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F. BALL AT CRUISE SHIP INTERIORS EXPO


EUROPE F. Ball and Co. Ltd. will showcase its range of products for creating flawless flooring installations in marine and offshore environments at the Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe from 1-2 December at London Excel. The recently launched fast-track, pressure sensitive adhesive for luxury vinyl tiles (LVTs), Styccobond F58 PLUS will also be under the spotlight on stand 314 this year.


Exported globally, F. Ball’s Maritime Equipment Directive (MED) certified products have been used to install flooring in some of the world’s most prestigious cruise ships, as well as polar exploration vessels, Mediterranean super yachts, New Orleans paddle steamer showboats, and offshore oil rigs.


All of the company’s products for marine applications are tested in accordance with International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards. These include adhesives for almost every type of decorative floorcovering.


F. Ball’s newest adhesive, Styccobond F58 PLUS, enables LVT tiles and planks to be secured from just five minutes. Developed as a ‘transitional’ adhesive, Styccobond F58 PLUS transitions from a wet-lay adhesive when initially


applied to a subfloor, through a semi-wet stage to become fully pressure sensitive. Fibres in the adhesive provide resistance to lateral movement, preventing vinyl tiles and planks from moving around when working. When used as a wet-lay adhesive, it is also suitable for the installation of rubber sheet and tile floorcoverings up to 2.5mm thick.


Amongst other key products are Stopgap 700 Superflex levelling compound, which is recommended for substrates subject to flexing or movement with temperature changes, such as steel decking, and Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS temperature tolerant vinyl adhesive, which is able to withstand extreme changes in temperature and is resistant to water.


F. Ball will also use the Cruise Ships Interiors Expo to reinforce the company’s leading credentials in the manufacture of subfloor preparation products, highlighting the continual innovation and development of its products, supported by certification of


its manufacturing and quality processes to international standards ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.


F. Ball Export Business Manager Jonathan Goold said: “Achieving a perfect finished appearance for the flooring in cruise ships and other marine vessels is as important as every other aspect of the internal décor and furniture. In addition, ensuring the flooring maintains its integrity over the lifetime of the installation – both in terms of appearance and safety – is a critical consideration for any marine environment. F. Ball products are developed and exhaustively tested to ensure that both of these benefits can be guaranteed.”


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The building spans three storeys, plus a basement level, and 26 car parking spaces have been created – 16 of which are covered. The property’s total living area is 1,075m².


This residential building has been completed since August 2021 and the first tenants are already enjoying the stylish accommodation.


FN NEUHOFER INVESTS IN STAFF


AND PRODUCTION The sustained growth of flooring profile and accessories specialist FN Neuhofer has resulted in a steady stream of new hires at the successful family-owned-and-operated company. Owner Franz Neuhofer has therefore decided to invest again.


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The company has built a residential building with 13 rental flats in the immediate vicinity of its premises in Zell am Moos, Austria. This offers staff members, in particular those who move from further afield, attractive and sunny flats with a wonderful view of the countryside.


There is a choice of functional two- room flats, charming two-storey maisonettes and spacious attic flats.


Franz Neuhofer said: “We’re very pleased to be able to offer living space nearby, just a few minutes from our company. The site is of special importance to me as my former primary school once stood there.”


“Our investments in an additional warehouse and a new planing plant for solid wood production are further guarantees that we will continue to be at our customers’ side as a reliable partner with full performance and proven commitment.”


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