After extensive research on modern needs in the office in 2021, Staticworx has added a new colour choice in the Shadow FX ESD carpet line-up. As a result, a fresh new look- inspired by the colours of nature- has bought the outdoors inside. The new range of ESD carpet is simply called “Treez“. Treez is…
Whilst researching the current trends in the rubber industry and technology, I came across this well researched article on the looming paucity of natural rubber. Why is there less around I hear you ask? What has caused its slow yet alarming demise? Surely the demand is there- so what’s been happening. Read on and click…
No matter how great a product is “supposed” to be – “the proof” as they say- “is in the pudding!” So we decided to rip out our quality wool carpet and replace it with Roppe LVT Northern Timber Vinyl Planks. Thrilled with the overall results! At less than $90/m2 for quality US made product, it…
Rubber products are on the upswing because of their ‘green’ credentials and long term value. Below is an article that explains the recent rise in popularity of products such as Roppe rubber flooring: Click here for more details – Why the Resurgence in Rubber Flooring? Also with noting is the growing trend toward white rubber flooring.…
DalNaturel is an environmentally friendly alternative. At the moment (2020) – the new plant has not resumed production of this material and is unlikely to this year. Manufactured in France, these natural rubber tiles were available in an extensive range of colours, making it one of our most popular products. DalNaturel contains over 90% natural…
Demand for products arise out of customer needs whilst using our products. Because we offer a full range of rubber products and a myriad of colours, clients also wanted a softer carpet as an option to marry in to the colour of rubber supplied. Trouble is, it had to exude quality and be as unique…
Critical radiance flux testing, (via Roppe’s help), was completed on 05.08.20 by SGS Laboratories, USA. It was completed 12 weeks ahead of what the Australian AWTA offered and Envire CRF results immediately made available. The Envire product is now certified to Australian standards to allow the SBR rubber Envire sheet and tile flooring to be specified…
At the moment, Roppe produce LFVT (luxury vinyl tile) in the United States of America- so supply is not a problem. It will be a problem if specifiers are sourcing LVT from China- so be aware of that please. Here is the latest article on “Coronavirus hits the floorcovering industry, China production takes economic hit.”…
