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We're hiring technicians
05 June 2026
With our core range of CNCs, edgebanders and classical machinery growing in popularity, we're looking to grow our sevice team. Read more...Jacks turns 80!
17 May 2026
1st May represented 80 years since the establishment of Jacks back in 1946. From small beginnings in Wellington’s Vivian Street, Jacks grew to become a core feature of NZ’s woodworking machinery landscape. Today, Jacks remains the largest supplier across the industry.
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Technical experience favours KDT in edgebander purchase
10 April 2026
After nearly five years at Jacks, Anatolii gained deep experience across edgebanders, CNCs, and classical machinery. But eventually he wanted to build something of his own, and Kiwi Craft Kitchens Ltd was founded. Anatolii’s technical background gave him an immediate advantage. “I knew how to get maximum performance out of CNCs and edgebanders - so why not apply that to my own workshop? Read more...Innovation is in the blood at Montage Kitchens & Joinery
19 March 2026
In every region of New Zealand, you’ll find joinery businesses that stand out not just for their workmanship, but for the values, innovation and leadership woven into their DNA. Montage Kitchens & Joinery in Hamilton is one of those businesses - a company shaped by a remarkable founder and now carried forward by the next generation with the same drive and determination. Read more...Master Joiners Apprentice of the Year 2025
14 December 2025
Congratulations to Michael Shaw – his dedication, skill, and commitment to have been recognised with the Canterbury Master Joiners Apprentice of the Year award for Year 1.
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Edgebander Infotech Show - next week!
02 October 2025
Join us for two days of live demonstrations and expert advice. Read more...KDT Rejuvenation at Assemble Kitchens
23 June 2025
Last year Sam set out to rejuvenate the Assemble workshop and first on the list for an upgrade was the CNC. “We’d had many years of good service from our Anderson,” he says, “but it was getting tired.” Sam wanted more production capacity for the future, and preferred the efficiency of a full CNC cell, including infeed with labelling, and outfeed. He settled on a KN-3612DE from KDT, supplied and installed by Jacks. Read more...Master Joiners Regional Apprentice of the Year
25 November 2024
Congratulations Dalton de Ronde Robo - Canterbury Master Joiners Regional Apprentice of the Year (Year 1) Read more...Anderson joins our range of CNCs
11 March 2019
Anderson have been manufacturing CNC Routers since 1972. As a specialist CNC manufacturer, Anderson take enormous pride in being extremely good at doing one thing very well and without compromise.
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NEW from Tormek – Diamond wheels and the Multi Base
11 September 2018
Tormek has listened to the requests of its users once again and is proud to release the Tormek range of Diamond Wheels along with the new Multi Base jig.
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Luxscan wins the 2018 Export Award
31 July 2018
Luxscan Technologies Sàrl, a member of the Weinig Group, has been awarded the 2018 Export Award by the Luxembourg Ministry of Economy. The coveted Export Award is awarded to medium-sized companies in the country that have distinguished themselves through international activities in the course of their business activities and have achieved outstanding results in the process. Read more...Lowering Barriers to Prefabrication
19 September 2017
At Jacks we’re often asked a very simple question by laypeople that have just seen a masterpiece of prefabrication on an episode of Grand Designs UK. It goes something like “Why on earth aren’t we doing this sort of stuff here?!” While uptake is improving in our corner of the world, there are a few problems specific to New Zealand that have slowed the adoption of panelised and modular construction. Read more...Felder's AD941 proves a hit at Crimson Guitars
17 October 2016
Crimson Guitars in the UK have documented their experience with their new Felder AD941 Planer Jointer. It's worth a watch! Read more...