Trade Pricing for Builders: How It Works at Entrance Handles

If you're a builder, joiner, or architect specifying entrance hardware in New Zealand, our trade programme is set up to make the spec and supply process easier than going through a big-box importer. Here's how it works.

Who qualifies

Trade accounts are open to:

  • Registered builders (LBP)
  • Architectural firms and designers
  • Joiners, kitchen and door manufacturers
  • Property developers with active projects
  • Hardware retailers reselling to end users

We ask for your company name, NZBN, and a contact for verification. Applications are usually approved within 1–2 business days.

What you get

  • Significant trade discount off retail — the exact rate is disclosed after your account is approved and depends on annual volume.
  • 30-day payment terms on approved accounts after the first three orders.
  • Direct line to the factory for custom sizes, finishes, and product modifications.
  • Drawings and DWG files for spec packages.
  • Priority manufacturing on stainless handles already in stock.

Lead times

  • Stainless handles in stock: dispatched within 1–2 business days.
  • Powdercoated finishes: 1–2 weeks for standard colours, 3–4 weeks for custom.
  • Custom sizes (any length 200–2400 mm): 3–4 weeks.
  • Smart locks: in stock items dispatched within 1–2 business days.

The direct-from-manufacturer advantage

We make our stainless handles in New Zealand. There's no importer margin sitting between you and the factory floor. If a project needs a custom radius, a non-standard fixing pattern, or a finish that isn't in our catalogue, we can do it without going through a head office in another country.

Spec support for architects

If you're working on a spec package and you'd like 3D models, written specifications, or technical drawings for inclusion in your tender documents, email us at hello@entrancehandles.co.nz and we'll send you what you need.

How to apply

Fill out the Trade Account Application form with your company details. You'll hear back within 1–2 business days. Once approved, your account will see your trade pricing applied automatically at checkout.

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