Category: Case Study

When Wayne Bishop Group took over A1 Joinery in Levin two years ago, they inherited an outdated dust extraction system that was barely keeping up with their operations. With growing production demands and increasing concerns over health & safety, and environmental compliance, it was clear they needed a better solution. That’s when they made contact with Egmont Air. The Challenge: An Aging System That Couldn’t Keep Up The previous dust extraction system was a relic – estimated to be over…

Providing Clean Air Solutions for workplaces and learning environments is our specialty at Egmont Air. One of our recent projects at Freyberg High School in Palmerston North demonstrates how effective air extraction systems can transform spaces, ensuring safety, health, and optimal usability. The Challenge When Freyberg High School underwent an inspection by WorkSafe, concerns were raised about the air quality in their workshop. The inspection highlighted the presence of welding fumes and fine wood dust in areas where students worked,…

Egmont Air are passionate about providing tailored solutions that improve workplace safety and efficiency. One of our recent projects with Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research exemplifies this commitment. Landcare Research, a Crown Research Institute renowned for its work in biodiversity and land management, approached us with a challenge involving their Environmental Chemistry Laboratory in Palmerston North. The Challenge: Managing Hazardous Soil Dust The laboratory, known for its ISO17025-accredited soil analysis services, faced issues related to dust generated during the grinding…

Image: Ensign’s new independently controlled Dual Spray-Bake Ovens are custom designed to fit large machinery inside. At Egmont Air, we take immense pride in partnering with visionary companies like Ensign to bring their ambitious projects to reality. Recently, we had the opportunity to design and install a state-of-the-art Dual Spray-Bake oven at Ensign’s new manufacturing facility, which is set to revolutionise production of their Ensign and Woodsman Pro forestry machinery and attachments. About Ensign Ensign is renowned for its purpose-built…

Image: Teco’s Workshop Supervisor, Mike Rowe, using the Egmont Air Open-Face Spray Booth. TECO, a major global supplier of electric motors and variable speed drives, has been providing market-leading, energy-efficient solutions for over 70 years. Their new workshop is fully equipped to modify, upgrade, and customise motors for specialised applications, including marine and industrial projects. We recently completed the installation of an advanced Open-Face Spray Booth at TECO’s new Penrose facility, where they have relocated to better serve their global…

Betteridge Engineering knows a thing or two about structural steel. Since 1976, they’ve built a strong reputation as experts in structural engineering and fabrication, serving both residential and commercial clients across the Wellington region. Recognising the importance of protecting his employees and compliance with health and safety regulations, Paul Betteridge, General Manager of Betteridge Engineering recently installed a new Egmont Air welding fume extraction system. Betteridge Engineering’s lead welder, Maeli, suffered from aneurysms which then resulted in cranium swelling when he was…