Consoweld
Consoweld or Consoweld Laminated Plastic is a melamine impregnated paper product that was produced by the Consolidated Papers, Inc. of Wisconsin Rapids. It was originally developed during WWII for use in aircraft.[1] In 1985, Consoweld was sold off to LOF Plastics.
Uses
Consoweld, in common with similar products had a wide variety of uses. It was used in aircraft construction, house building and electrical applications. The main use, however was as a worktop or to a lesser extent as a decorative finish for other domestic surfaces.
Consoweld advertisements often stressed commercial use, for example the Hoffman House Restaurant in Madison was subject of an 1967 advertisements.
References
- ^ Consolidated Water Power & Paper Company (1954). 50 years of progress. Wisconsin Rapids, WI: Consolidated Water Power & Paper Company.