Latham Australia Blog (2)

Jun 7, 2023 Posted by Adam Latham

How you can be confident in the performance of an expansion joint cover

In construction, expansion joints are a gap between two adjacent structural elements or materials and are designed to accommodate the movement of these elements caused by thermal expansion, contraction, seismic activity, vibrations, or other factors.

May 22, 2023 Posted by Steve Wickens

That’s not our product!

What if you went to the movies, sat down in the exact cinema specified on the ticket and they showed a differentpicture? Or if your favourite cake recipe asked for two bananas but your friend made the cake with carrots? Ludicrous, but not impossible, right? It’s just substitution of one thing for an...

Apr 18, 2023 Posted by Steve Wickens

We're a workshop, not a shop

Latham Australia design and manufacture the highest quality flooring and safety enhancement products. More than 90% of our sales are custom made to order, from our extensive range of styles, using the experience of over 70 years in the business.

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.

Mar 31, 2023 Posted by Steve Wickens

There is strength in numbers

Here at Latham Australia, we have 70 years of experience designing and manufacturing the highest quality flooring and safety enhancement products. This experience means that we well and truly understand our market and our manufacturing processes. When it comes to sourcing materials, maintaining stoc...

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 mobilit...

Jan 18, 2023 Posted by Adam Latham

How many Latham products are there?

After 70 years in business, manufacturing specialised architectural wall and roof fittings, Lathams have invented, perfected, manufactured and supplied many products. Did you ever wonder just how many there are?

Dec 14, 2022 Posted by Adam Latham

Carbon Footprint – Latham - Tread Lightly

When you specify Latham products for inclusion in your project, you do it because you know that they will deliver years and years of service. Clearly, you are focused on the future.

Nov 23, 2022 Posted by Steve Wickens

Did you know that Latham manufacture dock bumpers?

A loading dock connects the storage area of a warehouse or industrial building to the area where goods vehicles are loaded and unloaded.

Nov 15, 2022 Posted by Steve Wickens

What exactly does ‘Quality’ mean for you? 

Latham Australia is widely known and respected as a long-established local manufacturer of “high quality architectural fittings”.

Oct 17, 2022 Posted by Steve Wickens

Expansion Joints in ceramic tile, natural stone and reconstituted stone floors and pavements

The Australian Standard defines expansion joints as: “...Discontinuities in the tiled surface, filled with permanently deformable material, which are intended to perform the following functions:

Sep 12, 2022 Posted by Steve Wickens

Working with you - to meet your needs

Because Latham Australia is a local manufacturer, one of the best things about working with us is that when you have a special need for something that is new, different or unique, Lathams will help you meet your exact needs.

How you can be confident in the performance of an expansion joint cover

How you can be confident in the performance of an expansion joint cover

That’s not our product!

We're a workshop, not a shop

Inventory, Flexibility, Australian-Made and Zero Project Risk

There is strength in numbers

Do I need stair nosings in my building?

How many Latham products are there?

Carbon Footprint – Latham - Tread Lightly

Did you know that Latham manufacture dock bumpers?

What exactly does ‘Quality’ mean for you?

Expansion Joints in ceramic tile, natural stone and reconstituted stone floors and pavements

Working with you - to meet your needs

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