MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME, a ground-breaking MDF product guaranteed for over 50 years of external use; even in the tough environments of the Lake District, helps store lifesaving equipment for Coniston Mountain Rescue.

In order to protect budding hikers, climbers and visitors to the area, Coniston Mountain Rescue has been patrolling the territory for over 70 years. Pivotal to their job is the ability to store lifesaving equipment, such as stretchers, warm clothes and ropes, in the mountainous region, which is why they have constructed their iconic blue boxes throughout the region.

The mountain rescue boxes must withstand battering rain, howling winds and pounding hailstorms in order to protect its contents, should they be called upon. That’s why, when recently seeking materials to replace an old box in Dow Crag that had begun to fall into disrepair, MEDITE SMARTPLY was chosen.

During the 2015 Lake District floods, the material had also been used to refurbish 12 boat house doors, so it was shown to be suitably robust, durable and up to the task.

Sourced from FSC-certified forests, the panels are manufactured with zero-added formaldehyde resin, boasting environmental credentials worthy of its Lake District setting.