ITI Timspec

What ITI Timspec does

ITI NZ, formerly operating as ITI Timspec and originally established in 1990 as Timspec, is a New Zealand-based specialty timber importer and wholesaler. The company sources and distributes a broad portfolio of timber species and engineered wood products—including modified timbers (Accoya, Tricoya, Thermofixx230), naturally durable softwoods (Western Red Cedar, Yellow Cedar), hardwoods (Kwila, Vitex, Spotted Gum, Rosewood, American and Australian Oak), structural plywood (EziPly), composite decking and beams (Eva-Last, Lifespan), Weathertex cladding, and Ezitrim Plus mouldings—sourced from mills in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. It is the exclusive Eva-Last composite distributor in New Zealand and operates FSC and PEFC (PEFC/21-31-199) chain-of-custody certified supply chains.

The company sells primarily to builders, joiners, furniture manufacturers, floor layers, landscape builders, architects, and homeowners through a three-branch distribution network spanning Auckland (head office with showroom opened in 2022), Carterton, and Christchurch, supported by a national phone/email inside-sales function targeting 24-hour dispatch. Revenue is generated via quote-based B2B wholesale transactions on a one-time purchase basis with no public pricing or subscription model. Following ITI Group Australia's acquisition of Timspec in March 2019, the company rebranded to ITI NZ Ltd in 2023 and has since pursued an inorganic consolidation strategy, completing the acquisition of Rosenfeld Kidson in 2025 and announcing the acquisition of specialty cedar distributor Hermpac in 2026.

Name

ITI Timspec

Legal name

ITI NZ LTD

Website

https://ititimspec.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ITI NZ (formerly ITI Timspec) is a New Zealand specialty timber importer and wholesaler founded in 1990, distributing modified timbers, hardwoods, softwoods, and composite building products to builders, joiners, architects, and furniture manufacturers through branches in Auckland, Carterton, and Christchurch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Timber Distribution

NAICS

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331), Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Materials & Lumber Distribution (CRAOAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lumber & Timber Retail (Dimensional Lumber, Plywood, OSB) (CRAIAEAA)

Keywords

• Wholesale timber distribution
• Specialty timber supply
• Modified timber products
• Timber cladding solutions
• Hardwood decking supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Timber Wholesale Distribution: Import, export, and wholesale of specialty timbers to builders, joiners, home owners, floor layers, landscape builders and furniture manufacturers. Revenue generated through product sales at wholesale pricing with national distribution via three physical locations.
2. Timber Product Sales: Sale of finished timber products including cladding, decking, flooring, panelling, joinery materials, architectural beams, and specialty products like Accoya, Weathertex, and composite solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ITI Timspec (now ITI NZ) imports and wholesales specialty timbers across New Zealand from three physical locations in Auckland, Carterton, and Christchurch. The company supplies modified timbers (Accoya, Tricoya, Thermofixx230), naturally durable species (Western Red Cedar, Yellow Cedar), hardwoods (Kwila, Vitex, Spotted Gum, Rosewood), structural plywood, composite solutions, and cladding profiles to builders, joiners, architects, and homeowners. Orders are targeted for dispatch within 24 hours, supported by FSC and PEFC chain-of-custody certification.

Product overview

ITI NZ (formerly ITI Timspec) is a New Zealand timber importer and wholesaler established in 1990, supplying specialty timbers to builders, joiners, furniture manufacturers, floor layers, and landscape builders. The company operates across three sites (Auckland, Carterton, Christchurch) and distributes a comprehensive range of timber products including modified timbers (Accoya, Accoya Color Grey, Tricoya), naturally durable species (Western Red Cedar, Yellow Cedar), thermally modified timber (Thermofixx230), hardwoods (Kwila, Vitex, Spotted Gum, Rosewood, Australian Oak, American Oaks, Walnut, Ash), structural plywood (EziPly), and composite solutions (Eva-Last decking, Lifespan architectural beams). The portfolio also includes Weathertex cladding, Ezitrim Plus mouldings, and various profile claddings (Vertical Shiplap, Bevelback, Rusticated). As of 2025, ITI NZ has expanded through acquisitions of Rosenfeld Kidson and Hermpac, strengthening its position in the New Zealand timber market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accoya Modified Timber Premium modified timber engineered for stability, durability, and sustainability. Offers exceptional resistance to swelling, shrinkage, and decay with a 50-year above-ground warranty. Suitable for cladding, decking, flooring, panelling, mouldings, and joinery applications.
• Western Red Cedar Lightweight, naturally durable softwood valued for warm reddish-brown tones and natural stability. Widely used for cladding, panelling, joinery, and mouldings with excellent insulation and acoustic qualities.
• Radiata Pine Versatile, cost-effective softwood with uniform pale colour. Easy to machine and adaptable for painted or stained finishes. Suitable for cladding, panelling, flooring, mouldings, and joinery.
• Kwila (Merbau) Hardwood Decking Dense, highly durable hardwood with warm brown to reddish tones. Known for strength and resistance to decay, one of the most popular hardwoods for decking in New Zealand.
• Weathertex Cladding Australian-made timber cladding range manufactured from certified, sustainably managed plantation eucalypt hardwoods. Boards are pressed with natural wax emulsion, contain no added glues or resins, and are backed by long warranties. Includes Selflok, Weathergroove, Primelok, and Natural Range products.
• Accoya Color Grey Premium wood solution with grey colour infused to the core throughout every board. Offers enduring style with minimal maintenance for cladding and decking applications. Scratches and wear reveal the same consistent grey tone.
• Tricoya Engineered Panels High-performance exterior-grade MDF panel made via acetylation. Delivers exceptional dimensional stability and resistance to swelling, decay, and all-weather exposure. Outperforms traditional outdoor woods including oak and teak.
• EziPly Structural Plywood High-performance structural plywood range manufactured from FSC certified radiata pine face veneers over a hardwood core, bonded with exterior phenol-formaldehyde resin. Designed for wall bracing, diaphragms, structural flooring, roof sarking, and concrete formwork.
• Thermofixx230 Thermally Modified Pine Thermally modified radiata pine with improved durability and stability. Heat-treated at 230°C to enhance natural durability, rot resistance, and dimensional stability. Eco-friendly choice for cladding, linings, and architectural feature elements.
• Eva-Last Composite Decking Sustainable composite building materials combining recycled plastics and bamboo fibres. Available in Pioneer (reinforced bamboo PVC composite) and Infinity (capped bamboo composite) ranges. Features exceptional durability, low maintenance, and weather resistance.
• Lifespan Architectural Beams Hybrid aluminium composite beams with aluminium core and bamboo composite outer coating. Offers design versatility and increased span for pergolas, privacy screens, cladding, soffits, and decorative architecture.
• Ezitrim Plus Pine Mouldings and Trims Premium range of timber mouldings, door jambs and window reveals made from sustainable plantation-grown Radiata Pine. Kiln dried, processed to remove knots, finger jointed and laminated for strength and stability with a smooth, top coat ready primed finish.
• Cladding Profiles (Vertical Shiplap, Bevelback, Rusticated) A range of cladding profile options including Vertical Shiplap (P51-P60, P920, RSV series), Bevelback Weatherboards (P61-P65, P931, P932), and Rusticated Weatherboards (P67, P68, P835-P1737). Available in Accoya, Western Red Cedar, Radiata Pine, and Thermofixx230.
• Solid Hardwood Flooring Solid hardwood flooring in tongue-and-groove construction. Available in Kwila, American White Oak, Rosewood, Australian Oak/Ash, Australian Blackwood, American White Ash, and American Black Walnut. Available in overlay, narrow, medium, and wide plank sizes.
• Spotted Gum Hardwood Australian eucalyptus hardwood valued for high density, durability, and striking grain. Excellent choice for exterior decking and heavy-traffic areas with excellent strength for structural applications.
• Vitex Hardwood Pacific hardwood with pale brown colour that weathers to silvery grey. Moderately durable and stable, commonly used in decking where a lighter, understated look is desired.
• Rosewood Hardwood Prized tropical hardwood with rich colour variation from golden yellows to deep reds and browns. Durable and decorative, suitable for premium decking and specialty joinery.
• Yellow Cedar Timber Durable timber combining strength with a fine, even texture. Attractive pale colour and long-lasting performance make it a premium choice for both interior and exterior uses including cladding, decking, panelling, joinery, and mouldings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders dispatched within 24 hours
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hermpac (Herman Pacific Ltd)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Acquisition agreed in 2026. Hermpac is one of New Zealand's largest and most respected specialist timber distributors, founded as a family owned business by Graeme Carter. Built reputation through deep product knowledge, trusted relationships, quality sourcing and strong expertise in premium appearance and specialty timber, particularly cedar cladding.
• Rosenfeld KidsoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Acquired by ITI NZ in 2025, Rosenfeld Kidson carries the Liggins family legacy of 94 years in the New Zealand timber industry. The acquisition strengthens ITI NZ with specialist skills and deeper expertise in timber distribution.
• Eva-LastcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorITI NZ is the exclusive distributor of Eva-Last composite decking and architectural beams in New Zealand. Eva-Last is a global leader in sustainable composite building materials, combining recycled plastics and bamboo fibres. Partnership brings composite alternatives to traditional timber for NZ architects, builders, and homeowners.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Accsys Technologies: Manufacturer of Accoya acetylated wood and Tricoya panels – a key upstream supplier/partner to ITI NZ, illustrating the technology supplier in ITI's premium modified timber portfolio.
• Eva-Last: Global manufacturer of bamboo-PVC composite decking and architectural beams – exclusive partner/supplier to ITI NZ, illustrating a competing distribution channel for composite alternatives in adjacent markets.
• Weathertex: Australian manufacturer of sustainable timber cladding products distributed by ITI NZ in New Zealand – comparable product technology (FSC-certified external cladding) and demonstrates competing supply channels for similar products.

Direct peers

• Fortress Timber: NZ-based specialist timber and building wrap supplier focused on premium weatherproofing and cladding systems for residential construction – comparable niche specialty distribution model and trade customer base.
• PlaceMakers: New Zealand's largest trade-focused building supplies merchant (Fletcher Building subsidiary) selling lumber, plywood, cladding, and related building materials to builders and contractors – directly comparable in target customer and product mix, though with a broader generalist portfolio.
• Carters: NZ building supplies chain supplying framing timber, plywood, and construction materials primarily to trade customers through branch networks – comparable in distribution model and customer segments.
• Juken New Zealand (JNL): Major NZ timber processor and distributor producing and supplying appearance-grade radiata pine and engineered wood products – comparable in product category and NZ market focus, though vertically integrated into manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• Mitre 10 New Zealand: NZ cooperative of home improvement and building supplies retailers serving trade and DIY – competes with ITI NZ for builder and homeowner timber purchases, primarily through retail rather than wholesale.
• Bunnings New Zealand: NZ arm of the Wesfarmers home improvement chain; sells lumber, timber, and building materials through big-box retail and trade desks – overlapping in product category with a much broader DIY/retail orientation.
• ITI Group Australia: Parent company and broader Australasian specialty timber distributor operating 9 sites across Australia plus sourcing in Indonesia and Chile – directly comparable in product mix and customer base at larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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