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May 2020

We’re excited to announce that we’ve extended our Polaris Collection to include new sheet sizes and new thicknesses. Increasing demand has meant we’ve added 8mm and 14mm thicknesses to the Collection which already includes 0.9mm through to 1.2mm and compact grades 8mm, 10mm, 12mm with a phenolic, black or coloured core. In addition, two new … Read more

May 2020

Igea, the integrated panels-technology gates to detect body temperature and sanitize Designed by Giulio Iacchetti and Matteo Ragni, ideal for public spaces and workplaces A new integrated system – composed of panels and technology – to counter the Covid pandemic19 arrives from Abet Laminati.   It’s called Igea, the designers Giulio Iacchetti and Matteo Ragni sign it and it consists of two … Read more

May 2020

Fulvio Serra, Head of the new Building Envelopes & Skin Components in ABET, on the latest developments in façades in architecture. The world of façades in architecture can be divided between a before and an “after” MEG, the ABET material that, since the 80s, led the Italian brand to have a key role in the creation … Read more

Apr 2020

As part of Abet Laminati’s drive to help the world fight against infection control and cross-contamination, the company has extended its Lamishield range of high-pressure antibacterial laminates to include new sheet sizes, new colours and smaller MOQ’s. Lamishield is an innovative antibacterial high-pressure laminate designed for use for medical equipment, laboratories, hygienic environments and food … Read more

Apr 2020

With uncertain times ahead, now’s the time to join Europe’s largest manufacturer of high-pressure laminates and one at the cutting edge of design and innovation. We’re looking to fill two NEW roles in our expanding specification team and are currently searching for: South London Specification Manager We’re looking for a Specification Manager to cover South … Read more

Apr 2020

Architects and interior designers, Marcante Testa (Adelaide Testa and Andrea Marcante) are famous for their sophisticated and radical projects. The stylistic feature of the two designers is the balance between opposites: the historical quotation and the contemporary sign, the precious and the artificial material, the seriousness of the composition and the unexpected improvisation. “The apparent contradiction is … Read more

Apr 2020

ABET looks ahead and proudly announced a new business unit led by Fulvio Serra. The aim: to listen to the changes taking place in construction and architecture and to respond to the challenges of today’s world.   Investing in innovation and development and looking ahead to relaunch, especially after moments of great difficulty, is the … Read more

Apr 2020

Here you will find downloads for our dedicated UK & Ireland Collection Samples: If you require more than the permitted multiples of the same sample or if you need larger A4 sized samples then please contact us on our samples order line : 020 7473 6915 or email sales@abet.ltd.uk Please click the links below to see … Read more

Apr 2020

Axis Medical, a Greek company internationally acknowledged for its expertise in the construction of operating rooms, areas of controlled pressure and hygiene, and intensive care units, has developed a mobile prefabricated negative pressure unit that will be used in Greece to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The unit has been designed and developed with ABET’s supplier IK Katsaras, a … Read more

Mar 2020

Dear All, please click on the link below to find, the communication signed by our General Manager Mr. Ettore Bandieri. Abet Vs Covid-19 _ 25 March Wishing you all the best Abet Laminati S.p.A.

Mar 2020

    Thanks to our Chinese team for sending all these masks to our Headquarter in Italy! 感谢我们的中国团队快递了这些口罩给我们意大利总部！

Mar 2020

  Dear All As the COVID-19 virus puts us all in an unprecedented situation, we want to reassure you that ABET LAMINATI and all the ABET BRANCHES WORLD WIDE are planning extraordinary initiatives to support you in the coming months. We have taken measures to protect our work environment and team, while remaining fully operational, … Read more

Mar 2020

  Dear All, As you all are aware of the current worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus, ABET is taking the same approach as the rest of Italy to fight this “war” against this invisible “enemy”. At this critical period, it is vital that people come together and show solidarity in the fight against this new … Read more

Feb 2020

We always look to the future. It’s nice when someone recognizes us this quality. It happened in Dusseldorf, at EuroShop, the most important fair in the world for the retail industry; Abet received the Innovation Award Architecture for the development of a domotic solution applied to its Metalleido products. The jury particularly appreciated Abet’s ability to … Read more

Feb 2020

  We are pleased to share with you a video that takes you into the Abet world. We called it Abet Cares. And what we mean is: Abet Cares about you – by providing the most reliable architecture and interior surfaces; Abet Cares about our world – with an ever more sustainable production. In our factories we … Read more

Jan 2020

Here’s a nice little Christmas project created by Spencer Swinden Design at the Wu Shuang noodle bar in Birmingham. Here, Melony Spencer and the team refurbished the restaurant using our Polaris range for the tabletops. Polaris is the ultra matt laminate with a smooth and velvety texture and which is highly resistant to shock, scratches, … Read more

Jan 2020

Abet Laminati will attends EuroShop 2020, the world’s largest trade fair for retail investment requirements. Future-oriented and dynamic as the industry itself, the trade fair presents itself in eight fascinating retail dimensions with all the trends and topics that are moving the future. Here Abet Laminati is presenting products conceived to comply with the requirements of … Read more

Jan 2020

We had another great evening with Specifi – this time at their Architecture event in Bristol. It was great to see so many architects and specifiers and talk to them about our MEG exterior grade. We’ll be at the Interiors Event in London next month (February 5th) . More information about that can be found … Read more

Dec 2019

We wish all our colleagues, friends and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The office will reopen on Thursday 2nd January 2020 when we look forward to working with you going into a new decade!  

Dec 2019

HAGS, the largest outdoor play and fitness provider in the UK, uses Abet’s MEG for its digitally-printed signage and play areas. HAGS offers a turnkey solution with design, consultation, supply and installation, after-sales and inspection and maintenance. All ages, from toddlers to adults, benefit from the 300-plus play areas they install each year in the UK … Read more

Nov 2019

An intriguing new Milan styled Italian café has opened on Essex Road, Islington designed by well-known Italian studio Vudafieri-Saverino Partners. The 240 sqm ‘Latteria’ is inspired by Milanese culture and style with a warm and informal atmosphere in white and red. This is complemented by the use of Abet’s Giallo Africa (Yellow Africa) high pressure … Read more

Nov 2019

Famous French Wilmotte & Associés has opened a new showroom in Milan. The new office is located in an ancient building in one of the most central and chic areas of the city, close to Milan Cathedral. The event was attended by some of the most important designers linked with the company. Guests had the opportunity to view … Read more

Nov 2019

Abet Laminati is attending Boutique Design New York for the first time. This event connects the most inventive manufacturers and the most influential design minds in the hospitality’s boutique and lifestyle segment in the United States, Canada and Europe. The booth has been designed in order to present the New Collection. A big wall realized using the digital printing technology characterizes … Read more

Oct 2019

Artist Anne Tallentire has created a very creative realisation using Abet laminates currently on show at Frieze London She commented, “I am interested in how objects relate to the everyday, how we inhabit, navigate and operate in the space around us and in how architecture defines the way we live.” Talking about her recent work … Read more

Sep 2019

From 15 to 18 October, Abet Laminati will be exhibiting at SICAM, the fair dedicated to components, semi-finished products and accessories for the furniture industry. Taking place in Pordenone, Italy, this has become an important event for architects, specifiers and decision-makers working in the building industry from both Italy and abroad. Situated on stand C4 … Read more

Sep 2019

  Designer Russell Bamber has created a stunning ‘ident’ for the ongoing ITV identity campaign using various Abet Laminates. Started in January,  ITV launched its new on-screen identity project across the main ITV channel. Every week new idents are showcased with a different interpretation of the ITV logo created by a wide range of British artists. … Read more

Sep 2019

Following the Government’s own testing of high pressure laminate for standard BS8414, our MEG exterior grade has been approved for ALL USES excluding residential above 18m. The test has proven it to work for HPL with a B-s1,d0 rating. This endorsement from the industry and MHCLG makes it the perfect choice for:   Offices Shops … Read more

Aug 2019

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Architects (AHMM) has completed a stunning transformation of London’s iconic Post Building into a mix of office, retail, residential and community. The former Royal Mail sorting office which was derelict for over 20 years now reconnects the building to the city with 320,000 sq ft of space in the heart of … Read more

Jul 2019

We’re delighted to confirm we now have an updated RIBA accredited CPD for immediate presentation. Details are available via www.ribacpd.com CPD’s can be boooked via the above link or direct with us at cpd@abet.ltd.uk This informative and lively CPD comprises the following: High Pressure Laminates, Their Manufacture and Specification. The aim of this CPD is … Read more

Jul 2019

Diplos is the fruit of the collaboration between Abet Laminati and Saib, two leading Italian manufacturers of decorative panels with the ‘Made in Italy’ label. Diplos combines high-pressure laminate (HPL), melamine-faced chipboard (MFC) and ABS edge banding. The combination possibilities Diplos offers are almost endless. Each project is unique and enriched with new, contemporary colours … Read more

Jun 2019

The interior of Holland Casino’s head office is designed by Fokkema & Partners Architecten looks great. The project was completed using 874 Satinata for the luxurious effect on the lockers, bar and desk and Black 2902 Polaris for tabletops of the flex workbenches and the desk.

Jun 2019

Congratulation to Mark Daniels and Ros Weaver of Danad Designs for their remarkable exhibiton at the Paul Smith store in Mayfair celebrating the 60th anniversary by by Peter Blake, Bernard Cohen, Tom Adams, Barry Daniels, Robyn Denny & Edward Wright. The group lived, hung out and worked in the dilapidated Georgian splendour of Marden Hill … Read more

May 2019

It’s great seeing Russell Bamber’s work at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week – all using laminates from our Colours and HR Laq Collections. His work is there to agitate a space; to bring unexpected joy and dynamism to our lives. He creates sculptures that teeter on the edge of design, painting and architecture bringing a … Read more

May 2019

Interzum is the world  largest fair dedicated to the sub-contracting for furnishings and semi-finished products. From 21 to 24 May international buyers will meet at Interzum, a platform where visitors will see what’s new and exhibitors will present new products, solutions and concepts. At Interzum Abet Laminati will present 2019>2021 Collection exhibiting its brand new … Read more

May 2019

Founded in 1973, Rega Research is well-known for beautiful high performance turntables and audio equipment. Famed for the fact it never advertises and doesn’t run any marketing campaigns, it invests every penny into research and development with some amazing results. The company has won a Queen’s Award for enterprise and won no less than six … Read more

Apr 2019

An interesting project with bespoke furniture has been realised in the Tap Room for The Real Al Company in London. Here, designers Between Art and Technology Studio have used blue, green and yellow laminates from the Colours collection to create bright and colourful tap pulls, seating and benches for this micro brewery. Photos: Martina Lang … Read more

Mar 2019

Abet Laminati is attending the Salone Internazionale del Mobile di Milano for the first time and is glad to invite you to discover the new  2019>2021 Collection at its booth designed by Paola Navone. The idea is to stop, and discover what is happening in this imaginative and colorful space where everything is made of laminate. The … Read more

Feb 2019

  Sculptor Russell Bamber comments on his latest work realised using Abet laminates…. From Percy Dalton’s Peanut Factory in Hackney Wick, East London Russell Bamber is making sculptures that flirt with function, frolic with surface and colour and cavort with scale. He hasan eloquence, confidence and originality with form, material and colour that teases, amuses … Read more

Jan 2019

Born out of a long standing love of ping pong and a background in design, the Mini ArtTable created by Art of Ping Pong – a company that aims to become the most spirited ping pong brand on the planet – is a table that hangs beautifully on your wall and gives you a great … Read more

Sep 2018

As part of the ongoing support to the Grenfell community, Abet Laminati and Formwise are proud to have helped realise the ambitious DIY SOS Grenfell project to build the replacement Dale Youth Boxing Club and new Community Centre. Abet donated 12mm compact grade high pressure laminate in a grey Zebrano finish for the washrooms and … Read more

Apr 2018

London’s new Design Museum has opened.  It has been created within the shell of the original 1960s Grade II listed Commonwealth Institute, well known for its distinctive copper covered, hyperbolic parabolid roof. With the emphasis on the display and teaching of design, the priority for designer John Pawson and Dutch architects OMA was equally about … Read more

Nov 2017

It’s 10 days to go until The Sleep Show at the Business Design Centre, Islington. Come visit Abet at the James Latham Product Specification Showroom in Suite 301 where we will be conducting information presentations throughout the day on Wednesday 21st.

Oct 2017

All ready for the RCI Show at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. If you’re planning on visiting or passing by do visit us on stand K3 where we’ll be showing the new MEG collection complete with BIM objects!    

Oct 2017

Great to hear Adam Nathaniel Furman’s work using our digital print technology  being showcased at Operae, the Independent Design Fair taking place at the Lingotto in Turin from 3 to 5 November . ‘Four Characters in the First Act’ is the title of the project that focuses on contemporary collectible design through four one-off pieces. Abet Laminati … Read more

May 2017

Abet Laminati’s MEG exterior grade laminate has been used to clad the exterior of the new offices and crew rooms of the RNLI Station in Brighton Marina. Designed and supplied by Aliva UK, MEG 414 was chosen to match the ceramic facades of the surrounding buildings and was face fixed with colour coded rivets. The … Read more

Mar 2017

Abet Laminati is delighted to present you our Official Movie. 60 years of history, technological and stylistic research narrated through abilities, skills and passion of women and men that contribute everyday to create products with unique features that allowed Abet to establish globally as one of the most important decorative laminate producers, becoming international leader for … Read more

Feb 2017

Bold and striking Rosso high pressure laminate from Abet Laminati is making a splash in a children’s washing and breakout area at St Helen’s Catholic School in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. As part of a beautifully-designed first floor extension by local architects SK Architects and the local authority, six new classrooms, a studio and a central breakout … Read more

Jan 2017

Abet Laminati’s MEG exterior grade laminate has been used to colourful effect at a new Academy in Birmingham which specialises in preparing students for careers in Health & Social Care, Enterprise and Creative Technology. Designed by international design practice Scott Brownrigg, with the exterior supplied by SIG Building Systems, the new purpose built premises spans … Read more

Oct 2016

Abet Laminati is delighted to announce that, as part of its ongoing drive to ensure ease of specification, Building Information Modelling (BIM) is now available across its core ranges in the UK. The BIM Objects are now available for the Doors Collection as well as the complete ranges of compact grade high pressure laminates. This … Read more

Nov 2015

Abet Ltd is delighted to announce the arrival of Polaris, a new collection launched in the UK at the Architect@Work Show in London’s Olympia, January 2016. Polaris is a revolutionary new product with a smooth and velvety touch, and one which is highly resistant to shock, scratches, heat and fingerprints as well as being anti-bacterial. … Read more

Aug 2015

Hundreds of metres of compact grade High Pressure Laminate from Abet Laminati has been used to innovative effect at the new £20m Shree Swaminarayan Sidhant Sajivan Mandal Temple in Kingsbury, London designed by Loates Taylor Shannon Architects. As part of the design, Brent Plastics supplied Abet Laminati’s Decori Minimi 567 and 568 in 0.9mm in … Read more

Jun 2015

High Pressure Laminate from Abet Laminati has been used to clad the cubicles of the new headquarters of East End Homes in central London. Fabricated by specialist washroom and cubicle manufacturer Decra Ltd, the 616 Walnut Sabec finish has created a warm, executive and luxurious feel to the washrooms. Manufactured in 0.9mm thickness and in … Read more

Apr 2015

Labgrade, the decorative high pressure laminate with a solid core, manufactured by Abet Laminati, has been installed in the refurbished Millers Oils laboratories at Brighouse, West Yorkshire. Supplied by Arnold Laver Bradford and installed by Cleckheaton Construction, the Labgrade, specially designed for use in sterile and hygienic environments, forms a hard-wearing, durable and attractive worktop. … Read more

Oct 2014

Abet Laminati’s compact grade laminates are colouring The Healthy Living Zone which forms part of the Wigan Life Centre. The facility uses a combination of compact grade laminates from the Colours and Legni woodgrain ranges. The mix of different hues of blues, greens and black and white, together with the woodgrains have created bright, colourful … Read more