A composite material laminated with genuine stainless steel, aluminium, copper or brass. The laminate is a 0,05 to 0,1 mm thin stainless steel, aluminium, copper or brass foil, connected to an HPL-layer. There are smooth, brushed as well as decoratively structured surfaces available. These layers can be deposited onto different carrier panels (chipboard, MDF, Multiplex, etc.). Application areas for example are fronts for carcass furniture, laboratory equipment or floor panels.