For some time, high-quality products from Unilin Panels have only been made with reclaimed wood, with chipboard panels have been composed of 90% recycled materials. With its own new innovative recycling technology, Unilin Panels is taking things a step further to become the first in the world to recover MDF and HDF for new panels.
MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) and HDF (High Density Fibreboard) form the basis of Unilin panels and the company only uses reclaimed wood to produce them. This is wood saved from being burnt by including it in panel materials. Therefore it prevents new trees from being felled and CO2 from entering our atmosphere.
For many years, Unilin Panels have been on the lookout for a way to take things a step further and give its wood fibre panels a new life at the end of their lifecycle. Today, after a lot of research and development, it has become the first in the world to succeed in this endeavour. Thanks to new recycling technology it can now process wood fibre from discarded MDF and HDF into new panels on an industrial scale.
Recycling these panels was impossible for a long time because the glue used in the panels as a binder for the wood fibres could not be viably ‘filtered’ on an industrial scale. This is why the majority of MDF and HDF panels ended up in incinerators after approximately 14 to 20 years of use.
With the innovative new procedure, Unilin Panels can recycle wood fibres with glue residue and re-use them to make new materials, such as decorative coloured MDF panels or the HDF panels used as the basis for the laminate made by sister company Quick-Step. Thanks to this revolutionary development, Unilin Panels has doubled the lifecycle of wood fibres, giving new trees a chance to grow and in turn protecting nature by storing CO2.
Unilin Panels makes decorative surface panels that use the newest techniques and draw inspiration from nature, fashion and architecture to create the timeless designs of the Decorative Range collection.
For The Gallery, the company has hand-picked decors from its Decorative Range collection. Bringing a selection of decors proven to deliver and inspire beautiful commercial, retail and hospitality interiors. Available in melamine-faced panels, HPL and edging tape, the decors available at The Gallery make choosing your new surface an enjoyable and stress-free experience.
Part of the Unilin Group established in the 1960s, Unilin Panels is deeply rooted in the Belgian landscape. Using 95% recycled wood in the production of chipboard, Unilin Panels is a pioneer in the circular economy.
Mohawk Group is the world’s fastest growing flooring solutions manufacturer. Designing and making its floors in Belgium, Mohawk Group has the most advanced manufacturing in Europe, bringing carpet tiles, LVT and heterogeneous vinyl floors that improve productivity and wellbeing.
Part of the world’s largest flooring company, Mohawk Group makes products that are 100% recyclable using energy it generates itself. Working to develop a circular future, the company puts people at the heart of everything it does, working to bring you affordable floors that make a difference through design and performance.
Framery are the world’s best selling pods and office phone booths. Every detail of every product is carefully considered and perfected to ensure it contributes to our customer’s happiness, from usability and acoustics to aesthetics and sustainability.
Products including pods, phone booths and soundproof private spaces solve noise and privacy issues in open offices, making employees happier and more productive in dozens of the world’s leading companies, including Microsoft, Puma and Tesla. In fact, 70% of all Forbes 100 companies use Framery.
Established in the 1980s, Hawk manufactures office furniture and has a reputation for sustainable and affordable products. Using innovative techniques and modern manufacturing methods, Hawk pushes the boundaries for workplace design – all made in Yorkshire. 99% of products are manufactured in house by solar-powered factories and all waste board is used to heat the powder-coating ovens, so you can be confident that you are buying some of the most environmentally-friendly furniture in the UK.
With dozens of ranges and thousands of products, The Gallery showcases just a small selection of Hawk’s most interesting products. From breakout areas to benches, planters to receptions, Hawk gives you the power to transform your workspace into a vibrant hub of creativity.
Since 1996, Designer Doorware has been dedicated to crafting high-quality, innovative architectural hardware that marries form and function. Our collections exemplify innovation and sophistication, elevating interior spaces. We take pride in offering high-quality products that cater to the discerning needs of our esteemed clientele. With a commitment to craftsmanship and personalisation, our team collaborates closely with architects and designers to bring their unique visions to life, creating contemporary architectural hardware that endures, making every project functional and timeless.
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