Archetech Issue 23 2016 | Page 55

Acrylic Panels 15 Our range of optical quality, high gloss, acrylic panels are a stunning addition to our range. These provide an excellent alternative to glass and are supplied, from stock, in a broad range of aspirational colours, but can also be colour matched to your exacting details simply by providing a RAL reference. The range has 20x the impact strength of glass, yet is only half the weight. This makes the system easy to store and handle during installation as the material can also be cut, drilled, post formed, and easily installed using standard wood working tools. The product is extremely durable and is technically rated to a 8H (pencil rating) surface hardness so it won’t, warp, stain, or discolour and is therefore ideal for both wet and dry areas.. Laminated Panels The laminated panel range which comprises of over 40 different decors, is constructed of High Pressure Laminate bonded to a WBP plywood core usi ng a specialist adhesive system to give a completely waterproof surface, meeting all the requirements of EN438. The Company 1. Glass panel in Porcelain Blue 2. Acrylic panel in Crimson 3. Laminte panel in Black Calacatta 4. Laminte panel in Water Crystal 5. Laminte panel in Concrete The business has been nominated for a number of product design awards and is highly recognised as the leader of innovation within its own sector. 4 Glass Panels Mermaid’s glass panels are produced in 6mm toughened glass in a range of over 40 standard colours, with further colours available by special request. After the special painting process the back of the panels are protected using a vinyl film to both prevent damage and stop light transition through the panel. With a team of fully trained external technical staff the business offers a complete free of charge CPD service to ensure that specifiers and clients of the product can design the optimum product for the chosen environment. Mermaid Tel: +44 (0) 1472 279940 [email protected] Page 55 - Archetech 5 Still based near to its original location of Grimsby, Mermaid were the pioneers in panel development within the UK market and have continued this investment with specific focus on brand, technological and design differentiation, all supported by a world class UK based manufacturing operation and logistics structure ensuring that service levels are maintained to a high standard.