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The winners of Australia’s peak international design awards were announced on Friday 16th September at the 2022 Australian Good Design Awards. The Good Design Awards are the highest honour for design and innovation in the country and reward projects across 11 design disciplines covering more than 30 categories and sub-categories. The Stratlock Rail System by Fastmoun...

The Fastmount Stratlock® Rail System is an aluminium rail and connector system for building interior ceiling and wall framework onto uneven substrates, in order to precisely attach interior panelling with Fastmount’s Stratlock Range of hidden panel fasteners. The framework comprises a single aluminium extrusion profile and three modular joining connectors which enable a...

The Fastmount Stratlock® Rail System is an aluminium rail and connector system for building interior ceiling and wall framework onto uneven substrates, in order to precisely attach interior panelling with Fastmount’s Stratlock Range of hidden panel fasteners. The framework comprises a single aluminium extrusion profile and three modular joining connectors which enable a...

Having specified Fastmount into office spaces and conference rooms previously as an architect, Loi understood that Fastmount could help provide a clean, minimal look on the feature wall, which provides storage for the TV, blankets and pillows, toys and crafts, plus everyday access to purses, backpacks and a hidden tech closet. With a strict budget that meant that alteri...

Specifically designed for use with 9-16mm thick plywood and MDF panels, or aluminium honeycomb panels, the new LP-SM8H has a pull-out load of 10kg, which rounds out the Low Profile Range to accommodate an even wider range of interior panel applications. With simple offsite panel fabrication and ease of installation at the forefront of its design, the LP-SM8H has three ...

Both clips offer fire strength thanks to their stainless steel composition. The MC-SM5 can be screw or rivet fixed to the panel, while the MC-SM5-VHBFR features a fire-rated VHB self-adhesive backing for rapid installation of smooth-surfaced panels. They are compatible with the existing MC-F5 (5kg pull out load), and the MC-F10 (10kg pull out load), which can be chosen a...

The Stratlock Range was developed as a heavy-duty hidden panel mounting solution for installing large interior panels onto aluminium extrusion framework. A purpose-built system, the Stratlock Range is the only product on the market that provides versatility in modular design and adjustable panel installation, thanks to its patent pending dual locking function. The sc...

The new PC-SVMX is compatible with all other female clips in the Standard Range, pairing best with the PC-SF1 for an installation without the use of any special tools. With a 15kg pull out load and 100kg shear load, the clip is perfect for installing heavier wall panels and ceiling panels without visible fixings. As marine markets continue to streamline their interi...

New Zealand’s residential construction relies on using single use fixings such as adhesives and nails that irreversibly damage materials when they are separated at end-of-life. As a result, building renovation and demolition waste represents more than 50% of all New Zealand's waste every year. “A single new home can create about 4 tonnes of waste during construction, and...

Based in Santiago, Chile, RCE LATAM is a new company that draws on more than 20 years of Executive Director, José Miguel Ferrer’s experience in architecture, construction and specification. “When I saw Fastmount’s products, I realized that the possibilities for designing interior spaces could increase dramatically, with the advantage that panels will always remain per...

Designed by Neutelings Riedijk Architects in collaboration with fashion designer Iris van Herpen, the entire Naturalis project covers a total of around 38,000 m2 of which 18,000 m2 is of renovation and 20,000 m2 is of new construction. With the interior fitout completed by Harryvan Interieurbouw, the Naturalis used Fastmount panel mounting systems in the ‘Kroongevel’,...

The Stratlock Range is a heavy-duty hidden panel mounting solution for installing large interior panels onto aluminium or steel extrusion framework. A purpose built system, the Stratlock Range is the only product on the market that provides versatility in modular design and adjustable panel installation, thanks to its patent pending dual locking function. The screw- ...

Fastmount’s new TC-F6H from the Textile Range has been nominated for the DAME Design Award 2018 in the interior equipment, furnishings, materials and other electrical fittings category. The DAME – Design Award is the most recognized international design competition that distinguishes innovative new concepts and designs in the global marine industry. The jury looks for...

Fastmount, New Zealand designer and manufacturer of panel mounting systems, has launched its first ever clip that allows decorative interior panels to be directly mounted onto concrete walls in commercial and residential interiors. Installation methods of attaching panels to concrete walls typically involve creating a framework to mount panels onto, to achieve a leve...

In a commercial bank refurbishment in the south of Auckland, New Zealand, ASB Bank has used the Fastmount panel mounting system to assist the refit of the ASB customer branch in Takanini. A fresh design required fresh solutions, with two sections of paneling needing removable and hidden fastenings. The first section was the key visual space, the ATM zone, made up of M...

Based in Sao Paul, Brazil, I-Sea is a new supplier that services the marine and architectural sectors, with a focus on distributing premium, innovative products to these growing markets. Founder of I-Sea, Fabio Guidon has more than 30 years of experience in the marine market, having been a buying agent for Brazilian boat builders, as well as a distributor for marine...

The University of Auckland has nearly completed the multi-million dollar build of their new Science Centre, set to open in September 2016. The new 10,000m2 building is eleven stories high, and features flexible education spaces surrounding a large atrium. Architectus, a large architectural design studio with studios in New Zealand and Australia, created the innovat...

Mounts into PC-F1A, PC-SF1, PC-RF1, PC-AF1. Extra heavy duty clip with 15 kg pull out load. Minimum panel thickness 9mm

Compatible with male clip VL-M3H. 10 kg pull out load per clip set. Epoxy glue or screw fix with VL-SS3. No special tools required for installation.

Compatible with female clip VL-F3H. 10 kg pull out load per clip set. Can be glue or screw fixed with VL-SS3. No special tools required for installation.

PC-VMX. Designed and made in New Zealand, the PC-VMX clip is perfect for a multitude of architectural applications including the installation of heavy duty ceiling and wall panels made of 18mm MDF, Corian, Hi-Mac and some types of stone. With its pull out load of 15kg, the PC-VMX also has exceptional high shear strength due to low clip movement within the clip s...