The value of membership

The membership of Master Joiners is growing with thirty-one new applications in the last quarter alone. Strong leadership, personal and professional growth opportunities, peer support and industry identity form part of that membership value proposition.

Members turn out for meetings, networking opportunities, industry recognition and breakfast catch ups around the countries 10 regions. When the National President stops by, it is a welcome chance to connect and engage with one of the Executive Committee. The value of membership can be seen in the Master Joiner smile.

Members from Wellington (top & bottom) and Waitaki (middle) greet, meet, eat and catch up with NZJMF President Paul Ingram at recent regional meetings.

FIT turns FIFTEEN

From warehouse and newly renovated Wellsford office premises in the North, through to Christchurch distribution facility and showroom in the South, the team at Fit recently downed tools for a short break to celebrate turning 15.

Far from being a stroppy teenager, the Fit story is one of growth and innovation, with a focus on exceptional service to trade customers and to giving back to Kiwi communities.

Beginning with the purchase of a small hardware business in Auckland by MD Lyndon Boakes, what was then Access Joinery Supplies grew steadily. The Tanova concept launched in 2007 and the next years saw multiple premises being outgrown and many innovations to Tanova, still the jewel in FIT's crown.

They opened their Christchurch warehouse nearly 5 years ago, committing to top-notch, faster service to South Island customers. A showroom was added to this facility in 2019, and has proven very popular with trade customers and designers alike.

In 2018, Access became FIT — same awesome people, same quality, wellestablished product range, but with a fresh new name and look.

Over 15 years, FIT has flourished as a Kiwi-owned & operated family business, committed to quality products that are NZ-designed, fabricated, and assembled as often as is possible.

In fact the latest step forward for the Fit team is gaining New Zealand Made licencing for their Tanova laundry basket and Tanova ventilated drawer ranges and for selected Tanvoa kitchen bin models.