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

Jun 1, 2023 Posted by Dane Latham

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Created: Jan 28, 2022; Published: Mar 3, 2022

What Is The Typical Lead Time For Latham Products?

Latham Australia have been manufacturing our range of high-quality architectural and safety flooring products for over 70 years, right here in Sydney, Australia. Because we can make our products in such wide variety and to the precise specifications desired, just about all of our products are made t...
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Created: Jan 16, 2022; Published: Mar 27, 2022

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

Here at Latham Australia, we manufacture 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.
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Created: Dec 15, 2021; Published: Feb 22, 2022

Are Stair Tread Nosings Suitable For Fire Escapes?

Australia's National Construction Code (NCC) was recently updated to reference the provisions in AS1428.1.2021 for Design and Access for Mobility. Accordingly, compliance is mandatory. The standard applies to new buildings and existing buildings that are being upgraded, altered or refurbished.
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Created: Nov 22, 2021; Published: Dec 10, 2021

What is the Difference Between Latham’s Control Strips and Expansion Joint Covers?

Latham Australia is the expert in floor movement control and safety products. Many people will have seen our products, but may not know what the various types are and what they are used for. Let’s explore the range.
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Created: Nov 15, 2021; Published: Feb 1, 2022

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 Austra...
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Created: Nov 12, 2021; Published: Nov 30, 2021

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.
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Created: Nov 12, 2021; Published: Feb 14, 2022

When Dirt Comes in the Door, There Goes Your Beautiful Floor

When you visit friends or relatives, you will often ask them, “should I take off my shoes to come inside?” because you don’t want to bring dirty, dusty, or wet shoes in, which would spoil the condition of their floors. That is really just being thoughtful and having good manners. On the other hand, ...
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Created: Nov 8, 2021; Published: Nov 19, 2021

What if the Abrasive Strip in a Stair Nosing Failed?

Stair Tread Nosings are a commonly used safety feature of steps and stairs in many styles of buildings, from offices to theatres, from town halls to universities, as well as public spaces. The nosings are designed to maintain the stairs in peak condition for safety and visibility as well as to prote...
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Created: Nov 8, 2021; Published: Nov 24, 2021

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 Consume...
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Created: Nov 2, 2021; Published: Nov 5, 2021

Latham – Compliant and Conforming Product to Eliminate Certification Risk

Australian Standards set out specifications, procedures and guidelines that aim to ensure products, services, and systems are safe, consistent, and reliable.
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Created: Nov 2, 2021; Published: Nov 5, 2021

Custom Designs for Unique and Complex Situations

One of the great things about the creative aspects of the profession of architecture is that the results of the design process can be so varied and interesting. No two buildings need to be the same – unless that is the design, such as a pair of towers in Kuala Lumpur! Frequently, this means that the...
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Created: Oct 28, 2021; Published: Oct 29, 2021

Do Cheap Entrance Mats Cost You More in the Long Run?

Studies have shown that as much as 80% of the dirt and debris that enters a building comes through the front door on the shoes of building occupants and visitors. Because of this, buildings have entrance mats. The purpose of entrance matting is threefold: To scrape shoes and trap dirt To dry shoes T...
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