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Plankflooring Bacteriostatic Chêne de l’est Chêne de l'est offers a lacquered finish with antibacterial properties. Because hygiene and health safety have become one of the major concerns of our society, because it' s important to keep a healthy house with a floor as clean as possible, we bring you THE solution! A plankflooring with antibacterial properties with a matt lacquered finish. Bacteria can be brought in by shoes, animals, spilled liquids... Today this spread can be limited thanks to bacteriostatic lacquered parquet. This specific varnish reduces the development of bacteria on the surface of the floor. Bacteriostatic finishes do not kill bacteria but prevent them from growing, limit their multiplication and can prevent the appearance of biofilms. These finishes are effective against bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus... The maintenance of the floor will be done with suitable antibacterial products. This antibacterial action doesn't reduce the performance of the finish to another level.

FN Neuhofer | Franz Neuhofer 80 years old 80 years old and still in the firm every day Franz Neuhofer Sr. is celebrating his 80th birthday The successful family firm of FN Neuhofer with its registered office in Zell am Moos, Austria is celebrating two occasions in one this year. The 370th year of existence of the company and the 80th birthday of Franz Neuhofer Senior, which is being celebrated on 30th June. But he doesn’t for one second let his age stand in the way of still energetically getting involved in the firm’s work. Having started as a small mill and a sawmill, FN Neuhofer is now a recognised profile and accessories supplier for floors, walls and ceilings at the top of this international sector. FN Neuhofer exports 96 % of all its products from its headquarters in Zell am Moos, sending them to over 70 countries around the world. Franz Neuhofer took over the sawmill from his father in 1965. In 1985 the joint decision was taken to focus on the manufacture of profiles and massive investment in expanding the site and in the machinery followed. The sawmill was closed in 1998 and a mod ern logistics centre was built on the firm’s existing premises. In 2000 Franz Neuhofer Senior handed over management of the busi ness. Franz Neuhofer is now successfully managing the firm as a member of the 10th generation. “When I look back on “370 years of Neuhofer”, I’m proud and also a bit humble. Only a few family-run businesses can look back on such a long history. I’m very pleased that our children have found their way both in their personal and professional lives. Our grandchildren are also doing great – that gives me high hopes for the future,” says Franz Neuhofer Senior, who even today is still to be found (almost) every day in Production or in his office and who is involved by his son with the greatest respect in all strategic decisions. “Even today, the construction and investment can’t go fast enough for him,” says Franz Neuhofer.

DecoRad® UV Curing Equipment

Covid-19 Non-Contact Surface/Floor disinfection with UV light without using chemical solutions Single stranded RNA viruses such as corona-viruses are highly sensitive to UV radiation. When using the right UVC equipment COVID-19 is

deactivated in seconds. The most effective wavelength is labeled UVGI (UV Germicidal Irradiation) 254 to 270 nanometers. DecoRad UV equipment is developed for curing coatings/oils, but with the ozone free Hg medium pressure UV lamp very efficient to also provide the UVGI spectrum. Much promoted on the internet and social media at the moment are the low pressure low wattage UVC lamps.

They work…but … they have only the 254 nm wavelength and it takes up to 20-30 seconds stationary on 1 spot to deactivate the virus. You need more lamps to speed up this process. DecoRad ozone free UV equipment provides high power and Wattage UV in the complete UVGI spectrum. This means 10 x faster in time with 1 lamp to deactivate viruses like COVID-19 and other microorganism because of more power and the 254 AND 270 nm wavelengths ! Our Floormate (motor driven floor-cure) provides 3000 Watts in UV radiation. Our Handmate (handheld hand-cure) provides 1800 Watts in UV radiation. We are a leading brand in portable UV, with a proven history in safe and reliable equipment. We have all the UV equipment in stock including rentals. Visit: www.decorad.com Contact: info@decorad.com Like any disinfection system, UVC equipment must be used properly to be safe.

PlyQuet Holzimport PlyQuet Holzimport, the sales office of TEKA parquet since 25 years, extended it’s range of Chevron and Versailles floor panels. Beside the already established Chevron in 90x600 mm the size of 127x600mm is stocked in several finishes and unfinished. In Versailles were in addition to the unfinished and Bourgogne finish a reclaimed look panel added. These new types complete the wide range of products stocked

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in Germany. The range of stocked products is completed by LVT for glue down and for glue free installation with Loc. For more information check www.plyquet.com

Introducing Malaysian Timber Council The Malaysian Timber Council was established in January 1992 to promote the development and growth of the Malaysian timber industry. The Council is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act 1965 and is governed by a Board of Trustees whose members are appointed by the Minister of Primary Industries.

Vision: To be the lead organisation that develops the Malaysian timber industry into a world leader in the manufacturing and trading of timber products. Mission: To ensure the sustainability of the Malaysian timber industry by improving its competitiveness, enhancing market access and creating trade opportunities. Objective: - To promote the Malaysian timber trade and develop the market for timber products globally - To develop the timber industry by expanding the industry’s manufacturing technology base and value-adding its production line - To augment the supply of raw materials for the timber-processing industry - To provide information services to the timber industry - To enhance the global credibility of the Malaysian timber industry

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