An edge bander, like a CNC processing centre, or nesting machine is a major capital investment for any company producing cabinets. While a simple machine is still available, most are now fitted with some sort of logic control that have simplified the setup of these once difficult to use machines. The range of edge banding [...]
Nikpol were very proud to have an appreciation night for their customers last month. More than 300 customers attended the first Nikpol Brisbane trade night at the new 10,000m2 facility in Eagle Farm. The event was long overdue, as it had been rescheduled a number of times due to COVID-19, but last month they were [...]
If you have a balcony or patio that could do with a facelift, read on. Over the last 30 years the number of Australians living in apartments has grown by over 80%, and if townhouses are included the number is significantly higher. The choice to live in an apartment is sometimes driven by budget, but [...]
Cut-to-size manufacturers face a range of challenges in the post-COVID environment. The effect of staff shortages is being felt industry-wide and there is no quick-fix resolution. One solution is for cut-to-size manufacturers to onboard online quoting and ordering systems to relieve some pressure. Staff shortages are being experienced in many sectors in the Australian economy [...]
In 2020, a new breed of machinery supplier entered Australia’s shores. Operating under the name Innovync (rebranded from Unimac Machinery, established in 2015), the supply hub focuses on delivering a blend of high-end European machinery and exceptional after-sales service to clients across Australia and New Zealand. This month, Supplier takes a deep dive into Innovync’s [...]
As the drive to greener residential and commercial buildings continues, sustainable construction materials are increasing in both popularity and usage. In Australia, this trend is driven by a combination of government policies, the industry itself, and more importantly, consumer demand. Consumers of today are provoking big changes to address the climate emergency, demanding more sustainable [...]
CDK Stone is about people. Their vision? To bring value to the industry and their clients; to nurture great people who do extraordinary things. In 1979 Paul De Kok came to Australia to head up the stone division of the Colson Group. In 1982, that division, Colson De Kok Stone, became CDK Stone when Paul [...]
Suppliers play a leading role in the creation of personal or community spaces. Surfaces and edge treatments provide an appealing look and feel, while hardware delivers comfort, functionality and accessibility. Fitout design can have a positive impact on your home or workplace and getting it right is crucial. Fitout is a term used to describe [...]
Image a planet where the making and labelling of products all communicated, they were ‘Nature Positive’ rather than just ‘sustainable’ or ‘eco-friendly’ and they each had QR Code linked to a scorecard that presented scientifically evidence that showed how the product achieved its ‘nature positive’ status, all verified by an independent third party. Many of [...]
“It was a no-brainer,” says Retief from Provence Brothers on deciding to use Cabinetry.Online, “we should have done it sooner. “ From small beginnings in 2014, Provence Brothers in WA have experienced exponential growth over the last few years. They started as cabinet makers with a 180m² factory. Today, they are one of the leading [...]
