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H o s p i t a l i t y & D e s i g n S h o w D a i l y M o n d a y, J u n e 1 5 , 2 0 1 5 8 IZIT LEATHER BY WILLOW TEX: THE DESIGNER'S CHOICE Willow Tex provides design profession- als a resource for unique and innovative premium synthetic leathers. It continues to strengthen and build upon its goal to fabricate not just top quality products, but what you need to bring your creative vision to life. Willow Tex is proud to announce that its production will be mov- ing to its next generation manufacturing facility in North Carolina. The company's proprietary manufac- turing process achieves eco-friendly pro- duction, using up to 90 percent less ener- gy and 80 percent less solvents than con- ventional synthetic leather. Capture the look and touch of top quality leather with IZIT Leather, a proven, premium quality leather alternative. Every style of IZIT Leather offers pure, consistent color, unmatched feel and authentic grain. The entire product line features the efficiency and convenience that has made IZIT Leather an evolutionary step beyond calfskin. Every day, the company's design team is evaluating the latest color trends, textures and embossed patterns in order to provide its customers with a fresh and exciting variety of up to date products. Upon opening it will be encouraging individual clients, design teams and com- panies to let it know what styles, colors and patterns they would like Willow Tex to produce. A key tenet to the Willow Tex business is cooperation with and listen- ing to customer needs, and its new man- u f a c t u r i n g facility was designed to do just that: build premi- um products that meet its customers' specific needs. With people becoming more and more conscious of where their products are coming from, "Made in the U.S.A." has become more than just a slogan. It's a movement to restore America, and it's one that Willow Tex is proud to stand behind. With its production moving to the U.S.A, you and your teams will have a unique manufacturing partner in your backyard which will drive down costs and lead times while still providing excellent customer service. For more information, visit IZIT Leather at booth #2050 on the 7th floor. MIURA TABLES BY KONSTANTIN GRCIC By James Kasschau, CEO & President, ICF Group The minimal and elegant square-topped Miura Table by Konstantin Grcic for Plank provides a sophisticated solution for spaces requiring a flexible furniture system that can be rearranged easily. Chairs or stools can be positioned around single tables or placed along the edges of tables connected in rows of any length for more formal events. The Miura Table features a tripod base that permits the top to remain steady, even on irregular floors. This makes it suitable for use indoors or out- doors on a variety of different surfaces. From dinner on the terrace at home to important meetings at the office, the pos- sibility to use single or multiple tables means parties of any size can be accom- modated. Plank recently provided Miura Tables for the offices of the President of the provincial government of South Tyrol, Italy, where Plank is based. The tables are regularly arranged in rows, and Plank was able to source a discreet mech- anism that fixes the tables together in a quick and easy manner. The device also ensures the tops are level and at an even height, resulting in a single seamless sur- face. Other practical qualities of the Miura Table include its folding top, which can be flipped up to make storage easier. Its powder-coated metal base supports a sur- face made from metal, MDF or HPL, which is available in a range of shapes and sizes, but for scenarios where adapt- ability is vital, the square-topped version offers an optimal solution. Miura Tables with metal tops are suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Since he e s t a b l i s h e d Konstantin Grcic Industrial Design (KGID) in 1991, the Munich- based designer has developed furniture, objects and lighting for many leading companies in the design field. Grcic defines function in human terms, com- bining formal strictness with consider- able mental acuity and humor. He is often defined as a minimalist, but Konstantin prefers to speak of simplicity. In recent years, Plank has researched technological design possibilities and sustainability matters with designers of international renown. As a consequence, Plank's products have received numerous awards and acknowledgments – for instance, the XXII Compasso d'Oro ADI Design Award for its Myto chair and the IF Product Design Award – Gold selec- tion for its Miura stool. These products now form part of the permanent collec- tions of some of the most important museums – e.g. the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the International Design Museum in Munich, and the Design Museum of London as well as the Art Institute of Chicago. ICF is proud to represent Plank and its products in North America. For more information, visit the ICF Group Showroom #365 (3rd floor), go to www.icf source.com, call 800.237.1625 or email ICFcustomerservice@icfgroup.com. AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH NEOCON Lee M. Oser CEO and Editor-in-Chief Kim Forrester Jules Denton Paul Harris Associate Publishers Lorrie Baumann Editorial Director Jeanie Catron JoEllen Lowry Richard Thompson Associate Editors Yasmine Brown Andre Gressieux Graphic Designers Sarah Glenn Caitlyn Roach Customer Service Managers Heather Canale Stacy Davis Savannah Green Tara Neal Show Logistics & Distribution Enrico Cecchi European Sales Hospitality & Design Show Daily is published by Oser Communications Group ©2015 All rights reserved. Executive and editorial offices at: 1877 N. Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ 85715 520.721.1300/Fax: 520.721.6300 www.osercommunicationsgroup.com European offices located at Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 11, 50125 Florence, Italy NEW ART SELECT STONES FROM KARNDEAN DESIGNFLOORING An interview with Milton Goodwin, VP of Commercial Sales, Karndean Designflooring. HDSD: As the new Vice President of Commercial Sales at Karndean Design- flooring, what are you most excited about? MG: The breadth of products at Karndean is outstanding. Our newest introduction, Art Select Stones, are an industry-leading example of our design leadership. I'm excited to enter the posi- tion with such a strong product portfolio to present to our customers. HDSD: What are some of the things that you hope to bring to Karndean and the commercial marketplace? MG: I hope I can continue to expand and grow our market position as a leader in LVT design. HDSD: What are some of Karndean's biggest existing strengths within that marketplace? MG: Our collections of wood- and stone- effect designs are some of the best in the industry. Clearly this is the most critical attribute we offer, along with outstanding durability. Karndean's combination of service, product portfolio and value proposition are unmatched. The products are unrivaled for many commercial applications, and our sales team is dedi- cated to servicing architects, designers and flooring contractors. HDSD: You have a substantial back- ground in tile, and Karndean recently introduced a new collection: Art Select Stones. How does the new collection compare to real stone tile? MG: These products are simply incredi- ble. I think they are actually better than real stone. The visuals are taken from primer stones found in the best quarries in the world. The ease of maintenance and installation is superior to the maintenance and installation normal- ly associated with natural stone prod- ucts. Natural stone doesn't compare when it comes to the difference in affordability, maintenance, durability and versatility of Art Select Stones. HDSD: Why do you think this product line is an ideal fit for commercial envi- ronments? MG: For those looking for a natural stone environment, we offer the best visuals in LVT. The tiles install quickly, are easy to take care of and will last for the life of the structure. The products also are very clean and hygienic, and meet all major industry green standards; perfect for education and healthcare settings. HDSD: In addition to the Art Select Stones collection, what else does Karndean have to offer for commercial customers? MG: We offer wood designs in every visual style desired by the design com- munity, as well as cutting-edge stone designs. Our Opus collection, with its contemporary designs, is very popular in commercial spaces. We're proud to offer a very large col- lection of products with durable 20 and 30 mil wear layers – ideal for high traffic environments such as hospitals, restau- rants, schools or hotels. HDSD: What are some of the things that visitors can learn and see while visiting your booth at NeoCon 2015? MG: Visitors can see our designflooring in action. In addition to our tremendous products on display, our experienced team of commercial representatives is there to help find the perfect floor for their needs. We'll make sure that our guests come away with the knowledge that Karndean Designflooring offers wood and stone flooring that exceeds their needs and expectations. Visit Karndean Designflooring at booth #7-7116. For more information, go to www.karndean.com, call 888.266.4343 or email info@karndean.com.