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of modern design, along with a combination of high gloss surfaces.
REHAU has produced mirror gloss edgebanding for many years,
which acted as their product range platform for RAUVISIO™. By
shifting knowledge from edgeband extrusion, the company unleashed
RAUVISIO brilliant™ (high-gloss acrylic) and RAUVISIO crystal™
(back-painted polymer glass). Both surfaces showcase exceptional
price-to-performance ratios and have easily attracted popularity,
especially within the kitchen and bathroom cabinet markets.
In 2015, REHAU continued building on the success of RAUVI-
SIO, extending its product range by partnering with Arpa, an Italian
manufacturer of specialty laminates, which led to distribution of their
FENIX NTM® (super matte) and HPL product lines.
This bring us to the question, what does the future hold for Among its performance features are: highly resistant to scratch-
REHAU? The company is currently launching its modern Custom es, abrasion, rubbing and dry heat, withstands impacts, acid-based
Cabinet Door product line, which is available in three surfaces: solvents and household reagents, significantly reduces the bacterial
• RAUVISIO brilliant™ – A high-gloss acrylic laminate and the next load making its surface hygienic and easy to clean, and liquid repel-
generation in high-gloss surfaces, surpassing high-quality lacquered lent and mold-proof
boards with a brilliant depth effect and UV resistance. This surface of- During IWF (International Woodworking Fair), they will an-
fers 20-plus years of UV stability and mirror-like reflective quality, and nounce the availability of additional modern surfaces. REHAU is
is supplied as double-sided boards as standard. RAUVISIO Brilliant™ active in many trade associations, see noted, and will be creating a lot
comes in 12 stunning color options to fit any type of high-gloss design of buzz with their announcement.
request. Now that’s brilliant! • CMA
• RAUVISIO crystal™ – A polymer back-painted glass acrylic surface, • KCMA
RAUVISIO crystal™ provides the sleek shine of glass in a lighter-weight, • NBMDA
durable and easily processed material. The UV-resistant, fully customiz- • IDCEC
able boards feature colorfastness with much lower production costs and • AIA CES Approved Provider
the convenience of cutting and drilling during installation. Reduced “We see the modern trend coming to life, in North America
sensitivity to impact and scratching means fewer rejects due to break- particularly, with a combination of other surface materials such as
age and imperfections, so your project is both visually stunning and cost concrete, reclaimed wood, brick and stone,” said Thomas Troeger,
efficient. RAUVISIO crystal™ is offered in both high-gloss and matte in Vice President of REHAU Furniture Solutions. “With our new
eight colors. modern cabinet door line and innovative gloss, glass and super matte
• FENIX NTM® – With low light reflectivity, this nanotech material is surfaces, we are enabling cabinet makers to participate in this trend
extremely opaque, anti-fingerprint and features a very pleasant soft touch. . without investing in equipment or inventory.”
It is an innovative interior design product, created by Arpa Industriale, com- We all agree on one thing, we are ready to watch REHAU lead
bining an elegant aesthetic with state-of-the-art technological performance. the way.

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