THE NEW REIGN OF LAMINATE FEATURE
Flexibility is Key
The switch to `Factory of the Future’ is about more than guaranteeing quality. Today’s clients demand increasingly flexible services: shorter delivery times and more varied orders.
Ruben explained: “In a traditional production environment, changing the line to another décor or collection was cumbersome and time-consuming.
“To shorten the turnaround time, we needed to decrease human interaction and replace routine jobs by computer- guided processes.
“So far, the efforts have been paying off. We are the only industry player to offer next-day delivery for a wide range of products. Ultimately, our goal is to deliver the right product, to the rhythm of our clients. Only by doing that, will we remain at the forefront of the flooring market. Creating innovative, qualitative products and offering impeccable services is a continuous process.”
Role of the Operator
An increased focus on digitisation doesn’t rule out the need for human operators in the production process.
Ruben added: “Quite the opposite, in fact. Our operators were involved very early on in the upgrade process. That way, the
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production environment meets their ergonomic needs. This increases their well-being at work, enhancing productivity and efficiency along the way.”
Although change is inevitable, UNILIN aims to offer its operators every opportunity to adapt to their new production environment.
“Now more than ever, operators have to be able to interpret data. That’s why we are organising in-house training sessions and courses; so that we can continue to grow together,” continued Ruben.
Majestic Impression
Majestic laminate will be available in ten decors, from vintage and reclaimed to rustic and smooth, from September 2016 onwards. The collection represents the most spacious (2.05m X 24 cm) and luxurious laminate flooring ever from Quick-Step.
What’s more, Majestic uses the same technology used in Quick-Step Impressive. This means the planks offer unparalleled authenticity thanks to the matching textures and the way in which the bevel is in perfect balance with the character of the floor. Furthermore, they offer extreme water resistance, superior scratch resistance, and durability. Majestic is also equipped with the patented Uniclic system, enabling quick and easy installation.
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