PlaceMakers Product Picks – April 2026

Every month, we round up our top Product Picks to help make your projects run smoother and – hopefully – make your clients happier. Check out our picks for April below!   

Eliment R3.6 Glasswool Ceiling Insulation is a high-performance solution designed for New Zealand, delivering both thermal and acoustic benefits. With independently verified thermal performance to NZ standards, Eliment is the product you can depend on. Eliment R3.6 can be used as a single layer for retrofit, a double layer that meets R7.0 for new H1 regulations and is also used in midfloors for acoustic solutions.   

Made with up to 80% recycled glass, Eliment is certified to CodeMark, EUCEB and GreenTag Level A standards. It is also approved under EECA Healthy Homes and Kāinga Ora requirements, giving confidence in compliance and sustainability.  

Eliment is a new generation glasswool with great handling, and is compressed up to 15 times for transport to reduce freight volume and associated emissions while improving handling efficiency on site.  

Backed by a 70-year product warranty and supported by leading specification platforms such as MasterSpec and Smartspec, Eliment R3.6 is a reliable, cost-effective choice for both new builds and retrofits.  

Comfort, performance and sustainability in one smart insulation solution. 

 

Highroads Bitumend Cold Mix has long been available through PlaceMakers stores nationwide. Designed for repairing potholes and maintaining driveways and road surfaces, it delivers a durable, long-lasting finish in a wide range of conditions.  

Developed to set a new benchmark in the New Zealand market, it offers superior workability, strength, and reliability. Easy to apply, it is suitable for both trade professionals and DIY users, making repairs quick and effective.  

Bitumend Cold Mix is also among the first cold mix asphalt products globally to achieve a verified Green Rating™ from GreenXperts. This supports PlaceMakers’ commitment to sustainability and reflects Highroads’ ongoing focus on improving environmental performance through innovation.  

This is just the beginning of Highroads sustainability journey, with continued improvements underway.  

For best results and correct application, visit www.highroads.co.nz for step-by-step guidance.  

 

The OX PRO 600-960mm Speedframe is a next-gen extendable measuring tool with high-visibility measuring scale window that clearly gauges point-to-point distance measurements. Built for fast and precise point-to-point measuring, the Speedframe features a patented twin-rail extension system that smoothly extends from 600mm to 960mm between points, with no risk of tipping or tilting. Once the desired measurement is set, lock the extension in place with the stepless lock switch for effortless capture of the measurement.  

Built to overcome the frustrations of measuring with a bending tape measure, the Speedframe delivers unmatched measuring precision for framing, carpentry, window and door installs, cabinetry, pipe and, bricklaying, and much more.  

Equipped with three vials to facilitate more accurate level and plumb readings, durable end caps, and a 1/2″ hook. Machined from anodised aluminium, the CNC-milled surface offers unparalleled precision and a continuous scribing edge allows consistent line marking. Even at full extension, Speedframe makes point-to-point measuring faster and rigidly accurate.