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DOMOTEX 2019 is coming The leading trade fair for floor coverings will be held from 11 to 14 January in Hannover, Germany, with approx. 1,400 exhibitors from over 60 nations expected to participate MARIANNA CASTELLUCCIO

REATE’N’CONNECT” is the lead theme at DOMOTEX 2019. The lead theme refers to today’s connectivity megatrend. Connectivity is affecting every aspect of how we live, work and interact. Floors play an important role here: they provide the very foundation for the rooms in which we live and work.

Floors inspire us, give us orientation and set the stage for human interaction.

All this in the redesigned DOMOTEX – with its easy-to-navigate site and hall layouts plus the eye-catching “Framing Trends” showcase in Hall 9, where exhibitors and creative designers can show off their innovative products and designs in style. “Framing Trends” comprises three showcase zones: the Flooring Spaces zone is where exhibitors and other providers from the flooring industry can stage their products, connect with visitors and position themselves as trendsetters; the NuThinkers zone is an opportunity for students to present their innovative projects; the Art & Interaction zone explores the keynote theme in a sensory feast of installations from the worlds of art and design.

There are only a limited number of Flooring Spaces available, so a jury of experts gathered in September to assess a multitude of submissions and select the most creative projects to feature at the Framing Trends showcase.

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spotlight on wood, tracing the material through seven life cycle stages, from tree in the forest to recycled product. It focuses on the intrinsic value and versatility of wood as a natural material.

• SCHMIDHUBER participates with the “Connectivity Wheel”, the project that has both visual and interactive appeal. Visitors will be able to climb into the wheel and set it in motion by walking, thereby transforming their physical movement into an act of creation in which the light reflected from numerous colored glass facets interacts with surrounding floor coverings.

Art & Interaction • American artist Rena Detrixhe presents “Red Dirt Rug”. The installation collects red soil from the U.S. state of Oklahoma and fashions it into an ephemeral rug. Into the fine, sandy material she then imprints geometric patterns and ornamental designs using stamps cut from the soles of old shoes. Her vision in creating “Red Dirt Rug” is to draw attention to the massive impact on the landscapes by the extraction of natural resources like oil and gas.

• The showcase by Vanessa Barragão using techniques such as crochet, macramé and knitting, she recreates three-dimensional coral reefs from recycled materials.

Flooring Spaces

NuThinkers

• The “DOMOTEX Wood Lifecycle” project by Total Tool Milano shines the

• The project called “A Match!” developed by Sarah Busching of Wismar

University of Applied Sciences (HS Wismar). The project explores the technological aspect of the connectivity megatrend. It involves two swings set up side by side, but separated, on which two people try to swing in unison. If they achieve a match, the two people get to meet each other. They can then use an app to e-mail their personalized wave graphics and they are able to connect with the outside world and share their experiences.

“MEET&GREET” and “GUIDED TOURS” On each of the four days of the trade fair top-name architects, planners and designers, along with some interesting new talents, will contribute to the “Talks” program and present innovative projects and fresh new ideas that illustrate the key role of flooring in interior design. After their presentations these experts will exchange their personal views and ideas with the audience in a chaired "MEET&GREET" round of discussions. Before and after the “Talks”, iconic architects and designers take visitors who are eager to learn more on “GUIDED TOURS” to their personal favorites and highlight exhibits at DOMOTEX. These daily tours provide participants with a more intimate understanding and an insider view of selected products that reflect the keynote theme. I

www.adesiv.it

Hall B6 . Booth 537

Since 1971 glues and varnish for parquet ince 1971, we’ve been producing industrial adhesives for the construction, footwear and paper industries.

Our development and our strategic choices have always been based on a mission, and on very clear objectives: product quality, customer care and respect for the environment.

From 1971 up to today, thanks to investments in Research & Development and above all to the implementation of a technologically advanced system for the production of raw materials, we’ve grown constantly, taking our brand name to 45 countries worldwide and earning a leading position on the reference markets, above all for products for laying, finishing and maintaining wooden floors.

We’re able to offer laying professionals a range of customised solutions, aware that wooden floors are an investment for life, and as such need to be treated with the utmost care and respect.

Leveling primers and additives

Adhesives for wood floors

Natural oils for parquet

Varnish for wooden floors

Products for outdoor wood flooring

Products for cleaning and maintaining parquet

Adhesives for LVT and PVC

Adhesives for gluing systhetic grass

Varnish for wooden sports floors

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Choosing Adesiv means choosing a company with a global, forward-looking vision, able to guarantee consistent quality. We’ve been making adhesives for 48 years, and our most exciting challenging is to make them better every time.

ENRICO PASSERINI SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR AND FILIPPO DAL PONTE GENERAL MANAGER

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www.anticofilo.it

Antico Filò is being satisfied with the year 2018 in which new horizons and new collaborations have been opened in view of a year in full growth. This year's trend in our sector is in line with the previous one and our prospects for the coming year are of constant growth and strong movement in the entire construction/furniture sector.

LISA MEROTTO, CEO OF ANTICO FILÒ

A factory where everything is taylor made A

ntico Filò is a dream born in 2015 from the passion for wood: it is a production reality in Falzè di Piave, near to Venice, specialized in production and sale of wooden floors, skirting boards and accessories that has made the ancient tradition of wood in these areas its personal philosophy. The finished product is placed in a medium-high market segment: the products, in addition to a high quality standard, are prized of various taylor-made finishes that are mainly produced according to the guidelines dictated by architects and sector professionals.

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Classic wood species In this line Antico Filò proposes a a collection of the most prestigious hardwood flooring: American Walnut, European Walnut, Olive, Teak and Wenge. For those looking for something exotic, but still elegant and resistant over time.

In particular in photos there is special work done with MAXI floor 3 layers Bourma Teak 170x15 brushed natural varnished.

Essences of this collection are suitable both for classic and modern environments too.

Unlike Oak and Larch, these woods are not dyed because of theirs intense, elegant and refined colours and shades.

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www.carver.it

tep by step Carver, from 1957, writes his story by offering innovative and quality products for the wood world. Today the company belongs to the Blanchon Group. A partnership born three years ago, based on internationalization and on the values of reliability, aesthetics, constant attention and innovation. Directly from Mme Marianne Rochet, International Director of the Blanchon Group and from Sergio Medugno, Carver Sales Manager, we discover the strength of the synergy created between these two companies.

What does it mean to belong to the Blanchon Group?

Being part of the Blanchon Group means benefiting from the best that a European leader in wood protection and decoration can offer. We speak of international prestige; perfect production cycle efficiency; cross-cutting vision of innovation; presence in several complementary sectors: industry, wood and building materials, paint factories, parchettists, do-ityourself shops; great eco-responsible commitment: from design to product distribution; industrious team of 500 employees committed to a common goal: to always meet customer expectations.

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historic presence and where Carver is recognized as an Italian quality brand.

Have you faced any changes in the last three years of liaison?

We have developed a general review of marketing by working, for example, on the modernization of the catalog and website, on product labels, on the creation of specific information material such as brochures and much more.

Carver and Domotex, what are the previews?

For the 2019 edition, too, Carver will be present at DOMOTEX and to highlight the membership of the Blanchon Group this year we will share the same exhibition space. Despite Domotex has a mainly European catchment area or in any case of the old continent, Carver will have the pleasure to meet our clients from the Americas as well as introduce themselves to new ones potential clients. We will be present at Hall 13, Booth D48.

And what about products?

In the last 3 years we have proposed new, latest generation products (Nordik, Boreal, Deck Protect) and we are ready to propose other innovations during 2019. Our choice is to eliminate as much as possible, dangerous products for the health. In particolar, those products characterized by the safety phrase H351, suspected of causing cancer. At the moment in our range there is only one product showing this phrase, but our laboratories are already working to find alternative solutions.

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What are your values?

First of all, reliability, considered a real priority. But we consider essential values also the sense of aesthetics,

constant attention to environment and health, innovation as an engine.

SERGIO MEDUGNO, CARVER SALES MANAGER

MME MARIANNE ROCHET, INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF THE BLANCHON GROUP

What is the market trend, in Italy and abroad?

Despite the economic period, in the last few years the Italian market closed with a positive result compared to each previous year.

This is thanks to the acquisition of new agents and customers and the maintenance of the entire existing sales force before the acquisition. Parallel to the Italian market, all markets have been consolidated, especially in the American continent, from Canada to Argentina. The management of the foreign market was shared with the Blanchon Group, allowing Carver to focus more on markets in which it has a consolidated and

www.chimiver.com

LED OIL LED OIL is an oil with LED curing technology, modified with acrylate oligomers, suitable for wooden floors. The wooden floors lacquered with LED OIL, are characterized by excellent hardness, distension and elasticity. It confers to the artifact in wood a natural look, soft to the touch and tonalized similar to an oil. LED systems are the future for the curing process of coatings. Chimiver, always moving with the time, offers you LED OIL, an efficent and performing product wich embraces this technology. LED lights, last up to 20000 hours whereas UV lights up to 700/1000.

Today our business focus is on a global worldwide scale.

In 2018 the global GDP is between 3% and 3,5% and 2019 is expected to be on same rates. Last year our tunover increase has been of +7%. I am sure that by pushing on those markets where the GDP is foreseen to have the highest growth, our figures will rise on same levels.

Target markets are China and India where we already work with some key partners.

OSCAR PANSERI, MANAGING DIRECTOR

ECOTRAFFIK 2K ECOTRAFFIK 2K is a two-component water-based hight durability polyurethane finish for wooden floors, characterized by high solid content, easy to apply, high pore wettability even on brushed wood floors giving a warm and pleasant shade to the floor treated. ECOTRAFFIK 2K has high abrasion and black heel mark resistances allowing its use for high traffic surfaces.

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himiver was founded in 1965, it was a small laboratory producing coatings for wood and wooden floors. Chimiver since 50 years puts into his work vitality, strength and passion, studying products with very low environmental impact.

Chimiver is run by the two sons Oscar and Nevio who, with their distinctive but complementary skills have brought to the company new development, strategies and ambitious goals.

Today Chimiver has become the undisputed market leader in Italy in the sector of products for gluing, treating and maintaining wooden floors.

Customer focus, an immediate response to market needs, and synergy among the staff are some of the ingredients that have motivated Chimiver to produce complete lines of products for different types of flooring: wood, resilient, resin and outdoor.

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People are fundamental to the development of the company. At present, Chimiver has more than 70 employees, 15 of whom work in R&D. Chimiver makes products which help to improve quality of life by paying close attention to the environment.

This care is evident in the choice of adopting controlled machinery, packaging which is easier to recycle, and, above all, in the research dedicated to the formulation of high solid content and solvent-free products, waterborne lacquers, natural oils, and ecological glues and adhesives.

Some of their figures: 30,000kg of adhesives per day; 10,000kg of laquers per day; 1,000L of oil per day; 100 pallets – supply chain per day.

Innovative solutions and continuous investments have given Chimiver a presence today in more than 60 countries all around the world.

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www.garbelotto.it

The 2018 has opened with the best conditions that have been confirmed and we expect excellent results also in 2019, thanks to the new products we are about to launch: new installation geometries and new wall cladding systems to make the wooden floor not just a coating, but an added value for the home, for hotels, restaurants or other professional environments.

RENZA ALTOÈ GARBELOTTO, CEO OF PARCHETTIFICIO GARBELOTTO

Clip Up System® at Davines Parma

Reaching excellence in the production of wooden floors and accessories S ince 1950 Garbelotto Industries have produced wooden floors of great beauty and of the highest quality with select wood from all over the world. The love for wood linked to the enormous experience of the Garbelotto family and their continuous technological research have enabled the company to reach excellence in the production of a vast range of wooden floors and accessories. From the beginning, the company has always invented and created technological advanced products which keep the beauty and warmth of handicraft made wooden floors. The Company has also worked on the futuristic headquarters of the Group which house offices and the new innovative showroom where you could see all Garbelotto and Master Floor products, with a new look that combines art, fashion and technology.

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Clip Up System® The new revolutionary laying system Clip Up System® was developed by the Parchettificio Garbelotto R&D department. Thanks to the clip system that fits the grooves on the back of the boards, the laying is easy and stable and grants a totally flat surface. The installation becomes easy and super quick: you only need a hacksaw, a hammer and of course a professional installer, but no glues or magnets; even the clips do not need to be attached to the underneath floor or subfloor. Furthermore, this intelligent laying system makes the floor available right away: the room is ready to be furnished! This new international patented laying system makes the wooden floor totally inspectable: all boards can be removed one by one and eventually replaced, without having to remove the whole floor. It is definitely ideal for ‘turn key’ projects and for those ambiances where inspection is necessary: in fact, a sucker is enough to remove a plank and then you replace it in less than a minute.

At the end of May 2018 DAVINES, the worldwide giant in haircare and skincare, inaugurated its new headquarters: choosing the quality of Garbelotto’s Made in Italy flooring. The Davines village is located in Parma and spreads out on over 75,000 square meters. It consists of modern tiny houses made of glass and metal, that face a botanical garden used for pharmaceutical researches as well as for agricultural and environmental biodiversity. This seat is the perfect synonym of modernity and sustainability. Inside this “green” setting, Matteo Thun (Matteo Thun & Partners), a wood lover, worked out his project by using wood in many parts including the flooring. Davide Bollati, President of the Group, carried on the precise willing to build a sustainable seat and the furniture also reflects this vision: in their headquarters 3,000 square meters of oak wooden floor have been laid. It is the “Clip Up System®”, colour on sample, manufactured by Parchettificio Garbelotto and 6 staircases have made-to-measure cover.

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www.itlas.it

I grandi classici Behind every project with I Grandi Classici there is the Itlas love of wood. In particular, there are knowledge, ability, craftsmanship, commitment and dedication to a daily job performed by highly specialized artisans. Studies and design, manual skills and experience bring to life floors whose beauty is there for all to see; outstanding floors that exude the scent of wood and life take into the world an exclusive product labelled Made in Italy. Compositions are inspired by classical styles embellished with marquetry, involving unique materials and ancient and modern patterns in a project that re-visits the past to make every house exclusive.

As far as our company is concerned, my forecast for 2019 are strictly connected to what we have done during 2018. We have worked hard on foreign markets, both to increase our presence where we already are and to enter new ones. On the Italian side, our company is committed to maintain the sales volumes we have already reached up to now.

We therefore hope for a favourable trend in export, even in two figures.

PATRIZIO DEI TOS, PRESIDENT AND OWNER OF ITLAS

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A retro air reminds us of the solid wood floors used in all houses before the onset of pre-finished flooring. Itlas has decided to bring back that classical flavour with the production of a 45 millimetre wide board, suitable for irregular patterns or classical herringbone and chevron, but particularly for creating the brand new geometry that interprets floors inspired by the past. The new Itlas proposition is part of the Tavole del Piave collection and includes all its characteristics: patented quality in three layers, ease of use, laying speed, and great stability and strength that make it suitable for underfloor heating systems.

100% made in Italy, the boards come with a certificate of origin.

orn at the start of the Eighties, today Itlas is a leading Italian company in the production of prefinished two and three-layer wood floors.

Led by Patrizio dei Tos, the company has its legal and productive headquarters in Cordignano, in the Treviso province, and has based its business on attention for the environment, starting from researching a raw material which is rigidly controlled: the wood used comes from controlled forests which are managed in a correct and responsible way.

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www.klindex-wood.com

Quality, design and technology lindex was founded by Bibiano brothers in 1988. The Bibiano brothers, with over 10 years of experience in the sale of machines for the cleaning industry, perfected and patented their new system for polishing natural stone using the synthetic diamond pads technology. At first it wasn’t easy to introduce this new technology, because the customers were reluctant to believe that such innovation could improve upon the tried and proved method geared around the traditional heavy grinding machines.

After a few years, however, thanks to the results and testimonials coming in from early customers, scepticism began fading to the point that the KLINDEX SYSTEM is now recognized as arguably “the best system for grinding and polishing all kinds of natural stones.” In a remarkably short period of time, contractors and fabricators from all over the world have been having a great deal of success with the Klindex floor care systems. Official recognition of the Bibiano’s achievement came in the form of the coveted NOMINATION FOR THE MOST INNOVATIVE PRODUCT AWARD conferred to Klindex at the Amsterdam Inter-Clean 2000 Convention for the monobrush UNIKA. This nomination has been acknowledged again on 2004 with “IDRAULIKUS”.

Klindex designs and produces machines for cleaning and restoration of all surfaces.

Thanks to its competence, KLINDEX assures to its customers efficient and good services. Moreover, thanks to the cooperation between Klindex and its customers, all the market demands are satisfied. All the projects are studied and supported by KLINDEX with up-to-date programs. KLINDEX has already achieved the certification UNI EN ISO 9001: 2000 for “DESIGN, PRODUCTION, SALE OF CLEANING AND GRINDING MACHINES”. Klindex is famous for its vivacity in the design and new projects.

Klindex regularly collaborate with the University of L’Aquila and with its department of Energy for researches activities. Every year creates new Engineers. Klindex is very sensible to the ecological impact.

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The 2018 was a successful year with an increase in turnover of around 5 %. The market of grinding and polishing floors and specially the " polished concrete " is continuously growing. For this reason we are confident that the trend will be positive also in 2019. We are also planning to launch some new features for 2019, which will certainly help to ensure that the trend continues to be increasingly positive.

ERCOLE BIBIANO, CO-FOUNDER OF KLINDEX

Bella Sander: professional wood sanding machine with planetary head Bella is the innovative wood sanding machine born in Klindex home.

Available with 2900Watt motor is ideal for cleaning, treatment, grinding and polishing wooden surface. Bella features all the interchangeable accessories to overcome all challenges that occur at construction sites.

Main Features: Ergonomically designed handle with hand protection. Sturdy frame, reinforced handle rod. Body carcase in shockproof and scratchproof polyurethane material. Built in dust vacuum hood. Centre of the disc water hose release output. Powerful motors available also with speed controller (VS version). New compact and modern Made in Italy design. Big wheels for easier transport. Wide range of handle’s adjusting positions to permit comfortable working. Ergonomic carrying handle. Features the unique K4 planetary system. High autonomy of water thanks to the 18liter tank. Predisposition to the use of dedicated weights.

Power outlet for accessories (optional). Adjustable height of the wheels. Led lamp for working in poorly lit environments (optional).

Along the wall grinding.

Designed for working also under heaters.

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www.listonegiordano.com

Hall A6 . Booth 411

Natural Genius Collection: Fabrique by Marc Sadler Marc Sadler designs Fabrique, Listone Giordano's new Natural Genius collection, in which innovative surface treatments, both in terms of color and cross brushing technique, endows the material with a new personality.

Fabrique is a dynamic collection, originating from a deep research of the material, itself an inspiration for a new interpretation of wooden surfaces. The collection pays a tribute to the technological heart of Listone Giordano: Listone Giordano® multilayer technology, patented in 1983. The high-end precious birch plywood gets on “top” of Fabrique revolutionizing the construction and becoming the visible layer, converting this material into real wood “textile feeling”. The soul and the essence of matter thus emerge on the surface, giving it a completely new and surprising personality, capable of giving dynamism, character and uniqueness to every space. Fabrique is available in six different colors.

During 2018, we have grown significantly in international market: they have been the driving force to overcome the crisis.

We have also grown in Italy, even if a bit less.

We have never stopped believing... We try to satisfy the needs of a medium / high segment of people looking for customization.

A goal that we also pursue together with our sales force.

ANDREA MARGARITELLI, BRAND MANAGER

Natural Genius Collection: AVENUE by Matteo Thun

Driven by a single goal: perfection L istone Giordano is synonymous worldwide with excellence in premium hardwood flooring. This reputation has been built over many years and is strengthened daily by the dedication and enthusiasm of all the people who work to create this product. They are driven by a single goal: perfection.

The tradition that links Listone Giordano to the culture of wood is established in the forests of Burgundy, in France, where the best raw materials have been selected for many years. The forestry management in this area embraces an integrated cycle of more than 180 years: every tree is registered, numbered and monitored in order to guarantee a gradual increase in the woodland heritage.

Listone Giordano long ago began moving in the direction of the responsible use of natural resources, checking the origins of the raw materials and ensuring traceability throughout the entire production process.

This approach continues today, with a renewed committee on an international level.

It was 1984 when Prof. Guglielmo Giordano ingeniously conceived a hardwood flooring of groundbreaking

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With offices in Milan and Shanghai the timeless design of Italian Architect and Designer Matteo Thun is characterized by the use of natural materials such as stone, wood and ceramics.

Wood with its natural warmth tells its own story of life through its patina. It is the ideal material and perfect solution for long-term technical and aesthetic viability - both in terms of environmental sustainability and durability of performance and aesthetic.

characteristics that improved the limits of traditional hardwood flooring and inaugurated a new era. Stability, precision, reliability, beauty, long-life and respect for the environment are still the keywords to this huge success.

The technological heart of Listone Giordano lies in the special multilayer birch support, which, together with the transversal incisions and micrometric joints make the hardwood floor stable over time and keep it from ever warping.

A unique product characterized by values ranging from the selecting of the finest raw materials directly in the forest to the special sawing techniques, the marine adhesives, the ecological finish treatments, the precision machining, the sophisticated selection criteria, and the most advanced frontiers of the new shapes and surfaces of contemporary design.

Listone Giordano is the keeper of antique methods and knowledge. But it is also driven by an indomitable spirit of innovation which has been evident ever since it first went on the market. The Natural Genius collection has combined the innate talent of nature with the ingeniousness of man.

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www.mapei.com

ULTRABOND ECO S LITE It is an innovative, silylated polymer-based adhesive with extremely low specific weight, which means much lower consumption of product per square metre.

When applying the adhesive, workers will be handling bags that weighs 40% less than normal bags of adhesive. The weight of the bags will also lead to benefits in terms of transport costs.

ULTRABOND S ECO PLUS But the real innovation is ULTRABOND S ECO PLUS that is the only silylated polymer-based adhesive with no methanol emissions.

The subject of methanol emissions is currently a theme under much discussion. All our silylated adhesives meet the strict requirements of German certification bodies and are rigorously below the emission limits for methanol set by these bodies. And with this product we have even anticipated the regulations for certification: ULTRABOND S ECO PLUS is totally free of methanol emissions.

Mapei is an Italian company with an international vocation.

Founded by Rodolfo Squinzi in 1937 in Milan, Mapei is still managed by the Squinzi family. The Company begins its internationalization process at the end of ’60s and nowadays counts 81 subsidiary companies in 35 different countries in all five continents. Courage, Intuition, Research and Innovation are the values that led the consolidation of our Company in Italy and continue leading our expansion around the world. These are the heritage we export worldwide in each country where we set up a subsidiary. For Mapei employees are part of the family, the Mapei family. As an Italian company we are very closely connected with the territory and our tradition; we are tenacious and passionate about our work.

ANGELO GIANGIULIO, PRODUCT MANAGER WOODEN FLOORING MAPEI

ULTRABOND ECO S958 1K

Passion and innovation

ULTRABOND ECO S958 1K, the one-component, silylated polymer-based, solvent-free adhesive classified as hardelastic according to ISO 17178 standards, has very low emission of volatile organic compounds (EMICODE EC1 R Plus) and is suitable for installing any type of solid and pre-finished wooden flooring on any type of substrate, including heated screeds.

ounded in 1937 in Milan, Mapei has now reached the 87 year milestone with 81 subsidiary companies and 81 production facilities in 35 different countries in all five continents. The foundations for the success of the company are specialization in the world of building by offering certified products and systems to meet the requirements of clients and market demand; internationalization to be more in tune with local needs and reduce transport costs to a minimum; Research and Development which receives the most support from the Company and the highest number of new employees.

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M1003 BAG

TOR 43, the single disc machine that gave rise to a highly successful product line

The most effective answer to any cleaning needs T

MB was founded in 1980 as manufacturer of wet & dry vacuum cleaners and carpet extractors.

Giancarlo Ruffo, the successful entrepreneur and charismatic owner of Comac, became interested in the company and acquired it in September 2000. In September 2011, the company was finally relocated from Lodi to the Ruffo family’s historical manufacturing site in San Giovanni Lupatoto, just outside Verona. This was a long awaited, strategic choice that marks an important milestone: TMB’s full integration into the Ruffo family’s brands both from a logistics and manufacturing point of view. In recent years TMB has developed several products in the commercial, professional and industrial field. The range includes industrial and commercial vacuum cleaners, wet&dry vacuum cleaners and single disc machines. A wide selection of accessories allows to customize each model to have always the most effective answer to any cleaning needs.

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It all began with the successful launch of TOR43, the forerunner of the orbital versions that were to follow.

TMB developed a model capable of replacing the various versions available on the market today. The result was a single disc machine featuring characteristics particularly appreciated in heavy-duty applications, with the option of using a wealth of accessories for a vast range of different applications on all surface types, such as stoneware, marble, wood, granite, carpet floor and concrete. The machine thus attracted the attention of professionals specialised in treating the various surfaces. After TOR43 came TPO43, a more lightweight machine, again featuring orbital technology, dedicated to the professional cleaning sector. The power and comfort characteristics were adjusted on this version, with the most common applications for professional operators specifically in mind. TPO43 is covered by a number of patents, since it has introduced innovative technical solutions with respect to existing technology. Finally, 2018 saw the introduction of TFO43, positioned midway between the previous two versions. The systems adopted mean that TFO43 is highly versatile and compatible with the wide range of accessories available for all TMB orbital models. A dual-speed version was also made, to enhance performance and finish on granite and wood surfaces.

M1003 BAG is an industrial vacuum cleaner with a large container capacity suitable for continuous vacuuming of fine dust. The intake air opening is on the top of the machine while motors are housed outside and in a low position, allowing to use the entire container capacity, of 100 l and to work effectively even without a filter shaker. M1003 BAG is equipped with 3 motors that can be switched on separately, to adjust performances and consumptions to real cleaning needs. The transparent cover made of polycarbonate allows to easily and quickly check the amount of collected material. The big rear wheels and the front swivel wheels make transport and use very comfortable.

Under request M1003 BAG can be equipped with HEPA 14 air outlet filter.

“The general sales trend for 2018 is more than satisfactory, both for export and in Italy. Of course, we should look at a more detailed analysis of the various markets, which differ for each country.

Italy has proved particularly receptive to our company's innovative solutions in the sector of single disc machines and professional vacuum cleaners. Southeast Asia is always a difficult market for us Italians, since price still comes before any other factor and this is influenced by the Chinese. Whereas it should be noted that the European and American markets are making a positive recovery. With continued investment in innovation and a focus on the customer, we believe that the chances of a further increase in our product uptake in 2019 are overall good”.

GIAMPAOLO RUFFO, GENERAL MANAGER OF TMB

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In what is a substantially stable market situation, Woodco has invested in itself. It’s done so by sharpening and strengthening its corporate identity and presenting new collections which have won us excellent feedback. In 2019 we’ll continue to focus on the product, presenting new finishes and design options to respond to the creative needs of design professionals.

GIAN LUCA VIALARDI, GENERAL MANAGER OF WOODCO

Signature collection Signature is the collection of wooden floors that blends ancient techniques and tools with the most modern technologies. It is a precious resource for interior designers and architects who want to use the parquet as a distinctive and valuable element for their projects. Signature is an extraordinary mix of ideas and skills that gives life to unique floors, which decorate the most soughtafter environments.

Dream collection

Knowledge and craftsmanship at the service of customers S

Living life surrounded by the most beautiful objects, feeling one with nature and giving ample space to the universe of feelings that makes everyone’s life unique: Dream by Woodco is all this. It is a collection of wooden floors particularly rich in colours, finishes and formats, that gives shape to every idea of home and makes sure that every room expresses something unique and personal.

ince 1983, Woodco like to think that there is the right parquet floor for every design project and for every person. That is why the company place its knowledge and craftsmanship at the service of its customers, to create wooden floors of superb quality that are affordable and never the same. The extensive understanding of wood, workmanships and suppliers allow Woodco to add value throughout the whole production chain, offering first-class quality to its customers so that everyone can enjoy living in the warm and pleasant surroundings that wood is able to create.

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Stile, Smoked collection

HABITAT, simply wood Habitat by Garbelotto is the wood floor collection that preserves and enhances the natural and real essence of the wood, thanks to a full-cycle water varnishing treatment that makes the boards totally matt. The floor is natural: the shades and characteristics of the different wood species are not altered by finishing, which slows down their normal oxidation. To the touch the surface is soft and pleasant: walking barefoot on a floor of the Habitat line is a real sensory pleasure that accompanies our daily well-being. As all Garbelotto Wooden floors, Xilema is suitable for biobuilding, E1 certified for formaldehyde emission and 100% Made in Italy.

Old European Oak, the charm of the past

Osmo: Spray-Wax With Osmo Spray-Wax, a durable, low-maintenance and hardwearing surface is produced on stairs, furniture etc. It is particularly well-suited for applications in wet rooms, such as bathrooms and kitchens. Osmo SprayWax is based on natural vegetable oils and waxes, and once dry, it creates a water and dirt repellent surface. Apart from various gloss levels, e.g. matt or glossy, it is also available in the colours Black, White and Natural. The colour Natural produces a raw wood look on wood surfaces; dark elegant surfaces can be created with the colour Black Opaque. This wood finish is suitable for applications with Airless/Airmix, RP and HVLP spray pistols. On raw wood, two coats of Spray-Wax should be applied; for renovations one coat suffices.

This new proposal by Cadorin is in European Oak, one of the most used woods to create wooden floors thanks to its unmistakable veins that are further enhanced by craftsmanship and color finishes. In this case, the original antique finish gives the surface a color that gives the impression of having an "antique" wooden floor that comes from the past. Respect for the environment has always been a top priority for Cadorin: the Select European Oak used is a select wood that Cadorin favours with its MORE WOOD - FEWER KM logo. This means that the timber is sourced within a relatively short distance from the Cadorin production site (300- 700 km), thus helping to reduce the company’s carbon footprint by limiting the emission of greenhouse gases from its means of transport.

BIGGEST collection by Stemau 3 layers floating “BIGGEST” collection by Stemau Srl is a 100% made in Italy product (manufactured and finished at our factory with latest generation machinery) CATAS certified. The floating is unfinished, customers will decide finishing: it can be brushed, planed, 7UV varnished, oiled or whitened. This floating is perfect for each use because it’s stable, resistant, durable and suitable for underfloor heating systems. It can be glued or floating laid and it’s adapt to French, Hungarian and Italian chevron. 3 layers floating BIGGEST collection by Stemau Srl… the top of technology for an excellent outcome.

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Digital direct print by KARL PEDROSS A crucial product that will have a lasting impact on the market in the future is the versatile and robust DIGITAL DIRECT PRINT, patented by Pedross. It is currently the most innovative technology on the market and exclusively available in the KARL PEDROSS production portfolio. Besides adding an unrestricted variety of patterns with a brilliant look and unique feel, the new system also allows printing on various base materials.

Thus, every skirting board can be customized to individual customers’ needs. Furthermore, the UV-grain direct printing is not only UV and light resistant, even in direct sunlight, and therefore suitable for humid conditions, but adheres to the wood structure and prevents splintering during the cutting process.

Stile presents an entire collection made of brushed “smoked” Oak. This special treatment with reagents allows the tannins, naturally present in the wood, to colour and emphasize the grains and characteristics of the wood, creating new warm and intense shades. The collection is available in ten different colours, three different sizes and finished with Bona Naturale UV, and innovative finish that allows easy maintenance and local repairing, combining the natural feeling of an oiled finish with the high performances of a varnish.

ECOTRAFFIK 2K: the finish with hight durability ECOTRAFFIK 2K by Chimiver is a twocomponent water-based hight durability polyurethane finish for wooden floors, characterized by high solid content, easy to apply, high pore wettability even on brushed wood floors giving a warm and pleasant shade to the floor treated without changing its original color.

ECOTRAFFIK 2K has high abrasion and black heel mark resistances allowing its use for high traffic surfaces.

Ground collection by Woodco Woodco presents Ground, the new collection of wooden floors that uses wood in its purest form to give life unprecedented, startling and evocative surfaces. Thanks to its accentuated materiality, the collection creates authentic spaces with a strong narrative value. On the one hand the knots and splits of the planks become decorative in themselves, bringing out the exuberance of wood.

On the other, multiple match-ups between color and material create extraordinary visual effects that our sense of touch transforms into sensory experiences to be enjoyed every day.

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he worldwide success of veneer-coated skirting boards on spruce wood is closely linked to the name KARL PEDROSS AG. To this day, after more than 60 years of creativity and business management in the second generation, the corporate group continues to build on a thoughtful business policy and is a globally recognised leader in the development, production and marketing of flooring accessories, see you veneer edging and foil wrapping. otex,

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One of the most important buzz words that currently drives the market is Industry 4.0.

Connected with this is the unstoppable trend towards digital printing with all of its exciting new challenges and possibilities. We will continue to focus on these aspects to create healthy growth in the years ahead.

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The digital direct printing system is currently the most innovative technology provided by PEDROSS. It inspires with an unrestricted variety of patterns in a photorealistic and detailed 3D look which can be customised to individual customers’ needs and allows printing on various base materials.