Rimex Metals Australia, the leading specialist in innovative stainless steel and aluminium finishes for architectural applications, adds CrossTex to its expanding range of Australian-manufactured metal finishes. The new pattern, produced at the company's Somersby manufacturing facility north of Sydney, reinforces Rimex Metals' commitment to local production while meeting the exacting standards demanded by Australia's architecture and design community.

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Design flexibility meets manufacturing precision

The CrossTex pattern exemplifies the intersection of aesthetic innovation and practical application that has positioned Rimex Metals as "a leading supplier in the architectural sector" working "with many world-renowned architects such as Foster & Partners". Available across multiple substrate options, CrossTex can be rolled into both stainless steel and aluminium, offering architects and designers unprecedented flexibility in specification and application.

For stainless steel applications, CrossTex is available in both 304 and 316 grades across satin, BA (304 only), and #8 mirror finishes. The pattern can also be applied to any finish within Rimex's T22 range of coloured stainless steel, providing designers with extensive colour matching capabilities for complex projects requiring cohesive material palettes.

Aluminium specifications include mill finish options in 5005 and 5052 grades, with sheets available for subsequent powdercoating to meet specific project requirements or supplied as plain mill finish for applications requiring the natural characteristics of the base metal.

Addressing market demand across multiple sectors

CrossTex addresses the growing market demand for versatile, durable finishes suitable for high-traffic and demanding environments. The architectural metals sector increasingly requires "hygienic and damage resistant" solutions for applications including benches, bar tops and splashbacks, while serving "architectural, machinery, refrigeration, elevators, metal art and transport applications".

The new pattern proves particularly well-suited for wall lining applications, kick and push plates on doors, and protective panels for the transport industry including caravans and horse floats. These applications leverage CrossTex's combination of aesthetic appeal and functional durability, characteristics essential for both architectural and industrial design specifications.

Australian manufacturing advantage

The introduction of CrossTex reinforces Rimex Metals Australia's position as a significant local manufacturing presence in a market often dominated by imported products. The company's Somersby facility produces "an exciting, innovative and practical range of Stainless Steel, Aluminium & other Metal Finishes" while complementing "Australian Made finishes with a selection of 'Ex Stock' finishes" and imported-to-order options.

This local manufacturing capability provides architects and designers with reduced lead times, enhanced supply chain reliability, and the ability to work directly with technical specialists throughout the specification and procurement process.

Architecture & Design Team

Rimex Metals (Australia)

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