Rearo is a leading supplier and manufacturer of bathroom and kitchen surfaces in the UK, with a rich legacy spanning over 32 years.
The company specialises in laminates and solid surfaces, and it manufactures wall panels, worktops, and cubicles for domestic and commercial clients across all sectors.
The Rearo Commercial Surfaces department serves diverse industries such as healthcare, travel, education, hospitality, the Ministry of Defense, and housing, offering specialised solutions, including wall lining systems, toilet cubicles, integrated panel systems, and solid surfaces.
Rearo ranges are specified on major development projects across the UK, including airports, universities, and key infrastructure projects. Clients have included McDonalds, Amazon, Microsoft, Asda, Bank of Scotland, the BBC, NHS, IKEA, and Glasgow and Edinburgh airports.
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Rearo history
Founded in the picturesque Shetland Islands of Scotland, Rearo is a second-generation family-run business that draws inspiration from its natural surroundings. Its island heritage shapes the company's dedication to sustainable and ethical business practices. This is evident in the careful selection of suppliers who share a commitment to environmental preservation and the use of FSC and PEFC-certified wood in their products.
From its humble beginnings as a family-run company on the Shetland Islands, Rearo has expanded its presence. Its current headquarters is a 67,000ft manufacturing facility in Govan, Glasgow. Additional showrooms and distribution centres are in Northampton, Rosyth, Skelmersdale, and Washington, and a new branch is opening in Aberdeen.
Laminate specialists
Rearo is a leading manufacturer in the laminate industry. While the company also produces solid surfaces, the company and its staff are more commonly known for their expertise in laminate manufacturing. Rearo's flagship product, Selkie Board, was first launched in 2004 and redefined the standard for bathrooms, shower areas, and wet rooms. These luxurious panels combine a laminate-faced decorative surface with a sturdy wood exterior grade MDF core. Selkie wall panels are designed for shower areas or wet room environments. However, they can be used for dry applications too.
Quicker than tiles and more cost-effective than marble, stone, or wood finishes, they provide a neat and professional-looking surface that will stand the test of time. With a history of over 20 years on the market, Selkie Board shower wall panels have proven their staying power and become synonymous with trust and reliability.
Tradeline is another popular laminate wall panel range by Rearo. It is an affordable, high-quality, wholesale waterproof shower panel system. The Tradeline range includes ten high-pressure laminate décors that cater to a wide range of contract projects. Tradeline is manufactured in the UK, using a Moisture-Resistant MDF core. Tradeline panels are available in Square Edge and Tongue & Groove for easy installation. The non-porous surface prevents the build-up of bacteria or residue and naturally inhibits mould growth, making the panels quick and easy to keep clean. They're a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional tiling, ideal for specification on a wide variety of domestic, commercial, housing, and private care projects.
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The company also offers:
A 3-metre-high commercial wall lining system suited to high ceilings within new modern office developments.
An antimicrobial wall cladding for health, food, education, leisure and other hygienic spaces.
Magnetic wall panels for training facilities, student accommodation, lecture theatres and healthcare environments.
Commercial toilet cubicles
One of Rearo's most successful commercial products is the RapidFit 'off-the-shelf' washroom range of toilet cubicles, vanities, and IPS, available in an MR MFC or Compact Grade Core.
Designed to accommodate time-constrained commercial washroom projects, RapidFit is an instant solution that is available when you need it! You can order and collect your cubicles on the same day. The nine RapidFit decors have colours and textures chosen to ensure compliance with The Equality Act. Cubicle designs take into consideration the needs of people with disabilities, including visual impairment, by ensuring neighbouring expanses of colour, such as walls and doors, are distinguishable by using contrasting colours. Particularly popular within the hospitality sector, RapidFit washrooms are ideal for pubs, restaurants and hotels.
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Due to the success of the RapidFit range, the company is expanding its washroom cubicle range.
Worktops
The Senses range of high-pressure laminate (HPL) kitchen surfaces includes worktops, splashbacks, upstands, and breakfast bars. With a choice of twenty-four decors, there's a style to suit every kitchen, from realistic woodgrain, marble and stone to patterned or plain designs in a variety of textured finishes. Senses kitchen surfaces are available directly to consumers (online and via selected kitchen studio partners).
Growth plans
The outlook is positive for Rearo and its team of around 80 staff. Due to the demand in Scotland, the new Aberdeen branch is opening this month. The company has also announced plans to double the scale of its commercial operation over the next 12 months, investing in new equipment and adding additional members to the commercial estimating and specifications team. Commercial Team Manager John Brine will lead this expanded department.
The Rearo Commercial Team can assist with specifications and advise architects and designers on the correct products to use to fit your brief and budget, pre-tender. The Commercial Team aims to make the process as easy as possible, including carrying out comprehensive site surveys and producing detailed CAD drawings for sign-off before manufacture, making the order and manufacturing process seamless.
Managing Director Graham Mercer said: "We are incredibly excited about the opportunities ahead for Rearo and our customers. Our commitment to innovation, despite some challenging market conditions, has created a perfect storm for growth.
“We are confident that we can achieve our ambitious targets, particularly as we are well-positioned to capitalise on the changing landscape of washroom facilities in the UK."
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