for a perfect finish start with GoldenEdge HMR0

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

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

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

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

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Columns

Master Joiners 4

Master Joiners President Andrew Reilly talks about the importance of reaching out, education and succession planning.

Laminex Update 15

Mike Arthur engenders optimism with the latest residential and commercial consent figures showing record numbers being processed.

Steering a Course 76

Ian Featherstone acknowledges current stress levels and offers a few thoughts on how we might minimise the risk and impact.

Due Process 78

Geoff Hardy asks - how are joiners going to protect themselves against their profitability being eroded by prices rises in the aftermath of the pandemic?

NKBA report 86

NKBA president Nick Thompson gives a wrap on a year which saw covid restrictions, the forming of Designers of NKBA and record numbers at conference.

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News & Info 4 - 14

Education 74

NZJMF membership 80

State of the Industry 84

Classifieds 88

Advertiser index 88

Form And Nish 18

The sheer range of styles and finishes available means handle selection causes as much comment and uncertainty as any component within the kitchen. We provide some pictures to help.

The Next Move 26

Peter Hay Kitchens have always been at the forefront of the NZ kitchen manufacturing community. The recent purchase of three edgebanding lines from German machinery supplier Homag has continued that tradition.

saws & hybrids 30

Drill bits have taken over many of the functions of the saw blade in processing panel and solid timber. But sometimes the saw remains the best option - we look at the place of the saw in the modern factory.

Hinges 46

While looks are important, function is critical and durability is necessary, a big plus for cabinetmakers when it come to hinges is that they are simple to fit and easy to adjust. We look at options that cover all criteria.

Vortek Spaces 54

3D presentation software has been creating a bit of talk in the New Zealand design community lately. We spoke to several users of Vortek Spaces who are finding the software useful in helping them share the vision.

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