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EGGER products on the international stage
Decorative wood-based materials feature at Expo Milano 2015 in the
German Pavilion
Expo Milano 2015 is open from 1st May 2015 to 31st October. During this time 150
countries and organisations present their ideas on the "Feeding the Planet, Energy
for Life" theme. As a partner of the ARGE German Pavilion, EGGER supplied
decorative wood-based materials for the construction of the German Pavilion. Its
innovative products highlight the main themes of sustainability, innovation and
recycling.
EGGER provided innovative solutions made with the naturally renewable and recyclable
resource wood. "The Expo Milano 2015 is the ideal platform to present our materials. By
introducing our innovations to an international audience of several millions, we can
demonstrate how wood-based materials can be employed creatively in furniture and
interior design", says Hubert Höglauer, Head of Marketing EGGER Group.
"We are proud to have been selected by the ARGE German Pavilion as their partner and
it is wonderful to see how our products have been used", says Ulrich Bühler, Head of
Marketing and Sales EGGER Group.
EGGER products in the German Pavilion
On a total surface of 2,700 m 2 in the German Pavilion's "Field of Ideas", the exhibition,
both restaurants, the VIP Lounge, as well as the "Be(e) Active" show were built with
innovative wood-based materials from EGGER. On entering the exhibition, visitors will
notice the curved, colourful Eurolight lightweight boards, which define the appearance of
this space. None of the 700 boards, which when placed end to end would stretch for 4
kilometres, are identical to one other.
Developed specifically by EGGER for the German Pavilion, the innovative flameretardant compact laminate with the Feelwood synchronised pore surface fulfils the strict
fire protection regulations required, along with the high-traffic demands combined with a
contemporary design. It has been used for the table tops and back panels of the benches
in the German Restaurant.
The distinctive wall cladding design in the "Symphonie" restaurant has a curved shape
and was made of 16 mm thick Eurodecor MDF, featuring the H1215 ST22 Brown Cassino
Ash decor. The table tops in the "Symphonie" restaurant consist of 13 mm thick compact
laminates and match the wall cladding featuring the same decor.
Those gathering in the VIP Lounge can see the versatility of EGGER products. Filigree, in
13 mm thick compact laminates featuring the H1372 ST22 Natural Aragon Oak décor
provides an elegant backdrop, where curved wall elements blend into the ceiling panels.
The "Be(e) Active!" Show is definitely a highlight in the German Pavilion, where visitors
are transported across Germany, as if on the wings of bees in flight. The 16,000 visitors
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expected every day tread the boards of H2790 Moor Acacia from the new "EGGER
Laminate Flooring 2015 – 2017" collection.
About the ARGE German Pavilion
Commissioned by the Federal Ministry for the Economy and Energy, Messe Frankfurt
entrusted the Working Group German Pavilion EXPO 2015 Milan (ARGE) with
developing the German Pavilion. ARGE was the general contractor for planning and
building the German Pavilion, as well as for the exhibition. Schmidhuber from Munich was
in charge of the spatial concept, architecture and general planning. Milla & Partner from
Stuttgart took on the content concept, as well as the design of the exhibition and the
media. Nüssli from Roth near Nürnberg covered project management and construction
work.
About EGGER
As an innovative processor of the natural material wood, the topics of sustainability,
future orientation and innovation leadership provide a suitable context for EGGER's
position as an ARGE partner. Under the motto "More from wood", EGGER's 7,200
employees, in 17 locations across Europe, produce a comprehensive range of products
made of wood-based materials (chipboard, OSB and MDF boards), as well as timber. The
company generated a turnover of EUR 2.22 billion in the 2013/2014 business year.
EGGER has customers worldwide in the furniture industry, wood distribution and DIY
markets. EGGER products are found in countless areas of private and public life: in
kitchens, bathrooms, offices, hotels and shops. EGGER is a full-range supplier for the
furniture industry and interior design, wood construction and laminate flooring sectors.
With innovative products and a growing turnover in a challenging market, EGGER is
recognised as a leader in its industry.
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Captions
The German Pavilion's "Fields of
Ideas" at Expo Milano 2015 is
already a magnet for visitors at
the world exhibition.
Architects used EGGER
materials for the furniture and
interior design of this innovative
construction.
The curved shapes of the
EGGER Eurolight lightweight
boards are a colourful, striking
and bright feature in the German
Pavilion.
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The show in the German
Pavilion was fitted with EGGER
H2790 Moor Acacia laminate
flooring.
Those gathering in the VIP
Lounge can see the versatility of
EGGER products. Filigree, 13
mm thick compact laminates
featuring the H1372 ST22
Natural Aragon Oak decor
provides an elegant backdrop to
the curved wall elements which
blend into the ceiling panels.
The distinctive wall cladding
design in the "Symphonie"
restaurant has a curved shape
made of 16 mm thick Eurodecor
MDF, featuring the H1215 ST22
Brown Cassino Ash decor. The
table tops consist of 13 mm thick
compact laminates, matching
the wall cladding featuring the
same decor.
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Developed especially by
EGGER for the German
Pavilion, this innovative flame
retardant compact laminate with
Feelwood synchronised pore
surface can be found in the
German restaurant on tabletops
and the back panels of the
benches.
PHOTOS:
External view Pavilion: © SCHMIDHUBER / Milla & Partner / NÜSSLI
Interior view: Nicolas Tarantino
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EGGER products on the international stage
→ Innovative EGGER products for
furniture and interior design are
presented in the German Pavilion at
Expo Milano 2015.
→ EGGER products are installed in the
→ Among other things, EGGER provided
Eurolight lightweight boards, compact
laminates with Feelwood synchronised
pore surface and laminate flooring for the
interior of the German Pavilion.
exhibition, the two restaurants, the
VIP Lounge, as well as the "Be(e)
Active!" show.
For queries:
FRITZ EGGER GmbH & Co.
Holzwerkstoffe
Karin Mumelter
Weiberndorf 20
6380 St. Johann in Tirol
Austria
Tel.: +43 5 0600-10691
F
+43 5 0600-90691
karin.mumelter@egger.com
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