Abstract: A work platform comprising a moulded polymeric resin fibre-reinforced generally channel-section shell having a lip flange extending inwardly from each channel side, and comprising tensile elongation resisting reinforcement comprising fibres extending longitudinally at least along marginal zones of the channel base and of the lip flanges adjacent the channel sides, and said channel sides comprising fibrous reinforcement resisting tensile elongation of said sides in the direction perpendicular to said marginal zones, whereby said platform is rendered substantially rigid to bending about axes transverse of said channel structure.

Abstract: A laminated panel of the type comprising a laminar core with a unitary covering of resin-impregnated fibrous material on each side, and having a raised scuff extending along one side of the panel is characterized by the fact that the scuff is molded in situ with the resin-impregnated fibrous material so as to form an integral part of the covering on that side of the panel. The scuff has bevelled edges which merge into the surface of the panel thereby eliminating corners and crevices thereat.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for manufacturing a laminated panel wherein a plurality of layers are laminated together under heat and pressure in a press having upper and lower platens, the uppermost layer being a thin film of fluoroplastics material. The film is suspended from the upper platen and stretched in a substantially horizontal plane spaced therefrom, the press thereupon being closed to press the film into contact with the adjacent layers of the laminate. The apparatus of the present invention comprises a laminating press having upper and lower platens, and rolls positioned outside of the press and adjacent the ends of the upper platen for suspending a film of fluoroplastics material longitudinally beneath the upper platen.