About Us

The New Zealand Pine Manufacturers Association Inc., more commonly known as the Pine Manufacturers, was incorporated in 1991 to promote New Zealand's ability to meet international demand for solidwood value-added products for the benefit of member companies and the economy as a whole.

The Pine Manufacturers is an association comprising small to medium size and corporate businesses engaged in the manufacturer of solidwood items such as furniture and components (including solid and laminated squares, edge glue panels, turnery, bent wood and DIY products), interior fittings and fixtures (mouldings, flooring, panelling, shelving, window, door and stair components), structural products (laminated beams and posts) and exterior products (fascia, door jambs, hand rails, balustrades, weatherboards, outdoor furniture and roundwood products).

The Pine Manufacturers Challenge

shift the focus from production to the needs of customers in the marketplace
position New Zealand pine overseas into higher value-added market niches
improve member access to information on trends and opportunities in overseas markets
grow member businesses by improving bottom line performance;
drive towards international competitiveness
leverage off each other's knowledge base
encourage the adoption of new leading-edge wood processing techniques and state-of-the-art technologies
establish stronger relationships between forest owners, sawmillers, and manufacturers

The Member Benefits

Represents the business interests of its members
Networks companies with common goals and aspirations
Buyers Guide inclusion
Internet Website inclusion
Regular newsletter
Trade Enquiries
Brochures on the Association
Regular executive member meetings report to members
Buddy System support by Executive Committee
Market research reports available (USA, Japan, Korea, Australia, Thailand, Viet Nam & China)
Market Intelligence Reports; Australia, Japan and United States
Research activities in association with Forest Research
Lumber Grade Chart
Pine User Guide - available in English, Japanese & Mandarin
Comparative Properties Study; North American and Asian commercially traded species - English, Japanese, Korean & Mandarin
Portable trade stand
NZ Pine International magazine
Sourcing publications
Video Library
Promotional CD-Rom - English or Mandarin Voice-over

About Us

The Pine Manufacturers Challenge

The Member Benefits

Woodco's Strategic Action Plan - Regional Workshops; Nov 2011

NZ Wood Timber Design Awards 2011

Year of International Forests

Wood Processing and Manufacturing Science and Innovation Plan

Forestwood 2012 Joint Industry Conference