In this issue of Building & Industry Today, we are thrilled to showcase LAMILUX Composites GmbH as our Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Company of the Month.
LAMILUX Composites GmbH has been producing fibre-reinforced plastics for around 70 years for international customers across a wide range of sectors including: the building industry, the automotive and recreational vehicle, refrigerated store room and cell construction, and many other industrial applications.
Innovative history and reputation for excellence
Established in 1909 by founder and master carpenter, Heinrich Strunz, the family-owned company is now managed by the fourth generation: Dr Alexander and Dr Sophia and Johanna Strunz. Headquartered in Rehau, in Bavaria, Germany, the company currently employs around 1,300 people, and in 2023 successfully generated sales of around 354 million Euros.
The medium-sized company is the leading European producer thanks to its technologically advanced continuous production process, large manufacturing capacities and wide product range. LAMILUX strives to be the innovation and performance leader in all areas relevant to its customers, with meticulous attention to unbeatable products at all time, largely due to stringent testing processes.
Bespoke quality control at testing centre TÜV Süd
“At LAMILUX, we primarily tailor to customer requirements. Consequently, all in-house tests are application-specific tests designed especially for the LAMILUX customer’s end product and based on the particular individual operating conditions. As a result, the Bavarian company provides solutions with maximum performance and maximum safety for its customers’ challenging applications. The renowned testing centre TÜV Süd also verifies these characteristics and certifies LAMILUX regarding its optimum standards in quality control and assurance. Our customers are thus afforded an absolute guarantee that our products are produced with utmost care and for long-term use.” explains Marketing Manager Markus Bächer.
The testing centre TÜV Süd successfully evaluates a lot of quality-relevant analysis, measurement and test methods for quality assurance as part of the detailed, comprehensive auditing process. These methods are of key importance for material quality controls and are customarily strictly regulated by standardised procedures. This ensures the stable values, sustainability and consistent quality that LAMILUX is renowned for.
Introducing the long-awaited LAMILUX SUNSATION®
The world’s exclusive innovation: LAMILUX SUNSATION® has been eagerly awaited in the field of fibre-reinforced composites and redefines the standard for outdoor applications. The 20-fold higher UV stability compared to standard gelcoats expands the horizon in terms of image, appearance, maintenance and value. Whether for recreational vehicles or trucks, even after many years in the sun, LAMILUX SUNSATION® looks like new and enables maximum value retention.
The LAMILUX SUNSATION® is available in thicknesses between 1.5mm and 1.7mm and in widths up to 3.2m. Customers can order in a range of colours and in sheets or coils, according to preference and is designed for a diverse range of applications including caravans, commercial vehicles, buses, building and container.
This new product carries some remarkable benefits: The most UV-resistant GRP top layer in the world and the ability to maintain a brand-new appearance even after exposure to sunlight over decades, providing higher resale value. LAMILUX SUNSATION® makes caravan
and campsites look amazing all year round!
Alongside new product innovation, the expert team at LAMILUX work hard to integrate sustainability into product design and manufacturing processes.
LAMIGreen: New generation of greener fibre reinforced composite materials
LAMIGreen is the latest member of the LAMILUX family and marks stage one of a phased development period. It is sustainably made from biobased raw materials according to ASTM D6866. The fossil carbon footprint of these products is reduced without affecting the performance, compared to standard raw materials and is now available for different LAMILUX product types.
Looking to the future
“We always have our finger on the pulse of our various markets and actively respond to and shape trends such as lightweight construction, sustainability and robustness. We offer customised solutions for all core markets and expanding applications.”
Our customers are our main focus
“We always operate with local sales partners in various country regions, ensuring that we always have contacts available in the respective time zones. We also offer many customised solutions and provide support with our sales and application-specific knowledge. The customer is always at the centre of everything we do.”
“In the next years, we want to help paving the way for a greener future.”
To join the LAMILUX SUNSATION® or to find out more, please see the details below:
T +49 (0)9283 5950
composites@lamilux.de
https://www.lamilux.com/composites.html