About Us
Established in 1991, Firman Joinery is one of Otago's most experienced joinery companies.
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Residential
As a traditional joinery company employing and training craftsperson joiners, we undertake a full range of timber joinery, for example windows, doors, stairs, kitchens, laundries, wardrobes and other fittings.
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Commercial
We have extensive experience in manufacturing joinery for commercial projects. Our team has experience with small and large scale commercial projects such as universities, hospitals, schools, motels, hotels, retirement villages and rest homes, as well as many other commercial ventures.
Passion
In a world where everything is becoming specialised and skills are being lost, Firman Joinery takes great pride in being a traditional joinery company that employs and trains craftsperson joiners. We are passionate about our trade and relish the opportunity to showcase our skills in our clients projects.
Values
Building strong relationships, integrity and quality.
Our ongoing success is based on these values. We build strong relationships with our clients, working with them to ensure a successful outcome. The quality of our products and integrity of our team is something we are extremely proud of.
Innovation
We are constantly working with clients and design professionals to come up with new and innovative ways to realise the clients vision. Our purpose built factory, modern machinery and many years' experience gives us the ability to think outside the square and come up with innovated solutions to solve design challenges.
Meet Our Team
Gary
Firman
Managing Director
Hamish
Kane
Production Manager/Director
Our
Team
In The Media
October 2018
NZ Kitchens & Bathroom Quarterly
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"Take a peek inside the incredible space that took out accolades at this year's Master Joiner Awards."
Read MoreSeptember 2018
Joiners Magazine
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“Exacting Detail - Winner of the Supreme Award at this years Master Joiners awards went to a kitchen manufactured by Firman Joinery in Oamaru. We discuss the technically challenging componentry and attention to detail that the project required.”
Read MoreAugust 2018
House of the Year
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Registered Master Builders - House of the Year Awards - Firman Joinery supplied joinery for one of the award winning homes - pages 146 - 147
Read MoreJune 2018
Joiners Magazine
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“Supreme Award – The 2018 Master Joiners Award winners were announced at the association’s conference earlier this month. The Supreme Award went to Firman Joinery in Oamaru for a rich timber toned kitchen with delicate colour palette and curved forms.”
Read MoreAugust 2017
House of the Year
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Registered Master Builders - House of the Year Awards - Firman Joinery supplied joinery for two of the award winning homes - pages 53 & 56
Read MoreAugust 2016
Trends Magazine
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Trends New Home, Volume 30 No 10 - pages 110 - 114 - G J Gardner show home
July 2016
Your Home and Garden
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Firman Joinery supplied joinery for the new home featured on pages 54 - 61
June 2015
Houses Magazine
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NZ Residential Architecture & Design - Houses - Issue 36, pages 60 - 64 - restoration of Pitches Store, Ophir.
Read MoreMarch 2015
Houses Magazine
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NZ Residential Architecture & Design - Houses - Issue 35, pages 24 - 30 - Closeburn Station House.
Read MoreAugust 2014
House of the Year
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Registered Master Builders - House of the Year Awards - Firman Joinery supplied joinery for one of the award winning homes - page 151
June 2014
Houses Magazine
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New Zealand Residential Architecture & Design - Houses - Issue 32, pages 80 & 81 - Closeburn Station House
August 2013
House of the Year
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Registered Master Builders - House of the Year Awards - Firman Joinery supplied joinery for one of the award winning homes - page 31
November 2012
NZ Life & Leisure
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Issue 46 - pages 76 - 83 - Pitches Store, Ophir and Hurd house.
August 2012
House of the Year
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Registered Master Builders - House of the Year Awards - Firman Joinery supplied joinery for one of the award winning homes - page 37
Read MoreJanuary 2012
NZ House & Garden
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Firman Joinery supplied joinery for the new home featured on pages 68 - 74
August 2006
House of the Year
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Registered Master Builders - House of the Year Awards - Firman Joinery supplied joinery for one of the award winning homes - pages 38 & 39