limited 78 Portia Street, Stratford, Ph 06 765 4058, contacts Brent and Jo Russ. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Jones & Sandford Joinery Ltd
285 St Aubyn Street, New Plymouth, Ph 06 759 9251, contact Roger Jones.
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.
MacLeod Joinery
42 Beach St, New Plymouth. Ph 06 757 8172, Kieran MacLeod. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Mode Kitchens
77B Hurlstone Drive, Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth 4312, ph 027 521 8527, contact Fraser Hall.
New Plymouth Joinery Ltd
10 Cody Place, New Plymouth. Ph 06 758 8580, contact Roger, Paul or John Ancell. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Newton Gordge Joinery 2016 Ltd
67 Breakwater Rd, New Plymouth. Ph 06 751 5165, contact Scott Dudley. 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.
Rhys Powell Joinery
7A Euclid Street, New Plymouth. Ph 06 753 3822, contact Rhys Powell. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Secretary, Sue Page QSM, JP
13a Charles Street, Westshore, Napier 4110. Ph 06 835 9549. Email: masterjoinerhbpb@gmail.com
Awapuni Joinery Ltd
22 Parkinson Street, Gisborne, Ph 06 867 3301 contact Peter Webster.
Alexander Joinery Ltd
55 Dunlop Rd, Onekawa, Napier 4112. Ph 06 843 2036, contact Jason Collins.
Brittin Builders Ltd
T/A Parkhill Joinery
475 St Georges Road South, Havelock North, Ph 06 877 7623, contact Tom Robertson. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Burley Kitchens & Cabinetry Ltd
14 Lipton Pl, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 5588, contact Craig Burley.
Cherrywood Joinery Ltd
11 PotaeAve, Lytton West, Gisborne. Ph 06 868 0971, Richard Childs.
Christie Builders & Joiners
11 Husheer Place, Onekawa, Napier, Ph 06 843 6676, contact Peter Christie. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Classic Kitchens (1977) Ltd
PO Box 3150, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 6500, contact Larry McKenna.
D Stevens Ltd
336 Childers Road, Gisborne, Ph 06 867 5700, contact Peter Claydon. NZS4211 Affiliated.
European Designer Kitchens 80 Taradale Rd, Napier. Ph 06 843 7319, contact Murray Nattrass.
Gemco Trades Ltd PO Box 8360, Havelock North. Ph 06 873 8756, contact Craig Russell. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Kakapo Joinery
2/19 Mersey Street, Pandora, Napier, Ph 021 0258 9617, contact Robin Holthusen
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.
MCL Joinery Ltd Box 320, Hastings, Ph 06 876 0252, contact John Bower. NZS4211 Affiliated.
McIndoe Kitchens
8 Carnegie Rd, Onekawa, Napier 4110. Ph 06 843 3880, contact Murray McIndoe.
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.
Summerfield Joinery
4 Innes Street, Gisborne, Ph 06 868 4236, contact Dale Summerfield. NZS4211 Affiliated
Sunshine Joinery Ltd
44 Pandora Road, Ahuriri, Napier, Ph 06 844 6105, contact Rick Martin
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.
Secretary, Scott Nichols
Email: scott.nichols@onboardnz.co.nz
Ace Kitchens & Laminates Ltd
50 Montgomery Crescent, Clouston Park, Upper Hutt 5018, contact Ivan Johnson
Amalgamated Joiners 1977 Ltd
4 Mountbatten Grove, Upper Hutt 5018, Ph 04 526 8091, contact Paul Pepper. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Bastian Wellington
6 Victoria Street, Alicetown, Wellington, Ph 04 576 0644, contact Sean Fitzgibbon.
BM Hamilton Kitchens & Joinery
39 Park St, Kingsley Heights, Upper Hutt, 5019, Ph 021 923 231, contact Benn Hamilton.
Carter-class Limited
72 Sydney Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5010. Ph 021 246 1648, contact: Noah Edmonds.
Carroll’s Joinery Limited
148 Lincoln Road, Masterton. Ph 06 377 3160, contact Richard Carroll.
Commercial Joinery Wellington Ltd
232 Rongotai Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington. Ph 04 387 2050, contact Grant Smith
David Barker Custom Cabinets
Unit 1, 408 Hutt Road, Alicetown, Lower Hutt, Ph 027 248 8140, contact David Barker. NZS 4211 Affiliated.
David Ladd Joinery Ltd
19B Broken Hill Road, Porirua. Ph 04 237 9175.
Goldmark Group Ltd
9-11 Jean Batten St, Kilbirnie, Wellington. Ph 04 387 8964, contact David Goldsack.
Graedon Joinery
69 Pharazyn St, Melling, Lower Hutt, Ph 04 939 0405, contact Graeme Hopkirk. NZS 4211 Affiliated.
Interbuild Commercial Interiors Ltd
115 George St, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt 5019, Ph 04 939 8760, contact Neil Shackleton.
Joinery Productions Ltd
457 Jackson Street, Petone, Ph 04 569 8808, contact Wayne Wilmshurst. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Kitchen Distinction
15 Botany Lane, Porirua, Whitby 5024. Ph 04 232 3600, contact: Mark Spencer.
L & P Crown Joinery (2002) Ltd
37 Burden Avenue Wainuiomata. Ph 04 564 8895. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Living Timber European Joinery & Furniture Ltd
64 Fisk Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt, Ph 04 567 2577, contact Horst Mundt. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Maycroft Construction Ltd
16 Gregory Street, Lower Hutt, Ph 04 567 0014, contact Chris Fayen
Maymorn Joiners Ltd
247 Parkes Line Rd, Upper Hutt, Ph 04 526 6657, contact Anthony Neustroski. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Orchard Joinery Ltd
14-18 Te Roto Drive, Paraparaumu, Ph 04 298 3380, contact Geoff Orchard. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Paraparaumu Doors & Joinery
14 Manchester St, Paraparaumu, Ph 04 297 2233, contact Tony Thomson. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Pete’s Joinery & Building Ltd
205 Main St, Greytown. Ph 06 304 9137, contact Peter Algie, Rhys Severn or Paul Coventry. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Prestige 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
29D Dragon St, Granada North, Wellington. Ph 04 473 1944, contact Mathew Gubb. NZS4211 Affiliated.
The French Door Factory
14A Kingsford Smith Street, Rongotai, Wellington. Ph 04 387 7822, contact Alan Chambers
The Joinery King Limited
73 Hutt Road, Thorndon, Wellington, Ph 04 473 6367, contact Tony King. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Wainui Joinery (1977) Ltd
34 Burden Ave, Wainuiomata Lower Hutt. Ph 04 564 7011, contact Nikki Wynne. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Well Hung Joinery
21 Lower Tyers Road, Ngauranga, Wellington, Ph 04 494 7230, contact Stephen Fairbrass. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Wellington Joinery and Kitchens Ltd
8a Burgess Road, Johnsonville, Wellington. Ph 04 478 7652, contact Phil Schwartfeger. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Woodworkshop Ltd
118 Tirangi Road, Lyall Bay, Wellington, Ph 04 387 3228. Contact Steve Hind.
Woodhaus Joinery Ltd
54B Kent Street, Carterton 5713, Ph 022 322 0383, contact Andrew Woodhouse.
Secretary, Philip Thompson PO Box 1348, Nelson 7040. Ph 03 547 1730
A K Joinery Ltd
Units 3-5, 28 Dublin Street, Picton, Ph 03 573 6860, contact Andrew Kenny.
Bays Joinery Ltd
6 Tokomaru Place, Wakatu Industrial Estate, Stoke, Nelson, Ph 03 544 0087, contact George Molnar. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Brightwater Cabinetmaker & Joinery Ltd
8c Merton Place, Annesbrook, Nelson 7011, Ph 03 548 6400, contact James Palmer.
Building Connexion Ltd
ITM Joinery, 16-18 King Edward St, Motueka, Ph 03 528 7256, contact Paul Rusbatch. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Cantwell Joinery and Window Centre
15 Bristol Street, R D 4, Riverlands, Blenheim, Ph 03 578 3375, contact Ian Cantwell.
Casey’s Joinery
150 Vanguard Street, Nelson 7010, Ph 03 548 4066, contact Jack Wells.
Complete Kitchens Ltd
415 Main Road, Spring Grove, Wakefield, Tasman 7095, Ph 03 539 0055, contact Hamish Drummond.
Cooper Webley (2006) Ltd
64 Beatty Street, Tahunanui, Nelson, Ph 03 547 0010, contacts Noel Tait / Michelle Hill.
Decade Homes Ltd
32a Abraham Heights, Nelson 7010, Ph 027 546 8885, contact Phil or Maree Agnew.
James Neal Joinery
35 Fell Street, Grovetown, Marlborough, Ph 03 577 7872, contact James Neal.
Matai Joinery Nelson Ltd
26 Quarantine Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011, Ph 03 547 7990, contact Greg Couper. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Motueka Joinery Co 2001 Ltd
20 Old Wharf Road, Motueka, Ph 03 528 9012, contacts Phil or Barb Sharkie.
Nazareth Joinery 2017 Ltd
1 Warwick Street, Mayfield, Blenheim, 7201. Ph 03 578 8752, contact Leigh Jones.
Orange Building Group Joinery Ltd
16 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson. Ph 03 547 9784, contact John Andrew.
Re Space Limited
2 Kidson Place, Nelson 7011, Ph 03 547 1636, contact Steven Harvey or Peter Harvey.
Prestige Furniture & Joinery Ltd
38 Beach Road, Richmond, Nelson, Ph 03 544 1789, contact Richard Dohmen.
Ruby Bay Joinery Ltd
8 Warren Plc, Mapua, Nelson. ph 03 540 2123 contact Wayne Roberts. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Simply Joinery 2018 Ltd
924 Queen Charlotte Drive, R D 1, Picton, Ph 021 126 2514, contact Glen Godsiff. NZS4211 Affiliated.
The Sellers Room
9 Echodale Place, Stoke, Nelson, Ph 03 547 7144, contact Margaret Sellers
Viking Furniture & Joinery Ltd
88 Vanguard Street, Nelson, ph 03 548 0493, contact Barry Thomas. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Waimea West Joinery Ltd
111 Beach Road, Richmond, Nelson, Ph 03 544 0177, contacts Kathy & Alan Gibbs. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Secretary, Debbie Rahurahu
Email: cjmasecretary@gmail.com
Adrian Harris Woodcraft Unit J, 3 Timothy Place, Wigram, Christchurch 8042, Ph 03 348 6996, contact Adrian Harris. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Advanced Joinery Ltd
27 Watts Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, Ph 03 348 7700, contact Greg Ayers. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Alsop Joinery Ltd
18 Alloy Street, Sockburn, Christchurch, Ph 03 348 4666, contact Paul Baker. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Anderson Joinery Ltd
247 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton. Ph 03 308 2988, email: anderson.joinery@xtra.co.nz, contact Dougal Anderson.
Architectural Joinery Ltd
82 Buchan Street, Sydenham, Christchurch. Ph 03 377 6760, contact Andrew Clark
Ashburton Joinery Limited 8 John Street, Ashburton, Ph 03 308 5059, contact James Donaldson. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Bates Joinery (2008) Ltd
101 Shortland Street, Christchurch 8061, Ph 03 388 8111, contact Mark Allworthy. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Bower Joinery
12a Bower Ave, Christchurch. Ph 03 388 2924, contact John Mudgway.
Brent Johnson Joinery Ltd
306 Flaxton Road, 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.
Douglas Furniture Ltd PO Box 7753, Christchurch, 8240. Ph 03 377 3597, contact: Howard Nossiter.
Dynamic Joinery & Cabinetry
6b Maces Road, Bromley, Christchurch, Ph 022 087 9918, contact Jeremy Smith.
Elite Joinery Ltd Unit 1, 97A Sawyers Arms Road, Papanui, Christchurch, Ph 03 354 8311, contact Hayden & Sarah Illingworth.
Evolution Interiors Limited
19 Stanmore Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch, Ph 03 381 1633, contact Karl Kitchingham.
Finesse Joinery
423 Main North Road, Christchurch. Ph 03 352 3457, contact David Street.
Hagley Kitchens
6 Nazareth Ave, Addington, Christchurch. Ph 03 961 0703, contact Nathan Moore.
Homeview Building Products Ltd
772 Halswell Junction Rd, Hornby, Christchurch. Ph 03 343 9949, contact Howard Stone. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Joinery by Design PO Box 19 973, Woolston, Christchurch. Ph 03 384 8461, contact Evan McLachlan & David Phillips. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Joinery Concepts 2006 Ltd
25 Osbourne Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch, Ph 03 381 1066, contact Peter Robertson.
LX Joinery 39A Buchanans Road, Sockburn 8042, Christchurch, Ph 03 342 9605, contact Steve Mangan. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Mackay Kitchens Ltd 345 Brougham Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, Ph 03 365 3988, contact Chris Moore.
Misco Joinery
62 Williams St, Kaiapoi, Canterbury 7630, Ph 03 383 4384, contact Penny Abell.
Modern Age Kitchens & Joinery Ltd 127 Montreal St, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023. Ph 03 365 1675 contact Grant Woodham.
Modulink Screen Partitions 2012 Ltd
47 Hands Road, Addington, Christchurch, Ph 03 338 6464, contact Sam Bain.
Murray Hewitt Joinery Ltd
25A Lunns Rd, Christchurch, Ph 03 343 0360, contact Murray Hewitt. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Murray Milne Ltd
PO Box 356, Ashburton. Ph 03 308 8018, contact Murray Milne.
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.
Ryan’s Kitchens and Joinery
Unit 3, 50 Dakota Cres, Sockburn, Christchurch 8041, Ph 03 348 7921, contact Ryan Butler.
Sockburn Joinery
PO Box 11227, Christchurch. Ph 03 342 6044, contact Tony Lemmens.
Sydenham Joinery Ltd
6 Dalziel Pl, Woolston, Christchurch, Ph 03 379 6840, contact Bernie Hunt. NZS4211 Affiliated.
The Joiner Shop Kaikoura Ltd
19 Beach Road, Kaikoura 7300, Ph 03 319 5562, contact Fraser Syme.
Timber Doors & Windows 2007 Ltd
194 Wordsworth Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, Ph 03 379 1725, contact Martyn Neville. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Timber Tru Ltd
374 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch, Ph 03 389 2986, contact Tony van der Plas. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Trends Kitchens Ltd
34A Parkhouse Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, Ph 03 343 5242, contact James McKeown
Woodshack Kitchens
113 Izone Drive, Rolleston, Canterbury 7675, Ph: 03 347 9790, contact Mark Davis.
Secretary, Jo Sherborne
PO Box 2115, Washdyke, Timaru 7910, Ph 03 688 4783, email jo@barrettjoinery.co.nz
Alpine Joinery
480 Fairview Road, No 2 RD, Timaru, ph 03 688 5748, contact Paul Butchers.
Barrett Joinery Ltd
204 Hilton Highway, PO Box 2115 Timaru. Ph 03 688 4738, contact Mark Mitchell. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Duncan Joinery Limited
20 King Street, Temuka, South Canterbury, Ph 03 615 7327, contact Craig Duncan.
Firman Joinery Ltd
10 Endeavour Cres, Nth Oamaru Business Park, 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.
Millennium Joinery Ltd
2 Regina Lane, Oamaru. Ph 03 437 0227, contact Michael Sandri. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Paterson Joinery
307 Rosewill Valley Road, Timaru. Ph 03 688 7060, contact Alan Paterson.
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.
Secretary, John Rigby
P O Box 473, Dunedin. Ph 027 200 6840
Abernethy Joinery
18 Melbourne Street, Dunedin, Ph 03 456 1654, contact Ian Abernethy. NZS4211 Affiliated.
B & M Joinery Ltd
4 Ree Crescent, Cromwell, Ph 03 265 2077, contact Brendon Munro. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Coronet Woodware (2017) Ltd
99 Glenda Drive, Frankton Industrial Est, Queenstown, Ph 03 442 3700, contact Colin Strang. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Cut-it Joinery Limited
22 Clan Mac Road, R D 2, Wanaka 9382, Ph 03 443 5031, contact John Titterton.
Elite Joinery Solutions
54 Mersey St, Gore 9710, ph 03 208 5819, contact Regan Hughes.
Formatt Bespoke Joinery Co Ltd
19 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown. Ph 03 441 4944, contact Reuben Bogue. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Gavin Player Furniture & Joinery Ltd
14b Chardonnay Street, Cromwell, Ph 03 445 8136, contact Gavin Player.
Howley Joinery Ltd
224 Mersey Street, Invercargill, Ph 03 214 1055, contact Glen Howley. NZS4211 Affiliated.
JP Quality Kitchens Limited
66 Vogel Street, Dunedin, Ph 021 474 300, contact John Peddie.
Joinery Specialists 1997 Ltd
608 Kaikorai Valley, Kenmure, Dunedin, Ph 03 488 2371, contact Graeme Emmerson.
Leading Edge Joinery Specialists Ltd
13 Surrey Street, Gore, Ph 027 6774 729, contact Donald McGuigan. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Leith Joinery
2 Roberts St, Dunedin. Ph 03 477 0115, contact Peter Leith. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Masterwood Joinery 2008
PO Box 385, 28 McNulty Road, Cromwell, Ph 03 445 0313, contact Dave Wilson. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Mearns and Leckie Limited
7 Gow St, Mosgiel 9024, Ph 03 489 2024, contact Matt Fuehrer. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Advanced Engineering Services
www.aesparts.co.nz
Allegion (New Zealand) Ltd
www.allegion.co.nz
Architectural Hardware Supplies
www.ahs.co.nz
Artia (Coventry Group NZ Ltd)
www.artia.co.nz
ASSA ABLOY New Zealand Ltd
www.assaabloy.com
Automation Equipment (NZ) Ltd
www.autoequip.co.nz
Biesse Group New Zealand
www.biessenewzealand.co.nz
Blum NZ Ltd
www.blum.com
Breezway
www.breezway.co.nz
Burns & Ferrall
www.burnsferrall.co.nz
Cadmate Pty Ltd
www.cadmate.com.au
Mojo Modern Joinery Ltd
96 Gair Ave, Cromwell, Ph 03 445 0128, contact Craig Harrison.
Nigel Molloy Joinery Limited
300 Great North Road, Winton, Ph 03 236 0399, contact Nigel Molloy. NZS4211 Affiliated.
O’Brien Group 2012
8 Gow Street, Mosgiel, Ph 03 489 3849, contact Peter O’Brien.
Pooles Joinery Ltd
22 Bay Road, Invercargill, Ph 03 215 9167, contact Peter Fisher. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Queenstown Joinery
53 Industrial Place, Queenstown, Ph 03 442 7555, contact Kevin Harradine. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Riversdale Joinery Ltd
Liverpool Street, Riversdale, Southland 9744, Ph 03 202 5527, Barry O’Connor. NZS4211 Affiliated. Ron Kirk Joinery Ltd
403 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin, Ph 03 453 5718, contact Hayden Kirk. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Stevenson & Williams Ltd Joinery PO Box 4007, Dunedin. Ph 03 455 4034, Email: gary@stevwill.co.nz. contact Gary Turner. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Steves Joinery Ltd
22A Margaret Place, Frankton Industrial, Queenstown, Ph 03 442 3206, contacts Stephen Walak, Amanda Trainor. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Stewart Construction Ltd PO Box 2125, St Kilda. Ph 03 455 2057, contact Barry Taylor. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Treebay Manufacturing Limited 17 Jutland St, Dunedin Central, Ph 03 453 0340, contact Brian Daken.
Wanaka Joinery & Glass Ltd
52 Ballantyne Road, Wanaka, Ph 03 443 7890, contact Jason Fisher. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Wedgerwood Joinery Ltd
11 Ngapara St, Alexandra. Ph 03 448 8832, contact Russell Mair. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Withers Joinery 78 Factory Rd, Mosgiel. Ph 03 489 4179, contact Paul Crawley. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Wood Solutions PO Box 2443, Dunedin. Ph 03 479 2323, contact Andrew Bellamy. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Carters
www.carters.co.nz
Cosentino New Zealand Ltd
www.cosentino.com
Crombie Lockwood (NZ) Ltd
www.crombielockwood.co.nz
Daiken New Zealand Limited
www.daiken-nz.com
Elite Hardware Ltd
www.elitehardware.co.nz
Enko Group Ltd
www.enkogroup.com
Glass Half Full
www.glasshalffull.co.nz
Häfele NZ Ltd www.hafele.co.nz
Halswell Timber Co Ltd
www.halswelltimber.co.nz
Herman Pacific www.hermpac.co.nz
Hettich New Zealand www.hettich.co.nz
Homag
www.homag.com
KLC Limited
www.klc.co.nz
Joinery IT
www.cabinetvision.co.nz
Knobs ‘n Knockers Ltd
www.knobsnknockers.co.nz
Laminex New Zealand
www.laminexnewzealand.co.nz
Leitz Tooling NZ Ltd
www.leitz.co.nz
Machines ‘R’ Us Ltd
www.machinesrus.co.nz
Marbello International Ltd
www.marbello.com
Metro Performance Glass
www.metroglass.co.nz
Miles Nelson MF Co Ltd
www.milesnelson.co.nz
Mirotone NZ Ltd
www.mirotone.com
Morgan & Aickin Ltd
www.morganandaickin.co.nz
Nelson Pine Industries Ltd
www.nelsonpine.co.nz
New Zealand Panels Group www.nzpanels.co.nz
Nexvia
www.nexvia.com.au
Onboard New Zealand Limited www.onboardnz.co.nz
Placemakers www.placemakers.co.nz
Resene Paints Ltd
www.resene.co.nz
Rosenfeld Kidson & Co Ltd www.rosenfeldkidson.co.nz
Schlegel Pty Ltd
www.schlegel.com
Seearco Industrial Abrasives www.seearco.co.nz
Thermawood www.thermawood.co.nz
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What is it with the New Zealand fascination for black? We wear it for work and play, our sports teams are dressed in (and named after) the colour - and we love using it in our homes.
Creosote was the original black used to protect makeshift baches. A fungicidal wood preservative derived from coal tar, it is no longer particularly appropriate for our local market and, besides, it’s pungent and dirty to apply so pretty much disappeared after the 1940s. Still homeowners hanker after the nostalgic, iconic look of the black exterior and, even beyond the weatherboard, interiors have moved away from the white-isright philosophy that reigned for so many decades to black kitchens and bathrooms being fashionable and now commonplace.
So what are the considerations when blackening timber either to give it the bach-like brush of yesteryear or to make a striking statement in the great indoors?
These days, the focus is on “antifossiling” :using plant-based alternatives that don’t cost the Earth. In this respect, choosing oils instead of coatings to protect and beautify wood is the interior design equivalent of eating less meat or running an electric vehicle instead of a petrol one.
Plant-sourced oils contain no unpleasant chemical isocyanates, hazardous exposure to which can cause occupational asthma and irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin.
Oil is like a moisturiser for the wood helping to maintain its integrity. It doesn’t coat the timber but works from the inside out, penetrating the wood to nourish and protect it and enhancing its natural good looks.
Increasingly, architects, interior designers and builders are exploring the flexibility of darkcoloured wood oils inside and out. When it comes to cedar-clad homes, charcoal and black oils bring a modernist look to the
design while the product has several applications on interior surfaces too.
Bill Carrig, founder of Design Denmark and long-time distributor of a water-borne oil made in Denmark, says any product designed initially to coat timber floors is bound to be tough enough to protect horizontal surfaces such as joinery and cabinetry. “For a couple of years now, we’ve seen a rise in popularity of our WOCA Diamond Oil Active in Black. It’s used on all sorts of timbers from oak to ply because it allows the beauty of the grain to show throw. Most recently it has been applied to Strandboard surfaces – either with or without a pre-treatment – and the result is so textural, you can still see the flecks of woodchip, but really smart looking.”
While WOCA interior oil is approved by the German Biological Building Association and is a combination of sunflower, rapeseed and some linseed, WOCA exterior oil contains an exterior ingredient – H2O. “Because the exterior oil is water borne, it makes it easy to apply. Once applied, the water evaporates leaving the oil and pigment to protect the weatherboards or other form of timber cladding,” says Bill.
Builder Brendon Murphy of CTL Construction affirms that homeowners continue to favour black for its aesthetic which suits the modernist style. But they tend to worry that the look will fade out. “Black certainly attracts the heat,” he says. “But oils provide natural UV protection.” Contrary to popular belief, not all black surfaces are heat absorbent. The best way to test it is to sample it on the side of the house; some brands are hotter than others. High-quality oils can also last up to five years before reapplication is required.
For his part, Brendon prefers working with natural oils because of the usability factor. On a recent project, a home designed by Dorrington Atcheson Architects in Grey Lynn, both the weatherboard cladding and the interior kitchen cabinetry was black. “Be aware that some oils take as long as three months to dry before you can put a second coat on. It means you might have higher labour charges and extra scaffolding costs if the oil is on the exterior,” he says.
When Ally Shrimpton, a design consultant at Kitchen Vision, was asked for her ideas for a kitchen in a Grey Lynn villa that had been gutted and updated, she opted for a look that would feel fresh but not too modern for the era
of the home. At first they headed down the grey-on-grey neutral path but eventually settled on a more dramatic scheme that could be described as “a reverse coconut” where almost-black cabinetry contrasts with a crispwhite benchtop. Cupboard doors and the island upstand are in crown-cut American white oak with a pre-stain and then a coat of WOCA Diamond Oil Active in ‘Carbon Black’. Not only does it make the grain sing but the oil has given a nice matte finish to the timber. Look for a one-pot oil that acts like a two-pot, dries and hardens within 24-48 hours, and is water-based so brushes and cloths cleans up easily in water.
Similarly, in a sleek, streamlined kitchen designed by Stuart Bowman of CAB workshop, cabinetry was made in American White Oak Art Planked (bandsawn) and solid oak slab and then protected by WOCA Diamond Oil Active in a Carbon Black/ Brazil Brown blend. “The natural oil lets the grain and the bandsawn texture show through,” says Stuart.
Turns out, black is both the new black and an old favourite. It’s forever in our hearts, souls – and homes.
by Claire McCall
New Zealand-based hidden panel fastener manufacturer, Fastmount, has introduced a new heavyduty clip with a screw fixing to its Standard Range, aimed at further simplifying the interior panel installation process in the architectural market.
The new PC-SVMX is compatible with all other female clips in the Standard Range, pairing best with the PC-SF1 for an installation without the use of special tools. With a 15kg pull out load and 100kg shear load, the clip is perfect for installing heavier wall panels and ceiling panels without visible fixings.
As the architectural market continues to integrate Fastmount’s hidden panel mounting systems into its interior construction processes, it had become evident that there was a requirement
for a male clip in the Standard Range that could be installed with the least amount of extra tools possible.
The clip takes on the qualities of the popular PC-VMX clip, such as a sturdy head shape and strong shear load, and removes the self-tapping base in favour of three screw holes, for rapid installation without special tools. The PC-SVMX can be installed without the need for the red CT01ST centrepoint tool, typically used for panel to wall alignment, thanks to a self-centring point on the back face.
Ideal for CNC machining, panels can be fabricated with pre-drilled screw holes, ready for clip installation. The clip’s sturdiness enables pre-installation of the clip off-site, without danger of clip damage in transit.
“The PC-SVMX was an essential addition to the Standard Range, knowing that it would easily service both the architectural and marine industries. We see this clip being used on large ceiling panels with the PC-SF1 female clip for a simple screw-fix installation, with the peace of mind of an extraheavy duty 15kg pull out load per clip set. The beauty of a screw fix is that it can be attached to almost any panel type,” comments Gregg Kelly, Managing Director & Head of Innovation at Fastmount.
The new PC-SVMX will be available from authorized Fastmount distributors worldwide in October, and all technical details are available from www. fastmount.com
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Tūranga, the state-of-the-art national public library at Christchurch, designed by architectus in collaboration with Danish library design experts Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, has received wide acclaim. One of the highlights of the library is the 4.5 metre tall Book Tree in the children’s area on the first level.
“We wanted to create a tree where books would hang and a special little space inside the trunk where children could hide or escape into their world of make-belief or be one with nature,” says architect Denis Olette who was responsible for the concept and idea of the Book Tree. The tree was also conceived as a symbol of an anchor or roots that go deep into the soil. In many cultures, communities gather under trees and share stories. Besides, trees also have a sense of magic in children’s stories says Denis.
Building the Book Tree was an incredible feat – from design to production every step involved complex detailing. Architect Sasha Samardziska, who worked on the drawing, says, “Every branch had to be numbered and individually curved to ensure smoothness in the design.”
A Christchurch-based joinery manufacturer was entrusted the task of putting the tree together. The idea was that each shape would be cut using a CNC machine. The complex shapes and
angles would have to be perfectly aligned and fitted together to match the architect’s design. A problem arose when the CNC machine could not process the design files, which were drawn on Revit (a computer aided design application). The geometry was too detailed. In fact, the curved cuts on the heel around the inside came through with many tiny fragmented lines rather than 2-3 smooth arcs. So small were the lines that it created errors on the CNC machine and the data was too fine for tooling to be applied.
To resolve this problem, Megabits, the suppliers of Quantum CAD,
a specialist joinery software package, was approached. Megabits’ QuantumCAD support consultant Brendan Balemi got to work immediately importing the Revit files directly into QuantumCAD. He then worked on each curve and arch to make the machining possible. Due to the sheer size of the tree, each element had to be broken into several parts. A single branch, for instance, had to be broken into 4 pieces. This was further complicated by the need to align the grain of the timber. The 389 resultant parts then needed to be individually aligned on sheets of plywood of varying thickness.
The combination of simplifying the curves of the original design in order to be accepted by the CNC and the need to align the grain while optimising the use of the many sheets of ply was a time consuming but ultimately successful task made possible by QuantumCAD and Brendan’s expertise!
Tūranga opened its doors over a year ago and it has had over a million visitors. The Book Tree remains one of the main attractions of the library.
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