Prime Stone is sub-20 and heading to zero!
We've just had the results in from a US lab which has tested every colour in our low-silica composite stone range to confirm their exact silica content. The great news is that with one exception, all came in under 20% - and quite a few were as low as 9%...
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Prime Stone range fully low-silica with nine new designs added
Nine of our stunning new Prime Stone designs have now landed and we have a few more coming mid-year. With the most popular existing designs being retained but moved into low-silica formulations, the entire range is now a composite low-silica using a mix ...
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Top selling Prime Stone designs now available in low silica
We're delighted to advise that seven of our top selling stone designs have now arrived in the low-silica formulation and samples are available for those. A further four designs are being supplied as low-silica with samples from early November with sample...
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NZ Panels Group moves to replace its engineered stone with a low silica alternative
Fabricators put on notice that supply will be restricted to those following RCS guidelines. NZ Panels Group will replace its entire engineered stone range, marketed under the Prime Stone brand, with a low silica alternative by early next year. Respirato...
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Concrete-inspired designs added to Prime Stone range
Two stunning new designs have been added into the Prime Stone Babylon Collection. Both have a polished finish but the concrete-style design effect within the stone gives them a more rugged appeal and makes them a versatile option for both residential and...
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Prime Acrylic changes to Ultraglaze acrylic
Prime Acrylic decorative panels will now be known as Ultraglaze acrylic panels. With both brands owned by NZ Panels Group and using the same high quality acrylic from Senosan in Austria, it made sense to combine them under one name. All Prime Acrylic ...
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Cohesive colour palette anchors new releases from Prime Melamine
Seven stunning new colours have been introduced to the Prime Melamine range, using a cohesive palette that blends soft pastels with a clean-grained oak, a smoky Eucalyptus and an oxidised metallic effect in grey tonings. The four solid colours feature cl...
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Our Adorno Wall Panels could transform your next project
We're excited to launch our new range of pre-primed interior decorative wall panels. Adorno Wall Panels offer a choice of eight contemporary profiles that cover the popular batten designs through to curves and flutes. These versatile and affordable panel...
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Specifying fire-rated veneer and melamine panels just got easier
Our melamine and veneer panels pressed on MDF FR Black have both received a Group 1-s fire performance rating in recent testing. And the great news is that veneer panels don't require an intumescent coating, but can use a standard two-pack polyurethane to be compliant.
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Prime Toitū Veneer™ recreates the look of solid timber
Our new Prime Toitū Veneer™ panels have been hand-crafted to emulate the look of solid timber and will add impact to any interior project. The new range uses mis-matched leaves in a stunning planked effect and includes six NZ Native timber options along ...
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Track my Tree finalist in Sustainable Business Awards
NZ Panels Group is proud to be one of six companies short-listed for the 2021 Sustainable Business Awards - Communicating for Impact category. The Track my Tree initiative offered under Prime Panels is a unique program that offers complete transparency o...
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New showroom opens in Parnell
NZ Panels Group has opened a brand new showroom within the Home Ideas Centre in Parnell, Auckland. It replaces the showroom at the company's East Tamaki manufacturing site which is now closed. Designed very specifically for the architectural and designer...
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Trio of new HPL designs added to Prime Laminate range
The Prime Laminate range has got a new colour boost with the introduction of three very distinct designs that offer real creative potential. Our Soft-Matt range, already noted for its naughty names (Devious, Surrender, Minx, Black Velvet and Foxy) now ha...
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Can you kill a virus with a surface treatment?
Like all of us, you've no doubt been paying extra attention to hygiene and cleaning matters as the Covid-19 pandemic has spread. With everyone likely to be heading back into the workplace over the next few weeks, we thought it may be helpful to understand...
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Major relaunch for Prime Stone
Prime Stone has introduced six stunning new designs along with a new stone sample folder and catalogue, boosting its offer to a total of 28 designs. Three gorgeous new marble designs have been added to the Elements Collection, a range that reflects the l...
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Find out exactly where your NZ Native veneer comes from
Prime Panels is proud to lead the way in introducing Track my Tree - an exciting new initiative that provides confidence that your veneer panel has been sustainably sourced - and has a clear chain of custody from the farm or forest right through to our v...
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10 new colours and a new plate finish for Prime Melamine
Prime Panels is excited to release 10 new designs into the Prime Melamine range in tandem with the release of a new Timberland plate finish which provides a deeply textured and realistic timber structure. When combined with any woodgrain decor, it can be ...
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Prime Panels launches video guide to veneer
Prime Panels has created a series of short video segments to provide a complete guide to working with natural timber veneer. Whether it's a refresher for those who already work with veneer, or an introduction for architects, designers and joiners unfami...
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Fun meets fabulous in this new colour release
If you need a dash of flair or a dose of originality then our new melamine colour release may be just what you need. We've added a much-requested new birch ply design (Premium Ply) , a sophisticated striated design (Silver Fox) plus four bright new solid...
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Lower formaldehyde rating for our Standard MDF
We're delighted to announce that we've switched out our Standard MDF substrate to be even more environmentally friendly with a lower formaldehyde rating of EO. It was previously rated E1. Our MDF MR (moisture resistant) option was already EO - which eq...
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Prime Maples get an update
We've been spring cleaning and decided our maples needed a freshen up - especially with big demand for these in wardrobes and desking. Bleached Maple - This is an update on the existing Pale Maple, which is now deleted to make way for this newer version...
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Choosing the right veneer - use our handy guide...
How timber is sliced has a major impact on the grain as it appears on a sheet of veneer. Add to that the various lay-up options and you can create a myriad of design effects. We thought we'd cut through a bit of the mystery with our simple Veneer Specifi...
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Guides for joiners and fabricators ensure quality every step of the way
Handling and care guides for fabricators and joiners covering Prime Acrylic, Prime Laminate and Prime Plywoods.
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New Prime Stone Collection designed to inspire, engineered to perform.
Prime Panels has launched a new range for Prime Stone called the Elements Collection. This sophisticated collection sets the benchmark for quality and elegance and reflects the latest European design trends seen at Euro Cucina for large-scale veined marb...
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New Soft-Matt colour added in inky blue
Broody and dark is how we roll... Given the popularity of our Soft-Matt laminate range, we've added another colour to the Prime Laminate Panels Collection. Devious is a dark inky blue (almost a blue-black) right on-trend with what we saw at Euro Cucina ...
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New option available for fire-rated MDF
Prime FR MDF Black is now available in 19mm thickness in both 2400 x 1200mm and 2740 x 1200mm sheet sizes, offering even more design possibilities. Black MDF was used to striking effect in in Vidak's Auckland showroom shown here. The black MDF is popula...
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New additions for Prime Stone range
Two new colours have been added to the Prime Stone Classic Collection and one to the Babylon Collection, in answer to some very specific requests from designers. Delicate mixes it up with raw in a finely grained concrete design for both Golden Bay and M...
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Warranties extended on Melamine, Acrylic and Laminate
Prime Panels is pleased has extended its product warranties on all its Prime Melamine, Prime Laminate panels to 10 years. Chief Executive of NZ Panels Group, Lou Cadman, said that the company's new purpose-built site in East Tamaki had led to significa...
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Coloured melamine a growing trend for cabinetry interiors.
Be beautiful on the inside too... When Prime Panels refreshed its Prime Melamine range, it included three new designs that were created (and priced) to meet the demand for coloured cabinetry interior options.Its Honed Silica, Honed Steel and Honed Slate ...
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New generation matt laminates launched
Prime Panels has launched a major refresh of its Prime Laminate Benchtop Collection with 26 new designs added. Notable for the inclusion of a new Soft-Matt range and soft touch photo-realistic designs in marble, stone, concrete and wood. Distinguished by...
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