Invented by two ambitious young men - Daniel J.O'Conor and Herbert A.Faber. Formica was founded in 1913 to produce plastic laminate items for electrical insulation. The first plant was opened in Cincinnati, Ohio. Early applications of Formica^® laminate were industrial - providing an excellent basic board (the motherboard we know today) for nonconducting parts, in some cases used in aircraft. 

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Herbert A.Faber named the product - without a great deal of study - "Formica" (combining "for" and "mica"), because it would stand in for mica, a silicate mineral with a thin, sheet like arrangement of atoms that was used as the primary electrical insulator.


Formica /fɔːrˈmaɪ.kə/
Formica, has been recorded in The Oxford English Dictionary as a replacement for decorative laminates.

In its first century of existence, Formica Group has been privileged to march in parallel with changes in the wider world, the Formica^® trademark, from fairly obscure origins in mid-America grew to become a global brand. It was born in a period of economic turmoil and technological revolution not so very different from our own era.

Today, Formica Group has 13 international plants, 5 in Asia providing full and timely support for all Asian demands.

A next-generation antimicrobial surfacing material that shows a reduction in microbe count on a surface by up to 99%, with high wear and scratch resistant properties.

Designed to work in conjunction with regular cleaning and disinfecting practices, Formica® Laminate PROTEC+ is a strong and post-formable laminate that provides high protection, and reduces cross contamination with its antibacterial, antifungal properties.

Formica has over 500 items in Formica High Pressure Laminates Collection for vertical and horizontal applications,generally available in 1220 x 2440 x 0.8mm. Made-to-order is also possible for compact, postforming, fire rated, custom graphic and large size of high-pressure laminates such as 6ft x 14ft.