Cutshop® to the Waikato.
On Monday the 19th of September, Cutshop® Waikato opened its doors. We caught up with franchisee Keith Hofer to find out more.
A new challenge
Keith has spent much of his career in the corporate world of IT. Feeling ready for a new challenge, he decided to move his family to Hamilton and take on a Cutshop® franchise — the first in the Waikato.
“I’ve always liked the idea of running a business, and I saw purchasing a Cutshop® franchise as an opportunity to use my business skills and make it happen,” says Keith.
From Cutshop® perspective, Keith’s IT experience makes him an ideal fit to make the most of the sophisticated software that drives machinery in every franchise to take projects from paper designs to a 3D reality.
The team
Keith acknowledges there is no substitute for industry experience, which is why he recruited Anthony, who has eight years as a cabinetmaker under his belt.
For Keith, one of the great advantages of being a Cutshop® franchisee is the wealth of experience and support available.
Filling a gap
Up until now, says Keith, there hasn’t been anyone in the Waikato specialising in contract cutting.
“There are some businesses that do a bit, but they measure up and install as well, which makes them more expensive.
Keith also points out that because Cutshop® are specialist contract cutters, they don’t compete against their customers for work.
“We focus on cutting, drilling and edging; we don’t get involved in selling completed cabinetry.”
Make more for less
Using the latest machinery imported from the United States and Europe, respectively the CNC and Edgebander, Cutshop® can cut and finish just about anything — including MDF sheeting, solid wood, veneers, acrylic panels and aluminum.
An astute businessman, Keith likes the idea that Cutshop® enables tradies to increase their output without a large capital investment and reduce costs at the same time. For DIYers, projects are possible that otherwise wouldn’t be due to a lack of machinery and expertise.
Find out more
To celebrate Cutshop® arrival in the Waikato, there will be a barbecue for customers on October 29th. However, you don’t need to wait till then to find out what Cutshop® is all about — just give Keith a call on (07) 444 5545 or drop in and check out the new branch at 47 Northway Street, Te Rapa, Hamilton.