Press releases
Leutkirch - March 2011
New in Thermopal's fire protection programme: MDF Composite type F for furniture and projects
Thermopal has added a new HPL composite board to its extensive fire protection range: MDF Composite type F consists of a flame-retarding laminate and fire-retardant MDF core material, and is classified to Euro class B-s2,d0. This means the homogeneous material is ideal for use wherever the requirements for burning behaviour and edge quality are higher than usual.
Profiling and painting made easy
“MDF Composite type F is also suitable for carrying out unusual concepts. The homogeneous material is fabulous for processing; the narrow surfaces can be profiled and painted,” confirms Thermopal’s product manager Christina Müller-Witzemann. “This makes our new composite board ideal for furniture and elements in shop and trade fair construction, but also in offices and special constructions.” Furthermore, the hard-wearing HPL surface has been approved for use with foods, and is also highly dirt resistant and easy to look after.
Finishing with the DST system by Thermopal
And when it comes to sheer variety, it is most definitely on a par with other Thermopal products. “The DST system also applies to MDF Composite type F, offering the maximum choice of designs and structures – just the things our customers appreciate about Thermopal,” Ms. Müller-Witzemann adds. The composite board is available in the highly favourable formats 2750 x 2020 mm and material thicknesses 17.6 mm and 20.6 mm as standard – on request with the PEFS seal guaranteeing the material is sourced from sustainable forests.
About Thermopal:
Thermopal GmbH of Leutkirch im Allgäu is one of the leading manufacturers of wood materials for exclusive interior construction, contract projects and shop construction. The product programme by this premium supplier includes decorative chipboard and MDF panels, high-pressure laminates and numerous special products. The current range consists of more than 500 designs, 11 different surfaces and some 20 core materials, all of which can be combined as desired in the DST system (design - surface - core technology). The traditional company's customers include architects and interior design companies, wood retailers and the furniture industry. For further information please go to www.thermopal.com.
About Pfleiderer:
Pfleiderer AG is one of the world’s leading producers of engineered wood. The company employs approximately 5,400 people and operates 20 sites in North America, Western and Eastern Europe producing engineered wood, surface finished products and laminate flooring. Pfleiderer is a preferred partner of the furniture industry, specialist and home improvement stores, and interior design suppliers. In fiscal year 2009, the Group generated consolidated revenues of approximately €1.4 billion and EBITDA after restructuring costs of approximately €100 million. More information at: www.pfleiderer.com