MHM Automation new name, same great stainless steel

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 exceptional service & quality, same stainless steel & product guarantee – just a brand new shiny name to boot.

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.”

MHM’s stainless products go hand-in-hand with joinery. 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 from its stainless steel product line, 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.

While stainless steel benching and fabrication are what people predominately know about Mercer Stainless, the rebranding to MHM Automation better reflects the company. As a worldwide exporter of automated equipment from carton erecting, vacuum packaging, de-boxing, robotic solutions, and automating large scale chilling and freezing.