for a perfect finish start with GoldenEdge HMR0

GoldenEdge HMR0 is the proven MDF that provides a perfect paint finish. It’s that simple.

Eco friendly GoldenEdge HMR0 (high moisture resistance zero emissions) is rated E0 and comes in 9mm, 12mm, 16mm, 18mm and 25mm thicknesses.

It’s recommended for kitchen units, cabinets, bathroom vanities - everywhere a perfect paint finish is required.

GoldenEdge HMR0 is just one of the many MDF products provided by Nelson Pine Industries using the advanced technology of the Küsters continuous press and offering an unsurpassed range of board densities and thicknesses.

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Columns

Master Joiners 4

Paul Ingram in his last column as president gives us some parting thoughts that he hopes will assist us in business and life.

Laminex Update 16

Mike Arthur speaks warmly of his conference experience and supplies some encouraging figures from the release of the latest residential consent data.

NKBA report 78

The NKBA welcomes the NZESAG’s introduction of an RCS accreditation programme for stone and quartz fabricators designed to reduce the risk of respiratory diseases.

Steering a Course 82

Ian Featherstone provides 10 questions to ask ourselves to determine who are our best clients, likely suitable projects and most profitable work.

Due Process 84

Geoff Hardy explains the intricacies of placing and removing caveats and shows that they can be a useful tool in collecting debt.

Regular

News & Info 4 - 18

Education 25

NZJMF membership 86

NKBA membership 90

Product Focus 94

Classifieds 96

Advertiser index 96

Talent Shows 20

The winners of the Master Joiners Annual Excellence Awards were announced at its conference in Hamilton in late March, displaying once again the best in manufacturing and design talent in NZ. We profile the winners.

Edge Pro Les 28

Near invisible finishes with multi-profile tooling ensuring the panel comes off the machine virtually ready for assembly are becoming standard options for those looking to upgrade their edgebander. We profile several manufacturers who have made recent purchases.

Easy Connections 42

Click and twist, tool-less installation, easy adjustment, assembly and dis-assembly, strong durable connections. Common themes amongst a range of connectors designed for a variety of specific circumstance. We look at some of them.

Clever Boxes 52

Ingenious use of and access to space mark modern drawer and storage design. There is also a strong legacy of innovation built on innovation to deliver not only a drawer system for every purpose but also provide a platform for added value for both manufacturer and end user.

Veneer Options 60

With the installation and commissioning of a new veneer slicing machine at its Kopu plant, NZ Panels Group is looking to increase the volume of NZ native veneer available to the market.