The call to become environmentally friendly and to live sustainably has been echoing through society for some time now. Sustainability is about creating durable products and materials that stand the test of time. Staying true to these values, Arpa Industriale® has taken action to provide...
FENIX® is an innovative interior design product, brought to SA by MAX ON TOP®. FENIX® combines elegant aesthetic solutions with state-of-the-art technological performance. FENIX® surfaces make contemporary interior design stand out against its traditional counterpart and appeal to those looking to modernise their interior space,...
FENIX® is a timeless decorative surface, designed to stimulate the creativity of Interior Designers and Architects for their never-ending design stories. FENIX® is an innovative interior design product, created by Arpa Industriale that combines elegant aesthetic solutions with state-of-the-art technological performance. It is suitable for...
Max On Top’s High-Pressure Laminates, designed by Arpa Industrial, have all the style and quality of a ‘made-in Italy’ product. In the interior design industry, Max On Top’s High-Pressure Laminates or HPL’s are considered to be the most efficient, durable, and cost-effective materials that give customers endless design choices...
Italy has been at the vanguard of design for well over a century. When we think of Italy, we think — timelessness, sophistication and quality. This is no exception when it comes to FENIX® surfaces. FENIX®, the innovative materials from Italian company, Arpa Industriale and...
In just over 50 years, solid surfacing has taken off as a remarkably popular and enduring building material for both interior and exterior applications. In the past, solid surfaces have been most frequently used to create beautifully seamless countertop installations; more recently, however, architects have...
FENIX® are redefining functionality and beauty with its low light surfaces reflectivity, thermal-healing and anti-fingerprint qualities. Designers today are combining the subtle, sleek, super-matte FENIX® surface with materials that have plenty of personality like raw wood, marble, and even liquid metal in a single room....
The Trespa®️ Meteon®️ Lumen panels creatively manipulate natural light. These panels allows architects greater design freedom by playing with light reflections on façades. Light can be reflected, refracted, enhanced or muted to add movement and depth to a building. The range is available in three...
As a premium exterior wall cladding material, Trespa® Meteon® high-pressure compact laminate (HPL) strikes a perfect balance between aesthetics and durability. Trespa® Meteon® cladding panels are a favorite among designers and architects as it brings compelling aesthetic and nearly limitless design possibilities with various colours...
Work Surfaces are crucial areas in health care, scientific, industrial, and public buildings sectors. These industries must maintain excellent hygiene and selecting countertops that do not shelter or spread harmful microbes is imperative. Infections from certain bacteria can lead to ill health and have long...
As we approach the #new normal, the need for precautionary measures is clear, but does not mean having to compromise on design. Minimizing the spread of germs is everyone’s priority and is a global initiative. Non-porous, hygienic surfacing materials provide the first line of defense...
Max on Top® are the proud distributors of Avonite® Solid Surfacing in Southern Africa. A pioneer in solid surfacing, Avonite Surfaces® was the first to introduce a vibrant spectrum of colors at a time when the industry consisted of only pale neutrals. For more than...
Max on Top is constantly striving to evolve with changing times to offer a range of modern and unique surfaces that answers today’s most demanding applications, especially where hygiene, safety and the avoidance of contamination is crucial. Although all of Max on Top’s products are...
Max on Top is taking the outbreak of the Coronavirus (“COVID 19”) very seriously and we are prepared for variations of its possible impact. In his latest address to the nation, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the decision to implement a nationwide lockdown for 21 days with...
The move from gloss to matte surfaces is now being seen all over the world from retail to the hospitality sector and domestic installations. Subtle and understated, matt is a beautiful finish choice for all areas from kitchens to retail spaces and can work well...
With the holidays around the corner, it’s important for all Italophiles to know how to say Merry Christmas in Italian. So pay close attention and learn why Max on Top adores being part of an Italian family tradition and design ethos… Italian design is a...
Max on Top’s recent inclusion into the Arpa Industriale stable has given them access to more than 60 years of experience. In 2020, you will see some of Arpa’s new decors and finishes and how they have harnessed the natural environment into its products, taking...
Max on Top is proud to be the main sponsor of the 2019 Cape Institute for Architecture Awards being held in Hout Street, Cape Town on the 2nd of October. Architecture is the most visible and public of the arts. An important function of the...
AN INTERESTING INTERVIEW WITH LEADING DECORATIVE SURFACE AND POWER SOLUTION BRANDS, MAX ON TOP AND POWERLOGIC The last decade has seen dramatic changes taking place in the digital landscape. These changes affect consumers’ daily lives in every way thinkable and even affects the way they...
Better known as the Milan Design Week, the 2019 Salone del Mobile took place from 7th – 12th April. This event is the world leader in bringing attendees and visitors the latest in furniture and home product designs. Each year offers something new. From up-to-the-minute...
The transformation of FENIX and Arpa HPL materials into design pieces, in an interactive experience created by DWA Design Studio For the fourth consecutive year, Arpa Industriale is presenting at the “Fuorisalone.” This year highlight is the “transformaterials” project, curated by DWA Design Studio at...
Sustainability is not something you dream about, but something you do. It’s about acting. This is why Arpa always takes actions that provide a ‘win’ for the environment, our business, our company and our clients. This is how we continuously improve and materialize sustainability. Sustainability...
Max on Top’ s Fenix-NTM® ‘Nanotech Matt’ surface debuts in many trendsetting kitchens and furniture manufacturers displays worldwide. Despite its many accolades and features, it seems that it’s matte anti-reflective surface, depth of colour (especially black) and soft-to-the-touch feel that has designers flocking to it....