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Apr 3, 2023 Posted by Dane Latham

Inventory, Flexibility, Australian-Made and Zero Project Risk

Just to be clear, for a product to claim to be “Made in Australia”, “Australian Made” or “Manufactured in Australia”, Australian Consumer Law states that the product must have undergone ‘substantial transformation’ within Australia.

Jan 23, 2023 Posted by Dane Latham

Do I need stair nosings in my building?

One of the most common questions fielded by the technical team at Lathams is 'Do I need stair nosings in my building?'. In this article, we'll endeavour to provide some clarification and guidance. The first reference point is AS1428.1. This is a set of design guidelines for accessibility and mobili...

Jul 11, 2022 Posted by Dane Latham

Get What You Really Want

Architects and design experts bring a special combination of creativity and compliance awareness to the work they do.

Jun 6, 2022 Posted by Dane Latham

Stand By Your Plan

Engaging a professional at all stages of design is a sure sign that you want the best for your project. You select the architect and their design team to ensure the highest possible standard for the building and the finishes.

Apr 28, 2022 Posted by Dane Latham

Can I Use Tactile Indicators on Stairs?

A popular misconception about tactile indicators is that they are used to create a slip resistant surface before a potential hazard, and often results in the belief that tactile indicators can be used for slip resistance on stairs.

Mar 14, 2022 Posted by Dane Latham

Expansion Joints - The Invisible Heroes of your Building

Buildings are designed to allow movement in response to various forces including thermal expansion and contraction, long-term shrinkage of structures and, in some cases, seismic activity.

Jan 16, 2022 Posted by Dane Latham

Latham Australia’s Manufacturing and Dispatch, Right Here in Sydney

Here at Latham Australia, we make our entire range of floor movement control and safety products in our factory in Gladesville, in the Sydney suburbs. Latham are proud to be a key “Australian Made and Owned” business.

Nov 15, 2021 Posted by Dane Latham

Why You Should Preference Australian-made Products

Firstly, let’s clear-up any confusion about what Australian-made actually means. For a product to claim to be “Made in Australia”, “Australian Made” or “Manufactured in Australia”, Australian Consumer Law effectively states that the good must have undergone ‘substantial transformation’ within Austr...

Nov 12, 2021 Posted by Dane Latham

Has Your Entrance Mat Passed All Its Tests?

Entrance mats are designed to go relatively un-noticed, doing their job, day in and day out. But not all entrance mats are the same. There are some cheap and nasty imitations out there, pretending to be as good as the high-quality mats from Latham Australia.

Nov 11, 2021 Posted by Dane Latham

What Differentiates Latham Expansion Joints?

In a world of competing products, one of the challenges for a specifier and a purchaser is to ensure that the product they choose is the one that is totally suitable for the job. Quality materials, precision manufacture, durability and performance are all part of the equation. Latham Australia has b...

Nov 8, 2021 Posted by Dane Latham

If a Warranty Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is

Most products in Australia are sold with a warranty. The ACCC define a warranty as ‘a voluntary promise offered by the person or business who sold the product or service to you’ adding ‘once you buy the product or service, the promise becomes a right that can be enforced under the Australian Consum...

Aug 20, 2019 Posted by Dane Latham

Giants in the Sky: Why are Skyscrapers Important?

Since the opening of Australia Square Tower in Sydney in 1967, Australia’s skylines have continually risen, reflecting a change in the way we think about the relationship between towers and densification. Far flung from the early days of business districts, today’s skylines reveal a bricolage of br...

Inventory, Flexibility, Australian-Made and Zero Project Risk

Inventory, Flexibility, Australian-Made and Zero Project Risk

Do I need stair nosings in my building?

Get What You Really Want

Stand By Your Plan

Can I Use Tactile Indicators on Stairs?

Expansion Joints - The Invisible Heroes of your Building

Latham Australia’s Manufacturing and Dispatch, Right Here in Sydney

Why You Should Preference Australian-made Products

Has Your Entrance Mat Passed All Its Tests?

What Differentiates Latham Expansion Joints?

If a Warranty Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is

Giants in the Sky: Why are Skyscrapers Important?

Design Safety Checklist

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