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Image: Surround by LaminexTM Profile Batten 25

Surround by LaminexTM – a modern range of interior decorative wall panels.

Available in classic and contemporary profiles, Surround by LaminexTM is ideal for internal wall applications across a range of commercial and residential areas – simply install, finish and paint with your colour of choice*.

Sheet sizes

2400x1200mm and 3000x1200mm

Profile thickness & back finish laminex.co.nz Distributed by

12mm and LPM for all except Classic VJ 100 which is 9mm with a raw back.

*When installing in an internal moisture area, additional preparation, sealing and painting is required. Surround by Laminex™ is prohibited for use in splash zones. Refer to Fabrication and Installation Manual for more information.

To find out more visit laminex.co.nz or talk to your Laminex representative.

Melteca plant celebrates 40 years (continued)

“The Melteca brand is the best known for its quality and reliability. Over the years we have introduced many different plates (from which the paper texture and designs are made) including such brands as Puregrain and most recently the amazing Organic, a realistic wood grain texture, launched in November 2022.” says David.

The board produced is really ‘safe’ these days as well. “We take real care with what we make to ensure it is safe for all concerned: those who make it and those who end up using it. It has the lowest level of formaldehyde achievable, FSC certification when pressed on standard MDF, and is Environmental Choice certified.” David says.

The issue of sustainability has taken on a new meaning in recent times with the site’s six buildings having some 1362 solar panels installed and completed in September 2020. It was the largest rooftop install in New Zealand at the time. “These systems are indicative of the growth in commercial solar, both in size and number of systems installed. The project was headed by Vector

Powersmart.” David explains. The factory operates 24/7 and has currently 54 staff. “The power generated will be recorded and displayed on monitors to show everyone and especially our staff how well the project works.” David points out. It is projected it will provide about 79% of the factory’s power annually. David adds “We hope to meter as many other aspects of the operation so that we can make further improvements as time goes by.”

From a more personal approach I asked David what motivates him some twenty years down the track to work at the factory. His answer was clear and heart felt “I like working with the people I work with. They are a good team, self sufficient and in a happy space.”

From humble beginnings some forty years ago the factory has grown to become very much a core element of Laminex NZ’s success. As to future changes we will just have to watch this space.