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High Pressure Laminates
High pressure laminates (HPL) are also known as plastic laminates. HPL is a one-step process that is produced by fusing together, under heat and pressure, multiple layers of kraft paper saturated with phenolic resin. This sandwich is fused with a layer of melamine saturated decorative paper, which is typically added at the same time the phenolic layers are being fused. Further value can be added to this type of overlay by including a very thin top sheet of clear or translucent alpha-cellulose paper heavily saturated with melamine resins. This additional layer, common in laminate flooring products, is used mainly with print patterns and adds additional wear resistance to the surface.
A relatively new development in HPL technology is the Continuous Press, which uses rolls of resin-saturated papers instead of sheets to produce laminates in a continuous fashion. Only thin laminates can be produced with this process. The laminates are rolled or cut to the desired length as they exit the Continuous Press. The thinner continuous high pressure laminates can be applied to the substrate using a roll press.
High pressure laminates are available in a wide range of solid colors, woodgrain prints, patterns, textures and finishes. They are overlaid on particleboard or MDF substrates for both vertical and horizontal end use applications such as tabletops, countertops, sink tops, furniture, cabinetry and case goods. There are many types or grades of high pressure laminates engineered for specific performance requirements.
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general purpose: Most widely used HPL and suitable for horizontal and
vertical surface applications. Typical thickness range from 0.028" to 0.048" (0.71
to 1.22 mm).
postforming: Can be formed around curved edges by application of heat
and restraint. Maximum thickness is approximately 0.038" (0.97 mm) and can
normally be formed to radii as small as 3/8" (9.5 mm).
baCker: HPL produced without a decorative face. Available as standard (most
common; slightly thinner than decorative HPL) or regrind (reclaimed HPL with
decorative sheet sanded off).
speCial produCts: Special purpose high pressure laminates include cabi-
net liners, high-wear, fire-rated, electrostatic dissipative and chemical resistant
laminates.
In addition to aesthetic attributes, the lamination of particleboard or MDF
with HPL can improve the physical performance of the substrate. For example,
a shelf of 3/4" industrial (M-2) particleboard that is 24" long will carry 45 lbs per
square foot (psf) of uniform loading with 0.133" deflection. The same shelf can
carry 85 lbs psf before reaching the same deflection if overlaid with HPL.
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aet films New Castle, Delaware SynDECOR™ • • SynDECOR TM, a performance Water resistant, dimensionally stable, scratch, stain and abrasion polymer-based decorative overlay resistant, high print fidelity, no VOC’s.
arClin Tacoma, Washington Ultim Prefere • • • • • • Glue films, backers State of the art paper saturating for TFM, HPL, flooring and industrial overlay applications.
arjo Wiggins usa, inC. Stamford, Connecticut • Base paper manufacturer (saturating and pre-impregnated) for the printing, saturating and laminating industry
bausChlinnemann na Greensboro, North Carolina TecoFoil, TecoLine, TecoTop, TecoLam • • Pre-applied hotmelt adhesive Flat surface and profile wrap laminates, high abrasive resistant surfaces, recoatable surfaces, melamine edgebanding for straight and softformed edges, slitting services.
Cdm déCor inC. Drummondville, Quebec AquaSeal™, Foilspec™, • • • AquaSeal™, formaldehyde free, Aquaseal™: Water resistance, stain and abrasion resistant, dimensionally Microspec™ high performance, polypropylene based stable, resists shrink/creep, no VOC emissions, Formaldehyde free. 100% decorative overlay with EB top coat formaldehyde barrier. Electron beam top coat curing process.
Coveright surfaCes Cobourg, Ontario Endure by Coveright • • • • Broad range of technical films High water resistant melamine, impact resistant melamine.
diC international (usa) llC Teaneck, New Jersey • • • • Del Nature, natural touch & Del Vex Custom printing and design capabilities for products ranging from performance urethane topcoat 23gsm thru 80gsm; small through large volume orders. decorative overlays
dnp ameriCa, llC New York, New York X-TREAM, X-Value, X-Mighty, X-Gloss • • • • • Printer for decorative foil, film, melamine paper
formiCa Corporation Cincinnati, Ohio Formica High Pressure Laminates, • • • Solid surfacing, Innovative High Pressure Laminate finishes: Etchings, Honed, Naturelle, Formica Solid Surfacing, Formica Stone, metal and wood laminates MicroDot, Riverwash; fire and chemical resistant laminates, DecoMetal Metal Laminates, Formica compact phenolic panels, decorative frp panels. Veneer Premium Wood Surfacing, Chemtop2, frpSelect
kleerdeX CompanY llC Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Kydex® •
Impact resistant 3D laminate can be flat laminated and mitre-folded in addition to membrane pressed or vacuum formed. Achieves Class 1A Fire Rating, NSF Splash Zone Rating and available with Microban® anti-microbial product protection. Stock colors sold by the sheet and most custom colors produced in 3 weeks. Available in 3000+ colors and a variety of textures.
lamigraf, s.a. Barcelona, Spain • • Decorative printing of foils and saturating papers up to 2700mm wide.
meadWestvaCo speCialtY papers South Lee, Massachusetts Duraline, CGW • Base paper manufacturer for the print- ing, saturating & laminating industry
munksjo paper Fitchburg, Massachusetts • Base paper manufacturer for the print- ing, saturating & laminating industry
neenah paper teChniCal produCts Alpharetta, GA Heirloom® •
Base paper manufacturer (saturated, pre-impregnated, coated) for the print- ing, saturating and laminating industry
olon industries, inC. (decoratives division) St. Charles, Illinois OLON • • • • • • Continuous polyester thermally
Continuous TF laminates for wrapping and edgebanding applications.
fused laminates Designs to complement Arclin, Coveright, Flakeboard, Formica,
Nevamar, Panval, Tafisa and Wilsonart. High abrasion resistant wrapping grade laminates for flooring laminate designs. Saturated products with polyester resins, such as décor cellulose paper, fiberglass and backers. Available with antimicrobial protection.
omnova solutions Fairlawn, Ohio Surf(x) 3D Laminates, Preempt Paper • • • • • Domestic manufacturing with short lead times, small minimum Laminates, Radiance Flat Laminates, orders, broad variety of performance coatings and surface laminates. Harmony Collection
panolam industries international, inC. Odenton, Maryland Nevamar HPL, Pluswood TFM • • • • • • Custom print capabilities in both TFM and HPL. Boardface and substrate options, chemical resistance and erasable projection board. Portland, Maine Nevamar HPL, Lammates TFM, • • • • • • • Pluswood TFM
rehau inCorporated Leesburg, Virginia FlexEdge, NaturEdge, SpectraEdge • Manufacturer of thick and thin
Provide edgeband in PP and PVC to match a variety of laminate boards.
edgeband Product lines include: T-mold, Tambour and thin edgeband. Express
Collection stocking program allows small order quantity and quick delivery.
riken u.s.a. Burlington, New Jersey Integra, Tre Nuovo, FINO, Rivestar • • • Printing, top coats, non PVC, UV top coats, 3D thermofoil, high gloss thermofoil.
sappi fine papers north ameriCa Westbrook, Maine Sappi Warren Release Papers, • Tip Printing (patent pending) for printing in-register with texture. Ultracast, Classics
sChattdeCorSt. Louis, Missouri • • •
suddekor, llCAgawam, Massachusetts • • • •
surfaCe sourCe internationalRandolph, New Jersey Pentadecor, Furnitop, Natural Line, • • • • • • Phenolic Backed 3D Laminates Stocking distributor, cut to length program, slitting, same day shipping, Gloss Line, Easy Clean, Klockner, on staff technical dept., HPL/TFM matching program, Surface Coatings, SSI North America Peel Coating, PVC alternatives, Owner operated.
teChnoCell dekor Pulaski, New York •
Base paper manufacturer (saturating and pre-impregnated) for the printing, saturating and laminating industry
toppan interameriCa McDonough, Georgia • • • • • Non PVC film (printed)
u.s. Coating CompanY Lexington, South Carolina • • Paintable/glueable papers and backing
Electron beam cured decorative foils; coatings applied to premium grade high opacity resin saturated paper; basis weights range from 40gsm to > 100gsm.
Wilsonart international Temple, Texas Wilsonart Laminate, WilsonartHD High • • Definition Laminate, Chemsurf Chemical-Resistant Laminate
Zamma Corporation (laminates division) Orange, Virginia Zammalam • • • • • Continuous thermally fused melamine
Continuous pressure melamine laminates for both flat surface and
laminates profile wrapping capability. High abrasive resistant surfaces, melamine
edgebanding and custom melamine saturation up to 4'.
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Aquaseal™: Water resistance, stain and abrasion resistant, dimensionnaly stable, resists shrink/creep, no VOC emissions, Formaldehyde free. 100% formaldehyde barrier. Electron beam top coat curing process. Domestic manufacturer with short leadtime
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aet films New Castle, Delaware SynDECOR™ • • SynDECOR TM, a performance Water resistant, dimensionally stable, scratch, stain and abrasion polymer-based decorative overlay resistant, high print fidelity, no VOC’s.
arClin Tacoma, Washington Ultim Prefere • • • • • • Glue films, backers State of the art paper saturating for TFM, HPL, flooring and industrial overlay applications.
arjo Wiggins usa, inC. Stamford, Connecticut • Base paper manufacturer (saturating and pre-impregnated) for the printing, saturating and laminating industry
bausChlinnemann na Greensboro, North Carolina TecoFoil, TecoLine, TecoTop, TecoLam • • Pre-applied hotmelt adhesive Flat surface and profile wrap laminates, high abrasive resistant surfaces, recoatable surfaces, melamine edgebanding for straight and softformed edges, slitting services.
Cdm déCor inC. Drummondville, Quebec AquaSeal™, Foilspec™, • • • AquaSeal™, formaldehyde free, Aquaseal™: Water resistance, stain and abrasion resistant, dimensionally Microspec™ high performance, polypropylene based stable, resists shrink/creep, no VOC emissions, Formaldehyde free. 100% decorative overlay with EB top coat formaldehyde barrier. Electron beam top coat curing process.
Coveright surfaCes Cobourg, Ontario Endure by Coveright • • • • Broad range of technical films High water resistant melamine, impact resistant melamine.
diC international (usa) llC Teaneck, New Jersey • • • • Del Nature, natural touch & Del Vex Custom printing and design capabilities for products ranging from performance urethane topcoat 23gsm thru 80gsm; small through large volume orders. decorative overlays
dnp ameriCa, llC New York, New York X-TREAM, X-Value, X-Mighty, X-Gloss • • • • • Printer for decorative foil, film, melamine paper
formiCa Corporation Cincinnati, Ohio Formica High Pressure Laminates, • • • Solid surfacing, Innovative High Pressure Laminate finishes: Etchings, Honed, Naturelle, Formica Solid Surfacing, Formica Stone, metal and wood laminates MicroDot, Riverwash; fire and chemical resistant laminates, DecoMetal Metal Laminates, Formica compact phenolic panels, decorative frp panels. Veneer Premium Wood Surfacing, Chemtop2, frpSelect
kleerdeX CompanY llC Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Kydex® •
Impact resistant 3D laminate can be flat laminated and mitre-folded in addition to membrane pressed or vacuum formed. Achieves Class 1A Fire Rating, NSF Splash Zone Rating and available with Microban® anti-microbial product protection. Stock colors sold by the sheet and most custom colors produced in 3 weeks. Available in 3000+ colors and a variety of textures.
lamigraf, s.a. Barcelona, Spain • • Decorative printing of foils and saturating papers up to 2700mm wide.
meadWestvaCo speCialtY papers South Lee, Massachusetts Duraline, CGW • Base paper manufacturer for the print- ing, saturating & laminating industry
munksjo paper Fitchburg, Massachusetts • Base paper manufacturer for the print- ing, saturating & laminating industry
neenah paper teChniCal produCts Alpharetta, GA Heirloom® •
Base paper manufacturer (saturated, pre-impregnated, coated) for the print- ing, saturating and laminating industry
olon industries, inC. (decoratives division) St. Charles, Illinois OLON • • • • • • Continuous polyester thermally
Continuous TF laminates for wrapping and edgebanding applications.
fused laminates Designs to complement Arclin, Coveright, Flakeboard, Formica,
Nevamar, Panval, Tafisa and Wilsonart. High abrasion resistant wrapping grade laminates for flooring laminate designs. Saturated products with polyester resins, such as décor cellulose paper, fiberglass and backers. Available with antimicrobial protection.
omnova solutions Fairlawn, Ohio Surf(x) 3D Laminates, Preempt Paper • • • • • Domestic manufacturing with short lead times, small minimum Laminates, Radiance Flat Laminates, orders, broad variety of performance coatings and surface laminates. Harmony Collection
panolam industries international, inC. Odenton, Maryland Nevamar HPL, Pluswood TFM • • • • • • Custom print capabilities in both TFM and HPL. Boardface and substrate options, chemical resistance and erasable projection board. Portland, Maine Nevamar HPL, Lammates TFM, • • • • • • • Pluswood TFM
rehau inCorporated Leesburg, Virginia FlexEdge, NaturEdge, SpectraEdge • Manufacturer of thick and thin
Provide edgeband in PP and PVC to match a variety of laminate boards.
edgeband Product lines include: T-mold, Tambour and thin edgeband. Express
Collection stocking program allows small order quantity and quick delivery.
riken u.s.a. Burlington, New Jersey Integra, Tre Nuovo, FINO, Rivestar • • • Printing, top coats, non PVC, UV top coats, 3D thermofoil, high gloss thermofoil.
sappi fine papers north ameriCa Westbrook, Maine Sappi Warren Release Papers, • Tip Printing (patent pending) for printing in-register with texture. Ultracast, Classics
sChattdeCorSt. Louis, Missouri • • •
suddekor, llCAgawam, Massachusetts • • • •
surfaCe sourCe internationalRandolph, New Jersey Pentadecor, Furnitop, Natural Line, • • • • • • Phenolic Backed 3D Laminates Stocking distributor, cut to length program, slitting, same day shipping, Gloss Line, Easy Clean, Klockner, on staff technical dept., HPL/TFM matching program, Surface Coatings, SSI North America Peel Coating, PVC alternatives, Owner operated.
teChnoCell dekor Pulaski, New York •
Base paper manufacturer (saturating and pre-impregnated) for the printing, saturating and laminating industry
toppan interameriCa McDonough, Georgia • • • • • Non PVC film (printed)
u.s. Coating CompanY Lexington, South Carolina • • Paintable/glueable papers and backing
Electron beam cured decorative foils; coatings applied to premium grade high opacity resin saturated paper; basis weights range from 40gsm to > 100gsm.
Wilsonart international Temple, Texas Wilsonart Laminate, WilsonartHD High • • Definition Laminate, Chemsurf Chemical-Resistant Laminate
Zamma Corporation (laminates division) Orange, Virginia Zammalam • • • • • Continuous thermally fused melamine
Continuous pressure melamine laminates for both flat surface and
laminates profile wrapping capability. High abrasive resistant surfaces, melamine
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PB, mdF comPany SPecial treatmentS, SUBStrateS or HB and location Brand name FeatUreS and caPaBilitieS oFFered ProdUcer
ameriCan laminates, inCorporated Riverbank, California • •
Premium melamine panels with MDF and industrial grade particleboard laminated PB, MDF No
with a variety of colors, patterns and sizes. Serving Western USA distributors.
atC panels, inC. Moncure, North Carolina
• • In-house impregnation capability and specialty papers. PB, MDF Yes
Closetmaid CompaniesChino, California
• • Custom components, cut-to-size and CNC routing. PB, MDF, HB No
Columbia forest produCtsHearst, Ontario • • • • Melawood products. PB, MDF, No Plywood
deColam, inC. Orangeburg, South Carolina Decolam/DL, Decolam/HPT, Decolam/ML, • • • • • • • • • • • UV coating, full fabrication services and public warehousing. PB, MDF, HB, No Champkote, Vinylcote, Woodlam, Mela-Shield Plywood
duraplaY de parral, sa de Cv Chihuahua, Mexico Duralam, Duramel, Duracore • • • • • Mix loads capabilities with raw PB, Mende, softwood and hardwood plywood, CTS,
PB, MDF, Yes
bullnose and furniture parts. Mende,
Veneer Core
flakeboard Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Superior MDF, Superior Plus MDF, • Mix ship capabilities with raw MDF, melamine laminated MDF and particleboard. Can PB, MDF Yes Superior SW MDF produce MDF/HDF, particleboard, mende with paint, print, melamine, paper/foils, CTS and perforated board from one source.
Simsboro, Louisiana UltraPine® • Specialty products also include Wear Resistant Melamine (WRM), and Fire-rated
fire-rated melamine on particleboard.
PB, MDF,
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St. Stephen, New Brunswick Fibrex®, Rezflake • • • • PB, MDF Fibrex®
florida plYWoods, inC. Greenville, Florida • • • Cut-to-size, bullnose edge, drawer sides, shelving, end panels, tops & bottoms. PB, MDF Yes Particleboard manufactured in-house with double refined particles; homogeneous. Veneer Core
funder ameriCa, inC. Hope, Arkansas; Mocksville, FUNDER • Multiple surface textures & glosses, complete fabrication/component capability PB, MDF NoNorth Carolina; Sebring, Florida and multiple sizes.
kml Corporation Tacoma, Washington; • • Slotwall panels, edgebanding/shelving, custom cut-to-size. Thermally fused designs
PB, MDF, No
Stockton, California from Coveright, Dynea, Wilsonart and Formica. High pressure laminate bonded panels. Veneer Core,
Medite II, Medex, Fire Retardant
laminate teChnologiesTiffin, Ohio; Gallatin, Tennessee; Diboll, Texas • • • • • • • • • • • Able to laminate 2-mil to 16+ mil vinyl’s and 23 gram and up papers. Capability to
PB, MDF, Luan
No simultaneously laminate 1 or 2 sides at all facilities.
Hardwood Veneer
mjb Wood group, inC.Cedar Hill, Texas
• • • • Custom component fabricator. Cut-to-size, edgebanding, CNC routing and boring. PB, MDF, HB, No National warehouse distribution. Plywood
olon industries, inC. (Components division)Georgetown, Ontario; OLON • • • • • •
Decorative profile wrapped cabinet stiles and rails with thermally fused polyester, MDF, Solid No
Washington, Indiana vinyl and lightweight papers. Vinyl wrapped drawer components, v-grooved, blank,
Wood, Plastic
mitrefold and KD drawer systems. Baltic birch drawer sides.
olYmpiC panel produCts, llCShelton, Washington Barrier Film™, MultiPour® Plus, MultiPour®, • • • • UV cured coatings, base and top coat, prefinished and cut-to-size components. PB, MDF, HB, No Classic HDO™, Basic HDO™, B-Matte 333®, Plywood Basic MDO™, Highway HDO®, Signal® MDO, Crezon® / Two Step® MDO, Guardian® MDO, Tuf-Tred®, SkidGuard®, DecraGuard®, Cabinet Liner™, Tempered & Standard Plyron
panel speCialists, inC.Temple, Texas
• • • PB, MDF, HB, No Thermax
panolam industries international, inC. Portland, Maine Nevamar HPL, Pluswood TFM • • • • • • • PB, MDF Yes
Hardwood Shelton, Connecticut Panolam, Pionite, Resopreg • • • Eight laminating plants located throughout the US (Albany, OR; Auburn, ME; Chino, CA; Plywood
Hampton, SC; Huntsville, ON; Norcross, GA; Oshkosh, WI; Tarboro, NC).
pasquier panel produCts Sumner, Washington • • • •
Custom laminating and cutting –shelving and drawer parts – edgebanding, CNC routing PB, MDF, HB, No and boring, moulding, profile wrapping and RTA packaging to precise custom specifications. Plywood
patriCk industries, inC.Elkhart, Indiana • • • • • • • •
Nine laminating plants located throughout the US (Elkhart, IN; Mt. Joy, PA; PB, MDF, HB, Luan New London, NC; Decatur, AL; Ocala, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Waco, TX; Woodburn, OR; and Decorative No Fontana, CA). Drawer sides, wrapped mouldings, cut-to-size, edgebanding Hardware, and custom components.
Plywood
reXCel sa de CvChihuahua, Mexico Panelart • • • In-house impregnation, mix loads capabilities with raw PB, Bullnose, Stair Tread and CTS. PB Yes
roseburgDillard, Oregon Duramine TFM, Hardwood Plywood, • • • • • • • • • • Mixed shipments of flat panel, CTS, edge-treated matching surfaces from this PB, MDF, VC, HB, Yes UltraFinish-Paper & Vinyl Overlays, integrated producer of custom designs, Wilsonart, Formica, Arclin, Coveright and others. SkyBlend™ RediPly, Melagard, Redishelf, SkyBlend™ and othersMissoula, Montana Duramine TFM, UltraFinish-Paper & • • Mixed shipments of flat panel, CTS, edge-treated matching surfaces from this PB, MDF, VC, HB, Yes Vinyl Overlays, Rediply, Melagard, integrated producer of custom designs, Wilsonart, Formica, Arclin, Coveright and others. and others Redishelf, SkyBlend™ Oxford, Mississippi Duramine TFM, SkyBlend™ • • Mixed shipments of all products from this integrated producer of custom designs, PB, MDF, VC, No Formica, Arclin, Coveright and others to match HPL, RTF & edge banding. SkyBlend™ and othersOrangeburg, South Carolina Duramine TFM, UltraFinish-Paper & • • • • • • • • • • • Mixed shipments of flat panel, CTS, edge-treated matching surfaces from this PB, MDF, VC, HB, Yes Vinyl Overlays, SkyBlend™ integrated producerof custom designs, Wilsonart, Formica, Arclin, Coveright and others. SkyBlend™ and others
rouCke, inC. Denver, Colorado • • • •
Full service panel processing from cut-to-size to CNC machining. Flat or 3-D processing PB, MDF, HB, No
of rigid thermal foil to match TFM & HPL. Coveright, Dynea (Arclin), Formica and Wilsonart
Plywood
TFM papers. All brands high pressure laminate bonded panels. Bulk or custom packaging available.
shioleno industries, inC.Arlington, Texas Rainbow Panels • • •
Specialist in short run batches of TFM and HPL panels. Quick to Ship Program. Most major PB, MDF, HB No brands for TFM/HPL matches, including PVC custom edging to match. Full service manu-
Plywood facturing facility including: Cut to size, EB, CNC Routing & Drilling and UV Coatings. Fully intergrated production for Fixtures, Shelving, Cabinets, Closets Systems and Drawer components.
stevens industries, inC.Teutopolis, Illinois Stevens TFM, Stevens HPL, • • •
Thermofused Melamine Panels: Special wood look and feel textures (StevensWood), PB, MDF, Plywood No
StevensWood™, Stevens Shelf™ Wilsonart, Coveright, Pionite and Formica patterns. High Pressure Laminate Fire-rated PB,
Panels: All major brands including Wilsonart, Pionite, Formica and Nevamar. MDF, Moisture- Component Fabrication: Cut-to-size, EB, CNC routing, contour edging, postforming Resistant PB, (HPL and TFM) closet parts, cabinet parts, fixture components and shelving. MDF, NAF (Green), PB, MDF
tafisa Canada and CompanY ltd.
Lac-Mégantic, Quebec Tafilam
• Tafilam color range offered with various complementary color matching products PB, MDF Yes
such as high pressure laminates, PVC edgebanding, polyester wrapped mouldings,
thermovinyl films and five piece doors.
timber produCts CompanY Springfield, Oregon Spectraboard, Spectracore, ColorLam, • • • • • • • • Cut-to-size, shelving, drilling, hardwood veneer one-side and sublimination grade polyester.
PB, MDF, HB, Yes
TufDec, Polyboard, Decraboard Plywood
uniboard Canada inC. Fostoria, Ohio Panval • •
Thermofused melamine panels. Matching products such as high pressure laminates, PB, Nu Green
Mont-Laurier, Quebec PanFibre • • PVC edgebanding, mouldings and RTF. All surfaces available on Nu Green particleboard –
MDF, HDF YesSayabec, Quebec Panval, Nu Green • •
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PB, mdF comPany SPecial treatmentS, SUBStrateS or HB and location Brand name FeatUreS and caPaBilitieS oFFered ProdUcer
ameriCan laminates, inCorporated Riverbank, California • •
Premium melamine panels with MDF and industrial grade particleboard laminated PB, MDF No
with a variety of colors, patterns and sizes. Serving Western USA distributors.
atC panels, inC. Moncure, North Carolina
• • In-house impregnation capability and specialty papers. PB, MDF Yes
Closetmaid CompaniesChino, California
• • Custom components, cut-to-size and CNC routing. PB, MDF, HB No
Columbia forest produCtsHearst, Ontario • • • • Melawood products. PB, MDF, No Plywood
deColam, inC. Orangeburg, South Carolina Decolam/DL, Decolam/HPT, Decolam/ML, • • • • • • • • • • • UV coating, full fabrication services and public warehousing. PB, MDF, HB, No Champkote, Vinylcote, Woodlam, Mela-Shield Plywood
duraplaY de parral, sa de Cv Chihuahua, Mexico Duralam, Duramel, Duracore • • • • • Mix loads capabilities with raw PB, Mende, softwood and hardwood plywood, CTS,
PB, MDF, Yes
bullnose and furniture parts. Mende,
Veneer Core
flakeboard Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Superior MDF, Superior Plus MDF, • Mix ship capabilities with raw MDF, melamine laminated MDF and particleboard. Can PB, MDF Yes Superior SW MDF produce MDF/HDF, particleboard, mende with paint, print, melamine, paper/foils, CTS and perforated board from one source.
Simsboro, Louisiana UltraPine® • Specialty products also include Wear Resistant Melamine (WRM), and Fire-rated
fire-rated melamine on particleboard.
PB, MDF,
Moisture
Resistant
PB, MDF
St. Stephen, New Brunswick Fibrex®, Rezflake • • • • PB, MDF Fibrex®
florida plYWoods, inC. Greenville, Florida • • • Cut-to-size, bullnose edge, drawer sides, shelving, end panels, tops & bottoms. PB, MDF Yes Particleboard manufactured in-house with double refined particles; homogeneous. Veneer Core
funder ameriCa, inC. Hope, Arkansas; Mocksville, FUNDER • Multiple surface textures & glosses, complete fabrication/component capability PB, MDF NoNorth Carolina; Sebring, Florida and multiple sizes.
kml Corporation Tacoma, Washington; • • Slotwall panels, edgebanding/shelving, custom cut-to-size. Thermally fused designs
PB, MDF, No
Stockton, California from Coveright, Dynea, Wilsonart and Formica. High pressure laminate bonded panels. Veneer Core,
Medite II, Medex, Fire Retardant
laminate teChnologiesTiffin, Ohio; Gallatin, Tennessee; Diboll, Texas • • • • • • • • • • • Able to laminate 2-mil to 16+ mil vinyl’s and 23 gram and up papers. Capability to
PB, MDF, Luan
No simultaneously laminate 1 or 2 sides at all facilities.
Hardwood Veneer
mjb Wood group, inC.Cedar Hill, Texas
• • • • Custom component fabricator. Cut-to-size, edgebanding, CNC routing and boring. PB, MDF, HB, No National warehouse distribution. Plywood
olon industries, inC. (Components division)Georgetown, Ontario; OLON • • • • • •
Decorative profile wrapped cabinet stiles and rails with thermally fused polyester, MDF, Solid No
Washington, Indiana vinyl and lightweight papers. Vinyl wrapped drawer components, v-grooved, blank,
Wood, Plastic
mitrefold and KD drawer systems. Baltic birch drawer sides.
olYmpiC panel produCts, llCShelton, Washington Barrier Film™, MultiPour® Plus, MultiPour®, • • • • UV cured coatings, base and top coat, prefinished and cut-to-size components. PB, MDF, HB, No Classic HDO™, Basic HDO™, B-Matte 333®, Plywood Basic MDO™, Highway HDO®, Signal® MDO, Crezon® / Two Step® MDO, Guardian® MDO, Tuf-Tred®, SkidGuard®, DecraGuard®, Cabinet Liner™, Tempered & Standard Plyron
panel speCialists, inC.Temple, Texas
• • • PB, MDF, HB, No Thermax
panolam industries international, inC. Portland, Maine Nevamar HPL, Pluswood TFM • • • • • • • PB, MDF Yes
Hardwood Shelton, Connecticut Panolam, Pionite, Resopreg • • • Eight laminating plants located throughout the US (Albany, OR; Auburn, ME; Chino, CA; Plywood
Hampton, SC; Huntsville, ON; Norcross, GA; Oshkosh, WI; Tarboro, NC).
pasquier panel produCts Sumner, Washington • • • •
Custom laminating and cutting –shelving and drawer parts – edgebanding, CNC routing PB, MDF, HB, No and boring, moulding, profile wrapping and RTA packaging to precise custom specifications. Plywood
patriCk industries, inC.Elkhart, Indiana • • • • • • • •
Nine laminating plants located throughout the US (Elkhart, IN; Mt. Joy, PA; PB, MDF, HB, Luan New London, NC; Decatur, AL; Ocala, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Waco, TX; Woodburn, OR; and Decorative No Fontana, CA). Drawer sides, wrapped mouldings, cut-to-size, edgebanding Hardware, and custom components.
Plywood
reXCel sa de CvChihuahua, Mexico Panelart • • • In-house impregnation, mix loads capabilities with raw PB, Bullnose, Stair Tread and CTS. PB Yes
roseburgDillard, Oregon Duramine TFM, Hardwood Plywood, • • • • • • • • • • Mixed shipments of flat panel, CTS, edge-treated matching surfaces from this PB, MDF, VC, HB, Yes UltraFinish-Paper & Vinyl Overlays, integrated producer of custom designs, Wilsonart, Formica, Arclin, Coveright and others. SkyBlend™ RediPly, Melagard, Redishelf, SkyBlend™ and othersMissoula, Montana Duramine TFM, UltraFinish-Paper & • • Mixed shipments of flat panel, CTS, edge-treated matching surfaces from this PB, MDF, VC, HB, Yes Vinyl Overlays, Rediply, Melagard, integrated producer of custom designs, Wilsonart, Formica, Arclin, Coveright and others. and others Redishelf, SkyBlend™ Oxford, Mississippi Duramine TFM, SkyBlend™ • • Mixed shipments of all products from this integrated producer of custom designs, PB, MDF, VC, No Formica, Arclin, Coveright and others to match HPL, RTF & edge banding. SkyBlend™ and othersOrangeburg, South Carolina Duramine TFM, UltraFinish-Paper & • • • • • • • • • • • Mixed shipments of flat panel, CTS, edge-treated matching surfaces from this PB, MDF, VC, HB, Yes Vinyl Overlays, SkyBlend™ integrated producerof custom designs, Wilsonart, Formica, Arclin, Coveright and others. SkyBlend™ and others
rouCke, inC. Denver, Colorado • • • •
Full service panel processing from cut-to-size to CNC machining. Flat or 3-D processing PB, MDF, HB, No
of rigid thermal foil to match TFM & HPL. Coveright, Dynea (Arclin), Formica and Wilsonart
Plywood
TFM papers. All brands high pressure laminate bonded panels. Bulk or custom packaging available.
shioleno industries, inC.Arlington, Texas Rainbow Panels • • •
Specialist in short run batches of TFM and HPL panels. Quick to Ship Program. Most major PB, MDF, HB No brands for TFM/HPL matches, including PVC custom edging to match. Full service manu-
Plywood facturing facility including: Cut to size, EB, CNC Routing & Drilling and UV Coatings. Fully intergrated production for Fixtures, Shelving, Cabinets, Closets Systems and Drawer components.
stevens industries, inC.Teutopolis, Illinois Stevens TFM, Stevens HPL, • • •
Thermofused Melamine Panels: Special wood look and feel textures (StevensWood), PB, MDF, Plywood No
StevensWood™, Stevens Shelf™ Wilsonart, Coveright, Pionite and Formica patterns. High Pressure Laminate Fire-rated PB,
Panels: All major brands including Wilsonart, Pionite, Formica and Nevamar. MDF, Moisture- Component Fabrication: Cut-to-size, EB, CNC routing, contour edging, postforming Resistant PB, (HPL and TFM) closet parts, cabinet parts, fixture components and shelving. MDF, NAF (Green), PB, MDF
tafisa Canada and CompanY ltd.
Lac-Mégantic, Quebec Tafilam
• Tafilam color range offered with various complementary color matching products PB, MDF Yes
such as high pressure laminates, PVC edgebanding, polyester wrapped mouldings,
thermovinyl films and five piece doors.
timber produCts CompanY Springfield, Oregon Spectraboard, Spectracore, ColorLam, • • • • • • • • Cut-to-size, shelving, drilling, hardwood veneer one-side and sublimination grade polyester.
PB, MDF, HB, Yes
TufDec, Polyboard, Decraboard Plywood
uniboard Canada inC. Fostoria, Ohio Panval • •
Thermofused melamine panels. Matching products such as high pressure laminates, PB, Nu Green
Mont-Laurier, Quebec PanFibre • • PVC edgebanding, mouldings and RTF. All surfaces available on Nu Green particleboard –
MDF, HDF YesSayabec, Quebec Panval, Nu Green • •
no urea formaldehdye added.
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Overlay Manufacturerss a l e s i n f o r m a t i o n
Kleerdex company, llc6685 low StreetBloomsburg, Pennsylvania 17815(800) 325-3133 fax (800) [email protected]
lamiGraf, s .a .c/. Mas Dorca 14-16 ametlla Parkl’ametlla del VallesBarcelona, Spain 08480+34 (93) 843-1888fax +34 (93) [email protected]
meadWestVaco specialty papers40 Willow StreetSouth lee, Massachusetts 01260(413) 243-1231 fax (413) 243-4602www.mwvspecialtypapers.com
munKsJo paper642 river Streetfitchburg, Massachusetts 01420(978) 342-1080
neenah paper technical products3460 Preston ridge roadSuite 600alpharetta, Georgia 30005(678) 518-3341 fax (678) 518-3389www.technicalproducts.com
olon industries, inc .decoratives division951 State avenue, unit fSt. charles, Illinois 60174(630) 377-6566 fax (630) [email protected]
omnoVa solutions175 Ghent roadfairlawn, ohio 44333(866) [email protected]/laminates
panolam industries international, inc .20 Progress DriveShelton, connecticut 06484(203) 925-1556 fax (203) 225-0050www.panolam.com
rehau incorporated1501 edwards ferry roadleesburg, Virginia 20176(703) 777-5255 fax (703) 777-3053www.rehau.com
riKen u .s .a .1702 Beverly roadBurlington, new jersey 08016(609) 636-2935 fax (609) [email protected]
sappi fine papers north america89 cumberland StreetWestbrook, Maine 04092(207) 856-4823 fax (207) 856-1346 [email protected]/warrenreleasepapers
schattdecor11802 Borman DriveSt. louis, Missouri 63146(314) 209-1655 fax (314) [email protected]
suddeKor, llc240 Bowles roadagawam, Massachusetts 01001(413) 821-9000 fax (413) [email protected]
surface source international961 route 10e, unit 2-irandolph, new jersey 07869(973) 598-0152 fax (973) [email protected]
technocell deKor179 county route 2aPulaski, new york 13142(315) 298-8388 fax (315) [email protected]
toppan interamerica1131 highway 155 SouthMcDonough, Georgia 30253(770) 957-5060 fax (770) [email protected]
u .s . coatinG company465 Industrial Drivelexington, South carolina 29072(803) 957-3377 fax (803) [email protected]
Wilsonart international2400 Wilson PlaceTemple, Texas 76504(254) 207-7000 fax (254) [email protected]
Zamma corporation laminates division14468 litchfield Driveorange, Virginia 22960(540) 672-5200 fax (540) [email protected]
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aet films15 read’s Waynew castle, Delaware 19720(302) 326-5500 fax (302) [email protected]
arclin2144 Milwaukee WayTacoma, Washington 98421(253) 572-5600 fax (253) [email protected]
arJo WiGGins usa, inc .1200 high ridge road, 2nd floorStamford, connecticut 06905(203) 674-6700 fax (203) [email protected]
bauschlinnemann na7918 Industrial Village roadGreensboro, north carolina 27409(800) 992-3936 fax (336) 665-1387michael.phillips@us.bauschlinnemann.comwww.bauschlinnemann.de
cdm dÉcor inc .3075 Bernier StreetDrummondville, quebec j2c 6y4(800) 311-9191 fax (819) [email protected]
coVeriGht surfaces56 Willmott Streetcobourg, ontario k9a 4r5(905) 372-1896 fax (905) [email protected]
dic international (usa) llcGlenpointe centre West500 frank W. Burr Boulevard, Suite 28Teaneck, new jersey 07666(201) 836-4097 fax (201) [email protected]
dnp america, llc335 Madison avenue, 3rd floornew york, new york 10017(212) 503-1090 fax (212) [email protected]
formica corporation10155 reading roadcincinnati, ohio 45241-4805(513) 786-3400 fax (513) 786-3566www.formica.com
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american laminates, incorporated3142 Talbot avenuePo Box 778riverbank, california 95367(800) 800-2536 fax (209) [email protected]
atc panels, inc .985 corinth roadMoncure, north carolina 27559(800) 334-2250 fax (919) [email protected]
closetmaid companies5151 edison avenuechino, california 91710-5717(909) 590-4444www.doable.com
columbia forest products212 Boulevard laBelle, Suite 204Ste-Thérèse, quebec j7e 1x2(450) 437-1964 fax (450) 437-1555 www.columbiaforestproducts.com
decolam, inc .Po Box 2126orangeburg, South carolina 29116(803) 534-2632 fax (803) [email protected]
duraplay de parral sa de cVave Santa Barbara s/nBarrio de españahidalgo del Parral, chihuahua 33870(505) 217-1700 fax (505) [email protected]
flaKeboard80 Tiverton court, Suite 701Markham, ontario l3r 0G4 (800) 268-9830 fax (905) [email protected]
florida plyWoods, inc .Po Box 458Greenville, florida 32331(850) 948-2211 fax (850) [email protected]
funder america, inc .Po Box 729Mocksville, north carolina 27028(800) 438-6276 fax (336) [email protected]
Kml corporation1616 Saint Paul avenueTacoma, Washington 98421(888) 358-5075 fax (253) 475-7517www.kmlcorp.com
laminate technoloGies161 Maule roadTifflin, ohio 44883(800) 231-2523www.lamtech.net
mJb Wood Group, inc .1585 highmeadows Waycedar hill, Texas 75104(972) 293-5249 fax (972) [email protected]
olon industries, inc .components division42 armstrong avenueGeorgetown, ontario l7G 4r9(905) 877-7300 fax (905) [email protected]
olympic panel products, llcPo Box 640Shelton, Washington 98584(360) 432-5066 fax (360) [email protected]
panel specialists, inc .3115 range roadTemple, Texas 76504(254) 774-9800 fax (254) [email protected]
panolam industries international, inc .20 Progress DriveShelton, connecticut 06484(203) 925-1556 fax (203) 225-0050www.panolam.com
pasquier panel productsPo Box 1170Sumner, Washington 98390(253) 863-6323 fax (253) [email protected]
patricK industries, inc .Po Box 638elkhart, Indiana 46515(574) 294-7511 fax (574) [email protected]
rexcel sa de cVBlvd. juan Pablo II km 2.5chihuahua, chihuahua Mexico 3139052 (614) 429-8900 fax 52 (614) [email protected]
roseburGPo Box 1088roseburg, oregon 97470Western Sales: (800) 245-1115Southeast Sales: (866) 387-2646www.roseburg.com
roucKe, inc .12000 e. 56th avenue, unit aDenver, colorado 80239(303) 339-4120 fax (303) [email protected]
shioleno industries, inc .1715 n. Peyco Dr.arlington, Texas 76060(817) 557-9365 fax (817) [email protected]
steVens industries, inc .704 West MainTeutopolis, Illinois 62467(217) 540-3100 fax (217) [email protected]
tafisa canada and company ltd .4660 Villeneuvelac-Mégantic, quebec G6B 2c3(819) 583-2930 fax (819) [email protected]
timber products company305 S. 4th StreetSpringfield, oregon 97477(800) 547-9520 fax (541) [email protected]
uniboard canada inc .montreal, quebec sales2540 Daniel-johnson, Suite 500laval, quebec h7T 2S3(800) 263-5240 fax (450) 682-6630www.uniboard.com
ontario, Western canada, u .s . sales6205 airport road, Bldg a, Suite 300Mississauga, ontario l4V 1e3(905) 673-5743 fax (905) 673-0175www.uniboard.com
g l o s s a r Y o f t e r m s
adhesive
A substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment. The term is used to cover the bonding of sheet material and is synonymous with glue.
baCker
A non-decorative overlay used on the back of composite panel constructions to protect the substrate from changes in humidity and to balance the panel construction.
balanCed ConstruCtion
A laminated composite panel construction that typically has a similar overlay on both surfaces, which reduces or eliminates warp when subjected to moisture changes.
basis Weight
Most often used to characterize the weight of paper products; in the decorative overlay industry the basis weight is defined as the weight in pounds (or grams) per square feet (or square meter) of paper.
biaXiallY oriented film
Film in which molecules are oriented in two directions within the transverse direction (TD) and machine direction (MD) of the film.
Calendered
Polymer is passed through heated rolls, moving at varying rates, to reduce the film thickness.
Coater
A company that paints, prints, primes or otherwise pre-finishes panel substrates with liquid or powder paint finishes.
Coating manufaCturer
A company that produces and/or supplies an industrial decorative paint, print or prime coating.
embossing
A process by which the surface of the panel product is given a relief effect. This can be accomplished with a pressure roll or a patterned caul plate in a hot press.
epoXY
A two-component thermosetting adhesive typically used for laminating medium and heavy gauge vinyls. Epoxy adhesives are generally blended 1:1 (resin to hardener) by volume and are roll-coated either to the backside of the vinyl web or to the board surface.
hot melt
A thermoplastic adhesive that is 100% solid and applied molten to form a bond upon cooling. Hot melts differ from conventional liquid adhesives because they set by cooling rather than by absorption or evaporation of water or solvent.
laminator
A company that applies an overlay to a panel substrate or other blank material, typically through the use of a bonding system.
mil
A thickness measurement, typically used for vinyls and papers. One mil = 0.001"
overlaY manufaCturer
A company that produces and/or supplies a decorative overlay. The manufacturer may add value to the overlay by, for example, applying a topcoat.
polYurethane dispersions
Polyurethane dispersions are used for the membrane pressing of vinyl films and veneers to a MDF core. They can be used in conjunction with a hardener for higher heat resistance if required. Polyurethane dispersions are typically spray-applied to the MDF and then air-dried before mating with the vinyl film or veneer in the press.
resin Content
In the decorative overlay industry, the resin content is the percentage of resin in the saturated paper in relation to the total weight of the saturated paper.
solvent-borne adhesives
An adhesive containing polymeric materials dissolved in volatile organic solvents to which other components can be added to obtain certain desired performance properties, such as higher heat resistance. This type of adhesive is typically used on a “hot line” laminator where it is applied to the board or film surface, dried and then heat-activated prior to a hot roll laminating station. They are non-grain raising and exhibit good coatability, high heat resistance and excellent bond strengths.
substrate
A material that provides the surface onto which an adhesive or coating is spread.
telegraphing
Transfer of substrate surface defects through the thickness of the overlay material.
thermoplastiC
Resins or adhesives that harden at room temperature and re-soften upon exposure to heat.
thermosetting
Resins or adhesives that cure at room temperature or in the hot press by chemical reaction to form rigid bonds that are not re-softened by subsequent exposure to heat (cross-links).
volatiles Content
Weight loss of a saturated paper when heated to bone-dry, expressed as a percentage of the weight of the saturated paper.
Water-borne adhesives
Formulated synthetic polymer (usually polyvinyl acetate or ethylene vinyl acetate). These products are generally used for paper laminating where the adhesive is applied to the web and/or panel surface and tacks up through one or more heated rolls that combine paper to panel.
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