Fundermax is a privately owned industrial enterprise. Founded in 1890 by Karl Funder, we are constantly innovating to meet evolving market demands, while being committed to sustainability. That's why, for more than 130 years, we have specialized in processing renewable raw materials.
Throughout all Fundermax operations, we are dedicated to creating and implementing measures to continuously reduce environmental pollution and increase energy efficiency. We aim to be responsible and minimize effects on people and the environment through ongoing improvements, sustainable investment, consistent monitoring and cleaner processes.
We also pride ourselves on our well-researched and thought-out wood-based materials and compact laminates. Because of our superior quality and code compliance, our exterior, interior and laboratory panels are used worldwide. Our panels are built with patented, highly durable surfaces that carry high levels of fire and graffiti resistance and hold up to extreme weather conditions.
Why Fundermax? Three words: reliability, innovation, and sustainability. These are the driving forces at Fundermax. It is a companywide passion.
Fundermax is a top-of-class combination of production capabilities, service levels, product improvement and research and development. Our highly competent and creative team sets high standards for its work, both internally and with our customers. Our team is enthusiastic about the contributions our work makes at the intersection of ideas, materials, form, sustainability and function.
Fundermax high-pressure laminate panels, also known as phenolic panels, provide creative and technical components that offer positive changes in the way structures are designed and built. Fundermax provides many types of phenolic panels to its global customers So, exactly what are phenolic panels?
Fundermax panel manufacturing begins with natural, cellulose fiber panels consisting largely of wood that has been processed into "kraft papers." We source these raw materials from vendors certified according to Forestry Stewardship Council standards or by PEFC. A synthetic polymer (phenolic resin) and a decorative layer are added to the layers of kraft paper and then cured under high heat and pressure.
This results in panels that are: easy to install, scratch and graffiti resistant, nonporous and moisture resistant, antibacterial, UV and weather resistant, easy to clean, and chemical resistant.
Fundermax panels do not contain organic halogens (for example, chlorine, fluorine and bromine) found in greenhouse gases or polyvinyl chloride. They contain neither asbestos nor wood protection agents (for example, fungicides and pesticides), and are free of sulfur, mercury and cadmium.
Fundermax's phenolic panels offer a wide variety of interior applications that add elegance, polish, beauty and style in a wide array of colors and shapes, such as melamine-faced chipboards to meet everyday needs; panels with a stronger layer structure for extra resistance to knocks and surface scratches; decorative, durable, high-pressure laminate panels; and sophisticated wall protection and cladding for creative design and superior function.
Whatever you create, Fundermax always offers consistent quality and uncompromising strength.
9401-P, Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
980.299.0035
www.fundermax.com
