Joiners Magazine June 2022

history & invention

e d g i n g edging storage

awkward & useful

clause H 1 / 5th

building code alterations

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COLUMNS

Master Joiners 4

Andrew Reilly expresses frustration with material delays and cost increases while reporting on the progress the executive is making on representation issues.

Laminex Update 9

Mike Arthur reports on improvements to their online ordering system, expansion of showroom capacity and the extension of their Host sponsorship at Conference.

Steering a Course 80

Ian Featherstone discusses change as a constant and suggests ways managers can take a proactive role in managing change within their teams.

Due Process 82

Geoff Hardy analyses ongoing changes to the Building Act and possible implications for both suppliers and manufacturers in the joinery industry.

finishing edges 16

Seamless joins and increasing speeds - we look at developments in edge banding machinery & tape, and cover some of the history involved in the evolution of the edge bander.

specific spaces 34

Maximising space and access is a design mantra, we look at storage option from our leading componentry suppliers which take the awkward and unusable areas and turn them into valuable space options.

changing times ... 52

Rob Campion of the Window & Glass Association NZ touches on the impact of the recent and impending revisions to Clause H1 of the Building Code.

moving board 62

Tauranga based Kitchens R Us had a serious space problem as they looked to introduce a second line into their manufacturing set-up. A Biesses Winstore X3 board storage and retrieval system solved that problem and more.

REGULAR

News & Info 4 - 14

State of the Industry 84

NZJMF membership 86

NKBA membership 90

Classifieds 96

Advertiser index 96

to stair or not 94

Over half of the last ten winners of the Master Joiners Supreme Award have been awarded for the manufacture of a staircase. The Master Joiners team provide us with the history and some of the reasons why.

Threeyears running now the NZJMF AGM has been disrupted and once again has disconnected from the traditional conference venue and will be run via an online meeting. Perhaps 2023 will be the year to get things back on track.

2022 is becoming a frustrating year with the obvious covid at the forefront but now we have to deal with an uncertain future. Cashflow is becoming everybody’s headache caused by continuing delays in essential products such as Gib which is causing building sites to grind to a halt so any continuity we once had is rapidly diminishing. There doesn’t seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel on product delays which is concerning for everyone and with material prices going through the roof we are certainly in for interesting times ahead.

I want to shout out to the Executive committee who quietly get on with matters at hand. For many in our community the work of our Executive can sometimes seem like another chore but the camaraderie of the committee is truly borderless despite our branches being regionalized. From the top of the North island to the bottom of the south our branches have a representative at the table and together we advance the strategic work to ensure the future of our industry sits on strong foundations.

We also welcome Paul Baker of Allsop Joinery who now represents Canterbury Master Joiners. Paul has been part of an excellent, inclusive and insightful succession plan which has been lead by Nathan Busch to ensure the branch benefits from business continuity planning. Continuity planning and succession planning is not a new activity and Master

from the president

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frustration but progress

Joiners around the country can learn more about these and other business practices at conference in Blenheim this September.

Our conference, Inspired to Lead, was postponed but is certainly well underway to ensure the entire event is high quality and a annual flagship event for knowledge sharing and connecting with the industry. I am looking forward to meeting members who are attending conference for the first time, you are all welcome. Please make yourselves known to our Executive Committee members at conference, you will know us by the colour of our name tags. Our conference committee will continue to monitor the progress of conference and we extend thanks to Kristine Holmes of Central Master Joiners and Cherie Van de Poel of Waikato Bay of Plenty Master Joiners for their ongoing support in this event. I encourage industry to get along to conference as we further enjoy the opportunity to meet leaders of our National Associate network. These are our quality suppliers to the industry and their presence at conference providers everyone with critical product learning opportunities. I am proud to have Laminex back on board as our host sponsor this year and New Zealand Panels Group sponsoring our annual excellence awards gala dinner. This team work makes our conference a real collaboration which we are proud of.

The transition of xero to regions has not been an easy road and is still ongoing but promises to be a game changer for all the regions secretaries and treasurers. Group reporting is another fantastic initiative and promises to make things much easier for the regions to manage their own governance. Other major achievements during the year include newly

Executive can sometimes seem like another chore but from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South our branches have a representative at the table and together we advance the strategic work to ensure the future of our industry sits on strong foundations.

formed complaints committee spearheaded by past president Anthony Neutroski, this four member team are all experts in their respective joinery fields and have a wealth of knowledge to call upon for dealing with customer complaints. This new system is far superior to the previous one and more emphasis is now put on giving members the tools and know how to help stamp out complaints before intervention by the new committee is required.

We’ve also formed a new health and safety committee to help with representation to Worksafe and make sure all Master Joiners members interests are being heard before we get the dreaded workshop inspections. Dust inhalation in particular beards and masks have been a hot topic for Worksafe recently and lots of work is being done to ensure our perspective is being heard on how we can operate safely but effectively in our workshops without major disruptions or hold ups to productivity.

Lots of work is going on behind the scenes to help with the Te Pukenga transition from the BCITO and several of our members are part of working groups looking at the qualification structure and how

apprenticeships will be shaped in the future. Lots of emphasis is on what suits the changing face of joinery and how workshops are becoming more specialized in either kitchens or timber joinery and those who can still train in all aspects of joinery. Now is the time to shape training for how joinery will look in the future so we’re there to make sure the people making the decisions are listening to what our industry wants and needs.

With the disbandment of the BCITO came the Building and Construction Training Fund (BCTF) of which comes with an 80 million dollar surplus left over from the BCITO, this group is now in charge of management of this fund and overseeing how it's used to benefit industry, trades and apprentices. I’m proud to say our own Reuben Bogue has been appointed as a director on this board to ensure the joinery industry will have a voice.

Master Joiners main role is to ensure your voices are being heard in all sectors whether to government departments or suppliers its important you are being represented and its our job to make this happen. Without a voice in the industry, we would have to follow guidelines set out to us by people who don’t fully understand what we do and how we do it. It’s a privilege to be part of a driven team whose focus is to do the best for its members and ensure a better future for the joinery industry.

Andrew Reilly National President Registered Master Joiners

energy efficiency and R values ...

We are privileged to have an article from Rob Campion from the Window & Glass Association of New Zealand (WGANZ) in this issue. This article looks at the impending changes for those in both the aluminium and wood window manufacturing industries with the fifth edition of H1, the clause in the Building Code that deals with energy efficiency. This essentially sees a move to weighted R values of houselot joinery and an increase in the minimum R Value. Essential reading if you are a wood or aluminium window and door maker. It signals a further move to thermally superior frames and significantly, a need to move to low E glazing. Also of interest is the latest column from lawyer Geoff Hardy who has an in depth look at the latest changes to the Building Act to come into effect later this year. A must read for joiners I think.

In the machinery world there is a strong presence looking at the latest in edgebanding technology, a machine type that has proved very popular (and essential) for manufacturers using the nested based approach in particular. There is an interview with Mike French who has some thirty years experience dealing with and selling edgebanders. Also note there is a look at sixty years of edgebanding from German supplier Homag. There is always something going on when it comes to space for storage in the kitchen. Those finiickety spaces have become features for many of the leading kitchen cabinetry and accessory suppliers so we have a feature looking at the latest solutions to this issue.

On a broader basis we have a continuing line of new product coming on the market from a number of suppliers. Covid may have been a challange but it has not dulled the introduction of lots of exciting new product. You will see them as you browse through this edition. A note also that we have more information in this issue about the upcoming Master Joiners Conference in early September to be held for the first time in Blenheim. There is a lot to read in this edition, some of it essential for joiners so I’m off to let you get on with it!

Bob Nordgren

Editor Michael Goddard michael@joiners.net.nz

Publisher Bob Nordgren bob@joiners.net.nz

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Inspired to lead

Every year, pandemics aside, Master Joiners host a Conference, carefully crafted to showcase our work at the Awards dinner, inform via relevant industry presentations and provide opportunities for networking. Master Joiner members meet regularly at regional events, but the Conference brings us together in one place for a few days of learning and exchanging ideas and innovations. The Conference forms an invaluable part of the Federation’s calendar.

This year the Annual Master Joiners’ Conference is being held in Blenheim on the 8th to 10th of September. The theme of our conference is Inspired to Lead, and the program is designed to deepen your knowledge, expand your perspective, and inspire you. The program is designed with workshops, breakout sessions and, of course, opportunities to mingle.

The Conference begins midday Thursday with local joinery factory tours and a complaint workshop facilitated by Trevor Slater from the Resolution

Institute designed to show you how to receive a complaint and stop it escalating.

On Friday, after the opening address from the National President, we have the keynote address from Dr Paul Wood on the topic of authentic leadership. Dr Wood is an expert in helping people navigate the path to high performance, satisfaction and well being. He is a regular media contributor and a best selling author. Dr Wood will use his own journey, from delinquent to doctor of psychology, to illustrate the attributes and ingredients that assist us to bring our best as we lead others, and ourselves, through change, challenge, and adversity.

Dr Wood will then facilitate a workshop “What got me here?”. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore and discuss how they got here in terms of their own performance and satisfaction.

Our Friday breakout sessions after lunch include:

• • kitchen cabinetry

• • compliant timber joinery

• • workplace wellbeing strategies

• • succession planning

• • creating alternative pathways for secondary transition,

building a talent pipeline

• • building a value creating team that is aligned to your vision.

Friday afternoon has our second keynote address Leading High Performance Teams, presented by Stephen Nelson, Chief Executive of Badminton New Zealand and Board Chair of Maycroft Construction. The day ends with the President’s closing address, Leading for the future.

Surrounding the business side of the Conference we have our networking opportunities. On Thursday night, The Gathering is the opportunity to catch up with members you may not have seen

for a while. On Friday night, we have the Quiz night, always good fun. And on Saturday, our highlight event, the Annual Excellence Awards Gala dinner, held in the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.

A special thank you to our host sponsor, Laminex, and all our sponsors without whom the Conference would not be the same.

And finally, it will be spring in Marlborough. If you feel in need of a break after the long winter months, what could be better than a few perfect days in Blenheim

The last Master Joiners Conference 20-22 June 2019.

improved functionality

Aswe race through the year it’s good to reflect on our business and industry achievements.We’re pleased to launch new products website improvements which share in our regular updates.

In May we welcomed Brent Coutts to the Laminex team as our new National Operations Manager. Brent comes to us with a wealth of experience having worked in senior leadership roles overseeing Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Distribution and Engineering functions in the packaging and steel industries; some may even remember his name from when he worked for Laminex/Fletcher Wood Panels earlier in his career. Brent has spent the last few weeks getting reacquainted with our business and understanding the opportunities to improve with our customers using technology.

On the subject of improvement, our digital team has enhanced our online ordering functionality on the Laminex website. There is now a ‘Related products’ function, and ‘See and Buy’ page (formerly Locator page). The ‘Related products’makes it easier and faster for you to find matching board, edging accessories all at the click of the button. The ‘See and Buy’ page helps users find distributors, designers, and fabricators, with frequently sourced information. We’ve included an editorial piece on page 54 to share more information about how you can have your business profiled.

We are excited to launch Surround by Laminex™ - a modern range of easy-to-install, pre-primed MDF, paintable wall panels used for interior dry areas. There are five stunning profiles to add warmth and depth to residential and commercial spaces.

In other exciting news, our showroom is finally open at our Christchurch branch. For those in the region, you and/or your clients can stop by to view over 90 decors in larger sized samples across our popular brands of Caesarstone, Melteca, Laminam, Laminex Laminates and much more.

The last time we deployed our customer survey, the common feedback we received was that our customer service levels can be inconsistent, and our stock communications and estimated delivery times can be a challenge. As a result, we increased the size of our customer services team, increased stock holdings of product and are now sending out weekly stockout updates. With the great insights received, we recently deployed another survey. Thank you to everyone that participated. We look forward to sharing further service improvements in future.

Looking ahead, we are thrilled to attend industry events again, especially the Master Joiners Conference in September being held in Marlborough. If you have not registered yet, we highly recommend you do as there is a great schedule of content focused on inspiring development and leadership; we are proud to be Host sponsor of the conference to support content that plays a vital role our industry. See you at conference in September!

Mike Arthur General Manager Laminex New Zealand

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Hutchco to distribute Technomelt Dorus

Henkel NZ is a leading supplier of high-quality edge banding hotmelt adhesives to the cabinet and joinery markets with the leading Technomelt Dorus brand of hot melts. Technomelt Dorus range of EVA and PUR adhesives are preferred by many of NZ industry’s leading manufacturers of cabinetry and joinery products.

Henkel announces a significant addition to its distribution network, from June 2022 Hutchco Enterprises will distribute the Holzher tested and approved Technomelt Dorus HKP range of both PUR and EVA cartridge exstock from their newly upgraded Distribution Centre in East Tamaki, Auckland.

Mark Leith Managing Director of Hutchco Enterprises says of the new addition “our customer centric supply model and proactive tech support makes this extension to our range of European brands a natural fit, our customers’ books are full, they need quality materials, fast delivery with pick up options and stable supply, they know they will receive this from Hutchco and we’re committed

to showcasing and growing this industry leading brand.”

Technical Machinery Services who are the New Zealand agents for Holzher are excited by this new opportunity. Mike French, Managing Director, says “the industry has been crying out for a long time for closer support from adhesive suppliers and that this new arrangement will go a long way towards delivery this”.

Henkel NZ business manager Warren Grigsby says the initiative of direct access to technical support and fast-moving product distribution comes as a result of customer demands for a higher level of technical support. The wider distribution strategy will enable customers to have greater access to both technical and product support, which is valued by those customers using hot-melt based adhesives. Grigsby says he is looking forward to working with Holzher and Hutchco in creating additional value to a booming NZ construction and joinery industry.

New GM of Operations for Häfele

Manuela Koenig joined the team at Häfele in April, taking on the role of GM of Operations based at their head office in East Tamaki. Manuela has an extensive background in operations and supply chain management, with past roles with companies such as HRV and Scott Panel & Hardware (now known as Laminex).

Manuela’s extensive experience in Operations will be a great asset to her role which includes looking after Warehousing and Logistics, IT, HR and Customer Services.

Jacks technician gets back

The reopening of NZ borders bought some welcome news to Jacks last month, with a longawaited return of technician Creslin Hofstander. In March 2020 he was on holiday in South Africa when the NZ borders closed, shutting him out. Having only recently moved to NZ he didn’t qualify for a critical worker exemption and it’s only with the recent borders opening Creslin has been able to return to the tool box he left in Auckland two years ago!

Creslin’s return adds some much needed capacity to the very busy Service team at Jacks. Jacks are currently recruiting for additional technicians across all technologies and skill levels – including a entry-level role based in the Auckland warehouse. To find out more contact info@jacks.co.nz

Pordenone, Italy

18th to 21st October

With 6 months left to SICAM the energy that showed up in the last edition has transformed to expectation and anticipation for the next one. There are many companies that have chosen Pordenone to present all the news to the furniture industry in the usual autumn event. The exhibition of components, semi-finished products and accessories for the furniture industry promises to be a vast showcase in which all product sectors will be represented with the best of international production.

View the exhibitors list at www.exposicam.it

xylexpo

Milan, Italy

12th - 15th October

Based on daily feedback from the exhibitors, the next edition will be a real “new start” with strong enthusiasm that seems unaffected by the troubles that the world is still facing. So far, more than 220 exhibitors have finalized their registration to the Milan exhibition, for a total exhibition area close to 34,000m2. It's going to be an endto-end showcase where industry operators can "experience" all the technology for the value chain: from primary operation to solid wood processing, from panel machines to finishing, from tools to equipment.

view exhibitors list at www.xylexpo.com

Hutchco’s distribution centre in East Tamaki, Auckland.

There’s no dust on us! no on

Datum Projects, joinery specialists for fit-outs in the hospitality, commercial, medical and education sectors, recently installed a new Egmont Dust Extraction system.

A new CNC router was the catalyst for change and besides, the original system had become well out-grown, Egmont specified a large 30,000m3/h airflow system and boy, this thing delivers more than 400% performance than what they had!

Mr Seth Gleeson, Managing Director of Datum Projects, is blown away with the performance of the new Egmont System, “It’s a brilliant system, it’s very efficient and the boys in the factory comment how quiet the system is, and the suction at the machines is incredible”

Datum’s culture shines through in their product, “our people care about doing an epic job because we care about our people.The factory really is much cleaner, it’s made the whole area dust free, and the factory is now a lot more efficient” comments Mr Gleeson.

Mr Richard Stewart, sales consultant for Egmont Air notes that, although the system is much larger, “it also optimises power due to the automatic ramping of the fan. The fan-speed ramps up or down automatically according to the number of outlets open and this provides a massive saving in power, not only that, but we’ve also sized the system so that it has spare capacity for the future which is awesome”

To learn more about new and exciting projects at Datum go to https://datumprojects.co.nz/ out-with-the-old-and-in-withthe-new/

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New from Centoni 6mm Splashbacks

Centoni 6mm splashbacks are the perfect option to complement your kitchen, bathroom and laundry benchtops. The modern ceramic look and feel delivers a high end aesthetic, without the high end price. Clinton Brown, National Sales Manager for Amorini comments on their recent launch.

“The Centoni splashbacks are easy to install and come in a wide range of decors, each with a textured or smooth finish option. They also offer long lasting protection against wear, impacts and scratches.”

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Blum’s Order Management 2.0

Order Management 2.0 is Blum's online ordering tool that helps you place orders or track your order status 24/7 throughout the entire process. Did you know Kiwis make up the largest percentage of users for this online tool worldwide? It's something we are incredibly proud of, and the automation of getting orders into the system faster helps our team on the ground to get more orders out the door every single day! It frees us up to update ETA's on the system when we get delays from the ports, meaning you can log in and find your most up-to-date lead time instantly!

Talk to your Blum Account Manager about adding Order Management 2.0 on your E-SERVICES account, or login to see if it’s already loaded at e-services.blum.com

Changing Paths succeeding in the timber joinery industry

Changingcareer paths has become increasingly common in the past two years. People from numerous industries have found their way into construction apprenticeships and Annalise (Annie) Theewis of Wood Solutions in Dunedin is smashing it.

“I worked for the TAB in video and sound for a time and then COVID-19 hit, and I had to re-skill. I originally did a bachelor’s in film and media along with a Polytech course, so I started looking at the trades and it didn’t take long for me to find Joinery. I’ve been in my apprenticeship since December 2020. When I was looking for work, I landed on Joinery and just started sending out emails and making phone calls. Andrew was the first one to come back to me and the rest is history.

“I can contact my Training Advisor easily through my BCITO (Canvas app) and even over text. Having that support there is good. The workplace environment is great. I can go to pretty much anyone for guidance. Even the boss is really helpful, there’s not really a hierarchy here so people who can help you with something you don’t understand, will. It’s much more about teamwork. When I was at university, the work felt very individualistic.

“So far, my favourite piece of work has been a massive, curved staircase we did for a new house. My friends have been supportive of me making this change in

my career. Some of them have started asking me for help with their own maintenance which is cheeky but it also feels good to be asked.

“The best tip I could give to people looking to break into the trades is don’t be afraid to just email and phone call everyone you can. Even going on site and talking to employers directly is great when you know what you’re looking for,” says Annalise.

Andrew Bellamy, General Manager of Wood Solutions says, “We were sure about her from the beginning. She was renovating her house and had installed her own kitchen from Bunnings. She showed passion and care even at the interview stage. A month in we were blown away by the speed at which she was picking things up. It’s been great seeing someone from a different background show so much care and accuracy in their approach.Having an apprentice with a background in film and media has been a great asset too. She’s really customer savvy.

Annalise’s BCITO Training Advisor, Damon Scott says that it’s always a breeze coming to visit Annie for assessment visits. He shows up and she’s got all of her theory work ready and usually has a bunch of extra stuff that he hadn’t even planned to ask her about.

Annalise Theewis is enjoying her apprenticeship at Wood Solutions.

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New Bestwood Veneer panels a ‘game-changer’

This month, Bestwood releases a new range of engineered veneer panels which offer some real advantages over natural veneer.

The Evoake ™ range features standard repeatable oak veneer layons in both crown cut and quarter cut, reducing wastage on panel matching, especially for projects using crown cut oak. With six crowns on each panel in the same direction, the result is assured, not only with the grain but also in terms of colour consistency.

Veneer category manager for NZ Panels Group, Johnny Dobbyn, says that with European oak becoming more difficult to

source and expensive, having an engineered oak panel is a game changer. “All FSC-certified, the Evoake veneer layons are made in Italy to a proven high standard and have been tested using a variety of stains to ensure they perform the same as Bestwood Natural Veneer. As with all timber veneer panels, they are supplied with a coarse sand from our veneer line but will require a further sand before staining and coating.”

Evoake replaces the Bestwood Recon Veneer range and offers more creative possibilities with colour as layons are supplied unstained.

“Both the crown cut and quarter cut layons are slip-matched, which eliminates the risk of any

paneling or ‘picket fencing’ that can sometimes occur when using book-matched layons.”

“Bestwood has always had an excellent reputation in the market for producing quality veneer, says Johnny, and the new Evoake range really will increase its appeal further.”

An added benefit for wall and ceiling panels, is the ability to achieve a Group 1-s fire rating when Evoake is pressed onto MDF FR Black or MDF FR MR (natural) and given a conventional coating, without the need for an intumescent coating. “That’s also a game-changer in our book”, said Johnny.

... reducing wastage on panel matching, especially for projects using crown cut oak. With six crowns on each panel in the same direction, the result is assured, not only with the grain but also in terms of colour consistency.

A4 leaf samples can be ordered online via the website and will be added to the Bestwood folder by account managers as they visit joiners in the coming months. If staining tests need to be done for a specific project, then A4 pressed samples can be requested via account managers.

www.bestwood.co.nz

Finishing the edge

Seamless joins and increasing speeds have been the big news in edgebanding advancements over the past few years. We look at the latest developments in machinery, tape and application, and cover some of the history that has resulted in the highly evolved edgebanding machines in use today.

technology has become part of the criteria for more and more end users machinery and tape manufacturers have responded accordingly.

As seamless

All the major suppliers of edgeband machinery in New Zealand offer seamless technology which appeals to local manufacturers looking for quality of finish and versatilty alongside work horse performance.

edge banding by the kilometre

Whanganui based GDM Retail are a specialist retail fit out company with connections around the globe. Offices in Auckland, Brisbane and Shanghai are supported by a manufacturing hub in Whanganui and joint venture agreements with several factories in Asia, which service a range of large retail clients in New Zealand, Australia and further afield. They recently purchased an SCM Stefani KD edge bander from Machines R Us as they look to adapt and progress in the current international climate.

The SCM Stefani KD edge bander is part of the SCM range of bigger high production models which is exactly what GDM Retail were seeking as they looked to bring home more manufacturing to their Whanganui factory and extend their range of service offerings in the contract cut and clash market.

“Disruptions to market and supply chains, largely brought about by the covid situation, means the import market has changed and we can now compete with the likes of China in furniture and cabinetry supply,” says GDM Retail CEO Michael Eden.

“Shipping joinery includes a lot of air and as costs rise and shipping space decreases we are looking to reduce reliance on imports and gain some control over supply by producing more product locally and at competitive prices.

“We had a relatively new edge bander which had previously suited us however the greater workload with the type of long run contract manufacturing we were taking on required a faster, more robust and bigger machine.

The Stefan KD is certainly that, it has a 20m/min feed speed with overhead pressure belt, full servo

positioning of all units from a Windows PC and two pre-melting systems for EVA and PUR glue, paired up to an SCM SGP glue pot to provide fast interchangeable options.

“It is a very heavy duty machine,” says Michael. “We wanted something that was fast and robust enough to get through the kilometres of edge tape we handle and it has performed accordingly.”

“Purchased in the middle of covid when there were virtually no machines available anywhere we were lucky Machines R Us had this option available. We have a good relationship with their local rep Mark Tutty, he let us know it was in stock, we saw it was suited for our requirements and we grabbed it, looking back we wouldn’t have purchased anything different, more options or not.

“The addition of the Stefani edge bander means we can take on large contracts with confidence. For example we are currently doing all the cut, clash and drill work for around 250 bathroom vanities a week for one of our large local clients, something that would have been difficult to sustain prior to purchasing this machine.

“GDM retail has a 40 year history of seeking to continually improve its systems, performance and delivery, having the best available machinery for the job such as the Stefani KD is a vital part of that.

www.gdmretail.com

Hannahs are one of many retail chain stores GDM Retail provide fit-out services for.

Continuous and versatile solutions for quality machining are the distinctive features of Stefani KD

Stefani KD

All you would expect from an edge banding machine: the use of EVA and Polyurethane glues thanks to the SGP glue pot; Air Fusion system for laser edged tapes; machining units with electronic axes allowing the automatic set up for two different radii; infinite thin edges and solid wood up to 12mm.

It is the ideal edge bander for all those companies that need to produce many panels for both small and large batch production.

Laser, EVA or PUR glue?

Edgebanding can be a minefield these days with the ever-increasing types of tape and methods of applying the tape. In this article Simon Hornby from Jacks looks to declutter the options and dispel some of the myths.

Two obvious edgebanding trends are towards a “zero” glue-line and the use of 1mm tape on cabinet doors and drawer fronts to achieve a seamless slimmer modern profile.

PUR glue

Advantages include a thinner glue-line and the extremely strong bond and waterproof qualities - up to six times stronger than EVA glue. This makes it ideal for use in cabinetry destined for high moisture areas and where extra durability is required. PUR is a moisture-reactive adhesive - requiring atmospheric humidity to harden. Curing begins as soon as PUR is exposed to the atmosphere. The volume of glue and humidity at the time will determine how long the glue will remain usable. Best practice is to apply PUR as soon as possible once the packet is opened. Cleanliness is also vital.

Edgebanding with PUR requires more gluestation maintenance than EVA. Arguably one of the greatest enemies of edgebanding with PUR is the problem of dried PUR contamination within the system. Glue station maintenance and flushing the system are two practices which must be consistently and faithfully performed. Unless the gluing station is completely sealed, when the edgebander is switched off for the day, flushing or storing the gluing station in a purpose-built unit is necessary. PUR can’t be left to sit in the edgebander over the weekend. If it does, it may harden and possibly require replacement of the gluing station. For these reasons, PUR lends itself to larger workshops with higher volumes whereby the edgebander is run most days for extended periods of time.

EVA glue is the most common glue type used in New Zealand. With a suitable glue colour the glue-line isn’t obvious but it is thicker than a PUR glue-line and therefore more difficult to disguise. The bond strength of EVA is also not as strong as PUR and when reheated or exposed to moisture the edge tape can delaminate. The advantage of EVA over PUR are its handling properties. Unlike PUR, EVA can be reheated multiple times and left in the glue application unit of the edgebander for weeks between jobs. These properties reduce maintenance and make EVA easy to work with.

Laser tape

Laser tape is quickly becoming the most popular method to apply edge tape for both smaller and larger workshops. The two main advantages of laser tape are the “zero” glue line seamless join between edge and face material, and the simplicity of applying the tape. Bond strength sits somewhere between EVA and PUR.

As consumers become more accustomed to furniture without glue-lines, demand for the higher quality finish increases. Unlike conventional edge tapes, laser tape consists of two layers. A hard décor layer and a meltable function layer. The function layer consists of polymers which enable it to melt faster than the décor layer. When the function layer is heated and pressed against the edge of the board, the tape fuses to the edge to create a seamless join. The absence of glue in this process has significant processing benefits

over PUR and EVA glue. Less maintenance and cleaning of the edgebander, faster readiness for operation of the machine and no requirement to change glue colours.

As demand for laser tape increases so does availability. All major suppliers of edge tape in New Zealand now offer a wide range of laser tapes. Competition in this space is also making laser tape more economical. Many Kiwi manufacturers with edgebanders capable of processing laser tape are not just processing doors and drawer fronts with laser tape but also carcasses. Once the cost of glue, extra cleaning and maintenance are factored into the overall costs of edgebanding, the costs of processing with conventional tape and laser tape are very similar. And let’s not forget the advantages of the zero glue-line appearance and strong bond qualities of laser tape.

The two main adavantages of laser tape are the ‘seamless’ join and the simplicity of application.

Hutchco’s Carbon Neutral Supply Edgings Future

Edging, edge-band, edgebanding or edge tape, whatever you call “it”, Hutchco has been a New Zealand wide distributor of “it” for over 35 years and our global supplier Proadec Portugal a Surteco Company, has been manufacturing “it” since 1977. (ok, I’ll refer to “it” as edging from here out)

We know our industry is environmentally sensitive and we know there are challenges posed on industries, that, to a large extent are since production and consumption systems are not sustainable. Recognising the impacts of operations on the environment with intent to set about change, in 2020 Proadec Portugal began measuring to reduce and offset sources of greenhouse emissions. It was with excitement that earlier in 2022 we were able to announce that Prodec Portugal is now certified as a carbon neutral company.

This amazing accomplishment compliments the actions we have been active in to create a sustainable workplace. Last year, to reduce wastage from slitting production, we invested in custom built machinery economising how we slit any combination of edgings including extra-large widths from jumbo rolls with more practices in the pipeline.

Managing director Mark Leith commends Proadec’s proactive steps saying, “customers can expect Hutchco’s choice to supply PVC and ABS Proadec edging is made with both the environmentally conscious customer and the planet in mind,” he continues, “the importance of quality to us means our supply of PVC and ABS edgings are 100% recyclable, lead and plasticiser free and printed using VOC free UV inhibiting paint technology without compromising on durability”

rE-Order

Recurring Edging Subscriptions

Dare I say it, but it feels like Covid’s grip seems to be lessening and as we all get back a sense of normalcy, I begin to notice a common anxiety amongst buyers, the “do you have xyz in stock?”

The relocation to our purpose-built distribution centre last July and the major increase of imports put our supply chain in a very stable position.With no crystal ball for things like Covid, it was inevitable supply chains within the industry would take a hammering and we can’t be 100% when things will balance out

which makes for tricky future order planning. Off the back of a successful rE-orders trial during peak season last year we have made it permanent.

From June 2022 we launch rE-order subscriptions, a monthly recurring “set and forget” stock edging order without any upfront costs, complex commitments. Monthly rEorder subscriptions services Proflex 2mm, Proclassic 1mm or Prolaser 1.2mm dispatched to arrive on the 1st of each month in your chosen intervals. rE-order periods start at 3 month and is billed in the month goods are received.

We’ve seen this work with both small/medium business owners and procurement departments who need recurring purchase order numbers for invoicing.

As a special offer for readers of Joiners Magazine, you can lock in your rE-order rates till March 2023! Just let the team know you heard about this through Joiners Magazine and sign up no later than August 31st to take advantage of this deal. See full terms at Hutchco.co.nz.

Get in touch with Mark, James or me (Tux) to sign up to rE-orders today.

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Guaranteed supply without tying up capital

“Planning for the future together”

Vanishingly small re-work

Having spent 19 years in the industry including being self-employed for 15, Karl Smith decided it was time to move from a small-scale workshop to a modern factory.

He created Black Label Furniture five years ago to be able to produce modern joinery on a larger and more efficient scale. He certainly had the experience for it: he did his apprenticeship in furniture making at Cudby & Mead. As well as joinery work in his initial small workshop, Karl also worked as a contract installer for kitchens, and timber flooring.

From their base in Grenada North, Karl and the Black Label team worked on a wide range of projects across the Wellington region. With his solid timber background, a large team in the workshop and a wide array of classical machinery, Black Label had the skills and equipment to cater to almost any work that came their way.

In the five years since he started the company, Karl has changed the focus of the business, and the past two years in particular has seen Black Label pivot towards a new business model. Compared with a few years ago, today he has far fewer customers and a smaller team. Quite a few of his classical machinery lies quiet, barely used.

All of these changes are deliberate. One of today’s customers is a commercial client and takes about 50% of production. While there are fewer staff, they are all highly skilled staff. And while some machines are only used occasionally, if at all, there are a few key machines that are heavily used, every day. Black Label is now predominantly contract manufacturing for others.

“Customers barely ring me at the weekends now,” says Karl, smiling. “Previously I’d spend hours talking to residential customers, each one needed time and patience through the duration of our work with them. Now, with the customers nearly all being commercial, the calls come during office hours. I get a weekend.

Karl’s decision to cut away most of the residential work and almost all the solid timber work was a conscious effort to ensure the company was working efficiently, and profitably. “It used to be that the unskilled staff we had needed a lot of time from the skilled staff,” explains Karl. “As a result, the skilled staff didn’t get much time to do the things they were skilled at. Also, the wide variety of work we did meant a skilled guy could get pulled away for a week to do some specialist timber work – slowing the rest of our production down.”

Karl’s decision to focus on contract manufacturing for others mean he needed the capacity to provide a complete solution for the commercial contracts he has. A key component was the need to work with high-gloss panels, as well as large portfolio of cabinets in an even wider range of colours and finishes.“With our old edgebander it took longer to clean up the edges after processing than it did to do the processing in the first place” says Karl. “We needed something to provide a consistent finish for a wide variety of materials, as well as delivering a top-quality finish on high-end product.”

Black Label invested in an Edgetec S-200 series edgebander from Jacks – model 1130 AT. Offering Homag’s airTec system for working with laser-edged tape, the 1130 AT also features pre-milling, quick-change gluepots, top and bottom trimming, corner rounding, scraping and buffing.While the airTec system provides the capacity to work with high-gloss and satisfy a specific segment of the market, Karl also opted for two gluepots, meaning the changeover from clear to coloured for conventional tape is quick and simple.

With the arrival of the Homag, Karl has been able to grow the volume of production – and he’s looking to expand further in this area. “We’re manufacturing and assembling to order from a suite of products,” explains Karl. “We’re saving so much time not re-doing designs, or catering for the constant changes you get with residential work. And our level of production

through the edgebander is now 12 times what it was.” In keeping with this massive increase in through-put on the edgebander, Karl has made sure he’s an expert in edgebander maintenance too. “The Homag is critical to our production, so I take the time to make sure it’s getting the maintenance it needs. There’s so much technology under that hood but if you know where to tweak, what to keep sharp and clean then it keeps delivering the quality we need.”

Consistent quality from their production is fundamental to Black Label’s ongoing success.

From Karl’s perspective, his decision to focus on contract manufacturing has been a total success, and he’s looking to take the company further down this track. “I’m enjoying the professionalism that comes with commercial contracts,” says Karl.“Our primary customer – the one taking most of our production – has just told me our re-work rate.” says Karl. “The percentage of jobs that are coming back to them with some sort of issue is just 0.4%. They’re very satisfied, and so am I.” Such a vanishingly small amount of re-work is evidence that Karl and the team at Black Label genuinely belong on the top shelf.

Consistent quality from the Homag is fundamental to Black Label’s ongoing success - Karl Smith.

The Holzher XL 1308 Power - accurate, fully automated as to processes with fewer moving parts and a relatively small footprint

The world of edge banding

Woodworking machinery has come a long way in the last few decades no more so than in the field of edgebanding technology which has become a core part of the nested based approach to manufacture so widely adopted here in New Zealand. Business here in New Zealand has been brisk in recent times no more so for the sales of edgebanding machinery. Bob Nordgren recently caught up with Mike French from Technical Machinery Services Ltd (Techms) who hold the Holzher machinery agency here in New Zealand to find out more about modern edgebanders and what have been the key advances in their development.

You have some thirty years in the woodworking machinery business and have been involved in a dozen or so edgebander installs since Christmas in what has been a busy time for the woodworking machinery market. What do you see as the main developments going forward with edgebanding machinery?

“When it comes to edgebanders

I can only speak for what I sell which is the HolzHer range, with Holzher glue application system GJ301 there have been many changes and improvements to give us the best glue line in the industry and to keep the operator informed with glue levels and so on. The changes come in the level of accuracy, in our case down to 0.1 millimetre with CNC drive system adjustment, and the level of automation involved. A good example from our perspective is the Holzher 1308 Power edgebander which

is accurate, fully automated as to processes, few moving parts so maintenance is minimal and has a relatively small footprint but still comparable to larger machines on the market as to what it can do (full hood down adjustment). That’s not to say bigger machines are not popular as well as they are. The industry has been part of a buoyant market in recent times.

The key change has been the ever improving software used in the edgebanding industry. All the manufacturers have produced their own software which goes in tandem with the automation levels of various machines. Our view has been that automation is crucial as it brings greater consistency and accuracy to the edgebanding process. These predetermined programmes make the edgebanding process far easier as well with the use of touch screens which has made operating the machine very easy and in

turn makes diagnostics processes quicker and more effective in the event of an issue arising.

Edgebanding is also about the tape product you use and how it is applied. Heat activation methods have been a key process. In our laser system we use infrared technology to activate the glue. The right product will get the best result. The use of PUR and EVA glue with GJ301 and premill has been central to the ‘invisible’ finish so popular these days

These developments and trends are where the technology is moving, what is most important to you beyond them?

“For me it must be training and support post sale. No time limits apply when it comes to training staff even though it is relatively straight forward and only involves a few days in most cases. What is just as important is ongoing

support. Being there when needed to fix anything and offer advice. Customer perception in the first couple of weeks is very important in establishing a good long term relationship between the supplier and the buyer. This starts with the install process where having a machine that is reliable on arrival with an easy install process makes a big difference. We have installed a number of Holzher 1308 edgebanders in recent times and they have all met these criteria.

I guess it is a trend we are seeing in that with all these constant improvements plug and play is looking more and more likely.”

AURIGA 1308 XL power

Highest degree of automation in its class – with state-of-the-art servo-axes allowing all setup to be completed without opening the machine hood and the patented Glu jet application system ensuring perfect edge appearance.

as standard equipment to ensure invisible joints.

Fully automatic machining unit set-up at the touch of a button using NC servo-axes.

Ergonomic operation with rotating and pivoting control panel. Comprehensive program memory with complete storage of all operating data as well as service messages in clear text.

Maximum precision and processing reliability for many years with torsionally stiff, welding machine columns

Technical Machinery Services

The AURIGA is equipped with the Glu Jet system

The introduction of the laserTec process in 2009 heralded a new age in edge application. Using a laser beam to melt the surface to be glued and then pressing it directly onto the workpiece, laserTec process guaranteed a consistently high processing quality with almost no joints.

60 years of edge banding excellence

Furniture manufacturers today may be well familiar with HOMAG’s flagship edge banding machines – the EDGETEQ series –but it is the history of HOMAG’s innovation that has helped accelerate the Group’s reputation as a pioneer and technology leader in this segment. This year, as HOMAG celebrates 60 years of edge banding excellence, let’s take a trip down memory lane to see how their edge banding technology has evolved and improved in breadth, complexity and performance.

60 years ago, HOMAG launched the first throughfeed edge banding machine using the hot-cold application process. The machine was an immediate hit, and what followed over the years was a constant series of innovations and further developments that have allowed HOMAG to regularly prove itself as a pioneer and technology leader in edge banding.

Hitting milestones from the beginning

In 1962, just two years after the company was founded, HOMAG registered a patent for the first automatic edge banding machine – the KH 2/18 – a series machine with a veneer strip magazine, gluing unit, pressure zone, and flush trimming unit. This technology was to become the starting point for almost all further developments by HOMAG in this segment. In the same year, at the Hanover trade fair, HOMAG launched a new type of edge banding machine that utilised the

hot-cold application process. In comparison to the competition, this revolutionary machine allowed edges to be glued much faster and more economically. From then on, HOMAG concentrated entirely on the production and further development of this gluing technology, and the process was further driven in particular by an innovative glue technology: hotmelt glue.

In 1965, HOMAG launched a double-sided edge banding machine with a new base frameand width-adjustment device. Two years later, they developed the first single-sided edge banding machine: the KH 12. With the KF, another milestone in furniture production was reached, as it was the first combined sizing and edge banding machine. The KF 60 was particularly successful

as it could also incorporate snipping and sanding units in addition to edge banding and flush trimming. Today, up to 15 units are installed on these types of machines, allowing workpieces to be processed in a way that makes them ready for installation.

To offer smaller furniture companies with a suitable edge banding machine, HOMAG launched the KH 10-13 series in 1973. These machines were offered with two different gluing stations to allow coil material, solid edges and pre-coated edges to be processed.

At the 1975 LIGNA trade fair, HOMAG presented the cold-glue activation process to the industry for the first time – a technology for edge gluing using PVAC glue. The following year, a majority stake was acquired in Heinrich

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In 1962 the KH 2/18 1962 was patented by Homag as the first automatic edgebanding machine

Brandt Maschinenbau GmbH (later BRANDT Kantentechnik GmbH). This move significantly strengthened HOMAG’s position in the woodworking sector.

In 1982, a new generation of edge banding machines, the KL 70, was shown at a trade fair for wood craft in Munich. Fundamental innovations in construction, versatility and work safety were implemented in these machines – particularly the mechanical airsupported chip removal, which was integrated into the stand and reduced required suction power by 70%. The machine was further developed to become, for example, the KL 70 Optimat in 1995.

In 1999, HOMAG launched its powerline series, a range of double-sided machines designed for series production. They offered a 50% increase in performance at just 30% additional cost was achieved with higher feed speeds, shorter gaps and changeover times, and longer availability.

Small series production and individual production became more and more important in the following years. In 2001, HOMAG presented a new, highly automated generation of the powerLine series for batch size 1 production.

In 2004, HOMAG responded to the growing use of lightweight panels, and began offering machines and systems not only for the production, but also for the further processing and edging of these panels.

HOMAG was again able to celebrate a world premiere at LIGNA 2009, through the launch of the Ambition series of edge banding machines in the form of six series from BRANDT and HOMAG. Remarkably, the basic version of the series covered over 90% of all applications required in woodworking factories, and in 2014, the next generation of the Ambition series followed, featuring new unit technology and models in various performance classes.

A new age in edge processing

The introduction of the laserTec process in 2009 heralded a new age in edge application. Using a laser beam to melt the surface to be glued and then pressing it directly onto the workpiece, laserTec process guaranteed a consistently high processing quality with almost no joints. It could also process all standard edge types, including PVC, ABS, PP, PMMA, veneer and melamine. Introduced in 2017, the laserTec Next Generation was available in two performance classes and offered the industry zero-joint edge quality in both batch size 1 and series production.

In 2013, airTec was launched for the processing of invisible joints using hot air – using special edges with both decorative and functional layers. Melted at a constant temperature and volume flow, the functional layer can be securely connected to narrow surfaces. Since 2016, the airTec unit has been available with a rotation air heater, making it quieter and more powerful. In

2017, the process was established in door production, allowing the manufacture of optical zero joints with ABS/PP edge material.

The EDGETEQ era

After the consolidation of HOMAG Group and its companies in 2017 into a single HOMAG brand, the Group launched a whole series of new machine generations that covered the entire process chain and combined new functional designs. From then on, HOMAG’s edge banding machines bore the name EDGETEQ and the technology has continued to develop to meet changing market needs.

The entry-level EDGETEQ S-200 machine (model 1130 FC) was launched in 2018, followed by the new EDGETEQ S-500 and EDGETEQ S-800 series. In 2021, the company kept up with the market shift toward autonomous and automated production systems by introducing an advanced concept – two cell solutions with edge banding machines - an EDGETEQ S-380 with LOOPTEQ

KF60 - the KF series developed in the sixty’s was notable for the inclusion of snipping and sanding units into the edgeing process.

O-300 return conveyor, ideal for the production of construction elements, and an EDGETEQ

S-500 with LOOPTEQ O-600 return conveyor and a new workpiece infeed system for workpieces requiring a particular sizing accuracy.

To be at the forefront of further digitalising manufacturing in woodworking, HOMAG has placed significant emphasis on ensuring that software and machinery are seamlessly integrated for better data generation, management and utilisation, as well as diagnostic capabilities.

The current milestone in the software sector for our EDGETEQ was marked in 2022 by woodCommander 5 with Edge Data Plugin on the EDGETEQ S-500 edge banding machines. This enables quick selection of processing programmes and edge materials, as well as reliable recording of production parameters and the workpieceoriented creation of machine programmes. In addition, it forms

the direct connection between the machine and the "materialAssist" app, which manages the edging material.

Partnering growth in the industry

In edge processing, the range of services offered by HOMAG today extends from individual machines in the entry-level, medium or high-end segment, through the engineering and installation of complex production lines and systems, to complete industry solutions, including consulting and software. With this closely coordinated machine and service range, the HOMAG Group continues to offer its customers a comprehensive product range with high customer benefits.

Setting foot into the next decade of edge banding excellence and innovation, HOMAG will continue to be a trusted partner to manufacturers of all sizes as the industry progresses and evolves to meet ever-growing customer needs and quality demands.

Homag

In 2009 Homag launched the Ambitiion series the basic version of which covered over 90% of all applications required in woodworking factories.

In 1999 Homag launched its powerline series, a range of double sided machines designed for series production with higher feed speeds and quicker change-over times.

In 2017 Homag released a new generation of edgebander bearing the EDGETEQ name which continue to meet changing market needs. Here we see the enrtry level EDGETEQ S 200.

has placed significant emphasis on ensuring that software and machinery are seamlessly integrated. 2022 was marked by woodCommander 5 with Edge Data Plugin. This enables quick selection of processing programmes and edge materials, as well as reliable recording of production parameters.

Doing homework saves time

Paul Crawford is one of those guys that makes you wonder how someone can possibly get so much done in a day. When Paul talks about the work that’s gone into his showroom, offices and workshop along with the first few years building up a business that was on its knees, you know there have been some long, hard weeks and months.

After finishing his Joinery apprenticeship at Pat Gavins Kitchens in Whangarei, Paul worked down the road at Sherwood Kitchens for the best part of 16 years. In that time there wasn’t much in the business that didn’t have his fingerprint on it. Three years ago Paul decided it was time to skipper his own destiny. With such a solid foundation in the industry, there was no holding him back. He and wife Anna purchased Mason Joinery, which was ripe for an overhaul. Paul and Anna were the perfect team for the challenge. And so Crawford Joinery was born.

Paul worked on his own for the first six months with Anna helping-out a couple of days a week. Fast forward to now, Anna is full time, they have three full time staff in the workshop and a couple of contractors they call on when required.

Purely by word-of-mouth

Crawford Joinery has gone from strength to strength. Paul attributes the success to a personal touch and being a local business. Paul is onsite for most installations. “You can do everything right in the workshop but still mess things up during the install. It’s all about client satisfaction”. While Crawford Joinery has a focus on kitchens and internal cabinetry, with Paul and his team’s skill set, they also diversify into solid timber jobs, some pre-hung doors and insurance work.

Paul realised early on that the edgebander needed a significant upgrade. “I looked around and spoke to people in the industry

before deciding to go with a Homag from Jacks. Follow-up and service was very important for me when making my decision. Apart from a couple of minor issues, the Homag has proven a reliable edgebander producing the consistent finish we need.”

Paul invested in a Micronair extraction system at the same time. “There’s no point in having a high quality edgebander without good extraction,” Paul says.

The Micronair was bigger and more powerful than Paul needed at the time. He had plans. Twelve months later Paul took delivery of a Profit H08 nesting CNC and K740S Panel saw - both manufactured by the Felder Group out of Austria, supplied and supported locally by Jacks. “I did my homework again. Particularly on the CNC. I had experience operating a CNC that was only driven on one side of the gantry. It had its issues so I wanted a CNC driven on both sides. I also really

like the automatic tool length measuring system. Compared with the previous CNC, measuring tools is a piece of cake.” Paul continues: “there’s no way we could possibly put out the volume of work we do without the CNC”.

Even though he’s very busy, Paul takes the time to research, ask around, and therefore he’s getting the benefit in production from having done his homework. Perhaps that’s his secret to getting so much done in so little time?

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Paul Crawford refurbished his factory with a new edgebander from Homag and CNC and panel saw from Felder.

Follow-up and service was very important when making the decision to purchase both Homag and Felder machinery from Jacks

Diamaster WhisperCut & WhisperCut PLUS

The light and low noise jointing cutterhead with the PLUS of efficiency

Noisy and heavy tools result in stress for man and machines. The light and low noise Diamaster WhisperCut jointing cutterhead is specially designed to reduce noise and increase efficiency.

SUSTAINABILITY

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Considerable noise reduction of up to 5 dB(A) through optimised tool body shape and weight halving

Reduced load of spindle and machine through light tool body Reusable tool body saves resources

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Clean workpiece finish through trouble-free chip ejection and excellent chip collection with DFC-technology

Perfect quality even with demanding panel materials

Leitz for the Best in Edgebander Tooling & Servicing

Leitz Tooling have been producing tools for the woodworking industry for over 145 years. A family business in it's fifth generation, reliability and longevity are the keys to Leitz' success. Leitz New Zealand specialises in the servicing of edgebanding machinery, using the latest diamond sharpening machines and technology in their Penrose Service Centre in Auckland.

“Even the best quality tool can only provide optimum performance if it is regularly maintained by experts” comments Wolf Hoheisen, Leitz New Zealand Manager. “In our Auckland Service Centre we use the same machinery and programmes as Leitz in Germany. This gives our tools consistent top quality, including the ability to sharpen tooling from all manufacturers.”

Leitz offers minimum machine downtime with quick servicing turnaround and reliable tool pickup and delivery across Auckland for edgebanding tools. Leitz Tooling has 140 service centres worldwide and great importance is placed on quality, with certification to DIN ISO 9000 standards providing a uniform standard across all servicing.

EFFICIENCY

Cost reduction and increased productivity

Reduced costs per running metre through sharpenable cutting edges and reusable body Shorter set up times through constant diameter Optimum knife usage by exchanging unused cutting edges within the tool

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Latest diamond sharpening machines and technologies in our Penrose Service Centre Reliable tool pick up and delivery across Auckland Sharpening of tooling from all manufacturers

Specific Spaces

Maximising space and access is a design mantra, we look at storage options from our leading componentry suppliers which take the awkward and unusable areas and turn them into valuable space options.

Blum - Space Step provides toe-kick storage as well as access to the top shelf. p.46

Hafele - Portero utilises the awkward under sink space while providing a handy walk away utility basket. p.39

Hettich - Above the island storage has a mechanized LegaMove unit, which brings the shelving to an accessible level for the user. p.36

Enko - Vibo Flybox takes care of the difficult to access corner with a dual unit single movement extension. p.40

Hideaway Bins - Concelo makes use of the narrow spaces to hide our dirty linen from public view. p.42

Fit - VS Sub Slim takes care of that leftover space often found near stoves or cabinet edges. p.44

Storage under sloping ceilings making the most of unusual spaces

Cosy nook

In this understair concept a cosy reading or study nook has been built with narrow cupboards and shallow drawers around the border of the seating area to facilitate better storage. This residential solution borrows from office furniture practices for an adjustable seat and transformable desk. Parts: Sensys; Drawer runners; Push to open functionality

For a tiny home

For those with a high expectation of functionality, this solution is designed especially for tiny home living. Sliding functionality creates a transforming storage solution within the stairs themselves, creating space for cutlery and crockery, a sliding table and even an oven. Parts: Sensys hinges with push to open functionality; Quadro runners with wooden drawers; TopLine L

Hanging space

This solution creates a moving carcase with Hettich’s premium Actro drawer runner and a full height door panel to work alongside the sloping ceiling line. Customised for how the room is used, each of the three panels has a different storage configuration that makes the most of the available space. Parts: AvanTech YOU drawers; Additional Actro YOU drawer runners

Drawers & doors

In contrast, this understair solution uses all the available space for storage. With a combination of drawers and folding Wingline doors with push to open silent functionality, this design remains sleek and neat. This solution is perfect for the hallway, keeping the everyday clutter behind closed doors. Parts: Wingline L; AvanTech YOU drawers; Sensys hinges; Push to open functionality

Creating storage in the dead space.

concepts from Hettich.

COMING SOON

AVANTECH YOU LIGHTING

Coming to New Zealand July 2022, the signature lighting system for AvanTech YOU.

Battery operated LED for painless integration and an exceptionally long battery life.

Design with Hettich.

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Passionate about interiors

Good storage fittings are designed with particular goals in mind.

German made wireware fittings from Häfele make organisation in the kitchen a breeze and ClickFixx technology makes installation so simple.

NO.15 - Makes brilliant use of narrow gaps.

With the right fitting, narrow gaps can provide a surprising amount of storage space and functionality. The 15-cm towel rail, and the baking tray and tray rack offer practical, individual choices for fitting out narrow base units.

TANDEM provides the absolute best view of its contents. Even a fully loaded cabinet moves effortlessly with one hand giving unrivalled visibility.

TANDEM Pantry - Anthracite

DISPENSA - Generous storage with a small footprint.

TANDEM

NO.15

DISPENSA

All your cleaning products in one pull-out. The top basket swings aside for optimum access to the baskets below. The integrated service station can be lifted out with one hand.

TURNMOTION

With TurnMotion II, the fitting revolves effortlessly to move any side round to face you. Each tray turns individually by 360° in either direction so that the contents on all four sides move into clear view and easy reach.

Trays and baskets can be individually hung at heights to suit the contents, making DISPENSA 90° a flexible solution providing a lot of storage with a very small footprint.

LeMans offers up to 70% more storage area than a base unit with pull-out drawers next to the blind corner!

The ergonomic tray shape increases the actual storage area by up to 70%. This is a clear gain compared with a similar cabinet fitted with drawers.

DISPENSA JUNIOR

LEMANS

The kitchen corner conundrum!

Two solutions from Enko to maximise the storage space and access in your blind corner cabinets

The Flybox has been awarded the Best of the Best by the Interzum Award 2019.

FLYBOX

Fly Box is the latest solution for your kitchen corner where functionality, practicality and design are combined in a single product. Square storage, Full extension, Single Movement and Non-door-mounting – the discerning Designer or Cabinetmaker's dream list!

The Fly Box kitchen corner mechanism has two independent layers comprising two square baskets that are fully extended in a single movement to make the most of the space and have everything always at hand. Not being door-mounted means you won't be back on site to adjust that anytime soon! With a fast install time, Completely reversible design (no left and rights) and easily removed baskets – the Flybox really is the new king of the corner.

FLYMOON

Kidney, le-mans, peanut units – whatever you call these handy blind corner units, the revised Vibo Flymoon 3.0 deserves be at the top of your list. With a smooth rear profile (no rear cut out), it maximises the use of corner space and fits a number of cabinet sizes.

The patented mechanism has a unique centre supporting pole, that allows for a faster and easier installation along with height regulation of the shelves, even if they have already been installed.

The Flymoon 3.0 is available in Two models, Galaxy Chrome and the new Lamina Dark Grey. Each shelf can be operated independently and have a maximum load of 20kg. Fly Moon options are available for 400, 450 or 600mm doors and are adjustable in height from 665 to 705mm.

Since 1980 Vibo's quality has been amongst Europe's best. Based in the Verona region of Northern Italy – their design team look to style and functionality, combining aesthetics with ease of use to create elegant, practical and hardworking storage solutions for today's spaces.

Space Solutions for your Kitchen by GOLLINUCCI SOUS-CHEF

Removable Frame Baskets

SIGE PULLOUT PANTRIES

Removable Inner Baskets

Proline Pantry

• High quality pullout pantry to maximise space in your kitchen

• Clean & tidy aesthetic

• Soft-closing

• Three frame height options

• Options for cabinets with widths from 150600mm available

• chromed edge & two round wire rails,

• Proline shelves have sheet metal bottom & rail (Available in Orion Grey & White)

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Sous-Chef One

The Sous-Chef range is the latest innovation from Gollinucci in Italy.

• Core design concept is: “Bring the Flavour’’

• Have all your ingredients & spices readily at hand for daily use

• Equipped with removeable plastic trays that are dishwasher safe

• cabinets with widths from 150 to 600mm

• Has options suitable for both hinged doors & most common drawer brands

SIGE MULTI HUB

• Central utensil/ bottle holder hub

• Concrete Orion Colour with Melamine base

• Full extension concealed side mounts & soft closing

By including a Concelo laundry hamper within the laundry design, the homeowner is provided with everything they need for a practical and workable compact laundry.

A 350mm wide laundry solutions for limited spaces

As homes get smaller it is important to think through how your customer is going to live in the home and space you are designing for them. The appliances that you select for the homeowner need to be practical and space conscious.

Laundries are a critical and busy hub of the home, and when it comes to apartment living there is limited space available. It is also common to have laundries that are part of a kitchen or open area, so having hidden storage becomes more important. Including a laundry hamper is often not a

realistic option as it requires to much space in an already limited environment. However, this decision leaves the homeowner without a location to store dirty washing and often they will need to buy hamper option that sits on the bedroom floor occupying further essential space.

The new Concelo®1 x 35L laundry hamper has been designed to resolve both issues. Being compact in size, it fits behind a 350mm door and provides the homeowner with a large single 35L hamper that slides away out of sight. By including a Concelo

laundry hamper within the laundry design, the homeowner is provided with everything they need for a practical and workable compact laundry.

The Concelo system features premium, concealed, soft closing synchronized runners. The 35L hamper is easy to remove and carry as it is made from a lightweight polypropylene, it features air vents and a solid base to prevent drips. The hamper then sits in the unique clip’n’clean tray which can be easily removed for cleaning and it will never rust.

Designed and made in New Zealand, Concelo has been well engineered and designed to fully meet the requirements of the homeowner. Distributed nationwide by our national distribution partner, Hafele, as well as by our regional distributors Carters, ITM, Impeys, Rose City Wood Pannels and Scooters.

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SOLUTIONS TO TRICKY SPACES

NICE & NARROW!

Turn even a 150mm wide space into accessible, functional storage! Vauth Sagel’s SUB Slim (with standard, baking tray and tea towel configuration options) and SUB Side units suit base cabinets while TAL Wiro, with a 5 shelf option and a bottle storage option, operate in full height cabinets. And check out the brand new TAL Broom pull out for brilliant broom and cleaning supply storage!

BRAND NEW VS TAL Broom!

VS SUB Slim: Storage for skinny spaces! Needs a cabinet just 150mm wide.

Photo by Liam Dijk at A ermarket Photography, Tauranga Permission courtesy Modern Kitchens of Tauranga.

Perfect units for blind corners, L corners and narrow spaces from Vauth Sagel! Combining durable German design and manufacture with great looks and simple installation, these pull outs convert tricky spots into useful storage spaces.

BLIND CORNERS

Swing contents out of that dark blind corner cavern with VS COR Fold and VS Cornerstone Maxx. Both models available in Premea (solid base/chromed rail) and Planero (powder coated steel), with COR Fold also in Saphir chromed wire style.

L CORNERS

2 and 4 shelf models available.

Available in Premea (solid base/chromed rail) and Planero (powder coated steel) styles, COR Wheel Pro is the ‘lazy susan’ concept brought into the 21st century!

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VS Cornerstone MAXX: Full access to blind corner contents without obstructing adjacent cabinets.

VS COR Fold: Blind corner pull out; as front basket swings out, rear basket moves forward

VS COR Wheel Pro: Revolving corner unit. Innovative design with no centre column for more storage space.

Photo kindly supplied by the team at Plylab, Wellington

Photo kindly supplied by the team at Ace Kitchens and Laminates of Upper Hutt

Photo kindly supplied by Cooper Webley Residential and Commercial Joinery

STEP up your cabinetmaking game with SPACE STEP

You've fitted every narrow cabinet, overhead lift and corner solution, adding additional storage high and low for the tiniest of footprints and have no storage solutions left to offer. But just how low is low?

Meet SPACE STEP. Blum's cabinet plinth provides easy access to high wall units and cupboards and creates extra storage space in the toe kick. Not only are you offering additional storage within the drawer, but you're also providing a solution to safely access higher spaces, creating storage possibilities on every level!

SPACE STEP can be used in a multitude of ways. Choose from different plinth options for a flushed or recessed finish and implement it with all our box and runner systems. Combine it with tried and tested Blum motion technologies; SERVODRIVE for electrical and premium handleless opening or BLUMOTION for a quality soft-close.

Ready to find out more about Blum's latest product release? Speak with your friendly Blum Account Manager to organise training today or email info. nz@blum.com

Narrow space? No problem for a Blum SPACE TWIN

The narrow cabinet solution offers ergonomic and practical storage from cabinet widths of just 200mm, without compromising stability or quality of motion. Easy to access, unlike shelves and easy to clean, unlike wire-ware, SPACE TWIN also offers a high load-bearing capacity of 20kg, making it the ideal solution for narrow cabinet space.

There's often a limited amount of cupboard space next to the hob, making SPACE TWIN the ideal option to keep items such as bottles, baking trays, or spices. SPACE TWIN uses diagonally offset runners to create low opening forces. For wider configurations, just add another runner.

SPACE TWIN is created with our standard box and runner system offering, meaning it will fit nicely within your kitchen. Drilling, planning and installation are simple because SPACE TWIN uses our TANDEMBOX, LEGRABOX or MOVENTO runners, keeping factory costs and time down without altering your machine.

Configure SPACE TWIN for your next project with Cabinet Configurator, online, anytime, free of charge. Log in at e-services.blum.com

SPACE TOWER the ultimate pantry solution

A pantry that offers plenty of storage, with inner pull-outs that can be individually arranged and provides easy access to items from all three sides.

Blum's SPACE TOWER pantry is adjustable in height, width and depth and can be tailored to your customer's individual storage space needs. Whether they're shopping monthly for a family of five or weekly for a family of two and a half, SPACE TOWER will fulfil their needs.

Available in all Blum box and runner systems, SPACE TOWER will keep your plans and drilling cohesive without having to alter your setup. Position the pull-outs at different heights within the cabinet so even taller items such as bottles or cereal boxes won't be too tall to store.

Find out more about why SPACE TOWER is our most googled product at www.blum.com/spacetower, or add one to your next order using Order Management 2.0 at e-services.blum.com

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Create more cupboard space with AVENTOS

HK-XS

Small but powerful, AVENTOS HK-XS is the ideal Blum lift system for overhead cupboards with little available space. Requiring an internal depth space of only 100mm makes it perfect for making the best use of otherwise wasted storage space!

AVENTOS HK-XS is great for low cost or high quantity jobs because it boasts the same high-quality standards as the rest of the AVENTOS range, offering a "lifetime of the cabinetry" warranty. HK-XS is our most versatile lift system with a vast scope of use, covering wall cabinets from 240mm - 600mm in height. Perfect for finding that little bit of extra space in front of the range hood for ergonomic placement of spices.

Available in BLUMOTION with premium soft-close or TIP-ON for a handle-less design aesthetic, AVENTOS HK-XS is perfect for using every inch of space without compromising quality or price.

Log onto Order Management 2.0 at e-services.blum.com to add an AVENTOS HK-XS to your next order.

Blum's sink cabinet a storage space saviour

Don't waste an inch of space! Sink drawers make use of the available area around a kitchen sink that would usually be wasted with a blind panel. The U-shaped or twolines pull-out is ideal for storing sponges, dish brushes or other cleaning items, leaving bench space free and tidy.

Having drawers below bench height instead of cupboards offers ergonomic and easy access to the customer. The fullextension runners in our TANDEMBOX and LEGRABOX drawers make it easy to throw away waste and empty and clean bins. Practical inner dividing systems AMBIALINE and ORGA-LINE give bottles and other cleaning products a secure home.

Blum sink drawers are recommended for cabinets 900mm and wider and add a new level of storage to your kitchen plans, keeping worktops free and washing up items out of sight but on hand.

To add a sink cabinet to your next job, use our online Cabinet Configurator at e-services.blum.com for planning, ordering and installation information.

Blum’s Pull-out shelf lock

A shelf that's secured in place when needed and tucked away when it isn't

Pull-out shelf lock for MOVENTO is the ideal solution for locking pull out shelves in place. The discrete addition to Blum MOVENTO runners is easy to install and easier to use.

Pull the shelf out until it's fully extended to lock it in place. To release, just flick the trigger on either side with just one hand, thanks to the synchronisation shaft. Compatible with BLUMOTION or TIPON BLUMOTION, pull-out shelf lock for MOVENTO can be installed with or without a handle.

Contact your Blum Account Manager to book a visit and find out more about pull-out shelf lock for MOVENTO

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FIT add SlimFIT to their soft close drawer line up

In these peculiar times, materials supply is fraught with difficulty and drawer components have been one of the hardest hit items.

During 2021, the team at Fit pulled out all the stops to find and source a new medium price point slimline soft close drawer system to complement their Giamo kitchen storage range. Their aim was to help alleviate supply issues for 2022 and that has proven to be a savvy move, with first shipments arriving just before Christmas 2021 followed quickly by orders from kitchen makers, joiners and cabinet makers with supply gaps.

As for Fit’s other drawer system options, Harn Ritma and the premium Simlead range, one code kits have been created for the SlimFIT drawer system, making ordering quick and simple. Each SlimFIT kit contains runners, side panels, front fixing brackets, rear brackets and cover caps.

With SlimFIT, you’ll get quiet, smooth soft close operation of a 50kg load capacity drawer with excellent stability.

Suiting 16mm board, SlimFIT features slimline drawer sides – just 13mm – in classic white. Ensuring options are available for many uses, there are 3 drawer side heights: 88mm - for min. internal cabinet height of 110mm,171mm - for min. internal cabinet height of 192mm and 203mm - for min. internal cabinet height of 226mm.

Right now, the SlimFIT soft close drawer range is available in 3 runner length options: 450mm, 500mm, 550mm, all with screw on brackets, with the 500mm only also available with expansion brackets.

Early feedback to Fit strongly suggested that additional sizes would be well received, and Fit are pleased to be landing 400mm, 450mm and 500mm SlimFIT drawer kits during June/July 2022. They’ll also be making both screw on and expansion bracket fixings available in all drawer kit sizes across the range.

PLUS , due to trade requests, FIT have worked with our supplier to develop a SlimFIT inner drawer which will be available in the coming months.

Contact your Fit rep, phone 0800 852 258 or email sales@fit-nz.co.nz to discuss your drawer requirements.

SlimFIT drawers made up without drawer fronts – showing 88mm, 171mm, and 203mm sides.

Like the handle? It’s Fit’s Alba, available in 3 sizes and 3 finishes.

Burns & Ferrall still our largest brand!

Burns & Ferrall are delighted to announce from 1 April 2022 the 74 year old New Zealand business began operating as Reward Hospitality. This rebrand to Reward Hospitality sees Burns & Ferrall become the largest supplier of non-food, food service products in New Zealand

The Burns & Ferrall brand will continue as a robust, well-known and reliable domestic sinks, taps and plumbing product range, and the heritage, history and legacy of Burns & Ferrall will be continued under the Reward Hospitality brand banner.

New Name and a New Look – with the same grass roots people, offering quality sinks and taps, to our extensive customer network.

Our brands:

Burns & Ferrall

• Over 100 stainless steel sink and tap solutions

Nobili

• Premium Italian tapware

Chambord

• Hand crafted Porcelain butler sinks

Elleci

• Italian Granite sinks in Black, White and Alu

Visit our website to see the full range of Sink and taps, PLUS gain access to our full range of hospitality product for your business or home. Contact our customer service team, or your territory manager for information on our product.

New Release

Direct from France

From design to manufacture, the power and beauty of French craftmanship has been recognised around the globe for generations. Boasting an impressive 510mm main bowl and functional 315mm second bowl, the suitable for waste disposals and hot water dispensers, the Clotaire III is the perfect addition for your kitchen design.

Changing Times …

Rob Campion of the Window & Glass Association NZ touches on the impacts of the revision to Clause H1 of the Building Code …

November 29th 2021 marked the beginning of a new era in the thermal performance of our buildings, when Clause H1, the Fifth Edition, arrived in our lives.The latest revision brings a new set of regulations governing the performance of our building envelopes, impacting the four primary building elements, roofs, walls, floors, and most definitely window and doors.

The Window and Glass Association worked with MBIE and BRANZ on the update, so had an awareness of what was coming and ensured we communicated our expectations of the changes with the industry and what they might bring, but even being close to its development does not bring certainty.The arrival of H1 was a little overdue and it has taken a few months now, but as the building industry comes to terms with the impact of the changes,it appears the new arrival is considerably larger than first thought and will test us all as we come to terms with its demands.

Welcome to a new world of warmth, comfort, and energy efficiency, but beware H1 The Fifth Edition is only the first step in a much longer journey.

Changes – Overview

H1 is the Clause of the Building Code that regulates the Energy Efficiency of our built environment

and states that it “Provides for the efficient use of energy and sets physical conditions for energy performance.” The revision of H1 modifies those conditions as a first step towards not only warmer, healthier, more comfortable homes, but also toward the Governments Building for Climate Change desires, by increasing the minimum required R value for each of the primary building elements.

Previous editions had required glazed elements deliver a minimum performance value of R0.26, barely satisfied by a cold aluminium frame with clear double glazing, but well covered by a timber framed window, with an R value of 0.36.

The Country has been divided from three into six Climate Zones, better reflecting local conditions. Each building element has its own performance requirements for each zone, allowing architects and designers the opportunity to consider thermal performance appropriate to the area.

The Fifth Edition of H1 has done two things for glazed elements.

Firstly, it moved from basing window and door performance on a single standardized window, to looking at the weighted average R value of a house lot of joinery, providing a much more holistic

view of the contribution to the performance of the thermal envelope.

Secondly, the minimum R value requirements for window and doors have increased as set out in Table 2.1.2.2B of H1/AS1. Looking forward there will be only two values spread across the six climate zones, R0.46 for zones 1 - 4, and R0.50 for zones 5 and 6. These requirements kick in for consents lodged from 3rd

November 2022, however there is a slight reprieve for zones 1 and 2, the minimum R value required in these zones alone has been reduced to R0.37 for a further 12 months, through to November 2023, where 70% of our construction is currently happening.

Beginning of the Beginning

But how will these changes impact the window and glass industry? For the bulk of our

construction, zones 1 and 2, in the first 12 months it is mostly just a change of glass type. Using a traditional cold aluminium frame but changing from a clear on clear double IGU, to one that includes a pane of high performance Low E glass, with an argon gas fill, will achieve the required R0.37. For timber window manufacturers you will be able to continue with clear double glazing for this period, but only if it meets a Ug of 2.6 or better, which may require either, a larger than normal spacer bar, or a thermally improved spacer and a frame depth to accommodate this.

In order, to achieve an R0.46 or greater performance value windows and doors will require a change of frame material from traditional cold aluminium frame to thermally broken aluminium, uPVC, or timber and the clear on clear IGU will vanish. Therefore, for consents issued from November 2022 in zones 3 – 6, and from November 2023 in zones 1 and 2, cold aluminium frames and clear on clear double IGU’s will essentially be removed from our construction methodology. Thermally superior frames and Low E glazing will be the new

normal and, in my opinion, that is not a bad thing.

The Schedule method and Table E.1.1.1

There are three ways of demonstrating compliance with Clause H1, the Schedule, Calculation, and Modelling methods, each with their own set of parameters and uses. However, the schedule method is traditionally the most commonly used, based on a look-up table of window and glass combinations and their respective R values.

With the Fifth Edition and the shift in philosophy around the evaluation of thermal performance for glazed elements, Table E.1.1.1 in H1/AS1, was created using the more meaningful weighted average R value of a houselot approach. The Table was developed using windows and door configurations from a variety of current, popular house plans to ensure they reflected what is being built today.

The thermal performance of these combinations was calculated using underperforming generic frame types that were further

down rated to ensure the product delivered to site actually achieved the requirements of the Code.

The Table nominates the combined R values of commonly available glass types with those generic frame types, and after November 2023 only the combinations inside the red box will comply with the requirements of Clause H1.Typically, this will mean, your timber framed houselot of windows, which have been glazed with a Low E, argon filled IGU, will satisfy the provisions of the Building Code.

Be aware though, not all Low E glasses are the same and to help identify this Table E.1.1.1 nominates the variation through the use of terms Low E1, Low E2, Low E3, and Low E4.There are of course other IGU make-ups that will provide differing Ug values, so architects, designers, builders, and window manufacturers must work with their suppliers and be clear that their specification, and the product being delivered, reflects the desired outcome.

Impact

The window and glass industry absolutely supports the Governments initiative around creating warmer, healthier, more energy efficient homes, and the changes to H1. However, these changes are not without their impacts, expense, risk, pain, and stress for the people and businesses involved. Aluminium suppliers are redesigning systems and shifting to thermally broken frames, uPVC suppliers are increasing their capacity, timber window manufacturers are adjusting for the changes, and glass suppliers are reassessing their product

offerings to align with the new requirements. These changes have required significant investment in people, machinery, and processes as we work toward the timeframes afforded us by MBIE, but the industry expects (all going well) that it will be ready to supply suitable product come the November 2022 and 2023 implementation dates.

I remember having to write a paper once that concluded the only constant was change and true to form, times are a changing …

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Ordering & finding professionals made easier !

Online ordering is not a new thing at Laminex New Zealand®. With the e-commerce platform introduced three years ago, the digital team works on a continuous improvement cycle, with a focus in delivering evolving solutions that enriches the experience further.

The latest is the ‘Related products’ functionality – it is an extremely easy way to find matching board, edgings accessories and more, all at the click of an icon!

You do not need to have an online ordering account to view the products – simply visit Laminex. co.nz, search for a product and click on the ‘Related products’ icon when visible. Any of our products that have a SKU are represented – which is A LOT of product!

Users can refine their search criteria using the drop-down filters to select what they are searching for – showroom, designer or build professional. When a customer refines their search, various profiles are then displayed which they can then select to view an individual business profile page.

See and Buy is a great way to promote your business at no added cost! You can gain exposure of thousands of website visitors per month, interactive image gallery shows off your work, and link to your business website directs users to your own website for more information; more traffic = more potential leads.

Since the launch of See and Buy there has been over 6000 unique page views, with an average of 3000 page views per month.

The Laminex website is continuously improving to make it easier to do business and consumers to find the product or help they need. If you have not been to the website, give it a go today!

If you’d like to find out more and see whether our e-commerce online ordering would work for you, email webchat@laminex. co.nz or phone 0800 303 606.

If you are online ordering, you can access Related products in the ‘Quick Order’ screen by clicking on ‘Related Products’ button.

Another functionality the digital team has improved is for anyone looking for designers, builders, and showrooms to help with their renovations and projects, we now have these businesses under ‘See and Buy’, found at the top of every page.

If you would like to have your business profiled on the See and Buy page, complete the form found here www.laminex.co.nz/ locator-tool-form

Related products can be found by clicking the icon on the swatch.

A different way to do walls.

Introducing Surround by LaminexTM – a modern range of interior decorative wall panels.

Available in classic and contemporary profiles, Surround by LaminexTM is ideal for internal wall applications across a range of commercial and residential areas – simply install in a dry area, finish and paint with your colour of choice.

Sheet sizes

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Profile thickness & back finish

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Interior dry area use only.

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The digital job folder transparency in the workshop

The order books at many carpentry and joinery businesses are full, which makes it more challenging to keep an overview and keep data and information about jobs up to date for all employees. Whether the employees are in the work preparation department, in production or tasked with assembly at the customer's premises, the "digital job folder" now gives everyone access to all information about each job in real time.

But that's not all: The web app also makes the current status of individual components transparent for everyone involved. You therefore always have an overview of the status of your jobs. The web app can be used by anyone who has a laptop or tablet to hand.

The challenges:

A lot of information and data, a lack of transparency

Many carpenters and joiners today face similar challenges: The volume of data involved in the work is increasing — but it often comes from various sources. How can companies deal with this efficiently and consistently? How can all employees stay up-to-date in terms of the job status? What is the best way to keep an overview of the jobs in the machine and assembly areas?

Woodworking shops often have to deal with a lot of paper: Information about jobs, parts lists, assembly information, drawings and construction plans — a lot of data is printed out (in some cases several times) and distributed to employees. Time and again, information about a job is also distributed to different storage locations or using different programs. This can now be consigned to the past because from now on, productionManager allows you to bundle all the information about a single job centrally. Carpenters/joiners can use the "digital job folder" to

gather all production-relevant data in one place, replacing numerous paper documents in production.

An end to endless paperwork: All the information is always up to date

In the work preparation department, the user imports all data from any software systems, such as Excel, industry software or a CAD/CAM system, into the productionManager web app. Alternatively, the user can create the data directly in the software. From this point on, any employee with a laptop or tablet at hand can access the data: items, assemblies and components, including the relevant drawings and information. Changes can be entered quickly and are therefore available to all users immediately. Drawings, images or further supplements can also be easily added to any job.

Full transparency on the progress of the job

The "digital job folder" bundles all the important information about a job in one place. And because it's a web application, employees can access it from anywhere where they have access to the Internet: in the office, in the workshop or on the construction site. All employees in production or assembly have full transparency over all jobs. For example, they can view job progress in real time and the status of items and components for easy tracking.

Anyone who also uses the productionAssist Feedback app can easily define individual stations in the workshop at which feedback on the current status of the individual component/item should be given. Feedback can be submitted to the app by scanning (using a hand-held scanner or tablet) or by clicking in the app. The benefit: All employees know at any point in time where particular components have already been processed or whether the furniture has been assembled in the assembly area.

Flexible use in any workshop

The "digital job folder" can be integrated into any existing workshop environment with very little effort. No adjustments are necessary in the software landscape or in the machine pool. The machine pool is usually made up of machines from different manufacturers — this is also no obstacle to using the software.

Cost-effective: No investment, update

or maintenance

costs

There is no risk with regard to costs when using productionManager. The use of the web app can be billed monthly or annually and can also be canceled within these cycles. The benefits of the webbased software: it is always upto-date, no server landscape is required and no effort is required for updates.

The backbone in communication between HOMAG apps

Anyone using other HOMAG apps or digital assistants has many additional benefits thanks to coordinated interfaces between productionManager and the HOMAG apps. Within the app environment, productionManager acts as a central application in the background and ensures that the correct information appears in the correct place in the work preparation department and the workshop.

• Anyone who uses intelliDivide optimization software for cutting or nesting can transfer the parts for cutting directly to intelliDivide.

• If the company manages its panel and edge materials in the materialManager web app, productionManager also uses this data.

• If the cutting assistant (Cutting Production Set), the nesting assistant (Nesting Production Set) or the sorting assistant (Sorting Production Set) is already used at workstations in the carpentry/joinery workshop, the user can transfer data to these workstations (i.e., to the productionAssist app used there.) These production workstations automatically report the processing progress directly to productionManager.

At the same time, HOMAG has also developed suitable interfaces with various external software partners. In conjunction with imosiX, Borm ERP systems, SWOOD or SmartWOP, the HOMAG software also shows how simple and easy seamless data exchange between different systems can be. While data is exchanged between the different manufacturers' software solutions fully automatically in the background, users will see a uniform and lean solution from a single source.

Whether working in preparation, production or assembly, the digital job folder gives everyone access to all information about each job in real time.

Manufacturing?

Why you should be using an online ordering system

An effective online ordering system has the potential to revolutionise the way you run your cut-to-size manufacturing business. This system will process the receiving, tracking, and fulfilling of an order. Managing the life cycle of an order requires time and resources. In this article we’ll look at the main reasons why your cut-to-size manufacturing business will benefit from utilising an online ordering system.

1. Does your team spend hours organising and collating orders? Do your orders come in via phone or email? Do they need to be entered into a system to quote, only to email it back to the client for approval? An online ordering system removes that hassle for you and more importantly, for your customers. It means your customer can place their orders online from your selection of products, which feeds straight through to your manufacturing system. This makes the process easier and more efficient with less chance of errors, so you and your staff can spend more time on things that matter.

As Ben Fatchen from Cabinet Systems puts it, “The business is no longer bogged down or held back by what used to be the tedious and time consuming process of creating quotes manually.”

Along with streamlining the quoting and ordering process, an online ordering portal also provides a central hub for all your orders. You’ll have a real-time overview of how many orders are in the pipeline, which have been dispatched and how many have been delivered already. This helps you better manage production planning.

2. Does all the information about your clients live in your head? Does your team need to come to you to get information about clients? Don’t have time to write it all down? An online ordering system begins and ends with the

customer. The customer begins the process by requesting an online quote and the end of the process is the completion of the order.

The ordering system can also function as a customer relationship management tool. The customer details are stored on the platform along with their quote and order history. All sales can be managed in one place. The online system will also store the customer’s favourite (most commonly ordered) items and default settings, to make it easier for them to re-order.

“Customers are always changing what they want and the configuration they want, the system keeps record of all the quotes.” observes Ben Fatchen from Cabinet Systems.

3.Can you only take orders when you're open?

Can you only take and process orders when your team is available? With an online ordering platform you can be in front of your customers at all times. Being accessible 24/7 is an invaluable marketing tool. You can also personalise your online ordering portal by adding your branding and other customisations.

“Our clients quite often say how easy it is to use.” reports Kevin Jacobs from Tassie Cabinets.

Using an online ordering platform will allow you to take advantage of the portal developers’ knowledge and expertise. Setting up your own portal or app would be a costly and time consuming process. Let

the experts in this area do what they do best while you focus on building your business.

4.Want to make more money?

Everyone wants to see the bottom line of their business grow, after all, that’s why you’re in business. Automation is the key to streamlining business processes. By automating your ordering system, you can reduce error frequency and ensure that your business develops a reputation for efficiency and reliability.

Andrew McAnuff from Cut to Size by YVCM says “We can now offer our customers a reliable and consistent way to both quote and order their jobs through us.”

In closing

An efficient order management system is crucial to ensure that customer expectations are met. It will save money on manual labor, decrease the risk of human errors, and free up time so you can focus on your business.

Tristan Smith from Smithwards explains, “It [an online ordering system] improves efficiency, productivity and even minimises financial losses through errors in plans and third party mistakes."

Take your cut-to-size business to the next level with a userfriendly and feature rich online ordering system. Cabinetry.Online is an online ordering system designed specifically for cut-tosize manufacturers. Check it out at cabinetryonline.co or email hello@cabinetryonline.co

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Cabinetry.Online is an ordering solution for cut-to-size manufacturers that seamlessly integrates into your manufacturing process to diminish time & effort spent quoting and transitioning an order for cutting. It is completely customisable and is designed to feature your logo and colour scheme, as well as all your own pricing and product range

WIN THE COST OF YOUR BENCHTOP BACK

20mm benchtops

With the look and feel of real quartz stone, this solid benchtop product can transform and modernise almost any area around the home with a range of warm and beautiful colours. EVOSTONE is an engineered stone product that is waterproof and durable. Due to its non-porous nature, EVOSTONE is also very hygienic and safe for food handling and preparation.

EVOSTONE is an engineered stone that is available in six stunning shades that replicate other more premium alternatives with impressive accuracy. Common applications of EVOSTONE include kitchen benchtops, vanities and laundry areas. Thanks to the non-porous nature of the product, EVOSTONE Is a great option for food handling and preparation areas, so works well in commercial areas such as restaurants and bars; or areas where hygiene is key.

EVOSTONE is also a much safer, easier to install option than other benchtop alternatives. There is no Silica present in the product meaning it is safe to cut on site, and no risk to our health and environment. EVOSTONE does not require a benchtop substrate for the product and the slabs can be easily cut and trimmed on site with standard machinery and tools. It is repairable, with most scratches able to be polished and removed. EVOSTONE is also much lighter than other alternatives, making it easier to move and install the prepolished slabs.

As EVOSTONE is an engineered stone product, it doesn’t come with the hefty price tag of traditional stone options, making it the economical option when choosing a benchtop product. The cost makes this the clear winner when it comes to other more traditional

product options. It also comes with a 10-year limited warranty, providing peace of mind when choosing this product.

Through June and July 2022, PSP are offering you the opportunity to win your benchtop back. Simply email a photo of your project and proof of purchase to info@psp.co.nz to go into the draw to win the cost of your EVOSTONE benchtop up to the value of $2000+GST.The winning joiner/installer will also receive $1,000+GST PSP voucher. *

Customers in Auckland recently used EVOSTONE in their Laundry to modernise and update this as part of their renovation. The use of EVOSTONE in this way showcases the versatility of this product. The end result was both incredibly aesthetically pleasing; while still being practical; and the clients were thrilled with it.

EVOSTONE is available in six contemporary shades, with one to suit any project. To see more about, visit https:// www.psp.co.nz/product/evostone

* Please note; terms and conditions apply when it comes to the promotion. Contact info@psp.co.nz for more details.

A unique, innovative & versatile 20mm solid surface Acrylic benchtop solution.

Terms and conditions apply. Entries must be submitted by the home owner of the project. Submissions close on the 31/07/22 at 11:59pm. Winner will be drawn and announced on the 08/08/22.

• Purchase any EVOSTONE benchtop during June and July 2022.

• Email a photo of your project and proof of purchase to info@psp.co.nz.

• You’re into win the cost of your EVOSTONE benchtop up to the value of $2000 +GST *

• Winning joiner/installer will also recieve a $1,000 +GST PSP Voucher.

unique, innovative & versatile

Evostone shows its versatility in the laundry.

Available in six contemporary shades.

Winstore X3 optimising the storing and retrieval of board

An increasing workload for Tauranga based Kitchens R Us who manufacturer kitchens, wardrobes, storage cabinetry and commercial shop fit-outs, meant the company needed to introduce a second manufacturing line into their busy business. A lack of space to do this saw them look seriously at how they were running board through their factory. The end result was the first Biesse Winstore X3 in New Zealand, a board storage and retrieval system which resolved the factories space issues while taking the heavy lifting out of board handling.

“We had been very busy for some time,” says Kitchens R Us owner Russell Reardon. “Our current CNC was maxed out but we didn’t really have the factory space to easily add a second one, so we needed to work out how we could condense the use of the factory space we had, to accommodate a second CNC.

“I had been looking at what robotics can do in joinery applications and had seen a Biesse Winstore in operation in the US on a trip there three years ago. I had been impressed at the way the storage system condensed board storage while taking out the

people. We were already running a Biesse CNC and looking to purchase a Biesse Rover S for our second line so the Winstore X3 looked a good fit to feed them both.

“The results have been impressive it basically works all day and all night storing and sorting board into job-lots. When we bring in new board it is left in the loading bay and the Winstore starts loading it into storage. It can prioritise its work so that if a machine needs loading it will leave storing board and service the machine before going back to its previous task.

“It knows exactly where it has stored each board and when provided with a jobs details it goes and gets the required sheets. We carry around 15,000 sheets of board in a variety of colours. We have about 13 stacks and each stack can have different colours. Winstore know where it has stacked each board, so if a required board is in stack 6 and 10 boards down it will go and get it by reshuffling the stack.

“The secret is the Winstore X3 and the CNC’s talk to each other. We have always used Cabinet Vision which is very compatible with the onboard Biesse software and

we have invested in Stack Easy which is an additional package developed in Australia specifically for the Winstore, which helps configure the best option at any one time. Together they work brilliantly to retrieve board for each job ready for both CNC’s in order of our job runs.

“This is the first Winstore X3 to be installed in New Zealand so we were a little nervous about the install and commission but it basically went seamlessly. Everybody stuck to prices and quoted time lines, Biesse provided details of our requirements and drew up plans and guidelines to

The Winstore X3 provides Kitchens R Us with automatic board selection and handling and allowed a second CNC line to operate in limited factory space.

allow us to talk to specialists in areas such as dust extraction, electrical wiring and air compression where we needed to increase our capacity ready for the new set up.

“Biesse progressed the install very well. First we shifted the existing line during our downtime between Christmas and New Year so that starting the year we were able to operate the existing line from a different area of the factory. We sectioned off the area for the new line and Biesse installed our new Rover S and the Winstore X3 over the next month or so without any disruption to our ongoing operation

“Biesse did a great job, I am very happy that we decided to go with them on this project. It was very important that they had people in NZ to install the project especially during covid as we didn’t want to be relying on technicians from

overseas. Dylan Staples from Biesse assured me it could all be done locally, I had dealt with him in the past and trusted in his ability to do a good job.

“A couple of months on from the install the factory is flowing smoothly and we are experiencing lots of productivity gains. We were previously using a forklift to feed our CNC, one job at a time. Now the Winstore X3 feeds both lines automatically, we don’t require the same area for storage and we don’t need to involve a forklift driver as in the past.

“All of this with no mistakes in board selection and a system which is quieter, faster and safer and a lot more capable than that which we were using.

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A new Biesse Rover S is also fed by the Winstore X3.

OPTIDOOR™

Profile doors with options

Our paintable HDF profile doors aren’t just for the oldstyle-country-villa-vibe: the opportunities are endless with our range of modern, unique and customisable profile options!

Our Profile Options Your Way:

We’re working on some exciting updates on our website that will enable you to fully customize the 20+ profiles in our range, to suit your design and your needs. Custom-width v-grooves? Altering the frame size? Adding on bottom-extra-length? Setting up the base door height for multiple-pocket doors? We’re doing away with code-language: watch this space as we roll out some exciting website updates in the coming months that will make ordering paintable doors super easy!

Our Optidoor™ profiles are available with any edge option: aris only, R1.5mm, R3mm, R5mm, or Roman Ogee detail, essentially creating endless profile options.

Pocket Back option:

Traditionally, many pocketed profile doors would be made in a 2-piece door style to reduce bowing.

As our range includes a number of fluted, waved, narrow-framed and v-grooved options, we knew we needed something different to achieve the same effect.

Enter: the Pocket Back option.

The Pocket Back features a 2.5mm deep pocket on the back of the door to reduce the tension from the back of the HDF, essentially achieving the desired result with less cost, wastage or labour.

While the white-melamine-back option is often sufficient, the Pocket Back option gives extra peace of mind for large doors, bi-fold doors and other situations where required. You’ll notice we offer both options on our profiles.

Get in touch if you require samples of our Optidoors™ to see for yourself!

www.sagedoors.co.nz

Same Stainless Same Service

When combining joinery with hard wearing and stylish bench tops, stainless steel is king. For decades, Mercer Stainless has been the leader in stainless steel benchtops. Having recently rebranded to MHM Automation, the company’s commitment to high quality products and services remains resolute. Same people, same service, same stainless steel and same guarantee.

MHM Automation, a New Zealand owned and operated company based out of Christchurch, has always been customer-focused. Custom Bench Sales and Production Co-ordinator Diane Burton said great communication and dedication to finding solutions was something clients valued in MHM’s service.

“Our personalised approach is something we really take pride in. Typically our stainless projects are for people’s homes, which means they’re incredibly personal projects for our clients. It’s important when you’re creating things that will be in people’s home for years to come that they’re fabricated to be exactly what the client hoped for.”

Just like communication with clients, communication with the joiner is also a vital part of MHM’s success. Often, there are many hidden fixings needed within the cabinetry that connects to the stainless steel products, so MHM’s team works closely with the joiner on these projects. “We’re committed to giving our clients exactly what they want with a high quality finish that is cohesive with all the other components of installation,” Burton said.

Benches are what MHM’s is most well-known for, but it produces a multitude of additional applications for the home, splashbacks, rangehood covers, outdoor BBQ areas and finishings.

The advantage of stainless is that it is easy to keep clean and it looks smart. MHM’s bench catalogue includes several edge designs; for example, a wet edge slope on the outer lip to prevent water seepage down cupboards. There are also options for how the stainless steel top is attached to the wall and various textured finishes are available. “Because it’s a material that’s customisable it really works with many applications,” Burton said.

Stainless steel work from Dynamic Joinery & Cabinetry in Christchurch.

Stainless steel installation from Kristina Pickford Auckland, and Lichfield Joinery in Christchurch.

If the lasers detect movement or entry into the operating area, the machine stops. The program is not interrupted, but merely paused. If the person leaves this area again, the DRILLTEQ V-310 continues processing.

DRILLTEQ V-310

the new space-saving miracle from HOMAG

With the new DRILLTEQ V-310 vertical CNC processing center, HOMAG is setting new standards. Comprehensive solutions for milling, drilling and grooving - combined with additional unique features on a footprint of just 11m² - have never been seen before in this form of woodworking machines. Resources and space are often limited, especially in the craft woodworking sector. In order to be able to offer high-quality and individualized CNC processing in these limited spaces, HOMAG has met the market requirements and developed a true space-saving miracle in the form of the DRILLTEQ V-310.

Up to 45 drilling spindles, 2 swiveling grooving saws, a dowel insertion unit and a C-axis with unit interface round out a wealth of extensive application possibilities with the DRILLTEQ V-310. The units can be easily combined with an 8-position tool changer and adapted to the application situation. Because of this, extensive tasks for sawing, milling, and drilling for classic furniture construction are possible, as well as capabilities for an extensive range of furniture connectors. Even door processing is possible. Comparable to the process with other machines in the DRILLTEQ series from HOMAG, on the DRILLTEQ V-310 the workpieces are optimally held with two collets, without vacuum, while they are drawn into the machine during production. The workpieces are clamped vacuumfree and ergonomically via an easily accessible foot switch.

Optimized handling

Ergonomic processes

The large panoramic window offers an optimal view into the interior of the machine. The tilting

control panel, in combination with the height-adjustable monitor, enable ergonomic and efficient work. This means that changing operators is always easy on this machine, as adjustments can be made easily depending on operator height or preference. Short distances and quick access to all functions characterize the DRILLTEQ V-310 and are the basis for an optimally thought-out production process.

Visual LED support with intelliGuide

A feature that will absolutely increase efficiency and ensure process reliability is the tool changing concept on the DRILLTEQ V-310. On the software system side, tools can be transferred from the tool management system "toolManager" to the picker simply with a tap of a finger. The intelliGuide system then indicates on the physical tool changer which action is to be carried out.

To support the machine operator, the loading area of the DRILLTEQ V-310 is also equipped with an LED assistance system. Incorrect

loading will be a thing of the past. The intelliGuide system is linked to the control system and shows the workpiece sizes and the correct positioning for loading into the machine by illuminating the LED bars in the X and Y directions. This saves time, reduces operating errors to a minimum and is also an ergonomic advantage, as the workpieces only have to be lifted and inserted once.

New safety concept with safeScan technology

The safety of the operators, in harmony with the machine in the context of production, is clearly a priority. Here, HOMAG relies on a new system without safety mats - with safeScan. If the lasers detect movement or entry into the operating area, the machine stops. The program is not interrupted, but merely paused. If the person leaves this area again, the DRILLTEQ V-310 continues processing. Thanks to the automatically integrated autoquit function, no confirmation or restarting of the machine is necessary. Leaving the area is sufficient to continue production.

“The Raumwunder” [space-saving miracle]

HOMAG has redefined CNC processing with the DRILLTEQ V-310. The wealth of technical possibilities, along with timesaving and ergonomic benefits for customers, are the proof. On top of all that, the DRILLTEQ V-310’s features are all paired with a focus on sustainability and conserving resources. When you see this in combination with the small footprint of 11m², the uniqueness of this machine becomes clear. There has never been so much CNC processing in such a small space.

The DRILLTEQ V-310 vertical CNC processing center is truly a miracle of space.

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a journey from Joiner to Designer

David Orchard is the Manager of Orchard Joinery in the Kapiti Coast of Wellington, a business which his parents have owned for 29 years.

Having worked in the industry for 15 years, and with eight of those spent on the floor building and manufacturing, David has an extensive background in the sector. His move to the office and into management came about a few years ago after he suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery and a recommendation from his medical team for him to find another profession. Passionate about the industry and with a Certificate in Joinery Craftsperson already under his belt, David took on the office role at Orchard Joinery to continue doing what he loves.

“I love the challenge of joinery, finding creative solutions to problems and the meticulous nature of the job. I also really enjoy creating amazing spaces for our customers and watching an idea transform into a reality. When I injured my shoulder, I had to find a way to continue and that meant moving into an office role. Initially I reluctantly took a position in the office, but now it has grown into a career and a pathway to enjoying joinery once more,” says David. Taking on the role of designer, David has been creating concepts and designs for the clients of Orchard Joinery for some time, however a chance meeting at a Master Joiner Conference opened the door for the next step in his design journey.

“I had the opportunity to watch Mark Bruce present at conference and his message really rang true. That study would give me an edge in joinery and that having skills in both design and joinery would be beneficial and that studying for a Diploma would help me to continue to develop as

a designer. I signed up to complete my National Diploma in Kitchen Design through the NKBA shortly after his presentation and I haven’t looked back,” says David.

Mark Bruce is a tutor of the National Diploma in Kitchen Design, a joiner, an awardwinning designer and a member of the NKBA Board. He is an advocate for joiners completing a design qualification and how it will improve your offering and give your client’s greater confidence in your abilities and design background.

Currently studying in his first year of the course, David says the Diploma has already made a difference to how he works.

“I have a whole lot of new knowledge, and this is helping me

to be quicker and more efficient with my design, I am thinking more strategically about my work, and I have a new level of understanding about design and why we do things from a new perspective. I am really looking forward to year two when we study colour and texture and other more aesthetic areas of design as this is a space I would like to do some professional development in,” says David.

David says his advice is simple to joiners who are thinking about improving their design skills or worry that they are missing out on business because they don’t have the design qualifications to back up their experience. Get qualified. “Sometimes the danger of being head down in your work, means you don’t keep up with new innovations and practices. You

I had the opportunity to watch Mark Bruce present at conference and his message really rang true. That study would give me an edge in joinery and that having skills in both design and joinery would be beneficial and that studying for a Diploma would help me to continue to develop as a designer.

would be surprised about the amount of information and knowledge that can come out of study. I would also highly recommend becoming a member of NKBA. It is fantastic to belong to a large professional organisation that promotes good design and improving professionalism. There is a lot to learn and gain from membership.”

For more information on the NKBA or the National Diploma in Kitchen Design visit: Be Educated - NKBA

Study has allowed David Orchard to enjoy joinery once more.

500S & 500 AMERTHANE

2K Waterbased System

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 fittings, 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

Kitchen design by Mal Corboy Design

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Kookaburra Sport and how they craft the perfect Cricket Bats using Carbitool

We visited the Kookaburra Sport premises, in Moorabbin, to talk to Lachlan Dinger, who specialises in handcrafted cricket bats made from the most premium willow.

The Kookaburra Sport Story

Like Carbitool, Kookaburra Sport are an Australian Family-Owned Business operating for over 130 years. Fourth and fifth generation members of the founding Thompson family continue to work at Head Office in Melbourne, where they specialise in the production of sport equipment for both cricket and hockey.

The core of the business Kookaburra Sport are proud sports equipment manufacturers specialising in cricket and field hockey balls and equipment, footballs, licensed fanwear and bespoke teamwear, clothing and footwear. They predominantly sell products via existing retailers, online and direct to cricket and hockey Leagues and Associations, which are distributed to over 50 countries worldwide. They produce over 650,000 cricket and hockey balls a year, the only company of that kind in Australia.

In 2016, Lachlan joined the company to oversee the bat making process. The Kooka Bat Cave is a hub of activity and excitement when internationally recognised sports stars and players visit the head office and manufacturing facility.

Who are the types of customers you get at the Bat Cave?

‘Aside from the manufacturing and repairs on the day-today orders, we will receive Kookaburra Cricket Bats from customers which obviously hold sentimental value to them, which

we will then provide repair and servicing to. We also get some of our sponsored players to come into the bat making facility to get their custom orders done, sizing, weight, etc.’

Do you always use Carbitool?

Why do you prefer it?

‘Each cricket bat is individually shaped to ensure the right amount of wood is in the right place to give a perfect balance. Before this, we used Carbitool Circular Saw Bench Blades, particularly the 300mm 48t to create a rough shape out of the clefts that we get in. We also use the 450mm 72t to cut our bat handles. It helps that you are a fellow Australian Manufacturer, and you just happen to be around the corner from us! So, we can duck into your store and grab what we need when we need it.’

Check out the range here: https:// www.carbitool.com.au/sawblades/bench-saw-blades/

To see more of the great work this fellow Aussie Family Business does, check them out on Instagram @kookabatcave. You can also visit https://www.kookaburrasport. com.au/ .

To learn more about the Carbitool range of timber tools, visit www. carbitool.com.au

A review of E3/AS1 changes and an alternative flooring solution in NZ

Are you aware of the big upcoming changes to the building code here in New Zealand? Our team here at Archant has been watching the developments closely.

On November 5th, 2022, a major shift will go into effect regarding timber-based flooring products. It’s all about reducing and eliminating internal flooring moisture for health and safety. In the past, timber-based products were considered an “acceptable solution Under the newly revised E3/AS1 guidelines, however, you will now need to file for an “alternative solution” to satisfy the Building Consents Authority.

This requirement applies specifically to any rooms that include water sources such as kitchens, bathrooms, and laundries. The way it’s written offers further clarity by specifying that any “areas that have sanitary fixtures” are part of the new code. Essentially any space within 1.5 meters of potential water splash is affected by the change.

What Does E3/AS1 Internal Moisture Building Code Change?

We understand that’s a lot of industry jargon to interpret so allow us to unpack this in layman’s terms. Timber is no longer an “approved solution” for flooring in wet areas. You can still use timber products for your choice of flooring material, but special permission is required to do so. For residential kitchens, bathrooms, and laundries, you’ll now need to submit documentation of an “alternative solution”.

Applying for this offers an apparent way around the new rule, but is that a risk you’re willing to take? Despite how gorgeous a hardwood floor can be, they’re problematic when used near moisture. This new code forces designers and homeowners alike to rethink their choice of flooring.

Why the Update?

Problems with moisture, mould and mildew can be a real safety hazard. In section E3.3.3 of the building code, it states that “floor surfaces of any space containing sanitary fixtures or sanitary appliances must be impervious and easily cleaned”. Timber was simply falling short in this regard. This new change will align those requirements more consistently. It applies to all types of timber flooring products and does not stipulate any variances for the type of finish used on the floor regardless of lacquer, wax, varnish, etc.

Flooring for the Future

Since timber is no longer classified as an “acceptable solution” when used in these wet areas, you may want to find a preferable material for your flooring needs. We know these new guidelines may be disappointing to some. Yet, one of our philosophies at Archant is to find solutions that remove friction from the design process.

For example, porcelain does not have to be limited to benchtops. With our large format porcelain, you can create gorgeous floors that meet all code requirements. Perhaps you’ve already seen inspiring examples of this from Europe and the USA. Now we can help you achieve this look in your project.

Benefits of Archant Porcelain

In addition to its visual beauty, our large format porcelain features an impressive number of other benefits including:

• strong and durable material

• very little maintenance required

• Virtually imperceptible seams with minimal grout necessary

• Efficient and cost-effective installs with less cutting required

• Stain and heat resistant surface due to the nonporous nature of porcelain

• Elevates your creative design to the next level

We Can Help

We offer beautiful large-format 1600x3200mm porcelain slabs which are perfect for flooring solutions in a residential space. These large sheet sizes result in a cohesive and continuous surface that caters to the most demanding of applications.

With 18 trend-setting colours ranging from the most luxurious marble designs to stunning metal rusted looks, you have unlimited design potential. Our design team is happy to help if you have any questions about your project. Stop into any one of our showrooms including our Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington locations.

You can also check out the full product collection at archant. co.nz/archant-porcelain

In addition to its visual beauty, large format porcelain features an impressive number of other flooring benefits.

The right machine for the job

For Craig Phillips, owner of Reconstruct Joinery based in Hastings, the last few years has seen a steady growth in his business. A qualified timber joiner with some eighteen years experience, he established his business back in 2014. The business purchased an existing joinery factory at its current location in Fenwick St in 2020 and has grown from just two staff to eight in the intervening time.

“The business designs, builds and installs mainly interior refurbishments in both commercial and residential settings including custom made joinery and cabinetry for kitchens and bathrooms as well as wardrobes, staircases and doors. We also specialise in retrofitted double glazed windows.” Craig says.

With the growth of the business has come the need to increase production to keep up with demand. “In recent times we have become more involved in

residential work so we needed to be more geared to handle it and that is why we looked to get into CNC based production technology.”

In investigating what they needed they came across Rob at Proform CNC Ltd out of Levin. Craig explains “We decided on one of the Proform ATC 25/13 flatbed CNC machines they sell and the reasons were simple: it was a robust gantry based CNC machine with a small footprint with its 1200 by 2400 flatbed, which suited our factory. The key feature was the automatic tool change which saved time and afforded versatility which gave us the ability to better organise production of primarily panel based product for such things as kitchen cabinetry. It has been transforming for us.”

These practical factors were underwritten by Proform and their team. “The install was done by Aiden and was quick and efficiently done and training was not a big issue with this machine.

What I liked was the after sales support. You were always talking to the horse’s mouth so to speak. This and the positive comments we got from other buyers of their machines and of course it’s pricing, swung the deal.”

What has it meant for the business?

“This machine gets regular daily use so it means we can do more in a week with confidence in it’s accuracy and reliability. It’s a tough little machine that does the job for us.”

And of the future? “Business has been hectic” says Craig. “We are just keeping up with orders and making sure our clientele are happy with the quality and ontime delivery we offer.”

For more info contact Craig Phillips at Reconstruct Joinery on 021 731 207, email craig@ reconstruct.co.nz or visit www. reconstruct.co.nz

LOOKING FOR A COST EFFECTIVE NESTED BASED MANUFACTURING (NBM) MACHINING SOLUTION?

Left to right - Christian, Craig, Katy, Quinn, Callum.

Check for damage!

Material shortages, freight delays, rising costs ... With so many unavoidable supply chain challenges at the moment, it’s worth making sure you’re not adding additional hassles to your business right now. One area worth your attention is freight deliveries, where with a little extra care you can avoid a huge amount of hassle. This from Andy Tuno, a good bloke from Jacks.

Accidents happen, and things get damaged in transit. But over the past 18 months at Jacks we’ve seen a significant increase in the frequency of freight damage between our warehouse and our customers. Some of this increase is because of an increase in the number of machines we’re shipping. More sales means more freight and so more damage. But even accounting for more freight around NZ, a higher proportion of the machines we are sending out are being damaged, despite our best efforts at the warehouse and in communicating with the carriers.

Why the extra damage? We can only speculate but it feels as if the freight carriers have so much work that standards have slipped while they scramble to keep up with demand. So we’re doing what we can to keep our machinery undamaged. Where appropriate we leave machinery in its original shipping materials. After all the machine’s been packaged to travel across the world so should usually be suitable to travel across town! Even so, we often add additional wrapping, strapping, boxing, framing and/or signage to add protection and alert busy truck drivers to areas needing care. For example, on a smaller edgebander we’ll add a ‘No strop’ label across the edge-tape feeder or fibre-glass hood. Or for machines we know are top heavy then we add signage saying so.

We also try and point out areas needing care to the driver, but ultimately securing the load is his or her responsibility. We can only recommend how they secure it. Even if they follow our guidance (and in almost all cases they do) the delivery might not be door to door with the same truck and/or driver – even if we’ve requested it. Freight often changes trucks - either at a national depot to be consolidated with other intercity freight, or at a local depot, where it’s transferred to a regional subcontractor. So the first driver might take all the care required,

but the next driver might not. Or might be loading / unloading in the dark, or rain, and might not see, or care enough to see, any signage or instructions.

Therefore we’ve added a new label to all machines we ship out: a large fluorescent yellow label that loudly states “Check for damage!” Because checking a delivery for damage will save a heap of hassle.

If you just sign the paperwork that the delivery driver hands you when he or she drops off your package that’s it – you’ve accepted the goods in good condition. If when you unwrap later that day and find damage it’s a very steep uphill battle to get the carrier to accept any liability. After all, they have signed paperwork saying the goods were received undamaged.

But just two words can stop this from happening: “possible damage.” Write this on the documentation for the driver and you’ve left the door open to report and claim for any damage you, or the installing technician, finds later.

Remember, damage may not be immediately apparent. Some damage isn’t obvious through the packaging or wrapping –particularly if you’re not looking for it. For example, if your freight is a machine delivery, a drop from a height may have severely shaken the internals of the machine,

but may not have damaged the packaging. And do you really know what you’re looking for? Unless you’ve ordered a duplicate of a machine you already have, it’s likely any new machine delivered will be unfamiliar, so unless the damage is obvious you might miss it. If you have any suspicion at all it’s worth signing the delivery documents with “possible damage”. Better safe than sorry.

Here's a real life example. A machine was collected from our warehouse for delivery across town. As was usual for a machine of this type it had a ‘no strop’ sign across a section of the top of the machine. Unfortunately, the driver took this sign literally, and didn’t secure the machine in the rear of the truck at all. Upon arrival at its destination – just 20 mins away - the machine was lying on its side in the rear of the truck. During discussions with a very embarrassed driver about how this happened, a representative of the customer signed the delivery docket without thinking.

The machine was assessed by a technician to have a bent frame. This, along with significant other damage, meant the costs to repair were in excess of the machine’s value. It was a write-off. But despite this, and despite having photographic evidence of the machine on its side in their truck, the carrier declined the claim

“due to Clean Signature on Proof of Delivery for full delivery. This pertains to a consignee confirming the receipt of a consignment in full and in an undamaged condition by endorsing the consignment note on receipt.” In other words, the recipient of the delivery hadn’t written anything except their signature on the driver’s paperwork. Therefore the carrier is claiming the damage isn’t their problem. As you can imagine this is currently under dispute!

Take time to inspect what’s been delivered. Make the driver wait if you need to. It’s very easy to casually sign for a delivery without thinking about it, or feel pressured to sign because the driver is waiting. Or you might be out, leaving whoever’s in the workshop to sign the paperwork without even knowing what’s being delivered. Or perhaps you’re on the phone so you scribble a signature on the paperwork that’s waved in front of you. Don’t! Take the time to check whatever has been delivered. If possible, unwrap them and check again. If you don’t have the time or ability to check the goods, write “possible damage” on the paperwork anyway. You might save yourself a whole heap of trouble when you later find your machine wasn’t treated as it should have been after it left our warehouse.

One final thing to think about. Even if you do make a claim on a carrier, the maximum you can claim is usually $2,000 including GST. That’s the maximum liability a carrier will face under a standard NZ freight contract. It doesn’t matter if your brand new machine was $50,000 and the carrier’s truck crashes and your machine is a write off. You’ll only get back a maximum of $2,000. So you might want to check your insurance cover too ….

Cheers Andy Tuno

“it’s always worth checking a delivery for damage”

JUST AWESOME

Correctly specified filters save money !

Tony Kelly from Contemporano has developed his very successful production facility over the last 20 years and has continued, throughout it’s expansion, to stick to his original mantra: that the ideal cabinet making production area should be planned ‘by cabinet makers’, ‘for cabinet makers’ to work in.

Offering a whole range of kitchen/ bathroom cabinetry online, the company also partners with other specialists to provide either custom machined solutions or small to medium production runs that allow more throughput for other joinery companies, who either haven’t got the number of machines or staff to cope with increased demand.

10 years ago he chose NZ DUCT+FLEX to supply LIPLOCK ducting for his new production facility and due to the adaptability of the modular system, he has rearranged the layout and added to the duct lines consistently since 2012: no original ducting being wasted, as machines have been added and positions changed. With further expansion required, in 2016 it was only natural that Tony would approach NZ DUCT+FLEX again, this time to replace their old filtration system which was unable to be expanded, and so couldn’t cope with the new scale of production which now requires 3 CNC’s, an edgebander and 2 panel saws.

A Double Modular 3 bay filter with rotary valve exit driven by a JK45K 30kw fan was installed by NZ Duct’s own installation staff, ensuring the job was done efficiently and in the time frame required. As the install team are doing this every day of every week country wide, they can manage, usually, to avoid a shut

Northshore manufacturing business proves not cutting costs initially on filtration size saves money longer term

down – in this case working around Contemporano’s facility production. All filtration products are purchased from Danish based JKF Industri and the filter, fans and rotary valves as well as ducting are ‘in stock’ in Auckland, so if you need products quickly they can be supplied normally overnight.

“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 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 just like Contemporano. Paying 10% more for a larger filter initially, but having no issues for 10 years, means they are saving money” confirms Geoff Ebdon.

“It’s the most common route to making your new ‘system quote’ look competitive: use a smaller filter unit to get the overall cost down but make big claims about airflow capacity. Unlike filter area, which is a stated figure, airflow capacity is a vague claim that can’t be directly measured or confirmed.”

“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 so it falls of again easily, 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, lack of suction, dust in the work area and deposition (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.

And Tony Kelly’s analysis of his filtration system : “Just awesome”.

For more information call 0508

28 or visit www.nzduct.co.nz

3 Bay Double modular filter working hard with its original filter socks.

HSD & Spindles NZ grow both relationship and spindle range

HSD are the world’s biggest manufacturer of High-Speed Spindles for CNC routers, stone spindles, metal cutting spindles and almost any iteration of high-speed cutting spindle. Spindles NZ Ltd have built up a close and professional relationship with HSD over the last 18 years, offering both new replacement spindles and ongoing service and support for rebuilding their products.

Jon from Spindles NZ prides himself on his turn around time, and is able to have a seized spindle back up and running on the machine within days. Customers from Australia are now taking advantage of the fast and efficient air freight which is almost as fast as domestic freight movements throughout NZ.

HSD ES929X

HSD have recently announced the development of their new ES929X electrospindle, designed for 3-axis machining centres and robotic applications. This spindle aims to be a financially viable entry level alternative to the cheap inferior tool changing spindles on the market. These are often poor copies of HSD spindles so the ES929X gives HSD quality at a comparable price.

It’s available in two configurations (ISO30 and HSK-F63) with 7.5 kW three-phase asynchronous motor and electric fan cooling system. Both spindles are stocked by Spindles NZ.

They are compatible with ES919/929 spindles which can be replaced by the ES929X using the same mountings and wiring. They are also an ideal replacement for cheaper spindles and spindles of smaller machine suppliers.

Users of Homag machining centres

Spindles NZ are now able to deal directly with you to offer new spindles and spares and replacement shafts. We can offer direct quotes within 24 hours. Previous difficult dealer agreements no longer need to be honored and we can have the spindles sent direct.

Jon Escreet Spindles NZ Ltd

Vacuum technology increases productivity in the wood and furniture industry

Today, wood-processing companies have to be flexible, fast and deliver on schedule – with the consequence of fully exploiting the potential for rationalization in the company and continually optimizing internal processes. To meet these requirements, the vacuum specialist Schmalz offers a wide range of products for manual and automated handling processes. Users in the wood and furniture industry profit from more efficiency and increased productivity.

The requirements of vacuum technology for the safe handling of wooden workpieces are as

various as they are demanding. That's because renewable raw materials are often processed in a harsh working environment. A lot of dust and chips can compromise trouble-free gripping, as too can knot holes, porosity, twists and cracks. On the other hand, painted surfaces require particularly gentle treatment. Uneven stacking patterns, different dimensions and an often undefined workpiece pick-up position, create further challenges for handling technology. Furthermore, the wood industry demands fast cycle times, falling production costs and energy efficiency. With its product range, Schmalz (from Germany's

Black Forest) provides support along the entire value creation chain. This includes vacuum components, vacuum gripping systems, systems for manual handling as well as clamping solutions.

Manual work processes are particularly common in the wood and furniture industry, for moving wooden boards, pre-cut parts and assemblies. For example, Schmalz vacuum handling systems that are operated manually are used for the loading of panel dividing saws. In order to reliably grip different formats and weights, the vacuum specialist has two

series in its product range: the vacuum tube lifter Jumbo and the vacuum lifting device VacuMaster. Schmalz offers the appropriate suction pads for both series depending on requirements. The tube lifter Jumbo makes the frequent lifting of workpieces with different shapes up to a weight of 300 kilograms easier. The device is operated by just one person – precisely and ergonomically. Handling and loading times can be significantly reduced. The vacuum lifting devices from the VacuMaster series are suitable for transporting wooden workpieces with a weight of up to 2,000 kilograms, and can also be

Schmalz Vacuum Lifting & Clamping

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.

VCBL-B vacuum blocks offer an attractive alternative to suction pads.

Vacuum area gripping system FMP being used to handle structured wood.

operated by one person. They have a modular design and are sturdy and reliable. For ergonomic work at all heights, Schmalz has swiveling operator handles in its product range. With suction pads, that are continuously adjustable on the beam, unwieldy sheets in different sizes can be moved easily. The lifting device VacuMaster Window is recommended for the safe transportation of sensitive glass sheets and windows as well as multi-sash windows. Finally, the entire potential for rationalization can be increased in combination with aluminum cranes from Schmalz. They are very responsive, which particularly has a positive effect on ergonomics as well as the efficiency of internal material flow. The effort required to move the crane is low; the workpieces can be easily and quickly moved on the swivel arm and put in the desired position.

After lifting a sheet and moving it with a crane, the next process step is often the depositing and processing of it on a CNC machining center. Schmalz offers a variety of clamping solutions for such machines from different manufactures. Vacuum blocks safely fix the flat workpieces on the underside, and the machine can then process the sheet on all edges as well as on the upper side. The company developed new vacuum blocks for use with the CNC wood machining tools manufactured by the Italian company Biesse. The VCBL-B suction pads are compatible with the original suction pads and can be easily attached in the suction

block mount on the machine. The suction pads from Schmalz eliminate the costly replacement of complete vacuum blocks in the event of collision or wear: It is possible to simply replace the suction plates. In conventional systems, the entire vacuum block has to be replaced. Schmalz thereby lowers the costs for spare parts and reduces machine downtimes.

With automated systems from Schmalz, users can exploit further potential for rationalization for wooden materials. For example, the FXP/FMP area grippers, which have been proven in practice many times, are suitable for use in the furniture industry. This enables the handling of coated wood in many shapes and sizes. Schmalz has equipped the system with a special insert element and leakfree check valves to optimize flow. Tests have indicated that the gripping system generates on average 86 per cent more suction force on unplaned workpieces and 87 per cent more suction force on workpieces with smooth surfaces than comparable products on the market. For the user, this means reliable gripping of workpieces, improved energy efficiency and cost-effective manufacturing.

Treotham Automation

www.treotham.co.nz

0800 847 200

The JumboFlex 300 vacuum tube lifter from Schmalz easily lifts heavy wooden boards and supplies cutting machines both quickly and ergonomically.

Steering a course

Ian Featherstone

Ian Featherstone is a cabinetmaker, machinist, business advisor, mentor 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

Managing people through change

Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher said, “Change is the only constant in life.”

At a time when we hope that the rate of change will settle, it seems to be speeding up, with more surprises around every corner.

However, if we take a proactive approach to managing change with our teams, we can help them get to a better place and get used to the fact that change is constant and something we need not fear.

For things to get better, for improvement to take place, this requires change.

In life and in nature, cycles of change happen daily and throughout the seasons. It’s often not the change itself that makes people nervous and anxious; it’s when change is not anticipated,

happens as a surprise or is a shock, that emotions can kick in and make the transition challenging to understand and accept.

As with most things in business and psychology, there are processes that can help us. The diagram above illustrates very well the roller coaster ride of emotions, understanding, adaptation and ultimately acceptance that can occur for most of us through the process of change.

Our role as leaders, is to help people see that the status quo is not an option, to paint a picture of the future and show a pathway to get there. We must understand that every person is unique and should be allowed to experience their own version of their current reality. This reality is based entirely on their own perceptions, fears, and emotions. We should

expect resistance, so be prepared to listen, support and coach people around the obstacles and towards an understanding that the change is a good idea. The grip that fear has on them, will loosen and they will be free to adapt, to try doing things differently and accept that change is good and hopefully, be looking out for opportunities to change more, for the better, in the future.

Remember to share your vision of the future, tell them what you’ve just told them and just when you think you are done, tell them again and accept questions to gain an understanding every step of the way. The aim is to have a team of willing participants reach the future state who are ready to take the next opportunity for change, when they see it.

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Built with the same “easy-to-use” ethos that makes PRO100 so simple to operate, the new CNC Linking module enables you to add, then view, the machining within the project before sending the files to your CNC. This allows for everything to be created and viewed within the PRO100 project, allowing for accuracy of drilling and machining because any element of a design can have machining attached. No more having to edit your design in a separate CAD/CAM program!

Adding even more value, PRO100’s CNC library can also be used by any PRO100 user without requiring a CNC licence. This means your project can be opened by the production department for checking before being sent through to your CNC machine.

Once approved, the project is simply exported to the integrated ActCut cad/ cam software. This is a simple process where the parts are nested and the layouts (and labels if required) are produced alongside the g-code needed by your CNC.

PRO100 software includes a basic CNC library to get you producing from day one. You can change and alter the contents of the library and add and save new cabinets to be used again. With

the ability to save machining templates in the CNC module, different machining can be applied to any part, quickly and easily. The benefit? Different drilling and machining patterns are simpler to accommodate in your designs, and faster to get into production.

As well as the new functionality, PRO100 still has all the standard features that have made it such a popular choice for design and production workshops across NZ:

• Drag and drop libraries

• Stretchable cabinets

• Replace cabinets, items or objects

• 360 Panorama export (View 3d with 3d Goggles)

• Manual dimensioning - ability to add on different layers

• Hide cabinets, items or objects

• Import 3d Models directly into the software

• Apply text to the project

• 2D Shape editor - these shapes can be send used in the CNC module

• Align feature

• Distribute feature

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What’s in store for Prefabricators and Product Suppliers?

In a previous article (“More Building Law Reforms Are Coming”) I told you about the big changes to the Building Act that the Government was proposing. Well some of those changes have already happened, and they are to be found in the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021 that came into force on 8 June 2021. Only a few of its provisions came into effect immediately, and the rest have been deferred until September 2022, unless the Government chooses to bring them in sooner.

These changes were first floated in a 190-page discussion paper released by MBIE in April 2019. Some of them were quite radical, such as extending licensing from the purely residential into the top end commercial sector, and reducing the number of specialist license categories but increasing their technical competence requirements. Another proposal was to require you to get a special supervision licence before you could supervise restricted building work. And it was also planned to make it compulsory for every residential project above a certain value to be covered by an insurance policy or guarantee issued by a third party.

In addition to those radical proposals there were a number of more conventional changes planned, that nonetheless will be quite significant for the industry. It is those more conventional changes that have found their way into the Building Act this time around, whereas the others are either a work in progress or they have been abandoned because they are too impractical.

The changes that are in force already, mostly relate to increasing the penalties for committing an offence under the Building Act. In some cases these increases are substantial, particularly where the health and safety of the public is at risk, in which case the maximum fine for a company is $1.5 million and for an individual it is $300,000. For example, those maximum fines apply if someone who is in the business of on-selling homes that they either built or acquired for the purpose of resale, completes the on-sale or allows the purchaser into possession before a CCC is issued. That is, unless they have contracted out of that requirement with the purchaser.

The Building Act changes that are scheduled to come into force by September this year, are these:

1. The prefabrication industry is going to get some muchneeded help. There will be something like the product certification system for “modular components” so that those manufacturers just need one approval for their process, and not a separate consent each time their product rolls off the production line. That will simplify things and mean that the prefabricator will mainly need to focus on the consent required for installation on site.

2. Importers, manufacturers and distributors of building materials will have to provide a lot of technical data and make statements about the codecompliance of their products, which they can be liable for, if false or misleading. That will expose them to considerable costs and then potential liability

which they will not be able to contract out of.

3. The product certification scheme is to be strengthened so that it weeds out the charlatans without imposing too much additional cost or liability on the reputable suppliers, but of course it is all more red tape and greater regulation.

These changes could have a major impact on the joinery industry. For example if your products carry the CodeMark seal of approval, or you are considering getting it, it is going to be a lot harder to qualify for that in the future. And whether or not you use CodeMark, you are going to have to provide a lot more information about your products and be more accountable for their performance. On the other hand, if the products you manufacture fall within the definition of modular components (kitchens, bathrooms, etc.) then you will be able to get a special certification, so that Building Consent Authorities will automatically accept your products as being code-compliant. And that means designers are more likely to prescribe them, property owners are more likely to choose them, and head contractors are more likely to seek you out. So there are downsides and upsides for you in this legislation.

The 2021 Amendment Act doesn’t tell you much about these changes, because the detail is in the Regulations and Rules that are due to be released right about now. Of all the people in the building industry who should become familiar with them, it is the building materials suppliers, the prefabrication plants, the kitset suppliers, and the joinery manufacturers.

As you are probably aware, building products bearing the CodeMark certificate have to be accepted by Building Consent Authorities as being codecompliant. But the reason the rules around CodeMark are being beefed up, is that there has been abuse of the system. Some of the Product Certification Bodies have been a bit slack and some of the suppliers of the certified products haven’t been held to consistent standards. That is all about to change, and the tougher rules will take effect just three months after the Regulations commence.

It’s different for the minimum mandatory information requirements for building products, because that is a completely new regime. At the moment suppliers don’t have to provide any information about their products, beyond what they choose to disclose for promotional purposes, or what the Council requires from them when the building consent is applied for. Soon they will have to disclose (among other things) the scope and limitations of use of each of their products, and their design, installation and maintenance requirements. Once the Regulations commence later this year, manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers will have 18 months to comply. That is because there is a huge amount of work involved in putting it all together.

The good news for joinery manufacturers is the new certification scheme that will fast-track the consenting process. You can choose to join it or not, but if you do opt in then you will be subjected to a rigorous assessment process that covers

design, manufacture, assembly, transportation and installation on site, both before you obtain your certificate and for long as you continue to use it. Assuming you pass muster, then the only aspects of the individual project the Council needs to concern itself with, are the site works, foundations, and connections to plumbing, electrical, sewerage and stormwater. The Regulations underpinning this system are due any day, and they will commence three months after. However there will then be a lengthy introductory period while the organisations that test you, and the organisations that approve those testing bodies, are appointed.

If you are a joinery business and you think you will be covered by these new laws, don’t delay –check them out now.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

Reports from Branch Presidents May 2022

AUCKLAND/ NORTHLAND

Auckland / Northland region had the annual fishing trip which was a great success again with two boats heading out full of members and suppliers to the Firth of Thames with clear skies and plenty of fish being caught.

Unfortunately, due to the latest explosion of Covid 19 pandemic in the Auckland area, we again had to cancel our meeting due to concerns of the virus spreading even further. However, we did replace it with a Zoom meeting with our guest speaker talking to us about the new H1 thermal regulations and the impact it makes on the joinery we manufacture. We have our next meeting / AGM planned for mid May, so fingers crossed.

The outbreak of Covid 19 in the community has had a huge impact on all our business, with staff absentees due to catching the virus or self-isolation. In some cases, staff have been absent up to 3 weeks. The supply chain has also been hit hard with stories of transport companies down 19 drivers out of 29.

Currently there is a good amount of forward work and plenty of activity, however, there are concerns where 2022 may end up, with inflation, increasing interest rates and the housing values plateauing and even decreasing in areas.

We are still hearing in the market that building projects are being put on hold or cancelled mainly due to the ever-increasing cost of materials across the building sector which is putting projects well over budget and no longer affordable.

Hardware suppliers are now bracing themselves for more supply chain issues, as parts of China have been or are in complete lock down, affecting production. Along with this in late April it was reported that 20% of the world’s roughly 9,000 active ships are currently sitting in traffic jams outside congested ports. Close to 30% of that backlog alone is in China.

We are seeing continuing price increases in local and imported timber, due to domestic inflation and world supply and demand and the current cost of shipping. Selected sizes of timber are also very limited, resulting in joiners having to use uneconomical sizes

and thus increasing their costs of manufacture. - Rob

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CANTERBURY

If 2021 was crazy then 2022 has been unprecedented (to use the most overused word of the last three years). Everyone’s workloads have been extremely busy. Staff shortages as well as absenteeism have added to the stresses of the year. Shortages and delays in supplies have been testing to all of us. Many of us have become magicians at being able to source other products or, in some cases, lead our clients in a different direction towards other products that are available.

Covid has disturbed our lives and our workplaces. With isolating taking its toll on work production, it’s also impacted negatively on people’s mental health. We have all had to deal with increased workloads to cover for those that are sick or have had to look after sick children. Some have also had to deal with multiple isolation periods due to government health regulations.

We held our May meeting and AGM last week and had a great turn out. It has been quite a while since we have held a meeting in person. It’s always great to catch up in person with fellow joiners and discuss the world’s problems. We have had to hold our previous meetings by Zoom. We have tried to support our members as much as possible and have been able to discuss supply issues, covid concerns and staffing shortages.

Our Canterbury Master Joiner Awards have been set down for Friday 12th August. This is our chance to shine and showcase the amazing work we all produce.

With National Conference being in Blenheim this year, so close to us here in Canterbury, it will be a great chance for us to get to enjoy conference with like minded people.

My three years as President of Canterbury Master Joiners is coming to an end. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as president, learnt so much and meet so many new people. I have grown as a person and as a business owner. I look forward to continuing my challenge as National Vice President.

April has been really busy on the farm. The weather has been playing

ball, with the sun shining and having more warmer days than normal for this time of year. Heifers have gone to wintering blocks and the calves have been transitioned onto fodder beet for the winter.

CENTRAL

but a good chance to share stories and information in our industry.

- Nathan Busch

This quarter instead of just putting my thoughts down on paper, I reached out to a mixture of different members in our region to gain their thoughts.

Of the members that I talked to, the industry is still going really well. Enquires are still flowing in and there is plenty of work out there to be done. Covid has been an issue for everyone with staff needing a week to two weeks off isolating at home. The vibe is that everyone has managed to get through this and is feeling more positive.

Our apprentices in the region are going really well. They are eager to learn and really engaged which is fantastic. In the last year Central has seen over 20 new apprentices signed up which really is great and gives us promise for the future.

Supply issues in the building sector are causing issues for our members with jobs that were booked in being delayed. Some members are finding this as a blessing, as it is giving them time to catch up on work.

The feeling is that clients are not as accepting of the wait times as they have been. This, along with constant price increases, means that client relations is key at the moment. Overall, the Central Region is still performing well and members are happy which is fabulous. -

Kristine Holmes

HAWKES BAY / POVERTY BAY

It’s a Mixed Bag. It’s been another year of ups and downs. Supply chain seems to have pulled back a little but not all the way and as we all thought the cost increases have followed also.

Our region’s Master Joiners are still keeping busy, with some noticing a slow up. No doubt the cause being the increase in interest rates. Inflation is at the highest it has been in a long time, if not ever.

Our region has had some fun at our meetings with land yachting and mini golf. Nothing taken seriously

Together we are stronger. As an association, the knowledge we share among ourselves should be taken advantage of, we often do similar work but may do something a little different from others. It’s these little tips, tricks or systems that we do that helps us to run our businesses more smoothly. Last week I called into a few workshops and was encouraged by how open we are to each other, friendly banter, share a whinge or tour of the workshop. These are all good things, it’s good to share the pressures and joys that we face. Not many mortals would.

The apprenticeship scheme the government has been running is there to be taken advantage of. This needs to be extended. This is the only way to get an advantage in our labour force, as these numbers have been dwindling over recent years. With overseas workers filling a needed gap in the meantime.

The phrase ‘cherry picking’ is what we need when it comes to school leavers, the ones that show an interest in being creative and hands on. Planting the seed that a Joiner is a great trade to the younger students would be a better goal. A trade with a future. -

Greg Rabbitte

NELSON / MARLBOROUGH

Big increases in material costs and freight, lots of communication with clients on increases and tags in prices and quotes.

April was a quiet month for the branch with Easter and ANZAC holidays. We had an online survey which participating members had feedback sessions on, which was very useful for strategic planning going forward.

Covid staff absences are being managed but are affecting delivery dates for completions / installs etc There is a distinct hold up with workloads due to material supply, mainly Gib board. This means there is constant re jigging of factory output planning. An aluminium window manufacturer probably summed it up, what used to be 4 weeks from measure to install is now 11-12. Lots of communication around whether they are ready for measure, if not they go to the end of the queue.

Perhaps a bit of light at the end of the Covid Tunnel. Perhaps a slight easing in enquires with the increases in cash rates etc, watch this space. Workload, bookings forward

• workloads … months … years

• calendars for most seem full

• designers seem busy and enquiries continuing

• fewer larger projects at present

Key themes, new builds versus alterations, materials supply

• mixture of new builds and renovations, bathrooms

• some are choosing work as they are restricted in volume so are targeting the most profitable type of jobs so to maximise return

• materials supply: it is what it is, just manage it!

Other themes from ‘normal’, payments good?

• most have good contracts and conditions in place for payments

• staff movement still a problem

• the older staff are retiring

• employees wage expectations are increasing; they have worked it out that they are valuable as there is no one there to employ. LOOK OUT $$$

• if you want to keep doing what you are doing the cost of doing it is about to go up. You have the orders that need to be filled

• the opportunities are around for everyone, they can chase another profession that pays better. Building companyproject manager is who we are competing against. Pay, Ute, working conditions. -

Phil Agnew

OTAGO / SOUTHLAND

The Otago Southland region has continued to perform well over the first half of this year. Across the region strong workloads and a steady supply of incoming work tend to be the common themes. There remains positive news on a number of fronts – apprentice numbers are strong, and the supply chain appears to be settling.

The industry has benefitted from the Covid lock downs – leaving most at home and contemplating upgrades.

Our AGM and mid-year dinner is just around the corner – in Dunedin on the 17th of June. That’ll mark the end of my tenure as regional president. It has been a few years now and it is time to cycle the seat again. I’d like to thank those members who have helped me over the years, notably Peter Fisher and Peter Leith. Appreciated as always. I’d like to think that we’ve moved forward. Meeting numbers are up, and we’ve all enjoyed a period of networking and cooperation. Long may that continue.

All the best for the rest of the year. I look forward to catching up with you all again soon.

TARANAKI

- Reuben Bogue

Well, as we head into the winter months with darker mornings and the sun setting earlier, the weather can have a big impact on how we feel. Christmas seems like it was ages ago and the crock pot recipes are slowly emerging.

Most firms have been hit by Covid creating staff shortages at times, putting pressure on them to keep their production on schedule and getting products delivered on time.

Most of our members still have steady work loads heading into the winter months. Getting materials can still be a problem with some shortages and more price increases on the horizon. Receiving couriered products within a reasonable timeframe can still be a problem, recently we have had things couriered to the wrong town or only getting half of the order, and if you are lucky, the other half turns up a couple of days later. With the war overseas, we may also find further shortages of even more products over the next year, and more likely heavy price rises. We see ourselves having to consider using alternative products and trying new things to stay current and keep production flowing. Diversity can be our friend as long as we maintain our high standards and protect our individual brands, as well as the integrity of the Joinery sector as a whole.

Builders seem to be worse off, with gib board holding builds up from finishing. Taranaki is still steady in the house building, most of the commercial builds seem to be long term at the moment with some still years away from completion. There does not seem to be too much new commercial building being started at the movement. Other industries seem to be steady as well, they are still drilling offshore for gas, and have hit some large pockets of gas, so that’s great news.

Finding staff is an on-going headache that our sector faces. There is a huge shortage of ‘Detailers’ who do the drawings on the computer and get it ready to go, and also tradesmen, to work on the factory floor. It is interest to consider how many skilled people are leaving and why. In Taranaki not many apprentices are being taken on, it seems to be very hard to find that right young person to take on the responsibility. We need to look after our staff and be responsive employers to ensure we keep them!

Let’s hope the winter days, will not be too cold or wet, but it’s going to be a very interesting few months to see where things are heading. Be kind and stay safe. -

Bryan Frank

WAIKATO / BAY OF PLENTY

The Waikato/BOP region has experienced fantastic summer weather with very few rain days so far this year. This has been one positive for the building industry of late! Heavy workloads are being reported around the region’s members although the inconsistent workflow and constant rescheduling of projects continues to make day to day management difficult. Ongoing shortages of workers, particularly in specialised roles requiring a level of experience, continues to be another major challenge. And, of course, the price increase notices which continue to plague our Inboxes. The challenges of the wider building industry are having a huge impact on our businesses this year.

To better understand the challenges our builders are facing and how the trades can best support each other through this period, we are planning to have a Panel Discussion at our AGM to openly share our concerns and ideas. The Waikato President of Master Builders and others will be there to share their insight and listen to the members.

As Covid restrictions start to ease and we can move around more freely, we are planning to focus on bringing our members together again in person, with Events and Meetings that will reconnect us as a Community of Master Joiners. We have certainly missed this over the past two years. - Cherie van der Poel & Craig Mackie

WAITAKI

The Waitaki region has just been hit with the effects of the Covid Virus with many businesses being left with managing workloads with reduced staff numbers making it difficult to meet client’s delivery dates. While most, if not all, have good forward work loads, a number have struggled to get many contracts started with construction also struggling to get contracts ready for site measure due to the lack of lining materials (gib board mainly).

Staffing is still and will continue to be an ongoing issue in this region. Large number of factories are looking for experienced trade staff, but a number indicated that they would hold off with any future employments to see how material supply goes moving forward. Locally there are several companies training a number of apprentices.

Once again materials, in particular timber supply, has been an issue for a number and hardware supplies are proving problematic. A number of companies are getting deposits in advance which enables purchasing of material in advance at the quoted price but generally members are working through these issues with alternatives or securing product early.

Keeping up with constant price increases has been a battle and extremely difficult to communicate to clients about with product quotes being valid for very short time frames.

All the members indicate that clients are generally paying on time which is good management in these difficult times.

All indications in the Waitaki area seem to be pointing to a busy year, members having full workbooks from mid to late 2022. - Mark Albert

WELLINGTON

What a frantic start to the year. All members are reporting a very large workload. I have heard from a number of members that 2021 was a record-breaking year on top of a record breaking 2020 ... long may it last.

It seems there is a never-ending email stream of price increases and many of the cost increases are now in double digits. As most contracts are at fixed prices and the level of inflation has exceeded expectations, gross margins will be significantly eroded, and some companies are already making losses on projects where profits were previously envisaged. With the recent collapse of a large construction company in Wellington, it is a prudent reminder to mitigate your risk with deposits and progress claims and to secure stock as early as possible. It seems everyone is being held up with building material delays and shortages with lingering uncomplete jobs and companies facing space issues. Some companies are going as far as placing storage containers in their yard to hold completed jobs. Maybe it is time to look at other, non-fixed price contracts or at least a rethink until everything stabilises.

- Grant Smith

master joiners

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

AUCKLAND

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.

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 09 236 3271, contact Roy McKerras NZS4211 Affiliated.

CT Joinery

42 View Rd, Wairau Valley, Auckland, Ph 09 444 9041, contact Geoff Knight. 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)

14 Alfred St, Onehunga, 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 Paul Zwart.

Kay Joinery

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

KBL Joinery Ltd

7/220 Bush Rd, Rosedale, Auckland 0632. Ph 09 479 6380, contact Samantha Paul.

Kitchen Dynamics Limited

17 Martyn St, Waiuku, Auckland, Ph 09 235 0252, contact Colin Drummond.

Legacy Joinery

34a Leonard Rd, Mt Wellington, Auckland. Ph 09 953 1465, contact Graham O”Neill. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Leslie A J & Co Ltd

6/95 Ellice Rd, Wairau Valley, Auckland. 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.

McNaughton Windows and Doors 42 Frost Rd, Mt Roskill, Auckland. 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

7 Goldfield, Wairau Valley, Auckland. Ph 09 600 2726, contact Brendon Sowerby. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Nicks Timber Joinery Ltd

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

Owairoa Joinery Ltd

9 Carpenter Rd, East Tamaki, Auckland. Ph 09 273 3699, contact Nigel Walker. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Pakuranga Joinery Ltd

3/119 Harris Rd, East Tamaki, Auckland. Ph 09 265 0589, 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), 12 Rylock Plc, Papakura Heights, 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.

Scandic Ltd

2/26 Manga Rd, Silverdale, Auckland. Ph 09 426 8602, contact Michael Ramlov.

Seaboard Joinery 2016 Ltd

59A Leonard Rd, Penrose, Auckland. Ph 09 579 9571, contact Stephen Paterson. 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

258a Roscommon Rd, Wiri, Auckland. Ph 022 455 9975, contact Ryan Southey. NZS4211 Affiliated.

The Kitchen Tailor

484B Whangaripo Valley Rd, Wellsford 0972. 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

27 Archers Rd, Glenfield, North Shore. Ph 09 444 7772 contact Rob Pickup. NZS4211 Affiliated.

VSP Interiors Limited

36 Parkway Drive, Mairangi Bay 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. Wood Works NZ Ltd

188B Stoddard Rd, Mt Roskill, Auckland.Ph 021 150 5710, contact Serge Landry.

WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY BAY PLENTY

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 Ltd

108c Colombo St, Hamilton. Ph 07 846 7192., contact Craig Mackie.

Colourform Joinery

1/28 Kaimiro St, Pukete Industrial Estate, Hamilton, Ph 07 849 6655, contact Jo Clegg. 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 & Laminates Ltd 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

211 Taurikura Dr, Tauriko, 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.

Graft Joinery Ltd

32 Raywood Cres, Taupo 3033. Ph 07 378 8340, contact Craig van Velden.

Hamilton Laminates

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

HK Kitchens Ltd

144 Taurikura Drive, Tauriko, Tauranga, Ph 07 578 6361, contact Jason Smith.

Hopkins Joinery

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

Hostess Joinery Ltd

17 Sunshine Ave, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Ph 07 847 3099, contact Peter Clarke.

Huntly Door Systems

22-26 Glasgow St, Huntly, Ph 07 902 5250, contact Shaun Hoskin. 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 Cabinets & Joinery

120 View Rd, 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 Jared Monk. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Morrinsville Industries Ltd

11-13 bank St, 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.

CENTRAL

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.

Bespoke Furniture & Joinery Ltd

1 Sutton Plc, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North. Ph 06 357 6429, contact Stuart Robertson.

Careys Joinery (1989) Ltd

7 Bowen St, 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.

Heritage Doors Ltd

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

H.R. Jones & Co. Ltd

60 Aorangi St, Feilding. Ph 06 323 4388, contact Mark Pickford. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Hughes Joinery Ltd

30 Connelly Plc, Palmerston North, Ph 06 952 3581, contact Cliff Hughes.

Jeff Clayton Joinery

42c Bennett Rd, Palmerston North. Ph 06 357 1736, contact Jeff Clayton.

Lanwood Joinery

26 North St, Palmerston North. Ph 06 357 4757, contact Andrew Weld.

Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey

127 Keith St, Roslyn, Palmerston North, Ph 06 355 4646, contact Kristine Holmes.

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 Andy Halewood. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Unique Timber Joinery

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

WDA Installations

Prestige Kitchens 2001 Ltd

58 Hurlstone Dr, Waiwhakaiho, 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.

HAWKES BAY POVERTY BAY

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

TARANAKI

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.

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 5065, 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.

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

Classic Kitchens (1977) Ltd

8 Lipton Place, 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

13 Martin Pl, Havelock North. Ph 06 873 8756, contact Craig Russell. NZS4211 Affiliated. Green Joinery Ltd

30 Morris St, Napier, 4110. Ph 027 750 8603, contact Jae Green.

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.

Molloy Joinery Ltd

14-16 Husheer Pl, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 5037, contact Simon Molloy. NZS4211 Affiliated.

MCL Joinery Ltd

1104 Kaipo Rd, Hastings, Ph 06 876 0252, contact John Bower. NZS4211 Affiliated.

McIndoe Kitchens

8 Carnegie Rd, Onekawa, Napier 4110. Ph 06 843 3880, contact Duane Todd.

Peter Norris Joinery Ltd

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

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

12 Serenity Cres, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North, 4414. Ph 027 443 1541, contact Craig Buckley. (continued over page)

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

15 Edmundson St, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 5954, contact Adam Satherley.

WELLINGTON

Ace Kitchens & Laminates Ltd

50 Montgomery Crescent, Clouston Park, Upper Hutt 5018, Ph 04 526 9795, 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.

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

52 Cooper St, Karori, Wellington, Ph 027 248 8140, contact David Barker. NZS 4211 Affiliated.

David Ladd Joinery Ltd

1a Rewa Tce, Tawa. Ph 04 237 9175.

Ferndale Furniture

67 Seaview Rd, Lower Hutt, Ph 04 568 7879, contact Grant MacDonald.

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

4 Wall Pl, Kenepuru, Porirua, Whitby 5024. Ph 04 232 3600, contact: Mark Spencer.

L & P Crown Joinery (2002) Ltd

37 Burden Avenue Wainuiomata. Ph 04 564 8895, contact Jeremy Patmore. 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.

NZ Cabinetmaker Ltd

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

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 Trevor Kenavan. 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.

Woodhaus Joinery Ltd

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

NELSON MARLBOROUGH

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.

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

31 The Platform Gallery Studio, Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, 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 Custom Space

150 Vanguard Street, Nelson 7010, Ph 03 548 4066, contact Jack Wells.

The Sellers Room

9 Echodale Place, Stoke, Nelson, Ph 03 547 7144, contact Margarette 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.

CANTERBURY

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

80 Hay Rd, Wigram, Christchurch, 8240. Ph 03 377 3597, contact: Howard Nossiter.

Dynamic Joinery & Kitchens Ltd

6b Maces Road, Bromley, Christchurch, Ph 022 087 9918, contact Ben Vyas.

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

15 King Edward Tce, 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 35 Lunns Rd, Middleton, 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

231 Cameron St, Netherby, Ashburton. Ph 03 308 8018, contact Murray Milne.

MWF Manufacturing Ltd

Unit 3, 11 March Plc, Belfast, Christchurch. Ph 03 365 6218, contact Gary Altenburg. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Nordzco Joinery

652 Halswell Junction Rd, Hornby, Christchurch. Ph 03 348 4890, contact Wayne Melrose.

NZ Doors (2004) Ltd

41 Anchorage Road, Hornby, Christchurch, Ph 03 344 2516, contacts Ron and Lisa Zwarst. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Paul Renwick Joinery Ltd

9 Paragon Plc, Sockburn, Christchurch. Ph 03 349 7049, contact Paul Renwick.

R A Hale Ltd

126 Hazeldean Rd, 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

9 Kilronan Plc, Wigram, Christchurch 8041, Ph 03 348 7921, contact Ryan Butler.

Sockburn Joinery

33 West Coast Rd, Yaldhurst, Christchurch. Ph 03 342 6044, contact Tony Lemmens.

Sydenham Joinery Ltd

6 Dalziel Pl, Woolston, Christchurch, Ph 03 379 6840, contact Grant Weston. 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

411 Tuan St, Linwood, 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.

WAITAKI

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

27 Redruth St, 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

6 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

32 Washdyke Flat Rd, Washdyke, Timaru, Ph 03 688 2181, contact Tony Boyce. NZS4211 Affiliated.

OTAGO SOUTHLAND

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, Queenstown, Ph 03 442 3700, contact Colin Strang. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Cut-it Joinery Limited

3 Enterprise Drive, Wanaka, Ph 03 443 5031, contact John Titterton.

Elite Joinery Solutions

54 Mersey St, Gore 9710, ph 03 208 5819, contact Regan Hughes.

Fiordland Joinery

10 Caswell Rd, Te Anau, Southland 9600, Ph 03 249 4339, contact Simon Irwin.

Formatt Bespoke Joinery Co Ltd

19 Glenda Drive, 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.

G L Stevenson Builders Ltd

53 Stone St, Dunedin 9010, Ph 027 7146 523, contact Michael Stevenson

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 Rd, Bradford, 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

28 McNulty Road, Cromwell, Ph 03 445 0313, contact Dave Wilson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Master Joiners National Associate Members

Acero Limited

www.acero.co.nz

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

Bellevue Architectural (NZ) Ltd

www.bellevuearch.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

Drake & Wrigley Ltd

www.drakeandwrigley.co.nz

Carters

www.carters.co.nz

Choice Energy

www.choiceenergy.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

Henkel NZ Ltd

www.henkel.com

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

Mearns and Leckie Limited

7 Gow St, Mosgiel 9024, Ph 03 489 2024, contact Matt Fuehrer. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Mojo Modern Joinery Ltd

96 Gair Ave, Cromwell, Ph 03 445 0128, contact Craig Harrison.

Nasko Factory Ltd

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

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.

Queenstown Joinery

53 Industrial Place, Queenstown, Ph 03 442 7555, contact Kevin Harradine. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Riversdale Joinery Ltd

105 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.

Steadfast Joinery Limited 41 Ward St, CBD, Dunedin 9016, Ph 03 470 1990, contact Leroy Cunningham.

Stevenson & Williams Ltd Joinery

64 Prince Albert Rd, St Kilda, Dunedin. Ph 03 455 4034, contact Gary Turner. 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

5 Orari St, Sth Dunedin, Dunedin. Ph 03 479 2323, contact Andrew Bellamy. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Nelson Pine Industries Ltd

www.nelsonpine.co.nz

New Zealand Panels Group

www.nzpanels.co.nz

Onboard New Zealand Limited

www.onboardnz.co.nz

Resene Paints Ltd

www.resene.co.nz

Rosenfeld Kidson & Co Ltd

www.rosenfeldkidson.co.nz

Seearco Industrial Abrasives www.seearco.co.nz

Thermawood www.thermawood.co.nz

Tunnicliffe Timber Solutions 2018 Ltd

www.tunnicliffes.co.nz

Unique Hardware Solutions Ltd

www.uniquehardware.co.nz

Viridian Glass

www.viridianglass.co.nz

W & R Jack Ltd

www.jacks.co.nz

Wurth New Zealand Ltd www.wurth.co.nz

2Dayz Kitchens

03 578 4788

Blenheim

A1 Benchworx

07 543 1616

Tauranga

Absolute Design Group 04 894 3651

Wellington www.absolutedesigngroup.co.nz

Advanced Joinery 03 348 7700

Christchurch www.advancedjoinery.co.nz

AGB Stone Waikato 07 949 8696

Auckland www.agbstone.co.nz

Albert Design

022 100 4205

Auckland

Alexis Designz 027 476 2048

Auckland www.alexisdesignz.co.nz

Ali Withers Kitchens - Kaleidoscope

027 532 6992

Wellington www.aliwitherskitchens.biz

Amorini NZ

06 358 2759

Palmerston North www.amorini.co.nz

APT 0800 225 5367

Auckland

www.evolutionofsurfaces.com

Apt Interiors

09 410 9494

Auckland www.aptinteriors.co.nz

Archant

0800 272 4268

Hastings www.archant.co.nz

Armstrong Interiors & Design

03 356 2636

Christchurch www.armstronginteriors.co.nz

Artisan Stone 03 3480680

Christchurch www.artisanstone.co.nz

Aspiring Kitchens & More 0800 202 171

Christchurch www.aspiringkitchens.co.nz

Aurora Australis Interior

09 215 6154

Auckland www.aurora4life.com

Austaron NZ

021 132 2565

Wellington www.austaron.com.au

Autocrat Joinery

07 574 8162

Tauranga www.autocratjoinery.co.nz

AVEORA Design Studio

09 374 4591

Auckland

www.aveora.co.nz

Awesome Kitchens

06 900 2285

Auckland www.awesomekitchens.co.nz

B & M Joinery

03 265 2077

Cromwell www.bmjoinerycromwell.co.nz

B&E Custom Made Furniture 027 566 5650

Auckland

Bastian Wellington 04 576 0644

Wellington www.bastianwellington.co.nz

Bates Joinery (2008) 03 388 8111

Christchurch www.batesjoinery.co.nz

Bates Surfaces 09 525 4705

Auckland www.ajbates.co.nz

Bays Joinery 03 544 0087

Nelson www.baysjoinery.co.nz

Beaver Kitchens 07 3087642

Whakatane www.beaverkitchens.co.nz

Benchtop Concepts 03 342 9218

Christchurch www.benchtopconcepts.co.nz

BespOak Kitchens & Furniture 07 572 4442

Tauranga www.bespoak.co.nz

Bespoke Projects 09 945 0559 www.bespokeprojects.co.nz

Blum New Zealand 09 820 5051

Christchurch www.blum.com

BML Kitchens 09 412 2350

Auckland www.bmlgroup.co.nz

Boxwood Design 027 211 4167

Auckland www.boxwooddesign.co.nz

BSH Home Appliances 0800 245 708

Auckland

Burns & Ferrall 09 633 0900

Auckland www.burnsferrall.co.nz

Busch Joinery 027 563 4537

Ashburton www.buschjoinery.co.nz

Butterfield Bathrooms 027 351 1606

Christchurch www.butterfieldbathrooms.co.nz

Cabinetry By West 07 888 3675

Matamata www.cabinetrybywest.co.nz

Cambridge Kitchens 027 275 9779

Cambridge www.cambridgekitchens.co.nz

Capital Kitchens & Interiors 04 232 4135

Porirua www.capitalkitchens.co.nz

Carlielle Kitchens 09 238 5222

Auckland www.carliellekitchens.co.nz

Carters 021 221 1513

Auckland www.carters.co.nz

CDK Stone NZ 0800 803 932

Auckland www.cdkstone.co.nz

Celia Visser Design

09 917 1794

Auckland www.visserdesign.com

Central Benchmakers

03 448 7514

Alexandra www.centralbench.co.nz

Central Joinery

09 250 2130

Auckland www.centraljoinery.co.nz

Charlotte Roberts Designs 09 4444949

Auckland www.crdesigns.co.nz

Chilton + Mayne Architecture 03 307 1126

Ashburton www.cmarchitecture.co.nz

Chroma Interiors 022 397 0055

Auckland www.chromainteriors.co.nz

Coastwood Homes 07 868 8733

Thames www.coastwood.co.nz

Colleen Holder Design 09 527 1420

Auckland www.colleenholderdesign.co.nz

Comber and Comber 03 384 0900

Christchurch www.comberandcomber.com

Commercial Joinery Wellington 04 387 2050

Wellington www.commercialjoinery.co.nz

Communication Link 021 999 329

Arrowtown

Compusoft Pacific Pty 0061 3909 56301

Australia www.compusoftgroup.com

Construction Marketing Services 09 589 2068

Auckland www.cms.co.nz

Contrast Interiors 09 835 3465

Auckland www.contrastinteriors.co.nz

Cooper Webley (2006) 03 547 0010

Nelson www.cooperwebley.co.nz

Cosentino NZ 09 274 9406

Auckland www.cosentino.com

Counties Kitchens 09 299 9231

Auckland www.countieskitchens.co.nz

Creative Kitchens 09 2741484

Auckland

www.creativekitchens.co.nz

Cronin Kitchens 09 813 6192

Auckland www.croninkitchens.co.nz

Cube Dentro 09 297 7830

Auckland www.cubedentro.co.nz

Curtis Interiors 027 303 1217

Christchurch

www.curtisinteriors.co.nz

Danska Cabinetmaking 09 438 1100 Whangarei www.danska.co.nz

DBJ Furniture 09 443 0296

Auckland www.dbj.co.nz

DESIGN BY MG 027 563 4877 Whangaparaoa

Designer Cabinets 1996 07 849 3757

Hamilton www.designck.co.nz

Designmarked Kitchens 027 234 8434

Cambridge www.designmarked.co.nz

Designs by Nicola 021 068 2424

Auckland www.designsbynicola.co.nz

Detail by Davinia Sutton 03 356 2722

Christchurch www.daviniasutton.com

Domani Benchtops 09 576 7241

Auckland www.domanibenchtops.com

Dstone Company 0800 024 139

Hamilton www.dstone.co.nz

Du Bois Designer Kitchens & Interiors 021 608 236

Auckland www.duboisdesign.co.nz

Duncan Joinery 03 615 7327

Temuka www.duncanjoinery.co.nz

Dwell Interiors 03 377 6632

Christchurch www.dwellhomes.co.nz

Executive Officer - Suzie Rees, PO Box 9459, Christchurch 8149

E Stone Technology (2015)

09 274 9400

Auckland www.e-stone.co.nz

elite kitchens

06 759 8221

New Plymouth www.elitekitchens.net

Elite Kitchens and Cabinets 09 298 8388

Auckland www.elitekc.co.nz

Encompass Ideas

021 599 955

Te Horo www.encompassideas.co.nz

Enko Group

05 083 6567 4

Whangarei www.enko.nz

Essex Cabinetmakers 09 827 3845

Auckland www.essex-comshape.co.nz

EssJay Kitchens 022 645 5084

Hamilton www.essjaykm.business.site

Eternodesign 021 246 5753

Christchurch www.eternodesign.co.nz

Eurodesign

09 443 1260

Auckland www.obrien-group.co.nz

European Ceramic Tiles 09 303 3226

Auckland www.euroceramics.co.nz

Farquhar Design Kitchens

07 573 4170

Te Puke www.fdkitchens.co.nz

Ferndale Furniture 04 568 7879

Wellington

www.ferndalefurniture.co.nz

Fine WoodWorking 0508 4 JOINER

Te Kuiti www.finewoodworking.co.nz

Finesse Joinery

03 352 3457

Christchurch www.finessejoinery.co.nz

Fisher & Paykel Appliances

09 273 0660

Auckland www.fisherpaykel.com/nz.html

Fit 0800 852 259

Auckland www.fit-nz.co.nz

Fyfe Kitchens 09 274 7055

Auckland www.fyfekitchens.co.nz

German Kitchens 04 802 4806

Wellington www.germankitchens.nz

GFL Benchtops 09 299 6237

Papakura www.gfl-benchtops.co.nz

Gibbs Industries (Waikato)

07 847 8193

Hamilton www.mastercraft.co.nz/kitchens/locations/waikato

Glass Art 07 928 3366

Bay of Plenty www.glassartnz.co.nz

Glass Half Full 021 082 23361

Auckland www.glasshalffull.co.nz

Glen Johns Design 06 759 0940

New Plymouth www.glenjohnsdesign.co.nz

Gold Kitchens 0508 464 653

Auckland www.goldkitchens.co.nz

Good Kitchens 09 267 2687

Auckland www.goodkitchens.co.nz

Greenmount Interiors 09 273 9030

Auckland www.greenmounespiest.co.nz

Hacker Kitchens 09 476 2590

Auckland www.hackerkitchens.co.nz

Hafele NZ 09 274 2040

Auckland www.hafele.co.nz

Hagley Kitchens 03 961 0966

Christchurch www.hagleykitchens.nz

Hallmark Group 08 008 4623 7 Rangiora www.hallmarkgroup.co.nz

Handcraft Kitchens & Joinery 03 371 7581

Christchurch www.handcraftkitchens.co.nz

Harvey Norman Commercial 0800 222 699

Auckland www.harveynormancommercial.com

Heathcote Appliances

07 839 5443

Hamilton

Heirloom International 09 274 4443

Auckland www.heirloom.co.nz

Hello Home Interiors 021 0295 5156

Upper Hutt www.hellohome.co.nz

Henric Group 04 238 1508

Wellington www.henric.co.nz

Hettich New Zealand 0800 438 842

Auckland www.hettich.com

Hideaway Bins 09 426 7456

Auckland

www.hideawaybins.co.nz

HK Kitchens 07 578 6361

Tauranga www.hk.net.nz

HM Design 021 717 404

Wanaka www.hmartindesign.com

Hostess Joinery BOP 07 575 6042

Hamilton www.hostesskitchens.co.nz

Hostess Joinery 07 847 3099

Hamilton www.hostess.co.nz

HR Jones & Co Kitchen Centre 06 323 4388

Manawatu

HUB Design 03 442 7110

Queenstown www.hubdesign.co.nz

Hughes Joinery 06 952 3581

Palmerston North www.hughesjoinery.co.nz

Huntly Joinery 2000 07 902 5250

Huntly www.huntlyjoinery.co.nz

Image Glass 09 576 9858

Auckland www.imageglass.co.nz

In Residence 09 309 3023

Auckland www.inres.co.nz

Ingrid Geldof Design 03 377 2557

Christchurch www.igd.co.nz

Innovative Kitchens (2010) 09 625 3500

Auckland www.kitchenexpo.co.nz

Inside Space 021 156 8136

Palmerston North

Inspace 07 578 5310

Tauranga www.inspace.nz

Interior Fittings 07 348 1041 Bay of Plenty www.interior.co.nz

Interno 09 44 44 335

Auckland www.interno.co.nz

Jessica Valintine Design 021 575 723 www.jvdesign.co.nz

JIA Interiors 021 738 668

Auckland www.jia-interiors.co.nz

JKW Interior Architecture and Design 09 3773833

Auckland

Joinery Concepts 2006 027 480 7400

Christchurch www.joineryconcepts.co.nz

Joinery IT 07 392 1001

Matamata www.cabinetvision.co.nz

Jones & Sandford Timber & Hardware 06 759 4399

New Plymouth www.jsnp.co.nz

Jones Family Business 09 571 5742

Auckland www.jonesfamilybusiness.co.nz

Just Detailing 022 018 2594

Auckland www.justdetailing.nz

Kakapo Joinery 06 065 1100 0

Napier https://kakapojoinery.com

Kapiti Kitchen & Bathroom Centre 04 293 1084

Waikanae www.kapiti-kitchens-bathrooms.co.nz

Kate Carter Design 021 968 912

Christchurch http://katecarter.co.nz

KCandy&Co. Interior Design 027 596 0394

Auckland www.kcandyandco.nz

Kella Design Co 021 242 2129

Auckland www.kelladesignco.com

Kenzi Design 021 887 690

Tauranga www.kenzi.co.nz

Kerikeri Cabinets 09 407 1000

Kerikeri www.kerikericabinets.co.nz

Kings Custom 09 845 2936

Auckland www.rhking.co.nz

Kitchen Architecture 09 421 0425

Auckland www.kitchenarchitect.co.nz

Kitchen Dynamics 09 235 0252

Waiuku www.kitchendynamics.co.nz

Kitchen Inspirations 09 239 0875

Pukekohe www.kitcheninspirations.co.nz

Kitchen Link (2015) 09 476 7464

Auckland www.kitchenlink.co.nz

Kitchen Makeover 07 928 8815

Tauranga www.kitchenmakeover.co.nz

Kitchen Mania 09 588 4045

Auckland www.kitchenmania.co.nz

Kitchen Story 09 218 6148

Auckland www.kitchenstory.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Christchurch South 03 343 3376

Christchurch www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Dunedin 03 455 5101

Dunedin

www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Studio East Tamaki 09 274 5201

Auckland www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Group Support Office 0800 177 177

Auckland www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Hamilton 07 847 0582

Hamilton www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Hastings 06 870 4327

Hastings www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Manukau 09 263 8424

Auckland www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Nelson 03 546 5035

Nelson www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Studio New Plymouth 06 758 8870

New Plymouth www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Newmarket/Greenlane

09 520 3584

Auckland www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Studio North Shore

09 443 3264

Auckland

www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Palmerston North

06 356 4600

Palmerston North www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Petone 04 801 9219

Wellington

www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Tauranga

07 927 7777

Tauranga Central www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Wellington 04 801 9219

Wellington www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Studio West Auckland

09 624 5011

Auckland

www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Kitchen Things NZ

09 574 1063

Auckland www.kitchenthings.co.nz

Kitchen Vision 2017

09 486 0811

Auckland www.kitchenvision.co.nz

Kitchenmaker T K & C Cabinets

09 836 5420

Auckland www.kitchenmaker.co.nz

Kitchens by Design

09 379 3084

Auckland www.kitchensbydesign.co.nz

Kitchens Queenstown

03 442 3829

Queenstown

www.kitchensqueenstown.co.nz

Kitchens to Go

09 625 3501

Auckland

www.kitchens2go.co.nz

KitchenTech

09 236 3694

Auckland

www.kitchentech.nz

KĪtini

03 356 2922

Christchurch

www.kitini.co.nz

KMD Kitchens 09 827 2884

Auckland www.kmdkitchens.co.nz

Kouzina Appliances

09 377 7822

Auckland www.kouzina.co.nz

La Bella Kitchens

09 533 7183

Auckland www.labellakitchens.co.nz

Ladd Joinery

04 237 9175

Wellington www.laddjoinery.co.nz

Lamiform 2006

06 758 2257

New Plymouth

www.lamiform.co.nz

Laminex New Zealand

09 571 4440

Auckland www.laminex.co.nz

Lee Brothers Cabinets and Joinery 07 348 0620

Rotorua www.leebrothers.co.nz

Leith Joinery 03 477 0115

Dunedin

Lily & Forbes Interior Design 021 034 1220

Christchurch www.lilyandforbes.co.nz

Linea Stone 09 820 0795

Auckland www.lineastone.co.nz

Living Timber 04 567 2577

Wellington www.livingtimber.co.nz

Love My Kitchen Benchtop 08 002 3664 4 Hamilton www.lovemykitchenbenchtop.nz

Lume Design 03 377 7541

Christchurch www.lumedesign.co.nz

LW Design 021 280 5880

Howick www.lwdesign.co.nz

Lyall Park Joinery 03 313 9985

Rangiora www.lyallpark.co.nz

Mackay Kitchens 03 365 3988

Christchurch www.mks.co.nz

Mal Corboy Design 09 521 7167

Auckland www.malcorboy.com

Mardeco International 09 428 0658

Auckland www.mardeco.co.nz

Margaret Young Designs 03 218 1275

Invercargill www.mydesigns.co.nz

Maria Pomeroy Interiors 021 657 826

Christchurch www.mariapomeroy.co.nz

Mastercraft - Pukekohe 09 239 2226

Auckland www.mastercraft.co.nz

Mastercraft - Wellington (Your Kitchen) 04 576 9348

Lower Hutt www.mastercraft.co.nz

Mastercraft - Whangamata (Whangamata Woodworks) 07 865 7947

Whangamata www.mastercraft.co.nz

Masterwood Joinery 03 445 0313

Cromwell www.masterwood.co.nz

Matisse 09 302 2284

Auckland www.matisse.co.nz

MB Brown 06 378 9898

Masterton www.mbbrown.co.nz

McGregor Cabinetmakers 09 624 0653

Auckland www.mcgregorkitchens.co.nz

Megabits 09 445 8480

Auckland www.megabits.co.nz

Metalier 09 376 7099

Auckland www.metaliercoatings.com/nz/ MF Group 09 444 9247

Auckland www.mfgroup.nz

MF Turnbull 03 365 2519

Christchurch www.mfturnbull.co.nz

Michael Murray Studio 021 125 1426

Auckland www.michaelmurraystudio.com

Miele New Zealand 0800 464 353

Auckland www.miele.co.nz

Millbrook Kitchens 03 313 5764

Rangiora www.millbrookkitchens.co.nz

Mirotone NZ 09 272 2730

Auckland www.mirotone.com

Misco Joinery 03 383 4384

Christchurch www.misco.co.nz

Moda Smart Kitchens 0800 466 632

Auckland www.moda.co.nz

Modern Age Kitchens & Joinery 03 365 1675

Christchurch www.modernagekitchens.co.nz

Modern Kitchens 07 575 4844

Tauranga www.modernkitchens.co.nz

Modi Design 027 200 3840

Christchurch www.modidesign.co.nz

Montage Kitchens 07 847 9174

Hamilton www.montagekitchens.co.nz

Mother Hubbards Cupboards 04 529 7174

Wellington www.motherhubbardscupboards.co.nz

Mount Joinery 07 575 5338

Mt Maunganui

Multistone 0800 255 556

Auckland www.smartstone.com.au

Murray Hewitt Joinery 03 343 0360

Christchurch www.mhj.co.nz

MWF Manufacturing 03 365 6218

Christchurch www.mwf.co.nz

My Kitchen Makeover 0800 696 253

Auckland www.mykitchenmakeover.co.nz

Native Timber Joinery 07 871 6188

Te Awamutu www.ntjoinery.co.nz

NC Design (2014) 021 240 9225

Christchurch www.ncdesign.co.nz

Neo Design 09 443 4461

Auckland www.neodesign.co.nz

New Zealand Panels Group 0800 477 436

Auckland www.nzpanels.co.nz

Next Edition Kitchens 09 430 3074

Whangarei

www.whangareikitchens.nz

Niche Design Co 021 146 8455

Tauranga

www.nichedesignco.co.nz

Nicola Manning Design 09 523 0108

Auckland www.nmdesign.co.nz

Nicola Ross Design 021 537 746

Palmerston North nicolarossdesign.co.nz

Noel Leeming Group 0800 444 488

Auckland www.noelleeming.co.nz

Nordzco Joinery 03 348 4890

Christchurch www.nordzco.co.nz

NZ Rangehood Installers 0800 080 224

Whitianga www.rangehoodinstallers.co.nz

Oak & Onyx Design 027 371 5247

Auckland

Oakleys Plumbing 03 379 4750

Christchurch www.oakleysplumbing.co.nz

Oakleys Plumbing Supplies

Dunedin 03 466 3600

Dunedin

O'Brien Group 03 384 2139

Christchurch www.obrien-group.co.nz

O'Brien Group (2012) 03 489 3849

Mosgiel www.obrien-group.co.nz

Onboard NZ 021 994 770

Tauranga

Pacific Coast Kitchens NZ 07 548 0606

Tauranga www.pacificcoastkitchens.co.nz

Pacific Stone 07 578 5024

Tauranga www.pacificstone.co.nz

Parex Industries 0800 200 510

Auckland www.parex.co.nz

Parklane Kitchens & Interiors 09 425 9095

Warkworth www.parklaneinteriors.co.nz

Paton Kitchens & Joinery 07 867 8160

Ngatea wwww.patonkitchens.co.nz

Paula Humphreys Design 027 239 5186

Loburn www.paulahumphreysdesign.com

Perfect Lines - Kitchens & Cabinetry 021 0295 0552

Silverdale www.perfectlines.co.nz

Peter Hay Kitchens

0800 744 548

Auckland www.peterhay.co.nz

Picturebook Interiors 08 002 0015 4

Auckland

www.picturebookinteriors.co.nz

Plumbline 04 568 9898

Wellington www.plumbline.co.nz

Pocketspace Interiors

09 212 6820

Auckland

www.pocketspaceinteriors.co.nz

Popular Kitchens

09 576 6358

Auckland

www.popularkitchens.co.nz

PPG Industries (NZ) 09 573 1620

Auckland

PR Kitchen & Washroom Systems NZ 09 964 0400 www.prks.co.nz

Precision Bathrooms 0800 470 076

Auckland www.precisionbathrooms.co.nz

Premier Appliances 021 528 915

Auckland

www.premierappliances.co.nz

Prestige Joinery

06 377 1331

Masterton

www.prestigejoinery.co.nz

Pridex Kitchens - Wellington 04 499 8501

Wellington

www.pridexdesign.co.nz

Prime Kitchens 0800 111 190

Christchurch

www.primekitchens.co.nz

Rabbitte Joinery

06 870 8911

Hastings www.rabbittejoinery.co.nz

Rawcraft Kitchens

06 843 9008

Hawkes Bay

www.rawcraftkitchens.co.nz

Real Interior NZ

09 623 1795

Auckland www.realinteriornz.co.nz

Redwood Kitchens

027 8855441

Wellington

www.redwoodkitchens.co.nz

Reece Group

03 3660 185

Christchurch

www.reece.co.nz/edward-gibbon

Regal Plus Joinery

09 438 2989

Whangarei

www.regalkitchens.co.nz

Renalls Joinery

06 379 8008

Greytown

www.renallsjoineryltd.co.nz

Resene 04 577 0500

Wellington www.resene.co.nz

Ring Design Services 021 070 7345

Auckland www.harrisonskitchens.co.nz

Robertson NZ 09 573 0490

Auckland www.robertson.co.nz

Rowson Kitchen & Joinery 06 769 6886

New Plymouth www.rowsonkitchens.co.nz

Royale Kitchens 09 479 1589

Auckland www.royale-kitchens.co.nz

Ruby Bay Joinery 03 540 2123

Nelson www.rubybayjoinery.co.nz

Ryan's Kitchens & Joinery 03 348 7921

Christchurch www.ryanskitchens.co.nz

Sage Doors 09 415 6322

Auckland www.sagedoors.co.nz

Sandrina Huish Interiors 09 846 4825

Auckland

Sandy Eagle Design 027 710 6900

Christchurch www.sandyeagledesign.co.nz

Sarah Burrows Design 027 335 7124

Whangarei www.sarahburrowsdesign.co.nz

Schneider Electric NZ 0800 652 999

Auckland www.schneider-electric.co.nz

Schwarz Design 027 281 3023

Auckland www.schwarzdesign.co.nz

Shane George Design 09 528 8614

Auckland www.shanegeorgedesign.co.nz

Shannon Pepper Design 021 343 782

Whangaparaoa www.spdesign.co.nz

Smart Bathroom 0508 427 366

Lincoln www.smartbathroom.co.nz

SMJ 07 378 8049

Taupo www.smj.co.nz

South Architects 03 943 0369

Christchurch www.allso.co.nz

Southern Creations 03 348 7097

Christchurch www.southerncreations.co.nz

Southern Kitchens & Joinery 03 488 4056

Dunedin www.southernkitchens.co.nz

Spatial Co 2021

027 722 4688

Nelson www.spatialco.co.nz

Spin Design 021 130 7053

Auckland www.spindesign.co.nz

Sprayman Finishers 09 636 9335

Auckland www.sprayman.co.nz

St Michel Industries 09 837 4276

Auckland www.stmichel.co.nz

Staybrite Stainless Fabricators 09 634 4557

Christchurch www.staybritestainless.co.nz

Stella Design Co 021 125 1612

Whanganui www.stelladesign.co.nz

Stephanie Kusel Design 04 570 0725

Wellington www.stephaniekuseldesign.co.nz

Sticks+Stones Design 022 090 5253

Whangarei www.ssdesign.co.nz

Stone & Joinery Solutions

09 415 2800

Auckland www.psp.co.nz

Stone & Tile Wholesale 03 962 2382

Christchurch www.stoneandtile.co.nz

Stone and Tops 09 525 2556

Auckland www.stoneandtops.co.nz

Stone by Design 09 271 5790 Auckland www.stonebydesign.co.nz

Stone Interiors 027 562 1515 Rotorua www.stoneinteriors.co.nz

Stratford Interior Design 021 285 4069

Tauranga www.stratford-design.co.nz

Sydenham Joinery 03 379 6840

Christchurch www.sydenhamjoinery.co.nz

Synergy Bathroomware 09 623 1688

Auckland www.velabathroom.com

TAWA Architecture 021 995 573 Cambridge www.tawaarch.co.nz

Taylor Made Joinery 03 455 6520 South Dunedin www.tmkitchens.co.nz

Terry Lobb Colour and Design 027 602 3298

Wanganui www.terrylobb.nz

The Kitchen Business 07 574 4527

Tauranga www.thekitchenbusiness.co.nz

The Kitchen Centre 09 837 0201

Auckland www.thekitchencentre.co.nz

The Kitchen Hub 09 476 6857

Auckland www.thekitchenhub.co.nz

The Kitchen Krewe 021 301 212

Auckland

The Kitchen Place 09 527 1221

Auckland www.thekitchenplace.co.nz

The Sellers Room 03 547 7144

Nelson www.thesellersroom.co.nz

The Stone Collective 09 929 8774

Auckland www.thestonecollective.co.nz

TopLine Kitchens 021 537 998

Hamilton www.toplinekitchens.co.nz

TopZone Benchtops 03 547 6923 Nelson www.topzone.co.nz

Total Kitchens (Hamilton Kitchens) 07 850 9040 Hamilton www.totalkitchens.co.nz

Trethewey Stone 04 567 5198

Lower Hutt www.tretheweystone.co.nz

Trish Frankland Design 021 240 6135

Christchurch

Tristone Solid Surfaces 03 550 0822

Christchurch www.tristone.co.nz

Ultimate Kitchens 09 945 6478

Kerikeri www.ultimatekitchens.nz

Universal Granite 09 274 8846

Auckland www.universalgranite.co.nz

Vekart 07 343 9000 Rotorua www.vekart.co.nz

Waikato Benchtops 07 902 5253

Huntly www.waikatobenchtops.co.nz

Wanaka Joinery & Glass 03 443 7890

Wanaka www.wanakajoinery.co.nz

Wellington Benchtops 04 577 3640

Lower Hutt www.obrien-group.co.nz

Wellington Granite 04 589 6167

Lower Hutt www.wellingtongranite.co.nz

Woodshack Kitchens 03 347 9790

Christchurch www.woodshackkitchens.co.nz

Woodworks Southern 03 479 2323

Dunedin www.woodsolutions.co.nz

Workshop Designs 027 841 5005

Masterton www.workshopdesigns.co.nz

Wright Kitchens & Cabinetry 04 528 6020

Upper Hutt www.newkitchenwellington.co.nz

Yellowfox 09 525 3451

Auckland www.yellowfox.co.nz

Zenstone NZ 021 923 922

Kaitaia www.zenstone.co.nz

to stair or not to stair the history of the MJ Supreme Awards

There is something about the staircase. Children love them - remember the time spent supervising when they discover they can go up but not down? As adults, what we want is always up the stairs. And then there’s always the pile of stuff at the bottom of the stairs. Betty White said, “I have a two-story house and a bad memory, so I’m up and down those stairs all the time. That is my exercise”.

Apart from the functional purpose they serve, a staircase can make a statement and define the character of a building. It is for this reason that the staircase represents something very special to joiners. The skill and precision required highlights the workmanship and talent in our industry. Getting the riser and the treads perfect, choosing the wood, curving the banister make the staircase one of the pinnacles of the joinery range.

It is fitting then that the staircase features so prominently in the Supreme Award - the entry with the highest overall score.

Looking back at the past ten winners of the Supreme Award we see:

2011 Best door or window – Total Timba Joinery Ltd, Auckland

2012 Staircase - Torrance Stairways, Cambridge – a sweeping staircase created in a style fit for an English Tudor country house.

2013 Best specialty, Stairs, Bar/Counter FitmentPapakura Joinery Ltd, Auckland – Auckland Art Gallery extension and refurbishment, 15m curved trunk like columns supporting a stunning kauri canopy.

2014 Staircase - Artisan Carpentry Auckland, Charles de Lapomarede – a spiral staircase in American white ash.

2015 Staircase – Stevenson & William, Gary Turner –fabulous winding wooden staircase fitted into a tapered tower.

2016 Staircase - Artisan Carpentry, Auckland, Charles de Lapomarede – beautiful curving staircase.

2017 Kitchen - Advanced Joinery, Christchurch

2018 Kitchen - Firman Joinery, Oamaru

2019 Staircase - McNaughton Windows and Doors, Auckland – a stunningly crafted stairs, made from 28 stained French Oak stair treads to a template curved stairwell.

2021 Staircase – Firman Joinery, Oamaru - a feature staircase in the entry to a home.

Six of the last ten Supreme Awards have been won by a staircase. That makes the staircase very special.

The Master Joiner award winners will be announced at our annual Conference held in Blenheim on the 8th to 10th of September this year. Will another staircase win this year?

Master Joiners Supreme Award winner from 2019 featured an impressive staircase from McNaughton Window & Doors in Auckland.

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