In 2017, Northern Benchtops entered the Westpac Northland Business Excellence Awards and was the only benchtop manufacturer to come away as finalists in the Henderson Reeves Excellence in Business Award for Small Businesses, as well as the Northland Regional Council Sustainable Business Award, and the ACC Workplace Safety Award.
Northern Benchtops proudly produced bespoke granite and engineered stone benchtops for Whangarei’s centrally-located One Riverside Apartments, and crafted the Neolith ‘Nero Satin’ porcelain veneers of 2019 Grand Designs Waipu’s “lavishly appointed outdoor kitchen”* and fireplace. (*Jo McCarroll, www.stuff.co.nz)
At Northern Benchtops we enjoy participating in local sporting fundraising events, including the annual Ray White Hatea Loop Challenge. We are the proud sponsors of Mangakahia Rugby Club where I used to play, and where our ten-year old son and athlete, Chase, is now making memories of his own. The ‘Benchtop Battlers’ have also joined the Relay for Life Northland 2020 campaign to raise funds for Cancer Society New Zealand.
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact: in 2017 we were runners up for the Northland Regional Council Sustainable Business Award, a notably rare achievement for a manufacturer. We promote the sale off-cuts to reduce landfill and take smaller steps to reduce plastic waste in our operations, such as by supplying our staff with a coffee machine and reusable cups, and sourcing green product alternatives.
We are a small family business with a big heart and believe in supporting local: that means our clients, our communities and Northland’s special culture. We are deeply loyal to our clients and strive to provide them with a service we would be happy to receive. We are always willing to go above and beyond to show them how much they mean to us, such as by including care packages with each installation to thank our clients for their custom. Within these care packages are beautiful hand-made artisan goodies made right here in Northland because we believe that when locals support locals, all of Northland prospers, and that’s a culture we’re dedicated to nurturing.
Kia Ora, I’m Tommy Adams, owner and manager of Northern Benchtops. A born and bred Northlander, I began working in the benchtop industry at the age of 16, becoming a fully qualified joiner and later, a foreman for a laminate benchtop manufacturer. I founded Northern Benchtops in 2011, the same week my lovely wife and business partner Steph gave birth to our youngest daughter, Isobella, at just 25 weeks.
As our family has grown and flourished, so too has our business. Since those early days we have established a stone factory beside our original laminate factory – both of which adjoin our stunning showroom – and we have expanded our range from laminate only to include engineered stone, natural stone and, most recently, porcelain (sintered stone). We have cultivated strong partnerships with global leading brands to bring you Northland’s most extensive range of benchtop options available in a broad palette of unique finishes. By selling off-cuts we not only reduce landfill but give our clients quality and affordable surfaces for their bathroom and laundry benchtops and vanities. Additionally, we craft bespoke hearths and outdoor kitchen and BBQ surfaces from granite and porcelain. To complete your kitchen, laundry or bathroom spaces, we also source and supply designer Acero sinks.
One of our longest standing team members, extremely talented stonemason Jack started his time with us in the laminate shed spending 3 years developing his skills before moving across to the stone shed. Jack spends spare time with family and friends.
A joiner by trade, managing director Tommy is your go to for knowledge on all things benchtop related. He has built a strong team with a clear focus towards a high quality end product.
Aaron our Cad Technician will have your project templated to the highest of standards, he has the technical know how of what’s possible & practical within your space. With 11 years experience in cabinetry background he is a very skilled member to have on our team.
Coming in with a cabinetry background, he is an asset to have as a factory hand in our laminate shed.
Our installer and factory hand with a wide range of skills, ensuring all installs are to the highest of standards. Toby enjoys travelling throughout the North and seeing the jobs come together. When he's not at work you'll find him at the beach and spending time with friends and family.
Experienced in stone fabrication, TJ is one of our talented stonemasons. An avid car and gym enthusiast in his spare time.
Our skilled production and office manager, Libbie will see your project well managed and executed to the highest standard from start to finish.
Holly joined us after 12 years as a kitchen designer, moving into our quoting team. When not in the office she enjoys spending her spare time with her family.
Joining the team as a friendly face on the reception counter, Kat fast became a go to in the showroom for help and advice before moving into a new role organizing our template and install teams new and current projects. She enjoys being a part of the final stages of building/renovations and seeing the projects come together.
Fitzy our laminate shed foreman has been in the joinery industry for 35 years, he has extensive experience in running a team and still loves being on the tools at every opportunity.
Joining us with a vast amount of knowledge on various subjects, Archie joined our factory hand team and operates our CNC machine.
Odin joined our install team in 2021, an absolute asset to our team and an exceptional colour expert ensuring our benchtops are installed to the highest standard.
Cassidy started her role at Northern Benchtops working as a factory hand in both the laminate shed and our stone shed. From there she excelled and moved into a admin & sales role. Cassidy is currently on maternity leave and will return with us in October 2024.
Terrence our head installer, previously residing in Auckland gained a wealth of skill and knowledge in several different cabinet making industries including bathrooms, kitchens/wardrobes and shopfitting. He applies his 20+ years of technical skills to ensure every install is to the highest quality standard.
Our wonderful accounts manager is no stranger to crunching the numbers, and you may recognise her as a valued member of the Maunu community.
Our head stonemason with 25 years experience, he loves to spend time with his family, hunting and fishing and supporting his local Whangarei Boys High School 1st XV rugby team.
