An effective, complete operation

For Paul Barrett, owner of Interior Solutions 2008 Ltd, 2021 was always looking to be a big year once he had decided to expand the business by moving into a new factory site in Rangiora and installing new machinery for his benchtop manufacturing business that makes both acrylic solid surface as well as engineered stone and laminate product for his South Island wide base of customers.

“We started back in 2008 with a measure, quote, manufacture and install offer which progressively grew until we needed a bigger site and an upgrade in machinery to continue to grow.” comments Paul. He found the 700 square metre factory site he is now in last year. “We needed to reassess what machinery we had and how that would help the business to grow. In looking around we came across Rob Hutchings at Proform CNC Ltd who ultimately supplied us with a complete Stone cutting set up that really fitted our needs.”

Paul moved the business into their new factory in early October last year installing a new Technicut 5 Axis bridge saw along with a 500kg jib crane, a vacuum lifter and a complete Water Recycling System installed by Rob and his team from Proform. The equipment was imported from Australia where it was made by Farnese Australia who own Proform CNC Ltd here in New Zealand.

The Technicut 5 Axis machine is a CNC controlled saw fitted with side vacuum manipulators for ease of movement of material with a thickness measuring probe. “The great thing about the machine is that although it is CNC controlled, it can still be used for quick manual cuts through a separate pendant station” says Paul. A semi automatic programme allows for the operator to do quick x and y cuts as well with a CAD/ CAM programme allowing for 2D shapes to be made. Paul adds “This machine can do both simple and more complicated cuts and is ideal for our production needs. The crane, vacuum lifter and water recycling system complement the saw for an effective, complete operation.”

Paul with some thirty two years in the business says “We make not only kitchen benchtops but also laundries, vanities and so forth. Rob and his team at Proform CNC gave us all the things we wanted: a well priced package, a great no fuss install, all the training we needed and quick service when needed. We are now able to look ahead with confidence.” And of the future? “More of the same. Down the track perhaps a new polisher as well.”

For more information contact Paul Barrett at Interior Solutions 2008 Ltd at 288 Flaxton Rd, Rangiora or phone 027 694 2675, email: info@ interiorsolutions.net.nz

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