Company

Checkmate actively supports many sawmilling/woodworking industry associations that include NZ Saw Doctors Association, NZ Timber Machinists Association, NZTIF, FIEA

Our Mission Statement:

"To continue to grow and expand in both the national and international markets by maintaining and developing manufacturing and servicing systems to assist our customer to reach their business goals."

History

Checkmate was formed in 1965 as a manufacturer and service provider of Circular saws; it pioneered "Tungsten Carbide Tipped" (TCT) Circular saws in New Zealand and the first to introduce and sharpen "Diamond" (PCD) Tipped tooling.

In early 2000 Checkmate expanded into Bandsaw manufacturing / servicing and entered into many service contracts providing a total saw shop solution to the industry.

In August 2006, Checkmate expanded across the Tasman purchasing Custom Saw's in Brunswick Victoria. Custom Saws, and in January 2008 a saw shop was set up in Tasmania on the FEA site.

Future:

Checkmate has made a large commitment to the timber industry through re-investing in up-to-date plant and machinery, staff training and ensuring the supply of Quality competitively priced products and services.