ABOUT BAYS JOINERY
Established in 1992, Bays Joinery has grown from a small business to Nelson and Marlborough’s largest and most respected joinery manufacturer. We adapt the latest design and technology trends from around the world to our customers lifestyles.
Bays Joinery has a diverse design and building industry background in both residential and commercial joinery, we are professional craftsmen with exceptional standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
We have our manufacturing facilities and showroom located in Nelson, with a second design center in Blenheim.
BAYS JOINERY NELSON DESIGN STUDIO
6 Tokomaru Place, Wakatu Industrial Estate, Stoke
8.30am to 5pm Monday – Thursday
8.30 – 4pm Fridays
Saturdays by appointment only
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BAYS JOINERY MARLBOROUGH DESIGN STUDIO
25 Redwood Street, Blenheim
8:30am to 5pm weekdays
Saturdays by appointment only
MEET OUR KEY PEOPLE

George Molnar
Managing Director
I’ve been in the joinery business since 1988. I gained my industry qualifications in 1991. I’m continually inspired by the latest design concepts and advancements my industry strives to produce. Clients benefit from my extensive joinery background and practical knowledge, from initial design through to production and installation.

Francine Bencich
Financial Controller

Ben Knight
Residential Sales Manager
Coming to us from Australia, Ben brings with him an abundance of knowledge and expertise. He looks after our Sales/Design Team.

Josie Marr
Commercial & Marketing Manager

Phil Holland
Product Design & Key Account Manager
Phil has over 25 years joinery experience following the progress of a clients’ project from first visit to final sign-off. He brings a wealth of practical and technical knowledge is to Bays Joinery.

Brad Fisher
Production & Factory Manager

Bryan Marshall
Site & Quality Manager
With over 39 years experience in joinery and cabinetry, Bryan is a very knowledgeable person on the Bays Joinery team. Bryan is responsible for checking our sites are ready for us and quality assurance.
Our design and construction excellence has been awarded many times
National & Regional Awards 2023
- 2023 NZ Master Joiners Awards Best Region Award Nelson/Marlborough
- 2023 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Peoples Choice
- 2023 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Kitchen
- 2023 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Kitchen Design
- 2023 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Most Outstanding Renovation
- 2023 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Judges Commendation Biophilic
National & Regional Awards 2022
- 2022 NKBA Awards Top of the South Recognition Kitchen
- 2022 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Miles Sellers Supreme
- 2022 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Kitchen
- 2022 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Kitchen $20,000-$50,000
National & Regional Awards 2021
- 2021 NKBA Top of the South Chapter Recognition Kitchen
- 2021 NZ Master Joiner Awards Best Kitchen
- 2021 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Use of Timber
- 2021 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Kitchen Design
- 2021 NZ Master Joiner Awards Best Kitchen Design
- 2021 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Supreme Award
- 2021 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Interior Design
Regional Awards 2020
- 2020 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Use of Lighting
- 2020 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Biophilic Design
- 2020 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Kitchen Design
- 2020 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Interior Design
Previous Awards
2019 NZ Master Joiner Awards Best Specialty
2019 NKBA Awards Top of the South Chapter Recognition Kitchen
2019 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Kitchen Design
2019 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Use of Colour
2018 NKBA Top of the South Chapter Recognition Kitchen
2018 NZ Master Joiner Awards Best Kitchen $15,000 – $30,000
2018 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Fitment
2017 NZ Master Joiner Awards Best Use of Colour
2017 NZ Master Joiner Awards Best Kitchen Under $15,000
2017 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Kitchen Under $15,000
2017 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Kitchen
2017 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Use of Lighting
2016 Regional Master Joiners Best Kitchen
2016 Regional Master Joiners Best Kitchen $15 – $30,000
2015 Regional Master Joiners Best Kitchen
2014 NZ Master Joiners Best Kitchen $15 – $30,000
2010 Master Builders Regional Supreme Bathroom
2009 Master Builders Regional Supreme Kitchen
2009 Master Builders National Supreme Renovation of the Year
2008 Master Builders National Supreme Bathroom
2008 Master Builders National Supreme Kitchen
2008 Master Builders Regional Supreme Showhome
2019 NZ Master Joiner Awards Best Nelson/Marlborough Region
2019 NZ Master Joiner Awards Best Use of Colour
2019 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Supreme Award
2019 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Use of Creative Lighting
2018 NZ Master Joiner Awards Best Stairs
2018 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Use of Timber
2018 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Kitchen
2017 NZ Master Joiner Awards Best Use of Creative Lighting
2017 NZ Master Joiner Awards Best Nelson / Marlborough
2017 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Kitchen $15,000 – $30,000
2017 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Best Commercial
2017 Regional Joinery & Design Awards Commercial Supreme Award
2016 Regional Master Joiners Best Kitchen Design
2015 NZ Master Joiners Best use of Creative Lighting
2015 Regional Master Joiners Best Benchtop
2011 NZ Master Builders National Supreme Renovation of the Year
2010 Master Builders Regional Supreme Renovation Award
2009 Master Builders Regional Supreme Bathroom
2008 Master Builders National Supreme Kitchen
2008 Master Builders National Supreme Showhome
2008 Master Builders National Supreme Bathroom
Memberships
To ensure our philosophy of quality is maintained Bays Joinery is aligned with all associated bodies that operate to the same high standards. Our membership with these bodies is your assurance of quality and professionalism.

Business with Local Community at Heart
Club Italia.
Tasman Makos.
Rainbow Ski Field.
Marist Rugby Club.
Saint Joseph’s School.
Nelson Host Lions Club.
FC Nelson Football Club.
Nelson Regional Hospice.
Nelson Bays Football Association.
Marlborough Youth Development Trust.