Hardwood by LMA Timber

About

Passionate about sustainability, LMA Timber offers a superior selection of hardwood products tailored for the construction industry. We have collaborated carefully selected Australian Hardwood suppliers in Australia, all recipients of numerous awards for their commitment to delivering high-quality reclaimed and sustainable timber.

Established in 2017, our business originated from inspiration drawn from a Grand Designs episode featuring reclaimed Australian hardwood cladding. A subsequent investigation revealed that the main timber cladding options in New Zealand primarily consisted of high-maintenance softwoods (class 2 – 15 to 40 years naturally durable), such as cedar, larch, and thermally modified products. The discovered hardwood, distinguished by its superior performance, durability, low maintenance, and sustainable attributes, marked the beginning of our success story. Today, architects, designers, and builders widely regard it as their number one choice for not only cladding but structural beams, posts, decking, flooring amongst other hardwood products.

In October 2019 when LMA Timber joined forces with the Caldwell Group (AKA Trade Co), owners of ITM Dyers Road, VIP Frame and Truss amongst other businesses. With a combined experience of 40 years, this partnership enhances our market position, allowing us to provide unparalleled value and service to our customers. Regarded as being the largest and most trusted supplier of reclaimed / sustainably sourced Australian hardwoods, our reputation is firmly enforced by the prestigious projects we have been involved with around New Zealand

Our main warehouse along with purpose built showroom is based in Christchurch.  This allows us to carry large volumes of stock (particularly cladding and decking) so that we can meet your projects needs in a timely fashion. Our second purpose built showroom is currently under construction and will be opened towards the end of April 2024. Additionally, we share a showroom in Auckland with High Performer Building where a sample of our products can also be viewed.

Meet the team

Martin Thompson
Martin Thompson
Managing Director/Owner
Karlayne Eggleton
Karlayne Eggleton
Office Admin Support
Fliss Rhodes
Fliss Rhodes
Head of Operations and Logistics
Glenn Minnell
Glenn Minnell
North Island Business Development Manager
Shannon Read
Shannon Read
South Island Business Development Manager

Awards and recognition

2023
Master Builders
New Home Award - $500k - $750k

Testimonials

David Ruffles | Lincoln

Carol and Warwick Ferrier | Castle Hill

Karl Kitchen, Senior Station Officer (Acting) | Red Watch, Wigram Station

ITM Rangiora | Warren Fail

Pernod Ricard Winemakers | Church Road

Kate Lattey & Koldo Santamaria

Cindy Nagy | Cladding and Decking

Mike Gibbs | Kumanu Builders

Steph and Arthur Cotton | Pegasus Build

Andre Davis

Matt Fechney | Director Omaha Building

Roger McRae | Placemakers Queenstown

Jessica Jacobs

Bruce and Rosie Hamlin

Chris Pyemont: Director CP Architects