Circuit World Visits Formica: Formica expands its capacity for copper clad laminate manufacture

FORMICA'S INVOLVEMENT IN LAMINATE MANUFACTURE Formica Limited's involvement in the development, manufacture and sales of industrial laminates began in 1930. These insulating laminates were used in a wide range of electrical and mechanical applications, and with the advent of printed circuit boards, Formica introduced copper clad paper phenolic laminates and was firmly established in this very fast growing market by 1960.