What perspectives do the domestic markets offer for lightweight floorings and coverings in 2015? A look at the main markets in the sector of lightweight flooring and coverings in Spain shows that most operators are convinced that 2015 will definitely be a better year for business than previous ones. And it will even be a year of «recovery», although featuring modest growth, compared to the uncertainties of 2014. Internationalisation, innovations and trends at Domotex 2015 The 2015 Domotex Fair welcomed around 40,000 professional visitors from all over the world, who had the chance to admire the most outstanding collections and innovations presented by over 1,300 exhibitors. This year the long shadow of the BAU construction fair had an influence, causing the absence of major European manufacturers of laminate flooring and vinyl floors. Companies and the public welcome Maderalia Selección The holding of the new Maderalia Selección fair, coinciding with Cevisama and Habitat was a bold commitment by Feria Valencia conference centre that was notable for the strong presence of decorative flooring and wall coverings and succeeded in attracting large groups of exhibitors and visitors. Flooring, the star of BAU 2015 The large German construction fair BAU, held between 19th and 25th January at the Munich Fair, confirmed its status in its 50th year as the main international event in the sector by receiving a record number of visitors. BBB / Construmat supports innovation, design, sustainability and restoration Beyond Building Barcelona / Construmat is the new image of the traditional international construction event at Barcelona Fair held between 19th and 23rd May in pavilion 3 of the Gran Via site. For five days, BBB / Construmat intends to become the largest hub for international relations between construction professionals. Ligna 2015: The major global forum for wood technology The Ligna 2015 fair, the largest fair in the industrial sector of wood transformation, will open its doors between 11th and 15th May in Hannover (Germany). Over 1,500 exhibitors are expected to attend. InterHOTEL, the great shop window for hotel design The Arenas Shopping Centre in Barcelona was the venue for the fourth InterHOTEL fair, a marketplace specialising in design and services for hotels. Professionals visiting from 26 countries discovered the products on offer from over fifty firms specialising in hotel interior design. External wooden flooring: Decking WPC, a product in constant innovation The trend for growth in the WPC flooring market continues, and it is expected that in 2015 it will represent around 15%, with increasingly greater diversification of products and brands. New decks attempt to look more and more like natural Wood, reduce movement due to thermal expansions and damp and reduce their maintenance to a minimum. Oils and varnishes: Wood’s best friends Suppliers of oils and varnishes are moderately optimistic that growth in the demand for decorative products and the trend to give more emphasis to the natural wooden appearance, will positively influence a market that is still facing hurdles after years of the financial crisis. Wallpaper: Saint Honoré presents its collections for 2015 Saint Honoré has begun 2015 by offering its clients a large number of attractive collections of wallpaper, capable of meeting the needs of the most discerning consumers. Ángel Nevado, chairman of the Spanish Wood Flooring Association The General Meeting of the Spanish Wood Flooring Association (FEPM) unanimously elected Ángel Nevado as the new chairman of the FEPM, and José Luis González, chairman of the Association of Small Business Installers of Wood (APEIMA) of Madrid as the new vice-chairman. The association therefore makes a historic replacement of Ángel Ramírez, who had been chairman of the FEPM since its foundation in 1977. Alfonso Pousibet, manager of Disegna & Madertech Disegna & Madertech are two WPC flooring brands that are genuinely made in
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