It’s all in the Core
Due to its robust and lightweight properties, our Thermhex product is being used for a wide range of applications, the latest of which is as a core material by fibreglass manufacturers. Here we take a look at how fibreglass is manufactured and why Thermhex is proving to be an ideal core material. “Fibreglass, which is […]
Colourful Spring Creations with Craftfoam
The weather in Britain over the past few months has been somewhat unpredictable. So when the half-term break from school arrives at the end of May, it might be wise for parents to prepare for keeping the children entertained indoors, just in case. So to help you keep the kids busy, we have pulled together […]
Primary School Steps Up To Revostage
Bure Park Primary school in Bicester, Oxfordshire has invested in making its stage performances bigger and better than ever with a 16m2 Revostage system. Kate Pritchard, Foundation Stage Co-ordinator at Bure Park Primary School, said: “Our previous staging system did not lock together and was very heavy to move and assemble. One of the parents […]
Important changes regarding Styrofoam
There are significant changes underway in the supply of Styrofoam the market leading extruded polystyrene. The European Union has adopted a regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases which are used in key applications including the production of Styrofoam extruded polystyrene foam. The use of such gases is to be restricted as of January 2020. In preparation […]
Panel Manufacturing – A Material World
The extensive capabilities of our 3 and 5 axis CNC equipment means that we are able to provide more accurate and complex patterns and shapes in materials than ever before. The range of materials that we are able to work with is also more diverse and can include HDPE plastics, solid grade laminates and also […]
Plain Sailing with Thermhex
Here Panel Systems looks at how Thermhex can reduce weight and emissions in marine vessels, large and small. “Shipping currently accounts for 2-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, but according to research conducted by the United Nations in 2014, increasing trade could up the sector’s carbon footprint by as much as 250% by 2050. In […]
Insulate to Keep the Cold out This Winter
With winter just around the corner, most homeowners will turn up the heating, however if the house isn’t properly insulated, this could be a huge waste of energy and money. In winter, the air surrounding a home and the foundations on which it stands are always at a much lower temperature than the building so, […]
Take To the Stage This Festive Season
The adverts have gone live, the light switch-ons are taking place and the songs are playing throughout the shopping malls – the countdown to Christmas has begun. With it comes a variety of seasonal events and festivities to get people across the country feeling ‘in the spirit of things’. From Christmas parties to school pantomimes, […]
Panel Systems Hits the Road with Latest Investment
Panel Systems has invested in its own fleet of commercial vehicles, as part of its ongoing commitment to customers. The investment in two new trucks and a drawbar, which totals £200,000, means that Panel Systems will now be able to manage its own deliveries in-house from its dedicated transport division, located at Waleswood near Sheffield. […]
Creepy Craftfoam Creations to Try This Halloween
The spooky season is upon us and people up and down the country are getting ready to welcome trick or treaters or preparing to host a party in celebration. To help you get into the spirit and turn your home into a house of horrors, we’ve been pulling together few ideas on what creepy creations […]
