Flexible fire-retardant plywood added to Lathams’ portfolio

The addition, said Lathams, gives interior design professionals a quick and easy solution for creating high-impact curves, waves and cylindrical shapes in their fit-out projects.

The company said the product could be used for reception desks, columns, panelling, arches and counters. It is already proving extremely popular in the exhibition, shopfitting, hospitality and commercial sectors where a Euro Class B fire-rated material is part of the specification.

“Our new FR Flexi-Ply has already been a big hit with customers,” said Stuart Devoil, James Latham’s group head of marketing. “In fact, the first load sold out before we could even advertise it!”

He said FR Flexi-Ply was fully tested and third party certified with a Class B EN13501 fire rating.

“As well as the obvious risk to safety of occupants, fire damage in buildings can be devastating and as a result, fire-retardant products are increasingly being specified to help reduce this impact,” added Mr Devoil. 

“In particular, when it comes to high-footfall public areas such as retail premises, exhibition centres, concert venues, stadia, cinemas, theatres and hotels as well as schools, offices and hospitals, fire retardant materials are essential.”