tract abs ASSOCIATIONS All the statistics of European parquet in 2015 This edition of Pavimentos y Revestimientos publishes a full report of the latest results of the parquet industry in Spain and Europe developed from the statistics of the European Federation of Parquet – FEP and from Eurostat. This report col lects and analyses the data on the parquet market in Spain, the consumption and production of parquet in Europe, parquet exports and imports in the EU, and the participation of the main flooring categories in the European market of decorative floorings, which is no small feat. EPLF: Digital printing opens up new horizons European Producers of Laminate Flooring – EPLF held its annual general meeting in Buttenwiesen (Germany). The new format of the meeting, called «Laminate 2020 – Innovation Forum», offered a full range of specialised information, discussions and presentations of digital printing products. Moderate optimism in the General Assembly of the FEP in Switzerland La Swiss city of Thun received the participants of the Parquet General Assembly and European Congress of the European Parquet Federation – EPF. The president Lars Gunnar Anderson summarized the trajectory of the Federation since its inception, and said that there seems to be a slight trend towards the growth in consumption of parquet in the EU. INTERVIEW Sonia Ruiz, manager, and Pablo Ruiz, administrator, of Sant Just Parquets: «We offer the same quality of service as Lägler in Germany» Sant Just Parquet represents the continuity of the activity of Parquets Hermanos Ruiz, one of the most traditional distributors of Catalonia, and continues exploring new business paths. This year it has signed an agreement with the German parquet machinery manufacturer Lägler to carry out technical assistance for its customers in Spain. COMPANIES Environmental awareness with Liberty Clic The commitment to sustainability of the large collection of Liberty Clic vinyl floors, by Distiplas Floors, with more than fifty designs with excel lent finishes, becomes an important added value. Quality, reliability and sustainability in Neuhofer Holz This year, 2016, FN Neuhofer has obtained the Greenguard and Greenguard Gold environmental certifications. It has also successfully confirmed other certifications. Meister analyses the markets to define its catalogue of laminate floorings The German manufacturer MeisterWerke has developed its Laminate Floors Catalogue 2016. It has been prepared from an exhaustive analysis of the markets. Target groups have been accurately assessed by indepth interviews. Skaters and BMX riders test the strength of Pergo’s vinyl flooring In a video entitled Revinylution a group of skateboarders and BMX riders test the wear, scratch and stain resistance of Pergo’s LVT flooring. Bona: Need to varnish your home and don’t know which product to choose? Water-based coatings are the best choice for the consumer to varnish their home. This article explains the advantages of the products of the Swedish manufacturer Bona. Majestic collection, by Quick-Step: A new era in UNILIN laminate floorings In September the flooring division of UNILIN has launched its new Majestic laminate floorings of the Quick-Step brand, which are destined to revolutionise laminate floorings as we know them. MARKETS Laminated floors: New technologies, new opportunities The laminated flooring market has picked up and demand grows moderately. Most of the demand is concentrated in the renovation of homes, businesses, shops and hostelry. Home renovations and opportunities in the contract industry are expected to increase in 2017. Bamboo floors: A flooring for the best projects Demand for bamboo flooring has increased in recent months due to the prescription of architects and decorators. Outdoor products are increasingly widely accepted. REPORT Carpet manufacturers are suffering the first effects of the Brexit The long shadow of the Brexit is hovering over Europe. Exposure of textile floor coverings to the British market is very important, and some Spanish companies have already begun to notice the first turbulences. FAIRS Construtec 2016: A commitment to sustainable construction 64 - PAVIMENTOS
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