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Andrew Reilly discusses what sustainability means for the joinery fraternity and how we all need to buy in to the concept to make a difference.
Laminex Update 16
Mike Arthur writes of the development of their eCommerce site, innovations that can make life easier for all of us.
NKBA news 76
The NKBA release the results of their annual trends survey and predict more colour, more integration of appliances and more wait time.
Steering a Course 78
Ian Featherstone reminds us of how good we are at rallying together in a crisis and suggests we could collaborate more often by identifying our strengths and capacity.
The first Melteca board was pressed at the Laminex NZ plant in Hamilton in 1983. Following 40 years of continuous production current plant manager David Miles talks about the development of the facility and the Melteca product over that time.
Alexis Pantelides represents German machinery manufacturer Homag in New Zealand. He explains his role in the company and the relationship with Homag long term NZ agent (and his previous employer) W & R Jack.
If your starting out, switching to nesting or just improving your processes there is a CNC for your requirements. We talk to machinery suppliers and users in a bid to define the more important aspects of CNC selection.
Drawer platforms, black hinges, lifting systems, fixing systems and an e-service to support them all. Blum display a range of products and services that every cabby or designer needs.
News & Info 4 - 16
State of the Industry 80
NZJMF membership 82
Classifieds 88
Advertiser index 88
Building veteran Peter Taylor has always liked making stuff. Recently it has become a lot easier due to a package of machines from the Felder Group, including a planer, thicknesser, a sliding table saw and a spindle moulder. His enthusiasm for the machinery is infectious.
Sustainability is a term easily looked at and approached from one perspective. In modern times the important topic of sustainability has been brought to the front of many policies and discussions at both local and national levels. It feels like everyone is trying to do their bit to make the world a more sustainable place with the use of reusable bags, straws and choosing natural fibers over synthetic clothes. However sustainability can be two dimensioned, there is more than one way to approach it.
Sustainability on one hand means “The avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance”. On the other hand it can mean “The ability to maintain a certain rate or level”. Question is how do we maintain a certain level or avoid depleting natural resources? All members of staff, families and government need to commonly agree to prioritise sustainability to the same degree. Many of us will be fatigued by the current workloads and resilience will be the way we pick ourselves and each other up to maintain our common goal.
Resilience is often associated with sustainability, the cornerstone of sustainability resides in resilience. I understand the challenges of sustainability will mean the movement of money, focus, priorities and materials away from their usual place which can be daunting to think about. Everyone needs to have the same amount of buy in to ever make a difference.
Members of the MJ community are currently participating in a co-design project with Emina Petrovic and her colleagues from Victoria University named “Developing aspirational change – better kitchen joinery outcomes for all”. This has received funding from Branz to conduct a study on the use of sustainable materials used in the kitchen joinery industry and producing a more sustainable product in turn reducing the amount of waste going back into landfill. This is an exciting project and I look forward to seeing it progress over the next 3 years.
Now is the best time to address this overdue conversation which should include not only the impact and the sustainability of that but also our resilience to be able to adapt. From a Master Joiners perspective we can see how a 3D approach to sustainability is how
the future of our memberships and trades growth is secured. There is the first and second take on sustainability and it is a worthy conversation to have in conjunction with the way that we shore up our ability to withstand and recover from difficulties, springing back into shape in much the same way we need our environment to do. Sustainability, resilience and growth will become pivotal at our Master Joiners conference in May this year.
Back costing, boosting the wellbeing of our staff, managing our client relationships and the experience they have with the timber joinery sector, compliant timber joinery and productivity are all relative to growth and sustainability. The biggest challenge will be how we teach the next generation of business owners to pick up on good habits to carry that forward. I know one
day I will be putting my feet up surveying the landscape and I’m adamant that there is no time like now to participate in exploring the dimensions of sustainability we are yet to explore. In that conversation we will bring our team because it’s our team who will ultimately be responsible for running the ball.
Our “Inspired to Grow” conference theme is also dimensional with content to trigger conversations, expand on the way we shore up and grow our resilience and sustainability in a way that strengthens our profession, our joiners but also our clients.
Regards,
Andrew Reilly National President Registered Master Joiners
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As I write this we have just come through Cyclone Gabrielle. Not a good time for many throughout the North Island in particular. Our thoughts - Michael and I - are with all those affected by the bad weather. Despite this we have a full issue with lots for you to read and look at. Of particular note is our feature looking at selecting CNC technology. Over the last decade or so there have been many changes and improvements as to what is available. Everything from sophisticated CNC processing centres to automated storage systems to ever improving edgebanding cells. The influence of CNC has really changed the face of the woodworking industry. We have a bit of the latest in this issue including an interview with Alexis Pantelides representing Homag here in New Zealand. Makes for interesting reading.
We also have a catch up on the forty year anniversary of the Melteca plant in Hamilton. It is interesting to see how it has developed from open farmland to now being part of an industrial hub and a very important part of the New Zealand operation operated by Laminex NZ. I particularly enjoyed interviewing the Plant Manager David Miles. Another anniversary of note in this issue is the twenty one years since Prime Panels was established later becoming NZ Panels Group. Many will recognise the three founders Nav, Robert and Hugo I’m sure.
New products abound in this issue too. Of note are product from Bellevue Architectural in the high end of European door hardware, woodworking machinery from Stirling Machinery, FIT with a new range of concealed pocket doors and Hettich with a new addition to their outdoor cabinetry hardware offering. I always like to draw attention to the State of the Industry reports from Master Joiner chapters around the country. These are up to date snapshots of how things are going for the joinery industry. The general message seems to say things will remain very busy in 2023. The conference for the Master Joiners this year is in Wellington in late May and I’m sure it will be well attended as usual. I’m sure you will all find something of interest in this issue
Bob Nordgren
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Over the past 12 months, the Master Joiners has been slowly digitizing historical records from past tenures. For those of us who have a penchant for history and like to learn from those who have gone before, these minutes bring to mind the spirit of the joinery practitioner, the purveyor of fine timber legacy products.
The variance in language used to describe, express, and emphasise views, opinions and goals is quite an experience to read. Certainly, there is a sense of laughter emanating from the page as in one instance a comment was recorded as ‘oh, I hoped we would hear some good news’, having finished listening to a speaker at conference. You can imagine the feeling in the room as others responded to the repartee. The delegates at that meeting freely asked questions representing total immersion in topical issues. One gets a sense of the unanimity of the joinery practitioners in attendance and a cohesiveness on matters of importance.
Fast forward to today, and those topical issues are of a similar nature, and equally as important to the joinery profession. Each of our regions remain a constant source of knowledge sharing and networking, supporting local members. The annual Master Joiners conference is then provided to broaden the knowledge sharing and the connectivity of the joinery profession. It is also the place where insights are shared, as a creative and innovative profession, there’s no place like conference to be among those who ‘get you’. When broken down from yesteryear to today, the core purpose of Master Joiners remains the same, its values are support, professionalism, education, excellence, and representation.
As with those who have gone before, Master Joiners members provide camaraderie and mentoring, ethics, standards, and inclusion. Add to that professional development which supports businesses in retaining talent, and an awards program which demonstrates the quality of timber legacy products. Now season that with a quality associate member network of suppliers who do what they can to deliver high value service and products. Hardware options, timber varieties, panels products or business support; check out the back pages of this magazine to see that network.
The Master Joiners annual conference 2023 will be held at the Takina Events Centre, Wellington on May 25 - 27 with the annual
excellence awards set for the night of May 27th. The program can be found on the Master Joiners website and includes some new in event options. The quiz will also be back with delegates encouraged to get their quiz hats on as the winning team from last year will likely fancy their chances again … Wellington members are a strong contender, but word is Auckland members are getting organised ... .
Just like yesteryear, the Master Joiner purpose remains strong and is led by a talented executive committee. Are you wondering about those historical records? Some of the books will be on display alongside another special attraction (more to come on that) at conference, it’s a fitting tribute to our yesteryear and a fine salute to today as we drill into the Master Joiner year of being inspired to grow. To grow the joiner practitioner, the business, the next generation, and profession generally, because wheels are round for momentum!
Chris & Rose Adams began business in 1993 providing software solutions to the joinery industry. Now in their 30th year in business the 3D Kitchen software brand is going strong and still supporting cabinetmakers with solid solutions to compliment their businesses. Chris Adams, the mastermind and creator of 3d Kitchen software sat down with JOINERS Magazine to discuss all things business.
Q: What is the 3d Kitchen story? (Who started the company, developed the software, and how is the company structured). In 1993 we saw an opportunity in the market to supply software to the joinery industry. It was a big step in those days as this type of software was in its infancy and also at a time when cabinetmakers were very sceptical about computers and software in general. Our business has no employees. Instead we made the decision to allow sales agents to be completely independent. This business model has worked extremely well. It means that all of our sales agents own and control their sales territories. Rose and I have recently pulled out of the daily running of the business and have passed the control to our 2 eldest sons, Harley in New Zealand and Clutha in Melbourne.
Q: Walk us through some of the 3d Kitchen milestone moments achieved over those 30 years. Of course the major milestone right now is actually hitting the 30 year mark in this business. It's something that I definitely did not expect at the start. We started
quietly in New Zealand at the beginning then branching out to Australia. Australia quite quickly became our most productive market and so sales agents were sought.
We have been very fortunate to secure fantastic sales representatives who are loyal and dedicated to extending our business. They are the reason for our success operating with integrity and consistency. More recently we have branched out further with agents in India, South Africa, Ireland and the UK, with other minor sales happening through our online presence.
Q: 3d Kitchen has a variety of software solutions to suit all cabinet making and design applications, can you take us through your product offering? Yes we have 3 categories of software to offer. Firstly Pro Design. This produces floor plans, elevations, 3D images with textures, colours, lighting and shading, and design documentation. It includes a custom built cabinet library to suit each client (so it is not a one size fits all product).
Secondly Pro Custom. This does everything that the Pro Design version does but also produces full job costing, cutting lists, hardware lists, labour calculations, edging details and material optimisation (printouts showing how to cut cabinet components for processing on a panel saw).
Thirdly Pro Toolpath. This does everything the other 2 versions do but also produces output to directly process to CNC machines. This takes data from the 3D design. So whatever is added or modified in design passes accurately to CNC.
Q: What sort of training and technical support is made available to customers when purchasing your software for the first time?
Training and technical support is provided for all versions and is included in the cost of the software. This is absolutely key to having clients who are competent and confident in running our software to their best advantage.
Q: Looking ahead, what plans have you got for the future of 3d Kitchen?
We never stop developing and moving our software ahead. So development is a constant process. We are in the process of shifting to a true CAD system. This is a significant shift from the current version and will apply a much higher level of design and design modification. This is the most exciting development we have undertaken and will provide some great advantages for our clients. It is due for release later this year
In May 2023, the spotlight moment will return: Under the motto “Sharing passion”, we will present our latest innovations at LIGNA. But what does passion have to do with new solutions from HOMAG? Everything.
We share your passion for quality. We share your passion for precision. We share your passion for innovation. We take this passion and put it into everything we do. It’s what fuels us as we invent, innovate, improve, and provide to you the machine, digital, and support solutions that empower you to live your passion. We look forward to sharing passion with you at LIGNA 2023.
At LIGNA, you can look forward to experiencing the right HOMAG solutions for your requirements. Our innovations cover all applications and all production levels, from individual machines and digital solutions, to integrated cell concepts, to complete systems. You’ll discover our full range across three different halls.
Ligna runs from May 15-19, 2023
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At LIGNA, Biesse will showcase a new visual identity that represents the corporate renewal process and actively expresses the group’s values and identity – centred on multimateriality and being inherently international –while preserving the features that distinguish the various sectors in which it operates. It’s an evolution that will enable the company to compete in ever-changing international markets and bring tangible benefits to customers.
“We look forward to meeting all who visit Hall 11 to discover the group's evolutionary journey and its emphasis on multi-materiality, which distinguishes Biesse from its competitors,” says Ettore Vichi, Chief Regional Officer EMEA and APAC. “High-tech solutions, integrated systems and lines designed to accommodate the needs of manufacturing companies wishing to strengthen and increase production performance will be in action,” Vichi concludes.
A great emphasis will be placed on automated solutions, which ensure a decisive increase in production and the complete reliability of both the production process and the loading and unloading operations. Visitors will get a first-hand look at an integrated plant consisting of panel sizing and nesting solutions, with automatic loading and unloading linked together thanks to SmartConnection, a software programme for in-house order management.
The focus will be on the new batch one edgebanding line with robotic loading and unloading. The dual characterisation of the new product marks the beginning of a path towards sustainability which, thanks to the skills and assets available, will enable the group
to recognise and assess its environmental and social impact and integrate innovation into product development processes. It is in this context that Biesse presents its new product, introducing technological innovation while also improving environmental performance.
In Hall 12, trade fair visitors will be able to participate in a rich programme of panel discussions (streamed to the LIGNA website with simultaneous translation into English) covering the most relevant trending topics in the woodworking industry. Biesse will contribute to the programme with three panel discussions on the following topics:
• Smartconnection - Production Planning & Control, software for factory/production management;
• Woodworking made Izy – A common language connecting machines;
• “Technologies & Sustainability”.
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Biesse invites visitors to take part in the Guided Tours organised by the trade fair, during which innovative products and optimal solutions for every process will be demonstrated alongside top product specialists.
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We started the year with challenges owing to weather events across the upper North Island impacting our communities. Despite this our industry remained resilient and provided support to those affected.
At Laminex, we’re constantly striving to improve with updated products, new features and innovation tailored towards meeting your specific needs. Our eCommerce platform continues to grow from strength to strength and will remain a strong focus for our team. eCommerce provides real time information so you can view product delivery times based on stock availability and updates for order status. Last year we introduced ‘Related Products’ functionality to help you find board and matching edgetape easily. There are more exciting updates to come – so watch this space!@ If you’d like to sign up for online ordering visit Laminex.co.nz/ecommerce-registration
We’re thrilled to see our latest innovation introduced last year – the Melteca Organic Finish – has been well received by the market. Offering a realistic timber look, the organic Finish emulates the natural movement of timber. If you haven’t seen the product yet, you can order a sample via sample@laminex.co.nz or through the Laminex website.
This year we recognise a significant forty year milestone at our Laminex Hamilton manufacturing site with Melteca production commencing back in 1983. Bob Nordgren speaks with David Miles, our Hamilton Plant Manager about the milestone and the changes through the years. You can read about it on page 18. We genuinely appreciate all our customers who have supported us to achieve this milestone.
The Master Joiners Conference will be here in a few months, I’m looking forward to catching up with those that attend. Thank you for working with us as a trusted business partner, we wish you every success for the year ahead.
Mike Arthur General manager Laminex New Zealand
Joinery IT boss Phil Smith reports on their virtual hit at the recent Master Joiners Conference. “Some of our customers brought their designers to conference especially to experience VORTEK Spaces VR. We had a great turnout on the stand with more than 20 businesses experiencing VORTEK Spaces
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The first Melteca laminated board was pressed at the Laminex NZ board manufacturing plant in Hamilton back in 1983 and this year they are celebrating their forty year anniversary of continuous production. Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine took the opportunity to speak with Laminex Plant Manager David Miles about the facility, his experiences there and the changes to date.
The Hamilton factory site has undergone considerable expansion since it first opened back in 1983. From the original building which had farmland all around, it’s now in an industrial hub and consists of some six buildings that include both the Melteca board production machinery and paper storage area, the samples production facility and adjacent board storage space.
The facility impresses with its size, safe and tidy appearance and almost understated efficiency. “We make all our Melteca board here and deliver to customers in New Zealand and overseas” comments David. “We can produce as little as one sheet to spec if need be and it is not uncommon to have several such sheets included in any particular order. We can take an order, press it often within a two day turnaround.”
The day I visited they had plenty of spare storage space to which David noted they had just sent off a week’s worth of production.
“We are continuing to raise the bar with 2022 being yet another record production year for the plant.” he says with a smile.
With some twenty years at the plant David has seen the operation’s growth first hand but what does he see as the most important changes in that time?
“The biggie is the paper we use on the board. We used to buy the treated paper (impregnated with resin) from Germany but now we buy the paper only and do the impregnation here. This is significant as it now gives us total control of all materials we use and all processes involved in board production, this in turn gives us great production flexibility.”
I also wondered about the huge range of Melteca colours available. David comments “Although we produce a core number of colours all the time fashion of the moment often dictates the wider choices available. We have a relatively new part of the factory where we store a huge range of papers we can use.”
Part of the factory tour was to the facility where board samples are made. In talking to Karl Hutton, Samples Operator, I discovered some 2 million, yes that’s right million, samples are made at the factory and distributed every year. And who gets these samples? Well it turns out apart from customers a lot of kids get them to play with! Samples of off range decors are donated to playcentres.
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“The Melteca brand is the best known for its quality and reliability. Over the years we have introduced many different plates (from which the paper texture and designs are made) including such brands as Puregrain and most recently the amazing Organic, a realistic wood grain texture, launched in November 2022.” says David.
The board produced is really ‘safe’ these days as well. “We take real care with what we make to ensure it is safe for all concerned: those who make it and those who end up using it. It has the
lowest level of formaldehyde achievable, FSC certification when pressed on standard MDF, and is Environmental Choice certified.” David says.
The issue of sustainability has taken on a new meaning in recent times with the site’s six buildings having some 1362 solar panels installed and completed in September 2020. It was the largest rooftop install in New Zealand at the time. “These systems are indicative of the growth in commercial solar, both in size and number of systems installed. The project was headed by Vector
Powersmart.” David explains. The factory operates 24/7 and has currently 54 staff. “The power generated will be recorded and displayed on monitors to show everyone and especially our staff how well the project works.” David points out. It is projected it will provide about 79% of the factory’s power annually. David adds “We hope to meter as many other aspects of the operation so that we can make further improvements as time goes by.”
From a more personal approach I asked David what motivates him some twenty years down the track
to work at the factory. His answer was clear and heart felt “I like working with the people I work with. They are a good team, self sufficient and in a happy space.”
From humble beginnings some forty years ago the factory has grown to become very much a core element of Laminex NZ’s success. As to future changes we will just have to watch this space.
HOMAG AG, the leading German manufacturer of woodworking machinery and systems for the wood processing industry and trades have long had a presence here in New Zealand principally through their long standing local agent W & R Jack Ltd (Jacks). In 2011 Alexis Pantelides now an experienced Technical Sales Consultant for HOMAG New Zealand, joined W & R Jack Ltd. Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine caught up with Alexis recently to learn more about his journey from then to now and how what he does is helping to mould both the changing shape of HOMAG’s presence and the woodworking industry in New Zealand.
“I was with Jacks for about four years under the tuition of the late Jeremy Williams, Product Manager for the HOMAG range at that time. His knowledge helped me to understand just what HOMAG had to offer.” recalls Alexis.
The change came in late 2014 when sales of HOMAG’s high end solutions moved from Jacks to HOMAG. Alexis shifted from Jacks to being employed by HOMAG New Zealand Ltd in 2015. “This move was planned by Jacks and HOMAG together and marked an important change. Jacks had identified that the more complex, high end manufacturing operations such as groundbreaking factory systems and related new technologies including robotics in various forms would benefit from the experience and expertise of HOMAG’s Australian operation, where such projects
were more frequent, and product knowledge was strong. Working together, HOMAG and Jacks agreed that the best strategy in the New Zealand market would be a close practical association
for standard sales, service and spare parts here in New Zealand but with sales of complex or highend solutions being undertaken directly with HOMAG rather than via Jacks.” explains Alexis.
In the years following, Alexis has represented HOMAG in New Zealand under the direction of HOMAG Australia and their Managing Director Ross Campbell who some readers may recall worked for Jacks some twenty years ago. “The close association with Jacks has worked well particularly in the area of servicing machinery,” comments Alexis. “And my new relationship with potential customers took on a more holistic feel being very much customer focused.”
Over the last five or so years as HOMAG and Alexis’ confidence in local market knowledge and new products has grown, HOMAG’s solutions can be found in more than just ‘high end’ factories. How did this develop?
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“These new factory-based systems using new technologies such as fully integrated robotics for cutting, drilling and storing along with advanced software from HOMAG meant businesses, initially large and then not so large, could see a new path forward. What HOMAG is good at is customising machinery to a higher level. This has involved a more consultative role for me in many ways.” explains Alexis.
The driving factors in manufacturing have been achieving the lowest unit cost and the emergence of automation. “This has been the result of a shortage of labour in recent years. Automating processes is an effective and attractive way round this issue. This is enhanced by technology getting more affordable which means a better payback. Some of these new machines have greater flexibility in how they can be used ie multi functional as well.”
The installation of sophisticated factory systems has quickly moved forward in the last few years. The industry only needs to look now at the leading manufacturers in New Zealand.. In both the North and South Island these companies
have and are adopting HOMAG technologies especially robotic automated warehousing with integrated cut-to-size processes followed by high end edgebanding cells. “These businesses are serious operations where time and money is spent on a scale such that any improvement in production processes is very meaningful to them. These mechanical processes are overlaid with a significant software architecture absolutely necessary in today’s modern processes.
An interesting aspect of HOMAG’s input is ancillary to the sales process. Servicing experience is hugely important and as a result there is a strong overlap between New Zealand and Australia when it comes to an install and ongoing servicing. Alexis points out “In Australia HOMAG pioneered the industry’s development and use of automated warehouses with integrated processing centres. There is now more than 70-sites with this technology from small two or three man operations to extralarge volume manufacturers. Our New Zealand customers are the beneficiary of that huge, accrued knowledge base of know-how and technique. Specialised technicians
from Australia actively support our New Zealand installation and with today’s technology much of that is online and near instant. Their ongoing availability both in person and remotely puts HOMAG in a good position to resolve any issues that may arise giving local companies confidence in dealing with HOMAG.”
Another interesting comment comes around the China question. “Like many of the world’s leading industrial manufacturers HOMAG is not just in Germany these days. There are over eighty sales and service companies, fourteen production plants across Europe, America and Asia serving both the world and local markets. One location is China where we have a significant plant that has evolved from producing high precision plants for high volume engineered flooring and now including robotic sawing, CNC processing and edgebanding cells.
Like many German companies the manufacturing plant may be in Shanghai but the technology and management is identical to the sister plants around the world. They are able to take advantage of labour savings without any loss in quality. It uses the same
componentry as used in their German based factory.” Alexis comments. “No matter where HOMAG is situated it has not compromised the quality of it’s machinery.”
The operation here in New Zealand has been steadily expanding. They now have five staff here including Alexis and two full time technicians. “Complete integration of high tech in the factory is now a reality for many more businesses in the woodworking industry here in New Zealand. Honing efficiency and profitability with new ideas and processes is a way of life for HOMAG. I’m glad I jumped onboard when I got the opportunity.” says Alexis
For more information contact Alexis Pantelides at HOMAG New Zealand Ltd on 021 247 4443, alexis.pantelides@homag. com or visit www.homag.com
These businesses are serious operations where time and money is spent on a scale such that any improvement in production processes is very meaningful to them.Factory-based systems using new technologies such as fully integrated robotics for cutting, drilling and storing along with advanced software from HOMAG mean businesses can see a new path forward.
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Woodworking CNC machines have revolutionized the way we produce wooden products and have become an essential tool for many woodworkers. Whether you are a hobbyist, a small business owner, or a large manufacturer, a woodworking CNC machine can help you create accurate and precise products with ease. However, with so many options available, choosing the right machine can be a daunting task. To help you make an informed decision, SCM Group Australia has put together a comprehensive guide on what to look for when purchasing a woodworking CNC machine.
Cutting Area
The cutting area refers to the size of the workpiece that can be processed by the CNC machine. Before making a purchase, consider the size of your largest project and ensure that the machine you choose can accommodate it. A larger cutting area is great for larger projects, but it also requires more floor space and may increase the cost of the machine. So, think carefully about your needs before making a decision.
Accuracy is crucial in woodworking, and the CNC machine you choose should have the precision and accuracy you need to produce high-quality results. Especially if you are working with fine details or tight tolerances, accuracy is of the utmost importance. Evaluate the type of work you plan to do and choose a machine that can meet your accuracy requirements. If you are working with intricate designs, you may require a machine with higher accuracy. On the other hand, if you are mainly cutting larger pieces of wood, a machine with lower accuracy may be sufficient.
Cutting speed is another important factor to consider. How quickly
the machine can move its cutting tool along the workpiece? A higher cutting speed can increase productivity, but it may also result in a rougher finish. Consider the level of finish you require for your projects and choose a machine with an appropriate cutting speed.
It's essential that the machine you choose can accommodate the tools and accessories you plan to use, such as different sized bits, and has the ability to easily change tooling. Consider the types of tools you plan to use and ensure that the machine you choose can accommodate them. A machine with a wider range of tool compatibility can provide greater versatility and flexibility.
The control system is the means by which the CNC machine is operated and programmed. Consider the ease of use and accessibility of the control system, especially if you are new to using CNC machines. A computer-based software control system may provide more advanced features and capabilities, but a standalone control panel may be simpler to use. Choose a machine with a control system that is user-friendly and meets your skill level.
Regular maintenance is crucial for the longevity and performance of your CNC machine. Before making a purchase, consider the ease of maintenance and upkeep, as well as the availability of replacement parts. A machine that is easy to maintain and has readily available parts can save you time and money in the long run.
SCM recommends you should allow for at least one major service per year. Many suppliers run a scheduled service program, if your prospective supplier does not offer a service program – be concerned.
If you are considering purchasing a used machine, there are two critical areas to look at: the condition of the machine and the technology that drives it. Make sure the machine has been wellmaintained and cleaned and check if it has a maintenance record. Ensure that the technology is current and supported, as you don't want to be stuck with an outdated machine that is difficult to repair or replace.
With the purchase of a new machine, you can be assured that you are getting the latest in technology.
Finally, consider your budget when choosing a CNC machine. There are options available at various price points, so it's important to determine your budget and compare the cost of different machines against their features and capabilities. Keep in mind that a higher-priced machine may offer advanced features and better performance, while a lowerpriced machine may be more suited to simpler projects.
Avoid hidden costs by researching these crucial areas:
• The CNC machine itself
• Extraction and ducting systems
• Air quality (dry and clean pneumatic air required)
• Electrical capacity of your factory to run the machine
Ultimately, the right woodworking CNC machine for you will depend on your business’ specific needs and preferences. Research and compare multiple options to make an informed decision and ensure you purchase a machine that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.
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For the owners of Bower Joinery having confidence in the expertise and product knowledge of the people they were purchasing from was a big factor in selecting a Biesse Rover KFT 1236 CNC when they made the decision to upgrade their company’s manufacturing process. JOINERS magazine follows up two years later.
A bespoke kitchen design and wooden joinery company that has operated in Christchurch for over 38 years, Bower Joinery is currently owned by John Mudgway a qualified builder and master joiner and his wife Gina an experienced kitchen designer. It offers full service from design to manufacture to install, for kitchens, stairs and house lots.
A couple of years ago, not long after purchasing the company, John and Gina decide they needed to shift the manufacturing focus from largely ‘by-hand’ to machinery based and purchased a Rover KFT 1236 CNC from the Biesse Group to achieve this.
“We were in the situation when we purchased the business that we had a lot of older and experienced staff who have since retired which left us short of experience at a high skill level,” says John.
“The Rover CNC has replaced that experience and allows us to continue to deliver the accuracy and quality that was previously being achieved from that skill level. It has also meant that we have been able to reduce staff numbers through that period. We were running with nine guys on the floor prior to installing the Rover we now operate with six staff at a similar level of output.
“We still do some solid wood joinery and bespoke stair work by hand but the CNC does the bulk of the cabinet work and all
the repetitive work with our stair manufacture. It is easy to switch from kitchen work to stair work simply requiring a change of program.
“Dealings with Biesse have been very good, I have known their local rep Warrick Small for 25 plus years and he is brilliant to work with. Basically I can say to him ‘this is what I want to do’ and I can trust his advice to help me get there.
We are very busy, but not using the machine to anywhere near its capacity, we don’t need to, you would need 30 staff to push this machine to capacity, it will last us for a long time yet.
“We have continued to use Biesse expertise on special projects, especially for our stair work where they set up a parametric program which enables us to alter any one
measurement, in say the treads or rises, and it automatically makes the required changes across the job. This makes repetitive work very easy to adjust and alter from staircase to staircase.
“Biesse service has been good throughout, I have no complaints at all and it speaks for itself in that I am signing up to purchase a new edge bander off them this morning.
Advice on purchasing a CNC? Buy as good as you can afford, from a company that understands your business and can provide local support when you need it. In my opinion and experience Biesse is not matched by many, if any in this area,” says John.
Basically I can say to him ‘this is what I want to do’ and I can trust his advice to help me get there.
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As with many businesses in our industry Alternatives Manufacturing grew from humble beginnings. Dennis Major started the business the day after his daughter was born back in 1985. The first workshop was in his brother’s garage and consisted of a single phase saw bench, hand router, drill and sander. It would take three days to cut and clash a kitchen carcass. Fast forward and today the workshop consists of the latest in CNC and edgebanding technology with an Italian designed WDMAX CNC and German made Homag edgebander.
Current owner Andy Crake joined the business in 1996, having just returned from a six months stint playing cricket in the U.K. Andy had absolutely no experience in the industry but Dennis recognized Andy’s potential and offered him a furniture making apprenticeship, which at the time wasn’t easy to come by.
Meanwhile the business had grown and was now operating out of a barn in Titirangi, west Auckland. In 2009, with Aucklanders spreading further into the countryside, new neighbors complained about the noise, so the business was forced to relocate to Keeling Road in Henderson – an established industrial area in west Auckland.
It was around this time Dennis and Andy started to receive regular visits from machinery supplier sales reps, one of which introduced Dennis and Andy to CNC machines. The extra space in the new workshop made
it possible to fit a CNC, so in 2010 Alternatives Manufacturing invested in a Masterwood CNC out of Italy. 2010 was also a significant year in that Andy and Dennis became business partners each owning a 50% share in the business.
Alternatives Manufacturing has predominantly focused on shopfitting. “Once Covid hit, shopfitting slowed up pretty quickly” says Andy. “Fortunately, we’d established good relationships with local builders. Demand in the residential space increased so we adjusted to meet the market. We’ve never had to advertise and don’t even have a sign up yet at our new location.”
Andy is now sole owner of Alternatives Manufacturing, with that transition having taken place in 2021. He’d been thinking about a new CNC for a few months when Jacks’ sales rep Wynand Louw introduced him to the WDMAX DN-3409DE.
WDMAX CNC’s are designed by Masterwood in Italy and manufactured in China. Every DN-3409DE model has the same specification: a 2700 x 1300mm table, 12kW main spindle and a 10 spindle drilling head. A highly automated manufacturing plant combined with standardization make WDMAX CNC’s very competitive. With modern European performance and safety features, and weighing 3500kg, WDMAX represents excellent value for money.
Andy was immediately impressed with the WDMAX when he visited the Jacks showroom in Auckland for a demo. The Masterwood design influence was obvious to see. He also really liked the sweeper vacuum arm feature that’s standard on all WDMAX Nesting CNC’s. “I know you’re supposed to use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the spoil board but in reality, the guys blow the table down between sheets. Dust goes everywhere. I’m very impressed
with the extraction performance of our WDMAX and it’s quiet. There’s virtually no dust on the table after a panel is processed. I think it’s the air jets around the spindle that blow dust out of the routed channel that makes the difference. Then the sweeper arm vacuums the spoil board and whatever small amount of dust was on the table is completely removed. It makes a massive difference to the air quality in our workshop,” says Andy. “I also like that we can add loading and unloading units to the WDMAX in future if we want to. I can see the unloading conveyor table being something we can benefit from if we need to increase output.”
In the face of recent negative economic news, Andy remains positive. “It’s been that busy over the last couple of years, a slight drop in demand won’t necessarily be a bad thing!” – an attitude that clearly originates from those humble beginnings.
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Buying a flatbed router from local manufacturer Proform CNC Ltd has proven to be the best decision for Matt Fuehrer who took over long established Dunedin joinery business Mearns & Leckie Ltd a couple of years ago.
“We had been cutting mainly by using a dimension saw and we couldn’t keep up” recalls Matt. “We had the space, some 770 square metres, so we decided to move the way of CNC.” The firm who are members of the Master Joiners, make a range of kitchens, household joinery, white boxes and timber joinery. Matt saw they needed to move to another level to keep up with demand. About a year ago they came across local manufacturer Proform CNC Ltd based in Upper Hutt.
“We needed an entry level CNC flatbed router to get us started” says Matt. “We were looking for value for money at the same time and the Proform range fitted the bill for us.’ After discussions with Rob Hutchings from Proform and some demonstrations they eventually bought a Fusion ATC 25/13L CNC Router. Matt comments “This machine did everything we wanted and more. Importantly all its features are packed into a small footprint in the factory which is really practical for us: more room for other things!”
The solid gantry style machining centre can process solid wood, MDF and particle board panels along with plastics, aluminium and composite materials. It is heavy duty with solid steel
machine frame construction. “A real plus for us was the automatic twelve tool changer which Rob recommended we add to the machine. It is really adaptable allowing us to use up to 28 tools that allow us to use solid timber cutting tooling as well. This has made things much easier for us saving time and money with it’s speed and accuracy” Matt says.
The flatbed handles standard 2440mm by 1220mm boards with ease. “We use two programmes, Pro100 for the design element and Enroute for optimization. We have in fact upgraded the Pro100 to give us more control. This is a reliable, cost effective machining solution for our operation.” The business currently employs some eight staff including Matt. “The last year since we got this machine
has been a revelation for us: more production, better turnaround times and greater profitability. This machine also can form part of a nested based operation if need be and a note about Proform CNC Ltd - a really good team who give really good service.”
For more about Mearns & Leckie Ltd contact Matt Fuehrer on 027 489 2024, email joiners@ mearnandsleckie.co.nz or visit them at www.mearnsandleckie.co.nz
The Mearns & Leckie team from left to right: Liam Ruthven, Tony Allan, Mat Daley-Goddard, Barrie Aburn, Kasee Clamp, Mathias Fuehrer, Bobbie the dog, Michael Lyon, and Michael Cookson.
In nesting cabinet parts, speed is everything. The more panels you produce per shift, the more profit you make. The challenge is to increase productivity whilst maintaining your reputable quality standard. It’s a challenge Biesse has solved with their new High Dynamics technology, available now from Biesse Group Australia.
The new Rover B FT HD nesting machine is now available through the Biesse Group and will significantly increase the number of sheets processed per shift. Biesse Group has worked to deliver the benefits of higher speeds, acceleration/deceleration, and angular speeds (in one word, Dynamics) to their customers by re-thinking the nesting process from the ground up. Every aspect of the machine has been considered with the goal of increasing the actual processing speed while strongly maintaining quality and safety. The result is a product Biesse Group claims is the fastest and most productive nesting machine available.
To achieve faster acceleration and deceleration and high lineal and cornering speeds, the key factors include chassis design, weight, vacuum, and power. Biesse Group have considered the entire process in a new and creative way to achieve a cutting solution where every second of movement has been considered to produce a CNC nesting result that saves an enormous amount of time. Biesse has achieved highest and actual linear cutting speeds of 50 metres a minute, high angular interpolations (cornering)
movement; and a positioning speed over 170 metres a minute are now possible with Biesse HD.
High cutting speeds place huge demands on every aspect of the machine so Biesse Group started with the chassis, or frame of the machine. To hold even the smallest parts on the edge of the sheet, the vacuum table has been completely re-designed. All vacuum design has been improved to guarantee a smooth, uninterrupted flow of air, exactly like a good dust extraction system. Tests indicate a 30% to 70% better holding of even the smallest parts!
Stability is another important factor that affects the possible cutting speed round the entire panel, as well as the quality of your production. To guarantee the highest confidence, Biesse widened the stance of the gantry frame. The rack and pinion, still the best technology for dusty environments, is fitted with bigger and deeper teeth. And Biesse have located the linear guides closer to the rack for higher performance under load. As a oneoperator cell the CNC machine can be enclosed in a cabinet and in this case the machine hood can be removed, reducing weight,
saving wear and tear, and offering improved visibility and safety for the operator.
To power the High Dynamic cutting solution, Biesse increased the power in the axis drive motors by three times and added a more rigid reduction gearbox. A fast, 12-position tool-change travels with the processing head, further eliminating downtime. An optional 33-position tool change can be mounted at the rear of the machine. The automatically lubricated 42-bit vertical drilling head is now water-cooled, an additional low-cost advantage
for continuous production. And finally, at the cutting station, the new design dust hood with shorter bristles and high-tech anti-ejection fabric, is now set to the millimetre for near-perfect dust removal on any thickness sheet and tool length.
Biesse HD is not just a machine, it’s a philosophy, a new way of thinking that directly benefits the customer. It’s fast, dynamic, unique, unlike anything you have seen before. Equipped with the optional twin configuration of two routing spindles and two drilling units, even greater savings can be achieved.
The savings are everywhere
The performance of the new Rover B FT HD nesting machine is measured in milliseconds, but it’s as a manufacturing cell with automated infeed and outfeed where the machine really shines. The cell’s infeed; CNC machine; and outfeed, and every aspect of work has been optimised for continuous, high-speed processing. After the first sheet has been labelled, the rest of the day’s production continues without a break, ensuring your equipment delivers the maximum return on your investment.
Every aspect of the machine has been considered with the goal of increasing the actual processing speed while strongly maintaining quality and safety.
First, the label printer moves with the applicator and after the first sheet, the cell production is continuous. The sheet is aligned with a single stroke on the machine table, saving fifteen seconds per sheet compared to other brands and adding up to twenty minutes of production within the same shift! Finished parts are moved onto the outfeed while the next sheet is loaded at the same time. The very next level is when the cell is integrated to an automatic storage solution like the Winstore and with offloading and sorting of finished components by robot. It’s a symphony of motion that never stops.
With high cutting speeds, manufacturing marginality can greatly improve. Past machines have made claims of high speeds but rarely deliver because of the time the tool takes to reach the claimed feed speed. Biesse HD’s improved rack and pinion and more powerful drive motors accelerate to reach the claimed top speed of 50 m/min in around 100mm of travel and decelerate in the same distance! But lineal speed is not the only gain through Biesse High Dynamics. Biesse HD technologies will produce sharp, square corners on your nested MDF doors a lot faster and guaranteeing the quality for which Biesse is famous for!
On a typical 600mm by 600mm panel the tool achieves 50metres/ minute for over 70% of the time. In a test for an Australian kitchen manufacturer, cutting typical cabinet components from a 3.6 X 1.8 sheet took less than three minutes to process. An unseen benefit is the tool operating with its optimal chip load and lasting longer, especially with superior Australian manufactured board. Biesse HD offers the reality of using one machine instead of
two or three, or the possibility of eliminating overtime or weekend work. It is a revelation like no other.
There is no better example of technology innovation than Formula One. Frank Williams CBE, of Williams F1 motorsport fame asks of innovation, “Does it make the car go faster?” In the case of CNC nesting with Biesse High Dynamics, the answer is yes! There is no better champion of performance than Enzo Ferrari who says, “The dreams become bigger, much bigger, to build a car that doesn’t slow in the curves, that flies without leaving the ground.”
Biesse know that to continue as a World leader in performance woodworking machinery, they need to push the design envelope. Biesse Group’s latest CNC nesting equipment can be compared to F1 where the design of the chassis; table; drive motors and safety equipment has been optimised to provide the customer with a totally new and re-imagined processing solution, a solution that really flies. Welcome to the World of Biesse High Dynamics.
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Entering its fourth year in the New Zealand market, Australia’s Stirling Group has been hard at work helping to modernise and automate the NZ timber processing industry.
A long-established company with a rich history in the industry, Stirling Group has serviced the Australian timber industry for over twenty-three years, the only vertically integrated company to combine Machinery, Automation and Tooling. In order to look after the entire process chain, from woodworking machines to application-based tooling, the Group was divided into three specific companies, each populated by highly experienced personnel.
Partnering seamlessly with Stirling Machinery are the two tooling companies, Accurate for the solid timber sector, and Panel Tools, which specialises in CNC tooling. “We have specialists in each company who can help you with any application or machining enquiry,” Stirling Group’s Managing Director, Craig Honeyman says.
According to Craig, the growing market and focus on manufacturing in the furniture and joinery sectors over the past few years has been
overwhelming, a trend he says looks set to continue for years to come. “The secrets behind the renaissance in these sectors are technology and innovation,” he says.
A large part of that comes via the game-changing CNC processing machinery and equipment that Stirling Group is increasingly introducing to savvy customers. Stirling Machinery has partnered up with the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of CNC 5-axis machines from Italian manufacturer, Bacci.
“Many companies throughout the Oceania region are now running Bacci machines to produce furniture and joinery components,” Craig explains. “Stirling Group has great plans to strengthen that position, along with Bacci.”
The Group already has significant experience within the moulding, sawmilling, timber joinery and furniture markets. Specialising
in the CNC components has positioned the company as a benchmark for the sector. “Stirling Machinery and Accurate both specialise in solid timber, however we are vertically integrated into the flat panel kitchen cabinetry business through our tooling company, Panel Tools. As the name suggests, we look after the tooling needs of CNC machinery and panel machinery.”
The company has a large, growing team of sales and service staff abundantly experienced in these markets. “Our people have been joiners and furniture manufacturers themselves. Now, they’re expanding their experience to show Stirling Group customers what’s possible with CNC equipment and make choices that’ll bring significant changes to their businesses.”
Leon Botes, Stirling Group’s Director of Sales says that while CNC forms a very important part of the company’s market moving forward, it’s not limited to traditional machines such as spindle moulders, surface planers, thicknesses and wide belt sanders.
“Stirling Group covers the entire machining process,” he says. “Focusing on the furniture and joinery sectors, customers have been requesting we play a higher role in all aspects, particularly
CNC. We’re always listening and looking for ways to meet customers’ changing demands. As they pivot, we do too. And often, we provide the catalyst for them to pivot by devising solutions for challenges they face.”
Craig says the New Zealand expansion is a major step for Stirling Group. “We’re carrying our values, ethics and expertise from twenty-three years of business across the ditch and have the right resources and people in place to deliver what we say we will.”
“Stirling Group itself stands for innovation and technology, partnering not just with our customers but with some of the world’s most trusted machinery and tooling manufacturers,” he explains. “Our job is to include everyone in the conversation because that’s what ultimately leads to devising the best solutions possible.”
Craig says the future of not just Stirling Group, but the New Zealand-made industry is exciting and healthy. “We want to play a major role in connecting passionate New Zealanders with locally made timber products of exceptional quality.”
Stirling Group has enormous respect for timber’s beauty and versatility, and its value as a more sustainable construction material. The solutions utilising timber mindfully, generating minimal waste and maximum output.
Stirling Group is uniquely positioned to supply NZ timber processors with industry-leading and innovative machinery, automation, tooling, and training. We partner with our customers to bring them the very best in products, service and expertise.
Contact the team today to discover how Stirling Group can unlock your potential.
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Construction and furniture fixtures, tools, machines, industrial safety equipment, construction chemistry products and much more: with over 120,000 products in its range, MeesenburgGroßhandel KG is a real megastore for corporate customers from the construction trade and industry. That was not always the case. Founded in 1758, the company has often reinvented itself in the course of its history, just as it is doing now. The most recent chapter of innovation is about nothing less than the company changing from a wholesaler to a manufacturer of its own innovative products. Taking center stage is a newly installed HOMAG "made-to-measure production center."
MeesenburgGroßhandel KG is located in the far north of Germany on the border with Denmark. The company, founded more than 260 years ago in Flensburg, is still a family-owned company and trades in hardware as it did at the time of its founding. But that's the only thing that hasn't changed. When you look more closely, the history of Meesenburg has proven to be a history of constant transformation and change. At the beginning, the company made hardware for agricultural customers, and at some point, the fixtures that still characterize the range and the assembly material for windows and doors were added — but were not always as dominant as they are today. "When I took over the management from my father more than 30 years ago, we also sold porcelain and household goods in our own store," recalls owner Martin Meesenburg.
Since then, the company has developed into one of the leading wholesalers for assembly materials and construction fixtures in Europe. The familyrun company generates sales of around EUR 330 million per year. In addition to the headquarters in Flensburg, Meesenburg operates 31 further locations in Germany alone, with additional branches in other European countries. All in all, the wholesaler employs more than 1200 people. "With this performance, we are one of the 100 oldest family-owned companies in Germany with an annual turnover of more than EUR 100 million," says Meesenburg, adding immediately: "However, this proud company history doesn't buy us anything. At the end of the month, we too have to be able to meet our costs and pay salaries. This is only possible if we are economically successful and convincingly competitive."
The environment in which the wholesaler and its customers have to assert themselves is shaped by the megatrends of our time. The three most important ones are digitalization, lack of skilled workers and the big issue of sustainability. Meesenburg faces these challenges and sees them as an opportunity. The company therefore consistently focuses on digitalization and is already generating a growing share of its sales online. "We develop products and systems to meet market requirements and offer our customers the right solution," emphasizes Robert Leinert, head of product management at Meesenburg.
This is exemplified by the innovative products that Meesenburg has recently been producing using the newly installed HOMAG production center at the Bischofswerda site. The driving idea behind it? With new buildings and energy-
efficient renovations, a great deal of technical effort goes into increasingly improving the insulation in houses. This is done, for example, with highly insulated facade elements and windows that are designed to keep the noise outside and the heat inside the house — or so the theory goes. "In reality, there are often enormous gaps around the windows and doors of a building. Gaps through which noise penetrates and heat escapes," explains Leinert. The reason for this is the lack of assembly solutions. Companies active in the construction industry have so far simply executed these structural connections on their own with varying degrees of improvisation. This has been time-consuming and not energyefficient.
"Our aim is to close this gap in the market and offer our customers tailor-made profile system solutions for fitting windows and doors to optimize energy efficiency," explains Leinert. To this end, the team around the
product manager has gradually developed an entire portfolio of products. The portfolio ranges from base insulation profiles and adapter profiles through window sill connection profiles and frame extensions to special profiles for lifting/sliding doors. "These products are like made-to-measure suits for windows and doors," says Meesenburg, "they just fit perfectly."
The new production process: highly automated "Initially, we spent a great deal of effort producing the new profile system solutions on a simple table trimming machine — cutting was done using a circular saw. In 2019, during the pilot phase, that was okay," Leinert recalls. However, demand grew so fast that it was difficult to cope with the incoming orders — both technically and in terms of personnel. Initially, the team primarily produced windowsill connection profiles.
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However, other solutions were quickly added. Today, the portfolio of profile system solutions manufactured in-house comprises around 4000 items.
This rapid growth was only possible thanks to the consistent investment in an intelligent, highly automated and efficient production center at the Meesenburg site in Bischofswerda. It includes a HOMAG saw-storage combination, consisting of the SAWTEQ B-400 panel dividing saw in conjunction with the STORETEQ S-200 automatic storage system, as well as the down stream HOMAG CENTATEQ P-200 CNC processing center. The pace of development was tremendous: "At the beginning, we had to exert a great deal of physical effort to place the panel materials on the circular table saw and cut them, then bring the parts to the CNC trimmer, destack everything and store offcuts in between, but with our new HOMAG production center, everything now runs almost fully automatically," says Leinert.
At Meesenburg, digitalization is the key to progressive automation. For example, the company's order process is SAP-based. When a customer orders the new profiles for their system online, all order data is recorded in the SAP system and forwarded from there to the HOMAG Cut Rite optimization software for work preparation. This is then used to create the cutting pattern and supply the machines with job data. In the pilot phase, at least
“The collaboration with HOMAG runs optimally. We have received exemplary support in every respect and at all times, from the time the order was placed to the present day. This is extraordinary and impressively justifies HOMAG's reputation as a market leader."
three skilled workers were still occupied finding the right panel material, cutting it to size and then processing it on the CNC trimmer but now, the same work is done in a much shorter time and much more precisely by just one skilled worker.
The increase in efficiency results from major improvements in many areas — for example, in offcut management. On the one hand, the optimized cutting results in much less waste and much fewer offcuts. The latter are also recorded immediately and—in the truest sense of sustainability—are immediately available again for production. The HOMAG woodStore storage software handles all of this fully automatically. The process has also been made considerably
leaner in terms of setup times. "With our old table trimming machine, we had to change the trimming tool manually for each new profile. This involved a lot of personnel, interrupted the process constantly and took a lot of time," says Leinert, adding: "With the new HOMAG CNC processing center, this effort is completely eliminated. The unit is equipped with an automatic tool change system and is virtually self-equipping."
The upstream saw-storage combination ensures even more throughput power and strain relief for the CNC. "For example, we opted for the power grooving option for the saw," confirms Leinert. Equipped with this, the saw creates all the required grooves at the same time, in just one throughfeed — and at an unprecedented speed. The HOMAG saw takes just 5 seconds to make each groove. On the CNC, this work step would have taken around 20 seconds. "We now save this processing time on the CNC station, meaning this work step is four times faster," confirms the product manager, concluding, "This increases our efficiency and throughput enormously."
In August 2022, with the commissioning of the new HOMAG production center at the Bischofswerda site, the longestablished wholesaler finally achieved the change they had desired and became a manufacturer of innovative profile system solutions for doors and windows in the construction industry. Natalie Schell, head of brand management
at Meesenburg, explains that this is a big step that is also unique in the industry: "With the profile system solutions of our own brand blaugelb, which are manufactured exclusively by us, we have become the link between assembly companies, investors, architects and production companies. The first C2C SILVER certification of the blaugelbTriotherm+ profiles and blaugelb production products of the EPS family will give all participants the opportunity to combine their projects in terms of economy and ecology in the future. We look forward to making our contribution to continuous CO2 savings."
The innovative products can be ordered around the clock on the new Meesenburg online marketplace and delivered quickly from the manufacturer. In addition, they increase the energy sustainability of the buildings equipped with them and minimize the effort required on the construction site. The same applies to the production process itself, confirms Meesenburg: "We use the HOMAG production cell to produce in a digitalized, automated and sustainable manner with relatively low energy consumption and very little waste so that we can fully serve a completely new market segment for the time being and continue to grow as a manufacturer without having to hire additional skilled workers."
Leitz Tooling have been producing tooling for the woodworking industry for over 145 years. A family business in its fifth generation, reliability and longevity are keys to Leitz success.
With an ongoing philosophy of maximum tool life and perfect machining quality, Leitz is the best in tool servicing, including diamond eroding. Leitz New Zealand offers the latest diamond sharpening machines and technologies in our Penrose Service Centre in Auckland; ensuring tools are serviced to consistent top quality. Brand new or resharpened, the same technology is used to service tooling from all manufacturers.
Lietz servicing benefits:
Best Quality - with access to the latest in diamond eroding technology and the same state of the art machinery as used in our
production facility in Germany, we service your tools to the highest quality, certified DIN ISO 9000.
Fastest Turnaround - reliable tool pickup and delivery means efficiency and minimum machine downtime for you.
Highly Skilled Staff - qualified and trained to the same level as our German production facility.
All your tooling requirementstooling from all manufacturers can be serviced to as-new condition.
Competitive - our pricing is flexible. Contact your local Leitz Representative to discuss pricing options for you.
Flat Rate Servicing - streamline costs and admin. Reduce your monthly costs & gain a transparent forecast of tooling related costs.
Let Leitz Tooling New Zealand support your complete servicing needs, so you can focus on what you do best.
Leitz.co.nz
0800 578 665
sales@leitz.co.nz
Tools like new - this is the philosophy of maximum tool life and perfect machining quality throughout the entire life cycle of Leitz products.
At Leitz New Zealand we are proud to have the latest diamond sharpening machines and technologies in our Penrose Service Centre. With reliable tool pick up and delivery, we sharpen tooling from all manufacturers to as-new condition.
Your Benefits
Best Quality
Fastest Turnaround
Highly Skilled Staff
All your tooling requirements
Competitive
Flat Rate Servicing
MERIVOBOX is the latest addition to Blum's box system range, available soon in New Zealand. With a broad range of drawer side options that are all assembled in the same way, MERIVOBOX offers efficient variety with award-winning design.
MERIVOBOX gives you design options for your customers with simplified production processes and increased efficiency. The idea behind the platform is simple manufacturing and great variety. Whether you're manufacturing cabinets with BLUMOTION, SERVO-DRIVE, or TIP-ON BLUMOTION, the cabinet is
drilled the same way. Then the manufacturer can then decide which solution to install, streamlining the process and making manufacturing more efficient. All three of Blum's double-walled box systems meet specific demands: LEGRABOX provides a high level of premium design, TANDEMBOX offers a
simple and cost-effective range, and MERIVOBOX shows off its flexibility as a platform system with numerous options and minimalist aesthetics.
Contact your Blum Account Manager for availability or see our full range at www.blum.com/ merivobox
Available in a broad range of options, onyx black hinges can either fit discretely into dark cabinets or create an elegant feature in furniture pieces.
More and more frequently, we see darker designs trending in kitchens, wardrobes and throughout the entire home. We've seen hinges spray painted black or covered in vivid to make them blend into a dark interior space.
Onyx black hinges are available in the most common hinge applications; full or 1/2 overlay, inset, zero protrusion and blind corner. Opt for integrated soft close BLUMOTION or unsprung hinges for use with TIP-ON for handle-less.
Have a job coming up that would be perfect for onyx black hinges? Place an order through Order Management 2.0 on e-services.blum.com or email info.nz@ blum.com to find out more!
AVENTOS HF is one of Blum’s most ordered lift systems worldwide, it’s the ideal solution for large overhead cabinets.
With a maximum front height of over a meter high, AVENTOS HF is perfect for keeping cabinet fronts aligned, mirroring even the largest drawers. Configure your AVENTOS HF cabinets easily using Blum's complimentary E-SERVICE Cabinet Configurator, then convert your plans into an order using Order Management 2.0 and export drilling configurations directly to your Blum MINIPRESS Machine through Product Configurator.
All Blum AVENTOS lift mechanisms can be adjusted precisely to the weight of the front, keeping it exactly where you let it go, so it will always be within easy reach for closing. BLUMOTION is preinstalled in every AVENTOS HF lift, so all cupboard fronts close softly and quietly. Add on SERVO-DRIVE electric opening for a handle-less finish.
Want to find out more about AVENTOS lift systems? Visit www.blum.com/aventos or talk to your Blum Account Manager.
Blum's award-winning EXPANDO T technology is the solution to avoid the need to substrate stone to MDF panels, which adds extra stress to the drawer runners and makes the pull-out heavier for the customer.
With EXPANDO T, there's no cup, making drilling simple and efficient. Just drill two 10 mmø by 6 mm deep holes. You can use EXPANDO T with materials starting at just 8 mm! Steel teeth bite into the material of hard fronts, while nylon components ensure firm anchorage in soft materials. EXPANDO T has won numerous awards for design and innovation.
Whether you're hinging your cupboard door upwards or outwards, there's a solution to suit, with Blum's EXPANDO T fixing available across all three of their product ranges: AVENTOS lift systems, CLIP top hinge systems, and LEGRABOX or MERIVOBOX box systems.
Get in touch with your local Blum Account Manager about training or samples, or contact info.nz@blum.com
E-SERVICES are the best way to configure cabinets, plan products and place orders with Blum, and because E-SERVICES is a website and not an app or software, it's up-to-date and available 24/7.
E-SERVICES has been created to help you with every step in the process chain and achieve the desired results quicker and more efficiently. Product Configurator allows you to find the right fittings solutions for your job quickly and thoroughly. You can download the CAD data and find the planning information for your configuration or come back later to manage your job in "My Projects" or use "My Library" to create templates for your own frequently used configurations. Cabinet Configurator offers total support, from planning to
manufacturing. You can plan entire cabinets for Blum hardware using the integrated collision check with just a few clicks; comprehensive planning results make manufacturing precise and straightforward. Used with EASYSTICK, you can transport your files directly to your MINIPRESS machine for drilling position ease.
Head to e-services.blum. com to log in and discover our multitude of helpful E-SERVICES or sign up for free today with just a few clicks!
Kitchen bins are one of the most used appliances in the kitchen, and subject to a lot of dirt and moisture over their lifetime. For kitchen designers and manufacturers its important they can trust that the bin system they use will stand the test of time for their customers.
While all bins look great in a showroom, they quickly get dirty in the real world and can soon go from being a minor annoyance to a real issue if left unresolved. Dirt traps, typically between the door front and the bin, can hold moisture and this can cause the metal structure of the bin to rust. This is a common complaint from homeowners, with rust sometimes appearing within just a few years of installation. This often leads to service calls and warranty claims.
That is why Concelo waste bins are fundamentally different to almost all other bins on the market and have been specifically designed to minimise the risk of rust and corrosion.
Firstly, key components of Concelo waste bins are constructed using materials that simply will not rust. The Clip’n’Clean trays that support the buckets are made from Polypropylene, a durable plastic that will not rust. The trays are then supported by drawer sides made from powder coated aluminium extrusions which, again, will not rust.
The second strategy to prevent rust is minimising dirt traps that can hold moisture. The removeable Clip’n’clean trays make it quick and easy to remove dirt and grime, especially between the door front and the bin. The door bracket mechanisms on Concelo are protected by plastic covers to reduce dirt and moisture reaching key components.
Cleaning with warm soapy water is all that is required to keep Concelo in showroom condition. Removing dirt, grease and grime from the Clip’n’Clean trays and other components is especially easy as the polypropylene they are made of does not allow substances to adhere to their surfaces.
Hideaway Bins are 100% designed and made in New Zealand and have been engineered to endure. Concelo bins will stand the test of time, and that is why they are confidently backed up by a 10 year warranty for the homeowner.
To learn more, visit hideawaybins. co.nz or contact one of Hideaway’s distribution partners - Distributed nationwide by Hafele, and regionally by Carters, ITM, Impeys and Rose City Wood Panels.
Whether it’s for pantries, sculleries, appliance zones, laundries, storage cupboards, wardrobes, study nooks or work from home spaces, the benefits of pocket doors are making them a go-to for kitchen makers and designers.
From March, the team at FIT introduce new models into the Salice Exedra pocket door range, and also upgrade the order process to ensure perfectly specified hardware.
Making your Exedra Single Pocket Door projects easier
From March, FIT’s website includes a dedicated landing page for the Exedra 1 Single Pocket Door.They want to make pocket door projects as easy as possible for you, so the FIT team will calculate your hardware components based on info you enter into a pop-up form that goes direct to their inbox. They’ll provide a quote and, once you’ve confirmed, they’ll supply components from stock held here in New Zealand.
NEW! Exedra 2 Bifolding Pocket Doors: custom made for your project
In further exciting news, Salice’s bifolding pocket door models – Exedra Smart and Exedra Star – will be available to order from March. For these innovative units, a selfsupporting mechanism fixes to the side of the cabinet; there are no load-bearing frontal profiles on top or bottom of the cabinet, so there is no need for additional central supports. When the Smart model is folded back, door panel edges are visible while for the Star model, a cover panel extends across to cover door edges.
Exedra Smart and Exedra Star bifolding pocket doors are custom made for your project in Salice’s Italian production facility. The Exedra 2 landing page on Fit’s website gathers your project details which the FIT team run through Salice’s configurator to supply you with a proposal and quote. Once you’ve accepted it, Salice makes your unit and ships it to Fit. This means allowing a timeframe of 12-14 weeks from confirmation of order to delivery.
Contact your Fit rep, phone 0800 852 258 or email info@fit-nz.co.nz to discuss your pocket door requirements.
Interest in pocket doors has never been greater
Exedra 2 Smart
• Suits doors from 18mm to 25mm thick
• Suits door heights from 1800mm to 2600mm
• Suits doors from 550mm to 850m wide (per panel)
• Maximum weight per door: 50kg (25kg per door panel)
• Minimum cabinet depth: 630mm
Exedra 2 Star
• Suits doors from 18mm to 25mm thick
• Suits door heights from 1800mm to 2600mm
• Suits doors from 450mm to 750m wide (per panel)
• Maximum weight per door: 50kg (25kg per door panel)
• Minimum cabinet depth: 730mm
This month, leading cabinetry hardware supplier Hettich adds yet another hardwearing product to its outdoor range, the Quadro Compact drawer runner. Uniquely adapted for corrosion resistance, the drawer runner is the final piece in a complete outdoor hardware range available from the supplier.
The outdoor hardware range from Hettich now includes the tried and tested InnoTech Atira drawer on the Quadro Compact drawer runner and the Veosys hinge. These durable products are manufactured from powder coated, piece-plated, and stainless steel respectively.
Hettich New Zealand’s Managing Director Rob Deed says the new product is well overdue for New Zealand homeowners and the environments they are building their houses in.
“New Zealanders have a high expectation and understanding of how their living spaces should perform, particularly those by the beach and anyone with an aspect of outdoor living,” says Deed. “We’re deliberately choosing our timbers, benchtops, and other materials for their ability to keep performing outdoors. We should be able to extend that expectation to our cabinetry hardware as well.”
To produce the Quadro Compact runner, Hettich leverages its expertise in manufacturing for whiteware. The in-house expertise in producing runners for refrigerators and ovens gives the supplier an unmatchable level of knowledge for the development of this product.
“The most challenging aspect of manufacturing hardware for an outdoor environment is in protecting the moving components,” says Deed.
“This has always previously been a challenge for something as complex as a drawer runner, which prevents it from being manufactured in Stainless Steel - which is the gold standard in non-corrosive materials.”
“As outdoor kitchens become increasingly more sophisticated, a drawer is more commonly expected. So a significant amount of research and development has gone into the creation of the Quadro Compact to offer a superb solution to this problem,” Deed explains.
The innovative design of the InnoTech Atira drawer, where the double-walled design fits over the drawer runner, offers a further layer of protection and peace of mind. This is a carefully considered range that shows clear commitment from the supplier to
understanding the New Zealand environment and bringing the industry the products it requires.
The outdoor hardware range from Hettich is also perfect for other demanding situations, including coastal homes, mobile and tiny homes, healthcare, gyms, spas and any other high moisture, high salt areas.
About the Hettich outdoor hardware range
INNOTECH ATIRA
Material
powder-coated steel
Colour white, silver, anthracite
Standard height
54mm, 70mm
Pot-and-pan height*
144mm, 176mm
Design customisations
topside in glass, topside in metal Applications
pantry stacker, oil pull-out
*pot-and-pan drawers feature a gallery rail
QUADRO COMPACT
Material
electrolytically zinc plated steel
Length
470mm
Extension
full
Opening & closing action integrated Silent system for guided soft-closing*
Tested
96h neutral salt spray ISO 9227, DIN EN 15338 & DIN EN 1670
Weight bearing 40kg
*push to open without soft-close available on request
VEOSYS
Material
stainless steel EN15770
Grade 304
Operational between 5 and 40°C
Opening function
105° opening angle
Closing function automated soft-close at 35°C
For sales enquiries
Our friendly customer service team 0800 438842 | Sales-nz@hettich.com
Or reach out to your sales representative for more information. Visit www.designwithhettich.co.nz for inspiration and case studies. Visit www.hettich.com for technical information and the Hettich online shop.
Tested
120h neutral salt spray ISO 9227
Door thickness
14 - 22mm
Door application full overlay, half overlay, inset
Back in 2002, Hugo Roest, Nav Singh and Robert Webster, hatched a plan to create a business that would manufacture melamine panels and provide a competitive option for the market. At that point, none of them quite envisaged the extent to which Prime Panels as a business would grow.
After nearly 21 years in business, the company now offers nine product brands with more than 20 product ranges and a team well in excess of 300. There are four manufacturing sites – in Auckland, Kopu, Nelson and Christchurch.
How Prime Panels grew and became part of the larger NZ Panels Group company is a story of hard work, determination, and some daring as key acquisitions were made along the way. It’s also a story that has not been widely shared.
After a few years manufacturing melamine panels and veneer panels from their first Prime Panels site at Stonefield Drive in East Tamaki, the company saw an opportunity to make thermoform vinyl doors and created Dezignatek in 2006. An edgetape business followed two years later in 2008 with Arno. In 2008, a new melamine plant was set up in Nelson, allowing for a faster delivery to South Island customers.
Dramatic change occurred in 2014, with the injection of capital from investment company Crescent Capital creating the way to establish NZ Panels Group as the parent company for the various businesses.
That investment led to swift acquisitions to expand the product range – first up was their early rival Bestwood, then the Kopine particle board plant at Kopu which was producing Ultralock flooring and able to produce particle board substrates for melamine board.
By 2017 the Auckland businesses were all consolidated onto one new purpose-built manufacturing site at Eastfield in East Tamaki. This site bought Dezignatek production, and all melamine, veneer and acrylic panel production under one roof.
In 2018, the company expanded again, buying the Arborline thermoform business based in Hamilton and transferring all their door manufacturing into its more sophisticated Auckland facility.
If that wasn’t enough, NZPG bought a 40% stake in Zealand, a distribution business for Prime Stone, and Ultraglaze acrylic. That became a 100% stake last year and is why the Ultraglaze brand will now replace Prime Acrylic in the market.
Everything, including the kichen sink…
At the end of 2021, NZPG sealed a deal to buy Acero – a business best known for its range of locally made Mercer stainless sinks. Mercer also has a range of imported stainless and
granite sinks along with taps and accessories. With the Acero acquisition came the distributor rights for global brands Wilsonart HPL and Durasein solid acrylic.
Now in 2023 NZ Panels Group is focusing on ensuring its product line-up offers the very best design options and quality, with faster delivery times and supported by an experienced, knowledgeable and supportive sales team.
Our range of engineered oak panels with a standard, repeatable layon in crown cut or quarter cut makes matching panels easy and gives you a consistent result every time. Clear coat to bring out their natural beauty or stain to any colour you need.
in both 2750 and 2440 panels. Edgetape available. View full sheet panels and learn more at bestwood.co.nz or call 0800 866 678.
your panels at sales@bestwood.co.nz
Thewide range of international attendance that SICAM offers to the component and accessory companies that visit Pordenone every year is expanding and becoming increasingly global: in addition to the 590 companies present at the exhibition, last October’s edition featured 8,475 visiting companies from the five continents; over 42% of the professionals present came from overseas, from 116 different countries. This is a record in terms of numbers and, above all, a concrete confirmation of the increasingly broad coverage of international markets guaranteed by the Show.
SICAM 2022 reconfirmed that the European furniture industry is the most attentive to the development of design and product innovations to be applied to the new furnishing proposals that we will see in the Exhibitions next spring: 72% of the visitors came from the main continental markets, with Germany, Spain and France accounting for the highest foreign attendance. Significant participation was also recorded from Asian markets, among which (in a year in which health restrictions kept Chinese operators away) the presence of Indian, Turkish and Korean buyers came to the fore and these markets are looking at SICAM with increasing interest. Substantially increased was the length of visit recorded, with an average duration of 1.32 days. The average stay at the exhibition by overseas visitors in particular was higher than in 2021, rising to 1.63 days compared to 1.57 last year.
“The consolidation of SICAM among the world’s top events for the furniture industry is confirmed once again this year by the loyalty that exhibitors show towards the event,” noted Carlo Giobbi, organiser and exhibition founder. Beginning of December, just over a month before the
closing of the 2022 edition, we had already received over 90% reconfirmations for next year from our exhibitors, and most importantly, many more requests from top international companies that intend to be present in Pordenone next October 2023.”
With the numbers it recorded, the thirteenth edition of SICAM certainly exceeded the expectations of the companies themselves, who came to the fair with the most eagerly awaited new products, in order to make the most of the marketing and sales opportunities offered. The top quality of the visiting professionals was also reconfirmed this year. Leading the field were still company owners together with sales, purchasing and technical managers; technical and commercial employees were also still very numerous, and designers and interior architects were found to be on the increase. The contract sector is still gaining ground in terms of types of activity, confirming an ever positive trend for the segment; while furniture in general, the kitchen sector and components were once again at the top of the production categories.
590 exhibitors, 31% from 32 foreign countries
8,475 visitor, 37% from 115 foreign countries
37,500 sqm of exhibition area
Average stay of visitors at the fair: 1.32 days
Italians 1.19 days
Foreigners 1.63 days
The typical restrained and elegant atmosphere of the halls, which has always been the stylistic signature of SICAM remained unaltered in its effectiveness and refinement: it is a distinctive trait of the exhibition, which makes the stay among the stands pleasant and facilitates the interaction among the professionals present at the exhibition. And among the halls, the atmosphere was marked by a desire to forge new and broader international relationships, to return to work with even greater intensity than in the past.
“Once again this edition of SICAM,” said Carlo Giobbi, “has given ample proof that trade fairs remain a fundamental element for corporate marketing and promotion, and that they must always be held in person, so that people can meet face to face.
In fact, the enthusiasm that a meeting can generate translates into the strength of the business relationship in the months following the exhibition, into the effectiveness of shared projects, and into the development of business activities themselves. We confirmed this at first hand again this year, by talking to most of our exhibitors on a daily basis”.
The famous R15 sink range from Burns and Ferrall is receiving a facelift – improved product at the same amazing value!
The R15 is a staple of the Burns and Ferrall range, offering a tight radius corner, maximum volume, and easy cleaning, across a broad range of single bowls and double bowls. Burns & Ferrell’s R15 series has been in the market for over 15 years, and been through many changes – the change to the new BDM fabricated series
is by far the most impressive and offers huge benefits to you and the end user.
The new look R15 has been upgraded to a FULLY FABRICATED sink.
• 1.2mm thick gauge stainless steel for a robust heavy-duty sink
• Fully fabricated (not pressed) means even thickness throughout the sink
• Designer overflow badge –no unsightly overflow grill
• Include clips suitable for
1mm – 59mm thick substrate
• Eco Packaging – less waste means less cost
• More Sizes – 6 NEW models offering more flexibility. 19 models!
• Even more accessories available to make your R15 sink as functional as it is stylish
The New R15 range has changed from BFS to BDM – available now ex stock for projects, and single orders
Reach out to your Burns & Ferrall sales manager for information on the NEW BDM R15 fabricated sink range 0800 MY SINK
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How much does it cost your business to dump polystyrene packaging? How much space does it use in your factory? How often do you empty the skip?
The Burns & Ferrall range of sink bowls have adopted a ZERO POLYSTYRENE philosophy, aiming packaging, plastic, and non-recyclable waste. Early 2021, the shift to cardboard packaging began and is now used in all our major sink models, including our coloured PVD range, our core R15 stainless steel sinks, and all 46 models from our Elleci Granite selection. These popular models are delivered with 97% collapsable and recyclable cardboard material.
to the sinks, and the cardboard is shaped to house accessories, clips and other sundries that need to be held securely inside the carton.
Eco packaging is out now!
by
Burns & Ferrall branded sinks will reduce your waste, and your costs.
If you’re planning to renovate a kitchen in 2023, the cabinet hardware you select will make a world of difference. This is true whether your project is a full overhaul, a new build, or a quick update. The way you accessorise your kitchen is an important consideration, and one that requires some thought to do well.
At Archant, we love talking with designers around the world about what industry trends they’re seeing. The following list is a short compilation of the 5 styles we expect to make a big splash in 2023. Too often we see people leave these details to the very last moment. Yet, the colour, shape, and finish of your cabinet and drawer handles make a bigger impact than one may realise. The days of a one-size-fits-all handle are long gone. In 2023, the five trends we expect to see include, timber, extra-long, matt black, unique, and extrusion handles. Each one has the power to transform your kitchen from a generic look to a more refined space.
1. Timber
Timber hardware is a stylish, and environmentally friendly way to update older kitchen cabinets. The organic quality of the material has made it a popular choice for the last two years. If you’re thinking the availability of colours may be limited, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. With timber handles, you can choose from all types of styles, colours, finishes, and of course, shapes. This versatility in design appeal makes them a fantastic option for all types of kitchens. Whether your space is rustic, traditional, or even bordering upon modern, timber can be a welcome and natural addition.
2. Innovative & unique
With so many basic handles flooding the market, it’s easy to just pick something uninspiring for your cabinets. And while that is the quicker option, the result will be lacking in design sophistication. Instead, we recommend viewing this decision as an opportunity to add impact. In talking with thousands of clients each year, the desire to make their space unique is a common goal. To help you achieve that, we have worked diligently to create some stunning handles, pulls, and knobs that are anything but your run-of-themill selections. Let 2023 be the year you add a new look to your kitchen. Our unique collections are a quick and inexpensive way to make a big difference.
3. Long
Extra long handles started to make waves in the industry in late 2022, and we don’t expect that trend to slow down anytime soon. In fact, 2023 looks to be the year of the long handle as the demand continues. Some of the hottest styles measure no less than 256mm, with some at 640mm and beyond. These are impressive visually of course, but also super functional. Simply put, the length gives you the ability to pull from anywhere to open the cabinet and drawer. They can be installed vertically or horizontally to best work with the linear patterns of your space.
4. Matte Black
We recognise this trend may not come as a surprise, but it’s still one of the more sought-after options and deserves to be on the list. Why is matt black so popular? For starters, it’s a modern twist on a classic design and one that looks amazing when paired with the latest hobs, composite sinks, and other cutting-edge appliances. Unlike some of its
shiny counterparts, the matt finish hides fingerprints well. It also works well to add contrast against lighter-coloured cabinetry. This sort of subtle impact actually goes a long way in adding visual interest to a kitchen. If you’ve grown tired of the common look of chrome or stainless steel, matt black offers a new option to update your colour palette.
5. Extrusion
There’s nothing quite as beautiful as walking into a kitchen with streamlined extrusion handles. And while they’ve been around for several years now, these innovative creations are anything but dated. They feature a unique design appeal as the actual hardware appears to be hidden. While the mounting element may be inset, these “invisible” handles still offer ample access to items within the cabinetry. As a bonus, these handles are a big help in smaller kitchens and even bathrooms. It’s a luxury to have
clean lines throughout the space, making these distinctive handles another winner for 2023.
2023 looks to be an exciting year in design While this list may start the year, we fully expect to see more innovation, and stellar handle designs as we continue in 2023. We will continue to monitor the ebb and flow of the industry and will share more updates as they become available. In the meantime, we encourage you to stop into a showroom to check out our stylish handles in person.
The Burnley door has a 20mm outer frame and is routered 4mm deep in the centre. This profile has already proved hugely popular! The 21mm thickness enables standard drilling depth and locations of all hinge holes and drawer front fixings, removing the headache of having to look for alternative hardware options.
The Whitley door is a 21mm take on Kendal – our most popular shaker door. Whitley takes advantage of the 21mm thickness by routing 7mm deep in the centre – the deepest routing of any thermoformed door available in New Zealand!
The ‘wavy’ door – perfect as a feature door for overhead cabinets, bathroom vanities and more! Like Burnley, at 21mm thick Torbay removes the drilling depth issue for quick and easy fitting to cabinetry.
Doors, drawer fronts and flat panels are available in 21mm thickness only. All 180 wrapped end panels should still be in 18mm thickness. The Diamond Series is available in all Textured, Satin and Silk Matt colours.
strength with aesthetics.
Have you ever wanted to work with product that looks and feels like veneer, but has all the benefits, durability & consistency of a melamine? A product that looks and feels like veneer, but no trees are harmed when it’s being made?
It is with incredible joy that we introduce you to: Timbalook® Ruakaka and Kaikoura!
The look and feel of Ruakaka and Kaikoura is something truly unique and special that we are so excited to share with you!
Our supplier in Europe designed a new patented technology to recreate oak veneer as a melamine, by carefully analysing the look and feel of a real oak veneer. These colours have already won several international awards, and we’re so excited to bring Ruakaka and Kaikoura to New Zealand!
Making a difference?
What if we were to tell you that no trees were harmed in the making of this product?
The MDF used in Timbalook Ruakaka and Kaikoura is made with 100% recovered wood – that is, all the timber that would otherwise go to waste. It's a quality MDF that you've already been using in our acrylic products.
Ruakaka and Kaikoura are more consistent to work with, and much more durable, hard wearing and scratch resistant than a veneer.
At 2800L x 2070W, the sheets are a massive 95% larger than an average sheet of melamine or veneer, creating so many design possibilities! We use melamine sheets for our doors, but we also stock sheets of laminate which can be used for curved island features and other applications where melamine sheets aren't suitable.
Profile handles, angled edges, shaped panels and built-up panels up to 60mm thick are all available; have fun with your design when using Ruakaka and Kaikoura.
Ask us for a sample so that you can see and feel it for yourself!
Sage Doors Ltd
With soaring interest rates driving mortgages up, many homeowners are choosing to renovate their existing space instead of testing the real estate market. This makes a lot of sense, especially considering the potential return on investment for kitchen remodels. Not surprisingly, the kitchen has a major impact on a home’s value, and most buyers list it as one of the most important aspects of their decision-making process. Of course, the most discerning of those shoppers recognise that high-end upgrades are worth the added cost.
At Archant, we believe a kitchen is more than just an investment opportunity, but a way to add style and convenience to a home. It’s a place to bask in joyful occasions with friends and family while sharing a meal. We can help you to maximise your space and create the kitchen of your dreams while increasing the value of your home. In this article, we’ll list some reasons why 2023 is the ideal time to do so.
Enjoy a healthier lifestyle
Updating your kitchen isn’t just about increasing your resale value. Clients who renovate their kitchens typically report spending more time preparing and eating meals at home as opposed to buying takeaways. Many speak about the priceless aspect of more quality family time gathered around the kitchen island. Enjoying the space with loved ones while sharing homecooked meals can encourage healthy habits for the whole family. You’ll also be spending less on takeaways for another positive financial trade-off
Stylish and functional kitchen upgrades increase home value
Porcelain and Quartz benchtops are not nearly as expensive as natural stone alternatives like Marble and Granite, and yet they can still similarly increase resale value. Appraisers are typically impressed with the refined quality of these high-end surfaces and price the home accordingly. Compared with laminate for
example, porcelain and quartz benchtops are built to last well into the future, eliminating the need for expensive and disruptive replacements for the new buyer.
In a thoughtful article from Money, home expert David Steckel echoed this sentiment. “The move for homeowners to optimize their space and create usable square footage has never been higher.” This could be in the shape of a new bench, or perhaps a more expansive remodel including an island, benchtop, splashback, cabinetry, and more.
A recent Consumer survey showed that “78% of Kiwis are willing to pay more for appliances built to last.” Whether you’re renovating with resale in mind, or simply to enjoy for yourself, it pays to choose appliances that are wellmade and/or offer comprehensive warranties. Our sinks and taps by Franke, Schock, and Robiq are some of the most elegant yet durable accessories around. Many are crafted from the highestgrade stainless steel and offer warranties ranging from 15 – 50 years. Coupled with the robust durability of porcelain and a lifetime warranty, you have all
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Supply chain shortages, increased fuel and shipping costs, and a variety of global disruptions are indeed concerning but can be overcome with a proactive approach. A director of Sinclair Builders in Christchurch had this to say in an interview with Westpac. “Prices are not going to get cheaper, we’ve had price increases every few weeks, so you’d be better off making a booking now and starting your planning process rather than waiting.”
If this trend of rising prices does indeed persist, it’s in your best interest to act sooner than later. Of course, the overall cost is a sum of many factors including the size of the room, the complexity of the project, the materials you choose, and your location. Keep in mind,the design process can take time to plan, so it’s wise to begin now to take advantage of current prices.
With a plethora of advantages that go well beyond just the financial, the idea of remodelling
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It’s actually pretty simple, which is the strength of it. But at the same time, there’s nothing you can’t do on it. It’s just the perfect online system that turns your business into the perfect online platform.
“I just love cutting white rectangles,” explains Steve Fitzgerald of Flatpax Cut To Size, when chatting about using Cabinetry. Online. “Basically you cut rectangles, it’s a lot easier and you can systemise everything to perfect it, and then you give it to the customer. They have the hard job, not us!”
Steve has been in the cabinetry industry for 26 years now. Six years ago, he started Flatpax Cut To Size and onboarded with Cabinetry.Online. “I started with just 300 square metres. I started from the beginning with no experience in anything flatpack, and no customers, not one customer!” explains Steve. “And since then, it’s just grown and grown and grown. We outgrew the first factory. And then we got a second factory and we’ve probably just recently outgrown that factory too. So it’s flying ahead, it’s going really well.”
“I’ve done something like 6000 jobs in five years,” says Steve. This is wildly impressive for a company starting with no customers. The success of Flatpax Cut To Size is a great example of when a well run business meets great software.
When this happens, the software can streamline business processes, improve efficiency, provide valuable data insights, enhance customer experience, increase automation and scalability, and help give the company the competitive edge.
“Cabinetry.Online has allowed my business to keep growing and they have different packages to suit that. So as my business has gotten bigger, they’ve been able to help me," says Steve on growing his business with Cabinetry.Online.
“So at the beginning, you just need the basic package, whereas, as your business grows and you get more diversified work, then you can get different packages. For example, you can get add-ons that allow your machinery to make patterns in the doors. I wanted to double check all of the board that we had cut and were sending out, and the software allowed me to put on a scanning package so that we could check everything. And then, as we grew further, I required additional items that allow me to put stock tracking on all of my hardware so that I can just run my business through Cabinetry. Online. As my business grows, there’s more and more things available for me to use which helps my growth, this has made a huge difference.”
When asked about the training and support that he has received over the years from Cabinetry. Online, Steve says, “I would say that it’s almost as good as it gets. They have looked after me pretty faultlessly for the last six years. And they go out of their way to train you. They train you on how to use the software and if you have a problem or a question, they will try and answer it straight away. If it’s a bit more in depth, then it might take a day or so, but it’s quick. I get new add-ons often, and they continue to support me and they’ve never been difficult to deal with.”
“I’d go as far as to say that this software and company has changed my life,” says Steve. ‘It’s actually pretty simple, which is the
strength of it. But at the same time, there’s nothing you can’t do on it. It’s just the perfect online system that turns your business into the perfect online platform.”
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“I make stuff,” explains Peter Taylor, of Peter Taylor Builders near Ashburton. “I’ll give anything a go.” He’s not kidding. Peter’s workshop – a large farm shed near his home – is a treasure trove of some of the stuff Peter has made. Most noticeable is a full size Chuck Wagon – the field-kitchen of a wagon train from the US prairies – hand built, from scratch. Nearby is a beautifully crafted red-gum vanity unit, an oak table with timber fixings, and all sorts of other bespoke assorted furniture. There’s even a steam-bent coffin. The workshop is filled with hardwood, with racks and slabs of oak, blue and red gum, black poplar – all just waiting for the right project. The walls are lined with the tools of the trade, including templates for all manner of work. “You never make anything just once” says Peter.
Self-employed since aged 19, Peter gave up the dream of going farming in his 30s and has spent his working life building – mostly on farms. For decades he has run building crews working on all aspects of farm buildings across the Canterbury plains. Today, Peter Taylor Builders is the premium house-builder in town, constructing the multimillion dollar mansions successful farmers are building on retirement.
But woodworking isn’t just part of Peter’s day job. It’s also his hobby. “I spend about 35 to 40 hours a week in my workshop, making stuff,” says Peter. “Some of my time is setting up materials for the guys on site, or the joinery projects we have. But a lot of my
day is doing my own projects –things that interest me.” Hence the Chuck Wagon, and many other horse-drawn conveyances. Peter has a wide interest and therefore lots of projects. The rocking horse, followed by rocking tractor, and rocking police car. Memorial seating for a local school. Furniture and chairs for pre-schools. Toys for those in need. At least 20% of Peter’s time is spent on charity projects.
Working almost exclusively in solid timber, Peter started decades ago with a 2nd hand Holytek and Wadkin machines from a local furniture maker closing down. As Peter’s projects got bigger, so did his workshop. And when COVID ended a long-planned overseas
trip, Peter decided it was time to upgrade. Working with Mark from the Christchurch branch of Jacks, Peter’s invested in a package of Austrian machines from the Felder group. These include an A951L 510mm wide planer with 2.7m tables, and a D963 thicknesser – both with Silent-Power spiral cutter blocks. There’s a K740S sliding table saw and an F900Z spindle moulder with a 2m sliding table, along with a FAT 300S working table. Peter’s enthusiasm for the new machines is clear: “Hand on heart, I wish I’d bought them 20 years ago. I cannot tell you the difference these machines have made to my efficiency, and the enjoyment I get working with them.”
High on the list of workshop improvements Peter is enjoying is the FAT 300S table. “I use this for everything,” Peter says enthusiastically. “Infeed or outfeed table, laying up and assembly – the grandkids even push each other around the workshop on it!” With a capacity to hold up to 300kgs, height adjustment and lockable wheels, Peter uses the FAT 300S to move heavy slabs, table tops, doors, or any other heavy or bulky workpiece around his workshop. “Let’s be realistic. If I damaged my back trying to lug heavy slabs around my workshop, the medical bills alone would add up to more than I paid for this work table. I can’t understand why every workshop in the country hasn’t got two.”
Next for praise from Peter is Felder’s spiral Silent-Power cutterblock, which is in both his planer and thicknesser. “Why anyone wouldn’t invest in a spiral cutter block I have no idea,” he says. “It’s nearly silent. I used to be able to hear the old thicknesser from the other end of the farm! What’s more, the finish is almost as good as coming off a sander. And the longevity and cost-savings of the spiral tip knives is outstanding. It used to cost me $120 in sharpening every time I took a notch out of a single straight knife blade, whereas I’ve only ever turned one spiral knife in hundreds of hours of running.”
Peter also praises the smooth feeding when compared to a threeknife set up. “Perhaps it’s the combination of the spiral knives and the infeed roller that eases the resistance to the workpiece. I’m not sure but it’s so much less work than the sweat I used to work up feeding the old straight knife machine.”
Of all the machines in the workshop, Peter saves the most praise for this F900Z spindle moulder. A combination of timing and special manufacturer pricing meant he purchased a considerably higher spec than he originally intended. “This machine should get more promotion,” says Peter. “It’s undersold. With the long sliding table it does the work of several machines, and with the addition of fold-out table extensions it can cope with long workpieces – doors, table tops.
I’m using it for all my mortice and tenon work, grooving, rebates. I invested in new throwawayknife tooling and that’s a huge time-saver. Setting up for T&G, with digital readout I’m saving an hour over manual setting, for every set-up.”
Peter’s a positive guy, and has something positive to say about all his new machines – and in particular the labour-saving and safety benefits they feature. Remote start-stop buttons on sliding tables. Digital displays, enhanced guarding, and simplicity of use. But as a sole operator he keeps returning to the improved efficiency he’s found the new Felder machinery brings: “I’m alone in this workshop, so anything that can help my efficiency, my safety and my comfort are worth having. They just make life so much easier. I reckon Jacks should make customers choose to take these extra features off, not add them. Because until you’ve used many of these optional extras on a job, you don’t realise the value they add. Anyone who doesn’t believe me – come use my machines and find out for yourself!”
Peter Taylor makes a lot of stuff not least this Chuck wagon that could have come straight off the American Prairie. Felder are sold and serviced in New Zealand by W & R Jack Ltd www.jacks.co.nzIn the late 1800s, a doctor treating British troops in the Sudan wrote home to England that he was amazed at the severity of the wounds inflicted by the curved swords of the Mahdi’s soldiers.
The curvature of swords had been a matter for military discussion in many countries over at least as many centuries. It was recognised that a straight sword was the most effective for stabbing. The Roman sword was short and straight. Much later, the French chose a straight sword that was more than twice as long. It, too, was a poor weapon for cutting, but the fencing techniques that were developed for it made it highly successful because they focussed upon manoeuvres that would result in piercing the opponent’s anatomy with its point.
In the Middle East and Africa, the curved sword was much more common and while the warriors who used them may have lacked the finesse of a French swordsman, they were able to use these swords to terrible effect. The scimitar had such a pronounced curve that its point was barely useable but it was extremely effective in severing limbs from an opponent’s body. The sabre, while retaining the ability to stab, was also a powerful cutting weapon.
The greater efficiency of the curved sword when slashing arises from the slight movement that the curve imparts to the edge as it slices through flesh. The curve of a modern butcher’s knife has the same effect — an aid to the slicing action with which it is employed.
When fitted to a planer or thicknesser, a modern spiral cutter has a similar, though more pronounced effect.
The individual small blades are arranged along a helix which runs the length of the cutter block. On a very few of the cutter blocks, the blades are arranged to chop rather than slice, ie. their edges are aligned with the axis of the block. While the helix configuration eliminates the familiar scalloping that occurs with conventional cutters, it is only when the individual blades are aligned with the helix that the full potential of the system is achieved. The tiny blades now slice through the wood, shearing off shavings and all but eliminating the tear-out which is the natural consequence of a chopping action. This configuration is becoming known as ‘true helix’, presumably to distinguish it from the layout which still allows the cutters to present squarely to the wood.
Most of the planers and thicknessers now available in this region can be purchased with a
spiral cutter and it’s doubtful if anyone who has used a machine fitted with one of these cutters would advise against selecting this option. The cost varies from a few hundred to more than a thousand dollars, but this would be repaid many times over during the life of the machine.
The benefits most often quoted for the spiral cutter are the lowering of waste by the rapid production of a smoother surface (generally equivalent to one sanded to about 150grit) and the elimination - or at least, vast reduction - of tear-out, as well as a significant reduction in noise (commonly to a level below 85dBA at which hearing protection equipment becomes mandatory).
Underlying these is the increased efficiency of the cutting action. It takes less energy to slice than
to chop, the two very different cutting methods being reflected in the majority of the material caught by the dust extractor (Photo.1).
Machines which are purchased with a spiral cutter already installed offer the easiest way to take advantage of this new technology but for those who already own a machine with a conventional cutter, a Queensland company may be able to offer a solution. Over the past few years, Wood Craft Supplies has developed a series of spiral cutter blocks, each specifically tailored to suit one of the more than 50 machines which are currently covered by the company’s inventory.
The process of retro-fitting a cutter block necessarily varies from machine to machine, but the instructions supplied with each of them generally allows the work
to be done by the owner without special tools. Some are quite simple, others more complicated.
One of the latest and most interesting retro-fits has recently been demonstrated at Timber & Working with Wood Shows. This is for the Makita 2012, arguably one of the most popular thicknessers ever sold in this region.
When devising a method for the installation of the new cutter block, Wood Craft Supplies found it would be necessary to change
the shape of a hole in a die-cast section of the machine’s frame. This hole permits passage of the original cutter block which has flats ground on opposing sides to carry the knives. It will not, however, allow the new circular cutter block of similar diameter (Photo.2) to pass through.
The retro-fitting of spiral cutters on other machines sometimes requires a little work with a file but the amount of material that has to be removed in this case was considered more than appropriate to ask of a non-tradesman. The
company has therefore produced a hole-saw jig, Photos 4 & 5, (the company calls it a Service Tool) which is being loaned to those undertaking the work.
Once the old cutter block and bearing have been removed, the jig can be fixed to the thicknesser using the available mounting screws to ensure it is in exactly the right location. After attaching a portable drill to the jig’s shaft, it takes perhaps 15 seconds to drill out the full circumference of the hole in the frame. The jig is removed and the cutter block and
its bearings (either the originals or new) are then installed.
Probably the most interesting and important aspect of this relatively new cutting technology is that whether a machine is purchased new with a true helix spiral cutter installed, or one is retrofitted to a 20 year old machine, there is little, if any, difference in the results that can be achieved.
Article courtesy of Australian Woodworker Magazine
For carpenters, furniture makers or wood traders: The VacuMaster Wood is the ideal lever solution for the woodworking shop.
Schmalz has designed a specialist product for the lifting requirements of the woodworking industry event of media, emergency or power failures in order to safely unload the workpiece.
Whether for carpenters, furniture makers, wood traders or other representatives of the woodworking industry: with the "Wood" version of its VacuMaster, Schmalz has designed a specialist for the lifting requirements of the woodworking industry.
With the Schmalz VacuMaster Wood from Treotham, a single person ergonomically transports boards via chain hoist and crane system from the warehouse to saws and other tools, or lifts and swivels them during manual processing. The special suction plates of the vacuum load carrier are kept narrow but absorb high lateral forces. The holders give users the option of rotating the contact surfaces by 90 degrees and also adjusting the suction plate distances as required.
Should the application change over time, the horizontal unit can be converted to the
90 degree swivel version. The stable steel traverse system is designed for loads of up to 250 kilograms and is available in various lengths - optionally also with crossbars. An integrated dust filter protects the ejector from contamination, which is particularly important in dusty locations. This increases its service life and thus saves costs. The user can reach the filter to clean it via the side and front cover, which can be removed without tools, and also has access to all relevant parts for servicing.
The VacuMaster Wood works with compressed air - at six bar - and can therefore be used worldwide, regardless of voltage and frequency. The high-flow ejector guarantees high suction power. This is quiet and economical. As soon as a safe vacuum level is reached, it goes into energy-saving mode to save compressed air. On airtight surfaces, the integrated vacuum reservoir maintains the vacuum even in the
The load carrier is available in the Comfort version. The basic body is slim and weightsaving in terms of ergonomics. It also has a control panel of the same name. With it, the user not only switches the vacuum on and off, but also controls the chain hoist and the pneumatic swivel cylinder. Treotham offers compatible models as well as the matching crane system.
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.
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LGP Benchtops renown quality manufacturers of advanced solid-surface and laminate benchtops have recently installed a new Egmont Air dust extraction system. It was Mr Jeremy Carnegie’s desire to provide a safe workplace for his team that motivated them to install the new Egmont Air dust extraction system.
Respiratory dusts are of increasing concern and awareness in production environments. Airborne particulate enters the respiratory system, accumulates in the lungs and is quickly absorbed into the blood stream causing not only respiratory complications but permanent damage and long-term health complications. The Egmont Air system is designed to capture dusts ‘at source’ before they enter the breathing zone of workers or spreads around the workspace affecting others.
Mr Jeremy comments “The new Egmont system is amazing, we noticed an immediate reduction in airborne dust and the amount of dust the system collects is incredible, its great how everything is extracted to one central collection point where it can be disposed easily”.
The dust extraction system has a modular ducting system that connects directly to machines to capture the dust as its produced. Additional vacuum tools are also part of the system to allow good housekeeping and ensure the workplace is kept pristine.
“The staff have also noticed the suction on the new dust extraction system is incredible and the fan ramps up/down to ensure this suction is maintained as various machines are turned-on or off”. This feature saves power and also ensures the system runs quietly.
Mr Jeremy comments, “We choose Egmont Air because they came highly recommended, were able to guarantee performance and they delivered! Their install team and workmanship was excellent and we’d highly recommend them too”
Egmont Air are renown experts in the manufacturing industry for providing dust and fume extraction for woodworkers, engineers, fabricators as well as ovens and spray booths for spray-painting and powder-coating operations. Egmont Air conduct an on-site
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The National Kitchen and Bathroom Association of New Zealand (NKBA) is the leading membership organisation for designers, manufacturers and suppliers in New Zealand. As part of their commitment to showcasing the skill and talent of the industry, the NKBA has released the results of its annual trends survey.
According to NKBA designers, colour will be on the cards for kitchens in 2023 with only 28% of NKBA designers saying white will still dominate, the remaining 70% of designers were split across many hues including timber, grey, shades of green, sand, desert, blue and beige.
NKBA designer, Joneen Rodgers of Hello Home Interiors, says clients are becoming discerning in their own choices and can be encouraged towards bolder colours. “We are working with a lot of midnight blue, yellow, and olive greens. Most recently we completed a beautiful kitchen in an apartment in Wellington that included deep greens, an oak veneer and a very bold benchtop, and we have just designed a midnight blue kitchen that will be installed in another home next year,” says Joneen.
In 2023, 38% of NKBA designers predict matte will be the finish of choice on cabinets, followed closely by a textured look.
Paula Humphreys of Paula Humphreys Design says that matte is still very popular but predicts there is one trend that is on its last legs. “Battens are big right now, but I predict this trend will phase out over the next 12 months and something else will take over. I think textured timber melamine will be in favour with its cost effective and true to life options. Melamine is just amazing, and the timber options are so authentic with deep grooves, and more random patterns, they are a game changer,” says Paula.
The NKBA survey showed that 48% of designers predict porcelain will be the benchtop material of choice, followed by 33% suggesting it will be engineered stone.
Designer, Paula Humphreys, says that cost is a factor and so engineered stone is still a popular choice for kitchens, especially when the clients have a budget less than $50,000. “If budget wasn’t a factor, porcelain would always come out on top, as you can put hot pots and pans straight on it, and it is non-porous. There are also many different and beautiful porcelains to choose from and it presents a stunning, luxe look with a thin edge detail,” says Paula.
This year, 19% of designers predict integrated appliances, followed by plenty of storage and innovative technology will be the most in-demand items for kitchens.
Leanne Harley of Leanne Harley Design says homeowners want to get more out of their spaces in every way. “The last consultation I attended, the entire home was built around a smart home system and so they wanted their kitchen to be wired into and work with this system. They needed their robot vacuum to have a special home in the kitchen and wanted everything automated from the lighting though to the installation of automatic cabinet openings. Technology and storage are hugely beneficial to the functionality of a kitchen, to simply push a button is oh so fabulous and easy,” says Leanne.
Delivery at least 4 months
The average kitchen is currently taking 3-4 months to complete from design to install.
Craig Hooper of Cooper Webley says he is finding most kitchens are taking approximately six months. “There are several factors that drive delivery, including builder
availability for renovation work and council consent timelines. We are in Nelson and currently consent times vary from four to ten weeks. Right now, we are ordering products in December for an April install, but some items are not available until June, and this causes delays. Planning is very important, and therefore it is vital to work with a designer to manage and oversee the project from start to finish,” says Craig.
Minimum spend of $40,000
According to NKBA members, 31% of kitchens designed in 2022 cost $40,000-$60,000, 24% said $30,000-$40,000 and 7% cost over $80,000.
To follow more trends of New Zealand kitchen and bathroom designers, or to find a designer for your next project, visit the NKBA Instagram @nkbanz or www.nkba.org.nz
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
Iamfinishing this column, feeling grateful for having a roof over my head, power and internet, despite being in the middle of the weather event in February 2023. Many people are suffering as a result, yet we are reminded how New Zealanders rally together and help each other in times of need.
As businesses, joiners, fabricators and building industry participant’s I believe we can collaborate more effectively daily, not just when there is a crisis or for industry events.
I do see examples of this, when businesses share parts of a project or out source work to others when they know they don’t have the capacity or the resources to achieve the desired result themselves. These examples usually exist as a re-action to a situation, but I believe it can be part of our everyday pro-active decision making.
One of the biggest challenges facing the industry today is the lack of clear timelines and milestones on construction sites, as well as difficulties in managing our own schedules to match. The target dates for site measurements and installations seem to be constantly changing, making it difficult to get a clear picture of when things will be completed. However, there is a significant opportunity for the building industry to use technology to provide real-time communication to all project participants, eliminating the need for constant site visits, texts, emails, and phone calls. This excessive communication is typically carried out by the most valuable people and is not considered a “value-adding activity” according to the "lean" definition – “something that the customer is not willing to paying for”.
Some building and joinery firms use electronic and online scheduling tools, which are reasonable; however, they still rely on humans to input information and update it in real time, and it's hard to find examples where this information is reliable; this is a human problem, not a technological one. The opportunity is to follow a disciplined process, being proactive with communication and pushing out the actual status in real time. Talk to builders about their frustrations in this area, and you will soon see that we are all in this together, then improve it.
Expect to see massive advances in the use of BIM technology and A.I in the next few years to automate some of this information flow.
I am astonished at the amount of forward work in the pipeline for many Joiners. Sure, new builds may reduce, but the renovation market and in particular the highend market still seems buoyant. Most of you are still juggling install dates and have far less capacity than your need to meet demand.
Many of these high-end projects have diverse elements, details, and finishes, it could make sense for different joinery businesses to work on them together. What I am proposing is that those joinery businesses who hold the relationship with the client or builder, pro-actively assess their own capability to not only “do” the work but “can they do it” as efficiently, to the same quality and in the same timeframe as another business? Get clear on what you are good at and what you are passionate about and ask yourself this question, given to me by Ken Winter, founder of Danske Mobler Furniture “what is the best use of my time right now?”
All businesses and individuals have their strengths and weaknesses, accept this, and then identify others who may be more capable or may have capacity to deliver elements on time. We only have so many hours to sell, and some jobs have a higher “Gross Margin $ per hour” than others. If you work out your Gross Margin $ per hour on various elements of a job, you may get some insights into how to lift your profit and to realise the best use of the time you have in your business.
In more mature markets, firms have become specialists and work together to help each other get better, recognising each other’s strengths and building on them. I challenge the industry to move further in this direction, as it will benefit many firms.
The most valuable relationship is the relationship with the customer, how you deliver the experience and product is secondary. If you have the relationship, deliver on time, to the quality level, you will be the one receiving the referral and be in control of your destiny.
I’d welcome some debate on the above subjects or to have some helpful conversations about how you can move forward, please fell free to contact me at ian@ glasshalffull.co.nz.
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Reports from Branch Presidents February 2023
CJMA had their first meeting for the year on February the 7th. We had a good turnout of around 25 members. It was good to catch up and talk about the year ahead. Everyone seems positive even though the media is not so optimistic. One topic that was brought up was there seems to be more slow paying customers than usual.
We had Marie and Louise from the Workforce Development Council at the meeting talking about the work they are doing around the apprenticeship training standards and asking members for feedback. It was interesting to hear our members feedback, varied but overall positive. Mary and Louise are both are very passionate about joinery moving forward incorporating new technologies.
We have our annual golf day coming up on 17th of March (St Patrick’s Day). We are hoping to crack the 100 mark of participants this year. A big thanks to all the sponsors. We had a big push on getting members to submit entries for our CJMA local awards held on 28th April this year. It is a highlight on the events calendar. We had a show of hands who is going to conference and looks like we have got good numbers attending again this year.
of staff movement over the past few months. Some moving on and changing industries. Others moving between members and non-members to better suit their circumstances. We had Wayne White retire after 49 years in the industry.
This year I am making it my goal to get more member engagement from our region. Instead of just holding fun activities, I want to get some content together for members that is going to benefit them and add value. We still need some fun stuff though and this year our annual golf day falls on St Patricks Day – so that will be a fun day out.
Conference in Wellington is sneaking up on us. I hope everyone is working on their Award Entries. It was great to walk around and look at them all last year. We have some seriously talented members out there.
- Kristine HolmesHappy new year everyone, it has been a wonderful Christmas and New Year in the Nelson/ Marlborough region, we trust all of our Joinery whanau NZ wide had a restful break.
Here we go again team. 2023 is upon us, coming in HOT. What a summer! There’s been no better place in NZ than the Deep SOUTH. We deserved the hot temperatures; fair reward for consistently hitting above our weight. Christmas Holidays finally arrived [phew!], and I hope that all members have enjoyed the long days, relaxing with family and friends, reflecting on what we’ve achieved in 2022, and on what 2023 has to offer.
On that front, we’ve got plenty booked into the Calendar for Master Joiners for this year. You might as well join in; we relate more than your family and friends.
First up, Tuesday 21st February - Central Benchmakers factory visit, followed by a combined NKBA meeting: This may make the print deadline, or, we could be too late. If you know, you know.
Paul BakerCentral Region kicked off the year with a social gathering down at the pub so that members could catch up on holiday shenanigans. It was also a great opportunity to debrief on the first few weeks back at work.
After talking with members, it is still looking positive for the region. Most members have a workload booked in for the first six months of the year. There are signs that it is slowing down slightly but nothing too major at the moment which is great for our members. There has been a bit
A general feeling in the region is we need to be more mindful of the market and our core business, how perhaps normal times were. With it having been so busy and frantic for the past few years the need for proactive marketing, pedantic business planning and monitoring hasn’t been as important as it probably will be later this year. The workloads seem to be very busy at present but there definitely is a fall off for some mid-year compared to where they have been.
So, keeping positive - everything is an opportunity, we are all being proactive in business planning, diversification and marketing focus for a year full of new challenges, the new ’new’. - Phil Agnew
Tuesday 14th March, Invercargill. SIT Joinery Advisory meeting, and then a regular catch up at Buster Crabs. We should have some good direction from HQ at this time. April – we are in Wanaka, at the new Artisan Stone showroom. Bright-Shiny things. May AGM and Mid-Year gathering. National Conference from 25 – 27 May. Also, in the pipeline to confirm – Fisher & Paykel visit, Mataura MDF Plant, a Golf Day, and plenty of other stuff. Get your staff involved. Bring them along. This is a great environment to learn, share some ideas and war stories, celebrate wins, and let some steam off. If you are reading this in your Smoko room – tell your boss you want to come along too.
I look forward seeing you all soon.
Mā te wā - Reuben BogueWith Christmas well behind us, we’ve been back at work for just a month and already our New Years holiday seems just a blur. Basically, most joinery companies reported taking an extra week and
started back in late January.The long hot and humid days make it hard to be motivated in the workshop, and staying hydrated is a concern too. Now into February and all the children are back at school, Taranaki members are finding they have steady workloads in front on them. Most materials are in good supply, with little hold ups in getting them. With the Auckland bad weather, couriered items are taking a couple more days to arrive. Merchants are reporting that its slower than usual for this time of year. Suppliers have deferred making price increases until later in the year, so that’s a good thing for all of us. The cost of house builds has increased by 40% on last year’s figures, some builder’s jobs have been deferred or scrapped all together, which not good for joinery companies. This means that we are looking for more work to fill in the space that’s been left empty. There seems to be lots of small renovation jobs around and builders are using these as fillers until their much bigger jobs start. Attracting staff is an on-going headache, with our Taranaki region having a number of companies advertising for fulltime qualified staff
In Taranaki at the TSB Stadium we just had ‘Tradies tools down’ this afternoon, starting at 3pm and going until 7pm which was well received by all trades that attended. Guest speaker Mike King talked about Mental Health, and a number of companies donated food and drink which they cooked up for the hungry trades people. We were able to mix and mingle after, and of course enjoy our great Taranaki sunshine. A big thanks to Building Wellness Taranaki for this initiative.
I think its going to be difficult year with lots of ups and down, so lets all be patient and move forward together. So let’s be kind and stay safe out there. -
Bryan FrankWaikato/BOP Members are experiencing a very busy start to 2023. Most sectors of the building industry still have plenty of forward work although the impact of high inflation, high interest rates and tighter lending criteria is expected to have a flowon effect on residential building by mid year. With this in mind, we can start to plan how we use this time to reconnect with our businesses and our Master Joiner community.
Waikato/BOP Master Joiners will be offering Member events this year that will provide opportunities to connect with each other, visit interesting places as well as share and learn skills that will support our businesses and our people. We encourage our Members to include their teams in these events. Share the knowledge and the camaraderie with them … they may be the future owners of your business! Details of our events will be posted on the Master Joiners website soon. Our first event will be our annual Ken Monk Fishing Trip which has had a few false starts due to the pandemic and weather conditions. We have new Members joining our Waikato/BOP community this year. We look forward to having them involved.
So for now, it’s ‘make hay while the sun shines’ Be safe out there and remember to take care of yourselves.
-WAITAKI
Cherie van der PoelAll joiners are reporting that they are currently busy and have good amounts of work heading into the new year. Some firms have lost and taken on new staff while other firms are saying that they could do with more staff and unfortunately don’t have the spare time to train more staff
Everyone down this way is ok with materials no real problems there, although some have mentioned the rise in timber and board prices.
Payments; no real issues in this department although a couple have said some of the bigger customers are now paying on the last day of the month which is a pain, but everyone is paying. Everyone seems to feel confident that our area will be fine being in SC we don’t seem to notice the wave that other areas around the country do as we have a stable workforce led by farmers, freezing works, Fonterra and the Port so spending in SC seems to remain fairly consistent. -
Goodbye 2022 and welcome 2023. Members are reporting so far, so good after a well deserved break. Wellington had a fantastic end of year function at Mana Cruising club with our best ever turnout. We had great food, lots of giveaways, a few bevys and fantastic legends in attendance. A BIG shoutout to our sponsors (you know who you are).
Wellington’s local Legends of the industry have been busy attending career days at High schools around the region. This was a great way to promote our superb industry and plant the seed for the next generation. I suggest all regions get out and get in so we can reap the rewards in the future.
We have a few members with 6-12 months of forward work which is great, others have seen a slight downturn. Stock has been a bit easier to get (ignoring terrible freight) and costs have stabilised for the time being. It seems we will have a few challenges this year with the minimum wage rise, high inflation, election year, freight issues and more. Time will tell.
I’m doing my best to stay optimistic but this year, I’ll take some time this year to look after my mental and physical health which I think we always seem to forget to do.
- Grant Smith
Operations Manager - Allison Delaney, PO Box 12269, Thorndon, Wellington 6011. p: 027 234 1727, e: operations@masterjoiners.co.nz
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.
F&R Home Improvements
79 Ellice Rd, Wairau Valley, Auckland. Ph 09 944 4962, contact Frank Ren.
Fabulous Kitchens
52 Rangi Rd, Takanini, Auckland. Ph 09 268 2299, contact Ming Feng.
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.
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.
Stirling Kitchens
32 Neil Park Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland, Ph 09 279 8984, contact Paul Zwart.
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. Woodland Shopfitting
91 Wairau Rd, Wairau Valley, Auckland. Ph 09 222 3113, contact Angela Sneddon.
Wood Works NZ Ltd
18 Selwyn St, Onehunga, Auckland.Ph 021 150 5710, contact Serge Landry.
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 Joinery 2000 Ltd
22-26 Glasgow St, Huntly, Ph 07 902 5250, contact Karl Lapwood. 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
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.
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.
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.
Jacobson Joinery Services
101 Brooklyn Rd, Carterton, Wairarapa 5713. Ph 06 379 8066, contact Vic Jacobson.
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 Lindsay Tamblyn. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Unique Timber Joinery
143B Gillespies Line, R D 5, Palmerston North, Ph 06 355 2654, contact James Griffin. NZS4211 Affiliated.
WDA Installations
12 Serenity Cres, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North, 4414. Ph 027 443 1541, contact Craig Buckley.
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.
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.
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
11 Husheer Place, Onekawa, Napier, Ph 06 843 6676, contact Peter Christie. NZS4211 Affiliated.
Classic Kitchens Napier Ltd
8 Lipton Place, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 6500, contact Stuart Bryson.
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.
Gallery Kitchens Ltd
4 Cadbury Rd, Napier. Email - admin@ gallerykitchens.co.nz, contact Sharon James.
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
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.
Parkhill Joinery (Brittan Builders Ltd) 457 St Georges Rd Sth, Havelock North. Ph 06 877 7623, contact Tom Robertson.
Peter Norris Joinery Ltd
Unit 9, 28 Edmundson Street, Onekawa, Napier, Ph 06 843 8086, contact Peter Norris. NZS4211 Affiliated.
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Rabbitte Joinery Limited
807 Warren St, Hastings. Ph 06 870 8911, contacts Greg & Trudi Rabbitte. NZS4211 Affiliated.
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.
Ace Kitchens & Laminates Ltd
50 Montgomery Crescent, Clouston Park, Upper Hutt 5018, Ph 04 526 9795, contact Ivan Johnson
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.
Gourmet Wood Inc. Ltd
64 Riverbank Rd, Otaki, Kapiti Coast. Ph 027
338 4790
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 English Craftsman (Amalgamated Joiners)
4 Mountbatten Grove, Upper Hutt 5018, Ph 04 526 8091, contact Paul Pepper. 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.
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 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.
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.
East Joinery Ltd
Unit 3, 56 Wickham St, Bromley Christchurch. Ph 021 138 3119.
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.
Kitchen Maker Christchurch Ltd
39 Ballarat Way, Wigram, Christchurch, 8025. Ph 021 988 868, contact David Li.
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.
Silver Fern KItchens
12 Princess St, Addington Christchurch. Ph 021 288 8373, contact Gary Lin.
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.
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.
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
104 Middle Street, Pukerau, 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.
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.
Mearns and Leckie Limited
7 Gow St, Mosgiel 9024, Ph 03 489 2024, contact Matt Fuehrer. NZS4211 Affiliated.
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
Fit NZ
www.fit-nz.co.nz
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
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.
Laminex New Zealand
www.laminexnewzealand.co.nz
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
Introducing the German made Panhans Type 76 Power Feeder. Designed from the ground up specifically for safe and consistent ripping of solid wood on table saws.
The Type 76 Power Feeder is a heavy duty 30kg unit with 3 feed wheels & 2 feed speeds (13 & 26m/min). Housing a powerful 3 phase motor capable of handling workpieces with a min length of 200mm & a max height of 80mm, with integrated electric safety magnet system for workpiece stabilisation. The Type 76 Power Feeder includes quick adjustment to the workpiece height via a simple hand wheel, optimal view of the working area through a transparent adjustable safety guard which also features excellent dust removal with an 80mm extraction port. Designed and built to make ripping timber on a table saw quicker, easier and much safer!
Call us at Jacks on 0800 522 577 to discuss the next great upgrade to your table saw.
Ovvo® Connectors. Made in Ireland. Seamless join with no glue or screws. Releasable and permanent options. Brilliant for ready to assemble flat pack items, frames, joining prefinished architraves and skirting, traditional panels and carcasses.
Available from Fit – info@fit-nz.co.nz
The National Association of Woodworkers (NAW) recently held their Art of Wood Exhibition 2022 attracting a large number of entries from around the country. The winner of the Ornamental Section and also the Overall Supreme Award winner at the show was ‘Mamaku’ a carved string instrument by Robbie Graham
Named for the black tree-fern, Mamaku is a musical themed artwork, turned and carved from one piece of Pohutukawa. The top and bottom bridges and legs are also from Pohutukawa, and the strings are stainless steel wire.
www.exhibition.naw.org.nz
Hindin Marquip Ltd / Festool Division
Lower North Island
Hindin Marquip Ltd is the NZ import partner for Festool Germany. The role offered is specifically to support the growth of Festool branded product. The successful applicant must be passionate about tools and adept with their use in the joinery and construction industries. Our Festool division has achieved substantial growth which has trebled in the last 10 years and we wish to maintain this momentum as exciting new products are added to the range.
Key requirements for the position
• Support our existing network of power tool dealers
• Demonstrate tools to end users
• Attend trade functions
• Regular travel will be required in the sales area
The end user base is broad and includes enthusiastic “sheddies”, builders, joiners, automotive, engineering and construction sectors. Our business model is based on supporting and selling through our Festool dealer stockists.
Minimum requirements are:
• Experience with and knowledge of power tools
• Maintaining a special rapport with existing Festool dealer stockists
• Develop the Festool brand in the region
• An ability to sell product based on value rather than price
• Success will be driven by an ability to problem solve and identify the right tool for the job
• It is essential to maintain current customer relationships and identify new business opportunities firstly at the end user level and secondly where a particular sector has potential for growth
• Previous business experience should show that any applicant understands the difference between sales and profitability.
To register interest in this position send your CV to hamish@hml.co.nz
The total CAD/CAM solution for all your manufacturing of Wood Metal Stone Plastic info@alphacam.co.nz www.alphacam.co.nz
P: 09 947 - 4288
HIDDEN PERFECTION.
Fritsjurgens fully concealed pivot hinge system lives in the door not the floor for fast, easy, hassle-free installation. 100% Made in The Netherlands. With a bearing capacity of 500kg, 90 degree hold open, independent backcheck, soft close and latching speed control, the FritsJurgens fully concealed pivot hinge system is hard to overlook. Endless possibilities with Fritsjurgens inside
Enjoy the benefits and profitability of NZ’s most popular edgebander for laser tape. Process with laser or standard tape at the push of a button.
Hear what makes the 1130AT from the S-200 series so popular
“We use lasertape as much as possible. We even edgeourcarcasseswithlasertape.Wedon’thave tochangegluecoloursandtherearenouglyglue lines.”
Bjoern May - BMC Limited
“ProcessinglasertapeontheHomag1130ATseals the board better. There’s no clean up. No excess glueandwecanchargeapremiumforit.”
Hayden Kirk - Ron Kirk Joinery
“With our old edgebander it took longerto clean uptheedgesafteredgebandingthanitdidtodo the processing. Ourthroughput withthe 1130ATis now 12 times what it was.”
Karl Smith - Black Label
“We were spending a full day per kitchen cleaninguptheedges.WithournewHomag1130ATthat time has reduced to underan hour.”
Jason Morrisey - Innovative Kitchens 2009 Ltd
