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

Apprentice Awards p.24

Awards report

The Master Joiners Conference and the Annual Excellence Awards for 2021 held in Hamilton are the centrepiece for our June issue which shows all the winners and a feature on the Supreme Award winning staircase from Firman Joinery. The first conference since Invercargill two years ago, was a real success run from the Claudelands Events Centre – an ideal venue. We welcome a new President of the NZJMF in Andrew Reilly and thank departing president Paul Ingram for his energetic and incisive leadership. I look forward to hearing where the next Conference will be held in due course.

Not only is this year the 75th anniversary for well known machinery supplier W & R Jack Ltd but it also marks the retirement of owner Robin Jack. There is a commentary from him which I’m sure many will want to read, in this issue. An interesting feature (and one we do annually) is a look at the ever evolving technology of edgebanders with contributions from all the leading suppliers. It always amazes me how they continue to innovate with new and better ways to edgeband product.

An interesting item is a look at the latest in furniture fittings and connectors. This is an often forgotten part of the cabinetmaking and furniture industries. We have a pictorial on some of the latest in this field. Speaking of cabinetry, we also have a look at the latest in drawer systems now available from some of the leading suppliers. Some really interesting product here.

Of special note is the editorial from the NZ Engineered Stone Advisory Group. This addresses the latest developments in the engineered stone manufacturing sector and for those involved in it, a worthwhile read. This issue is in fact very much a full on one with lots to read and digest. As we head into winter things still look very promising for all those in the industries we cover. Here’s hoping the issue of supply works its way through quickly

Bob Nordgren