Welcome to issue 5 of TekNews.

Featuring new products and projects in review this issue is packed with plenty to inspire your next design project.

If you have specified or used a Tekform product on a recently completed project, and would like us to promote your work in our next issue we would love to hear from you.

Email your success stories to: annettefanna@tekform.com.au.

Annette Fanna

Product & Colour
Specification Manager

INTRODUCING E0 SUBTRATES - a Tekform environmental initiative

At TEKFORM we view quality, the environment, health and safety as essential elements of our corporate philosophy. We are committed to offering products that meet the most stringent environmental and quality requirements of the Australian market.

Supporting our commitment to supply quality and environmentally responsible products, we are proud to advise that all TEKFORM board products such as RUSTICA®, DUROBOARD, LUMINA™ and QUADRA WORKTOPS™ will be supplied in E0 rated substrates as current E1 stocks are replaced.

Providing a green solution to your design requirements that is backed by the following certification
    •  ISO 14001.2005 - Environmental Management Systems
    •  FSC - Forest Stewardship Council certification
    •  PEFC -Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
    •  Blue Angel certification - Europe's first and oldest environmental label

TEKFORM - XFLO MERGER - the perfect partnership

We are proud to announce and welcome the collaboration of XFLO PTY LTD as a new division of the Tekform Group.

XFLO, known for its range of superior products such as Hanex Acrylic Solid Surfaces and Hanstone Quartz perfectly compliment the collection of products under the Tekform decorative surface portfolio.

Tekform and XFLO combined now offer specifiers, builders and end users the full complement of quality furniture hardware, decorative high pressure laminates and pre-finished board, acrylic solid surface and engineered quartz stone.

XFLO will continue to service the market as a separate company to Tekform, however Tekform will now promote the Hanex and Hanstone Quartz products under the Tekform stable of products.
 

project in review

THE AUSTRALIAN HOTEL AND BREWERY >>
Rouse Hill NSW

PRODUCT USED
RUSTICA ® HPL
Dark Mirabelle
After Eight Maple

DEVELOPER
The Australian Brewery

DESIGNER
K M Designs

JOINER
Batoma Commercial Joinery

Sydney's new entertainment venue goes rustic with Rustica®

Located in Sydney's leafy Hills District this recently completed entertainment venue imparts a unique modern rustic decor that is visually striking and makes you feel right at home the moment you walk through the door. Patrons can enjoy watching a game on the big screen from comfy cinema style leather armchairs, unwind and enjoy a tantalizing meal cooked by leading Sydney chefs, sample one of four homemade award winning boutique beers or just dance and party the night away in the nightclub.

When considering surface finishes designer Kathryn Mesiti from K M Designs felt that RUSTICA® HPL was the clear winner fitting perfectly with the overall rustic aesthetic feel of The Brewery. Used extensively throughout the venue to tables and joinery items, RUSTICA® HPL provided the look, texture and durability that not only complimented the modern rustic design but also meet the high demands required of a surface finish in a hospitality application.

As Kathryn emphasized "I was extremely pleased to discover the RUSTICA® range. It was the only laminate I had come across that encompassed not only the realistic pattern of timber but also the texture. You can never beat the look of real timber, however unfortunately not many budgets allow for this, in addition the wear and tear of natural timber surfaces becomes evident very fast. The RUSTICA® range fit the timber look I wanted to achieve in the most realistic way for a man made product."

HANSTONE® QUARTZ - a new choice in stone surfaces

New to the Tekform range, Hanstone Quartz offers the elegance and enduring qualities of engineered quartz.

With up to 95% quartz content Hanstone Quartz offers
    •  24 uniquely inspiring colours
    •  10 year limited warranty
    •  Scratch, stain, mould and mildew resistant surface
    •  Maintenance free surface, no sealing or special cleaning products required
    •  Tested and certified by the National Sanitation for Food Safety & Food Contact - NSF51
    •  GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®
    •  Sheet size 3030 x1415 x 20mm ( 30mm available in selected colours)

For your free Hanstone Quartz brochure CLICK HERE

TRANSFORMER-LESS LED - the latest in European technology

As one of the world leaders in cabinet lighting development and technology, German lighting manufacturer Elektra has raised the benchmark with their new range of transformer-less LED lights. A built-in driver within the light eliminates the need for transformers thus offering the following advantages:

    •  Easy installation due to direct connection to 240V power
    •  No need to hide transformers inside or behind cabinets
    •  Run up to 6 lights on one switch
    •  30,000 hours and an output of up to 80lm/W
    •  Energy efficient drawing only 1.8W of power
    •  High colour stability and luminous efficiency
    •  No heat transfer, IR or UV radiation
    •  Ease of access if replacement of product is ever required
    •  Available in white, chrome or brushed nickel housing

For more information on this and other Elektra products CLICK HERE

project in review

DÉGABRIELE KITCHENS >>
135 Victoria Rd
Drummoyne NSW

PRODUCT USED
HANSTONE QUARTZ®
Aspen
HANEX® SOLID SURFACE
Milano
LUMINA™
Black Rain
DUROPAL® HPL
White Arabesque

HARDWARE
Various Tekform Handles

The showroom of all showrooms

The recently completed Dégabriele kitchen showroom is without a doubt one of the finest kitchen showrooms in Sydney. The quintessence of style, quality and design is evident from the moment one sets foot in the door.

When considering surfaces for the showroom designer Joel Spencer chose a collection of Tekform and Xflo products to compliment several contemporary and traditional designs on display.

Shown clockwise from top left:

HANSTONE QUARTZ® Dégabriele were delighted with the suitability of the Hanstone Quartz, it provided a natural stone quality which complimented the traditional kitchen display.

HANEX® Acrylic Solid Surface allowed for a seamless 12mm surface to the extra large island bench providing a sleek slim bench offering contrast to a traditional built up edge.

LUMINA™ Black Rain high gloss panels added a little "bling" to the wall hung vanity on display. Proving popular with clients, reproductions of the vanity are already on order.

DUROPAL® White Arabesque laminate provided an elegant floral back drop which complimented the tapered curve and organic feel of the consultant's station.

HARN TRIOWOOD - incorporating the beauty of wood with soft close

New to Harn, Triowood is a concealed soft close drawer system that ensures the timeless beauty of natural wood is retained with the assurance of a perfect soft close every time.

Triowood's offers full drawer extension providing the user with unobstructed access to the contents of the drawer. Hidden from sight but strategically placed, the locking device permits the drawer to be easily removed when required but prevents accidental pull out of the drawer.

Based on the proven technology of Triomax, Triowood's integrated soft close mechanism automatically adapts to the closing speed and drawer load ensuring a perfect close every time.

Triowood offers
    •  Runner lengths suitable for drawers 250mm - 600mm depth.
    •  Suitable for drawers up to 900mm wide
    •  30kg drawer load capacity

For your free Harn product brochure CLICK HERE