Applico

Applico Limited, Baumatic Appliances Limited, Jones Family Investments Limited, Kitchen Things Holdings Limited, Kitchen Things IP Limited, Kitchen Things NZ Limited, and Appliance Works (2015) Limited (together “the Companies”) (all in Receivership and Administrators Appointed) Please be advised that Companies have temporarily ceased trading following the appointment of receivers and voluntary administrators on 20 August 2025. All enquiries can be directed to: kitchenthings@nz.gt.com. Please also note that this excludes the Hamilton branch of Kitchen Things, an independent franchise not impacted by the appointment of receivers and voluntary administrators.

Applico, a Jones Family Business, has influenced appliance trends in New Zealand across five decades. Our business is built on family values and we are the importer and distributor of premium kitchen and laundry appliances including:

Smeg, made in Italy since 1948 and distributed by us in New Zealand since 1986, is an iconic brand best known for its retro-styled small appliances and comprehensive range of ovens, cooktops, rangehoods and dishwashers that fuse technology with style.

ASKO, a Swedish brand, produces premium kitchen and laundry appliances. Renowned for their quality, durability, and innovative features, ASKO appliances are designed to make daily life easier and more enjoyable.

InAlto, an Australian brand designed to deliver a superior kitchen experience, offers a range of affordable, high-quality appliances. Known for their durability and modern design, InAlto products are crafted to meet the needs of everyday home cooks

Baumatic, established in 1992, made New Zealand its first export market outside Europe in 2002. Now based in the Czech Republic, Baumatic is best known in New Zealand for its affordable range of wine cabinets.