Ultima NZ Launches Botica Rimu: A Sustainable Timber Solution

Thursday, 24 July 2025, 3:53 pm
Press Release: Ultima NZ

Ultima, New Zealand’s trusted premium laminate supplier, has launched an innovative new product, Botica Rimu laminate, specifically designed as an authentic yet sustainable alternative to traditional Rimu timber. With genuine Rimu becoming increasingly scarce, especially for large-scale and commercial projects, architects, designers, and specifiers are turning to durable, practical substitutes that respect environmental limits while retaining Rimu’s visual charm.

Crafted in collaboration with international laminate specialists Greenlam Industries Ltd, Botica Rimu (code BR5375) perfectly replicates the rich grain, warmth, and depth of natural Rimu. Ultima's in-house veneer artisan, Wayne - a timber expert with over 30 years of experience - gave the new laminate his seal of approval, describing it as "spot on."

Designed explicitly to meet the needs of both residential and commercial projects, Botica Rimu laminate is antibacterial, moisture-resistant, easy to maintain, and extremely durable, making it ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, offices, and retail spaces. Its practical benefits, combined with strikingly realistic texture and colouring, provide a robust solution that can be reliably specified for extensive interior applications.

“Designers are increasingly mindful of sustainability, but they still want the authentic feel of classic materials,” explains Ultima spokesperson. “Botica Rimu addresses this directly - it’s an environmentally responsible, beautifully realistic alternative to a beloved New Zealand native timber.”

Botica Rimu laminate is now available nationwide through Ultima, part of the Botica Group. Samples and further information can be requested directly from the website.

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