Crane Composites, Inc. (formerly Kemlite Co.) 
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Wall and Ceiling Panels 
List of Products
Fiberglass reinforced plastic (frp) panels are widely used throughout the construction and building materials industries. They offer a number of significant features including:
CRANE COMPOSITES, INC. (formerly Kemlite Company, Inc.) Glasbord® brand frp is manufactured in Channahon, Illinois by Crane Composites, Inc. Crane Co. is a diversified manufacturer of engineered industrial products and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR). Crane Composites is the world's largest manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced plastic panels with five manufacturing facilities and twelve local warehouses located in Europe, Asia, Mexico and the United States. Established in 1954, Crane Composites is the technological and quality leader in the frp industry. A key element to Crane Composites success is its commitment to achieving "Operating Excellence." All employees are involved in the mission to provide the highest quality product and best customer service available. Glasbord is available through a national network of local distributors and warehouses in Joliet, Illinois; Benicia and Rancho Cucamonga, California; Monterrey and Guadalajara, Mexico; Shanghai, China; and Rotterdam, Netherlands. GLASBORD FRP PANELS, have a protective finish called Surfaseal®, which makes Glasbord even easier to clean. It is available in a variety of formulations to meet the needs of buildings requiring minimal maintenance and strict sanitation controls. Unlike all other standard frp panels, Glasbord with Surfaseal is measurably superior. The Surfaseal finish is a specialty surface chemically fused to polyester resin finish. This makes daily maintenance easier than ever - up to ten times easier to clean than other frp panels and up to 6 times more stain resistant. MOISTURE RESISTANT Glasbord's entire panel is moisture resistant - not just the surface. It does not support mold or mildew, and it will not rust or corrode. EASY TO CLEAN Glasbord’s surface allows dirt and grease to be cleaned off quickly and easily. Because it is frp, it is extremely resistant to most stains and chemicals. Meets USDA/FSIS requirements. TOUGH Glasbord is highly resistant to impact and the unique Surfaseal finish resists scratches and abrasions. EASY TO INSTALL Glasbord, like other types of paneling, is easily cut and drilled with carbide-tipped equipment. ACCESSORIES Color-coordinated moldings and rivets are available to complete the installation. WHERE IS GLASBORD USED? Glasbord is used in a wide variety of applications where cleanability and sanitation or abuse resistance are required.
CHOICE OF COLORS White, Colonial White, Soft Beige, Pearl Gray, Silver, Black, and Ivory |