large-format parquets on plywood make using qual i ty materials recommendable, along wi th rigorous standards in manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Market and Trends in WPC Decking The 11th International Conference of Wood Plastic Composite was held in Vienna in March. This year, thanks to the presence of the company Onegrow, there was Spanish participation for the first time, and Amadeo Farias presented the talk «How to improve profits in Distribution Channels.» FAIRS Construtec 2016 Will Triple the Number of Exhibitors From 25th to 28th October, the Construtec 2016 fair will welcome over 170 companies, almost three times last year’s 62 exhibitors, explained Raúl Calleja, director of the event, after the latest meeting of the Organising Committee. OPINION When Safety Isn’t Assured at All Times, According to Íñigo Badía Those who participate in the choice of the flooring of a building, even if it’s only to change an already existing one, have the legal obligation of ensuring the safety of the users of the building, both now and in the future. This means that they are responsible for the flooring being safe. ASSOCIATION CURRENT EVENTS Signs of a General Improvement in the European Parquet Market The signs that the European parquet market is starting to show moderate growth seem to be confirmed. According to the European Federation of Parquet, the FEP, the results of the first quarter showed a slight growth of between 1 and 2% in most countries. Spain saw an increase of 2% in parquet sales. CURRENT EVENTS Bona Presents Its New Items to Distributors in Spain and Portugal Bona Iberia’s twice yearly meeting with its distributors on the Iberian Peninsula took place in Collbató (Barcelona). There the Swedish company showed its partners on the peninsula the features and results of its new oil Bona Craft Oil 2 K and its different colours, as well as the new version of the Bona Flexisand 1.9 machine and its different segments. Another important new item is the R590 antihumidity barrier, which can strengthen a slightly weakened sill. Gabarró Enlarges its Facilities in Madrid On 12th May, Gabarro Hermanos inaugurated the expansion of its facilities in Fuenlabrada (Madrid) with an open house attended by nearly two hundred people. The remodelling allowed them to double the total surface area of the delegation to 5,000 m2 and to update the showroom. Finsa Creates the ThinkingWoodAwards Finsa has launched a f irst round of Thinking Wood Awards, for architects and decorators who use wood in their projects. The best projects executed partially or totally with materials manufactured by any of the Finsa Group companies will be eligible. Disegna Joins the «Santi Universe» Charity Project Spanish manufacturer Disegna has signed a collaboration agreement with the Accessible Universe Foundation. This organisation, along with the family and followers of the deceased chef Santi Santamaría, is promoting the project «Santi Universe Restaurant,» in Jerez de la Frontera (Cadiz), to help disabled people enter the workforce. FN Neuhofer Holz in Carrefour du Bois Austrian manufacturer FN Neuhofer Holz presented its direct digital printing system at the «Carrefour du Bois» fair, which ran from 1st to 3rd June in Nantes (France). The company is working on a new method that allows direct digital printing on skirting or profiles. Jesús del Ser, a New Member of the ANFP The manufacturer Jesús del Ser y Cia (Segovia) has joined the National Association of Parquet Manufacturers, the ANFP. This company offers its clients solid wood decking in any type of wood and high-quality oak laminate flooring. Altro Floors in the Restaurant of the Cabárceno Nature Park The restaurant of the Cabárceno Nature Park, in Cantabria, has installed Altro Stronghold™ 30/K30 non-slip flooring in its kitchen to prevent falls, ensure easy cleaning, and to give the facilities a new, modern look. Bona Technical Conference in Bilbao Bona held its last technical seminar of the season at the facilities of its distributor of EKO Woods, in Bilbao, with the participation of over forty installers and storekeepers. Those who attended could see the high-level features and great versatility of their Bona Flexi Sand and Bona Buffer sanding machines. Lunawood® Covers the Market of Sant Adrià del Besos The thermally treated pine and fir wood of Finnish manufacturer Lunawood, distributed in Spain by Gabarró Hermanos was the material chosen to cover 1,600 m2 of facade of the new City Market of Sant Adrià de Besòs (Barcelona). Tarkett Will Produce LVT Floors in Poland The new production plant in Jazlo (Poland) will allow Tarkett to satisfy the growing market demand for Luxury Vinyl Tile. This factory will be fully operational at the end of 2016. Karelia Kerakoll Altro 65 - PAVIMENTOS
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