Business Central December 2023

| 83 DEVELOPMENT Cam Moore Design & Friday Homes Contact us: Cam Du 022 396 1660, admin@du engineering.co.nz du engineering.co.nz, 18 George Street, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt, Wellington Innovative general engineering solutions Duff Engineering offers a diverse range of services both on and off site. Our qualified engineering and fabrication specialists will take on your project with professionalism and efficiency. A new engineering company based in Lower Hutt is servicing an ever-growing client base since setting up shop last year. Du Engineering, led by CamDu , has established its point of di erence by o ering innovative and reliable engineering solutions delivered by a highly dedicated team. “What sets Du Engineering apart from the competition is our tight-knit, family-like work environment,” says Cam. “We have a culture of mutual support and shared enthusiasm and this translates into a better result for clients and a better experience.” Camhas been immersed in the engineering ield since leaving school. He completed his apprenticeship, honed his skills with various local engineering companies, ventured intomechanical engineering and eventually embarked on his entrepreneurial journey by establishing Du Engineering. The company took o almost immediately, starting with just four sta and now boasting nine full-time employees, along with several contractors. Du Engineering's scope of services spans structural engineering and general engineering. It includes project management, on-site installation, custom fabrication, welding, steel beams, structural steel, design, concrete reinforcement and steel welding. Projects are diverse and have seen the teamwork Innovative & Reliable: Duff Engineering on heavy transport vehicles, trailers, gates, fencing, balustrades, stairs, trucks and trailers, truck decks, chassis lengthening, tow bars, tow hitches, multi-storey buildings and earthquake strengthening. They are also actively involved in steelwork for residential housing and are currently crafting a front end for a Mazda RX2. A recent project was creating stairs for Porirua District Court. The company’s base of operations is in Stokes Valley and boasts a 700sqm workshop equipped with a Hiab latdeck truck for e icient steel transportation and erection on site, a crane, site welders, workshop welding equipment, bandsaws, and concrete drilling equipment. Du Engineering operates in the Wellington region and beyond, having already completed projects in locations such as Otaki, Wairarapa, and Palmerston North. The company’s impressive track record includes signi icant work for reputable clients like Friday Homes, where Du Engineering specialises in structural steel for multi-storey townhouses, LT McGuinness, Black Sheep Construction and Macaulay Metals Cam says one of the core strengths of Du Engineering is its excellent communication with clients and desire to go above and beyond. “We are committed to building a reputation for honesty, transparency and delivering exceptional results.” Paraparaumu based company Kitchen Creators has been working with Friday Homes since its inception delivering a comprehensive approach to kitchen design, manufacturing and installation. The result is tailored quality kitchens that clients love, says company operations manager Helen Beckley. “Friday Homes know that a house may well be your greatest investment and have a streamlined process that delivers time after time. Working with their professional team provides con idence to the homeowner, knowing that each house has been carefully considered and has quality products,” she says. Established in 1989, Kitchen Creators prides itself on o ering a complete design-to-installation service, giving greater control over the entire process and the ability to ensure high-quality results. Helen says that in today's evolving kitchen design landscape, the expectations of clients have changed and personalised kitchens that perfectly it the unique characteristics of a home are now the norm. Kitchen Creators, with its teamof experienced designers and skilled tradespeople, specialises in translating clients' ideas into dream kitchens. They can also cater for all other joinery requirements from bathrooms, laundries and wardrobes to entertainment units and bookcases. They work from existing plans and conduct site visits to fully understand their clients' needs. One standout feature of Kitchen Creators is their ability to coordinate all sub-trades, including plumbers and electricians, making the process of kitchen renovation or installation Bringing your dream kitchen to life stress-free for clients. This commitment to a hassle-free experience extends to the Kitchen Creators showroom at 144 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu, which is open on weekdays and provides personalised attention by appointment. The heart of Kitchen Creators’ operation is its onsite manufacturing facility, where state-of-the-art technology and the latest trends are integrated into their production process. Kitchen Creators proudly promotes the use of the Airtec Edge Bander, an innovative piece of equipment that enables virtually seamless joins for a lawless inish on both satin and gloss surfaces. Customers can even witness the manufacturing process by visiting the factory, situated right behind the showroom. This transparency in its operations and commitment to quality control ensures that every kitchen producedmeets the highest standards, says Helen. Owners CraigWattam and Pat Thomson, who are long-time Kapiti Coast residents, remain actively involved in the business, leading the design and installation teams. Their leadership and experience continue to guide the company and the priority is to ensure every client achieves a positive outcome, says Helen. “Our enduring relationship with Friday Homes is a testament to Friday Homes desire for quality joinery and Kitchen Creators’ commitment to excellence and the ability to meet the evolving needs of our customers together. Whether it's a new kitchen or other customdesigned joinery, Kitchen Creators can bring your ideas to life.” www.kitchencreators.co.nz 144 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu 04 298 2421 Custom-designed kitchens to fit your home perfectly. Whether you have kitchen ideas of your own, or you don't know where to begin, Kitchen Creators in Paraparaumu will design, manufacture and install your new designer kitchen from start to finish. ∙ Design ∙ Manufacture ∙ Installation ∙ Custom Designed Kitchens ∙ Distinctive Custom Joinery

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