On 5th November, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming the Heads of Sustainability from Perkins & Will, IA Architects, MCM, Cundall, and Peldon Rose to our factories and facilities in the heart of Paris.
Watertunnel machine.
The visit was an exciting opportunity to share how we’re pushing boundaries in sustainable flooring — and to showcase our latest innovation, the Watertunnel machine. This impressive piece of equipment can clean 80–100 sqm of used carpet tiles per hour, removing marks, dirt, and even deep indentations left by heavy furniture or partitions.
Watching the process in action was a real highlight of the day —
Seeing tired old tiles transformed into fresh, ready-to-reuse products never fails to impress!
60,000 sqm of carpet tiles.
Our Paris site also holds around 60,000 sqm of carpet tiles in stock at any given time, featuring leading brands such as Milliken, Interface, Tarkett, Desso, Shaw, Ege, Modulyss, and many more. It was fantastic to see how enthusiastic everyone was about the possibilities of reuse.
By the end of the tour, the group agreed — it’s almost impossible to tell the difference between a recycled carpet tile and a brand-new one.
Sustainable choices.
Days like these remind us why we do what we do. By helping architects and designers make more sustainable choices, we’re supporting the industry in achieving its net-zero goals — one carpet tile at a time.
Video from the factory.
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