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

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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