Article by Philip Ashley Young people are much less interested in starting an apprenticeship than they used to. In addition, only around 55% of apprentices actually complete an apprenticeship, and 77% of all workplace complaints come from apprentices. Despite throwing over a billion dollars at it, the apprenticeship system is in a lot of trouble. [...]
Ryan Butler knows the value of technology and good partnerships. From their early days Ryan and his team at Ryan’s Kitchens and Joinery (RKJ) in Christchurch have relied on Biesse technology. Continuing their quest for excellence, RKJ recently installed their latest edge banding machine with the game changing HyFuse Hydrogen laser tape technology. Ryan’s Kitchens [...]
What are the Essential Tools and Equipment for the new material? The emergence of 0% Crystalline silica engineered stone in Australia has changed the stone fabrication industry. Working with this new material requires specific tools and equipment to ensure efficiency, precision, and safety. Q: Which machine blades perform best on 0% crystalline silica [...]
Kitchen King is a 100% family owned and operated business and has been under the direction of the Bertelsen family since 2006. It is better known for its Hideaway Bins brand and is run with joint directorship under a close father and daughter team, Allen and Jamie Bertelsen. Supplier Magazine recently sat down with, Jesse [...]
Many business owners spend sleepless nights worrying if there is enough money coming in to pay the bills. Working hard for years with little to show for it can feel like Groundhog Day. It could be time to start asking yourself, “How can I do better?” Every athlete competing at the Olympic Games has a [...]
In the dynamic world of interior design and architecture, materials play a crucial role in defining aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. Cosentino, a global leader in the production and distribution of innovative surfaces for architecture and design, continues to set industry standards with its groundbreaking products. Two of their standout offerings, the Dekton the ultracompact porcelain [...]
Pull-out laundry hamper systems are gaining popularity due to their space-saving design, convenience, organisation, integration with cabinetry, and contribution to home improvement efforts. As homeowners seek efficient and stylish solutions for laundry storage, pull-out hamper systems provide a practical and aesthetically pleasing option. As Heinrich Sagel and Hermann Vauth, the founders of Vauth Sagel once [...]
Multicam Systems, suppliers of the Australian made range of Multicam CNC Routing machines, recently hosted a series of in house trade expos, with great success. Held in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Newcastle during February and March, the expos attracted visitors from a wide range of industries, including shopfitters, kitchen manufacturers, cabinetmakers, engineering and fabrication companies, sign [...]
The 2024 Federal Budget’s investment to support the employment of more apprentices and trainees has been welcomed by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. The Australian Government is providing an additional $265.1 million over four years in financial support for apprentices [...]
What's the ultimate strategy amidst rising demand? In the current Australian market, there is a growing trend towards using porcelain, favoured by architects, interior designers, and consumers. This change is driven by factors like government policies and a move towards safer, more sustainable materials, highlighting the important role of stone masons and fabricators as they [...]
