A Globally Recognised Italian Producer of GRP Laminates

Since 2009, the partnership between Brianza Plastica and Liner Supply has
connected Italian composite expertise with the specific demands of the Australasian
market, helping manufacturers transition toward more advanced construction
methods and higher-performing materials. Words Editorial Staff

In the evolving landscape of recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturing, material innovation continues to play a decisive role in shaping performance, durability, and design. One partnership that has quietly but significantly influenced this transformation across Australia and New Zealand is that between Australia’s Liner Supply and Italy’s Brianza Plastica.

The Australian RV market has experienced notable shifts in recent years. Following a surge during the COVID period, production volumes have since moderated across the industry. However, beneath this adjustment lies a more significant structural change: the wide spread adoption of fibreglass sandwich panel construction.

Traditionally, many RVs were built using timber frames and aluminium cladding. While familiar and cost-effective, these methods are increasingly being replaced by composite solutions that offer superior strength-to-weight ratios, improved insulation, and enhanced longevity. This transition has accelerated demand for high-quality GRP laminates, placing a partnership such as that between Liner Supply and Brianza Plastica at the centre of the industry’s evolution. As manufacturers continue to modernise their production techniques, access to consistent, high-performance materials becomes a critical competitive factor.

Founded in 1962, Brianza Plastica is an Italian family-owned company and a leading manufacturer of fibreglass laminates. The company stands out for the quality of its products, its wide product range, advanced technologies, reliability and extensive logistics network. With four production sites in Italy, it manufactures fibreglass laminates using both continuous and discontinuous processes to meet a wide range of market requirements.

Australia’s environment is notoriously demanding. From intense UV exposure and temperature fluctuations to coastal salt air and rugged terrain, materials used in RV construction must withstand a wide range of stresses over long periods. Brianza Plastica’s Elycold and Elyplan laminates have proven particularly well suited to these conditions. Having been used in the region for more than 15 years, they are recognised for their durability, structural integrity, and resistance to environmental degradation. These properties make them ideal for modern composite sandwich panel construction, where long-term performance and weight efficiency are paramount. For manufacturers, this translates into vehicles that are not only more robust but also lighter and more energy efficient—key considerations as consumer expectations continue to evolve.

One of the most tangible benefits of the partnership is products accessibility. Liner Supply maintains an extensive local stock of Brianza Plastica’s Elycold and Elyplan laminates, with warehouses in Melbourne and Brisbane. This local presence significantly reduces lead times for manufacturers, a critical advantage in an industry where production schedules are tightly managed, and supply chain disruptions can have wide-reaching impacts.

Beyond logistics, the collaboration ensures that Australasian manufacturers have direct access to proven and high-quality materials without compromising service or responsiveness. It effectively bridges the gap between Brianza Plastica innova tion and local manufacturing realities.

“The company’s journey from manufacturer to distributor has been driven by a clear objective: to provide solutions that improve both product performance and production efficiency for its customers” notes Luke Davies, Managing Director of Liner Supply.

“We are very pleased with our collaboration with Liner Supply, which is proving to be highly productive in many respects. Having a local point of contact is extremely valuable to us, as it allows us to fully understand customer needs and offer solu tions that are truly tailored to the market. We are especially proud to see that the quality of our products is so clearly recognized even in a location geographically and climatically distant from Italy” highlights Andrea Bollani, Area Manager of Brianza Plastica.

While performance remains essential, aesthetics is becoming an increasingly important differentiator in the RV market. Consumers are seeking vehicles that combine durability with contemporary design, prompting manufacturers to explore new surface finishes and textures. In this context, Brianza Plastica has recently introduced new products developed to enhance and customise the interiors of recreational vehicles, prefabricated houses and any type of interior surfaces: Elyplan Design Touch and Elyplan Design Style. These products offer extensive application possibilities, from walls and doors to ceilings and floors, and are available in a wide range of colours, finishes and textures.

These products are beginning to attract attention in Australia, although still in the early stages of adoption, there is growing interest among specialist panel manufacturers and RV builders in evaluating these finishes as alternatives to traditional gloss and satin finishes.

These design-oriented laminates offer the potential to elevate both the visual and tactile qualities of RV interiors, aligning with broader trends toward premiumisation and customisation within the sector.