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…
WorkSafe Compliant Dust Extraction for PlaceMakers
Case Study: Egmont Air Provides Custom Dust Extraction Solution for Placemakers Wiri Background When new dust regulations were introduced – the Placemakers Frame & Truss manufacturing plant in Wiri, Auckland, management acted promptly to safeguard their 103 workers. The plant already had an Egmont Air dust extraction system in place, and regular independent monitoring confirmed they were meeting health and safety standards. However, when the allowable dust limit was reduced from 5mg to 2mg per cubic metre in 2012, adjustments…
Maeli Breathes Easy with Betteridge’s New Extraction System
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…
Exciting Changes For Kitchen Making In Petone
James Cook Joinery, a Petone-based specialist in high-end kitchens and solid-timber cabinetry, has built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and quality. When Mike Telfer took over as Managing Director in 2021, he aimed to elevate this reputation further by setting a new benchmark for premium kitchen production in the Lower North Island. A significant part of this vision was the relocation to a new, larger factory—a move that expanded their manufacturing capacity by over 300%. However, with this expansion came…
Case Study: Egmont Air’s Bag-House Dust Extraction System Benefits Otorohanga Menz Shed
We recently installed a new Egmont Air bag-house dust extraction system to improve health and safety at the Otorohanga Menz Shed. This system works by efficiently removing shavings and fine airborne dust from woodworking machines and enhances air quality, ensuring a cleaner, safer workspace for all members. This case study explores the implementation and benefits of the Egmont Air system at the Menz Shed. The Otorohanga Menz Shed, part of the broader Menz Shed Organisation, faced significant challenges related to…