Innovation in focus
As well as manufacturing a wide range of products for the fenestration and construction markets, Liniar is also the biggest supplier of PVC-U and composite decking to the UK’s holiday parks.
Mark Sims, outdoor range sales director, discusses Liniar’s continued commitment to investing in new product development, including the new foiled deckboard, Rapt.
PVC-U and composite deckboards have become an increasingly popular timber alternative for their low maintenance, durability and stylish appearance.
What’s more, this is not just within the caravan industry, as we’ve seen a huge spike in sales from homeowners across the UK with people increasingly wanting to add these products to their outdoor spaces.
Many of our fenestration customers, for example, are now offering our outdoor range as an add-on a conservatory, or an extension.
A subsidiary of parent company Quanex, Liniar enjoys high levels of investment which allows the business to continue new product development.
Liniar is proud to be a British manufacturer and has been producing its decking in Derbyshire for over 25 years. However, we do not rest on our laurels and regularly bring new products to market, making sure we can always offer versatile solutions for a broad spectrum of construction projects and tastes.
For example, we’re excited to be introducing Rapt, a premium foiled composite deckboard, the latest addition to our already market-leading decking range.
This new product has been developed in response to both customer feedback and market trends and we’re looking forward to seeing how it is received.
Rapt is finished using Renolit’s Gefol foil, which enables the deckboards to mirror the natural aesthetic of materials such as timber in more detail than ever.
The foil finish offers exceptional scratch and abrasion resistance, along with UV protection, making it perfect for enhancing outdoor spaces with a stylish decked area. It showcases our innovative design prowess while also reflecting Liniar’s proactive approach to market trends.
Something for everyone
The detail in Rapt’s foiled finish means it appeals to those wanting to capture a timber aesthetic as accurately as possible but with all the benefits of composite PVC-U.
However, at Liniar, we recognise the importance of offering our customers a choice of solutions and our existing SwitchBoard and SwitchBoard Ultra offerings remain as relevant as ever.
SwitchBoard decking offers a versatile decking solution with a reversible design, allowing you to choose between woodgrain and grooved finishes for the creation of bespoke designs. Its 37mm thick boards (one of the thickest on the market) ensure durability, resistance to warping and bending.
SwitchBoard Ultra is a premium, 3D embossed deckboard with a solid recycled core, and is also fully reversible. Premium capping technology has been used to ensure Switchboard Ultra’s core is protected from damp, decay and mould.
We’re always looking for ways to improve and grow the business by prioritising customer feedback and support and keeping a keen eye on market trends. The high levels of customer retention and satisfaction we achieve are a testament to our successful approach.
