OUR HISTORY
The New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers Association Inc (NZMRM) represents those companies that roll-form steel and other metals for roofing and cladding purposes. Commonly known as "Rollformers" there are 30 of these companies who are members of NZMRM. Members are involved in producing a wide range of profiled product, both painted and unpainted. The association is also active in the development and promotion of industry Standards and in conducting research that promotes the use of metal roofing and cladding.
The NZMRM was originally formed through the efforts of a small group of manufacturers who met in 1966 to form the New Zealand Metal Rollformers Association Inc. Since then the Association has gone through five name changes and has actively contributed to many changes and developments within the industry. The NZMRM provides its members with guidelines to ensure that the products and services they offer meet the Standards required to fulfill codes of compliance, warranty, and durability.
One notable achievement has been the compilation of the NZMRM Code of Practice which has become a valuable reference document for Territorial Authorities and roofing companies.
In 1981, the NZ Metal Roofing Manufacturers Inc. printed the Profiled Metal Roofing Design and Installation Handbook, which set a benchmark for best practice in metal roofing and cladding installation. The handbook was then updated several times, with the most recent update being in 1995.
Two years ago, the group decided to review the Handbook and re-publish it as a Code of Practice. This document is currently before The Department of Building & Housing (formerly the Building Industry Authority (BIA) for possible classification as an acceptable solution to the NZ Building Code.
NZMRM also works closely with other associated industry groups, such as the Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and the Cladding Institute of New Zealand (CINZ).
Scope Magazine:The Associations magazine Scope is widely recognized by Architects and specifiers as a useful vehicle to showcase new developments and innovative uses of profiled metal in roofing and cladding.
The Association is proud of its achievements. In an age of technological change, we have a positive commitment to keeping our members fully informed and advised of developments within the industry.