Architects and designers are specifying phenolic panels (also called high pressure laminates or HPL panels) for their designs more and more thanks to the material’s virtually limitless design options and versatility. But, design freedom isn’t the...

Fundermax has been around for over a century, and we love answering questions about high pressure laminates and phenolic panels. One question we commonly hear is, “Can you paint phenolic panels?” The answer is yes and no; or rather, you can – but...

The open bench has changed significantly over the last 30 years in wet labs, as have many of the reagents and their usage. These changes give rise to evolving considerations for determining and understanding the need for chemical resistance on lab...

Phenolic panels can be used for a wide variety of exterior and interior applications. The benefits of this material include versatility, durability, and sustainability, which have led to its rise in popularity among architects and building owners...

Phenolic panels (also called high-pressure laminates or HPL panels) are rising in popularity among virtually everyone involved in the design and building process. From architects and designers to contractors and building owners themselves, the...

Due to their versatility, durability, sustainability, and more, the benefits of phenolic panels have launched them into the spotlight for all types of projects. Phenolic panels can be used for a wide variety of exterior and interior applications...

Oil and water. Orange juice and toothpaste. Bleach and ammonia. Some things just don’t “play nice” together (and the results can range from disappointing to downright destructive). When a building design presents the need to pair different types of...

Fundermax North America recently won two awards that mean a great deal to us as a company, not as much for the recognition, but more so for what each award represents. We are extremely proud to have been awarded the BUILD Excellence Award in...

Fundermax is a global phenolic panel manufacturer for exterior, interior, and laboratory applications. We are known for our durable phenolic panels (also called high-pressure laminate or HPL panels) that are used in residential and commercial...

In understanding that independent data is available to aid in material selection, designers and lab planners play a pivotal role in enabling the reduction of carbon emissions – and thus are well placed to action change. People tend to think of...

Fundermax has worked with builders and architects around the world in a wide variety of phenolic panel applications. With over a century of experience in the industry, we have seen quite an evolution of both manufacturing technologies and...

Material transparency is fundamental to designing sustainable labs. Fundermax has been committed to sustainability for more than 100 years, and we are dedicated to providing and advocating for material transparency. Through Environmental Product...

Historically, sustainable design has primarily focused on operational efficiency or operational carbon, meaning the energy usage once the space is occupied. However, with the growing emphasis on reducing carbon emissions, the scope of sustainable...