Turning the tide

Condor Group is launching a partnership with Swiss-based company Tide Ocean SA to support solutions against plastic pollution and poverty. Products labelled #tide ocean material are made with ocean-bound plastic waste collected by fishermen in Southeast Asia and Mexico. The project contributes to fair wages for fishermen, clean coastlines and reduced CO2

Every year, Condor Group provides millions of square meters of floorcoverings and many of these products are still made in a conventional way, but in recent years, more and more recycled materials have made their appearance. The newest collaboration is with #tide ocean material which is not just a recycled material, but ocean-bound plastic waste.

Every year the plastic soup - the biggest environmental problem of our time - grows with 10 million tons of plastic dumped in our oceans.

Thomas Schori, founder of #tide: “Our solution does not only contribute to reduce CO2 and cleaner oceans, but we also work closely with NGO’s and local communities to close the circle of plastic waste pollution. We organize beach clean-ups and pay fair wages to wastepickers and fishermen collecting plastics.

Flanders showcase for COREtec

As a proud founding member, COREtec is looking forward to the return of Flanders Flooring Days on 22nd – 25th May 2023.

COREtec is an innovative, multilayer design floor with patented click profile that puts the world at your feet. COREtec distinguishes itself on the market through the wide range of authentic and natural decors, the unique composition of the individual cores, its remarkable characteristics and its exceptional comfort.

The extensive range now consists of over 230 floors in different sizes and a unique colour palette, with 122 of these floors stocked in the UK exclusively by The Likewise Group.

There are wood, stone and contemporary finishes across 4 collections, available in a huge range of plank & tile sizes, herringbone, multi-series and more.

The latest addition to the UK range is the impressive COREtec XL-End. A brand new collection of wood finishes with an unprecedented 15mm thickness, 0.8mm wear layer and 2100 x 228mm plank size. Each board has ultra realistic registered embossing, high definition printing and is backed with 3mm of sustainable cork underlay. As with all COREtec floors, there is also the security of a lifetime warranty and the back-up of a complete suite of waterproof matching accessories.

With the use of ocean waste, the recently launched mono-material innovations and state-of- the-art production facilities in the heart of Europe, Condor Group makes carpets ready for the future and takes a leading role in the circular economy.

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Country focus for Domotex

Flanders Flooring Days is a unique concept where you can explore 10+ leading manufacturers in a concentrated radius of only 25-kilometers over 4 days. Get maximum insight in a minimum of time.

You will also discover innovations at the ‘home’ of the manufacturers. A traditional trade fair only shows you a selection of what each manufacturer can offer you. Here you’ll see everything COREtec and Flanders has to offer. www.coretecfloors.com www.domotex.de

After a successful comeback in 2023, preparations for the 34th edition of the world's leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings are once again in full swing.

As a source of inspiration and a global marketplace, Domotex is constantly evolving – with a presentation area for wholesalers, mood spaces for residential and contracting, new formats for contractors and architects, and for the first time an exciting country focus.

"Together with partners, we are going to present a country focus in the future. The focus is on trends and designs, colors and innovations from the particular country. However, naturally, manufacturers and designers from the respective country will also be highlighted. In addition, we are happy to focus on other distinctive aspects, such as marketing concepts from the country. In 2024, Italy will be the focus of the event, marking its kick-off," explains Sonia WedellCastellano, Global Director Domotex, Deutsche Messe AG.

"Our goal is not only to unite the worlds of carpets and floor coverings in one place. Rather, we want to give the industry a place where it feels comfortable, which they can make their own platform and where individuals can meet who have one thing in common: a passion for flooring and carpets. A strong and united home for floor coverings of all kinds!" announces Wedell-Castellano.

Numerous international flooring brands have already confirmed their participation at the upcoming Domotex. For Annika Windmöller, Chief Marketing Officer at Windmöller, participation in the upcoming event is a matter of course: Domotex is not only a place to show up with innovative flooring but also the best stage for national and especially international contacts. This has been Domotex for decades for us and will continue to be so."

Yasmine Khamis, President of Oriental Group, considers Domotex a mandatory event: "Our products are there to be touched. No online event can replace personal contact. We look forward to being at Domotex 2024 and meeting with our partners in person."