Contemporano your manufacturing partner

“We are making a somewhat unique offering to the cabinetmaking industry” comments Tony. “We are not a turn key solution, we offer instead on the one hand support through technology, tools, training and guidance and on the other, product through high quality, custom made cabinetry and bespoke solutions. Our goal is to re-invent the industry and how it is perceived.”

The business has been running since 2014 with currently some fifteen personnel onsite and has a wide range of machinery in their 14,000 square foot nested base manufacturing operation. A significant factor is that all their staff are from cabinetmaking backgrounds. “We deal with mid to high end bespoke clientele and this knowledge enables us to better understand their businesses and how we can help them” Tony says.

The bespoke nature of their work and the close relationships they build revolves around a wide range of tools, support and training they have available. “Our clients gain a sounding board along with our baseline of exceptional customer service and product knowledge.” explains Logan. “We understand our higher pricing may exclude some enquiries and we know the importance of clear project communication and clarity specifically around timelines and progress reporting.”

A key to their approach is their specially created management software. In association with software supplier Microvellum they have created a powerful package developed by their Senior CAD Manager Michael Grajo.

“Access to this software is at the heart of what we offer. With the adaptations we have made we have a system that looks at everything including assembly instructions, purchase orders and labelling of componentry” Michael says. “It contains online management dealing with lead time, costs, quality and unlimited capacity. We can supply virtually instant real time quotes in minutes rather than days. It’s flexible. We are now able to produce for cabinetmakers off their plans with full time staff as Project leads.”

With their adapted use of lean manufacturing principles they have created an efficient just in time factory process for their clients. It is an impressive business model they continue to evolve.

They bring to the table a special set of skills. “The relationships we build and nurture ensure that the majority of our client base offers repeat projects and work” says Tony. “It’s that knowledge we have being a cabbie talking to a cabbie that makes it really work.

With their adapted use of lean manufacturing principles Contemporano have created an efficient just in time factory process for their clients. It is an impressive business model they continue to evolve.

Whatever the reason be it overflow work, not having the right machinery or no machinery at all, specialised design software to do a bespoke production run or simply the right knowledge to complete a particular project for a client, we can help.”

A cabinetry supplier for cabbies, that’s how cabinetry manufacturer Contemporano based on Auckland’s North Shore would have you see them. As their mantra says they are here to revolutionize the cabinetry industry, to position themselves as leaders and innovators who inspire change and progressive thinking. Through memorable service and experiences they will build lasting and meaningful relationships and educate a community of passionate business owners to do the same. Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine caught up with the General Manager Tony Kelly, Business Development Manager Logan Tukiri and Michael Grajo Senior CAD Manager to find out how they make all this work. www.contemporano.com