Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Milwaukee Slatwall has aimed to establish itself as a premium solution for garage organization projects since its public debut at the 2024 Closets Conference & Expo in April. Known as MKE Slatwall, the product is constructed from compressed laminated PVC, a “much denser material” than traditional extruded PVC slatwall, according to Tom Keenan, who co-owns the company with his brothers John, Michael, and sister Marie. The product also features a decorative laminate surface, with an initial offering of six colors, including textured woodgrains, carefully selected to complement the top designs used by leading garage cabinetry manufacturers in the U.S.
“I see this as the future of PVC slatwall installed in high-end garages,” Tom Keenan said. “We are shipping product daily now.” he concluded.
“The largest segment of slatwall installed in the garage today is extruded PVC,” said John Keenan. “In simple terms the extrusion process involves heating up plastic pellets, putting them into a funnel, color dying them, and pushing them through a mold. That is how 100 percent of PVC slatwall used in North American garages are made. This process, while efficient, essentially limits finish capability mostly to solid colors and simulated woodgrains.” he added further.
Milwaukee Slatwall spent approximately two and a half years in development before making its debut at the Closets Expo. Although it operates as an independent entity, the company has a formal partnership with storeWALL, co-owned by the Keenan brothers’ father, Kevin. This collaboration between storeWALL and MKE Slatwall involves shared resources for manufacturing, warehousing, and market distribution.
In addition to its superior weight capacity, John Keenan said MKE Slatwall is waterproof, scratch-resistant, and resilient to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Installation is also significantly faster because screws can be driven directly through the wall panel into the studs.
Source: Woodworking Network
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