For more than 60 years, Wilsonart has continually pushed the design envelope to recreate the authentic look of wood, metal and stone into sustainable laminate surfaces. And now, an unexpected part of nature is inspiring their latest collection. The “Slice of Ice by Danny Seo” line, which brings a very modern, … Read more
Throughout 2019, Wilsonart, through its Virtual Design Library (VDL) of print-on-demand patterns, is bringing the design community quarterly collections of curated designs that fully embrace the concept of individualism and personalization. This year’s second Collection, Playful, is a fusion of colors and patterns that create a unique pop to any space. … Read more
Broadview Holding, a Netherlands-based industrial holding with a presence in material technology and energy, has completed the $840-million acquisition of Cincinnati-based Formica Group from Fletcher Building. The sale includes Formica businesses in North America, Europe and Asia, as well as its Homapal metal laminates business. The sale was first announced … Read more
According to a recent article in the Washington Post, laminate countertops are making a comeback, especially among Millennials. Homeowners who are 30 to 50 years of age still have a distaste for laminate because their memories are from the 1960s and 1970s, when it was blandly colored or designed with only … Read more
In 2019, Wilsonart, through its Virtual Design Library (VDL) of print-on-demand patterns, will bring the design community a quarterly collection of curated designs that fully embraces the concept of individualism and personalization. The first Collection, Scandinavian-Bohemian, is a fusion of styles that work for any maximalist or minimalist space. The Scandinavian-Bohemian Collection includes … Read more
In 2019, Wilsonart, through its Virtual Design Library (VDL) of print-on-demand patterns, will bring the design community a quarterly collection of curated designs that fully embraces the concept of individualism and personalization. The first Collection, Scandinavian-Bohemian, is a fusion of styles that work for any maximalist or minimalist space. The Scandinavian-Bohemian Collection includes … Read more
The 2019 Living Impressions™ Collection introduced by Formica features 12 contemporary options; six new 180fx® patterns and six new Formica® Laminate patterns. 2019 marks the 10th anniversary of 180fx®, and the company is celebrating with the introduction of a new finish and fresh pattern options. The collection includes a wide … Read more
The 2019 Living Impressions™ Collection introduced by Formica features 12 contemporary options; six new 180fx® patterns and six new Formica® Laminate patterns. 2019 marks the 10th anniversary of 180fx®, and the company is celebrating with the introduction of a new finish and fresh pattern options. The collection includes a wide … Read more
Fletcher Building Limited announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell the Formica Group to Broadview Holding BV for a sale price of $840 million. Fletcher Building CEO Ross Taylor said, “The divestment of Formica completes our strategy to exit non-core businesses having already completed the sale of … Read more
Striking metallics, large-scale geometric patterns and sophisticated textures specially made for commercial interiors are all included in the latest DecoMetal® Laminate products from Formica Corporation. Adding to Formica Corporation’s wide range of surfacing options, this launch includes new colors and patterns in the DecoMetal Laminate line. DecoMetal Laminate delivers colors … Read more