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European Parquet Market continues to progress at a moderate pace According to the first estimates of the European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP) for the year 2017, the consumption figures of parquet in Europe continue to increase for the third year in a row.

While consumption progressed by 1.7% in 2016, a modest grow of close to 1% is forecasted for 2017. This prognosis is based on information received from member country and company representatives present at the recent Board meeting held at the DOMOTEX fair in Hannover. It should be seen as a first estimate subject to variations, in anticipation of the consolidated results to be presented at FEP’s annual General Assembly next June in Sorrento, Italy. This rather moderate progression is mainly a result of a slight decline of parquet consumption observed in Germany, the biggest European market for parquet, and Switzerland. On the contrary, all other countries are benefiting from the improvement of the general economic context, especially from the growth of the European consumption, and of the positive trends reported by the construction sector. At country level, Poland, The Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden are experiencing the highest growths of parquet consumption, followed by the Czech Republic, Austria and France.

Parquet consumption in the Southern European markets such as Italy and Spain is also progressing though to a lesser extent. The political situation in Spain and the coming elections in Italy are somewhat limiting the positive developments already observed last year. Finally, the Nordic market (Denmark, Finland and Norway) remains stable after years of turbulences. Although the issue seems less acute than in the previous years, the captains of the parquet industry report difficulties in wood procurement, particularly for oak. FEP regrets to notice limitations to wood market access in Russia, Belarus and, especially Ukraine, which has a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) with the EU, and Croatia, which is part of the EU28 and its Internal Market. The FEP Board of Directors also underlines the tough competition from “wood look flooring substitutes” and the widespread misuse of the PARQUET denomination which is causing a growing and unjust confusion at consumer level. Parquet though remains the genuine original, the only flooring solution made of sustainable and renewable raw material Real Wood, coming from sustainably managed and expanding forests. As announced at last year’s annual meeting in Budapest, FEP’s 62nd General Assembly and 43rd Parquet Congress will be held on 14 & 15 June 2018 in the enchanting city of Sorrento, Italy. The Italian member companies and FEP look forward to welcoming all members, international guests, press representatives and colleagues at this exclusive annual event for the European Parquet Industry.

Stile will strengthen his presence in China by opening his first showroom The Chinese leader in engineered wood-flooring Arte Mundi, picked Stile as preferred partner to cover that growing part of the Asian market asking for a Made in Italy parquet. In March Stile will strengthen his presence in China by opening his first showroom in the heart of the trendy Qingpu district of Shanghai. The exhibition, designed by italian architect A. Pascucci, will guide visitors through different rooms, where all five senses will be stimulated by our 5 main collections, to be then blown away by our creative LAB area.

Whether you are looking for a country, modern or sleek look, you can be sure to find something to match your desire. The purpose of this showroom is also to give potential clients all the technical information necessary to make such an important decision. Our full range of certifications, the selection of raw materials and the Bona finishes are important details when choosing a floor that will last for life. Clients will have the feeling of strolling by Italy when entering the “Origins” room, where we go through our core values but also font of inspiration: Nature, Culture, History, Passion and Technology.

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HANNOVER FAIRS USA to launch DOMOTEX in the UNITED STATES Hannover Fairs USA announced that it will debut DOMOTEX USA focused on the American residential floor covering industry in Atlanta, Georgia from February 28-March 2nd, 2019 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Launched in 1988 in Hannover, Germany by Deutsche Messe, one of the world’s top trade show organizers, DOMOTEX is the world’s foremost showcase for floor coverings innovation. DOMOTEX USA will consist of exhibition space, conferences and education, featuring flooring and flooring innovations in one easy three day trade show in America’s flooring capital, Atlanta. Exhibitors will display the latest machine-made carpets, wall-to-wall carpeting, textile floor coverings, handmade rugs, resilient floor coverings, design flooring /luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and laminate flooring, parquet and wood flooring, as well as application and installation technologies designed for the residential flooring marketplace. “Many industry representatives have been asking us for years to launch the DOMOTEX brand in the North American market, as there has not been a flooring trade fair in the eastern US that demonstrates the quality and breadth of the world's leading carpet and flooring show, the DOMOTEX Hannover”, says Dr. Andreas Gruchow, Member of the Management Board, Deutsche Messe AG, Hanover. DOMOTEX USA will target North American-based professionals, including wholesalers and retailers of Carpets, Floor Coverings, Wood Flooring, LVT and, other innovative flooring products for Flooring Retailers, Home Builders, Developers, Floor Installers, and Home Improvement & Buying Groups. DOMOTEX USA is an extension of Deutsche Messe’s worldwide portfolio of flooring events. With its premiere in February 2019, DOMOTEX USA leverages the power of the DOMOTEX global brand in North America, complementing the floor covering shows in Hannover, Shanghai and Turkey.

BAU: XXL format in 2019 BAU 2019, taking place between January 14 and 19, 2019, will be a real XXL event.

Because it will include the two brand new exhibition halls—C5 and C6—which increase the capacity of the Messe München exhibition center to around 200,000 square meters.

And BAU 2019 will be taking up all of this space—18 halls in total. It will be the biggest BAU ever. There´s also a new exhibition section, on Lighting and Smart Building, to add to the comprehensive spectrum of themes presented at this show. Despite more space being available for the 2019 event, already now—one year before the show starts—it is getting hard to find free slots.

Today is already clear that when BAU opens its doors on January 14, 2019, all 18 exhibition halls will be fully booked, down to the last square meter. And with the extra space at our disposal in 2019, it´s certain we will set a new record for exhibitor numbers. In fact we are expecting around 2,200 exhibitors from at least 45 countries. On the visitor side, too, the chances are good that we will exceed 250,000.

The organizers are also aiming to attract even more trade visitors from abroad—the aim is for about one third of the total. The two new halls C5 and C6 are also bringing a few changes in terms of the exhibition layout. For example the section on glass, so far housed in Hall C2, moves into Hall C3. BAU IT, Europe´s biggest exhibition of software for the building industry, moves from Hall C3 into the new Hall C5. The new section on Lighting/Smart Building takes up Hall C2 and also incorporates solar shading systems, daylight management, arcade rooflights, roof domes, artificial lighting concepts, building automation/control and lifts.

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Milan at the centre The 57th edition of the Salone del Mobile at Fiera Milano Rho from 17th to 22nd April, is an unmissable sectoral appointment at global level. This year’s edition promises to be a new starting point. Every new beginning calls for reflection and commitment, to which end the Salone del Mobile.Milano has put together its first ever Manifesto.

It is not just an affectionate gesture towards the city and all the actors that have contributed to its success, but is first and foremost a declaration of intent, laying the foundations for a new way of thinking, working as a system and designing. “The Salone del Mobile’s success resides in the indefatigable industrial network that underpins it. It is a manufacturing system driven by the interface between business people from small and large companies on one hand and designers and architects on the other, working together to create and project excellence. We now need to up our game to overcome the global challenge, we need to focus on innovation and sustainable quality, on our talent for creating a system and culture, on our willingness to share information and valorise the new generations”, said Claudio Luti, President of the Salone del Mobile. “This is why the Salone also keeps evolving and consolidating its links with Milan. The first Manifesto is a commitment to continue to strive to do better and is an invitation to Milan, the city at the centre of it all, where it all first began, to keep networking and growing together, to keep building on the centripetal and attractive power of the Salone and consolidate the city’s role as ‘the place to be’ for leading brands, their projects and their human and financial resources.”

“The Salone del Mobile is a distinctive Milanese brand. Much more than just a furniture exhibition, the Salone is an international event, a laboratory for experimentation and research, a meeting place and a showcase for new businesses – an unmissable appointment for designers and architects, who present, study and set trends here every year, with an increasing focus on sustainability. In other words, the Salone is the best expression of Milan’s go-ahead, young, concrete and visionary spirit. I am quite sure the 2018 edition will serve to bolster its image even further”, said Mayor of Milan Giuseppe Sala. The Salone del Mobile Manifesto opens with the image of Milan at the centre of the process of renewal, and is intended to spearhead a new way of conceiving the trade fair and the city, with a view to consolidating the internationalisation process and the leadership role it has acquired over the years. The invitation to innovate is, in fact, a plea not to rest on our laurels, but to look beyond what has already been achieved and aim for sustainable quality, collaboration, inclusion and sharing, valorising young talent and the cultural heritage. This is how we can really give shape to the sort of design and architecture that is more conscious of the needs of a constantly evolving society that appreciates futuristic design but also needs to feel a variety of small emotions on an everyday basis.

The Salone del Mobile.Milano explores the relationship between nature and living with an exhibition-installation that generates plenty of ideas for green projects for internal and external domestic spaces. A pavilion designed and developed with international design and innovation studio Carlo Ratti Associati will be erected in front of Palazzo Reale in Piazza del Duomo from 17th to 29th April.

In line with the views set out in the Manifesto, this year the Salone del Mobile.Milano is again keen to acknowledge the value of outstanding concepts, creativity, innovation and technology.

The third edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano Award will be a great celebration of design, with a ceremony on Friday 20th April at Palazzo Marino focusing on the myriad ideas generated by the fair. Recognition will be made of the huge productive and organisational commitment of the companies and all the designers and people who do their bit to make Milan the most interesting and attractive place in the world during this particular week.

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WB MONO MS performance plus by Adesiv WB MONO MS is a monocomponent silane adhesive specifically for gluing all types of wooden floors on cement-based sub-floors or on pre-existing nonabsorbent floors (marble, tiles, flagstones, wood surfaces). If applied evenly on the laying surface, WB MONO MS creates a waterproofing barrier that helps prevent damp rising up from concrete subfloors.

Riviera by BerryAlloc The Riviera collection by BerryAlloc is waterresistant thanks to the revolutionary HydroPlus technology. Every single plank is treated with a special waterproof coating that makes the versatile and durable Riviera laminate ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and laundry areas or any other room in your home. No more worrying about wet or dirty feet, neither about split drink, wet dog or falling fishbowl.

BerryAlloc laminates floor are also extremely resistant to scratches and very ease to maintain, because you can clean these planks with water without the risk of water penetration or warping.

Boreal by Carver

Waterborne wood floor finish. Simplicity of a 1 component offering performance of a 2K. Very high resistance to heavy use and perfect filling. Beautiful warm shade just like the solventbased products, dedicated homes and public premises. Recommended for rapid cycling (3 coats).

Available in 4 different gloss.

ECOTRAFFIK 2K: two-component water-based hight durability polyurethane finish for wooden floors ECOTRAFFIK 2K by Chimiver is a two-component waterbased hight durability polyurethane finish for wooden floors, characterized by high solid content, easy to apply, high pore wettability even on brushedwood 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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3 heads innovative single disc machine

New Klindex Triple K, Triples single operator’s productivity. 3 heads innovative single disc machine with oscillating heads and variable speed. Triple K The top of the technology applied to single disc machines, amazing handling suitable for beginners, folds up in seconds and easily passes through standard interior doors in homes and offices. Perfect to work in large areas, effortless crystallization thanks to adjustable and floor-touching wheels.

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Ultrabond Eco line Mapei

Ultrabond Eco S948 1K One-component, solvent-free, silylated polymer-based adhesive with very low emission level of volatile organic compounds (EMICODE EC1 R Plus).

Suitable for installing all types of prefinished plywood flooring and medium size planks of solid wood up to 15 cm wide. Ultrabond Eco S948 1K is used for bonding multi-layer pre-finished parquet on: cementitious screeds, screeds made using Mapecem, Mapecem Pronto, Topcem, Topcem Pronto and similar products, old wooden floors, ceramic, marble, terrazzo, etc. and anhydrite screeds. It is also suitable for heated substrates.

Ultrabond Eco S940 1K One-component, solvent-free, sililated polymer-based adhesive with very low emission of volatile organic compounds (EMICODE EC1 R Plus). Suitable for installing all types of pre-finished plywood flooring and medium size planks of solid wood up to 9 cm wide.

Ultrabond Eco S940 1K is used for bonding multi-layer pre-finished parquet on: cementitious screeds, screeds made using Mapecem, Mapecem Pronto, Topcem, Topcem Pronto and similar products, old wooden floors, ceramic, marble, terrazzo, etc. and anhydrite screeds. It is also suitable for heated substrates.

Ultrabond Eco S968 1K One-component silylated polymer-based adhesive free of solvent content and very low emission level of volatile organic compounds (EMICODE EC1 R Plus). Installing all types and formats of pre-finished and solid parquet flooring on any type of substrate, including heated screeds.Ultrabond Eco S968 1K is a silylated polymer-based adhesive of the latest generation: free of solvent content; hard category adhesive in compliance with EN 14293 standards; extended workability time; easy to apply and excellent rib stability; certified by GEV as a product with very low emission level of volatile organic compounds (EMICODE EC1 R Plus) and awarded as Blauer Engel; easy to remove from hands and pre-finished wood.

Ultrabond Eco S955 1K One-component, solventfree, sililated polymerbased adhesive with a very low emission level of volatile organic compounds (EMICODE EC1 R Plus), for all types of parquet.

Bonding wooden parquet and all types and formats of pre-finished materials. Ultrabond Eco S955 1K is used for bonding prefinished materials, lamparquet, slats, floor-boards and all types of parquet on: cementitious screeds, screeds made using Mapecem, Mapecem Pronto, Topcem, Topcem Pronto and similar products, old wooden floors, ceramic, marble, terrazzo, etc. and anhydrite screeds. It is also suitable for heated substrates.

I Grandi Classici by Itlas It was a love for tradition and for our past which inspired the return to the refined, timeless style of leitmotif in the I Grandi Classici project of Itlas, which was born from a careful study of the décors which appear in historical houses around Europe, in close symbiosis with culture and passion for wood. From antique to Hungarian herringbone, from the Chantilly and Chevron compositions to the noble Versailles, I Grandi Classici offer a selection of wood floors which recall the splendour of an illustrious past, revisited with a modern interpretation and a sharp style.

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ADESIV www.adesiv.it

Since 1971 glues and varnish for parquet S

ince 1971, we have been producing industrial adhesives for the construction, footwear and paper sectors. Our evolution and our strategic choices have always been based on a very clear mission and objectives: quality products, quality customer care and respect for the environment. From 1971 up to the present, thanks to the investments in the Research and Development sector and above all thanks to the installation of a technologically advanced plant for the production of raw materials, we have never stopped growing. We have taken our brand name into over 45 countries worldwide and have taken on a leading role in our reference market, where we are top of the table when it comes to products for the installation, finishing and maintenance of wooden flooring. We are able to offer professionals in the flooring installation sector a wide range of customised solutions, aware that wooden flooring is an investment designed to last a lifetime, and as such must be treated with the utmost care and respect.

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Choosing Adesiv means choosing a company with a global, forward-looking vision, and offers a guarantee of consistent quality. We have been making adhesives for 46 years, and the most exciting challenge we face is striving to improve day after day.

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

Leveling primers and additives for cement screeds

Products for varnishing parquet

Adhesives for wood floors

High-performance monocomponent silane adhesive

Products for cleaning and maintaining parquet

Natural oils for parquet

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CARVER www.carver.it

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arver is specialized in products for wood floors finishings since 1957, and has enlarged its range with products for indoor and outdoor. With an R&D laboratory and a production unit in Italy, Carver is one of the most famous brands for wood finishings and promotes the “MADE IN ITALY” quality all around the world. With a strong presence on the American continent especially, CARVER realizes a significant part of its sales on foreign markets.

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With a strong R&D team and quality certification process, CARVER guarantees quality, traceability, and conformity on its products, on every step: from woodfloor preparation, to finishing and maintenance.

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DENIS REYES - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER LOUIS PHILIPPE REYNAUD - MANAGING DIRECTOR

EPSILON Single-component, waterborne, polyurethane finish for wood or cork floors, destined for residential/commercial use. For further enhance these features you can add 10% IDRO2 hardener to the floor finish. Designed for ease of application, the product can be applied by roller, brush or spraying and it is particularly suitable for light wood species (oak, beech, pine, etc.).

OMEG-ART Two-component waterborne polyurethane finish for wood or cork floors or other surfaces exposed to strong wearing.

OMEG-ART maintains the natural colour of the wood and provides excellent abrasion, scuff and shocks resistance, as well as excellent resistance against chemicals for domestic use.

The NATURALE version has been specifically designed to give a natural look to clear wood.

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CHIMIVER www.chimiver.com

Top quality products for floors

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himiver Panseri is a family company based in Pontida, Northen Italy, and has operated for over 50 years in the development and production of chemistry for the wooden floor sector and in the latest years as also approached with excellent results different sector like adhesive for resilient and lacquers for resin treatments. The range is extensive and varied, but always of high quality. Chimiver also produces wide range of UV products for industry, supplying European leading producers of engineered pre-finished parquet, offering excellent service and technical assistance pre/post sales.

Permanent efforts in research & development and continous improvements in technology always lead to creation of last generation and enviroment friendly products. Ethics and commitment of management and personnel are other distinguishing features of Chimiver.

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{ The new look of Care Line Prosecuting in his multi-year investments plan involving the whole range of eco-friendly products, at the beginning of 2018 Chimiver launched the brand new look of his original Care Line, unveiling the innovative and charming packaging, caps, labels as well as the futuristic display with LCD monitor running company videos, cleaning demos and Care Line Point images. That is the outcome of a long and accurate observation of the most advanced worldwide marketing and merchandising methods, representing a unique sales tools for innovative showrooms willing to offer a quality service to final customers who will be able to chose cleaning and sanitizing products for wooden floors (both lacquered and oiled), for laminate, vinyl, LVT, resin, and ceramic surfaces and outdoor decking.

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The real and specific needs of the user have guided our every technological choice aimed at ensuring, for each product, the maximum of consistent quality. For this reason, Chimiver has made major investment into new highly automated plants with selective control throughout the entire productive process.

Chimiver's ability to forestall and anticipate demand is a quality that marks each of its products.

NEVIO PANSERI, MANAGING DIRECTOR CHIMIVER

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ITLAS www.itlas.it

‘La Quadreria i Grandi Classici’ Itlas Collection wood flooring with Rovere Natura finish.

Progetto Bagno 5 Millimetri by Archea Associati, combined units in Black bio–mortar with Emperador Dark marble sides. Black painted metal occasional table with Emperador Dark marble. Emperador Dark marble bathtub clad in Itlas Collection Oak 5 Millimetri and Black bio–mortar. Integrated Emperador Dark marble wash basin with Itlas bright chrome floor mounted taps and fittings.

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leading wood flooring manufacturer, over the years Itlas has worked with a valuable and constant network of internationally renowned architects, widening its horizons and becoming more deeply involved with the furniture industry. Progetto Bagno is an integral part of the idea of a home based on the use of the raw material it has always handled: wood. Different species and outstanding natural finishes are employed throughout the home to star also in bathroom furniture design.

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Itlas was born from a very clear choice, for itself and the final consumer: an eco-friendly project with all guarantees.

People who choose Itlas floors are sure to carve themselves an active position in the safeguard of the environment.

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PATRIZIO DEI TOS, CEO OF ITLAS

5 MILLIMETRI The Itlas 5 Millimetri programme extends its natural function to become a complete solution for the home. Meet 5 Millimetri, a bathroom project in which different types of wood originally intended to grace floors and walls become a central, distinguishing element in solutions created for the bathroom. This blend of design and nature espouses concepts of elegance and refinement, focusing on space where emotions and intimacy merge.

Matt Fango lacquered unit. Top with incorporated Itlas Antracite Solytex. Wash basin.

Chromed taps and fittings and Itlas back–lit round mirror. Oak wood wall cladding in Itlas 5 Millimetri Collection, Tortora bio–mortar. Solid oak wood Pouf by Archea Associati, Itlas “I Massivi” Collection. Itlas Antracite Solytex. shower tray. Itlas Legni del Doge Collection Oak wood floor, Tortora bio–mortar.

L’ESSENZIALE Itlas bathrooms widen their horizons with the Essenziale collection. The total look using natural wood is extended with new solutions that embrace more varied styles and décor.

New lacquered finishes with a special silky touch elegantly counterbalance the texture of the wood.

With bio–mortar modern bathroom d.cor can be created by coordinating cladding and flooring with the attractive, uncluttered Essenziale line.

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KLINDEX www.klindex-wood.com

Bella Sander

Bella Sander 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.

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lindex is still working very hard to improve its products, and it continually invests time and money in research and development in order to offer the best machines available to a world-wide customers.

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. Recently Klindex has reached another goal: the certification UNI EN ISO 9001: 2000 for “design, production, sale of cleaning and grinding machines”. Klindex is very attentive to the ecological impact. For this reason, all the researches are finalized to use ecological materials with no noxious residue.

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Klindex is a dynamic company with a strong team of engineers and testers. Its goal is to launch machinery and systems that represent the top of the line in the market, the maximum in terms of performance, the reference point in the sector.

ERCOLE BIBIANO, MANAGING DIRECTOR

Ufo Sander

Polishing machine with counter-rotating planetary system extremely balanced to sand tables, counters and furniture fittings - useful both in production facilities as well as on site to restore damage caused during transport. Much appreciated also in the naval sector for polishing in confined spaces; it has the advantage of being very practical and easy to use and always conveys the intended flatness to the floor or the object that you want to polish.

Maxi Orbit Sander

Kroma Sander

Ideal for prefinished parquet.

Professional planetary sanding machine with integrated dust extraction especially designed for sanding and restoring of prefinished parquets. Strong and reliable, very powerful with up to 4HP Motor, delivers exceptional results. The wide range of proposed Accessories permit to perform any kind of application on a wide series of surfaces (from parquet to cement substrates, removal of resins and glues).

Maxi Orbit Sander is the professional, innovative and multi-functional single-brush that makes working on all surfaces quickly and easily. The oscillating head adapts to all surfaces and allows for easy manoeuvres also on uneven surfaces, thereby minimising operator fatigue.

Countless accessories available and the large wheels resting on the ground allow for the work to be simple and efficient. Thanks to the roto-orbital principle with high-frequency oscillations, Maxi Orbit is surprising for its excellent stability and manoeuvrability.

Futura Sander Unika Sander

Ideal for prefinished parquet.

Unika Sander is the ideal floor sanding machine for ordinary maintenance and polishing of wood floor.

Strong and very powerful thanks to its powerful motor with 1,7 Hp and very strong gear box. The prices of the machine include: Kit dust control, it allows to work “dust free”, Pad holder for sand paper ø430mm., Standard pad holder to use the machine for all other applications.

3HP Variable Speed Motor very noiseless and powerful. The machine includes: Kit dust control, it allows to work “dust free“, Pad holder for sand paper ø430mm., Pad Holder standard to use abrasive floor pads., Multidisk A3 - 140AS.

Timba

The new sanding machine Timba is able to do, on any type of wood floor, jobs that traditionally are made with 3 different machines: smooth like a traditional belt sanding machine; finishes the floors like a monobrush; sands up to the skirting boards of the walls like a edge machine.Thanks to the complete range of accessories and discs, Timba satisfies the continuous requirements of the sanding world and more frequent demands for new finishes. Besides the traditional parquet sanding, by using sandpapers from grain 24 to grain 120, Timba is exceptionally efficacious also on all the types of pre-finished parquet.

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MAPEI www.mapei.com

T he driving force behind growth F

ounded in 1937 in Milan, Mapei is today one of the most important producers of adhesives and complementary products for laying all types of floor and wall and coating materials, and is also specialized in other chemical products used in the building industry. For wooden floors, Mapei has a dedicated line of products consisting not only of adhesives, but of a complete range of solutions, starting from the preparation of installation beds with binders, admixtures, pre-blended screed mortars, primers, consolidators, waterproofing products for substrates and high-strength smoothing compounds, right up to surface finishes with coloured oils and water-based lacquers and specific maintenance products.

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Mapei production could be summerized in few words: powerful, efficient, flexible and sustainable. Mapei counts 73 production facilities in 34 different countries worldwide.

Mapei production system allows the optimisation of logistics costs, proximity to our customers and the maximum efficiency to our production processes with total respect for the environment and the local expectations.

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ANGELO GIANGIULIO, PRODUCT MANAGER WOODEN FLOORING MAPEI

Ultracoat Sport System Mapei has developed Ultracoat Sport System, a water-based finishing system for lacquering and colouring wooden sports surfaces.

It is made up of the following products: Ultracoat Premium Base two-component, water-based undercoat characterized by high insulating properties, excellent cover, good sandability and ease of application; Ultracoat HT Sport twocomponent, water-based polyurethane finish specifically developed to meet the requirements of wooden sports surfaces; Ultracoat Sport Color one-component, waterbased, coloured acrylic lacquer for marking out courts and pitches and colouring playing zones on wooden sports surfaces.

Ultracoat Sport Color is available in eight different colours.

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STILE www.stile.com

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100% Made in Italy since 1965

tile comes from the gentle hills and uncontaminated mountains of Umbria, “the green Heart of Italy”.

We want our product to be “friend” of the environment, as Nature is the first source of inspiration and the core of all our values, as well as History and Culture that have represented our region in the world, from Saint Francis of Assisi to Burri. Stile has a strong link to the Past, but at the same time looks into the future with courage and innovation. We firmly believe that advanced plants, machinery and components are the secret to win the challenges of the global market. We proudly bring the Made in Italy parquet all around the world and we’ll open in March a new show-room in Shanghai with our Chinese partner Arte Mundi.

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For Stile “Made in Italy” stands for the Quality and Passion we put in all our products, entirely and proudly made in our beautiful country. Raw materials are carefully selected to guarantee the best possible stability and durability of our engineered two-layers floors. Also, the use of Bona finishes, can guarantee all our customers a lifetime support.

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LORENZO ONOFRI, PRESIDENT, STILE SOCIETÀ COOPERATIVA

Focus Future and Past have leading role in our production, with the LAB and Stilnovo collections we counterpose Technology to Tradition, originality to the beauty the single wood species.

Lab LAB stands for creativity, is where new experiments and prototypes come to life. Laser or Digital print, Metal applications and Lacquered treatment to match any colour you can think of.

We play even with size with Strip, where with 5 intoxicating colours (Vodka, Grappa, Brandy, Porto and Bourbon) we shock the woodflooring industry with narrow and longer boards.

Stilnovo Stilnovo, on the other hand, focuses on the original colour of the Oak, the American Walnut and the other exotic species featured (Afrormosia, Cabreuva, Doussiè, Iroko, Teak and Wengè). On this particular collection we can offer a new Bona finish called Raw UV, that was actually developed by Bona’s technicians in our factory. This new finish represents the maximum naturalness achievable and can enhance the essence of the raw material at its best.

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WOODCO www.woodco.it

Experience the wood F

or over 30 years, Woodco has endorsed the pursuit of quality living giving it substance in the sensory experience of wood, to bring into homes all the splendour of nature through high-quality, durable and reliable flooring. In the wide range of proposals, contemporary colours go alongside processes of timeless charm, where traditional joinery techniques enhance the characteristics of each type of wood.

The choice of using only natural and ecological finishes demonstrates the company's green commitment, to protect the environment and people.

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The customer's needs are at centre of our production: the aim is giving parquet a primary role in interior design. On the one hand by investing in living research, with textural colours that convey the true essence of the wood. On the other hand focusing on flexibility, both of size, from mini to maxi, and supply, satisfying all quantity demands, even modest ones.

GIAN LUCA VIALARDI, CEO OF WOODCO

Impression: the charm of hand finishes Impression fully embodies artisan mastery. Manual techniques have given life to unique boards characterised by the typical signs of time and harmonious finishes. The boards are hand-scraped, wirebrushed and then impregnated with natural oils and waxes.

The board edges are manually bevelled to a natural, irregular look.

Ego: nature becomes parquet flooring Ego is the modern interpretation of the wide-plank classic. The big size accentuates the properties of the oak, with its distinct knots and veins enhanced by the marked wirebrushed finish. The natural colours engage the emotions and enhance the tactile quality of the surface.

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Global floor coverings industry enthusiastically embraces new DOMOTEX Running from 12 to 15 January in Hannover, the event sported an all-new site and hall layout, plus a new Friday-to-Monday run and an array of immersive displays exploring the lead theme of UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE. This all added up to optimal visitor orientation and a fresh take on the world of floor coverings

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OMOTEX 2018 featured a fresher, more modern, trendier look and feel than ever. Running from 12 to 15 January in Hannover, Germany, the event sported an all-new site and hall layout, plus a new Fridayto-Monday run and an array of immersive displays exploring the lead theme of UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE. This all added up to optimal visitor orientation and a fresh take on the world of floor coverings. As the world's leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings, DOMOTEX once again delivered top performance as a driver of new business, trends and innovations.

1,615 exhibitors and 45,000 trade visitors from over 100 nations traveled to Hannover to kick off an exciting year of business. The new DOMOTEX was enthusiastically received by the global floor coverings industry, which sported a record number of exhibitors and a record amount of booked space (106,000 square meters), thus underscoring a tangible turnaround in the floor coverings industry. "Significant growth in the number of participating exhibitors and the amount of booked space, a strong visitor turnout, an abundance of new products and innovations as well as an upbeat mood throughout the exhibition halls all bear XXVI

witness to the great success of this year's event", commented Dr. Andreas Gruchow as the responsible member of Deutsche Messe's Managing Board at the close of the event. "With UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE as this year's chosen keynote theme, DOMOTEX provided a brightly lit stage for the individualization trend and all the inspiration and innovation associated with it, thus enhancing the show's image as a prime source of orientation on interior furnishing and lifestyle trends."

"Framing Trends" showcase provided a huge source of inspiration The special "Framing Trends" showcase in Hall 9 was where visitors could most fully experience the significance of "UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE" as the exhibition's keynote theme. Exhibitors, young designers and artists used Framing Trends to explore the topic of individuality in 20 different "framed" rooms. This special display proved hugely popular among attendees and offered a wealth of inspiration. "Framing Trends was a big success. Its fresh approach gave rise to lots of new ideas

and made DOMOTEX more attractive than ever," remarked Gruchow. "This special showcase will therefore also be a key offering at future editions of DOMOTEX," he added.

A visit to Framing Trends was particularly high on the agenda of architects, designers and planners, who used this creative hotspot to gather new inspiration for their work – all the more so since Framing Trends covered the full spectrum of floor covering products. "‘Framing Trends' in Hall 9 attractively featured and summarized everything on offer at DOMOTEX. With its fresh approach and central location, it served as the beating heart of the show and proved especially appealing to ar-

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Il carattere moderno della manifestazione, che si è aperta a numerose novità, come quelle che riguardano il layout espositivo e il tema conduttore, è stato accolto con grande entusiasmo dall’industria mondiale del flooring

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n look più moderno, più fresco e più trendy, è quello che ha sfoggiato DOMOTEX 2018, la manifestazione si è tenuta ad Hannover dal 12 al 15 gennaio con un nuovo layout dei padiglioni e dell’area scoperta - per orientarsi meglio in fiera - e con una nuova collocazione temporale nell’ambito della settimana (dal venerdì al lunedì, anziché dal sabato al lunedì). Legate al tema conduttore di quest’anno, UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE, stimolanti presentazioni hanno letteralmente catturato l’interesse del pubblico.

Il salone leader mondiale dei tappeti e delle pavimentazioni si è confermato quindi ancora una volta potente motore trainante del business, delle tendenze e delle innovazioni.

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chitects, interior designers and designers," commented Chris Middleton, an architect at KINZO based in Berlin.

Highly international mix of attendees More than 65 percent of the event's 45,000 visitors came from abroad – around 60 percent of them coming from Europe, with some 25 percent from Asia and 11 percent from the Americas. Attendance from the United States and South and Central America increased. The majority of DOMOTEX visitors were buyers from specialist retailers and wholesalers as well as architects and interior designers and R workers from the skilled trades.

La nuova DOMOTEX è stata abbracciata con entusiasmo dall’industria mondiale del flooring. A conferma, ci sono i numeri di questa edizione: sono stati 1.615 gli espositori e 45.000 i visitatori specializzati che hanno raggiunto la fiera da oltre 100 Paesi.

I valori record registrati in termini di presenza espositiva e di superficie occupata (106.000 metri quadrati) confermano la ripresa in atto nel settore delle pavimentazioni. “L’importante incremento del numero degli espositori e della superficie assegnata, la grande affluenza di visitatori, le moltissime novità proposte e l’atmosfera decisamente positiva che si respirava nei padiglioni sono la dimostrazione tangibile del successo dell’edizione di quest’anno - afferma Andreas Gruchow, del CdA di Deutsche Messe, in chiusura della manifestazione - . Con il tema conduttore UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE, DOMOTEX ha fatto luce sulla tendenza dell’individualizzazione e ha puntato più che mai i suoi riflettori su ispirazioni e innovazioni, rafforzando la propria immagine di fiera di riferimento per l’interior design e il lifestyle.”

Framing Trends, cuore pulsante di DOMOTEX Nella nuova area speciale “Framing Trends” del padiglione 9, espositori, nuove leve del design e artisti si sono creativamente confrontati con il tema dell’individualità in 20 diverse “cornici” d’ambiente, offrendo così ai visitatori la possibilità di toccare con mano il tema conduttore UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE. L’iniziativa ha riscosso grande successo e ha offerto ricchezza di ispirazioni. “Framing Trends è stato un grande successo. Il suo originale approccio ha favorito molte nuove idee e ha ulteriormente accresciuto il richiamo di DOMOTEX – sono le parole di Gruchow -. Quest’area speR ciale rimarrà quindi una dei momenti centrali di DOMOTEX anche in futuro”.

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A strong increase in attendance was particularly evident among home furnishing and furniture stores, architects, interior designers, contract floorers and skilled tradesmen. As usual, DOMOTEX visitors once again demonstrated a high degree of decision-making authority. Visitors were delighted at the many innovations on display. "SÜDBUND takes part in DOMOTEX every year. This time we organized our firstever delegation trip to DOMOTEX for our members. We're thrilled about all the inspiration we were able to gather, including insight into the latest floor covering advancements and trends. It's already clear to us that we'll be back

with an even larger delegation in 2019," said Michael Kovac, Purchasing Manager for Floor Coverings & Accessories at SÜDBUND – the Purchasing Association for Home Textiles based in Backnang, Germany.

Strong contributions by architects and designers The rich supporting program of talks and presentations on the keynote theme provided further inspiration, and met with a very enthusiastic response on the part of exhibitors and visitors alike. Among the featured speakers were such renowned architects as Werner Aisslinger (Studio LABOR LEGNO

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Aisslinger, Berlin), Andreas Krawczyk (NKBAK, Frankfurt/Main), Chris Middleton (KINZO, Berlin) and Jürgen Mayer H. (J.MAYER.H and Partners, Berlin). Intriguing architecture and design projects were presented and discussed, covering everything from initial conceptualization to the design process and on to production and sales strategies.

Daily guided tours led by big-name architects and designers such as Peter Ippolito (Ippolito Fleitz Group, Stuttgart), Jürgen Mayer. H. (J.MAYER.H and Partners, Berlin) and Susanne Schmidhuber (SCHMIDHUBER, Munich) gave visitors special insight into products

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Framing Trends ha dato spazio a ogni tipo di prodotto per il flooring. Per questo, si è rivelata l’area ideale anche e soprattutto per architetti, designer e progettisti, alla ricerca di nuovi e preziosi suggerimenti per il loro lavoro. “L’area ‘Framing Trends’ del padiglione 9 è stata una sintesi completa e perfetta di DOMOTEX. Allestita in modo assolutamente innovativo e posizionata al centro della manifestazione, ne è stata il vero cuore pulsante e si è dimostrata estremamente interessante per architetti, interior designer e designer”, dice Chris Middleton, architetto dello studio KINZO di Berlino.

Una manifestazione ad ampio respiro internazionale

and the show's keynote theme while putting them in direct touch with exhibitors of particular interest to them.

The talks given by the internationally acclaimed interior design blogger and author Holly Becker from Decor8 also met with very enthusiastic audiences. Becker explained how DOMOTEX exhibitors could collaborate with bloggers to raise the market profile of their products. Together with other well-known bloggers, she also delved into the topic of tomorrow's furnishing trends. The use of virtual reality as an interior design tool was an equally exciting topic in Hall 9, where many R

Oltre il 65 per cento dei 45.000 visitatori complessivi proveniva dall’estero – per il 60 per cento circa dall’Europa, per il 25 per cento dall’Asia e per l’11 per cento dall’America. Un netto incremento di affluenza si è registrato soprattutto dagli USA e dal Sud e Centro America. Buyer del commercio al dettaglio e all’ingrosso e dell’artigianato di settore, architetti e interior designer hanno costituito la maggior parte dei visitatori di DOMOTEX. Maggiore, rispetto al passato, è stata la presenza di rivenditori di mobili e di oggetti per l’arredo, di architetti, interior designer, contractor e artigiani. Anche quest’anno era elevatissima la percentuale di decision maker.

I contributi dagli architetti e dai designer Un ricco programma di talk e di presentazioni sul tema conduttore ha fatto da corollario all’evento, fornendo numerose ispirazioni e soddisfacendo espositori e visitatori. Tra i relatori dei talk, numerosi architetti, come Werner Aisslinger (Studio Aisslinger, Berlino), Andreas Krawczyk (NKBAK, Francoforte sul Meno), Chris Middleton (KINZO, Berlino) e Jürgen Mayer H. (J.MAYER.H e Partner, Berlino). Sono stati presentati e discussi progetti di architetti e designer – dall’idea al processo di design, alla produzione, alle strategie di vendita.

Le visite giornaliere guidate da noti architetti e designer quali Peter Ippolito (Ippolito Fleitz Group, Stoccarda), Jürgen Mayer. H. (J.MAYER.H e Partner, Berlino) e Susanne Schmidhuber (SCHMIDHUBER, Monaco) hanno permesso ai visitatori di assicurarsi una particolare visione d’insieme dei prodotti e del tema conduttore e hanno favorito contatti diretti mirati con gli espositori. R XXIX

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Durante la manifestazione, vi sono stati anche momenti di incontro e riflessione con alcuni blogger, che si sono espressi sulle tendenze di interior design del futuro.

Un altro tema di grande interesse, nel padiglione 9, è stato l’uso della realtà virtuale come strumento di interior design.

Molti visitatori hanno indossato gli occhiali per la realtà virtuale per toccare con mano i numerosi possibili impieghi e vantaggi di questa nuova tecnologia.

Momenti e luoghi da ricordare Anche gli Art-Day-Workshop tenuti dall’azienda canadese di design Creative Matters nell’area speciale Framing Trends sono stati importante momento di ispirazione. I partecipanti sono stati invitati a cimentarsi su carta con colori, carbone, vernice e cera per creare fresche idee di design ispirate al tema conduttore. La presentazione dei Carpet Design Award il sabato di fiera è stata un altro importante evento che si è tenuto nel padiglione 9. L’ambito riconoscimento di fama internazionale è stato assegnato ai più bei tappeti del mondo di produzione manuale in otto diverse categorie.

Anche il padiglione 13 si è imposto come nuovo punto di richiamo per posatori di parquet e di pavimenti in genere, arredatori d’interni e decoratori, mentre il punto d’incontro dell’artigianato Treffpunkt Handwerk ha proposto agli addetti ai lavori preziosi trucchi e consigli per la loro attività quotidiana. !

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visitors donned virtual reality glasses to experience the many possible uses and benefits of this new technology.

Further inspiration was provided by the "Art Day Workshops" staged within the context of Framing Trends by Canadian design firm Creative Matters. Participants were invited to experiment with colors, coal, tint and wax on paper to create fresh new designs pertaining to the keynote theme, UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE. At the socalled floorCODES WorkLabs held by the Institute of International Trend Scouting (of the University of Applied Research and Art, Hildesheim, Germany), participants had an opportunity to apply the institute's "IIT HAWK" CHIMIVER

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method to generate visionary scenarios for the future of floor coverings.

The presentation of the Carpet Design Awards on the Saturday of the show was another highlight in Hall 9. These internationally renowned awards were given in eight different categories, in recognition of the world's most beautiful handmade designer carpets. Also worthy of special mention is that Hall 13 established itself as a new magnet for parquet layers and other floorlaying professionals as well as interior decorators and painters, while the many Treffpunkt Handwerk offerings gave skilled tradespeople a valuable source of tips and tricks for their everyday work. !

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