LAMILUX Sees ‘Overwhelming Interest’ in GRP Products at Caravan Salon

LAMILUX Composites GmbH, a European manufacturer of glass-fiber reinforced plastics (GRP), successfully participated in the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2024, the company said in a release.

One of the world’s leading trade fairs for motorhomes and caravans, the event took place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 8, providing a platform to showcase the latest product developments and innovations in the industry.

This year’s exhibition focused on LAMILUX Sunsation, a product for the exterior cladding of caravans or motorhomes that sets new standards in UV resistance and surface quality. Thanks to gelcoat technology, the material maintains its original color brilliance for many years and offers weather resistance. New this year, LAMILUX Sunsation is now also available with an exclusive metallic effect, enhancing the design of leisure vehicles.

Features of LAMILUX Sunsation include:

• Maximum UV Resistance: The special surface coating protects the material from discoloration and fading over time.
• Outstanding Durability: The resilient surface is scratch-resistant and protects against mechanical influences, extending the material’s lifespan.
• Highest Color Brilliance: Thanks to the surface technology, vehicles retain their shiny, like-new appearance even after many years.
• Now with Metallic Effect: The newly developed metallic effect gives vehicle design a modern and luxurious look.
• Minimized Maintenance: The easy-care surface of LAMILUX Sunsation reduces the need for regular upkeep, resulting in lower maintenance costs.

In addition to LAMILUX Sunsation, LAMILUX also presented other products specifically designed for the interior or roof lining of caravans and motorhomes:

• LAMILUX LAMIGraph: High-quality decorative composite materials for interior design, known for their diverse design possibilities and high durability.
• LAMILUX CompositeFloor: A robust flooring solution recognized for its stability, longevity and resistance to moisture and mechanical influences.
• LAMILUX High Strength X-treme: A roofing material that offers maximum resistance to hail damage. Compared to aluminum, it provides particularly effective protection against damage from severe weather, especially hail, making it essential for durable, reliable vehicle roofs.

GRP is the Winner

A particular highlight at the LAMILUX booth was the daily presentations and comparison contests for caravan and motorhome users. In these competitions, customers had the opportunity to test the durability of GRP against aluminum using typical camping items such as pans, coffee mugs or tent pegs. The clear winner of this comparison was GRP, the company said, which proved to be significantly more resilient. GRP has become an indispensable material in the caravaning industry due to its durability, weather resistance and robustness.

“The Caravan Salon Düsseldorf is considered one of the most important trade fairs for the motorhome and caravan industry worldwide. With over 750 exhibitors and more than 235,000 visitors, this year’s fair was a resounding success,” LAMILUX said.

“LAMILUX Composites GmbH thanks all partners, customers, and visitors who visited our booth. We look forward to continuing our successful collaboration and to developing innovative solutions for the caravan industry in the future.”