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Lightweight Panels for Doors: The Future of Door Design

Posted on November 4, 2024November 5, 2024 by Kunjal Patil

When it comes to crafting doors, whether commercial doors, architectural doors, or sliding doors, Think Lightweight Hollow Core Wood Panels offer cutting-edge solutions that are reshaping the industry. Our Lightweight Panels are designed to significantly reduce weight without sacrificing strength or durability, making them an ideal choice for a wide range of door applications.

Revolutionizing Commercial Door & Sliding Door Design with Lightweight Panels

At Think Lightweight, we specialize in innovative door panel solutions that redefine traditional door construction. Our Wood Panels make doors and sliding doors easier to handle, transport, and install, streamlining the entire process from start to finish.

Customizable to Meet Your Needs

Our Lightweight Panels can be tailored to your specific project requirements. With customizable size, thickness, and finish options, you’re able to create doors that perfectly fit your design vision. The internal structural blocking in our wood panels ensures that they are compatible with a variety of hardware, accommodating sliding mechanisms, handles, locks, and more.

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Lightweight Wood Panel Manufacturer

Posted on October 15, 2024October 28, 2024 by Kunjal Patil

For over 40 years, Think Lightweight has been a trusted partner in Lightweight Wood Panel manufacturing, serving diverse industries such as healthcare, office, tradeshow, retail, hospitality, education, and architectural projects. Our extensive expertise and innovative approach to lightweight engineering enable us to transform traditional solid wood applications into advanced, lightweight solutions that are adaptable and stronger than conventional materials.

Sustainable, High-Performance Panel Solutions

At Think Lightweight, sustainability is at the core of our manufacturing process. We pride ourselves on using materials that would otherwise be discarded and sent to landfills. Our Lightweight Wood Panels not only take less energy to produce but also require less fuel for transportation, helping reduce our environmental footprint while maximizing performance.

Our Hollow Core Panels offer superior strength-to-weight ratios, making them ideal for a wide range of applications. By using fewer materials without compromising on durability, we’re able to provide efficient solutions for industries seeking both sustainability and performance.

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Key Applications for Lightweight Composite Panels

Posted on September 16, 2024September 23, 2024 by Kunjal Patil

Our Lightweight Composite Panels are an ideal solution for a variety of industries, thanks to their adaptable nature. By customizing the panel facings and cores, they can be tailored to meet specific requirements, ensuring maximum performance across different applications. When planning your next project, it’s essential to understand the various options available to leverage their benefits effectively.

Key Applications of Lightweight Composite Panels

Our Lightweight Composite Panels are celebrated for their low weight and high strength, making them suitable for a wide range of uses. Here are some of the primary applications:

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Transform Your Trade Show Projects with Lightweight Panels

Posted on September 4, 2024September 16, 2024 by Kunjal Patil

At the recent LeadingAge conference, the Flik Lifestyle booth stood out as a prime example of innovative design and functionality. The booth, expertly constructed by Freeman Exhibits, showcased the versatility and modern appeal of lightweight panels, which were used to create a dynamic and engaging space.

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Laminated Panels: Specialists in High-Volume Commercial Lamination

Posted on July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 by Kunjal Patil

At Think Lightweight, our journey began in 1984 with a singular laminating press. Today, we are one of the leading laminate panel and component manufacturers in the USA and Canada, renowned for our commitment to performance with purpose. Our multiple lamination lines and processes ensure the swift delivery of an extensive range of panel specifications, meeting the diverse needs of our clientele.

High-Pressure Laminate (HPL)

High Pressure Laminate (HPL) stands as the cornerstone of our offerings, boasting both aesthetic allure and robust durability. Engineered to endure the rigours of daily use without compromising on visual charm, HPL emerges as the premier choice for surfaces subjected to heavy foot traffic.

Ideal for environments spanning retail, hospitality, healthcare, and education sectors, HPL variants feature notable attributes such as chemical resistance and wear resilience. Moreover, for applications entailing elevated fire risks, we proudly supply fire-rated laminate panels, ensuring safety alongside style.

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Think Lightweight and Cedarcrest Wood Products Win Bronze for Sustainability

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Kunjal Patil

We are thrilled to announce that Think Lightweight and Cedarcrest Wood Products have been awarded the EcoVadis bronze medal for our outstanding commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). This prestigious recognition highlights our dedication to environmental stewardship, ethical practices, and sustainable procurement.

EcoVadis, a globally recognized assessment platform, evaluates businesses’ sustainability performance across four key categories: environmental impact, labor and human rights standards, ethics, and procurement practices. We are proud to report that in 2024, our score improved and increased by 18% compared to 2023, elevating us to the 80th percentile.

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Types of Lightweight Panels

Posted on June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 by Kunjal Patil

The Importance of Weight in Architectural Interior Design

Understanding why weight is crucial in architectural interior design can enhance the strength, longevity, portability, and cost-effectiveness of your projects. Here’s a closer look at why weight matters and the innovative materials that make lightweight construction possible.

Strength-to-Weight Ratio

Traditionally, heavier materials were considered more durable and stronger. However, advancements in engineering and design have shown that lightweight materials can offer exceptional strength. For example, in construction applications like bridge reinforcement and seismic retrofitting, carbon fiber composites are used because they provide exceptional strength with minimal additional weight, significantly enhancing structural performance without substantial weight increases.

Our materials can reach lengths of up to 144″ with minimal bending and deflecting.

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Lightweight Panels: Hollowcore Technology Solutions

Posted on June 4, 2024June 5, 2024 by Kunjal Patil

When we consider the most remarkable feats in architecture, we envision structures that appear to defy gravity or bear immense weight, such as skyscrapers and suspension bridges. These structures stand strong due to their efficient and strategic weight distribution.
In interior architectural design, we can apply this same fundamental principle using the seemingly modest yet powerful lightweight panel.

What Is Lightweight Panel?

A Lightweight Panel is composed of a three-layer structure, two outer layers of thin but rigid material and a middle layer made of thicker, hollow core material. The hollow core’s material can vary based on the panel’s intended use, but this design generally results in a panel that is greater than the sum of its parts.

In architecture, Lightweight Panels are valuable because the outer layers ensure durability, while the hollow core keeps the panel lightweight. This Hollow Core Technology configuration reduces weight by up to 85% compared to traditional materials, without compromising structural integrity.

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Enhancing Acoustic Comfort and Privacy in the Northern Specialty Office

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Kunjal Patil

Northern Specialty office, a dynamic workplace, faced the challenge of balancing open-plan dynamics with the need for privacy and noise control. Recognizing the importance of addressing these concerns, they partnered with Think Lightweight to implement a solution that would revolutionize their office environment.

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Streamline Your Manufacturing Process with Think Lightweight

Posted on April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 by Kunjal Patil

Are you seeking to revolutionize your manufacturing process? Look no further than Think Lightweight. Our comprehensive suite of services and capabilities are designed to meet your every need, ensuring efficiency, quality, and reliability every step of the way.

Just-In-Time Manufacturing

In today’s fast-paced world, timing is everything. With Think Lightweight, you can rest assured that your production needs will be met precisely when you need them. Our global supply chain combined with domestic manufacturing capabilities allows us to deliver lightweight panels, hollow core wood panels, quality components, assembled or ready-to-assemble, exactly when you need them. Say goodbye to excess inventory and hello to increased speed and efficiency.

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