Adam sits down with Simon Farrell-Green, editor of HERE magazine, to talk about why choosing New Zealand made products is a reliable choice for Kiwis. He talks about APL's rigorous testing, designing to the Building Code, and having the right people on the ground.
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Adam’s Introduction
01:40 What’s the difference between fabricators and APL? How does that all work?
02:19 How does APL ensure its products perform the way they’re meant to?
04:40 How well do APL frames actually perform?
05:15 Expectations from high-performing windows and doors
06:17 What happens when things go wrong with a product?
07:19 What’s the real cost of cutting corners or choosing an inferior product?
🎙️ About the Series – Made here, for you
Made here, for you is a storytelling series by APL & AGP, shining a light on the people, places, and processes behind New Zealand-made windows and doors. Every episode captures the craft, care, and Kiwi ingenuity that make our products truly local and built to last.
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“Made here, for you” stories of New Zealand-made windows and doors, told by the people who bring them to life.
