for a perfect finish start with GoldenEdge HMR0

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

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

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

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

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Columns

Master Joiners 4

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.

Melteca beginnings 18

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.

Homag in NZ 22

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.

Selecting CNC’s 26

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.

Blum hardware 46

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.

Regular

News & Info 4 - 16

State of the Industry 80

NZJMF membership 82

Classifieds 88

Advertiser index 88

Felder fit-out 68

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.