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Experts from the fields of design, materials science and architecture have judged Unilin Master Oak high pressure laminate (HPL) to have “High Product Quality” as part of this year’s interzum awards. Looking at innovation, functionality, quality, design and sustainability, the judges decided that Master Oak stood apart from comparable products in the field of Materials and Nature.

Master Oak looks and feels exactly like real oal, says Unilin. Featuring Unilin’s patented Timber Touch Technology, which adds “more depth, clarity and texture than any other HPL”,

Master Oak is often mistaken for wood veneer, says the surfacing specialist: “In fact, it is a highperformance HPL surface that offers three times more scratch resistance, easier maintenance and excellent durability. Master Oak can be used to bring the look and feel of natural oak in a range of applications including furniture, shelving, wall panels, doors and storage.”

Ann De Blanck, product manager at Unilin Panels, says: “Being recognised for the innovation, functionality, quality, design and sustainability of Master Oak by the respected judging panel of interzum awards 2023 is hugely satisfying. Master Oak’s High Product Quality in Materials and Nature joins a growing roster of international accolades, including DNA Paris approaches, such as ensuring multiple points of contact with the customer: “We ensure that your customer is kept up to date throughout the delivery process,” states Rhenus. “This includes: an estimated three-hour time slot, sent the day before delivery; an updated arrival message after leaving the designated depot on the morning of delivery; a message at the previous delivery point to give a precise expected time of arrival; and a pre-delivery call from our drivers to alert the customer that we are on the way.”

Rhenus’ customer service and driver team is at the centre of all operations, with a focus on providing customer-focused solutions. Rhenus have partnered with What3Words, a precise location technology that facilitates a more efficient delivery by reducing search and wait times. Meanwhile, seamless stock and delivery management is guaranteed by an efficient client portal, which enables the customer to locate their stock from the moment it is scanned into the depot. Products are then distributed utilising either a cross-dock process or storage solutions. Several products can be linked from multiple suppliers for any given customer order, while a bespoke track-and-trace system enables Rhenus to follow the delivery to completion.

Design Awards and MIAW Innovation Award –evidence of its excellence as an interior finish.”

Looking to global trends, and exploring how natural wood finishes are used in commercial interiors, Unilin’s design team has put together a range of six authentic oak looks that are versatile and applicable to real-world applications. Two of the options – Elegant Black and Everest White – are exclusively available in Unilin’s coloured-incore HPL. This construction ensures that edges are the same colour as the Master Oak finish.

Suitable for furniture and cabinetry construction, coloured in core leaves a smart edge. Matching edging tape and end-grain edging tape is also available for all six Master Oak colours.