An all-rounder as a global bestseller

© Dirk Wilhelmy

© Dirk Wilhelmy

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What do the German Football Museum in Dortmund, the Tesa Technology Center in Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, and the Hospital All Siro Libanese São Paulo, Brazil have in common? The flooring: In all three prestigious locations, the rubber flooring noraplan sentica by nora systems is installed. Last year, the rubber floor introduced to the market in 2012 broke through the milestone of more than one million square meters installed worldwide with its harmonious color spectrum. Across all market segments and building types, it proved to be a bestseller – from hospitals to kindergartens, from cleanrooms to museums.

Certified environmentally friendly

"The global success of noraplan sentica is based on our mature system solutions, the uniform color design, and the high health and environmental compatibility of the flooring," says Product Manager Dirk Oswald. Like all rubber floors from nora systems, noraplan sentica is low-emission, contains no plasticizers (phthalates) or halogens, and thus contributes to good indoor air quality. It has been awarded not only the "Blue Angel" but also all other internationally significant environmental certificates such as BREEAM, M1, and GREENGUARD Gold. "For many construction managers, especially in healthcare, education, or public construction, these ecological benefits are a key decision criterion," Oswald explains. Additional security is provided by solutions such as the environmentally friendly, TÜV-certified flooring system nora system blue, which combines low-emission nora rubber floors with low-emission nora installation materials and professional installation, extending the warranty for nora systems.

Color collection for the global market

The color system of noraplan sentica consists of 32 colors, complemented by six accentuating solitary colors. The harmonious color spectrum is the result of close collaboration between color experts, international architects, and nora systems product developers. Their goal was to meet future color and design trends as well as the increased demands for sustainable building and indoor health. "With the color system for noraplan sentica, it has been possible to develop a collection for the global market," emphasizes Oswald. This is supported by the wide range of natural gray and beige tones. These timeless flooring colors are popular worldwide because they offer great design flexibility and remain relevant even after years: The vibrant solitary colors, on the other hand, allow planners to create individual accents. The concept has succeeded: regarding the most sold colors, shades of gray and beige are at the top. But fresh green and bright sky blue are also popular. Its versatility, the product manager is confident, will continue to open doors for the "Made in Germany" rubber flooring worldwide in the future.