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8 Couldry Street
Eden Terrace,
Auckland

P.O.Box 74055
Market Road,
Auckland

Ph: 09 523 4092
Fax: 09 523 4093

Testimonials

 

Rototuna Primary School

Rototuna Primary School was established at the beginning of 2003 with Distinction Furniture being the sole supplier of both classroom and office furniture. Distinction gave excellent guidance and advice in the planning and ordering of our furniture requirements including types of furniture, amounts and colours. We were particularly impressed with the service that we received, especially when furniture was delivered and the high standards of quality control that they insisted upon. I would have no hesitation in recommending Distinction Furniture Phil Cowie Principal Rototuna Primary School

 

Summerland Primary School

In the establishment of our new school we had to purchase furniture for every need within a school. It was a mammoth task and we decided to use Distinction. Both Dot and Julie showed attention to what was wanted, they are active listeners and innovative business people. Their knowledge of the product is excellent and they completed their job from order to installation. I do recommend Distinction and ask that if you are considering furniture that Distinction is given the opportunity. Luke Sumich Principal Summerland School

 

Westlake Girls High School

I have recently outfitted a new twenty-nine classroom building at Westlake Girls High School with new furniture. The majority of this furniture was purchased from Education Furniture Specialists Limited (trading as Distinction). Following a rigorous inspection of the furniture marketplace, Distinction Furniture was chosen for its lower prices, sound construction and quality furniture which looked great. We have outfitted Art and Science classrooms, resource rooms, staff workrooms and management offices in this building. The assistance from Distinction Furniture staff during the design and colour matching process was invaluable and very professional... The best recommendation I can give is that I look forward to doing business with them again, as this has been a very successful exercise. John Underwood Property Manager Westlake Girls High School

 

Waitakere College

...Our dealings with sales representative James Redmond have always been positive. Nothing is too much trouble. James is always prompt with responding to requests for quotations, providing options and advising the school on suitable products. He is pleasant to deal with (knowledgeable and positive without being pushy) and took on board our concerns over a particular item that wasn't standing up to the use as well as we would have liked. While we deal with a number of companies and make comparisons all the time, we will continue to put Distinction high on our list of preferred suppliers... Jeannie McLean Business Manager Waitakere College

 

Upper Harbour Primary School

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the professional service you have provided to me as a purchaser of school and office furniture. Having dealt with you at my previous school (Wainui) and now in my role as Foundation Principal of a brand new school (Upper Harbour Primary School), I have considerable confidence in your ability to provide efficient, effective sales (and after sales) service. Reflecting back over the past few years, several key attributes spring to mind: - Your willingness to supply and deliver a range of demonstration furniture for us to 'try before we buy'. - Your responsiveness in sorting out any issues with any product that you supply. - Your enthusiasm for sourcing other furniture options from outside of your core range, in a quest to provide what we need. - Your friendly, positive and professional interaction with school staff. ...Thank you for your ongoing service. Jason Valentine-Burt Foundation Principal Upper Harbour School

 

Lynfield College

...James is my primary point of contact at Distinction Furniture and I value his relationship-based approach to service opposed to the "hard sell/volume" based approach that you see from some sales reps. James maintains regular contact not only with a sale in mind but also just to "catch up" and make sure everything is OK. On the odd occasions where there is a defect with an item of furniture that Distinction has supplied, there is no hesitation on his part in resolving the issue and generally within 24 hours. It is with pleasure that I would like to take this opportunity to thank James and the team at Distinction for all their support both in the past and the future. Graham Henricksen Business Manager Lynfield College

 

Glen Eden Intermediate School

I commend Distinction Furniture on the quality of the furniture, the excellent service an the prompt delivery. We would have no hesitation in using Distinction Furniture in the future for any of our furnishing requirements. Terry Hewetson Principal Glen Eden Intermediate School

 

Sunnynook School

We have been ordering classroom and office furniture from Distinction Furniture over the past three years. James Redmond is our Consultant and I have found James at all times to be very professional and personable. James and the staff at Distinction Furniture have always gone the extra mile to ensure their service and product sufficiently meets our requirements. James frequently visits our school to help in the distribution of furniture as well as checking the quality of the product. Virginia Montague Deputy Principal Sunnynook School

 

St Leonards Road School

...We are very happy with the furniture and classroom fittings that have been installed and purchased from you this year. Everyone from the receptionist, manufacturers, sales team, through to the deliverers have been outstanding in the professionalism and smoothness in carrying out their work and meeting our needs... ...I have been particularly impressed how you will go out of your way to drop in samples, colours fabrics or even the trademark jelly beans to my staff that you are dealing with. Your attention to detail is outstanding. Thank you for making us feel like we are your most important customer always. The quality of the goods you provide is of the highest standard.....we are truly grateful and will continue to be a loyal customer of your business. Darren Smith Principal St Leonards Road School

 

St Kentigern College

I am pleased to have the opportunity of providing a reference on behalf of Distinction. I have worked with Dorothy Pearce and her team for over three years, during which time the Saint Kentigern College roll has increased by approximately 50%. During this time, Dorothy has assisted us with the fit out requirements for three significant buildings, with the renewal of furniture in a large number of our existing classrooms, and with various office and reception requirements. Dorothy and her team have impressed me by their responsiveness, attention to detail, ability to understand our needs and willingness to go the extra mile. It is for these reasons that we continue to use their services. Eric Shiels General Manager Saint Kentigern Trust Board