LAPITEC S.p.A., Vedelago, Italy, now offers its full line of sintered stone without the use of crystalline silica.
The silica-free line uses Biorite®, a mineral synthesized from natural materials, created by parent company Breton S.p.A.
In 2021, Lapitec committed to eliminating crystalline silica from its product range. The Italian company had already begun the process with the colors Bianco Assoluto, Nero Assoluto and the Musa collection, and can now add the remainder of the range.
“We have been experimenting for a long time, and have invested significant resources over the past decade to achieve this outstanding result, which we are very proud of”, said Marcello Toncelli, the third generation of the family at the helm of Breton. “Using natural minerals, we have found a way to synthesize a new mineral that we have called Biorite®. A Lapitec exclusive that, together with the other components of the mixture, makes the material completely ‘silica-free’ and safe for fabricators, installers and anyone mechanically processing the material, starting with our own workers.”
Lapitec, composed of a mixture of 100% natural minerals and already free of resins, digital prints and other petroleum derivatives, now reaches an additional objective in terms of sustainability and safety, without sacrificing any of its performance characteristics.
“Before the invention of Biorite® only a few colors in the collection had zero crystalline silica, Toncelli added. “But today, we are able to extend this feature to our entire range. Ours is above all a natural and sustainable product, which cares for people and the planet.
“The ability to create certain raw materials internally also makes us more autonomous, allowing the company to respond to the current shortage of raw materials that is paralyzing the global market.”
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