James Latham is the UK & Ireland’s leading independent distributor of decorative panels, timber and sheet materials. Founded in 1757, it’s a company which combines over two-and-a-half centuries of unrivalled knowledge, experience and expertise to deliver an unrivalled customer experience, helping specifiers, designers, contractors, fabricators and furniture makers select the right material regardless of project application, scale or scope.

Operating nationwide from 12 strategically-located depots, from Fareham to Lanark, through Dublin to Belfast, James Latham’s robust supply chain and deep stock levels mean customers receive what they want, when they need it.

In addition to its impressive volume of materials, James Latham also possesses one of the widest varieties of decorative finishes available on the market, possessing over 2,000 different solid surfaces, melamines, veneers, laminates and much, much more across its portfolio. These can be accessed and viewed on its powerful Digital Showroom platform which combines: hyper-realistic, 3D renders of all products with full performance information, a sample request service and a booking system to speak with an in-house expert regarding selections made. For more information visit: https://www.lathamdigitalshowroom.co.uk/   (Tel:  07836 575804)

New Product / services

James Latham will be exhibiting some of the latest decorative finishes to land in the UK market, from leading, premium materials brands including Decospan, Transformad, CLEAF, HIMACS, Merinolam, EGGER, Dekodur and many more.

Teaming up with innovative furniture designer, PLAEY, the stand will contain multiple interactive elements to let visitors get really ‘hands-on’ with the materials. Not only that, the James Latham team will be on-hand throughout the show to share their knowledge, insight and expertise, opening up a world of inspiration for future projects.

Particular highlights include the latest addition to Decospan’s catalogue, Shinnoki, a luxurious panel which uses real timber veneers, integrated onto a robust MDF substrate. Possessing the authentic feel of a solid timber panel, its long-grain consistency and repeatability makes it the perfect choice for interior cabinetry, wall lining and built-in furniture.

CLEAF, now a James Latham exclusive in the UK & Ireland, will also be exhibiting its extensive range of strikingly beautiful premium melamines, laminates, and matching edgings, including its wildly popular Espresso 2426 collection.

Finally, pioneering manufacturers Valchromat and HONEXT will be showcasing their latest innovations. The former has developed a landmark in MDF, with Pearl White, the world’s first full-body white board, and the latter will also be on display, enabling visitors to discover more about this highly-sustainable, recycled paper-pulp panel firsthand.