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m a g a z i n e<br />
Joinery, Cabinetmaking & Kitchen Manufacturing Industries<br />
benches<br />
<strong>finishes</strong><br />
and sinks<br />
protect and beautify<br />
<strong>edging</strong><br />
questions, tools and answers<br />
Southland Maple Beech - Novotel Hotel - Auckland Airport<br />
June 2011
Marriage of the Minds<br />
Broken Stone<br />
Polar White<br />
King Sand<br />
Alabaster<br />
Platinum<br />
When the natural look of an Infinity ® solid surface worktop meets<br />
a German handcrafted sink, you have a marriage that lasts<br />
a lifetime.<br />
The range of Blan<strong>co</strong> sink and tapware are a perfect partner with<br />
Infinity ® benchtops. Together they will service you for a lifetime.<br />
Glacier Acrylic benchtops have been around for over 30 years and have been regularly<br />
used in <strong>co</strong>mmercial applications. Now this high quality surface has be<strong>co</strong>me<br />
popular in residential homes.<br />
The most attractive feature of Infinity ® Available August 2011 Sonara<br />
is the ability<br />
Available August 2011 Silver Birch<br />
to join pieces together seamlessly, providing the appearance that<br />
your benchtop is carved from one solid piece. Undermount sinks can be<br />
easily integrated into the benchtop.<br />
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The latest range of Blan<strong>co</strong> sinks and taps can be seen in The 2011 catalogue BLANCO<br />
From the Sink to the Kitchen Centre. Go to www.hafele.<strong>co</strong>/<strong>nz</strong>, Online Catalogues now.<br />
Highlights are Silgranit taps and sinks. The new satin stone finish with its unique<br />
properties that bring precious stone into your kitchen.<br />
Steelart Claronline, the award winning, elegant stainless steel undermount sink with the low<br />
profile rim for <strong>co</strong>nventional installation.<br />
The 2011 catalogue<br />
BLANCO From the Sink to the Kitchen Centre online now<br />
www.hafele.<strong>co</strong>m/<strong>nz</strong> • 0800 4 hafele • info@hafele.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 1
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COVER Novotel Hotel Auckland<br />
International Airport. Photograph<br />
<strong>co</strong>urtesy Woodform Design<br />
see story page 63<br />
COLUMNS<br />
Master Joiners 4<br />
Julian Jaques says his goodbyes<br />
Dr Buzz 72<br />
Duncan Such refl ects on<br />
insurance, Christchurch and the<br />
rising dollar<br />
Laminex Update 73<br />
Robert Gibbes on attitudes and<br />
opportunities in a fl at market<br />
A view from both sides 76<br />
Tony DeLore<strong>nz</strong>o talks about<br />
improving health and safety<br />
standards and rewiring his old<br />
villa<br />
Due Process 77<br />
Geoff Hardy looks at ethics in<br />
hard times<br />
Web Directions 78<br />
Matt Woodward enlightens us on<br />
Google voice search<br />
REGULAR<br />
News & Info 4 - 13<br />
JITO news - 75<br />
FITEC news - 74<br />
Trade Directories - 80 - 84<br />
Product Focus - 84<br />
Classifi eds - 87 - 88<br />
Things to watch for ...<br />
m a g a z i n e<br />
interzum 14<br />
sinks & surrounds 16<br />
Often viewed as <strong>co</strong>mmodities there are however huge<br />
discrepancies in prices and types of sink inserts and<br />
benchtops. We look at some from local suppliers.<br />
edgebanding essence 48<br />
A diffi cult part of the manufacturing process which<br />
includes a <strong>co</strong>mbination of different materials, glue and<br />
heat - we talk to some who do it and other who supply<br />
those who do.<br />
fi nishing fl ourish 34<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntents<br />
If expo’s are a barometer of the health of an industrial<br />
sector then things are looking brighter with news of a<br />
very successful interzum in Germany last month.<br />
The fi nish is the thing - we look at what make a<br />
good fi nish in kitchen and bathroom cabinetry. From<br />
clear stains to lacquers to paints and oils.<br />
novotel 63<br />
Auckland latest hotel, adjacent to the International Airport<br />
has some interesting wall panels made from Southland<br />
Maple Beech which look great and help absorb airport noise.<br />
3D Kitchen software giveaway p 7 • Formica <strong>co</strong>mpetition p 8 • Trip to Turkey p 44<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 3
from the presidents desk<br />
This is my last <strong>co</strong>lumn to members as I hand over<br />
the Presidency to Rhys Powell at the Rotorua<br />
<strong>co</strong>nference in June. It would be great to be able to<br />
report loads of positive aspects to the past two years, but<br />
in fact it’s been a tough road for us all since 2009, and a<br />
great deal tougher again for our Canterbury members.<br />
The e<strong>co</strong>nomic environment has thrown, and <strong>co</strong>ntinues<br />
to throw, enormous business challenges at us. I take my<br />
hat off to all of you who’ve survived this recession and<br />
I’m <strong>co</strong>nfi dent that we’ll see the building industry begin<br />
to re<strong>co</strong>ver before the year is out.<br />
The MJF has retained a focus over this period on<br />
introducing NZS4211. I fi rmly believe that this will<br />
spur new life into timber joinery for the home. The<br />
Rotorua <strong>co</strong>nference will introduce our plans for rolling<br />
this out and how members can take advantage of this<br />
new standard.<br />
And this is why it’s a great time to leverage the benefi ts<br />
of being a Master Joiner. We give you a solid brand<br />
that customers can rely on. Customers are aware of the<br />
dangers of shoddy building practices, they’re strapped<br />
for cash and every dollar must <strong>co</strong>unt. But they can<br />
research everything on the net and they’re spoilt for<br />
choice. Most will prefer to choose tradesmen that are<br />
backed by a reputable organisation like MJF.<br />
There’s been a pleasing amount of entries for our national<br />
awards and I’m looking forward to viewing these at<br />
<strong>co</strong>nference in Rotorua. And of <strong>co</strong>urse <strong>co</strong>nnecting with<br />
friends and <strong>co</strong>lleagues from around the <strong>co</strong>untry.<br />
It has been a privilege to represent the Master Joiners<br />
Federation these past years. The Executive team all<br />
bring expertise and skills to the table, and I’ve learned<br />
much from their experiences and have enjoyed working<br />
alongside them. It’s good to see some younger joiners<br />
stepping up to accept tomorrow’s challenges and steer<br />
the MJF and its members towards a prosperous future.<br />
Best wishes to you all, and see you in Rotorua.<br />
Julian Jaques<br />
President<br />
Registered Master Joiners<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 4<br />
Mayor<br />
in hot<br />
seat<br />
DNZ CEO Paul Duffy,<br />
Auckland Mayor<br />
Len Brown and The<br />
Laminex Group<br />
General Manager<br />
Robert Gibbes.<br />
Auckland Mayor Len Brown was in the hot seat recently<br />
during the offi cial opening of The Laminex Group’s new<br />
head offi ce and distribution centre in Penrose Auckland. The<br />
Mayor tried out for size the J Chair which was designed by US<br />
architect Michael Graves. The chair was one of nine designs<br />
created by world-renowned US architects in 2008. It formed<br />
part of a <strong>co</strong>llection that was recently on display at the Formica<br />
Formations Exhibition at the Aotea Centre.<br />
The Laminex Group General Manager, Robert Gibbes, said the<br />
organisation’s new purpose-built 12,378m 2 distribution centre<br />
had brought together fi ve separate sites into the one purpose-built<br />
facility. The premises which took 12 months to <strong>co</strong>mplete were<br />
built by Fletcher Construction, with the Laminex Group leasing<br />
both buildings from DNZ Property.<br />
“The new offi ce building design in<strong>co</strong>rporates environmentallyfriendly<br />
initiatives including maximising the use of natural<br />
lighting in all offi ce areas, low-energy sensor <strong>co</strong>ntrolled lighting,<br />
some reticulated water and waste recycling,” Robert said. “A<br />
number of new technologies have also been introduced including<br />
the placement of a state-of-the-art Hubtex lifting platform in<br />
the warehouse.”<br />
Manufactured in Germany, it is the fi rst of its kind in use in New<br />
Zealand. It moves along a wire embedded in the <strong>co</strong>ncrete fl oor<br />
and features a lifting platform capable of reaching heights of 7-8<br />
metres, carrying weights of 1.5 tonnes.<br />
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From The Publisher<br />
Interzum and FSM<br />
I have had the fortunate opportunity to visit<br />
interzum 2011 in Cologne recently to see<br />
how things have developed particularly<br />
in the architectural hardware scene. The<br />
show was heavily attended indicating<br />
things are not as bad as we might think.<br />
Overseas attendees were up 24% over the<br />
last show in 2009. The general feeling was<br />
one of calculated optimism for the future.<br />
New products abound as you will see in<br />
our next <strong>co</strong>uple of issues.<br />
The reason I went to Germany was in fact<br />
to attend the Annual meeting of members<br />
of the International Woodworking &<br />
Furniture Supplier Magazines’ Association<br />
(FSM) of which JOINERS magazine<br />
is now a member. There are some 27<br />
<strong>co</strong>untries involved in this Association. The<br />
aim is to promote <strong>co</strong>operation between<br />
the various publications with such things<br />
as exchange of articles, joint events and<br />
information about individual markets.<br />
This will lead to a better understanding<br />
of the world scene rather than just a<br />
local market. This should have some<br />
exciting implications down the track for<br />
the magazines involved. More on this as<br />
developments occur.<br />
All this aside, we have some interesting<br />
features in this issue. Edgebanding<br />
machinery and related products are a big<br />
part of the joinery arsenal of technology.<br />
We have some of the latest developments<br />
in this issue. When it <strong>co</strong>mes to fi nishes<br />
in the kitchen and bathroom there are a<br />
lot of options to <strong>co</strong>nsider and issues to<br />
watch out for. We have some insights from<br />
some of the leading suppliers on what to<br />
look out for and what they have to offer.<br />
This <strong>co</strong>vers not only walls, ceilings and<br />
splashbacks but also fi nishes for cabinetry<br />
and internal joinery. Another important<br />
aspect of the kitchen and indeed the<br />
bathroom are sinks and benchtops. Having<br />
a good (and expensive) looking sink and<br />
benchtop is no longer the preserve of just<br />
the well to do. They are now priced for any<br />
size pocket. We show some of the latest<br />
product from leading suppliers.<br />
For Master Joiner members note that you<br />
have <strong>co</strong>ming up soon the Annual Master<br />
Joiners Conference to be held in Rotorua<br />
this year. We will have in depth <strong>co</strong>verage<br />
of this including the winners in the Master<br />
Joiner Awards and Apprentice Awards in<br />
our September issue along with more on<br />
interzum and a look at the international<br />
woodworking machinery show Ligna<br />
2011. Catch you next time.<br />
Bob Nordgren<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 6<br />
PMA/WPA<br />
Joint Conference<br />
Nelson 21st & 22nd July 2011<br />
The PMA / WPA Joint <strong>co</strong>nference will involve<br />
one day of papers and a half day bus tour<br />
around Nelson and Richmond to visit four new<br />
timber structural <strong>co</strong>mmercial and industrial<br />
buildings, which were once the preserve of<br />
steel and <strong>co</strong>ncrete! Come along, and hear fi rst<br />
hand some exciting developments in our sector,<br />
including how the industry intends to position<br />
itself, post the Canterbury earthquakes.<br />
www.pine.net.<strong>nz</strong><br />
www.wpa.org.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Master Joiners national<br />
associate membership<br />
Taking into <strong>co</strong>nsideration suggestions received<br />
from suppliers interested in a national associate<br />
membership, Master Joiners have agreed to<br />
provide this facility. We value the support<br />
of suppliers to the joinery industry and<br />
understand the importance of the interaction<br />
and networking value between suppliers and<br />
quality Master Joiners.<br />
Suppliers are wel<strong>co</strong>me to have a representative<br />
attend and participate in all the local Joinery<br />
Manufacturers’ Associations meetings and<br />
social functions throughout New Zealand.<br />
The national associate subscription will be<br />
distributed evenly to each of our current nine<br />
Master Joiners regional associations.<br />
National Associate Member facility is available<br />
to all supplying <strong>co</strong>mpanies and can be<br />
arranged by <strong>co</strong>ntacting the Master Joiners at<br />
info@masterjoiners.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>.<br />
Corinne Moore<br />
Master Joiners EO<br />
For a list of current associates go to page 83.<br />
Smart hardware<br />
solution<br />
The Laminex Group has recently launched the<br />
Samet range of drawer systems and hinges.<br />
Based in Turkey, Samet have been making<br />
quality drawer systems since the early 1970’s.<br />
They are a family owned and run <strong>co</strong>mpany,<br />
who focus on offering great value products<br />
to the furniture and joinery industry around<br />
the world.<br />
SmartBox soft close drawers have a standard<br />
loading capacity of 40kg, and a range of<br />
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depths. The SmartBox range offers several<br />
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side panels for that designer look.<br />
Please <strong>co</strong>ntact your Sales representative from<br />
The Laminex Group to obtain a catalogue for<br />
the full Samet range, and to dis<strong>co</strong>ver how you<br />
<strong>co</strong>uld win a trip to Istanbul <strong>co</strong>urtesy of The<br />
Laminex Group in October.
m a g a z i n e<br />
The magazine for the joinery, cabinetmaking<br />
& kitchen manufacturing industries<br />
Offi cial Publication of the New Zealand Joinery Manufacturers Federation<br />
and the Laminate Fabricators Society<br />
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Two of the judges in this year’s inaugural<br />
Formica Formations design <strong>co</strong>mpetition<br />
have been announced and include a top local<br />
and international designer. The Laminex Group<br />
Sales and Marketing Manager, Nicky Duggan,<br />
said she was delighted with the line-up of<br />
judges which include leading New Zealand<br />
designer David Trubridge.<br />
“David Trubridge has worked in the design<br />
industry for over 18 years,” Nicky said.<br />
“During that time, he has notched up numerous<br />
ac<strong>co</strong>lades including being named by a French<br />
magazine as one of the top 15 designers in the<br />
world. In 2007, he was given New Zealand’s<br />
highest design award – the John Britten Award<br />
– by the Designer’s Institute of NZ.”<br />
Also included on the judging panel is Formica<br />
US Vice President of Design Renée Hytry<br />
Derrington who was instrumental in initiating<br />
a similar US design event. A third guest judge<br />
is yet to be announced although The Laminex<br />
Group is expecting that person to be an<br />
internationally re<strong>co</strong>gnised architect.<br />
“Having top industry professionals from<br />
both New Zealand and overseas judging the<br />
inaugural <strong>co</strong>mpetition is a great refl ection of<br />
how well supported the <strong>co</strong>mpetition is within<br />
the design <strong>co</strong>mmunity,” Nicky said.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 8<br />
Renée Hytry Derrington and David Trubridge<br />
Judges announced for inaugural design <strong>co</strong>mpetition<br />
“Furthermore, having a leading light like<br />
David Trubridge involved in this event will<br />
ensure that New Zealand entries are judged to<br />
a particularly high international standard.”<br />
David said he was looking forward to judging<br />
the <strong>co</strong>mpetition. “I’m very interested in seeing<br />
what kind of clever designs New Zealand<br />
designers and architects can create,” he said.<br />
“There are a number of very talented and<br />
creative professionals in this <strong>co</strong>untry and a<br />
strong <strong>co</strong>llective of promising young designers.<br />
I’m certain there will be some great entries and<br />
am eager to see the fi nished results.”<br />
The Formica Formations <strong>co</strong>mpetition was<br />
unveiled earlier this month by The Laminex<br />
Group. The <strong>co</strong>mpetition aims to en<strong>co</strong>urage<br />
both experienced and emerging designers<br />
to pit their design talents against 10 of the<br />
world’s best architects. The <strong>co</strong>mpetition came<br />
about following a successful <strong>co</strong>llaboration in<br />
2008 between Formica US and the Centre for<br />
Contemporary Arts in Cincinnati.<br />
“World-renowned architects were invited<br />
to design a limited <strong>co</strong>llection of furniture,<br />
using Formica laminates and solid surface<br />
materials,” Nicky said. “Ten distinctive chairs<br />
– all museum pieces in their own right - were<br />
<strong>co</strong>nstructed using over 420m 2 of Formica.”<br />
Spurred on by the success of that project,<br />
Formica in New Zealand devised its<br />
own <strong>co</strong>mpetition for local architects and<br />
designers.<br />
The 2011 Formica Formations <strong>co</strong>mpetition<br />
requires entrants to submit design drawings<br />
for a piece of sculptural furniture that would<br />
use Formica brand materials. The <strong>co</strong>mpetition<br />
aims to celebrate and showcase the creativity<br />
of architects and designers throughout New<br />
Zealand.<br />
There are two entry categories – professional<br />
architects and designers, and emerging<br />
architects and designers. Individual and group<br />
submissions of up to four team members will<br />
be accepted. The Laminex Group will fabricate<br />
the winning design from each category for<br />
display at an offi cial awards ceremony later<br />
this year.<br />
Entries close on 31 July, with submissions<br />
and further information available at www.<br />
formicaformations.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>.
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 9
Winning With Wood<br />
Lockwood and Verda<br />
<strong>co</strong>mbine for showcase<br />
The Lockwood Group is marking its 60th<br />
anniversary by <strong>co</strong>mbining with Verda to stage<br />
a showcase of innovative residential design<br />
and building during Rugby World Cup 2011.<br />
Their showcase site, at the Lockwood village<br />
of show homes in Rotorua, will feature four<br />
different designs of houses, together with<br />
outdoor furniture and features by Verda.<br />
The site will be one of a wide range of<br />
showcase sites around New Zealand under<br />
the Winning With Wood programme, aimed<br />
particularly at showing some of the 85,000<br />
RWC visitors the many innovative uses of<br />
timber in New Zealand. Organised by NZ<br />
Trade & Enterprise, Winning With Wood is<br />
intended to promote exports of New Zealandmade<br />
timber products, as part of the Real<br />
New Zealand Showcase featuring 16 industry<br />
sectors.<br />
Lockwood and Verda’s site will be one<br />
of the largest in Winning With Wood and<br />
will feature an example of the innovative<br />
Lockwood E<strong>co</strong>Smart home, as well as Verda’s<br />
sustainably treated outdoor furniture, decking<br />
and panels.<br />
Lockwood Group marketing manager Melanie<br />
Short said the <strong>co</strong>mpany decided to participate<br />
in Winning With Wood because the group is an<br />
innovative, Kiwi organisation and has a strong<br />
export focus. “Verda and Lockwood have a<br />
strong mutual relationship – our products are<br />
<strong>co</strong>mplementary. We are really excited about<br />
the opportunity to meet with returning Kiwis<br />
and overseas visitors. We plan to ensure that<br />
during the showcase overseas visitors are<br />
greeted, wel<strong>co</strong>med and hosted.”<br />
For Verda, a much newer timber success<br />
story, Winning With Wood is an opportunity<br />
to present a medium-sized <strong>co</strong>mpany, with 60<br />
staff, to visitors from around the world. Verda’s<br />
Mathilde Carles said the <strong>co</strong>mpany, founded in<br />
2002, has been developing Australian and<br />
European export markets over the past two<br />
years and plans to grow its exports, especially<br />
of premium decking, from 25% of turnover to<br />
60-70% in the next four to fi ve years.<br />
“New Zealand is hosting one of the biggest<br />
sporting events, with 85,000 visitors from<br />
everywhere in the world. This is a good<br />
opportunity for a medium-sized <strong>co</strong>mpany,”<br />
she said.<br />
For more information, <strong>co</strong>ntact: Lionel<br />
Crawley, NZTE Bay of Plenty Regional<br />
Manager, Phone +64 7 577 6199, mobile<br />
+64 27 5 498 173.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 10<br />
Kiwi Lumber<br />
<strong>co</strong>mmitted to high standards<br />
Kiwi Lumber is a privately owned New<br />
Zealand <strong>co</strong>mpany that operates three<br />
modern sawmills in Putaruru, Dannevirke<br />
and Masterton. The plants are strategically<br />
situated to take advantage of the close<br />
proximity to the large <strong>co</strong>mmercial plantations<br />
in the Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa and Central<br />
Plateau areas of the North Island.<br />
Kiwi Lumber, which produces a range of<br />
products specifi cally to meet the needs of<br />
manufacturers in the furniture, joinery,<br />
mouldings and building industries have<br />
recently taken possession of three Clark<br />
GEN2 8-tonne forklifts from NZ distributor,<br />
Clark Equipment New Zealand Limited.<br />
“Kiwi Lumber is <strong>co</strong>mmitted to understanding<br />
the needs of its customers, so it was<br />
gratifying to find that Clark Equipment<br />
has a like-minded approach and were<br />
responsive towards finding solutions to<br />
improve our <strong>co</strong>mpetitiveness,” says Kiwi<br />
Lumber’s Putaruru Site Manager, Grant<br />
Williams. “This is extremely important,<br />
as our customers operate in a <strong>co</strong>mpetitive<br />
global market and we also vie with other<br />
international suppliers for their business.”<br />
The three GEN2 forklifts have been supplied<br />
with 1350mm lumber forks and will be used<br />
for loading green and kiln dried timber<br />
products on to T&T units. Also as a yard<br />
fork for unloading dry timber, stacking and<br />
feeding in and out of fi lleting and de-fi lleting<br />
stations. As well, the forklifts will bring<br />
dry semi-processed timber into the planer<br />
operation and take fi nished goods out to the<br />
pre-despatch storage area.<br />
The GEN2 are particularly suited to<br />
yard applications and in particular,<br />
heavy manufacturing, stevedoring and<br />
warehousing. With the <strong>co</strong>mbination of a<br />
100HP engine, fully automatic 3-speed<br />
‘smart shift’ transmission, wet disc brakes<br />
and rugged chassis design, the GEN2 C80<br />
provides the exceptional performance,<br />
manoeuvrability and durability.<br />
The GEN2 provides maximum visibility and<br />
hydraulic cushioning valves to reduce shock<br />
and vibration. The operator <strong>co</strong>mpartment<br />
is state of the art and features among other<br />
things, a fully adjustable suspension seat,<br />
a tilt steering <strong>co</strong>lumn and hood mounted<br />
hydraulic <strong>co</strong>ntrols. A parking brake that<br />
disengages the transmission when applied<br />
is a major safety feature.<br />
Kiwi Lumber process radiata logs that are<br />
milled entirely from renewable plantations,<br />
all of which <strong>co</strong>mply with New Zealand’s<br />
environmental management policies. “Our<br />
logs are purchased from these leading<br />
forestry <strong>co</strong>mpanies, allowing us to secure<br />
grades of logs that are best suited to our<br />
customer’s requirements,” says Grant<br />
Williams. “With the increasing international<br />
awareness of the desirability to harvest and<br />
use a renewable resource, Kiwi Lumber<br />
has expanded its export markets and now<br />
supplies clients in North America, Asia,<br />
Europe, Australia and throughout New<br />
Zealand.”<br />
For further information on the Clark<br />
GEN2 range of forklifts <strong>co</strong>ntact Clark<br />
Equipment on 0800 262 228 or visit the<br />
website www.clarkequipment.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>
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The aim is to bring a wide range of<br />
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customers to buy products cheaper<br />
and we have priced items very<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpetitively as our overhead structure<br />
is low. We en<strong>co</strong>urage customer to log<br />
on line and register for the news letter<br />
to receive weekly specials, dis<strong>co</strong>unts<br />
and promotions. The goal is to have<br />
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New at Jacks<br />
Jacks are pleased to announce<br />
the appointment of Alexis<br />
Pantelides as Sales Manager -<br />
Panel Processing Division. With<br />
NZ’s e<strong>co</strong>nomy showing signs<br />
of growth, and the <strong>co</strong>ntinued<br />
success of German manufacturing<br />
giant Homag’s products around<br />
the world, Alexis’s appointment<br />
increases Jacks’ capacity to<br />
support medium to large scale<br />
panel-based customers around<br />
the <strong>co</strong>untry.<br />
With Jerry Williams <strong>co</strong>ntinuing<br />
to provide technical expertise,<br />
Alexis will be representing all of<br />
the Homag Group <strong>co</strong>mpanies in<br />
New Zealand, including favourites<br />
Brandt edgebanders, Weeke CNC,<br />
and Holzma beamsaws.<br />
Alexis will be part of Jacks’ sixstrong<br />
team attending LIGNA in<br />
Hannover, Germany, this June.<br />
Managing Director Robin Jack<br />
says: “With three separate groups<br />
of Kiwi customers joining us at<br />
LIGNA this year, we’re seeing<br />
a growing <strong>co</strong>nfidence in the<br />
NZ market. Alexis joins us at a<br />
time when more than ever our<br />
customers rely on us to present<br />
them with efficient, affordable<br />
manufacturing solutions. LIGNA<br />
offers us the opportunity to keep<br />
right-up-to date with the latest<br />
technology from our suppliers,<br />
while also ensuring that our<br />
customers experience European<br />
innovations. No doubt our Panel<br />
customers will be hearing plenty<br />
about what’s new at LIGNA from<br />
Alexis on his return”.<br />
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3D Kitchen sponsor<br />
TAFE Awards<br />
Chris and Rose Adams, owners<br />
of 3D Kitchen, attended the<br />
Holmesglen TAFE annual student<br />
achievement award dinner in<br />
Melbourne on 18th of May. The<br />
Holmesglem Institute of TAFE is<br />
one of Australia’s largest training<br />
institutions training students in<br />
the joinery, furniture and design<br />
trades. 3D Kitchen has been<br />
associated with the TAFE for<br />
many years now and has been the<br />
main award sponsor for the past<br />
fi ve years.<br />
It was a very enjoyable evening<br />
and a unique opportunity to see<br />
the extremely high degree of skill<br />
these students have achieved. 3D<br />
Kitchen provides over $3,000<br />
worth of sponsorship to the TAFE<br />
annually and it is a delight to be<br />
able to provide sponsorship to such<br />
worthy recipients. Congratulations<br />
to all winners and in particular to<br />
Ruben Becker (pictured above) on<br />
winning the 3D Kitchen prize.<br />
3D Kitchen also provides its full<br />
design and production software<br />
to the TAFE for student training<br />
purposes. Because of the very<br />
limited time the TAFE has to<br />
teach its various modules, the<br />
speed at which this software can<br />
be learned is a key reason for<br />
the TAFE choosing 3D Kitchen<br />
as part of its cabinetmaking and<br />
joinery teaching.<br />
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new products to be<br />
shown at Conference<br />
ASSA ABLOY New Zealand wel<strong>co</strong>mes all<br />
Master Joiners to their stand at the Rotorua<br />
Master Joiners Conference, June 23-25. It is our<br />
pleasure to <strong>co</strong>ntinue to offer quality products<br />
and service with the Interlock - Folding and<br />
Sliding range.<br />
The most recent additions to the Interlock<br />
– Folding and Sliding range includes the<br />
Weatherfold Window 20 and Single Run<br />
80. These will be on our stand to check<br />
out, alongside some of our well known and<br />
established folding and sliding products.<br />
Weatherfold Window 20 is an extension<br />
of the proven Window Servery System. Its<br />
self draining, <strong>co</strong>ncealed guide uses modern<br />
technology and provides superior functionality<br />
while allowing it to be in<strong>co</strong>rporated into<br />
traditional timber joinery. Two sash thickness<br />
options are available to suit both single and<br />
double glazed applications.<br />
The Single Run 80 has had a hanger in the<br />
market for some time but a new and <strong>co</strong>st<br />
effi cient 80kg track is now available. This<br />
track, in mill or anodized <strong>finishes</strong>, offers<br />
a smooth look with no seal grooves and is<br />
ideally suited to shutters and lighter door<br />
applications.<br />
The ASSA ABLOY New Zealand Trade Team<br />
can be found on stand 10 at the Master Joiners<br />
Conference and are looking forward to catching<br />
up with as many of you as possible.<br />
ASSA ABLOY New Zealand would like to<br />
acknowledge the tough business <strong>co</strong>nditions the<br />
industry has experienced this year, in particular<br />
the Canterbury Region. As we look ahead to<br />
improving times, ASSA ABLOY is proud to be<br />
supporting the Timber Joinery industry and we<br />
look forward to seeing you in Rotorua.<br />
Coverage in September<br />
Full <strong>co</strong>verage of the Master Joiners Conference including details and photographs of the<br />
Master Joiners Awards and the Apprentice Awards will be <strong>co</strong>ntained in the September issue<br />
of JOINERS Magazine. Following the Awards night on the 25th of June winners details<br />
will be available for viewing on the master Joiners website www.masterjoiners.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
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6 Armstrong Road, Albany<br />
Auckland 0632<br />
New Zealand<br />
Tel: +64 9 415 8031<br />
Fax: +64 9 415 7222<br />
Website: www.assaabloy.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
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52,000 52, 52 52,000 2,000 2 000 00 000 at aat<br />
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Richard Abela MD Hettich Australia/NZ and<br />
Marc Reichling Head of Corporate Marketing.<br />
Philipp Blum and Blum NZ Managing Director<br />
Michael Hawkins.<br />
Eddie Marsh and Kevin Kyle from Hafele NZ.<br />
Andrew Whisker NZ Manager Rehau.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 14<br />
Sensational was the general <strong>co</strong>nsensus<br />
amongst exhibitors at the end of this year’s<br />
interzum. With 52,400 trade visitors from 147<br />
<strong>co</strong>untries, the leading international trade fair<br />
for the furniture supplier industry was able to<br />
announce growth of 13%. The internationality<br />
of the visitor structure, traditionally always<br />
high anyway, increased signifi cantly this year<br />
with a plus of 24%. “I’m absolutely thrilled.<br />
What’s been happening here over the last<br />
few days is incredible. For four days, the<br />
exhibitors have been showing what I can only<br />
describe as a fi rework display. The industry has<br />
been celebrating itself – with good reason,”<br />
<strong>co</strong>ncludes Frank Haubold, product manager of<br />
interzum and director of the imm <strong>co</strong>logne.<br />
“With this interzum, Koelnmesse has defi nitely<br />
underlined its position as a bea<strong>co</strong>n for the<br />
furniture industry. I don’t believe there is<br />
any other trade fair venue in the world where<br />
three absolute leading events for the respective<br />
sectors take place so successfully, in such<br />
<strong>co</strong>ncentrated form and in such a brief space<br />
of time. We are creating precedents for an<br />
extremely promising future,” says a visibly<br />
satisfi ed Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse.<br />
This year’s interzum was the international<br />
meeting point for the supplier industry. The<br />
mood was extremely good, exhibitors were<br />
able to make new <strong>co</strong>ntacts and boost business.<br />
And visitors had the opportunity to get a<br />
<strong>co</strong>mprehensive overview of what the sector<br />
has to offer. There were sophisticated newly<br />
developed products on show in all segments.<br />
As in the past, it was mostly decision-makers<br />
who came to interzum, an important aspect<br />
repeatedly applauded by exhibitors. “It was a<br />
very good fair for us. The number of visitors<br />
was much higher than last time, and we’re very<br />
satisfi ed with the quality of the visitors as well.<br />
In our opinion, it was a fi rst-rate interzum,”<br />
<strong>co</strong>ncludes Wolfgang Steib, executive board<br />
member at Hettich.<br />
And it’s not just the exhibitors who are satisfi ed<br />
with the quantity and quality of the visitors.<br />
The visitors were equally enthusiastic about<br />
the <strong>co</strong>mprehensive product spectrum on<br />
show in Cologne. “It was an extraordinary<br />
interzum! Great atmosphere, fantastic fl air,<br />
attractive exhibitors with some very individual<br />
presentations, and some very interesting<br />
proposals for own idea pool,” <strong>co</strong>mmented one<br />
trade visitor from abroad.<br />
The supporting programme for this year’s fair<br />
was more extensive than ever before and went<br />
down extremely well with visitors. In particular,<br />
the se<strong>co</strong>nd edition of “innovation of interior”,<br />
a forum for interior architects, tradesmen,<br />
architects, designers and developers, was a<br />
huge success. Together with Professor Hartmut<br />
A. Raiser and Antonius Quodt, Koelnmesse<br />
created a groundbreaking special exhibition<br />
on materials, fi nishes and lighting.<br />
“In our opinion, the ‘innovation of interior’<br />
<strong>co</strong>ncept is a great success. We were delighted<br />
to wel<strong>co</strong>me so many visitors, principally<br />
architects, but lots of visitors from other target<br />
groups as well, and call their attention to our<br />
innovations. They included lots of new <strong>co</strong>ntacts<br />
for whom our presence in Hall 4.2 was the<br />
starting point before going to our booth in Hall<br />
7 for more in-depth information,” <strong>co</strong>ncludes<br />
Julia Sohler, Marketing Communications<br />
Offi cer at Blum GmbH.<br />
This years “interzum award: material<br />
innovations and design”, presented for the<br />
fi fth time by Koelnmesse in <strong>co</strong>llaboration with<br />
red dot, again honoured some of the industry’s<br />
most outstanding innovations. The top-notch<br />
jury awarded prizes to a total of 43 products,<br />
which were presented in their own special<br />
exhibition on the boulevard for the duration<br />
of the trade fair.<br />
interzum 2013 13 – 16 May 2013
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 15
sinks & surrounds<br />
A focal point of the kitchen, the<br />
benchtop and sinkware instantly<br />
create the style of the kitchen. High<br />
functionality and high aesthetics are<br />
a must for most, often tempered by<br />
price where <strong>co</strong>st effective solutions<br />
are required.<br />
And the price can vary <strong>co</strong>nsiderably<br />
across the range of materials<br />
and designs available. We look at<br />
stainless steel, solid timber, laminate<br />
and synthetic options on the market<br />
as well as some of the accessories<br />
available and processes involved in<br />
manufacturing and installing benches<br />
and sinks.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 16<br />
Classic stainless from Burns & Ferrall p. 22<br />
Local product from Mercer p. 21<br />
Fire retardant splashbacks from The Laminex Group p. 19
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 17
Benchtops and sinks – a marriage of the minds<br />
With Häfele’s versatile product offering of sinks and benchtops – creating an<br />
attractive kitchen be<strong>co</strong>mes so much easier.<br />
Broken Stone<br />
Polar White<br />
King Sand<br />
Alabaster<br />
Platinum<br />
Glacier<br />
Available August 2011 Sonara<br />
Available August 2011 Silver Birch<br />
Available August 2011 Storm<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 18<br />
Infi nity benchtops are produced via e<strong>co</strong>nomies of<br />
scale. They <strong>co</strong>me to us prefabricated as blanks and<br />
only require joining together on site. A signifi cant<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntributor to the high <strong>co</strong>st of acrylic tops is the<br />
labour required to fabricate benchtops from scratch<br />
out of raw sheet. Infi nity avoids this lengthy expensive<br />
fabrication process, which allows us to offer a price<br />
advantage with no <strong>co</strong>mpromise on quality as well as<br />
a short lead time.<br />
Seamless joins<br />
A major plus of Infi nity tops is that the joins are almost<br />
impossible to detect.<br />
Hygienic<br />
Infi nity is non-porous therefore hygienic as bacteria<br />
can not harbour in the material.<br />
Easy to Clean<br />
Cleaning with simple soap and water, or Spray ‘n’<br />
Wipe type products. The surface can also handle mild<br />
abrasives like Jiff (which actually does the surface<br />
good as it will remove any minor abrasions and scuff<br />
marks.) Acrylic surfaces are non-porous therefore<br />
will not stain.<br />
Re<strong>co</strong>verable<br />
Infi nity tops can be brought back to their original fi nish<br />
by a simple sand and polish.<br />
Touch<br />
Smooth as silk and not as <strong>co</strong>ld to the touch as stone<br />
or stone <strong>co</strong>mposites.<br />
Colour Fast<br />
Infi nity tops being 100% acrylic are less likely to<br />
fade when exposed to normal levels of UV. One of<br />
the many benefi ts is, that your Infi nity top can easily<br />
be restored to its original beauty many years later by<br />
simply sanding and buffi ng. Consult any one of our<br />
accredited installers to facilitate this work.<br />
Guaranteed to Last<br />
Häfele offers a 10 year warranty on Infi nity bench<br />
tops.<br />
The latest BLANCO range of sinks and taps include<br />
Silgranit Puradur II sinks which are resistant to dirt<br />
deposits, stains, metal abrasion as well as being scratch<br />
resistant, heat resistant up to 280°C and resistant to<br />
impact. The new satin stone fi nish with its unique<br />
properties helps to repel water, preventing the build-up<br />
of surface deposits, stains and lime scale and is easier<br />
to care for than virtually any other surface.<br />
The seamless nature of Infi nity <strong>co</strong>mbined with the<br />
unique natural look of Blan<strong>co</strong>Silgranit Puradur II<br />
sinks and taps, create an unbeatable duo in design<br />
standards.<br />
To see this Marriage of the Minds visit any of our Häfele<br />
Showrooms nationwide from Mondays to Saturdays.<br />
Visit www.hafele.<strong>co</strong>m/<strong>nz</strong> – choose Catalogues
Laminex Metaline ®<br />
Just launched into the New Zealand market, Laminex Metaline ® is a fi re retardant<br />
<strong>co</strong>mposite panel that has been specifi cally developed for kitchen splashbacks. It offers<br />
the look and feel of <strong>co</strong>loured glass, but allows greater design fl exibility.<br />
Laminex Metaline ® can be cut, machined and formed using standard tools. It can<br />
be formed around <strong>co</strong>rners, and have folded edges for tidy butt joins. It can be cut<br />
after installation to install power points, and has no restrictions on edge distances for<br />
holes and cutouts. Laminex Metaline ® has a wear resistant <strong>co</strong>ating with a high gloss<br />
surface fi nish and is available in 12 stocked <strong>co</strong>lours through The Laminex Group. The<br />
Laminex Metaline ® Splashback system is Codemark certifi ed, and is supported by a<br />
7 year product warranty.<br />
For more info, go to www.metaline.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong> or call 0800 303 606<br />
Corian®<br />
…surfaces that are durable,<br />
versatile and hygienic.<br />
Å Long spans that appear virtually seamless<br />
Å Curved designs, integrated sinks and draining grooves<br />
Å Non porous, stain resistant – ideal for food preparation<br />
PLUS<br />
Å Up to a third less waste during fabrication than stone<br />
Å 10 year manufacturer’s residential warranty<br />
Å Proven for more than 30 years<br />
O’Brien Group is an approved fabricator of Corian®<br />
and New Zealand’s leading supplier of benchtops for<br />
domestic and <strong>co</strong>mmercial applications.<br />
Contact us today on 03 384 2139<br />
For more information about Corian® go to www.obrien-group.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Corian ®<br />
Since its introduction in 1967, Corian has<br />
proven itself to be a remarkably durable,<br />
versatile material that’s easy to live<br />
with in both residential and <strong>co</strong>mmercial<br />
environments. Colour and pattern run all<br />
the way through and cannot wear away.<br />
Corian ® cannot delaminate.<br />
Through its advanced blend of pure acrylic<br />
polymer, long spans can be created that<br />
appear to be virtually seamless. Curved<br />
designs, integrated sinks and draining<br />
grooves are all possible with Corian ® .<br />
Corian ® is non porous and stain resistant<br />
making it a hygienic surface solution ideal<br />
for use in food preparation areas.<br />
The new Corian Organics <strong>co</strong>llection will<br />
be launched in July, bringing the total New<br />
Zealand range to 20 <strong>co</strong>lours.<br />
Corian is available through the nationwide<br />
network of approved Corian ® fabricators<br />
and installers, with a 10 year warranty on<br />
both the Corian ® and the installation.<br />
For the latest brochure<br />
0800 99 99 39<br />
www.thelaminexgroup.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 19
Mercer Products is proud to remain a<br />
New Zealand manufacturer of Stainless<br />
Steel sinkware and our Christchurch<br />
facility produces a great number of the<br />
excellent items that we sell.<br />
“Cold off the press” might seem strange<br />
at first, but the pressing process is<br />
actually a <strong>co</strong>ld one, done under immense<br />
pressure with utmost care. The annealing<br />
process (pictured in the background<br />
right) is a heat treatment wherein a<br />
material is altered, relieving internal<br />
stresses, refining the structure by making<br />
it homogeneous, and improving <strong>co</strong>ld<br />
working properties.<br />
Our factory also allows us to produce<br />
sinks and sinkware from the durable and<br />
resistant 316 grade stainless steel. Greater<br />
resistance to pitting and <strong>co</strong>rrosion over<br />
regular 304 grade makes 316 the choice<br />
in tough environments, labs and medical<br />
facilities. You will be able to tell the sink<br />
is 316 grade as it<br />
will have this logo<br />
etched on it.<br />
Mercer Products, proudly New Zealand<br />
owned and operated.<br />
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Website: www.mercerproducts.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>
go local call from Mercer<br />
New Zealand’s biggest sink manufacturer is calling on the Government to think local when it <strong>co</strong>ntracts suppliers for the mammoth<br />
housing rebuild in Christchurch. Mercer Products, which manufactures and supplies kitchen sinks, laundry tubs and their “Bisonne”<br />
laminate and “borelli” solid surface benching materials, is currently supporting its trade customers who in turn are tendering for<br />
Department of Building and Housing <strong>co</strong>ntracts.<br />
If they are successful, the Lunns<br />
Rd factory would be able to extend<br />
its 40 hour week, employing more<br />
staff. General manager David<br />
Mayell said allocation of <strong>co</strong>ntracts<br />
to local business would provide<br />
a much-needed stimulus to the<br />
Christchurch e<strong>co</strong>nomy.<br />
“For us, there are opportunities<br />
to assist with both the 10,000<br />
temporary houses that are<br />
earmarked for the city, and also the<br />
thousands of homes that are likely<br />
to be demolished and rebuilt.<br />
The potential for well-positioned<br />
Christchurch manufacturers and<br />
suppliers to be part of the re<strong>co</strong>very<br />
is huge. ”<br />
“It is an excellent opportunity<br />
for policy makers and businesses<br />
to support Christchurch manufacturing<br />
and thus employ people<br />
that make up our Christchurch<br />
<strong>co</strong>mmunity” Mayell says.<br />
The business currently employs<br />
50 staff across the <strong>co</strong>untry,<br />
including 15 at its 3,000 m2 local<br />
factory. The remainder work from<br />
its centralised warehouse and<br />
distribution centre in Hamilton,<br />
which also houses its customer<br />
service centre. Mercer’s products<br />
are warehoused in the both<br />
Hamilton and in Christchurch.<br />
Currently around 70%, domestic<br />
sales still make up the largest<br />
proportion of business with<br />
<strong>co</strong>mmercial sales taking up the<br />
balance. Mercer’s name is part<br />
of the fabric of Christchurch’s<br />
heritage. The manufacturer dates<br />
back nearly 130 years, established<br />
in 1882 by James Mercer in Tuam<br />
St before subsequently shifting to<br />
Moorhouse Ave.<br />
In 2002 Mercer Products built a<br />
new purpose build sink factory,<br />
on the Lunns Rd property shared<br />
with its allied <strong>co</strong>mpany, Mercer<br />
Stainless Ltd which services the<br />
dairy sector.<br />
The move to purpose-built<br />
premises suffered a severe blow<br />
just short of a year later when fi re<br />
damaged the factory’s fi nishing<br />
room and the entire roof, causing<br />
upheaval for the following six<br />
months. Mayell, who’s been<br />
general manager for the past 11<br />
years, has vivid memories of the<br />
work required to keep the factory<br />
onstream.<br />
While Mercer is the biggest sink<br />
manufacturer in New Zealand, it<br />
too has climbed the heady heights<br />
of the building and renovations<br />
boom but suffered falling volumes<br />
during the e<strong>co</strong>nomic downturn.<br />
Despite this, Mercer Products<br />
in New Zealand has remained<br />
profitable – this being due to<br />
its strong market position, its<br />
quality product and ability to meet<br />
customer requirements.<br />
“We’ve been working 40 hours<br />
a week but an automated factory<br />
like ours has potential to greatly<br />
increase production as required<br />
so that we <strong>co</strong>uld <strong>co</strong>nceivably<br />
manufacture around the clock,”<br />
Mayell said. It’s that investment<br />
in sophisticated plant and<br />
equipment, which helps keep<br />
Mercer Products <strong>co</strong>mpetitive in<br />
the face of increasing imports – its<br />
largest rival.<br />
“By manufacturing locally we can<br />
keep our raw materials and fi nished<br />
goods inventory at required market<br />
levels for supply, and keep local<br />
people employed.”<br />
<br />
By manufacturing locally Mercer Products can keep raw materials and fi nished<br />
goods inventory at required market levels for supply, and keep local people<br />
employed.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 21
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Sinks can be integrated into custom stainless steel benchtops from<br />
Burns & Ferrall. The benchtops are made from 304-grade steel, and<br />
are available in a range of textures, including brushed, satin and<br />
classic fi nishes.<br />
a true trend setter<br />
stainless steel benchtops<br />
Every decade is defi ned by different fashions, but there is<br />
one material that has endured the changing trends in kitchen<br />
design. Stainless steel is in fact even more sought after today<br />
than it was in the 50’s. But it is fair to say today’s kitchen<br />
benchtops and sinks are a far cry from those early models.<br />
The latest designs from Burns & Ferrall refl ect the increasing<br />
high-tech nature of the modern kitchen.<br />
Just as kitchen designs have be<strong>co</strong>me more streamlined in<br />
recent years, so have material palettes be<strong>co</strong>me more refi ned.<br />
And one of the most noticeable trends is the move towards<br />
raw materials that provide a crisp, sleek look. Burns &<br />
Ferrall’s custom stainless steel benching is transforming<br />
modern kitchens. The benchtops, which are made from highgrade<br />
304 stainless steel, once only seen on a sink bench or<br />
in a <strong>co</strong>mmercial kitchen, is now the material of choice for an<br />
increasing number of homeowners.<br />
Burns & Ferrall believe the growing demand for stainless steel<br />
surfaces can be attributed to the sleek, <strong>co</strong>ntemporary aesthetics<br />
and its renowned benefi ts. Stainless steel is a highly durable<br />
and hygienic surface – one that won’t chip or stain. In fact,<br />
many designers say the more it wears, the better it looks.<br />
Burns & Ferrall, a specialist stainless steel benchtop<br />
manufacturer offer new fi nishes and plenty of s<strong>co</strong>pe for<br />
designers. As well as the Classic and Satin fi nishes, a variety<br />
of de<strong>co</strong>rative textured surfaces are available. Custom stainless<br />
steel benchtops also <strong>co</strong>me with a choice of up stand and fascia<br />
profi les, and may in<strong>co</strong>rporate sink bowls.<br />
For details, <strong>co</strong>ntact Burns & Ferrall Ltd. Auckland: 208<br />
Neilson St, Onehunga, phone (09) 633 0900; Wellington:<br />
4 Railway Avenue, Lower Hutt, phone (04) 568 7052;<br />
Christchurch: Units 5/6, 191 Main South Rd, phone (03) 349<br />
5394. Or visit the website: www.burnsferrall.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>.
FRANKE LARGO<br />
The centre of a good kitchen<br />
Proving that big benefits can <strong>co</strong>me in small packages, Franke has developed an<br />
exciting new sink that’s ergonomically designed to maximise every millimetre of<br />
available space. The result is a surprisingly spacious bowl that fits into a smaller<br />
than average cabinet – making it perfect those looking to maximise storage space.<br />
The new Largo LAX 110 45 boasts ultra-modern looks and generous proportions,<br />
yet the bowl squeezes perfectly within a slender 500mm-wide base unit.<br />
Undermounted sinks are essential ingredients for achieving a sleek, streamlined<br />
kitchen design and are particularly stunning when <strong>co</strong>mbined with granite, wood<br />
and other solid surfaces. With their silky stainless steel finish, the five new Largo<br />
models are a great example of the undermounted look working its magic.<br />
Franke. For kitchens without <strong>co</strong>mpromise.<br />
NOW AVAILABLE<br />
Largo LAX110-16 & LAX110-45<br />
Largo LAX160R<br />
For all enquiries <strong>co</strong>ntact 0800 697 465 (0800 MY SINK)<br />
or visit our WEBSITE at www.burnsferrall.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 23
CDK Stone makes digital measuring simpler!<br />
CDK Stone New Zealand Ltd, based<br />
on Auckland’s North Shore, is owner<br />
operated and is dedicated to bringing “Quality<br />
Diamond Tooling Solutions” to their customers<br />
to help them process stone both effi ciently and<br />
<strong>co</strong>st effectively.<br />
The <strong>co</strong>mpany offers an extensive range of stone<br />
processors’ tools that will get the job done<br />
from start to fi nish including cutting blades,<br />
abrasives, profi ling tools, handling equipment,<br />
adhesives, sealers and cleaners.<br />
Included in their range of products that will<br />
improve and stream-line the stone industry<br />
are the Proliner ® Series Measuring Devices,<br />
the world’s leading digitizer in 2D and 3D<br />
measurements. The Proliner ® Series uses the<br />
Proliner ® Principle which is very simple:<br />
measuring with a wire.<br />
At the end of the length of measuring wire is a<br />
metal measuring pen. By simply marking the<br />
relevant points with the pen, for example the<br />
<strong>co</strong>rners of a kitchen <strong>co</strong>untertop, the points are<br />
directly translated into a digital DXF CAD fi le.<br />
Measurements can be made of even the most<br />
<strong>co</strong>mplex of shapes to an accuracy of 0.5mm in<br />
just se<strong>co</strong>nds saving time and reducing errors.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 24<br />
The digital drawing that is produced can<br />
then be used to operate your CNC machine,<br />
print your plots or be used as a base for your<br />
design. To view a demonstration on using the<br />
Proliner ® go to http://www.youtube.<strong>co</strong>m/user/<br />
ProdimInternational#p/f<br />
The Proliner ® can be used easily by a single<br />
person being <strong>co</strong>mpact and easy to carry. It<br />
reduces time spent on-site taking measurements,<br />
and ensures measurements taken are accurate<br />
and reliable. The Proliner ® is an invaluable<br />
investment that will pay for itself for many<br />
years to <strong>co</strong>me.<br />
By simply marking the<br />
relevant points with the pen,<br />
for example the <strong>co</strong>rners of a<br />
kitchen <strong>co</strong>untertop, the points<br />
are directly translated into a<br />
digital DXF CAD fi le.<br />
CDK Stone customers who have purchased<br />
the Proliner ® to date are more than satisfi ed<br />
with it’s performance. And should the need<br />
ever arise that repairs need to be made as<br />
part of their <strong>co</strong>mmitment to customer service<br />
CDK Stone carry a loan machine for that rare<br />
occasion.<br />
<br />
“the Proliner ® Principle:<br />
measuring with a wire”
CDK cares for your stone<br />
When it <strong>co</strong>mes to caring for stone kitchen<br />
benchtops CDK Stone brings you<br />
Lithofin, a product range that has been<br />
developed in Germany over the past 50 years<br />
and has be<strong>co</strong>me synonymous with quality.<br />
CDK highly re<strong>co</strong>mmends that new natural<br />
stone tops are sealed using a high quality<br />
impregnating sealer to largely prevent liquid<br />
pollutants from penetrating the surface – the<br />
Lithofi n Stain-Stop range has been designed for<br />
this purpose and is available in both water and<br />
solvent based products. The application process<br />
is easy, and with <strong>co</strong>rrect maintenance will help<br />
protect stone for up to 20 years.<br />
As natural and engineered stone in kitchen<br />
benchtops are subjected to heavy wear, they<br />
need maintaining. Regular cleaning with<br />
Lithofi n MN Easy-Clean will not only help<br />
remove grease, oil and general dirt but will<br />
also help enhance the natural <strong>co</strong>lour and lustre<br />
of the stone. MN Easy-Clean <strong>co</strong>mes in a ready<br />
to use spray bottle and has been designed<br />
specifi cally to help support the effectiveness<br />
of the impregnating sealer which in turn will<br />
extend the lifetime of the natural stone top.<br />
To keep stone benchtops looking polished and<br />
brand new, especially marble, Lithofi n MN<br />
Polish Cream <strong>co</strong>mes to the rescue. It produces<br />
a sheen, enhances the natural appearance and<br />
produces a protective layer to help stop any<br />
pollutants from penetrating the stone surface.<br />
Used monthly and after cleaning MN Polish<br />
Cream will also make blemishes and scratches<br />
less visible.<br />
As an ideal gift for new stone benchtop owners,<br />
CDK Stone have available an extensive<br />
Lithofi n Carekit that includes:<br />
• MN Polish Cream White 125mL<br />
• MN Power Clean 500mL<br />
• MN Easy Clean 500mL<br />
• Non-abrasive nylon scrubbing sponges<br />
• Micro fi bre cleaning cloths<br />
• Care Instructions<br />
CDK Stone are the exclusive NZ distributor of<br />
Lithofi n products, and offer a training service<br />
to applicators and resellers.<br />
<br />
As an ideal gift for new stone<br />
benchtop owners, CDK Stone<br />
have available an extensive<br />
Lithofi n Carekit<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 25
multifunction ovens<br />
ceramic <strong>co</strong>ok tops<br />
induction hobs<br />
range hoods<br />
sinkware<br />
Totara Marketing 2009 Ltd<br />
49 Sir William Ave,<br />
East Tamaki, Auckland<br />
Telephone 09 274 4393<br />
Facsimile 09 273 0016<br />
www.totaramarketing.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 26<br />
Appliances<br />
and sinkware<br />
TEKA RANGE<br />
Totara Marketing is pleased to announce the introduction of a select<br />
range of sinks and appliances from our Teka range.<br />
Teka sinks and appliances are available in over 125 <strong>co</strong>untries worldwide,<br />
across fi ve <strong>co</strong>ntinents, and are backed by over 80 years experience.<br />
A household name in Europe, Teka is synonymous with quality and<br />
performance across all sectors that it <strong>co</strong>mpetes in.<br />
SINKS<br />
At the heart of every discerning kitchen is discerning sink wear with Teka<br />
fi tting this bill, however not carrying the price tag you would expect.<br />
Manufactured in 18/10 surgical grade stainless steel for premium quality.<br />
A selection of bowl & drainer and top or under mounted sink options<br />
are available to cater to any requirements.<br />
APPLIANCES<br />
The appliance range includes multifunction ovens in fi ngerprint resistant<br />
stainless steel, ceramic and gas hobs, induction hobs and range hoods<br />
with extremely quiet extraction.<br />
The Teka steam oven has been designed with the reservoir sitting on the<br />
top of the oven, so that the standard width oven lay will fi t inside the<br />
oven. Unique <strong>co</strong>mpared to other European brands where oven width is<br />
often <strong>co</strong>mpromised to fi t the reservoir.<br />
Teka’s attention to design detail ensures that when you look around a<br />
kitchen you’ll notice that the digital displays on <strong>co</strong>ok tops and ovens<br />
match, the luster of the stainless steel used on the gas hob is the same<br />
as the oven and the sink. Often a mismatch of appliances leads to<br />
differing stainless fi nishes throughout the kitchen whereas the Teka<br />
range uniquely avoids this.
PROJECT RANGE<br />
Now Totara Marketing is offering sinkwear and appliance solutions<br />
catering to the developer and home makeover market, where quality<br />
and <strong>co</strong>st effectiveness are factors.<br />
SINKS<br />
All project sinks are .9mm 18/10 304 stainless steel, which is above the<br />
NZ expected standard, making this range not only affordable but reliable<br />
and of the highest quality.<br />
Included in the range is the slim line series, perfect for narrow bench<br />
tops, <strong>co</strong>ming with the option of single, one ¼ & double bowl with<br />
drainer. The 500 series includes all standard sink formats, including a<br />
one ¼ bowl model without drainer, popular for apartments and smaller<br />
kitchens. Our Project range is extensive & can cater and <strong>co</strong>ver the needs<br />
of all requirements.<br />
APPLIANCES<br />
Totara is pleased to introduce the Project range of appliances, which are<br />
affordable <strong>co</strong>ming from leading manufacturers. The range <strong>co</strong>nsists of an<br />
8 function oven, touch <strong>co</strong>ntrol ceramic hob (including a two burner touch<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntrol hob) through to gas hobs and a selection of range hoods.<br />
* SPECIAL<br />
For a limited time, to introduce the range into the market<br />
we are offering a package <strong>co</strong>nsisting of oven, hob (gas or<br />
ceramic) & rangehood for under $1,000. Contact us at<br />
Totara Marketing for more information.<br />
Project sinkware<br />
and appliances<br />
oven, hob & rangehood<br />
for under $1,000*<br />
multifunction ovens<br />
ceramic <strong>co</strong>ok tops<br />
gas hobs<br />
range hoods<br />
sinkware<br />
Totara Marketing 2009 Ltd<br />
49 Sir William Ave,<br />
East Tamaki, Auckland<br />
Telephone 09 274 4393<br />
Facsimile 09 273 0016<br />
www.totaramarketing.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 27
meeting benchlines with a TN38<br />
One of the better known specialists of custom built benchtops using high pressure de<strong>co</strong>rative laminate are Franklin Laminates Ltd<br />
based in Drury, Auckland. Established in 1985, the business is owned by the Smith family headed by Graeme Smith. It has been a<br />
while since JOINERS Magazine last looked at Franklin Laminates so Bob Nordgren caught up with Graeme recently to fi nd out<br />
what’s new.<br />
Although Franklin Laminates<br />
manufacture benchtops for the<br />
<strong>co</strong>nsumer their forte is as a provider<br />
to the trades. There have been two<br />
more recent developments that<br />
have impacted positively on the<br />
growth of the business. The fi rst<br />
was the establishment some seven<br />
years ago of the Benchtops Direct<br />
brand. “This was to cater for those<br />
throughout New Zealand who<br />
wanted to have a replacement HPL<br />
benchtop made specifically for<br />
their home at good prices. With<br />
targeted television advertising this<br />
brand has grown over the last few<br />
years.” Graeme says.<br />
cutting tool specialists<br />
0800 33 22 55<br />
www.byray.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
sales@byray.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
For All Your Cutting<br />
Tool Requirements<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 28<br />
“With these benchtops being<br />
custom made, largely from<br />
Wilson Art Laminate from<br />
Parburys, we are also able to<br />
provide <strong>co</strong>nsultation, design<br />
and pattern making services.<br />
We can supply appliances, sink<br />
inserts and faucets and offer a<br />
door replacement service. We<br />
take pride in our installation<br />
expertise and have the experience<br />
to handle all <strong>co</strong>mmercial and<br />
domestic maintenance projects as<br />
required.”<br />
The se<strong>co</strong>nd development has<br />
been providing for all the HPL<br />
benchtop requirements for Mitre<br />
10 stores, New Zealand wide<br />
through Stewart S<strong>co</strong>tt Cabinetry<br />
who supply both fl at pack or built<br />
up kitchens for Mitre 10.<br />
“We process 30mm and 36mm<br />
thick benchtops in longer lengths<br />
for more flexibility in a range<br />
of some thirteen <strong>co</strong>lours. The<br />
challenge for us has been to keep<br />
up with demand and <strong>co</strong>ntinue to<br />
produce a high quality product<br />
for both Stewart S<strong>co</strong>tt Cabinetry<br />
and Benchtops Direct.” <strong>co</strong>mments<br />
Graeme.<br />
To meet this challenge the <strong>co</strong>mpany<br />
turned to their long time supplier<br />
of specialist machinery Steve<br />
Fifi eld from Pro Form NZ Ltd.<br />
“Pro Form have always been great<br />
for quality both in the machinery<br />
and the service Steve provides. It’s<br />
<strong>co</strong>mforting dealing with a Kiwi<br />
manufacturing machinery in New<br />
Zealand – with the experience of<br />
New Zealand <strong>co</strong>nditions to go<br />
with it.” says Graeme.<br />
In February this year they installed<br />
a brand new TN 38 Flow through<br />
post forming machine from Pro<br />
Form.<br />
Graeme explains “In a nutshell,<br />
this machine provides for a more<br />
exact method of post forming. It’s<br />
effi cient and gives a guaranteed<br />
result. A key to the machine<br />
for us was the ability to form a<br />
tighter radius <strong>co</strong>nsistently. In fact<br />
the machine was purpose built<br />
to meet this requirement. It was<br />
a real plus having a very good<br />
machinery manufacturer like Pro<br />
Form who <strong>co</strong>uld deliver what we<br />
wanted and give us a <strong>co</strong>mpetitive<br />
advantage.”<br />
The TN 38 Flow through <strong>co</strong>mes<br />
with three primary forming stations<br />
plus two se<strong>co</strong>ndary forming<br />
stations and is solidly built from<br />
welded steel plate <strong>co</strong>nstruction.<br />
The PVA glue application is<br />
electronically <strong>co</strong>ntrolled and this<br />
enables the TN 38 to be operated in<br />
full automatic mode “Productivity<br />
with this machine has been great<br />
and more importantly the precision<br />
the machine offers means we can<br />
be assured of <strong>co</strong>nsistent quality.<br />
This is particularly important<br />
when producing larger volumes.”<br />
Graeme points out.<br />
For more information <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
Graeme Smith<br />
Franklin Laminates Ltd<br />
10 Firth St, Drury, Auckland<br />
Ph. 09 294 8142<br />
E:graeme@franklinlaminates.<br />
<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>
postforming machinery<br />
panel and membrane pressing<br />
call us today<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 29
“making life easier”<br />
Attention all kitchen installers, benchtop manufacturers,<br />
shop fi tters, kitchen & cabinet manufacturers: have you<br />
experienced the benefi ts of using ZIPBOLT innovation yet?<br />
The ZIPBOLT range now includes over 20 different <strong>co</strong>n-necting<br />
solutions and has earned many design awards including the 2007<br />
reddot Design Award ... here’s why!<br />
5805<br />
What is a ZIPBBOLT UT Connector?<br />
The Zipbolt UT Connectors have a unique integrated gearing system<br />
driven by a universal 5mm Hex drive which offers easier, stronger<br />
and faster unrivalled tensioning power. Allows the user to tension the<br />
bolt with a hand-held hex driver or power drill in se<strong>co</strong>nds, eliminating<br />
the diffi cult handling and time <strong>co</strong>nsuming problems associated with<br />
using a spanner.<br />
What about the strength?<br />
Zipbolt’s mechanism is EXTREMELY strong and in addition to this,<br />
the mechanism is a geared one which means that the joint is actually<br />
tighter than the pressure on the driver feels! Add all this together with<br />
the new ALL METAL Housing and ZIPBOLT really is a winner!<br />
What about boards thinner than 30mm?<br />
No problems there, just use the 5808 UT MINI Zipbolt: all the same<br />
design but just SO slim-line it will join boards as thin as 16mm!<br />
The 5808 UT Mini was the result of an engineering challenge to<br />
retain the strength of the Zipbolt mechanism but scale it all down<br />
... we did it!<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 30<br />
5808 Mini Connector<br />
Do they really save time?<br />
Absolutely! In trials we proved it over 75% quicker even than ratchet<br />
spanners! You only have to ask those that use them to hear that they<br />
really do save time and effort.<br />
But they’re more expensive than standard worktop <strong>co</strong>nnectors?<br />
We answer NO! If you accurately put your time to ac<strong>co</strong>unt and allow<br />
for it, you will fi nd that ZIPBOLT saves you money. Not only this,<br />
it also ensures installation on site is SO much quicker: SAVE TIME<br />
WHEN TIME IS MONEY!<br />
Have you seen ZIPBOLT in action?<br />
Go to: www.rycam.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
or www.zipbpolt.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Did you know we also stock:<br />
• Full extension SOFT CLOSE ball bearing side mount drawer<br />
slides in ZP!!<br />
• Joinery brackets and fi xings<br />
• Standard full extension ball bearing slides<br />
• Cable ports (60 & 80mm in full range of <strong>co</strong>lours) & cable<br />
snakes<br />
• Joining biscuits and dowels<br />
• Bed slats & shoes<br />
INNOVATION . PRODUCTS . SOLUTIONS<br />
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PRODUCT<br />
SELECTION<br />
GUIDE
What makes SOLID WOOD the most enduring option?<br />
Here are 6 Good Reasons.<br />
• Hard-wearing good looks that never go out of fashion.<br />
• Warm and appealing to the eye and the Woodsmiths Hi-Build Resin Finish is very tough.<br />
• Solid wood won’t chip around the edges or in high wear areas such as the edges of an<br />
undermounted sink.<br />
• The Woodsmiths Hi-Build Resin Finish won’t stain or mark from bleaches, lemon juice,<br />
red wine etc, etc.<br />
• All tops are totally sealed and encased with resin to make them all-round water proof.<br />
• Solid wood will in fact last a lifetime - or more! And can be rejuvenated at anytime.<br />
So why choose The Woodsmiths for your SOLID WOOD needs?<br />
Here are 7 Good Reasons.<br />
• Quality workmanship backed up by a solid 10 Year Warranty - no risk or <strong>co</strong>me back for<br />
you!<br />
• Fast turnaround to meet your deadlines.<br />
• Flexibility, you draw it we’ll make it<br />
• A specialist team that knows what they are doing.<br />
• All tops are carefully packed to ensure you receive them in pristine <strong>co</strong>ndition.<br />
• Competitive pricing, you get top value for your money. Your <strong>co</strong>st is fi xed!<br />
• One stop shop for all your Solid Wood needs.<br />
Call The Woodsmiths today for all your Solid Wood and Acrylic Bench Top needs.<br />
acrylic<br />
also by The Woodsmiths<br />
Acrylic solid surface with waterfall drop.<br />
You can have your Acrylic Solid<br />
Surface bench tops fabricated by the<br />
same craftsmen that have been hand<br />
crafting your solid wood bench tops for<br />
the last 20 years. Acrylic solid surface<br />
bench tops give you another option<br />
to offer to your customers. Providing<br />
a different look to solidwood, but<br />
<strong>co</strong>mplementing in design, some of<br />
the great features:<br />
• Warm and softer feel than stone.<br />
• Design fl exibility. You can<br />
simply do anything with it.<br />
• Repairable if scratched or<br />
chipped.<br />
• Extensive edge treatment<br />
options.<br />
• Non-porous long life hygienic<br />
surface<br />
• 10 year limited warranty.<br />
• E<strong>co</strong> specifi er and Green Guard<br />
certifi ed.<br />
• Seamless. No ugly sili<strong>co</strong>ne joins.<br />
• Thermoforming capabilities for<br />
curves.<br />
• Acrylic resins add extra strength.<br />
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additions to InnoTech<br />
Hettich have newly launched InnoTech<br />
Push to Open – the winner of the 2011<br />
DesignEx New Bathroom Product of the Year<br />
– and another addition to Hettich’s renowned<br />
InnoTech range featuring manual push to<br />
open technology, thus eliminating the need for<br />
handles and creating a sleek minimalist look.<br />
“We make kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and<br />
living rooms work beautifully by providing all<br />
the bits and pieces that help lift the experience<br />
in the home to the truly exceptional” says<br />
Dave Angus, Marketing Manager, Hettich<br />
Australia/NZ.<br />
“Consumers these days demand their homes<br />
not only function beautifully but also display<br />
innovative design, refl ecting their individual<br />
tastes” says Angus.<br />
Hettich’s newest Push to Open drawers can be<br />
opened easily with a light touch regardless of<br />
how heavy the <strong>co</strong>ntents. The range is manual,<br />
with a <strong>co</strong>mpact system that is easily fi tted to<br />
new or existing cabinetry. This <strong>co</strong>mplements<br />
the Hettich Easys electronic option that has<br />
proved to be very popular, particularly in<br />
situations where hands are full or dirty.<br />
InnoTech Push to Open also feature Hettich’s<br />
unique high quality Quadro drawer runner<br />
technology, ensuring drawers run smoothly for<br />
a lifetime of enjoyment.<br />
InnoTech’s new Push to Open range is ideal in<br />
the bathroom <strong>co</strong>mbined with another exciting<br />
new Hettich Product - OrgaTray 100, 200<br />
and 300.<br />
These new InnoTech drawer organisers have<br />
been designed specifi cally for the bathroom and<br />
blend practicality and clever space utilization.<br />
The ability to position drawers around the<br />
waste pipe of the basin to provide more usable<br />
storage space in vanities is key. Available in<br />
three sizes the smallest provides clever storage<br />
and is perfect for all kinds of <strong>co</strong>smetics and<br />
smaller type utensils. The two larger sizes have<br />
the u-bend recess and plenty of space for small<br />
and larger items. All are available in a silver or<br />
white fi nish, are anti-static, easy to clean and<br />
easy to trim to size.<br />
To fi nd out more about these products <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
Hettich at 0800 HETTICH or visit a Hettich<br />
Endorsed Showroom near you. These are all<br />
listed at www.hettich.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 33
FINISHES<br />
making the kitchen and bathroom look just right<br />
When creating a new or<br />
renovated kitchen or<br />
bathroom a key decision in the<br />
fi nal appearance is what fi nish to<br />
use. This is not only important<br />
for aesthetic reasons but also for<br />
practical reasons.<br />
When it <strong>co</strong>mes to paint fi nishes<br />
oil based paints have traditionally<br />
been the paint type favoured but<br />
with the advances made in paint<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 34<br />
technology in recent years this<br />
is not now necessarily the case.<br />
Acrylic water based paints have<br />
in particular made big inroads<br />
into this market. All sorts of paints<br />
can now be <strong>co</strong>nsidered be it for<br />
walls, ceilings, cabinetry and<br />
even painted glass splashbacks.<br />
They are easier to use and offer<br />
characteristics not unlike oil based<br />
paints<br />
The <strong>co</strong>mmon issues to deal with in<br />
the kitchen and bathroom are good<br />
preparation of the surfaces to be<br />
painted, dealing with grease and<br />
mould and exposure to moisture,<br />
splashing or steam. Dealing with<br />
these issues and making sure you<br />
have a durable, cleanable surface<br />
has been to the forfront for paint<br />
manufacturers. Preparation of the<br />
surface to get as smooth a surface<br />
as possible and using purpose made<br />
under<strong>co</strong>ats, largely to remove the<br />
mould element and give good<br />
adhesion, is re<strong>co</strong>mmended by<br />
manufacturers.<br />
Oil based paints have the<br />
advantage of durability but are<br />
not so e<strong>co</strong> friendly with potential<br />
problems with toxins and odour.<br />
Acrylic water based paints have<br />
been developed to give enamel<br />
like fi nishes without these sorts<br />
of problems and the products now<br />
available are signifi cantly better<br />
than even a decade ago.<br />
When it <strong>co</strong>mes to paint sheens<br />
there are a variety to <strong>co</strong>nsider for<br />
different applications. While most<br />
manufacturers have developed all<br />
paint fi nishes with good cleaning<br />
qualities, the general rule is<br />
the shinier the paint finish the<br />
better it will stand up to washing<br />
and cleaning. In kitchens and<br />
bathrooms a semi gloss at least<br />
is the norm while a fl at fi nish is<br />
<strong>co</strong>mmonly used for ceilings.<br />
Gloss paint because of its high<br />
refl ectivity is used for effect on<br />
cabinetry, trim and furniture.<br />
An interesting issue is the<br />
susceptibility of water borne<br />
interior products to surfactant<br />
leaching. This is an appearance<br />
issue not one of durability. Have<br />
a look at the article from Resene<br />
in this feature for more details and<br />
ways to avoid it.<br />
What follows are products<br />
re<strong>co</strong>mmended by some of the<br />
leading paint suppliers from their<br />
particular ranges. These products<br />
are the result of intensive research<br />
and development and offer both<br />
the trade and the <strong>co</strong>nsumer<br />
significant advances in paint<br />
technology, sheens and <strong>co</strong>lours.<br />
For oil <strong>co</strong>atings and stains for<br />
wood there is the range from a<br />
leading German manufacturer<br />
(Osmo).<br />
The key to a good fi nish as with<br />
any job is to use the right product<br />
for the job at hand. The best<br />
advice is talk to the manufacturer<br />
if unsure. They have a wealth of<br />
expert information on tap. With<br />
the multitude of products now<br />
available this is more than just<br />
advice, it is <strong>co</strong>mmon sense.
Resene<br />
kitchen & bathroom range<br />
Resene makes a range of Environmental<br />
Choice approved products to help your<br />
kitchen and bathroom keep its good looks<br />
and clean surfaces. Resene SpaceCote<br />
Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom and<br />
Resene Lustacryl Kitchen & Bathroom<br />
(semi-gloss) <strong>co</strong>mbine antibacterial silver<br />
protection and MoulDefender mould inhibitor<br />
– perfect for minimising unwanted nasties in<br />
kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. Use Resene<br />
SpaceCote Low Sheen on your walls and<br />
<strong>co</strong>mplement it with Resene Lustacryl on your<br />
trims and doors.<br />
We also tend to clean the walls in kitchens and<br />
bathrooms more than many other areas of our<br />
homes. Resene Interior Paintwork Cleaner<br />
is a labour-saving, non-dulling, neutral cleaner<br />
designed for use on all interior painted surfaces.<br />
Quick and easy to use, it dries film-free,<br />
eliminating the need for rinsing. For cleaning<br />
instructions, see the Resene Caring for Your<br />
Paint Finish brochure free from Resene<br />
ColorShops or available from the Resene<br />
website, www.resene.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>.<br />
And to keep your kitchen ceiling looking<br />
cleaner, Environmental Choice approved<br />
Resene SpaceCote Flat Fly Deterrent<br />
dis<strong>co</strong>urages fl ies from sitting on the surface,<br />
reducing the appearance of fl y spots. Resene<br />
Fly Deterrent can also be added into other<br />
Resene waterborne paint <strong>finishes</strong>, such<br />
as Resene Lustacryl, for use on trims and<br />
joinery.<br />
For a <strong>co</strong>nsistently <strong>co</strong>loured finish specify<br />
Resene ArmourCat, an acid catalysed<br />
fi nish designed especially for areas such as<br />
spraypainted cabinetry and benches. This<br />
product is formulated to tint accurately to the<br />
Resene <strong>co</strong>lour standards, so you won’t end<br />
up with poorly matched cabinetry <strong>co</strong>lours.<br />
Resene ArmourCat has excellent <strong>co</strong>verage<br />
and durability and is available in an extensive<br />
selection of Resene Total Colour System hues,<br />
Resene Metallic fi nishes and gloss and satin<br />
clears. Homeowners will be very disappointed<br />
if their wall <strong>co</strong>lour and cabinetry <strong>co</strong>lours do not<br />
match up as expected.<br />
Inject some <strong>co</strong>lour into the kitchen with a<br />
painted glass splashback. Resene Imperite<br />
IF 503 is ideal for this job and with the<br />
introduction of red and magenta tones, you can<br />
tint an extensive range of Resene <strong>co</strong>lours into<br />
this product or enjoy a metallic effects fi nish<br />
if preferred.<br />
But before you start the painting, make sure<br />
you have <strong>co</strong>mpleted the surface preparation<br />
well. This includes treating moss and mould,<br />
grease and applying an adhesion primer such as<br />
Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer<br />
over smooth areas to provide good adhesion<br />
for subsequent top<strong>co</strong>ats. Grease should be<br />
cleaned with Sugar soap or a cleaner such as Jif<br />
and ni<strong>co</strong>tine stains can be treated with Resene<br />
Emulsifi able Solvent Cleaner before applying<br />
the paint system.<br />
Bathrooms and kitchens are prone to high<br />
levels of moisture, which can result in mould<br />
growth. Moss and mould must be killed prior<br />
to applying a paint fi nish, otherwise they will<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntinue to grow through the paint fi nish and<br />
ruin the fresh paintwork. Kill moss and mould<br />
with Resene Moss & Mould Killer, <strong>co</strong>rrectly<br />
diluted with water.<br />
For a fi nishing touch in a kitchen, <strong>co</strong>nsider<br />
adding a wall in Resene Blackboard Paint,<br />
Resene Magnetic Magic or Resene Writeon<br />
Wall Paint and make the use of the wall<br />
space for notes, reminders or hanging photos.<br />
Resene Magnetic Magic is a base<strong>co</strong>at full of<br />
metallic oxides that can be over<strong>co</strong>ated with<br />
your choice of Resene waterborne top<strong>co</strong>ats.<br />
Once dry and cured you can use rare earth<br />
magnets to hold things onto the wall without<br />
damaging the paint fi nish. Resene Write-on<br />
Wall Paint is a clear fi nish designed to impart<br />
a whiteboard style fi nish on walls. Simply <strong>co</strong>at<br />
over any existing Resene wall <strong>co</strong>lour, then once<br />
dry and cured you can write all over it using<br />
whiteboard markers or liquid chalk. Rub out<br />
the writing with a soft lint free cloth and then<br />
start writing all over again. Because the fi nish<br />
is clear the paint <strong>co</strong>lour underneath will show<br />
through, so your ‘whiteboard’ style fi nish will<br />
fi t in with the rest of your room dé<strong>co</strong>r. A Resene<br />
Write-On Wall Paint fi nished wall is a very<br />
handy option for writing reminders and to do<br />
lists in a kitchen.<br />
If you’re looking for <strong>co</strong>lour inspiration,<br />
the Resene The Range 2011/12 has plenty<br />
of exciting <strong>co</strong>lours to try and The Range<br />
Whites & Neutrals provides some classic<br />
<strong>co</strong>mplementary <strong>co</strong>lours.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 35
Surfactant<br />
leaching<br />
Waterborne interior products in<br />
particular are vulnerable to surfactant<br />
leaching, where some areas of the<br />
paint surface appear to be <strong>co</strong>vered<br />
in white streaks, giving a watermark<br />
effect. Surfactant leaching only affects<br />
the appearance of the paint fi nish, not<br />
its durability. It cannot be accurately<br />
predicted or prevented but tends to<br />
occur when moisture settles on a<br />
fi lm, such as in a steamy room like a<br />
bathroom when there is moisture in the<br />
air on a <strong>co</strong>ld and wet day or in humid<br />
<strong>co</strong>nditions. Colours with higher levels<br />
of tinter are most prone to surfactant<br />
leaching.<br />
Surfactant leaching is caused by water<br />
sitting on freshly applied waterborne<br />
paints. Water softens the fresh paint and<br />
draws out water soluble surfactants. As<br />
water dries off these are deposited on<br />
the surface. These deposits are easily<br />
removed early on by simply cleaning<br />
the surface following the interior<br />
paintwork instructions. The problem<br />
may occur once or twice again before<br />
all leachable material is <strong>co</strong>mpletely<br />
removed. If left, the deposits can etch<br />
the surface and leave a permanent<br />
mark. This should diminish over a<br />
few months and is only of <strong>co</strong>smetic<br />
<strong>co</strong>ncern.<br />
Surfactant leaching is usually associated<br />
with marginal painting <strong>co</strong>nditions. To<br />
prevent surfactant leaching, it is best to<br />
avoid application in the late afternoon<br />
if <strong>co</strong>ol, damp <strong>co</strong>nditions are expected<br />
in the evening or overnight. Ensure<br />
adequate ventilation is maintained<br />
during the drying period. If surfactant<br />
leaching does occur, clean the surface<br />
as soon as possible to avoid permanent<br />
marking.<br />
www.resene.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 36<br />
High Performance Coatings<br />
for Kitchens and Bathrooms<br />
Mirotone has one of the most <strong>co</strong>mprehensive<br />
ranges of <strong>co</strong>atings available designed to protect<br />
and beautify interior wood and wood related<br />
substrates. One measure of a “robust” <strong>co</strong>ating<br />
system, is how easy it is to achieve a good<br />
<strong>co</strong>mmercial fi nish under a diverse range of<br />
application <strong>co</strong>nditions. Another measure is how<br />
well the <strong>co</strong>ating will perform after application<br />
when the <strong>co</strong>ated article is in service.<br />
Does it have the following attributes:-<br />
• Adhesion<br />
• Flexibility<br />
• Impact resistance<br />
• Non-Yellowing<br />
• Chemical resistance to <strong>co</strong>mmon household<br />
reagents including water, wet heat resistance,<br />
acetone (nail polish remover), methylated<br />
spirits (al<strong>co</strong>hol), beetroot juice, <strong>co</strong>ffee, and<br />
household bleach<br />
Which Coating System is the Best?<br />
No <strong>co</strong>ating in any particular product category<br />
is better or worse, in an absolute sense, than a<br />
<strong>co</strong>ating in a different product category. The<br />
question of which <strong>co</strong>ating is “the best” is entirely<br />
dependent upon the application equipment<br />
and environment, skill and experience of the<br />
<strong>co</strong>ating applicators, and the substrate/article<br />
to be <strong>co</strong>ated<br />
MIROBILD Acid Catalysed (AC) Coatings<br />
are two <strong>co</strong>mponent <strong>co</strong>atings with high build,<br />
and usually with extended pot life greater<br />
than 24 hours. They are typically fast drying,<br />
but this is dependent upon fi lm build. A full<br />
range of gloss levels are available from matt<br />
to full gloss, and they offer good chemical and<br />
water resistance. Their typical applications<br />
are <strong>co</strong>mmercial furniture & fi ttings, bathroom<br />
vanities, kitchen cabinetry<br />
MIROTHANE Polyurethane (PU) Coatings<br />
are two-<strong>co</strong>mponent <strong>co</strong>atings with high build;<br />
typically with much shorter pot life than for<br />
AC’s. They are low odour in application, and<br />
in service, and are formaldehyde free. They<br />
offer excellent fl exibility and therefore superior<br />
scratch and impact resistance. Their excellent<br />
chemical and water resistance, means they are<br />
re<strong>co</strong>mmended for very heavy wear or severe<br />
environments such as bar tops, bathroom<br />
vanities, and <strong>co</strong>mmercial table tops.<br />
Some kitchen and bathroom designs demand<br />
the wood grain effect with clear <strong>co</strong>atings to<br />
enhance this. Both water based and solvent<br />
based stains in a wide range of <strong>co</strong>lours are<br />
available to provide this before the fi nal clear<br />
<strong>co</strong>ating fi nishes the job. A recent innovation<br />
from Mirotone is the Sunshield Polyurethane<br />
which is a clear top<strong>co</strong>at with UV inhibitors in<br />
the formulation. The benefi ts to designers are<br />
that it offers a non-yellowing <strong>co</strong>ating suitable<br />
for re<strong>co</strong>nstituted wood veneers and light<br />
<strong>co</strong>loured timbers, in kitchens where the natural<br />
wood look is desired.<br />
To care for your <strong>co</strong>ated kitchens or bathroom<br />
surfaces, use only a soft cloth. If cleaning<br />
is required again, a soft cloth plus mild<br />
detergent.<br />
DO NOT do the following:-<br />
• use abrasive clears or “spray and wipe”<br />
solutions<br />
• use furniture polishes <strong>co</strong>ntaining sili<strong>co</strong>nes<br />
• leave liquid spillages to pond on horizontal<br />
surfaces or to drip down vertical faces<br />
• place hot dishes, pots, pans, cups or mugs<br />
directly onto <strong>co</strong>ated surfaces<br />
• allow fingernail polish and removers,<br />
personal deodorants, perfumes, aftershave<br />
lotions or soaps to <strong>co</strong>me into <strong>co</strong>ntact with<br />
<strong>co</strong>ated surfaces<br />
• drop or throw sharp or heavy objects on or<br />
against the <strong>co</strong>ated fi nish<br />
• use excessive force to remove stubborn dirt<br />
or grease especially on <strong>co</strong>ated fi nishes with<br />
semi-gloss, satin or matt fi nishes
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 37
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 38<br />
UltraProof<br />
is Ultra Good<br />
Taubmans get it right<br />
for the trade and the <strong>co</strong>nsumer<br />
The developmemt of acrylic enamel technology in recent<br />
years has made great steps forward in response to market<br />
demand for safer alternatives to solvent based paints<br />
particularly for use in areas such as the kitchen and bathroom<br />
where the age old problems of moisture and grease are<br />
factors. The UltraProof range from Taubmans, now owned by<br />
Wattyl, is a very good example. Described as their advanced<br />
third generation of acrylic enamel technology, this range has<br />
characteristics that make it ideal for both the trade user and<br />
the <strong>co</strong>nsumer.<br />
The beauty of the UltraProof product is that it can indeed be<br />
used in most situations where oil based fi nishes have been<br />
traditionally used. The product is based on an advanced<br />
acrylic formulation with enamel like properties. It <strong>co</strong>ntains<br />
crosslinking resins to give an enamel like fi nish which can be<br />
applied over existing suitably prepared enamels or acrylics.<br />
More signifi cantly though is that it is water based, has a low<br />
odour and is non toxic. With anti blocking properties, it is<br />
suitable for use on opening doors and window frames and is<br />
re<strong>co</strong>mmended for interior and exterior trim, timber joinery as<br />
well as broadwalls in wet areas such as bathrooms, laundries<br />
and kitchens.<br />
From the trade perspective the UltraProof range is ideal: it can<br />
be applied by brush or roller, will cure on surfaces as <strong>co</strong>ld as 5<br />
degrees celcius, it is touch dry in forty minutes and re<strong>co</strong>atable<br />
in four hours. The big thing for the end user in the kitchen<br />
or bathroom in particular is that the fi nish is hardwearing,<br />
cleans easily and <strong>co</strong>lours are non yellowing.<br />
The product is available in a range of <strong>co</strong>lours and sheen levels<br />
including gloss, semi gloss and satin as well as eggshell.<br />
UIltraProof Eggshell is of special note because the sheen<br />
level is <strong>co</strong>nsistent regardless of viewing angle, enabling<br />
you to deliver a sophisticated aesthetic without the need to<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpensate for minor defects in the underlying surface which<br />
may result in a lower quality fi nish on walls. The UltraProof<br />
range of fi nishes is well regarded and has a loyal following<br />
of <strong>co</strong>nsumers and those in the trade.<br />
For further information or to locate your nearest Taubmans<br />
stockist call 0800 735 551
The ultimate low<br />
temperature cure<br />
TAUBMANS ULTRAPROOF ADVANCED ACRYLIC<br />
ENAMEL CURES ON SURFACES AS COLD AS 5ºC.<br />
✓ Ultra versatile. Use instead of oil-based fi nishes in most situations, including broad walls in wet areas, interior<br />
and exterior trim, doors and window frames<br />
✓ Ultra tough. Can be brush or roller applied. Gives a hard wearing, non-yellowing, easy clean surface<br />
✓ Ultra <strong>co</strong>verage, fl ow and levelling<br />
✓ Ultra easy to use, water-based, low odour, non-toxic formula that resists sticking on <strong>co</strong>ntact surfaces<br />
✓ Ultra <strong>co</strong>nvenient, touch dry in 30-45 minutes, re<strong>co</strong>at in 4 hours<br />
Available in gloss, semi gloss, satin and eggshell fi nishes. For your nearest Taubmans<br />
stockist call 0800 735 551<br />
Water Based Paints<br />
License Number 0709054<br />
Trade trusted since 1921<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 39
Osmo - a natural finish for all occasions<br />
Osmo Holz & Color GmbH & Co in Warendorf, Germany are world renowned specialists in producing wood fi nishes tailored to<br />
the specifi c properties of wood. In early April, local distributor Richard Lawton of Natural Oils Ltd hosted a seminar at the Home<br />
Ideas Centre in downtown Auckland. Osmo senior technician Paul Lockwood-Lee outlined the Osmo range, including a number of<br />
new products, and answered questions from attendees that included architects, fl oor sanders, cabinetmakers and joiners. JOINERS<br />
Magazine tagged along to see what was on offer.<br />
There are some twenty fi ve <strong>co</strong>lour<br />
shades of transparent and opaque<br />
<strong>finishes</strong> in the Osmo range for<br />
interior use and more than fi fty<br />
for external applications. Some<br />
<strong>co</strong>lours are not held in New<br />
Zealand but can be easily ordered<br />
from Germany.<br />
Paul points out that there are four<br />
key attributes with the product:<br />
high <strong>co</strong>verage saving time and<br />
money while providing a micro<br />
porous finish that allows the<br />
wood to “breathe”; they are safe<br />
for humans, animals and plants<br />
with no biocides or preservatives<br />
and based on purifi ed and refi ned<br />
raw plant materials; the wood<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 40<br />
fi nishes are tailored to the specifi c<br />
properties of various wood<br />
types; and the product has been<br />
independently tested meeting the<br />
required standards <strong>co</strong>mpliance.<br />
Focusing on interior applications,<br />
there are two distinct types of<br />
finishing – clear or <strong>co</strong>loured.<br />
Because they are a safe product<br />
they can be used on all manner<br />
of product from fl oors, cabinetry,<br />
doors and architraves to joinery.<br />
The interesting part is the horses<br />
for <strong>co</strong>urses approach Osmo have<br />
taken. A <strong>co</strong>uple of examples<br />
bear this out. The fl agship of the<br />
Osmo range is Polyx Oil – a clear<br />
hard fi nish in either matt or satin-<br />
0800 477 869 www.ingersollrand.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
matt. It is dubbed “The natural<br />
alternative to polyurethane”. Their<br />
Wood Wax Finish Transparent or<br />
Opaque (now known as Creativ)<br />
is particularly re<strong>co</strong>mmended for<br />
furniture and children’s toys. It<br />
is based on natural oil and waxes<br />
and is resistant to wine, <strong>co</strong>la<br />
and <strong>co</strong>ffee stains. Their Wood<br />
Protector product is re<strong>co</strong>mmended<br />
for woods susceptible to blue stain<br />
in rooms prone to dampness such<br />
as the kitchen or bathroom as well<br />
as children’s outdoor toys which<br />
must be treated with a fi nish that<br />
is safe for humans, animals and<br />
plants. It does not <strong>co</strong>ntain any<br />
biocides either. Another product<br />
of interest is their TopOil which<br />
<br />
is a special oil and wax mixture<br />
used as a clear treatment for<br />
furniture and wooden kitchen<br />
work tops. With a high solid<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntent and porosity as well as<br />
water repellant and non abrasive<br />
characteristics it is ideal for these<br />
types of surfaces.<br />
This specialized approach also<br />
applies to the clear and <strong>co</strong>loured<br />
types of fi nish. Where a <strong>co</strong>loured<br />
finish for a floor is required<br />
one <strong>co</strong>at of Wood Wax Finish<br />
Transparent or Opaque (Creativ)<br />
followed by one or two <strong>co</strong>ats<br />
of clear Polyx Oil be it satin or<br />
matt is the order of the day. This<br />
Polyx (the original Hardwax Oil)
product is a hardwearing, non<br />
abrasive and extremely durable<br />
special fi nish for wooden fl ooring<br />
particularly good for <strong>co</strong>rk and<br />
OSB boards as well as <strong>co</strong>ncrete,<br />
terra<strong>co</strong>tta and unglazed tiles. The<br />
water resistance of fl oors treated<br />
with this product exceeds that<br />
of <strong>co</strong>nventional parquet seals<br />
and varnishes. For a clear fi nish,<br />
two <strong>co</strong>ats of Polyx Oil should be<br />
applied. For even faster drying<br />
properties there is Polyx Oil Rapid<br />
that dries in only two hours.<br />
On the other hand, for oily or<br />
resinous timbers such as Matai,<br />
Totara, Merbau, Rosewood<br />
or Wenge to name a few,<br />
Osmo have developed the 2K<br />
product <strong>co</strong>mmonly called “2<br />
<strong>co</strong>mponent” <strong>co</strong>mments Paul.<br />
This is a professional fi nish for<br />
<strong>co</strong>mmercial use in areas such as<br />
cafes, restaurants and other high<br />
traffi c environments. It is new to<br />
New Zealand and Australia.<br />
On floors, 2K is applied by<br />
machine. Two <strong>co</strong>ats about an<br />
hour apart and each buffed in with<br />
a green pad are the norm. A fi nal<br />
buffi ng with a white pad is then<br />
required. The fi nish is dry in four<br />
hours at which time furniture can<br />
be put back.<br />
The list of products from Osmo is<br />
too exhaustive to <strong>co</strong>ver but there<br />
is something for nearly every<br />
application.<br />
Osmo have a range of accessories<br />
from resin, paint, stain and<br />
mould removers, wood revivers,<br />
buffers, brushes, fl oor roller sets,<br />
many of which are new to New<br />
Zealand. The range of product<br />
for exterior applications is just as<br />
impressive.<br />
The seminar drew intense<br />
interest from those who attended.<br />
Interestingly, for those looking<br />
at new or renovated kitchens and<br />
OSMO Polyx Oil<br />
Free phone 0800 618 645<br />
Osmo’s Senior Technician<br />
Paul Lockwood-Lee (left) with<br />
Richard Lawton from Natural<br />
Oils Ltd.<br />
bathrooms involving the use of<br />
wood product it would be well<br />
worth having a close look at what<br />
Osmo have to offer.<br />
For further information <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
Richard Lawton<br />
Natural Oils Ltd<br />
Ph. 0800 618 645<br />
E: richard@naturaloils.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
www.naturaloils.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
www.naturaloils.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Background image <strong>co</strong>urtesy of OSMO Australia<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 41
Hideaway Compact Bins – perfect for areas of limited space<br />
macrocarpa<br />
clears & dressing grades<br />
by piece or packet lot<br />
0800 MACROCARPA<br />
FREEPHONE 0800 6227 6227<br />
www.4macro.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
NOW AVAILABLE - eucalypt T&G fl ooring <strong>co</strong>ver 85.5mm x 21.1mm<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 42<br />
Hideaway Compact Bins are designed to fi t into small spaces, making<br />
them ideal for use in apartments, kitchenettes, bathrooms, laundries,<br />
offi ces, motor homes or any limited space environment.<br />
The stylish and practical solution from Hideaway Bins by Kitchen<br />
King, slides away under the bench and is <strong>co</strong>mpletely hidden from<br />
sight until needed. Designed to allow air fl ow in the unit, makes the<br />
range especially ideal for use in bathrooms and laundries, as airfl ow<br />
is essential within these environments.<br />
The units are made to the highest specifi cation with <strong>co</strong>mponentry<br />
made from zinc treated steel that is powder <strong>co</strong>ated for durability.<br />
Buckets <strong>co</strong>me in different sizes and <strong>co</strong>nfi gurations so there is sure<br />
to be a solution for your needs. Buckets are made from a recyclable,<br />
food grade polyethylene plastic and include liner holders to hold the<br />
bag liners in place.<br />
Available as both a handle pull or a door pull the units can be easily<br />
integrated into any limited space environment. So be sure to include<br />
a Hideaway Compact Bin within your next project.<br />
For more information on the full range visit<br />
www.hideawaybins.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Hideaway Bins are distributed throughout New Zealand by<br />
Hettich & The Laminex Group.
savings to be had with Blum TANDEMBOX<br />
With the current e<strong>co</strong>nomic climate and the ongoing efforts to help reduce waste,<br />
Blum have looked at ways of both saving you money and of <strong>co</strong>urse, saving the<br />
environment. You now have the option of purchasing TANDEMBOX drawers in<br />
two different ways.V1 where all <strong>co</strong>mponents for one drawer are packaged in one<br />
box or V20 where all drawer <strong>co</strong>mponents are in boxed lots.<br />
V1 benefi ts<br />
• Current TANDEMBOX kitsets.<br />
• All kitset <strong>co</strong>mponents in one box.<br />
• Less packaging.<br />
• No change to current TANDEMBOX pricing.<br />
• Easy to order using current kitset <strong>co</strong>des and ordering methods.<br />
• Grey and white 500mm and 550mm (all current options to be added to the V1 range).<br />
Be the fi rst to take advantage of BLUMs box lot pricing with the new V20 packaging.<br />
V20 benefi ts<br />
• Less packaging.<br />
• Easy to order using Blum TANDEMBOX bulk order form.<br />
• Price savings of up to 10%.<br />
• Grey and white 500mm and 550mm (all options to be added to the V20 range)<br />
To receive your V20 order form please <strong>co</strong>ntact Blum<br />
either by email of freefax as shown below.<br />
• Blum North Island sales / email: sales.<strong>nz</strong>.ni@blum.<strong>co</strong>m / Free fax 0800 889 545<br />
• Blum South Island sales / email: sales.<strong>nz</strong>.si@blum.<strong>co</strong>m / Free fax 0800 889 212<br />
www.blum.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
TANDEMBOX can now be purchased in 2 different<br />
ways V1 (top) and V20 (below) with benefi ts to the<br />
user and the environment.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 43
WIN<br />
And, to celebrate the launch of Samet in New Zealand,<br />
The Laminex Group is giving customers the chance to win<br />
one of two eight day all expenses paid trips to Istanbul.<br />
Included in the prize package is a tour of the Samet factories<br />
and attendance at the Intermob 2011 international furniture<br />
trade fair.<br />
Simply purchase Samet products between now and<br />
16th September and for every $2,000 spent, customers<br />
will receive one entry in the prize draw.<br />
PRIZE INCLUDES: 2 individual tickets to Istanbul, ac<strong>co</strong>mpanied by a representative from<br />
The Laminex Group. Departing Auckland 8/10/2011, returning 18/10/2011. 2 days entry to Intermob 2011.<br />
1 day visiting the Samet factories. 2 days sightseeing and relaxing. All fl ights including <strong>co</strong>nnecting fl ights to<br />
Auckland (if required), travel insurances, ac<strong>co</strong>mmodation and meals.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 44
A smart new range of draws<br />
and hinges lands from Turkey<br />
The <strong>co</strong>untry’s leading<br />
distributor to the Furniture<br />
and Joinery industry - The<br />
Laminex Group has be<strong>co</strong>me<br />
the sole New Zealand<br />
stockist for Turkish-based<br />
Samet products.<br />
The inclusion of Samet drawers<br />
and hinges as part of The Laminex<br />
Group’s extensive product<br />
portfolio is set to further boost<br />
the organisation’s existing ranges,<br />
offering customers greater choice.<br />
Established in 1973, Samet<br />
manufactures high quality furniture<br />
fi ttings. Based in Istanbul, the<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpany currently distributes<br />
products to over 90 <strong>co</strong>untries<br />
around the world.<br />
The agreement with Samet came<br />
about after representatives from<br />
The Laminex Group recently visited<br />
the organisation’s manufacturing<br />
facilities, as part of an ongoing<br />
strategy to identify new and<br />
innovative products and services<br />
for the New Zealand market.<br />
The Laminex Group was immediately<br />
impressed by Samet’s product ranges,<br />
as well as its factory environments<br />
and quality systems which have been<br />
approved for the QWAY and IWAY<br />
quality system from Ikea.<br />
The Laminex Group will stock in New Zealand the following Samet products:<br />
SMARTBOX<br />
The main twin walled drawer<br />
system from Samet.<br />
The standard draws are soft<br />
closing with a 40kg rating.<br />
Colour ranges available in<br />
New Zealand include: white<br />
de<strong>co</strong>r drawers in lengths from<br />
270mm to 600mm, and grey<br />
de<strong>co</strong>r drawers in 450mm and<br />
500mm lengths.<br />
A range of gallery rails, side<br />
panels and full inner draw<br />
system - InBox - is available.<br />
SAMBOX<br />
Single walled drawer system.<br />
Available in heights from 54mm<br />
to 120mm and draw lengths of<br />
300mm to 550mm.<br />
SMARTSLIDE<br />
Range of wooden draw runners<br />
with built in soft close technology.<br />
Available in 250mm to 600mm<br />
lengths.<br />
STAR TRACK HINGES<br />
TERMS & CONDITIONS: Every $2000 (ex GST) spent on Samet products before 16/9/2011 will entitle you to 1 entry into the prize draw. Two <strong>co</strong>mpany names will be drawn on 19/9/2011 and the<br />
winners will be <strong>co</strong>ntacted by telephone immediately to <strong>co</strong>nfi rm availability. No cash alternative. Each <strong>co</strong>mpany is only eligible to win one place on the trip. The winners must hold a valid passport<br />
with six month’s validity and not know of any reason why they would not be granted entry visas into Turkey. The Laminex Group does not accept any responsibility for a traveller’s non <strong>co</strong>mpliance<br />
with visa requirements.The name of the selected prize winner must be supplied with passport details by close of business 2/10/2011. Final itinerary will be sent with tickets as soon as The Laminex<br />
Group has received them. The Laminex Group reserves the right to alter travel dates and to make any fi nal decision regarding the <strong>co</strong>mpetition.<br />
<br />
A wide range of Star Track hinges<br />
and mounts in openings from<br />
-45º to 165º.<br />
For further information about the<br />
Samet range of products or to<br />
obtain a catalogue and details of<br />
a support package, <strong>co</strong>ntact your<br />
nearest The Laminex Group<br />
sales representative.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 45
Biesse – innovation for growth<br />
In the international environment of Ligna 2011,<br />
the biennial trade fair that makes Hannover the<br />
world capital of woodworking technologies<br />
for fi ve days, Biesse’s management led by<br />
the Chairman, Roberto Selci, presented to<br />
an audience of clients and sector specialist<br />
from over 90 <strong>co</strong>untries, the new technologies<br />
developed to guarantee increasingly targeted<br />
responses to client requirements, high standards<br />
of quality, fi nish and design; the fi rst results<br />
achieved and the new three-year plan.<br />
A real novelty this year was the presence of<br />
Biesse in Pavilion 24, at Ligna, dedicated to<br />
the “lightweight.network” as a global leader<br />
focused on technological innovation and new<br />
materials. This area involved <strong>co</strong>mpanies<br />
which, to different degrees, <strong>co</strong>ntribute to<br />
the processing of light panels and which<br />
are distinguished by the excellence of the<br />
technology they apply to this type of material.<br />
The objective of this pavilion was to create<br />
a focal point within the fair representing a<br />
genuine skills centre and an opportunity for<br />
producers and suppliers. Live demonstrations<br />
were held during the exhibition to show<br />
participants how to produce a fi nished product<br />
with these avant-garde technologies.<br />
The innovations being presented at the Fair<br />
included the <strong>co</strong>mplete range of 5 axes machine<br />
centres, dedicated to the processing of both<br />
panels and solid wood with an offer <strong>co</strong>mbination<br />
capable of satisfying large industrial <strong>co</strong>mpanies<br />
as well as small and medicum sized <strong>co</strong>mpanies.<br />
The solutions for window and door fi ttings<br />
met with a great public reception over the<br />
exhibition, including not only the innovative<br />
technologies of the Multicentri Uniwin and<br />
the Rover WMS machine centres but also the<br />
range of Sanders and Calibrators from Viet, an<br />
historic brand that recently became part of the<br />
Biesse Group, and also the new Hybrid Doors<br />
for packaging doors and windows.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 46<br />
Biesse also presented signifi cant innovations<br />
in drilling machines which has broadened its<br />
range with the new Skipper V31 and EKO 902,<br />
vertical drilling machines recently introduced<br />
under the Bre.Ma brand for small and mediumsized<br />
businesses.<br />
Another Biesse innovation highlighted was the<br />
NEW E<strong>co</strong>Laser, the latest generation technology<br />
integrated with the Stream edgebander; <strong>edging</strong><br />
using a diode laser that guarantees excellent<br />
aesthetic results! This application eliminates<br />
the adhesive line between the edge and the<br />
panel, whilst retaining optimum adhesive<br />
results. It operates by using laser rays to fuse<br />
the internal layer of <strong>co</strong>extruded edge and<br />
the panel surface. The E<strong>co</strong>Laser solution is<br />
keeping in line with Biesse Group philosophy,<br />
offering a laser machine with a ratio of energy<br />
<strong>co</strong>nsumption to emitted power that is lower<br />
than those of other systems. In fact, with<br />
approximately 6kW of installed power. The<br />
NEW E<strong>co</strong>Laser technology allows for the<br />
<strong>edging</strong> of varying materials, thickenss and<br />
<strong>co</strong>lour, all applied with speed, fl exibility and<br />
effectiveness! For more information regarding<br />
Biesse’s latest innovation goto our Facebook<br />
page www.Facebook/Biesse Group Australia<br />
for an exclusive interview with Pierlugi Tacchi<br />
of Biesse S.p.a outlining key advantageous.<br />
The Ligna Trade fair took place following<br />
a very important year for Biesse, a year in<br />
which the <strong>co</strong>mpany has succeeded in obtaining<br />
good results at the level of both revenues<br />
and margins, and the figures <strong>co</strong>nfirm it.<br />
Consolidated revenues in 2010 rose by 22%<br />
with a return to positive results at both the<br />
EBITDA and EBIT level. The results for the<br />
fi rst four months of 2011 are also reassuring<br />
both because of the signifi cant increase in<br />
revenues and for the <strong>co</strong>nsistent growth in orders<br />
received, which at the end of April was 20%<br />
higher than that for the same period of 2010.<br />
“Investments in technology,<br />
attentiveness to client needs<br />
and energy savings is now the<br />
focus of the Biesse Group’s<br />
development strategies over<br />
the <strong>co</strong>ming years”, says<br />
Chairman, Roberto Selci<br />
Biesse’s leadership in the development of new technologies has been <strong>co</strong>nfi rmed at the Ligna trade fair with the presentation of<br />
avant-garde technological solutions.<br />
“We are delighted to return to Ligna following<br />
an important year like 2010. A year that saw<br />
Biesse return en<strong>co</strong>uraging levels of production<br />
and results”, stated Roberto Selci, Chariman of<br />
the Company. “However, now these positive<br />
results must be maintained through a 360<br />
degree attention to client needs and therefore<br />
to the product portfolio.”<br />
“This year we will launch on the market<br />
machines designed to give clients the possibility<br />
of working in the most effi cient way, through<br />
a <strong>co</strong>mplete range of solutions that respond to<br />
every single requirement. Biesse’s decision to<br />
reinforce its own research and development<br />
activities have had a particularly signifi cant<br />
impact on this trend, which for the Wood<br />
division in particular, will result in the<br />
introduction of new products and technologies<br />
on more than 40% of its range, within the next<br />
12 months”, said Roberto.<br />
At the end of 2011 Biesse Group also approved<br />
an Industrial Plan for the three years 2011<br />
– 2013, with the key focus being to reduce<br />
industrial <strong>co</strong>sts, the reinforcement of its sales<br />
distribution network, technological innovation<br />
through investment aimed at renewing<br />
and expanding the product range and the<br />
<strong>co</strong>mmitment to improving after sales service.<br />
In addition to this the Group will also focus<br />
on the development of management leadership<br />
skills as a key factor in the sustainable long<br />
term growth of the <strong>co</strong>mpany’s value.<br />
Make sure you keep up-to-date on the latest<br />
Biesse and industry news by following us<br />
on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube, go to<br />
www.biesseaustralia.<strong>co</strong>m.au and follow<br />
the links. If you have questions relating to<br />
Ligna or product mentioned in this editorial<br />
please <strong>co</strong>ntact our New Zealand offi ce on<br />
(+64) 9278 1870, (+61) 2 8787 5142 or E:<br />
info@biesseaustralia.<strong>co</strong>m.au
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 47
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Edge banding<br />
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Stefani from Gabbett Machinery p.50<br />
The <strong>co</strong>mbination of heat and glue and fast moving<br />
machinery along with a great requirement for accuracy and<br />
<strong>co</strong>nsistency means that edgebanding is a process which<br />
requires a high level of expertise from the operator along<br />
with a high level of sophistication in both the machinery<br />
designed to do it and the materials used.<br />
The following pages look at how technology in this area has<br />
developed over the last decade and the techniques used in<br />
modern edgbanding.<br />
Paintable tape from Hutch<strong>co</strong> p.55<br />
Trimmers on the Vector from Vector System p.57
the question<br />
Why is it that edgebanding is still one of the most frustrating operations in the factory today?<br />
Edgebanding has been around for a<br />
long time yet the same old issues are<br />
still in question today. The development<br />
of the edgebander has made huge<br />
steps in productivity, preciseness, and<br />
simplicity in setting up the units. But<br />
most customers mainly look for so-called<br />
benefi ts like the weight of the machine or<br />
faster speed. What can be overlooked is<br />
that a higher production can be reached<br />
with a smart selection of suitable units,<br />
like e<strong>co</strong>nomical glue application, or<br />
multifunctional units with motorization,<br />
or finishing units to clean the panel<br />
before it <strong>co</strong>mes out of the machine. This<br />
<strong>co</strong>mbined with an easy-to-use <strong>co</strong>ntroller<br />
leads to a highly profi table machine.<br />
Edgebanding machines have a lot of<br />
moving parts and a lot of infl uencing<br />
variables like glue qualities and its<br />
optimum working temperature, board<br />
quality, cut edge quality, tape quality,<br />
and importantly service support quality.<br />
Therefore, the edgebander must be very<br />
fl exible to adapt to all the requirements<br />
of the machined material. When looking<br />
to purchase an edgebander it is a good<br />
idea to go that little bit further in learning<br />
about how the machine can cater for the<br />
many variations and look for a machine<br />
to match the requirements rather than<br />
looking only at the price and weight of<br />
the machine.<br />
What makes Holzher a good choice?<br />
Holzher Direct NZ have the fl exibility<br />
to build a machine not only for the New<br />
Zealand market but also to suit your<br />
individual requirements. This fl exibility<br />
can focus the machine on your demands,<br />
like higher quality with less clean up,<br />
the ability to change the setup quickly<br />
from one function to another, like one<br />
edge fl at and one with radius in the same<br />
pass, different machining options with<br />
motorised adjustment for accuracy, plus<br />
many other features. Holzher have the<br />
highest level of technology available<br />
throughout all their model levels to give<br />
fl exibility and quality of fi nish on smaller<br />
production machines as well as the high<br />
production models.<br />
Cartridge or granules melted on demand and<br />
pushed by pressure through on to the board.<br />
THE HOLZHER GLUE SYSTEM<br />
One unit which brings most of the<br />
banding quality on the Holzher is the<br />
glue application system. This unit is a<br />
unique system which can be <strong>co</strong>ntrolled<br />
to a higher level of performance. Glue<br />
application can be <strong>co</strong>ntrolled with a start/<br />
stop function which eliminates excess<br />
glue at the front and rear of the board<br />
which can mean less clean up.<br />
The glue granules or cartridge are only<br />
melted as required which means they are<br />
only heated up once and are not subject<br />
to burning. Furthermore energy <strong>co</strong>sts will<br />
be saved through the melting-on-demand<br />
system. With the hot glue being pushed<br />
by pressure through a tube out on to the<br />
board, many benefi ts are available. No<br />
poisonous fumes, accurate <strong>co</strong>ntrol of<br />
temperature, accurate <strong>co</strong>ntrol of glue<br />
quantity, and very low maintenance with<br />
very few moving parts.<br />
Once the glue application is <strong>co</strong>mplete and<br />
the edge has a quality bond then the level<br />
to which you want to machine and fi nish<br />
your <strong>edging</strong> needs to be decided. With<br />
Holzher the heavy duty units with easy<br />
adjustment provide a lot of fl exibility.<br />
From the accurate motorised adjustment<br />
of units to fine finishing tools which<br />
give a higher quality result reducing the<br />
expense of manual clean up. The choice<br />
of machine for your level of production<br />
with the choice of functions to give you<br />
the most benefi ts is the fl exibility we<br />
offer at Holzher Direct NZ.<br />
HOLZHER ...<br />
“Bring the wood here”<br />
Holzher Direct New Zealand<br />
PO Box 135, Nelson<br />
Mark Luff, mob 021 583 328, e. Mluff.dct@live.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Mike French, mob 021 353 632, e. mikef@techms.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
CONTRIGA high level edgebanding<br />
ARCUS mid range edgebander<br />
DYNESTIC CNC machining<br />
CUT 6120 beamsaw<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 49
Arrow Wood hit bull’s eye<br />
with new Stefani edgebander<br />
Australian benchtop, cabinet<br />
door and <strong>co</strong>mponentry<br />
manufacturer, Arrow Wood<br />
Products, is enjoying a smoother<br />
and more effi cient manufacturing<br />
process with the recent installation<br />
of a new edgebanding machine.<br />
The Victorian based <strong>co</strong>mpany<br />
sourced the Stefani Level HD<br />
Automatic edgebanding machine<br />
and automatic return system from<br />
Gabbett Machinery.<br />
Ac<strong>co</strong>rding to the Operations<br />
Manager of the Dandenong door<br />
manufacturing site, Michael<br />
Bressan, Arrow Wood’s previous<br />
machine had aged and it was<br />
be<strong>co</strong>ming difficult to obtain<br />
parts.<br />
cutting tool specialists<br />
0800 33 22 55<br />
www.byray.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
sales@byray.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
For All Your Cutting<br />
Tool Requirements<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 50<br />
Michael Bressan<br />
“A new edgebanding machine<br />
is a significant investment and<br />
it was important that whatever<br />
we chose would provide value<br />
for money and improve the<br />
quality and effi ciency of the door<br />
manufacturing process,” says<br />
Michael.<br />
Since installing the machine in<br />
December 2008, Arrow Wood<br />
hasn’t looked back. Ease of use, a<br />
wide range of programs to choose<br />
from, instant changeover between<br />
edge types and a higher level of<br />
automation and improved product<br />
fl ow are just some of the benefi ts<br />
that have been noted to date.<br />
“One of the most noticeable<br />
improvements is the decrease<br />
in product handling required,”<br />
says Michael. “Previously, after<br />
the doors had been through the<br />
machine we would have to use<br />
scrapers and thinners to clean<br />
glue residue off doors. Now, with<br />
the Stefani’s built in glue scraping<br />
and cleaning abilities, there is very<br />
little handling required.”<br />
“It was important that the<br />
machinery be able to withstand<br />
a high workload as it is used<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntinuously through each shift.<br />
The Stefani has proven to be<br />
up to the task and the ease of<br />
changing between profi les means<br />
that there is minimal downtime.<br />
As a result of the more effi cient<br />
manufacturing process, Arrow<br />
Wood has seen a significant<br />
increase in productivity and<br />
quality, which is now effectively<br />
supporting our service capabilities<br />
to Western Australia, Tasmania,<br />
Victoria and Queensland.”<br />
Michael speaks highly of Gabbett’s<br />
service both during and after the<br />
installation phase. “Installing<br />
new machinery can sometimes<br />
see teething issues arise, but<br />
Gabbett really showed their true<br />
<strong>co</strong>lours with the level of service<br />
provided. Any technical problems<br />
we have en<strong>co</strong>untered have been<br />
addressed straight away, which<br />
was particularly useful in the<br />
initial stages as our operators<br />
adapted to the new process. On<br />
the odd occasion that we have<br />
needed technical support we have<br />
often had a technician on site the<br />
same day, sometimes even within<br />
a few hours.”<br />
Obviously being impressed with<br />
the machine and Gabbett’s level<br />
of service and support, Michael<br />
says he would re<strong>co</strong>mmend them<br />
to other <strong>co</strong>mpanies. Edgebanding<br />
can be a diffi cult process but with<br />
the <strong>co</strong>rrect machine and advice<br />
it can be an area where great<br />
improvement in productivity can<br />
be made.<br />
Established in 1979, Gabbett<br />
Machinery is a leading supplier<br />
of woodworking machinery. One<br />
hundred percent Australian owned,<br />
Gabbett has over 80 employees in<br />
seven offi ces throughout Australia<br />
and New Zealand.<br />
For more information please visit<br />
www.gabbett.<strong>co</strong>m
unique<br />
WHAT MAKES A STEFANI EDGEBANDER UNIQUE?<br />
Simple – research and design that is<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntinually focused on providing reliable<br />
<strong>edging</strong> systems.<br />
Stefani are the leaders in Slimline gluing<br />
systems such as PUR and Laserline.<br />
At Gabbett, we bring you innovative<br />
technical solutions for easy and efficient<br />
edge processing, backed by exceptional<br />
local experience and service.<br />
With the Stefani one touch - you can<br />
change glue, borders and tools on screen<br />
GABBETT MACHINERY PTY LTD<br />
www.gabbett.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Sydney 02 8886 1500<br />
sydneysales@gabbett.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Melbourne 03 8761 4500<br />
melbournesales@gabbett.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Brisbane 07 3900 2500<br />
brisbanesales@gabbett.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
with a single touch. The one touch has<br />
premilling units in<strong>co</strong>rporating ED extraction<br />
systems for cleaner processing in addition<br />
to heavy duty finishing groups giving a<br />
perfect <strong>edging</strong> – designed to work at high<br />
speeds with high volume.<br />
Stefani – unique, reliable <strong>edging</strong> systems.<br />
Adelaide 08 8445 5700<br />
adelaidesales@gabbett.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Perth 08 6250 5400<br />
perthsales@gabbett.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Auckland 09 828 4530<br />
aucklandsales@gabbett.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Christchurch 03 377 3795<br />
christchurchsales@gabbett.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 51
Mark Paterson and Rod Lamport with their Casadei V320.<br />
Casadei V320<br />
fast set up little clean up<br />
When asked what work they do, Joinery Visions Owner /Director Rod<br />
Lamport starts by listing recent projects. “Shop fi tting, vanities, kitchens,<br />
<strong>co</strong>ffee tables, exterior joinery… Actually we’ll make anything except a<br />
spiral staircase!” he says. “We’re versatile. Our focus is on top quality<br />
custom joinery in sold timber and melamine products.”<br />
About a year ago year Rod purchased a Casadei V320 edgebander from<br />
Jacks, along with a Holytek extractor. “We were able to get a good job off<br />
our old machine, but it just took too long. Set-up took awhile, and then<br />
the <strong>edging</strong> required a lot of clean up after being applied” he explains.<br />
“We’re at least twice as fast now – and with a good fi nish” Rod says.<br />
“The Casadei is easy to use, quick to set-up and maintain, and works<br />
well. I’d re<strong>co</strong>mmend it to any small to medium sized joinery.”<br />
Capable of processing tape from 0.4mm to 2mm, Casadeis are in use in<br />
many small joinery shops (and more than a few larger ones) around New<br />
Zealand. Features include a fast start-up, a pre-heating plate to warm<br />
the panel to avoid issues with <strong>co</strong>ld and damp, and a two speed gearbox.<br />
Copy rollers rather than static tracing shoes have helped the V320 build<br />
a reputation for <strong>co</strong>nsistent, top quality results.<br />
Common feeding issues with pre-glued machines – for example the tape<br />
feed starting too late – are avoided with good technology. Angled feed<br />
rollers hold the panel into the fence, and the tape feed roller is located<br />
in the bed of the machine rather than in the fence – guaranteeing <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
with the panel, rather than relying on the panel being pushed hard into<br />
the fence.<br />
Christchurch-based, Joinery Visions has been operating for just under<br />
three years, and already has a strong base of customers who refer work:<br />
“We don’t advertise, but get our work through word-of-mouth” Rod<br />
explains. Before starting Joinery Visions, Rod had 22 years experience<br />
as a joiner, and working with him now is Mark Paterson, Canterbury<br />
Joinery Apprentice of the Year in 2008 and 2009. Together their work<br />
is predominantly in the middle-to upper end of the market, with a focus<br />
on quality that is evident in the tidy workshop and impressive, handmade<br />
workbenches they each use. The quality they’re getting from<br />
their Casadei V320 is clearly an important part of the Joinery Visions<br />
success story.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 52<br />
www.jacks.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
KDT edgebanders<br />
To many people the name KDT means nothing, but world wide<br />
KDT is a serious manufacturer of edgebanders and be<strong>co</strong>ming<br />
a threat to European brands. Many importers are lining up at<br />
the factory wanting to buy the KDT range of machines either<br />
under there own brand or under the importers own label.<br />
As a manufacturer of small single sided machine to double<br />
sided machine KDT has a model to suit. All KDT machines<br />
use the same parts for both big and small machines thus you<br />
can be sure of quality. The machines are simple to use and easy<br />
to operate with feed speeds of 12 16 and 20 mpm. Models are<br />
available with premilling, <strong>co</strong>rner rounding, surface scraping,<br />
double sided and quick set. Customer who <strong>co</strong>me in for a demo<br />
generally buy the machine as they can see the value and the<br />
performance.<br />
To go with the KDT machine we have a range of return<br />
<strong>co</strong>nveyor systems. These are simple inexpensive machine to<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpliment any edgebander.<br />
PROWOOD MACHINERY LTD<br />
Phone 09 442 5699<br />
Mobile 027 4100258<br />
E MAIL prowood@xtra.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Web www.prowood.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>
YOUR ONE STOP EDGING SHOP<br />
NZ’s most <strong>co</strong>mprehensive range of <strong>edging</strong>s to match<br />
the <strong>co</strong>mplete programme from Bestwood, Laminex LPL,<br />
Melteca and Prime Panels<br />
PVC or ABS - the choice is yours<br />
Colours and designs printed with<br />
environmentally friendly, V.O.C free,<br />
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is todays environmental pick with its<br />
chlorine free <strong>co</strong>mposition.<br />
2mm Genuine Tekton<br />
Primed multi layer <strong>co</strong>ntinuous thickedge wood veneer in roll format<br />
Our supplier Heitz, has driven the development of <strong>co</strong>ntinuous thick veneer edge-banding <strong>co</strong>nsiderably forward. Offering highly fl exible<br />
veneer thick edge tape that can run in exceptionally tight and diffi cult radii.<br />
Additions to 2mm Tekton range: Tasmanian Ash, Tasmanian Oak, Victorian Ash, NZ Ash - widths available: 22mm, 29mm, 35mm, 45mm.<br />
With a superior stock range offering fresh design options across a wide range of applications,<br />
along with quality and service se<strong>co</strong>nd to none we are truly ... Your One Stop Edging Shop.<br />
Customer Service line 09 573 6110<br />
Order Fax Line 09 573 6113<br />
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Email hutch<strong>co</strong>@xtra.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Website www.hutch<strong>co</strong>.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 53
How do I avoid CNC tool breakage?<br />
Did you know that over 80% of CNC tool breakages are caused<br />
by in<strong>co</strong>rrect or faulty <strong>co</strong>lleting?<br />
You see, a router tool spinning at 18,000rpm is<br />
in trouble if it’s as little as 5 microns off centre.<br />
That’s the thickness of a grain of talcum powder<br />
and about how thick a deposit of resin or dust is<br />
... when it’s squashed inside your <strong>co</strong>llet.<br />
Collets are manufactured to exact tolerances<br />
and when they are 5 microns out of round both<br />
the <strong>co</strong>llet and the tool are strained because<br />
the distorted <strong>co</strong>llet cannot grip the tool shank<br />
perfectly.<br />
The result –<br />
• Poor <strong>co</strong>mponent edge fi nish.<br />
• Less than optimum tool life.<br />
• Metal fatigue and eventual breakage of<br />
the tool<br />
• Increased noise ...<br />
The extra noise is a clue as to what is happening<br />
to the machine. Tool run out causes high<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 54<br />
frequency vibrations in the high speed motor<br />
bearings. This drastically reduces their service<br />
life; with repairs <strong>co</strong>sting you thousands of<br />
dollars and downtime.<br />
Colleting and Collet life Span<br />
Collets have a life span of 3 months if used 8<br />
hours a day. Replacing the <strong>co</strong>llets will ensure<br />
that your operation runs <strong>co</strong>nsistently and<br />
prevents tool breakage. When inserting a tool<br />
into the <strong>co</strong>llet, make sure the fl ute fade out does<br />
not enter the <strong>co</strong>llet. If the <strong>co</strong>llet is gripping on<br />
the fadeout, it will cause runout and potentially<br />
tool breakage. To ensure proper clamping the<br />
tool shank should fi ll, at a minimum 80% of<br />
the depth of the <strong>co</strong>llet.<br />
Collet Maintenance<br />
Cleaning is an essential part of <strong>co</strong>llet<br />
maintenance. As material is cut, extremely<br />
fi ne dirt and resin migrates up the tool shaft<br />
Use the ‘Ultra Precision’ tooling systems for –<br />
1. Better Part Finish<br />
2. Increased Tool Life<br />
3. Quieter, Easier Cutting<br />
With <strong>co</strong>llet chucks, shrink chucks, mechanical<br />
grip chucks + the ‘Ultra Precision’ <strong>co</strong>llets with<br />
50% more gripping power!<br />
Just call 0800 488 647 to get the<br />
optimum for your operation<br />
into the <strong>co</strong>llet, causing the <strong>co</strong>llet, <strong>co</strong>llet nut,<br />
toolholder and spindle interface to be<strong>co</strong>me<br />
dirty. This causes your tool to cut in an elliptical<br />
fashion which will decrease tool life and cause<br />
in<strong>co</strong>nsistency in your operation.<br />
Keeping <strong>co</strong>llets and toolholders is as essential<br />
as it is easy. Tungsten and Tool have their TMK<br />
(Tooling Maintenance Kit) which includes<br />
everything you need to perfectly clean and<br />
lubricate cutters, <strong>co</strong>llets and chucks – all in a<br />
handy carry case.<br />
For ‘Ultra Accurate’ gripping use the ‘Ultra<br />
Precision’ Toolholders and <strong>co</strong>llets from<br />
Tungsten & Tool. Just call 0800 488 647.<br />
Call us to discuss the details of your machines<br />
<strong>co</strong>llets.
<strong>edging</strong> with EXwood<br />
In <strong>co</strong>ntrast to other paintable edgebanding materials (ABS, PVC)<br />
this alternative has the advantage that the panel itself exhibits<br />
identical dimensional changes as the EXwood – for example in<br />
changing climatic <strong>co</strong>nditions.<br />
The front of the EXwood edge is fl ashed and can be painted over<br />
with all <strong>co</strong>mmercially available wood <strong>finishes</strong> and paints. In<br />
fact a pre sand is not re<strong>co</strong>mmended! The back side has a special<br />
adhesive primer layer to ensure it bonds with EVA, PU, or polyofi ne<br />
adhesives.<br />
EXwood is a <strong>co</strong>mposed material based on wood fibres and<br />
polypropylene and is available in 2mm thickness up to 65mm<br />
wide.<br />
www.hutch<strong>co</strong>.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
MARS quality laser engineered edge-bander<br />
return tables make edgebanding a single operator<br />
function saving you time and money<br />
PO Box 4561 Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand<br />
P: +64 275 444 445 F: +64 6 952 0882 E: chris.prier@ma<strong>nz</strong>ltd.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
www.ma<strong>nz</strong>ltd.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
edgebanding with a finger<br />
Stefani One Touch<br />
A simple touch of the screen is all that is required for Stefani One Touch to<br />
change edge, glue and tool radius: a revolution in the world of edgebanding<br />
enabling multiple production options, just in time.<br />
Compact, fl exible and highly productive, Stefani One Touch performs<br />
processing changes without having to access cabins. The Smart Edge device<br />
enables edge changeover simply by inserting the start of the new edge tape<br />
at the side of the machine without the operator having to move from their<br />
position in front of the PC.<br />
Easy Glue industry is a new glue distribution system. This system enables<br />
up to 5 different types of glue (<strong>co</strong>lour & type) to be changed in only a few<br />
minutes. Hot-melt and polyurethane glue can be used. The glue change occurs<br />
simply by pressing a <strong>co</strong>ntrol on the touch-screen monitor.<br />
The new Round-I round <strong>co</strong>rner trimmer is fi tted with the Multi-edge Kit<br />
for automatic changeover of 2 radiuses and an infi nite number of thin edges<br />
without the need for tool change.<br />
Combine all these features with the ability to process panels as small as<br />
70mm wide, up to 80mm thick and at speeds up to 30m/min.<br />
Sold, serviced and installed in New Zealand by Gabbett Machinery.<br />
www.gabbett.<strong>co</strong>m Auckland 09 828 4530 Christchurch 03 377 3795<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 55
design vector<br />
The story of furniture manufacturer Furnware Ltd is a good one. Their success has been despite the prevailing e<strong>co</strong>nomic <strong>co</strong>nditions<br />
of the last few years and at a time when local furniture manufacturers have faced increased <strong>co</strong>mpetition from cheap imports. A key<br />
factor in this success has been the proactive approach taken by Furnware management, using design and marketing as their weapons<br />
of choice. JOINERS Magazine spoke with Marketing Manager Jeremy Ross to fi nd out why their strategy has been so successful.<br />
Sales and marketing are important for any<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpany selling a product or service. What<br />
underlies Furnware’s approach?<br />
“The key has been using design to create a<br />
unique range of products which better suit<br />
the needs of our clientele and differentiates us<br />
from our <strong>co</strong>mpetitors. We spend a lot of time<br />
understanding the needs of our customers and<br />
tailoring the resultant relationship ac<strong>co</strong>rding to<br />
their specifi c requirements. Marketing for us<br />
is a careful integration of product packaging<br />
and service, selling systems and support<br />
into a package that meets the needs of those<br />
customers.” explains Mr Ross.<br />
Some 90% of your business is in the education<br />
sector which is a demanding, niche market.<br />
How have you been able to keep your product<br />
range fresh and unique?<br />
“Design and marketing are obviously to the<br />
fore,” <strong>co</strong>mments Mr Ross “but you also have<br />
to have the capability in the factory that allows<br />
the sales and marketing team that fl exibility to<br />
be different. It may sound obvious but one of<br />
the important things in making furniture for the<br />
school market is that there are no sharp edges to<br />
the furniture. This is a health and safety issue.<br />
Curved edges have be<strong>co</strong>me essential.<br />
All our <strong>co</strong>ntour banding was performed<br />
by hand which created real challenges with<br />
quality, repeatability and productivity. As a<br />
result the number of <strong>co</strong>ntoured <strong>co</strong>mponents<br />
we made were kept to a minimum. This was<br />
what attracted us to the Vector Revolution<br />
180 <strong>co</strong>ntour edgebander from Vector Systems<br />
when it came out in 2007. We trialled it, saw<br />
the potential and it has now be<strong>co</strong>me a central<br />
<strong>co</strong>mponent in our manufacturing process.<br />
For curved edges we are now able to perform<br />
all the processes at once: band glueing and<br />
application, trimming and surface scraping. We<br />
have been able to redevelop our product range<br />
to include a much higher percentage of curved<br />
<strong>co</strong>mponents. With the quality and speed of the<br />
machine it has been possible for our design<br />
team to tap into a far larger design gallery in<br />
the last few years. In fact the quality of all the<br />
machinery we have employed has been a big<br />
reason for our success.”<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 56<br />
Health and safety has be<strong>co</strong>me an increasingly<br />
significant aspect of industry in general.<br />
The education sector more so than most one<br />
would suspect. How has Furnware addressed<br />
this issue?<br />
“Health and safety standards are important. We<br />
are <strong>co</strong>nstantly talking to our clientele about this<br />
issue. Be<strong>co</strong>ming part of the Environmental<br />
Choice Programme is a response to this. For<br />
our factory employees it was about ensuring<br />
a safe and pleasant working environment, for<br />
our clientele it meant they had the reassurance<br />
that the product they bought met re<strong>co</strong>gnized<br />
health and safety standards. We made a number<br />
of changes to our production process to meet<br />
these standards. For example, the glues we use.<br />
Another important development has been the<br />
introduction of our Body Furn range of school<br />
furniture which is based on sound ergonomic<br />
design making it <strong>co</strong>mfortable for students and<br />
allowing them to <strong>co</strong>ncentrate better.”<br />
Furnware has been referred to as a <strong>co</strong>mpany<br />
model others should follow. Why do you think<br />
that is so?<br />
“Among other things already mentioned,<br />
I think it <strong>co</strong>mes down to a willingness to<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntinually develop and improve our processes<br />
to the betterment of both the <strong>co</strong>mpany and it’s<br />
staff as well as its customers.<br />
Our close association with Vector Systems<br />
is a good example. By working closely with<br />
Vector we have <strong>co</strong>ntinued to get optimum<br />
performance from the Vector machine both in<br />
terms of withstanding the demanding workload<br />
(eighteen hour days are not un<strong>co</strong>mmon) and<br />
the desire to improve productivity. This results<br />
in a better product delivered quicker. The<br />
development of the surface scraper by Vector<br />
was in no small part due to our <strong>co</strong>llaboration<br />
with them. It now features on most Vector<br />
machines sold today.<br />
Our successful sales growth including the<br />
opening of our Australian operation in<br />
Melbourne in July 2009 and exports to China<br />
has meant the need for a se<strong>co</strong>nd Vector <strong>co</strong>ntour<br />
bander due to be installed in June this year.”<br />
For further information <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
Jeremy Ross<br />
Furnware Ltd<br />
Auckland<br />
Ph. 09 624 5138<br />
or Head Offi ce Hastings<br />
Ph. 0800 655 155<br />
Furnware Ltd was established in<br />
1935 in Hastings and was a caravan<br />
manufacturer up until 1979 when<br />
they started to make polypropylene<br />
furniture for se<strong>co</strong>ndary schools and<br />
upholstered furniture for meeting<br />
rooms, bars and restaurants. The<br />
advent of the government initiated<br />
Tomorrows’ Schools programme in<br />
the early 90’s saw the <strong>co</strong>mpany dealing<br />
with schools direct as the Education<br />
Department was no longer directly<br />
involved. The <strong>co</strong>mpany was eventually<br />
bought by Hamish Whyte and his<br />
family in 1993. Furnware <strong>co</strong>ntinues<br />
to focus on the education sector selling<br />
locally and now internationally. Today<br />
with around eighty employees the<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpany has recently established an<br />
Auckland sales and marketing centre to<br />
<strong>co</strong>mplement its Hastings head offi ce.
Kiwi ingenuity finds international success<br />
Duncan Such, well known in the woodworking machinery industry, and incidentally also our very own Dr Buzz, established Vector<br />
Systems Ltd eight years ago to <strong>co</strong>nvert a problem solving idea into a practical reality. JOINERS Magazine caught up with Duncan<br />
to fi nd out more about the progress of this <strong>co</strong>mpany.<br />
The problem was how to press the working<br />
head of an edgebander against a shaped panel<br />
while travelling around it’s <strong>co</strong>ntour. A simple<br />
idea Duncan admits but no satisfactory solution<br />
had been forth<strong>co</strong>ming to deal with the problem<br />
of edgebanding <strong>co</strong>ntoured <strong>co</strong>mponents <strong>co</strong>st<br />
effectively. There existed a huge gap between<br />
using manual machines <strong>co</strong>sting up to $60,000<br />
and automatic CNC hybrid <strong>co</strong>ntour banders<br />
<strong>co</strong>sting over $500,000.<br />
How did you get started?<br />
The first step was to patent the invention<br />
followed by making the fi rst sale. Kevin Shuker<br />
of Ultra Offi ce stepped into the picture and there<br />
is no question that the willingness of visionaries<br />
like Kevin in ordering the fi rst machine along<br />
with the exceptional skills of Mike Powick of<br />
Powick Engineering in Taranaki who worked<br />
with Vector to develop the Revolution 180<br />
were instrumental in getting this project off<br />
the ground.” Duncan <strong>co</strong>mments.<br />
How did you realize the machines potential?<br />
Once we had developed the machine to a<br />
certain level it became possible to not only<br />
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TAKING ON THE WORLD<br />
sell to the New Zealand market but to also<br />
explore overseas markets. We now have<br />
dealers in Australia, UK, USA, Japan, Italy,<br />
Greece, Spain and Portugal. The product is<br />
only part of the equation, distribution is the<br />
other important element. The uniqueness of<br />
the machine has enabled us to link with some<br />
of the strongest machinery dealers around the<br />
world which would not have been possible if<br />
we were making straight line banders of which<br />
there are literally hundreds of manufacturers<br />
worldwide.<br />
Why has this technology been successful?<br />
Two things. Firstly, simplicity, that’s the Vector<br />
philosophy. A lot of effort is made to fi nd<br />
elegant solutions which reduce <strong>co</strong>mplexity,<br />
improve reliability, create ease of use and<br />
performance. We have found our dealers love<br />
the simplicity of the Vector <strong>co</strong>ncept even in<br />
sophisticated markets such as the USA and<br />
Europe. Se<strong>co</strong>ndly, simultaneous processing.<br />
This is where all processes are performed at<br />
the same time (band glueing and application,<br />
trimming and surface scraping). This is unique<br />
in a <strong>co</strong>ntour bander. To this we have now added<br />
Sidewinder trimmer unit on the VECTOR.<br />
our new Auto Endtrim vacuum pods which<br />
is really an outside the box solution. These<br />
vacuum pods have built in end trim units for<br />
fi nishing square <strong>co</strong>rnered panels automatically<br />
while the head is traversing to position.<br />
What’s next for Vector Systems?<br />
The progress we have made to date particularly<br />
in the acceptance of the Vector Revolution<br />
wherever we have taken it, offers the opportunity<br />
for it to be<strong>co</strong>me the predominant method for<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntour banding around the world.<br />
The patented VECTOR Revolution operating system<br />
• highest quality<br />
• no programming<br />
• quick setup<br />
• unparalled return on investment<br />
Now available in two models<br />
VECTOR Revolution 180 with pendulum<br />
operation for highest quality and capacity<br />
VECTOR Revolution 120 for smaller<br />
shops wanting highest quality<br />
www.vectorsystems.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Vector Systems Ltd PO Box 78-331, Grey Lynn 1245, Auckland. P. +64 9 950 4791 F. +64 9 950 4792 E. sales@vectorsystems.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
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JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 57
Stephen Moore, Brandon Wratt, Ryan Bold and Anthony Neustroski.<br />
ascent - faster with a higher finish<br />
Surrounded by fields and birdsong, and<br />
looking out on bush <strong>co</strong>vered hills, it doesn’t<br />
feel as if Maymorn Joiners Limited is just a few<br />
kilometres from Upper Hutt. Owner Anthony<br />
Neustroski began his career as an apprentice at<br />
Odlins before setting up at Maymorn in 1991<br />
– enjoying the area so much he has recently<br />
moved in next door.<br />
Maymorn has four full time staff, offering<br />
solid wood and panel-based joinery across the<br />
Wellington region, including general joinery,<br />
kitchens, and work for schools – receptions<br />
and classrooms in particular. “There’s probably<br />
not a school in the region we haven’t been in”<br />
says Anthony.<br />
A little over a year ago Anthony decided<br />
the well-used Casadei edgebander they had<br />
purchased 2nd hand many years earlier needed<br />
replacement, and he asked Wellington-based<br />
Jacks rep Bernie Kilkelly to keep an eye out<br />
for a suitable se<strong>co</strong>nd-hand hot-melt machine.<br />
After years of pre-glue tape and fi nishing by<br />
hand, Anthony was ready to move up, but<br />
thought buying a new machine was outside<br />
of his budget.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 58<br />
“I saw plenty of machines at AWISA when<br />
I went in 2008, but with a starting price of<br />
near 50k a new one wasn’t an option for us”<br />
Anthony says. Knowing that Jacks had a new,<br />
entry-level edgebander in development, Bernie<br />
<strong>co</strong>nvinced Anthony to wait a few months<br />
– advice Anthony is now pleased he took.<br />
“When I heard that I <strong>co</strong>uld buy a brand new<br />
hot-melt machine for under 30k, with warranty,<br />
support etc, why would I buy se<strong>co</strong>ndhand?”<br />
he says. “And knowing Jacks technician Ross<br />
McCulloch - who has been looking after us<br />
for years - was been heavily involved in the<br />
development of the machine, I was happy to<br />
wait.”<br />
The AscentPro MF508L was designed<br />
specifi cally by Jacks to provide an affordable<br />
entry-level hot-melt machine – a perfect nextstep<br />
from a Casadei. The benefi ts of hot-melt<br />
machines – scrapers, a cleaner glue line, more<br />
fl exible tape options, and speed – are well<br />
known, but price has usually been a barrier.<br />
Despite its low price the MF508L has some<br />
features you wouldn’t expect on a machine in<br />
this price bracket. Tracing rollers instead of<br />
shoes throughout the machine give an excellent<br />
fi nish. And two heating units – one in the glue<br />
tank and one in the application head – mean<br />
the temperature of the glue can be very fi nely<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntrolled right where it’s applied.<br />
Installation was quick and simple. “Ross<br />
trained us on the machine” Anthony explains.<br />
“It’s plug and play really – you just turn it on.<br />
We’re all <strong>co</strong>nfi dent with the machine now.”<br />
The guys at Maymorn have quickly embraced<br />
their upgrade in technology – literally! “One<br />
of the guys in the workshop was so pleased<br />
to have the new machine he kissed it!” says<br />
Anthony.<br />
“Having the pieces <strong>co</strong>me off fi nished makes a<br />
huge difference. Not to have to do any further<br />
processing is saving us so much time. Our<br />
Casadei worked hard for years and years but<br />
with this machine we’re working so much<br />
faster. We’ve also got more flexibility of<br />
processing – 3mm solid clashings for example.<br />
And we’ve got the capacity to do a lot more<br />
processing for others too. This machine will<br />
make us money”.
latest release ... the Mini-Spraybench<br />
Egmont Air, specialists in dust & fume extraction have release a new Mini Spray-Bench unit for manufacturing and maintenance<br />
workshops. This innovative <strong>co</strong>ncept is the perfect solution for in-line spray-stations, linear production lines, or alternatively as a<br />
touch-up or trial-spray extraction booth for off-line or maintenance applications.<br />
“The spraybooth regulations are <strong>co</strong>nsidered<br />
onerous by many, who need a spray-painting<br />
facility for painting and/or gluing of small<br />
parts and <strong>co</strong>mponents” <strong>co</strong>mments Mr Cameron<br />
Prestidge from Egmont Air, “the Mini-<br />
Spraybench provides a fully-<strong>co</strong>mpliant solution<br />
for that application”<br />
This extractor has been designed to provide<br />
three primary functions;<br />
1. Safe capture of overspray from painting or<br />
gluing processes.<br />
2. Protection of the operators breathing zone<br />
from harmful gases.<br />
3. Compliance with spray-booth legislation<br />
and facilitating safe operating procedures.<br />
Clean air is drawn past the operator at 0.5m/s<br />
being the optimum airfl ow ratio to achieve<br />
extraction of excess overspray and harmful<br />
gases without disturbing the spray pattern<br />
required for a perfect paint fi nish. Parts are<br />
placed on the turntable which can be rotated<br />
so all sides of the objects are painted evenly.<br />
Concertina filter-paper captures the sticky<br />
paint or glue overspray and the clean air then<br />
passes through the fl ame-proof rated fan and<br />
discharges out the top of the unit. The discharge<br />
outlet has a simple square fl ange for ducting<br />
<strong>co</strong>nnection; ducting (supplied separately)<br />
and clean-air must discharge vertically to<br />
atmosphere.<br />
The unit <strong>co</strong>mes <strong>co</strong>mplete with fl ame-proof<br />
rated fan, single-stage filtration, turntable<br />
and can be quickly assembled on-site by 2<br />
persons in 1 hour. Discharge-ducting, two-stage<br />
fi ltration, spray-guns and <strong>co</strong>ntrol-boards are<br />
available separately.<br />
The Mini Spraybench<br />
• Designed for painting and gluing<br />
applications<br />
• Dry media filtration, optional 2-stage<br />
fi ltration available<br />
• Centrifugal fan, maintains optimum airfl ow<br />
under load<br />
• Stand-alone unit, no building fixture<br />
required<br />
• Quick on-site assembly and installation<br />
• Exe fl ame-proof certifi ed<br />
• Turntable for placement of objects to be<br />
sprayed<br />
Egmont Air has a huge range of ready-to-go<br />
spray-booth systems, especially designed<br />
for engineers, machinery dealers and woodworkers<br />
requiring a simple but effective spraybooth<br />
solution.<br />
Egmont Air’s range includes a range of both<br />
dry-media and wet-booth options so the best<br />
unit can be offered for any application where a<br />
generous quantity of overspray is created.<br />
Dry-booths provide an e<strong>co</strong>nomical solution<br />
for most engineering & machinery painting<br />
applications with a lower initial investment,<br />
inexpensive to operate, ease of fi lter disposal,<br />
and quiet, trouble-free operation.<br />
Wet-booths offer a superior fi ltration method for<br />
high-volume paint users, gluing applications and<br />
increased fi re protection safety. Contaminated<br />
air passes through 3 separate water-veils to<br />
remove all paint particulates. The water is then<br />
drained off through a paint separator where<br />
solids are <strong>co</strong>llected for safe disposal.<br />
Full professional advice is available from<br />
Egmont Air’s technical dept along with a free<br />
on-site <strong>co</strong>nsultation to evaluate your particular<br />
application and re<strong>co</strong>mmendations with a<br />
guaranteed solution.<br />
Egmont Air also stock smaller bench models<br />
for spraying of parts and small <strong>co</strong>mponents, all<br />
spray booths <strong>co</strong>me <strong>co</strong>mplete with exe fl ameproof<br />
rated motors and certifi cation.<br />
For more information or a free catalogue<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntact Egmont Air direct on phone 0800<br />
781 200<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 59
Lorraine Fuller, Sue & Clive Roberts and James Drew.<br />
mityboy at the beach<br />
A few blocks away from the famous Coromandel beach is Mastercraft Kitchens Whangamata<br />
Run by Clive and Sue Roberts the<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpany, which is also known<br />
as Whangamata Woodworks,<br />
was established 18 years ago<br />
when Clive and a fellow builder<br />
branched into joinery, unsure<br />
if the town was large enough<br />
to support a joinery business.<br />
Three kitchens later they gave up<br />
building altogether to <strong>co</strong>ncentrate<br />
on joinery. The decision to stop<br />
building was a deliberate one,<br />
and the <strong>co</strong>mpany enjoys a lot<br />
of support – and subsequent<br />
referrals – from local builders.<br />
And Whangamata Woodworks has<br />
been a major player in the region’s<br />
development – particularly of<br />
up-market holiday homes – ever<br />
since.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 60<br />
As well as being the Mastercraft<br />
Kitchens franchise in the area,<br />
Whangamata Woodworks also<br />
provide a wide range of solid<br />
timber and joinery services,<br />
including pre-hung doors and a<br />
paint booth. Add to the mix their<br />
new Mityboy and you have a local<br />
business that offers a wide range<br />
of effi cient and quality solutions<br />
to Whangamata and wider<br />
Coromandel joinery market.<br />
CNC technology was something<br />
Clive had been attracted to –<br />
and evaluating – for 10 years.<br />
“I visited AWISA and <strong>co</strong>uld<br />
immediately see the benefits.<br />
But CNC scared the shit out<br />
of me because I’m <strong>co</strong>mputer<br />
illiterate!” he says. But Clive’s<br />
personal lack of <strong>co</strong>nfi dence with<br />
the <strong>co</strong>mputer side of CNC didn’t<br />
stop him introducing <strong>co</strong>mputer<br />
aided design, in preparation for<br />
the eventual transition from panel<br />
saw to CNC kitchen manufacture.<br />
Changes in the business, including<br />
a substantial building extension<br />
as well as buying out his business<br />
partner meant the CNC project was<br />
put on hold waiting for fi nances,<br />
but this gave Clive plenty of time<br />
to fully investigate CNC market<br />
and choose the most appropriate<br />
machine.<br />
After much deliberation<br />
Clive eventually settled on a<br />
Mityboy from Jacks, <strong>co</strong>mplete<br />
with PRO100 kitchen design<br />
software. Part of the reason to<br />
go with the Australian-made<br />
machine was Jacks’ reputation for<br />
service and support. “We knew<br />
there’d be a steep learning curve<br />
moving to CNC manufacture, so<br />
it is important to know we have<br />
support available when we need<br />
it” says Clive.<br />
He was also impressed by the<br />
PRO100 software package.<br />
“We’ve had two of the bigger<br />
kitchen design packages here,<br />
but I felt they were expensive<br />
for what we got – particularly<br />
technical help and the ongoing<br />
update packages.” Having worked<br />
with some of the biggest software
packages in the industry, inhouse<br />
Design Consultant Lorraine<br />
Fuller is very happy working in<br />
PRO100. Following a customer<br />
visit, Lorraine prepares a 3D<br />
design in PRO100, and then does<br />
all of the pricing. When <strong>co</strong>nfi rmed,<br />
she passes the fi le to James who<br />
takes the fi le through the steps<br />
to prepare for machining, before<br />
transferring it to the Mityboy via<br />
USB stick.<br />
Even knowing about the quality<br />
of machine and service they were<br />
buying, Factory Manager James<br />
Drew didn’t believe it when<br />
Buddy from Jacks told him they’d<br />
start running jobs the week of<br />
installation. “But it was true. The<br />
Mityboy went in at a particularly<br />
busy time for us late last year, but<br />
the day after installation we cut<br />
out two really <strong>co</strong>mplicated jobs.<br />
What really stood out for me was<br />
the fact that during installation I<br />
was using the saw right beside the<br />
Mityboy during <strong>co</strong>mmissioning.<br />
And while I worked away on the<br />
saw, the guys were loading sheet<br />
after sheet onto the CNC, getting<br />
perfectly cut pieces with the holes<br />
drilled!”<br />
Since installation, Clive and<br />
James are glowing about their<br />
Mityboy. “I <strong>co</strong>uldn’t go back to<br />
cutting kitchens the old way” says<br />
James. “It used to drive me crazy<br />
watching a guy spend all morning<br />
cutting out a curved pantry” says<br />
Clive. “That basically forced me<br />
to buy CNC – just seeing that time<br />
wasted”. James estimates whereas<br />
they used to cut a <strong>co</strong>uple of sheets<br />
an hour before <strong>edging</strong>, then getting<br />
all the jigs out for drilling holes,<br />
the Mityboy processes six sheets<br />
an hour, including holes.<br />
Clive has also very sensibly<br />
allowed for the fact that moving<br />
to CNC takes time, support, and<br />
patience. So it’s no surprise that<br />
James has recently been on an<br />
Advanced Users training <strong>co</strong>urse<br />
with Anthony Scammell from<br />
PRO100. “I came back with a<br />
fried brain” he says. “There’s so<br />
much more I’m learning to do.<br />
For example while PRO100 has<br />
the <strong>co</strong>mplete library of kitchen<br />
<strong>co</strong>mponents to use, sometimes we<br />
want to vary the distance between<br />
the drawer rail and drawer bottom,<br />
but still have the <strong>co</strong>nstruction<br />
holes drilled. So I’ve learned<br />
how to modify the appropriate<br />
settings from a standard cabinet,<br />
and over time I’m adding new<br />
cabinets specially adapted to the<br />
kind of work we do. Once I’ve<br />
done it, next time it’s just a matter<br />
of selecting the required cabinet,<br />
and changing the dimensions. The<br />
software does the rest”.<br />
The Whangamata team have been<br />
quick learners, and have adapted<br />
to CNC manufacture very well<br />
- something their Jacks rep Tony<br />
Christiansen has noticed. “We’d<br />
usually expect to be talking to a<br />
new CNC customer reasonably<br />
regularly in the fi rst few weeks<br />
after installation, while they learn<br />
what they’re doing” says Tony.<br />
“But these guys never called!<br />
They were so quiet I had our<br />
service engineer call just to make<br />
sure they were ok – which they<br />
certainly were!”<br />
James and Clive have also been<br />
investigating other possibilities<br />
with CNC – such as stairtreads.<br />
“To be successful we need to have<br />
a strong point-of-difference” says<br />
Clive. “And you don’t get there<br />
without moving outside of your<br />
<strong>co</strong>mfort zone. Which we did to<br />
invest in CNC during a recession,<br />
but I know it was the right<br />
decision. Effi ciency is important,<br />
and the Mityboy is undeniably<br />
effi cient. But we now have the<br />
capacity to expand as the market<br />
picks up, and we’re working on<br />
diversifying what the business<br />
can offer customers” Clive says.<br />
“We’ve barely scratched the<br />
surface in terms of what we want<br />
to do with the Mityboy”.<br />
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VacuMaster “Comfort 180” – lifting capacity up to 250 kg!<br />
Safe handling of<br />
airtight or porous panels<br />
FDS Vacuum in Auckland round off their vacuum lifting product<br />
range at the top end with the VacuMaster “Comfort 180” series,<br />
specialist vacuum lifting devices for rotating sheet steel, wooden<br />
sheet and panel products. The new VacuMaster “Comfort 180”<br />
lifting devices permits a single person to move, rotate, and handle<br />
fl at loads weighing up to 250 kg easily, safely and precisely. Four<br />
different versions of this device are available: the VacuMaster<br />
“COMFORT” horizontal can handle panels up to a maximum weight<br />
of 750 kg; the VacuMaster Standard, a load weight of up to 2000 kg;<br />
the VacuMaster “Comfort 90” can lift panels with a weight of up to<br />
750 kg to a 90° position; and all of the VacuMaster range up to 750kg<br />
can lift panels using the alternative, “basic” <strong>co</strong>ntrol system.<br />
The Schmalz VacuMaster “Comfort 180” illustrated can handle<br />
panels up to 2400 x 1800 with a maximum weight of 250 kg but<br />
has to have a reasonable thickness to provide rigidity.<br />
While the fi rst four versions each have two or four suction pads,<br />
the remainder can have up to eight pads depending on the load.<br />
These suction pads can also be positioned individually to match the<br />
panels to be lifted. The lifting devices have a very robust mechanical<br />
<strong>co</strong>nstruction and are thus suitable for use in the rough <strong>co</strong>nditions<br />
in workshops and factories. The versions for <strong>co</strong>mbined horizontal/<br />
vertical/90º/180° handling of panels have a swivelling system driven<br />
by an electric motor that cannot be actuated inadvertently. The<br />
VacuMaster “Comfort 180” devices are delivered fully assembled<br />
and ready for use with the electric hoist pre-wired to suit the “raise/<br />
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Monitoring and warning devices ensure safe operation in all<br />
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versatile and precise<br />
Woodform were assisted in installation by Rean Construction. From<br />
left to right: Woodform - Frank, Shane & Siyam; Rean Construction<br />
- Tony & Leon: Woodform - David Greenhalgh & David Booth.<br />
The recent <strong>co</strong>mpletion of the Novotel Hotel at Auckland<br />
International Airport marked the <strong>co</strong>mpletion of a six month<br />
project for Auckland specialist timber fabricator Woodform Design.<br />
The <strong>co</strong>ntract to the main <strong>co</strong>ntractor Hawkins Construction required<br />
the manufacture, supply and installation of over 450 a<strong>co</strong>ustic wall<br />
panels made out of Southland Maple Beech (NZ grown and FSC<br />
certifi ed FM - COC 001148) supplied by Tuatapere based Lindsay<br />
& Dixon Ltd. The foyers, reception areas, <strong>co</strong>nference rooms and<br />
lift shaft facings, around 550m2 in total, were <strong>co</strong>vered by the panel<br />
in a building which is distinctly New Zealand.<br />
Each panel was <strong>co</strong>nstructed of strips of Southland Maple Beech<br />
of varying width and depth to provide a visually appealing and<br />
a<strong>co</strong>ustically effi cient panel that not only provides relief from an<br />
A380 super-jumbo taking off next door but also <strong>co</strong>unterbalances<br />
the prevalent use of hard surfaces such as glass, stone, marble and<br />
metal which feature in the hotel design.<br />
Woodform Managing Director Dave Pratt said the job was both<br />
challenging and exciting. “The precision involved at all stages of<br />
the job was critical to its success. The bulk of the panels were made<br />
on four different jigs with different layouts, each strip of beech<br />
was separated by a 5mm gap with a 2 1/2 mm gap between panels.<br />
Each piece of Southland Maple Beech had to be sanded, sealed and<br />
polished on all six sides to ensure stability of the timber in its air<br />
<strong>co</strong>nditioned environment.”<br />
Installation was equally challenging. Placement followed a precise<br />
plan which ensured identical panels never faced each other. “With<br />
so many parallel lines we were working off a very small tolerance<br />
of less than 1mm, this caused some diffi culties in dealing with the<br />
vagrancies of <strong>co</strong>nstruction, where tolerances can be larger, and<br />
required the <strong>co</strong>nstruction of special panels adjusted to fi t <strong>co</strong>rners<br />
and meeting points with other <strong>co</strong>nstruction materials.<br />
Dave Pratt said the job displayed the versatility of timber and of<br />
his fi rms ability to work with it. It also displayed the need to work<br />
in with partners on a project such as this. “Hawkins Construction<br />
were great in ac<strong>co</strong>mmodating our requirements on what was a very<br />
busy site. The achievements by our installers Rean Construction Ltd<br />
needs acknowledgement, Tony and Leon <strong>co</strong>mplimented the visual<br />
expression the architects were looking for. Thanks to all.”<br />
LINDSAY & DIXON LTD<br />
www.lindix.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
FSC Supplier<br />
WOODFORM DESIGN LTD<br />
www.woodbenders.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
The Joint Venture parties responsible for the hotel development are:<br />
Tainui Group Holdings - Auckland International Airport - Ac<strong>co</strong>r<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 63
new designs for maximum wood yield<br />
The name Weinig stands for <strong>co</strong>mprehensive expertise in solid wood processing. In Hanover the full-range supplier exhibited innovative<br />
technology divided into four product areas Pre-cutting, Profi ling, End profi ling and Windows. Innovations ranged from separating,<br />
cutting, scanning, optimisation, fi nger-jointing and gluing through planing and profi ling to window production and automation.<br />
Planing and profi ling<br />
Especially innovative, applicationoriented<br />
solutions were at the<br />
forefront at Ligna 2011. A<br />
Powermat 2000 PP for producing<br />
MDF panels in working widths<br />
up to 600 mm was just one of the<br />
exhibits. This machine is able to<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntrol several processes over<br />
large areas in a single run. In<br />
addition a Powermat 500 for the<br />
production of window edges and<br />
a Hydromat 450 for working large<br />
widths for sizes 450 x 300 mm<br />
was also on display. The heavy<br />
Hydromat 3500 for high-speed<br />
planing represents the upper<br />
performance range.<br />
Cube: reinventing planing<br />
The Cube <strong>co</strong>ntinues the long<br />
series of Weinig innovations in<br />
planing systems. The <strong>co</strong>mpact,<br />
user-friendly machine is designed<br />
primarily for businesses which<br />
use traditional methods to plane<br />
on four sides. Time-<strong>co</strong>nsuming<br />
adjustments are a thing of the<br />
past with the Cube, the high risk<br />
of errors has been eliminated. The<br />
intelligent “moulder preview”<br />
laser process guarantees maximum<br />
wood yield. Four-sided processing<br />
in a single run ensures perfect<br />
right angles, true dimensions and<br />
parallel lines. The fast, highly<br />
practical Cube will pay for itself<br />
in a very short space of time. In<br />
suction mode energy savings of up<br />
to 60 % can be achieved.<br />
New Weinig systems for trades<br />
In addition to the Cube, at<br />
Hanover Weinig exhibited a range<br />
of other attractive machines for<br />
cutting tool specialists<br />
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craftsmen working in wood. The<br />
new FlexiRip Compact from the<br />
RaimannLine stands out, currently<br />
the most flexible cross-cutting<br />
saw for artisan businesses in the<br />
market and the new UniRip for<br />
ultimate accurate, fast cutting<br />
with the QuickFix saw shaft and<br />
the Safety Plus-System for maximum<br />
operator safety. Weinig<br />
exhibited the new VarioRip 310,<br />
the successor to the proven multiblade<br />
and optimised circular saw<br />
Profi Rip 310. The double-sided<br />
prism guide system ensures chain<br />
guides without play, resulting in<br />
excellent cutting results.<br />
Wood optimisation<br />
Maximum wood yield is the<br />
decisive factor in determining<br />
the profitability of a business.<br />
Weinig has long been setting new<br />
standards in this field with its<br />
innovative optimisation solutions<br />
in the DimterLine. The latest<br />
version of the fastest cross-cut<br />
saw in the world, the OptiCut 450<br />
Quantum II, offers another 15%<br />
more performance. It was viewed<br />
as a <strong>co</strong>mplete system at Hanover<br />
capable of cutting and optimising<br />
up to 100 running metres wood/<br />
min. From destacking the raw<br />
material to restacking the cut<br />
lengths, the whole process is fully<br />
automatic.<br />
Weinig demonstrated its expertise<br />
in detection of errors and quality<br />
sorting with the CombiScan +<br />
200 R for double-sided scanning<br />
via laser and <strong>co</strong>lour camera and<br />
the EScan for certified rigidity<br />
measurements. The new gluing<br />
press ProfiPress PPL II 2500<br />
generated great interest in the<br />
“Optimisation” sector. This<br />
universal press reduces grinding to<br />
a minimum. Multi-track operation<br />
is still possible with a difference in<br />
width of 150 mm. This means the<br />
unit can achieve especially high<br />
performance.<br />
Finger-jointing systems<br />
Finger-jointing allows you to<br />
make longer lengths from short<br />
parts with high stability and<br />
<strong>co</strong>nsistently high quality. Wood<br />
improvement through fingerjointing<br />
is therefore be<strong>co</strong>ming<br />
more and more interesting and<br />
has excellent prospects due to<br />
a shortage of resources. The<br />
Weinig Gre<strong>co</strong>nLine offers a wide<br />
range of finger-jointing units<br />
for all performance classes. The<br />
CombiPact was shown at Hanover.<br />
Its outstanding feature is the newly<br />
developed drive technology which<br />
raises this unit to the performance<br />
level of series which previously<br />
were superior. The CombiPact is<br />
designed fl exibly for horizontal<br />
and vertical operation. Pre-s<strong>co</strong>rers<br />
ensure especially high quality of<br />
fi nished goods.<br />
Weinig window production<br />
The successful Conturex<br />
profi ling centre is known for its<br />
fully automatic, <strong>co</strong>st-effective<br />
production of single parts.<br />
Workpieces are clamped in position<br />
for <strong>co</strong>mplete processing. Designed<br />
as an open, modular system, the<br />
Conturex guarantees customers<br />
the greatest possible security<br />
for the future. At Ligna Weinig<br />
demonstrated its high fl exibility<br />
using a 124 model with the new 5<br />
axis technology. Demonstrations<br />
at the stand included window,<br />
door and <strong>co</strong>nservatory elements<br />
to illustrate the almost limitless<br />
possibilities of the profiling<br />
centre.<br />
New window centre<br />
A new system for surface<br />
machining for windows, doors<br />
and <strong>co</strong>nservatories celebrate its<br />
world launch at Ligna. Weinig is<br />
expanding its product programme<br />
in this segment. The new clamping<br />
system is registered for patenting<br />
and offers fast, highly flexible<br />
operation. The automatic <strong>co</strong>nsole<br />
positioning system minimises<br />
setup times.<br />
Further details about Weinig<br />
products are available through<br />
W & R Jack Ltd in New Zealand.<br />
Tel 0800 332 388, weinig@jacks.<br />
<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Optimisation with Weinig: the new<br />
OptiCut 450 Quantum II offers 15 %<br />
more performance<br />
Planing and profi ling with Weinig:<br />
Cube, the new <strong>co</strong>mpact 4-sider makes<br />
planing as simple as never before<br />
Planing and profi ling with Weinig: The<br />
Powermat 500 offers optimum surface<br />
quality without sanding<br />
End profiling with Weinig: the<br />
CombiPact offers fl exible applications<br />
for vertical and horizontal fingerjointing<br />
Window production with WEINIG:<br />
the modular Conturex represents <strong>co</strong>steffective<br />
production for the future
new to NZ<br />
Centauro CNC machinery<br />
for joinery <strong>co</strong>mponents and doors<br />
Jacks are pleased to introduce the Alfa, and Beta – CNC machinery for joinery<br />
<strong>co</strong>mponents and doors. Manufactured by Centauro from Italy, the Alfa and<br />
Beta represent the latest European technology for processing doors and other<br />
timber <strong>co</strong>mponents – and offering at least 100% effi ciency savings over manual<br />
methods.<br />
The 3-axis Alfa offers a variety of milling operations for doors or windows,<br />
including hinge recessing, lock slots, handle holes, key slots and grooves etc. With<br />
a large milling capacity of up to 2800mm the Alfa can also be suitable for stair and<br />
furniture <strong>co</strong>mponents.<br />
The Beta is a fully programmable 3 axis horizontal CNC swing chisel mortiser<br />
suitable for general joinery and furniture production. The machine can be equipped<br />
with a separate dedicated programmable hollow chisel head for producing the<br />
small mortise holes for glazing bars. Alternatively a horizontal milling head can<br />
be specifi ed that can be used for hinge recessing, slotting for louvre doors etc. The<br />
Beta can work off either the face of the timber or the thickness, and can produce<br />
mirror image <strong>co</strong>mponents (left/right hand) in one program.<br />
Programming of both machines is extremely simple thanks to the <strong>co</strong>lour graphic<br />
touch screen <strong>co</strong>ntroller using pre-installed electronic macros.<br />
Jacks and Centauro will be holding demonstrations of both these machines<br />
during July – with limited space available. For further details or bookings <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
centauro@jacks.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong> or call 0800 332 288.<br />
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JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 65
Longevity through quality<br />
experience and the right equipment brings success<br />
Having been around a long time and<br />
having established a solid track re<strong>co</strong>rd<br />
for quality work and on time delivery has<br />
been the mainstay for Commercial Joinery<br />
(Wgtn) Ltd. Established back in 1988, the<br />
business is located in the Wellington suburb<br />
of Kilbirnie operating from an 8000 square<br />
foot site they moved to in 2008. The <strong>co</strong>mpany<br />
has developed its reputation specializing in<br />
the design and manufacture of customised<br />
kitchen <strong>co</strong>mponentry as well as a wide range<br />
of timber joinery including doors, windows,<br />
staircases and handrails in the Wellington area<br />
and environs.<br />
Manager Barry Telford <strong>co</strong>mments “Producing<br />
custom made product is quite demanding. No<br />
two jobs are the same. We have found that using<br />
<strong>co</strong>nventional machinery and hand making<br />
such things as cabinetry and other <strong>co</strong>mponents<br />
using experienced staff has worked very well<br />
for us.”<br />
The <strong>co</strong>mpany recently purchased an SCM<br />
SI400EP Class dimension saw from Gabbett<br />
Machinery which forms a big part of their<br />
operation. “This saw had a number of features<br />
we were interested in to make panel processing<br />
easier and more effi cient <strong>co</strong>nsidering it is used<br />
on average at least three to four hours daily.”<br />
says Mr Telford.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 66<br />
“In particular, the machine has the Parallelogram<br />
swiveling crosscut fence for angular cutting<br />
<strong>co</strong>mplete with angular digital display and three<br />
digital stops on the crosscut fence which gives<br />
us the stability we need when machining large<br />
dimensional panels. It can be easily moved<br />
from one position to another due to the rapid<br />
locking/unlocking of the fi xing devices.”<br />
The cutting accuracy of the saw is down to<br />
0.005mm along the entire 3.8 metre carriage<br />
meaning the load capacity is a lot higher<br />
than other machines. Mr Telford points out<br />
“This accuracy <strong>co</strong>mbined with its rigidity and<br />
<strong>co</strong>mplete lack of vibration and the powered<br />
rise, fall and blade tilting and the fastest<br />
ripfence available on the market make for an<br />
easily used machine. The easily understood<br />
electronic <strong>co</strong>ntroller is very handy as well<br />
given that in our operation the machine is used<br />
by several staff.”<br />
The dimension saw fi ts well as there are several<br />
other SCM factory machines in the business.<br />
“We make a lot of different product and view<br />
ourselves as a one stop shop for all our clients’<br />
needs.” says Mr Telford. Indeed, the <strong>co</strong>mpany<br />
has had some quite high profi le work in recent<br />
years including a three year <strong>co</strong>ntract to produce<br />
all the joinery requirements for fi lmmaker Peter<br />
Jackson’s spectacular park road post production<br />
facility in Miramar, Wellington.<br />
Commercial Joinery (Wgtn) Ltd deal with a<br />
wide variety of suppliers. Benchtops made<br />
from granite, Corian and engineered stone as<br />
well as Formica Laminate are the norm while<br />
architectural hardware usually <strong>co</strong>mes from the<br />
big three: Blum, Hafele and Hettich.<br />
“Most of our work is in the residential scene<br />
here in Wellington. It tends to be high end and<br />
that requires high end product.” Mr Telford<br />
<strong>co</strong>mments. Like most cabinetry and joinery<br />
businesses the fi rm has seen through some<br />
tough times in the last few years. “We are<br />
still here offering the same high standard of<br />
workmanship we have a name for. Having the<br />
right gear and staff has been a big part of this<br />
which gives us <strong>co</strong>nfi dence for the future.”<br />
For further information <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
Barry Telford<br />
Commercial Joinery (Wgtn) Ltd<br />
Ph. 04 387 2050<br />
Email: barryt@<strong>co</strong>mmercialjoinery.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 67
Joinerysoft adapts to the New Zealand market<br />
Launched seven years ago, Joinerysoft’s Joinery Management Software (JMS) has shaken up the joinery industry and is spreading<br />
throughout the English speaking world. Providing software for joinery manufacturers of custom and heritage windows, double hung,<br />
doors (internal & external), stairs and gates, Joinerysoft has grown from a UK only <strong>co</strong>mpany to one serving joinery manufacturers<br />
in South Africa, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand.<br />
JMS provides joiners with the tools<br />
they need to not only design and<br />
make beautiful products but also<br />
manage their business effectively,<br />
including <strong>co</strong>st analysis, pricing,<br />
supplier orders, manufacturing<br />
sheets, automatic machine output,<br />
delivery notes and invoicing.<br />
Steve Bencich, of Ceder Windows,<br />
based in Victoria, Australia<br />
purchased JMS in August last year.<br />
He <strong>co</strong>mments, “Since purchasing<br />
the program I can only say how<br />
it has improved all sections of<br />
my <strong>co</strong>mpany: Presentation;<br />
Accuracy; Inform able for both<br />
clients and factory staff; as well<br />
as increased my <strong>co</strong>nfi dence that<br />
prices are <strong>co</strong>rrect.<br />
With many joinery manufacturers<br />
in New Zealand still having a<br />
diffi cult time due to a depressed<br />
market, being customer focused<br />
and offering a fast professional<br />
presentation can make the<br />
difference between winning an<br />
order or missing out.<br />
Visiting New Zealand last year,<br />
Managing Director, Alan Turner is<br />
returning this year for the Master<br />
Joiners Conference in June to<br />
demonstrate how JMS has been<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 68<br />
adapted to better suit the needs of<br />
New Zealand joiners as a direct<br />
result of last year’s feedback.<br />
Committed to helping New<br />
Zealand joinery manufacturers<br />
Alan plans to visit personally<br />
each year and offers local backup<br />
through Bruce Syder based in<br />
Palmerston North as well as<br />
a dedicated technical support<br />
team.<br />
Keith Trask of Serene Joinery<br />
in Auckland purchased JMS 12<br />
months ago. He says, “Purchasing<br />
JMS we have formed a partnership<br />
with Joinerysoft. They have<br />
proved efficient and answered<br />
our queries in a timely manner. I<br />
would re<strong>co</strong>mmend Joinerysoft to<br />
anyone. The biggest benefi t to us is<br />
the customer focused presentation<br />
of quotations, accurate instant<br />
pricing, quick and accurate cutting<br />
lists and integrated invoicing.<br />
Holding all the information about<br />
the job in one source reduces<br />
duplication of information and<br />
ensures a <strong>co</strong>nsistent customer<br />
focus.”<br />
Joinerysoft is in the process of<br />
making JMS even easier to set up<br />
and use by including NZ standard<br />
section sizes in their templates<br />
and pre-inputting fittings and<br />
gear from leading NZ suppliers to<br />
reduce <strong>co</strong>nfi guration during startup.<br />
While designed to be fl exible<br />
for custom and heritage joinery,<br />
utilising templates as a starting<br />
block for design saves time where<br />
manufacturers have a stock size<br />
or <strong>co</strong>mmon styles. During his<br />
trip in June Alan will be visiting<br />
hardware and timber suppliers to<br />
ensure that JMS not only includes<br />
images and pricing for all major<br />
suppliers but also prints purchase<br />
orders to further save joinery<br />
manufacturers time.<br />
Alan Turner, <strong>co</strong>mments: “The<br />
feedback received last year from<br />
joinery manufacturers in New<br />
Zealand was valued and has been<br />
implemented to provide a better<br />
product even more suited to the<br />
market. It was very interesting<br />
to see the difference in the way<br />
joinery is <strong>co</strong>nstructed. One of the<br />
main areas is how New Zealand<br />
<strong>co</strong>nstruct the cill of a window,<br />
due to the limited sizes of timber<br />
available. The New Zealand cill is<br />
now available within JMS, so when<br />
we say we listen to customers we<br />
really do, and the enhancements<br />
regularly introduced demonstrate<br />
this.”<br />
Since last year’s visit several<br />
features have been introduced<br />
specifi cally for the New Zealand<br />
market. These include: bifold<br />
doors, New Zealand cill<br />
<strong>co</strong>nstruction, and flyscreens.<br />
Also very soon Joinerysoft will be<br />
including cross sections, with 3D<br />
images and profi les also <strong>co</strong>ming<br />
soon to all customers as a free<br />
upgrade with maintenance and<br />
support.<br />
JMS is designed for all sizes<br />
of joinery manufacturer as<br />
JMS can be purchased in two<br />
formats to make it more specifi c<br />
to the needs of large and small<br />
joiners. Joinerysoft offers JMS-<br />
Professional version of the same<br />
software which includes advanced<br />
features such as time and machine<br />
scheduling, management statistics<br />
such as order success rate and
profitability, and the ability to<br />
link to ac<strong>co</strong>unting programs.<br />
The alternative version JMS<br />
provides all the essential features<br />
necessary for small joiners to<br />
design, manufacture and manage<br />
their businesses without the big<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpany features or price tag.<br />
Speaking at the Master Joiners<br />
Conference in Rotorua Alan<br />
wel<strong>co</strong>mes the opportunity to fi nd<br />
out more about the regulation<br />
changes of NZS: 4211 affecting<br />
the New Zealand industry. Having<br />
just gone through a period of<br />
change in the UK joinery market<br />
with the introduction of energy<br />
ratings and the requirement to<br />
provide U-values, Joinerysoft is<br />
ideally placed to provide similar<br />
information for New Zealand<br />
joinery manufacturers.<br />
“We have already introduced a Uvalue<br />
calculator into JMS and now<br />
produce certificates for joinery<br />
manufacturers to present to their<br />
end customers demonstrating<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpliance with regulations.”<br />
With the development work<br />
already <strong>co</strong>mpleted to provide<br />
this feature inputting the NZ<br />
regulations into JMS will provide<br />
a NZ specifi c U-value calculator<br />
quickly and easily. Looking to<br />
learn more about NZS 4211 and<br />
the new section sizes that are<br />
being introduced into the NZ<br />
industry, Alan plans to include<br />
these section sizes preset within<br />
JMS to ease their introduction for<br />
joinery manufacturers.<br />
The title of Alan’s talk at the<br />
Master Joiners Conference is<br />
‘Software the New Joinery<br />
Machine’. Joinery software<br />
should be treated like a traditional<br />
woodworking machine, but it’s<br />
a machine in a different room,<br />
the office. Software can help<br />
increase your professionalism,<br />
improve effi ciency and increase<br />
profits. Software can also help<br />
the joiner <strong>co</strong>mply with the latest<br />
legislation. See why over 550<br />
joinery <strong>co</strong>mpanies use this<br />
software.<br />
If you would like to speak to Alan<br />
further about how JMS can help<br />
your business, he will be arriving<br />
in Auckland on 19th June and<br />
leaving Christchurch on 30th June<br />
to fl y to Melbourne, then Sydney<br />
and fi nally Brisbane before fl ying<br />
back to the UK. You can <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
him to arrange a personal meeting<br />
by calling (04) 974 9480 or email<br />
aturner@joinerysoft.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Joinerysoft Ltd<br />
Bruce Syder<br />
(04) 974 9480<br />
www.joinerysoft.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
enquiries@joinerysoft.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 69
HOLZMA<br />
solutions from S to XXXL<br />
Holzma is taking another big step<br />
forward with the new 4 series.<br />
This innovative generation of<br />
saws was presented for the fi rst<br />
time at LIGNA 2011. The new<br />
models integrate perfectly with<br />
all the other series in the closely<br />
interlinked product portfolio,<br />
providing customers with more<br />
possibilities than ever before.<br />
The new 4 series<br />
Many of the innovations that have<br />
already proved themselves in the 3<br />
series can now be found in the new<br />
4 series. These include the energysaving<br />
e<strong>co</strong>Line technologies<br />
which are now being marketed<br />
under the name of “e<strong>co</strong>Plus”.<br />
Other new features include a<br />
window in the pressure beam,<br />
which allows a clear view of<br />
the rear machine table, twofi<br />
ngered clamps throughout and<br />
a table height of 920 mm. As<br />
in the 3 series, a <strong>co</strong>mpletely<br />
redesigned saw carriage <strong>co</strong>mbines<br />
improved performance with high<br />
energy effi ciency. It also allows<br />
the installation of new optional<br />
extras such as the new “ascending<br />
vertical saw” option. Other new<br />
features markedly improve<br />
operator <strong>co</strong>mfort and enhance<br />
performance.<br />
e<strong>co</strong>Line is now e<strong>co</strong>Plus<br />
Back at the 2009 LIGNA Fair,<br />
the e<strong>co</strong>Line technologies from<br />
HOLZMA were a cause of great<br />
interest. In the 3 series, they<br />
achieved an energy saving of<br />
up to 20% <strong>co</strong>mpared with the<br />
previous models. EFF1 motors,<br />
the green stand by button, an<br />
improved extraction system and<br />
much more impressed customers<br />
from all over the world. Then, in<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 70<br />
HPP 380 profiLine<br />
2010, HOLZMA demonstrated<br />
that e<strong>co</strong>Line was a strategy that<br />
they were <strong>co</strong>mmitted to pursuing<br />
when they implemented a further<br />
energy saving of up to 20%.<br />
This was achieved by further<br />
improving the extraction system,<br />
by optimising the pneumatic<br />
system and replacing pneumatic<br />
<strong>co</strong>mponents with electronic<br />
<strong>co</strong>mponents and by developing<br />
new design approaches.<br />
Innovation Center<br />
HOLZMA showcased a further<br />
technological highlight with the<br />
new “s<strong>co</strong>ring saw bearing”. It<br />
uses what is called an absolute<br />
measuring system. With its<br />
help, the position of the saw<br />
blade is saved, allowing precise<br />
repositioning after a saw blade<br />
has been changed. This allows,<br />
among other things, the “vertical<br />
s<strong>co</strong>ring” of books. The edge of the<br />
entire book is s<strong>co</strong>red to a depth<br />
of up to 15 mm, making this a<br />
perfect optional extra for cutting<br />
parts with veneer, paper or ABS<br />
edges.<br />
For further information please<br />
talk to Jacks - your Holzma<br />
experts. 0800 332 288.<br />
www.jacks.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>
XP stands for extreme performance<br />
Robertson and Sinclair Ltd represent two<br />
of the worlds leading tool makers, Leu<strong>co</strong><br />
Germany and Vortex USA. Their differing<br />
product ranges <strong>co</strong>mpliment each other enabling<br />
them to provide customers with an extensive<br />
range of tooling to suit the wide range of<br />
materials used in NZ.<br />
The Robertson and Sinclair sales team all<br />
have long service in the industry, and they<br />
have the knowledge to re<strong>co</strong>mmend the most<br />
appropriate tooling to suit the type of material<br />
and machinery you are using the tool in. The<br />
benefi ts when using the <strong>co</strong>rrect setup are, no<br />
chipping on either side of the material, and no<br />
sanding is required. The panel can go straight<br />
onto the edge bander. The life span also<br />
increases <strong>co</strong>nsiderably, reducing down time<br />
and increasing profi t margins.<br />
The latest tooling developed by Vortex is the<br />
3100XP series of <strong>co</strong>mpression spiral cutters,<br />
which have been <strong>co</strong>mpletely re-designed to<br />
suit hard to cut materials, such as the new high<br />
pressure laminates now being used. This new<br />
range has been tested in our market by high<br />
volume users, who monitor the metres cut by<br />
each tool.<br />
3100XP SERIES<br />
Graeme Britten trialled various cutters before fi nding the Vortex XP by far superior for their work.<br />
One of these has been local motorhome<br />
manufacturer Kea. The <strong>co</strong>mpany needed<br />
a stylish lightweight panel for the fi tout of<br />
the interior of their vehicles and settled on<br />
European Poplar 16mm ply panels. They were<br />
light and good looking, but as a softwood were<br />
diffi cult to machine and very hard to achieve a<br />
keen edge. Kea CNC operator Graeme Britten<br />
worked closely with Robertson and Sinclair<br />
in trialling various cutters before fi nding the<br />
Vortex XP far superior for their work.<br />
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Graeme cuts all the panel for the interior<br />
fi tout of around 20 vehicles a month, which<br />
represents hundreds of panels a month. He<br />
has found the Vortex XP lasts a month to fi ve<br />
weeks by far the longest life. “Some spirals we<br />
trialled only lasted a <strong>co</strong>uple of weeks and none<br />
gave as good an edge as we are achieving with<br />
the Vortex. The longevity of these cutter is so<br />
good we don’t bother with resharpening - it’s<br />
done its job and we throw it away.”<br />
<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 71
Dr Buzz<br />
Half way there … or half way to go<br />
This issue of Joiners marks half way through<br />
2011 and the fi rst half has certainly had<br />
its moments. The Queensland floods, the<br />
Christchurch earthquake followed by the<br />
Japanese disaster has left us wondering what<br />
<strong>co</strong>uld happen next.<br />
There will be plenty of us who have re-visited<br />
our insurance policies to see what kind of <strong>co</strong>ver<br />
we have and whether it would be satisfactory<br />
in the face of these kinds of disasters. Certainly<br />
there is something to be said for having solid<br />
insurance <strong>co</strong>ver.<br />
However a <strong>co</strong>unterpoint to this is that insurance<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpanies are not throwing money around<br />
without putting claimants through the hoops.<br />
It is not proving to be a simple matter to get<br />
payments and <strong>co</strong>mmitments from insurance<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpanies to allow businesses to re<strong>co</strong>ver and<br />
get back to where they were. While this is<br />
understandable given that they are a business<br />
just like everyone else, the idea is that they have<br />
risk assessors to try to estimate the likelihood<br />
of certain events happening. It does appear that<br />
there have been a larger than usual number of<br />
disasters worldwide and <strong>co</strong>nsequently they are<br />
not making the money that they had planned.<br />
But isn’t that why we have insurance<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpanies. They are the ones who are taking<br />
the risk. Usually it works out fi ne and they<br />
pocket healthy profi ts which are distributed to<br />
shareholders or re-invested. In this instance,<br />
it appears they have had worse issues than<br />
expected.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 72<br />
That’s the way it rolls. So suck it up as they<br />
say.<br />
While the Christchurch earthquake will no<br />
doubt have had an overall negative effect on the<br />
New Zealand e<strong>co</strong>nomy, from the woodworking<br />
industry perspective, there should be some<br />
positive spin off. Given that the <strong>co</strong>nstruction<br />
and building industry <strong>co</strong>mprise a signifi cant<br />
<strong>co</strong>mponent of the e<strong>co</strong>nomy, the re-build of<br />
Christchurch when it gets underway in earnest<br />
should provide an impetus which has an effect<br />
throughout the <strong>co</strong>untry.<br />
Whether it be <strong>co</strong>nstruction, fit-outs, office<br />
furniture etc we can expect a decent uplift at<br />
the end of 2011 and into 2012. That will be<br />
wel<strong>co</strong>med when it arrives.<br />
Expect it to be ac<strong>co</strong>mpanied however by a<br />
period of higher and persistent infl ation. While<br />
there doesn’t appear to be a lot of local pressure<br />
causing infl ation, it is building overseas and<br />
this will naturally fl ow through into the the NZ<br />
e<strong>co</strong>nomy. Our dollar is also trading above it’s<br />
likely resting point so a future lowering of the<br />
NZD will only add to infl ation.<br />
This will be ac<strong>co</strong>mpanied by higher interest<br />
rates though I suspect not the 15 to 20% rates<br />
the oldies of us remember from the 80’s.<br />
Given that it was the low deposit interest rates<br />
which forced a lot of retired people to “invest”<br />
in the likes of Blue Chip etc because of the low<br />
returns from cash on deposit – higher bank<br />
deposit rates may be a good thing.<br />
Higher interest rates will also suppress property<br />
values somewhat which should en<strong>co</strong>urage<br />
investment in more productive assets than<br />
property. A further goal of the government to<br />
<strong>co</strong>rrect imbalances in our e<strong>co</strong>nomy.<br />
Lets further hope for the Japanese Housewives<br />
and Belgian dentists to lose interest in the NZ<br />
dollar so that it can settle back down. I know<br />
it makes fl at screen TV’s and holidays overseas<br />
more expensive, but if it makes the exporters<br />
happy and lets our local manufacturers <strong>co</strong>mpete<br />
better against cheap imports, then I’m all for<br />
it.<br />
That’s the Buzz for now.<br />
See you next time.<br />
Dr Buzz can be <strong>co</strong>ntacted via email at<br />
duncans@r-s.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>
update<br />
Every quarter as I sit down to write this <strong>co</strong>lumn I hope to be able to talk<br />
about the imminent market uplift. However, yet again our industry<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntinues to face very challenging times, especially business people<br />
in Christchurch. Judging by the recent media headlines – “Building<br />
slump drags on”, “Building <strong>co</strong>nsents trends keeps falling”, “Housing<br />
data probably cannot get any worse”, etc. You would be forgiven for<br />
thinking that it all looks too hard.<br />
National new house <strong>co</strong>nsents are at a 40 year low and the key macro<br />
statistics indicate a slow e<strong>co</strong>nomy for some time yet. The GDP forecast<br />
is fl at (in<strong>co</strong>me levels), slower employment re<strong>co</strong>very (peoples <strong>co</strong>nfi dence<br />
in keeping their jobs), net migration (number of new people moving to<br />
New Zealand) translates to a drop in peoples willingness to spend money<br />
especially on new housing.<br />
The residential outlook looks fl at in the short term, while <strong>co</strong>mmercial<br />
looks better but is mixed. While there will be a re<strong>co</strong>very longer term, in<br />
the meantime businesses need to survive. What this means is that we will<br />
need to take a much closer look to search out the opportunities.<br />
How do you win? Standing out is the key. I came across a great quote<br />
recently, from a very successful business man called William Taylor.<br />
“Don’t aspire to be “pretty good” at everything – fi gure out how to be<br />
the absolute best of something”<br />
Recent research shows that today’s customers are more motivated by<br />
quality than quantity and by experience rather than objects. I read a NZ<br />
survey that found 58.7% of customers were either, neutral, dissatisfi ed<br />
or very dissatisfi ed with levels of service. The top 3 factors that defi ne<br />
good customer service are showing a willingness to help, listening and<br />
understanding your customers needs and taking responsibility to ensure<br />
those needs are met.<br />
I am currently touring the <strong>co</strong>untry delivering presentations to key<br />
customers of The Laminex Group on where I see the opportunities in the<br />
market. For example there are still strong prospects in the renovation<br />
market with over 70,000 kitchens being renovated annually. Over half<br />
of these renovations are in the mid market of customised kitchens.<br />
To support our kitchen customers to go after these kitchen renovations<br />
and other opportunities, The Laminex Group has recently launched<br />
a number of new products including Formica, Melteca and Samet<br />
Hardware. However, the product that has potential to add signifi cant<br />
value to our customers is Laminex Metaline – an innovative splashback<br />
product that can be cut to size and fabricated on site. Have a talk to your<br />
local sales representative if you haven’t yet received the information<br />
on this exciting new product. We have a number of other new products<br />
almost ready to go, so watch this space!<br />
As I sign off, I would just like to say that the road ahead is what we<br />
will make of it. There is no doubt that we are in very tough times and<br />
the outlook is fl at. However there are opportunities when you look<br />
closely. Driving a successful renovation experience is one-such key<br />
opportunity in the residential market – but to win it you must stand out<br />
and be remarkable. The Laminex Group is in the business of supporting<br />
successful customers. Together we’re creating the future.<br />
Robert Gibbes<br />
General Manager<br />
The Laminex Group NZ<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 73
You<br />
<strong>co</strong>uld be<br />
getting<br />
paid to<br />
learn a<br />
trade!<br />
Kick start your<br />
career with an<br />
apprenticeship in the<br />
furniture industry.<br />
Choose a job with a<br />
future.<br />
Eighty per cent of New<br />
Zealand furniture is made from<br />
wood or wood products and<br />
research shows there are still<br />
business opportunities through<br />
a growing desire for New<br />
Zealand designed furniture.<br />
Want a chance to get creative<br />
and have a great lifestyle?<br />
Earn while you learn<br />
Call FITEC now<br />
0800 11 99 11<br />
or email alister.murray@fi tec.org.<strong>nz</strong>.<br />
www.woodcareers.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 74<br />
FITEC Delighted<br />
with new Sponsor for<br />
Trainee Award<br />
FITEC are delighted that PrimePanels New<br />
Zealand Ltd have agreed to sponsor the FITEC<br />
Furniture Trainee of the Year Award for 2011<br />
and 2012. Alister Murray, FITEC Furniture<br />
sector Executive, says “In PrimePanels, FITEC<br />
has secured a quality sponsorship partner in a<br />
sector where there is great potential for growth<br />
in terms of formalised training”.<br />
The East Tamaki-based <strong>co</strong>mpany is a 100%<br />
New Zealand owned manufacturer of a<br />
<strong>co</strong>mprehensive range of laminated products<br />
for the furniture, cabinetmaking, kitchen and<br />
shop fi tting markets. The <strong>co</strong>mpany’s products<br />
include, PrimeMelamine, PrimeVeneer,<br />
PrimeLaminate, PrimePly and PrimeTotal.<br />
FITEC say that next year they hope to amend<br />
the Furniture Trainee of the Year entry criteria<br />
to require trainees to use PrimePanel’s products<br />
in their exhibits. PrimePanel’s National Sales<br />
and Marketing Manager, Jack van der Linden<br />
says; “The <strong>co</strong>mpany is more than happy to<br />
provide their products for this purpose next<br />
year at no <strong>co</strong>st to the trainees and looks forward<br />
to working with FITEC to help design entry<br />
criteria for the Award that are both exciting<br />
and innovative”.<br />
Alister Murray says a good number of trainee<br />
entries have been received for this years<br />
Awards which will be held at the Rotorua<br />
Energy Events Centre on 7th September 2011<br />
where the Furniture Trainee Award winner will<br />
be announced.<br />
Alister Murray<br />
FITEC<br />
Tel: (09) 356 8029<br />
E: alister.murray@fi tec.org.<strong>nz</strong><br />
“Your environmental choice when<br />
specifying laminated panel product”<br />
For more information about<br />
PrimePanel’s products go to www.<br />
primepanels.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
3D winners<br />
In a recent giveaway promotion, 3D<br />
Kitchen provided software to Cabinets<br />
by Webb in Wangaratta Victoria.<br />
Unknown to owners, Dean and Blair<br />
Webb their office administrator,<br />
Kimberley Risstrom, had entered<br />
them into the 3D Kitchen software<br />
giveaway promotion. When they were<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntacted and advised that they had<br />
won the software, they were shocked<br />
and skeptical before be<strong>co</strong>ming excited<br />
at the prospect of in<strong>co</strong>rporating 3D<br />
kitchen into their business and taking<br />
advantage of the design and production<br />
features with particular interest in the<br />
time saving they would achieve over<br />
their current business methods.<br />
Dean and Blair had for some years<br />
used a MultiCam CNC machine, but<br />
had not ventured into the realm of<br />
software for automating their design<br />
and production. 3D Kitchen provided<br />
Webbs with its Pro ToolPath version for<br />
automatic linking of design jobs to their<br />
tried and true MultiCam machine. This<br />
was a three day on site process, with<br />
the installation and training being done<br />
personally by Chris Adams (owner of<br />
3D Kitchen) and Rob Wegmann the<br />
3D Kitchen representative for Victoria.<br />
The on site process is essential and<br />
provides for the precise adjusting of<br />
the production software to <strong>co</strong>rrectly<br />
cut, shape and drill panels to exactly<br />
match the requirements of the business<br />
<strong>co</strong>ncerned. At the end of the 3rd day<br />
on site, Webbs were very excited to<br />
see their fi rst job processed directly<br />
from 3D Kitchen to their MultiCam<br />
machine cleanly and accurately - “just<br />
like magic!”<br />
Cabinets by Webb is a high volume<br />
cabinet producer requiring accuracy<br />
and versatility in a software product,<br />
delivered to a high standard by 3D<br />
Kitchen. Webbs have an informative<br />
website (no pun intended) at http://<br />
www.cabinetsbywebb.<strong>co</strong>m.au<br />
3D Kitchen is focused on moving<br />
businesses ahead in large strides towards<br />
higher effi ciency and productivity. Our<br />
best wishes to Dean and Blair, keep that<br />
machine running hot!
Why you need to think about training now<br />
If you have been reading the<br />
papers lately, or listening to the<br />
news, you will realise that New<br />
Zealand is heading for a major<br />
skill shortage ─ particularly in the<br />
<strong>co</strong>nstruction industry. This is due<br />
to a variety of factors, the main<br />
ones being:<br />
• The rebuild needed after the<br />
Christchurch earthquakes<br />
• Weather-tightness related<br />
issues<br />
• Delayed demand for building<br />
and <strong>co</strong>nstruction sector activity<br />
foregone during the recession<br />
• Residual and on-going demand<br />
for building and <strong>co</strong>nstruction<br />
activity.<br />
The level of building <strong>co</strong>nsents<br />
being applied for has dramatically<br />
reduced throughout the recession<br />
but the signs are that it will soon<br />
start to increase again, and in some<br />
areas even exceed previous levels.<br />
Research shows that in the next<br />
few years the equivalent of 40,000<br />
new homes per annum will be<br />
required throughout the <strong>co</strong>untry.<br />
This is due to the:<br />
• 40,000 houses that are a part<br />
of the leaky building spectrum.<br />
Amendments to the legislation<br />
are due to <strong>co</strong>me into play<br />
very soon, and will require<br />
repair <strong>co</strong>sts to be <strong>co</strong>vered by<br />
Government (25%), Local<br />
Bodies (25%) and homeowners<br />
(50%). The majority of these<br />
homes are in Auckland.<br />
• 10,000 Homes in Christchurch<br />
are either demolished or are<br />
about to be.<br />
• 100,000 homes in Christchurch<br />
will require extensive<br />
refurbishment.<br />
• 200,000 homes require<br />
extensive work over the next<br />
fi ve years<br />
Even if 20% of all skilled labour<br />
available at the 2006 Census were<br />
able to be redeployed to address<br />
the Christchurch and weathertightness<br />
challenges, it would take<br />
at least four, and up to six, years<br />
for the rebuilding and remediation<br />
to be <strong>co</strong>mpleted.<br />
As manufacturers, no matter<br />
which part of the <strong>co</strong>untry you<br />
work, the impacts will ripple out.<br />
The problem is so large there is<br />
not one solution.<br />
What is JITO doing?<br />
JITO and BETA ( the <strong>co</strong>nstruction<br />
ITOs), have been meeting<br />
with the Tertiary Education<br />
Commission and the Ministry<br />
of Social Development, who in<br />
turn have been working with the<br />
Prime Minister and Ministers<br />
of Construction, Education and<br />
Finance. These meetings have<br />
resulted in the initiation of a<br />
variety of programmes, including<br />
the $42 million earmarked to help<br />
training for Christchurch. The<br />
detail of this initiative is yet to be<br />
determined.<br />
There is a BETA project that you<br />
will hear about directly from us<br />
about screening and redeploying<br />
people who are currently<br />
unemployed in Christchurch.<br />
There will be remuneration for<br />
those <strong>co</strong>mpanies who register and<br />
sign up one of these people.<br />
We will be working directly with<br />
our industries in Christchurch to<br />
help them take advantage of the<br />
Government training packages.<br />
What can you do?<br />
Work towards retaining your<br />
people in employment. This needs<br />
to be a priority and if that is not<br />
possible, actively keep in touch<br />
with past qualifi ed staff you know<br />
about.<br />
Ensure your supervisors and<br />
managers have been trained to<br />
be capable in their role. If they<br />
have not received training I would<br />
strongly suggest you <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
your JITO Area Training Advisor<br />
(ATA). Contact details are on the<br />
JITO website www.jito.org.<strong>nz</strong>.<br />
Use this window of opportunity<br />
and ensure all your long term<br />
staff (7yrs in the industry and<br />
over 25) who are not qualified<br />
be<strong>co</strong>me qualifi ed through the RCC<br />
process (Re<strong>co</strong>gnition of Current<br />
Competence). Talk to your ATA<br />
or go to www.jito.org.<strong>nz</strong> for more<br />
information.<br />
Consider your position for starting<br />
a new apprentice sooner. Contact<br />
an ATA to help you recruit the most<br />
suitable person. It is possible to get<br />
their fi rst block <strong>co</strong>urse <strong>co</strong>mpleted<br />
in 2011 whilst business is still<br />
quiet. As you know, bringing on<br />
a new apprentice requires a lead<br />
in time for that person to be of<br />
value to your business. Use your<br />
ATA to help with the recruitment<br />
process.<br />
Be proactive. Underestimating<br />
the magnitude of the issue will<br />
be your loss. If your government<br />
has stood to attention you should<br />
be very interested.<br />
Deb Paul<br />
Chief Executive<br />
JITO<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 75
a view from both sides<br />
Tony DeLore<strong>nz</strong>o<br />
When I first moved to<br />
Wellington my first real<br />
job involved setting up a health<br />
and safety policy for a <strong>co</strong>ntainer<br />
shipping yard. Like most<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpanies at that time health and<br />
safety was seen as a huge expense<br />
and time waster. Every <strong>co</strong>ntainer<br />
yard owner was <strong>co</strong>nvinced they<br />
had good practices and looked<br />
after their staff. This whole policy<br />
paper trail did nothing and tied<br />
up valuable staff time. Trying to<br />
change the mindset that came from<br />
the directors themselves was no<br />
easy task.<br />
Practices like a 28 hour shift for<br />
a <strong>co</strong>ntainer loader driver, night<br />
shift fi lling up paint bottles by the<br />
light of cigarette lighters, using<br />
empty thinner drums as ladders<br />
for welding, and no evacuation<br />
plans, were all ingrained. Even<br />
on my fi rst day on a tour of the<br />
yard the director took a short cut<br />
between 2 <strong>co</strong>ntainers, only to say<br />
“don’t do that” when we got to<br />
the other side. Earlier that year<br />
a surveyor in another city was<br />
crushed attempting to get through<br />
before a loader pushed the 2<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntainers together.<br />
Happily with a little persistence<br />
and buy in from the directors<br />
things changed. The yards are<br />
no longer accidents waiting to<br />
happen, health and safety is taken<br />
seriously and the risk of serious<br />
injuries is near to zero.<br />
Total CNC Solutions<br />
0800 422 669<br />
www.icam.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 76<br />
Sixties rewiring or modern bomb kit.<br />
From the small number of factory<br />
tours I have been on it seems that<br />
our industry is pretty good at<br />
setting up and following policies,<br />
at least for the big stuff. However<br />
it is the small stuff that can trip<br />
you up.<br />
At an NKBA meeting recently I<br />
was told of an incident which I<br />
will have to say is un<strong>co</strong>nfi rmed<br />
and no names were mentioned.<br />
An installer had taken to bringing<br />
a cleaning solvent to a job site in<br />
a pump water bottle. It was always<br />
kept with their tools and everyone<br />
involved with the installation<br />
and at the factory knew that the<br />
bottle did not <strong>co</strong>ntain water, it<br />
also looked a bit grimy and well<br />
used.<br />
On one installation when it was<br />
time to pack up the bottle was<br />
grabbed and put away as usual.<br />
However the wrong bottle was<br />
picked up as the owner of the<br />
house had left a well used pump<br />
bottle in the kitchen. This should<br />
not have been a problem but in the<br />
rush to get to work in the morning<br />
the owner grabbed the bottle<br />
without checking. While driving<br />
he took a swig before registering<br />
the odour. Nasty.<br />
As I said earlier it is the small<br />
things that trip you up. Health and<br />
Safety policies <strong>co</strong>ver the entire<br />
workplace, but there is a tendency<br />
to focus on the really big things.<br />
No one would let someone drive<br />
a forklift drunk, but putting a<br />
poisonous liquid in a drink bottle<br />
is such a small thing and well,<br />
what are the chances.<br />
The biggest thing I learnt doing<br />
health and safety was that people<br />
only do things if they are easy, so<br />
make things as easy as possible.<br />
If high viz vests are needed make<br />
sure you get more than are needed<br />
and put them where they are<br />
easily grabbed. Put ear plugs<br />
everywhere on the workshop<br />
fl oor, and buy the right bottles and<br />
labels for storing and transporting<br />
dangerous goods.<br />
It may <strong>co</strong>st a little but it is worth it<br />
when you see what <strong>co</strong>uld happen<br />
to someone’s life.<br />
The Ranfurly Challenge<br />
- Our Own Personal Project<br />
The Electrics<br />
You would think a 110 year old<br />
house would have some mod<br />
<strong>co</strong>ns? Well it did <strong>co</strong>me with a<br />
UHF aerial, but that is now useless<br />
as they have turned off terrestrial<br />
TV.<br />
We did have electricity. The fi rst<br />
job was to get it dis<strong>co</strong>nnected<br />
so we <strong>co</strong>uld jack the house up.<br />
Easy. The following month we<br />
received a power bill for over<br />
$800 which was our estimated<br />
use over the period the house was<br />
suspended 5 feet above the ground<br />
with the power cable physically<br />
dis<strong>co</strong>nnected from the building.<br />
The reason it was an estimate<br />
was the meter reader did not have<br />
a ladder to get in the front door to<br />
read the meter!<br />
Our electrician did a quick check<br />
and said the house had been<br />
rewired sometime in the sixties,<br />
but as it was an old house there<br />
were limited power points. Most<br />
rooms only had 1 but strangely 2<br />
rooms had none whatsoever.<br />
Luckily as the house was suspended<br />
in the air it was easy for the sparkie<br />
to walk under the fl oor and wire<br />
up through the fl oor for all the<br />
power points that we needed. The<br />
lathe and plaster wall <strong>co</strong>nstruction<br />
was a bit of a challenge for fi xing<br />
the sockets to and so he came up<br />
with an innovative time saving<br />
solution. He left them hanging out<br />
of the wall.<br />
When one of the bedroom lights<br />
blew we noticed that the wire<br />
was the old fabric <strong>co</strong>vered type<br />
that needed replacing. While in<br />
the ceiling space fi xing this up<br />
the truth of the rewiring became<br />
apparent. All the wires <strong>co</strong>ming<br />
from the fusebox were replace<br />
in the 1960’s but they only went<br />
half a meter into the ceiling and<br />
were then spliced into the old<br />
wires. These old wires with rotten<br />
insulation ran through metal<br />
<strong>co</strong>njugate to all the old lights and<br />
switches. It was incredible that the<br />
attic space was not ‘live’.<br />
Due to the small number of original<br />
electrical points in the house it was<br />
a quick and inexpensive rewire<br />
and only resulted in minor damage<br />
to our bed. Long story ... perhaps<br />
next time.<br />
Tony DeLore<strong>nz</strong>o<br />
tony.debs@clear.net.<strong>nz</strong><br />
www.delore<strong>nz</strong>odesign.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Tony DeLore<strong>nz</strong>o is the current<br />
President of the NKBA and<br />
works with his wife Debra in<br />
their kitchen & bathroom design<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpany.
Due Process<br />
Geoff Hardy<br />
Dark days and dirty deeds<br />
It usually takes a recession like the 2008-<br />
10 global meltdown to expose the worst<br />
<strong>co</strong>rporate abuses. We mostly associate this<br />
particular recession with the <strong>co</strong>llapse of the<br />
fi nance <strong>co</strong>mpanies and the loss of investment<br />
savings that went with it. Many of those<br />
<strong>co</strong>llapses were merely due to foreseeable<br />
risks <strong>co</strong>ming to fruition, and their owners and<br />
managers have been unfairly maligned. But<br />
in the more blatant of cases, the owners and<br />
managers either misled and deceived investors<br />
from the outset, or eventually diverted public<br />
funds into their own private projects without<br />
authority. The Financial Markets Authority is<br />
thankfully pursuing the worst excesses and<br />
bringing the perpetrators to justice.<br />
However, bad behaviour is not <strong>co</strong>nfi ned to<br />
those who have public money at their disposal.<br />
Recessions also test the ethics and morality of<br />
owners and managers of smaller, privatelyfunded<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpanies. The problem is that they<br />
be<strong>co</strong>me accustomed to a certain privileged<br />
lifestyle, and are extremely reluctant to give it<br />
up despite the dramatic decrease in profi tability<br />
of their <strong>co</strong>mpanies. There simply isn’t enough<br />
money to go around, and since they don’t want<br />
to reduce their share, someone else’s share<br />
has to reduce. In a <strong>co</strong>mpany-run business,<br />
there are only two suitable candidates to<br />
force this involuntary sacrifi ce upon. One is<br />
the <strong>co</strong>mpany’s creditors, and the other is its<br />
shareholders.<br />
Ripping off your creditors can be done in a<br />
variety of ways. The least sophisticated method<br />
is simply to suspend payments to all creditors<br />
(except the ones you really need to do business<br />
with), buy more time with a host of excuses,<br />
put up as many obstacles as you can in front of<br />
anyone who attempts to re<strong>co</strong>ver their debt from<br />
you, and pay only those who really put the heat<br />
on you, at the <strong>co</strong>urtroom door. At the other end<br />
of the scale are the sophisticated schemes that<br />
are intended to leave your creditors picking<br />
over the carcass while you escape with the loot.<br />
A typical example of this is the old phoenix<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpany scam.<br />
Phoenix <strong>co</strong>mpany schemes work like this. The<br />
shareholder/directors of <strong>co</strong>mpany ABC Ltd<br />
decide to shed themselves of their creditors.<br />
They form another <strong>co</strong>mpany XYZ Ltd. They<br />
then change the name of ABC Ltd to LMN Ltd,<br />
and at the same time change XYZ’s name to<br />
ABC. This is done in secret, dis<strong>co</strong>verable only<br />
by those who search the Companies Offi ce<br />
register, and happen to notice that the names<br />
of the <strong>co</strong>mpanies have changed. All other<br />
details such as registered offi ce, directors and<br />
shareholders remain the same, deliberately<br />
so.<br />
The shareholder/directors then fi nd a friendly<br />
liquidator. They negotiate in advance for the<br />
payment of the liquidator’s fees and for the<br />
purchase by the new ABC Ltd of the old ABC<br />
Ltd’s <strong>co</strong>re trading assets at a fi re sale price.<br />
They then put the old ABC Ltd (now named<br />
LMN Ltd) into voluntary liquidation, leaving<br />
its creditors with nothing but a claim against<br />
the net proceeds of the sale of the <strong>co</strong>re trading<br />
assets, which are often paid in instalments<br />
by the director/shareholders over a lengthy<br />
period.<br />
Very few people, particularly ABC Ltd’s<br />
ongoing customers, are any the wiser. That is<br />
the whole idea. Everyone except the creditors<br />
who have been left in the lurch, think that<br />
ABC Ltd is exactly the same entity that they<br />
traded with in the past, blissfully unaware that<br />
the director/shareholders are not exactly as<br />
creditworthy as they appear.<br />
An alternative to ripping off your creditors<br />
is ripping off your fellow shareholders.<br />
Shareholders are entitled to all the surplus<br />
profi ts of the <strong>co</strong>mpany after the creditors have<br />
been paid. Majority shareholders who <strong>co</strong>ntrol<br />
the <strong>co</strong>mpany can simply cut off the in<strong>co</strong>me<br />
stream to the minority shareholders by paying<br />
themselves excessive salaries, making overpriced<br />
investments in personal projects, and<br />
building up reserves rather than paying out<br />
dividends.<br />
The minority are then effectively shut out<br />
of active participation in the <strong>co</strong>mpany.<br />
Shareholders’ and directors’ meetings are<br />
dispensed with, as are all of the formalities<br />
prescribed by the Companies Act except<br />
for those that are inescapable, and the fl ow<br />
of information to the minority shareholders<br />
dries up.<br />
At the more blatant end of the scale are scams<br />
such as the old “hive-down”. This is intended<br />
to defeat selected creditors and shareholders<br />
alike. Essentially, those in <strong>co</strong>ntrol of the<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpany simply transfer its business and assets<br />
to another <strong>co</strong>mpany that they own. Although<br />
this can be done legitimately, the “just do it”<br />
brigade never bother to observe the proper<br />
formalities. They either take the assets and pay<br />
nothing back to the original <strong>co</strong>mpany in return,<br />
or they get some bogus back-of-the-envelope<br />
valuation done to justify paying what is in<br />
reality a massive undervalue for the assets they<br />
have acquired.<br />
But it’s not all bad news for the creditors and<br />
shareholders who have been left out in the<br />
<strong>co</strong>ld. There is a host of remedies available<br />
to them and forms of leverage they can use<br />
against the <strong>co</strong>rporate bullies. For example,<br />
promoters of phoenix <strong>co</strong>mpany schemes can<br />
now be made personally liable for the unpaid<br />
debts. And majority shareholders can be held<br />
to ac<strong>co</strong>unt for breaches of their statutory duties<br />
or unfairly prejudicial <strong>co</strong>nduct against minority<br />
shareholders. So if you are in that situation,<br />
don’t despair. You don’t have to take it lying<br />
down.<br />
Geoff Hardy has 35 years’ experience as a <strong>co</strong>mmercial lawyer and is the senior lawyer in the Auckland fi rm “Madison Hardy”. He guarantees<br />
personal attention to new clients at <strong>co</strong>mpetitive rates. His phone number is (09) 379 0700, fax (09) 379 0504, and e-mail geoff@madisonhardy.<br />
<strong>co</strong>m. This article is not intended to be relied upon as legal advice.<br />
<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 77
Google<br />
voice search<br />
Google voice search is an interesting<br />
new Google innovation that enables<br />
you to do a Google search by<br />
speaking the words.<br />
To use it you will need a microphone<br />
and the Google Chrome browser (it<br />
can be downloaded from www.<br />
google.<strong>co</strong>m/chrome if you don’t<br />
already have it). Open the browser<br />
and enter http://www.2lingual.<strong>co</strong>m/<br />
google-multilingual-voice-search.<br />
To do a voice search, select your<br />
language, click on the microphone,<br />
and speak. You may need to adjust<br />
the microphone settings for voice<br />
search to re<strong>co</strong>gnise your words and<br />
may need to adjust your volume<br />
Speak clearly. The results will show<br />
your words in the search box and<br />
also ask you “did you say any of the<br />
following?” in case it misheard.<br />
Like any voice activated programme<br />
it’s not perfect – but it’s not too bad.<br />
I tested it by searching for a variety<br />
of words and it re<strong>co</strong>gnised most of<br />
them <strong>co</strong>rrectly.<br />
Matt Woodward is a Director<br />
of Netline Services Ltd<br />
www.netlineservices.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 78<br />
web directions<br />
COATINGS & FINISHES<br />
www.ameron.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
paint & powder <strong>co</strong>atings<br />
www.climate.chh.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
powder <strong>co</strong>ating for wood<br />
www.jacjay.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
wood fi nishes<br />
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expoxies & resins<br />
www.gra<strong>co</strong>.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
spray equipment<br />
www.kremlin-rexson.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
spray equipment<br />
www.mirotone.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
stains and fi nishes<br />
www.naturaloils.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
stains & perservatives<br />
www.ppgpmc.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
fi nishes for timber<br />
www.resene.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
de<strong>co</strong>rative & protective paints<br />
www.sikkens.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
transparent timber fi nishes<br />
www.sprayman.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
spray <strong>co</strong>ating specialists<br />
www.wfsupplies.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Becker Acroma agents<br />
www.woodoil.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
external timber <strong>co</strong>ating<br />
COMPUTER SOFTWARE<br />
www.2020design.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
interior design software<br />
www.3d1.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
kitchen design software<br />
www.3dkitchen.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
woodworking software<br />
www.au.planit.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Planit Solutions software<br />
www.blackdogsolutions.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
customised software packages<br />
www.cabinetvision.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
design & manufacturing software<br />
www.design2cam.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
design & manufacturing solutions<br />
www.empowersoftware.biz<br />
timetracking, job scheduling & quoting<br />
www.imos3d.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
3D design to manufacturing solution<br />
www.itbureau.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
joinery and furniture software solutions<br />
www.joinerysoft.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
software for custom joinery<br />
www.madesimple4u.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
project management software<br />
www.microvellum.<strong>co</strong>m.au<br />
autocad based design & manufacturing<br />
www.netlineservices.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
electronic & marketing solutions<br />
www.pro100.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
kitchen design & manufacture<br />
www.salesoft.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
building industry software<br />
www.sawoptimizer.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Proteus optimization software<br />
www.stair.biz<br />
stairbuilding software<br />
www.qstsystems.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
kichen & joinery software<br />
DUST EXTRACTION<br />
www.airtight.<strong>co</strong>m.au<br />
custom built extraction systems<br />
www.dustex.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
dust extraction systems<br />
www.eximo.<strong>co</strong>m.au<br />
industrial dust extraction<br />
www.fi lter<strong>co</strong>rp.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
dust extraction systems<br />
www.<strong>nz</strong>duct.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
ducts, fi lters, fans & fl ex<br />
www.vikingltd.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
dust extraction & spray booths<br />
www.windsor.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
fi lters & extraction systems<br />
EDUCATION & RESEARCH<br />
www.forestresearch.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
forestry research<br />
www.fi to.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
furniture industry training org.<br />
www.hvp.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Hutt Valley Polytechnic<br />
www.training.org.<strong>nz</strong><br />
forest industry training<br />
www.unitec.ac.<strong>nz</strong><br />
UNITEC Auckland<br />
FINANCE & RECRUITMENT<br />
www.appts.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
appointment recruitment<br />
www.marac.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
machinery fi nance<br />
www.onefi nance.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
fi nancial brokers<br />
FURNITURE HARDWARE<br />
www.accuride.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
ballbearing slides manufacturer<br />
www.alfi t.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Austrian drawer systems<br />
www.artia.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
furniture <strong>co</strong>mponentry<br />
www.AustralHandles.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Handles by Austral<br />
www.blum.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
furniture accessories<br />
www.brightlight.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
LED lighting specialists<br />
www.dewert.de<br />
motorised adjustment systems<br />
www.eku.ch<br />
furniture hardware<br />
www.elitehardware.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
kitchen & furniture handles<br />
www.exclusivehardware.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
cabinet & kitchen accessories<br />
www.ferrarispa.it<br />
Italian hinges & slides<br />
www.gait.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
cabinet locks<br />
www.hafele.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
furniture <strong>co</strong>mponentry<br />
www.hardware2000.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
fi tting technology & solutions<br />
www.heritagehardware.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
furniture & kitchen hardware<br />
www.hettich.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
<strong>co</strong>mponentry manuf.& seller<br />
www.jif.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
fastening systems<br />
www.katalog.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
handles & hardware<br />
www.marde<strong>co</strong>.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
handle importer<br />
www.nenplas.<strong>co</strong>.uk<br />
handles, slides & media storage<br />
www.openingdoors.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
doors & door hardware<br />
www.salice.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
hinges & runners<br />
www.stefanohardware.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
handles & fi ttings<br />
www.superlux.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
lighting suppliers<br />
www.technicalequipment.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
marine hardware specialists<br />
www.titusint.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
British assembly fi ttings<br />
www.uniquehardware.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
window & doorhardware<br />
www.vi-sal.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
weather seals<br />
www.wilsonandmacindoe.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
architectural hardware<br />
www.zipbolt.<strong>co</strong>m.au<br />
benchtop <strong>co</strong>nnectors<br />
COMPONENTS & FURNITURE<br />
www.attwoodindustries.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
<strong>co</strong>mponent manufacturers<br />
www.karsten.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
protective <strong>co</strong>atings for <strong>co</strong>mponents<br />
www.lundia.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
shelving unit manufacturer<br />
www.topfl yte.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
stair manufacturer<br />
www.uni<strong>co</strong>rngroup.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
bespoke furniture & joinery<br />
www.virtusodesign.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
<strong>co</strong>ntemporary furniture<br />
www.woodbenders.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
bent wood <strong>co</strong>mponents<br />
www.woodcroft<strong>nz</strong>.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
furniture <strong>co</strong>mponentry<br />
GLUES<br />
www.dap.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
American glue manufacturer<br />
www.excelglue.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
glue distributor<br />
www.glueguru.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
adhesive & sealant specialists<br />
www.jowat.de<br />
hotmelt glues<br />
www.laminex.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
woodlok adhesive<br />
www.lumen.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
adhesive importer & wholesaler<br />
www.nationalstarch.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
adhesive manufacturer<br />
GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS<br />
www.acimall.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Italian woodworking technology<br />
www.bra<strong>nz</strong>.org.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Building Research Assoc NZ<br />
www.dbh.govt.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Dept of Building and Housing<br />
www.fi tec.org.<strong>nz</strong>/furniture<br />
furniture training organisation<br />
www.ipe<strong>nz</strong>.org.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Inst. of Professional Engineers<br />
www.jito.org.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Joinery Training Organisation<br />
www.level.org.<strong>nz</strong><br />
the authority on sustainable buildings<br />
www.lfs.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
NZ Laminate Fabricators Society<br />
www.masterbuilder.org.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Registered Master Builders Assoc.<br />
www.masterjoiners.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
registered master joiners site<br />
www.nkba.org.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Nat Kitchen & Bathroom Assoc.<br />
www.<strong>nz</strong>ia.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
NZ Institute of Architects<br />
www.pine.net.<strong>nz</strong><br />
NZ Pine Manufacturers Assn<br />
www.sitesafe.org.<strong>nz</strong><br />
health & safety in <strong>co</strong>nstruction<br />
www.standards.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Standards New Zealand<br />
www.tech<strong>nz</strong>.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Tech NZ, funding & information<br />
www.trade<strong>nz</strong>.govt.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Trade New Zealand<br />
www.youthskills.org.<strong>nz</strong><br />
SkillEx - woodworking <strong>co</strong>mp<br />
KITCHEN & BATHROOM<br />
www.arborlinedoors.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
door manufacturer<br />
www.beautycraft.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
benchtop manufacturer<br />
www.bestwood.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Bestwood wood veneers & melamine<br />
www.burnsandferrall.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
stainless steel inserts and sinks<br />
www.clark.<strong>co</strong>m.au<br />
clark sinks<br />
www.dux.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
sink inserts<br />
www.englefi eld.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Englefi eld Bathroom Ltd<br />
www.foreno.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
NZ tapware<br />
www.generation-4.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
timber benchtop manufacturer
www.homeideas.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
kichen & bathroom centres<br />
www.ikon<strong>co</strong>mmercial.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
rangehoods, hobs & sinkware<br />
www.kimberleyproducts.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
kitchen tidy systems<br />
www.kitchendesigner.net.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Ni<strong>co</strong>la Cumming - interior designer<br />
www.kitchenexpo.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
display and retail centre<br />
www.kitchenking.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
kitchen trash tidies<br />
www.kitchens.<strong>nz</strong><strong>co</strong>.net<br />
Debra de Lore<strong>nz</strong>o - kit. design<br />
www.mercers.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
kitchen, bathroom & laundry<br />
www.oliverisinks.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
sink importer<br />
www.patrade.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
distributor Grohe tapware<br />
www.reginox.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
sink manufacturer<br />
www.sharpedge.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
stainless steel benchtops<br />
www.steelfort.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
stainless steel fabrication<br />
www.totaramarketing.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
sink inserts & taps<br />
www.tridentdoors.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
roll shutter doors<br />
www.woodsmiths.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
timber benchtop & door manufacturers<br />
MACHINERY & TOOLS<br />
www.4ways.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
vacuum pumps & equipment<br />
www.accent-tools.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
tool importer<br />
www.accurate.net.<strong>nz</strong><br />
supplier of laser levels<br />
www.altendorf.<strong>co</strong>m.au<br />
woodworking machinery<br />
www.automationelec.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
moisture meters<br />
www.biesse.it<br />
Italian machinery manufacturer<br />
www.byray.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
tooling manufacturer & supplier<br />
www.chevpac.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
machinery importers & dist.<br />
www.dimar.<strong>co</strong>m.au<br />
tungsten-carbide tipped tooling<br />
www.dimension.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
routers & engraving machinery<br />
www.el<strong>co</strong>n.nl<br />
panel saws<br />
www.emotors.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
electric motors<br />
www.felder-australia.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
European machinery manufacturer<br />
www.gabbett.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
SCM woodworking machinery<br />
www.homag.<strong>co</strong>m.au<br />
Homag machinery range<br />
www.hptech.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
machinery & <strong>co</strong>nveyor systems<br />
www.icam.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
CNC routing machines<br />
www.jacks.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
machinery importer<br />
www.leitz.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
tooling systems<br />
www.leu<strong>co</strong>.<strong>co</strong>m.au<br />
tooling suppliers<br />
www.linbide.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
NZ tooling manufacturer<br />
www.machines4wood.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
woodworking machinery<br />
www.machinesrus.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
machinery maintenance<br />
www.macma.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Machinery Mart Ltd<br />
www.makita.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
power tools<br />
www.matpack.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
handling & lifting equipment<br />
www.multicamcncrouters.<strong>co</strong>m.au<br />
cnc routing machines<br />
www.proform<strong>nz</strong>.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
postforming machinery<br />
www.prowood.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
machinery, tooling & accessories<br />
www.RandS.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
machinery & tooling<br />
www.scmgroup.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
SCM woodworking machinery<br />
www.sce.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Southern Cross Engineering<br />
www.simssaws.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
tool sharpening services<br />
www.skookum.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
equipment sales & support<br />
www.strouds.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Gra<strong>co</strong> spray systems<br />
www.surcare.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
sander & microfi nisher<br />
www.thermwood.<strong>co</strong>m.au<br />
router & software systems<br />
www.thode.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
knife & blade sharpening<br />
www.vacuumandrefrig.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
material handling systems<br />
www.weinig.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
machinery manufacturer<br />
www.xdis.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
metal detectors & safety equip.<br />
MERCHANTS<br />
www.thelaminexgroup.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
suppliers to the F&J industry<br />
www.pinex.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Carter Holt Harvey Timber<br />
www.carters.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
building material suppliers<br />
SHUTTERS & MOULDINGS<br />
www.breezway.<strong>co</strong>m.au<br />
louvre blades & shutters<br />
www.bungalowandvilla.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
mouldings & fretwork<br />
www.nicks.net.<strong>nz</strong><br />
louvre blades & kitsets<br />
www.northrolldoors.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
roller shutter door manufacturer<br />
www.ply<strong>co</strong>select.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Paynter profi le mouldings<br />
www.santafeshutters.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
shutter design & manufacture<br />
SURFACE MATERIALS<br />
www.<strong>co</strong>lorati.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
<strong>co</strong>loured wood based board<br />
www.climate.chh.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
<strong>co</strong>lour <strong>co</strong>ating of eng. wood<br />
www.dynex.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
pvc edgebanding<br />
www.edge-it.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
edgebanding & glues<br />
www.fusionsurfaces.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
laminate design source<br />
www.granitetransformations.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
engineered stone<br />
www.gran-marbello.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
granite & marble benchtops<br />
www.gunnersens.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
de<strong>co</strong>rative surfaces<br />
www.kurz.de<br />
stamping technology & foils<br />
www.melteca.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
laminated panel<br />
www.nevamar.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
HPL laminate<br />
www.nuwall.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
aluminium cladding & profi les<br />
www.pionite.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
de<strong>co</strong>rative HPL laminate<br />
www.ply<strong>co</strong>select.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Paynter profi le mouldings<br />
www.res<strong>co</strong>.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
laboratory systems<br />
www.roxx.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
6mm engineered stone<br />
www.seratone.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
wall panelling<br />
www.thelaminexgroup.<strong>co</strong>m.au<br />
laminex product range<br />
www.wenrite.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
pionite surface laminate<br />
www.woovenbamboo.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
bamboo panels & fl ooring<br />
TRADE FAIRS<br />
www.awisa.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Sydney woodworking trade fair<br />
www.exposicam.it<br />
Italian furniture trade fair<br />
www.forestevents.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
NZ Forest Industries Exibition<br />
www.homeshows.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Auckland Homeshow<br />
www.iwf.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
USA Intl woodworking fair<br />
www.koelnmesse.de<br />
international trade fairs<br />
www.ligna.de<br />
German machinery trade fair<br />
www.interzum.de<br />
German <strong>co</strong>mponentry trade fair<br />
www.xylexpo.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Milan woodworking trade fair<br />
www.zow.it<br />
European trade fairs<br />
TIMBER, PANEL & VENEER<br />
www.4macro.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
macrocarpa specialist<br />
www.BBStimbers.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
specialist timber suppliers<br />
www.bestwood.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Carter Holt Harvey Wood<br />
www.fwp.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Fletcher Wood Panels<br />
www.gvp<strong>nz</strong>.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
Gibson Veneer & Plywood<br />
www.hermpac.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Western red cedar specialists<br />
www.jointwood.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
fi nger-jointed products<br />
www.jsc.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
J.S<strong>co</strong>tt & Co timbers<br />
www.lindix.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
NZ native hardwoods<br />
www.nelsonpine.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
MDF board manufacturer<br />
www.plyman.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
specialist plywood supplier<br />
www.primepanels.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
NZ panel manufacturer<br />
www.s<strong>co</strong>otersply.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
building supplier<br />
www.soti<strong>co</strong>.<strong>co</strong>m.au<br />
jarrah hardwood<br />
www.thetimbersource.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Rosenfeld Kidson<br />
www.timpan.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
timber merchant<br />
www.timspec.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
specialised timbers<br />
www.tunnicliffes.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
exterior joinery profi les and more<br />
www.west<strong>co</strong>.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
West<strong>co</strong> Lagan Ltd<br />
www.woodcentre.<strong>co</strong>m.au<br />
specialty timber<br />
WEBSITE LINKS<br />
www.<strong>co</strong>nnectus.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
building industry links<br />
www.spectel.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
building information architects<br />
WHITEWARE<br />
www.fp.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Fisher & Paykel<br />
www.baumatic.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Appli<strong>co</strong> whiteware range<br />
www.parm<strong>co</strong>.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
kichen appliances<br />
www.prowood.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
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Mirotone designs, develops, manufactures<br />
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JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 79
AUCKLAND<br />
Secretary, Matt Woodward<br />
15 Wheturangi Rd, Greenlane, Auck. Ph 09<br />
524 7054, email matt@netlineservices.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Advanced Timber Joinery<br />
PO Box 132, Silverdale, 217 Spur Road,<br />
Stillwater/Silverdale, Ph/Fax 09 426 9785,<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntact Wade Saunderson. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Alpha Joinery Services (2010) Ltd<br />
124D Felton Mathew Ave, St Johns, Auckland,<br />
Ph 09 578 0391, Fax 09 578 0392, <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
Juan Whippy. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
BML Builders Ltd<br />
18 Shamrock Drive, Kumeu, Ph 09 412<br />
2350, Fax 09 412 2351, <strong>co</strong>ntact Kaye Butler.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Bowdendoors Ltd<br />
38c Greenmount Drive, East Tamaki,<br />
Auckland. Ph 09 274 4798, Fax 09 374 0045,<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntact Paul Bowden. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Bream Bay Joinery Ltd<br />
38 Kepa Road, Ruakaka, Northland. Ph 09<br />
432 7324, Fax 09 432 7326, <strong>co</strong>ntact Karl<br />
Morgan.<br />
Bungalow Villa & Beyond Ltd<br />
11 McDonald Street, Morningside, Auckland.<br />
Ph 09 846 1502, Fax 09 846 1503, <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
Glenn Elsmore. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Cedarlite Industries Ltd<br />
4 Mahunga Drive, Mangere Bridge, Auckland,<br />
Ph 09 633 0410, Fax 09 633 0412, <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
John Harrison. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Composite Joinery Ltd<br />
PO Box 34, Warkworth. Ph 09 425 7510, Fax<br />
09 422 2011, email <strong>co</strong>mpositejoinery@xtra.<br />
<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>, <strong>co</strong>ntact Murray Wylie.<br />
Continental Stairs Ltd<br />
32 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland, ph<br />
09 836 1935, fax 09 836 5405, <strong>co</strong>ntact John or<br />
Anthony van Erp.<br />
CT Timber Joinery Ltd<br />
Unit A / 37 View Road, Glenfi eld, Auckland,<br />
Ph/Fax 09 444 9041, Mobile 021 235 0972,<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntacts Cameron Stringer and Thomas<br />
Evans. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Dando Doors and Windows Ltd<br />
62 Stoddard Rd, Mt Roskill. Ph 09 629 2461,<br />
Fax 09 620 0283, <strong>co</strong>ntact Bill Dando. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Danska Cabinetmaking<br />
177 Lower Dent St, Whangarei, ph 09 438<br />
1100, fax 09 438 1196, <strong>co</strong>ntact Aaron &<br />
Carolyn Rawson. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Euro Timber Joinery Co Ltd<br />
34 Waipareira Ave, Henderson, Auckland, ph<br />
09 837 1833, fax 09 837 1933, <strong>co</strong>ntact Shane<br />
Paterson. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 80<br />
master joiners<br />
Executive Offi cer - Corinne Moore, 20 Cambridge Tce, Taradale. Ph/Fax 06 844 9956, email: info@masterjoiners.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Grandvue Joinery<br />
42 Gregory Road, Waitakere. Ph 09 810 9398,<br />
Fax 09 810 8185, <strong>co</strong>ntact Robert Piacun.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
G & J Joinery (1997) Ltd<br />
372 West Coast Rd, Glen Eden, Auckland. Ph<br />
09 818 5585, fax 09 818 7066, <strong>co</strong>ntact Alan<br />
Parry. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
KBL Joinery<br />
50 A<strong>nz</strong>ac Road, Browns Bay, North Shore City,<br />
Ph 09 479 6380, Fax 09 479 6360, <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
Philip Tapp.<br />
Kitchens & Cabinets (Bay of<br />
Islands) 2009 Ltd<br />
32 Hawke Drive, Haruru Falls, Bay of islands,<br />
Ph 09 402 6885, Fax 09 402 6895, <strong>co</strong>ntacts<br />
Bill & Julie Kidman.<br />
Leslie A J & Co Ltd<br />
PO Box 35 628, Browns Bay. Ph 09 479<br />
4662, Fax 09 479 4662, <strong>co</strong>ntact Steve Leslie.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Matakana Kitchens & Joinery Ltd<br />
50 Matakana Valley Road, Matakana, Ph 09<br />
422 7804, Fax 09 422 7884, <strong>co</strong>ntact Jeffrey<br />
Smith. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Mattson Joinery<br />
PO Box 76690, Manukau City. Ph 09 277<br />
7642, Fax 09 277 7479, <strong>co</strong>ntact David<br />
Mattson. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
McNaughton Windows and Doors<br />
PO Box 27 061, Mt Roskill. Ph 09 620 9059,<br />
Fax 09 620 7585, <strong>co</strong>ntact Dennis McNaughton<br />
or Dave Cunningham. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Neo Design Ltd<br />
96 Hillside Road, Glenfi eld, Auckland. Ph 09<br />
443 4461, Fax 09 443 4464, <strong>co</strong>ntact Wayne<br />
Church or Paul Burgess.<br />
Nicks Timber Joinery Ltd<br />
56 Forge Road, Silverdale, Auckland. Ph 09<br />
426 6862, Fax 09 426 6895, <strong>co</strong>ntact Ken<br />
Caldwell. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Old Bay Joinery<br />
202 Old Bay Rd, RD 2, Kaikohe, Northland,<br />
Ph/Fax 09 405 9650, <strong>co</strong>ntacts Phil & Sandy<br />
Ellis. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Owairoa Joinery Ltd<br />
PO Box 58 336, East Tamaki. Ph 09 273 3699,<br />
fax 09 273 3698, <strong>co</strong>ntact Mark Harriman.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Pakuranga Joinery & Cabinetmakers<br />
PO Box 38 381, Howick. Ph 09 576 8858 fax<br />
09 576 2520, <strong>co</strong>ntact David Heaney. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Papakura Joinery Ltd<br />
45-51 Tironui Road, Papakura North,<br />
Auckland, Ph 09 298 7145, Fax 09 296 1390,<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntact Glenn Haszard. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Rockfi eld Woodworkers (2003) Ltd<br />
9 Parkwood Place, East Tamaki, Manukau, Ph<br />
09 274 4698, Fax 09 274 4423, <strong>co</strong>ntacts Bryan<br />
Han<strong>co</strong>ck and Nick Jones. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Seaboard Joinery Ltd<br />
PO Box 11 035, Ellerslie. Ph 09 579 9571, fax<br />
09 579 4264, <strong>co</strong>ntact Mrs Maureen Beattie.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Smith & Parker Joiners<br />
35 Waipanga Road, Kamo, Whangarei, Ph/Fax<br />
09 435 5415, <strong>co</strong>ntact Albert Smith or Simon<br />
Parker. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
The Black Dog Group<br />
PO Box 196, Helensville, 0840. Ph 09 420<br />
2054, fax 09 420 2064, <strong>co</strong>ntact Tony or Kirsten<br />
Samuels.<br />
Timber Joinery Ltd<br />
26b Hill Street, Onehunga, Auckland, Ph 09<br />
974 5666, Fax 09 636 5632, <strong>co</strong>ntact Jaden<br />
Tull. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Total Timba Joinery<br />
PO Box 101 153, Glenfi eld. Ph 09 444<br />
7772 fax 09 444 4498, <strong>co</strong>ntact Rob Pickup.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Van Holst Timber Joinery<br />
2/26 Manga Road, Silverdale, Ph 09 426<br />
8602, Fax 09 426 8605, <strong>co</strong>ntact Ron Wheeler.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Westpine Joinery Ltd<br />
7 Binstead Rd, New Lynn, Auckland. Ph<br />
09 827 6488, fax 09 827 8740, <strong>co</strong>ntact Bill<br />
or Donny Rawlinson. www.westpine.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Whenuapai Joinery (1988) Ltd<br />
19-21 State Highway 16, Westgate, Auckland.<br />
Ph 09 416 4995, fax 09 416 8575, <strong>co</strong>ntact Ian<br />
Midgley. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Woodstar Ltd<br />
PO Box 57 050, Owairaka. Ph 09 620 5711,<br />
fax 09 620 5964, <strong>co</strong>ntact Stuart Penny.<br />
WAIKATO / BOP<br />
Secretary, Rae Wackrow<br />
12 Grey Street, Cambridge 3434, Ph 07 827<br />
3656, email heatherlea4@xtra.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Advance Joinery Ltd<br />
71 Higgins Road, Hamilton, Ph 07 846 0026,<br />
07 846 0064, <strong>co</strong>ntact Murray Ashton. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Alpha Omega Kitchens & Cabinetry<br />
21 Birch Avenue, Judea, Tauranga. Ph/Fax 07<br />
571 0017, <strong>co</strong>ntact Troy MacRae.<br />
Arborline Products<br />
PO Box 9003, Hamilton. Ph 07 847 8217, fax<br />
07 847 8222, <strong>co</strong>ntact Julian Jaques. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Autocrat Joinery<br />
31 Maru Street, Mount Maunganui, Ph 07 574<br />
8162, Fax 07 575 3171, <strong>co</strong>ntact Tony Morgan.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Beaver Kitchens<br />
28 McAlister Street, Whakatane, Ph 07 308<br />
7642, Fax 07 308 7460, <strong>co</strong>ntact Mark Bruce.<br />
BenchWorks Limited<br />
601 Te Rapa Rd, Hamilton. Ph 07 849 5216,<br />
Fax 07 849 3110, <strong>co</strong>ntact Ross or Wayne<br />
Cooney, email rossc@benchworks.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>.<br />
Bennetts Joinery Ltd<br />
Box 15-096, Dinsdale, Hamilton. Ph 07 847<br />
7495, fax 07 847 4857, <strong>co</strong>ntact Paul Tottie.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Classical Doors 2009 Ltd<br />
Cnr Chadwick Rd W & Sherson St, Greerton,<br />
Tauranga, Ph 07 578 4908, Fax 07 578 4965,<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntact Colin Harris. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Colourform Joinery Ltd<br />
PO Box 10121, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Ph 07 849<br />
6655, fax 07 849 6657, <strong>co</strong>ntact Mike Taylor.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Concept Kitchens & Bathrooms Ltd<br />
73 Riverlea Rd, Hamilton, Ph 07 856 4705,<br />
Fax 07 856 4775, <strong>co</strong>ntact Ross Bones.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Corden Joinery Ltd<br />
125 Norton Rd, Frankton, Hamilton. Ph 07 847<br />
3415, fax 07 847 3480, <strong>co</strong>ntact Phil Corden.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Cromptons Joinery<br />
PO Box 751, Taupo. Ph 07 378 7968, fax 07<br />
378 1036, <strong>co</strong>ntact Allan Crompton. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Customtone Kitchens<br />
33 Progress Drive, Otorohanga, Ph 07<br />
873 8083, Fax 07 873 8084, <strong>co</strong>ntact Dave<br />
Frederiksen.<br />
Design Line Kitchens & Motorhomes<br />
21 Gateway Dr, Whakatane. Ph 07 307 0058,<br />
fax 07 307 0850, <strong>co</strong>ntact Adam McNeil.<br />
Eastern Waikato Joinery Ltd<br />
3 Allen Street, Morrinsville. Ph 07 889 7654,<br />
Fax 07 889 7658, <strong>co</strong>ntact Paul Bennett.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Fernlea Cabinetry & Joinery Ltd<br />
17 Bandon Street, Frankton, Hamilton, Ph 07<br />
847 2027, fax 07 847 2024, Frank Lawrence.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Fine Woodworking<br />
1536 Main North Road, R D 5, Te Kuiti, Ph 07<br />
878 6194, Fax 07 878 6198, David Higgins.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Gartshore Group<br />
PO Box 2117, Tauranga. Ph 07 578 4529, fax<br />
07 578 5862, <strong>co</strong>ntact Bill Gartshore. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Hopkins Joinery<br />
126 Taupo St, Putaruru. Ph 07 883 7951, fax<br />
07 883 3951, <strong>co</strong>ntact Ron or Hilary. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Hostess Joinery Ltd<br />
PO Box 1048, Hamilton, Ph 07 847 3099, Fax<br />
07 847 4599, <strong>co</strong>ntact Peter Clarke. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Huntly Joinery 2000 Ltd<br />
PO Box 170, 22-26 Glasgow St, Huntly,<br />
Ph 07 828 8370, Fax 07 828 8680, email<br />
sue@huntlyjoinery.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Keith Paton Joinery<br />
15 Carters Crescent, Cambridge, ph 07 827<br />
3249, fax 07 827 3248, <strong>co</strong>ntact Keith Paton.
King Country Kitchens<br />
49 King St, Te Kuiti, Ph/fax 07 878 8820,<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntact Richard Pethybridge. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Lee Brothers Joinery Ltd<br />
PO Box 1170, Rotorua, Ph 07 348 0620, fax<br />
07 348 4954, <strong>co</strong>ntact Paul Ingram. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
MAKZ Joinery<br />
34 Valley Road, Whakatane, Ph 027 284 9412,<br />
Fax 07 308 5650, <strong>co</strong>ntact Jamie McConnell.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
MakePiece Ltd<br />
8A Merritt St, Whakatane. 3120, Ph 07 219<br />
0903, Fax 07 308 4070, <strong>co</strong>ntact Richard Knott.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Montage Kitchens & Joinery<br />
PO Box 5266, Frankton, Hamilton. Ph 07 8479<br />
174, fax 07 8467 174, <strong>co</strong>ntact Ken Monk.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Morrinsville Industries Ltd<br />
PO Box 69, Morrinsville. Ph 07 889 5199, fax<br />
07 889 3609, <strong>co</strong>ntact Murray Foster. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Native Timber Joinery Ltd<br />
92 Bruce Berquist Drive, Te Awamutu, Ph 07<br />
871 6188, Fax 07 871 6128, <strong>co</strong>ntact Stuart<br />
Walker. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Plain & Fancy Furniture & Kitchens<br />
2 Lake Rd, Frankton, Hamilton, Ph 07 847<br />
4563, Fax 07 847 4531, email s.jclausen@<br />
xtra.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Raglan Joinery<br />
58 Wallis Street, Raglan. Ph 07 825 6789, fax<br />
07 825 6765, <strong>co</strong>ntact Bjorn Ledwig.<br />
Ross Curtis Joinery<br />
PO Box 396, Taumarunui. Ph 07 895 7152, fax<br />
07 895 7157, <strong>co</strong>ntact Ross Curtis.<br />
Rotorua Joinery Ltd<br />
Karaka Street, Rotorua, Ph 07 347 9610, Fax<br />
07 347 9804, <strong>co</strong>ntact Dean Carnell. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Santa Fe Shutters<br />
PO Box 4009, Mt Maunganui South, Tauranga,<br />
Ph 07 547 4042, Fax 07 572 4137, <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
John Kemsley.<br />
S.G.Baker (Waihi) Ltd<br />
PO Box 126, Waihi. Ph 07 863 8962, fax 07<br />
863 8922, <strong>co</strong>ntact Dave Andrews. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Stanley Joinery Ltd<br />
6 Browns Street, Matamata, Ph 07 881 9234,<br />
fax 07 881 9235, <strong>co</strong>ntact Emile Thomson.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Stu Martin Joinery Ltd<br />
49A Matai Street, Taupo. Ph 07 378 8049, Fax<br />
07 378 8176, <strong>co</strong>ntact Stu Martin.<br />
Thames Joinery (1995) Ltd<br />
913 Queen Street, Thames, Ph 07 868 6951,<br />
Fax 07 868 6923, <strong>co</strong>ntact Bruce Fulton.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Timber Joinery & Staircases Ltd<br />
27A Maru Street, Mount Maunganui, Ph/Fax<br />
07 575 7435, <strong>co</strong>ntact Craig Purser.<br />
Torrington Stairways<br />
24 Matos Segedin Drive, Cambridge, Ph 07<br />
827 6323, fax 07 827 6329 <strong>co</strong>ntact Brian<br />
Courtney.<br />
Wackrow’s Joinery Ltd<br />
Gillies St, Box 150, Cambridge. Ph 07 827<br />
5981, fax 07 827 9159, <strong>co</strong>ntact Carl Riley or<br />
Liam Wackrow. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Waikato Benchtops Ltd<br />
Glasgow Street, Huntly, Ph 07 828 8370, Fax<br />
07 828 8680, <strong>co</strong>ntact Simon Curran.<br />
Waikato Joinery Specialists<br />
26 King St, Frankton, Hamilton, Ph/Fax 07 847<br />
6006, <strong>co</strong>ntact John Ver<strong>co</strong>e. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
CENTRAL<br />
Secretary, Janet Johnson<br />
c/- H R Jones & Co, 60 Aorangi Street,<br />
Feilding. Ph 06 323 4388, Fax 06 323 4378,<br />
Email janet@hrjones.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Benchtop Surfaces Ltd<br />
590 Tremaine Ave, P. North. Ph 06 356 9384,<br />
Fax 06 356 9270, <strong>co</strong>ntact James Hurren.<br />
Careys Joinery (1989) Ltd<br />
PO Box 229, Marton. Ph 06 327 7949, fax 06<br />
327 7949, <strong>co</strong>ntact Karl Parry.<br />
Counter Concepts<br />
16 Bisley St, Palmerston North, ph 06 355<br />
5971, fax 06 355 5972, <strong>co</strong>ntact Graeme<br />
Andrews.<br />
H.R. Jones & Co. Ltd<br />
Aorangi St, Feilding. Ph 06 323 4388, fax 06<br />
323 4378, <strong>co</strong>ntact Mark Pickford. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Hughes Joinery Ltd<br />
PO Box 4250, Palmerston North, Ph 06 952<br />
3581, Fax 06 952 3583, <strong>co</strong>ntact Cliff Hughes.<br />
Jeff Clayton Joinery<br />
25 Roxburgh Cres, Palmerston North. Ph<br />
06 357 1736, fax 06 355 3184, <strong>co</strong>ntact Jeff<br />
Clayton.<br />
Lanwood Joinery<br />
26 North St, Palmerston North. Ph 06 357<br />
4757, fax 06 357 4732, <strong>co</strong>ntact David Walker.<br />
Levin A1 Joinery Co Ltd<br />
27 Hokio Beach Rd, Levin. Ph 06 368 9987,<br />
fax 06 368 9977, <strong>co</strong>ntact Phil Benefi eld.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
L G Petterson (1994) Ltd<br />
49 Bennett Street, P. North. Ph 06 354 8170,<br />
Fax 0800 254 754, <strong>co</strong>ntact Lindsay Petterson.<br />
M R Osman Furniture & Joinery<br />
383 Heads Road, Wanganui, Ph/Fax 06<br />
344 2391, <strong>co</strong>ntact Murray Osman. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Murphy Joinery<br />
Makino Road, R D 7, Rapid Number 811,<br />
Feilding, Ph 06 355 4003, Fax 06 355 4002,<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntacts Paul & Nic Murphy.<br />
Murray Judd Joinery Limited<br />
25 Station Street, Woodville, Ph 06 376 5043,<br />
Fax 06 376 5330, <strong>co</strong>ntact Murray & Tessa<br />
Judd. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Pel<strong>co</strong> Joinery<br />
834 Tremaine Ave, P. North. Ph 06 357 8031,<br />
fax 06 357 7750, <strong>co</strong>ntact Robert Wilson.<br />
Pridex Kitchens<br />
47 Railway Road, Palmerston North, Ph 06<br />
356 9397, Fax 06 354 0077, <strong>co</strong>ntact Patrick<br />
Lau, kitchens@pridex.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Profi le Joinery<br />
37 Eyre St, Feilding. Ph 06 323 0243, fax 06<br />
323 0243, <strong>co</strong>ntact Gerry Evernden. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Prospace Desig<strong>nz</strong> Ltd<br />
184 Glasgow St. PO Box 4300, Wanganui. Ph<br />
06 345 3175, fax 06 347 6483, <strong>co</strong>ntact Mrs<br />
Laurie Broomhall. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Rob O’Keeffe Joinery Ltd<br />
368 Heads Rd, Wanganui. Ph 06 344 5040,<br />
Fax 06 344 5042. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Reilly Joinery<br />
18A Parkview Ave, Feilding, Ph 06 323 3743,<br />
Fax 06 323 3723, <strong>co</strong>ntact Andrew Reilly.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Renwick Joinery Palm. North Ltd<br />
PO Box 4297, Palmerston North. Ph 06 356<br />
3945, John Renwick. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Taihape Joinery<br />
11 Kuku St, Taihape, Ph 06 388 1886, fax 06<br />
388 1866, <strong>co</strong>ntact Mark Shaw.<br />
The Door Shoppe<br />
157 London Street, Wanganui, Ph/Fax 06<br />
345 7707, <strong>co</strong>ntact Mark & Diane Thompson.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Townshends (1994) Limited<br />
320 Tremaine Ave, Palmerston North. Ph 06<br />
354 6699, fax 06 354 6649, <strong>co</strong>ntact Denise<br />
McLean. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
UCOL<br />
Princess St, Palmerston North. Ph 06 952<br />
7001, Fax 06 952 7029, <strong>co</strong>ntact Craig Fleet.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Unique Timber Joinery<br />
143B Gillespies Line, R D 5, Palmerston North,<br />
Ph 06 355 2654, Fax 06 355 2600, <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
James Griffen. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Woodstock Joinery<br />
19 Coventry Street, Levin, Ph 027 224 0701,<br />
Fax 06 368 9961, <strong>co</strong>ntact Murray Forward.<br />
Worktop Design 2000 Ltd<br />
70 Napier Rd, Palmerston North. Ph<br />
06 358 0557, Fax 06 355 0367, email<br />
worktopdesign@xtra.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>, James Donald.<br />
TARANAKI<br />
Secretary, Graeme Paul<br />
PO Box 4136, New Plymouth. Ph 06 751 1111.<br />
Adept Kitchens & Joinery<br />
322 Devon St East, New Plymouth. Ph 06 758<br />
4770, fax 06 758 4770, <strong>co</strong>ntact Dennis Byers.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Arthur Brown Construction Ltd<br />
PO Box 266, Hawera. Ph 06 278 5199, fax 06<br />
278 8092, <strong>co</strong>ntact M West.<br />
Dennis Behrent Joinery<br />
PO Box 291, Stratford. Ph 06 765 8120, fax 06<br />
765 8154, <strong>co</strong>ntact D Behrent.<br />
Elite Kitchens 2004 Ltd<br />
489B Devon Street East, New Plymouth, Ph<br />
06 759 8221, Fax 06 759 8229, Sean Rice.<br />
Fisher Taranaki Window & Door<br />
PO Box 3061, New Plymouth. Ph 06 758 5068,<br />
fax 06 758 6689. Mark Whitaker.<br />
Glen Valley Joinery<br />
83 Breakwater Road, Maturoa, New Plymouth,<br />
Ph 06 751 4631, Fax 06 751 4631, <strong>co</strong>ntact R<br />
G Barlow. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
In 2 Kitchens Limited<br />
78 Portia Street, Stratford, Ph 06 765 4058,<br />
Fax 06 765 4059, <strong>co</strong>ntacts Brent and Jo Russ.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Kitchen Desig<strong>nz</strong> NZ Ltd<br />
225-229 Courtenay St, New Plymouth. Ph 06<br />
759 8324, fax 06 759 8325. Dan Holmes.<br />
KP Joinery Ltd<br />
2 Dowding Place, Waitara. Ph 06 754 4726,<br />
fax 06 754 4725, <strong>co</strong>ntact Ken Parsons.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
MacLeod Joinery<br />
42 Beach St, New Plymouth. Ph 06 757 8172,<br />
fax 06 757 8172. Kieran MacLeod. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
New Plymouth Joinery Ltd<br />
10 Cody Place, New Plymouth. Ph 06 758<br />
8580, fax 06 758 8672, <strong>co</strong>ntact Roger Paul or<br />
John Ancell. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Newton Gordge Joinery<br />
67 Breakwater Rd, New Plymouth. Ph 06<br />
751 5065, fax 06 751 5085, <strong>co</strong>ntact Newton<br />
Gordge. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Rhys Powell Joinery<br />
7A Euclid Street, New Plymouth. Ph 06 753<br />
3822, <strong>co</strong>ntact Rhys Powell. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Westwood Kitchens<br />
90 Rata Street, Inglewood, Ph/Fax 06 756<br />
7592, <strong>co</strong>ntact Wayne Herbert.<br />
HAWKES BAY<br />
/ POVERTY BAY<br />
Secretary, Corinne Moore<br />
20 Cambridge Terrace, Taradale. Ph 06 844<br />
9956. Email: c-moore@clear.net.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Awapuni Joinery Ltd<br />
22 Parkinson Street, Gisborne, Ph 06 867<br />
3301 Fax 06 867 2839, <strong>co</strong>ntact Peter Webster.<br />
Cedarville Quality Joinery Ltd<br />
PO Box 14096, Mayfair, Hastings. Ph 06 878<br />
0019, fax 06 878 0019, <strong>co</strong>ntact Tony Page.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Cherrywood Joinery Ltd<br />
398 Palmerston Road, Gisborne. Ph 06 868<br />
0971, Fax 06 868 0972, Richard Childs.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Christie Builders & Joiners<br />
11 Husheer Place, Onekawa, Napier, Ph 06<br />
843 6676, Fax 06 843 6670, <strong>co</strong>ntact Peter<br />
Christie. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Donald Alexander Joinery Ltd<br />
Box 3186, Napier. Ph 06 843 2938, fax 06 843<br />
2036, <strong>co</strong>ntact Donald Alexander.<br />
D Stevens Ltd<br />
336 Childers Road, Gisborne, Ph 06 867 5700,<br />
Fax 06 868 8853, <strong>co</strong>ntact Kent Morse.<br />
East Coast Benchtops Ltd<br />
15 Edmundson Street, Onekawa, Napier, Ph<br />
06 843 1465, Fax 06 843 1469, <strong>co</strong>ntact Wayne<br />
Hurring or Chris desLandes’.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 81
European Designer Kitchens<br />
80 Taradale Rd, Napier. Ph 06 843 7319, fax<br />
06 843 3484, <strong>co</strong>ntact Murray Nattrass.<br />
Garry Nugent Joinery<br />
14 Lipton Pl, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843<br />
5588, fax 06 843 0246, <strong>co</strong>ntact Garry Nugent.<br />
Gem<strong>co</strong> Trades Ltd<br />
PO Box 8360, Havelock North. Ph 06 877<br />
1204, Fax 06 877 1205, <strong>co</strong>ntact Darren Diack.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Gisborne Joinery Limited<br />
522 Gladstone Road, Gisborne. Ph 06 863<br />
2880, fax 06 863 2881, <strong>co</strong>ntact Brendan Kent.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
J & H Doors & Joinery<br />
Cnr Manchester St & Wilson Rd, Hastings, Ph<br />
06 879 7009, Fax 06 879 6464, <strong>co</strong>ntact Jim<br />
Hollis. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Kersten Building Recyclers<br />
822 Omahu Road, Hastings, Ph 06 878 8494,<br />
Fax 06 878 8514, <strong>co</strong>ntact Peter Kersten.<br />
Kitchens by McIndoe, Mastercraft HB<br />
PO Box 3221, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843<br />
3880, <strong>co</strong>ntact Murray McIndoe. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Kitchen Zone<br />
219 Stanley Road, Gisborne. Ph 06 863 2044,<br />
Fax 06 863 2043, <strong>co</strong>ntact Tony & Lynda Sharp.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Kevin Molloy Joinery Ltd<br />
PO Box 3251, Napier. Ph 06 843 5037, fax<br />
06 843 5058, <strong>co</strong>ntact Simon Molloy. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Linnell Joinery Ltd<br />
PO Box 14019, Hastings. Ph 06 876 6710, fax<br />
06 876 8496, <strong>co</strong>ntact Ivan Linnell. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Mackersey Construction Ltd<br />
Box 320, Hastings, Ph 06 876 0252, fax<br />
06 876 0253, <strong>co</strong>ntact John Bower & Ross<br />
Morgan. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Parkhill Joinery Ltd<br />
112-114 Stoneycroft Street, Hastings, Ph 06<br />
878 9145, Fax 06 878 9146, <strong>co</strong>ntact Bob<br />
Parkhill / Tom Robertson. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Peter Norris Joinery Ltd<br />
Unit 9, 28 Edmundson Street, Onekawa,<br />
Napier, Ph/Fax 06 843 8086, <strong>co</strong>ntact Peter<br />
Norris. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Rabbitte Joinery Limited<br />
150 Brookfi elds Road, R D 3, (mail to 6<br />
France Road), Napier, Ph 06 835 8346, Fax<br />
06 835 8345, <strong>co</strong>ntacts Greg & Trudi Rabbitte.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Rawcraft Kitchens of Distinction<br />
PO Box 3375, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06 843<br />
9008, Fax 06 843 9175, <strong>co</strong>ntact Mike Daly.<br />
Residential Joinery Ltd<br />
PO Box 3150, Onekawa, Napier. Ph 06<br />
843 6500, fax 06 843 6530, <strong>co</strong>ntact Trevor<br />
Kilpatrick. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Shayne (Joe) Tuapawa<br />
26 Gardner Place, Gisborne, Ph 06 867 3872,<br />
Fax 06 868 7282, <strong>co</strong>ntact Joe Tuapawa.<br />
Stephen Jensen Cabinetmakers Ltd<br />
37 Takapau Road, Waipukurau, Ph 06 858<br />
9028, Fax 06 858 9208, <strong>co</strong>ntacts Stephen<br />
Jensen / Kane Griffi n. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Summerfi eld Joinery<br />
4 Innes Street, Gisborne, Ph 06 868 4236, Fax<br />
06 868 4240, <strong>co</strong>ntact Dale Summerfi eld.<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 82<br />
Sydaz Joinery Ltd<br />
Unit 6, 7 Cadbury Street, Onekawa, Napier. Ph<br />
06 842 2086, fax 06 842 2087, <strong>co</strong>ntacts Simon<br />
Wakeman or Darryl Strachan.<br />
Waipukurau Joinery Limited<br />
2322 Takapau Road, Waipukurau. Ph 06 858<br />
9961, Fax 06 858 8513, <strong>co</strong>ntact Greg O’Kane.<br />
WELLINGTON<br />
Secretary, Peter George<br />
PO Box 1575, Paraparaumu Beach. Ph 04 297<br />
0212, fax 04 207 0213.<br />
Carroll’s Joinery Limited<br />
148 Lin<strong>co</strong>ln Road, Masterton. Ph 06 377 3160,<br />
Fax 06 377 3150, <strong>co</strong>ntact Richard Carroll.<br />
David Ladd Joinery Ltd<br />
19B Broken Hill Road, Porirua. Ph 04 237<br />
9175, Fax 04 237 9176.<br />
Goldmark Group Ltd<br />
9-11 Jean Batten St, Kilbirnie, Wellington. Ph<br />
04 387 8964, fax 04 387 8939, <strong>co</strong>ntact David<br />
Goldsack.<br />
Graedon Joinery<br />
PO Box 45 058, Lower Hutt. Ph 04 939 0405,<br />
fax 04 939 0406, <strong>co</strong>ntact Graeme Hopkirk.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Hanns Builders and Joiners<br />
72 - 74 Sydney Street, Petone, Ph 04 570<br />
0000, Fax 04 570 0001, <strong>co</strong>ntact Peter Hanns.<br />
Joinery ITO<br />
Box 11-435, Wellington. Ph 04 385 8814, fax<br />
04 385 8816, <strong>co</strong>ntact Deb Paul.<br />
Joinery Productions Ltd<br />
457 Jackson Street, Petone, Ph 04 569 8808,<br />
Fax 04 586 8808, <strong>co</strong>ntact Wayne Wilmshurst.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
L & P Crown Joinery (2002) Ltd<br />
37 Burden Avenue Wainuiomata. Ph 04 564<br />
8895, Fax 04 564 8896. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Maymorn Joiners Ltd<br />
247 Parkes Line Rd, Upper Hutt, Ph 04 526<br />
6657, Fax 04 526 8563, <strong>co</strong>ntact Anthony<br />
Neustroski. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Orchard Joinery Ltd<br />
14-18 Te Roto Drive, Paraparaumu, Ph/Fax 04<br />
298 3380, <strong>co</strong>ntact Geoff Orchard. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Pete’s Joinery & Building Ltd<br />
205 Main St, Greytown. Ph 06 304 9137, Fax<br />
06 304 8094, <strong>co</strong>ntact Peter Algie, Rhys Severn<br />
or Paul Coventry. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Prestige Joinery Limited<br />
140 Perry Street, Masterton, Ph 06 377 1331,<br />
Fax 06 378 8282, <strong>co</strong>ntact Gregory Morgan.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Renalls Joinery Limited<br />
147 -155 High St Sth, Carterton. Ph 06 379<br />
8008, fax 06 379 7600, <strong>co</strong>ntact Steve Rus<strong>co</strong>e.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Valleys Joinery Shop Ltd<br />
PO Box 13098, Johnsonville. Ph 04 478 7652,<br />
fax 04 478 7653, <strong>co</strong>ntact Bruce Scandlyn.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Wainui Joinery (1977) Ltd<br />
Box 42-062, Wainuiomata. Ph 04 564 7011,<br />
fax 04 564 2664, <strong>co</strong>ntact Julie Galyer.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Well Hung Joinery<br />
21 Lower Tyers Road, Ngauranga, Wellington,<br />
Ph 04 494 7230, fax 04 494 7231, <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
Stephen Fairbrass. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
CANTERBURY<br />
Secretary, Wendy Long<br />
24A Thornycroft St, Fendalton, Christchurch.<br />
Ph 03 351 6627<br />
Adrian Harris Woodcraft<br />
Unit J, 3 Timothy Place, Wigram, Christchurch<br />
8042, Ph 03 348 6996, Fax 03 348 6976,<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntact Adrian Harris. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Advanced Joinery Ltd<br />
27 Watts Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, Ph<br />
03 348 7700, Fax 03 348 7743, <strong>co</strong>ntact Greg<br />
Ayers.<br />
Alsop Joinery Ltd<br />
18 Alloy Street, Sockburn, Christchurch, Ph<br />
03 348 4666, Fax 03 348 4676, <strong>co</strong>ntact Gary<br />
Alsop. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Anderson Joinery Ltd<br />
117 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton. Ph 03 308<br />
2988, fax 03 308 2988, email: anderson.<br />
joinery@xtra.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>, <strong>co</strong>ntact Dougal Anderson.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Ashburton Joinery Limited<br />
8 John Street, Ashburton, Ph 03 308 5059,<br />
Fax 03 308 5057, <strong>co</strong>ntact James Donaldson or<br />
Kathy Jones. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Bates Joinery (2008) Ltd<br />
101 Shortland Street, Christchurch 8061, Ph<br />
03 388 8111, Fax 03 388 8864, <strong>co</strong>ntact Mark<br />
Allworthy. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Bower Kitchens and Tops Ltd<br />
12a Bower Ave, Christchurch. Ph 03 388<br />
2924, fax 03 388 2924. Contact Russell Lloyd.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Brent Johnson Joinery Ltd<br />
30A Newnham Street, Rangiora, North<br />
Canterbury, Ph 03 313 6256, Fax 03 313 7954,<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntact Brent Johnson. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Busch Joinery Limited<br />
1737 Boundary Road, R D 3, Ashburton, Ph<br />
027 563 4537, Fax 03 303 7109, <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
Nathan Busch<br />
Creative Joinery Ltd<br />
Unit 1/ 7 Homersham Pl., Burnside. Ph 03 358<br />
4900, fax 03 358 0900, <strong>co</strong>ntact Wayne Brown.<br />
Don’s Joinery Ltd<br />
43 Sandown Cres, Christchurch. Ph 03 382<br />
0828, fax 03 382 077, <strong>co</strong>ntact Don McClintock.<br />
Elite Joinery Ltd<br />
Unit 9, 97E Sawyers Arms Road, Papanui,<br />
Christchurch, Ph 021 593 186, Fax 03 385<br />
5570, <strong>co</strong>ntact Hayden & Sarah Illingworth.<br />
Finesse Joinery<br />
423 Main North Road, Christchurch. Ph 03 352<br />
3457, Fax 03 352 3451, <strong>co</strong>ntact Robin Walker.<br />
G E Joinery Ltd<br />
786 Halswell Junction Road, Hornby,<br />
Christchurch, Ph 03 281 8830, Fax 03 281<br />
8820, <strong>co</strong>ntact Gareth Evans. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Grant Kearney Joinery<br />
51 Boys Road, Rangiora, North Canterbury, Ph<br />
03 313 7125, Fax 03 313 6569, <strong>co</strong>ntact Grant<br />
Kearney. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Grieve Construction Limited<br />
179 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton 7700, Ph<br />
03 308 0328, Fax 03 307 1283, <strong>co</strong>ntacts Ben<br />
Grieve and Billy Nolan. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Hagley Kitchens<br />
6 Nazareth Ave, Addington, Christchurch.<br />
Ph 03 961 0703, Fax 03 961 0715, <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
Nathan Moore.<br />
Hardie & Thomson Ltd<br />
PO Box 210 225, Christchurch. Ph 03 366<br />
4303, fax 03 379 1776, <strong>co</strong>ntact John Thomson.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Homeview Building Products Ltd<br />
9 Tenahaun Place, Sockburn, Christchurch. Ph<br />
03 343 9949, Fax 03 343 9948, <strong>co</strong>ntact Garry<br />
Ottmann or Howard Stone. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Hooper Joinery<br />
43 Phillips Street, Christchurch, Ph 03 366<br />
9629, Fax 03 366 9630, <strong>co</strong>ntact Aaron Hooper.<br />
Ian Johnstone Joinery (1993) Ltd<br />
PO Box 2471, Christchurch. Ph 03 366 9594,<br />
fax 03 366 9592, <strong>co</strong>ntact Ian Johnstone.<br />
Joinery by Design<br />
PO Box 19 973, Woolston, Christchurch.<br />
Ph 03 384 8461, fax 03 384 8431, <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
Evan McLachlan & David Phillips. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Jono Hughes Ltd<br />
127 Archibald Street, Tinwald, Ashburton. Ph/<br />
Fax 03 302 6998, <strong>co</strong>ntact Jonathan Hughes.<br />
LX Joinery<br />
39A Buchanans Road, Sockburn 8042,<br />
Christchurch, Ph 03 342 9605, Fax 03 342<br />
9604, <strong>co</strong>ntact Steve Mangan. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Modern Age Joinery<br />
24 Hawdon St, Christchurch. Ph 03 365 1675<br />
fax 03 365 1695, <strong>co</strong>ntact Grant Woodham.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Murray Hewitt Joinery Ltd<br />
25A Lunns Rd, Christchurch, Ph 03 343 0360,<br />
Fax 03 343 0363, mob 027 239 5934, <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
Murray Hewitt. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Murray Milne Ltd<br />
PO Box 356, Ashburton. Ph 03 308 8018, fax<br />
03 308 8019, <strong>co</strong>ntact Murray Milne.<br />
MWF Manufacturing Ltd<br />
23 Leeds St, Sydenham, Christchurch. Ph<br />
03 365 6218, fax 03 365 6220, <strong>co</strong>ntact Gary<br />
Altenburg. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
NZ Doors (2004) Ltd<br />
41 Anchorage Road, Hornby, Christchurch, Ph<br />
03 344 2516, Fax 03 344 2517, <strong>co</strong>ntacts Ron<br />
and Lisa Zwarst. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Paul Renwick Joinery Ltd<br />
PO Box 11047, Chch. Ph 03 349 7049, fax 03<br />
349 7048, <strong>co</strong>ntact Paul Renwick.<br />
R A Hale Ltd<br />
PO Box 9020, Addington, Christchurch. Ph 03<br />
3666 909, fax 03 3666 235. Contact Donald<br />
Bisphan. NZS4211 Affi liated.
Ryans Kitchens<br />
Unit 5, 33 Nga Mahi Road, Sockburn,<br />
Christchurch, Ph/Fax 03 348 7921, <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
Ryan Butler. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Sockburn Joinery<br />
PO Box 11227, Christchurch. Ph 03 342 6044,<br />
fax 03 342 5939. Contact Tony Lemmens.<br />
Southbridge Furniture & Design<br />
103 High Street, Southbridge, Canterbury,<br />
Ph/Fax 03 324 2517, <strong>co</strong>ntact Sandro Dyer.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Sydenham Joinery Ltd<br />
96 Byron Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, Ph<br />
03 379 6840, Fax 03 379 6842, <strong>co</strong>ntact Bernie<br />
Hunt. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Timber Tru Ltd<br />
374 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch, Ph<br />
03 389 2986, Fax 03 389 2017, <strong>co</strong>ntact Tony<br />
van der Plas. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Trends Kitchens Ltd<br />
34A Parkhouse Road, Sockburn, Christchurch,<br />
Ph 03 343 5242, Fax 03 343 5241, <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
James McKeown<br />
WAITAKI<br />
Secretary, Bill Foote<br />
221 Pages Rd, Timaru. Ph 03 686 2208.<br />
Aaron Fitzsimons Blding & Joinery<br />
36 High Street, Geraldine, Ph 03 693 9915,<br />
Fax 03 693 9912, <strong>co</strong>ntact Jaquie Fitzsimons or<br />
Roger Galbraith. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Alpine Joinery<br />
480 Fairview Road, No 2 RD, Timaru, ph<br />
03 688 5748, fax 03 688 5785, <strong>co</strong>ntact Paul<br />
Butchers.<br />
Barrett Joinery Ltd<br />
204 Hilton Highway, PO Box 2115 Timaru. Ph<br />
03 688 4738, fax 03 688 8879, <strong>co</strong>ntact Mark<br />
Mitchell. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Custom Kitchens<br />
1 Weaver Street, Oamaru, Ph 03 437 0001,<br />
Fax 03 437 0013, <strong>co</strong>ntact Stuart Sandri<br />
Firman Joinery Ltd<br />
9 Dee St, Oamaru. Ph 03 434 1561, fax 03 434<br />
1560, <strong>co</strong>ntact Gary Firman. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Geraldine Timber Products<br />
27 High Street, Geraldine, Ph/Fax 03 693<br />
9598, <strong>co</strong>ntact Paul Autridge. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
J E Dennison Ltd<br />
5 Redruth St, Timaru. Ph 03 688 0029, fax 03<br />
688 0039, <strong>co</strong>ntact Gary Dennison. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
JMAC Joinery Ltd<br />
7 Laughton Street, Washdyke, Timaru, Ph 03<br />
688 2725, Fax 03 688 2726, <strong>co</strong>ntact Craig<br />
Mason. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Joinery Zone Ltd<br />
110 Fraser St, Timaru, PO Box 223. Ph 03<br />
688 8223, fax 03 688 8225, <strong>co</strong>ntact Neville<br />
Kitchen. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Lunds Joinery Ltd<br />
33a Grants Rd, PO Box 128, Timaru. Ph 03<br />
688 9149, fax 03 684 8050, <strong>co</strong>ntact Glen<br />
Chitock. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
McMaster Joinery<br />
Leonard St, Waimate. Ph 03 689 7557, fax 03<br />
689 7907, <strong>co</strong>ntact Des McMaster. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Millennium Joinery Ltd<br />
2 Regina Lane, Oamaru. Ph 03 437 0227, Fax<br />
03 437 1337, <strong>co</strong>ntact Michael Sandri.<br />
Paterson Joinery<br />
307 Rosewill Valley Road, Timaru. Ph/Fax 03<br />
688 7060, <strong>co</strong>ntact Alan Paterson.<br />
Quality Joinery Ltd<br />
10 Ouse St, Oamaru. Ph 03 434 7922, fax 03<br />
434 7912, <strong>co</strong>ntact Grant Pledger. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Ry<strong>co</strong>le Joinery<br />
44 Homestead Road, 1 DRD, Oamaru, Ph/Fax<br />
03 434 5012, <strong>co</strong>ntacts Darryl and Adrienne<br />
Whitburn NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Tony Boyce Builders & Joiners Ltd<br />
Washdyke Flat Road, Washdyke, Timaru, Ph<br />
03 688 2181, Fax 03 688 2182, <strong>co</strong>ntact Tony<br />
Boyce. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
OTAGO SOUTHWARD<br />
Secretary, Rowan Howie<br />
PO Box 473, Dunedin. Ph 03 455 5165.<br />
Abernethy Joinery<br />
18 Melbourne Street, Dunedin, Ph 03 456<br />
1654, Fax 03 456 1661, <strong>co</strong>ntact Ian Abernethy.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
A Step Up Joinery Ltd<br />
9 Midland Street, Dunedin, Ph 03 455 4455,<br />
Fax 03 455 4454, <strong>co</strong>ntact Neil Rutherford.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Coronet Woodware 1992 Limited<br />
99 Glenda Drive, Frankton Industrial Est,<br />
Queenstown, Ph 03 442 3700, Fax 03 442<br />
3323, <strong>co</strong>ntact Martin S Macdonald. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Fabwood Ltd<br />
5 Thompson Street, Alexandra, Ph/fax 03<br />
448 8847, <strong>co</strong>ntact Charlie Paull. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Formatt Kitchens Ltd<br />
180 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown, Ph<br />
03 441 4944, Fax 03 441 4945, <strong>co</strong>ntact Guy<br />
Shallard or Alex Blackford.<br />
Grays Joinery<br />
17 Lorne St, South Dunedin. Ph 03 455<br />
4332, fax 03 455 0639, <strong>co</strong>ntact Blake Gray.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Ivan Coutts Joinery<br />
144 Castlewood Rd, RD 2, Dunedin. Ph & Fax<br />
03 476 1166, <strong>co</strong>ntact Ivan Coutts. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Lamicraft Products 1996 Ltd<br />
Unit 2, 68 David Street, Forbury, Dunedin, Ph<br />
03 456 5092, Fax 03 456 5095, <strong>co</strong>ntact Doug<br />
Fairhurst.<br />
Leith Joinery<br />
PO Box 778, Dunedin. Ph 03 477 0115, fax<br />
03 477 2215, <strong>co</strong>ntact Peter Leith. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Lloyds Joinery Ltd<br />
141 North Road – cnr Kinloch Street,<br />
Invercargill, Ph 03 215 8383, Fax 03 215 9901,<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntact Lloyd Richardson. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Masterwood Joinery 2008<br />
PO Box 385, 28 McNulty Road, Cromwell,<br />
Ph 03 445 0313, Fax 03 445 0323, <strong>co</strong>ntact<br />
Russell Brocks. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Mearns & Leckie (2006) Ltd<br />
PO Box 2390, Dunedin. Ph 03 455 6558,<br />
fax 03 455 6300, <strong>co</strong>ntact Brian Ballantyne.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Mt Iron Joinery Ltd<br />
66 Anderson Road, Wanaka, Ph 03 443 8075,<br />
Fax 03 443 8095, <strong>co</strong>ntact Lawry White.<br />
Nigel Molloy Joinery Limited<br />
300 Great North Road, Winton, Ph 03 236<br />
0399, Fax 03 236 0393, <strong>co</strong>ntact Nigel Molloy.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Peter Howley Joinery Ltd<br />
224 Mersey Street, Invercargill, Ph 03 214<br />
1055, Fax 03 214 1056, <strong>co</strong>ntact Peter Howley.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Pooles Joinery Ltd<br />
22 Bay Road, Invercargill, Ph 03 215 9167,<br />
Fax 03 215 9431, <strong>co</strong>ntact Peter Fisher.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Riversdale Joinery Ltd<br />
Liverpool Street, Riversdale, Southland 9744,<br />
Ph 03 202 5527, Fax 03 202 5528, Barry<br />
O’Connor & Don Williams. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Ron Kirk Joinery Ltd<br />
403 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin, Ph 03<br />
453 5718, Fax 03 453 5716, <strong>co</strong>ntact Ron Kirk.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Ruthven Joinery Ltd<br />
16 Boomer Street, Green Island, Dunedin,<br />
Ph 03 488 4880, Fax 03 488 4893, Murray<br />
Ruthven & Maureen Burn. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Stevenson & Williams Ltd Joinery<br />
PO Box 4007, Dunedin. Ph 03 455 4034, fax<br />
03 455 9370. Email: gary@stevwill.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>. .<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntact Gary Turner. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Steves Joinery Ltd<br />
22A Margaret Place, Frankton Industrial,<br />
Queenstown, Ph 03 442 3206, Fax 03 442<br />
3207, <strong>co</strong>ntacts Stephen Walak, Amanda<br />
Trainor.<br />
Stewart Construction Ltd<br />
PO Box 2125, St Kilda. Ph 03 455 2057, fax 03<br />
455 5959, Paul Mulholland. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Taylor Made Joinery<br />
22 Orari St, Dunedin. Ph 03 455 6520, fax 03<br />
455 6978, <strong>co</strong>ntact Chris Taylor.<br />
Wanaka Joinery & Glass Ltd<br />
52 Ballantyne Road, Wanaka, Ph 03 443<br />
7890, Fax 03 443 1891, <strong>co</strong>ntact Jason Fisher.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Wedgerwood Joinery Ltd<br />
11 Ngapara St, Alexandra. Ph 03 448 8832,<br />
fax 03 448 8289, <strong>co</strong>ntact Blair Harris. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Weigel Joinery<br />
14 Earnscleugh Road, Alexandra. Ph/Fax 03<br />
448 7042, <strong>co</strong>ntact Guenther Weigel.<br />
Wood Solutions<br />
PO Box 2443, Dunedin. Ph 03 479 2323,<br />
fax 03 477 9790, <strong>co</strong>ntact Andrew Bellamy.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Withers Joinery<br />
47 Perth St, Mosgiel. Ph 03 489 4179, fax 03<br />
489 4157, <strong>co</strong>ntact Paul Crawley. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
DIRECT MEMBERS<br />
A K Joinery Ltd<br />
Units 3-5, 28 Dublin Street, Picton, Ph/Fax 03<br />
573 6860, <strong>co</strong>ntact Andrew Kenny. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Bays Joinery Ltd<br />
6 Tokomaru Place, Wakatu Industrial Estate,<br />
Stoke, Nelson, Ph 03 544 0087, Fax 03<br />
544 0084, <strong>co</strong>ntact George Molnar. NZS4211<br />
Affi liated.<br />
Matai Joinery Ltd<br />
26 Quarantine Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011, Ph<br />
03 547 7990, Fax 03 547 7778, <strong>co</strong>ntact Greg<br />
Couper. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Orange Building Group Joinery Ltd<br />
16 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson. Ph 03 547<br />
9784, Fax 03 547 9783, <strong>co</strong>ntact Richard<br />
Mal<strong>co</strong>lm.<br />
Ruby Bay Joinery Ltd<br />
8 Warren Plc, Mapua, Nelson. ph 03 540 2123<br />
fax 03 540 2124, <strong>co</strong>ntact Wayne Roberts.<br />
NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Viking Furniture & Joinery Ltd<br />
88 Vanguard Street, Nelson, ph 03 548 0493,<br />
fax 03 548 0453, <strong>co</strong>ntact Barry Thomas.<br />
Waimea West Joinery Ltd<br />
111 Beach Road, Richmond, Nelson, Ph 03<br />
544 0177, Fax 03 544 4147, <strong>co</strong>ntacts Kathy &<br />
Alan Gibbs. NZS4211 Affi liated.<br />
Whole Wardrobes & Interiors<br />
42 Quarantine Road, Stoke, Nelson. Ph 03<br />
547 1636, Fax 03 547 1637, <strong>co</strong>ntact Steven<br />
Harvey or Peter Harvey.<br />
National<br />
Associate<br />
Members<br />
Bostik New Zealand<br />
Carter Holt Harvey<br />
Woodproducts NZ<br />
Daiken New Zealand<br />
Limited<br />
Fisher & Paykel Appliances<br />
Gabbett Machinery Ltd<br />
Häfele NZ Ltd<br />
Herman Pacifi c<br />
Hutch<strong>co</strong> Enterprises Ltd<br />
ITM<br />
Prime Panels (NZ) Ltd<br />
Timspec<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 83
PRODUCT Focus<br />
KEENMAN EDGE<br />
BANDER RETURN<br />
SYSTEM<br />
Keenman is a manufacture of handling<br />
equipment for all sorts of woodworking<br />
machines from loaders, lifters and<br />
<strong>co</strong>nveyor systems. Different lengths<br />
and both right hand and left hand<br />
models available.<br />
PROWOOD MACHINERY LTD<br />
Phone 09 442 5699<br />
Mobile 027 4100258<br />
E MAIL prowood@xtra.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Web www.prowood.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
WOODMAX<br />
CNC Spiral Cutters<br />
Prowood now imports<br />
its own range of CNC<br />
Spiral cutters for nesting<br />
based manufacturers.<br />
These cutters are made<br />
in the USA by OEM<br />
(Overseas Equipment<br />
Manufacturer) thus we<br />
use our own branding of<br />
WOODMAX.<br />
By buying from a reliable manufacturer<br />
with out their label we are able to<br />
purchase the tooling cheaper and pass<br />
to you the customer a cheaper price.<br />
We do not make claims that the tools<br />
are better than others other than the<br />
performance should be similar but the<br />
pricing should be cheaper. These are<br />
solid carbide tools not cheap carbide<br />
tools welded to steel bodies.<br />
PROWOOD MACHINERY LTD<br />
Phone 09 442 5699<br />
Mobile 027 4100258<br />
E MAIL prowood@xtra.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Web www.prowood.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 84<br />
Classic interior cabinetry <strong>co</strong>mponents<br />
Recently introduced by Hafele, Farmers Kitchens offer classic, provincial options with<br />
unmatched attention to detail.With a pallet of beautiful <strong>co</strong>lours and a range of quality<br />
hand-crafted ornate door styles,and mouldings Farmers and Häfele have revitalised the<br />
classic kitchen with a product offering of elegance and quality. Combine this with the<br />
latest Häfele kitchen accessories, softclose drawers and hinges and integrated dishwasher<br />
drawers you can supply your cus-tomer with the best of both worlds.<br />
Made from natural timber, natural timber veneer, moisture resistant fi breboard and<br />
highestquality glues, paints and stains, Farmers door and accessories are not effected<br />
by climatechanges, shrinkage, expansion or cracking. So, you and your customer can<br />
rest assured,that the doors will last a lifetime. Where you see the Farmers Badge of<br />
Quality and the Häfele name, you will fi nd cabinetry solutions that will add character<br />
and style to your home.<br />
For more information about Farmers Kitchens, <strong>co</strong>ntact Häfele on 0800 725151<br />
<strong>co</strong>mpact lightweight powerful<br />
Festool is expanding its range of <strong>co</strong>rdless drills with the new CXS. The <strong>co</strong>mpact 10.8<br />
volt drill impresses with its lightweight design weighing just 900 grams and is extremely<br />
powerful, has two gears and is well-balanced for optimal power transfer - also ideal for<br />
all areas that are hard to access.<br />
The pleasant effortlessness of its <strong>co</strong>mpact design and balanced weight distribution is<br />
immediately noticeable, as is the power that the new 10.8 volt CXS delivers when used<br />
for drilling and boring. Great for hard-to-access places, overhead work and anywhere<br />
where it is particularly narrow and hard to access. The high-performance lithium-ion<br />
battery packs represent real value in terms of endurance, with up to 340 chipboard screws<br />
(4x40 millimeters) from just one battery charge. And the 12-phase torque adjustment<br />
allows the power to be transferred to the respective work either by fi ne metering or<br />
<strong>co</strong>ntrolled metering. Festool manufactures its new CXS <strong>co</strong>rdless drills in Germany<br />
and offers a three-year guarantee on the <strong>co</strong>rdless drill, battery pack and charger of its<br />
battery-operated units.<br />
For further information go to www.festool.<strong>co</strong>m.au
High technology for all types of machining<br />
As part of the SCM Groups ongoing research and development process, the very<br />
successful Pratix range of CNC machining centres has been redeveloped to give us<br />
the Pratix Z2.<br />
Customization and fl exibility thanks to the wide choice of optional devices and<br />
equipment presettings, with high performance multifunction aluminium work table,<br />
pendulum machining, drill units with 18 to 26 drills, electro spindles with 10 or 15hp,<br />
C axis, dedicated horizontal routing units or 0-90 saw unit, tool changer with up to 18<br />
positions and a working <strong>co</strong>mponent passage of 180mm.<br />
Performance/Overall Dimensions Ratio thanks to the technical solutions such as the<br />
bumpers safety protection and the electric cabinet intergraded inside the machine<br />
base.<br />
As standard the SCM range of CNC machining centres are fi tted with HSK 63 tool<br />
<strong>co</strong>upling technology, this gives you absolute positioning accuracy, the highest degree<br />
of rigidity and the ability to run at faster speeds and feed rates while achieving a better<br />
fi nished product. The HSK tool holders can be interchanged between the SCM range<br />
of CNC spindle moulders, allowing for a dramatic reduction in set-ups over multiple<br />
machines in your workshop.<br />
The SCM Pratix Z2 is now the ideal solution for solid timber and nesting based<br />
manufacturing without <strong>co</strong>mpromise.<br />
Sold, serviced and installed in New Zealand by Gabbett Machinery.<br />
www.gabbett.<strong>co</strong>m Auckland 09 828 4530 Christchurch 03 377 3795<br />
add a touch of solid wood<br />
NEW superb range of Mobile Butchers Blocks designed to be -<br />
• Affordable<br />
• Adaptable – with or without drawers, shelves, wine racks, removable<br />
chopping boards, knife organizer and 2 or 4 designer castors.<br />
• Versatile – USA Oak & Walnut fi nish or other bespoke timbers.<br />
• Contemporary – at home in any kitchen!<br />
• Changeable – handles can be changed to match kitchen.<br />
• Ergonomic – natural working height.<br />
Manufactured by The Woodsmiths to their usual high quality standard.<br />
Call NOW for brochure & pricing 0800 149 663<br />
E:sales@woodsmiths.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
W:woodsmiths.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong><br />
Blum Brochures<br />
Support your kitchen design with the new<br />
blum brochure range. Blum now has two new<br />
point of sale brochures available for you to<br />
inspire your customers. These will provide your<br />
customers with an overview of blum hardware<br />
that will enhance the kitchen buying process.<br />
To receive a <strong>co</strong>py please <strong>co</strong>ntact either North<br />
Island – sales.<strong>nz</strong>.ni@blum.<strong>co</strong>m or 09 917<br />
1510 or South Island – sales.<strong>nz</strong>.si@blum.<strong>co</strong>m<br />
or 03 982 8039<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 85
BMW ORACLE Racing select CMS machining centres<br />
CMS Industries is very proud to announce its<br />
sponsorship <strong>co</strong>llaboration as Offi cial Supplier<br />
of BMW ORACLE Racing, a relationship<br />
which began in 2008 with the supply of a<br />
CNC machining centre for the manufacture of<br />
<strong>co</strong>mposite-material boat parts, an important<br />
tool in the high-tech carbon fi bre <strong>co</strong>nstruction<br />
of racing yachts.<br />
The association with BMW ORACLE Racing<br />
has enhanced CMS’s leading role in the racing<br />
field. The number of racing vehicles with<br />
<strong>co</strong>mposite parts being machined on CMS<br />
machining centres is steadily increasing with<br />
the <strong>co</strong>mpany’s growing presence in sports<br />
applications from racing bicycles to F1 car<br />
<strong>co</strong>mponents.<br />
Giulio Gasparini, CMS Area Manager, said<br />
“Our machine’s technical features, the price<br />
/ performance ratio but also CMS <strong>co</strong>mpany’s<br />
soundness and reputation in the machining<br />
of <strong>co</strong>mposite materials, especially in racing<br />
applications, have been the key factors enabling<br />
CMS to win their <strong>co</strong>mpetition with other<br />
suppliers. CMS stands by BMW ORACLE<br />
Racing ready to provide their products and<br />
support in order to win together.”<br />
JOINERS Magazine June 2011 page 86<br />
Tim Smyth, the <strong>co</strong>-<strong>co</strong>nstruction manager of<br />
BMW ORACLE Racing, explains why the<br />
team has chosen the CMS machine: “Americas<br />
Cup Yachts employ the latest technology in<br />
materials and <strong>co</strong>nstruction processes. CNC<br />
produced tools and fi nished parts are one of the<br />
most signifi cant advances in Yacht <strong>co</strong>nstruction<br />
over the past decade and they now play a<br />
crucial role in our build program. To produce<br />
these <strong>co</strong>mponents quickly and to preserve our<br />
design innovations it is important to posses<br />
your own CNC machines. We have used CMS<br />
machines extensively throughout the past<br />
two editions of the Americas Cup through the<br />
services of sub<strong>co</strong>ntractors, and based on their<br />
performance we choose CMS to supply our<br />
fi rst machine in 2009.”<br />
<br />
BMW Oracle Racing<br />
Founded in 2000 by American Larry Ellison, the<br />
professional sailing team’s main focus is to win the<br />
America’s Cup. BMW ORACLE Racing represents<br />
the Golden Gate Yacht Club of San Francis<strong>co</strong> and<br />
is based in Valencia, Spain. The team’s <strong>co</strong>mposite<br />
boat <strong>co</strong>nstruction expertise is also available for<br />
non-team projects through Oracle Racing Ltd in<br />
Warkworth, NZ.<br />
Poseidon machining centre from CMS. Oracle Racing<br />
Ltd based in Warkworth just north of Auckland is<br />
<strong>co</strong>mmissioning one with an X-axis of 6 metres a Yaxis<br />
of 18 metres and a Z-axis of 3 metres.<br />
CMS Industries<br />
Founded in 1969, CMS SpA has a turnover<br />
of 100 millions Euros, with 4 subsidiaries<br />
and a worldwide sales network. CMS<br />
Industries products, CNC machining<br />
centres, thermoforming machines, CNC<br />
cutting robots, waterjet systems, <strong>co</strong>mpete<br />
to produce space shuttles, military and<br />
civil aircrafts, <strong>co</strong>mpetition and road<br />
vehicles, yachts, wind power generators,<br />
joining together processing quality and<br />
precision, studied technology based on<br />
the customer’s needs, able to <strong>co</strong>ver several<br />
production phases, but also optimized<br />
for every single process. cms@cms.it<br />
www.cms.it<br />
CMS is represented in New<br />
Zealand by Gabbett Machinery<br />
www.gabbett.<strong>co</strong>m
Bench Top Shop Rotorua<br />
8 View Road<br />
P0 Box 1409, Rotorua<br />
phone (07) 348-4656<br />
fax (07) 347-1798<br />
Ray Drake<br />
Benchtops (HB) Ltd<br />
14 Husheer Place, Onekawa<br />
P0 Box 3251, Onekawa, Napier<br />
phone (06) 843-5226<br />
fax (06) 843-5058<br />
Simon Malloy<br />
Benchtop Surfaces<br />
590 Tremaine Avenue<br />
Palmerston North<br />
phone (06) 356-9384<br />
fax (06) 356-9270<br />
James Hurren<br />
Counter Concepts<br />
16 Bisley Street<br />
Palmerston North<br />
phone (06) 355-5971<br />
fax (06) 355-5972<br />
Graeme Andrews<br />
Creative Kitchens<br />
& Laminates<br />
35 Miro Street, Taupo<br />
phone (07) 378-0619<br />
fax (07) 378-0924<br />
Phillip Greene<br />
Hamilton Laminate<br />
Specialists Ltd<br />
180 Kent Street<br />
PO Box 5234, Hamilton<br />
phone (07) 846-1577<br />
fax (07) 846-1215<br />
Allan Bedford<br />
Lamiform Surfaces Ltd<br />
76 Durham Street South<br />
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Auckland 1644<br />
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