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In good mutual agreement have Hout Bois Van Steenberge and Accsys Technologies decided to end their cooperation with regards the import and distribution of Accoya wood in Belgium and Luxembourg per 08 December 2020. The import and distribution on the Belgium and Luxembourg markets will be taken care of, from this day onwards, exclusively by Martal Wood-import in Sint-Katelijne-Waver. For questions you can contact Bert Kattenbroek, sales manager of Accsys Technologies on mobile +31 (0)6 51702832.
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New CIRANOVA Academy
In September this year, Ciranova moved to its brand new headquarters in Roeselare, the Ciranova Academy. This spacious building offers both staff and visitors a unique atmosphere. A modern research and development laboratory and spacious training academy means Ciranova is fully equipped to meet the needs of the various clients. They are looking forward to inviting current and potential clients to enjoy the full Ciranova experience in 2021.
FN Neuhofer Earlier start on construction & additional investment The excavators are starting up on the Zell am Moos site. The internationally successful family firm of FN Neuhofer, a manufacturer of accessories for floors, walls and ceilings, is making a massive further investment. An earlier start on the construction of the new production factories and the modern multistorey office building with its prestigious showroom was already made on 23.11.2020. Originally, the start of construction was not envisaged until spring 2021. By why wait so long? So this successful company is making use of the opportunity this year with extensive investment in the construction measures at the Zell am Moos site. After a successful 2019 with turnover of 65.8 million Euros and growth of 10% compared with the prior year, FN Neuhofer is continuing its two-figure growth rate in this challenging year too. This is made possible by, among other things, an additional new major client and strong growth with existing clients.
The construction of two new “hangars” will create additional production space of 8,800 m². The 3-storey office building will have an area of 2,750 m² and an integrated modern canteen of 380 m². A 685 m² prestigious showroom will permit, among other things, the display of entire rack structures as seen in DIY stores and therefore offer a real experience for clients and partners. An area for presenting the impressive 370-year history of the firm and family is also planned. In addition, social and technical services areas will be provided. A new solid wood hall with 1.050 m² is also planned. The total area of this construction project is 14.550 m².
The following investments are still to be made this year: - New aluminium and plastic packing line (Industry 4.0 robot packing permitting faster production, automatic quality scan) - New painting plant (Lower paint consumption because of spray application; RAL and
NCS colours may be used) - New shrink tunnel (Can process all sustainable films (from maize starch etc.); can use thinner films than before) In recent years, a double-digit million Euro amount has been invested in the latest planing and sheathing technology , packaging robots, interlinked plant, digital printing technology and warehouses at the site. Sustainability is of course always borne in mind. For example, some of our electricity is provided by the company’s own hydroelectric power plants and is to be supplemented by solar panels.
DecoRad Systems Rehomy
2020 was a difficult year for DecoRad Systems bv as well. Many of our customers were facing postponed flooring activities. Our customers though, are positive about next year; floor maintenance and renovation will be in demand. DecoRad Systems not only used this year to decorate the new business premises, but also to develop a new software and hardware module for the Floormate. This module will increase the service level for the user in a unique way and will be introduced next spring. For more information: www.decorad.com / info@decorad.com.
‘MEISTER herringbone laminate M6’: four authentic oak laminate floors Herringbone floors have traditionally been stylish floors with a warm and authentic look. After the successful introduction of MEISTER PS500 herringbone parquet floors, MEISTER believes it is time for a successful heir in laminate. To that end they have developed four oak floors which fit in perfectly with current decorative trends. This user-friendly and authentic herringbone laminate floor comes perfectly into its own in
MEISTER herringbone laminate M6 in the oak both rustic and modern champagne design (7001) homes. The top quality synchronous structure of the pores and fine micro-joint all round give this floor a top quality and natural look. Moreover, the special Diamond Pro surface ensures greater scratch resistance and is highly resistant to chemicals. Moreover, apart from the aesthetic aspect, MEISTER has also considered fitting convenience. Read more on www.floor-forum.com/en/news Launch of thin cutting bandsaw for flooring by Dutch company, REHOMY – a well renowned Dutch based company – is introducing the Rhino horizontal bandsaw machines into Europe. A wide range of horizontal and vertical bandsaws is available, but Rehomy would particularly like to drawer the attention of potential purchasers to the thin cutting bandsaw range. Thanks to their flexible design, the latest generation of the Rhino thin cutting bandsaws offers customers amazing performance. No matter whether you are cutting timber, such as for example oak in either wet or dry conditions, or you have the need for a single cut or three cuts – Rhino machines can do it. Cutting from 2mm lamella, they are suitable for anyone who involved in the production of engineered flooring. The thin cutting series are equipped as standard with German-made Schneider touchscreens, PLC and inverters and also with a special sawblade guide system manufactured in Switzerland. Rehomy made a special mini website to show the available models, including demonstration videos. Rehomy has a range of demonstration machines in stock and welcomes customers for a free demonstration. For further information tel Rehomy on +31 512 525 090. Visit https://woodworkingbandsaw.com
I4F Tees-off new brand awareness campaign via golf sponsorship with rising star Koen Kouwenaar - I4F becomes lead sponsor of professional golf player - Company launching I4F Global Flooring Leaders Golf Tournament in 2021 - New campaign to ramp up brand building for I4F and its technologies HAMONT, BELGIUM – I4F® , a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today announced that it has entered into a golf sponsorship agreement with Koen Kouwenaar, a twenty-two year-old Dutch talent, who turned professional this year. The company also said it is launching the I4F Global Flooring Leaders Golf Tournament during 2021. The sponsorship begins as of January 1, 2021 and represents the first activity in the company’s drive for a broadened brand awareness of I4F and its technologies. As lead sponsor, I4F has several exclusive rights, including the placement of its logo on the front of Mr. Kouwenaar’s cap and golf bag. I4F is also highlighted on his official website and can also leverage the sponsorship by using Mr. Kouwenaar’s name and photos in its promotional activities and social media. Additionally, Mr. Kouwenaar will host golf clinics, play with I4F and its guests as well as participate in the inaugural I4F Global Flooring Leaders Golf Tournament expected to take place during the fourth quarter of 2021. In 2019 , Mr. Kouwenaar won the Spanish amateur championship, the Dutch junior international open, national open and made the cut in the KLM open as the only amateur. At the end of that year, he was positioned as number fifteen on the world amateur golf ranking. 2021 will see him playing the pro golf tour or Alps tour, combined with eight starts on the Challenge tour. Koen Kouwenaar says, “At the age of eight, I began playing golf and fell in love with it. So much so that in 2016, I decided to take a gap year after finishing high school to see how far I could go. I ended up winning the national championship U18, and in 2018, played the KLM Open for the first time. Despite 2020 being a year like no other, I decided to turn professional. Thanks to I4F’s amazing support, I can increase my tournament participation and training meaning that I now have a real shot at going straight to the top!”.
Commenting on the sponsorship, John Rietveldt, I4F’s CEO, adds, “We are committed to further building our brand, and this includes focused sponsorship programs. We selected Koen because we are convinced that he has the talent and mindset to be number one! Even with the challenges this year, he believed in himself and took a leap of faith by turning professional. This determination is a perfect match for I4F, as a continuous disruptor and leader in its field. Golf is very popular with several leaders in the flooring industry and when our world returns to some kind of normality and restrictions are lifted, we will all look forward to meeting each other in a free and relaxed way. We will introduce Koen to our licensees
during I4F’s first Global Flooring Leaders Golf Tournament.”
