COMMON
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New to Mitchell’s and not sure how we work? Here are some answers to our frequently asked questions!
New to Mitchell’s and not sure how we work? Here are some answers to our frequently asked questions!
PERSPEX®
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Genuine PERSPEX® cast acrylic sheet is the original thermoplastic material, manufactured in the UK since 1933. PERSPEX® is a type of acrylic that is made from polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), a synthetic resin that is created by combining methyl methacrylate monomer (MMA) sheet. PERSPEX® has excellent clarity and versatility and is a safe alternative to glass. PERSPEX® is available in a vast range of colours and characteristics including clear, opals, solid and translucent colours, pastels, fluorescents, pearlescent, metallic and recycled PERSPEX®. Applications include furniture, Point of Sale display, display cases, signage, and interior designs. Mitchell Group has exclusive distribution rights of genuine PERSPEX® in Australia and New Zealand.
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Genuine PERSPEX® cast acrylic is the original thermoplastic material, manufactured in the UK since 1933. PERSPEX® is made to the highest quality standards offering superior colour consistency, clarity and safety which is backed by a 10 year (30 year on clear) outdoor guarantee*. Genuine PERSPEX® is lead free, nontoxic and is compliant with EU Food Contact Regulations. Genuine PERSPEX® also has excellent environmental credentials offering a 100% recycled option.
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We supply PERSPEX®re which is acrylic sheet made from 100% recycled methyl methacrylate (rMMA) obtained from PMMA scraps and waste. Read more about PERSPEX®re.
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PERSPEX® is recyclable by the manufacturer in the United Kingdom. We reuse and repurpose left over materials for small projects, samples and reuse in packaging and merchandising.
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Yes! We offer colour matching services designed for corporate and retail projects. Low minimum order of 10-19 sheets. Our capability to match PERSPEX® to virtually anything ensures your project’s unique vision is met with precision and excellence. Read more about our Colour Matching service.
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As opposed to other inferior acrylic products, genuine PERSPEX® is led-free, non-toxic and food contact rated.
PERSPEX® Cast Acrylic Sheet Food Contact Grades: Clears and Colours which are suitable to be used in the manufacture of materials and articles intended to come into contact with food comply with the relevant requirements.
EchoPanel®
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EchoPanel® is a patent-protected acoustic panel with a decorative finish and excellent sustainability credentials. EchoPanel® is pinnable, lightweight, printable, easy to cut and install, making it ideal for multiple acoustic applications including walls, ceilings and partitions. Known for its industry leading colour palette, EchoPanel®’s colour remains consistent throughout the depth of the panel allowing it to be installed without frames or edging. EchoPanel® comes in more than 30 colours from 7mm to 24mm thickness. The EchoPanel® range includes embossed and 3D and ceiling solutions, and EchoPanel® Prints. See EchoPanel® products.
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EchoPanel® is made using 60% – 80% post-consumer recycled PET plastic bottles, EchoPanel® is a superior upcycled product with a 10-year life expectancy, after which the material is 100% recyclable. EchoPanel® achieves numerous environmental certifications that are recognised by International Green Building Tools including WELL™, LEED®, GreenStar® and BREEAM®. EchoPanel® is made in Australia reducing transportation emissions. Read more about our Environmental Accreditations.
Services
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Yes you can! We stock one of Melbourne’s largest sheet ranges of PERSPEX® and EchoPanel® for builders, architects and interior specifiers. We can provide you with samples to help with your design and building specifications. Businesses can also order small quantities. MOQ’s start from one sheet in some ranges. Get in touch and request a sample or quote.
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In addition to supplying high-quality acoustic and PERSPEX® acrylic sheets, we also offer a range of CNC knife cutting, laser cutting, etching and design services. No project is too big or small! Check out our cost-effective cut to size services.
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We can assist you to design and manufacture customised products to your project’s exact needs. Our expertise is based on experience with acoustic PET materials like EchoPanel® and cast acrylic PERSPEX®. Review come of the Projects that we have been part of. We can design and manufacture products from these materials in small and large series. We support our customers very early in the project phase. Our technical specialists can advise on design feasibility, cost efficiency, and identify problems. Read more about Design & Manufacture.
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We offer a CNC knife cutting service for fast and accurate cutting of PET felt, vinyl, foams, films, leather and textiles. With our state-of-the-art machinery, we specialise in cutting acoustics PET materials like EchoPanel®. We CNC Knife Cut up to 50mm thickness. Check out our fast and accurate precision cutting services.
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We are specialists in CNC cutting PET materials like EchoPanel® with techniques including Thru-cut, V-Cut, Chamfer Edge, Fold 90 degrees, V curves, accordion cut, and interlocking cuts.
Contact us to use our CNC Knife Cutting Services.
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Yes, Mitchell Group design and manufacture a range of Ready To Go products right here in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. We design and manufacture a large range of ‘Ready To Go’ solutions to assist you with your project’s interior design specifications. Ready to go products include Fente Caddy™ which combines EchoPanel® & PERSPEX® to create a unique range of colour caddy options for commercial interiors, a large range of Screens and Partitions, and ECHOSPEX™ Whiteboard solutions to name a few. These products are all designed for the office and commercial interior and complement our extensive range of essential building and design products.
Sales
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We are wholesale distributors of PERSPEX®, EchoPanel®, Laminex®, Formica®, Euromir® Mirror Acrylic, AliFrost® Doors, Tec 7, Tensor Grip and high-quality Everyday Trade Essentials like Lite PVC, Whiteboard, White MDF, Raw MDF, Particleboard and ABS Unglued Edging. Our focus is on providing products for the kitchen, joinery, shop fitting and design industries. We sell materials and provide finished product services to businesses and trades people. We can connect you to a trades person to assist with your project.
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Please download and complete the Mitchell Group Australia Credit Application and email it back sales@mitchelllaminates.com.au
Delivery
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Our team are experts in handling and packing your building materials. Once we have your products selected and cut, we will pack them and deliver your finished job to your warehouse or building site using our own drivers and vehicles. The buck stops here!
Sustainability
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We maximise PERSPEX® sheet usage and minimise waste when customers use our precision cutting and cut to size services. We are committed to offer the most sustainable solutions. Read about our Sustainability Strategy.
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EchoPanel® is made using 60% – 80% post-consumer recycled PET plastic bottles, EchoPanel® is a superior upcycled product with a 10-year life expectancy, after which the material is 100% recyclable. EchoPanel® achieves numerous environmental certifications that are recognised by International Green Building Tools including WELL™, LEED®, GreenStar® and BREEAM®. EchoPanel® is made in Australia reducing transportation emissions. Read more about our Environmental Accreditations.
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As suppliers of building and architectural materials, we are committed to offer the most sustainable solutions. Our goal is to source and supply products that are designed to achieve the ideal equilibrium between “eco” considerations and consistent long-lasting performance. Many of our products include the below environmental accreditations. Read about our Goals & Accreditations.
Supporting Australia
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Mitchell Group Australia is a supporter of locally made materials and we stock and supply local materials wherever possible. We source many products including our trade essentials from Australian producers. We were early supporters of EchoPanel® by Woven Image® which is made in Australia from 60% post-consumer recycled PET bottles.
