About Laminex Australia
Laminex is Australia’s pioneering decorative surfaces manufacturer, with a rich heritage dating back to 1934 when founder Bob Sykes began creating laminates in a modest workshop in suburban Melbourne. Over nine decades, Laminex has grown from those humble beginnings to become Australia’s leading supplier of decorative surfaces and building products.
Products & Solutions
Laminex manufactures a comprehensive range of decorative and functional surfaces for residential and commercial projects:
- High Pressure Laminates — Decorative surfaces for benchtops, cabinetry, and furniture
- Compact Laminate — Solid core panels for high-impact applications
- Particleboard & MDF — Engineered wood substrates in various finishes
- AbsoluteMatte — Premium matte finish surfaces
- Essastone — Engineered stone benchtops
- Wall Panelling — Decorative wall solutions
- Acrylic Surfaces — High-gloss contemporary finishes
Australian Manufacturing
Laminex operates manufacturing facilities across Australia, producing products specifically designed for the Australian market. Their products are widely used by builders, designers, architects, and DIY renovators throughout the country.
Design Leadership
As a design-led company, Laminex regularly releases new colour collections and finishes that reflect current interior design trends. Their colour palette ranges from timeless neutrals to bold contemporary hues, with textures that replicate natural timber, stone, and fabric.
Key Facts
- Founded: 1934 by Bob Sykes
- Headquarters: Melbourne, Victoria
- Heritage: 90+ years of Australian manufacturing
- Products: Laminates, engineered wood, stone surfaces
- Website: laminex.com.au