COVER STORY | SYNCROS
SYNCROS | COVER STORY
MATS GET A SHADE GREENER AT SYNCROS
New - OBEX Regia and Regia Duo by Milliken – Primary and Secondary Carpet Matting The Regia and Regia Duo products work perfectly together to provide a comprehensive entrance flooring solution. A wear resistance classified at 33 under EN1307 makes them suitable for high traffic areas and heavy commercial use. Again, 100% Econyl regenerated polyamide fibres and a phthalate-free backing provides them with excellent green credentials. Regia Duo – in primary placement - offers superior performance as the first line of defence against dirt and moisture. A specially tufted pattern with rows of high twist and heat set polyamide dual fibres, combined with rows of monofilament yarns provides a heavy scraping effect on shoe soles, pram wheels and luggage trolleys. Because it stops more dirt and moisture than any other textile matting, Regis Duo is also an outstanding choice whenever floor area is limited.
Syncros extends entrance matting range to include brand new greener, higher performing OBEX products developed by Milliken in response to customer demands. Decent entrance matting provides more than just a good-looking floor. It helps create a safe footing for visitors and employees, as well as reducing maintenance costs for flooring throughout a building. These are features very much appreciated by the world’s two busiest airports currently enjoying the benefits of OBEX Forma entrance flooring solution installed in the last year. With each location experiencing an annual footfall in excess of 85 million, the floors of Beijing and Atlanta airports require a versatile and durable covering to cope with this high volume of passengers, their associated cases and luggage trolleys, and the dirt and moisture they carry into the terminals. As the number one selling product of its kind, Milliken’s OBEX Forma modular tile system was an easy choice for these busiest of places. Since the range was launched in 1997, Milliken’s primary entrance flooring products have written their own success story with UK distributor, Syncros Entrance Matting Systems playing a key role by supplying and installing more square metres than anyone else globally. John Morgan, General Manager of Syncros said: “In 17 years of supplying the OBEX range, we have discovered that it is the flexibility and cost effectiveness of the modular system that attracts clients, making it the top choice for retail and commercial sectors.” These observations have allowed Syncros to contribute to Milliken’s continuous development of OBEX products to ensure that customers receive extremely durable, functional matting systems at the right price. Reacting to these market demands, Milliken has chosen 2015 to launch a raft of new OBEX products to complement the existing entrance flooring options. These extensions to the range, available through Syncros, combine Milliken’s textile expertise with green technology to produce an attractive and practical choice for clients, all with the same great properties that have become synonymous with the OBEX name. New - OBEX Ansa by Milliken - Secondary Carpet Matting OBEX Ansa is a new high performance tufted loop pile textile made from 100% Econyl regenerated polyamide fibres with a lightweight, 100% PVC-free backing. This makes OBEX Ansa one of the greenest secondary carpet matting products on the market today. With the combination of superior moisture retention and dirt scraping capability, along with immediate availability from Syncros in rolls, cut lengths or made to measure mats, all at excellent price points, OBEX Ansa is sure to fly off the shelves and onto the floors. “This looks to be one of the most exciting products on the market for a number of years,” commented John Morgan.
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COVER STORY : TOMORROW’S FLOORING YEARBOOK 2015/16
“Decent entrance matting helps create a safe footing for visitors and employees, as well as reducing maintenance costs for flooring throughout a building.”
Regia – installed as secondary solution – features a textile tufted in an open construction to optimally collect and retain dirt and moisture which is easily released during routine floor maintenance. Combined, Regia and Regia Duo are tough to beat on floor protection. What’s more, they are available in six shades to match most corporate colour schemes, allowing the option to create eyecatching floor designs throughout reception and other key areas. New - OBEX Via by Milliken - Secondary Carpet Matting Offering both superb moisture absorbency and dirt scraping properties in one product, OBEX Via has been specially designed with a combination of highly functional textile construction and BCF polyamide fibres. In common with other new OBEX products, Via utilises a phthalatefree backing with wear resistance classified as 33 which also makes it suitable for high traffic areas and heavy commercial use. With standard sized mats available as well as custom lengths cut from rolls, OBEX Via can cover any sized area in any location. New - OBEX Forma HD by Milliken One of Milliken’s most successful flooring products has also been updated with OBEX Format HD shortly to be released. It provides all the benefits of the original Forma but with increased textile coverage and durability creating even more exceptional performance. These new products will complement the current OBEX range which includes all-weather Tergo and Prior, Cero Scraper and Atrium. All mat types are well-suited to areas with high traffic and are easily maintained through routine cleaning. They have a five-year guarantee and are available to fit all sizes of floor on a supply only, or a supply and install basis from Syncros, providing peace of mind and convenience. The modular nature of the entire OBEX range allows for countless designs and colour options from accent borders to chequer boards, infusing colour and interest into the usually drab world of entrance matting. “Clients find it easy to use our on-line design tool to create their own OBEX matting configuration,” explained John. “This allows them to inject a bit of interest into their entrance areas, creating that all important first impression for their customers.” And with extensive experience of the entrance matting industry and a host of professional qualifications and accreditations, such as Safecontractor SSIP, CHAS, ContractorPlus, CSCS, Director IOSH, SSSTS, Altius Assured and ISO 9001, the team at Syncros knows exactly what is important to their clients. “The new OBEX products are going to be tough to beat,” said John. “2015 is going to be a fantastic year for entrance matting!” www.syncros.co.uk
TOMORROW’S FLOORING YEARBOOK 2015/16 : COVER STORY
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