Domotex 2019

•••6••• Branchennews Mozart AG www.mozart-blades.com Halle: 13 • Stand: A31 Shijiazhuang Artweaver Co., Ltd. www.artweaver.com.cn Halle: 4 • Stand: E34/2 Nichtaussteller: VNU Exhibitions Asia Ltd. www.domotexasiachina floor.com Messe- telegramm Anzeige Both the vintage look and the used look are still hugely popular as a flooring choice. Photo: KAINDL Serving the world’s markets European laminate products combine innovation, ecology and design T here are compelling reasons why customers around the world are opting for European laminate – it is sus- tainably produced, boasts superb technical benefits and offers re- markable versatility in terms of decor. As a result of innovative product developments, these ev- er-popular laminate floorboards are now conquering moisture- prone rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms. High-tech laminate from Europe continues to repre- sent the ultimate benchmark in the flooring segment. European laminate flooring pro- ducers are presenting their up- to-date ranges with a wealth of design features that make them suitable for any living or working space. Customers can choose be- tween products with different di- mensions either in the classic tile format, as practical short planks or as generously-sized country style planks. Today, there are just as many facets to interior design worldwide as there are individual lifestyles. Ranging from “modern”, “urban retro” and “in- dustrial” through to the enduring Scan- dinavian-inspired look, different trends are holding their own in the markets simultaneously – and quality laminate with the “Made in Europe” label can of- fer something to suit every taste. Both the vintage look and the used look are still dominant themes in flooring. Also noticeable is the ongoing revival of the classics – herringbone, for example, available as single tiles or combined in larger boards, continues to be popular. The demand for wider and longer plank sizes has been growing for several years, especially in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. This tendency has been facilitat- ed by large, open-plan room concepts, where the boundaries between living areas are increasingly blurred. Along- side this, retaining a strong posi- tion in interior design and creating a countertrend to XXL boards are styles that use a combination of different plank formats or even short planks. When it comes to choosing a de- cor, reproduction woods such as maple, beech, hickory, cherry, pine, walnut and elm are present- ed in a host of fresh varieties, al- though oak remains unsurpassed. Timelessly beautiful, expressive and visually captivating time after time, oak can be combined with other materials as desired, mak- ing it the ideal starting point for creation in product development. Manufactured with imaginative designs in a range of new colours, textures and dimensions, laminate oak decors have long been sought-after by international customers. Laminate flooring produced in Europe benefits from the latest production and printing technology and is undergoing continuous development. Sophisticated click systems with profile sealing and special moisture protection features are opening up new application areas and customer target groups. These laminate solutions suitable for damp areas now make it possible to install the homely wood plank style in kitchens and bath- rooms, too. They have a particularly non-slip surface and the requisite swell- ing protection is provided by newly- developed HDF core boards (extremely hard and dense) together with specially impregnated top layers and edges, all of which make the laminate boards more resistant to splashing and moisture. Sophistication: combining different plank sizes and surfaces makes for attractive floorscapes Photo: Parador Deutsche kaufen weniger Parkett Nach dem Verband der Deutschen Parkettindustrie (vdp) reduzierte sich der Parkettabsatz in Deutsch- land von Januar bis September 2018 um insgesamt rund fünf Pro- zent auf 7,3 Millionen Quadratme- ter. Im Jahresverlauf hat sich bis- lang der Rückgang zwar leicht abgeschwächt, doch stehen die Hersteller vor einer schwierigen Markt- und Konkurrenzlage. „Wir müssen leider zur Kenntnis neh- men, dass die Verbrauchszahlen von Parkett in Deutschland zu- rückgehen. Konkurrenzprodukte wie die sogenannten Designbö- den erobern Marktanteile, die Im- porte drücken in den deutschen Markt und die Rohstoffpreise ex- plodieren“, erklärte der vdp-Vor- sitzende Michael Schmid. Impressum DOMOTEX 2019 Verlag: CONNEX Print & Multimedia AG Große Packhofstraße 27/28 30159 Hannover Telefon: +49 511 830936 Telefax: +49 511 56364608 E-Mail: connex@die-messe.de Internet: www.die-messe.de Auflage IVW-geprüft. Auflagengruppe: D Redaktion: Cyrus Salimi-Asl Verantwortlich für den Anzeigenteil: Tina Wedekind Druck: Berliner Zeitungsdruck GmbH, 10365 Berlin MESSEJOURNAL DIE MESSE Anzeige