Petrarch presents Petrarch Planx

Petrarch has been innovating the façade market for over 50 years. As a leader in façade market solutions, Petrarch’s reconstituted stone rainscreen system is tried, trusted, and highly respected. Excelling in CWCT testing, this robust rainscreen stands up to the toughest environmental challenges, which is why it also comes with an industry-leading 50-year guarantee. It has also recently been BRE EPD certified, further testament to the company’s commitment to complete transparency in its material composition and manufacturing process.

Petrarch Planx packs all the dependable features that its customers and specifiers have come to expect from its highly durable and resistant Petrarch panel, in a streamlined, lightweight panel profile. Regarding its physical qualities, Petrarch Planx offers the same technical excellence. The sole difference is that Planx is pre-cut to a slim panel to suit modern design styles and to maximize what would otherwise be by-product waste material.

The physical attributes and technical strength of this new addition remain the same, boasting all those dependable qualities reconstituted stone Petrarch Panels are known for: fire resistance, durability, strength, and extreme environmental resistance, as quantified by our CWCT testing.

Petrarch reconstituted stone has been manufactured in Hastings for over 50 years. It is composed predominantly of marble and stone, material that would otherwise go to landfill and is instead up-cycled into these highly durable, contemporary rainscreen panels. The difference with Planx is that, wherever possible, the slim panel is created from off-cut material, for further optimization, thereby supporting an eco-conscious design ethic.

Enabling specifiers to unlock their design potential, Petrarch Planx takes contemporary architecture to new heights. Petrarch Planx blends sustainable design and sophisticated, on-point aesthetics. Crafted from predominantly crushed marble and stone, this innovative rainscreen cladding panel is redefining how we think about modern façades. A new chapter in materiality and sustainability, Petrarch Planx brings together timeless beauty and cutting-edge technology to deliver sleek, slimline panels that are as stylish as they are environmentally conscious.

Created from the highest quality, carefully sourced by-product marble and stone (material that would otherwise go to landfill and instead has been up-cycled), Petrarch Planx addresses the demand for sustainable façade alternatives without compromising on design excellence or performance.

The essence of Petrarch Planx lies in its meticulous manufacturing process, where crushed marble and stone are reconstituted to form a material that embodies both durability and elegance. With a design that is as slim as it is bold, each panel achieves a striking, sleek profile that enhances the visual dynamism of any building. Its understated, yet unmistakably contemporary appearance integrates seamlessly with any design context.

“Petrarch Planx is a material that speaks to the future,” says Tom Walker, Sales Director “With the inherent luxury often imbued with stone, combined with sustainable qualities and a modern slimline aesthetic, Petrarch Planx checks all the boxes for today’s exigent specifiers and we’re proud to add it to our Petrarch range.

Petrarch Planx is not only visually stunning but also designed with performance in mind. Its rainscreen capability ensures that it plays an essential role in managing water runoff, providing a protective barrier for buildings while simultaneously enhancing visual appeal. The material’s adaptability allows it to be used in various facade applications, from residential homes to large-scale commercial developments.

By blending beauty, sustainability, and technical performance, Petrarch Planx invites a new wave of architectural possibilities, delivering a luxury material that supports modern design principles and environmental stewardship.

Petrarch is at the forefront of innovation in sustainable materials, manufacturing façade solutions, which combine the very best in technology with exceptional design. With a focus on quality craftsmanship and environmental responsibility, Petrarch offers a range of advanced materials that are redefining the future of architecture.

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Omnis is a national partner for innovative and sustainable building products. Omnis represents manufacturers who create innovative solutions for use in the building envelope, with a focus on sustainability. Working with a network of top US building envelope representatives, consultants, and distributors, Omnis strives to provide unparalleled service to installers, architects, contractors, and building owners. Omnis has a track record of developing and executing the most appropriate strategies to bring quality products to the US, ensuring rapid and sustained growth.

For more information or to request samples of Petrarch Planx, visit www.petrarchpanels.com or email our U.S. Distributor, Omnis Panels.