In this, the latest edition of SURFACE you will be able to read about the launch of dp-BioCote Quartz, a commercially available sheet material that offers superb abrasion resistance as well as pioneering anti-bacterial properties. It really is a fantastic product and one that we are very excited about here.

Let us hope that we are seeing the first signs of an economic recovery, with activity levels in all sectors really starting to show growth and most importantly a feeling of optimism coming back into the market.

During the last few difficult years we have been preparing ourselves here at Decorative Panels to be in a position to service the market as soon as we recover from recession by continuing to invest in the latest technology and product innovations in all our group companies.

In this, the latest edition of SURFACE you will be able to read about the launch of dp-BioCote Quartz, a commercially available sheet material that offers superb abrasion resistance as well as pioneering anti-bacterial properties. It really is a fantastic product and one that we are very excited about here.

Our Group Marketing Suite is approaching completion. This has been a very major project for us and one that we are sure will prove to be a fantastic platform to showcase not only our group products but also act as a base for design and innovation excellence.

We hope that you find SURFACE of interest and would very much welcome your feedback on any of the articles that appear in this edition.

As always you can find out much more about all of the Decorative Panels Group companies by visiting our website at www.decorativepanels.co.uk

Thank you all for your continued support and let us hope that we can all grow together in better market conditions.

Steve Gaunt - Group Chairman

Guy Metcalfe - Group Managing Director