ABOUT US
Accent is New Zealand's largest commercial furniture manufacturer. We partner with designers, architects, and furniture resellers to take their workspace projects from idea to installation ā and we do it all in-house.
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CUSTOMER
We put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
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EXCELLENCE
Delivering with passion, purpose and impact.
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LEADERSHIP
We lead by example.
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FLEXIBILITY
Flexible, creative, and ready to turn challenges into opportunities.
OUR TEAM
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Chris Holt
Director -
Ronnie Holt
General Manager -
Nicky Holt
Facilities Director -
Brian Foster
Sales Manager
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Seth Barker
Business Development -
Geoff Boakes
Sales Support -
Clarke Wearmouth
Key Account Manager -
Jo Culleton
Customer Service & Projects Manager
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Lily Sumby
Customer Service -
Amy Tubongbanua
Graphic Design -
Shona Holt
Customer Service -
Eunice De Guzman
Assistant Accountant
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Rene Hamlin
Sales Support -
Angela Tuffley
Customer Service -
Matt Turner
Operations Manager -
Mark Grieve
Project & Product Design -
Daryl Walton
Product Development
OUR STORY
Welcome to Accent Group, where craftsmanship meets innovation.
Our journey began in 1996 when Chris Holt, with 15 years of experience at Otamatea Furniture, decided to embark on a new venture.
Setting up shop in Mangaturoto, Chris purchased sheds, laying the foundation for what would become Accent Woodlines.
In October 1996, we moved into our new workspace, crafting laundry tubs, planter boxes, and wooden model toy trucks.
As the wheels of progress turned, Chris welcomed our first full-time employee in 1997.
Our first major commercial furniture project came in 1996, manufacturing service counters for LG Carters. This marked the inception of our commitment to quality and excellence.
Accent expanded into contract furniture.
With a team of around 10 dedicated individuals, we started contract office furniture, to meet the demands of customers.
In 1999, recognizing the need for growth, we moved to a larger facility, adding extra factory space and Portacoms for offices.
The Holt family became an integral part of our story, Ronnie joining in 1997 as Director and now Accentās General Manager.
In April 2010, we took a significant step by acquiring Otamatea Furniture, merging part of Accent's factory with Otamatea Furniture in Maungaturoto.
December 2010 marked another milestone as we consolidated from six buildings on three sites in Maungaturoto to one building and one site in Wellsford.
Fast forward to 2023, Accent stands tall with a team of 60 skilled individuals from the local area.
We take pride in supplying over 100 resellers across New Zealand, showcasing our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.
Specialising in designing and manufacturing workspace furniture for commercial office spaces, we continue to evolve and innovate, setting new standards in the industry.