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Picture this: You’re repainting a 13-metre truck in your spray booth. Your painter is balanced on a ladder, spray gun in hand, trying to reach the top corner of the cab while maintaining consistent spray distance. Every few minutes, work stops while the ladder gets repositioned. The operator stretches awkwardly to avoid climbing down again. The finish quality suffers, it’s dangerous, and the job takes twice as long as it should. If this scenario sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Across…

When you walk into James Cook Joinery‘s Petone factory today, you might wonder if any work actually gets done there. The space is remarkably clean – so clean that clients in suits can tour the facility without worrying about dust on their clothes. For a company that’s been crafting high-end kitchens and timber joinery for over 30 years, this level of cleanliness isn’t just impressive – it’s a testament to their advanced new extraction system and their commitment to both…

When Independent Truck Spray Ltd in Penrose approached us with their vision for a modern, compliant spray booth facility, we were excited to help them achieve their goals. This project perfectly demonstrates how the right compliant spray booth solution can transform a business. The Requirements: Building a Modern & Compliant Solution Independent Truck Spray specialises in painting large trucks and truck/trailer bodies, and they needed a fully compliant spray booth that would meet modern standards while addressing several operational requirements:…

In industries dealing with fine powders, fibres, or dust,  from food processing to timber to advanced composites, the risk of a dust explosion is a silent but serious threat. A single spark in the wrong conditions can lead to devastating consequences. But here’s the bigger question: would your current dust control systems stand up to regulatory scrutiny under NZ’s safety standards and the AS/NZS 60079 series? Many businesses assume their extraction systems are “good enough”, until an incident, audit, or…

Gloss Boats Marine Spraying Specialists faced a significant challenge when building their purpose-designed paint facility at Auckland’s Tamaki Marine Park. They needed a marine spray booth system that could handle large vessels while maintaining the highest standards of environmental control. After a thorough evaluation process, Egmont Air was selected to design and install the complete extraction system – a decision that has proven highly successful. A Purpose-Built Marine Painting Facility The 30-metre by 20-metre facility allows them to accommodate vessels…

Above: The new timber dust extraction system designed and installed by Egmont Air Halswell Timber, a family-owned timber yard in Christchurch, upgraded their outdated timber dust extraction system with a modern solution designed and installed by Egmont Air. Established in 1997 when Peter and Barbara Stuart purchased the business, Halswell Timber has deep roots in the New Zealand timber industry. As a third-generation sawmiller, Peter expanded the business from a small team into a thriving operation that now handles both…

Barry Illsley Building & Joinery has been turning dreams into reality since 2012. What started as a building company has evolved into something much more comprehensive – a business that not only constructs your dream home but now crafts the beautiful timber joinery that goes inside it. With their expansion into joinery services, proper dust extraction became essential for their new workshop facility. As they entered their 15th year in business, Barry and his team of master craftsmen had a…

Powder coating offers a durable, clean finish that stands up to wear and corrosion—but only if the process is controlled from start to finish. Many powder coaters across New Zealand focus heavily on ovens and spray equipment, yet overlook one of the most critical components of a successful finish: air extraction. We’ve seen first hand how inadequate or outdated extraction systems can lead to costly quality issues, workplace hazards, and inefficient operations. This blog explores the most common powder coating…

In educational woodworking facilities, proper dust extraction isn’t just about cleanliness—it’s about creating a safe, healthy learning environment where students can thrive. Recently, Egmont Air had the privilege of transforming Mt Maunganui Intermediate School‘s Wood Tech facility with a state-of-the-art dust extraction solution that has revolutionised their learning space. The Challenge Mt Maunganui Intermediate was undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment of their technology rooms, which included addressing their outdated and underperforming dust extraction system. The existing setup was leaving teachers and…

When it comes to powder coating in New Zealand, manufacturers, fabricators, and processing teams often look for two main things: consistent, high-quality finishes and reliable, energy-efficient equipment. At Egmont Air, we get it: production quality and efficiency are critical for long-term success. Our team combines a down-to-earth approach with decades of industry expertise to deliver innovative powder coating services solutions. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the basics of powder coating, the role of fume extraction and the importance…