Our Story
My father and I had a small joinery company in the UK. Time was limited for office work as we needed to get on the shop floor producing timber joinery so most of our pricing was done during lunch time. We decided to invest in a computer software package to take some of the guesswork out of pricing timber joinery and speed up the process.
Looking at all the options “Woodman” came top of the list. The system allowed us to pass on our pricing knowledge and skills with little training.
“Bangs Joinery” went from a staff of two to seven with a part timer doing the pricing and invoicing.
In 1995 I emigrated to New Zealand and worked in the industry on the shop floor learning the NZ way of joinery manufacture. As an estimator at Whenuapai Joinery 1988 Ltd, using “Woodman” allowed the owner to delegate complex pricing of jobs. Estimating and creating cutting lists could now be done accurately and in a shorter time frame.
“Experience gives me the knowledge and practical experience to support my clients.”
Woodman New Zealand
Michael Bangs
Woodman New Zealand. Michael Bangs who started using the system in the UK in the mid 1980’s found Woodman allowed him and his father to put the pricing information in a format where there was consistency in pricing and importantly finding the desired profit margins required to sustain a business.
It also gave the ability to passdown complex estimating information with ease and accuracy from father to son. On emigrating to New Zealand in 1995 Michael decided to take up the agency for Woodman Software within New Zealand (Woodman Woodworking Software).With a Joinery background he has been able to give the backup and support expected by his clients.
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Woodman Australia (EMB Software Pty Ltd)
Kevin Brownhill
“Pioneering Solid Timber technology”
EMB Software Pty Ltd is a trusted Australian software development company, delivering tailored digital solutions to Australian solid timber joinery manufacturers since 2008.
Now proudly based in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, EMB Software blends technical innovation with the charm of one of Australia’s most iconic wine regions. With clients across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, we empower businesses with tools that streamline operations and drive growth.
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Introducing ‘Pioneer’, Our Latest Software Suite for Make-to-Order Product Manufacturers:
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Rules Based Product Configurator
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Quoting
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CAD Integration
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Sales Orders with Delivery Notes and Invoices
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Production Documentation
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XML File Output for CNC Program Integration
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Resource Requirement Reporting for MRP
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Job Costing with Real Time Process Tracking
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Material Purchasing and Stock Level Maintenance
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Labour Operation Times (essential for Quoting, Sales Orders and Job Costing
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A New Software Suite - a New Chapter in the Hunter Valley.
Surrounded by rolling vineyards and scenic countryside, our Hunter Valley location reflects our commitment to quality, sustainability, and regional collaboration.
Led by Kevin and Liz Brownhill, our close-knit team brings decades of experience in software development, consulting, and business operations. We operate on values of integrity, collaboration and reliability — ensuring you always have a partner you can trust.
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