Joiners Magazine September 2021

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COLUMNS

Master Joiners 4

New Master Joiners President Andrew Reilly introduces himself and promises to carry on the legacy of those before him.

Laminex Update 14

Jeff Tutt indicates an exciting roll-out of new decors for Melteca in October and informs of Laminex’s ongoing improvement in services to make transactions easier.

Steering a Course 84

Ian Featherstone delves into the world of mental health with insights into the working of the brain and how recognising our emotional patterns can be good for business.

Due Process 86

Geoff Hardy explains the difference between an independent contractor, a labour only contractor, and a subcontactor, and the implications in contractual arrangements

NKBA report 94

The NKBA report on their recent Wellington Conference where more than 200 members gathered to network and celebrate their best.

REGULAR

News & Info 4 - 14

Education 73

NZJMF membership 88

State of the Industry 92

Classifieds 96

Advertiser index 96

on all sides 18

A new generation of 5-axis machines are appearing on our factory floors. Faster, cheaper, more accurate and involving less labour - we speak to buyers and suppliers about the latest trends.

drawer divisions 38

A place for everything and everything in its place, has taken on new meaning in the last couple of decades of spatial design involving kitchen storage. We look at the latest developments to make kitchen life simpler and tidier.

superior surfaces 56

Porcelain, stone, stainless, composites - materials that stand out in the kitchen and can take the daily dynamics of heat, water and wear imposed on them. A look at materials applications and processes.

best kitchen 68

The 2021 Master Joiners Best Kitchen Award went to Bays Joinery in Nelson for a kitchen whose brief was ‘something in black with clean lines’. Bob Nordgren spoke to the designer.

small spaces 80

Jake and Kasia own Variant Spaces a kitchen and cabinet making business which specialises in the Tiny House market. They spoke to JOINERS Magazine about the machinery purchase allowing their business to flourish.

Multistone samples - p.63

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Finding Your Feet

Firstof all thank you to everyone for their messages of support in becoming the next Master Joiners President. A big thank you has to go out to now past president Paul Ingram and operations manager Allison Delaney for all the work they’ve put into getting me ready for this role and for their ongoing support. Paul’s tenure as President has revolutionized the way this role and Master Joiners in general will move ahead in the future and it falls on me now to carry on his legacy.

There’s a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes at the moment with conference 2022 in Marlborough planning in full swing, the launch of the 30K contract and finalizing the complaints process for members all of which are well underway. Worksafe continue to raise issues around Health & Safety in particular dust containment and the correct use of dust masks, beards have become the latest target and how they affect the effectiveness of dust masks.This is high on the executive’s agenda at the moment and we are working with Worksafe to find some common ground for all of our members to adhere to.

We all know how hard it is to find or just retain staff at the moment and the government’s decision to only let a handful of immigrant workers into NZ as part of the Construction sector is only making things harder. Master Joiners is working hard on this but we need your help to identify what type of staff are required to fill the gaps. Recently Allison sent out a Mail Chimp survey about this but we need your support if we are to make any impact on government decisions.

Networking and unity is one of the Master Joiners memberships greatest strengths and assets this is what sets us aside from the rest so together we can make a difference in our industry.

It’s also with great sadness we had to say goodbye to two of our Master Joiner family recently with the sudden passing of Myles Sellars president of the Nelson/Marlborough region. Myles was the driving force behind that region and is responsible for its rise to becoming one of the strongest regions in the country, Myles’s drive and passion for training our future joiners was second to none and the huge presence of Myles will be sorely missed.

We also lost Kevin Moore husband and soul mate of Corrinne Moore. Kevin did a lot of work helping Corrinne over the years especially with conference and was the chairman of JTT for many years. Kevin was a recipient of the QSM for his services to the wine industry and was highly regarded within the business community, Kevin will also be sorely missed.

I look forward to all of the challenges this role will bring over the next two years but most of all I look forward to meeting many more fellow joiners throughout the country who share the same passion for the industry as I do.

Until the next issue, good luck in the madness.

Andrew Reilly

National President

Registered Master Joiners

New distributor for imos software in NZ

Laminex NZ and the HOMAG Group are pleased to announce imos software distribution, sales, training and service in New Zealand will transition from Laminex NZ to HOMAG Group from the 23 August 2021.

Laminex NZ has a proud 12 year history representing imos, CAD, CAM and net solutions in NZ focussed on production efficiency and customer solutions. We are pleased to advise HOMAG Group will continue this legacy providing strong technical advice and service employing imos consultant Daniel Seitz who will be integrated into and supported by the HOMAG worldwide software consultant network. HOMAG Group has a strong alignment to the Joinery industry and will ensure an ongoing focus on productivity and leading customer solutions. The HOMAG Group is the world’s leading provider of integrated solutions for production in the woodworking industry and provides design, implementation, training and repair services.

Please contact Mike Arthur, General Manager, Laminex NZ on +64 21 220 3744 for any queries relating to the transition or Ross Campbell, Managing Director, HOMAG Australia Pty Ltd +61 418 488 377. The contact number for imos consultant Daniel Seitz will remain +64 21 806 731.

JacksTech 2021 We’re looking forward to your visit

As an independently owned supplier of machinery to the New Zealand woodworking industry, Jacks have the autonomy to partner with the industry’s leading manufacturers. As such JacksTech 2021 will showcase the latest innovations in our industry from across the globe. Much of the technology displayed will be on show for the very first time in New Zealand.

Highlights include the latest developments in laser edge processing and 5-axis CNC machining, along with Felder Group’s revolutionary (PCS) panel saw safety system. Also on show will be the world’s fastest CNC nesting line, the Anderson GS-612; Fimal’s Concept 350 hybrid beamsaw / panel saw; and the Vitap K2 compact CNC machining centre.

With live demonstrations running from 9am to 5pm daily, JacksTech is from September 14th to 16th at Jacks’ Auckland showroom in East Tamaki. Let us know you’re coming by calling 0800 522 577.

Editor Michael Goddard michael@joiners.net.nz

Publisher Bob Nordgren bob@joiners.net.nz

Busy Times

Increased production has been a feature of all the trades we cover being driven by the need for more housing which has seen the construction sector booming. Covid 19 has had a hand in this too: no travel overseas so more money for that new home or that renovation. Investment in new machinery has been at a pace so in this issue we look at the hi tech end of machinery with the latest in 5 axis CNC technology which has become more widespread in recent times. Working smart, they are used in a wide range of solid wood and panel processing applications these days. Worth a look.

Once again we also look at the latest in sinks and benchtops. There is a seemingly endless variety of benchtop surfaces to suit every budget and style, even more with the sinks and tapware that can go into them. A different angle to cabinetry is a look at the numerous ways you can organise the space in drawer systems that have become very popular in the new and renovated kitchen and bathroom scene.

Along with these main features we also have a pictorial on the Best Kitchen Award winner from the recent Master Joiners Awards and a continuation of the 75th year anniversary coverage for machinery supplier W & R Jack Ltd. Good to have new Master Joiners President Andrew Reilly on board with his first report and exciting news to see the 2022 Conference will be held in Blenheim for the first time. Talking of busy times, read the State of the Industry Reports from the Master Joiner Chapters around the country, they make for some interesting reading. Not far from the surface has been an eye over the shoulder at the rising issue of supply: not in all sectors but a lot. This in turn means inevitable increased costs somewhere along the line.

It has been an extraordinary year to date given the presence of Covid 19 and it’s ramifications. Kiwis from a manufacturing perspective, seem to be handling it quite well and that reflects in what you find in this issue: a solid range of industries productive and busy as. I’m sure there will be something here that will catch your eye.

Bob Nordgren

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Movements

Peter Lloyd to Jacks

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SICAM

Jacks are pleased to announce Peter Lloyd has joined the Sales team in the role of Product and Sales Specialist –Aluminium.

A toolmaker by trade, Peter’s previous job was at Fletchers as a key member of their aluminium franchise support team. With his extensive experience in the industry, Peter is well placed to help customers processing aluminium with their manufacturing needs – from selecting the best machinery for the job through to workshop layout, tooling, programming strategies and more.

With Peter’s wealth of knowledge and practical approach, Jacks are looking forward to expanding the product range and level of support on offer to customers working with aluminium.

Glenn Dick to Blum

Glenn Dick has joined the sales team at Blum New Zealand, taking over the Account Management role in the Waikato region and parts of Auckland from recently retired Judy Hall. Glenn comes with many connections from within the industry, having worked 20 years across the Waikato/Bay of Plenty area. His understanding of many aspects of joinery has been honed by being a qualified boat builder, focusing on interior fit-outs and working within the commercial furniture and stainless steel sink industry. Motivated by design, he brings an eye for detail and problem-solving skills to the role, where he enjoys finding solutions for his customers.

When Glenn is not visiting clients, he is spending time with his wife and young daughter and, if he is lucky, partaking in water sports activities, golf and mountain biking. You can contact Glenn at glenn. dick@blum.com.

The first global trade fair after the acute phase of the pandemic will be held at Pordenone, Italy, as is tradition, from 12th to 15th October 2021, a long-awaited return to normality ...

Over 500 exhibitors have signed up for the upcoming edition of SICAM, the International Exhibition of Components, Accessories, and Semi-Finished Products for the Furniture Industry. After the enforced break last year, this twelfth edition of the Italian expo finds a market in dire need of meeting up in the flesh after such an extremely difficult season, though positive in economic terms.

“It is undoubtedly a delicate time for the economy which is forcing everyone to make precise, strong, brave choices”, says Carlo Giobbi, the founder and patron of SICAM. “We have designed a ‘Covid-free’ event, taking measures to comply with current regulations issued by national and regional authorities and ready to adapt to any new situations that might crop up, backed by the certainty of having the skills and tools necessary to ensure a safe trade fair for exhibitors and visitors.

“We all share the desire to return to normality, to personally bear witness to this need to give the word ‘trade fair’ the only meaning it can and should have, that is a meeting between people. We all managed to adjust to the restrictions imposed by lockdown, favouring digital events and refined work methods, but will never replace a trade fair event, physically meeting up with people, either planned or by chance, and having the opportunity to better understand things and touch them with your hands.”

The number, and above all the list, of exhibitors signed up for Pordenone is the best calling card for a lively, efficient trade fair rich in content. Worth noting is the return of many important names from the world of surfaces who have decided to come back to Pordenone, along with the growing presence of companies from the ceramics, taps and fittings and stone segments, completing the portfolio of an event where you can find everything you need to make any item of furniture for any domestic or contract space, regardless of some absences from the hardware segment.”

The global travel situation will naturally be a decisive factor in the visitor number at SICAM, but early registrations seem to indicate that the trade fair may enjoy a significant share of visitors from across the globe as well as Europe.

Visitors need to register and can do so at https://www.exposicam.it/en/p-707/online-registration/

ITI Timspec take on distribution of Tunnicliffe timber

Tunnicliffe Timber and ITI Timspec

are pleased to announce to the New Zealand market that they have entered into a distribution agreement which will see ITI Timspec become the sole distributor of the joinery range of products produced by Tunnicliffe Timber in New Zealand.

ITI Timspec is an innovative distributor of building and specialist timber products. The company is rapidly expanding its business and product range and has recently acquired large sites in Christchurch and Auckland to help facilitate this growth. The supply of joinery related products has been a strong product range within the company’s product portfolio and the opportunity to partner with Tunnicliffe Timber is exciting to the ITI Timspec team. “This is a fantastic step forward for us” said Chris Wiffen from ITI Timspec “We hope to add FJ/Lam Taun and Accoya to the list of species that the profiles will be offered in as soon as possible. This will provide our customers with the choice of 4 options for joinery profiles, Tan E, TMT, Accoya, and FJ/Lam Taun.”

The owners of Tunnicliffe Timber, Mark Andrew and Scott McCabe were fortunate to receive approval from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade all aspects of the business to increase production capacity and solidify its place as a world class industry leading timber manufacturer. Tunnicliffe Timber is a long-standing specialist manufacturer of joinery profiles and have reacted to the challenges the Covid-19 pandemic has caused in the industry by moving to create collaborative supply chain relationships to minimise these challenges.

The two companies have worked together to position ITI Timspec as the primary distribution partner for this venture, using their well-established logistics channels and routes to market. This will ensure customers better access to these specialised timber products. Products covered by this agreement will be stocked in Auckland, Carterton and Christchurch as well as Edgecumbe ensuring that the products will be readily available to customers.

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HOMAG Group invests in building extension

With a ground breaking ceremony in Schopfloch, the building work for an extension at the HOMAG Group officially began in July. The company is investing around 10 million euros in expanding and modernizing its production capacities. The new building is part of the largest investment program in the company’s history.

The extension, measuring approx. 6,700m2, is planned to be used for assembly and shipping. The HOMAG Group is thus combining the activities which have to date been decentrally managed at its Schopfloch plant. CFO Rainer Gausepohl explained in his speech that the plan is to close down some of the current assembly sites outside Schopfloch and to reduce external warehouse space. “We will thus save rent and transport costs. But the biggest benefit of the new building lies in the optimization of processes and an improved material flow within the plant.”

Aside from the HOMAG Group’s management team, the Freudenstadt district administrator, Dr. Klaus Michael Rückert, and Schopfloch’s mayor, KlaasKlaassen, were also keen to be part of the groundbreaking ceremony. Dr. Rückert highlighted the great significance for the region of companies such as HOMAG. “HOMAG operates around the world with numerous plants and locations for sales and service.

We are pleased that the company’s current investment also shows a clear commitment to its roots here in Schopfloch.”

The new extension is due to be completed by early 2022 and is scheduled for gradual commissioning over the first six months of 2022. The building extension is the beginning of the largest investment program in the company’s history, set to support the HOMAG Group’s growth trajectory. As announced in April, the company wants to invest around €100 million over the next three years, of which a total of €60 to 80 million is earmarked for modernizing the Schopfloch headquarters. It will house a customer center, modern office buildings, a contemporary staff restaurant, and a logistics center. The construction of a new plant is also being planned for Poland.

The biggest benefit lies in the optimization of processes and an improved material flow within the plant.

The new extension is due to be completed in 2022.

Twenty five years of Creative Kitchens

Creative Kitchens in East Tamaki, Auckland recently celebrated 25 years in business at Astor Tapas Bar surrounded by those closest to the business for the last quarter century.

“A big thank you to all our family, friends, customers and suppliers who have helped us over the last 25 years,” says owner Mark Morrow. “As you know, a good business is built from having a great team of people around you and I think we have that winning formula. We have been through the very best of times and survived the very worst and yet have managed to still be here after 25 years.”

Among the suppliers attending who have been an important part of that success were representative from: Adams Painting; Blum NZ; Burns & Ferrall; Dezignatek; Granite Kitchens Direct; Machines R Us; Paladin Construction; Technical Machinery Services; Sage Doors and Summerhills Design.

A great night was had and a big thank you from Mark to Nick and his Team at Astor Tapas Bar for hosting.

Three LIGNA events on digital platform in September

Witha triad of Expo, Conference and Networking, the LIGNA. Innovation Network (LIGNA.IN) will offer an alternative digital platform from September 27 to 29, 2021 to the international woodworking and wood processing industry. Preparations for the new digital event are in full swing. Exhibitors can now register for the LIGNA.Innovation Network and book their digital participation packages in the LIGNA Shop. The new online event is being organized by Deutsche Messe, Hannover together with the VDMA Woodworking Machinery along the focus topics of LIGNA.

The LIGNA.Innovation Network is getting positive feedback from the industry. Many companies welcome the new platform, which, despite contact restrictions due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, gives them the opportunity to stay in touch with the market, present products and innovations, and get access to new contacts on the customer and partner side.

“For HOMAG, LIGNA is the leading trade show in our industry and we see the digital event as an important element for staying in touch with customers and bridging the gap until LIGNA.23. The insights gained from this event are also an important basis for the design of LIGNA.23,” comments Dr. Markus Vöge, Executive Vice President Global Sales & Service, HOMAG GmbH .

For Oliver Kunzweiler, Director Central Marketing, Michael Weinig AG, LIGNA.Innovation Network offers a substitute for cancelled trade shows:

“WEINIG has been a committed LIGNA exhibitor for decades. This year, we are continuing this partnership and are supporting the LIGNA.Innovation Network. Even though there is no alternative for the personal contact at a trade show for us, this new, digital platform is a good way for staying in touch with customers and partners worldwide and an important format for getting access to new contacts.”

The digital participation packages offer exhibitors high international reach, new opportunities for interaction with digital participants and new formats for lead generation. Exhibitors can choose the package in the formats S, M, L and XL with different services. Depending on the scope of the package booked, these include exhibitor streaming, videos in the product media library, participation in business dating, company and product presentations with various dialog functions, as well as the generation of new business contacts, based on interaction of digital trade show visitors with digital exhibitor offerings.

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Mark Morrow and Ernie Downes enjoyed a night with family, friends and suppliers celebrating 25 years in business.

Easier transactions

Hieveryone, during the past year, we have launched a number of inspiring innovation/new product updates. More recently in August, Laminex released 12 new Laminam decors across our three ranges. We have another exciting update to come in October with the roll out of some new decors for Melteca - so watch this space!

I’m keen to ensure we make it easier for you to transact with us and to continuously improve our service. We’ve had responses through a number of different channels including customer visits, direct feedback and our customer Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey.

Our online ordering ecommerce platform has played a major role in making it easier to do business with us and we have implemented improvements based on feedback with one example being changing the method of delivery so HPL fabricators can access and use the platform; we will continue to change, evolve and improve the website and the platform. More recently we updated our availability guides across all ranges, so there is one consistent format, to make it easy to identify what the options are within a product range – from product size and finish to the type of edge tape available. All this is now stored, updated regularly and easily accessed on the website laminex.co.nz.

Last year in the lead up to Christmas we saw unprecedented order numbers; we anticipate this may happen again with strong market demand and have put some plans in place to best manage the peak demand. In July we communicated a change to our Melteca production lead times which was implemented to optimise production and to endeavour to ensure supply continuity and consistency.

And as we get into the traditional busy period there are a few simple things you can do to help, such as consolidating orders (rather than a number of small orders) and using our online ordering ecommerce platform.

When ordering online, your order will be placed directly into the queue and you can get the expected delivery date details immediately which helps with your planning in the lead up to the festive season. The number of transactions on our website continues to grow, so if you haven’t given online ordering a go, now is the time! Visit www.laminex.co.nz/e-commerceregistration to apply.

Shortly, we will be deploying another customer feedback NPS survey, so if you see it, we would greatly appreciate it if you can spend the time to provide us with feedback; it helps us to prioritise and focus on the areas we need to improve and understand what we are doing well (and can do more of!).

If you have any direct feedback you want to share with me, please feel free to get in touch!

Jeff Tutt National Sales Manager Laminex New Zealand

Work Based Learning (WBL) Chief Executive appointed

BCITO Chief Executive Toby Beaglehole has been appointed Chief Executive of Te Pūkenga Work Based Learning Limited (WBL), a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga.

BCITO Chair Mike King wished Toby every success in the new role and said it is a pleasure to see BCITO leaning into the opportunities WBL and Te Pūkenga presents.

“This appointment recognises Toby’s ability, but also demonstrates the high regard held for BCITO people, culture and practices, which we hope to see reflected in the culture of WBL going forward,” he said.

Te Pūkenga Chair Murray Strong welcomed Toby to Te Pūkenga whānau and said Toby’s experience in the sector, knowledge of the path ahead and leadership would be a real asset to the organisation.

“We’re thrilled to have a Chief Executive of Toby’s calibre, with a wealth of experience in the sector, leading this important mahi. Toby will ensure a smooth transition of those TITOs transitioning later this year and in 2022, as well as supporting us to build on the strengths of work-based and industry training,” Mr Strong said.

Mr Beaglehole said “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at BCITO and seeing the whole team grow and manage through the challenges of an all-time record 20,000 apprentices in training, while moving through the RoVE process. I am immensely proud of what we have achieved. I know that in my new role I can be confident that vocational training in the sector is in good hands.”

Toby will take up the role of Chief Executive on 4 October 2021, in line with BCITO’s transition to WBL. Recruitment is underway to appoint a Director to lead the BCITO Business Division of

WBL following transition. WBL Acting Chief Executive Fiona Kingsford will work with Toby and the WBL Board through to the end of November to ensure a thorough handover.

Mr Strong thanked Fiona, who has been in the role since August, following her time as Chief Executive of Competenz. She also held the role of TITO Transition Capability Lead with Te Pūkenga while Chief Executive of Competenz.

“Fiona has been a dedicated leader of WBL throughout its establishment as well as for the first transition of industry training to Te Pūkenga and we thank her wholeheartedly for her mahi,” he said.

Te Pūkenga Work Based Learning Limited is a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga. Once fully established, Te Pūkenga will be New Zealand’s largest tertiary provider and the 35th largest globally and it is expected that 60 percent of Te Pūkenga learners will be workbased.

Toby Beaglehole

on all sides a new generation of 5-axis machinery

Whether set for specific manufacturing requirements or simply as additional fire power to a nesting set-up, a new generation of 5-axis machines is finding its way to our factory floors. Faster, cheaper, more accurate and involving less labourwe talk to local suppliers about getting the machine for your needs and to recent buyers about their experience and use.

Felder Format4 Profit H350 Building a system for door pre-hangers from Jacks p.18

SCM Accord 25 FXM Improving stair-manufacture from Machines R Us p.20

Biesse Rover A Making doors easier from Biesse NZ p.22

Centateq P-500 automated door & window manufacture from HOMAG p.24

SCM Morbidelli M 200 speeding up casket manufacture from Machines R Us p.28

Biesse Rover A Smart ft 15 36 Adding to your nesting program from Biesse NZ p.30

Bringing accessible ging accessibl Bringingaccessible i i B 5-axis CNC to Door Pre-hangers

5 Axis technology for door manufacturing is a nobrainer, as long as you can solve a few key problems – getting the right kit, programming it fast and effectively, and operating it efficiently without breaking anything! These are the problems that Jacks set out to solve when putting together a new solution for the New Zealand pre-hung door market.

The benefits of adopting CNC (and in particular, 5-axis) technology for this application are huge. It’s possible to drastically reduce the number of processes in your factory by consolidating them onto one machine, increasing labour efficiency massively and reducing your work in progress stock. On top of this, accuracy is increased, lowering rework, and when you do need rework, a CNC makes it simple to quickly match a groove pattern from a stock door, or re-ease a door if hung on the wrong side. Adding all the extras that are needed irregularly over a job lot takes just a click of a button – mortise locks, drop-seals, magnets, and so on. And it’s often forgotten how much customers

appreciate a more accurately made product – making the builder’s life easier is a sure way to win friends.

So, how to make such a technology more accessible? On the equipment side, the Austrian built Format4 CNC range is the machine platform chosen, with different models selected based on customer requirements (although the Profit H350R 5-axis suits the majority of NZ operations). These machines have the usual features you’d expect to find on a quality European CNC, but the real value is in the package that has been assembled. Outside of the main machine, Jacks has done the thinking on a turnkey production system, so you don’t

have to. As well as the CNC machine, the package includes tooling, pods and clamps for door processing, extraction, a compressor if you need one, and our custom developed parametric software is also available.

The biggest barrier to moving to a CNC based system from a more manual operation is always finding someone to program and run it, or investing the time and effort yourself to build up a library of programs. This has been solved long ago for the cabinet industry – there are many sophisticated software solutions that can take care of this for you. Doors, however, are a little trickier, and the way the New

Zealand market manufactures them is slightly different to most other countries. After determining there was nothing available “out of the box” for the NZ pre-hanger, Jacks has invested in building their own software interface for rapidly generating programs for doors and jambs. It’s no exaggeration to say that it might take an admin worker about 10-15 minutes to take the documentation from a site measure and generate the programs for a full houselot, ready for machining. This software will be included with new machines for 12 months without any extra cost. Before installation, a full set of the hardware you use regularly can be added into the software ready for your use. Specials and one-off’s are still possible to program traditionally or via the third party software of your choice, but the system that Jacks has created is targeted at doing the bread and butter of a prehanger’s work as efficiently as possible. It’s also possible to add additional hardware over time as new products get released.

For aiding in actual operation, several features increase the usability of the machine. Most critically, LightPOS, a visual positioning system with thousands

Jacks selected the Felder Format4 Profit H350 5-axis CNC, as the basis for a turnkey production system for door pre-hangers

A specialised jamb clamp setup identifies console positions to ensure they are outside tool working areas.

of LEDs over the bed of the machine, takes pod and console position information directly from the parametric programs, making it clear to the operator what pods to use, and where to position them, down to 1mm accuracy. Console positions for the jamb clamps are also identified, which is very important – there isn’t much spare room to position a clamp incorrectly between routing a top hinge and a large saw blade cutting a head mitre!

A big challenge in operations in NZ is the variability of pre-primed jamb feedstocks, which can require the operator to frequently tweak parameters. To avoid this, the machine is fitted with specialised jamb clamps that are customised to NZ requirements, which ensure that regardless of the jamb, the z-height is consistent. The jambs are clamped both vertically and horizontally to straighten them, meaning perfect hinge compliance and a tight head mitre. A drilling head on the machine also speeds up screw pre-drilling, making it effective to do this process on the machine, eliminating any skewing of the hardware during assembly. Similarly, door panels vary in their flatness, and this can be mitigated

with floating head aggregates for when you need to machine a v-groove pattern.

Moving a business to technology like 5-axis CNC processing might be based around a machine, but making a success of it requires thinking of it as a system, with many other important parts. And the system has never been more affordable – you could finance the technology for less than the hourly cost of two low wage workers. Jacks will be showing the package they have developed at their upcoming inhouse show JacksTech, running September 14-16, and demonstrations are also possible outside this time by arrangement.

If you’re interested in taking your door production to the next level, get in touch with Jacks – Contact Brian Stevenson on 027 307 7635, or email brian.stevenson@jacks. co.nz

Felder’s LightPOS system comprises thousands of LEDs over the bed of the machine which take pod and console position information directly from the parametric program.

Streamlining stair manufacture

Tauranga company Top Flyte Systems have been making stairs for more than 45 years under the ownership of the Beetham family. They recently purchased a 6 metre SCM Accord 25FXM flat table 5-axis CNC from Machines R Us which moved the stairmaking business from a largely manual set-up to one with a high degree of automation. JOINERS Magazine spoke to next generation family member Quentin Beetham about the changes to their manufacturing process.

“We previously used a Ryburn double headed trencher to manufacturer most of our stair components, time consuming work that required the timber to be dressed and planed before machining.” says Quentin. “Now all the components, including all types of stringers are done by the SCM Accord in a single pass.”

“After working through the options we settled on the Accord 25 because it had the best flexibility of features for our type of manufacturing. The length and width of the machining bed suits our operation and is a big plus. It allows us to do all stringer types and run multiple sets of stringers together. It also allows us to cut all our treads and winder steps, which was done by manual operation before.

“The machined has performed very well, from the day it was commissioned, it has run without a fault and has increased our production capacity without increasing any overheads. Our component manufacturing time has also decreased remarkably.

“One of the best features we have found is the accuracy of the finished products. This has made the final process of assembly a breeze and any kitset products we supply to our customers are a lot easier for them to handle.

“The back up from Machines R Us has been very good. We have known Rodney Skinner for around 30 years and he has always been a knowledgeable person regarding woodworking machinery and always helpful with any queries

or questions. Once the order was confirmed the process was very smooth, the SCM factory kept everyone in the loop as the machine was made and then shipped directly to our premises in Tauranga. Their professional teams looked after everything, from unloading the containers to installing the machine and commissioning it. Overall it was a great effort by all involved.

“As is often the case, you look back and wonder why you didn’t change or do it earlier. This is certainly so with the SCM Accord 25, it has streamlined our processes, given us accuracy, and taken out a lot of the manual labour which has been a big benefit to our staff and our customers.”

The SCM has increased production without increasing overheads.

The SCM Accord 25 with a 6 metre bed has taken much of the manual labour out of the stairmaking process for Top Flyte.

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Door processing made easy

Since 1994, Christchurch firm Independent Doors has been providing high quality interior and exterior doors and sliders for the residential and commercial construction markets through out the South Island. In the middle of last year they purchased a 5-axis pod & rail Rover A from Biesse allowing them to automate much of their machining process.

The company purchases it doors as blanks and had previously done the machining for hinges and handles on both doors and jambs by hand, the purchase of the Biesse has transformed this process.

“We use the Biesse for preparing our doors and the jambs prior to prehanging. The hinges are machined and the preparation for specific door handles is all done automatically which has really improved on our processing speed and versatility,” says Business Development Manager Chris Maguire.

“During the machine selection process, we did our market research and narrowed our choices down to two options, eventually deciding on the Biesse Rover A. It

fitted our processing requirements and we received very credible word of mouth on the company’s performance from local colleagues whose opinion we value.

“The machine itself has performed brilliantly since installation last June, with very little in the way of issues arising. It has made a huge difference to our capabilities and streamlined our door machining

processes. Mortise locks, special pivot gear and closers which would normally have to be done by hand are now very simple processes driven by the machines onboard software B-Solid. They now take perhaps a third of the time as in the past when done by hand.

“Despite little experience with this type of software we found it very user friendly and quite easy to pick up. Although there is a large array of options it is quite easy to navigate.

“The installation process was very efficient and we found training very intuitive and easy to follow. The ongoing customer support has always been fantastic, ordering any spare parts required has been seamless and we have found

local Biesse rep Warrick Small very pleasing to deal with and an extensive source of knowledge and assistance.

“Our machining capabilities with the 5-axis has gone to a new level, machining times have been reduced significantly and some processes, just not possible before, such as concealed hinge manufacturing and grooving designs on panels are now not just possible but very simple,” says Chris. “It has made our door prep a lot easier, faster and improved accuracy.”

Chris Maguire, Matt Waine (CNC operator), Kim Lewis (Independent Doors owner) and Kell Ramsey (CNC programmer) with the Biesse Rover A 5-axis.

The 5-axis requires less tooling and aggregates than a 3 or 4-axis.

Handling without limits

HOMAG CNC stationary cell with robotic feeding

Practically speaking, doors

connect or separate roomsthat is their purpose. But a door is much more than this, as nothing is shaped more by our individual personality than our own four walls. HOMAG has designed a processing cell that supplements a classic system for producing door leaves and offers particularly impressive flexibility. The Dutch door manufacturer BERKVENS TUR SYSTEMEN BV has been using the system successfully for six months and is producing doors with much more customization, thereby contributing significantly to designing indoor spaces.

The most important thing for people in Germany is their own four walls. This is shown repeatedly by surveys and statistics that place classic investment goods such as cars or electronic/ entertainment devices lower down in the rankings. It's easy to see why. Within our own four walls we

find peace; they give us a feeling of well being and we recharge our batteries there. There are no limits to individuality in furnishings and design when it comes to getting the right feel-good atmosphere.

When designing rooms, the furniture and the color of the walls are not the only things to consider. The overall concept must be harmonious and the design of the doors is also very important. Doors enrich the comfort, functionality and atmosphere of rooms. They have different surfaces, different types of edges; cut-outs for glass panes or grooves; all of which allow them to be adapted excellently to suit individual tastes and the space within the room.

Automated CNC processing on two processing tables

To allow for individuality but still enable industrial production, as an addition to the finishing

processing in door production, HOMAG has developed a CNC stationary cell for finalizing door leaves. At the core of this cell is a CENTATEQ P-500. It is fed automatically by a robot that moves in the X and Y axes.

The cell is connected directly to the classic throughfeed line and offers fully comprehensive processing of door leaves for fixtures, cut-outs for glass panes or decorative grooves.

The production sequence is as follows: The prefabricated door leaves are fed into the machine via a roller conveyor. Here they form a stack of unprocessed parts that the robot uses as the starting point for feeding the CENTATEQ. In the next step, the individual door leaf can be turned using an alignment table. It is placed in the correct position and simultaneously identified by a barcode scanner. The barcode

gives the CNC processing center information about the properties of the door and the processing steps to be performed. The actual trimming of the door is the main part of production. The door is produced and processed according to the specifications.

The automatic processing means that the following actions are performed simultaneously: the robot places new door leaves on the alignment station, the robot disposes of offcuts and a new door leaf is placed on the other side of the processing table of the CENTATEQ. Finally, the robot unloads the processed door leaves onto the finished part stack. All feeding and handling processes can be executed independently of one another. The machine can be run in 100% shuttle operation with no waiting times.

Flexible processing for decorative grooves or cut-outs for glass panes

Six month report

Toon Snoeijen, technical project manager at the Dutch door manufacturer BERKVENS TUR SYSTEMEN BV, describes his experiences after the first six months with the CENTATEQ from HOMAG.

Why did BERKVENS decide on this type of solution?

The new CENTATQ with robotic feeding replaced a HOMAG machine that had to be fed manually. We want to increase production capacity and decided on this solution.

What were the important factors in the design for you?

That the system meets our demands precisely in terms of capacity and performance. We also had limited space therefore this cell was ideal for the final processing of the doors.

What conclusion can you draw after six months of production? Have the requirements that you set out for the machine in advance been fulfilled and what is the effect on production?

Yes, the system was delivered according to our wishes and the agreed requirements. Thanks to the autonomous cell, we have become more flexible and we will optimize our processes further.

Can the machine also produce autonomously, without any personnel? Our production needs were taken into account fully when putting the system together and we can therefore produce autonomously, with less personnel.

How happy are you with the software and the control system?

We had a list of requirements in advance and we were able to integrate these into the existing software and control system when designing the system with HOMAG.

I can also say that we are very happy with the control system.

Robot management system that moves on the X and Y axes: unlimited workpiece handling with a wide range of storage patterns, storage slots, alignment and turning of workpieces.

Handling without limits (cont)

Efficient production with no idle or lost time

The robotic feeding of the cell is the key to a smooth production flow without any idle time. Analog to the processing of a door on the CENTATEQ P-500, post-processing and preparatory steps also take place with robotic support. As part of the offcut picking process, the robot removes and disposes of the panels that have been trimmed out to create the cut-outs for glass panes. This is faster and more efficient than cutting the parts up into smaller pieces. The finished door is removed from the production table and placed on the finished part stack. The alignment table can then be used to place the next door in the correct position for feeding to the CNC processing center, which, after processing the current door, is ready for the next door immediately. The barcodes located on the threshold sides, which provide information about the properties of the door and the processing steps to be performed, allow the robot to sort the doors individually after production. This means that from one stack of unprocessed parts, by adding protection boards, multiple finished part stacks can be formed, dividing a quantity of 20 doors, for example, into stacks with quantities of 2 x 5 and 1 x 10. The robot moves in the X and Y axes to ensure maximum flexibility and to reach and feed all stations efficiently, such as the alignment station or the waste box. The automated,

fully automatic parts handling guarantees not only efficient production but also consistent quality, full reproducibility and reduced waste.

High-performance configuration for processing doors quickly

It is not only the feed that is optimally aligned to the requirements of door processing. The tool selection and spindle configuration are also optimally configured. Here, HOMAG uses a DRIVE5C+ five-axis head with a pre-tensioned crossed roller bearing and spindle with encoder return. The spindle is distinguished by high and constant performance over the entire speed range and by highly precise movements. The 28 kW high-performance trimming spindle can rotate at up to 30,000 rpm. It represents high performance, a high level of removal and efficient processing with small tools. The spindle also has a high-performance C axis with strong dynamics. This is particularly important for processing with small radii or corners, when the C axis also has to swivel. Both spindles have a sensor for load control with visualization software and a program-controlled, infinitely variable extraction hood.

Each spindle has its own piggyback 10-slot tool changer, which means that one spindle can always be working while the other is changing for the subsequent processing. The complete system

is equipped with a central 18-slot tool storage at the bottom that can be accessed by both spindles.

The machine receives the travel paths and specifications for trimming or drilling from the HOMAG project manager, who imports programming modules into the control system. The programs are put together automatically via a description of the dimensions, the design of edges or cut-outs for glass panes. However, customized and spontaneous adjustments are also possible. Measuring devices can be used to determine the contours of doors to record the reference edges. The offsetting takes place in the program automatically, even for a program position correction. Customers and the market have a growing desire for individuality in the field of cut-out processing for fillers or glass, decorative grooves and application processing. Door manufacturers are faced with the challenge of meeting this desire. Combined with the robot, the CENTATEQ P-500 represents efficient production in finishing processing for doors. The automated processes and the fully automated parts handling guarantee productive and highly efficient execution.

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Taylormade cut processing time

Masterton based casket manufacturers Taylormade Caskets are no strangers to CNC machinery, buying there first back in the late 90’s, all good experience in selecting there latest CNC machine earlier this year, an SCM Morbidelli M 200 purchased through SCM NZ agent Machines R Us.

The family owned company have been making caskets for more than four decades and this is their third CNC. “We continue to use our previous machine which we purchased 15 years ago,” says owner Dean Taylor, “but this one is faster, easier to use and better tailored to our needs - it really is next generation.”

“A major part of the decision to go with the Morbidelli was because we had had good experience with Morbidelli machinery previously and we were very keen to have local representation and access to the technical support that Machines R Us offer, especially in the current covid climate where it is not so easy to ‘cross the ditch’ if we do need access to on the ground technicians.

The machine is largely set up for casket manufacture. “ We do use it for other contract work but most of the time it is set for our core business of casket construction. With a 5.4m bed we can work both ends in pendulum avoiding a lot of downtime. It features multiple stops on the ‘y’ axis and center stops on the ‘x’ axis allowing us to run multiple sides, multiple ends and multiple lids for the caskets in one pass, meaning processing time spent on each part has dropped hugely.

The 5th axis head also improves time on parts as well as accuracy.

“We require a lot less tool changing compared to our last machine which was a 4-axis,” says Dean. “This is mainly because we are able to do a lot more work with

the saw on angled edges. Also the better vacuum set up gives greater piece holding and more accuracy in finish. One features we find particularly useful is the laser cup positioning, it works so well, making change overs quick and very easy.

The machine is driven by Maestro, the onboard software from SCM. “It did take a while for us to get our head around the 3D part, setting the tool path for angles and compound angles was a new concept, but the technical staff from Machines R Us have been great and once we got the hang of it we are finding it easy to use.

“Installation was a breeze

Machines R Us took care of everything, a few teething issue

have been quickly resolved and the machine is attached to the internet permanently meaning either Machines R Us or SCM in Italy have been there to deal with any problem as it has emerged.

“The machine has performed fantastically, it has simplified and improved our process from panel to end product. As is often the case with these things I wish we had purchased it earlier,” says Paul.

www.taylormadecaskets.co.nz

One pass machining and a reduction in required tool changes has meant processing time has dropped dramatically at Taylormade Caskets.

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Rover A technology ongoing growth and competitiveness for DBJ

For DBJ Furniture on Auckland’s North Shore, the purchase of a new 5-axis Rover A Smart ft 15 36 from Biesse was prompted by the ongoing need to remain current with software applications and support as much as requiring a new router, but the resultant design and manufacturing benefits also ensure the company’s growth and competitiveness can remain strong through out the next decade.

The company’s previous router also a Biesse was 14 years old and still going well but it was felt an upgrade was needed, as much as anything to ensure the interface between design and manufacture was current and serviceable. As co-owner Paul Walkinton remarked, “where in our lives do we rely on 14 year old software - it was time to upgrade.”

The company’s first purchase decision was to move to a 5-axis. “We are a bespoke joinery and fit-out company and mostly use the machine for nesting but we could see that a 5th axis could have real benefits for us and they are not as expensive compared to 3-axis machines as they used to be,” says Paul.

“Our next decision was what do we add to the base unit. Our factory layout doesn’t suit an in-feed loader set up and as we don’t run it flat out anyway we decided to use the space we had for an unloading table. The cost benefits of this was a no brainer. We are likely to be cutting a sheet into 20-25 parts which need to be stickered and unloaded. Using a sweep to push the cut sheet to an unloading table allows the next sheet to be cutting within 20-30 seconds while we are processing the first - this alone makes it 3 times faster than the old machine.

“At this point it came down to a couple of machines and our previous experience with Biesse helped swing us their way with all our staff, from CAD drawers and designers to machine operators, being familiar with our previous Biesse router.

“The decision has been a good one the nesting side has been a smooth transition and the 5-axis capability has helped opened up

new capabilities with solid timber work. We build boat parts from solid teak, previously this required processing through a band saw, then spindle moulder, then hand sanding, very heavy hands on with a lot of manufacturing hours. Now the same product requires a single pass and is millimeter perfect. We also now do our own door hardware, handles and routered hinge cutouts, again all in one pass, and a spindle head which can rotate through 365 degrees provides a great finish.

“Innovation around the vacuum set up has really helped. The ability to zone our table into 4-5 different areas is a great feature giving stronger vacuum where required when handling smaller parts and the fact that we can covert to pod & rail or a mixture of the two adds further flexibility.

“The fact that throughput on this machine is so much faster also allows us to experiment with new products and opens us up to exploring new methods, we are currently looking at manufacturing stair balustrades as an additional component we can produce in house. We are also able to knock out samples for clients or architects that would have taken hours by hand in maybe 45 minutes, again all millimeter perfect.

Paul was also mindful of post sale service and technical support. “I have found you need to invest time and effort in new machinery and software to ensure you gain the most from your investment. The onboard software B-Solid was new to us and took a bit of getting our head around and we did require quite a bit of help to get

up and running. You need to push hard to get the most out of new technology and you need someone to help you get there and achieve the efficiencies possible. Biesse have been good in this regard, being proactive in showing us what can be done and responsive to any requests we have made.

“Coming up to a year in place we are very happy, our workflow is faster and our capabilities are wider. We like technology, we like to grow, this machine suits us on both points.”

For operator Glenn Thompson the biggest difference with the Biesse Rover A is in ease of use and speed of pocessing.

Leitz HeliCut system

the All-Rounder for flexible processing of Wood and Plastics

For years the HeliCut cutter head has proven itself in timber construction on CNC-controlled joinery machines. lt is the highperformance tool for special machining operations as for example rafter bird's mouth, tenon joints as well as for grooving and rebating. When cutting with and against feed, cutting in end grain and crosscutting, the cutting results are nearly tear free.

Furthermore, the finish is completely smooth and there are no cutting marks.

HeliCut as a shank router cutter is a multi-purpose tool for sizing, grooving and boring in solid wood, glued laminated timber and plastics. High feed rates and optimal chip ejection are possible with this tool even in large boring depths with spiral shaped arrangement of the edges as well with the plunging edge with chip breakers.

With the HeliCut copy-shaping cutterhead, the customer gets a new, multi- purpose and especially efficient tool. This tool is a real allrounder for reliable and efficient jointing, rebating and sizing operations in different working materials.

The success of the HeliCut-System mostly results from the turnblades used and its arrangement. lmproved cutting edges and cutting geometry as well as optimized different cutting applications.

Radial knife clamping without inconvenient wedges, allow easy and precise changing of knives and additionally saving time.

Actually the HeliCut-System has three optimized cutting edge qualities:

• Tungsten carbide: Quality and precision already as a standard version

• Tungsten carbide with micro finish: Allows longer performance times and improved finish quality

• Tungsten carbide-TDC: This coating is used in very abrasive materials such as laminated timber, plywood or multiplex.

Another important component of the HeliCut-System is the tool body. Consisting of highperformance light metal, these bodies can be coated with a wearresistant protection layer. The rather low weight causes high balancing quality relieving on the one hand the machine bearings considerably and on the other hand increases performance times and improves cutting results.

0800 578 665 www.leitz.co.nz

The tungsten carbide knives can be changed four times, resulting in higher tool life and less cost. www.leitz.org

Holzher 1308XL saving time & money while creating a quality finish

In most cabinetmaking operations, the role of the edgebander is crucial in getting the maximum production of cost effective, well edged cabinetry to market. Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine spoke to a couple of manufacturers, Jetset Kitchens Ltd in Auckland and Newton Gordge Joinery 2016 Ltd in New Plymouth who both chose their latest edgebander from the Holzher range available from local agents Technical Machinery Services Ltd (TMS).

Jetset Kitchens

Kitchen manufacturer Jetset Kitchens has gone ahead in leaps and bounds in recent times as part of the burgeoning New Zealand kitchen industry. I caught up with owner Sagar Singh, kitchen designer Mike Henry and systems developer Neil Tahal to find out more about the company’s growth and how they have coped with increased demand.

Based in their current location in Henderson, Auckland since 2015, the business has steadily grown since it was first established back in 2012. “The last couple of years, despite Covid (or in fact because of it), we have experienced real

growth in the business” comments Sagar. That growth has seen the need to invest in new technology to keep up. “A real issue for us was the edgebanding part of the process, making it a quicker and better finish and improving production levels.” explains Mike. The team had a good look at the various edgebanding machines available that met their needs and settled on one from German manufacturer Holzher, the 1308XL edgebander from New Zealand agent TMS..

“This machine, which we have had for some six months now, has transformed our production capability” comments Sagar. The

machine is heavily used with up to sixteen hours some days. “The standard software is very good. We can move from 16mm to 18mm board with just a click to the right programme” comments Neil. “The key is the Glu Jet Hybrid technology which gives us excellent invisible joints. It is an easy to run, robust machine. Designing, making and installing custom made kitchen cabinetry as we do, be it top of the range to budget has been easy with this sort of technology.”

The machine which is neatly tucked in position in the factory was an easy install. “Cam and Rajan from TMS had it up and

running in about two days and gave us the training we needed to get operational. It was an easy install and I must say it’s also an easy machine to keep clean and serviceable.” comments Sagar.

For more information contact Sagar Singh at Jetset Kitchens Ltd on 09 838 1600, email sales@ jetsetkitchens.co.nz or visit www. jetsetkitchens.co.nz

(continued overpage with Newton Gordge Joinery)

Sagar Singh saw the need to invest in new technology to keep up with the growth the company was experiencing.

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PREFAB INNOVATION

Durapanel, New Zealands innovative modular panel housing company, recently installed a new Egmont spraybooth painting facility to improve compliance & increase efficiency in their production line.

Durapanel manufactures prefabricated wall & ceiling panels using CNC technology as an efficient alternative to help address the current housing shortages that our country faces nationwide. This innovative solution by Durapanel is a proven and efficient method of construction, using strong, durable and sustainable materials and the need for quality and reliable machinery in their manufacturing process led them to install the Egmont Spray-booth system.

Egmont Air, specialists in spray-booths and dust extraction, use the same prefabrication philosophy with their modular kitset extraction units, allowing a new system to be quickly assembled and commissioned on site with minimal disruption and less specialist trades or labour-intensive involvement.

Shannon Garton, General Manager of Duapanel is delighted with the new Egmont system. “Egmont Air provided an awesome package, being modular we were able to install with minimal disruption and achieving a level of compliance approved by Worksafe. Not only that, we’ve improved our overall efficiency and can now produce a top-quality product with the confidence we’re providing a safe and healthy work environment for our team. Egmont Air have been great to work with right from the initial enquiry through to design, installation & commissioning, with outstanding support every step of the way.”

Egmont Air, trusted suppliers to the wood-working and manufacturing industry, offer a comprehensive designto-installation service of spray-booth and dust & fume extraction systems nationwide. Egmont Air’s team of CAD designers, sales technicians, project manager and installers work together to ensure customers’ expectations and outcomes are exceeded.

“Buying that machine has been saving us hours every day on everything that goes through it,” Scott Dudley.

Newton Gordge Joinery

For Scott Dudley, owner of Newton Gordge Joinery 2016 Ltd in New Plymouth (also known as NGJ), getting their new edgebander, also a Holzher 1308 XL model, was a real step forward for the business.

Scott had worked at Newton Gordge for some twenty two years before buying the business off the retiring namesake Newton Gordge in 2016. The business, a Master Joiner member, had a real pedigree as makers of custom kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, doors and staircases along with timber, solid surface, laminated benchtops and commercial fitouts. They have been in their current 1600 square metre site since 2004. “I realised that our older edgebander, a seventeen year old Holzher was starting to require too much maintenance and clean up of the panels going through it, so a couple of years ago (pre Covid) we started looking for a new edgebander.” says Scott.

After a good look around they settled again on the Holzher from TMS. “Buying that machine has been saving us hours everyday on everything that goes through it. It’s an easy machine to operate with it’s preloaded software.”

Although they have used mainly EVA glue the 1308 with its quick and easy change over for PUR with the GluJet system now offers them more choice in getting their invisible finish.

“The install and training from Rajan and Mike was quick and simple” comments Scott. “We have found with the user friendly screen and software the machine can be operated by one person.” Scott, a born and bred local, leads a team of nine employees in making their mainly custom made product. “Like most others we are in a real busy patch these days and having the right gear that’s reliable makes all the difference as with the 1308 XL.”

Contact Egmont Air by phone 0800 781 200 or sales@ egmontair.co.nz for more information.

For more information contact Scott Dudley at Newton Gordge Joinery on 06 751 5065, email scott@newtongordge. co.nz or visit www.newtongordge.co.nz

Holzher 1308XL saving time & money while creating a quality finish (cont)

Modular extraction units, quick assembly and commissioning.

NZ Panels Group Veneer ‘Dream Team’

NZ Panels Group is the largest producer of interior veneer panels in the industry by a significant margin. The focus has always been on quality first and in recent years the company, which promotes its veneer under both the Bestwood and Prime Panel brands, has invested heavily in both staff and machinery to maintain its leading position.

The most recent addition to the team is Johnny Dobbyn, taking on the newly created role of Veneer Category Manager, which will see him supporting the specification and sales teams on veneer projects and working with leading architecture, construction and joinery firms on major projects, but also carrying out industry training.

Johnny will be well known to many through his previous sales and business development role at JSC Timber and prior to that at Timspec. He has an incredible depth of knowledge around veneer, plywood and solid timber and helped introduce Accoya and Lunawood to the NZ market. Starting out his career as a furniture maker he's spent his entire career being passionate about all things wood.

Johnny reports to Matt Miller, the Manufacturing Operations Manager who has a 30 year history in the industry and a deep understanding of all things relating to veneer. Matt has recently overseen the installation of a new veneer slicing operation near Thames.

The veneer slicer is primarily being used to supply a good volume of NZ native veneer to the market, along with locally sourced Macrocarpa and other species that become available from time to time. Our Wood Source Manager, Guy Stewart, based on the West Coast of the South Island joined the company three years ago and is key in securing a supply of sustainable quality native timber and ensuring it complies with our stringent Track my Tree sustainability criteria. (now a finalist in the Sustainable Business Awards)

Just over a year ago, the team was further bolstered by the appointment of Mark Demus to the position of Technical Support Manager. Handily, Mark joined

NZ Panels Group after many years at Mirotone so is able to provide expert advice on all matters relating to finishing and coating.

With its longstanding history of veneer production, the company has produced a range of helpful technical and training resources and videos for joiners, designers and architects – all easily found on either the Prime Panels or Bestwood websites.

L-R: Manufacturing Manager Matt Miller, Technical Support Manager Mark Demus and Veneer Category Manager, Johnny Dobbyn.

New PRAGUE OR BERLIN?

Dezignatek is proud to introduce two stunning new profiles to its range of thermoform vinyl doors.

Prague is a fluted profile that is in big demand right now. Available as a thermoform door in any of our colours, an HDF paint-ready door or even a large 2400 x 1200 panel for a feature wall, it’s deeply textured profile will create instant impact.

Berlin (Ronda’s skinnier sister) is a 20mm framed door that creates a cleaner and more modern aesthetic. Also available as a paint-ready door in HDF.

View both profiles and request an updated Specification Manual and A5 Profile Catalogue from our website or ask your Dezignatek account manager for copies.

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dividing space

‘A place for everything and everything in its place’ has taken on new meaning in the last couple of decades as the division of drawer and cupboard space has become an artform driven by the mantra of - easy to see, easy to reach. We approached four leading suppliers to see where their R&D has taken them in this crucial area of kitchen design.

“there is no unused space in the kitchen, if not divided carefully it gets awfully messed up”

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Interior Organisation for AvanTech YOU

The OrgaStore 270 range is the perfect complement to the design-focused AvanTech YOU drawer system. This quality interior organisation system is made of wood and colour matched to AvanTech YOU’s anthracite drawer sides. For the final flourish in a luxury, dark-toned kitchen or crisp contrast in white cabinetry, the Orga270 range has everything you need.

ft Orgastore 270 cutlery tray, knife holder, roll holder and multi-function insert

ft Orgastore 270 plate holder and box

PULL-OUT

The YouboXx system simplifies organisation for optimum efficiency in the kitchen. Simply added to a range of Kessebohmer pull-out fittings from Häfele, YouboXx offers an added benefit. Use it to store items that are frequently used, and simply pull-out, arrange and change as needed.

SUSPEND

For drawer depths of 500mm and a 600mm cabinet width – the Hailo Pantry Box from Häfele is suspended in an existing drawer, and suitable for all commercial drawer systems.

INSERT

The Ninka CUISIO spice insert from Hafele matches the range of CUISIO inserts and makes functional use of drawers with spices.

Tavinea Inserts - Cohesive organisation for Nova Pro Scala

GRASS Tavinea Sorto

Whether using one, two or three elements – with the frame system it is possible to fit out drawers of any width quickly and easily. The innovative corner connection of the frames ensures firm attachment to the bottom panel and scratch-free positioning at the side walls and elements. Tone-on-tone: The powdercoated frame system matches SCALA drawer sides in form and colour. Can be combined: Together with the knife block, the stepped spice rack and foil holder, Tavinea Sorto from GRASS creates perfect organisation in the drawer. Durable: The robust and scratch-resistant surface gives the steel frames a durable, attractive finish.

GRASS Tavinea Optima

With Tavinea Optima from GRASS small and large stored items remain securely in place. The flexibly useable elements divide the space in drawers to the personal preferences of the user. The dividers in the drawer with the continuously adjustable aluminium profiles can be adjusted at any time - tool free and also after the initial fit.

ORGA-LINE for TANDEMBOX

ORGA-LINE is the original inner dividing system from Blum for TANDEMBOX drawers and pullouts. The high-quality organisers create order in the interiors of drawers, no matter what's stored inside and add clear and practical visibility.

Whether setting the table for a larger group or emptying the dishwasher, ORGA-LINE is a game-changer. The high-quality stainless steel cutlery inserts can be cleaned easily and are dishwasher safe. ORGA-LINE is ideal for use in the home office, bathroom, laundry, and living room, not just for the kitchen. Making it easier to complete your full package offer when designing, installing and manufacturing.

AMBIA-LINE

Blum's inner dividing system

The inner dividers are elegant, minimalist and blend harmoniously with LEGRABOX drawers and pull-outs; it's no wonder we've won various awards for AMBIA-LINE. The colour matched 300 mm wide cutlery inserts have a soft-touch finish for quieter packing away. Not just for shallow drawers, we find AMBIA-LINE is the "Ahh" moment in our showroom, efficiently dividing and controlling reusable containers and lids and turning chaos into order!

Not sure what to order? We have starter packs for 500 mm and 550 mm depths for simple, one-code ordering. Big kitchen? No worries, order two packs. AMBIA-LINE is the ideal solution to complete your job for ready-to-use kitchen enjoyment and boost quality of living.

Add ORGA-LINE inner dividers to your next TANDEMBOX order easily with E-SERVICES. e-services.blum.com

TGV

Premium wall lining

Engineered by Juken New Zealand, Triboard TGV is a three-layered panel, with a wood strand core, sandwiched between MDF outer “skins”. The result is a clean-lined panel that has great resistance to impact. The dimensionally stable core provides superior screw holding ability, and the tongue and groove system allows for fast and easy installation. For more information go to jnl.co.nz

Kiwi Kitchen & Cabinetmakers discover Super Flexible LED Strip

Since we last featured DOMUS LINE™ super flexible LED strip in JOINERS Magazine (12Vdc SEH4 in Dec 2020), and with the launch of the 24Vdc AT6 option, interest in these innovative products has grown exponentially. Kiwi kitchen makers and cabinet makers appreciate the versatility and ease of use that these LED strips provide.

Both feature no visible dot technology, glue-free installation and can be trimmed at small increments to suit your project. Naturally, they’ve been developed to comply with Australian/New Zealand standards and exceed international safety requirements for temperature generation limits.

In a move that reduces waste and adds real value for you and your clients, some of the pre-cut length options are now available with power cables at each end, meaning you can reuse offcuts. Caps are provided to enable tidy finishing of trimmed ends on SEH4.

Compare the specs in our easy reference table and be inspired by our range of project photos from Kiwi businesses. As they show, DOMUS LINE™ LED strip is ideal for use in toekicks and pantries, in and under cabinets, in wardrobes and more.

Contact your Fit rep, phone 0800 852 258 or email sales@fit-nz.co.nz to discuss your LED strip lighting requirements.

InstallationRecessed – premilled groove4mm wide, 10mm deep No tape, glue, tools required

Recessed – premilled groove - 6x6mm OR

Surface - high seal 3M adhesive backing, with fittings supplied

Light EmissionSide emittingMilky effect diffusing

Minimum Radius15mm25mm

Supplied with12Vdc 150mm power supply 2m extension cable with Micro12 connector 2m and 3m lengths also available with double power cables Caps to finish trimmed end

24Vdc

Double 2m power cables with Micro24 connectors Saddle and screws for surface installation

Maximum Run3m6m

Trim Increment25mm21.7mm

ProtectionIP44IP44

Power12Vdc 120 LED/m 24Vdc

276 high performance LED/m

Luminous Efficiency70lm/W50lm/W

Light ColourNatural White Warm White Natural White Warm White

Length Options1m, 2m, 3m2m, 3m, 6m

Notes 7mm diameter hole for plug connector to exit Order LED driver separately

Order LED driver separately No aluminium profile or diffuser required

Model SE H4 – 12VdcAT6 – 24Vdc

Airspresso Café, New Plymouth Airport. Project by Gibbons Architects, Clelands Construction and New Plymouth Joinery. Photo kindly supplied by Oliver Wearmouth.

Above Board. Photo kindly provided by Nick, Hannah and the team at Above Board Design & Cabinetry in Tauranga. Photo taken by Liam at Aftermarket Photography.

Kitchen Inspirations. Photo kindly supplied by Kitchen Inspirations, Pukekohe.

Henry Don Kitchen. Photo kindly supplied by Henry Don.

Perfect Pair in Invercargill, owned by Andrew and Cathrine Holden. Shop fitout and strip lighting installation by Andrew Holden. Photo: Andrew Holden.

Bays Joinery. Photo kindly supplied by the team at Bays Joinery of Stoke, Nelson.

Duncan Joinery showroom, Temuka. Photo kindly supplied by Duncan Joinery.

The Inoxa stainless steel drawer organiser system is completely modular to allow for total flexibility.

Many pre-built kit options available for common drawer sizes, or order components to suit.

It’s removable; ideal for easy cleaning and carrying to table or BBQ. For maximum convenience, it’s also dishwasher safe.

Stainless steel trays for style and durability. Plastic ends and dividers to minimise noise from movement.

Launched 2021 and already hugely popular, Minima is a high quality tray made in Germany by Fit’s ISO-9001 accredited supplier.

It features straight sides and a small corner radius for increased strength. Models for cabinet widths from 300mm to 1000mm, plus, for non-standard drawers, the edges are trimmable. Available in contemporary ‘Orion Grey’

classic white.

Knife blocks and spice trays available too!

OPEN SPACE

A flexible drawer organiser system

dividers and wooden boxes in a freeform manner. Make kitchen drawers a work of art by adding drawer liners made with beautiful paper, anti slip mats or even the kids’ artwork.

Photo kindly supplied by

Real Interior NZ,

Supplied courtesy of Harrisons Kitchens

Supplied courtesy of Karen Warner of Perfect Order Kitchen Design, Wellington

Concelo has been designed to provide quick and easy installation. To maximise efficiency in the factory it has been designed to suit standard System 32 drilling patterns.

Concelo® laundry range expands

Hideaway Bins is excited to announce the addition of two new models to the Concelo® range of Laundry Hampers.The new CRL235 models feature double 35L hampers, fitting into a 450mm cabinet.

With the expanded range, Concelo Laundry can be used in a wider range of projects. The CRL160 with one large 60L hamper can be used for projects that are designed for larger families or have more space. The CRL235 hampers can be used where two hampers are required but space or budget is limited. The 35L hampers can be both white, or white and cinder

to make separation of laundry more visual. Both models are packed with the same features that have made Concelo popular with the trade, designers and with homeowners.

All Concelo products are designed to compliment other premium drawer systems, operating on high-quality German made Hafele Matrix runners. The smooth, synchronized runners have fluid dampers for a seamless and very quiet closing action.

Concelo has been designed to provide quick and easy installation. To maximise efficiency in the factory, Concelo laundry has been designed to

suit standard System 32 drilling patterns. To make installation easier on site, its advanced door bracket design gives true 6-way adjustment. In addition to this, the locking bolt system on the door brackets ensures there will be no requirement to return to the job for door adjustments.

Unique to the Concelo laundry hampers are moulded Clip n’ Clean trays, made from the same durable polypropylene as the laundry hamper. The Clip’n’Clean tray fits into a durable powder coated aluminum framework. This smart design makes cleaning a breeze, and provides durability for years to come.

Concelo laundry hampers are available in Artic White and Cinder colour options and are backed by a 10 year residential warranty for peace of mind.

Hideaway Bins has a full range of New Zealand made waste and laundry solutions and are distributed nationwide by our national distribution partner, Hafele, as well as by our regional distributors Carters, ITM, Impey’s, Rose City Wood Panels and Scooters. Or contact Hideaway directly on 09 426 7456 or hideawaybins.co.nz.

TWO COLOUR OPTIONS

CONCELO® LAUNDRY

OUR POPULAR CONCELO LAUNDRY RANGE HAS NOW EXPANDED TO INCLUDE TWO NEW 2 X 35L MODELS!

The new 2 x 35L Concelo® Laundry Hamper offers a sophisticated storage solution for your home, with a design based on the same platform as the Red Dot award-winning Concelo® Waste Bin.

Ergonomic and functional, the new CRL235 models are designed to fit into a 450mm cabinet whilst offering a generous 70L capacity.

All Concelo Laundry solutions boast the unique Clip ‘n’ Clean Trays and concealed over-extending synchronised soft closing runners - equal to other premium drawers.

Made from light-weight polypropylene, all hampers feature air vents to reduce moisture, moulded handles for easy grip and a solid base to prevent drips.

Available from our National Distributor Partner: Häfele and Regional Distributors: Carters, ITM, Impey’s, Rose City Wood Panels and Scooters. hideawaybins.co.nz / 09 426 7456

2 x 35L HAMPERS

Have you ordered your MINIPRESS top yet?

The new MINIPRESS top drilling and insertion machine with EASYSTICK pre-installed is now available to order in New Zealand!

MINIPRESS top is the next generation of assembly devices, speeding up the complete assembly line of cabinets and making it a breeze to carry out central line and horizontal drilling.

Creating finely crafted pieces of furniture becomes a precise and speedy job with MINIPRESS top, with little to no room for error. Combined with EASYSTICK, our new automatic stop system, you’ll deliver accurate assembly results every time. Use Product Configurator to compose your plans and load them straight into the machine. EASYSTICK will automatically calculate every fixing position and shift to the correct location.

Get in touch with your Blum Account Manager to find out if MINIPRESS top with EASYSTICK is the right fit for your team! info.nz@blum.com

manufacturing

EASYSTICK is the new automatic stop system for our MINIPRESS drilling and insertion machines. Add EASYSTICK to your MINIPRESS to optimise the entire assembly process, giving you quick and easy setup with perfect results.

EASYSTICK delivers digitalisation to planning and assembly. Either plan the cabinet directly on your machine or use a USB to transfer plans and data from our complimentary E-SERVICE Cabinet Configurator. EASYSTICK will do all of the calculations for you to produce accurate results in record time.

Curious to know more? Find the EASYSTICK slider on our homepage. www.blum.com

cuts down your

time while upping your accuracy!

Gorilla, Five of the best for the true craftsperson

For over 30 years Gorilla has been producing some of the most iconic, best quality glues and adhesives in the New Zealand market. Products developed and manufactured with you, the joiner in mind.

Gorilla Glue Premium 1 Hour Cure

• Waterproof polyurethane(D4 rating)

• Suitable for many substrates & materials

• Foaming penetration expands into cavities

• Interior and exterior

• Virtually glues anything

Gorilla Bond It On Aliphatic 500ML

• Formulated for NZ Native Timber

• Ideal for face/edge joinery

• Heat and water resistance (D3 rating)

• Suitable for interior/ exterior use

• Can be sanded

Gorilla Crosslinking PVA 500ML

• Ideal for bonding MDF

• Dries clear, ideal for face/edge joinery

• Heat & water resistance (D3 rating)

• Suitable for interior & exterior

• Rapid and high strength

Gorilla Aliphatic PVA Wood Glue 500ML

• Strongly bonds MDF, Pine & Ply

• Ideal for face/edge joinery

• Heat and water resistance (D3 rating)

• Suitable for interior use

Gorilla Grip 1 Hour Cure Construction Adhesive 310ML

• BRANZ Appraised

• Suitable for most substrates

• 100% solids, no shrinkage

• Will stick to damp surfaces

Resene AquaLAQ Soft Touch

taking your finish to the next level

Resene AquaLAQ is an innovative, waterborne, spray-applied lacquer system for cabinetry, joinery, shop fittings, kitchens, doors and the like. It has been designed for application to panels such as MDF, Plywood, solid timber, or veneer finishes.

The AquaLAQ system is isocyanate free, single pack and waterborne, utilising revolutionary technology that self-cross links, without the need for a 2-pack isocyanate hardener.

The newest product in the Resene AquaLAQ range, Soft Touch, ensures cabinets doors and furniture stays looking clean and fresh for longer. Ideal for use on “push to open” cabinet doors and drawers, as well as large surfaces,

Soft Touch reduces the appearance of fingerprints, and cleans easily, with a silky feel, nude look, that feels wonderful to touch.

This revolutionary clear topcoat can be applied over any colour AquaLAQ Colour Coat or used as a clear coat on timber finishes. The stain resistance, durability, satin-smooth cleanable finish, from a water-based coating is a game changer in the furniture and cabinetry market.

With Resene AquaLAQ Soft Touch, you can now have a sophisticated matte or satin finish, Environmental Choice approved, waterborne coating system, made right here in NZ by Resene to match your high end kitchen or cabinet design.

The stain resistance, durability, satin-smooth cleanable finish, from a waterbased coating is a game changer in the furniture and cabinetry market.

Robertson & Sinclair opens in Christchurch

60 years of servicing and tool sales

Robertson & Sinclair Ltd is 100% Kiwi owned and operated. This year we are celebrating 60 years since starting out as Saw Doctors back in 1961. We continue to bring a high standard of tool sharpening and servicing, as well as supplying high quality, trusted tooling and equipment into the woodworking, plastics and aluminium industries. We offer premium brands such as Lamello, Leuco, Festool, Vortex and many more. We have four branches nationwide. Two in Auckland, in Penrose and Glenfield. Our Hamilton branch recently relocated to 9 Keddell Street, Frankton.

Our new Christchurch branch opened in February and carries power tools and consumables from Lamello and Festool, as well as a wide range of tools for all your CNC needs. Our Christchurch branch also stocks bandsaw blades, Bessey clamps, sandpaper and much more. Drop in and meet Dave Hill, our branch manager. Dave is a born and bred Cantabrian who brings a wealth of experience in the power tool industry to his new role at Robertson & Sinclair.

Dave Hill outside 200 Montreal St in Christchurch.

The new Christchurch branch carries a wide range of products…

Wood

surface & sink materials

Porcelain, Stone, Stainless, Composite - materials for surfaces and sinks that stand out in the kitchen and can take the daily dynamics of heat, water and wear imposed on them. Over the next few pages we look at some companies that supply, some that manufacture and some that process these materials to deliver the high end product required by home owners seeking beauty and durability in their everyday environment.

Stainless Steel installation from Dynamic Joinery & Cabinetry in Christchurch in collaboration with MHM Automations.

20mm por celain for your benchtop porcelain for your benchtop

Archant Porcelain is now available in three thicknesses, 6, 12 and 20 mm.

The 20mm Porcelain allows you to create a thick beautiful benchtop without the added time and cost of building up a mitred edge. This is a cheaper and faster option allowing you to turn around projects quickly and more effectively.

Porcelain benchtops are growing in popularity across New Zealand for their outstanding features and benefits in kiwi homes.

• Porcelain has exceptional heat and scratch resistance which makes it an excellent surface to use as a benchtop, especially around cooktops, and for vertical surfaces, such as splashbacks.

• Porcelain is resistant to UV rays, which allows it to retain its full colour throughout its lifetime. This makes it a great option for outdoor benchtops like BBQ areas.

• Archant Porcelain slabs are large format, making them a great option for long island benchtops. Available in up to 1600 x 3200mm.

• Archant Porcelain is available in a variety of thicknesses from 6mm for splashbacks and wall cladding to 20mm for benchtops. The thinner slabs can even be installed as drawer-fronts for a unique aesthetic. For benchtops, Archant porcelain can have an unsupported overhang of between 150-300mm depending on the application.

• Some Archant Porcelain products are available in A & B slabs allowing you to book match mitred edges and splashbacks. This creates a seamless and continuous pattern between surfaces.

For more information on our Archant Porcelain, visit our website at archant.co.nz or contact our experienced team on 0800 ARCHANT (0800 272 4268)

Archant Porcelain is available in 6, 12 and 20mm thicknesses.

Elleci Composite Sinks Simply the best!

The Burns & Ferrall and Elleci relationship spaces well over a decade, and many New Zealand homes enjoy the quality of Elleci’s Italian craftmanship and performance every day.

Elleci produces their sinks using a patented system, that still stands out in the international industrial landscape as an example of excellence, called GPS (Granitek Production System). The unique feature of the system is the dynamic rotation of the moulds, an operation that makes it possible to distribute the mass of the sink more uniformly and more compactly.

This means that an Elleci Granitek sink has higher resistance to thermal shocks, impacts and scratches, and that its surface is hygienic and easier to clean.

Available in THREE stunning colors: Stunning Black, Aluminum, and White is due to land into New Zealand in December 2021!

The sinks are available with matching coloured waste kits (Gold, Black and Bronze) which allows you to fully accessories your kitchen design with added character, or the complete contemporary design.

Introducing the new Elleci “SQUARE”

– our largest model yet, offering 525mm + 250mm dual bowls! Available in Black and Alu, both top and under mount!

Burns and Ferrall offer over 35 different sizes and colours in the Ellice range and matching coloured waste kits complete the myriad of kitchen style options.

“The kitchen is the heart of every home” and at the centre of every kitchen is the focal point for food preparation, entertaining, or maintaining a clean and healthy home. Materials used to create each Burns Ferrall sink are the best available, for the function they serve. Paired with an impressive array of accessories, and various installation methods – Burns Ferrall have the perfect sink for E EVERY kitchen throughout New Zealand.

Burns & Ferrall Showrooms

www.burnsferrall.co.nz | sales@burnsferrall.co.nz

Multistone know just what a statement a countertop can make. With the kitchen being the hub of the home, your chosen slab colour can be integral to design cohesion and needs to withstand the day-to-day rigors of modern life. After working with quartz & porcelain slabs for over forty years, it’s safe to say the team at Multistone’s industry expertise is solid.

Multistone stock three leading brands, all with unique detail and patterning offering options for any project.

Zealstone is their in-house brand of quartz with sleek, elegant finishes to add a modern look, and durability to your space at a cost effective price point.

As one of Australia’s largest brands, Smartstone’s quality is unrivalled. The trifecta of beautiful natural stone, the durability of quartz and a diverse colour

range means you can bring any space to life with ease.

The striking AtlasPlan porcelain slabs are versatile and hard-wearing and perfect for adding an exclusive, authentic look & feel to any space, including your outdoors.

Whether you’re choosing colours for a client or selecting for your own home, the expert team at Multistone are on hand to assist you in selecting the right brand and colourway. From elegant and sophisticated undertones or more adventurous pops of colour, the Multistone range means you’ll always have ample choice for your next project.

Courtesy of Craftwood Kitchens using Zealstone Casablanca.

Roller Doors

Seamless. Modern. Space Saving.

These are words that come to mind when I think of a roller door. If the words ‘roller door’ takes you back to your grandmother’s kitchen with the old timber roller door with a routed handle that sounded like a train coming into the station, let me introduce you to our modern alternative!

Yes, let’s address the elephant in the room – roller doors can look dated if used wrong; however, with a couple of smart design elements, roller doors can be an asset in a modern kitchen, saving space & keeping everything more accessible while cooking.

Let’s turn the page and take a fresh look at the roller doors of 2021. Here’s 4 things you need to know before giving them the knock, and 5 ways to consider using them to elevate your next project.

1: The Size

Options are pretty limitless when it comes to your roller door size. As a rule of thumb, stick to approx. 2m x 2m; however, depending on the material, we can easily go larger than that to suit your space.

We’ve recently added some larger springs to our range to accommodate for the heavier doors, get in touch with what you’re after and we’ll see what we can do to make it work.

2: The Motors

Motorized roller doors are super popular at the moment – and they’re nothing to be scared of! Just ask your sparky to wire a power point in the top right-hand-side of your cabinet. We use a German tubular motor that sits nice and

snug inside the roll - simply plug it in, and then follow the instructions to set the limits. If you prefer, we can guide you through the process step-by-step over the phone. It’s easy!

3: The Bar Handle

Let’s face it – routed handles in roller doors look like they came straight from the 60’s design magazine.

Our fave Bar Handles are made out of the same material as the rest of the door, and run the width of the door to ensure they blend in and are barely noticed.

4: The Flat Slats

The edges of our melamine & acrylic slats are nice and square to ensure a flat roller door face, and make your roller door blend into the kitchen. These can be made in any material to match the rest of your kitchen, including melamine, acrylic and thermoform options. Woodgrain materials are grain matched so you can barely see the slats.

As promised, here’s 5 ways to use a roller door in your next design:

ONE: The Scullery/Pantry: Everyone wants a scullery; however, sometimes there just isn’t space! A roller door can turn a wide on-bench

pantry into a super accessible space that can be fully hidden by pulling the door down – the perfect space for cooking and baking!

Unlike bi-fold doors that swipe across the bench, roller doors can be closed without moving anything on the bench in front of the opening. Also, roller doors take up minimal space on either side, creating more useable space for the important stuff… aka food!

TWO: The Appliance Garage: Roller Doors can be large or small, and are the perfect solution for hiding the kettle and toaster. Or mixer. Or coffee machine. Or tea pot. Roller Doors aren’t biased!

We supply a microswitch for no charge with any door that will cover a cabinet with a power point, to eliminate the risk of damage caused by appliances being left on when the door is down. The microswitch turns off power supply to the cabinet when the door is not fully up.

THREE: The Landry: Roller Doors are a great solution for hiding a laundry nook in an entranceway or hallway. Unlike bi-fold doors that swing out into the room, or sliding doors that cover half of the opening, roller doors create more useable space for your laundry.

FOUR: The Study Nook:With more and more working from home, healthy work habits in the home are important. Roller Doors are the perfect solution to close the office and leave work behind at the end of the day.

However, this isn’t just for those that work from home! Hide any study nook space with a roller door to keep the room looking tidy!

FIVE: Let your dreams roll free: Shops, boats, campervans, robotic machines, airports, kiosks, up & down, sideways, horizontal or around curves – it’s how we roll! Get in touch if you have a space that needs a special door made, and we’ll make a roller door to suit the space.

We’d love to help you with your next roller door project - get in touch & we’ll guide you through it!

Jason identified edgebanding as an area ready for improvement. “We were spending a full day per kitchen manually cleaning edges. With our new Homag edgebander that time has reduced to under an hour.”

Lifes to short to be cleaning edges all day

As the business name suggests, Jason and Narisa Morrisey started Innovative Interiors 2009 Ltd in Rotorua back in 2009. Jason’s introduction to the woodworking industry had started when his uncle tapped him on the shoulder and asked if he wanted to do a cabinetmaking apprenticeship. “At the time I was cutting firewood for my grandfather” says Jason. He reckons his mother put his uncle up to it. “I don’t think she saw a bright future for me cutting firewood,” Jason adds.

Jason did his apprenticeship at Interior Fittings, which is where he met Narisa, then went onto work in the boat building industry for five years. After a couple of years in the United States they returned home to start a family. It didn’t take long before they decided to start their own business – a gutsy decision considering the state of the NZ and world economy at the

time. And so Innovative Interiors 2009 Ltd was born. “We felt it was time to put our skills together and do something ourselves,” says Jason. “Narisa was only supposed to be part time but that didn’t last long.”

To get the business started, Jason purchased a second hand beamsaw and cheap edgebander. Fast forward 12 years and now they have a flatbed CNC and recently added a brand new Homag S-200 1130 edgebander with airTec laser-processing capability. Narisa looks after the front-end office admin, customer relations and design while Jason concentrates on manufacturing and installations. “We focus on renovations, not new builds so much. But that’s probably a reflection of the market here in Rotorua” says Jason. “We mainly do kitchens and cabinetry but I still do a bit of solid timber joinery as well.”

Recognising the need to keep labour costs down, Jason identified edgebanding as an area ready for improvement. “We were spending a full day per kitchen manually cleaning edges,” explains Jason. “With our new Homag edgebander that time has reduced to under an hour.”

The Homag 1130 AT features, pre-milling, quick-change glue pots, airtec unit for laser tape processing, top and bottom trimming, corner rounding, scraping and buffing. “We looked around at what was available and felt the Homag 1130 AT was the most modern of all the alternatives and offered the best value for our budget,” explains Jason. “We also felt that the Jacks service team had specialist technicians for various types of machines. That gave us confidence. So far the aftersales support has exceeded our expectations.”

The Homag’s laser tape processing capability of the 1130 AT wasn’t a major factor in their purchasing decision, but a nice to have. But it’s proving to be a valuable feature. “About 30% of our PVC kitchens are now in laser,” says Narisa, “and we see that area of our business growing as we take orders going into next year.”

It’s been a successful journey since that gutsy start-up decision back in 2009. Now with their experience, systems in place and the right mix of machinery to manufacture efficiently, Jason and Narisa are well placed to take their business to the next level.

The Innovative Interiors team (l-r) Homag 1130, Regan Elliott, Brent Donoghue, Jason Morrissey & Taylor Johnston.

Homag edgebanders are sold and serviced in NZ by Jacks

Colour matching protocols

Your client needs new doors but loves the existing frames and wants them to match. Or maybe that young couple wants new countertops that are the exact same colour as the antique sideboard they inherited – sound familiar?

Cabinetmakers get colour matching requests from designers and architects all the time … but it’s something of an art form …

Let’s talk colour matching, specifically wood stain. There’s alcohol, water-soluble dyes, oil stains, water-based stains, gel stains, glazes, pigments, toners, so many different ways to arrive at the final colour and look; it can drive you nuts!! But does it have to be so confusing?

Because we use various techniques and materials, we used to mix all kinds of crazy stuff together to find that perfect match. Then we realised the perfect match is often sitting in a can on the shelf! And if the perfect colour already exists in a commercial product, we say, “why not?” The formula’s always consistent, and if you need to match that colour again, you’ll know where to start … and finish.

Now, just to be clear, if you’re asked to do a colour match for a client, it’s incredibly important to manage their expectations. Take a cabinetmaker we’re currently working with. He’s building a custom oak piece for someone who wants the colour to match a bamboo cutting board, and let’s be honest; there’s no magic wand that will ever make oak look like bamboo – a critical detail many don’t realise.

So there we were, ready to pull out all the pigments, dyes and lacquer. But before we started to look like a science lab, we decided to see if there wasn’t a pre-made solution first. We tested all the general finishes. The top contenders (from left to right here) were oil-based Pecan, oil-based Antique Cherry, Nutmeg gel stain, DEFT Light Brown WaterBased Wood Stain from PPG and MIROSTAIN low grain raising water-based stain from Mirotone. The differences are subtle, some redder, some browner, others more yellow. The red oak was affecting the one thing they all had in common they were applied to, showing the importance of testing your stains on the same material you’ll actually be working with.

Bamboo contains a range of colours, and mimicking it ideally would be impossible, so our goal was a happy medium between the light and dark streaks. We decided to go with the Light Brown dye stain, and honestly, we don’t think we could have gotten a closer match if we tried! Once our cabinetmaker gets his client’s approval (we’re confident he will), this is a done deal!

What (seemingly) impossible colour matching requests have you received? We’re happy to play mad scientist to get it right, and if we get the job, we’ll do the colour match for FREE!

Outside the box

The winner of this year’s Best Kitchen Award (sponsored by Blum) & Best Kitchen Design Award (sponsored by NZ Panels Group) comes from Bays Joinery Ltd. The kitchen was designed by their senior designer, Colin Hayes and built in their Nelson based manufacturing plant.

The brief from the owners of this architecturally designed home was for something in black with clean lines – not over the top yet still a little outside the box.

Three key aspects emerged from this request: a largely black look kitchen with brass accents to tie in with other brass accents used throughout the home, a symmetric but visually uncluttered look i.e. no obvious drawers and handles and with cathedral ceilings to both the dining and lounge rooms, a simple angle to the kitchen island to denote a point of difference.

“This kitchen presented us with some interesting challenges. To keep the clean visual lines we designed a single pull detail the length of the kitchen with doors to cabinet fronts, all in the black, while maximising the storage capability using internal drawers placed to all the cupboards. Space was at a premium with multiple appliances required, two pantries & Fridges within the design and space allocated for the kitchen.”

An interesting feature was the use of brass as a feature, not as full polished brass but as ‘aged brass’.

Master Joiners Excellence Awards 2021, Best Kitchen & Best Kitchen Design, from Bays Joinery Ltd, Nelson.

This you can see in the inlay of the island. The brass was chemically treated to soften the polished brass look. “This allows the feature panels to continually change as the oxidising process advances. The whole kitchen has warmth added from the wide planked timber floor.

George Molnar, owner & founder of Bays Joinery is extremely proud of these two national awards. “This is further recognition of the experience and expertise of our entire team from front of house design through to manufacture and

installation. Our ethos at Bays is to take a collaborative approach to all projects which creates the best outcome. Special congratulations to Colin on another outstanding design and to our clients who enabled us to do this project.”

Credits

Kitchen Design: Colin Hayes

Cabinetry: Prime Melamine, Prime Acrylic Matt Black from NZ Panels Group

Benchtop: 12mm Dekton ‘Sirius

Solid Collection’ from Cosentino & Granite Designworks

Splashback & Brass work: O’Brien Group

Hardware: Drawer system

Blum Antaro Grey with Orgaline drawer inserts

Led Lights: FIT

Sink: Acero

Photographer: Dominique White

Judge’s Comment

Bays Joinery Ltd

This year’s Best Kitchen Winner was established back in 1992. With design studios and design teams in both Nelson and Blenheim, its main manufacturing facility is in Nelson, where this kitchen was manufactured.

The firm design, manufacture and install kitchens, bathrooms, bespoke furniture, timber windows, doors and staircases along with wardrobes and various storage solutions. They make to architectural plans and custom design solutions for residential & commercial projects. The firm has grown from just three staff back in 1992 to some forty six staff including thirteen designers and a large team of contractors. Today, one of the largest in the South Island.

“A highly memorable kitchen having taken account of the design elements, practicality and workmanship”

Panelform’s unique 45° angle doors

Throughout 2020, Panelform’s design and engineering expertise was at work – developing and building a machine to produce the ultimate 45° handle-less door! Here’s why you should choose Panelform for your handle-less doors:

Introducing Sleekform. The perfectly formed (not edged) angle of Sleekform with its 2mm radius top edge is, in itself, a masterpiece of machining; delivering aesthetics and practicality that are unrivalled.

For Panelform, Sleekform is a logical progression. Since 1994, when we began with continuous postforming of melamine board, we’ve been all about form – fewer edge joins, smoother angle transitions and cleaner profiles. Through progressive technologies and products Panelform is continuing to lead the way in innovation and the design and engineering of door and panel products.

From postforming melamine, Panelform moved to thermoforming (their Durostyle range), and now bring Sleekform StyleLite acrylic doors to you.

Sleekform doors are manufactured from StyleLite acrylic board. The board is precisely machined to create the angled shape and a flap of the acrylic laminate. In throughfeed format, a StyleLite acrylic board is fed into the machine, which mills, heats, applies glue, forms, applies

pressure, trims and buffs the door. It goes in as StyleLite acrylic board and comes out as Sleekform!

Panelform has created Sleekform following their commitment to always bring the best in design and quality to the market. After seeing angled doors on the market, they knew there was a better way to produce this type of door.

Compared to the flat-top shape of many angled door, Sleekform’s profile not only looks superior, but allows a lot more room for finger grip on the top of the door (suitable for larger hand sizes). Handle-less doors get a lot more handling and therefore wear and tear than doors with handles. Having a seamless formed edge rather than a taped edge means a door that will last and will look new for longer.

Features of Sleekform:

• Better aesthetics

• More room for finger grip than flat-top angled doors

• Seamless top edge with smooth 2mm radius

• No discolouration at formed top edge

Sleekform is available in any of the StyleLite acrylic colours. As shown, some of the StyleLite range is stocked by Panelform to allow for shorter lead times, and some colours are available up to 2750mm long. (Because of the production process, Sleekform doors are not available in melamine colours).

Sleekform doors are available to be ordered on Panelform’s quoting/ordering website –EasyOrder.

Contact Panelform today for your Sleekform sample pack!

Phone: 03 982 1195

Email: info@panelform.co.nz

More glass options for doors & entrance ways

Glass Station now offer an exciting new service: custom made glass for doors and entrance ways that meets the Building Code standards. Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine spoke with one of the owners Karryn Wallis about their new service and the business.

“There are so many options – Our range of clear textured glass isn’t available elsewhere. Any of these textures can be combine with our range of coloured glass. Other options such as inserting rice paper, silk and other fabrics between the two glass layers mean the choices are endless. We can also make a mixed colour panel with one side in several smaller pieces laminated onto a larger clear glass piece.”

Comments Karryn

Glass Station is the online platform for Sauvarins Coloured Glass, which has been around in various forms since the 1920s.

How does that work?

We put EVA (type of plastic) between two layers of glass and heat this sandwich in our kiln, inside a vacuum bag.” explains Karryn “The result is a single piece of laminate about 6-9mm (varies depending on

combinations) thick that is certified Safety A glass under Australian and New Zealand Standard 2208 (AS/ NZ2208)

Where would you use this sort of glass?

“The most common locations would be in and around all doors. The technical classification is the “human impact zones”, explains Karryn.

“Generally, this is anywhere you could trip and put your hand out and hit the glass. Your local glazier can advise on the specific requirements of your client’s home. It looks to be a great step forward meaning multi coloured and coloured glass can be used to create virtually anything the client wants.

Are there different types of safety glass?

“Yes, there are two types: toughened (also called tempered) which breaks into many small pieces. The other

safety glass type is laminated glass which is held together when broken by an interlayer between the two layers of glass.”

This new laminating service offers new and exciting options for architects and designers let alone commercial and residential owners when looking for something a little different. For images, retail pricing, and specifications you can send your clients to https://www.glassstation. co.nz/collections/laminated-safetycoloured-textured-glass

We offer trade pricing - please email your orders or queries to sales@ sauvarinsglass.co.nz

Floreal Hammered Orient

Silesia Sparkle Sandy

Flutelite

Shevonne breaks glass ceiling

Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) Chief Executive Toby Beaglehole visited Tokoroalocal Shevonne Evans in July, to celebrate her becoming the first woman in over 30 years to complete four BCITO qualifications. Shevonne is a workshop supervisor at Gateway Glass & Aluminium in Tokoroa

The 24-year-old has completed three Architectural Aluminium Joinery (AAJ) qualifications and was awarded the AAJ Apprentice of the Year in 2018. Shevonne is also one of only 10 women to ever complete the Level 4 BCITO supervisor qualification, after being awarded a BCITO Graduate Scholarship in 2017.

Speaking at the event, Beaglehole said that Shevonne has a bright future ahead of her. "Shevonne is an outstanding young woman and a high achiever in her trade of Architectural Aluminium Joinery.

As one of BCITO's ambassadors for women in construction, she has also accompanied us on visits to high schools to help us encourage other young women into careers in the building & construction industry."

Women make up 13.5% of the construction industry workforce. Currently, 4.8% of BCITO apprentices are women, up from 3.3% at the beginning of 2020. BCITO aims to lift the percentage of women in apprenticeships to 10% by 2025.

Gateway Glass & Aluminium coowner Shawn Evans – Shevonne's boss and father – says that he is enormously proud of her, and has seen her become an inspiration and effective leader in the workshop. "Shevonne has encouraged other team members to push themselves and has helped create a culture of friendly competition. She also inspired other women from around the area to join our team. When

our foreman moved on to another position within the company, she took it upon herself to organise our people and has since developed into a great leader. From a business point of view, it has been great to have high-calibre apprentices. They are fantastic in the team and have led to other up-and-coming apprentices joining us."

Evans’ BCITO Training Advisor, Vaughan Crocker, who has been working with Shevonne for her most recent qualifications says, “Shevonne always has a positive outlook and is driven to succeed. She is consistently working towards where she wants to be."

Shevonne Evans, first woman to achieve four BCITO qualifications.

Measure twice, cut once how effective work means effective leadership

Currently the Joinery industry is hectic, busy workloads have us getting that job done to immediately start another. Recently master joiners’national office came across Murray Fulton’s webinar* speaking about busy work versus effective work.

Fulton defines busy work as, jobs that appear to be important but offer no value to the business. Examples were first, people who do not make notes and work on memory. Second, people who lack certainty and initiative around their jobs. Third, jobs that must be done again because they were poorly done the first time. Busy work causes productivity loss.

The opposite of busy work is effective work, which Fulton tells us is your business’s stream

of quality information that is supplied at the right speed, to the right place at the right time.

To eliminate busy work Fulton offers two solutions. First, integrate a clear business process into your core systems. Second, ensure all staff in your business have clarity around what their jobs are.

Ian Featherstone in his webinar for our members asks businesses, is there a specific behaviour which is linked to a rise in performance? For us this specific behaviour is that of leadership. Fulton’s solutions for eliminating busy work requires a leader. Maintaining effective work is also a leader’s job. As the leader you need to make sure everyone knows what their job is and is given the right work. Great leaders also remind everyone, their contributions make a successful business.

In businesses big or small, the leader sets the tone. Make sure outstanding performance is rewarded in a way that resonates with your staff. Some people like grand gestures, some like a simple and sincere thank you. Keeping this in mind and exercising your leadership, ensures your business is on the effective working path and staying on it.

The presentation slides for Ian Featherstone’s webinar can be viewed and downloaded by members on our website.

Opportunities to be inspired to lead will be for you at our 2022 inspired to lead conference.

www.masterjoiners.nz

* https://www.advantagebusiness. co.nz/busywork/

Not just a cliche, good advice stands the test of time.

plug & play

Our Superlux SLED plug and play connection system allows for easy installation of light fittings across the same shared driver. This means an easy, tool free connection process with no cutting or stripping of wires necessary.

You can use multiple of our SLED light fittings across the same driver. So, whether you want to line the underside of a cupboard with our new LED furniture lights, orprovide an additional light source from under kitchen countertops with our LED string modules, the installation process is simplified.

Our new LED Furniture lights, now available in sleek black or white colour options, are a great solution for providing localised task lighting or dramatic accent lighting in various places around the home, office, or commercial workspace.

You can use these versatile lights on or under shelves to create a dramatic accent lighting effect or draw attention to your favourite décor pieces. Use along the bottom of cupboards – especially in places such as kitchens – to provide a safe and localised task lighting solution for those jobs that require a little more focus and concentration (cutting/chopping etc). Or place behind furniture, in wardrobes and along hallways or stairwells too!

The intelligently designed Superlux LED plug and play connection system also works great with our LED modular lighting too. These versatile LED modules can be used as display lighting, signage lighting and even used to create eye catching lighting effects across kick boards!

Whether you’re looking to highlight products or artworks on display, draw attention to branding or signage within a commercial space, or even line kickboards as an additional light source around the home. Our LED modules

have quick and easy to join connectors, so no soldering required and no complicated install process. Available in 3 lengths, these sets can be easily connected together so you can make up your required combination to perfectly fit the space.

Our plug and play system is designed to simplify and streamline the install process for installing a range of our LED lighting solutions.

You can find out more about our new LED Recessed Furniture Lights and LED Module Lights online now on our website www. Superlux.co.nz. Simply search ‘Recessed’ or use the direct product code ‘SLED-UC3-BL’ for our furniture lights. Or search ‘module LED’ or ‘SLED-M21-DL’ to find out Modular LED display lights.Currently in stock and ready to ship from our New Zealand warehouse now, just like thousands of other products in our ever growing, quality Superlux lighting range.

Or if you’d prefer to talk directly to one of our friendly and knowledgeable customer service team, then feel free to give us a call on 09-636 6092 – we’re available Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. OR reach out to use via email at sales@ superlux.co.nz.

Don’t forget: Superlux’s new comprehensive specifiers catalogue #32 is out now! 1,000’s of quality, engineered products across 20+ product categories all in one handy guide. Head over to https://superlux.co.nz/cataloguerequest/ to request your free comprehensive lighting and electrical catalogue today.

Lighting solutions from Superlux

Improving work flows and lightening the load

“We don’t work for builders” says Paul Reid of Tauranga Kitchens. “We specialise in bespoke kitchens and often take on jobs that others won’t”. A carpenter by trade, Paul spent a 30 year OE in the UK doing everything from internal fit-outs installing cabinetry to painting and decorating before returning to New Zealand in 2018.

After a couple of years manufacturing cabinets in Hawera the lure of his roots called him back to Whakatane where he started Woodpecker Cabinets. As the business grew he saw an opportunity to upscale and diversify and so in December last year he purchased Tauranga Kitchens, in Papamoa. Tauranga Kitchens came with three experienced workshop employees: one qualified cabinetmaker with

the other two in the process of certification. “A significant reason for buying the business was the people. We’re an experienced team, and can tackle the hard jobs.”

To get the most of his team’s skills, and to future proof the business, Paul recognised he’d need to upgrade the machinery. He easily identified the edgebander as being ripe for a good return on new investment – with edges being run over a buzzer prior to edgebanding. Paul also noted the workshop’s dimension saw was old with inadequate guarding. Paul knew he had a duty of care to his staff and that an accident could jeopardize the future of the business. He decided to contract Isabelle Pryde from Safe Staff Ltd to help identify the next machines.

As part of his research, Paul took a drive up to the Jacks showroom in Auckland, where he was immediately impressed with the

Fimal Concept 350 Saw, which was soon ordered – along with a new Homag edgebander. “The Fimal offered many advantages. We could have replaced our existing saw with a modern version of the same thing, but I felt replacing like for like wasn’t moving us forward enough” says Paul.

The Fimal saw combines the advantages a beamsaw with a dimension saw. The material is held in place by a pressure beam while the fully enclosed sawblade cuts through the material. Unlike a beamsaw, mitre and compound mitre cuts are possible with the sawblade tilt function, and mitre fence. Paul rattles off a list of other advantages - some of which he’d anticipated and others that had been learned since installation. “My guys do far less material handling which reduces fatigue. They tell me they’re not going home tired, smelly and covered

in dust. Because the material is stationary while being cut, the cut quality and accuracy has improved. When we cut something at 650mm, it is 650mm not 650.5mm. Also, we don’t scratch the board because we’re not pushing the material across metal and aluminum surfaces. The phenolic surface of the Fimal is very forgiving.” The workshop layout has improved too. “Our old saw used to dominate the workshop,” says Paul, “whereas the Fimal saw is placed in a corner near the entrance where our board comes in.”

The plus points for the Fimal keep coming: “Another benefit to me is that I had a work experience student in and within 10 minutes I could safely leave him to cut cabinet parts on the Fimal. The joy on his face after cutting and assembled his first cabinet was gold! Also, with the reduction in lifting heavy panels we’ll be able

The Fimal Concept Saw with Richard Smith, Aiden Frew, Isabelle Pryde, Paul Reid and Cameron McKelvey.

The Fimal saw combines the advantages a beamsaw with a dimension saw. The material is held in place by a pressure beam while the fully enclosed sawblade cuts through the material. Unlike a beamsaw, mitre and compound mitre cuts are possible with the sawblade tilt function, and mitre fence.

to employ from a much wider pool of men and women.”

The Fimal saw has also lifted the moral of staff because it shows the boss cares. On Paul’s approach to upgrading the workshop, Isabell from Safe Staff Ltd says: “I take my hat off to Paul for immediately addressing the most critical risk that was identified during a risk assessment of his workshop. He could have simply put the existing guard back on the saw to keep me happy, but he didn't. Instead, he removed the original dimension saw from his workshop altogether and replaced it with the Fimal Panel Saw. This has eliminated numerous risks that were associated with the original saw, including manual handling, dust exposure, complacency and fatigue. It has improved the workflows and has also freed up more space in the workshop - resulting in a much improved overall workspace.”

With the issues around the old dimension saw well and truly taken care of, Paul is now looking forward to the time savings he and his team will enjoy with the recent installation of their new Homag 1120FC edgebanderwhich includes pre-milling and corner rounding. No more double handling by running edges over a buzzer. There’s no doubt that the workshop at Tauranga Kitchens, with the addition of the new machinery, is now one of the safest and productive in the area. It’s no wonder they’re capable of taking on the hard jobs.

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Formula 1 feeling

VacuMaster Comfort from Treotham

Schmalz has thoroughly revised the proven vacuum lifting device VacuMaster Comfort for loads up to max. 750 kg: With the optimised operating unit in ergonomic design and the newly designed control panel, the user can operate the vacuum lifting device comfortably and intuitively.

With the new control unit for its tried-and-tested vacuum lifting device VacuMaster Comfort, J. Schmalz GmbH shows that good, well thought-out design is not just for looks: the panel for controlling all device functions and the chain hoist movement looks like the sleek steering wheel from a Formula 1 racing car. The ergonomically shaped, wide operating handle reduces the effort required for handling and enables health-conscious work. Intuitive, user-friendly operation is ensured by the clear design of the control unit with its two rows of buttons: The user can clearly assign the individual functions using coloured buttons with symbols. This reduces the risk of operating errors.

The user activates the vacuum with the green control button and deactivates it by pressing the two red switches simultaneously. The grey travel sensor controls the

up and down movement of the chain hoist in two speeds each. Depending on the version, the user of the lifting aid activates the swivelling (VacuMaster Comfort 90), turning (VacuMaster Comfort 180) or rotating (VacuMaster Window Comfort) of the load with the blue button. And if something should go wrong, Schmalz has installed an emergency stop switch centrally, which can be used to stop the up and down

movement and, if necessary, the rotating, swivelling or turning movement.

The new control panel from Treotham replaces the previous version and is available in three versions: as a rigid version, with continuously adjustable working height or as a version for adjusting the working height as well as tilting the control panel. With the optional adjustment and tilt

function, it allows ergonomic handling even in high or low positions. The control panels are part of the extensive VacuMaster Comfort modular system in different lengths, and are available from Treotham Automation.

Treotham Automation

www.treotham.co.nz

0800 847 200

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.

Schmalz Vacuum Lifting & Clamping

With the optimised handle in ergonomic design and the newly designed control panel, the user can operate the vacuum lifting device VacuMaster Comfort very comfortably and intuitively.

Virtual customer meetings launching this Spring

This Spring, Austrian CAD/CAM and ERP software specialist, CAD+T will be hosting a number of virtual customer meetings designed to keep new and existing customers up to date with the latest product innovations and new releases.

With hundreds of free online places available - and limited site tickets available in countries where travel restrictions have been easedinterested parties simply have to register online to reserve their place. Participants will have an exclusive opportunity to discuss current market trends and product developments, explore new innovations and be the first to learn more about a brand new software offering launching later this year which promises to streamline and optimise your manufacturing processes even further. A full meeting agenda can be found online, with topics like Cloud Solutions and RFID taking centre stage.

Martina Schwarz, International Sales & Marketing Manager at CAD+T says,

“With travel restrictions still in place for many and most face-to-face trade shows postponed until 2022 or later, we’re inviting the industry to join us for our 2021 customer meetings. With both German and English speaking sessions available and meeting dates available in October and November, patriciates will be able to exchange ideas with our industry specialists and be introduced to our new 2022 launches.

It’s a great way for us to present our products to a wider audience and stay connected with industry. With over 100 places already reserved, we’re looking forward to welcoming new and familiar faces to our virtual events.”

To register your attendance please visit www.cadtsolutions.zohobackstage.eu/events

Customer meetings in 2021 will continue with virtual events.

The CAD+T team.

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small space specialists

In a delightful country setting a short distance from Kumeu township west of Auckland lies Variant Spaces, a small kitchen and custom cabinetry making business with a difference. Set up by owners Jake and Kasia about three years ago their main stream products are custom made kitchen cabinetry, wardrobes, stairs and benchtops not only for the wider market but particularly the Tiny House market.

Jake, a qualified cabinet and furniture maker, manufactures most of these items to order while Kasia makes a wide range of boutique products: everything from Pulley Laundry Racks, clothes racks, market displays down to plant holders and pegboards. Interesting products include Tiny House storage stairs, and a folding wall table. The business has grown over time with much of their boutique range of products being marketed and sold online globally and with this has come the need to increase production capacity.

“About six months ago we started looking around for a flatbed router which would enable us to produce

a wide range of shapes especially for our kitchen cabinetry as well as for all the different shapes that Kasia needed for her range of laundry racks, market displays and so on.” Jake recalls. They came across Proform CNC Ltd. “We took an interest in their flatbed Fusion CNC Router ATC 25/13

model as it had all we wanted and a small footprint.”

Luck would have it that only a few kilometres away was another business that had just the machine they were considering. “We had a good look at the machine in operation and were taken both

by the automatic tool change unit and the machine’s versatility.” comments Kasia. “It was really a no brainer for us and we bought one. The most impressive thing for us was the impeccable customer and after sales service from Rob and his team from Proform. They had the machine installed and

For Kasia and Jake the Proform provides the versatility and efficiency they needed to grow their business.

commissioned including the ducting in just two days and with a couple of days training we were up and running.”

The router is a gantry style machining centre that they are currently using for processing solid wood, and ply. However, it can also process plastics, MDF, aluminium and composite materials. It has a user friendly onboard PC using a Windows 10 operating system. Jake and Kasia use Enroute software to programme the shapes they want.

The tool rack, with a maximum 12 tool capacity, allows for a wide range of applications. The table size is 2440 x 1220mm allowing for standard board sizes to be processed . “The router is versatile and efficient. If I really wanted to I could process up to fifty boards in a full day. We were outsourcing

some of Kasia’s shapes which we can now do ourselves” says Jake. Both he and Kasia are now looking forward to growing their business. “Production capacity was a looming issue for us and now we can grow and look forward to one day getting a bigger machine!” Kasia exclaims. For more information contact Jake or Kasia at Variant Spaces via email: info@variantspaces.com, on Instragram @variantspaces or visit www.variantspaces.com

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Variant Spaces are now able to produce a wide range of shapes in-house.

Spending the right amount in the beginning reaps rewards for North Auckland Joiner

Nav Sharma, Installation Manager at NZ DUCT+FLEX, visited Glen Williamson at Marton Lee on Auckland’s North shore to see how the filter installed 5 years ago was performing. When asked to describe the filters performance, Glen Williamson explained its ‘reliability’ was the biggest benefit to his busy joinery business.

Marton Lee on Auckland’s North Shore, has been in the joinery business for over 35 years and was bought 12 years ago by Glen Williamson and Simon Burden. They have continued to build a strong reputation, designing and building a full range of residential cabinetry including kitchens. Good quality design and best practice for every project, and an assurance that it will do the work it is intended for, are their winning operating values.

Five years ago, accelerated growth and the need to utilise more floor space for production, resulted in searching for a new dust extraction filter unit to be placed outside, making the working environment for staff as safe and pleasant as possible. Choosing NZDUCT+FLEX to design and install the extraction system, Glen requested a solution that would cover their needs now, and protect further expansion for the business in the future.

Specifying the correct dust filtration size and system type for a customer is the secret to ensure long term customer

satisfaction explains Geoff Ebdon from Duct+Flex who specified the filter. “The secret to long lasting dust removal, with minimal maintenance, is applying the principle of Low pressure operation for the filters. More filter area worked less hard, costs maybe another 10-15% initially but this means the filter system lasts longer with no attention whatsoever required and over 5-10 years, paying back the small additional initial cost and giving great performance consistently.”

Geoff Ebdon suggested a classic 4 unit Modular Filter with a 500mm Rotary Valve exit for collection, all from Danish based JKF Industri, twinned with a powerful Danish 22kW Material Direct Drive fan from the same manufacturer.

LOW Pressure dust extraction system explained :

If you have more actual filter cloth available to deal with the air and dust volume two things happen.

• The velocity of the dust as it leaves the ducting and enters the filter drops off quicker, so more dust simply drops straight into the collecting area and doesn’t even touch the filter socks

• The dust that does come into contact with the filter socks does so at a lower velocity and so tends to settle more on the surface of the cloth, forming a ‘cake,’ that actually aids the filtration

process, rather than being driven deeply into the fabric of the material. This means no clogging of the bags, longer life, less changing of filters and cleaning. The system just works for years with no attention required except turning on and off each day.

The problem with ‘saving money’ by buying a smaller system than you really need, is you rely on ‘cleaning’ the filter bags. This can involve removing the socks and getting covered in dust,

freight costs, cleaning costs, and refitting time. Most filter bag suppliers will tell you that after washing, you only get about 50% of the performance compared to new bags. So it makes sense to get the specification right at the beginning.

The system pictured was actually more powerful than Marton Lee required 5 years ago, so to save energy, a Variable Speed Drive and sensors are fitted to control the fan speed. Glen Williamson from Marton Lee is completely satisfied with the installation, the improved

environment for his skilled staff as business continues to build, and confirms that NZDUCT+FLEX are always happy to re-visit the extraction system to confirm velocity readings are as they should be.

For more information contact New Zealand Duct & Flex Freephone 0508 69 38 28 www. nzduct.co.nz or email info@ nzduct.co.nz

Nav Sharma from NZ DUCT+FLEX with one of the factory staff at Marton Lee in front of the 5 year old Modular Filter with Rotary valve exit.

“5 years after installation, this extraction system is working harder than ever and is trouble free!”

Glen Williamson

Steering a course

Ian Featherstone

Put on your own oxygen mask first

Tools we know about, but don’t use

Ian Featherstone is a business advisor 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

This article has been inspired by two industry events from 2021 and some life events I have heard of and experienced. At the Master Joiners Conference in Hamilton, we were privileged to hear Mike King speak about mental health, in a way only he can do, particularly men's mental health. The engagement of the audience and the conversations after Mikes presentation demonstrated the underlying awareness, concern and need that exists among us.

In Wellington, at the NKBA conference, Nathan Wallis, a Neuroscience Educator spoke to us about the human brain and how different parts of the brain control our body's response to the environment and how stressors in life can trigger emotions, neurochemicals, hormones that ultimately affect our behaviour and how to learn and respond to the world around us.

The focus on mental health during the last decade is helping. However, in NZ, too many people still die by suicide. Many others continue to struggle in life with internal challenges, depression, anxiety and stress. However, more people are now receptive to seeking help. I believe we all have a responsibility to recognise and aid this process as appropriate.

As business leaders we often take on more in life than is necessary, sometimes to overload. We think we must be strong and be in control of our emotions. We rarely take time for ourselves, and we suppress our feelings and emotions and "push on" being

To illustrate humans in stress mode, Nathan Wallis described a pair of scales, with the brain stem on one side and the cortex on the other; as one increases, the other declines. If the brainstem is activated as in the illustration, then the cortex is essentially turned off

tough and continue to "work hard" because that's what we think we "should do".

I will summarise one of the concepts from Nathan Wallis: Humans are the only mammals with the ability to have conscious thoughts, apply reason and learn languages and music. This part of our brain (Cortex) is what we use to solve problems, develop relationships, make conscious decisions, train each other, most of the things we aspire to do well at in business. However, suppose the rest of our brain (brainstem), which other animals possess, is activated and we are stressed. In that case, we are essentially in a state of high alert, ready to be triggered into the fight, flight, freeze mode, into anger, violent language or violent behaviour, withdrawal, or to completely freeze.

If humans are in this "stressed mode", then the brain stem is ruling the moment. The cortex is essentially "turned off". In this state, logical reasoning, thinking, rational choices, brain development and learning are impossible. So, children and adults in this state cannot respond in the way you think they should. In addition, they cannot absorb, understand, or learn anything at all whilst remaining in this state.

To illustrate, Nathan described a pair of scales, with the brain stem on one side and the cortex on the other; as one increases, the other declines. If the brainstem is activated like the illustration below, then the cortex is essentially turned off

So how do we practise some form of mind control? You may have noticed your awareness of this

already, through publicity and from others who practise some kind of mindfulness, meditation, yoga etc.

You will also notice that schools are educating families on this subject. In some countries, it is already an established daily routine in school and at home.

A great start is to recognise and observe this happening in ourselves and then practise calming our brainstem to achieve a more helpful, healthy state of mind. With practise, we will develop the ability to show compassion and reasoning and to deal with and lead others in a much more meaningful, helpful, and effective way. The effect on others and the culture of our organisations will be of enormous benefit.

"When angry, count to 10 before you speak. If very angry, a hundred,"

Conscious breathing, relaxing activities, and some music can calm and decrease brainstem activity and allow a state of clarity to exist. The result will be clearer thinking, control of emotions, and sharp wisdom, ultimately leading to a healthier, fulfilling state of being.

Of course, this takes practice, discipline and making time for yourself and overcoming negative thinking and behaviour that can become barriers to something that is 100% in our control. We

already know this, so I challenge you all to make some small change to benefit yourself, then those around you will also benefit.

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Due Process

a column by Geoff Hardy

What type of contractor are you?

There is often confusion about the difference between an independent contractor, a labour-only contractor, and a subcontractor, and consequently some doubt as to which contract to use in any given case. This article explains the difference and provides some guidance on the issue.

Independent Contractors

Geoff Hardy has 45 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer and is a partner in the Auckland firm “Martelli McKegg”. He guarantees personal attention to new clients at competitive rates. His phone number is (09) 379 0700 and email geoff@ martellimckegg.co.nz.

These are people who would normally be your employees, but for the fact that one or both of you prefer that they be treated as independent contractors instead. There are certain advantages and disadvantages for both parties in doing so.

The main advantages for the independent contractor is that they can generally charge a higher rate, they pay income tax four times a year rather than PAYE out of every pay packet, and they can deduct certain expenses from their income for tax purposes.

The main advantages for you the joinery business owner is that they are not covered by employment law so they are not entitled to be paid when they are on leave and they don’t enjoy the normal protections against dismissal and unfair treatment.

From the independent contractor’s perspective the main disadvantages are that they have to prepare financial statements, file GST and income tax returns, and pay their tax when the time comes, and they aren’t entitled to all the protections that employment law would otherwise give them. The main disadvantages from the joinery business owner’s point of view is that independent contractors are supposed to have a greater degree of freedom than employees do, in terms of how and when they carry out their work.

Independent contractors typically only work on your projects and under your supervision, just as your employees do. So they are effectively your staff members. However it is important not to treat them in exactly the same way as your employees, because if they are employees in reality, then the law will treat them as employees regardless of what label you put on the relationship. That means in the event of a falling-out between the two of you, the independent contractor may claim that he was in fact an employee, and insist on all the paid leave and protections that he was entitled to, right back to the day he started.

There are certain tests that tax law and employment law use to differentiate between true employees and true independent contractors, and it pays to get some professional guidance on those tests so you don’t stray across the line. Using a formal independent contractor agreement certainly helps to achieve that, but it may not be enough to get you home.

Labour-Only Contractors

These are tradespeople who genuinely are the bosses of their own businesses and work directly for arms-length clients, rather than independent contractors who have all their work fed to them by one “boss” and who very rarely deal with the clients direct. Typically labour-only contractors work for many different clients over their careers, although they may do repeat work for certain clients and in some cases may get all their work from one or more developers or volume building companies.

So they tend to be the more mature tradespeople who have served their time and have “gone out on their own”, but at the same time they either don’t want, or aren’t given, the responsibility

for managing the project. That means that they usually don’t engage the subcontractors or procure the building materials, and they are just one of a number of skilled tradespeople working on the project under the direction of the project manager – whether that is the property owner, or the volume building company which has contracted with the property owner.

Consequently, the labour-only contractor is generally given much more autonomy and freedom than an independent contractor, consistent with his greater knowledge and experience. He is one step closer to the true head contractor, in that he is largely left to his own devices to carry out the work as he sees fit, rather than being closely supervised by the project manager. His primary responsibility is to provide skilled labour in his specialist area of expertise, using the building materials supplied to him by the building manager.

Of course there are always exceptions to the rule, in that some labour–only contractors are expected to procure some of the building materials and occasionally engage some of the specialist trades. In fact on residential projects where the property owners have taken it upon themselves to manage the project, but clearly don’t have the expertise to do so, the labouronly contractor may end up as the unpaid project manager by default.

The important point is that there is no clear delineation between an independent contractor and a labour-only contractor, and there will always be some overlap between them. A labour-only contractor is somewhere between an independent contractor and a head contractor, and the main factors to look out for are that he

needs less tuition and he doesn’t take instruction from a “boss” to quite the same extent, but he still doesn’t fully manage the project.

Subcontractors

Once again these are tradespeople who genuinely are bosses of their own businesses and work directly for arms-length clients. However they differ from labour-only contractors in two main respects. First, they may well supply their own materials and they may well engage sub-subcontractors, if that is what their job calls for, so in that sense they provide more than just labour and they do fully manage their part of the project. Secondly, their clients are never the property owners. That is because to be a “sub” contractor you have to be serving or working for another contractor who is above you in the chain of command. Usually that will be a head contractor who has contracted with the property owners direct, and has overall responsibility for the project.

Typically subcontractors are specialised tradespeople like plumbers, electricians, gasfitters, roofers, brick and block layers, foundation experts, painters, landscapers, and installers of complex joinery, HVAC or waterproofing systems. They are engaged by head contractors because the head contractors don’t have the expertise or qualifications required to perform their function, but nonetheless the head contractors have undertaken to the property owners to supply the full package required to complete the project.

There are very few standard-form subcontracts in common use in New Zealand, and those that do exist are normally used in the large commercial or infrastructure projects. In the smaller projects there is usually some resistance by the head contractor and

subcontractors to sign a “book” of terms and conditions, so the terms of the subcontract are recorded in the plans and specifications the head contractor gives to the subcontractor, and the quote or proposal the subcontractor gives in return. Consequently most smaller subcontracts are a bit deficient when it comes to providing guidance in the event of a dispute, so it is always preferable to sign the ‘book” if you can get away with it.

Once again there is no clear delineation between a subcontractor and the other two categories of contractor described above, and someone could conceivably meet the criteria for all three at the same time. However the main differentiating factors are that the subcontractor never contracts with the owner direct, he usually has qualifications or expertise in a specialist area, and he is given a lot of autonomy to carry out his work as he sees fit.

master joiners

Operations Manager - Allison Delaney, PO Box 12269, Thorndon, Wellington 6011. p: 027 234 1727,

e: operations@masterjoiners.co.nz

AUCKLAND

Secretary, Michael Bangs

24 Linwood Ave, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025. Ph 09 846 3364, email akmasterjoiners@woodman.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 09 238 7264, contact Roy McKerras NZS4211 Affiliated.

CT Timber Joinery Ltd

48 B Porana Road, Glenfield, Auckland, Ph 09 444 9041, contact Cameron Stringer. 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)

30 Falstaff Place, Half Moon Bay, 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.

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.

JT Cabinetry Ltd

32 Neil Park Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland, Ph 09 279 8984, contact Noel Rowse.

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.

Kitchen Dynamics Limited

122 Kitchener Road, Waiuku, Auckland, Ph 09 235 0252, contact Colin Drummond.

Kitchen Inspirations Ltd

Unit 15, 518 Buckland Road, R D 2, Pukekohe, Ph 09 239 0875, contact Justin and Rebecca Berry

Legacy Joinery

120 Captain Springs Rd, Onehunga, Auckland. Ph 09 250 2150, contact Brandon van Zyl. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Leslie A J & Co Ltd

PO Box 35 628, Browns Bay. 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.

Mattson Joinery PO Box 76690, Manukau City. Ph 09 277 7642, contact David Mattson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

McNaughton Windows and Doors

PO Box 27 061, Mt Roskill. 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

3D Target Court, Wairau, Auckland. Ph 021 568 655, contact Brendon Sowerby. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Nicks Timber Joinery Ltd

56 Forge Road, Silverdale, Auckland. Ph 09 426 6862, contact Ken Caldwell. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Ninety Degree Kitchens & Design Ltd

11 Tanekaha Lane, Kerikeri, Northland 0294, Ph 022 624 0056, contact Carli Scoles

Owairoa Joinery Ltd PO Box 58 336, East Tamaki. Ph 09 273 3699, contact Mark Harriman. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Pakuranga Joinery Ltd

2 Canon Place, Pakuranga, Auckland. Ph 09 576 8858, 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), PO Box 25 1052, 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.

Seaboard Joinery 2016 Ltd

59A Leonard Rd, Penrose, Auckland. Ph 09 579 9571, contact Michael Kreft. 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

50 Hooper Ave, Pukekohe, Ph 022 455 9975, contact Ryan Southey. NZS4211 Affiliated.

The Kitchen Tailor

536 Mahurangi East Road, Algies Bay, Warkworth, 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

PO Box 101 153, Glenfield. Ph 09 444 7772 contact Rob Pickup. NZS4211 Affiliated.

VSP Interiors Limited

68 A Hillside Road, Wairau Valley, Northshore, 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.

Wood Works NZ Ltd

188B Stoddard Rd, Mt Roskill, Auckland.Ph 021 150 5710, contact Serge Landry.

WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY

Secretary Ph 04 471 1133

Email: info@masterjoiners.co.nz

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 201 Bowman Rd, RD 9 Hamilton 3289, Ph 07 846 7192., contact Craig Mackie.

Colourform Joinery Ltd PO Box 10121, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Ph 07 849 6655, contact Mike Taylor. 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 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

PO Box 2117, 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.

Harker Laminates

58 Bryant Road, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Ph 07 849 7745, contact Steve Harker.

HK Kitchens

144 Taurikura Drive, Tauriko, Tauranga, Ph 07 927 3092, contact Jason Smith.

Hopkins Joinery

126 Taupo St, Putaruru. Ph 07 883 7951, contact Ron or Hilary. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Hostess Joinery Ltd

PO Box 1048, Hamilton, Ph 07 847 3099, contact Peter Clarke.

Huntly Joinery 2000 Ltd

PO Box 170, 22-26 Glasgow St, Huntly, Ph 07 902 5250, email office@huntlyjoinery.co.nz. 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 Joinery Ltd

PO Box 1170, 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

MAKZ Joinery

26 Alexander Ave, Whakatane, Ph 027 284 9412, contact Jamie McConnell. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Montage Kitchens & Joinery

PO Box 5266, Frankton, Hamilton. Ph 07 8479

174, contact Ian Megchelse or Craig Mackie. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Morrinsville Industries Ltd

PO Box 69, 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.

St Andrews Joinery Ltd

46 Mahana Road, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Ph 07 849 3050, contacts Stewart and Robert Cunningham. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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.

CENTRAL

Secretary, Louise Healey

Email: louise@kbh.kiwi

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.

Careys Joinery (1989) Ltd

PO Box 229, 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.

Exclusive Furniture & Joinery Itd PO Box 5038, Terrace End, Palmerston North, 4414. Ph 06 357 6429, contact Stuart Robertson.

Heritage Doors Ltd

3 Muhunua West Road, Ohau, Levin, Ph 0274 418 934, contact Tod Aitken. NZS4211 Affiliated.

H.R. Jones & Co. Ltd

Aorangi St, Feilding. Ph 06 323 4388, contact Mark Pickford. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Hughes Joinery Ltd

PO Box 4250, Palmerston North, Ph 06 952 3581, contact Cliff Hughes.

Jeff Clayton Joinery

25 Roxburgh Cres, 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 Peter Healey.

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 Craig Fleet. 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.

TARANAKI

Secretary, Graeme Paul PO Box 4136, New Plymouth. Ph 06 751 1111.

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 5165, 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

98 Molesworth Street, 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.

HAWKES BAY BAY POVERTY BAY

Secretary, Sue Page QSM, JP 13a Charles Street, Westshore, Napier 4110. Ph 06 835 9549. Email: masterjoinerhbpb@gmail.com

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 (1977) Ltd PO Box 3150, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 6500, contact Larry McKenna.

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.

Gemco Trades Ltd PO Box 8360, Havelock North. Ph 06 873 8756, contact Craig Russell. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Kakapo Joinery

2/19 Mersey Street, Pandora, Napier, Ph 021 0258 9617, contact Robin Holthusen

Kitchen Zone 219 Stanley Road, Gisborne. Ph 06 863 2044, contact Tony & Lynda Sharp. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Kevin Molloy Joinery Ltd PO Box 3251, Napier. Ph 06 843 5037, contact Simon Molloy. NZS4211 Affiliated.

MCL Joinery Ltd Box 320, Hastings, Ph 06 876 0252, contact John Bower. NZS4211 Affiliated.

McIndoe Kitchens

8 Carnegie Rd, Onekawa, Napier 4110. Ph 06 843 3880, contact Murray McIndoe.

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

46 Ford Road, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 5954, contact Adam Satherley.

WELLINGTON

Secretary, Scott Nichols

Email: scott.nichols@onboardnz.co.nz

Ace Kitchens & Laminates Ltd

50 Montgomery Crescent, Clouston Park, Upper Hutt 5018, contact Ivan Johnson

Amalgamated Joiners 1977 Ltd

4 Mountbatten Grove, Upper Hutt 5018, Ph 04 526 8091, contact Paul Pepper. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Bastian Wellington

6 Victoria Street, Alicetown, Wellington, Ph 04 576 0644, contact Sean Fitzgibbon.

BM Hamilton Kitchens & Joinery

39 Park St, Kingsley Heights, Upper Hutt, 5019, Ph 021 923 231, contact Benn Hamilton.

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

Unit 1, 408 Hutt Road, Alicetown, Lower Hutt, Ph 027 248 8140, contact David Barker. NZS 4211 Affiliated.

David Ladd Joinery Ltd

19B Broken Hill Road, Porirua. Ph 04 237 9175.

Goldmark Group Ltd

9-11 Jean Batten St, Kilbirnie, Wellington. Ph 04 387 8964, contact David Goldsack.

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

15 Botany Lane, Porirua, Whitby 5024. Ph 04 232 3600, contact: Mark Spencer.

L & P Crown Joinery (2002) Ltd

37 Burden Avenue Wainuiomata. Ph 04 564 8895. 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.

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 Steve Ruscoe. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Stylish Interiors Ltd

29D Dragon St, Granada North, Wellington. Ph 04 473 1944, contact Mathew Gubb. 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.

Woodworkshop Ltd

118 Tirangi Road, Lyall Bay, Wellington, Ph 04 387 3228. Contact Steve Hind.

Woodhaus Joinery Ltd

54B Kent Street, Carterton 5713, Ph 022 322 0383, contact Andrew Woodhouse.

NELSON

MARLBOROUGH

Secretary, Philip Thompson PO Box 1348, Nelson 7040. Ph 03 547 1730

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.

Casey’s Joinery

150 Vanguard Street, Nelson 7010, Ph 03 548 4066, contact Jack Wells.

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

32a Abraham Heights, Nelson 7010, 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 Margaret 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.

CANTERBURY

Secretary, Debbie Rahurahu

Email: cjmasecretary@gmail.com

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 PO Box 7753, Christchurch, 8240. Ph 03 377 3597, contact: Howard Nossiter.

Dynamic Joinery & Cabinetry

6b Maces Road, Bromley, Christchurch, Ph 022 087 9918, contact Jeremy Smith.

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 PO Box 19 973, 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.

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

47 Hands Road, Addington, 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

PO Box 356, Ashburton. Ph 03 308 8018, contact Murray Milne.

MWF Manufacturing Ltd

23 Leeds St, Sydenham, Christchurch. Ph 03 365 6218, contact Gary Altenburg. NZS4211 Affiliated.

NZ Doors (2004) Ltd

41 Anchorage Road, Hornby, Christchurch, Ph 03 344 2516, contacts Ron and Lisa Zwarst. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Paul Renwick Joinery Ltd

PO Box 11047, Chch. Ph 03 349 7049, contact Paul Renwick.

R A Hale Ltd

PO Box 9020, 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

Unit 3, 50 Dakota Cres, Sockburn, Christchurch 8041, Ph 03 348 7921, contact Ryan Butler.

Sockburn Joinery

PO Box 11227, Christchurch. Ph 03 342 6044, contact Tony Lemmens.

Sydenham Joinery Ltd

6 Dalziel Pl, Woolston, Christchurch, Ph 03 379 6840, contact Bernie Hunt. 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

374 Ferry Road, Woolston, 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.

WAITAKI

Secretary, Jo Sherborne

PO Box 2115, Washdyke, Timaru 7910, Ph 03 688 4783, email jo@barrettjoinery.co.nz

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

110 Fraser Street, 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 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

Washdyke Flat Road, Washdyke, Timaru, Ph 03 688 2181, contact Tony Boyce. NZS4211 Affiliated.

OTAGO SOUTHLAND

Secretary, John Rigby

P O Box 473, Dunedin. Ph 027 200 6840

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

22 Clan Mac Road, R D 2, Wanaka 9382, Ph 03 443 5031, contact John Titterton.

Elite Joinery Solutions

54 Mersey St, Gore 9710, 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.

Gavin Player Furniture & Joinery Ltd

14b Chardonnay Street, Cromwell, Ph 03 445 8136, contact Gavin Player.

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, Kenmure, 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.

Master Joiners National Associate Members

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

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

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

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

Laminex New Zealand www.laminexnewzealand.co.nz

Leitz Tooling NZ Ltd

www.leitz.co.nz

Machines ‘R’ Us Ltd

www.machinesrus.co.nz

Mojo Modern Joinery Ltd

96 Gair Ave, Cromwell, Ph 03 445 0128, contact Craig Harrison.

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.

Pooles Joinery Ltd

22 Bay Road, Invercargill, Ph 03 215 9167, contact Peter Fisher. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Queenstown Joinery

53 Industrial Place, Queenstown, Ph 03 442 7555, contact Kevin Harradine. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Riversdale Joinery Ltd

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 PO Box 4007, Dunedin. Ph 03 455 4034, Email: gary@stevwill.co.nz. contact Gary Turner. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Steves Joinery Ltd

22A Margaret Place, Frankton Industrial, Queenstown, Ph 03 442 3206, contacts Stephen Walak, Amanda Trainor. 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 PO Box 2443, Dunedin. Ph 03 479 2323, contact Andrew Bellamy. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Placemakers www.placemakers.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

Timspec

www.timspec.co.nz

Universal Granites & Marbles

www.universalgranite.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

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

Reports from Branch Presidents August 2021

AUCKLAND / NORTHLAND

Auckland region is continuing as the year started, with full books and under pressure for joinery with the continuation of high domestic spending due to lack of international travel. The Covid-19 lock down level 3 at the end of February beginning of March seems not to have much of an impact due to the construction sector able to work in level 3.

Supply issues with delays of hardware in the exterior timber window and door sector has eased considerably. Suppliers are now holding higher stock levels thus not having stock out situation due to shipping delays. I would like to applaud them for this as we all know it is a financial cost to carry stock, and we really appreciate their support to the industry.

Shortages of timber supplies on the other hand are at a level we haven’t experienced before. With finger jointed pine products and pre profiled timber being not obtainable for the greater part of this year. Cedar supply is also under pressure with one of our major suppliers deciding to cut 100% of its cedar for the building sector i.e., weather boards, leaving the joinery sector high and dry, especially as they were a major suppler of ex 64mm which is used for double glazing.

We are currently seeing continuing price increases in materials right across the board, as our suppliers’ battle with worldwide increases and the ever-increasing cost of shipping. We are seeing differing amounts from 5% to 25% which in turn has to be passed onto our customers.

It is exciting to see joinery company’s across our region taking up the Government’s support and taking on apprentices. We all know how hard it is to find qualified staff.

It was great to see many Auckland joinery companies enter into the Master Joiners Annual Awards, which resulted in collecting a couple of awards for Highest Workmanship & Skill for an Apprentice and Best Use of

Imported Timber. All in all, the industry is looking positive with plenty of activity been reported in the near future. - Rob

CANTERBURY

Pickup

The closure of our boarders has been very bad for some industries, but this combined with less money being spent on overseas holidays, has left the joinery and building industry busier than ever. Its not only new builds but renovations that have us struggling to keep up with customer demand. The only downside to this has been the increasing difficulty in sourcing some materials and having to order materials well in advance of needing them. In some cases clients are needing to have a second choice option due to unavailability of their first option. One difficulty with the increase in work load is it is getting harder to find skilled workers. Lack of availability in overseas workers is compounding the problem. Our local meetings have been well attended and we all enjoy having a meal and beer before hand. We have had a variety of guest speakers during our meetings including health and safety guest speakers. Canterbury Master Joiners are also currently conducting a pay rate survey to find out where different employees sit in the pay scale. This will help us determine our local average wage and help our members. Our next social function is a beer and nibbles catch up with partners included.

The Canterbury Master Joiners continue to advertise the MJ brand in the Metropol magazine to increase brand awareness.

We are glad its finally starting to dry out a bit in the rural areas after a very wet winter. The floods not only affected farmers but movement of products north and south with the Ashburton bridge being closed for an extended period of time. Hopefully the government now realises what these transport links mean to people outside the main centres.

- Nathan Busch

CENTRAL

The past 12 months has seen the Central Region continue to struggle with the growth in the construction and renovation sectors. Enquiry rates are still extremely high for renovations, which we can only assume is still due to the fall out from our borders being closed. Therefore, people have money and are upgrading their existing kitchens instead of travelling.

New builds are also not slowing down. Word from builders in the region is that people are approaching them with land secured and wanting builds to start as soon as possible. There is also a high demand for land and build packages.

Our Joiners are doing their best to keep up with demand, however it is pushing lead times out with most of our members now booked for the remainder of 2021 and into 2022.

Finding qualified/experienced staff is the next huge issue for us all. If you manage to find this type of person locally, then you are basically poaching them from another company, which isn’t great for the industry. There are also quite a few of us waiting on the government to make decisions around immigration and current Visa holders being able to renew their Visa’s and apply for residency.

As a region we have put an initiative in place for companies to hire new apprentices. This has been going great, seeing us take on fourteen new apprentices in the region over the last 12 months. This is the way forward to make sure the industry continues to thrive. We also have another initiative in the early stages to approach local High Schools with wood working compartments to try and encourage year 11 and 12 students to join the industry. All in all, it is looking really encouraging for the industry with no signs of it slowing down in the near future.

- Andrew Reilly

OTAGO SOUTHLAND

The Otago-Southland region has continued on from a good start in 2021. Across the region and in almost all sectors the construction pipelines are strong.

Local joiners are reporting a good outlook on workloads and confirmed jobs through the rest of the year.

Labour and Labour supply constraints remain. Apprentice training is looking good for the future with strong numbers nationally and locally, although it will be some time before this translates to a larger and stronger workforce for the industry.

Supply chain pressure remains as the most significant of the short-term risk. Global supply chains are still recovering from the COVID interruptions, and this has persisted as challenges to Sea and Air Transport.

For the local joiners, we have a great pipeline of events remaining in 2021. We’ve had record attendance at our AGM and mid-year dinner in Cromwell, we are off to the Mataura MDF plant later in the month, and have the usual regional meetings across Cromwell, Dunedin, and Invercargill. Employees, staff, and all local and regional associate members are welcome. I look forward to catching up with you all soon.

-

Reuben Bogue

TARANAKI

With this winter weather here now, we are getting rain and wind storms running through the Taranaki province, with just the odd day of fine weather and warm temperatures, and the Mountain in all its glory.

Since coming out of Lockdown most members are busy, and inquiries are steady. Materials are generally coming in on time, with most supplier having stocked up and are large ordering more than they need, especially if coming in from overseas, as time frames have stretch out. Taranaki has generally been sheltered a bit, not really relying on tourism, this has

helped us to move on and resume normal work life for the most part. It will be interesting once the wages subsidy has finished, and what that looks like for employers. Housing seem to be steady, with most builders reporting steady workloads, commercial is a bit quiet, but with the government announcement that stage 2 of the Base Hospital project about to kick off in December, with the announcement of the main contractor being let now.

Earthquake proofing Yarrows Stadium will also put money into the Taranaki economy, as well as the Hydro carbon announcement from the Government. It sounds like the oil and gas sector might be able to amp things up with some drilling taking place, so that can only be good.

Most companies seem to be well staffed but finding the right person to want an apprenticeship is more of a struggle. Finding someone that is willing to work, has a good attitude and is interested in joinery, is quite the challenge. We need to be actively talking to the young people we know, or even, those looking to retrain, to gauge any interest. Maybe actively promoting this at high schools could be something to look at from a National Perspective. -

Bryan Frank

WAITAKI

In general, the Waitaki area is very busy with many members having very good forward work, with some bordering on “extremely” busy. There are many opportunities for pricing, putting many estimators under the pump, and production departments in an over committed position with a lot of members pushing work out into the future.

Staffing is proving to be an ongoing issue with experienced tradesman and installers hard to find, which is also a reflection that in the Waitaki area, where unemployment is currently sitting at 2.4% - making for a very shallow labour pool to pick from. To try to manage

the trade shortage long term, many members have 2 or more apprentices in their factories that will take a couple of years to become fully productive; however, a number of these apprentices are doing very well and advancing through their training quickly.

Material and product supply are a constantly evolving issue, with freight costs escalating, availability of some hardware, and material items being pushed out further due to disruptions in the supply chain. Generally, members are working through these issues with alternatives or securing product early. Constant price increases have made pricing extremely difficult with product quotes being valid for a lot shorter time frames, and additional clawback clauses in customer quotes.

All members indicate that clients are generally paying on time with the odd straggler requiring prompting.

In general, the Waitaki area seems to be moving forward well with most, if not all, members having a full workbook to early and mid2022. It had been noted by some that moving into the last quarter of the year overlapping contracts will make for some stressful times as the work ramps up, for myself this highlights the importance of “our” Waitaki Joinery Manufacturers network and the fact that being able to share our concerns at our regular meetings can be a huge support to all in attendance.

Gary Firman

Master Joiner Made

There are minimum standards that the joinery industry are required to manufacture to. AS/ NZS4386 sets the bar for kitchens, NZS 4211 for windows and doors. Usually, these standards are exceeded as manufacturers have set their own standards above and beyond the minimum requirements.

True manufacturing standards are achieved and confirmed by satisfied customers who enjoy great spaces created by well designed and professionally manufactured cabinetry and joinery. High standards also provide comfort in the knowledge that the materials and techniques used have provided the best fit for the intended use and that they will last the distance. Much of what is manufactured by Master Joiners can be considered Legacy products that will last for generations to come, not be tossed on the heap with the flat packed and imported alternatives clogging up landfills.

To constantly meet standards Master Joiner member companies, apply the tools of the profession across a broad range of operations. Whether its hand crafted, artistic ability to create a handrail wreath or geometric stair, or the skills to maximise efficiencies without sacrificing quality, manage logistics, and build high performing teams, there are many aspects to being a good operator.

Master Joiners make great mentors. Whether there are formal qualifications to acknowledge the skills gained or not, the best apprentices, cadets, trainees come from the best learning environments. Standards of manufacture are ingrained and when coupled with technology and vocationally learned skills the bar is set high.

A strength in membership organisations are the networks. Locally, regionally, and nationally there is acknowledgement of excellence in manufacture and awareness of peer review. There is accountability that comes with being a Master Joiner. The sticker on the front window and the logo on a shirt are proudly displayed as a mark of recognition. Of being Master Joiner Made.

Paul Ingram NZJMF Past President

NKBA Conference in the Coolest Little Capital

The NKBA celebrated its largest and most successful conference yet on 2 and 3 July in Wellington. More than 200 design and manufacturing professionals attended the annual event to network, discover, learn, congratulate, and of course have a good old party.

The conference venues were Wellington’s Legislative Council Chambers located in Parliament, the group lunched in the Banquet Hall in the Beehive and enjoyed an interactive session with Weta Workshop at Te Papa. The conference included an array of energetic and inspiring speakers from around New Zealand, highlights included Neuroscience Educator Nathan Wallis, Hell Pizza CEO Ben Cumming and Sir Richard Taylor of Weta Workshop.

Attendees were blown away by the tour of Parliament including the Covid-19 media briefing room and The Chamber, where the House of Representatives sit to debate bills and consider parliamentary business. At Te Papa, Sir Richard Taylor and his team of incredible creatives recreated the prosthetics a dwarf from the Lord of the Rings and shared the incredible history of Weta Workshops.

Pod sessions from 12 NKBA sponsors were a fantastic opportunity for members to learn about new products and connect with industry suppliers. A ‘Taste of Wellington’ event saw a beautiful array of local Wellington produce displayed for attendees to taste and sip. Finally, a trip to visit a variety of appliance specialists saw the group wining, dining and of course learning about the innovative products available to NKBA members.

To end the two days, the NKBA celebrated in absolute style with the 2021 NKBA Excellence in Design Awards. Held at Te Papa, it was a star-studded event of the industry elite and a magical evening for all that attended.

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