Successful history
Homerit was founded in 2004. Through continued research, testing and investment in new dies, machinery, tooling and production management, Homerit has solidified its position as a leading PVC-U windows and doors manufacturer in New Zealand.
- Feb 2024: New profile cutting and processing line, welding and corner cleaning center installed to increase production capacity.
- Dec 2023: Homerit recessed window installation passed AS/NZS 4284 testing for the Extra High Wind Zone.
- Feb 2022: Homerit BRANZ appraisal certificate re-issued with construction R-values table for different double or triple glazing options.
- Jun 2018: New NZS4211 window performance tests for sliding/stack door, casement door, French door and bi-folding door all achieved “very high” wind zone rating.
- Oct 2017: VEKA and Homerit developed a new sliding door sash profile with stronger steel reinforcement.
- Apr 2017: Homerit PVC-U windows and doors Technical Literature was reviewed and updated by BRANZ.
- Oct 2016: Homerit and Parkwood Doors worked together to find a way to fit Parkwood fibreglass entrance doors into Homerit PVC-U frames. German made multiple locking hardware can now be installed to achieve high security, air tightness and water tightness.
- Jan 2015: Homerit introduced management information system developed in house to improve project management, productivity and customer experience.
- Oct 2013: Homerit’s first TV advertisement aired on TV One.
- Feb 2012: Homerit Premium Series PVC-U casement windows are tested and meet the newly introduced “extra high” wind zone performance requirements.
- Jan 2012: Hutt Valley Tramping Club choose Homerit Premium Series PVC-U windows and doors for its lodge in Mt Ruapehu.
- Feb 2011: All Homerit PVC-U windows and doors installed in Christchurch survived the magnitude 6.3 earthquake without damage to either frames or glass.
- Aug 2010: Eco friendly showhome built by Taupo District Council with our windows and doors won the overall category, and gold award, for sustainable homes at the Rotorua Taupo Regional Registered Master Builders’ Awards.
- Jun 2010: Relocated factory to 48 Allens Rd, East Tamaki, Auckland with floor space of 1700 sqm. More machinery was imported to improve production capacity and quality.
- Mar 2010: Began manufacturing and installing Homerit PVC-U windows and doors in Broadway mall recladding project. Original single glazed aluminium windows and doors were replaced with Homerit Premium Series PVC-U double glazed windows and doors for 43 apartment units at 118 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland.
- Mar 2009: Completed shop front glazing project for all the shops at Kings Square beside the Newmarket railway station. Total glazing area for the shops is over 400 sqm.
- Apr 2008: Presentation to Auckland City Council staff about Homerit PVC-U windows and doors system. Auckland City Council listed Homerit as the approved PVC-U joinery in its building product registers.
- Mar 2008: Began manufacturing and installing Homerit PVC-U double glazed windows and doors at Kings Square – 7 storey apartment with 138 apartment units in Newmarket, Auckland. This project took 8 months and was completed in Nov 2008.
- Feb 2008: A patent was granted for the “Method and assembly for installing a window or door” by Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand.
- Feb 2007: Homerit PVC-U Premium Series windows and doors system was appraised by BRANZ for both residential and commercial application.
- Sep 2006: Completed window replacement project for 8 storey Mercuer Windsor Hotel at 58 Queen St, Auckland CBD. Old single glazed steel framed windows were replaced with double glazed PVC-U windows using special renovation PVC-U frames.
- Feb 2006: Weathertightness Test of Homerit PVC-U Windows and Doors completed by BRANZ in Porirua City.
- Feb 2006: Homerit PVC-U windows and doors exported to a customer in Tonga survived severe tropical cyclone Vaianu which had damaged a lot of properties including windows and doors.
- May 2005: Completed a series of window performance tests in Auckland to NZS4211 – Specification for performance of windows.
- Jul 2004: NZ investment & Trading Ltd was incorporated. “Homerit” trademark was registered.