2018 Exhibitor Profiles

Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts New Zealand manufactures and markets a full range of wood based building products, including Timber, Plywood, and Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL). CHH Woodproduct’s five production sites are located strategically across the North and South Islands. Products produced at these sites include familiar brands such as Laserframe®, Ecoply®, Shadowclad® and Futurebuild®. These brands are designed, made and tested in New Zealand for use in residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial sectors. For more information on CHH Woodproducts, please visit www.chhwoodproducts.co.nz

Winstone Wallboards Ltd is New Zealand's largest manufacturer and marketer of gypsum plasterboard, drywall systems, associated products and services. The company has been operating since 1927 and manufactures plasterboard systems under the GIB® brand name. Winstone Wallboards Ltd, who have facilities in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, is part of the Building Products Division of Fletcher Building - a New Zealand based international company.

The GIB® brand is a New Zealand icon brand and Winstone Wallboards has a proud heritage of being a New Zealand focused and New Zealand based company. Production of plasterboard started in New Zealand in 1927 and with it began the change from construction with scrim to plasterboard lined walls. Ever since regular innovations in the wall and ceiling market have kept Winstone Wallboards at the forefront of New Zealand building supply companies.

RYANFIRE is a New Zealand based Company whose management has almost 30 years experience in the development, manufacture, testing and distribution of passive fire protection products.

The Directors of the company have been involved in the supply of passive fire products to some of the world's most iconic projects in Europe, Middle East and Australasia. This global experience places RYANFIRE in the unique position to advise its clients on the most cost effective solutions to meet the challenges of complex, modern day construction methods. All products supplied by RYANFIRE are comprehensively tested at internationally accredited test laboratories and meet the national building code requirements. RYANFIRE is also the exclusive supplier of Firetherm products to the New Zealand market. We have a nationwide network of specialist installers who understand the importance of correct installation methods and how critical that is to the performance of the system in a fire safety event. We believe if you specify RYANFIRE supplied products - you're in safe hands!

Please take a moment to check out website at WWW.RYANFIRE.CO.NZ

Objective Trapeze Solutions digitally transforms Building Consent applications. With more efficiency and accuracy, we enable you to manage complex plans, maps and images as if holding the actual pieces of paper. Only faster, smarter and more collaboratively. Trapeze easily measures, compares, annotates and stamps.Founded in New Zealand in 1992, Objective Trapeze today has over 1.5 million customers globally, and 20 years of Local Government experience.

Ask Caroline, Robert or Kieran how Trapeze helps you to fast track building consent approval. Visit Stand 6, by the catering table (left-hand side, near front stage end).

Specifi is an online engineering design tool designed and developed by an innovative New Zealand engineering consultancy firm. With Specifi you can design a wide range of structural elements without the need to consult directly with a professional engineer, saving you time and cost. After 5 years of development, extensive internal and external Beta testing, Specifi is now being used by Architects, Designers, Licenced Building Practitioners, Building Companies and Professional Engineers nationwide. Specifi has been presented to several councils to obtain feedback, discuss sign off requirements, approvals and QA processes within the software. Councils are excited that Specifi can offer an accurate online engineering solution that ensures all details are provided thoroughly and clearly. Delegates here can expect to find Specifi innovative and learn how it will transform the current engineering processes throughout design and submission stages. You’ll never get yesterday’s answers, we find better ways by investing the time to develop and apply new technology so we can deliver unbiased, professional advice to enable informed, accurate decisions.

With over one hundred and thirty years of innovative engineering, Wallace Pumps is the premier provider of industrial and residential pumps, parts, service, and pump control solutions. At Wallace Pumps we produce and distribute pumps & related products for the chemical, water & wastewater, residential, marine, rural and general industrial markets. Horizontal and / or vertical, single or multistage pump types include automatic pressure boosting systems, submersible, dry mounted, pumps with variable speed drives, pumps with magnetic drives, inline, chemical dosing, borehole etc. capable of handling a wide range of fluids such as water, sewage & wastewater, chilled / high temperature water, hot oils, abrasive slurries, corrosive chemicals & petrochemicals, liquid with entrained solids and many more. We have been in business since 1884, so when you purchase a product from our large range, you can rest assured we will be standing behind it now - and in the future - with spare parts, technical backup and full service support.

Potter Interior Systems are experts in the distribution of quality products and proven solutions to the commercial construction market throughout New Zealand. Our services include aluminium partitions, suspended ceiling grid and panels, insulation, and whiteboards, pinboards and acoustic wall coverings.With branches in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, Potter Interior Systems provide quality solutions for customers throughout the country.

New Zealand Steel Limited is the country’s sole producer of flat rolled steel products for the building, construction, manufacturing and agricultural industries. With production starting in 1968, New Zealand Steel produces iconic Kiwi brands such as COLORSTEEL® prepainted steel and AXXIS® steel for framing.Available in a range of designer colours and grades to suit just about any environment, COLORSTEEL® prepainted steel is a premium product for roofing, fascia, cladding, guttering and fencing. With COLORSTEEL®, you can design a home that’s as individual as you are. With the growing number of builders constructing homes with AXXIS® steel for framing it is plain to see that it’s good for business. With many benefits, including speed of construction and the quality finish which steel-framing delivers, it’s easy to see why.

James Hardie is New Zealand Made and has been for over 70 years! We’re creating durable alternatives to traditional building materials. We lead the world with our patented ceramic low-density manufacturing technology (CLD). That puts us into our 6th generation of fibre cement technology and it means you get the benefits you’ve come to expect from James Hardie – the benefits others lack. Things like industry leading fire ratings and robust product warranties. Visit us today at www.jameshardie.co.nz

NZBC compliant Ecoglo photoluminescent lighting products. All Ecoglo Exit signs meet the requirements of NZBC F8 “Signs” and the Escape Route products meet the requirements of F6 “Visibility in Escape Routes" (as opposed to emergency lighting - the electrical standard) Absorbing only the existing light in a building in most cases, Ecoglo photoluminescent (PL) signs and path markers are fully charged within minutes of the space being occupied and operate instantty when the power fails - every time. This is the ultimate in reliability and there is no risk of electrical systems not performing when required e.g. run-down sign batteries or back-up generators not starting up as designed. Failsafe, sustainable, durable and cost effective, Ecoglo building code compliant solutions give peace of mind, knowing that the ability of occupants to safely exit the building in an emergency has not been compromised.

The Master Business Systems GoGet software suite is the preferred & proven solution for building and regulatory departments in New Zealand. Already used by over 40% of consent authorities across New Zealand, GoGet can be scaled to suit any size of organisation. With a strong and well established background in Information Technology and the NZ Local Government sector, Manawatu based Master Business Systems GoGet software suite can provide you with an integrated digital solution to your building consent processes, the GoGet suite can be used across the entire consent process within council. Master Business Systems can also provide tools for the consent applicant to track the progress of their consent via our GoBuild smartphone app. The GoBuild app works seamlessly with the councils GoGet system allowing the customer to receive notifications, view site notices, and most importantly to request bookings for inspections. Stop by stand 3 and discuss how GoGet and our other tools can work for your consenting authority. For further information, please visit our website http://www.master.co.nz/

MiTek® is a proud and committed New Zealand manufacturer specialising in the building components industry.

MITEK™, LUMBERLOK™ and BOWMAC™ are clear brand leaders in their respective markets. Our market leadership has been steadily built and carefully maintained over the last 50 years of supply to the New Zealand building industry through builder’s merchants and timber truss fabricators.

We are continually streamlining building component design for improvements in timber truss and wall-frame design solutions and associated fixings with engineers, designers and construction companies.

Pacific Steel has been locally manufacturing steel reinforcing products since 1962 and we take great pride in producing quality steel that meets ACRS third-party certification. Come by our stand to see our reinforcing steel in varying grades and sizes and learn more about our distinctive bar marking on Earthquake grade (300E & 500E) SEISMIC® branded reinforcing steel coil, bar and mesh feed.

Forman Building Systems are specialist distributors of a market leading range of thermal and acoustic Insulation, suspended ceilings systems (including seismic design), passive fire protection and interior wall systems. With over 100 years’ experience, providing products and services to the architectural, engineering, commercial fit out sectors and also to the industrial building and marine industries. Forman Building Systems are proud members of the New Zealand Green Building Council, aiming to provide sustainable, environmentally friendly systems.

Laminex New Zealand is the leading manufacturer and supplier of decorative surfaces and panel products. Laminex New Zealand offers residential and commercial solutions from benchtops and cabinetry, through to structural flooring, wall lining, roof sarking and commercial joinery. With market leading brands such as Formica, Laminex, Melteca, Caesarstone, Seratone, Strandfloor, Strandboard and Strandsarking there are a multitude of products available to meet various application requirements. Laminex New Zealand has manufacturing facilities throughout New Zealand and prides itself on supporting the NZ building industry with strong industry associations and memberships.

Hilti provides leading-edge technology to the global construction industry. Hilti products, systems and services offer the construction professional innovative solutions with outstanding added value. The headquarters of the Hilti Group are in Schaan in the Principality of Liechtenstein. Almost 20,000 employees, in more than 120 countries around the world, enthuse their customers and build a better future. The corporate culture is founded on integrity, courage, teamwork and commitment. Hilti excels through outstanding innovation, top quality, direct customer relations and effective marketing. Two-thirds of the employees work directly for the customer in sales organizations and in engineering, which means a total of more than 200,000 customer contacts every day. Hilti has its own production plants as well as research and development centers in Europe and Asia. Founded in 1941, the worldwide Hilti Group evolved from a small family company. Since 2000, the Martin Hilti Family Trust holds all shares and, since January 2008, all participation certificates of Hilti Corporation. This safeguards the further development of the company founder Martin Hilti’s life’s work in the long term. Hilti upholds a clear value orientation and pursues a policy of stakeholder value. Integrating the interests of all the company’s partners – customers, suppliers and employees – into its strategy and actively honoring its social and ecological responsibility creates the foundation of trust that makes possible the long-term success of the company.

The world’s leading provider of products and services with sustainability at their core, Kingspan is recognised throughout the construction industry for its commitment to innovation, design, quality and technical expertise.

Viridian is one of New Zealand’s largest providers of glass and the only manufacturer of glass in Australasia. Our vast glass range covers any application, from a simple splash-back to the most energy efficient multi story building. Viridian Glass also installs the bespoke range of Euroglass balustrades and showers. Come and meet the team, ask questions, and see how we can make your next project your best project with Viridian Glass.

Resene Construction Systems is a newly formed division within the Resene Group. This new division incorporates a wide range of construction products. Both Rockcote and Plaster Systems (PSL) products fall under this division. Rockcote and Plaster Systems clients will benefit from advanced manufacturing capabilities, excellent brands, wide product ranges all while still continuing to receive the same high quality service and support that they have come to expect.

Pryda have been at the forefront of the construction industry in New Zealand for over 50 years. Our speciality being timber prefabrication and traditional truss and frame supported by a huge diversity of timber connectors and structural brackets. Our brand is trusted across New Zealand by architects, designers and engineers alike. They depend on us to provide quality materials and product support that can meet a variety of structural needs.

We use the very best technology available to ensure we are helping our customers build the best prefabrication plants. Our software and the production systems are fully integrated and backed with world-class technical assistance.

Our approach to helping customers achieve their goals is to start by determining what the true problem is, then figuring out how best we can solve that problem for them. We assess our customer’s entire business needs and present them with solutions that are both cost effective and at or above their expectations. We are create long-term solutions that will serve our customers for years to come.

The New Zealand Home Heating Association (NZHHA) was formed in 1985 by a group of wood heating manufacturers and retailers who saw a need to improve the standards of product and workmanship within the industry. Since then the Association has played a major role in developing clean burning technology for wood burning appliances and improving installation safety standards. The Association also plays a major role in the development and promotion of clean air standards and sits on the joint New Zealand/Australian Standards Committee – CS 062. It runs training and certification programmes for installer and retailer members to help ensure that the appropriate standards are maintained at all levels within the industry. The Association has a wide representation throughout the country with over 220 members nationwide, including 21 manufacturers/importers of heating appliances and flue systems. It is also affiliated with similar trade groups and organisations throughout the world.

The New Zealand building industry continues to come to grips with the need to understand and comply with our building code. TRACKLOK® Ltd provides pre-engineered, off the shelf products to ensure compliance. From part height partition walls through to full height walls, ceiling grids and services – TRACKLOK® Ltd has the bracing solution. We have had the opportunity to work with local councils, MBIE and industry leaders and believe that BOINZ members are the key to a nationwide understanding of the issues and the potential for elegant and cost effective solutions. TRACKLOK® products allow full compliance under B1 Structure, AS/NZS1170.5, AS/NZS2785 and AS/NZS4219. Our products ensure associated trades are able to issue producer statements, which have been largely ignored in this space until now. TRACKLOK® also provide proprietary solution, meaning that the process of employing structural engineers on every project to create a specific design is negated, streamlining the building process without compromising outcomes – in fact in our experience TRACKLOK® solutions provide much better outcomes due to the unique testing carried out by our team. Our data sets derived from our quasi-static testing are world first. We believe the opportunity to share this knowledge with BOINZ members will be immediately beneficial for them and their teams.