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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system designed and installed by Egmont Air Halswell Timber, a family-owned timber yard in Christchurch, upgraded their outdated timber dust extraction system with a modern solution designed and installed by Egmont Air.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 We’ve seen first hand how inadequate or outdated extraction systems can lead to costly quality issues, workplace hazards, and inefficient operations.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Intermediate was undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment of their technology rooms, which included addressing their outdated and underperforming dust extraction system.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…

Above: Richard Stewart, Clean Air Consultant from Egmont Air, pictured with the ATEX Dust Extractor System. The Challenge: Outdated Equipment Hampering Educational Excellence At a renowned College in Auckland, an aging 1980s static baghouse dust extraction system was creating significant operational challenges in their Hard Materials workshop. The primary issues were two-fold: poor airflow due to dust accumulation on static filter bags, and excessive fan noise disrupting the learning environment. Despite replacing filter bags two years prior, the workshop continued…

The Importance of Clean Air in Workshops and Schools With growing awareness of air quality and workplace safety, it’s time for small joinery workshops and schools to adopt better dust extraction solutions. Wood dust is more than just a nuisance—it can pose serious health risks, including respiratory issues and long-term exposure hazards. Many workshops struggle with outdated or poorly designed extraction systems, leading to high levels of airborne dust that affect both workers and students. As schools introduce more hands-on…

Egmont Air understands that each industrial workspace has unique challenges when it comes to managing dust and fumes. To help you identify and resolve potential air quality issues, we follow a 9-step process for analysing dust problems in your workplace. Our process ensures that your dust and fume extraction system is tailored to meet your specific needs and provide a long-term solution to improving air quality and worker safety. Why Analysing Dust Problems is Crucial Dust problems in industrial environments…

Parkwood Products, family owned and renowned in the industry for their innovation in door technology, recently extended their factory to accommodate increased production, and dedicated areas for research and development. This created an undercover 600m2 canopy area,  and an additional 1160m2 of factory area. To ensure the space would be safe and compliant, Parkwood required a new dust extraction system. Egmont Air Onsite Evaluation and Bespoke Dust Extraction Design Having already supplied a large dust extraction system for Parkwood’s existing…