Archant setting new standards for quality and innovation, with zero-silica Kleenstoneᵀᴹ
Archant setting new standards for quality and innovation, with zero-silica Kleenstoneᵀᴹ
Archant setting new standards for quality and innovation, with zero-silica Kleenstoneᵀᴹ
Silica dust, a hazardous byproduct of dry cutting and grinding engineered stone, poses a significant health risk to those who breathe it in. Experts have labelled this issue a “preventable crisis.” At Archant, we firmly believe that everyone has the right to be safe from harmful chemicals like crystalline silica, and are committed to supplying an alternative product across New Zealand.
Hearing about stone masons across Australasia who have inhaled silica dust and subsequently become gravely ill underscores the urgent need for change. As an industry, our people are our greatest resource, and Archant will always prioritise the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff, partners, clients and customers. As a member of the New Zealand Engineered Stone Advisory Group (NZESAG), we are dedicated to ensuring that clients and industry professionals are well-informed on the safest fabrication practices, as outlined in the NZESAG Good Practice Guide.
In 2023, following Australia’s ban of quartz stone, we took the decisive step to discontinue engineered stone from our product range and since then, have travelled the globe to find a product that not only safeguards health and the environment but also offers the beauty and elegance of stone – an aesthetic we know your clients are seeking.
We’re proud to introduce Kleenstone™, New Zealand’s cleaner, greener alternative to engineered stone.
Free from crystalline silica, Kleenstone™ is the first of its kind in Aotearoa. It combines durability, zero porosity, and a stunning array of colours comparable to natural stone, making it perfect for kitchen benchtops and surfaces. Moreover, Kleenstone™ is made with 85% recycled glass, making it environmentally friendly and NSF approved. Available in an extra large slab size of 3210mm x 1610mm with a 20mm thickness, Kleenstone minimises joints.
Kleenstone™ represents a new standard for innovation, quality, and design. We are thrilled to introduce this product to New Zealand, and set a benchmark for safe, sustainable, and aesthetic benchtop solutions.
Available to specify now, KleenstoneTM is our newest surface range, sitting alongside our other zero-silica alternative, Archant Acralux. This is a revolutionary large-format surface material that combines the aesthetic appeal of stone with the luxurious feel of silk. With seamless design and on-trend colours, it is durable, and non-porous.
We invite you to contact our team to discuss how Archant surfaces can elevate your next project. By choosing Kleenstone™ or Acralux, you are supporting a safer and healthier industry, and contributing to a more sustainable future.
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