tract abs ASSOCIATIONS FEP: Complete statistics on European parquet At the FEB assembly in Bordeaux, final sector results for 2014 were published. In FEP countries there was a significant average year-on-year reduction both in parquet consumption (-6.4%) and in parquet production (- 6.2%). Spain recorded a drop of 4.8% in consumption and 6.4% in production. EPLF: European manufacturers confirm their commitment to high quality laminate flooring Over 50 companies participated in the annual meeting of the Association of EPLF in Wart (Germany). Its focus centred on the growing efforts to improve technical standards, particularly test systems. The FEP drives forward the ambitious Cornet Project This international project promoted by the FEP will contribute the foundations for uniform European regulations on the surface quality, climate resistance and adhesive quality of wood floors. MARKETS Laminate flooring: More sales but worse margins The Spanish laminate flooring market is reviving. They are sure that sales will increase this year compared to 2014 and highlight the reactivation of the construction works market, which could show significant results in 2016. Bamboo floors: Taking on increasing relevance in the project market Solid bamboo floors, including new products for exteriors, are becoming better known and are slowing becoming well-established in the market, particularly for contract projects. They provide important qualities, but their main asset is their image as ecological and sustainable flooring. INTERVIEW Nacho Miguel Pampliega, president of the Spanish manufacturers association AFAM The new association AFAM has been started up. Its ambitious challenges include: Incorporat ing the largest possible number of varnish and adhesive manufacturers in a joint project, opening up to new wood sectors via FEIM and drafting useful technical documentation for the sector. They also hope to be able to become affiliated with FEPM soon. COMPANIES Distiplas Floors commits to the contractors market Throughout 2015, Distiplas Floors has launched a series of innovative products framed within the in-depth process of specialising in contracted floors that this company executes, one of the main distributors of lightweight flooring in the domestic market. Bariperfil invests in the most advanced digital printing The distributor Bariperfil has implemented a hard-surface digital printing line using single-pass technology at its facilities in Santa Bárbara (Tarragona). This will facilitate its development of a range of custom mural flooring and a leap into the contractors market. Hydrocork promises to revolutionise the market with its water resistance and easy application The new line of hydrocork floating floors is now available in Europe and is the star of the fastest growth in the history of sales at Wicanders and Amorim Revestimentos. Its great success is due to the fact that the technical features of cork are allied with three innovations: water resistance, low thickness and a new installation system. Distiplas Floors and Quick-Step introduce the new Livyn range in Spain This spring, Distiplas Floors and Quick Step had an enormous Roadshow Tour 2015 to present their new products to their customers in eight autonomous communities. However, the start of the show was the new Livyn range of vinyl f loors manufactured in Wielsbeke (Belgium). Floover. Original Luxury 64 - PAVIMENTOS
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