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Function meets creativity GEGGUS won the German Design Award 2016 for its outstanding creative expertise. Their entrance matting systems continue to impress their distinguished clientele. TEXT: DORINA REICHHOLD I PHOTOS: GEGGUS
The entrance area gives visitors their very first impression of a building and is therefore of the utmost importance. German company GEGGUS offers various solutions of entrance matting systems that are both outstandingly functional and meet high-end design aesthetics. Their products come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and different materials, all of them designed to fulfil their purpose in the most efficient way. Founded in 1947, GEGGUS is now one of the global market leaders for entrance matting systems, operating in more than 10 | Issue 41 | August 2016
30 countries. This year, their French branch in Strasbourg celebrated their 20th anniversary. Amongst their customers are high-profile names such as the Mercedes Benz customer centre in Sindelfingen and the ICC International Business Centre in Geneva, Switzerland. GEGGUS has also opened branches in Switzerland (near Zurich) and recently in Singapore. The company`s innovative ideas were highly praised this year. In February, GEGGUS was presented with the German Design Award 2016, one of the world’s most prestigious design awards. The TOP
Top left: GEGGUS’ matting system in the Mall of Scandinavia. Left: GEGGUS’ headquarters. Right: GEGGUS’ matting system in Singapore.
CLEAN BRUSH entrance matting system came first in the category ‘Building and Elements’, excelling with its extraordinary design and a high level of functionality. GEGGUS is always eager to continue their research and constantly develop new ideas. Amongst their recent inventions are the GREEN MOTION line, which is entirely recyclable, as well as an entrance door matting system for disabled access. It features visual and tactile guidance systems that aid visitors to get access to a building. The systems can be combined with all profiles and are made for indoor and outdoor purposes. Just one of GEGGUS’ brilliant ideas to make entrance areas safe and welcoming to everyone.
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