Metal looks shine at ZOW: metallic laminates and decorative hardware are a prevalent trend at German design show. (FX Special Effects).ZOW ZOW Zumwalt's Own Words , Germany's regional furniture and cabinet supply fair with a twist, established a new attendance record when it convened Feb. 24-28 in Bad Salzuflen. The five-day show, one day longer than previous years' events, attracted 12,950 visitors, including a small North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. contingent of 76 people. A unique aspect about ZOW is that exhibitors' booths are limited to a size far smaller than most of the companies would have at Interzum or IWF IWF Interworking Function IWF Internet Watch Foundation IWF Independent Women's Forum IWF International Weightlifting Federation IWF Internationaler Währungsfond (German; IMF) IWF Independent Wrestling Federation . The space limitations not only forced the 556 exhibitors to put the emphasis on displaying their newest and/or most popular products but also made it very easy for attendees to travel from the furthest point of either hail to make their appointments. In addition, because European companies It may never be fully completed or, depending on its its nature, it may be that it can never be completed. However, new and revised entries in the list are always welcome. This is a list of companies from the countries in the European Union. are infamous for their hospitality, to make up for the fact that the exhibit booths are too small to accommodate a service bar and tables, about a dozen food courts featuring free food and drink are interspersed throughout the exhibition. From a design perspective, metal looks were a perceptible design trend, especially among the dozens of decorative overlay companies that participated in the show. Following are some 2003 ZOW highlights, including the winners of the ZOW 2003 Top Innovations program. For more information about ZOW, including upcoming ZOW events in Spain and Italy, visit www.zow-messe.com. Rauvolet is a metallic family of products from Rehau. Included is a metallic tambour tambour /tam·bour/ (tam-boor´) a drum-shaped appliance used in transmitting movements in a recording instrument. featuring aluminum over polypropylene. The combination offers operating comfort and quiet, smooth action, Rehau says. Circle #250 Doellken's iridescent ir·i·des·cent adj. 1. Producing a display of lustrous, rainbowlike colors: an iridescent oil slick; iridescent plumage. 2. edgeband designs shimmer in all colors of the rainbow with a slight metallic effect. The edgebanding's dominant color changes as the viewer's angle changes. Circle #251 Linnemann's metal wrapping foils range from super matte to high gloss. The diverse range is made possible by the use of electron beam cured finishing. Circle #252 Hafele's Highlight furniture feet are available in about 100 models in polished or matte aluminum. They consist of few parts and are push fitting and combinable. The neutral metal surfaces complement any wood, laminate or upholstery textile. Circle #253 "Dynasoft" is Mepla-Alfit's rendition of a soft-and-silent slide system. It is fully integrated in the company s new DWD--Dynamic-XP slides, which can be used in drawer lengths of 275mm to 650mm and drawer widths up to 1.200mm. Circle #254 EB-Igratronic surfaces from Bausch GmbH are manufactured by hardening the lacquer lacquer, solution of film-forming materials, natural or synthetic, usually applied as an ornamental or protective coating. Quick-drying synthetic lacquers are used to coat automobiles, furniture, textiles, paper, and metalware. with electron beams. Bausch says the technology allows it to manufacture products with a wider range of smoothness, gloss and structure. Rolls can be produced in widths of 700mm to 2,300mm. Circle #255 OrgEvolution is a new series of organizational elements for desk cabinets and drawers offered by Hettich. These elements include a material tray, which can be subdivided entirely at the will of the individual using varying combinations of partitions and dividers. Circle #256 Julius Blum GmbH emphasizes the use of its Tandembox drawers and Orgaline interior organization system in place of and doors. shelves and lazy Susans to maximize cabinet storage space. The drawers and pullouts showcase Blumotion, a soft and silent closing device. Circle #257 Valli For the Italian actress, see . Valli (Tamil வள்ளி) is the name of prominent Hindu god Murugan's consort, according to Tamil traditions. She is depicted as a the daughter of a tribal chief. & Valli's new Forges line of furniture knobs are available in antique brass, chrome and satin chrome finishes. Circle #258 Aratea from schattdecor is a natural stone reproduction featuring subtle diagonal veining vein·ing n. Distribution or arrangement of veins or veinlike markings. . The company says it is particularly well suited for work surfaces. Circle #259 RELATED ARTICLE: ZOW' & Top 10 Innovations For the first time at ZOW, exhibitors were invited to nominate their newest products to be judged "Top Innovations." From the dozens of products that were nominated, a four-man team of "Innovation Scouts" selected the following 10 products: Alkor's "Loire Ash" decorative plastic foil featuring a wood reproduction with a true wood feel. Circle #260 Dewert Antriehs & Systemtechnik's EPOS (Electronic Point Of Sale) See point of sale. (Entrapment entrapment, in law, the instigation of a crime in the attempt to obtain cause for a criminal prosecution. Situations in which a government operative merely provides the occasion for the commission of a criminal act (e.g. Protection via Ordinary Sound) safety technology. It stops any kind of motorized mo·tor·ize tr.v. mo·tor·ized, mo·tor·iz·ing, mo·tor·iz·es 1. To equip with a motor. 2. To supply with motor-driven vehicles. 3. To provide with automobiles. movement of devices used to electronically adjust furniture. Circle #261 Egger's FORMline 3000 is a highly dense MDF (1) (Main Distribution Frame) A wiring rack that connects outside lines with internal lines. It is used to connect public or private lines coming into the building to internal networks. with short fibers especially applicable for lacquering. Circle #262 Glaverbel Group's Matelac is a lacquered glass with a silky matted, satin-like look. Gallete is an imprinted glass available in 15mm and 19mm thickness. Circle #263 Hera's UL Nightlight combines LED lighting and sensor control. Compact in size and low in energy consumption, the Nightlight is housed in brushed stainless steel stainless steel: see steel. stainless steel Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. . Circle #264 Huwil-Werke's huwilfit duo combines locking and closing systems for overhead compartment doors. Circle #265 Interprint's Pearl Perfect is a newly developed technology to give metal and mother-of-pearl effects in furniture surfaces. Circle #266 Reholz's 3D-Veneer is the name of a process for forming thin beech veneers over complicated forms without cracking. Circle #267 Ritterwerk's built-in scale can be sunk in a counter, a space-saving alternative to the common kitchen scale. Circle #268 Ronda's metal plates of stainless steel or aluminum incorporate a monolithic structure for use in furniture fronts. The plates are heat, stain and imprint resistant. Circle #269 |
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