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NOVODECOR LEADS THE WAY WITH LAMINATES AND WOOD BASED PANELS
Novodecor ®, a brand from Sonae featuring its laminates and compacts , has now been rebranded to allow for the change in name by Sonae Indústria to Surforma . Novodecor by Surforma ®, as it is now known , is a dynamic brand that integrates concept , product and communication , promoting surfaces and shapes as its fundamental design pillars .
Surforma was founded in 1959 as part of SONAE Group and Sonae Indústria became one of the largest manufacturers of laminates and wood-based panels . Located in the north of Portugal , the company has undergone an expansion process through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions . It has become one of the industry leaders in Europe , North America and South Africa with a wide variety of products for the furniture , construction and decoration industries .
Novodecor by Surforma ® ensures high performance in the applications where product design , quality and durability are required , by delivering versatile materials , having excellent surface features and thus representing an ideal solution for any designer or architect . Their products create a unique and bold environment , while combining quality , versatility and exclusivity .
Ballistic Protection In order to keep their products relevant and cutting edge , Surforma has been working with its partners to develop an innovative and eco-friendly multilayer protection Compact panel that will comply with major international ballistic standards .
The addition of the new Compact solution with ballistic properties will further expand the applications for use in security applications such as banks , ATMs , armoured vehicles , doors and walls .
Surforma ’ s existing Compact solutions already withstand great impacts , thus becoming reliable and safe products to use in the most demanding environments . Applications that the existing Compacts can be applied to include horizontal and vertical surfaces in areas such as locker rooms , public bathrooms and high traffic spaces such as schools and hospitals . www . novodecor . co . za
ITALTILE ADDS LUXURIOUS TOUCH TO HOTEL SKY
Without a doubt South Africa ’ s most future-forward hotel , the already iconic new Hotel Sky in Sandton , offers luxury stays and the ultimate guest experience . To underscore and add dimension to this top class , futuristic indulgence , Italtile Commercial ’ s JV Partner in Gauteng , Dale Hermanson , was invited to collaborate with the team and select luxurious , contemporary tiles for 453 rooms and a spectacular floorspace . Marvel Pro XL Calacatta Lappato porcelain tiles by Italian tile masters Atlas Concorde answer the need for opulence and contemporary luxury . These 1,200 x 2,400mm porcelain tiles are an Italtile Commercial exclusive import . The range was designed and manufactured to create outstanding visual impact with an authentic marbled finish . The size , texture , full bodied print and flawless finish of Marvel Pro are testament to Atlas Concorde ’ s sustainable , cutting edge technology . These full bodied giants are rectified to create near seamless floorscapes and walls on a spectacular scale .
Collaboration on commercial projects of this calibre pushed Italtile to go beyond their best and they greatly value the partnerships that extend their abilities and experience . www . italtile . co . za
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