JOINERS Magazine June 2025

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Joinery, Cabinetmaking & Kitchen Manufacturing Industries

JUNE 2025

panel surfaces new panel, new colours, new applications

store it utilising small spaces

gaining an edge tape, machinery and people

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Thanks to a simple concept utilising five components, any drawer width can be fitted simply. Additional inserts like the knife holder or foil dispenser complete the cutlery insert with ultimate convenience. And whatever the customised arrangement looks like: the two part base panel ensures the best possible flexibility in terms of width for a wide range of drawer systems from 30 to 120 centimetres. The cutlery insert combined with the base panel ensures a cohesive appearance, covering the entire base of the drawer with the elegant timber finish.

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COVER

Both decorative and functional, panel for walls, furniture and cabinetry comes in multiple shades, colours, reliefs and grains to suit purpose and style. We display new surfaces, new colours and new applications.

Melanie Sa’u, Grey Lynn villa Melteca seasoned oak p.22 Photo John Wiliams

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COLUMNS Master Joiners 4 Nathan Busch discusses the importance of leadership especially in how we support and uplift others and suggest an effective way we can contribute is through volunteering.

Whether in woodworking shops or industry level production, leading companies work with Homag to build living spaces. At Ligna Homag showed off their entire value chain ranging from solid wood to timber construction and furniture.

Laminex Update 10 Rachel Silcock also looks at leadership and the importance of driving performance today while transforming for the future.

NKBA news 70 Rachael Kwok outlines the importance of good design and workmanship in the industry and offers several easy steps to assist the consumer in achieving this.

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Under sinks, in cupboard corners, next to appliances - kitchen space is valuable and storage systems have evolved to fit. We look at innovations that access tight space.

Steering a Course 74 Ian Featherstone explains why, in a world that has become more technical and competitive, we should charge for our design and technical expertise.

Safety Series 87 In the second edition of their safety series Laminex look at the Bradley Curve. What is it? And why should we care?

elite kitchens 50 New Plymouth Master Joiners member, elite kitchens, celebrate 25 years in business which has seen them evolve from a humble garage set-up to a cutting-edge, sustainability-driven leader in New Zealand’s residential cabinetry sector.

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Gaining an edge 54

News & Info 4 - 16

Faster machines, disappearing glue lines, wider colour palettes, Edgebanding materials and processes constantly develop to improve the end product. We look at advances in both tape and machinery.

State of the Industry 76 NZJMF membership 78 NKBA membership 82 Classifieds 88 Advertiser index 88

Sames Kremlin celebrate 100 years - p.33 JOINERS Magazine June 2025 page 3

from the president 15.5.2025

Professionalism, volunteerism, & shaping our industry’s future

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s we prepare for this year’s Master Joiners Conference, it’s a great time to reflect on how we grow—not just as tradespeople and technical experts, but as individuals. In a challenging economy, with rising costs and a slowing construction industry, professionalism and discipline are more important than ever.

Running a successful business today requires focus, consistency, and integrity. Consumers are looking for authenticity. Genuine leadership matters too, especially in how we support and uplift others.

Training and upskilling are no longer optional—they're essential to the future of our trade. One of the most effective ways we can contribute is through volunteering.

Whether it’s mentoring, teaching, or helping develop industry standards, giving our time sustains

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volunteering leaves a legacy.

It strengthens our culture, broadens our networks, and sets a powerful example. our craft and passes on valuable knowledge. Volunteering doesn’t just help others—it also stretches us, grows our own capabilities, and strengthens our community.

My own journey in volunteering has taken me well outside my comfort zone. It’s pushed me to learn, adapt, and lead in new ways.

I’ve been told I have a strong voice and speak well—though I don’t always see myself that way.

Often, we don’t realize what we’re capable of until someone gives us that little nudge.

We all remember those who inspired us: the person whose passion sparked our ambition, whose support helped us get started. Volunteering leaves a legacy. It strengthens our culture, broadens our networks, and sets a powerful example.

New Zealand’s recovery will rely on industries like ours being strong, forward-looking, and unified. Professionalism in business, combined with a spirit of service, creates the energy and momentum we need. The more we connect and collaborate, the more resilient and innovative we become.

At this year’s conference, we’ll be talking about what standards

should look like in an industry that—unlike many others—is not formally regulated. I believe joinery can and should lead that conversation. The growth of our industry must go hand-in-hand with personal growth for each of us.

Let’s keep pushing ourselves—to work better, lead better, and help others grow.

See you at the conference—ready to shape what’s next.

Nathan Busch National President Registered Master Joiners

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from the Publisher

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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 One hundred years of spray painting. p.32

Publisher Bob Nordgren bob@joiners.net.nz

Another busy winter ahead

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t has been another busy quarter ending with interzum in Germany as I write this with Ligna in Hannover to follow.

These two iconic shows are still going strong. We have a few items in this issue about interzum but the more substantial coverage will follow in our September issue. Of note here is the award given to drawer system manufacturer Harn out of Malaysia. A real coup for them. Here at home we have a 25th year anniversary feature on Elite Kitchens based just out of New Plymouth. Fay and Sean Rice who established the business back in 2000 have a lot to be proud of. On the new product front we have several in this issue from the new coated profile doors called the Opticoat range that are made with the latest coating technology from Europe to the new colour range for Prime Melamine from NZ Panels Group featuring timber decors.

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As we have done for many years we have storylines on various companies be they Master Joiner members or not who are using a variety of new machines and processes.

This is an important part of what we do: give exposure not only to machinery and processes but also the people and businesses who use them. Going a little further afield, in our September issue we will hopefully be featuring an amazing cabinetry project from Queensland, Australia which features a impressive finish from Resene Paints. The good news locally is the announcement of the venue and date for the 2025 Master Joiners Conference to be held at the Energy Events Centre in Rotorua 18 to 20 September. Go online to www.masterjoiners.net to find out more.

We have three features in particular this time looking at current trends in panel product, the latest advances in edgebanders and tape used and a look at innovations in providing for specialist storage spaces especially in the kitchen. Of particular note there is a feature on the 100 year anniversary of Sames which has as its key line the well known Kremlin range of spray gear for the finishing industry.

Formerly offered in this country by EPAC, it is now offered by their authorised agents Finishing Products Ltd. There is plenty to see in this issue so get stuck in!

Bob Nordgren

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Welcome back Biesse NZ welcomes back Leann Monga and Benedikt Buerschgens, and introduces new technician Bailey Webster The world’s first 7.2mm double-wall profile, made from 99% recyclable steel, Alunan T7 is designed to deliver functional simplicity.

Biesse NZ is excited to share some exciting updates about the team, reflecting Biesse’s ongoing commitment to excellence in customer service and technical support.

‘High Product Quality’ interzum award for new drawer development

We are thrilled to announce that after taking a short break, Leann Monga has rejoined Biesse NZ, stepping back into a pivotal role within the Customer Care team.

Leann brings extensive experience and great understanding of both customer care and machine technology at a local level. Her established relationships with customers are invaluable to our business.Welcome back, Leann!

C o l o g n e , G e r m a n y, 20 May 2025 – Harn introduces Alunan T7, a new development in drawer engineering which made its global debut at Interzum in Cologne. Featuring the world’s first 7.2mm doublewall profile and made from 99% recyclable steel, Alunan T7 is designed to deliver functional simplicity, longterm sustainability, and seamless integration into modern furniture systems.

In recognition of its design and engineering quality, Alunan T7 has been awarded the interzum Award – High Product Quality.

The RITMA T platform, the drawer runner powering Alunan T7, is engineered for superior performance and flexibility. This same platform is also compatible with RITMA Cube and Alunan T drawer profiles, allowing designers and manufacturers to create endless possibilities within a unified system. Whether for sleek, modern kitchens or high-performance storage solutions, this adaptability ensures seamless integration across multiple designs—all while maintaining the highest standards of durability and smooth operation.

Built on the RITMA T Platform, Alunan T7 ensures smooth, quiet operation with an intuitive installation system that allows for straightforward assembly and easy adjustments.

With just three carefully selected heights—88mm, 120mm, and 192mm—T7 simplifies decision-making for designers and users alike, offering clarity and ease without compromising performance.

“At Harn, we believe that great design is not only about aesthetics but also about performance, sustainability, and user experience. The Alunan T7 embodies this p h i l o s o p h y, o ff e r i n g a solution that is as refined as it is practical,” said Harn product manager Vivian Lam.

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Leann Monga

We also announce the return of Benedikt Buerschgens to Biesse.

Ben's knowledge and experience are highly valued and we are confident his return will greatly benefit customers.

Furthermore, in addition to Ben and Leann’s return, we take this opportunity to introduce Bailey Webster, who has recently joined Biesse as a Technician for Glass and Stone. Bailey’s expertise will be instrumental in enhancing our support for our glass and stone customers.

At Biesse, our people are our greatest asset. The return of experienced employees like Leann and Ben alongside the addition of new staff allows us to better support our customers and reinforce our commitment to providing outstanding service.

We look forward to the positive impact that Bailey, Ben, and Leann will have on our customers and on our team.

For more information, please contact us at 1800 BIESSE (243 773) or email info.nz@biesse.com.

Benedikt Buerschgens

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Dylan Staples joins Jacks as Sales Manager Laminex New Zealand™

“After talking with Richard, and Robin Jack, it was clear that Jacks’ goals for the future are in line with what I want to achieve,” says Dylan.

“Also, the opportunity to lead the expansion of KDT at a Kiwi owned company, especially with the respect and history of Jacks, was just too good to pass up.”

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t Laminex NZ, we’ve been thinking deeply about what it means to lead in today’s environment - and we know many of you are too. It’s a time that calls for agility, resilience, and above all, the ability to be ambidextrous - to drive performance today while transforming for tomorrow.

For business owners and leaders, this dual mindset isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s essential. We’re all being asked to keep a steady hand on the day-to-day, while also making bold moves to futureproof our businesses. It takes clarity, conviction, and the courage to back yourself, especially when your energy is being pulled in multiple directions.

“Dylan has decades of industry experience and customer knowledge, along with a reputation for excellence and trust that fits perfectly with the way Jacks like to do business,” says Richard Bealing, CEO at Jacks. “We’re delighted he sees the same potential in our product range as we do.”

Part of driving performance for us has involved doubling down on our core business: the products and solutions that matter most to our fabricators and joiners. Making sure we’re best in class at the fundamentals, even the complex ones - like edgetape. Small in scale but absolutely critical to getting the job done to the highest standard. You’ve shared and we’ve listened – we’ve got some opportunity to be better. Shortly we’ll be able to share the exciting changes we’re making to improve shopability and enhance our offer.

Dylan was General Manager of Biesse NZ for the past five years, having spent nearly four years Sales Manager for Biesse NSW. New Zealand born and bred, and a furniture maker by training, Dylan actually started his sales career at Jacks nearly 25 years ago.

We’re also looking ahead. Our new wood processing facility underway in Taupō is a bold step in both performance and transformation - building capacity to meet current and future demand, while unlocking new possibilities in product innovation and market expansion. We look forward to you being part of that transformational journey and can’t wait to share more about what this means for our partnership.

Many of you will be aware that in April, we launched what’s shaping up to be one of our most compelling range refreshes: a stunning new collection of Laminex Formica HPL. With colours like Taj Marble and Leggera Travertine already capturing the attention of designers and fabricators alike, the feedback so far has been overwhelmingly positive. These additions bring both beauty and practicality to the table and we’d love to hear what you think as they start showing up in your work.

My call to action this quarter? Take time to reflect - are you balancing the need to perform with the need to transform?

Even amidst the grind, holding a growth mindset and keeping sight of what’s possible is what will differentiate strong businesses in the long run.

Rachel Silcock General Manager Laminex New Zealand

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Dylan takes over from Simon Hornby, who managed Jacks’ sales team for 15 years. Simon has only stepped back slightly, having moved out of Auckland for lifestyle reasons. He remains a key member of the Jacks team in a sales and marketing role.

“Dylan and Simon have huge industry knowledge and respect,” says Richard, “and Dylan’s joined us at a very exciting time as we develop KDT. Our current product range, combined with the depth of experience of our sales and service teams, offers real value. I’m confident that with Dylan on board, Jacks is in an excellent position to support the industry as it gradually returns to growth.” 

Hettich expands specification support team

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Premium cabinetry hardware supplier Hettich announces an expanded specification support team with the appointment of Stephanie Kalajdzic in the newly created position of Design & Specification Co-ordinator.

Stephanie moves into the position from the role of Customer Services Team Leader, bringing years worth of Hettich product and industry knowledge alongside.

Hettich’s customers will recognise her for an exceptional, solutionoriented approach to customer support.

The appointment bolsters Hettich’s specification offer. Alongside Design & Specification Manager Elaine Addy, Stephanie will be working to refine the support offered in product selection and specification. Introducing a wealth of resources and the newly launched Spec for You service, the expanded specification team is primed to offer an elevated level of support for independant and in-house designers alike. 

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a unique, multi-material, and renewed machine portfolio can be viewed at the new experience spaces in Sydney, Osaka, Lyon, Porto, and Toronto

Biesse’s expanded catalog looks to improve the functionality and performance of machines across all materials.

embrace the evolution In an increasingly multidimensional world, marked by continuous changes, Biesse has undertaken a deep evolutionary path to bring a new value proposition to the market: a renewed product offering to be explored in unique experience spaces.

The renewed Biesse Machinery portfolio guarantees significant improvements in the functionality and performance of machines for all materials, and expands the catalog, particularly for stone and glass. It also includes an innovative range of services and assistance, along with a new human-machine interaction. The new Human Machine Interface, clear and highly intuitive, has a unified design for all materials, improving the user experience and simplifying production processes.

In line with this evolution, the Biesse Material Hubs have been created—unique multi-material experience spaces where visitors

can discover the company and its product portfolio. Through dedicated journeys, visitors can explore the offering through new methods of interaction and tools, both physical and digital.

The Biesse Material Hubs are part of a connected international network that strengthens local expressions and the uniqueness of each market, activating synergies between physically distant hubs.

This network not only enhances the experience and allows each hub to amplify its offering, but also reduces travel and emissions, promotes collaboration, and improves efficiency, in line with the company’s sustainability policy.

Biesse celebrated this important step forward in its evolutionary path with an event called “Embrace the Evolution”, which took place simultaneously in March at the first 5 Biesse Material Hubs of the network - in Sydney, Osaka, Lyon, Porto, and Toronto. The event featured a global format with a local flavor, embodying the full spirit of “International Natives”.

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The Biesse passport gives access to a connected international network without the travel.

The renewed Biesse Machinery portfolio and the Biesse Material Hub Network are part of the longterm strategic plan called One Company, which has redefined the organization, processes, corporate identity, product portfolio, and experience spaces. This initiative represents a path toward leadership in multi-materiality in an increasingly uncertain and evolving scenario.

During the events, the “Biesse International Design Award” competition was announced, in collaboration with POLI.design, post-graduate educational center founded by Politecnico di Milano, one of the most prestigious

Italian Universities with a strong international presence. The details of the competition, which will be revealed in the coming weeks, aim to involve students and designers worldwide in the creation of an iconic multi-material object designed to be exhibited in the material area of each Hub. The concepts behind the Biesse Material Hubs were conceived in collaboration with Il Prisma, an international architecture firm with Italian roots, which, together with Biesse, has redefined the process of redesigning the experience. This transformation turns offices and industrial spaces into open places connected to international markets, offering a vision that goes beyond the limits of traditional fairs and production sites.

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Why master joiners matter and why you should talk to one early

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on a new design—bring a Master Joiner into the conversation early.

Ask them questions. Let them guide you through options that suit your budget, your environment, and your style. Many Master Joiners also manufacture timber joinery that meets JMF standards, meaning it's built to perform and last.

hen you’re building, renovating, or designing a space, joinery probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But the truth is, it can make all the difference. Think about the kitchen that becomes the heart of a home, the staircase that adds character, or the windows and doors that quietly work hard every day. Behind all of that? A Master Joiner.

Master Joiners are technical experts who manufacture timber products like kitchens, stairs, doors, windows, and all kinds of custom woodwork, for inside and outside a building. They know how different materials perform over time, especially in our New Zealand climate.

They work with builders, homeowners, and architects to offer advice, solve problems, and help things run smoothly. From choosing the right timber species

Find a Master Joiner at www.masterjoiners.nz

to making sure the hardware is the right fit, a Master Joiner thinks ahead. That guidance often saves time and costs down the track— and leads to a better result.

Good joinery doesn’t just function well—it shapes how we experience a space. Open the cupboard that fits just right, or walk into a room where the cabinetry feels solid and thoughtful, and you can sense the difference. Joinery has a way of turning a house into a home.

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And it’s not just about the product.

When you visit a joinery workshop and see the care, creativity, and precision that goes into each piece, you realise just how much skill and talent exists in our own communities. These are people who take pride in their work—and it shows.

So, what’s the takeaway? If you're planning a project—whether you're building from scratch, renovating a room, or working

It’s not just about good-looking woodwork. It’s about getting the details right—function, fit, and finish—from someone who knows how to make it all come together. 

Why tested timber joinery matters and how JMF is raising the standard When it comes to windows and doors, performance and compliance aren’t optional - they’re essential.

As consumers, we expect our homes to be warm, dry, safe, and built to last. For that to happen, every component needs to do its job—and that includes the joinery.

That’s where JMF comes in.

JMF provides a tested and verified compliance pathway for timber windows and doors.

Our system is independently tested to meet the requirements of NZS 4211—the New Zealand standard for the performance of windows under wind, water, and structural loading. In short: we make sure timber joinery meets the most rigorous performance benchmarks, but with the beauty, sustainability, and craftsmanship front of mind too.

JMF manufacturers are specialists in timber joinery who are committed to quality, performance, and compliance. Every product they produce is backed by a robust testing framework, a clear manual of specifications, and regular technical support.

If you're planning a new build or renovation, ask your joiner or builder: Is this a JMF system?

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What does that mean for you?

Peace of mind: Whether you're a homeowner, architect, or builder, you can be confident the joinery will perform in your specific wind zone and weather conditions.

Easier code compliance: Using a JMF-certified manufacturer means less paperwork and a smoother consent process with local councils.

Design flexibility: Our system can be tailored to suit everything from heritage villas to modern architectural builds—while still staying within a tested framework.

Sustainable choice: Timber is a renewable material with excellent thermal properties. With JMF, you don’t have to choose between performance and sustainability.

Because when it comes to your home, it pays to choose timber joinery that’s tested, trusted, and built to perform.

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Shown at Ligna - Revego with front heights up to 2980 mm.

NZ Panels Group is looking to simplify its customer interaction structure.

NZ Panels Group putting customers first NZ Panels Group is making some key changes to the business, to make it easier for its customers to do business.

"As the company has grown and added more brands and products, our customers have told us it has been harder to deal with us, with too many points of contact in an overly complex structure," said chief executive Nigel Rigby. "As a result, we're now embarking on a change project to put our customers back at the very centre."

Over the coming months the following changes will occur.

All Sales and Customer Service teams (except Dezignatek & Mercer plumbing sales) will be aligned under one brand which is NZ Panels Group.

"That means customers will have just one sales account manager who can manage all the products they buy from us. There will be just one Customer Service team to deal with our panel, benchtop and flooring products," he said.

Dezignatek and Mercer will continue to operate as they are with their own Sales and Customer Service teams.

As part of the improved customer focus a new NZ Panels Group website will be developed with all brands and products in one place.

More customers will be encouraged to place orders online - and track their order delivery status. " We ' l l b e a p p l y i n g a m o r e intense focus to our stock and manufacturing processes to ensure we can get product to customers faster - wherever they are located.

Over the coming months we'll update customers on any changes that will impact them directly," he said.

From a sales perspective, Ian Harris remains as Sales & Distribution Manager for the South Island with Alan Role taking over the North Island role, vacated by Shane Wilson.

Sean Opie, who has been operating as Sales Manager for Impey’s Auckland is now Sales Manager for the Upper North Island.

In time, the Impey's and Anthony Shearer brands (our joinery m e r c h a n t s ) w i l l d i s a p p e a r.

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Blum at Interzum innovation that works for joiners everywhere Blum's presence at Interzum 2025 was a strong reminder of just how far we've come. Since our first appearance in Cologne way back in 1967, we've grown from a modest booth to a full-fledged Blum experience spread across 1,200 square metres. Under our guiding motto, "for everyone, everywhere," we showcased new developments that speak directly to the needs of modern joiners—and we're excited to share a few highlights that we think will really matter in the workshop.

SERVO-DRIVE – smarter, simpler, more efficient We've given SERVO-DRIVE, our electric opening support system, a major update—and it's more joiner-friendly than ever. Improved electronics mean lower power consumption, while a redesigned interface offers smoother operation.

Trigger sensitivity is now adjustable, allowing for fine-tuning to suit each application. Installation has also been simplified, with integrated LED guidance making setup quicker and more precise. Whether you're fitting out a kitchen, utility, or commercial space, SERVO-DRIVE takes the effort out of moving heavy drawers, wall units, and appliance fronts.

Whilst this version isnt yet available in New Zealand its innovation continues to pave the way for future SERVODRIVE enhancements.

REVEGO – flexible pocket systems for seamless design When it comes to clean lines and concealed functionality, REVEGO has you covered—literally. Our latest iteration, arriving in New Zealand in 2026, now supports front heights from 1130 mm to a towering 2980 mm. It's available in both full-length and worktop-mounted options, offering flexibility for joiners working across residential and commercial interiors. From wardrobes and kitchen runs to hidden coffee bars and TV cabinets, REVEGO allows you to create sleek, clutter-free designs with minimal fuss. It's the perfect solution for clients looking to combine contemporary aesthetics with functional spaces.

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Napier firm’s new CNC is a good fit frame, has proven to be a reliable and cost-effective solution for the business. “The install was quick, and we were up and running in no time. Rob and his team at Farnese have been on the ball — we’ve had great performance from the machine so far.”

Christie Builders & Joiners Ltd is a proud family business with a legacy dating back to 1950, when Ben Christie — grandfather of current owner Mike Christie — founded the company in Napier.

In the early 2000’s, the business relocated to its current premises on Husheer Place.

A key part of integrating new technology into the workshop has been the efforts of Joinery Manager Asaad, who has done an excellent job learning the ropes and getting up to speed with the new CNC system and software.

As a member of Master Joiners, the company specialises in a wide range of bespoke building and joinery work, including NZS 4211 standard exterior windows, staircases, mouldings, cabinetry, and kitchens — all produced within a nest-based manufacturing setup. Central to this operation is the use of CNC machinery.

In early 2024, following extensive research, Mike purchased a

Back l/r: Asaad About Aresh (Joinery Manager), Dave Christie (Building Manger), Beck Christie, Mike Christie (Director), Sam Heal, Daniel Harvey, Connor Horn.

Front l/r: Blake Haines, Astin Jones, Gareth Deihl, Harry Stilwell.

Proform Fusion ATC 25/13 from Farnese NZ. “This was essentially an upgrade to meet growing demand,” says Mike. “The machine allows us to optimise processing of 1200 x 2400 sheets for our cabinetry and kitchen components. Its compact footprint, around 4m x 3m, fits perfectly within the joinery section of our 500m2 factory.”

To complement the new CNC, the team implemented Polyboard software from Cam Solutions.

“After a short learning curve, we saw a significant increase in cabinetry output. At the same time, we also upgraded our dust extraction system.” Mike says.

The gantry-style machine, built with a heavy-duty solid steel

Business at Christie Builders & Joiners has traditionally grown through word of mouth. “With both building and joinery under one roof, we promote ourselves as a one-stop shop here in Napier,” says Mike. The company currently employs seven staff on the building side and three in joinery. “The two parts complement each other well, and the new CNC has definitely improved our productivity,” he adds.

Christie Builders & Joiners Ltd, 11 Husheer Plc, Napier. Ph: 06 843 6676, E: mike@cbaj.co.nz, www. christiebuildersandjoiners.co.nz

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Panel surfaces Both decorative and functional, panel for walls, furniture and cabinetry comes in multiple shades, colours, reliefs and grains to suit purpose and style.

We display new surfaces, new colours, new applications.

Archant p.19

Laminex p. 22

NZ Panels p. 20

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Florim Skin™ A new surface for kitchen joinery Florim Skin™ is redefining what’s possible in kitchen joinery. At just 3mm thick, this largeformat porcelain panel offers the refined look of natural stone with none of the weight—and all the practicality.

Perfect for cabinet fronts, doors, drawer faces, splashbacks, and vertical panels, Florim Skin ™ delivers a modern, high-end finish that’s as durable as it is beautiful. It’s heat-resistant, UV-stable, nonporous, and highly scratch-resistant—making it an ideal choice for hard-working kitchen spaces where surfaces are seen and used every day.

Despite its premium appearance, Florim Skin™ is designed with the workshop in mind. It can be cut using a standard tile cutter and bonded to common joinery substrates like modern laminate, MDF or ply.

No specialist tooling. No complex install process. Just smart fabrication and a flawless finish.

Its ultra-slim profile also allows for clever design details: integrated panels, negative detailing, and seamless transitions between vertical and horizontal surfaces. And with a range of finishes—from soft stone tones to bold marbles—it’s easy to align with any client’s aesthetic.

Whether you're crafting bespoke kitchens or looking for an edge in high-spec residential projects, Florim Skin™ offers a unique material advantage: luxury that works.

Available now through Archant.

To learn more or request samples, visit archant.co.nz

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Timber decors dominate new colour launch from Prime Melamine It should come as no surprise that highly realistic timber decors take centre stage with the update of new colours into the Prime Melamine range this month.

With NKBA designers firmly backing timber designs as the leading trend for kitchens and bathrooms in 2025, this range update responds to that perfectly.

Four of the seven decors are woodgrains and three have been developed in response to requests from New Zealand designers for designs that will more closely match the most popular timber flooring options.

The same planked timber structure features in the warmly toned Tuscan Oak and the darker chocolate Bavarian Oak, making it an easy choice when two colour schemes are needed for multiresidential projects.

All four timber designs are sampled in Primepanel’s deeply textured Timberland finish.

The colours of Tuscan Oak pair beautifully with warm berry and aubergine shades, soft pastels and dark brown while Bavarian oak offers a dramatic counterpoint to lighter toned benchtops and is available in a 24x12 HPL option.

Chestnut is a gorgeously rich and warm timber design with a walnut style grain that will bring any interior scheme to life. With a softly planked structure, its deep brown tones have subtle variations in shading and texture giving both depth and character. It’s versatile enough to pair with sleek modern finishes or traditional materials and will look stunning in any interior.

The fourth timber design is Northern Oak, a quarter-cut design in a natural oak tone that is designed to become a classic. Its clean and linear timber structure makes it an easy design to work with any style of interior and pairs well with marble, stone, concrete and solid colours in most hues, especially soft to mid-toned greens. This is also available in a 24x12 HPL option.

Illusion and Linden are sampled in velvet and Gully Green in an embossed finish.

The solid colour line-up Yes, green is having a moment— we won’t lie. That’s why we had to add Gully Green, a swoonworthy shade with incredible depth and character. Its rich, moody tones bring a sense of calm and sophistication, while its versatility allows it to pair effortlessly with nearly all timber decors. Whether used as a bold statement or a grounding neutral, Gully Green adds a fresh, timeless appeal to any interior.

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Linden is a soft shade of green that will add a burst of freshness to any interior. Designed to pair with our new Tuscan Oak and Bavarian Oak, it packs a more dramatic punch when matched with solid colours like Anthracite or Black.

Illusion is a chameleon colour that will change depending on what you put next to it. One minute it can give you a hint of peach but can also appear as a dark cream or even taupe. Paired with the dark

brown of our new Bavarian Oak it’s a stunner and with our new Chestnut it could deliver an Oscarworthy supporting role.

Both laser and 1mm edgetape will be available for the new colours. All four timber designs are sampled in our deeply textured Timberland finish, Illusion and Linden are sampled in velvet, and Gully Green in an embossed finish. 

Seven new colours.

Seven new ways to be inspired.

We’re delighted to be launching some stunning new colours into the Prime Melamine range - all with 1mm and laser edgteape.

Check out the full range and order samples online at www.primepanels.co.nz

Image: Prime Melamine Chestnut and Illusion

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Versatile Melteca Melamine panels I

n the ever-evolving world of interior design, melamine panels have emerged as a gamechanger, transforming spaces with style, functionality and durability. Their adaptability makes them an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, from kitchen cabinetry to vanity units, wardrobes, wall linings and even storage boxes.

A durable and affordable substitute for veneer The ever-evolving printing technology used in Melteca melamine panels creates incredibly life like woodgrain patterns, providing the warmth and beauty of natural wood with an affordable price tag and easy care and maintenance, in comparison to veneer.

"Melteca Parisian Oak in Organic Finish is the closest match to real timber I’ve seen, with a depth of texture that feels like true woodgrain." Alex Walls, 2014 The Block NZ contestant. Designer: Alex and Corban.

Photographer: Sophie Bayly.

Interior designer Melanie Sa’u re-imagined a Grey Lynn villa, bringing sophistication and practicality, with two Melteca decors bringing warmth and texture throughout the home. From l-r: Melteca Seasoned Oak and Borders Oak in Organic finish used in the kitchen; Melteca Seasoned Oak in Organic finish used for the walk-in wardrobe; Melteca Borders Oak in Organic Finish used for the vanity. Designer: Melanie Sa'u. Manufacturer: Greenmount Interiors.

Photographer: John Wiliams

The practicality and durability of Melteca woodgrains was used in multiple spaces across this North Shore residence. From l-r: Melteca Planked Urban Oak creates a special office nook; Stunning storage unit made with Melteca Rural Oak; Homeowners can relax in style on a Melteca Classic Oak daybed.

Photographer: Michelle Weir

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Sage Doors

Hello, Opticoat™ For years, cabinetmakers in NZ have been asking Sage Doors for a premium coated door product; in March 2025, after 2.5 years of development and research, Sage Doors launched Opticoat™ – coated profile doors made using the latest in automated coating technologies from Europe.

Sage Doors recently shared the release of their latest product: New Zealand’s newest coated profile doors, aptly named Opticoat™ to represent what it is: coated profile doors with options.

“Opticoat ™ is the culmination of a long journey of R&D, with collaboration from global experts, to create a product that the industry has been asking us for the past 10 years. Coated doors offer a greater durability over a lacquered finish, with the added benefit of the product having shorter lead times and being easy to replace if a door is damaged during install,” says Sage Doors Operations Manager, Lydia Posthuma.

“We’re not here to imitate, we’re here to innovate. We’re doing things a bit differently. Our profiles are different, our colour range is different, and our machinery is different. Very different!”.

And, those differences are a good thing – read on to learn more!

The manufacturing process: Opticoat ™ doors are coated in a new state-of-the-art facility, featuring a fully automated system from Europe. The system is also in a controlled environment, to enable fine control over all aspects of production.

The Door Profiles: Opticoat ™ features a range of 27 door profiles and 5 edge profiles, similar to that of the existing Optidoor range. All of the profiles can be customized to the needs of your design, by adjusting the frame sizes, adding mid-rails, and even customizing the linear profiles to suit your desired profile. In the same way as the Optidoor profiles, the linear profiles are also ‘variable width’, meaning that the profile will automatically adjust to fit to the size of the panel, to avoid any ugly flat bits on the edges of your panel.

27 door profiles and 5 edge profiles can be customised to the needs of your design.

Taking coated doors to new heights: Opticoat™ is available at 3100mm long, for added flexibility in your designs.

Double Sided Panels: Double sided panels are available, with options for either a fixed 100mm return (suitable for fixed end panels) or a variable return, where you can order the depth of the return according to the needs of your design.

The Colour Range: Opticoat™ is available in a range of 23 colours

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across satin, texture, matte, gloss and woodgrain finishes. The matte surface is a new development i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y, f o r a d d e d resistance and durability.

Profile Handles: Opticoat™ is available with a profile handle edge, ensuring the product is also suitable for handleless modern designs.

With Opticoat™ already being used in homes around New Zealand, the feedback has been positive. “It’s actually really good!” says Jimmy

the Joiner, a cabinetmaker who was among the first to order the new product. “We’re really happy with the finish & love our new doors!” says Nick, who used the product in his own home during the testing phase.

Sage Doors is excited to continue expanding the Opticoat™ range and listening to the needs of cabinetmakers around New Zealand. For more information or samples, contact Sage Doors. 

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When people can be creative using and even redesigning their surroundings, when spaces and furniture can be transformed into something exceptional or completely innovative, that's when "transformation" becomes a truly emotional experience

Hettich at Interzum 2025 “Transforming Spaces – with innovative motion” was Hettich's show motto this year at Interzum in Cologne.

Phillip Rode, of Hettich’s global management team, highlighted the importance Interzum plays for the organisation.

"For us, interzum is an important focus, and one we've been eagerly working towards. Visitors from across the globe get the chance to see how they can benefit from our fittings expertise gathered from 135 years of experience.

Hettich is, and will always be, a strong and reliable partner in a world that's changing. This is why I am expecting us to leave a lasting impression on the furniture industry and give it a new drive with everything we've prepared under the 'Transforming Spaces – with innovative Motion' banner."

Hettich brought this concept to life at Interzum 2025. A future concept special show whisked visitors off into fascinating worlds of transformable furniture, looking towards the design innovations that will give us the spaces we live in 5 years from now.

With five certified FurnSpin manufacturers across the country, and more in training, New Zealand remains one of the few markets around the world with access to this unique storage solution.

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Another example demonstrated a variety of Hettich products used in combination to create a spa-like bathroom space.

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One example of this was a chic floating wall display of tinted glass fronts and integrated lighting.

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Meanwhile, designing for today was the focus of 21 inspirational interior solutions for kitchen and bathroom, living space and bedroom, white goods, workplace and outdoor living displayed by the company.

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A FurnSpin S is previewed with full glass sides and cable management, enabling integrated lighting. This functionality is expected to be available in New Zealand in 2026.

Full extension runners are used with synchronization bars for a wide, push to open hidden shelf. This unique application of drawer runners, possible with Hettich’s Actro YOU, creates a practical preparation space.

Plus, spot AvoSys, Hettich’s latest special application hinge for glass and other panel fronts that cannot accommodate drilling. This brand new product is on debut for the first time at Interzum.

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Side-by-side wall mounted FurnSpin S atop hinged door cabinets create a visual display-meets-storage unit.

Mirrored on the other side of the vanity by an equivalent hinged cabinet storage, the design is elevated from a mirror cabinet to offer extensive storage.

AvanTech YOU Illumination is shown in the vanity, one of its most popular uses.

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AvanTech YOU Illumination used with Wooden drawer boxes, with the lighting strip routed into the interior drawer side.

The EviSys hinge, a guiding hinge with soft closing for super high integrated refrigerator doors. This product is expected to be released in New Zealand later this year.

The Interior Fittings range, also due to launch in New Zealand in the coming months, including the Naro single pull-out baskets.

The recently released WingLine L in anthracite.

Visitors also had the opportunity to look at future-orientated assembly machinery in practice, discover more about Hettich's extensive range of eServices – and be amazed at everything else Hettich can do to boost their success in business.

Showcasing innovations and customised service offerings, Hettich once again presents itself in 2025 as a leading, holistically thinking strategy partner for the joinery industry. https://www.hettich.com/en-de/ inspiration/fairs-showrooms/ interzum

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Building living spaces on show at Ligna

Multi-layered Homag STORETEQ P-320 with saw and nesting set-up.

Whether in woodworking shops or industry-level production: Leading companies work with HOMAG to build living spaces, ranging from solid wood processing through to timber construction and furniture. Together, SYSTEM TM, KALLESOE, WEINMANN and HOMAG cover the entire value chain, with seamlessly compatible solutions. This is unique on the market.

And unique at LIGNA. Under the motto Building living spaces, which united all product brands and customer segments, HOMAG presented the entire portfolio in one place for the first time — in Hall 14. The advantage for LIGNA visitors was years of expertise in close cooperation.

This, in turn, formed the ideal basis for intensive technical discussions about increased precision, increased productivity, and increased efficiency.

machine manufacturer and year of manufacture. Plug-and-play installation ensured a transparent representation of the action areas and sustainable optimization of the value stream within a very short time. With its tools, BENZ Tooling set new standards in terms of efficiency and flexibility in wood processing. A real highlight here was horizontal drilling and trimming in the smallest processing areas.

Complete compatibility provided wood processing companies of all sizes with a comprehensive range of solutions. A decisive advantage was that visitors could find true experts on individual topics in each segment. The unique concept was rounded off in Hall 14 by HOMAG partners SCHULER Consulting, tapio, and BENZ Tooling. Among other things, SCHULER Consulting presented digital value stream optimization: Transparent flows of materials and goods, regardless of the

50 years of LIGNA. 50 years of HOMAG innovations LIGNA was celebrating its 50year anniversary in 2025, and HOMAG had been there right from the start. The company had been presenting its innovations at the trade fair for half a century.

In LIGNA's anniversary year, HOMAG also had every reason to celebrate with its pioneering new concept and ten years of the SAWTEQ S-320 flexTec. In 2014, the saw revolutionized panel dividing.

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Simple automation: New dimensions for medium-sized companies With the new SAWTEQ S-200 flexTec, HOMAG is opening up new panel cutting possibilities for numerous companies: The first entry-level robot saw model

is making high-tech automation accessible for medium-sized companies. The hybrid concept combines manual flexibility with robot-assisted efficiency. (continued over page)

Homag Sawteq range has revolutionised panel dividing over the last decade.

Building living spaces.

From furniture to homes: The future is built with wood.

Together, HOMAG, WEINMANN, SYSTEM TM and KALLESOE provide comprehensive production solutions for manufacturers of optimized timber, engineered wood, timber construction, interior fittings, furniture and more.

With over 500 years of combined experience in machinery engineering, automation systems, and software technology, our focus is on building strong partnerships that enhance your productivity, precision, and profitability. This is how we are building living spaces. Together, with you.

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Storeteq F-100 with SAWTEQ-300 and nesting set-up.

DRILLTEQ-V310 with smart robot system.

The DRILLTEQ V-310 continues along this path, just for CNC processing. The combined, smart robot system offers continuous 24/7 production during feeding and destacking, with consistent precision. Random stacking in batch size 1 operation is a decisive advantage in the context of the shortage of skilled workers.

Intelligent integration: Digital added value in practice The productionManager digital job folder has already taken production planning in joinery businesses to a new level. The new version is now marking a real paradigm shift in production management for woodworking shops and medium-sized businesses. The digital solution creates measurable efficiency gains by combining versatile production planning and flexible

The Homag EDGETEQ P 200 allows edgeband printing of patterns or images.

integration of interfaces to ERP and CAD/CAM systems with intuitive operation and integrated functions such as lot generation and rework.

What the digital job folder provides woodworking shops, the ControllerMES manufacturing execution system provides for industry. The new production planning module enables, among other things, dynamic grouping of production jobs and detailed planning that is updated daily.

The system also takes into account workstation capacities and key data such as narrow parts, materials, glue types and other important indicators that can be flexibly defined and individually adapted. Backward scheduling allows deadlines to be optimally included in planning, which maximizes workplace utilization.

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HOMAG also presented real added value when it came to cutting. In addition to the seamless connection to the woodStore storage software, intelliDivide cutting optimization now offers AI-supported forecasts of the production time, the option to individually define materialdependent parameters and the targeted insertion of stress elimination cuts for quality assurance.

Practical revolution: Edge printing and CNC success.

With the EDGETEQ P-200, HOMAG is revolutionizing the joinery trade. Digital edge printing takes customization, efficiency and creativity to a new level. It opens up new opportunities for joiners to position themselves in the market and better meet customer requirements.The digital

printing machine from HOMAG is a real game changer for small and medium-sized companies: It prints edgebands with patterns, decors, images or logos in brilliant fourcolor printing. The EDGETEQ P-200 thus opens new doors for joiners and carpenters to stand out in the market - whether furniture construction, interior design or trade fair construction - with creative solutions and to respond specifically to customer requirements.

Another edge highlight: woodCommander 6 with SmartSelect and edge allocation.

The innovative production software offers intuitive, workpiece-oriented operation without the need for specialist m a c h i n e k n o w l e d g e . Wi t h features such as customerspecific categorization, workpiece

Homag Storeteq P-310 second layer allows machinery configuration to suit factory space and volume.

The woodWOP9 turns practical feedback into reality.

visualization and automatic program selection, the software enables a more efficient production process, while a new production list allows you to always keeps an eye on the current processing status of all workpieces.

Keeping an eye on things is key: woodWOP 9 turns practical feedback into reality. The new version of the CNC programming software boasts an optimized user interface and operation: Clear lines, a uniform color scheme, fewer work steps and new programming aids. The focus is entirely on the workpiece.

The innovations in the CNC segment were real rays of hope: From highly efficient production and maximum flexibility to nesting production and drilling.

SYSTEM TM, KALLESOE and WEINMANN: Solid wood expertise for the future.

The integration of SYSTEM TM into the HOMAG Group significantly expands the technology portfolio. The traditional Danish company supplies highly specialized system solutions for optimizing personnel and wood resources for the solid wood industry — from pallet wood to parquet. At LIGNA, SYSTEM TM presented its leading saw technology, among other products.

This technology is combined with the customer-specific complete solutions from KALLESOE, a specialist in automation and high-frequency presses, for the production of solid wood products. At LIGNA, KALLESOE presented the latest and most

Homag woodStore software simple tracking of panel movements.

efficient generator for rapid hardening in addition to a wide range of system solutions.

This is where WEINMANN comes into play. The world market leader offers carpentry businesses, module manufacturers and the prefabricated house industry everything from A to Z that the timber construction heart desires.

From the WALLTEQ M-300 entry-level multifunction bridge solution to the FEEDBOT W-500 highly automated robotics solution for industry, there is something for companies of all sizes.

Now you can see where significant added value from HOMAG lies: Solid wood processing systems from SYSTEM TM, customerspecific glued timber solutions from KALLESOE, leading timber construction expertise

from WEINMANN and years of wood processing expertise from HOMAG. Building living spaces — the result of this cooperation.

Hall 14: Intelligent solutions for key market challenges.

At LIGNA, HOMAG will emphasize its position as a technology leader that is actively shaping the digital transformation in wood processing and the future of timber construction. The solutions presented in Hall 14 addressed key market challenges: The lack of skilled workers, resource efficiency and the increasing demand for automated processes. HOMAG traditionally also makes high-tech solutions accessible to smaller businesses.

www.homag.com

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Sames makes 100 years!

Airmix® and Electrostatic Airmix® range going strong In 2025, Sames (pronounced SAH-mez) marks its 100th anniversary celebrating a century of innovation and dedication to excellence in the application of paints, adhesives and sealants.

Cedric Perres, CEO of Sames.

“This celebration is not just about reflecting on our past but also about looking ahead with ambition, reinforcing our commitment to innovation, performance and environmental responsibility.”

The trust and loyalty of Sames customers has fuelled the drive to push boundaries and develop industry leading solutions . Every collaboration Sames partakes in, challenges them to improve, adapt and innovate to meet the ever changing needs of the modern world.

It started with the birth of Kremlin (1925) which introduced the first airspray gun in Europe to the finishing industry. Later in 1947 Sames opens in France by developing and introducing electrostatic technology in various markets. Then in 1954 Rexson launched its industrial equipment range for high viscosity materials. This was followed by Intec in 1974 with its range of pumping and dosing systems as well as control techniques for low and high viscosity products like glues, adhesives and pastes.

These different elements have continuously evolved, developing their expertise to become a global leader in industrial finishing solutions. Sames has remained at the forefront of technology, helping various industries achieve the highest quality finishes with precision and efficiency.

For a century, their cutting edge solutions have served a wide range of industries from automotive to electronics to furniture, cosmetics, transportation and agriculture.

1975 marked a watershed year with the introduction of the Airmix® spray system by Kremlin which impacted the paint market, a unique technology combining quality finish and productivity with a high transfer efficiency to achieve minimal overspray.

Over the next thirty years these brands evolved and integrated their various expertises. In 2003 Kremlin and Rexson merged to form Kremlin Rexson. In 2009 they commercialise the Airmix® Xcite spray gun with a brand new generation of liquid feeding pumps from medium to high pressue, with exceptional stable flow along with the unsurpassed Kremlin Airmix ® quality and Airmix ® productivity. In 2015 Sames and Kremlin Rexson combine their expertise in spray

and electrostatic technologies to mark the new Nanogun. In 2020 Eisenmann Intec in Germany and Sames Kremlin merge and then in 2022 they all unify under the name SAMES. Today, with a global presence, Sames continues to drive progress, delivering state of the art finishing solutions from

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pumps to applicators that enhances productivity and sustainability for industrial partners worldwide.

“Reaching one hundred years is an incredible milestone that belongs to our employees, customers and partners who have been instrumental in our journey.” says

Announcing Finishing Products Limited as the new distributor in New Zealand Sames are supplying product to Finishing Products Ltd as their authorised agents in Australia and now based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Finishing Products history of working within the industry to provide turn key systems using partners with long histories like overhead conveyers from Bridgeveyor, Pacline and Stewart Gill. Finishing Products, parent companies clientele in Australia include BOC Gas, Elgas, Porta Products (aka Born Manufacturing), Laminex Group, King Springworks and CA Group. Darrell Abbott, Director of Finishing Products Ltd comments “We deal with both large and small clients. For all our clients we offer solutions to improve productivity within parameters that influences each client’s concerns. Today’s industry is struggling with increased labour and material cost, therefore if Finishing Products can offer a solution to increase quality productions with material savings due to the technologies offered by our partners and my staff, then that makes my job extremely enjoyable. I look forward to working in New Zealand and expanding the operation to the North Island.”

For further information please contact Finishing Products Ltd, 6 Caton St, Sydenham, Christchurch, ph 03 390 0025 or visit www. finishingproducts.co.nz

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tight spaces Under sinks, in cupboard corners, next to appliances kitchen space is valuable and storage systems have evolved to fit. We look at innovations that access tight space.

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Trigon Corner p. 38

Flexible stairs p. 37

Senio p. 36

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Planero p. 40

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Hard-to-reach places In a country where a majority of living spaces are wholly bespoke and renovations reign supreme, NZ designers and manufacturers are often searching for solutions to fit those tricky gaps. Hettich loves the challenge that these gaps pose, forcing creativity and innovation to ensure the most practical usage of every space.

All new Interior Fittings range Imminently available in the New Zealand market, Hettich has launched a complete Interior Fittings range, purposefully designed to resolve storage challenges inside cabinets.

Available in anthracite flawlessly matched to the anthracite of popular drawer systems AvanTech YOU and InnoTech Atira, the range is also available in a choice of two styles; a full side, and a side and rail.

Designed and manufactured in Italy, the range includes pull outs for narrow cabinets as well as different corner storage solutions.

The product names are a nod to its Italian history, named for rivers and towns in its homeland.

Corner units Salso Rounded shelves swivel individually around the corner bend for a total load capacity of 40kg. Suitable for cabinet fronts 400, 450 and 500mm wide, this unit is available in both finishes.

Orta The four square baskets of this unit fit behind a standard hinge door. With a total load capacity of 35kg, this unit is also available in both finishes. It is reversible so can be installed either right or left.

Goro Another solution featuring four square baskets, the door panel attached directly to the fitting. Shallower and taller than Orta, with an installation depth of 485mm, it has a slightly lesser total load capacity of 32kg. Goro also comes in both finishes.

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OrgaTray 510

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Goro

Senio

Senio Available in a classic, rounded rail side, Senio sees individual panels fitted to each shelf, enabling the corner unit to be opened and closed separately.

It requires and installation depth of 500mm and has a total load capacity of 30kg.

Oil pull-outs & narrow spaces Lario A base pull-out available in two finishes; mono and classic, this tidy solution is the perfect fit for cabinets 150 - 200mm wide.

Runners are able to be fitted left-hand side, right-hand side or crossed and it has a total load capacity of 30kg.

Look at your drawers from a new perspective We know, love, and work with drawers every single day, so the

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benefits of being able to repurpose an everyday product for tight spaces is obvious, Oil pull-outs & narrow spaces Any of Hettich’s popular drawer systems can be fitted as a narrow oil pull-out with one runner set crossed between an upper and bottom drawer box. A secondary benefit of implementing oil pull-outs in this way is that it enables customisation suited to the client. Include AvanTech YOU Illumination in combination with the AvanTech YOU drawer system. Or, include OrgaStore 410 for oils and sauces organisation within the InnoTech Atira drawer.

Undersink Hettich offers two undersink interior organisation options;

Lario

OrgaTray 510 and Banio, both compatible with its popular AvanTech YOU and InnoTech Atira drawers. Simply cut your base and back panels as per the technical drawings to make these solutions available to your clients: OrgaTray 510 An entry-level plastic organiser available in white, silver and anthracite. It requires a nominal length drawer of just 350mm.

Banio The banio system consists of a frame which can be fitted with plastic organising trays.

Available in white, light grey and dark grey frames with equivalent, semi-translucent trays, the Banio system requires a drawer width of 600mm or more.

Concept: Flexible Stairs Stairs or furniture?

Functionality and space management, both first class The space below or inside staircase furniture offers plenty of scope for your ideas and usage concepts with a focus on good design.

Even under a step, drawers make full use of storage space. To the front, the unit complements the kitchen with an integrated oven and warming drawer. Moving horizontally, the table, with its small drawers for various utensils, is the crowning glory of this intelligent management of space: whether for home working, breakfast or evening meal – there's no more flexible way to live in a small space.

Products used: • Wooden drawers • Quadro drawer runners • Height adjustable castors • Sensys • TopLine • OrgaStripe

Beyond the purpose built products in their range, Hettich has seen countless clever applications of its products to make the most of the available space no matter how challenging. Take your challenge to the team and see what ideas can be sparked to transform your space.

For Sales enquiries Our friendly customers service team 0800 438 842 | sales-nz@hettich. com Or reach out to your Territory Manager for more information Visit www.designwithhettich.co.nz

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Maximise the Value of Your Space with Pull-Out Storage.

Storage for easy access.

LeMans Corner.

The signature shape of the LeMans trays is the secret to its high capacity corner storage. Just like the famous Le Mans race track - this fitting uses its carefully thought-out curves to bring the contents of your corner out to meet you for ultimate ease of access.

Hardly any effort is required to make the shelves emerge from the cupboard so that you can constantly keep track of what is where and access everything with perfect ease.

Features • Trays extend out of the unit independently of one another.

• Antislip tray base with high quality finish.

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

• German made.

• Soft closing action.

• 25kg load capacity per shelf.

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Trigon Corner.

The TRIGON corner unit from Ninka is smart and innovative – Adding over 40% new storage space compared to a standard corner.

The new corner cabinet solution uses almost every square centimetre behind the cabinet door and features an organic breath-taking silhoutte, high-quality finishes as well as extraordinary technical features.

Available in traditional ‘Semicircle’ corner and now availabe in ‘Double Corner’ version.

Semicircle corner

Double corner

Left hand mounting

Right hand mounting

Features • Scratch-resistant surface with fine dimpled structure.

• Stepless and toolless installation and removal of the shelves.

• Simple height adjustment.

• 25kg load capacity per shelf.

• 100% recyclable material.

• Can be retrofitted in blind corner.

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Mondo Corner.

The Mondo is a space-efficient unit that looks small but can fit bigger items like mixers and large electric woks.

Because the shelves rotate out to you it’s easy to pick them up and lift to the counter.

MONDO is a quality German made product that is designed to last the test of time and features premium quality anti-slip trays.

Features • Doors pivot and rotate with the shelves - giving you uninterrupted access to the contents of the cupboard.

• Supplied as a fully assembled carcase without doors.

• High quality antislip trays in grey or white.

• Available in 800 or 900mm widths.

• 25kg load capacity per shelf.

Dispensa Family.

The individually suspended, height-adjustable tiers make the DISPENSA pull-out family 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

Features • Antislip tray base with high quality finish.

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

all at the same time - and not just in the kitchen. Even on the top shelves,

• View the contents of the cupboard from both sides - top to bottom.

everything is always in view – from both sides! Available in full height pantry

• German made.

or underbench solutions and in a range of styles, finishes and widths.

• Soft closing action.

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Tight space storage solutions Whether your new or reno kitchen project demands premium or mid-range hardware, the team at FIT have pull out storage units to help you make the most of space.

Premium German design & manufacture FIT is proud to be the sole New Zealand distributor of VauthSagel’s premium range of kitchen storage solutions; modern, highquality products, all manufactured in Germany to precise standards, and designed for a lifetime of efficient and comfortable use.

Excellent value mid-range too!

Giamo, from FIT, offers an affordable range of quality kitchen storage solutions that aim to enhance the functionality and efficiency of your client’s kitchen cabinets. This range includes excellent options for base cabinet units, corner cabinets, and kitchen pantry cabinets.

Make the most of tricky blind corners Chances are, if you’re trying to maximise storage space for a client, you’ll want to make those tricky, dark blind corner cabinets usable.

Whether your project is premium or mid-range, FIT’s got a solution!

From Vauth-Sagel the VS COR Fold’s baskets swing out as the door opens granting easy access to cabinet contents, and the exceptionally popular VS Cornerstone Maxx, with 2 and 4 shelf models and its pleasing ‘floating’ look, provides full access to the corner without obstructing adjacent cabinets.

The Giamo range also provides two blind corner solutions; the everpopular Duplo with its kidneyshaped shelves and the Magic Corner, a clever universal model suiting both left and right opening doors.

Pull outs for cabinets from 150mm to 400mm wide Oil and spice pulls outs? Baking tray or chopping board carriers?

Pull out towel rails? These are just some of FIT’s options for base cabinets as narrow as 150mm.

(There’s some superb Vauth-Sagel units for pantry, wine or broom storage in tall cabinets just 150mm wide too!)

Above: VAUTH SAGEL VS COR Fold Planero. Top right: VAUTH SAGEL VS SUB Slim Planero. Bottom right: VAUTH SAGEL VS TAL Broom.

Vauth-Sagel’s VS SUB Side offers side mounted base cabinet pull outs in the classic Premea (white with chromed rails) style and also in the modern Lava Grey powder coated steel look while FIT’s own Giamo models can be specified with either 2 or 3 baskets for 150mm, 200mm or 300mm cabinet widths.

Specify with confidence You know you can count on the team at FIT for top-notch customer service and you’re likely aware that FIT’s warranty covers the original purchaser of products against manufacturing defects for as long as the original purchaser owns the product.

The FIT team will always do their utmost to front foot any issues. Want proof? Check out the testimonials from both trade and homeowners on the FIT website.

For more info check the Kitchen Storage section of FIT’s website or contact your Fit rep, phone 09 431 0025 or email info@fit-nz.co.nz to discuss your requirements.

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Top: Giamo Side Mounted Pull Out - project by Amuri Kitchens Taupo.

Above left: Giamo Magic Corner - project by Joey Chalk Fine Carpentry and Woodworks, Northland. Above right: Giamo Duplo - project by Creative Craftsmen Rotorua.

NEW FROM CINETTO BEAUTIFUL BIFOLDS

We’ve added a self-opening push to open/pull to open option to our exceptionally popular Cinetto bifold door gear, designed and made in Italy.

It’s an add-on kit to the standard Cinetto bifold system, XT WJYWT‫ܪ‬YYFGQJ YTT • Spring position controls the opening force.

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In parts of New Zealand that experience wide temperature ‫ܫ‬ZHYZFYNTSX FSI YMJWJKTWJ J]UFSINSL FSI HTSYWFHYNSL ITTW UFSJQX a Cinetto premium door straightener is a smart addition to your MFWI\FWJ XUJHN‫ܪ‬HFYNTS &[FNQFGQJ NS GQFHP FSI NS \MNYJ 2F^ GJ RTZSYJI ‫ܫ‬ZXM TW UWTZI Ideal for high end applications where door back is visible.

• May be shortened by up to 400mm with a simple 90° cut • Mounted Full Length of Door.

Minimum door height: 1736mm.

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Minimum door height: 1836mm.

Maximum door height: 2800mm

Check FIT’s website for full technical specs

HEAD OFFICE & WAREHOUSE: Northgate Business Park, 22 Hood St, Wellsford 0900 SHOWROOM BY APPOINTMENT & WAREHOUSE: 4 Morse Rd, Wigram, Christchurch 8042 PHONE 09 431 0025 EMAIL info@fit-nz.co.nz www.fit-nz.co.nz

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Blum space inspirations Storage experts at Blum specialise in manufacturing functional, high-quality and inspirational products. However, the inspiration doesn't end when a product enters the market; it grows through the ideas of our partners and the solutions they create using Blum products in unique and innovative ways. Below are some ways you can use standard Blum drawers and runners to develop innovative storage solutions without having to change your regular drawer planning, drilling or purchasing:

Clockwise from top left: Blum stand at the Wellington Design Library; SPACE TWIN used above benchtop; SPACE TOWER for kitchen; Blum sink drawrr utilises the space around the sink inset

SPACE TOWER the bread and butter of storage SPACE TOWER is the collection of inner drawers that can be ordered for any width, depth, or combination of heights with every box system. The most searched Blum product offers homeowners an ergonomic storage experience with a smooth opening and closing action measured to fit into their space perfectly and tailored to their needs, for every room of the home.

For the cabinetmaker, planning is simple, using their usual Blum stock to create something unique without all the additional planning requirements.

SPACE TWIN the small but mighty marvel You can't always change the footprint of a space, but you can utilise every area ergonomically.

SPACE TWIN uses the components of two complete drawer kits, less one set of runners, to create a usable solution for narrow spaces.

Perfect for items such as chopping boards or baking trays, SPACE TWIN doesn't always need to be installed in a conventional underbench way to maximise storage potential. Shown in Blum's space in the Wellington Design Library, SPACE TWIN can be used in a corner space on bench, perfect for storing smaller items at the ideal height.

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SINK DRAWER underbench clean up The space under a bench is often considered a messy void for all undesirable products that keep the kitchen clean. Ironically, the cleaning cupboard is usually the messyest.

A Blum sink drawer uses the space surrounding the sink to help organise the clutter and keep your frequently used cleaning items, such as sponges or cloths, accessible and tidy. Implement a full bank of drawers under the sink to create more organised storage layers without more layers of planning or ordering; the sink drawer uses your standard Blum drawer kitset.

Discover storage solutions for every space without adding more workload to your job planning, thanks to Blum inspirations.

Visit www.blum-inspirations.com to be inspired and up your storage game.

Images shown captured in Blum space at Wellington Design Library – check it out if you’re in the area!

Are you using Blum Shop to place your orders?

Blum are nearing completion on their Showroom upgrade.

Can we drawer your attention to Blum's Auckland showroom!

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ur Auckland Showroom updates are nearing completion, and we're excited to show you a sneak peek of some of the things you and your customers will experience when visiting us!

Stone kitchen featuring EXPANDO T The first kitchen installed in our new Showroom space features a waterfall stone benchtop and matching stone drawer fronts fitted with Blum's EXPANDO T technology. The space boasts a mix of new AVENTOS top lift systems featuring an asymmetrical HF top, a combination of SEVRO-DRIVE and TIP-ON BLUMOTION drawers for easy motion technology comparison, and most importantly, the coffee machine for an enjoyable and friendly visiting experience.

Updated product displays We've gone away from the white-onwhite display units to offer a more upto-date design for our product displays.

With various textures and lighting, this area brings a new experience to discovering Blum products. Compare different ranges and product options in a new and innovative design and bring your customers in to discover the new AVENTOS top range first hand.

Come in and see how our exciting Showroom renovations are coming along!

Contact your Blum Account Manager to show you around or chat with one of our friendly Showroom Consultants to let them know your team is coming in. Email info. nz@blum.com or phone 09 820 5051

Blum Shop was rolled out earlier this year, but we are still constantly updating and perfecting its features to ensure we bring the industry the best way to order the best products!

Keep up to date with the latest Blum products New products, such as the AVENTOS top family, will only be available to price and order through Blum Shop.

Now is the perfect time to get signed up and familiarise yourself with the new lift systems.

Effortless product comparison Not sure which product you need?

Easily compare up to six products using the easy product comparison tool. The feature compares every product function in an easy-to-read table, helping you decipher which one you need.

Streamlined job management Add different carts for different jobs, and share your carts with other employees to be able to add and remove items in a joint space using your own login. Use the quick order function to check out in just a few clicks and make ordering Blum products as simple as installing them To discover more benefits of Blum Shop, visit shop.blum.nz or search Blum New Zealand on YouTube for handy tutorials on the best functions.

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Revego Don't just open doors, open possibilities

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lum’s REVEGO pocket systems were released to the NZ market a little over a year ago, and we are thrilled with the industry's response. From design to planning, ordering and installation, we've received positive feedback through and through, directly from our customers using the product, but also through the number of REVEGOs we're shipping out each week!

Thanks to Blum online e-service, Product Configurator, ordering REVEGO for your jobs is effortless. Just add in all of the details and dimensions of your space, and the Product Configurator will figure out exactly which components you require to order without room for error. Now, with Blum Shop, the process is even more straightforward! With Blum's pocket systems, you can offer your customers stunning interiors and exceptional user functionality to transform any space.

Visit Blum's Auckland or Christchurch showroom to discover the award-winning pocket system firsthand, or check out Blum Shop for simple ordering! shop.blum.nz

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asy-to-reach storage makes a big difference in how a space is used.

Wall cabinets make up a significant portion of storage in our homes, leading us to ask, how can we create the best possible solution? Blum's AVENTOS top, the next generation of lift systems, is the culmination of everything we've learned from you since we first introduced lift systems. AVENTOS top is for a new way of thinking, installing and living.

The backbone of any cabinet is how it's crafted. That's why we needed to make an impact where it mattered. AVENTOS top was created to be assembled quickly, easily and correctly, without all the calculations.

With simple component selection thanks to the compact range, a fixed position for lift mechanism installation, and easy front adjustment without removing the cover caps, the AVENTOS top journey is designed to be simple from ordering to installation.

Why lift systems? Every day, we reach up into cupboards to access what we need. Be that toiletries in a bathroom, spare sheets in the bedroom or glasses in a kitchen.

No matter the use, the solution remains the same. Fronts that move up and out of the way ensure complete freedom of movement and improved accessibility without complicated planning or installation.

Discover more features of AVENTOS top at www.blum.com/aventostop or visit your nearest Blum Showroom to feel AVENTOS top in person.

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Kamo Kitchens family values and smart machinery drive success Jake Fox once considered a career in architecture - until the thought of six more years of study changed his mind.

A trade expo introduced him to cabinetmaking and a chat with the team at Alloy Yachts led to an apprenticeship in high-end marine cabinetry.

He qualified as a boatbuilder specialising in superyacht interiors, but the GFC hit the industry hard. It was time to move on and Jake shifted into a range of roles - from building and furniture-making to a ten-year stint at Fonterra.

Even while at Fonterra, Jake kept his cabinetmaking skills sharp.

“I was busy most weekends,” he says. “I reckon a lot of my family and mates have a kitchen or some cabinetry I’ve built.”

In late 2022 an ideal workshop came up for lease just minutes from home. With the timing right and already set up for cabinetry, Jake launched Kamo Kitchens in January 2024.

“Kamo Kitchens is a family-run customer service business. Quality and the customer experience are at the heart of everything we do. We also back ourselves on delivering excellent value,” says Jake. “All our carcasses are made from plywood core board - it’s tougher, more water-resistant, better for the environment and it holds hardware way better than MDF or chipboard. We also only use Blum door and drawer hardware, which is known to be one of the best.”

The inherited machinery got things started but Jake knew early on that the edgebander needed an upgrade. “The old machine just applied tape - no trimming.”

Working with Wesley at Jacks, Jake chose a Felder P200 preglued edgebander. “It’s compact, easy to use and great for a small business getting established. Jobs that used to take a whole day are now done in a couple of hours.”

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Wesley Welman (Jacks Technical Sales Consultant) with Jake Fox and his new Felder sliding table saw.

Switching between finishes is also much easier. “Most of our carcasses are white, but we usually have a black box in the mix especially around ovens. With the P200 we can jump from white to black and back in minutes.

No mucking around with glue pots. And the pre-glued tape has colour-matched glue, so the join line is clean.”

Next up was the sliding table saw.

After researching and visiting showrooms in Auckland, Jake decided on the Format-4 Kappa 450 x-motion, also supplied and installed by Jacks.

“It cost a bit more than other saws, but we’re using it every day - it’s our main money maker, so why not get the best? Once the Kappa arrived I couldn't wait for our first scheduled job. I ended up coming in on Sunday just to cut the kitchen myself!”

The Kappa 450 features a programmable overhead control panel for blade height, angle and rip fence position. “It’s smart too.

When you flip the fence down to get it closer to the blade, it automatically adjusts the readout to compensate.”

They also regularly use the automatic feature for rebates.

“We do a fair bit of rebating. Being able to program them saves so much time.”

Another feature liked by the team at Kamo Kitchens is the remote start and stop buttons mounted conveniently on the sliding table.

“When you’ve loaded a full sheet on the table, it’s a huge help to start the machine without awkwardly trying to reach back to the control panel.”

The automatic rip fence alone has sped up cutting by about a third but it’s the repeatable accuracy that’s made the biggest difference.

“We used to batch cut components of the same size, then move the fence and cut the next lot. It meant job parts were scattered all over the place. Now we can just cut one panel at a time, knowing it’s bang-on every time.”

A year and a half in, Kamo Kitchens is already building a strong local reputation. “We’ve done a fair bit of advertising but we’re already noticing a lot of work coming in from word of mouth. We’re currently booked three months ahead. I thought it would take a while to get to this point, but the community has backed us - and we are living up to the hype.”

Next on Kamo Kitchens' radar is a range of outdoor kitchens using durable materials. Their new Hammer Planer and Thicknesser 410mm will make light work of machining solid timber components.With a clear focus on quality, strong community support and plans to extend the product range, Kamo Kitchens looks set to become a long-term fixture in the local cabinetry scene. 

Classical machines - Modern technology • Silent-Power® cutterblock • X-Roll sliding table system • Easy-Glide tilt technology

Enjoy the advantages of Felder Group innovation today Machines that mean business 0800 522 577 | www.jacks.co.nzJOINERS Magazine June 2025 page 49

Dream it. Live it. Lead it.

Solar power provides 70% of elite kitchens energy needs.

For Sean and Fay Rice, 2025 marks a remarkable 25-year journey since launching elite kitchens, a joinery venture that began humbly in their New Plymouth garage. Today, elite kitchens have evolved into a cutting-edge, sustainability-driven enterprise — a leader in New Zealand’s residential cabinetry sector. Bob Nordgen from Joiners Magazine visited the team to hear their story first hand – a journey shaped by ambition, innovation and hardearned growth.

Sean’s vision from day one was never just about kitchens— he set out to build a business grounded in craftsmanship, forward thinking, a culture that puts people at the centre. “We’ve always believed in staying ahead— not just in design, but in how we run our business,” says Sean. “ ‘Hesitate, and you’ll be overtaken’, that mindset has kept us sharp for 25 years.”

From Garage to Greatness elite kitchens' growth story is a classic Kiwi tale of grit and vision. What began with just Sean and his home garage workspace has transformed into a thriving business employing 28 staff, including apprentices and a strong female presence in both design and production roles.

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The turning point came in 2017, when Sean and Fay made the bold decision to build a purpose-designed showroom and factory in the Waiwhakaiho industrial precinct. Completed in early 2018, the 1870-square metre facility was not only an investment in growth — it was a foundation for long-term sustainability.

Solar-Powered and Future-Ready In early 2025, elite kitchens took a major leap forward in its environmental commitment by installing a large-scale solar energy system across the factory roof. Today, solar provides approximately 70% of the company’s total energy needs, dramatically cutting their reliance on the grid and shielding them from rising energy costs.

“This move wasn’t just financial — it was foundational,” says Fay. “We’re in this for the long term. It’s about being responsible, future-ready, and setting a better standard for what sustainable manufacturing can look like.”

The investment in solar complements a suite of sustainability initiatives already in place — including lean manufacturing methods, the use of premium European hardware, and the adoption of hydrogen fusionin edgebanding, delivering cleaner output with lower emissions and improved energy performance.

Fay & Sean Rice.

The company is very much about the team.

People at the Heart of Innovation At the core of elite kitchens is a culture built around people — their team, their clients, and their community. The open-plan design studio, welcoming client areas, and communal staff lounge reflect a workplace where creativity and connection flourish. However, it’s the people behind the brand that truly make the difference.

Nothing happens without the team, and in every sense, they are elite kitchens.

The factory itself is a showcase of thoughtful design: highly organised, flexible, and equipped with top-tier technology to streamline custom production. But it’s the collective dedication and expertise of the team that truly transforms this technology into extraordinary results.

“We design, manufacture and install 8 to 12 custom kitchens each week, each one shaped around our clients’ individual vision,” says Sean. “But we’ve never lost sight of our roots. A valued part of our work still involves traditional joinery — handcrafted timber shelves, solid benchtops — the hands-on elements that keep us connected to the craft.”

Looking Ahead: Crafting the Future With 25 years behind them, elite kitchens are poised for a future defined by bold moves and lasting impact. Their journey represents more than just business success — it’s a commitment to championing sustainability, driving innovation, and building a legacy that reflects the passion and dedication of the people who make it all possible.

“We’re not just designing kitchens”, says Fay. we’re designing a company that our team and community can be proud of — one that will still be relevant, responsible, and resilient in another 25 years.”

elite kitchens promote apprentice pathways.

Whether you walk into their showroom to dream it or collaborate with the design team to live it, one thing is clear: elite kitchens are setting the benchmark for what modern, sustainable manufacturing can look like in New Zealand and beyond. 

www.elitekitchens.net

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BFG

smarter furniture assembly with the Peanut connector Bourneville Furniture Group (BFG) has a proud history dating back to the early 1960s, beginning in a small Parnell factory producing timber furniture across the commercial, tertiary, government and healthcare sectors. Today BFG operates from a large purpose-built facility in Onehunga. Their five departments are joinery, wood shop, steel fabrication, upholstery, and assembly.

Since taking ownership in 2016, Clifton and Kim have embraced a collaborative, client-focused approach – working closely with customers throughout design and production to ensure quality outcomes.

The Bourneville Furniture Group trialled the Peanut on a range of study pods and found them perfect for the job.

Innovation plays a central role at BFG. Recently, the team began using the Peanut connector from Intelligent Fixings, introduced by their Jacks sales rep. The Peanut system quickly caught the eye of Designer and Programmer Aaron Beardsworth.

The Peanut’s sloped keyhole slot design allows the connector to tighten as it slides in, simplifying assembly. BFG chose the Peanut 2, which includes a central screw to further strengthen the join and allow depth and tension adjustments.

“These looked interesting,” says Aaron. “Upholstered furniture can be tricky when it comes to getting clean, tight joints. Different materials compress in different ways. What stood out about the Peanut is the self-tensioning action–it solves the common issue of endlessly adjusting connectors to get the right fit.”

A key benefit is simplicity.

“You only need a mallet—no special tools,” Aaron notes. BFG trialled the Peanut on a range of modular quiet study pods under development for a client. The components were flat-packed and assembled on site by knocking Peanuts into pre-drilled holes and sliding panels together. “It’s

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intuitive, quick, and reduces both delivery costs and damage risk.”

Aesthetics also matter. “The Peanut is small and completely hidden—perfect for modern furniture,” says Aaron. “With so much mass-produced furniture coming into the country, our advantage is with New Zealand custom-designed and made pieces.

The Peanut helps us keep that advantage while improving our efficiency.”

BFG plans to use the connector in future ranges, including modular privacy walls, screens, and pod seating. These “product

templates” offer clients high levels of customisation without the time or cost of fully bespoke work.

The Peanut's hidden, adaptable joints are ideal for this kind of design flexibility—especially in BFG’s new “Chameleon” range, tailored to suit evolving spaces and individual preferences.

For BFG, the Peanut connector is another smart solution that blends craftsmanship with modern manufacturing.

The Peanut range is sold in NZ by Jacks. www.jacks.co.nz

STRIKING THE BALANCE BETWEEN PREMIUM DESIGN AND GREAT VALUE - HIDEAWAY® FLOOR MOUNT RANGE The premium design of the Hideaway Floor Mount Bin Range ensures durability and strength while offering excellent value.

Floor mount waste bins often lack stability during use. However, the Hideaway Floor Mount Bin features a robust steel letterbox-designed frame that securely encases the buckets. This innovative design keeps the frame solid once installed, addressing common stability issues. With straightforward installation, it serves as an ideal retrofit solution. The frame also acts as a sleek cover for the waste bin, enhancing the overall aesthetic.

Each unit is equipped with soft-close, over-extension runners that support a dynamic weight load of 38kg. The buckets are crafted from recyclable, food-grade polypropylene plastic and include a liner holder to keep bin liners securely in place.

The extensive range is available in two sophisticated colour options: Arctic White and Cinder, ensuring seamless integration into various cabinetry designs. Bucket configurations include 1 x 15L, 1 x 20L, 2 x 15L, and 2 x 20L. Twin bin options enable convenient waste separation, while single bucket solutions are perfect for accommodating cabinets with plumbing or other appliances. The range offers both handle pull options and, for twin bin solutions, a convenient door pull design.

With its sturdy construction, user-friendly installation, and elegant design, the Hideaway Floor Mount Bin Range offers the perfect balance of functionality and style.

To learn more, visit hideawaybins.co.nz or contact our national distribution partner Hafele, or regional distributors Carters, Impey’s and Industry HQ. Bins shown – KCF115SCH-W (1 x 15L) / KCF215SCD-C (2 x 15L) / KCF220SCH-W (2 x 20L)

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Gaining

an edge Faster machines, disappearing glue lines, widening colour palettes.

Edge banding materials and processes constantly develop to improve the end product. We look at advances in both tape and machinery.

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Hutchco p.63

Assemble p.55

Kitchens by Healey p.56

... 12kW spindle, heavy duty construction that ensures smooth and accurate processing, unbeatable extraction performance at the point of cutting or drilling, and modular construction allowing infeed, labelling and outfeed to be added at any time

Sam Bain (right) and his sales rep Vernon Bruce in front of his new KDT edgebander and CNC cell.

KDT rejuvenates Assembly workshop Canterbury born and bred, Sam Bain has been running Assemble Kitchens since 2012, providing joinery services all over the Canterbury region. Assemble is a team of eight, including five staff on the workshop floor and an in-house designer. With radio, print and online advertising, word-of-mouth referrals, as well as regular business from repeat customers and group-housing builders, Sam and the team are busy.

Last year Sam set out to rejuvenate the Assemble workshop and first on the list for an upgrade was the CNC. “We’d had many years of good service from our Anderson,” he says, “but it was getting tired.”

Sam wanted more production capacity for the future, and preferred the efficiency of a full CNC cell, including infeed with labelling, and outfeed. He settled on a KN-3612DE from KDT, supplied and installed by Jacks.

KDT CNCs have proved very popular with Kiwi kitchenmakers over the past 2 years. With a strong feature list including a 12kW spindle, heavy duty construction that ensures smooth and accurate processing, unbeatable extraction performance at the point of cutting or drilling, and modular construction allowing infeed, labelling and outfeed to be added at any time, KDT CNCs have established a reputation for reliability, and unbeatable value for money.

When questioned about the d i ff e r e n c e i n p r o d u c t i v i t y compared with the older CNC, Sam doesn’t hesitate: “It’s night and day!” he says. “The KDT is so much faster, and easy to work with - the graphical interface is clear and simple.” Sam is positive about the decision to go with a larger size too. “We’re always looking for more efficiency, more growth,” Sam says. “That’s why we went for the 3.6m bed – so we can use the larger sheets when we want to. And it’s much quieter than our old machine – less noise means our working environment has improved.”

Sam was an earlier adopter when Jacks introduced the full cell from KDT.“We’ve had the usual teething issues with any new piece of machinery,” Sam says, “but Jacks have supported us well.

We wanted to get to grips with the new machine during a quieter time in the market because now

we’re familiar with it. Meaning we can significantly increase our production when we want to.”

As a result of his KDT CNC experience, Sam has continued the workshop revitalisation: a KDT laser-capable edgebander has just been installed.With some very smart new ducting and extraction – from Christchurch-based IES – the Assemble workshop now sets the standard in modern efficiency.

With his factory refreshed and his team trained on the latest KDT technology, Sam has planned well: Assemble Kitchens are ready to take advantage of the inevitable market growth to come.

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we were looking for a machine that could handle large volume with minimal clean up and provide a very high finish with zero joint visibility.

The Biesse Stream A Smart with Hyfuse added, easy to operate and providing a quality finish.

Biesse Stream with Hyfuse a faster cleaner zero joint When a combination of ageing machinery and increasing dust emissions prompted Mastercraft Kitchens by Healey to look at a general upgrade for their manufacturing set up their search took them to Biesse, who supplied the company with a new Stream A Smart edgebander and a Rover AS CNC machine in the middle of last year. We spoke to General Manager Kristine Holmes about how the new Stream edgebander which has Hyfuse added, has improved their ongoing delivery of a quality edgeband product.

Kitchens by Healey are a long established Palmerston North firm and part of the Mastercraft Group, who have a well earned reputation through out the lower North Island for well designed and quality built kitchens.

When it came to upgrading their edgebander they were looking for a machine that could handle large volume with minimal clean up and provide a very high finish with zero joint visibility. The Biesse Stream A Smart fitted with the new Hyfuse system does that.

“We settled on Biesse because they had the right machines, were able to give us a good price on the two and provide assurance of the ongoing support and service that we would need. It also helped that we were able to see the machines running at the Biesse showroom in

Auckland and see for ourselves the capability of the Stream especially with Hyfuse added,” says Kristine.

reducing machine maintenance, all at a very competitive price and operating cost.

“The Stream A Smart as one of Biesse’s larger edgebanders was capable of the throughput we required, and with Hyfuse added we got both the speed and quality we wanted with less manual input.

Our previous machine was pretty old, comparatively slow and required a lot of follow on clean up, this machine requires almost none,” says Kristine.

It is a plug and play system which can be installed at any time on recent Biesse edgebanders with pre-milling capability. It is extremely easy to run with only three heat setting which relate to panel thickness. It doesn’t require as much compressed air, requires no warm up time, generates less noise and doesn’t heat up the surrounding area on the machine or the tape.

The Hyfuse system itself has many advantages. Its uses a hydrogen flame to heat and activate just the functional layer of the tape. It is described by Biesse as providing the next level in edgebanding - improving the edge quality of cabinet parts while virtually eliminating manual cleaning and

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“It is a very efficient combination,” says Kristine, “we previously had two edgebanders and kept one which we continued to use for our white carcass work for a while, but now we don’t really need it as the Stream is so fast and so quick to change jobs, even from glue

to laser, that we are doing pretty much all our edging on it.”

“Our operating team also love the machine, reporting it’s quieter, runs a lot faster, and creates less dust at the pre-milling stage. They also like that it is quick and easy to change glue from clear to white and you don’t have to wait twenty minutes for it to warm up when changing to laser.”

“The service from Biesse has also been good through-out, the install and on-machine training went smoothly and the after-sales care has been if anything more than expected.”

“As a firm our emphasis has always been on quality and the Biesse Stream makes that easier to achieve,” ends Kristine. 

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Quality Bespoke the name of the game Ryan Vandy of Vandys Joinery in Taupo has recently invested in some machinery from suppliers Farnese NZ (formerly Proform CNC Ltd) Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine spoke with Ryan to find out more about what he has bought and learn about his interesting career at the same time.

After starting off with a four year apprenticeship with Creative Kitchens & Laminates in Taupo some fifteen years ago Ryan spent three years in Germany learning the ropes. “An interesting experience where I learnt a lot about joinery particularly bespoke furniture. They do things a bit differently there such as different install techniques but it gave me a good foundation in creating bespoke work” Ryan recalls.

Working largely on his own, Ryan established Vandys Joinery back in 2019 with his factory in Taupo.

Ryan comments “It’s an old barn I converted into my workshop and it works well for me” His business comes by word of mouth growing out of a reputation for producing quality bespoke work which includes doors, wardrobes, bathroom components and tables from various materials as well as his main work, bespoke kitchens.

With the business growing, he realised greater efficiencies were needed to keep up.

“As well as kitchens for individual clients I had been making kitchens for Tiny Homes” Ryan says. “The finish was all important so I was keen to upgrade what I had been using.”

After some investigation he settled on a Fravol Master 200-23 edgebander from Farnese in mid 2024. There were several reasons for this decision. “The machine offered the level of finish I wanted.

I have been using a PO Glue which gives a better look and an almost invisible finish.” comments Ryan.

Ryan Vandy with the Fravol Master 200-23 edgebander from Farnese - it offered the level of finish I wanted.

“The touchscreen operation was good with clear options easily arrived at.” Significantly, it had a small footprint as well. “The Syncro Plus corner rounding function was also a very useful addition. All round a value for money machine. Rob and his team at Farnese have made it an easy process with a great install and good service when needed.”

The purchase of the edgebander was also part of a bigger and more important change: the move to nest based manufacturing.

At the end of 2024 Ryan also

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purchased a second hand CNC machine from Farnese which has enabled him to further improve efficiencies in the business and continue to meet demand. “These machines have widened the scope of my work especially the bespoke kitchen work I seem to be doing increasingly. They will enable me to continue my work comfortably into the coming years.” Ryan notes.

And the future? “More of the same.

More individualised kitchens are where I am headed along with the other bespoke work I do. Using

quality cabinetry componentry such as Blum makes for a really good job. The machinery now enable me to explore further the design aspects of my work including rounded corners.”

For more information contact Ryan in Taupo on 022 399 7929 or email ryan@vandysjoinery.co.nz

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A joiner’s tale in the age of paint-ready tech

from Tux Hika

I had a hunch. I’d been watching the shift, designers boundary pushing perfection, clients catching on to the "laser edge" trend, and workshops leaping on any opportunity to cut down wasted time. If there was a story worth telling about paintable edge technology, one with real, gritty credibility, it was going to come from the team at Ryan’s Kitchens & Joinery.

Founded in 2008 by Ryan, a builder by trade with a sharp eye for detail. Ryan’s Kitchens & Joinery has steadily grown into one of Christchurch’s most respected bespoke joinery firms. The purpose built Wigram-based factory and showroom they now call home is the product of years of dedication to innovation.

Ryan and his team have been early adopters of zero-glue edge banding technology, always looking for tools that offer genuine gains in precision and efficiency.

When they’re not producing award-winning kitchens, like their Kennedy’s Bush project, which took out Best Kitchen $30K–$50K at the 2024 National Master Joiners Awards, they’re refining every detail of their craft, from vanities to built-in joinery.

So, when I needed someone to give me the straight-up, lived-in experience of what our PropaintProlaser was really like, I knew exactly who to call. A couple of texts and

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a quick call. We were on. I sent over the questions, set a deadline. Then I waited. You don’t chase millennial production managers, especially the hands-on type. He might be mid-job, neck twisted inspecting the inside of a half-assembled scullery, or awkwardly leaned over the CNC bed mid-cycle, elbow propped against an open drawer, eyes flicking between the screen and the edge-banding unit. If you want something from them, you email or text it.

A short follow-up message the next day and it landed. My inbox was now home to one of the most tightly composed, practically bulletproof set of responses I’ve seen in a long time. Is AI helping me write this? Surely, he can't be great at everything, but that’s not the story.

So I did: “Hi Elliot, keen to get this written up

by Wednesday.” “Hi Tux, will have responses to you by tomorrow,” he replied.

The story is what happens when someone like Elliot uses a tool that actually solves problems, instead of creating new ones. “At Ryan’s Kitchens,” he wrote, "we’re driven by a passion for creating spaces that reflect each client’s unique style and lifestyle.” A sign of a tightly knit, in-house designer and production team.

Elliot McKenzie is one of those people every workshop needs but few can claim. A senior member of the Ryan’s Kitchens team, a production manager with over 10 years’ experience. In our dealings with him, he comes across as part technician, part problem-solver.

He’s knee-deep in the day-to-day, and always thinking two steps ahead.

That’s the polish. But look closer and it’s all about what goes on inside, both the cabinetry and the process. “This has been especially useful for boxed panels,” he explained. “Where two pieces are laminated together, over time those joints can separate and cause the paint to crack.

By using paintable tape, we’re able to conceal that seam and add a layer of protection.”

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Propaint is used by Ryan’s Kitchen & Joinery on many of their kitchen projects including award winning kitchens such as their Kennedy Bush project above left.

Now we’re getting to it: No swelling. No cracking. No moisture creep. Real-world joinery problems being quietly solved by a roll of edge tape you can barely see once it’s painted.

But here’s the kicker: “Since switching to Propaint for our lacquered projects, we’ve seen a noticeable improvement in the consistency of the door finishes. Using the edgebander to apply the tape and shape the radius has been a game-changer compared to routing or sanding by hand. Plus, the time saved on sanding has been a huge bonus.”

That part matters more than you think. When a one-millimetre radius becomes a full stop between a perfect kitchen and a callback weeks later, you pay attention.

least, grab a roll and try it out. You’ve got nothing to lose.”

So that’s it. This isn’t a story about new laserready paintable edgetape technology. It’s about how small changes let really skilled people get on with doing what they do best. And yes, maybe AI helped the words come through quicker. But the award-winning joinery work?

That’s always been very real.

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“The time you save and the confidence you gain in getting a consistent, high-quality finish—really can’t be overstated. At the very European-made European-madeinterior interiorsurface surfaceedgings edgings and andEVA/PUR EVA/PURHotmelt Hotmeltfor fordesign-focused design-focused furniture furnituremanufacturers manufacturersand andcabinetmakers. cabinetmakers.

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edgebanders need more maintaining than most machinery - a service plan is good business

Unplanned maintenance is expensive The recession has taken a back seat but there is still a lot of businesses struggling to get by ... don't be one of them! Be pro-active with your service and maintenance ... a small spend now could prevent a bigger spend later!

At Machines R Us we believe that maintenance is vital to the longevity of machinery. For a company of any size, losing a machine to a break down can cost valuable time and money.

Whilst regular maintenance is no guarantee, it is certainly a safe guard against excessive break downs.

We offer maintenance and service schedules for all machinery, from traditional to high tech, weekly to annual.

Here are some interesting facts about machinery maintenance.

80% of maintenance required to be undertaken on rotating equipment, is unplanned.

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Our staff have a range of electrical licensing, ranging from Electricians to Electrical Service Technicians.

Our electrical knowledge base is very large and varied, with expertise in Computing, Switch gear, CNC, PLCs, and Complex circuitry. Just remember no-one should be touching any electrical parts on your machine without the relevant electrical registration.

We provide fault finding and product repair on a range of pneumatic equipment. Valve rebuilds, ram repairs and system upgrades are our specialties. Our staff have been trained by leaders in the pneumatic industry. Upgrades for edgebanders, such as release agent applicators and board cleaner systems have been popular, just to name a few.

Our service technicians have the mechanical skills to deal with any problem. With Fitter turners and Industrial engineers we can provide strong support in this field. We can provide a custom made part if required, machine rebuilds and upgrades are also our specialty.

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Keeping up with the growing demand for laser edge solutions Kantek has been steadily expanding its range of laser edging over the past few years and is proud to lead the market with over 85 decors currently in stock— with even more on the way.

As more edgebanding machines in New Zealand are equipped with laser, hot-air, NIR, and HyFuse technologies, demand for laser edges has grown significantly.

This rise is driven by the superior finish and visual appeal laser edging provides, along with the benefit of eliminating glue and the associated clean-up during production.

While laser edging was once reserved for high-end applications, i t ’s n o w b e i n g u s e d m o r e widely—including in carcass construction—thanks to reduced application costs and increased production efficiency.

Cabinet makers are also increasingly choosing Kantek’s PP (polypropylene) edging for carcass construction, not only for its exceptional performance but also for its strong environmental credentials. PP is fully recyclable both in New Zealand and by the manufacturer, making it a highly sustainable choice.

In addition to its eco-friendly benefits, PP offers several practical advantages: it significantly extends the life of tooling and blades, shows minimal stress whitening, is light weight, flame retardant, and provides excellent resistance to UV light and chemicals.

These qualities make PP an ideal solution for both sustainability and efficiency in modern cabinetry.

Seamlessly matched laser edging enhances your final product.

unglued edging to be coated with a laser-compatible functional layer.

Once coated, these edges can be applied using any laser-capable machine, giving customers greater flexibility, faster turnaround times, and access to a broader range of decors and sizes.

This advancement marks a major step forward in providing efficient, high-quality edge banding solutions to meet evolving industry needs.

Forty years of flawless finishing touches For the last 40 years Kantek has been adding the finishing touches to joinery, cabinetry and furniture projects across New Zealand. We pride ourselves on sourcing premium products from Europe to compliment your project and we combine this with decades of meticulous experience to get results that stand the test of time.

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Kantek also offers a paintable laser edge which delivers a seamless, glue-free surface ideal for painting without any additional preparation.

Looking ahead, Kantek is excited to announce its latest innovation: a laser coating machine. Scheduled for commissioning later this year, this machine will allow standard

The finish matters most

Demand for laser edge has been driven in part by the visual appeal this format can deliver.

Kantek Edge Band Over 300 decors in PVC, ABS, PP and laser edges to compliment NZ’s diverse range of board colours and textures.

Kantek Hardware Offering a range of European cabinetry hardware to ensure your project is finished to perfection.

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Dust extraction creating safer joinery workshops The importance of clean air in joinery & kitchen-maker workshops

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ith growing awareness of air quality and workplace safety, it’s time for joinery workshops and kitchen-makers to adopt better dust extraction solutions. Wood dust is more than just a nuisance—it can pose serious health risks, including respiratory issues and long-term exposure hazards.

Many workshops struggle with outdated or poorly designed extraction systems, leading to high levels of airborne dust that affect all. As joinery businesses introduce more hands-on learning environments and expand their operations, it’s crucial to ensure that proper extraction and ventilation systems are in place.

WHAT JOINERS ARE SAYING

The hidden risks of inadequate dust extraction Over time, changes in equipment, layout, or work processes can create inefficiencies in dust management. Some of the most common issues include:

Some of the most effective solutions include:

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Health risks – Fine dust particles can cause allergies, asthma, and lung conditions.

Fire hazards – Accumulated wood dust is highly flammable.

Reduced efficiency – Machines and tools can experience more wear and tear due to excessive dust buildup.

Messy workspaces – Excess dust leads to increased cleaning time and lower productivity.

A Smarter Solution: Extracting Dust at the Source Egmont Air provides customised dust extraction solutions designed to remove harmful particles before they spread. A free onsite evaluation by our trained consultants will identify the specific causes of airborne dust and determine the best approach for a cleaner, safer workspace.

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Strategic capture hoods – Placed near cutting or sanding areas to remove dust before it reaches the breathing zone.

High-efficiency extraction systems – Designed to meet the needs of modern CNC machinery, MDF cutting, and formaldehyde-based materials.

Centralised extraction – Ensuring consistent airflow to remove fine dust particles from the workshop environment.

Air cleaners and forced ventilation – Ideal for spaces where ‘capture at source’ is not a feasible option, helping to maintain overall air quality.

The benefits of a well-designed dust extraction system Investing in a properly designed dust extraction system results in: •

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Healthier, more productive environments – Cleaner air reduces respiratory issues for workers.

Less downtime for cleaning – Dust is centrally

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collected, reducing nonproductive time.

Better machining results – Optimum extraction at cutting heads prevents rework and enhances the finish of materials.

Compliance with workplace safety standards Protecting employees and students from hazardous dust exposure.

Get expert advice for your workshop or school A simple on-site evaluation can help determine the right dust extraction solution for your space. Whether it’s a small school woodworking classroom or a growing joinery workshop, Egmont Air has the expertise to provide tailored, cost-effective solutions.

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“Yeah you can run the whole workshop without a problem, you never loose any suction at all. It’s awesome much better than our old one. There’s a lot less contaminants in the air, a lot less rubbish on the ground and seems to be catching a lot more than what we had in the past. The floor’s a lot cleaner, outside’s a lot cleaner, we don’t get the dust coming out of the hoppers anymore it’s a fully sealed system. We are very impressed with it. 90 Percent of the dust gets sucked up through the head now rather than spewing out on to the floor.

The floor sweeper nearly hasn’t got a job to do! Egmont Air is 10/10, absolutely brilliant, the service is good, the installers were amazing, easy to work with, good communication.”

Michael Dudley Joinery Manager A1 Joinery Levin “We had Egmont Air install a large extraction system providing us a world class experience, including design, service, installation team, suction performance, including the ability to change the air in our plant 34 times per day, giving an excellent dust free environment for our team to work in.”

Chris Holt CEO, Accent Group NZ Ltd

Wenglor for accurate angle measurement in press brakes Integrated directly into the software of standard control system manufacturers: MLSL 1xxS50 for accurate angle measurement in press brakes Precisely bent sheets are required in a wide range of applications, for example in the automotive industry and shipbuilding. The Wenglor Sensoric Group offers the ideal sensor solution for maximum precision in inline bending angle measurement: The MLSL1xxS50 uses laser triangulation to measure metal parts to the precise second to ensure consistent pressing results.

The MLSL is mounted on the press brake and reliably detects all surfaces and provides relevant angle information.

Seamlessly integrated into the software of standard control system manufacturers, the sensor can be connected easily via Plug & Play and put into operation and adjusted directly.

The corresponding interface also enables integration of the sensor with other manufacturers.

Optical measurement for precision control for accurate and consistent results The sensor ’s optical angle measurement is aimed directly at the sheet metal and can therefore be used for all combinations

Highlights at a glance Fully integrated with the systems of the most common control manufacturers • Plug and play connectivity • Compact, lightweight and robust • Large measuring range • Stable measurement results regardless of surface finish • Spot or continuous measurements

of upper tools. Continuous monitoring of the angles ensures exact bending angles – regardless of production-related influencing factors. The MLSL1xxS50 also ensures consistent results for different batches of sheet metal production, different materials, different bending directions to the rolling direction and slightly fluctuating sheet thicknesses.

Through direct integration into the control system, predefined parameters determine the

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specifications of the bending process, which can be readjusted immediately.

Process optimization thanks to efficient monitoring The MLSL1xxS50 sensors can monitor various work steps and bending operations along the press. With long components in particular, the angle can be precisely checked over the entire length. To increase production capacity, multiple sensors can

be used simultaneously to speed up measurements. An Ethernet connection connects sensors and control, ensuring seamless communication.

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Precision Holding Ergonomic Vacuum Lifting and Secure Vacuum Clamping Treotham Automation supplies the full range of Schmalz Vacuum Lifting devices, customizable and suitable for standard weights up to 750kg.

Schmalz clamping solutions are used for a wide range of machining and assembly Go to the website tasks. With vacuum power, components made from wood, metal, glass or plastic are fixed securely and without distortion.

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Women in the trades

BCITO leading the way Seeing women in training, particularly in trade apprenticeships has long been important to the Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO), the largest provider of construction trade apprenticeships in New Zealand. Bob Nordgren from JOINERS Magazine recently had the opportunity to talk to a remarkable young woman who has fought the odds, taken on an apprenticeship and become a shining example of what is possible.

... she has gone onto to gain three more qualifications in quoting & estimating, specialist machinery and level 5 Supervisor to become a valuable member of the fifteen person team at Nebulite

After some five years as a caregiver in Warkworth Emma McIntyre decided at the age of twenty two to take on a new career as an architectural aluminium joiner making aluminium windows.

“Having grown up on a farm I’ve found I am good at and like doing the practical things” she notes “so I decided I wanted to take this further. I found out about the job at Nebulite in Warkworth by word of mouth and applied for it.”

It was not long before her employer Nebulite Warkworth, an award winning aluminium joinery manufacturer making windows and doors for the greater Auckland and Northland regions saw her potential. She was enrolled in an apprenticeship run by BCITO to become an architectural aluminium joiner – how to make aluminium windows and was just about to start the eighteen month course when she unexpectedly found she was pregnant. Through sheer determination she handled the course whilst going through not only her pregnancy but also dealing with the learning difficulties presented by dyslexia and she got her joinery qualification.

Emma McIntyre, qualifications are the answer to advancement in the trades.

That was some eight years ago now. “I was born and raised in Whangarei but I had already moved to Warkworth for my job as a caregiver when I took up the job with Nebulite and it fitted well with my fiancé who lived near Warkworth as well.”

Since then she has gone onto to gain three more qualifications in quoting and estimating, specialist machinery and a Level 5 Supervisor to become a valuable member of the fifteen person team at Nebulite Warkworth doing everything from making windows to doing onsite work.

In talking to Emma there is a quiet determination about her. “When choosing your school subjects at sixteen who really knows what

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they want at that age? In my view I have been fortunate (let alone driven) by having a good employer who took me on. It is eye opening what the trades have to offer both in skills and job satisfaction. I’ve been told women make up no more than 3% of the New Zealand construction workforce and there could be and should be more. BCITO is a good start.”

Emma is in fact now a BCITO Apprentice leader. “BCITO provide training pathways, resources and support for women looking at becoming a tradie” she comments.

Emma now has two children, a girl aged seven and a boy aged three. After eight years in her

job what advice would she offer budding female tradespeople?

“If you know a tradie, male or female, talk to them. Find out how and why they got into the trades.

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Rachael Kwok Executive Officer NKBA

The future of design NKBA hasa renewed focus for 2025. At a time when our industry is struggling and the design community needs leadership, NKBA is stepping up to put a spotlight on the importance of good design and quality workmanship for kitchen and bathroom projects.

In an unregulated industry, it is all too easy for the consumer to make a costly decision when selecting their designer, joiner and supplier.

To avoid this, there are straight forward solutions to ensure better outcomes for the homeowner and their investment: 1.

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Work with a member of NKBA. NKBA members are experienced professionals who are trained in spatial design and ergonomics, delivering quality materials and timeless outcomes. They know how to maximise a space and budget for the best solution, designing and manufacturing kitchens and bathrooms that are both functional and aesthetic.

Understand that spatial design comes first. While cabinetry colours and benchtop marbling absolutely matter, the idea of form over function is a flawed one. A kitchen space needs to flow, the workspaces need to be defined, and every detail and design element needs to work in favour of efficiency, safety and enjoyment. A trained and experienced designer understands the importance of decisions like bench height, an efficient work triangle and effective lighting.

‘Refined Industrial’ - Emma Gourdie, Spatial Co. Photographer: Anna McLeod

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Avoid making an expensive mistake. Kitchens are an investment and working with a designer is an added cost, but it can save a homeowner in the future. A skilled designer will ensure a kitchen is timeless, that it works cohesively within a space and that it meets the needs of the homeowner.

Designers of NKBA create bespoke design solutions tailored to each client.

Don’t cut corners on manufacturing or suppliers.

Kitchens need to last at least ten years. Quality matters, and you get what you pay for. The materials selected need to last the distance.

Designers of NKBA work with the very best joiners, suppliers and manufacturers in the business.

As an organisation we are committed to increasing awareness of NKBA and the professionalism of the kitchen and bathroom design industry. This includes the importance of selecting the right people to get the job done.

We understand the essential role joiners play in delivering these spaces on budget and on time. We also understand the key relationships you have with the design community and your clients. Together we can ensure the future of the New Zealand built environment is synonymous with quality, excellence and longevity.

Next time you are asked to recommend a designer – choose a Designer of NKBA. 

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Depending on the installation situation, the universal connector can be pushed open from the front, from the side or from above. It can also be used as an assembly aid for various applications in furniture and interior design.

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Why you should charge for your design and technical expertise

I Steering a course Ian Featherstone

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n the world of bespoke joinery, craftsmanship has long been the centrepiece of our trade. Yet, as customer expectations grow, options and solutions become more technical and competition intensifies, it’s not just the end product that matters—it's the process. Professional design is now a vital part of the customer journey, and it’s time we started treating it that way; with value, professionalism, and fair compensation.

More and more joinery and kitchen firms across New Zealand are recognising the need to introduce a design or commitment fee early in the sales and design process.

And for good reason.

Design is not Free Let’s start with the obvious: design takes time. It takes skill, expertise, and an understanding of spatial constraints, materials, technology, customer needs, and construction feasibility. It’s the point at which experience and vision meet to create something tangible. When we give that away for free, we’re not only undervaluing our own expertise we are also sending the message that it’s not worth paying for.

Customers would never expect an architect or engineer to work for free. So why should a professional designer or joiner be any different when preparing detailed plans, elevations, 3D renders, and material recommendations?

Charging a design fee reframes the early part of the project as a serious collaboration between client and your company. It filters out timewasters, rewards your knowledge, and positions your company as a professional partner, not just a price tag.

Why a Commitment Fee Makes Business Sense Many Joinery, kitchen, wardrobe and other high-involvement fit-out companies report a familiar pain

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point: spending hours, even days, developing designs and pricing for prospective clients who disappear after receiving their plans or a price or even use them to shop around for cheaper quotes.

A commitment fee helps solve that. It’s not about gouging the customer—it’s about protecting your business, and reinforcing the message that quality design, expertise and advise is valuable.

There are a number of ways to frame this: • Design Fee – a flat or tiered charge for time spent designing and planning.

• Commitment Fee – a refundable or creditable deposit that signals the client’s intent to progress with the job.

• Concept Package – a bundled offer that includes a design consultation, preliminary plans, and a fixed quote.

Any of these approaches can help set clear expectations and secure a mutual commitment early in the process.

Professionalism begins at first contact The way a project begins often dictates how it ends. If you start a job giving away too much for free, you risk creating a dynamic where your time and ideas are not respected. Conversely, when you set boundaries and communicate the value of your service from day one, it changes the tone of the whole project.

A paid design process helps ensure that: • Your time is respected.

• Clients are more engaged and decisive.

• There’s a clear framework for collaboration.

• You’re not undercut by competitors using your ideas.

Moreover, it elevates your brand.

Clients are increasingly looking for reassurance; especially when investing in high-value joinery.

A structured, fee-based design process sends the message: “we take this seriously, and you should too”.

Overcoming objections Some people worry that introducing a design fee might scare off potential clients. And yes, it may deter a few. But the clients who walk away at this stage are often the ones who would have cost you the most time for the least return.

The key is how you communicate the value. Explain that: • The fee ensures dedicated time and attention from your design team.

• It contributes to a more accurate and efficient quoting process.

• In many cases, it’s credited back if the job proceeds.

• It saves clients’ money by reducing costly changes later Good clients will understand.

Great clients will respect it.

A smarter, more sustainable future As the joinery industry in New Zealand matures, we need to evolve not just our tools and techniques; but also, our business practices. Charging a design or commitment fee isn’t about greed; it’s about creating a sustainable model that rewards skill, filters out tyre-kickers, and positions joinery firms as professional service providers, not just tradespeople.

Design gives form and function to the craft. It’s time we stopped giving it away. 

Talking about coatings The technical standards on the basis of which the quality, safety and all the values of a product can be made objective are a fundamental asset internationally recognized, values that are at the basis of the free commercialization of products in an increasingly global economy.

Valuable as they are, however, standards may also be not sufficient to demonstrate all the qualities or special features of a product, aspects that can instead be highlighted by a rigorous product certification process.

An example comes from the outdoor paint sector, a segment in which the most significant test is undoubtedly the exposure to sunlight and climate, factors that are, however, strongly influenced by the latitude at which this test is carried out. The standard, therefore, defines the test method necessary to determine whether the quality of a given paint product is sufficient, but it does not ensure that it can live up to expectations in every situation.

If other characteristics are to be emphasized, it also becomes essential to carry out more specific tests, as in the case of checking the adhesion of the paint film when applied under wet conditions, rather than measuring the presence of micro-foam, which would inevitably lead to a reduction in other performances such as: water permeability, resistance to aging or adhesion.

All this information can be kept under control with, for e x a m p l e , t h e C ATA S - W K I product certification. In fact, this certification requires specimens to be exposed to different latitudes (in Italy at Catas and in Germany at the WKI Institute) and evaluated according to several requirements and in different geographical locations.

A product certified by CATAS will not only be in line with the most up to date standards but also periodically updated.

A product certified by Catas, which can claim of having achieved the “CQA-Catas Quality Award", will be not only perfectly in line with the most up-to-date standards, but is periodically checked in various aspects, thus also ensuring continuity in production.

Moreover, Catas' activity proves to be even more valuable: to the presence of its technicians at all the main national and international standardization working groups it is also added an intense and continuous activity of verification, in its laboratories, of factors that may create particular criticality to products depending on the conditions of use.

Just think of the issue of “paint softening” for which a test method has been under study for many years by Catas together with the “finishing” group of the UNIItalian body for standardization.

Well, to be part of this specific context means being able to detect any critical issues and bring them to the discussion of all the realities involved, in order to assess the need for changes in the formulation of the product rather than in the method of application, discussions that could also lead

the authorities competent to rediscuss the test method itself in order to define a new possible minimum requirement.

For more than fifty years, Catas has been among the protagonists of this process of continuous improvement, which not only concerns coatings, and has enabled the laboratory's technicians to be counted among the top experts in their respective subjects at the international level.

Further evidence of this is the presence of Catas in the scientific committee of the “Wood Coating Congress” since the first edition, held back in 1998. At the most recent edition of this important international event, Catas was entrusted with the task of moderating the proceedings of the “Tests and Measurements” session, during which they discussed ways of optimally measuring the thicknesses of coating films, the effects of the vapor permeability of window and door coatings, variations in the mechanical characteristics of coatings applied during aging, the ability of coatings to reduce resin exudation and various other issues relating to ageing systems.

A session that was certainly among the richest in the experimental data and requests for further information from the audience present. There was considerable interest in the report presented by Catas on a new test to assess the overmentioned issue of “paint softening” which involves both surfaces intended for exterior use, such as window and door frames, and interior furniture.

“Wood Coating Congress”, an appointment where the growing importance of environmental and sustainability issues and the strong trend underway toward replacing ingredients derived from the petrochemical industry with raw materials from renewable sources was particularly highlighted and to which Catas readily responds through its “CQA Safe, Durable and Sustainable” product certification for paints for interior use, which aims to combine all these aspects while maintaining compliance with minimum performance requirements as a fundamental point. 

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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY Reports from Branch Presidents May 2025

AUCKLAND The current climate for cabinet makers and joiners across the Auckland region is proving to be a mixed bag. With a noticeable decline in new residential builds, workloads have inevitably lightened. However, many in our industry are adapting, picking up work in other areas – although it remains patchy and inconsistent.

We’re seeing a shift in project types, with fewer large-scale builds and a growing focus on smaller jobs – replacements, repairs, and minor renovations. Timber joiners, in particular, are evolving to meet this changing demand. While this flexibility is encouraging, the uncertainty can be frustrating, especially for manufacturers whose forward pipelines are thin and whose patience is understandably being tested.

One of the more pressing challenges is staffing. The skilled labour pool remains tight, and with the slowdown, many employers are opting not to replace staff who leave.

This cautious approach is prudent, but it also reflects the difficulty in finding qualified joiners to step in.

The lack of new talent entering the trade is a concern that continues to hang over the industry.

That said, there is still work on the books – and things are ticking over.

In today’s environment, that’s no small thing. Remaining operational, even at a modest pace, is far more preferable than facing shutdowns.

We may not be in a period of growth, but the resilience of our members shows that we’re navigating through with steady hands and an eye on what’s next. - Rob Pickup CANTERBURY Welcome everyone - The industry still appears to be in a “patchy” state when it comes to workload, I think we all felt that things would’ve picked up by now or at least we would have some confidence in when it will and how the future is looking, for me it feels like a few weeks back it was a lot more positive and it felt that we would see workloads gradually climbing from around August to a nice consistent workload come the end of year, but

that all seems to have pushed out again now, the only sure thing is that it will pick up, just hard to pin point when that is happening.

With the long downturn we are seeing more joiners struggle along with our customers, like always we need to be careful that we get our deposits and payments along the way, so we don’t get caught out, especially mindful about those new builders knocking on the door and to make sure we get paid.

On a social note, unfortunately we had to cancel our annual golf day due to low numbers but something to look forward to is our annual quiz night on the 18th June and then our annual Canterbury Master joiners’ awards on the 22nd August and then our Annual master Joiners conference on the 18th September in Rotorua.

Looking for staff seems to be getting easier and easier with healthy applications coming through, so those that need to find someone should be finding it easier than in the past, in saying that if you are after skilled joiners then that is a hard task.

super excited to support Vaughn in this role. He is bringing some great ideas and a whole lot of passion to the table which I think will benefit the industry.

I have really enjoyed my time serving on the National Executive Committee. I have met some amazing people, forged lifelong friendships and gained a lot of confidence. Learning from others in the industry is invaluable. I know that being your local President can seem daunting, but I encourage everyone to give it a go. - Kristine Holmes HAWKES BAY Welcoming in the new year, Hawkes bay has been a mixed bag with highs and lows in the market. We have had one meeting so far this year which was a breakfast meeting with a good turnout. Changing our meeting to mornings has certainly improved turn out.

through the colder months. Enquires are still coming in with the challenge being of getting these across the line and turning them into confirmed orders. As always price seems to be king with homeowners shopping around getting multiple quotes.

Our region is still short of qualified staff especially around the skills required to do solid timber work.

Some are constantly advertising with no suitable applicants applying. It’s a vicious cycle of taking qualified staff from each other, it’s hardly sustainable and its going to leave the local joinery industry short of the skills required. Its going to take some effort by all manufacturers to turn this around. - Paul Rusbatch OTAGO / SOUTHLAND Kia ora team. With the colder months settling in and the firewood piles getting some action, things are still ticking along well here in the Otago-Southland region.

Our branch has collectively agreed to put surveys out to everyone in order to gather information on what each company uses for various activities within each business.

Items such as rubbish collection to power suppliers etc. Looking for ways to collectively get costs down and compare. Discussing pros and cons about each supplier so we can each make an informed decision.

We’re lucky to have a steady stream of work coming through, keeping most of us on our toes with a good mix of residential and commercial projects. While the pace has eased off compared to the peak of a few years back, there’s still plenty to keep everyone busy—and the balance has actually given many businesses the chance to plan ahead and focus on quality.

CENTRAL

The region is still recovering from the cyclone, and we aim to support businesses by having our meetings in locations that were affected. Our AGM is May the 15th where we will support Shed 365 that was damaged.

Like all regions, Central is still very much up and down. Most members are reporting that it is tough out there. Factories are not working at full capacity, and staff are on reduced hours. The market is slowly picking up with some new residential developments starting to take shape – so hopefully the funnels will start to fill in the coming months.

I’m taking this opportunity to thank those that worked with me while I’ve been President For Hawkes Bay MJ, I will be stepping down this AGM. We will inform you of the new President in due course.

Always happy to take calls if you need someone to talk to.We all look forward to spring and a hopeful change in the economy. Thanks. Robin Holthusen

Recruiting skilled joinery professionals is still tough going (no surprises there), but one positive we’ve noticed is that immigration processing seems to be moving a lot faster these days. On a personal note, we recently had a great experience with Kayla from JobSmith—she specialises in trades recruitment, knows the joinery game well, and helped us find an excellent new team member. Worth keeping in mind if you’re on the lookout.

That’s it for me and also this will be my last Canterbury report as President, I’ve now stepped aside, thank you all for the support over the years, this was my second stint as president totalling 7 years in the role, I’ve enjoyed being Canterbury President over the years but it’s time for others to have a turn. - Nathan Moore

The Central branch held their AGM on Tuesday the 13th of May with good attendance from members.

After serving four years as President, it was time for me to step down and for our Vice President Vaughn Tongs to take over the reins. I am

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NELSON / MARLBOROUGH The first half of 2025 is shaping up to be a mixed bag. A few manufactures are busy but most have just enough, or not quite enough work to get them

One of the real highlights lately was our Regional Apprentice Awards on 1 April. It was an awesome night celebrating some seriously talented apprentices—many of whom are now stepping into the industry as qualified joiners. It’s always encouraging to see the next generation coming through, full of energy and fresh ideas. The future of joinery is in good hands!

Coming up next, we’ve got our AGM on 13 June in Cromwell, and it’d be great to see a solid turnout.

It’s a good chance to catch up, throw ideas around, and keep building a strong regional presence.

Wishing you all the best for the months ahead—stay warm, stay positive, and keep up the great work.

You’re all a big part of what makes this industry so special. Cheers. Kate Rule-Munro TARANAKI With this mild autumn weather, we are enjoying cooler mornings and warm temperatures during the day, we have had lovely weather over the last couple of months.

Most members report steady workloads, more on small jobs and renovation work, as new builds are very slow coming through at the moment. Materials all seem to be readily available, the only worrying thing is the price of materials are going up every week, with notifications been email out weekly.

Most members are staffed well enough, with no real openings at the movement. This means that apprentices are not being taken on at the moment, which is of concern when we think about succession planning and keeping enough trades people in our industry.

WAIKATO / BAY OF PLENTY We had our annual Ken Monk Fishing Trip, on the 7th of March, out from Coromandel, it was a great catch up, with a good turnout of members and associate members, and the weather was kind to us.

Unfortunately the fish didn’t play ball, but that’s fishing.

Our Members are certainly finding it a mixed bag out there, some very busy, some not so. Inquiries are steady, but not breaking any records.

A common thing we are hearing is that client’s are being hesitant, and sometimes challenging to get over the line.

On a positive note, new dwellings consented in March 25 rose from February 25, and the Commercial market is steady. Hopefully some positive signs as we move into winter.

We have some great events coming up later in the year, so keep an eye on the Calender and information will be sent out closer to the time. - Cherie van de Poel WAITAKI Workload - Most firms that have replied are still steady or some are very busy, however, most are saying that enquiries have slowed down and are interested to see what the middle of the year brings.

With some large projects coming to an end it will be interesting to see where Taranaki will end up over the next few months. There is a large amount social housing work coming up, with a number of construction firms from out of the region tendering on these. It seems a shame the local firms don’t get a look in, not even the opportunity to put a price in. Our local council still seems to be very slow issuing building permits, which just slows everything down.

Staff - One Firm has managed to secure 3 new Joiners and a new apprentice, all others say they are

On the other side we had the Prime Minister, in New Plymouth talking about how the Government is going to fix the construction industry and get more houses built fast. I was lucking enough to get an invitation to this as it was a closed group of tradies invited to a breakfast shout.

Have fun and be safe out there! Bryan Frank

Finances - Everyone is happy there; no one has any problems

happy with the staff they have and are not looking for new staff at present Material - No one has any issues with materials, everyone is happy there with no complaints, some say that they are still seeing regular price rises which doesn’t help when you are trying to keep your quotes tight for your clients.

General - Most firms are saying that they are busy / steady, everyone seems to have enough work to keep them happy at present but it will be interesting to see how the year unfolds. - Warren Atwill 

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master joiners Chief Executive - Allison Delaney, PO Box 12322, Thorndon, Wellington 6011. p: 04 471 1133, e: support@masterjoiners.co.nz, accounts@masterjoiners.co.nz

AUCKLAND 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.

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

Art Deco Interior Ltd 6 Grayson Avenue, Papatoetoe 2104, ph 09 218 8079, contact Sam Ju. Auckland Joinery (2014) Ltd 2 Taylors Road, Morningside, Auckland, Ph 09 846 0346, contact Ross Webster. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Aurora Australis Interior 3/184 Mcleod Rd Te Atatu Sth, 0610.

Contact Amanda Yuan 021 688 901.

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 Timber Joinery Ltd 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 Edge Cabinetry Ltd 189B Manukau Rd, Pukekohe, 2120. Ph 09 238 5090, contact William Haverland.

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 125 Markham Rd, Ararimu Dury, Auckland, 2579 Ph 021 0868 6770, contact Sailesh Prakash.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

NZS4211 Affiliated.

Divine Design Ltd (T/A JDC Cabinets) 14 Alfred St, Onehunga, Auckland 2012. ph 09 622 1912, contact Julie Todd.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Popular Cabinets Ltd (T/A Popular Kitchens), 12 Rylock Plc, Papakura Heights, Auckland, 2140, ph 09 576 6358, contact Sherry Shi. Regal Plus Joinery Ltd 35 Commerce Street, Whangarei, Ph 09 438 2989, contact Jason Hammond.

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

Smith & Parker Joiners 35 Waipanga Road, Kamo, Whangarei, Ph 09 435 5415, contact Albert Smith or Simon Parker.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY Adapt Kitchens 52a Hewletts Rd, Mt Maunganui. Ph 021 156 9960, contact Andrew Dagger.

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

Artisan Carpentry Ltd 747 No2 Road, R D 2, Te Puke 3182, Ph 027 344 1918, contact Charles de Lapomarede Autocrat Joinery 31 Maru Street, Mount Maunganui, Ph 07 574 8162, contact Steve O’Donohoe. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Clearline Ltd 65 Hull Road, Mt Maunganui, Ph 07 572 4307, contact Barry Ririnui. NZS4211 Affiliated.

CM Joinery Ltd 201 Bowman Rd, RD 9, Hamilton. Contact Craig Mackie, 022 585 6788.

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.

Creative Kitchens & Stone 35 Miro St, Taupo. Ph 07 378 0619, contact Ahmad Zammit.

Southey and Knight Group Ltd 258a Roscommon Rd, Wiri, Auckland. Ph 022 455 9975, contact Ryan Southey. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Cromptons Joinery & Laminates Ltd PO Box 751, Taupo. Ph 07 378 7968, contact Allan Crompton. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Haydn & Rollett Ltd 1 Warehouse Way, Northcote, Auckland 0627. Ph 09 443 8315, contact Christopher Hartley.

Timber Joinery Solutions Ltd 1007 Tauhoa Road, R D 4, Warkworth, Auckland, Ph 09 422 5873, Contact Dave Sattler. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Customtone Kitchens 33 Progress Drive, Otorohanga, Ph 07 873 8083, contact George van Boven.

Kay Joinery 1226 Oruru Road, R D 2, Peria, Kaitaia, Ph 09 408 5547, contact Daniel Kay. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Total Timba Joinery 227 Archers Rd, Glenfield, North Shore. Ph 09 444 7772 contact Rob Pickup. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

TS Industries Ltd t/a Fernlea Cabinetry & Joinery Unit 3, 593 Te Rapa Road, Hamilton, Ph 027 505 3480, contact Stefan Brown. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

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

Hewe Architectural Cabinetry 10 Triton Drive, Albany, Auckland 0632, Ph 09 479 6504, contacts Tony Hewetson or Craig Hewetson.

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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Wendekreisen Travel Ltd Unit 1, 197 Montgomerie Road, Mangere, Auckland, Ph 03 489 6507, contact Sascha Warnken; Dieter Schuetze Woodland Shopfitting 91 Wairau Rd, Wairau Valley, Auckland. Ph 09 222 3113, contact Angela Sneddon.

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

Designline Limited 21 Gateway Drive, R D 4, Whakatane, Ph 07 307 0058, contacts Hayden and Rachel Boyd.

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

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 Matt Olsen.

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.

Innovant Cabinetry Ltd 3 Allen St, Morrinsville, Waikato 3300. Ph 07 889 6178, contact, Tracy Maxwell.

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 MGK Kitchens 2 Lake Rd, Frankton, Hamilton, Ph 07 847 4563, contact Michael Kenyon.

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.

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 Good Joiner 18 Killegray Close. Hamilton 3210. Contact Ian Megchelse 021 056 1487.

The Kitchen Tailor 58b Herbert Rd, Queenwood, Hamilton. Contact Adam McNeil 0274 481 879.

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

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

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

CENTRAL

TARANAKI

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

Broadway Joinery 381 Broadway, Stratford, Ph 06 765 6829, contact Graham Podjursky.

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

Elite Kitchens 2004 Ltd 23 Oropuriri Road, New Plymouth 4312, Ph 06 759 8221, contact Sean Rice.

Bespoke Joinery & KItchens Limited 1 Sutton Plc, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North. Ph 06 357 6429, contact Blake Simpson.

Hawera Kitchens and Furniture Ltd 24 Glover Road, Hawera 4610, Ph 06 278 7044, contacts Klinton Hunt / Lance Hunt.

Careys Joinery (1989) Ltd 7 Bowen St, Marton. Ph 06 327 7949, contact Shaun McDowell.

In 2 Kitchens Limited 78 Portia Street, Stratford, Ph 06 765 4058, contacts Brent and Jo Russ. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Counter Concepts 16 Bisley St, Palmerston North, ph 06 355 5971, contact Graeme Andrews.

Jones & Sandford Joinery Ltd 285 St Aubyn Street, New Plymouth, Ph 06 759 9251, contact Roger Jones.

D-Mac Joinery Ltd 517 Lees Rd, RD5, Feilding, 4775, ph 027 457 0490, contact Drew McBride.

KP Joinery Ltd 2 Dowding Place, Waitara. Ph 06 754 4726, contact Ken Parsons.

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

MacLeod Joinery 42 Beach St, New Plymouth. Ph 06 757 8172, Kieran MacLeod. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Mode Kitchens 77B Hurlstone Drive, Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth 4312, ph 027 521 8527, contact Fraser Hall.

Jeff Clayton Joinery 42c Bennett Rd, Palmerston North. Ph 06 357 1736, contact Jeff Clayton.

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

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.

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

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

Sayer Industries Limited 123 Cuba Street, Palmerston North 4410 Ph 06 355 8242.

SB Joinery Ltd 2 Edward Street, Pahiatua 4910, Ph 027 979 0368, contact Scott Beales.

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

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.

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

Rabbitte Joinery Limited 807 Warren St, Hastings. Ph 06 870 8911, contacts Greg & Trudi Rabbitte. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Pace Modular 2021 Ltd 113 De Havilland Drive, Bell Block, New Plymouth.

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

Summerfield Joinery 4 Innes Street, Gisborne, Ph 06 868 4236, contact Dale Summerfield. NZS4211 Affiliated

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

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.

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

HAWKES BAY POVERTY BAY

WELLINGTON

Awapuni Joinery Ltd 22 Parkinson Street, Gisborne, Ph 06 867 3301 contact Peter Webster.

Ace Kitchens & Laminates Ltd 50 Montgomery Crescent, Clouston Park, Upper Hutt 5018, Ph 04 526 9795, contact Ivan Johnson

Alexander Joinery Ltd 72 Thames St, Pandora, Napier 4110. Ph 06 843 2036, contact Jason Collins.

Carroll’s Joinery Limited 148 Lincoln Road, Masterton. Ph 06 377 3160, contact Richard Carroll.

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.

Commercial Joinery Wellington Ltd 232 Rongotai Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington. Ph 04 387 2050, contact Grant Smith

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.

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

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

TBB Joinery Limited 51 Grey Street, Feilding 4702, Ph 022 633 2928, contact Bruce Birrell.

Townshends Joinery 2024 Limited 59 Makomako Rd, Palmerston North. Ph 06 354 6699, contact Livvy Kendrick. NZS4211 Affiliated.

The Joiner – Leighton Judd Ltd 50 Johnston Street, Foxton, Manawatu, Ph 06 363 5119, contact Leighton Judd

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The Joinery King Limited 73 Hutt Road, Thorndon, Wellington, Ph 04 473 6367, contact Tony King. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Quaystone Holdings Ltd 42 Batchelor Ford Rd, Motueka 7120. Ph 03 528 6140, contact Matt Hinton.

Gourmet Wood Inc. Ltd 64 Riverbank Rd, Otaki, Kapiti Coast. Ph 027 338 4790

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

Ruby Bay Joinery Ltd 8 Warren Plc, Mapua, Nelson. ph 03 540 2123 contact Wayne Roberts. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Interbuild Commercial Interiors Ltd 115 George St, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt 5019, Ph 04 939 8760, contact Neil Shackleton.

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

The Custom Space 150 Vanguard St, Nelson 7010. Ph 03 548 4066, contact Jack Wells.

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

Joinery Productions Ltd 457 Jackson Street, Petone, Ph 04 569 8808, contact Wayne Wilmshurst. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Kapiti Kitchens Ltd 345 Kapiti Rd, Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti. Ph 04 902 5551, contact Kristine Holmes.

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.

M B Brown Ltd 67 Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton, Wairarapa. Ph 027 538 8154, contact Jamie Searle.

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

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

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

NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

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

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

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

NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Prestige Joinery Limited 140 Perry Street, Masterton, Ph 06 377 1331, contact Gregory Morgan. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Redwood Kitchens 40a Main Rd, Tawa, Wellington. Ph 027 8855 441, contact Keith Hollow.

Renalls Joinery Limited 147 -155 High St Sth, Carterton. Ph 06 379 8008, contact Trevor Kenavan. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Samuel Martin Ltd 6 Woodman Drive, Tawa, Wellington. Contact Sam Lewis 022 024 4712 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

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

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

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.

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The Sellers Room 9 Echodale Place, Stoke, Nelson, Ph 03 547 7144, contact Margarette Sellers Viking Furniture & Joinery Ltd 88 Vanguard Street, Nelson, ph 03 548 0493, contact Barry Thomas. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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.

Grieve Construction Ltd 179 Alford Forest, Ashburton. Contact Benjamin Grieve 0274 321 713.

Hagley Kitchens 6 Nazareth Ave, Addington, Christchurch. Ph 03 961 0703, contact Nathan Moore.

Haspert Joinery 95B Main South Rd, Sockburn, Christchurch. Ph 021 031 2666, contact Allan Zhu. Homeview Building Products Ltd 772 Halswell Junction Rd, Hornby, Christchurch.

Ph 03 343 9949, contact Howard Stone. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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.

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

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

Architectural Joinery Ltd 82 Buchan Street, Sydenham, Christchurch. Ph 03 377 6760, contact Andrew Clark Ashburton Joinery Limited 8 John Street, Ashburton, Ph 03 308 5059, contact James Donaldson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

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

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.

Joinery Scene Ltd 43 Sonter Rd, Wigram, Christchurch. Contact Richard Hill 021 623 446.

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.

Brent Johnson Joinery Ltd 306 Flaxton Road, Rangiora, North Canterbury.

Ph 03 313 6256, contact Brent Johnson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Modulink Screen Partitions 2012 Ltd 35 Lunns Rd, Middleton, Christchurch, Ph 03 338 6464, contact Sam Bain.

Busch Joinery Limited 1737 Boundary Road, R D 3, Ashburton, Ph 027 563 4537, contact Nathan Busch

Murray Hewitt Joinery Ltd 25A Lunns Rd, Christchurch, Ph 03 343 0360, contact Murray Hewitt. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Creative Joinery Ltd Unit 1/ 7 Homersham Pl., Burnside. Ph 03 358 4900, contact Wayne Brown.

Murray Milne Ltd 231 Cameron St, Netherby, Ashburton. Ph 03 308 8018, contact Murray Milne.

Don’s Joinery Ltd 43 Sandown Cres, Christchurch. Ph 03 382 0828, contact Don McClintock.

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

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.

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 PO Box 11 047, Sockburn, Christchurch, 8443. Ph 03 349 7049, contact Paul Renwick.

Duncan Joinery Limited 20 King Street, Temuka, South Canterbury, Ph 03 615 7327, contact Craig Duncan.

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

Nigel Molloy Joinery Limited 300 Great North Road, Winton, Ph 03 236 0399, contact Nigel Molloy. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Ruben’s Joinery Limited 402 Bethels Road, 4 R D, Christchurch, Ph 03 329 5458, contact Ruben Patchett. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

O’Brien Group 2012 8 Gow Street, Mosgiel, Ph 03 489 3849, contact Peter O’Brien.

Ryan’s Kitchens and Joinery 9 Kilronan Plc, Wigram, Christchurch 8041, Ph 03 348 7921, contact Ryan Butler.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Silver Fern KItchens 12 Princess St, Addington Christchurch. Ph 021 288 8373, contact Gary Lin.

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

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

Riversdale Joinery Ltd 105 Liverpool Street, Riversdale, Southland 9744, Ph 03 202 5527, Barry O’Connor. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Sydenham Joinery Ltd 6 Dalziel Pl, Woolston, Christchurch, Ph 03 379 6840, contact Grant Weston. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

The Joiner Shop 2024 Ltd 19 Beach Road, Kaikoura 7300, Ph 03 319 5562, contact Ash or Tania Hastelow.

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

Timber Doors & Windows 2007 Ltd 194 Wordsworth Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, Ph 03 379 1725, contact Martyn Neville.

NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

R A Hale Ltd 126 Hazeldean Rd, Addington, Christchurch. Ph 03 3666 909, contact Donald Bisphan. 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 Woodshack Kitchens 113 Izone Drive, Rolleston, Canterbury 7675, Ph: 03 347 9790, contact Mark Davis.

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.

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

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

OTAGO SOUTHLAND 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.

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

Ron Kirk Joinery Ltd 403 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin, Ph 03 453 5718, contact Hayden Kirk. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Steadfast Joinery Limited 41 Ward St, CBD, Dunedin 9016, Ph 03 470 1990, contact Leroy Cunningham.

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

Stevenson & Williams Ltd Joinery 64 Prince Albert Rd, St Kilda, Dunedin. Ph 03 455 4034, contact Andrew Duncan. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Joinery Specialists 1997 Ltd PO Box 502 Dunedin, Ph 03 488 2371, contact Graeme Emmerson.

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

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

Urban Woodwork LTD 10A Gow St, Mosgiel, Dunedin 9024. Ph 027 284 7030, contact Ben King.

Leith Joinery 2 Roberts St, Dunedin. Ph 03 477 0115, contact Peter Leith. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Wanaka Joinery & Glass Ltd 52 Ballantyne Road, Wanaka, Ph 03 443 7890, contact Kent McIntyre. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Masterwood Joinery 2008 28 McNulty Road, Cromwell, Ph 03 445 0313, contact Dave Wilson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Wedgerwood Joinery Ltd 11 Ngapara St, Alexandra. Ph 03 448 8832, contact Russell Mair. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Mearns and Leckie 2024 Limited 7 Gow St, Mosgiel 9024. Contact Michael Lyon 027 489 20207. NZS4211 Affiliated.

Withers Joinery 78 Factory Rd, Mosgiel. Ph 03 489 4179, contact Paul Crawley. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

Wood Solutions 5 Orari St, Sth Dunedin, Dunedin. Ph 03 479 2323, contact Daniel Sampson. NZS4211 Affiliated.

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

National Associate Members AGB Stone www.agbstone.co.nz

Carters www.carters.co.nz

Hettich New Zealand www.hettich.co.nz

Metro Performance Glass www.metroglass.co.nz

Soudal NZ www.soudal.co.nz

Advanced Engineering Services www.aesparts.co.nz

Daiken New Zealand Limited www.daiken-nz.com

Homag www.homag.com

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

South Pacific Timber (1990) Ltd www.southpacifictimber.co.nz

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

Drake & Wrigley Ltd www.drakeandwrigley.co.nz

Innergy www.innergy.com

Mirotone NZ Ltd www.mirotone.com

Steelfort Engineering Ltd www.steelfort.co.nz

Architectural Hardware Supplies www.ahs.co.nz

Enko Group Ltd www.enkogroup.com

ITI NZ www.iti.net.nz

Mulford Plastics www.mulfordplastics.com.au

Superior Doors Ltd www.superiordoors.co.nz

ASSA ABLOY New Zealand Ltd www.assaabloy.com

Fit NZ www.fit-nz.co.nz

Kantek www.kantek.co.nz

Nelson Pine Industries Ltd www.nelsonpine.co.nz

Thermawood www.thermawood.co.nz

Astro Pine NZ Ltd www.astropine.co.nz

Glass Half Full www.glasshalffull.co.nz

KLC Limited www.klc.co.nz

New Zealand Panels Group www.nzpanels.co.nz

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

Austaron Surfaces www.austaronsurfaces.com

Häfele NZ Ltd www.hafele.co.nz

Joinery IT www.joineryit.co.nz

Panelform Ltd www.panelform.co.nz

Unique Hardware Solutions Ltd www.uniquehardware.co.nz

BBS Timbers www.bbstimbers.co.nz

Halswell Timber Co Ltd www.halswelltimber.co.nz

Laminex New Zealand www.laminexnewzealand.co.nz

Proform www.proformnz.co.nz

Viridian Glass www.viridianglass.co.nz

Biesse Group New Zealand www.biessenewzealand.co.nz

Henkel NZ Ltd www.henkel.com

Leitz Tooling NZ Ltd www.leitz.co.nz

Resene Paints Ltd www.resene.co.nz

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

Blum NZ Ltd www.blum.com

Herman Pacific www.hermpac.co.nz

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

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

Wurth New Zealand Ltd www.wurth.co.nz

Burns & Ferrall www.burnsferrall.co.nz

Harvey Norman - Commercial www.harveynorman.co.nz

Marbello International Ltd www.marbello.com

Seearco Industrial Abrasives www.seearco.co.nz

JOINERS Magazine June 2025 page 81

membership June 2025 Executive Officer - Rachael Kwok, PO Box 9459, Christchurch 8149 ph: 03 322-1957 e: info@nkba.org.nz

AUCKLAND Albert Design 022 100 4205 Auckland Alexis Designz 027 476 2048 Auckland www.alexisdesignz.co.nz Apt Interiors 09 410 9494 Auckland www.aptinteriors.co.nz AVEORA Design Studio 021 630 296 North Harbour www.aveora.co.nz Awesome Kitchens 09 600 2285 Auckland www.awesomekitchens.co.nz Bates Surfaces 09 525 4705 Auckland www.ajbates.co.nz BML Kitchens Ltd 09 412 2350 Kumeu www.bmlgroup.co.nz Carlielle Kitchens 09 238 5222 Pukekohe www.carliellekitchens.co.nz Celia Visser Design 021 907 637 Auckland www.visserdesign.com Central Joinery 09 250 2130 Auckland www.centraljoinery.co.nz Charlotte Roberts Designs 09 444 4949 Auckland www.crdesigns.co.nz Colleen Holder Design 09 527 1420 Auckland www.colleenholderdesign.co.nz Compusoft Pacific Pty Ltd 0061 3909 56301 Narre Warren www.cyncly.com Concepto Interior Design 022 123 4225 Auckland Contrast Interiors 09 835 3465 Auckland www.contrastinteriors.co.nz

www.nkba.org.nz

Counties Kitchens 09 299 9231 Auckland www.countieskitchens.co.nz

Fyfe Kitchens 09 274 7055 Auckland www.fyfekitchens.co.nz

Kitchen Dynamics 09 235 0252 Waiuku www.kitchendynamics.co.nz

Linea Stone 09 820 0795 Auckland www.lineastone.co.nz

Craftsman Cabinets Limited 021 225 3460 Patumahoe www.craftsmancabinets.co.nz

Glass Half Full 021 082 23361 Auckland www.glasshalffull.co.nz

Kitchen Inspirations 09 239 0875 Pukekohe www.kitcheninspirations.co.nz

Lucino - Auckland 021 155 2455 Christchurch www.lucino.co.nz

Creative Kitchens 09 2741484 Auckland www.creativekitchens.co.nz

Good Kitchens 2022 Ltd 09 267 2687 Auckland www.goodkitchens.co.nz

Kitchen Link (2015) 09 476 7464 North Harbour www.kitchenlink.co.nz

Manolas Bros Ltd 021 064 2171 Auckland www.manolasbros.co.nz

Cronin Kitchens 09 813 6192 Auckland www.croninkitchens.co.nz

Greenmount Interiors 09 273 9030 Auckland www.greenmounespiest.co.nz

Kitchen Mania 09 588 4045 Auckland www.kitchenmania.co.nz

Mardeco International 09 428 0658 Auckland www.mardeco.co.nz

Cuthbert Interiors 021 379 208 Auckland

Hacker Kitchens 09 476 2590 Auckland www.hackerkitchens.co.nz

Kitchen Studio East Tamaki 09 274 5201 Auckland www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Mastercraft Creations Limited 09 239 2226 Pukekohe

Hannah Johnson Kitchen Designer Auckland 022 504 3064

Kitchen Studio Manukau 09 263 8424 Auckland www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Haynes Glass Limited 021 664 721 Auckland www.haynesglass.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Newmarket 09 520 3584 Auckland www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Image Glass Limited 09 576 9858 Auckland www.imageglass.co.nz

Kitchen Vision 2017 09 486 0811 Auckland www.kitchenvision.co.nz

Innovative Kitchens (2010) 09 625 3500 Auckland www.innovativekitchens.net

Kitchenmaker T K & C Cabinets 09 836 5420 Auckland www.kitchenmaker.co.nz

Cutting Edge Cabinetry Ltd 09 238 5090 Pukekohe www.cuttingedge.net.nz DBJ Furniture 09 443 0296 Auckland www.dbj.co.nz Dentro Ltd 09 297 7830 Auckland www.dentro.co.nz Design by MG 027 563 4877 Whangaparaoa www.kitchensbydesign.co.nz Domani Benchtops 09 576 7241 Auckland www.domanibenchtops.com Du Bois Design 021 608 236 Auckland www.duboisdesign.co.nz E Stone Technology (2015) 09 274 9400 Auckland www.e-stone.co.nz Elite Bathroomware 09 274 7030 Auckland www.elitebathroomware.co.nz Elite Kitchens & Cabinets Ltd 09 298 8388 Auckland www.elitekc.co.nz Essex Cabinetmakers 09 827 3845 Auckland www.essex-comshape.co.nz Fluid Interiors Limited 09 441 7230 North Harbour www.fluidinteriors.co.nz

JOINERS Magazine June 2025 page 82

JC Design Auckland 021 052 5919 Botany Downs

Kitchens By Design 09 379 3084 Auckland www.kitchensbydesign.co.nz

Jerry Kitchen & Bath Ltd 09 218 9928 Auckland www.jerrykitchen.co.nz

Kitchens On Highbrook 09 930 6322 Pukekohe

Jessica Valintine Design 021 575 723 Pukekohe www.jvdesign.co.nz

Kitchens to Go 021 909 275 Auckland www.kitchens2go.co.nz

Jo Harris Design Ltd 021 620 418 Auckland www.joharrisdesign.co.nz

KMD Kitchens 09 827 2884 Auckland www.kmdkitchens.co.nz

Kella Design Co. 021 242 2129 Auckland www.kelladesignco.com

LaBella Kitchens Ltd 09 533 7183 Auckland www.labellakitchens.co.nz

Kings Custom 09 845 2936 Auckland www.rhking.co.nz

Leanne Harley Design 021 610 027 Auckland www.leanneharleydesign.co.nz

Kitchen Architecture 09 421 0425 Auckland www.kitchenarchitect.co.nz

Lightpath Projects 021 128 4893 Auckland www.lightpathprojects.com

McGregor Cabinetmakers 09 624 0653 Auckland www.mcgregorkitchens.co.nz Melanie Sa'u Design Studio 027 381 5247 Papakura www.msstudio.co.nz Michael Murray Studio 021 125 1426 Pukekohe www.michaelmurraystudio.com Milanese Interiors 09 217 9241 Auckland MMI Group Limited T/A Moda Interiors 0800 466 632 Auckland www.moda.co.nz Mosman Interiors 09 4449962 Auckland www.mosmaninteriors.co.nz My Kitchen Makeover 0800 696 253 Auckland www.mykitchenmakeover.co.nz Neo Design 09 443 4461 Auckland www.neodesign.co.nz Nicola Manning Design 09 523 0108 Auckland www.nmdesign.co.nz Nova Interior Studio Ltd Auckland www.novainterior.co.nz Perfect Lines - Kitchens & Cabinetry 021 0295 0552 Silverdale www.perfectlines.co.nz

Peter Hay Kitchens 0800 744 548 Auckland www.peterhay.co.nz

Stone and Tops 09 525 2556 Auckland www.stoneandtops.co.nz

Beaver Kitchens 07 3087642 Whakatane www.beaverkitchens.co.nz

Tibbits + Co Ltd 021 552 064 Tauranga www.tibbits.co.nz

Gill Joinery Ltd 03 420 4042 Christchurch www.gilljoinery.co.nz

Pocketspace Interiors 09 212 6820 Auckland www.pocketspaceinteriors.co.nz

Stone by Design Ltd 09 271 5790 Auckland www.stonebydesign.co.nz

Glass Art 07 928 3366 Mt Maunganui www.glassartnz.co.nz

Vekart 07 343 9000 Tauranga www.vekart.co.nz

Hagley Kitchens 03 961 0966 Christchurch www.hagleykitchens.nz

Popular Kitchens 09 576 6358 Auckland www.popularkitchens.co.nz

Stratford Design 021 285 4069 Tauranga www.stratforddesign.co.nz

HK Kitchens Limited 07 578 6361 Tauranga www.hk.net.nz

Yellowfox - Tauranga 07 577 5548 Tauranga www.yellowfox.co.nz

Handcraft Kitchens & Joinery 027 244 4779 Christchurch www.handcraftkitchens.co.nz

PPG Industries (NZ) 09 573 1620 Auckland

The Kitchen Centre 09 837 0201 Auckland www.thekitchencentre.co.nz

Inspace 07 578 5310 Tauranga www.inspace.nz

CANTERBURY

Ingrid Geldof Design 03 377 2557 Christchurch www.igd.co.nz

The Kitchen Place Ltd 09 527 1221 Auckland www.thekitchenplace.co.nz

Interior Fittings 07 348 1041 Rotorua www.interior.co.nz

The Stone Collective 09 929 8774 Pukekohe www.thestonecollective.co.nz

Kenzi Design Bay of Plenty 021 887 690 Tauranga www.kenzi.co.nz

Precision Bathrooms 0800 470 076 Auckland www.precisionbathrooms.co.nz Premier Appliances 021 528 915 Auckland www.premierappliances.co.nz Premium Kitchens Ltd 09 416 0008 Auckland www.pmks.co.nz RDS Kitchens 021 070 7345 Auckland www.rdskitchens.co.nz Real Interior NZ 09 623 1795 Pukekohe www.realinteriornz.co.nz Rebecca Bailey Design Ltd 021 033 3572 Auckland www.rebeccabaileydesign.co.nz Royale Kitchens 09 479 1589 Auckland www.royale-kitchens.co.nz Sandrina Huish Interiors 09 846 4825 Auckland Schwarz Design 027 281 3023 Auckland www.schwarzdesign.co.nz Shane George Design Ltd 021 998 926 Auckland www.shanegeorgedesign.co.nz Shannon Pepper Design 021 343 782 Whangaparaoa www.spdesign.co.nz Spin Design 021 243 77 46 Auckland www.spindesign.co.nz Staybrite Stainless Fabricators 09 634 4557 Christchurch www.staybritestainless.co.nz

Victoria Gaylard Design 021 987 940 Auckland www.victoriagaylarddesign.nz Vikon Boxmakers Limited 021 212 1855 Auckland www.vbxm.co.nz Vue Concepts 027 432 1044 Auckland www.vueconcepts.nz Yvette Jay Interior Design 09 376 9323 Auckland www.yvettejay.co.nz Eurodesign 09 443 1260 Auckland www.obrien-group.co.nz Rangehood Solutions Auckland Waikato Ltd 0800 726 434 Auckland www.rangehoodsolutions.co.nz Kitchen Studio North Shore 09 443 3264 Auckland www.kitchenstudio.co.nz Sticks+Stones Design 022 090 5253 Whangarei www.ssdesign.co.nz

BAY OF PLENTY Above Board Design and Cabinetry 021 177 8695 Tauranga www.aboveboardnz.co.nz Autocrat Joinery 07 574 8162 Tauranga www.autocratjoinery.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Tauranga 07 927 7777 Tauranga www.kitchenstudio.co.nz Lee Brothers Cabinets and Joinery 07 348 0620 Rotorua www.leebrothers.co.nz

Advanced Joinery 2024 Ltd 027 289 3623 Christchurch www.advancedjoinery.co.nz Anna Margaret Interiors Christchurch www.annamargaret.co.nz Artisan Stone 03 348 0680 Christchurch www.artisanstone.co.nz Bates Joinery (2008) Ltd 03 388 8111 Christchurch www.batesjoinery.co.nz Benchtop Concepts 03 343 9218 Christchurch www.benchtopconcepts.co.nz

Mastercraft BOP Ltd 07 578 9641 Tauranga www.kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/licensee/ mastercraft-kitchens-tauranga

Busch Joinery 027 563 4537 Ashburton www.buschjoinery.co.nz

Mount Joinery LTD 07 575 5338 Mt Maunganui

Butterfield Bathrooms 027 351 1606 Christchurch www.butterfieldbathrooms.co.nz

Niche Design Co 021 146 8455 Tauranga www.nichedesignco.nz

Comber and Comber 03 384 0900 Christchurch www.comberandcomber.com

Pacific Coast Kitchens NZ 07 548 0606 Tauranga www.pacificcoastkitchens.co.nz

Designs by Nicola 021 068 2424 Christchurch www.designsbynicola.co.nz

Pacific Stone 07 578 5024 Tauranga www.pacificstone.co.nz

Detail by Davinia Sutton 03 356 2922 Christchurch www.daviniasutton.com

SMJ Ltd 07 378 8049 Taupo www.smj.co.nz

Duncan Joinery 03 615 7327 Temuka www.duncanjoinery.co.nz

Stone Interiors 027 279 6966 Rotorua www.stoneinteriors.co.nz

Eternodesign Ltd 021 246 5753 Christchurch www.eternodesign.co.nz

The Kitchen Business 07 574 4527 Tauranga www.thekitchenbusiness.co.nz

Finesse Joinery Ltd 03 352 3457 Christchurch www.finessejoinery.co.nz

Joinery Concepts 2006 Ltd 027 480 7400 Christchurch www.joineryconcepts.co.nz Kate Carter Design 021 968 912 Christchurch www.katecarter.co.nz Kitchen Studio Christchurch North Christchurch Kitchen Studio Christchurch South 03 343 3376 Christchurch www.kitchenstudio.co.nz Lily & Forbes Interior Design 021 034 1220 Christchurch www.lilyandforbes.co.nz Lucino - Canterbury 021 155 2455 Christchurch www.lucino.co.nz Lume Design 03 377 7541 Christchurch www.lumedesign.co.nz Lyall Park Joinery 03 313 9985 Rangiora www.lyallpark.co.nz Mackay Kitchens 03 365 3988 Christchurch www.mks.co.nz Maria Pomeroy Interiors 021 657 826 Christchurch www.mariapomeroy.co.nz MF Turnbull 03 365 2519 Christchurch www.mfturnbull.co.nz Michelle Lamb Interior Architecture 027 207 6992 Christchurch www.michellelamb.co.nz

Freeform Alfresco Limited 03 343 1515 Christchurch (cont over page)

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NORTHLAND

Millbrook Kitchens 03 313 5764 Rangiora www.millbrookkitchens.co.nz

Tristone Solid Surfaces 03 550 0822 Christchurch www.tristone.co.nz

Cosentino NZ 09 274 9406 Auckland www.cosentino.com

Mulford Plastics (NZ) Ltd 021 508 728 Waihi www.mulfordplastics.co.nz

Misco Joinery 03 383 4384 Christchurch www.misco.co.nz

Upper Studio 022 888 8170 Lincoln www.upperstudio.co.nz

Enko Group 0508 365 674 Whangarei www.enko.nz

Neolith New Zealand Limited 027 540 5981 Auckland www.neolith.com

Modern Age Kitchens & Joinery Ltd 03 365 1675 Christchurch www.modernagekitchens.co.nz

Woodshack Kitchens 03 347 9790 Christchurch www.woodshackkitchens.co.nz

Fisher & Paykel Appliances 09 273 0660 Auckland www.fisherpaykel.com/nz

New Zealand Panels Group 0800 477 436 Auckland www.nzpanels.co.nz

Modi Design 027 200 3840 Christchurch www.modidesign.co.nz

HAWKE’S BAY

Fit NZ 0800 852 258 Wellsford www.fit-nz.co.nz

O'Brien Group (2012) 03 489 3849 Mosgiel www.obrien-group.co.nz

FSB Group 021 626 082 Auckland www.fsbgroup.co.nz

Parex Industries 0800 200 510 Auckland www.parex.co.nz

Mastercraft Kitchens Whangarei 09 438 3037 Whangarei www.kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/ licensee/mastercraft-kitchenswhangarei

Hafele (NZ) Limited 09 274 2040 Auckland www.hafele.co.nz

Plumbline 04 568 9898 Wellington www.plumbline.co.nz

Next Edition Kitchens 09 430 3074 Whangarei www.nexteditionkitchens.com

Harvey Norman Commercial 0800 222 699 Auckland www.harveynormancommercial.nz

Quantum Group 06 356 1234 Palmerston North www.qcg.co.nz

Northern Benchtops Limited 09 430 0878 Whangarei www.northernbenchtops.co.nz

Heirloom International 09 274 4443 Auckland www.heirloom.co.nz

REHAU Ltd 021 731 366 Auckland www.rehau.co.nz

Regal Kitchens Northland 09 438 2989 Whangarei www.regalkitchens.co.nz

Hettich New Zealand 0800 438 842 Auckland www.designwithhettich.co.nz

Resene 04 577 0500 Wellington www.resene.co.nz

Sarah Burrows Design 027 335 7124 Whangarei www.sarahburrowsdesign.co.nz

Hideaway Bins 09 426 7456 Auckland www.hideawaybins.co.nz

Reward Hospitality 0800 697 465 Auckland www.rewardhospitality.co.nz

The Space is Yours 027 290 4388 Whangarei www.thespaceisyours.com

In Residence 09 309 3023 Auckland www.inres.co.nz

Robertson Bathware 09 573 0490 Auckland www.robertson.co.nz

Ultimate Kitchens 2024 Ltd 021 298 3305 Kerikeri www.ultimatekitchens.nz

Kitchen Studio Group Support Office 0800 177 177 Auckland www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Rocket Hardware Ltd 021 444 815 Auckland

SOUTHERN

Mooi Design 021 549 412 Christchurch www.mooidesign.co.nz MWF Manufacturing 03 365 6218 Christchurch www.mwf.co.nz Nordzco Hostess 03 348 4890 Christchurch www.nordzco.co.nz

FBD Interiors 027 448 8194 Hawkes Bay Greg Harman Joinery Ltd 06 878 8582 Hastings www.gregharmanjoinery.co.nz Kakapo Joinery 06 651 1000 Napier www.kakapojoinery.com Maho Interiors 021 085 87357 www.mahointeriors.co.nz

Oakleys Plumbing 03 379 4750 Christchurch www.oakleysplumbing.co.nz

Rabbitte Joinery 06 870 8911 Havelock North www.rabbittejoinery.co.nz

O'Brien Group Canterbury 03 384 2139 Christchurch www.obrien-group.co.nz

Sunshine Joinery 06 8446105 Napier

Palazzo Kitchens Christchurch 03 365 0751 Christchurch www.palazzokitchenschristchurch.nz

NATIONAL

Plank & Co 027 827 9426 Christchurch www.plank.co.nz Prime Kitchens 0800 111 190 Christchurch www.primekitchens.co.nz Ryan's Kitchens & Joinery 03 348 7921 Christchurch www.ryanskitchens.co.nz Smiths Kitchens Limited 0800 020 030 Christchurch www.smithscity.co.nz/kitchens Southern Creations 03 348 7097 Christchurch www.southerncreations.co.nz Spaces INK 021 488 921 Christchurch www.spacesINK.co.nz Sydenham Joinery 03 379 6840 Christchurch www.sydenhamjoinery.co.nz Tailormade Space Ltd 021 029 32709 Christchurch www.tailormadespace.co.nz

Amorini NZ 06 358 2759 Palmerston North www.amorini.co.nz APT - Architectural Products & Technologies 0800 267 426 Auckland www.aptinnovation.co.nz Archant 0800 272 4268 Hastings www.archant.co.nz Aurora Australis Interiors 09 215 6154 Auckland www.aurora4life.com Austaron Surfaces 021 132 2565 Wellington www.austaronsurfaces.com Blum New Zealand 09 820 5051 Auckland www.blum.com BSH Home Appliances 0800 245 708 Auckland www.bsh-group.com CDK Stone NZ 0800 803 932 Auckland www.cdkstone.co.nz

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Kitchen Things 09 574 1063 Auckland www.kitchenthings.co.nz Kouzina Appliances 09 377 7822 Auckland www.kouzina.co.nz Laminex New Zealand 0800 303 606 Auckland www.laminex.co.nz Miele New Zealand 0800 464 353 Auckland www.miele.co.nz Mirotone NZ Ltd 09 272 2730 Auckland www.mirotone.com

Sage Doors Ltd 09 415 6322 Auckland www.sagedoors.co.nz Schneider Electric NZ 0800 652 999 Auckland www.pdl.co.nz Stone & Tile Wholesale 03 962 2382 Christchurch www.porcelanosa.co.nz The Warehouse Limited trading as Noel Leeming 0800 444 488 Auckland www.noelleeming.co.nz Universal Granite & Marbles 09 274 8846 Auckland www.universalgranite.co.nz Zenith Heaters Ltd 0800 558 055 Auckland www.zenithwater.co.nz

Bespoke Projects 09 945 0559 Matakana www.bespokeprojects.co.nz Danska Cabinetmaking 09 438 1100 Whangarei www.danska.co.nz Kerikeri Cabinets 09 407 1000 Kerikeri www.kerikericabinets.co.nz

B and M Joinery 03 265 2077 Cromwell www.bmjoinerycromwell.co.nz B2 Consultants Ltd 021 999 329 Arrowtown Central Benchmakers 03 448 7514 Alexandra www.centralbench.co.nz Formatt Bespoke Joinery Co Ltd 03 441 4944 Queenstown www.formatt.co.nz HM Design Limited 021 717 404 Wanaka www.hmartindesign.co.nz HUB Design 03 442 7110 Queenstown www.hubdesign.co.nz

Kitchen Studio Dunedin 03 455 5101 Dunedin www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Ruby Bay Joinery 03 540 2123 Nelson www.rubybayjoinery.co.nz

MIL Joinery Ltd 021 618 731 Morrinsville www.miljoinery.co.nz

Jo + Co 021 244 5453 Lower Hutt www.joandco.co.nz

Terry Lobb Colour and Design 027 602 3298 Wanganui www.terrylobb.nz

Kitchens Queenstown 021 837 370 Queenstown www.kitchensqueenstown.co.nz

Spatial Co 2021 027 722 4688 Nelson www.spatialco.co.nz

Montage Kitchens 07 847 9174 Hamilton www.montagekitchens.co.nz

Kapiti Kitchen & Bathroom Centre 04 293 1084 Otaki www.kapiti-kitchens-bathrooms.co.nz

Wellington Benchtops 04 577 3640 Lower Hutt www.obrien-group.co.nz

Leith Joinery 03 477 0115 Dunedin

The Sellers Room 03 547 7144 Nelson www.thesellersroom.co.nz

Native Timber Joinery 07 871 6188 Te Awamutu www.ntjoinery.co.nz

TopZone Benchtops 03 547 6923 Nelson www.topzone.co.nz

Paton Kitchens 027 289 6054 Ngatea www.patonkitchens.co.nz

Masterwood Joinery 03 445 0313 Cromwell www.masterwood.co.nz Oakleys Plumbing Supplies Dunedin 03 466 3600 Dunedin Southern Kitchens & Joinery 03 488 4056 Dunedin www.southernkitchens.co.nz Steadfast Joinery 2023 Ltd (03) 470 1990 Dunedin www.steadfastjoinery.co.nz Wood Solutions 03 479 2323 Dunedin www.woodsolutions.co.nz

WAIKATO AGB Stone Waikato 07 949 8696 Auckland www.agbstone.co.nz Cabinetry By West 07 888 3675 Matamata www.cabinetrybywest.co.nz Designer Cabinets 1996 07 849 3757 Hamilton www.designck.co.nz

TARANAKI

Designmarked Hamilton www.designmarked.co.nz

elite kitchens 2004 Limited 06 759 8221 New Plymouth www.elitekitchens.net

Fine WoodWorking 0508 4 564 637 Te Kuiti www.finewoodworking.co.nz

Lamiform 2006 06 758 2257 New Plymouth www.lamiform.co.nz

Gibbs Industries (Waikato) Ltd 07 847 8193 Hamilton www.kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/ licensee/mastercraft-kitchenswaikato

Modex Kitchens Limited 06 215 3800 New Plymouth www.modexkitchens.co.nz Phillip Joblin Kitchen & Furniture 021 047 3493 Normanby phillipjoblinkitchenandfurniture.co.nz

Graft Joinery 07 378 8340 Taupo www.graftjoinery.co.nz Heathcote Appliances 07 839 5443 Hamilton

Stella Design Co 021 125 1612 Whanganui www.stelladesign.co.nz

Huntly Joinery 2000 07 902 5250 Huntly www.huntlyjoinery.co.nz

TOP OF THE SOUTH

Joinery IT 07 392 1001 Matamata www.cabinetvision.co.nz

2Dayz Kitchens Ltd 03 578 4788 Blenheim www.2dayzkitchens.nz Bays Joinery 03 544 0087 Nelson www.baysjoinery.co.nz Craig Hooper Design Stoke Nelson Materoa Design 021 501 964 Blenheim

Kitchen Studio Hamilton 07 847 0582 Hamilton www.kitchenstudio.co.nz Love My Kitchen Benchtop 0800 236 644 Hamilton www.lovemykitchenbenchtop.nz Made In Stone Ltd 027 349 8744 Ohaupo www.madeinstone.co.nz

Rangehood Solutions Auckland Waikato Ltd 0800 726 434 Auckland www.rangehoodsolutions.co.nz Total Kitchens (Hamilton Kitchens) 07 850 9040 Hamilton www.totalkitchens.co.nz Wackrow's Joinery Ltd 07 827 5981 Cambridge www.wackrows.co.nz Waikato Benchtops 07 902 5253 Huntly www.waikatobenchtops.co.nz

WELLINGTON Absolute Design Group Ltd 04 894 3651 Upper Hutt www.absolutedesigngroup.co.nz Capital Kitchens & Interiors 04 232 4135 Porirua www.capitalkitchens.co.nz Carroll's Joinery Ltd 06 377 3160 Masterton www.carrollsjoinery.co.nz Crafted Spaces Ltd 04 528 6020 Upper Hutt www.newkitchenwellington.co.nz Ferndale Furniture 04 568 7879 Lower Hutt www.ferndalefurniture.co.nz German Kitchens Limited 04 802 4806 Wellington www.germankitchens.nz HR Jones & Co Ltd 06 323 4388 Feilding Hughes Joinery 06 952 3581 Palmerston North www.hughesjoinery.co.nz Inside Space 021 156 8136 Palmerston North

Kitchen Studio Petone 04 801 9219 Wellington www.kitchenstudio.co.nz Kitchen Studio Wellington 04 801 9219 Wellington www.kitchenstudio.co.nz

Wellington Granite Ltd 04 589 6167 Lower Hutt www.wellingtongranite.co.nz Wild Bird Designs 022 560 3488 Waikanae www.wildbirddesigns.co.nz Workshop Designs 06 370 2552 Masterton www.workshopdesigns.co.nz

Ladd Joinery 04 237 9175 Wellington www.laddjoinery.co.nz Living Timber 04 567 2577 Lower Hutt www.livingtimber.co.nz

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Mastercraft Kitchens Wellington (Your Kitchen Ltd) 04 576 9348 Lower Hutt www.kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/ licensee/wellington MB Brown 06 378 9898 Masterton www.mbbrown.co.nz Mother Hubbards Cupboards 04 529 7174 Upper Hutt www.motherhubbardscupboards.co.nz Nicola Ross Design 021 537 746 Palmerston North www.nicolarossdesign.co.nz Parapine ITM 04 527 6800 Upper Hutt www.itm.co.nz/Stores/Parapine-ITM Prestige Joinery Ltd 06 377 1331 Masterton www.prestigejoinery.co.nz Pridex Kitchens - Wellington 04 499 8501 Wellington www.pridexdesign.co.nz Redwood Kitchens 027 885 5441 Wellington www.redwoodkitchens.co.nz Renalls Joinery 06 379 8008 Greytown www.renallsjoineryltd.co.nz Samuel Martin Limited 022 024 4712 Porirua www.samuelmartin.co.nz Simone van der Plas PDINZ 021 599 955 Te Horo www.encompassideas.co.nz

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PRODUCT focus

Smarter Storage & Greater Freedom panel storage solutions from Jacks For many New Zealand joiners, managing large volumes of panel material has become a daily challenge—both in terms of space and labour. Enter Barbaric, a world leader in panel storage and handling systems, and a solution proudly offered in New Zealand by Jacks.

Manufactured in Austria, Barbaric’s panel storage systems are built to bring efficiency, accuracy, and intelligence to your factory floor. These systems automatically store and retrieve sheets, feeding them directly to processing machines–significantly reducing material handling time and operator workload. But the real strength of Barbaric lies not just in its smarts - it’s in its flexibility.

Machine-independence Unlike many storage systems that are built to work exclusively with a single brand of machinery, B a r b a r i c t a k e s a d i ff e r e n t approach. It’s designed from the ground up to work with any brand of CNC or beamsaw. That means

manufacturers can upgrade their machinery without being locked into one supplier, preserving their freedom of choice.

Even better, Barbaric systems can also be connected to your existing machines. You don’t need to overhaul your production line to benefit from automation - Barbaric integrates with what you already have, making it a highly accessible upgrade for joiners wanting to boost efficiency without starting from scratch.

"That open compatibility is one of the biggest advantages Barbaric offers our customers," says Dylan Staples, Sales Manager at Jacks.

"You’re not committing to one machine brand for the next 10 or 15 years. With Barbaric, the storage system is the smart hub and you can change the machinery around it as your business evolves."

For businesses looking to futureproof their investment, that flexibility is key. Barbaric also scales well - from smaller entrylevel systems to fully automated warehouses - so companies can start small and grow over time.

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Reducing waste and boosting efficiency Barbaric systems do more than just move sheets. They manage offcuts, optimise sheet usage, and significantly reduce the risk of damage to material. With automated storage, panels are handled gently, tracked digitally, and retrieved efficiently minimising waste and maximising output.

"When labour is expensive and material costs are high, you want to make the most of every sheet," says Dylan. "Barbaric helps achieve that while also making the factory floor a safer, less physically demanding place to work."

The future is smart and affordable While many see automated storage and handling as the exclusive domain of high-end European machines, Jacks is working to break that assumption. Jacks is currently working on integrating KDT machinery - known for its exceptional value with Barbaric systems.

It’s an exciting development, combining the smarts and efficiency of Barbaric with the economy and performance of KDT. "It’s still early days, but we’re already seeing strong interest from forward-thinking manufacturers looking to bring automation into their workshops without the usual high price tag associated with the traditional European machinery manufacturers," Dylan says.

To learn more about Barbaric panel storage solutions from Jacks, visit www.jacks.co.nz or call 0800 522 577 to get in touch with your local Jacks Technical Sales Consultant.

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