Essex Cabinetmakers Ltd & Comshape Technology Ltd

General information

Bespoke Cabinet Makers specializing in Kitchens & Design, Bathrooms, House Fit-outs, Bars, Restaurants, Shop & Office Fit-outs, Reception Desks, POS Units, Slatwall, Feature Ceiling Elements, Contract CNC Machining, Contract PVC work from 12mm-60mm thick.

Essex Cabinet Makers Ltd was established in 1987, with its subsidiary company Comshape Technology Ltd forming five years later in 1992. We are a New Lynn based company with a well equipped 17,000 square feet factory.

When contacting us, whether it is via phone or visiting our showroom, Lindy at reception will be your first point of contact. Lindy is responsible for many aspects of the day to day running of the company and generally keeps the rest of us organized and in line. (Well, she tries anyway).

Working along side Lindy in the office is Mike Paul (Managing Director) and Cliff Armstrong (Manager). Mike has been running the two companies since their conception more than 25 years ago and has a wealth of business and industry knowledge, specializing in kitchen design, vanity’s, wardrobes, furniture, entertainment units and full house fit outs. Cliff has been working along side Mike for more than 17 years as manager and shareholder, and is more commercially focused; working on shop and office fit outs, bars, restaurants, and contract CNC work. Both Mike and Cliff wear many hats within the business, but remain very customer focused, both being heavily involved in each project from start to finish, from the design and quoting stage, through to material selection, construction and installation.

Our team is made up of some the most talented cabinet makers and polishers / painters in the country, led by the Factory Forman of more than 14 years Tony Fowler. We pride ourselves on being one off specialists, thinking outside the square and utilizing our skills, machinery and sub-trades to their full potential, keeping full control of the project from start to finish with an in-house polish shop and installers, we can tackle anything, not only in Auckland but nationally and internationally.

With a constantly changing marketplace we have adapted by developing new products and investing in sophisticated machinery to remain competitive.

To keep standards as high as possible we have a minimum standard that we build to that guarantees quality and durability. 18mm thick carcasses in both MDF and MUF (moisture resistant MDF) with the option of EO board for the environmentally conscious. (This is as opposed to 16mm particle board which is quite commonly used in the industry). Other features include ridged 2mm PVC edges, High quality Blum soft close draw sides and where possible the use 120- 165 degree opening hinges. All of which will help to ensure your kitchen continues to look like the day it was installed.

A large majority of our work comes from recommendations and repeat business allowing us to spend time
building a strong rapport with our clients. We have also featured in various magazines around the country.

Should you wish to inquire about any of our services please do not hesitate to call, we would be happy to hear from you.

Michael Paul (Managing Director)
Cliff Armstrong (Manager)