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INNOVATION

THE ART OF RESILIENCE

A half century has passed since Corian made
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its commercial debut but the material hasn’t lost its edge.
Ongoing improvements ensure it remains a relevant
and attractive option in the 21 century. The latest proof?
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Corian Solid Surface with Resilience Technology .
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he latest chapter in enhancing the versatility of Corian® can withstand a lot of daily wear and tear, especially in the hospitality
Solid Surface was written at the beginning of 2018 with and retail sectors where there is a lot of footfall.
Tthe introduction of Corian® Solid Surface with Resilience
Technology™. One of the most promising segments for the product, according
to Rose, is the world of higher education, as universities look to
The breakthrough was the result of work undertaken by the Corian® outfit dormitories and public areas with materials that are both eye-
Design R&D team and its group of chemists, mechanical and catching and long-lasting.
chemical engineers who were able to make it even more forgiving
to scratching and staining as well as making damage removal easier “Today, you see colleges that are investing a lot in housing for
and quicker. students in order to stay competitive and attract enrollment. In
those spaces, which are typically highly trafficked areas, such as
“We have made it that much more robust while maintaining the bathrooms, common rooms for studying and dining halls, you need
other classic features you expect from Corian® Solid Surface such surfaces that are easy to clean and maintain on site – for example,
as its easy formability and hygienic properties,” says Jeffrey Rose, removing graffiti from panels or refinishing surfaces in libraries that
Global Technology Manager at Corian® Design. “It have been repeatedly scratched.”
demonstrates that we can truly transform our core
material with new functional attributes to create a For its initial rollout, Corian® Solid Surface with
differentiated product.” Resilience Technology™ is available in a quartet of
neutral colors (Summit White, Stratus, Keystone,
Repeated tests have shown that this premium type of Cool Gray) ideally suited to clients in the
Corian® Solid Surface is more forgiving of scratches commercial sector looking for hues that blend in
and shows less whitening due to impacts compared well with their surroundings.
to competitive materials.
However, in future Rose sees the potential for
Rose sees the types of Corian® Solid Surface based on further colors to be outfitted with Resilience
the Resilience Technology™ resonating with clients Technology™, demonstrating once again the
in the commercial sphere who need a surface that Corian® Design commitment to innovation.

JEFFREY ROSE

THIS PAGE: Corian® Solid Surface with Resilience Technology™ is designed to Global Technology Manager
handle the wear and tear of daily use in a variety of interior spaces. Corian® Design

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