tract abs strong stand for innovative ideas. 1441 exhibitors from 59 countries and some 45,000 professional visitors from all over the world gathered together in Hannover for the event. Maderalia 2016: A Shot of Optimism for the Sector The 2016 Maderalia Fair put the sector’s best foot forward: a significant presence of all the sectors linked to wood derivatives, and especially from decorative flooring and coating, heavily attended, with quality visitors and a pleasant atmosphere. INTERVIEWS Alfonso Pousibet, Director of Disegna: «We promise not to stop surprising the market» Disegna, a national manufacturer of products made from WPC, bases its growth and expansion on the development of practical, decorative, innovative solutions for outdoor spaces. This year it has taken a step further with the launching of the Bastone tubular profile system. Its aim is to expand on the North American market and in China, and exports are expected to make up as much as half of its billing. Raul Calleja, Director of Construtec: «Sustainability is already an inseparable element of construction» From 25th to 28th October, IFEMA will house Epower & Building, which includes the Construtec fair and four other specialised shows. COMPANIES Egger: 20 Years as a Global Supplier of Laminated Flooring This year is Egger’s twentieth anniversary as a producer of laminate flooring. Domotex was the perfect setting to bring together customers, to take stock of its history, and to tell them about the challenges of the future on a market that remains uncertain, and which is increasingly demanding. Meister Reinforces its Line of Premium Laminate Flooring The well-known German Meister brand name is updating its collection of laminate flooring with a line that is ideal for hotel contract projects and which allows a single flooring to be laid throughout a home, as it can also be installed in bathrooms. Bona Guarantees Hotels Long-lasting Wooden Flooring Wooden flooring in hotels is good choice when maintenance is carried out with quality products. Bona offers a commitment throughout the lifespan of the flooring, which represents a guarantee for hotels. Distiplas Floors Increases its Current Stock of Tecsom Carpeting The distributor Distiplas Floors has extended is current stock of Tecsom and Tapisom carpeting. They are products with quality, design, and innovation, sold exclusively throughout Spain. Commercial Success of LOOM+ Woven Vinyl Flooring Distiplas Floors is successfully selling LOOM+ woven vinyl flooring in Spain; it is 100% freestanding, in a high-quality woven PVC tile format in very attractive designs. SURVEY Outlook for National Light Flooring and Coating Markets in 2016 Light flooring companies trust that the positive results of 2015 will be consolidated, and even improved upon in 2016. The market for hotel projects is playing an increasingly important role, as is that of commercial establishments. Companies are starting to carry out remodelling work and to make improvements in their facilities, and large new facility construction projects are being reactivated. The home remodelling market is also more dynamic. And after many years of stagnation, new residential construction is also starting to slowly raise its head. MARKETS Outdoor Decking: R+D+i is the Driving Force behind the Growth in WPC Decking The outdoor decking market is growing, due to improved financial expectations and, in the case of WPC products, because the market knows more about their features. Glues and Adhesives for Light Flooring: A Guarantee of Quality, Durability, and Aesthetics The overall situation of the adhesives market remains stable and sales are expected to be similar to 2015, with a slight upturn is some segments. FAIRS Domotex 2016: LVT Flooring Continues to Gain Importance Domotex 2016 met expectations and proved itself to be the great international platform for light flooring, also taking a 64 - PAVIMENTOS
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