Special Top Belgian companies focused on export

COVID 19 RUINS THE FIRST SIX MONTHS

BELGIAN PARQUET PRODUCTION CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE

It’s no coincidence that Belgium gave rise to surrealism. The country certainly has an ideal central location in Europe, with Brussels having housed European institutions for several decades. However, it certainly isn’t the easiest place to do business, partly due to its form of government. Some matters are decided at federal level, others at regional level, and you need to be steeped in constitutional law to be absolutely sure of what’s decided where.

The only way to understand Belgium is to delve into its history. When the country was officially created in 1830, this was mainly to keep the then European major powers apart from each other and thereby reduce the chance of any conflict. And so, Belgium was born, but the result, for convenience, was that basically two totally different linguistic communities had to ‘enjoy each other’s company’ and share a king from the house of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, a German dynasty. Nowadays, we make a simple caricature of the whole business. In the north we have Flanders, Wallonia in the south, and in the middle Brussels, of which up to the present time not a single Belgian has established whether this is now Flemish, Walloon, or some other sort of territory. Dutch is spoken in the north, French in the south, and both languages in the centre, but all that doesn’t make communication any easier. That has been further illustrated by the recent government formation. This time, after the elections of 26 May 2019, negotiations lasted no fewer than 493 days before the players eventually formed a government for Belgium. Yet even that wasn’t a record in recent history. That honour fell to the government of the Walloon socialist Elio Di Rupo, which was sworn in on 6 December 2011 after 541 days of negotiations. Vivaldi polyphony With the new current government, led by the Flemish liberal Alexander De Croo, it is already clear that a lack of dynamic impulse will be a big problem. It is no coincidence that the government has been nicknamed ‘Vivaldi’ after the masterpiece The Four Seasons because the colours of each season are represented by the seven parties now governing the country. After a transitional government had tackled the first wave of covid 19 infections with various contortions, the new government has had to tackle the second wave. There were no specific figures available when this magazine went to press, but it is already apparent that this government is having to improvise a lot. At the start of November, Belgium was top of a list of 31 European countries in terms of corona infections. This illustrates indirectly how difficult it is to govern this country.

Economic dynamism If we consider the country from an economic perspective, there, too, we see a different dynamism between both parts of the country (for the sake of convenience, let’s forget that there is even a small German-speaking region). Whilst at the start of the 20th century it was mainly the industrialised Wallonia which was thriving, in recent decades the balance has shifted to the other side with a much more wealthy Flanders.

Obviously, the parquet industry also shows a similar dynamic. This takes nothing away from the fact that Belgium is only a minor player in wooden floor production (production in 2019 was 41,576m² for a total value of 1,523,833 euros i.e. 36.86 euros per square metre). Moreover, other figures (obtained from Fedustria, the Belgian professional association of companies from the textile, wood, and furniture industries) show that covid 19 has severely hampered the parquet industry in 2020.

Production in NACE sector 1622 Whilst in 2019 there was a modest turnover of 23,355,000 euros in the NACE sector 1622 (production of parquet floors, NACE is an acronym which means General Nomenclature of Economic Activities in the European Communities), it was clear well before the end of 2020 that the total amount would fall sharply. The first six months recorded a sharp fall of almost 35% (in the first six months of 2020 there was a turnover of 8,443,000 euros as compared to 12,855,000 in the first six months of 2019).

A fall as a result of covid 19 is only logical, but nevertheless it has been particularly sharp. If we compare this with another sector which has been in difficulty in recent years, namely the furniture sector, we note that the latter has stood up much better. In the first six months of 2020, the turnover of the Belgian furniture industry was 924.7 million euros, a fall of 12.1% as compared to the first six months of 2019, and that speaks volumes.

SOUDAL

Soudal started in 1966 as a welding company specialising in car bodywork repairs. The company has come a long way in transforming itself into a family multinational specialising in chemical solutions for the building industry; one word pervades the transformation: innovation. ‘If you leave everything as it is, nothing will change.’ That was the guiding principle of founder Vic Swerts when Soudal was formed in 1966 and that is still the case now. The Soudal Group is now Europe’s biggest independent producer of putty, glues, and PU foams for both professional and private users. The Soudal Group makes products for its own trademark and private labels in seven groups: silicones and other types of putty, PU foams, adhesives, hybrid polymers, technical aerosols, and construction chemicals. With its own trademarks, the Soudal Group focuses on three market segments, namely construction, industry, and retail. Soudal has progressed from an annual turnover of a handful of francs in 1966 to 893 million euros in 2019. That figure represented a 7% increase in turnover as compared to 2018. Soudal presently employs about 3300 people, about one third of whom work at the headquarters in Turnhout. Vic Swerts comments: ‘You have to surround yourself with good and capable people who can do things better and know more than you do.’ The group’s annual capacity (in m²/l/kg) is 105,000,000 foam cans, 260,000,000 shafts, 10,000,000 tubes, and 100,000,000kg of silicones and glues. In 2021, as in previous years, Soudal will continue to launch efficient and ecological products. In addition to soil, bricks and state-of-theart technology, we also continue to invest with enthusiasm in our sophisticated climate change strategy. The focus there is on reducing VOCs, refining ergonomics, and reducing impact on the environment. The showpiece of all our investments is undoubtedly Plant 5, an 20,000 sq. metre factory (under construction). When Plant 5 in Turnhout is commissioned, the factories at Soudal headquarters, spread over three sites, will cover more than 210,000 sq. metres, of which approximately 95,000 sq. metres will be buildings. Soudal already operates globally with no fewer than 44 sales offices and 20 production plants and Soudal exports its products to over 138 countries. Soudal is still a 100% Belgian family business. +32 (0) 14 42 42 31 - info@soudal.com / www.soudal.com

PREMIUM USABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

• New: ecological packaging for hybrid parquet adhesives • Same product, same quality • Easy to recycle • Easy to stack, takes up less space

WILLIAMS & KOCH

Williams & Koch Branton Woodtone Collection

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The use of non-toxic preparations has always been the main priority. Now, in 2020, products like Linochrom, Fumicolor, Branton B, Branton C, Branton E are being promoted worldwide as the most ecological solutions to get to the famous “Belgian” colors. Many high-end projects have the “Branton Woodtone” touch in the woodwork, and many designers are inspired in our

Woodtone Atelier. In 2019 Williams & Koch provided products for the finishing of more than 150,000 m² of flooring, cabinets, interiors, kitchens, stairs and furniture. By spring 2021 we will launch a new generation of Ophel-oil, this is a cross-hybrid with bleaching- and UV blocking properties. The Ophel-oil magically fixates the Linochrom effects in the grey spectrum, and preserves the natural look of many INVISIBLEPuraLignum woodspecies. +32 (0) 11 933 112 - info@williams-koch.com / www.williams-koch.com PLASTIVAN Plastivan N.V. has more than 50 years of experience in making PVC and WPC products for the construction industry. The company offers a full range of products to give the home and durable and low-maintenance finish: wall and ceiling furnishing, window ledges, floors, shutters, roof furnishing, wall cladding, terrace planks, and garden fences. The Plastivan WOOD group has various production plants and offices in Europe (Belgium, France, England, and Poland) and also possesses its own mould production plant. They have absolute control over PROTECTION the entire production process from a completely integrated raw material production process to the finished product.

Extremely mattü Non-yellowingü Fast-dryingü Durableü And so, their core business is the extrusion of PVC and WPC products for the construction industry. The major products are wall cladding (trademark: DURASID®) and terrace planks/ LIGNUM PURA : Extremely matt, noncolouring, single-component wood and parquet lacquer with high resistance to garden fences (trademark: DUOFUSE®). For 2019 there are a number of important new collections such as a range of wall wear. Sustainable water-based, bio- cladding with very realistic wood and brick patterns, a new based polyurethane. colour wood composite, and lacquered aluminium posts for the garden fencing. For 2021 there are several new collections BLACK LABEL BY planned such as an assortment of wall furnishing with realistic wood and brick patterns and a lacquered aluminium garden screen system.

PROFESSIONAL FLOOR PRODUCTS +32 (0) 56 66 75 51 - info@plastivan.com / www.plastivan.com

ARCHIWOOD/ NÖVLEK

Vanlandschoot Hout is known for its semi-solid oak plank floors and veneered panels. The company is already in its 3rd generation. Has grown from supplier of veneered bespoke panels for the furniture industry to manufacturer of 2-layer parquet floors and veneered sheet material for interior construction. The company's core activity consists of producing 2-layer parquet floors and veneered sheet material. Parquet in 15/4 in different widths and qualities remains a topper, but the 10 / 3x187 is also on a steep rise. There are 20 people working in the company. The annual capacity for parquet is 600,000 m² and for veneered sheet material 200,000 m². New for 2021 is Country, a floor full of character, and we also have a new 3-layer budget floor 10/2x187. +32 (0) 51 65 61 23 - info@vanlandschoothout.com / www.vanlandschoothout.com Over 16 years ago, ArchiWood started with the focus on one product, namely the Hard Wood Clip® for fastening terrace planks invisibly. In 2008, they decided to extend their range. Nowadays, ArchiWood develops and produces high-quality accessories for fitting wooden terraces and cladding under the Növlek trademark. The products are developed so as to withstand the ravages of time, but also to make the user’s life easier (such as the Board Clamp). Developments are based on a sound knowledge of the problems which can emerge during the fitting. Moreover, the company possesses a sound knowledge of the specific characteristics of the various wood sorts. The best-seller is the innovative Hard Wood Clip®, Softwood Clip®, and Square Clip® for fastening wooden terrace boards invisibly. Hard Wood Clip® has won various awards. All products at ArchiWood are developed in Belgium and produced in modern and certified european factories. Year in year out, they work on the refinement of existing products and the development of new products, which are suited to the market and legislation. The company is interested in all countries. In 2021, ArchiWood is promising a number of innovations through the launch of new products or refinements to existing products. +32 (0) 477 55 28 75 - info@archi-wood.net / info@novlek.com /

VANLANDSCHOOT HOUT

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EXCELLENT STAIN & SCRATCH RESISTANCE

BASIN : TIME FOR STABILITY!

The BASINTAGE RS collection is a revolutionary reactive colour system for wood that exists out of 2 component ecological water-based stains (with an activator) that give an antique appearance to the wood. Thanks to their lightfast high-end hues, these stains are suitable for all types of wood. 100 % ecological - Water-based and with colour dyes that do not contain any heavy metals. Revolutionary - One can obtain an aged look in only one (stain) layer, while the traditional antique staining method requires multiple applications. Stability under light exposure - The shades are light-stable provided that they are covered withs 3 coats of the NO VISIBLE, PROTECT, ... BASIN varnish brand to protect them against the yellowing of the wood. Washable aged effect - After application with the BASINTAGE RS stain and drying, one can wash the wood with water and obtain a washed effect that gives another type of “aged” effect. Unlimited choice of wood species - One can colour wood species like American oak, softwood, light-coloured exotic wood etc. Stable and reproducible stains - The aged parquet manufacturing business searches for stable antique finishes in time for large productions and reproducible products for their resellers. Oiled finish - The BASINTAGE RS stains can be treated with WOOD OIL PU-XXXX by BASIN. Available in 8 different standard coulours. Contact us for more information about this product. +32 (0) 51 65 00 10 - info@basin.be / www.basin.be

LAMETT

Lamett was formed by Bruno Descamps and Thomas Baert as an importer of parquet and laminate. The purchase of the Lamett brand and the emergence of the first Lamett collections date from 2007. In 2010, the company purchased premises and a warehouse along the E17 motorway in Deerlijk (B). In 2016, the company acquired Morava Wood in Czech Republic, a producer of solid parquet. 2017 saw the launch of a new product range under the name Parquet Vinyl and in 2018 the company has purchased a French sawmill. The core business comprises the production and distribution of parquet (75%) and Parquet Vinyl (25%). Lamett is one of the most important players in Europe. Consolidated turnover in 2020 was 55 million euros. Lamett has 350 employees and processes 400 orders a week which are destined for shops, timber trades, etc. Capacity is 2.5 million square metres for parquet and 4 million for parquet vinyl. In 2019, Lamett is restoring the focus to wood and is launching some exceptional collections under its ‘Close to nature’ campaign. Extremely elegant wood structures are combined with refined colours to give a home warmth and personality. Think of rustic floors, but they are also extending their light-rustic collections. Striking collections are Carcassonne with original saw grooves and Albi with an exclusive look from intense brushing. With extensions to its collections, Lamett can now offer a wide choice for all styles and budgets. Major export countries are Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, France, the UK, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, and the Scandinavian countries. +32 (0) 56 77 45 15 - info@lamett.eu / www.lamett.eu

BUZON

BUZON, MANUFACTURER OF PEDESTALS Buzon has been developing and manufacturing innovative support system products since 1987. Pol-ypropylene Buzon pedestals are both ergonomic and hard-wearing. They are specially designed to allow the realization of all kind of terraces. The extensive range of BUZON solutions ensures easy, stable and durable installation of concrete tiles, natural stone, ceramic tiles or wood. Internationally recognized pedestals The reputation of Buzon pedestals has been built up through both our extensive experience and our will to satisfy even the most demanding requirements of architects, construction professionals and industry standards. Our team is ready to help you, supporting you in your projects and constructions anywhere in the world. Adjustable high performance pedestals for terraces Buzon floor pedestals are adjustable height, making them suitable for the construction of raised terraces up to 1120 mm in height. There is a range of levelling accessories which can correct the level by up to 5%; and in some cases 10%. These adjustable floor pedestals can be used with different types and forms of terrace coverings. www.buzon-world.com +32 (0) 42 48 39 83 - info@buzon-world.com / www.buzon-world.com

B-FIX HOUTBEDRIJF KERKHOFS

B-Fix can present over 15 years of experience in invisible fastening systems for terraces and planks and accompanying accessories. B-Fix is the fruit of years of expertise in fitting wooden terraces and outdoor woodwork in general. The most important product is the B-Fix invisible fastening system, a universal system deployed for a whole range of wood sorts and composites. The company steers a consistent course thanks to product innovations and expansion into new markets. B-Fix employs six people on the payroll, but, apart from them, several other people are involved in the activities. The sheltered workshop, which concentrates on packing, is an integral part of the projects. Each year, the company completes several hundred thousands of square metres and the capacity leaves room for growth. Innovation is an ongoing concern. As regards exports, they concentrate mainly at present on the United States, the Scandinavian countries, Greece, Germany, and the Middle East. + 32 (0) 10 40 07 90 - info@b-fix.be / www.b-fix.be

Filling technology for wood flooring

MACHINED FILLING OF KNOTS IN PARQUET

before after The current Houtbedrijf Kerkhofs dates from 1993 and started back then on a small scale with the production of solid wood floorboards and parquet. The company has grown continually by investing constantly in good workers who do their jobs enthusiastically and in the use of modern machinery. The current team consists of 11 enthusiastic production workers, four motivated workers in the office, two permanent representatives, Peter Peijnenburg and Marc van Buren, and commercial agent Martijn Bonkenburg. In recent years, the company has invested heavily in new drying facilities, energyefficient air extraction, CNC-guided sawing and profiling machine, CNC-guided 4-sided planning machines, a panel saw, and a Hungarian point profile machine. The speciality of Houtbedrijf Kerkhofs is making customised floorboards or Bespoke Flooring. Think here of strips, herringbone, Hungarian point, Viennese point, and a huge diversity of style panels (Versailles, Chantilly, etc.), not only in oak, but also in a wide range of other wood sorts, from afrormosia to zebrano, and from hardwood to softwood. Bourgogne 8/9mm is the leading product. Houtbedrijf Kerkhofs achieves a turnover of about 7 million euros. +32 (0) 11 63 64 00 - info@parketkerkhofs.be / www.parketkerkhofs.be

Quality Parquet FOR PROFESSIONALS

CSP Engineering bvba

Stenehei 30/10 B-2480 Dessel (Belgium) Tel: +32 14 37 77 52 info@csp-engineering.com www.csp-engineering.com

Promoting sustainable forest management

“Every product you need for a perfect �loor.”

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CSP ENGINEERING

CSP Engineering is a developer of smart technology and a constructor of special purpose machines for the wood flooring industry, located in Belgium. With more than 20 years of experience and a strong internal know-how, CSP Engineering became a true specialist in this niche market. CSP responds to the needs of its customers, follows the trends in the market and provide standard as well as a tailor-made solution in different stages of the production of wood flooring elements. In 2014, when the development of PAR-Filler was successfully completed, a new chapter started for this Belgian company. CSP Engineering went international. One PAR-Filler® machine after another was built. Barely 4 years later, CSP Engineering had customers from Northern to Southern Europe. Based on the in-house knowledge and experience, new insights and market demand, PAR-Filler® Mono and PAR-Filler® Duplex were developed, each tailored to a specific production capacity. With these new types, CSP Engineering is looking beyond the borders of the EU. As a niche specialist for the development of specific www.csp-engineering.com solutions for the parquet sector, CSP Engineering has, in addition to automatic filling machines, solutions for the production of 2-layer floor parts and a range of modular automation building blocks. With a clear vision to the future, people are working hard on new innovations. More on this soon … +32 (0) 14 37 77 52 - sales@csp-engineering.com / www.csp-engineering.com

DEVOMAT INDUSTRIES

Devomat Industries was founded on 8 February 1980, and started developing the Woodboy® machine and related products. A system that quickly became a great success, with a brand name that has almost become a household name. Over the years, Devomat Industries has continued to develop and today mainly serves the professional market with a full range of primers, adhesives, oils, lacquers, maintenance products, machines, abrasives and accessories for parquet and plankflooring. The core activity of Devomat Industries is the development and commercialisation of "Devo® - Professional Floor Products", a full range of machines, abrasives and products for the installation and finishing of parquet floors and the maintenance of all types of floors. Devo's main products are Lignum Pura: the invisible wood protection, High Solid Oil: a high performance single layer oil, Master 3D: the efficient 3-disc machine, and after 40 years still the Woodboy machine. Devomat has 14 employees at the head office for sales and distribution in Belgium. Recently, Devomat Industries launched the new parquet sanders Devo Belt MC 200 and Devo Speed XS 150 and XS 150. Technical innovations have been implemented on the Devo Master 3D. In 2018, Devo Turbo Fiberpad caused a shockwave in sanding materials country. At this moment the launch of a new groundbreaking invisible finishing product "Lignum Pura" has started. Export goes to the Netherlands, France, GH-Luxembourg, Germany, Romania, Latvia, and USA. + 32 (0) 3 450 94 70 - info@devomat.be www.devomat.be / www.devonatural.be / www.woodboy.be / www.misterfloor.be

DECOSPAN

Your partner for total wood solutions in interiors For more than 40 years, Decospan has proven to be a reliable export partner to integrate wood into interiors. Through different global showrooms, we like to think with specifiers, carpenters & clients to offer Total Wood Solutions. Our Flooring Division offers 2 high-quality Branded Solutions: Parky & Cabbani. Both brands respond to today’s interior and design trends. The real wooden top layer on our easyto-install Parky flooring makes you say goodbye to the laminate ones. Parky floors are suitable for fitting in both residential and high-traffic commercial properties. Our other brand Cabbani bridges a high-end European oak parquet with contemporary architecture. Thanks to the a la carte system, you can design your dream floor based on a top layer of 2, 3.2 or 5.5 mm, HDF or birch plywood and a wide range of stylish colours. Get inspired and visit us at www.par-ky.com or www.cabbani.com. Our wood consultants are happy to advise you. + 32 (0) 56 52 80 00 - info@decospan.com www.par-ky.com / www.cabbani.com

Linochrom is a one of a kind reactive dyeing system with a built-in retarder. This product allows a stress-free on-site application, eliminating overlaps. Therefore, Linochrom is also absorbed better by the wood to react much deeper. Whether you are looking for a distinct uniform modern grey or a deeply weathered rustic aspect, Linochrom does it all. Even more, it provides a variety of results beyond imagination, and stands out by its unique properties as a basis for more elaborated techniques like bleaching or distressing.

Williams & Koch Europe bv

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Branton B is the solution when it comes to creating driftwood effects without using white oil finishes. Branton B combines the reactive aspect with the white grain in the first application. Used together with PRM C 24 as A/B bleach component, it offers endless possibilities in ageing processes.

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OUTDOOR WOOD CONCEPTS®

Outdoor Wood Concepts® emerged from a traditional timber trade and has years of experience, sound market and material knowledge, and a sense of innovation. The firm develops and produces innovative and registered wall cladding concepts, such as Free Willy®, Woodface®, Evergreen and Neighbours®, which give any home extra architectural value thanks to its collaboration with reputable designers. The Evergreen® horizontal wall cladding concept is the most recent innovation: solid wooden profiles (FSC® or PEFC® certified), available in 3 widths, are interspersed with custom-made aluminium profiles (80% recycle content). No nails or screws are driven into the wood, which means circular, ecologically-friendly and sustainable wall cladding. The fact that wall cladding is more than just planing planks manifests itself in the technical depth which Outdoor Wood Concepts® offers its clients. Indeed, in collaboration with an engineering firm, the company develops a highly extensive technical manual for architects to give them an answer to all technical questions. +32 (0) 56 96 71 40 - info@outdoorwoodconcepts.be / www.outdoorwoodconcepts.be

RUBIO MONOCOAT

Muylle-Facon BVBA was founded in 1906 as a manufacturer of mastic and has become a leading manufacturer of construction chemical products. In 1962 a first range of wood treatment products was launched. In 2000, the basis for the Rubio Monocoat oil as we know it today was created, based on the revolutionary technology of molecular binding. Today, the Rubio Monocoat family covers more than 82 countries, with around 300 employees worldwide. Meanwhile, more than 50,000,000 m2 of wood is protected YOUR PARTNER IN WOOD PROTECTION and colored with Rubio Monocoat oil every year. Rubio Monocoat is a pioneer in manufacturing innovative and environmentallyfriendly oil that protects and colors wood, for indoor, outdoor and industrial applications. The range has been expanded over the years including optional pre-colours and a complete range of maintenance and cleaning products. Our top product remains Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C, a still unprecedented oil that colors and protects your wood in one single layer. Thanks to the advanced and unique technology of molecular bonding, Rubio Monocoat oil guarantees sustainable protection that doesn’t harm the environment and its users (0% VOC), and this in 40 standard colours. Are you curious about the latest wood trends? In need of the right tips & tricks? Or looking for inspiration for your next project? Then be sure to subscribe to the Rubio newsletter and discover it all! Go to our website www.rubiomonocoat.com. +32 (0) 51 30 80 54 - info@rubiomonocoat.com / www.rubiomonocoat.com

CIRANOVA

Debal Coatings has more than 90 years experience in the finishing and maintenance of both indoor and outdoor wood surfaces. Ciranova was formed in 1929, producing many different waxes and oils for the furniture industry. These many years of knowledge and experience in stains and finishing wood surfaces for these products, has enabled Ciranova to expand from trading mostly in waxes, to a full range of finishing products, such as Unique Reactive Stains, Hardwax Oils, Lacquers and Maintenance products. In addition to our world renowned Reactive Stains, our Roller applied Titan Hardwaxoil and the new environmentally friendly, durable and invisible PLUS range of finishes are generating growing international interest. The high tech range of Ciranova Industrial finishes, including a strong range of UV curable products also ensures further expansion. This year, our new state of the art, modern office building has been completed, where the new R&D Department and the new Ciranova Academy are also located. Together with more than 40 permanent dedicated employees, Ciranova is perfectly poised to continue the growth trend in the coming years. + 32 (0) 51 30 11 40 - info@ciranova.be / www.ciranova.eu

ORAC® MAPO GROUP

ORAC® has been around for 50 years. That is half a century of innovation and creativity. The manufacturer of decorative 3D ornaments is also set to create a sensation over the next few decades together with its employees and long-term partners. “We are continuously developing new solutions, designs and markets. That desire for innovation is in our DNA,” CEO Yves Taillieu says. ORAC® stands for elements that are accessible and easy to use. Everyone can use its ornaments to make an interior reflect their personality in no time. “And with respect for the environment,” the CEO adds. “We want to be completely CO2 neutral by 2023.” ORAC® is a Belgian family company and global leader in the design and production of high-quality 3D ornaments. It offers a wide range of skirting boards, cornice mouldings, wall panels and decorative elements such as profiles for indirect lighting. More than 300 employees of 12 different nationalities give their very best for the brand every day. Besides the Ostend site, ORAC® also has production sites in Slovakia and Russia, and sales offices in the United Kingdom and Spain. The products are distributed in over 80 countries around the globe. +32 (0) 59 80 32 52 - belgie@oracdecor.com / www.oracdecor.com Mapo specializes in the pre-finishing of flooring, ceiling and exterior wall claddings. She distinguishes with a large but flexible pre-finishing equipment, The combination possibilities are unlimited : UV lacquer, UV or oxydative drying oils, with additional treatments as there are brushing, staining, distressing and smoking on traditional planks, herringbone or chevron and surfaces of 1 m² and more. Finishes easy to maintain for competitive prices. Vepola, our manual painting department, offers you special painting treatments in a matt or high gloss paint whereas Mapo Print, digital printing company, services you with a customized image on your panels, well protected with 2 coats of lacquer. Think finishing, contact Mapo ! +32 (0) 11 60 54 93 - mapo@mapo.be / www.mapo.be

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FOR THE FINISHING OF YOUR WOOD, PVC AND METAL PRODUCTS fl ooring - ceiling - outside cladding - profi les * decorative - durable - ageing - roller coater/curtain coater/spraying/vacuum application – ALSO PRINTING!

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A FAMILY COMPANY FOUNDED IN 1883 120,000 M³ OF SAWN TIMBER IN STOCK

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IMPORT AND EXPORT OF SCANDINAVIAN & RUSSIAN SOFTWOODS, AMERICAN SOFTWOODS & HARDWOODS, TROPICAL HARDWOODS

BERGSTRAAT 25 | B-8511 AALBEKE | BELGIUM T. +32 (0)56 43 33 33 | F. +32 (0)56 43 33 34 GENEVIEVE@VANDECASTEELE.BE | DAVE@VANDECASTEELE.BE WWW.VANDECASTEELE.BE Vandecasteele Houtimport is a traditional family

Run business. Strong environmental credentials (fsc® - pefc – olb - ..) Are of paramount importance to the sustainability of the business.

We specialize in the import and distribution of softwoods and hardwoods from around the world and offer our customers throughout Europe excellent choice, value, availability and service in an ecologically responsible manner in perfect harmony with customers, suppliers and environment.

Recently added in our range of timbers – European Oak and Beech.

Vandecasteele Houtimport Bergstraat 25 - BE-8511 AALBEKE - BELGIE

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HABO

Habo was founded in 1955 as an artisan furniture manufacture. In the early 80’s the family business switched to the production of 9mm solid overlay parquet. Since 10 years Habo also produces multilayer parquet. The product range now consists of Classic Line (6,3mm and 9mm solid parquet in strips, open book, herringbone, chevron, Versailles and other panels), Top Line (13mm and 18mm twolayer parquet) and made to measure in French oak and exotic woods. Known for its strict wood selections, Habo combines high quality parquet with beautiful finishes in different collections. The gradual growth throughout its history results in the current annual capacity of 250.000m². Habo recently built a brand new warehouse. The expansion of 4.000m² of storage allows for a better centralisation of the very extensive stocks of raw material and parquet. With its vast stocks Habo can offer quick and flexible solutions to professional parquet installers. +32 (0) 89 62 32 60 - info@habo.be / www.habo.be

BEAVERART

Since 2013, BeaverArt is specialized in the manufacturing of exclusive wooden floors in almost every conceivable pattern. For example, a boring hardwood floor can suddenly brighten up with a beautiful border, or with a medallion as an eye-catcher in the room. You have also come to the right place for custom marquetry, such as company logos. This can be done in a mix of various types of wood,in your floor, in table tops or as wall decorations. We do not shy away from a challenge! BeaverArt always tries to let the wood speak for itself, by either emphasizing the natural color or by playing with the wood grain. You will not find stained or chemically colored wood at our workplace. Due to the high degree of digitization, standard designs can be manufactured in a cost-effective manner. “Custom made” is of course always possible. All designs can be made from 3mm thickness, above 8mm all designs are manufactured with a birch plywood underlay. +32 (0) 491 52 03 13 - sales@beaverart.be / www.beaverart.be www.q-floor.com • sales@q-floor.com • +32 16 90 45 15 O-Floor Multilayer Parquet