Laminam to Open N. American Showrooms/Warehouses
TORONTO – Laminam will open five new state-of-the-art showrooms, with adjoining distribution centers across key locations in Canada and the United States by year’s end.
The expansion is part of the sintered-slab company’s plan to increase its presence in the retail market as it enters its 13th year in the North American market. Laminam surfaces are currently distributed across the United States and Canada through a network of distributors, select fabricators, and retailer showrooms.
Four of the new showrooms and warehouses will be in Canada’s major cities – Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary, Alberta. The first U.S. location is set for Houston.
The new locations are set to open between the end of summer to end of fall, varying from 16,000 ft² to 40,000 square feet of showroom/warehouse facilities.
“With our product’s exceptional easiness to fabricate, which eliminates the need for relief cuts and offers faster cutting speeds compared to competitors, Laminam has become the preferred surface for many fabricators working with manufactured stone,” said Philip Eeles, president of Laminam for North America, the U.K. and Ireland.
“Our R&D team has developed over 120 colors and the largest variety of surface finishes in the industry, with an array of smooth, polished, and textured effects. Each surface is carefully crafted to achieve a unique touch and feel experience and maximizes the differentiation of our products to competitors.”
Laminam, based in Fiorano Modenese, Italy, offers a long history in large-panel production. Its founding company, System Group, invented the “Lamina” production system for manufacturing large format natural surfaces without the inner stresses found in other man-made slab technologies, allowing for fast cutting speeds and minimal breakage during fabrication.
The company also continues to develop sustainable production, s transitioning away from traditional energy sources to renewable solar energy practices, reducing waste, and promoting recovery. In 2022, the company solidified its commitment by obtaining the ISO 14064-1 for Carbon Footprint and ISO 20400 for Sustainable Procurement certifications.
“Homeowners are constantly looking for sustainable options when it comes to the material selection for their homes,” stated Eeles. “We’re so proud that Laminam slabs feature 20%-60% pre-consumption recycled materials in our slabs, which can contribute to LEED® certification.”
