The painting trade has high demands on both products and techniques. In addition, efficiency and quality are crucial in large construction projects. Until now, painters have often been limited by the fact that drywalls have only been tested with one filler product from a single supplier. This can lead to extra coordination, time consumption and risk of errors. An effective filler system, where products are tested and documented in relation to each other and are covered by a system guarantee, is therefore crucial for both workflows and results.

Focus on the customer builds bridges

This challenge was accepted by Flügger’s CEO Sune Schnack and James Hardie’s (owner of fermacell®) Scandinavian director Niels-Jørgen Pallesen.

– “The new collaboration stems from a shared desire to build bridges between suppliers in the construction industry. The collaboration will ensure that painters have a smooth work process and can work with products they already know and trust,” says Sune Schnack, CEO of Flügger.

After a year of collaboration, the two companies can now vouch for the fact that Flügger’s Perform Spartel can be used on fermacell® fibre gypsum. Painters can therefore use a familiar product. At the same time, they can be sure of compatibility and quality. This is particularly important on larger projects, where mistakes and delays quickly become expensive.

Tests and sharing knowledge provide reliability and efficiency

Perform Spartel from Flügger is part of a new generation of filler products that can be used with different application methods and is flexible in terms of layer thickness. This makes it one of painters’ favourite filler products. Technical specialists at Flügger and James Hardie have worked together over the past year to ensure thorough testing and documentation.

– “One of our core values is that it starts and ends with the customer. Instead of renouncing responsibility, we have come together, shared knowledge and learned from each other. This has made both parties wiser. The collaboration has resulted in a solution that makes a real difference for those carrying out the work,” says Niels-Jørgen Pallesen, Director of James Hardie Scandinavia.

The industry can help itself across trades

Today, players in the construction industry face both complex requirements and a growing need for efficiency. Suppliers can play an important role by relieving the burden and optimising across disciplines and suppliers. And, not least, by increasing the availability of recognised and reliable systems.

– “Niels-Jørgen and I agreed that, as suppliers, we owe it to our customers to put their needs first. It’s about making things easier for those doing the work, ensuring quality on the construction site and saving time wherever possible. That’s why we’ve chosen to share our knowledge openly, learn from each other’s experiences and find solutions that work,” says Sune Schnack.

– “We hope that our supplier partnership can serve as an example for others to follow. When suppliers work more closely together, we create a better foundation for professional craftsmen and higher-quality construction projects. At the same time, we can make painters’ everyday lives simpler, more efficient and safer,” concludes Niels-Jørgen Pallesen.