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Westfield, manufacturer of the UK’s leading bathroom wall panel brand,
Multipanel, has upgraded the material used in its best-selling panels to Medite
Exterior Grade MDF
Due to the
ongoing war between Russia and the Ukraine, Multipanel stopped the importation
of all Russian goods. This meant the cessation of procurement of Russian
sourced plywood, which, before the outbreak of war, accounted for around 85% of
the global Birch plywood market.
The removal
of Russian Birch from the supply chain meant a sustainable alternative was
required.
Medite
Exterior is manufactured in the Republic of Ireland and sustainably sourced
from forests which have FSC® and PEFC certification, ensuring that the
materials used come from well-managed forests where there are systems in place
designed to protect the natural environment. Exterior grade is also
manufactured using an MDI resin which unlike the resin used in MR grade MDF and
Plywood does not contain any added Formaldehyde.
The new core is designed to withstand
extreme conditions and when installed is perfect for areas of frequent
prolonged exposure to running or condensed water. It has been tested
rigorously in house to ensure that the high-quality level Multipanel customers
are used to will be maintained.
John Mortimer, Sales Director,
Multipanel, said: “At Multipanel, we continually assess
our supply to chain to ensure we have a secure, sustainable supply of raw
materials. It’s no secret that managing supply and demand is a delicate
process—a tiny supply chain disruption can easily catalyse operational delays
and lost sales, which is a nightmare for any business.
“By making the switch to Medite we have
increased the security and sustainability of our supply chain. The new
core is produced in the Republic of Ireland from FSC certified forests which
brings a large reduction in CO2 emissions compared to timbers imported from
Scandinavia and beyond.
“Our ability to adapt and innovate has
helped us maintain an agile supply chain with a product that is more local to
our manufacturing site, while upholding our high sustainability and quality
standards.”
Multipanel is the UK’s leading bathroom
wall panel, offering a sustainable and modern alternative to traditional
bathroom tiling. With Multipanel sustainability complements performance through
an easy-to-install, high quality, grout-free product that lasts for years.
Multipanel bathroom wall panels are
available in a range of surface designs, including marble, granite, wood and
tile effect.
