An ideal solution

For the owner of Blenheim based Nazereth Joinery 2017 Ltd, Leigh Jones, the brief was finding a straight forward, simple to operate router for a good price that also offered a small footprint. “The machine we bought from Proform CNC Ltd fitted all the criteria we had been looking for and more” says Leigh.

The Proform ATC38/13R flatbed router has a sheet size of up to 3.6m by 1.2m and an automatic tool change that speeds up the processing time. Leigh comments “In a factory where space is important, this router is the ideal size. Expanding our business of manufacturing kitchen cabinetry, benchtops and other interior joinery needed a compact and robust router that could operate 4 to 5 hours a day. We have had this easy to operate router for more than a year now and it has seen our production rise steadily over that period.” The business has been on the same site for some twenty years serving the Blenheim area. Leigh had been with the business for fifteen years before he bought it in 2017.

Bringing new people into the joinery industry has been a feature of the business which is also a member of the Master Joiners. Amongst the current ten staff on site are three apprentices.

“Training local youth has been something we have taken on and it has proved fruitful for us and the industry.” says Leigh. This training includes learning how to use modern technology such as the new Proform flatbed router.

“Rob Hutchings from Proform provided a smooth install of the machine and gave valuable training to our staff in its operation. He also makes himself readily available should we have any issues.”

For further information contact Leigh Jones at Nazareth Joinery Ltd on 027 519 3024 or email sales@ nazarethjoinery.co.nz or visit www. nazarethjoinery.co.nz