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Joinery, Cabinetmaking & Kitchen Manufacturing Industries

December 2023

Storage options view & access

Handles in pictures contemporary & classic

stone cutting machinery & tooling

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Coming March 2024.

The All New Hawa Concepta III. Simplicity is the word when it comes to the latest generation of the Hawa Concepta family. With its completely re-developed technology, it is possible to install and adjust pivot and folding/ slide-in doors quicker and easier than ever before. Operation is also intuitive. Concepta III also impresses with its flexibility: Be it with high doors or with multiple doors, with or without handle - no matter which design option is requested: Hawa Concepta III makes it possible to design the right solution for every concept.

Invisible Technology.

Kitchens and working areas which appear from nowhere and disappear again in the blink of an eye – that’s how rooms adapt to the requirements of their users in a matter of seconds.

All this happens based on the same, proven technology which is now completely concealed - allowing reliable, smooth performance that does not intrude on design aesthetics.

Handle-free aesthetics.

Concepta III makes floor-to-ceiling designs, highboards or wall units with two, three or four doors possible. This gives you almost unlimited creative freedom. No matter the design concept: if it is closed, all you can see is an elegant, flush-fitting front. Even handles are optional: The newly designed technology with its ergonomic movement support makes it possible to move the doors out of the pocket by tapping them and to close the whole front with a light tap.

Quick installation, easy adjustment.

Simplicity is the key concept of Hawa Concepta III, especially when it comes to installation which is easy and intuitive. Thanks to a number of pre-assembled components, the amount of work as well as the number of tools needed is greatly reduced. All of the adjustments can be carried out in a flash via easily accessible adjustment points.

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From walk-in to pull-out pantry systems are continually evolving to find new ways to maximise space and provide easy access. We present some that are designed to look good and suit both budgets and kitchen space.

Oceanside Kitchens p.66 Photo courtesy W & R Jack

Handle pictures 34 COLUMNS Master Joiners 4

Nathan Busch reflects on the age old issue of quality versus quantity and how important it is to get the right balance in your business.

With choices in the thousands the selection of handles for kitchens and furniture can prove difficult. We approached local handle suppliers for images of current favourites and for any selection tips that can help narrow that choice.

Laminex Update 19

Mike Arthur reports on feedback from their customer survey in October and announces the re-opening of their Home Ideas showroom following the floods earlier this year.

NKBA news 70

The NKBA announce the winners of their annual Excellence in Design Awards and showcase the winning kitchen and bathroom.

Cutting stone

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New legislation and guidelines around the cutting of bench top materials has made it vitally important that the right machinery, methods and materials are in use. We cover some of the machinery & materials available with this in mind.

Steering a Course 78

Ian Featherstone talks of the power of team engagement and how it can significantly impact on the quality of work, customer satisfaction and business success.

REGULAR News & Info 4 - 16 State of the Industry 80 NZJMF membership 82 Classifieds 88 Advertiser index 88

Best design 70 At their annual awards for 2023 the NKBA paid tribute to their best designers including Morgan Cronin for Best Kitchen and Davina Sutton for Best Bathroom. Davina went on to be awarded 2023 Designer of the Year.

Building with timber 72 The NZ Timber Design Awards celebrate the re-defining of timber as a modern construction material that pushes the boundaries of the possible for architects, designers and construction professional. We show all the winners.

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from the president 5.11.2023

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ith the run-up to Christmas fast approaching and everyone looking forward to a well-earned break. This year has been very busy for business and Master Joiners. We all need time to recharge our batteries, spend some time with family and friends, and just relax.

Professionalism and the balance between quality and quantity are two sides of the same coin. While it's essential to maintain quality in your work, it's equally important to ensure that you are delivering enough quantity to meet your customers' demands. This is where professionalism comes into play.

The concept of quality versus quantity has been around for ages.

The word "quality" originated from the Greek word poiotes, which means "what-sort-of-ness."

The first example of the phrase quality versus quantity is found in Rome circa 8 BC – 68 AD.

While it's essential to maintain quality in your work, it's equally important to ensure that you are delivering enough quantity to meet your customers' demands.

There are different dimensions to the concept of quality versus quantity, such as kitchens, relationships, infrastructure, policies, time, life, and control.

While quality can easily be prioritized over quantity and vice versa, it is essential to consider both virtues equally. Focusing too much on quality can lead to a decrease in quantity, while focusing too much on quantity can lead to a decrease in quality.

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For professionals like Master Joiners, prioritizing one over the other can lead to unhappy customers. The secret to maintaining a balance between quality and quantity lies in the way you practice your craft.

Everyone has their own way of ensuring they use quality products for their quantity of work, but for the quality of the profession, these secrets must be shared at regional meetings, conferences, and online forums.

In conclusion, professionalism is all about maintaining a balance between quality and quantity. The two are not mutually exclusive, and it's essential to ensure that you are delivering both to your customers. By sharing your secrets of managing quality and quantity, you can help elevate the profession as a whole and ensure that customers are satisfied with the work they receive. Quality over quantity may be a tale as

old as time, but it remains just as relevant today as it did in Rome over 2,000 years ago.

If you can’t change the cards your dealt. Change how you play the hand.

Nathan Busch National President Registered Master Joiners

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The magazine for the joinery, cabinetmaking & kitchen manufacturing industries Official Publication of the New Zealand Joinery Manufacturers Federation

Editor Michael Goddard michael@joiners.net.nz Low-silica Silestone from Cosentino p.56

Publisher Bob Nordgren bob@joiners.net.nz

Summer is Here

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t’s good to see Summer is on it’s way at last. It has been an interesting year what with storms and flooding on the one hand and an election on the other. Business still seems to be holding it’s own which is a real plus. How this new government responds to the various issues at hand will indeed be interesting. In the meantime you have another issue to get stuck into! Of interest to me particularly is the feature on stone cutting machinery. The use of stone and other high density materials in the kitchen and bathroom has remained a popular choice in the middle to upper end of the residential market.

Knowing how these materials are cut and processed adds a new dimension accordingly. We also have a great feature on pantry space and its utilization designed to suit both budgets and kitchen spaces. A third popular feature looks at the latest in handles in pictures. Always surprising to me just how many there are and the variety available.

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Something we do a lot of is stories on various businesses out there, who they are and what they do (and use!) This issue is no exception: a look at the stone cutting operation at Northern Benchtops in Whangarei, the latest from Robertson & Sinclair based in Auckland and kitchen manufacturers Kitchen Elements out of Wellington. Being at the coalface has kept us up with the play which in turn hopefully keeps some of you out there also up to the play. It’s at the heart of what we do as a magazine. There are of course new advertisers all the time with one of note this time being Cosentino NZ, a Spanish owned producer and distributor of high performance, sustainable and innovative surface materials. Which reminds me that we are lucky to have several businesses from Australia who are now regular advertisers. We are seen in Aussie in particular through our regular online EDMs.

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On a broader front we have to acknowledge the support we have from our many regular local participants in the magazine: they are the backbone of why we are still here. Our ongoing close relationship with the Master Joiners has enabled us to spread our wings a bit while encouraging other participants be they non members to join or suppliers to become involved with what we do. Michael and I would like to wish the Master Joiners, all our advertisers and importantly, all you readers out there, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We look forward to doing it all again in 2024!

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Biesse open house supports child cancer Biesse New Zealand held an Open House over two days on 21 & 22 September at their showrooms in Wiri, Auckland which saw a continual flow of the regions cabbies and kitchen manufacturers experience first hand the latest innovations and solutions on offer in nesting, edgeing, 5 Axis, drilling, tooling and software from the Italian machinery manufacturer.

In conjunction with the event Auckland kitchen manufacturer Kitchen Mania offered a tour of their newly appointed factory for a donation to the Child Cancer Foundation. Biesse provided transport from their showroom to the recently fitted out factory in Mt Wellington where attendees were able to view the set up of a modern factory running Biesse gear. With Biesse matching the donations the two companies were able to donate a substantial sum for the benefit of the Child Cancer Foundation.

Biesse added to the Open House experience by providing space to showcase some of their industry support partners across the software, tooling and dust extraction sectors, providing a one stop preview for all machining requirements.

And when it was lunch time Italian hospitality was to the fore with wood fired pizza and refreshments.

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What’s up for 2024 - supplier news M

aster Joiners is an association of skilled joinery practitioners. Its supplier members provide quality materials, tools and techniques for creating durable and aesthetically pleasing bespoke joinery products.

Customers have enthusiastic expectations for their projects and the Joiner–supplier relationships play a key role in delivering on those expectations. High-quality materials not only enhance the final product's aesthetic appeal but also its durability and longevity.

Master Joiners supplier members provide a variety of materials, including timber, hardware, panel products, components, and accessories, allowing joinery practitioners to create customized products. When it comes to joinery, quality materials are an integral part of producing quality products.

The May Master Joiners conference exhibition profiled 30 industry suppliers. Master Joiners caught up with some supplier members recently and asked what joinery practitioners could look forward to in 2024, here is what they shared with us.

company will no longer supply stone fabricators unless they have been audited to have gold or silver status in the RCS Accreditation programme.

In the world of furniture manufacturing, every detail matters.

A new product revolutionising cabinet and furniture construction are Peanut connectors.

NZ Panels Group has been working on a major project to move its Prime Stone range to become fully low-silica by March 2024. Some existing decors have already been transitioned and the change has given the company an opportunity to reinvent Prime Stone with 11 stunning new decors being introduced for early in the New Year. From 1 January the

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Available from Jacks, these unassuming yet highly effective connectors are set to become an essential tool for cabinetmakers.

Peanut connectors offer a host of advantages that speed-up and simplify assembly, reduce material costs, improve the quality of cabinetry, and deliver a more contemporary look.

In 2024 Hettich is hoping to make Master Joiners members' lives a little easier with its products and services. After an unpredictable few year, the ability to be agile as a business and follow clear processes is more important than ever. Master Joiners members can look forward to more in both design and technical aspects of partnering with Hettich. New colours, easier ordering for some of Hettich’s most popular products, and improved product information, specification, online ordering, training and technical support. Hettich will be kicking off January with a competition for a trip to iSalone and Eurocucina, so keep an eye out for that! What a way to start a great year.

BBS Timbers welcome on board Stretch as the Joinery industry know him as. Stretch brings a wealth of Timber and Joinery knowledge after being in the business over 25 years. We also have a new product to introduce to the industry, FSC Finger Jointed Rosewood 295 x 46 x 6.1m long.

We’re also nearing the completion of extending our Auckland Warehouse and updating our Showroom, so remember to pop in and see all the latest innovations from Blum!

With Brio’s extension to the range of finishes, now included are Brio Weatherfold 4s 50-100 in PVD black and Brio Wardrobe Roll 50 Double and Trio in black.

Blum are excited for 2024! We'll see the release of multiple awardwinning products, including REVEGO pocket door systems, AV E N TO S H K i i n t e g r a t e d lifts, and upgrading the wider AVENTOS range.

The addition of black to Brio’s range of sliding and folding hardware provides a high-quality finish to reflect style and endure for years to come.

At Laminex we are looking forward to bringing exciting updates to our leading product ranges in 2024. We’ll have an increased focus on our Sustainability activity, and have lined up some digital and website enhancements, which we know our customers will appreciate and will make us easier to do business with.

To view all our associate members, visit www. masterjoiners.nz/about-us/ associate-members/. Click through the supplier website to read more about their products and services.

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Steve O’Donohoe – Autocrat Joinery, Mt. Maunganui – Employer of Daniel McKelvey; Paul Ingram – Lee Brothers Joinery, Rotorua – Employer of Kelly Irvine; Craig Mackie – Vice President Master Joiners Waikato/BOP; Kris Allen – Advance Joinery, Hamilton – Employer of Dominick Edwards; Shaydan Woolston – Award winner; Cherie van der Poel – President Master Joiners Waikato/BOP; Jodhi Warwick-Ponga – Waihanga Ara Rau Representative; Dominick Edwards – Award winner; Kelly Irvine – Award winner; Daniel McKelvey – Award winner; William Campbell – Award winner; Hayden Gilmour – Mastercraft Tauranga – Employer Representative of William Campbell.

Waikato/Bay of Plenty 2023 Apprentice Awards another success The 2023 Apprentice Awards were held on 2 November at the Onyx Restaurant in Cambridge. Bruce Delaney and Dean Fisher from WINTEC officiated. The evening was a great success as always. The Awards mark a celebration for the wood joinery apprentices in the Waikato / Bay Of Plenty region. The sponsor this year was Waihanga Ara Rau. Below is a précis of their role and involvement with the Master Joiners “Waihanga Ara Rau is dedicated to developing and maintaining a strategic view of the skills required in the construction and infrastructure industries, which joinery is a crucial part of. Through setting standards, developing qualifications, and shaping the curriculum of vocational education, we want to ensure that the industry continues to thrive and adapt to the everevolving demands of the modern world.

With the support of Master Joiners Association, Waihanga Ara Rau is working to ensure that joinery is presented as a viable and attractive career option for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. We believe in the immense value of this skilled craft, not only in terms of its contribution to our country’s construction industry and heritage but also as a fulfilling and rewarding career path.

Joinery encompasses a wide range of activities, from working with panel and timber to engaging in engineering-related tasks such as modelling and assembly. For young people entering the workforce, and indeed for anyone considering a career change, joinery offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development.

Our engagement with the Master Joiners Association extends to actively participating in the training and development of the workforce, highlighting the need for strong mentorship, supportive employers, and a network of encouragement.

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We are proud to be part of a community that not only values its traditions and craftsmanship but is also forward-thinking and proactive in addressing the future skills needs of the industry.

Waikato/BOP 2023 Apprentice Award Winners Stage 1

We know that the joinery industry is bustling with opportunities.

From training and apprenticeships to advanced roles in detailing, designing, project management, and supervisory positions, the career progression is diverse and promising. Waihanga Ara Rau is currently in the process of developing a qualification for joinery detailers, recognising this as a lucrative pathway for qualified joiners with proficient computer skills seeking progression.

Our close work with Master Joiners ensures that qualifications will evolve and new opportunities will arise as the industry embraces new technologies and innovative practices.” 

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Carolina & Michele Giobbi.

Carlo Giobbi opens the doors to the second generation of Sicam

SICAM The international furniture sector recognizes the effectiveness of the format

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With these words Carlo Giobbi – founder of SICAM, the international exhibition of components, accessories and semi-finished products for the furniture industry – announced that he wanted to give continuity and further impetus to the event by involving Carolina and Michele Giobbi in an even stronger and more direct way alongside their father in this endeavor.

he 14th edition of SICAM, which was held in Pordenone, Italy, from Tuesday 17th to Friday 20th October, ended with a response beyond the best expectations: with more than 650 exhibitors from Italy and 34 foreign countries, the show marked a real confirmation of the strength and liveliness of the components and accessories sector for the furniture industry, marking the moment of choices and decisions for furniture that will be proposed in the main international exhibitions over the next year.

There were around 9,000 companies, for a total of well over 20,000 attendees in the four opening days, who from 112 countries all over the world showed up at the fair in Pordenone to meet their best suppliers. In the 18,420m 2 across ten halls, many new novelties were proposed in all sectors of the supply chain. As always, high-profile business meetings and commercial relations were the characterizing feature of the Show: "They confirmed themselves as a strong point of the SICAM format" underlined Carlo Giobbi, who took the opportunity of this edition to announce the handover of the management of SICAM to Carolina Giobbi and Michele Giobbi.

SICAM is a complex but very high-performance machine: the companies that participate, both as exhibitors and visitors, continue to confirm a very high loyalty rate. Already at the end of the four days of the fair, the organizers received more applications than in the past to participate in the next edition: a clear and unequivocal

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“It is time to open the doors to the second generation of SICAM to my children Carolina and Michele, and involve them in an even stronger and more direct way in the management of this beautiful fair which, thanks to the exhibitors and visitors who choose us every year, has become a consolidated point of reference in the international calendar of exhibitions".

signal that the market itself continues to provide, seeing in the effectiveness of the Fair, in its timing and in its location in the heart of North East Italy, the set of factors that makes it chosen every year as the ideal meeting point.

There was interest and a lot of curiosity around the debut of "Enjoy Pordenone with SICAM", the platform created by the Municipality of Pordenone to celebrate a fair that attracts thousands of people who were able to participate in over 90 appointments, meetings, exhibitions and initiatives in the city center.

The appointment for the 2024 edition is therefore already set in Pordenone, from Tuesday 15th to Friday 18th October.

The news - communicated to the numerous journalists present at the opening press conference of SICAM2023, was greeted with long and moving applause. Carlo Giobbi immediately wanted to clarify that this is certainly not a handover, but the dutiful recognition of the work done by his children in recent years and an incitement to continue a highly successful path in a time that requires fair organizers to be up to date with the transformations underway.

“We must look to the future , demonstrating that we have the will and energy to enrich our position as an effective meeting point between people with new content,” concluded Giobbi. “The vision, skills and experience of Carolina and Michele will allow us, I am sure, to continue to represent a quality experience and a concrete business opportunity for the world of furniture supplies”.

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Laminex returns to Parnell After nine long months, the Laminex flagship showroom has been rebuilt at the Home Ideas Centre in Parnell, Auckland - bigger and better, with over 250+ products in large format view.

The Laminex showroom showcases the full range of Caesarstone®, Laminam® 12mm, HIMACS, Surround by Laminex®, Seratone®, Laminex® Acrylic Panels, Laminex® Woodgrains and Laminex® Timber Veneer; also there are 120+ Melteca®, Laminam® 3mm & 5mm and Laminex® Laminate decors combined.

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New Laminam® Supernova Introducing the Supernova Project Range for benchtops and splashbacks. Available in six inspiring decors.

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Design Library benefits Joiners

Have you been to visit the Blum space at the Wellington Design Library?

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lum have created an interactive display at the new Wellington Design Library on Thorndon Quay.

The space is equipped with Blum's complete range of hardware, enabling trade professionals to get 'hands-on' with products while seeing how they operate in situ.

Blum Product Manager Claye McBride helped design and decide what to display. He's an experienced cabinet maker in a previous life, and his insights and tips for cabinet makers are priceless.

How does the new Blum space help cabinet makers in their work?

It helps with being able to explain what Blum products do because seeing really is believing. People need to touch, feel and see how it works in action to understand a product fully. The cabinetmaker can also bring in their customers to help their sales process. They can use the Blum display to explain products, select a product group or motion technology, and even check the colour of products they are considering for a project.

What would you say to anyone who visited the old location of the Wellington Design Library but has yet to see the new one?

The Blum display is completely new. Nothing from the old space was used, and the area is five times the size, so it has a lot more to see and experience. Since last year's opening, we've added our new box system, MERIVOBOX. It's set up in the kitchen area, so customers can see and feel the difference. Apart from that, the Blum display has evolved to become an even more inviting site for cabinet makers and designers to collaborate with their customers.

As a former cabinet maker, what features are particularly interesting to people in the trade?

I feel the thing that will interest them the most is the products they may not have used before. Products like SPACE STEP, SERVO-DRIVE, or even EXPANDO T. Seeing them set up and experiencing how they work in practice is always beneficial. I find when trade people see things in the flesh, they suddenly have an idea or a job they can use it on.

Is there anything else in the Blum space your clients should know about?

There are some great practical concepts for storage and ideas using different materials. For example, there are handle-less designs with thin fronts on cupboards using stone. The other thing you'll find is how storage can be creatively implemented throughout the home. If you're curious about what's possible with storage, the Blum space at the Wellington Design Library is a place to stimulate your imagination.

Discover the Blum display at the Wellington Design Library at 282 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea, and be inspired for your next project.

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Seeing is believing. People need to touch, feel and see, to understand a product fully.

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I trust your run through to the holidays is on track and going well.

We recently launched six new decors to our 12mm Laminam porcelain range – aka the Supernova project range. They vary from light textured tones, to marble veins in white and black to a matte black and brown palette. This range offers stunning decors at an entry level competitive price, enhancing our low silica porcelain offering. Feedback from our designers and fabricators has been positive with many favouring the textured decors.

We’ll be giving away a free 12 months subscription courtesy of 3D Kitchen™ with every issue of JOINERS Magazine!

Thank you to everyone who completed our customer survey in October and provided feedback on where we are doing well and where we can focus to improve.

We have a few workstreams in place to make further improvements including updates on environmental certification information and product deletion notification.

Based on your feedback, we’re also working hard to improve our Laminex laser edgetape range; look out for launch details later this month!

Following the flooding in Auckland earlier this year our showroom at the Home Ideas Centre in Auckland has officially re-opened. We now have the entire range of Caesarstone, Laminam 12mm, HIMACS, Laminex Acrylic Panel, Laminex Woodgrains, Laminex Timber Veneer and Surround by Laminex and Seratone to view.

We also have 40+ Melteca and 70+ Laminex Laminate colours on display – that’s more than 250 products! You can see some photos of the showroom on page 16.

We’ve had designers sending their clients to the showroom from the first week of opening. Home Ideas is currently open to the public Thursday – Sunday, so feel free to send your customers along if they are wanting to view a décor in large format – a full list of decors can be found on the Laminex website under ‘Showrooms’.

As we head into the festive season, on behalf of everyone at Laminex, we hope you, your workmates and your family enjoy a safe and happy holiday and a welldeserved break. Thank you, we value your support and our partnership and look forward to working together in 2024!

Mike Arthur General Manager Laminex New Zealand

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Pantry space maximising storage From walk-in to pull-out there is a huge range of pantry systems that are continually evolving to find new ways to maximise space and provide easy access. Over the following pages we look at some from a range of suppliers, that are designed to suit both budgets and kitchen spaces.

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PERFECT PANTRIES WITH VAUTH SAGEL

For tricky blind corner pantry spaces, the VS Cornerstone Maxx comes in a 4 shelf variant.

QUALITY PULL OUT KITCHEN STORAGE OPTIONS DESIGNED & MADE IN GERMANY FOR A LIFETIME OF USE

For highly functional slide out pantry storage that looks great, Vauth-Sagel of Germany provides quality options for ERWK ̨[HG IURQW DQG KLQJHG door applications.

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SPACE TOWER with LEGRABOX For the best of the best, install a SPACE TOWER with LEGRABOX Everyone who's opened and closed a Blum LEGRABOX drawer knows the point of difference.

LEGRABOX boasts feather-light opening with smooth, weightless closing, no matter how much weight is stored inside. With the premium and elegant design of LEGRABOX paired with the flawless functionality of SPACE TOWER, Blum has dished up the recipe for the perfect pantry.

Maximum visibility LEGRABOX offers a glass side and front design, which takes visibility to the next level. Not only can you access your goods from all three sides and above, but you can see everything clearly, too.

Use every millimetre of space LEGRABOX drawer sides are impressively slim and straight, inside and out, making the most

of the space available down to the millimetre. Storage space is becoming more prevalent as homes and apartments get more compact, so it's essential to make every inch count.

Tried & trusted Blum quality Kitchen drawers can be opened and closed more than 80 times a day. Partnered with a 20-year life-cycle of a kitchen, that's a lot of use! Blum's extensive product testing goes beyond the industry requirements to ensure the drawers you install will stand the test of time and you won't have to replace them.

With Blum's SPACE TOWER in LEGRABOX, you can ensure elegant, high-quality and longlasting jobs every time. Log into www.e-services.blum.com to configure a SPACE TOWER for your next kitchen.

SPACE TOWER with MERIVOBOX Discover infinitely variable options with a MERIVOBOX SPACE TOWER SPACE TOWER, Blum's most loved product, is now available in MERIVOBOX. The allnew box system hit the market in mid-2023 and is steadily becoming the 'standard' drawer for cabinetmakers throughout NZ. SPACE TOWER, on its own, is already a product known and loved

by Kiwis for its ergonomic use, high functionality and premium design. With each drawer opening separately, users can access every inch of their pantry without having to pull out what's at the front first.

The beauty of SPACE TOWER with MERIVOBOX is the multitude of side and front design options, all with the same

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drilling and planning information.

Whether creating a pantry with gallery rail fronts and sides or a premium design pure side with closed fronts, MERIVOBOX has the variety available without needing to alter the settings on your Blum machine.

Plan a SPACE TOWER for your next project in minutes with Blum's Product Configurator! Visit www.eservices.blum.com and get creating!

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Elevate your pantry storage with Hettich Create accessible, durable and impactful pantry storage solutions simply and easily with Hettich’s most popular drawers. Maximise space by giving your customers access to the very back of their cupboards and leverage the ergonomic benefits of drawer based storage.

The enhanced pull-out pantry created with InnoTech Atira Step beyond the wire pull-out pantry for a full-height fixed front module with alternating internal InnoTech Atira drawers.

Benefit from a Limited Lifetime Warranty InnoTech Atira is Hettich’s most popular, everyday drawer. With a limited lifetime warranty, supported by precision German engineering and your own expert installation, this configuration is easily a more robust solution than a standard pantry pullout.

Retain process consistency The Atira drawer system is suitable throughout interior cabinetry

and outdoor kitchens. One less product while gaining design and manufacturing consistency.

Differentiate through design Offer a wider range to your customers through design elements and interior organisation.

Offer standard drawers, pot and pan drawers or drawers with glass Topside’s for differing value kitchens.

Add further ease by accessing interior organisation like Atira’s 810 series, which allows the customer to fully customise their own oils and sauces, serving platter or tall item storage.

As a staple of the cabinet-makers expertise, drawers are the mainstay of great kitchen storage. They are everything needed to create great pantry storage.

InnoTech Atira Pantry Pull-out designed and manufactured by HK Kitchens.

Photography by John Williams.

AvanTech YOU Lighttower

Maximise visual impact with AvanTech YOU Illumination A stack of drawers is an undeniably popular form of kitchen storage.

Create a standout version with the AvanTech YOU Lighttower.

Hettich’s premium thin-walled drawer AvanTech YOU has a unique design which enables fully integrated lighting. The battery powered lighting automatically

turns on when opened and off when closed or after 30 seconds to conserve power.

Choose your own combination of no lighting, profile lighting or inlay lighting through a glass drawer side insert. Offer your customer a moment of joy in their kitchen each day.

For sales enquiries: Our friendly customer service team, 0800 438842 | Sales-nz@hettich.com Or reach out to your sales representative for more information.

Visit www.designwithhettich.co.nz for inspiration and case studies.

Visit www.hettich.com for technical information and the Hettich online shop

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Dispensa Family Slimline Pull-Out Storage.

Storage for easy access.

Dispensa Pantry.

The individually suspended, height-adjustable tiers can make the DISPENSA pull-out larder a flexible food storage cabinet which offers plenty of storage space whilst taking up the minimum of floor space. The entire height and width of the unit can be fully utilised. This creates space, order and visibility all at the same time - and not just in the kitchen. Even on the top shelves, everything is always in view – from both sides!

Features Pull-out fittings allow a clear view of the entire cupboard at once.

Makes most efficient use of space compared to drawers thanks to not having sides.

Simply and easily adjust shelving heights to suit the contents of your cupboard.

German made.

Soft closing action.

Load capacity 100 kg.

Bottom mounted with a visible runner.

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Dispensa Junior.

The DISPENSA junior full-extension pull-out covers all carcase widths between 30 and 60 cm and also offers numerous additional options for optimisation and innovation. The Kesseböhmer DISPENSA junior is accessible from both sides, which makes it very flexible and versatile when planning a kitchen. Moreover, the larder pull-out for base units has been optimised further to make installation and use even faster, more precise and versatile now.

Features Pull-out fittings allow a clear view of the entire cupboard at once.

Makes most efficient use of space compared to drawers thanks to not having sides.

Simply and easily adjust shelving heights to suit the contents of your cupboard.

German made.

Soft closing action.

Load capacity 24 kg.

Full extension with concealed runners.

Dispensa Junior Slim.

The junior slim pull-out larder in the DISPENSA range is a master of small spaces. Starting from a width of just 15 cm, this modern pull-out for kitchen base units provides a perfect view of the stored goods and access from both sides. Even in the smallest units, individuality is given top priority at Kesseböhmer. Which is why the DISPENSA junior slim comes with lots of planning freedom with all the ARENA tray variations and is the perfect shelving unit for kitchen niches.

Features Pull-out fittings allow a clear view of the entire cupboard at once.

Makes most efficient use of space compared to drawers thanks to not having sides.

Simply and easily adjust shelving heights to suit the contents of your cupboard.

German made.

Soft closing action.

Load capacity 20 kg.

Full extension with concealed runners.

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The extensive range of designs, many of which match the look of stone, are ideal for use in areas such as kitchen sculleries and laundries.

Wilsonart HPL

delivers with new edgetape options In response to demand for more edgetape matches, Wilsonart has added a further nine to the range, with more on their way for early 2024. With the 2024 additions, the total number of HPL decors with edgetape will rise to 40.

Av a i l a b l e t h r o u g h j o i n e r y merchants Impey’s and Anthony Shearer, Wilsonart is a global leader in high-pressure laminate (HPL) distributed by NZ Panels Group with designs curated specifically for the New Zealand market. New sample folders and boards for the updated range have been developed to support the updated range.

Wilsonart panels are ideal for a wide range of horizontal benchtop and vertical applications and can also be pressed onto MDF or ply for wall panels and cabinetry. The majority of the range is available in a large and economic 3660mm x 1530mm sheet size.

If something a little different is needed Wilsonart’s Digital Print Studio provides a wide range of options through its Virtual Design Library (VDL) or personal customized designs.

Wi l s o n a r t H P L p r o v i d e s a stylish, durable and cost-effective benchtop alternative to more expensive stone and marble. The extensive range of designs, many of which match the look of stone, are ideal for use in areas such as kitchen sculleries and laundries.

There’s a finish to suit every project with four distinct collections - High Definition, Gloss, Standard, and Specialty, each with its own unique benefits.

AEON™ Enhanced Performance technology is a hallmark of durability and scuff resistance.

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In the High Definition range, as well as select designs in Gloss and Standard, AEON™ technology and anti-microbial protection combine to create surfaces tailored for hightraffic, high-impact environments.

The Specialty HPL range is ideal for health and hospitality applications. Specifically designed for highly corrosive environments, Chemsurf technology provides for exceptional chemical resistance.

The Specialty range also includes metallic designs which are a great option for toekicks and feature areas.

Wilsonart is an eco-friendly choice.

With twice the post-consumer recycled content than any other HPL brand, it’s one of the most innovative and environmentallyfriendly decorative surfaces available. Most of the range holds both Declare and Greenguard certifications.

As a testament to the quality of the range, Wilsonart has a 10-year warranty against defects on its high-pressure laminate. 

Visit www.wilsonart.co.nz for details of edgetape matches, technical support and to order samples swatches or folders or contact your joinery account manager at Impey’s or Anthony Shearer.

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High quality, high-pressure laminate.

Now distributed by Impey’s and Anthony Shearer, you can access this range of 66 high quality laminates more easily than ever.

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Browse our refreshed website to view the updated HPL range, order samples and access technical resources.

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Kitchen Elements resetting factory operations

Bespoke kitchen manufacturer Kitchen Elements have been designing and manufacturing kitchens for almost two decades. Until recently they have been outsourcing most of their cut and clash requirements. The early 2023 installation of a Morbidelli X200 CNC and a Stefani KD Air Fusion edgebander, both from New Zealand SCM agent Machines R Us changed all that, we spoke to factory manager Ryan Calver on what the changes have meant.

Based in the Wellington suburb of Thorndon, Kitchen Elements have designers and clients throughout the country, they specialise in the manufacture and install of high end bespoke kitchens, “we do a lot of different stuff, different designs, different materials - it keeps the guys interested,” says Ryan.

Until recently all their board requirements were cut and clashed by another local supplier.

The arrangement worked well for years but ongoing growth meant the benefits of cutting and edging inhouse became more compelling and they decided to take more control of this part of their business by setting up a nesting cell and edgebander.

“We went with SCM for both machines because we recognised SCM as a good brand and most of our staff had used and appreciated their machinery previously, we had also dealt with Machines R Us before and they had been good to deal with.”

Planned during covid and looking to take a year to get the machines they had selected built and transported from Italy, Machines R Us lent them a similar machine for that period which allowed them to get up to speed on all aspects of the change. “The loan machine enabled us to come to grips with things like tooling requirements and staff training and enabled us to become aware of what we needed to know,” says Ryan.

Installation of the new machinery was booked for the Christmas period in 2022 when the factory is a bit quieter and both machines were installed at the same time in what was a pretty seamless change with little interference to business.

“Machines R Us support has been very good right from the beginning. Their technician spent a week with us after the install to run through the day to day operation and train up our staff, and we were pretty much running from that point. The result have been great, the Morbidelli X200 auto loads sheets from a stack and auto labels parts as they are cut. They can then be loaded straight to the edgebander which sits next to it while the Morbidelli processes the next sheet.

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The dual purchase of the SCM CNC and edgebander has provided a dramatic shift in the operation of the Kitchen Elements factory.

“The Stefani KD Air Fusion is the perfect partner to the CNC. With a loading table and return system, labour is very efficient, one man can operate both machines easily. The laser tape set-up is simple and easy to use, we can edgeband straight to the carcass with no need for sanding, and no glue means no clean up.

The finish is pretty impressive, the 1mm tape we use provides near invisible lines and clients love the look.

“The purchase has meant a dramatic and positive change to work flow in the factory. It has been a big learning curve but it is fantastic having a CNC on site, the efficiencies are huge in terms of timing and scheduling and have really improved our capacity and turnaround - and it’s great not to have to go outside the factory for any remedial work, or have to do it by hand. ” ends Ryan. 

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Peanut Furniture Connectors

locking in efficiency & innovation In the world of furniture manufacturing, every detail matters. A new product revolutionising cabinet and furniture construction is the Peanut connector.

Available from Jacks, these unassuming yet highly effective furniture connectors are set to become an essential tool in the arsenal of modern cabinetmakers.

Peanut connectors offer a host of advantages that speed-up and simplify the assembly process, reduce material costs, improve the overall quality of cabinetry, and deliver a more contemporary slim-line look. Let's explore these connectors and the numerous benefits they bring to the table.

What Are Peanut Connectors?

Peanut Connectors are small, onepiece dome headed fasteners with a toothed barb. The toothed barb is inserted into part A, while the head of the peanut locates into a pre-milled keyhole slot in part B. As parts A and B are slid together the combined profile of the domed head and keyhole slot cause the two parts to selfclamp from the inside creating an extremely strong connection.

Their simplistic yet ingenious design allows for fast and efficient assembly while delivering super strong constructed furniture and cabinetry.

Advantages of Peanut Cabinet Connectors: 1. Easy Assembly: One of the most significant advantages of Peanut furniture connectors is their ease of use. Unlike traditional methods that rely on screws, cams, or adhesives, Peanut connectors require minimal skill and tools to align and join components together. This simplicity not only speeds up the assembly process but also reduces the skill level required and potential for errors, making them ideal for professional cabinetmakers.

Ease of use, structural integrity, aesthetic appeal and cost efficiency make Peanut Connectors a valuable addition to the world of cabinet construction.

2. Strong and Reliable: Peanut Connectors are engineered to provide a strong and dependable connection. Their unique design ensures that components stay firmly in place, reducing the risk of loosening over time. This structural integrity enhances the longevity and durability of cabinets, ensuring they withstand the test of time.

3. Aesthetic Appeal: The discreet nature of Peanut Connectors offers a cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing look compared to visible screws and cams. This streamlined appearance is particularly advantageous for cabinets with a modern minimalist design, where clean lines and unobtrusive hardware are highly valued.

4. Disassembly and Reassembly: In the event that cabinets need to be flat-packed for easier and more cost-effective delivery, cabinets can be quickly disassembled in the workshop and reassembled again onsite.

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6. Cost-Efficiency: Peanut Connectors are cost-effective as they are a small yet ingenious 1 piece connector. Time saved at the assembly area not only speeds up assembly but makes it far easier therefore reducing the required skill level and eliminating the need of power tools. Professional cabinetmakers can also take advantage of the significant savings in board as with Peanut Connectors, there is no need to put decorative boxes around carcass boxes.

and cabinet manufacturing, Peanut Connectors stand out as a clever example of how a simple yet welldesigned component can have a significant impact on the industry.

In Conclusion Peanut Furniture connectors are an ingenious and invaluable addition to the world of cabinet and furniture construction.

Their ease of use, structural integrity, aesthetic appeal, and cost-efficiency make them a go-to choice for professional cabinetmakers looking to streamline their assembly process and enhance the quality of their products. As we continue to seek innovative solutions in furniture

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Peanut 1 ideal for use with nesting CNC’s as no edge drilling is required.

Peanut 2’s are completely hidden connectors and recommended for use in solid timber.

Peanut 3’s are completely hidden connectors and recommended for use in cabinetry.

For more information on Peanut Connectors call Jacks on 0800 522 577 or Email sales@jacks.co.nz

PEANUTS by Intellegent Fixings Self-clamping, incredibly strong furniture connectors.

PEANUT connectors simplify and speed up furniture assembly. Their discreet appearance is a huge advantage for manufacturing cabinets with a modern minimalist design, where unobtrusive hardware is valued. The incredibly strong clamping force also improves overall cabinet and furniture quality.

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Self-clamping, completely invisible connector - Peanut 2 & 3

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Handles in pictures

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With choices in the thousands the selection of handles for kitchens and furniture can prove difficult. We approached local handle suppliers for images of current favourites and asked for any selection tips that might help narrow the choice.

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Viefe from Katalog

Arpa Plate

HANDLES View the complete range at katalog.co.nz

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Häfele 2023 Collection The latest in Decorative Hardware.

Introducing the 2023 Decorative Hardware Collection from Häfele. The latest designs feature high quality finishes, contemporary sillhouettes and a range of styles - from an iconic bold, modern look, right through to vintage antique and everything in between.

H2305 Handle

H2315 Handle

H1930 Handle

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H2155 Handle

H2320 Handle

H2345 Handle

H2135 Handle

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Archant: your trusted partner for

timber cabinet, drawer, & pantry handles

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elcome to Archant, your go-to destination for all things handles! We're the experts when it comes to timber handles, and we proudly sell hundreds of them every year. Why, you might ask? Well, it's because we believe that timber handles aren't just functional; they're the exquisite finishing touches that can transform your cabinetry, drawers, and pantries.

In this beginner's guide, we're going to explore the fascinating world of timber handles, specifically tailored for these areas of your projects. Let's dive right in and discover how Archant can help you elevate your interior design. And don't forget to swing by our showroom to see our vast selection of handles in person - we can't wait to assist you in finding the perfect handles for your designs!

The beauty of Timber Handles for cabinetry, drawers, and pantries Your cabinetry, drawers, and pantries are the unsung heroes of a home. They're where all the essentials are stored, so why not make them look and feel extraordinary? This is where timber handles come into play, and here's why they are the ideal choice for these areas of a home.

These handles are more than just hardware; they're the key to unlocking the full potential of your projects, whether they're grand undertakings or small-scale creations.

Show boards allow the Archant team to illustrate various scenarios for clients.

RECYCLING MADE EASY! CONCELO CR600 4-IN-1 WASTE BINS ®

The new Concelo CR600 models make it easy to separate rubbish into four waste and recycling buckets in one convenient unit.

Available in six different models, they fit into a standard 600mm wide kitchen cabinet and have up to 64 litres of total capacity.

Available from our National Distributor: Häfele or Regional Distributors: Carters, Impey’s and Industry HQ.

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Here's why Timber Handles are in high demand: 1. Timeless Beauty Timber Handles are meticulously crafted from the finest timber, radiating a timeless, natural beauty that elevates the aesthetics of any project. Whether you're an experienced professional or an amateur enthusiast, these handles will add a touch of elegance to your tools.

2. Unmatched Endurance Designed to endure the harshest conditions and heaviest usage, Timber Handles are renowned for their remarkable durability.

Professionals in various fields, from construction to woodworking, trust these handles to stand the test of time.

3. Comfort and Precision Timber Handles feature an ergonomic design that ensures a comfortable grip and impeccable control.

4. Sustainability at its Core Archant is committed to sustainable sourcing and responsible forestry practices.

By choosing Timber Handles, you're not only enhancing your projects but also making an environmentally responsible choice.

5. Versatile Excellence Timber Handles aren't confined to a single type of design; they cater to a diverse range of applications.

This adaptability breathes new life into every project you take on.

6. Personalisation Ti m b e r H a n d l e s c o m e i n a variety of wood types and finishes, allowing you to add a personal touch to your interiors.

Transform your projects into functional works of art with these customisable handles.

preferred choice of professionals and enthusiasts alike, and their quality and craftsmanship speak for themselves.

Timber Handles: nature's craftsmanship, transcending interiors To truly appreciate the beauty and quality of our timber handles, we invite you to visit our showroom.

Here, you can explore our vast collection of timber handles and see how they can enhance your cabinetry, drawers, and pantries.

Our experienced team is eager to provide expert guidance and help you find the perfect handles to transform your space.

Visit www.archant.co.nz for the full range of archant timber handles.

Regardless of the scale of your project, Timber Handles will elevate it to new heights. They're the

New Timber Handles Design to elevate your interior space Crafted from European Oak For samples and photos of each Timber Handle from the Archant Handle Range Visit: archant.co.nz/timberhandles

Oak Laquered & Oak Dark Brown 17 New Families Extra Long Handles up to 960mm

Sustainability at Its Core Archant is committed to sustainable sourcing and responsible forestry practices. By choosing Timber Handles, you’re not only enhancing your projects but also making an environmentally responsible choice.

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FIT

add to handle range Two years after launching a collection of twenty Italian designed and made cabinet handle styles (with over 200 individual items), FIT have recently added 8 new options, 90 individual items, including lip pulls.

Citterio Giulio, FIT’s Italian cabinet handle supplier Citterio Giulio’s origins lie in farming country in Brianza, Italy, in the recovery years after WWII, when hundreds of small workshops sprang up, then quickly became industrial units.

Since 1945, their entire manufacturing process has taken place in Italy, in the Renate plant, still in the heart of Brianza.

Founder Citterio Giulio has been designing and manufacturing furniture handles and knobs for more than 75 years. Initially, he worked with the only materials available post-war; wood and horn. Later, in the 1960’s, the current company was born.

Citterio Giulio now offer products in zamak, solid brass, plastic, nylon, polycarbonate, iron, aluminium and stainless steel.

The organisation combines a solid production facility with 60 employees and cooperative partnerships with external workshop-based craftsmen.

They are considered a leading hardware supplier in the kitchen and bathroom market. They export from Italy to 22 countries around the world, and style and elegance remain their passion.

The new styles FIT’s new ranges were selected after consultation with a number of Kiwi designers so it’s not a surprise that they are attracting compliments and interest.

Particularly popular are the two lip pulls – Angolo and Spada –

Barolo - 2 D handles and tapered knob in 4 finishes.

Barolo Tazza - 3 cup handles and cylindrical knob in 4 finishes.

Gazziano - 3 D handles and a knob in 4 finishes.

Gazziano Otto - 3 D handles and a knob in 4 finishes.

Pietra - D handle in 2 sizes and 4 finishes.

Padua - D handle in 2 sizes and 4 finishes.

Spada - lip pull in 2 sizes and 3 finishes.

Angolo - lip pull handle -160mm.

Citterio Giulio display boards are available from FIT.

which give a strong 90° option and a streamlined, slim option respectively.

Trade showroom display Designed as an insert for 600mm drawers, FIT’s handle display board is an eye-catching unit that will also look entirely at home sitting on benches or mounted on the wall. Measuring 480mm x 474mm and 40mm high, it’s made of durable powder coated steel.

It’s easy to transport if you’re visiting clients and designed so that it’s simple to replace the handle selection.

To arrange for a display of FIT’s Italian designed and made cabinet handles from Citterio Giulio in your showroom, or to update your current FIT handle display, contact your Fit rep, phone 09 431 0025 or email info@fit-nz.co.nz to discuss your cabinet handle requirements.

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RollerDoors™ Seamless. Modern. Space Saving If you like to have full access to a space to complete daily tasks like making a cup of coffee, popping a load of laundry in the machine, or baking your favourite cake, without a door that covers half of the opening or protrudes into the space - we’ve got the perfect door for you!

RollerDoors™ give you full access to a space, are compact, and blend in with the rest of your cabinetry, to look seamless in your home.

Here’s 4 popular uses, and 4 things you should know about Roller Doors!

ONE: The Scullery or Pantry RollerDoors can turn a wide on-bench pantry into a super accessible space that can be fully hidden by pulling the door down – the happy space for cooking and baking!

TWO: The Appliance Garage RollerDoors can be large or small, and are the perfect solution for hiding the kettle and toaster. Or mixer. Or coffee machine. Or tea pot. It’s up to you!

THREE: The Landry RollerDoors 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, RollerDoors give full access to the whole space.

FOUR: The Study Nook Hide your study nook space with a RollerDoor to keep the room tidy, while keeping your work-space accessible.

Here’s 4 things you should know about roller doors: 1: The Size Options are pretty flexible 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.

2: The Motors Motorized roller doors are super popular! Installation is easy - just get your sparky to wire a power point in the top right-hand-side of your cabinet & we’ll guide you through the rest.

3: The Bar Handle 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. Keep it sleek & simple!

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. www.sagedoors.co.nz

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

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REVEGO coming soon The wait is almost over; REVEGO is on its way to New Zealand.

The readily awaited and award-winning pocket door system is on its way! REVEGO has been perfected to make it easy to plan, install, and use, providing benefits during every part of the process. With a release date to the market in early 2024, what is it that everyone can look forward to using REVEGO? Simple and consistent pocket construction REVEGO makes installation simple. With most parts preassembled in the pocket at the workshop, installing a REVEGO on-site is almost fun. Single door designs need a 100mm pocket, and double doors require 150mm. It doesn't matter whether your front is 18mm MDF or 21mm HPL, the pocket sizes always stay the same. Easy.

Exceptional functionality Practical and reliable, REVEGO follows the standard Blum principles we all know and love.

Featuring high-quality running motion, even large fronts open and close smoothly and can be installed with or without handles thanks to the integrated TIP-ON motion technology.

Simple planning Whether you're planning a full-height REVEGO uno for a narrow space or a REVEGO duo for double the width, planning stays the same. Log into Product Configurator through Blum's online E-SERVICES and discover a world of pocket door possibilities.

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Can't wait to get your hands on one? Connect with your Blum Account Manager to learn how REVEGO can seamlessly blend into your plans, or contact info.nz@blum.com

EDGETEQ S-500 | airTec

airTec is both an industrial and craft-oriented solution.

The big advantage of airTec is aesthetically. The edge banding with no glue lines looks a lot better because the seamless join between board material and tape material. No glue, no mess, better for the environment. In the manufacturing process there is less cleanup after the work pieces have been through the edge bander. And there is less maintenance required on the edge bander and saves quite a lot of time.

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Ultraglaze gloss colours offer a mirror-like finish that resembles glass, free from the imperfections and reflective distortions commonly found in other finishes.

No sitting around waiting for the paint to dry with

Ultraglaze acrylic cabinetry When your client wants a premium gloss or matt finish for their joinery, but you’re up against it with the timeframe, their budget or your own production constraints, then Ultraglaze acrylic panels are a smart option to consider.

This premium quality European sourced acrylic has a high degree of scratch resistance and matt designs have excellent fingerprint resistance too. Swapping out a black or white lacquer kitchen to Ultraglaze can save you both time and money.

But it’s not all black and white with Ultraglaze. With a range encompassing 18 colours – seven matt and 11 gloss there’s plenty of options to use for your vertical cabinetry and which work well with other finish materials such as timber, stone and concrete.

The gold standard for Ultraglaze is premium acrylic on both sides of the panel, providing a high-end

from 0.5mm – 0.8mm, depending on the chosen colour. All colours come with matching laser or standard edge tape in 23x1mm or 45 x 1mm.

All panels are manufactured in a clean-room facility by NZ Panels Group in Auckland and distributed via joinery merchants – Carters, Impey’s or Anthony Shearer. 

The gloss finish can also double as a writeable whiteboard surface.

finish, but a more economic option is premium acrylic on the front and standard acrylic on the back.

For a limited number of colours there is a standard front/melamine back option making it a budgetfriendly solution.

other finishes like high-gloss lacquer or gloss coatings. What’s even more exciting about the gloss finish is that it doubles as a writeable whiteboard surface (irrespective of colour) adding an element of fun to projects.

The Ultraglaze gloss colours offer a mirror-like finish that resembles glass, free from the imperfections and reflective distortions commonly found in

Panels come in two sizes: 2400 x 1220mm or 2750 x 1220mm with three thickness options in MDF – 16mm, 25mm or 30mm.

The acrylic film varies in thickness

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All Ultraglaze panels carry a 10 year warranty and an extensive range of technical resources are available online at our website – www.ultraglaze.co.nz. Samples can also be ordered online or from your usual joinery account manager.

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Ultraglaze is a high quality, European-sourced vinyl film pressed onto MDF E0 panels, designed for use in interior cabinetry.

With a selection of both matt and gloss finishes, our acrylic panels won’t chip like a painted surface and have excellent resistance to marks and smudges. Laser and standard edgetape available.

10 year warranty.

Contact your joinery account manager at Carters, Impey’s or Anthony Shearer for more information.

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The COSTA K, S, and B ranges cover all requirements from calibrating to sanding to brushing for all levels of activity.

The Stirling Group adds COSTA Levigatrici Sanders distributorship to its AU & NZ portfolio The Stirling Group is proud to announce that they are the COSTA Levigatrici Sanding machines distributors for Australia and New Zealand.

COSTA sanders are universally known as the premier sanders in the industry, with their K Series calibrating and sanding machine range setting a lofty benchmark.

Fully customisable and available in a range of frame sizes, widths, and motor power levels, the K Series line offers incredible versatility and functionality, with unmatched longevity and performance.

Customers choose the COSTA brand because it fulfils needs for machines from entry-level through to very wide machines for CLT production.

Whilst the K Series is the calibrating machine family, COSTA’s S Series is its sanding family and represents the largest range available in the sanding machine industry today. The S Series boasts extended life and economic efficiency, making it a particularly profitable investment for operations of all sizes. The modularity of the S Series sanders permits tailoring of the frame, abrasive sizes, and power to any production level as well as to aggregate traditionally different processes into one single machine body.

COSTA’s B Series focuses on brushing machines, enabling customers to insert brushing units in their production cycles where it is the most logical for their particular operations. The B Series includes horizontal, lateral, and vertical brushing units to perform a variety of brushing applications.

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It also includes de-nibbing brushes and cleaning systems for static electricity and dust removal.

Additionally, COSTA offers special machines for knots cleaning and a CDS model for putty/filler drying.

Delighted to add COSTA Sanders to The Stirling Group’s evergrowing stable of trusted and premium brands, Managing Director, Craig Honeyman says it is a natural fit. “COSTA is an aspirational brand that matches our company’s values of quality, performance, longevity, and reliability.”

To enquire about the COSTA range of sanding machines or to arrange an onsite visit to see how COSTA sanders can improve your efficiencies and finishes, contact The Stirling Group on 1800 077 862.

The COSTA B series includes brushing units for a variety of applications.

The Stirling Group expands with COSTA sanders distributorship The Stirling Group is proud to announce that we are the Costa Levigatrici Sanding machines distributors for Australia and New Zealand.

COSTA sanders are universally known as the premier wide belt sanders in the industry.

The S Series brings the work piece surface to a deͤned grade and type of ͤnish. Its modularity permits tailoring of the frame, abrasive sizes, and power to any production level.

The K Series calibrating and sanding machine family is employed in nearly all wood cycle applications including the panel industry, flooring, kitchens, and custom wood shops.

Both series boost a range of working widths from 350mm to 3200mm.

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Cutting stone & other hard materials New legislation and guidelines around the cutting of various bench top materials has made it vitally important that the right machines are in use and that material suppliers are aware of the content of their product. We ask several providers of stone cutting machinery and the material that is cut, about the key elements to look for in the selection process.

Clockwise from top left: profile on Proform machinery use in Northland - p.52; Leitz comment on the suitabilty of using woodworking tooling for cutting minerals & acrylics - p.51; Biesse report on their latest cutting technology, seen at the premier European stone cutting show Marmomac in Italy - p.54; Cosinteno’s development of low silica content in their new Silestone range - p.56.

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Leitz tools for professional processing of acrylic materials, - versatile in use and particularly long-lasting Mineral and acrylic materials such as Corian can be processed with conventional wood processing tools.

The fields of acrylic applications are vast and range from decorative materials in thin sheet thickness, to medium-thick hardwearing worktops through to solid surface kitchen and bathroom benchtops.

Mineral and acrylic working materials can be processed with conventional wood processing tools, and with its comprehensive standard range, Leitz offers ideal tool solutions for the most varied types of machining.

The solutions from Leitz for finish-cut quality RazorCut HW circular sawblade When it comes to perfect cutting areas and edges Router cutter Diamaster PLUS Z 2 with negative shear angle The perfect tool for grooving with a tear and chip free machined edge VHM spiral-finishing router Marathon The tool for sizing, grooving and finish cutting with high demand on the cutting quality Face milling cutter with stop ring Router cutter for flush milling of bonded mineral material components

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The Stone cutting team from Northern Benchtops Left to right: Talalelei Talalelei, Christiaan Theron, Tommy Adams, Jack Wadsworth and Kane Minnell.

blades & jets bespoke stone cutting at it’s best Cutting hard substances like granite, marble, engineered stone and porcelain for applications such as benchtops be they residential or commercial requires a combination of experience and the right machinery. To find out more Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine met up with Tommy Adams from Northern Benchtops Ltd based in the port district of Whangarei who has recently decked himself out with new Farnese stone cutting machinery from New Zealand supplier Proform CNC Ltd. Tommy bought an existing business called Northern Laminates with his father back in 2011 making laminate benchtops for the local market north of Auckland. Tommy recalls “Although we started out making custom made laminate benchtops I soon saw the opportunities that existed for the solid stone market especially engineered stone and porcelain which was becoming more and more popular in the modern kitchen, especially at the higher end.”

By 2014 he had bought out his father, renamed the business

Northern Benchtops and established an adjacent second factory housing a stone cutting and fabrication operation to tap into that market. Today, he with a team of twenty, run a close knit operation catering to both the stone and laminate market with a wide range of bespoke made product including benchtops, splashbacks, vanities, sinks and hearths from their 1200 square metre facility.

The interesting thing is that all the machinery for benchtop manufacturing comes from Rob Hutchings and the team from

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Proform CNC Ltd. “From the outset we established a really good working relationship with Steve (Fifield) and consequently Rob who sold not only their own brand but importantly the full Farnese range from Farnese in Australia. Their attention to detail and the great service they provide has kept us with them ever since.” comments Tommy.

Things have moved forward in recent times with the introduction of the Farnese Sawjet. “The base is the Technicut stone cutting Bridge Saw to which has been added the only operational Farnese sawjet

in New Zealand” notes Tommy.

Their union has been in Tommy’s words truly seamless. “We have moved from hand to automated cutting in one step and with good checking systems from the template stage to cutting it works a treat.”

The secret to the Sawjet is its solid construction which ensures the reliability and longevity of the machine. Its reduced footprint is ideal for fabricators who may need both a bridge saw and a water jet in a confined operational space or don’t have the capital to invest in two separate machines.

The combination cutting head, a marriage of saw blade and waterjet, allows for limitless cut out possibilities from easy, speedy straight cuts to sink cut outs, tap holes, powerpoint recesses and other curves required doing away with many downstream jobs from the production process.

Tommy comments “All we do is wet cut and this machine is good for cutting natural stone and engineered stone but is really outstanding to cut the hard to process stuff like porcelain and ultra compact surfaces and was a key reason we went for this configuration. The nicety of having the saw blade at your disposal means a reduced use of the waterjet for just the hard to get to areas or shapes which minimises it’s running and maintenance costs. In fact, we have found having the waterjet with a saw blade is the best to get the quickest and most cost efficient method to cut most materials.”

Add to this an effective touchscreen control panel and good software and Tommy says he is really happy with the results.

The business has increased the number of benchtops cut per month, in no small part due to their new technology.

“We are well placed to serve our growing market with this new machinery from Farnese but like all hardworking machinery, good service back up from Rob and his team at Proform is a vital part of our success.”

For further information contact Tommy Adams at Northern Benchtops Unit 30, 50 Kioreroa Rd, Whangarei ph. 09 430 0878, email tommy@northernbentops. co.nz or go to their website at www. northernbenchtops.co.nz

The nicety of having the saw blade at your disposal means a reduced use of the waterjet for just the hard to get to areas or shapes which minimises it’s running and maintenance costs

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MASSIMO 3 AXIS CNC The new Massimo from Farnese Australia is a mid-size CNC. This very capable machine can take care of undermount cutouts, drill holes, produce drain grooves and flat drain board recesses, along with both internal and external edge profiling and polishing.

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Primus from Intermac - waterjet cutting technology for processing of synthetic, stone, glass and ceramic materials.

Cutting and shaping marble, granite, synthetic & ceramic materials In September Biesse and Diamut returned to Marmomac in Verona, Italy for one of the most important international trade fairs dedicated to the entire stone production chain, and the leading global hub for key players in the stone industry.

Technology in action The stand was an active showcase for high-tech solutions designed to accommodate the needs of manufacturing companies looking to strengthen and boost their production performance.

Visitors were be able to see live demonstrations featuring the following technologies: •

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Smart 625, the compact, multi-functional and easy-

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to-use 5-axis CNC bridge saw for cutting and shaping marble, granite, synthetic stone and ceramic materials automatically or manually.

Primus, the waterjet cutting technology for processing a wide range of materials: synthetic and natural stone, ceramic materials and glass.

The range of pumps at the heart of waterjet technology (currently BFT pumps) is being extended with the addition of models from KMT - a company that specialises in the design and production of pumps for waterjet systems.

Master Series, the machining centre dedicated to stone processing, capable of processing plates in natural material and ceramic and synthetic materials.

In a special, virtually fitted out space, there was a preview of the new horizontal edge polisher Master Edge Up, for polishing the flat and shaped edges of marble, granite, and quartz, along with ceramic and sintered materials.

Marmomac was also the perfect opportunity to demonstrate the benefits of the software available on all Biesse technologies and integrated with the machines to ensure maximum ease of use for the customer. Special attention is reserved for SmartConnection, the software for managing job orders right from their generation through to scheduling and production start-up, all in just a few simple, intuitive steps.

“Thanks to Marmomac, Verona has always been a point of reference for the stone industry

and all the sectors linked to that chain, from mechanics to new technologies, from design to architecture. That’s why we were pleased to invite visitors to our stand, where they could discover our wide range of technological solutions throughout the typical machining process in a marble workshop: from the bridge saw to the machining centre, waterjet technology and edge polisher”, explains Matteo Nazionale, Product Management Director Glass, Stone and Materia.

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The Plus Theatre Also during this year's Marmomac, Biesse and Diamut participated in the art installations in “The Plus Theatre”, an area within Hall 10 that featured talks, lectures and workshops dedicated to natural stone.

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Introducing Cosentino’s new Silestone collections

Le Chic & Urban Crush With the launch of Le Chic and Urban Crush, Cosentino continues its development of low-silica, sustainable Silestone surfaces. The two new collections feature innovative design processes and leading sustainable technology, and are perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, walls and floors.

Le Chic, Bohemian Flame adds drama and functionality to any bathroom.

The Urban Crush collection is inspired by the diverse textures of industrial and urban style.

Materials such as concrete, limestone, bronze and ash come together to replicate the feeling of a lively cityscape, achieving the perfect backdrop for an industrial, modern space.

The Urban Crush offerings speak to a more eclectic side of design, as its tones beautifully complement vintage, vibrant interiors. The collection’s tones are incredibly versatile when viewed up close, and the four colourways — Lime Delight, Brass Relish, Cinder Craze and Concrete Pulse — deliver movement to a space.

Silestone Le Chic and Urban Crush are the first collections from Silestone to debut in two years. They continue Cosentino’s mission of industry-leading eco-friendly production, as they are manufactured with the brand’s patented HybriQ+® technology, using 99% reused water and 100% renewable energy.

The hybrid surfaces are composed of premium minerals, quartz and a minimum of 20% recycled raw materials. Silestone’s silica content is less than 40% (known as Q+40), thanks to the investment of more than $25 million and 90,000 hours into research and development to make the product the best it can be. As a result of that innovation, Silestone is also an incredibly resilient and high-performing surface. At almost zero porosity, it is resistant to moisture, stains and acid, as well as scratches and impacts, making it ideal for bathroom and kitchen applications that honour function and style.

And with the new colours in the collections, they are not just resilient, but beautiful too.

The Le Chic collection is an elegant and sophisticated offering at the intersection of fashion and design. The patterns feature expressive veins and metallic accents that stand out against neutral backdrops like cream or deep blues and blacks, obtaining designs full of depth. The detailed veining required an all-new system of design to be developed by Cosentino, so a new molding system was devised to create

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Urban Crush, Lime Delight is perfect for kitchen benchtops and splashbacks.

“Urban Crush represents our constant pulse on modern design trends,” explains Tijeras.

“This is an exciting milestone for the Silestone portfolio, and we’re proud to be able to continue to manufacture these collections sustainably with our HybriQ+® technology.”

the intricate, interlocking veins in the six new Le Chic colours: Bohemian Flame, Eclectic Pearl, Parisien Bleu, Romantic Ash, Victorian Silver and Versailles Ivory. Two of the Le Chic colours contain less than 10% silica.

All 10 colours in the new collections are made with HybriQ+®, ensuring a 20% minimum of recycled materials.

“At Cosentino, I believe we must strive to uphold our core values of innovation and sustainability with each product we put forward,” says Valentin Tijeras, Product, Innovation and Quality Vice President at Cosentino. “With Le Chic, we’ve made great strides in terms of surfacing technology by manufacturing the veining in such detail.”

A global leader in innovative and sustainable surfaces for the world of architecture and design, The Cosentino Group markets its products in more than 110 countries from its headquarters in Almeria, Spain. Here in New Zealand, there is a showroom in East Tamaki, Auckland, and suppliers and sales teams all over the country. 

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Benchtop Suppliers

read your future Bid farewell to messy sketches and order sheets!

You shouldn’t need hours, days, or weeks to prepare a quote for a client.

“Benchtops.Online” is evolving benchtop ordering for the modern world.

This game-changing software brings your benchtop offering online: your clients create quotes in real-time within your uniquely branded portal, slashing admin time and reducing human error.

Benchtops.Online is the latest innovation from the team behind Cabinetry.Online, notable for allowing cut-to-size and flat pack manufacturers to handle customer orders online. Now they're bringing the same opportunity to the benchtop industry. After dedicating years of development to bring benchtop specification into their 2023 offering, a standalone version of the featurerich benchtop specifier is now accessible as Benchtops.Online.

This state-of-the-art platform enables manufacturers to establish and manage their very own online benchtop store, creating a seamless experience for both manufacturers and customers alike.

Your Platform, Branding, Pricing Benchtops.Online enables manufacturers to truly present their online portals as their own entity. With extensive control over branding, businesses present their own logo and colours across their portals to create a seamless, familiar experience for clients.

Manufacturers also specify which materials are available, thicknesses and cost unit of measurement (pricing can be calculated on either a m² or l/m basis). This ensures full control over the offering to customers as well as allowing you to define pricing rules to match your business requirements.

An intuitive user interface provides real-time visualisation of user’s specifications and changes.

Intuitive and visual display for clients Within the ordering system itself, an intuitive user interface provides a real-time visualisation of the user’s specifications and changes.

Details like edging, notches, and joins are all visibly reflected in the benchtop preview.

Precise notches and corners Customers have the freedom to modify benchtops using the notch or clip corner modification function. They can manipulate corners and edges of the bench to add corner caps or to accommodate existing design restrictions like columns or bumpouts into window recesses.

Intuitive joins The different benchtop joins dynamically adjust to the dimensions of the benchtop. If the benchtop’s adjacent depths are different measurements, a dog leg mitre (also known as Z mitre) is automatically applied. Other join options, based on the parameters of the benchtop, will also be displayed. The customer can choose the join that best suits their application. This logic has been created utilising in-depth industry knowledge and best practices.

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Post-formed edging options If you offer post-formed options, the module intuitively ensures that they cannot be applied on sides where a join is intersecting, or on adjacent edges (end rolls) unless they have also been corner clipped. This automated logic eliminates the guesswork for customers (particularly new users) and prevents user input errors that need to be picked up before manufacturing.

Instant Pricing for Clients Once a client has saved their benchtop and settings, the product will be added to their cart, where they will see an instantly generated and accurate quote. A sophisticated algorithm combines the information provided by the client with the manufacturer's pricing and material settings to ensure not only speed but accuracy in pricing.

This functionality is a stunning time-saver for clients and manufacturers alike.

Manufacturers will no longer need to dedicate hours to quoting an order that they may not receive and can provide the unique selling point of instant quoting and faster turnaround times for clients.

PDF overview of benchtop quotes Once the quote is completed, a PDF overview is created to present clients with a finished visualisation of their benchtop and a simplified layout of all details in their order.

By leveraging the power of this online ordering system, benchtop manufacturers can capitalise on the exponential growth of e-commerce while enhancing their overall competitiveness.

This innovative solution not only simplifies the sales process but also serves as a powerful marketing tool, allowing manufacturers to showcase their product offerings with a few clicks of a button. 

If you’re a benchtop manufacturer or supplier looking to majorly streamline your processes and capitalise on improving your customer experience, email hello@ benchtopsonline.co or speak with a consultant via 09 973 2566.

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The success of the Lamello system is due to the simplicity of the tooling used and a very effective joining method

Lamello Connecting & inspiring with strength & pedigree The name Lamello has been around since the mid 1950’s and has long been recognised as the leading jointing technology used by cabinetmakers, joiners, furniture and kitchen manufacturers, carpenters, shop fitters ... the list goes on. Since then, the ongoing innovative system solutions produced by Lamello AG have had a huge influence on how craftsmen join things, be they solid wood items or various MDF type products. Here in New Zealand their range has been sold by agents Robertson & Sinclair Ltd for many years now. Bob Nordgren had a chance to catch up with one of R&S Lamello specialists Tony Christiansen, to find out more about the product range.

The original biscuit jointer system was invented back in 1955 by Herman Steiner based in Liestel in Switzerland. This was followed by the first stationary Lamello biscuit jointer in 1958 and then the first hand-operated portable biscuit jointer in 1968. In 1969 Lamello AG was formed under the leadership of founder Herman Steiner. Many more inventions that enhanced the original system have followed.

Today there are distributors in fifty countries and more than 400 sales partners around the globe.

I asked Tony, who has been with Robertson & Sinclair for about six years now, why this biscuit system has been so successful.

“The Lamello biscuit system has become the product of choice for a great number of furniture and cabinetmakers here in New

Zealand, in both the commercial and residential sectors. The success of the Lamello system is due to the simplicity of the tooling used and a very effective joining method”. Tony explains further, “The time saving and efficiency of the Lamello system has been further enhanced by the introduction of the P System in the last decade. This is a timesaving joining system with formlocking anchoring. This time saving element is particularly useful for onsite assembly of all sorts of cabinetry for residential homes and commercial buildings.

The success of the P system connectors lies in them being made from fibreglass reinforced plastic which is both strong and stable. They are also lever zinc die cast which adds to their strength.

These properties make them one of the best and most trusted connector systems available.”

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The Lamello System is popular because it provides a strong and stable joint and the system itself is easy to use and reduces assembly time.

Tony explains. “It’s based on a 4mm groove and offers a great variety of joining solutions.

They are all easily assembled and disassembled and can all be machined with any of the two Lamello biscuit jointers available - the Classic X or Zeta P2.”

There is also a clever drilling system (the Cabineo) to complement the Lamello and P Systems. The Cabineo is a one piece furniture connector and is installed into a drilled or routered shape”, explains Tony. (continued over page)

Tony Christiansen is Robertson & Sinclair’s resident Lamello expert.

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North Harbour Branch 26 Hillside Road Glenfield Auckland, 0627 Phone: +64 9 444 6389 Email: nh@rands.co.nz

Hamilton Branch 9 Keddell Street Frankton Hamilton, 3204 Phone: +64 7 847 8928 Email: ham@rands.co.nz

Christchurch Branch 200 Montreal St Christchurch Central Christchurch, 8011 Phone: +64 3 662 9502 Email: christchurch@rands.co.nz

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Lamello Connecting & inspiring with strength & pedigree (cont)

Celebrating Interior Design The winners of the SBID International Design Awards 2023 were revealed recently in London. Spanning interior design, product design and fit-out categories, the most impressive and innovative projects were awarded with the industry's accolade for design excellence. Go to sbidawards.com for all the winners.

The Zeta P2 with accessories - one of the two Lamello biscuit jointers available which offer a wide selection of jointing solutions.

“No edge drilling is needed, the machining happens solely in the surface and because of this the Cabineo can be used with any railand-pod or nested CNC machine.

This is complemented by the Invis Mx2 connector which has no visible openings and can be quickly detached and reconnected at any time via it’s magnet drive.

These characteristics of the Lamello system mean that it provides a comprehensive jointing system for all the modern cabinet and furniture maker’s assembly process requirements” says Tony.

The Lamello P System consists of three types of connecting systems – The Clamex, Divario and Tenso systems. The Divario and Clamex systems require no gluing at all.

A favourite of Robertson and Sinclair’s customers is the Clamex system, in which an Allen key is used to lock and unlock the connectors. This makes it great for any flatpack assembly involving any number of angles. “It’s clean and easy,” comments Tony.

“No glue and no clamping is needed. For easy assembly of shelving you can’t go past the Divario system, which requires no glue and is a self-clamping connector so, again, no clamping is required.

The Tenso system is by far the most popular one with Robertson a n d S i n c l a i r ’s c u s t o m e r s .

Although the Tenso connector does require gluing, it remains easy and quick to put together and is a self-clamping connector that eliminates the need for clamping.

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The Tenso system is the most popular of the Lamello systems although it requires gluing it is self clamping for quick and easy assembly.

The price of the Tenso connectors makes this system perfect for craftsmen looking for a more costeffective joining solution than the Clamex and Divario systems provide.”

“To sum up,” says Tony, “The Lamello product range is so popular because it is a well thought-out, quality range that saves craftsmen time and effort.

Also, in terms of aesthetics, the P System lends itself to today’s minimalist look due to the seamless joins it creates and the professional finish it adds to cabinetry.”

For more information contact Tony Christiansen at Robertson & Sinclair Ltd ph 021 628 216, email tonyc@rands.co.nz or visit www. rands.co.nz

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FIT launch new LED lighting from Domus Line The last few years have certainly been interesting and a point of great interest to the team at FIT is the exponential growth in demand they’ve experienced with their LED lighting range from Domus Line of Italy. To feed that demand, and to provide even more quality, easy to fit LED options for kitchen makers and cabinetmakers, FIT have just launched a number of brand new Domus Line products.

Holl Patented Ring of Light Holl is a patented luminaire with a unique slim ring of light integrated in a support installed in a blind routed ring groove. It’s an excellent option for task lighting or to provide a highlight or focus.

If you're seeking a mix of downlight and strip lighting, Holl's attractive ring effect pairs beautifully with Domus Line's super flexible, slim AT6 and SE H4 LED strip options.

Available in steel colour and black finishes, in both recessed (BH) and surface mounted (SP) models, there's a Holl to suit. Plus, if you prefer, you can add a clip in cap (TH) so the central portion sits flush with the top of the light ring.

Tynn Angled Profile that is so easy to install Tynn is a stylish anodised aluminium or matt black profile designed for very easy surface mounting under shelves and cabinets.The design of this sleek profile, inclined at 20°, guarantees good light projection onto work surface or shelf contents.

Tynn integrates with minimalistic Flexyled SE H4, Domus Line's flexible side-emitting linear LED strip. It’s supplied in 3000mm lengths and matching fixings are available for a consistent look.

Poly Multi Sensor Control System POLY from Domus Line is a new multiple sensor electronic control system.The control module (DOM786), only18 mm thick, is connected between the power supply and the 12Vdc or 24Vdc lamps and can host up to 3 sensors of the various Domus Line models available, including motion (DOM787) and proximity (DOM788) sensors within the Poly range itself. To see Poly in action, use this QR code.

Contact your Fit rep, phone 09 431 0025 or email info@fit-nz.co.nz to discuss your LED strip requirements.

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Oceanside Kitchens

second time around Maggie and Gno Ping Zhang have an interesting story. Their journey in the kitchen industry took them from owning and operating Eden Cabinets in Auckland between 2015 and 2019, followed by 18 months back in their homeland China, to opening another kitchen manufacturing business, Oceanside Kitchens, in Wiri earlier this year.

Their motivation for the move back to China was to be closer to aging family members. With changes to their family situation and a challenging economic climate back in China, they decided to return to New Zealand. Upon their return the couple got straight back into the kitchen industry. Maggie took on a role as a designer, while Gno Ping worked as an installer.

Their prior experience at Eden Cabinets, combined with the valuable insights they gathered while working for other industry players, ignited Gno Ping's enthusiasm to re-establish their own business. Gno Ping convinced Maggie they should leverage their experience and have another crack at running their own business.

With a very clear pathway of what’s needed to be successful in the kitchen industry, they went about making it happen.

Maggie shared some of the lessons they learned while working for others, which included team management, materials sourcing, negotiation skills, the significance of showroom presence, and the importance of selecting the right machinery. Notably, they had explored machinery options in China before returning to New Zealand and observed trends in the industry, such as the widespread use of PUR glue in Chinese manufacturing and the prevalence of Homag edgebanders among high-quality cabinetry manufacturers.

Gno & Maggie Ping have benefited from their earlier experiences in kitchen manufacture including the importance of selecting the right machinery.

It was not uncommon for these manufacturers to use the combination of a Chinese edgebander for carcass processing and a Homag for the important decorative panels.

With these insights in mind, Maggie and Gno Ping met with John Walton – a familiar face from their days at Eden Cabinets - at the Jacks showroom in Auckland. Maggie says, “we knew the edgebander would be crucial to the success of our new business. We had to be able to manufacture cabinets with high quality edgebanding. John recommended the Homag 1130 AT with laser tape processing capabilities. It would give us a better finish than using PUR glue and with much less hassle.”

The couple had initially considered importing a CNC machine from China themselves. However,after witnessing the capabilities of the WDMAX CNC in the Jacks showroom, they were swayed by its speed, robust construction and compliance to New Zealand’s high safety standards. The icing on the cake was the attractive pricing, making the choice to invest in the WDMAX an obvious one.

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Their ability to cut, drill, edgeband and assemble 80 sheets of cabinetry in a single day for an urgent order underscores the efficiency and potential of their machinery.

Fast forward six months, and both the Homag edgebander and WDMAX CNC have been running seamlessly. A problem with a pneumatic sensor on the Homag was promptly addressed by the Jacks Service team, who installed a replacement part the very next day.

The WDMAX CNC has also been great, says Maggie. “It’s so good to know the machine is safe and compliant. We don’t need to worry about our workers getting injured by the machine. It’s also really clean. Our previous CNC at Eden Cabinets would leave dust everywhere. The WDMAX leaves no dust. The whole workshop is clean and healthy for our staff.

Also, the 2800mm bed size is also a big advantage for floor to ceiling panels. We no longer need

to join two panels together. It’s also good to know that in future we can add labelling, loading and unloading units to the WDMAX to increase productivity as our business grows.”

Oceanside Kitchens is still in the process of building up its operations but is already experiencing busy days. Their ability to cut, drill, edgeband and assemble 80 sheets of cabinetry in a single day for an urgent order underscores the efficiency and potential of their machinery.

Their core objective is to maintain a high standard of service and quality. The return of many smaller builders who were their clients during the Eden Cabinets era, in conjunction with positive word-of-mouth referrals, has meant that they've scarcely needed any marketing. Anticipating the benefits of a new businessoriented government, Maggie and Gno Ping are optimistic about the future. Double the experience, double the success.

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Egmont Air designed and installed a unique combination of three modular extraction systems that are interconnected. This gives Halswell Timber the ability and diversity to be able to process treated and un-treated products by separating the wood dust & shavings through filters and fans into separate containers.

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WITTENSTEIN presents new miniaturized Galaxie® gearbox WITTENSTEIN’s miniaturized Galaxie® gearbox is a newly developed, high precision gearbox with axial power transmission. Compared to strain wave gearboxes it convinces with much better torsional rigidity, significantly higher torque density, double the emergency stop torque and an almost 50% larger hollow shaft diameter.

The miniaturized Galaxie ® also offers true zero backlash throughout its entire lifetime.

These characteristics are ideal for applications in medical and precision robotics, semiconductor and waferhandling systems or high-end machine tools.

Dynamic single teeth as well as tooth contact over a large surface rather than simply linear contact when the teeth are in mesh are just two of numerous features which the miniaturized Galaxie® has inherited as “genetic code” from its multi-award-winning “big brother / sister”, which first appeared on the scene in 2015.

The crown tooth concept allows the new Galaxie® to achieve ratios of i=60/61 and in the future even higher.

This is a key performance requirement in robotics.

Smaller sizes due to kinematics with axial power transmission Power transmission in the new gearbox is axial, not radial – a most ingenious idea. The single teeth in the tooth carrier, which are arranged in a gear ring, are axially driven by a polygonal disc with two high points into the flat wheel with special helical crown gearing, similar to a screwing movement.

This axial kinematicis responsible for the compact outer dimensions of the new Galaxie® in the standard sizes typically encountered in robotics applications.

Axial function principle enables high rigidity in small sizes along with a high ratio The teeth of the miniaturized Galaxie® gearbox are fundamental to the axial function principle.

They are designed as so-called “crown” teeth, in other words they have more flanks per tooth and thus more flank surface, enabling almost complete surface contact when in mesh – in contrast to strain wave gearboxes with linear contact. In addition, the movement of the polygonal disc in the new Galaxie® means the majority of the crown teeth constantly contribute to torque transmission and torsional rigidity. The bottomline is three times better rigidity compared to strain wave gearboxes. The crown tooth concept also has another advantage: it allows the new Galaxie® to achieve ratios of i=60/61 and in the future even higher – which is a key performance requirement in robotics applications.

Large hollow shaft: ample space for cables and leads The axial kinematics of the miniaturized Galaxie® pave the way for more compact sizes

– creating extra space inside the gearbox. The outcome is an almost 50 percent larger hollow shaft diameter, for example 31 millimeters in size 90 – a full ten millimeters more than strain wave gearboxes with the same footprint.

Even more cables, tubes or other connections can be laid inside robots as a result. Larger bending radii are likewise possible – with significantly less risk of cable breakage.

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The Supreme Kitchen Design Award was awarded to Morgan Cronin of Cronin Kitchens in Auckland for this elegant oak panel and stone kitchen.

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Supreme design award winners On Friday 8 September at a beautiful gala ceremony in Auckland, the best kitchens and bathrooms in New Zealand were announced as part of the 2023 NKBA Excellence in Design Awards.

The Supreme Kitchen Design Award was awarded to Morgan Cronin of Cronin Kitchens in Auckland for his tremendous design of a stone kitchen located in the suburb of Remuera.

An elegant and luxurious space with warm tones and dramatic natural stone, the kitchen was created using expanses of oak panelling and a large, bold, floating stone boxed island.

Elements including a secret door to the scullery elevate the space and add intrigue.

Judges of the NKBA EID Awards, called the design stunning and memorable. “This is a very striking kitchen. The stone works very well with the timber, a lot of consideration has gone into the palette. The earthy colour scheme has been absolutely nailed. The minimal colours, textures, and the lightness of the design within such a big, heavy space is so well thought out. The magnificent scullery is equally as good as the kitchen, which is a joy to see. The handle detail on the tall panels is beautiful. Perfect, smart, well executed spatial design. This is quality of design.”

The 2023 Designer of the Year was awarded to Davinia Sutton of Detail by Davinia Sutton in Christchurch. Davinia also won the Supreme Bathroom Design Award for a project titled Coastal Luxury, located in Redcliff ’s Christchurch.

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A master ensuite, Coastal Luxury, was designed as part of a new contemporary architectural home.

The design needed to reflect the architectural style of the home with strong vertical and horizontal lines, natural stone and textures. The highest quality fittings, attention to detail with the custom-made heated towel rails, careful use of lighting details and organic palette, further enhance the architectural modern context and sense of luxury.

NKBA Judges praised Davinia’s supreme bathroom for being warm and inviting, exactly what a bathroom should be.

“A stunning and confident play on architectural lines. A highly functional and smart design. The choice of lighting is very clever, and the designer has captured the natural light in a beautiful way.

The negative details are gorgeous, as are the bespoke, heated towel rails. Consistency within the metallics keeps the space calm.”

Rachael Kwok, NKBA Executive Officer, said the awards celebrated many deserving designers.

“A total of 18 designers from across Aotearoa were awarded NKBA Excellence in Design Awards. From the depths of Invercargill, up to the City of Sails, NKBA members represent the best designers of kitchens and bathrooms in the country. The EID awards are our opportunity to showcase their talent and celebrate their skills.” 

EID winners Morgan Cronin of Cronin Kitchens Davinia Sutton of Detail by Davinia Sutton Robin Holthusen of Kakapo Joinery Emma Morris of Eternodesign Chelsey Mathieson of Niche Design Co Margaret Young of Margaret Young Designs Trudi Rabbitte of Rabbitte Joinery Maria Pomeroy of Maria Pomeroy Interiors Jordana Gurney of Cube Dentro Michelle Gillbanks of Kitchens by Design Craig Bettridge & Davinia Sutton of Detail by Davinia Sutton Hello Home Interiors Nicola Manning of NM Design Design Marked Kitchens George Molnar of Bays Joinery Adam Spitz of Vekart

The Supreme Bathroom Design Award and the 2023 Designer of the Year was awarded to Davinia Sutton of Detail by Davinia Sutton in Christchurch for this luxury ensuite in Redcliff.

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Supreme Award Winner & Winner of the Commercial & Public Building Design category Green School - Kina by BOON (Taranaki)

The fully subscribed gala function for the NZ Timber Design Awards was hosted

by Timber Unlimited on November 2nd at Auckland’s Cordis Hotel. Leaders across the industry celebrated the re-defining of timber as a modern construction material that pushes the boundaries of the possible for architects, designers, engineers and construction professionals alike.

“From residential and commercial architectural excellence, to innovative uses of engineered wood, to new ways to use specialty timbers – wood is now firmly established as a favourite of forward thinking architects and engineers, and the NZ Timber Design Awards proved this,” said Awards Manager Debbie Fergie.

Sorting another record-breaking number of entries into just 61 finalists, and ultimately into winners and runners-up over 12 categories requires a profound understanding of architectural design, engineering skills and innovative thinking as well as constructing excellence and the judges were uniformly impressed

With the Supreme Award winner, Green School NZ’s “Kina” project on a former farm in Taranaki, judges agreed it was an exemplary project that demonstrated the beauty, efficiency and sustainability of timber, and was a clear winner.

The materials’ whole of life cycle was considered from design process to execution to the end of its useful life, ensuring that timber was as sustainably sourced and manufactured as possible.

Engineered timber featured strongly throughout, as did hybrid buildings (those incorporating other building materials in the finished project).

“The possibilities for timber aren’t limited to traditional uses anymore,” explained Timber Unlimited’s Director Dr Robert Finch. “We all know timber can be aesthetically beautiful as well as being an impressive building material, and it’s sustainable too.”

with the vision and expertise demonstrated by all the entries.

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People’s Choice Award TomomaikiAhipara, Maori Concepts (Northland)

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“Through sustainable material selection, and innovative building techniques and products, Green School NZ buildings have been by design faster to build, higher performing and less wasteful than most others by quite a margin, with up to 60 percent less going to landfill,” explained the selected design studio BOON Ltd. www.timberunlimited.co.nz

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NZ Specialty Timber Award Te Rau Karamu Marae, by Athfield Architects & Te Kahi Toi (Wellington)

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Sustainable Development Award Te Whare Nui o Tuteata – Scion Timber Innovation Hub, by Irving Smith Architects, RTA Studio & Dunning Thornton Consultants (Rotorua)

Interior Design Learning from Trees, by Andrew Barrie Lab (offshore)

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Hybrid Building Award Wall-E, by Irving Smith Architects (Nelson) © Jason Mann

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Exterior Structure Design Horoeka, by David Trubridge (Rotorua)

Innovative Timber Engineering Award Nelson Airport, by Studio Pacific Architecture, Dunning Thornton Consultants, Gibbons Naylor (Nelson) JOINERS Magazine December 2023 page 73

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Residential Design, Multi-Unit Dwellings (< 3 storeys) 90 Carrington Road by RM Designs & Engco (Auckland)

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Residential Design, Single Family Dwelling Studio house by William Samuels Architects (Nelson)

Mid-rise Building Design Clearwater Quay Apartments, by Pacific Environments NZ (Christchurch) © Andrew Barrie

Student Design Award The Vertical Stage, by Gregory Mann (independent)

Innovative Timber Manufacturing Lightweight Timber Research Structures, by Andrew Barrie Lab & Batchelar McDougall

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Flexible dust extraction supplier installs new filtration system without stopping customers production Kas Furniture, a busy manufacturing business in Auckland’s Avondale were delighted they didn’t even need to stop production when NZ DUCT + FLEX built a new dust filtration system working around the needs of joinery staff who carried on with their own work during the process!

The system was fully operational the same week as the install.

Steve Battersby from Kas Furniture contacted NZ DUCT+FLEX to quote for an upgrade to their dust extraction system which would match their growing business. In the manufacturing business for almost 30 years, the company manufactures a wide range of items for every room in the house, but focuses on kitchen cabinetry that ‘looks good, works well and lasts’.

With the Kas Furniture company philosophy in mind, George Matusek from NZ DUCT + FLEX visited the site and recommended a 3 Bay Modular filter, bag emptying, driven by a JK30D 7.5kw fan. “The secret to long lasting dust removal, with minimal maintenance, is sizing up the filter, the fan, and the needs of the customer’s machinery correctly, at the start of the design process.

It is the FILTER AREA, not only the fan power, that is key,” says George who visits joineries every week and sees systems purchased because the price was appealing, but that use large fans with smaller filters. “This is actually costing customers more later on in shutdowns due to blockages and filter socks needing replacing

The recently installed 3 Bay Modular filter with 7.5kW fan will last Kas Furniture for many years.

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as too much air is forced though them by the larger fan.” says George. The NZDUCT+FLEX approach offers not only value for money but results in less noise and less dust.

As NZ DUCT+FLEX uses only its own permanent employees to install, the team are building dust solutions every day of every week, country wide. Responding quickly when the order was placed, especially as the filter unit is an ‘in stock’ item, they were in and out of the Avondale site in a week. All filtration products are purchased from Danish based JKF Industri and the filters, fans and rotary valves, as well as the LIPLOCK™ ducting system, are available from the company’s 3 Auckland warehouses, so if the installers needed items additionally to the original drawings, they could be supplied within the hour, (NZ wide supplied normally overnight).

“NZ DUCT+FLEX have installed hundreds of these Danish designed Filters in New Zealand in the last 14 years and have never had a need to re-visit any joinery customers to clear a blockage in ducts, as the air flows are calculated correctly in the first place. All wood dust customers are in fact still operating on the original filter bags. Paying 10% more for a larger filter initially, but having no issues for 10 years, means they are actually ‘saving money’ confirms George.

In a competitive dust extraction marketplace, the most common route to making a new ‘system quote’ look competitive is to use a smaller filter unit, to get the overall cost down, but make big claims about airflow capacity.

Unlike filter area, which is a stated figure, airflow capacity is a vague claim that can’t be directly measured or confirmed.

Nav Sharma, the Installation Manager who has overseen filter installations for 10 years with the company, also re-visits these systems repeatedly, as part of the maintenance program offered by NZ DUCT+FLEX. “If you ask too small a filter unit to handle too much air and dust, instead of the dust cake forming gently on the surface of the filter material so it falls off again easily, it gets driven deep into the pile of the material and starts to clog.

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n the fast-paced world of the New Zealand joinery industry, where precision, creativity, and teamwork are paramount, fostering a highly engaged workforce is not just a luxury; it's a necessity.

Team engagement goes beyond the realms of job satisfaction; it encapsulates the emotional commitment employees have towards their work, organization, and its goals. In the context of the joinery industry, where meticulous craftsmanship and collaboration are essential, a highly engaged team can significantly impact the quality of work, customer satisfaction, and overall business success.

Importance of Team Engagement Engaged teams are the backbone of any successful joinery business.

They are motivated, dedicated, and passionate about their work, which directly translates into superior craftsmanship and customer service. Engaged employees are more likely to be innovative, take initiative, and collaborate effectively, leading to increased productivity and efficiency. In the joinery industry, where attention to detail is key, an engaged team ensures that every piece of woodwork is crafted with precision and care.

Benefits of Team Engagement 1. Enhanced Quality: Engaged employees take pride in their work, leading to a focus on quality. Every joint, every finish, and every installation reflect their dedication, resulting in superior products and satisfied customers.

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Improved Customer Satisfaction: Engaged teams are more customer focused.

They listen attentively to clients' needs, offer creative solutions, and ensure that the final product not only meets but exceeds customer expectations. Satisfaction is not enough, only delighted, raving fans of your business are likely to recommend the company to others, leading to increased referrals and business growth.

Higher Retention Rates: When employees feel valued and engaged, they are more likely to stay with the company for a long time.

This reduces turnover rates, saving the company time and resources spent on recruiting and training new staff. It also retains skill withing the business.

Increased Innovation: Engaged employees are more open to sharing ideas and collaborating with colleagues. A culture of

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Positive Work Environment: A highly engaged team fosters a positive work environment where employees support and uplift each other. This positivity is contagious and contributes to a healthy workplace culture, boosting morale and overall job satisfaction.

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Recognize and Appreciate: Acknowledge and appreciate employees' hard work and achievements. A simple "thank you" or public recognition can go a long way in making employees feel valued. Consider implementing an employee recognition program to celebrate milestones and outstanding contributions.

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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY Reports from Branch Presidents November 2023

AUCKLAND / NORTHLAND We had a good turnout at our meeting in August and had positive signs of engagement and interest from the members talking about current topics, I would like to thank Blum for organizing a successful meeting.

We acknowledge our regional award winners at our August meeting.

Recognising and celebrating the achievements of companies and apprentices within our organization.

It is an important way to motivate and inspire others.

Manufacturing materials, such as Timber, paneling and hardware and specialised components, are now more readily available and can be sourced without significant difficulty.

Navigating the Christmas Rush is what we all seem to be doing currently. The order books are all full before Christmas and leading into 2024. However, there is a slowdown in the amount of pricing which is an indicator of what may be around the corner.

Looking forward to our next Master Joiners meeting at the end of November being hosted by Unique Hardware. allowing us to catch up with current news and the plan forward to attract apprentices to our industry, also see new hardware coming to the market. Not forgetting celebrating the end of the year with our members and suppliers. - Rob Pickup CANTERBURY Crazy time of year time again, most of us as per usual are under pressure to get what’s needed out the door prior to the xmas break, this year tho there are a few more businesses having a controlled run into xmas then we have been use to over the last few years, things have definitely slowed up a bit and looks like it will be that way for a couple of months into next year. Something else that’s noticeable for this time of year is that the supply of product has been steady and little to no delays, that is probably a mixture of lighter workload and learnings from previous years.

Our local membership is still growing with another couple of members signed up, our monthly meetings continue to have a good representation with 20+ showing up.

For our September meeting we took a tour through the Acero factory, it was very informative and was good seeing industry product being made in NZ. Our next meeting will have our local annual apprenticeship awards follow on straight after, we will then have a break from our monthly meetings and back into it in February 2024.

Awisa being cancelled this year was a real shame for the industry, has been to long since the last one and it’s a great opportunity for like minded people to get together and look at all the latest and greatest machines & hardware, hopefully they can get things sorted and bring it back in 2025, luckily we have an annual Master Joiners conference that brings us all together from all parts of NZ. In relation to finding staff, it’s still very challenging finding skilled staff but definitely a bit easier finding the lesser skilled ones, this problem isn’t going to go away unless something is done about it. Currently, the Master Joiners are working hard on ways to encourage / attract new talent to the industry.

Sounds like a few places will be closing down for an extended xmas break, enjoy it, be safe and have a Merry Xmas.Yours sincerely, Nathan Moore CENTRAL I can just about hear the sleigh bells ringing. We are fast approaching the end of another year. I was invited along to a business seminar the other week by Talent Central. They asked me to talk about how we interact with the local schools and offer small group tours to the High School students. We talk to them about our business and the different opportunities that we can offer. The kids are pretty quiet to start off with.

We find by the end of the tour there are a few students who are engaging with us and asking questions. Talk to your President about how you can engage with the younger generation in your region.

Staff well being has been a huge factor in a lot of businesses this year.

For some reason, sickness and other health issues has hit a few members hard this year. I know myself I have been struggling over the last few weeks to keep up with checking in on staff and seeing where they are

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at, and what support we can offer them. We are a larger company and keeping up to date with the lives of all my staff is a job in itself. Make sure you remember to also take time for yourself and not run yourself into the ground.

Central members are reporting that they should finish this year on a more calm note as the Christmas rush is not as hectic as it has been in previous years. I think it is what a lot of us needed.

There is plenty of work to come back to in the New Year after spending time away and relaxing with families. - Kristine Holmes NELSON - MARLBOROUGH Many of our members have reported that the year has ended as it started, steady although it’s dependent on what part of the market you supply.

The middle part of the market has certainly taken a hit. Commercial is still busy with many projects still to come. There is no clear vision on what next year will be like as many of our members don’t have extended order books like we have experienced in the last few years.

We are finding our suppliers are able to supply without any long wait periods like we had last year so that’s a positive.

Some members are noticing payments getting extended which may indicate cash flow issues for our customers, time will tell but it’s a timely reminder for us all to keep close to what’s outstanding and not to let it get out of hand. No one reported any staff shortages or difficulties finding suitable staff. Paul Rusbatch OTAGO / SOUTHLAND Wow – it’s only 7 weeks until Christmas!!! I hope you’re all doing OK with the Christmas rush that invariably visits at this time of year!

Our region is still seeing it’s ups and downs in terms of forward work but current work loads are keeping everyone busy. Local councils have seen a slight increase in consents for residential builds and the housing market seems to be picking up a gear which is good news for us.

Availability of skilled staff continues to be challenging however watch this space, Master Joiners have a plan to entice new blood to joinery!!

Keep your eyes peeled for an email

regarding an internship programme.

Kyle and I are currently working on the calendar for next year. We know there’ll be an AGM, mid year get together and conference in Canterbury in Spring. Now is a great time to let us know if there is anything in particular you’d like to see on the calendar for 2024.

By the time this goes to print we would have had our local apprenticeship awards so a huge congratulations to all those apprentices. It’s fantastic to see new people coming into Joinery and making a career out of it. We would have also had our end of year get together at Arc Brewery in Evansdale. A massive thank you to Kyle for planning this for us.

It’s always good to catch up with other industry colleagues, share the good the bad the ugly and know you’re never alone. A big thanks to Laminex, NZ Panels and Carters who contributed to our evening. We are hugely grateful for your ongoing support.

Our Daiken Southland Ltd visit went well with good numbers and we were stoked to have some Waitaki members join us. It was very educational to witness the whole process from delivery of logs to the end, packaged MDF boards ready to be shipped. The hospitality, factory tour and information shared was next level. Did you know that Daiken Southland have less than 2 percentage wastage?!

Look after yourselves leading up to Christmas and have a fabulous break. I hope Santa is good to you all. I look forward to seeing you all in the new year. Cheers. - Kate Rule-Munro TARANAKI Well, it’s that time of year again, to write another Report. This year has flown past, and now it only six and bit weeks to Christmas. The winter weather is still hanging around, but the nights are getting lighter which is great to get outside after work, so roll on summer.

It’s been a hard year with topsy turvy months and the most difficult year I have had in 35 years of being in the trade. There has been so much uncertainty but hopefully with the change of government and a new direction, we can look forward to a bright 2024.

Most Taranaki joinery factories report that they have enough work, but are finding general enquires way down on what they usually are for this time of year. This is due to the down turn in the Taranaki region, the new house market slowing, the uncertainty of interest rates, and maybe some potential customers not having the spare cash to spend.

Its reassuring to know its not just joinery, its most industries that are finding similar things. In Taranaki we rely on oil and gas, trucking and the dairy industry. There are challenges for us all.

A number of joinery businesses are saying that as staff member resign they are not being replaced immediately, due the lack of forward work. It’s a wait and see approach.

Even suppliers are seeing a downturn, but most suppliers have good stock levels so in general we are getting goods in a reasonable time frame.

Looking forward to a break at Christmas time to spend time with family and friends, roll on the hot summer days. So have a great holiday, onward and upwards to 2024. Be kind and stay safe. - Bryan Frank WAIKATO / BOP Members continue to report steady workloads well into 2024. Some reports of quiet patches, but nothing that seems too concerning for most Members.

Our latest meeting was held at Intawood Products and covered a wide range of topical issues followed by a tour of the factory.

John and Lisa have an impressive and diverse business in their custom built premises located near the Hamilton Airport.

I recently attended an event held by our local Chapter of NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction). It is great to see the work being done to support women into the Trades.

Our Apprentice Awards held at Onyx Restaurant in Cambridge was a great success. I was inspired by the quality of the recipients.

The evening included a panel of current and past Joinery students who shared their Joinery journeys to date and fielded questions from the audience. We have some great talent coming through our industry for sure.

Our year ends with a Golf Tournament followed by dinner at a local pub. Next year is looking to be full of interesting events and professional development for our Members and their Teams. Details will be posted on the Master Joiners website over the next few weeks.

Take care over the holiday break and see you next year! - Cherie van der Poel WAITAKI Workload - All firms have reported in with all commenting that they have good current workloads and good forward work ahead of them for the rest of the year and well into next year, however a couple have noticed that the enquiries have slowed up slightly.

Staff - All firms are happy with the staff levels they have, some say they could do with more, but all say that they will see what next year brings first.

Material - No one has any issues with materials; however, most say you just need to be more organized and order earlier.

Finances - All is good in our region; every firm is reporting that their clients are all current and paying for their accounts.

General -Waitaki still seems to be very busy, and all firms have plenty of forward work and pricing to do, next year looks busy for everyone in our region, hopefully interest rates come down and the new Government can make a difference, that will maybe ensure that we all stay busy. - Warren Atwill WELLINGTON Well, here I am back in the Wellington Master Joiners hotseat, our thanks to Grant Smith for keeping the ship steady while I was away… Grant has ‘stepped up’ into the 2nd Natonal Vice President’s Role and has already told me how busy it is in that role.

This is a real testament to how well the Natonal office is going, I remember becoming the Natonal Vice President about 10 years ago and I just sat on a few commttees twiddling my thumbs, waiting for my turn to ‘change the world’ haha.

Well done Grant stepping up the chain, Wellington is proud of you being selected onto the advisory and we all know you’ll make a big difference for the better.

It was great to have the last Master Joiners conference in Wellington and at the new Wellington Conference Centre ‘Takina’, it was fantastic, I was saying to everyone there, probably more than once ... that ‘there is no substitute for space meaning ‘big is good’ and the space was good.

The Wellington Branch of the Master Joiners is going really well, membership is steadily increasing,

surprisingly, a couple of members left and then quickly came back. We have a few new members come on in the new ‘Sole Practioner’ category, this is also a good example of how the National office is working hard identifying opportunites within the Master Joiners and initating them.

One valuable saying the Master Joiners has is ‘don’t go it alone’ this is very relevant for someone in a ‘one man band’ situaton, but it’s also very valid for any Joinery of any size.

Wellington have come through the many necessary changes all the other branches have recently been through, we also this year dissolved our Associaton status to become a true member under the Master Joiners umbrella. Wellington’s Associaton history started in 1955 as “The Wellington Provincial Guild of Master Joiners” they changed the name in 1959 to the “The Wellington Joinery Manufacturers Associaton” so we will be 70 Years old in 2025, this is a great milestone and worth celebrating, perhaps you would join us for that.

Wellington Master Joiner members are all busy and all getting paid from what I hear, another saying for you, if you don’t get paid ‘then it was all for nothing’, make sure you get your deposits and progress payments, and don’t be afraid to ask for them. The couple of times I’ve been caught out is when I’ve been really busy and haven’t sorted the money properly.

Its great to be back in the hot seat, have a great Christmas break and stay safe. - Anthony Neustroski 

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master joiners Operations Manager - Allison Delaney, PO Box 12269, Thorndon, Wellington 6011. p: 027 234 1727, e: operations@masterjoiners.co.nz

AUCKLAND

Doorways (2009) Ltd 428 Church St East, Penrose, Auckland, Ph 09 571 0605, contact Neville Shirley. NZS4211 Affiliated.

McNaughton Windows and Doors 42 Frost Rd, Mt Roskill, Auckland. Ph 09 620 9059, contact Andrew Riley or Dave Cunningham.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Westpine Joinery Ltd 7 Binstead Rd, New Lynn, Auckland. Ph 09 827 6488, contact Bill or Donny Rawlinson. www. westpine.co.nz. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Euro Timber Joinery Co Ltd 34 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland, ph 09 837 1833, contact Shane Paterson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Meridian Joinery Ltd 18 Parity Place, Glenfield, Auckland, Ph 09 444 9247, contact Kieren Mallon.

Wendekreisen Travel Ltd Unit 1, 197 Montgomerie Road, Mangere, Auckland, Ph 03 489 6507, contact Sascha Warnken; Dieter Schuetze

F&R Home Improvements 79 Ellice Rd, Wairau Valley, Auckland. Ph 09 944 4962, contact Frank Ren.

Neo Design Ltd 96 Hillside Road, Glenfield, Auckland. Ph 09 443 4461, contact Wayne Church or Paul Burgess.

Alpha Joinery Services (2010) Ltd 124D Felton Mathew Ave, St Johns, Auckland, Ph 09 578 0391, contact Juan Whippy. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Fabulous Kitchens 52 Rangi Rd, Takanini, Auckland. Ph 09 268 2299, contact Ming Feng.

Next Level Joinery Ltd 7 Goldfield, Wairau Valley, Auckland. Ph 09 600 2726, contact Brendon Sowerby. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Woodland Shopfitting 91 Wairau Rd, Wairau Valley, Auckland. Ph 09 222 3113, contact Angela Sneddon.

Art Deco Interior Ltd 6 Grayson Avenue, Papatoetoe 2104, ph 09 218 8079, contact Sam Ju.

Fineline Joinery Limited 4 Corban Avenue, Henderson, Auckland, Ph 09 836 2212, contact Richard Schaefer. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Wood Works NZ Ltd 18 Selwyn St, Onehunga, Auckland, 1061.Ph 021 150 5710, contact Serge Landry.

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.

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 09 236 3271, contact Roy McKerras NZS4211 Affiliated.

Craftsman Cabinets Ltd 140 Patumahoe Rd, Pukekohe, 2678. Ph 021 225 3460, contact Jason Michie.

CT Joinery 42 View Rd, Wairau Valley, Auckland, Ph 09 444 9041, contact Geoff Knight. 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) 14 Alfred St, Onehunga, Auckland 2012. ph 09 622 1912, contact Julie Todd.

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.

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 Architectural Cabinetry 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.

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, contact Samantha Paul.

Kitchen Dynamics Limited 17 Martyn St, Waiuku, Auckland, Ph 09 235 0252, contact Colin Drummond.

Kiwi Carpentry 131 Quarry Rd, Kaitaia, Northland 0482. Ph 021 0278 9544, contact Andrew Bennie.

Legacy Joinery 34a Leonard Rd, Mt Wellington, Auckland. Ph 09 953 1465, contact Graham O”Neill. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Leslie A J & Co Ltd 6/95 Ellice Rd, Wairau Valley, Auckland. 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.

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Owairoa Joinery Ltd 9 Carpenter Rd, East Tamaki, Auckland. Ph 09 273 3699, contact Nigel Walker. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Pakuranga Joinery Ltd 3/119 Harris Rd, East Tamaki, Auckland. Ph 09 265 0589, contact Gary Farquhar. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Whenuapai Joinery (1988) Ltd 49 Pupuke Rd, Takapuna, Auckland. Ph 09 416 4995, contact Ian Midgley. NZS4211 Affiliated.

WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY Advance Joinery 2015 Ltd 71 Higgins Road, Hamilton, Ph 07 846 0026, contact Kris Allen.

Papakura Joinery Ltd 45-51 Tironui Road, Papakura North, Auckland, Ph 09 298 7145, contact Glenn Haszard. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Artisan Carpentry Ltd 747 No2 Road, R D 2, Te Puke 3182, Ph 027 344 1918, contact Charles de Lapomarede

Popular Cabinets Ltd (T/A Popular Kitchens), 12 Rylock Plc, Papakura Heights, Auckland, 2140, ph 09 576 6358, contact Sherry Shi.

Autocrat Joinery 31 Maru Street, Mount Maunganui, Ph 07 574 8162, contact Steve O’Donohoe. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Regal Plus Joinery Ltd 35 Commerce Street, Whangarei, Ph 09 438 2989, contact Jason Hammond.

Beaver Kitchens Ltd 28 McAlister St, Whakatane, Ph 07 308 7642, contact Michelle McAnulty.

Rockfield Woodworkers (2003) Ltd 9 Parkwood Place, East Tamaki, Manukau, Ph 09 274 4698, contacts Bryan Hancock and Nick Jones. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Classical Doors Ltd Cnr Chadwick Rd & Sherson St, Tauranga, Ph 07 578 4908, contact Scott Wilkins. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Seaboard Joinery 2016 Ltd 59A Leonard Rd, Penrose, Auckland. Ph 09 579 9571, contact Stephen Paterson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Clearline Ltd 65 Hull Road, Mt Maunganui, Ph 07 572 4307, contact Barry Ririnui. 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 258a Roscommon Rd, Wiri, Auckland. Ph 022 455 9975, contact Ryan Southey. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Stirling Kitchens 32 Neil Park Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland, Ph 09 279 8984, contact Paul Zwart.

The Kitchen Tailor 484B Whangaripo Valley Rd, Wellsford 0972. 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 27 Archers Rd, Glenfield, North Shore. Ph 09 444 7772 contact Rob Pickup. NZS4211 Affiliated.

VSP Interiors Limited 36 Parkway Drive, Mairangi Bay Auckland, Ph 021 183 9151, contact Vishal.

CM Joinery Ltd 108c Colombo St, Hamilton. Ph 07 846 7192., contact Craig Mackie.

Colourform Joinery 1/28 Kaimiro St, Pukete Industrial Estate, Hamilton, Ph 07 849 6655, contact Jo Clegg.

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 & Laminates Ltd 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.

Torrington Stairways 24 Matos Segedin Drive, Cambridge, Ph 07 827 6323, contact Brian Courtney.

Fine Woodworking 1536 Main North Road, R D 5, Te Kuiti, Ph 07 878 6194, David Higgins. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Wackrow’s Joinery Ltd Gillies St, Box 150, Cambridge. Ph 07 827 5981, contact Carl Riley or Liam Wackrow. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Gartshore Group 211 Taurikura Dr, Tauriko, Tauranga. Ph 07 578 4529, contact Bill Gartshore. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Waikato Benchtops Ltd Glasgow Street, Huntly, Ph 07 902 5353, contact Simon Curran.

Got It Made Kitchens and Cabinetry 360 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu 3800. Ph 07 871 3998, contact Cherie van der Poel or Eric Prole.

Graft Joinery Ltd 32 Raywood Cres, Taupo 3033. Ph 07 378 8340, contact Craig van Velden.

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

HK Kitchens Ltd 144 Taurikura Drive, Tauriko, Tauranga, Ph 07 578 6361, contact Jason Smith.

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

Hostess Joinery Ltd 17 Sunshine Ave, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Ph 07 847 3099, contact Peter Clarke.

Huntly Joinery 2000 Ltd 22-26 Glasgow St, Huntly, Ph 07 902 5250, contact Simon Curran. 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 Cabinets & Joinery 120 View Rd, 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 Montage Kitchens & Joinery PO Box 5266, Frankton, Hamilton. Ph 07 8479 174, contact Jared Monk. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Morrinsville Industries Ltd 11-13 bank St, 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.

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.

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

HAWKES BAY POVERTY BAY 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.

Tweakit Joinery Solutions 200 Tutaki Road, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North.

Ph 06 357 2897, contact Vaughn Tongs.

Brittin Builders Ltd T/A Parkhill Joinery 475 St Georges Road South, Havelock North, Ph 06 877 7623, contact Tom Robertson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

UCOL Princess St, Palmerston North. Ph 06 952 7001, contact Lindsay Tamblyn. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Burley Kitchens & Cabinetry Ltd 14 Lipton Pl, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 5588, contact Craig Burley.

Benchtop Surfaces Ltd 590 Tremaine Ave, P. North. Ph 06 356 9384, contact James Hurren.

Unique Timber Joinery 143B Gillespies Line, R D 5, Palmerston North, Ph 06 355 2654, contact James Griffin. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Cherrywood Joinery Ltd 11 PotaeAve, Lytton West, Gisborne. Ph 06 868 0971, Richard Childs.

Bespoke Furniture & Joinery Ltd 1 Sutton Plc, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North. Ph 06 357 6429, contact Stuart Robertson.

WDA Installations 12 Serenity Cres, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North, 4414. Ph 027 443 1541, contact Craig Buckley.

CENTRAL Al-Wood Joinery (2019) Ltd 7 Arthur Street, Pahiatua, Ph 06 376 8692, contact Gus Shilvock.

Classic Kitchens Napier Ltd 8 Lipton Place, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 6500, contact Stuart Bryson.

Careys Joinery (1989) Ltd 7 Bowen St, 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.

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

H.R. Jones & Co. Ltd 60 Aorangi St, Feilding. Ph 06 323 4388, contact Mark Pickford. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Hughes Joinery Ltd 30 Connelly Plc, Palmerston North, Ph 06 952 3581, contact Cliff Hughes.

Jacobson Joinery Services 101 Brooklyn Rd, Carterton, Wairarapa 5713. Ph 06 379 8066, contact Vic Jacobson.

Jeff Clayton Joinery 42c Bennett Rd, 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 Kristine Holmes.

Murray Judd Joinery Limited 25 Station Street, Woodville, Ph 06 376 5043, contact Murray & Tessa Judd. NZS4211 Affiliated.

D Stevens Ltd 336 Childers Road, Gisborne, Ph 06 867 5700, contact Peter Claydon. NZS4211 Affiliated.

TARANAKI 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.

Rob O’Keeffe Joinery Ltd 368 Heads Rd, Wanganui. Ph 06 344 5040, NZS4211 Affiliated.

New Plymouth Joinery Ltd 10 Cody Place, New Plymouth. Ph 06 758 8580, contact Roger Paul or John Ancell. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Reilly Joinery 18A Parkview Ave, Feilding, Ph 06 323 3743, contact Andrew Reilly. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Newton Gordge Joinery 2016 Ltd 67 Breakwater Rd, New Plymouth. Ph 06 751 5065, contact Scott Dudley. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Sayer Industries Limited 12 Waldegrave Street, Palmerston North Pho 06 355 8242

Pace Office Furniture Ltd 113 De Havilland Drive, Bell Block, New Plymouth.

Ph 06 755 4012, contact Lew Dickie or Bryan Frank.

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.

Christie Builders & Joiners 11 Husheer Place, Onekawa, Napier, Ph 06 843 6676, contact Peter Christie. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Prestige Kitchens 2001 Ltd 58 Hurlstone Dr, Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth, Ph 06 759 9177, contact Mark Schmidt.

European Designer Kitchens 80 Taradale Rd, Napier. Ph 06 843 7319, contact Murray Nattrass.

Gallery Kitchens Ltd 4 Cadbury Rd, Napier. Email - admin@ gallerykitchens.co.nz, contact Sharon James.

Gemco Trades Ltd 13 Martin Pl, Havelock North. Ph 06 873 8756, contact Craig Russell. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Green Joinery Ltd 30 Morris St, Napier, 4110. Ph 027 750 8603, contact Jae Green.

Kakapo Joinery 2/19 Mersey Street, Pandora, Napier, Ph 021 0258 9617, contact Robin Holthusen Molloy Joinery Ltd 14-16 Husheer Pl, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 5037, contact Simon Molloy. NZS4211 Affiliated.

MCL Joinery Ltd 1104 Kaipo Rd, Hastings, Ph 06 876 0252, contact John Bower. NZS4211 Affiliated.

McIndoe Kitchens 8 Carnegie Rd, Onekawa, Napier 4110. Ph 06 843 3880, contact Duane Todd.

Parkhill Joinery (Brittan Builders Ltd) 457 St Georges Rd Sth, Havelock North. Ph 06 877 7623, contact Tom Robertson.

Peter Norris Joinery Ltd Unit 9, 28 Edmundson Street, Onekawa, Napier, Ph 06 843 8086, contact Peter Norris. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Rhys Powell Joinery 7A Euclid Street, New Plymouth. Ph 06 753 3822, contact Rhys Powell. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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Waipukurau Joinery Limited 2322 Takapau Road, Waipukurau. Ph 06 858 9961, contact Greg O’Kane.

Orchard Joinery Ltd 14-18 Te Roto Drive, Paraparaumu, Ph 04 298 3380, contact Geoff Orchard. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Complete Kitchens Ltd 415 Main Road, Spring Grove, Wakefield, Ph 03 539 0055, contact Hamish Drummond.

Your Solutions Joinery Ltd 15 Edmundson St, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843 5954, contact Adam Satherley.

Paraparaumu Doors & Joinery 14 Manchester St, Paraparaumu, Ph 04 297 2233, contact Tony Thomson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Cooper Webley (2006) Ltd 64 Beatty Street, Tahunanui, Nelson, Ph 03 547 0010, contacts Noel Tait / Michelle Hill.

WELLINGTON

Pete’s Joinery & Building Ltd 205 Main St, Greytown. Ph 06 304 9137, contact Peter Algie, Rhys Severn or Paul Coventry.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

James Neal Joinery 35 Fell Street, Grovetown, Marlborough, Ph 03 577 7872, contact James Neal.

Ace Kitchens & Laminates Ltd 50 Montgomery Crescent, Clouston Park, Upper Hutt 5018, Ph 04 526 9795, contact Ivan Johnson Bastian Wellington 6 Victoria Street, Alicetown, Wellington, Ph 04 576 0644, contact Sean Fitzgibbon.

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 Craftbuilt 77 Hokio Beach Rd, Levin, 5510. Contact Simon Raikes David Barker Custom Cabinets 52 Cooper St, Karori, Wellington, Ph 027 248 8140, contact David Barker. NZS 4211 Affiliated.

David Ladd Joinery Ltd 1a Rewa Tce, Tawa. Ph 04 237 9175.

Ferndale Furniture 67 Seaview Rd, Lower Hutt, Ph 04 568 7879, contact Grant MacDonald.

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

Gourmet Wood Inc. Ltd 64 Riverbank Rd, Otaki, Kapiti Coast. Ph 027 338 4790 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 4 Wall Pl, Kenepuru, Porirua, Whitby 5024. Ph 04 232 3600, contact: Mark Spencer.

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 Trevor Kenavan. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Stylish Interiors Ltd 29D Dragon St, Granada North, Wellington. Ph 04 473 1944, contact Mathew Gubb. NZS4211 Affiliated.

The English Craftsman (Amalgamated Joiners) 4 Mountbatten Grove, Upper Hutt 5018, Ph 04 526 8091, contact Paul Pepper. 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.

Upspec Joinery 72 Sydney St, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012. Ph 021 0279 2067, contact Rueben Hanns-Voyle.

Wainui Joinery (1977) Ltd 34 Burden Ave, Wainuiomata Lower Hutt. Ph 04 564 7011, contact Nikki Wynne. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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 Margarette Sellers

Well Hung Joinery 21 Lower Tyers Road, Ngauranga, Wellington, Ph 04 494 7230, contact Stephen Fairbrass.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Viking Furniture & Joinery Ltd 88 Vanguard Street, Nelson, ph 03 548 0493, contact Barry Thomas. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Wellington Joinery and Kitchens Ltd 8a Burgess Road, Johnsonville, Wellington. Ph 04 478 7652, contact Phil Schwartfeger. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Waimea West Joinery Ltd 111 Beach Road, Richmond, Nelson, Ph 03 544 0177, contacts Kathy & Alan Gibbs. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Woodworkshop Ltd 8 Sar St, Pipitea Wellington 6012. Ph 027 407 6911, contact Steve Hind.

Your Kitchen Limited 30 Seaview Rd, Lower Hutt, Wellington. Ph 04 576 9348, contact Paul Lunn.

CANTERBURY 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.

NELSON MARLBOROUGH

Alsop Joinery Ltd 18 Alloy Street, Sockburn, Christchurch, Ph 03 348 4666, contact Paul Baker. NZS4211 Affiliated.

A K Joinery Ltd Units 3-5, 28 Dublin Street, Picton, Ph 03 573 6860, contact Andrew Kenny.

Anderson Joinery Ltd 247 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton. Ph 03 308 2988, email: anderson.joinery@xtra.co.nz, contact Dougal Anderson.

Bays Joinery Ltd 6 Tokomaru Place, Wakatu Industrial Estate, Stoke, Nelson, Ph 03 544 0087, contact George Molnar.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Architectural Joinery Ltd 82 Buchan Street, Sydenham, Christchurch. Ph 03 377 6760, contact Andrew Clark

Brightwater Cabinetmaker & Joinery Ltd 8c Merton Place, Annesbrook, Nelson 7011, Ph 03 548 6400, contact James Palmer.

Ashburton Joinery Limited 8 John Street, Ashburton, Ph 03 308 5059, contact James Donaldson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

My Joiner Ltd 64 Ruskin Rd, Newlands, Wellington 6037. Ph 021 487 500, contact Ulrich Kohler.

Building Connexion Ltd ITM Joinery, 16-18 King Edward St, Motueka, Ph 03 528 7256, contact Paul Rusbatch. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Bates Joinery (2008) Ltd 101 Shortland Street, Christchurch 8061, Ph 03 388 8111, contact Mark Allworthy. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Cantwell Joinery and Window Centre 15 Bristol Street, R D 4, Riverlands, Blenheim, Ph 03 578 3375, contact Ian Cantwell.

Bower Joinery 12a Bower Ave, Christchurch. Ph 03 388 2924, contact John Mudgway.

L & P Crown Joinery (2002) Ltd 37 Burden Avenue Wainuiomata. Ph 04 564 8895, contact Jeremy Patmore. 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.

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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 80 Hay Rd, Wigram, Christchurch, 8240. Ph 03 377 3597, contact: Howard Nossiter.

Dynamic Joinery & Kitchens Ltd 6b Maces Road, Bromley, Christchurch, Ph 022 087 9918, contact Ben Vyas.

East Joinery Ltd Unit 3, 56 Wickham St, Bromley Christchurch. Ph 021 138 3119.

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.

House of Joinery 168 Voss Rd, Ladbrooks RD2, Canterbury 7672, Ph 021 955 959, contact Johnny Alsop.

Joinery by Design 15 King Edward Tce, 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.

Kitchen Maker Christchurch Ltd 39 Ballarat Way, Wigram, Christchurch, 8025. Ph 021 988 868, contact David Li. 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 35 Lunns Rd, Middleton, 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 231 Cameron St, Netherby, Ashburton. Ph 03 308 8018, contact Murray Milne.

MWF Manufacturing Ltd Unit 3, 11 March Plc, Belfast, Christchurch. Ph 03 365 6218, contact Gary Altenburg. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Nordzco Joinery 652 Halswell Junction Rd, Hornby, Christchurch.

Ph 03 348 4890, contact Wayne Melrose.

NZ Doors (2004) Ltd 41 Anchorage Road, Hornby, Christchurch, Ph 03 344 2516, contacts Ron and Lisa Zwarst.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Paul Renwick Joinery Ltd 9 Paragon Plc, Sockburn, Christchurch. Ph 03 349 7049, contact Paul Renwick.

R A Hale Ltd 126 Hazeldean Rd, 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 9 Kilronan Plc, Wigram, Christchurch 8041, Ph 03 348 7921, contact Ryan Butler.

Sockburn Joinery 33 West Coast Rd, Yaldhurst, Christchurch. Ph 03 342 6044, contact Tony Lemmens.

Silver Fern KItchens 12 Princess St, Addington Christchurch. Ph 021 288 8373, contact Gary Lin. Sydenham Joinery Ltd 6 Dalziel Pl, Woolston, Christchurch, Ph 03 379 6840, contact Grant Weston. 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 411 Tuan St, Linwood, 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

WAITAKI 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.

OTAGO SOUTHLAND

Mearns and Leckie Limited 7 Gow St, Mosgiel 9024, Ph 03 489 2024, contact Matt Fuehrer. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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.

Firman Joinery Ltd 10 Endeavour Cres, Nth Oamaru Business Park, Oamaru. Ph 03 434 1561, contact Gary Firman.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Cut-it Joinery Limited 3 Enterprise Drive, Wanaka, Ph 03 443 5031, contact John Titterton.

Geraldine Timber Products 27 High Street, Geraldine, Ph 03 693 9598, contact Paul Autridge. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Elite Joinery Solutions 104 Middle Street, Pukerau, ph 03 208 5819, contact Regan Hughes.

J E Dennison Ltd 5 Redruth St, Timaru. Ph 03 688 0029, contact Gary Dennison. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Fiordland Joinery 10 Caswell Rd, Te Anau, Southland 9600, Ph 03 249 4339, contact Simon Irwin.

JMAC Joinery Ltd 7 Laughton Street, Washdyke, Timaru, Ph 03 688 2725, contact Craig Mason. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Form Joinery 23 Little Alpha Loop, Wanaka, Otago 9305. Ph 021 483 676, contact Nick Elliot.

Joinery Zone 2012 Ltd 27 Redruth St, Timaru. Ph 03 688 8223, contact Warren Atwill. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Formatt Bespoke Joinery Co Ltd 19 Glenda Drive, Queenstown. Ph 03 441 4944, contact Reuben Bogue. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Lunds Joinery Ltd 33a Grants Rd, PO Box 128, Timaru. Ph 03 688 9149, contact Mark Albert. NZS4211 Affiliated.

G L Stevenson Builders Ltd 53 Stone St, Dunedin 9010, Ph 027 7146 523, contact Michael Stevenson

McMaster Joinery 6 Leonard St, Waimate. Ph 03 689 7557, contact Des McMaster. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Howley Joinery Ltd 224 Mersey Street, Invercargill, Ph 03 214 1055, contact Glen Howley. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Millennium Joinery Ltd 2 Regina Lane, Oamaru. Ph 03 437 0227, contact Michael Sandri. NZS4211 Affiliated.

JP Quality Kitchens Limited 66 Vogel Street, Dunedin, Ph 021 474 300, contact John Peddie.

Paterson Joinery 307 Rosewill Valley Road, Timaru. Ph 03 688 7060, contact Alan Paterson.

Joinery Specialists 1997 Ltd 608 Kaikorai Valley Rd, Bradford, Dunedin, Ph 03 488 2371, contact Graeme Emmerson.

Rycole Joinery 44 Homestead Road, 1 DRD, Oamaru, Ph 03 434 5012, contacts Darryl and Adrienne Whitburn NZS4211 Affiliated.

Leading Edge Joinery Specialists Ltd 13 Surrey Street, Gore, Ph 027 6774 729, contact Donald McGuigan. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Tony Boyce Builders & Joiners Ltd 32 Washdyke Flat Rd, Washdyke, Timaru, Ph 03 688 2181, contact Tony Boyce. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Woodshack Kitchens 113 Izone Drive, Rolleston, Canterbury 7675, Ph: 03 347 9790, contact Mark Davis.

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.

Mojo Modern Joinery Ltd 96 Gair Ave, Cromwell, Ph 03 445 0128, contact Craig Harrison.

Nasko Factory Ltd 22A Margaret Place, Frankton Industrial, Queenstown, Ph 03 442 3206, contacts Stephen Walak, Amanda Trainor. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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.

PDL Kitchens 113B North Rd, Invercargill, Southland 9810, Ph 027 424 5578, contact Paul Lindsay.

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

Riversdale Joinery Ltd 105 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 64 Prince Albert Rd, St Kilda, Dunedin. Ph 03 455 4034, contact Gary Turner. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Stewart Construction Ltd PO Box 2125, St Kilda. Ph 03 455 2057, contact Barry Taylor. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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 5 Orari St, Sth Dunedin, Dunedin. Ph 03 479 2323, contact Andrew Bellamy. NZS4211 Affiliated.

National Associate Members Acero Limited www.acero.co.nz

Blum NZ Ltd www.blum.com

Fabtech Automation www.fabtechautomation.com

KLC Limited www.klc.co.nz

Nelson Pine Industries Ltd www.nelsonpine.co.nz

AGB Stone www.agbstone.co.nz

Breezway www.breezway.co.nz

Fit NZ www.fit-nz.co.nz

Joinery IT www.cabinetvision.co.nz

New Zealand Panels Group www.nzpanels.co.nz

Advanced Engineering Services www.aesparts.co.nz

Burns & Ferrall www.burnsferrall.co.nz

Glass Half Full www.glasshalffull.co.nz

Kantek www.

Resene Paints Ltd www.resene.co.nz

Allegion (New Zealand) Ltd www.allegion.co.nz

Drake & Wrigley Ltd www.drakeandwrigley.co.nz

Häfele NZ Ltd www.hafele.co.nz

Knobs ‘n Knockers Ltd www.knobsnknockers.co.nz

Rosenfeld Kidson & Co Ltd www.rosenfeldkidson.co.nz

Architectural Hardware Supplies www.ahs.co.nz

Carters www.carters.co.nz

Halswell Timber Co Ltd www.halswelltimber.co.nz

Laminex New Zealand www.laminexnewzealand.co.nz

Seearco Industrial Abrasives www.seearco.co.nz

Artia (Coventry Group NZ Ltd) www.artia.co.nz

Choice Energy www.choiceenergy.co.nz

Henkel NZ Ltd www.henkel.com

Leitz Tooling NZ Ltd www.leitz.co.nz

Thermawood www.thermawood.co.nz

ASSA ABLOY New Zealand Ltd www.assaabloy.com

Cosentino New Zealand Ltd www.cosentino.com

Herman Pacific www.hermpac.co.nz

Machines ‘R’ Us Ltd www.machinesrus.co.nz

Tunnicliffe Timber Solutions 2018 Ltd www.tunnicliffes.co.nz

Austaron Surfaces www.austaronsurfaces.com

Crombie Lockwood (NZ) Ltd www.crombielockwood.co.nz

Harvey Norman - Commercial www.harveynorman.co.nz

Marbello International Ltd www.marbello.com

Unique Hardware Solutions Ltd www.uniquehardware.co.nz

BBS Timbers www.bbstimbers.co.nz

Daiken New Zealand Limited www.daiken-nz.com

Hettich New Zealand www.hettich.co.nz

Metro Performance Glass www.metroglass.co.nz

Viridian Glass www.viridianglass.co.nz

Bellevue Architectural (NZ) Ltd www.bellevuearch.co.nz

Elite Hardware Ltd www.elitehardware.co.nz

Homag www.homag.com

Miles Nelson MF Co Ltd www.milesnelson.co.nz

W & R Jack Ltd www.jacks.co.nz

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Kantek www.kantek.co.nz

Mirotone NZ Ltd www.mirotone.com

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PRODUCT focus Dark furniture fittings from Blum The latest dark-hued additions to the Blum product range keep hardware aesthetics ontrend without altering cabinet planning or drilling information.

Deep and moody colour palettes aren't just a trend; they're a statement, an expression of character. Global and local trends are seeing dark designs creating a luxurious niche throughout the home build and renovation sector.

Blum has introduced an extended and updated range of dark hardware to support ever-evolving trends within the industry.

Onyx Black hinge range extension Blum hinges in an onyx black finish complement cabinetry instantly with no extra planning. With the core range of BLUMOTION, unsprung, zero-protrusion, or EXPANDO T hinges available in onyx black, every cabinet door can blend in seamlessly or stand out boldly.

New LEGRABOX Carbon Black finish With its slimline design, easy installation and reliable quality, LEGRABOX is always a popular choice for cabinet makers, specifiers and homeowners. The

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new carbon black finish replaces the previous terra black option, which provides a more authentic, true-black tone under the strong sunlight typical of NZ conditions.

Blum's dark furniture fittings offer a series of products with hundreds of design possibilities, because even hinges can be elegant.

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Shanghai Big figures tell a story of success The 52nd edition of CIFF Shanghai, the International Furniture Fair in China, which takes place annually at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai Hongqiao), has just concluded.

With the theme ‘Leading New Modes of Consumption, Serving New Patterns’, the Fair was divided into eight themed areas and hosted four side events covering life trends, office space and urban outdoors, bringing together the entire furniture industry under one roof over four days.

The numbers that defined this edition of CIFF Shanghai speak for themselves: 1,500 exhibitors arranged across 340,000 square metres, attended by 93,474 trade visitors, 84,611 of whom came from China and 8,863 from abroad, representing an increase of 10.44% compared to the 2019 edition, already a record-setting year.

In addition to all this, there were 46 live broadcasts on Chinese social channels followed by some 2.6 million online viewers. Between real and virtual, online and offline, the impact of this 52nd edition was truly impressive, especially on the domestic market. In times like these, when all certainties seem unmoored and almost nothing seems to go as it should, the Chinese domestic market—segmented between the wealth emerging among consumers with truly impressive economic capacity and a growing, increasingly demanding middle class—is proving to be a safe harbour for many companies in the sector. Thus, now more than ever, CIFF Shanghai has established itself as the indispensable platform for foreign companies interested in entering this complex market.

Hosted in Shanghai, China's most international city, the September edition positioned CIFF as a bridge to the Chinese domestic market and an essential vehicle for meeting distributors and building a local customer base.

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Join the Leitz NZ team

2 x Technical Sales Rep’s Auckland Region & South Island Our team is growing!

We are seeking self-motivated individuals that can deliver results by working autonomously. To be successful in this role you will have a solution-focused attitude, attention to detail and great time management. Able to maximize the sales opportunities to the our customer base by offering exceptional product knowledge and customer service.

A background in tooling, cabinetmaking or timber machining would be an advantage.

These hands on roles are a unique opportunity for a talented individual to join an internationally recognized leader in the industry. Rewarded by the support of a highly reputable brand, we offer competitive salary plus commission, company vehicle and usual business tools to help ensure you succeed.

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These additionally created positions require a person who likes a good challenge and is able to further strengthen our company presence. Regular travel is required If you would like to be part of a dedicated team then apply now to:

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Cosentino

57

Design2Cam

71

Egmont Air

11

Fit

21

Hafele (NZ) Ltd

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Halswell Timber

79

Hettich

25

Hideaway Bins

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Katalog

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Laminex

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Masterwood OMB1 CN3 KF

LD Carriers

20

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NZJMF

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