Key Insights
Equitone fibre cement panels deliver a rare combination of durability, design freedom, safety, and sustainability. Built to last over 50 years, they resist extreme conditions and remain low-maintenance for decades. Architects value the unparalleled flexibility to cut, shape, perforate, or even curve panels into bold design expressions.
Durability That Endures for Decades
Equitone panels are engineered for longevity, designed to last over 50 years with relentless resistance to graffiti, extreme temperatures, frost, water, chemicals, and even biological threats such as fungi, bacteria, and insects. This remarkable resilience ensures your facade remains strong, low‑maintenance, and visually appealing for generations.
Beyond the panels themselves, their integration into a ventilated facade system – a tried‑and‑tested construction method – further enhances durability by preventing moisture-related damage and enabling easy maintenance or replacement when needed.
Unmatched Design Flexibility
Architects love Equitone for the sheer breadth of design possibilities. Panels are fully customisable in size, shape, and layout, with options for perforation, milling, printing, and even curved or brise-soleil applications.
Whether your vision calls for vertical, horizontal, or angled installations, or bespoke artistic expressions like full‑graphic prints, the material adapts effortlessly to bring your creative concepts to life.
Expertise and Support at Every Stage
Benefit from Equitone’s 120‑year + legacy in fibre cement innovation through Etex, providing unrivalled know‑how and reliability. Progressive Materials has been meticulously trained by Equitone to ensure your project is supported from concept to completion.
Sustainability as a Core Principle
Equitone is the first and only Cradle to Cradle Certified® fibre cement material worldwide, highlighting its dedication to circular design and environmental responsibility.
Their panels are 100% recyclable, lightweight, modular, designed with low material usage per m², and built for ease of disassembly, enabling reuse or end-of-life recycling.
Their commitment extends even further, Equitone materials support Green Star certification in Australia by offering low embodied carbon, responsible sourcing, and traceable environmental credentials.
Uncompromising Safety
With Equitone, safety is built in. Every feature is crafted to go beyond expectations and uphold the very highest standards.
- Non-combustible, preventing fire ignition and spread
- EN 13501 fire reaction standard at A2-s1,d0 level
- EN12467 Class 4 strength classification
- No harmful gas emissions
- Deemed non combustible (C2D10(6)(d) and H3D2(1)(d)Â of the NCC 2022 Volume 1 and 2, respectively)
- Classified as Type ‘A’ cladding material in accordance with the Verification Method C/VM2 of the NZBC
- Classified as Group 1 and Group 1-S material for internal wall and ceiling linings as per NCC and NZBC, respectively
Why EQUITONE Is the Smart Choice
| Reason | What It Means for Your Project |
| Durability | Future-proofed facades that resist wear and stay low-maintenance. |
| Design Flexibility | Full creative freedom, from shapes and textures to bold graphics. |
| Expert Services | Trusted guidance and technical support from concept to build. |
| Sustainability | Circular, recyclable, low-carbon materials that elevate green credentials. |
| Safety | Peace of mind with top-tier fire safety and structural performance. |
With Equitone, you’re not just choosing a facade, you’re selecting a durable, beautiful, safe, and environmentally responsible solution backed by deep expertise and design freedom.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re crafting a visionary public space, a commercial landmark, or a sustainable community building, Equitone offers the perfect blend of performance, aesthetics, support, and environmental integrity. Their panels are more than cladding, they’re a lasting architectural statement.
For projects across Western Australia, Progressive Materials is proud to be the trusted supplier of Equitone facade solutions, ensuring local expertise, technical support, and reliable delivery for interior designers, architects and builders alike.
