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Advanced Joinery Have Upgraded Their Workshop with Industrial Dust Extraction

Industrial Dust Extraction by Egmont Air for Advanced Joinery

When you’ve been crafting quality kitchens and joinery for nearly four decades, you understand that attention to detail makes all the difference. Advanced Joinery, Canterbury’s multi-award winning joinery company, recently made a significant investment in their most valuable assets – their people – by upgrading their industrial dust extraction system with Egmont Air. The Challenge: Outgrowing Their Space Darrin Dudson, Managing Director of Advanced Joinery, faced a familiar challenge for successful businesses: growth. “We just needed more space, more capacity,”…

Powering Growth: How Egmont Air’s Modular Extraction System Keeps A·one Kitchens & Interiors Running at Full Capacity

Egmont Air Modular Extraction System

When A·one Kitchens & Interiors needed to upgrade their dust extraction system to match their expanding operations, they turned to a supplier they could trust – Egmont Air. What followed highlighted the benefits of efficient installation and a modular extraction system, showcasing why New Zealand manufacturers choose Egmont Air for their dust extraction needs. A Legacy Built on Quality A·one Kitchens & Interiors’ story began nearly four decades ago. A reputation for quality craftsmanship quickly outgrew humble beginnings and what…

Massive Dust and Wood Shaving Extraction Solution for Lockwood Homes

Massive Dust and Wood Shaving Extraction Solution for Lockwood Homes

This Dust and Wood Shaving Extraction Solution for Lockwood Homes shows how cutting-edge engineering can solve complex manufacturing challenges. Egmont Air designed and installed a sophisticated system for New Zealand’s iconic solid timber home manufacturer that has been crafting quality homes for over seven decades. A Legacy Built on Craftsmanship Founded in 1951 by the Dutch-born La Grouw family, Lockwood Homes remains a family-operated business under their stewardship 74 years later. Their commitment to quality and sustainability has established them…

Choosing the Right Extraction System: 5 Questions to Ask Your Supplier

Egmont Air is team on installation

When it comes to industrial dust extraction or fume extraction systems, getting it wrong can do more than just create a mess—it can put your staff, machinery, and business at risk. At Egmont Air, we’ve seen what happens when shortcuts are taken, and we’re here to make sure you don’t have to learn the hard way. As a tight knit team with decades of hands-on experience, we’re not just ticking boxes—we’re building systems that last, perform, and protect. Here are…

Datum Projects’ Joinery Factory Upgrade with Egmont Air

Datum Projects Joinery Factory Upgrade with Egmont Air

When Seth Gleeson, Managing Director of Datum Projects, decided to upgrade their joinery factory with a new CNC router, he knew their existing dust extraction system wouldn’t cut it. What started as a simple joinery factory upgrade became a major project that would completely change their manufacturing environment – and it shows how the right industrial solutions can make a real difference to efficiency and workplace conditions. Outgrowing the Original System For nearly a decade, Datum Projects has been making…

Advanced Dust Extraction Powers Growth at Kitchens R Us in Mt Maunganui

In the competitive world of custom kitchen and cabinetry manufacturing, operational efficiency and workplace safety go hand in hand. For Russell Reardon, Managing Director of Kitchens R Us at Mt Maunganui, the decision to upgrade to advanced dust extraction has proven to be a game-changing investment that revolutionised both productivity and working conditions. This family-owned, family-run business has been operating from their Mount Maunganui factory since 1987, building a reputation as one of New Zealand’s most trusted brands in kitchen…

Why Your Old Extraction System Is Costing You More Than You Think

Egmont Air high efficiency fan impellor

In many industrial workshops, dust and fume extraction systems often go unnoticed—working quietly in the background, presumed effective until something goes wrong. At Egmont Air, we’ve helped countless businesses realise the true cost of relying on outdated technology. The reality? Old and inefficient industrial dust extraction systems could be draining your bottom line, hindering productivity, and jeopardising your team’s health. The Hidden Costs of Outdated Systems If your system is still running on outdated belt-drive fans or patched-together ducting, you’re…

Protecting Air, Water & Compliance: How Proper Extraction Systems Make a Difference 

Waikato River Panorama

The Waikato River, a vital waterway for both Hamilton and Auckland, is under increasing scrutiny due to concerns about industrial pollution and its impact on Auckland water quality. With Auckland sourcing a significant portion of its drinking water from the Waikato River, and Hamilton City Council actively inspecting commercial and industrial sites for potential contaminants, it’s imperative for businesses to take proactive steps toward environmental stewardship and compliance with industrial wastewater discharge standards.  Airborne pollutants from industrial processes—such as dust…

Centralised Extraction Solution Breathes New Life into Titan Marine’s Workshop

Centralised Extraction Solution Breathes New Life into Titan Marine's Workshop

At the heart of Auckland city lies one of New Zealand’s premier shipyards, Titan Marine. Since 1993, this 100% New Zealand-owned operation has built a sterling reputation for delivering skilled, efficient, and professional marine and industrial engineering services to clients from across New Zealand and the South Pacific. When facing challenges with workshop air quality, they turned to Egmont Air for a comprehensive centralised extraction solution. The Challenge: A Workshop Under a Cloud Titan Marine’s fabrication expertise is legendary. With…

Understanding Welding Fume Extraction Regulations: What You Need to Know

Egmont Air fume extraction New Zealand, welding fume extraction, fume arms and fume hoods

For any business engaged in welding, whether small-scale fabrication or large industrial production, understanding and complying with welding fume extraction regulations in New Zealand is essential. Not only does it safeguard the health and wellbeing of your staff, but it also protects your business from costly penalties and reputational damage. At Egmont Air, we’ve seen many businesses grapple with outdated fume extraction systems. Either falling short of today’s stricter compliance standards or unable to cope with the increased output from…