Timber iQ February - March 2018 // Issue: 36 | Page 11

EVENTS The event was the first of its kind and it was a success. High-end contemporary designs from Johannesburg and Cape Town were on display. AHEC aims to highlight the sustainable credentials of the American hardwood resource through a creative display that also conveys the story behind each piece. “This has been a complex, fascinating and enjoyable project for both us and the designers involved. We also thank the designers who took on the painstaking task of recording all the energy inputs and wastage while not compromising on the integrity of their designs. There is an understandable concern about the environmental impact of imported materials. What this study has shown us is that if designers are committed to working sustainably, they should continue to embrace American hardwoods,” concludes Wiles. Accent edging: Because details matter. Egger Decorative Collection 2017 – 2019 Give your designs individuality and character. With the versatile EGGER accent edging offer, you can create exciting looks in trendy decor and material combinations. In this way, you can make a regular piece of furniture standout, with decorative highlights for an elegant finish. In the photo: H8956 ST10 Three-layer White-Grey. » Find out more under www.egger.com/edging