Surteco Australia, the only local manufacturer of ABS edgebands for the cabinet-making industry, is boosting stock supply and delivery timeframes with a $2.5 million investment in its NSW plant. A warehouse extension coupled with a new production line will provide more capacity and offer exciting new products to the Australian market.

“Our German parent company has invested heavily in the Australian business for the past 30 years,” says Aldo Borazio, Managing Director of Surteco Australia. “We manufacture ABS Edgebands in Australia – purely for the Australian market and conditions.

“We have our own product formulations and testing processes, and we go to great lengths to improve UV resistance and maintenance of colour to deal with our hot summers.”

Surteco produces a range of ABS melamine and thermoplastic edgebands in various sizes and thicknesses and is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of the décor papers that are supplied to local fabricators for the production of laminated surfaces.

“The unique position that Surteco Australia holds is that it is the only company that can take designs developed for décors through to edgeband and other related products.” Borazio says. “All other companies in our field are either décor or edgeband manufacturers. Surteco does both, resulting in a perfect match between décor and edge, and enhancing the surface technology.”

Surteco leads the way with choice for their customers with the ability to offer not only ABS edgeband but Digital print, Fusion edgebands in different thermoplastic solutions such as ABS, PVC, PP and Acrylics, with all options either manufactured or stocked in Australia ready to be supplied when customers need.

Surteco was established in Germany some 140 years ago and opened its Australian plant more than 30 years ago.

While Australian manufacturing processes are tailored for the local market, the equipment and technology used to further improve product quality and efficiency are based on decades of German engineering know-how. For example, ongoing research is carried out on the most effective means of adhering edge bands to different types of boards.

The benefits of buying locally made, extend beyond the product specifications, Borazio says.

With more than 30 years of manufacturing experience in Australia, Surteco colour matches and manufactures quickly and effectively, and supports the market with branches and sales representation nationally.

SURTECO is a one-stop shop for all products associated with edgebands, including adhesives, Release agents and cleaners.

The company provides decorative surfaces, with SURTECO Australia offering a large portfolio of products including decorative paper, release paper, finish foil, skirtings, roller shutters and technical profiles.

 

The fusion of innovation and creativity

“Surteco Australia offers customers absolute freedom of design,” says Borazio. “They can take advantage of international trends or incorporate their own designs, then choose from countless decor and embossing variants, and various gloss levels and materials.”

“A premium combination of decor and embossing is guaranteed, and we have a very diverse range of edges to ensure the right fit for material and design.”

 

Spectacular Deko Metal finishes

One of Surteco Australia’s ranges is the Deko Metal collection, made with real metal and matched with edgebands.

“Cabinet makers who want to make a really dramatic statement in a kitchen are incorporating these metal surfaces to great effect,” Borazio says. “The edgebands can also provide a very striking contrast to benches and cupboards when used as a pop of colour in a more subtle décor.”

The Deko Metal collection is available in brushed and mirror finishes, four board thicknesses and five luxurious colours in Surteco Australia’s stock collection. Colours are Brushed Bronze, Brushed Copper, Brushed Gold, Brushed Titanium and Brushed Silver. Deko Metal edges are available in 23mm wide by 1mm thick to perfectly match the metal surfaces.

Deko Metals are stocked in Sydney.

 

Other trends in decorative finishes

After having their domestic lives turned upside down during the Covid-19 pandemic, and adjusting to working from home, many Australians are now seeking a sense of serenity and peace.

There has been an influx of natural materials and earth-inspired colour tones, along with a big emphasis on tactile decorative surfaces and finishes that mimic natural textures.

Super matt interior surfaces are also proving popular as they provide a sense of calm and softness both visually and to the touch.

Surteco’s Deko+ range has a velvet touch with low light reflectivity, making it a very appealing super matt laminate for calming interior spaces.

 

Sustainability

Surteco has established a global sustainability team that works closely with the company’s engineers in Australia. There is a growing focus on selecting sustainably compliant products that are environmentally sound and long-lasting.

Surteco Australia is Greenguard and Greenguard Gold certified for all Australian-made edgebands.

“We are looking at every possible action we can take with regards to sustainability,” Borazio says. “, We continually are trying new materials both here in Australia and globally to always improve our product whilst ensuring Surteco takes a leading position with sustainability initiatives.

The Surteco website – www.surteco.com/au is a major creative and technical resource for cabinet makers wanting information and inspiration on new designs and products, services and support. Products can also be ordered online.