Timber King Limited (TKL) and NZ Steel Distributor Limited (NZSD)

As part of a series of steel mesh cases, the Commission investigated TKL and NZSD in relation to the sale of their TS10 steel mesh. TKL and NZSD agreed to give an enforceable undertaking to the Commission in relation to future testing of TS10 steel mesh. TKL and NZSD were subsequently charged and fined $400,950 for making false and misleading representations relating to their steel mesh products.

Case Details

Parties
Timber King Limited (TKL) and NZ Steel Distributor Limited (NZSD)
Category
Consumer
Sub-category
Act/Section
Fair Trading Act 1986 9, 10, 12(A), 13
Industry
Construction
Status
Closed
Outcome
Court enforceable undertakings, Judgment
Case Number
Date opened
28 April 2016
Date closed
08 December 2017
Contact person
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