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Editor Michael Goddard michael@joiners.net.nz

Publisher Bob Nordgren bob@joiners.net.nz

Of Hinges & Handles ...

At last Winter has gone and Summer is upon us. We have a truly bumper Christmas issue for you this time to see you through the holiday break. Easily fitted and adjusted hinges are key attributes of the modern hinge in the kitchen (and anywhere else). We have a few of the latest from the leading suppliers for those who are either building new or renovating their kitchens (and there are a lot of people doing this). Despite the handle less look in the kitchen remaining popular there is still great demand for handles as well. We have a look at some of the latest offerings. In the machinery sector we have a look at the use of saws and the related tool supply scene. There are new offerings from a number of suppliers as well. Of note are Fisher & Paykel, Amorini, Cardona and Halliday & Baillee.

An interesting item is the latest from well known kitchen manufacturer Peter Hay Kitchens. Always a forward thinker, he has put his money up front and made a significant investment for his business. They say everybody wants to know what Peter Hay is doing, well find out in this issue. We have our 2022 Wall Planner enclosed as well so you’ll be able to scope out the year from the kick off! A note here about the State of Industry reports in this issue: make for real interesting reading as to how the joinery, cabinetmaking and kitchen industries are faring and where they see themselves in 2022.

Well 2021 has been a colourful year with Covid ever present. It has seen us in and out of lockdown especially in Auckland so I think we are all looking forward to more freedoms over Christmas. Business has been, despite Covid, surprisingly resilient thanks in large part to a ongoing strong construction sector. Here’s hoping it continues into next year. Michael and I wish to thank all those who have advertised in the magazine (and those who have supplied editorial), all our column writers and of course you the readers for your ongoing support. All of you have a great Christmas and New Year break and see you again next year.

Bob Nordgren