What would our interior look like without decor paper? Dr. Matthias Krull is a respected expert in the wood industry. He studied Wood Science and Technology at Hamburg University and at Berkeley (University of California). He has been working in this field for over twenty years and has been collecting relevant data on the market for the same period of time. “This industry has always fascinated me. When I first started working at Munksjö, I mainly studied the technical aspects of decor paper. After that, I was determined to become a sales man. I wanted to be in direct contact with the global market. To discuss and exchange ideas with other market experts in order to contribute to shaping and developing the industry further.” A winning team Since the strongly increased popularity of laminate flooring in the nineties, the wood-based panel industry has developed considerably. The combination of melamine resin and decor paper is invaluable. “As a result of this combination, endless opportunities to create affordable interiors exist. Resins based on melamine are the ultimate connector of our decor paper with wood panels. Together we create a sustainable wood industry with a strong support to the furniture and laminate flooring manufacturers through a the surface, which is attractive, durable and resistant to heat and scratching. A bright future You will find decorative surfaces in almost all kitchens, offices, living rooms and bedrooms. “You can definitely say we are operating in a mature market but nevertheless I expect an increase in demand for our products in the future. This has everything to do with demographic trends. Households are getting smaller, resulting in more houses to decorate. The massive migration of people to the city also has a positive impact on our business. Furthermore, prosperity in Europe is increasing. Regarding their interior, people have much more need for change compared to former times,” Dr. Matthias Krull outlines the developments. melamine 11
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