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H o s p i ta l i t y & D e s i g n S h o w D a i l y 1 1 W e d n e s d a y, J u n e 1 1 , 2 0 1 4 PREFERRED FINISHING INTRODUCES FIREWALL K-800 FOR CAL TB 133 By Kyle Bullock, President, Preferred Finishing, Inc. Twenty-two years after the implementa- tion of the first full-scale upholstered fur- niture flammability requirement for pub- lic seating, California TB 133, the indus- try is about to change again. The California Bureau of Home Furnishings is in the process of changing its residen- tial furniture flammability requirement, CAL 117. The new standard will be called CAL TB 117-2013. The focus of the regulatory change is to require that upholstered furniture man- ufacturers use polyurethane foams that do not contain halogenated flame retar- dants. Concerns about toxicity and bio accumulation of halogenated flame retar- dants in the environment have led to the changes. The new CAL TB 117-2013 standard will use a cigarette as the igni- tion source, replacing the traditional small open flame source. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is also studying upholstered furni- ture fire safety. The CPSC is currently considering a national upholstered furni- ture flammability regulation that may require both a smol- dering (cigarette) ignition source and a small flame ignition source. Preferred Finishing currently sup- plies more fire barrier for CAL TB 133 applications than any other producer. The team of scientists at Preferred Finishing has been producing fire barrier interliners since 1991. In 2013, their research efforts lead to the development of Firewall K- 800. K-800 is the only barrier tested to meet both a smolder- ing ignition source and an open flame ignition source. K- 800 is rated by MBCD as "OK for use" in building "Cradle to Cradle" branded furniture. Firewall K-800 contains no items listed in California' s Proposition 65. It' s easy to work with, "green" and highly effective. For more information, visit booth 7-2116 at NeoCon, go online to www.firewall barriers.com, call 864-839-9432 or email kyle.bullock@firewallbarriers.com. PETER PEPPER PRODUCTS: OVER 60 YEARS OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE With over 60 years of design excel- lence, the company has been able to stay focused – and will remain so – on brand development, product diversity and selection for all sectors of com- mercial environments including corpo- rate, healthcare, education, govern- ment and hospitality. In 1952, drawing on a background rich in design, engineering, photogra- phy and sales, Peter Pepper formed a company to fulfill the need for a prod- uct range that enriched environments through both their aesthetic influence and their functional performance. Early products included wall sconce candelabras, metal sculptures, geomet- ric wood and aluminum boxes, clocks, occasional tables, walnut file and letter trays and more. As the company grew, Peter Pepper started the category of accessories for the newly emerging contract furniture market. As Peter said, "The most impor- tant feature to be considered when selecting an accessory is good design." Over the course of the next 60-plus years, through collaborations with multiple independent designers, extraordinary customer serv- ice and a work environment that fosters longevity, the company developed a loyal following and grew to become the most recog- nized name for ancillary products, win- ning multiple product design awards. Today, Peter Pepper is known as the source for contract ancillary prod- ucts delivering the highest caliber of design, producing an inspired product line of unparalleled selection for the architectural and design community. Based in the Los Angeles area, operat- ing their corporate offices and two manu- facturing facilities, PPP remains a family com- pany, continuing the tradition of design excellence. The spirit of Peter Pepper's origi- nal vision continues with Sigi Pepper – President and CEO, Michael Pepper - Director of Operations and Kip Pepper - VP of Sales and Marketing, along with over 100 dedicated employees and 70 sales people. Visit Peter Pepper Products in show- room 1094 at NeoCon. For more infor- mation, go to www.peterpepper.com. KARNDEAN DESIGNFLOORING OFFERS FLOORSTYLE AND KARNDEAN APP Virtual Floor Design Floor design has entered the 21st century. Karndean's virtual tools offer the con- venience of finding the perfect floor for your project without the need to leave your home or office. Floorstyle Floorstyle is an interactive visualization tool enabling commercial users to select a flawless floor almost instantaneously. Users will experience a realistic picture of how Karndean Designflooring looks with just a few clicks. The process is a simple as visiting the Floorstyle page at www.karndean .com/en/commercial-flooring/tools-and- resources/specification-tools/floorstyle- floor-viewer?link=mm through your computer or iPad, picking a commercial segment and space, selecting a Karndean floor, then choosing the style or pattern. Users can download CAD files for use in 3D or CAD applications, share their creations on social media, save the link and print or e-mail their completed designs. Karndean App The Karndean Virtual Floor Fitting App is a one-of-a-kind app to create a realistic, digital representation of your space with the flooring of your choice. With the use of cutting edge Augmented Reality (AR) technology, this app is available on the iPhone and iPad. Users have access to Karndean's entire flooring catalog through the app's Touch Selector. This app allows you to view any Karndean floor in any space, at any time. To use the technology, simply down- load the free app, select any stone or wood look that interests you, and watch the room change before your eyes. Karndean's entire flooring catalog is available through the app's Touch Selector. Download the free app on iTunes today. Visit Karndean Designflooring in booth 7-7116 at NeoCon. For more informa- tion, go to www.karndean.com, call 888- 266-4343 or email info@karndean.com. QUALITY COMMITTED, TIMELY DELIVERED, ENVIRONMENTALLY DRIVEN Elias Woodwork is quality committed to the core. From the selection of trees with suitable grain and color character- istics to the final quality control inspection before products are pack- aged and shipped, Elias Woodwork strives for perfection. It uses the latest and best technologies available to the wood manufacturing industry to ensure absolute accuracy and consistency in all steps of production. From German manufactured molding machines to Italian made flat-line spray systems, Elias Woodwork has spared no expense to bring its quality commit- ment to the forefront of every product offering. The combination of technolo- gy, expertise and quality control rise to the surface of every product that leaves the manufacturing facility bound for your next customer's kitchen. Elias Woodwork is timely deliv- ered on every product. From the order processing department to your receipt of tracking information for your in- transit order, Elias Woodwork strives for timeliness. Every step of the order entry process is given a deadline and overseen by your own personal cus- tomer service representative. From your confirmation to begin production to its production department beginning to cut components is only a matter of hours. Its lean manufacturing mentali- ty and production organization means that your order is simultaneously put under manufacture in multiple depart- ments. While the frames for those cab- inet doors are being cut and shaped, the panels are being carefully selected and color matched, while the wood for your crown mouldings are pulled out of a lift of lumber and prepared for shaping. With every department over- seen and collectively managed by the veteran production manager, you have more than 200 people working togeth- er to deliver your next project on time. Elias Woodwork is environmental- ly driven in a conscious world. From its lean manufacturing mentality to absolute use of waste, Elias Woodwork strives for environmental accountabili- ty. In all corners of the production process, Elias Woodwork aims to remove redundancy, waste and product storage. Through years of hard work and experimentation, its production processes have been refined and timed to produce components only as they are needed, and not sooner. In this way, it reduces the need to store and handle excess product, eliminating all energy consump- tion associated with doing so. The unavoidable waste wood from the manufacturing processes is converted into heat for the facility and for the lacquer curing ovens. Furthermore, it has the privilege of working with nature's very own fiber reinforced composite: wood. In partnering with Elias Woodwork, you and your cus- tomers are safely storing carbon removed from the atmosphere by liv- ing trees and converted into wood. Wood is the utmost in renewable and environmentally friendly materials available today and is a living, breath- ing and beautiful choice in an environ- mentally conscious world. For more information, call 800-665- 0623 or visit www.eliaswoodwork.com.