• Project Overview
This project focused on the supply of fundamental laboratory equipment for Greening Australia, a national organisation dedicated to environmental research and restoration. The primary objective was to equip their facilities with key items that would support their scientific operations, ensuring durability and functionality within the greening australia laboratory environment. The collaboration with greening australia specifically involved providing phenolic Benchtops and laboratory Chairs, selected for their resilience and suitability for the demands of a research laboratory, enhancing the capabilities of the greening australia laboratory.
• The Specific Need
The greening australia laboratory required furniture that could not only withstand intensive use but also offer a stable and ergonomic foundation for their daily activities. The main need for the greening australia laboratory was for robust work surfaces and chairs that would facilitate comfort and proper posture during long hours of research. phenolic benchtops were chosen for their exceptional resistance to chemicals, moisture, and abrasion—indispensable characteristics for a laboratory setting. Complementarily, laboratory chairs were selected to provide the necessary ergonomic support, contributing to staff efficiency and well-being within the greening australia laboratory
• Our Solution
Norlab addressed the specific needs of the greening australia laboratory through the direct supply of phenolic benchtops and laboratory chairs. The benchtops, manufactured from high-quality phenolic resin, offer a monolithic and non-porous work surface, ideal for handling samples and reagents without risk of contamination or deterioration. Their design ensures easy cleaning and a long service life. The laboratory chairs, for their part, were chosen for their durability, adjustability, and ergonomic design, allowing researchers to maintain correct posture and reduce fatigue during tasks requiring precision and concentration.
• The Result
The supply of phenolic benchtops and laboratory chairs has provided the greening australia laboratory with a more functional and resilient infrastructure. The new work surfaces offer a safe and reliable environment for research, while the chairs enhance ergonomics and staff comfort. This essential equipment directly contributes to the efficiency of workflows and the accuracy of analyses performed, supporting greening australia’s valuable work in environmental conservation and restoration with a solid and reliable foundation for the greening australia laboratory.
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Greening Australia specialises in environmental restoration, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land management projects across Australia. Their work focuses on restoring natural ecosystems, improving environmental resilience, and supporting long-term sustainability initiatives through scientific research, conservation programs, and environmental partnerships.
Norlab’s phenolic benchtops supplied for the greening australia project are designed to handle routine laboratory use involving diluted acids, bases, and common solvents. Phenolic surfaces perform well with occasional contact from chemicals such as hydrochloric acid (HCl), diluted sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄ under 10%), ethanol, and isopropanol.
However, prolonged exposure to aggressive chemicals — including acetone, xylene, or highly concentrated acids — can eventually soften or permanently stain the surface if left unattended for extended periods. Phenolic benchtops are best suited for laboratories where harsh chemical exposure is occasional rather than continuous.
For laboratories that regularly handle concentrated acids, strong solvents, or highly corrosive chemical processes, epoxy resin benchtops are generally considered the more suitable long-term solution.
The phenolic benchtops supplied for the greening australia laboratory project are manufactured to meet recognised laboratory performance and quality standards, including SEFA 3 requirements for laboratory-grade phenolic resin work surfaces. The project also aligns with applicable AS/NZS 2243 laboratory safety standards, while manufacturing processes are supported through an ISO 9001 certified quality management system to ensure product consistency, durability, and quality assurance.
Yes, Norlab can design and deliver customised laboratory fit-out solutions similar to the greening australia project, tailored to your organisation’s operational requirements, laboratory workflows, and compliance standards.
Whether your company operates in environmental science, research, education, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or industrial testing, the project can be adapted to suit your available space, chemical applications, and long-term laboratory requirements. The consultation process includes material selection, laboratory design planning, and ensuring the final solution supports safety, durability, and operational efficiency.
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