nora® Rubber Flooring’s norament® metro Offers an Industrial Look

LAWRENCE, MA – Freudenberg Building Systems, Inc., manufacturer of nora® rubber flooring, is pleased to introduce norament® metro, one of several new commercial rubber floor coverings the company will unveil to U.S. audiences in June at NeoCon World’s Trade Fair 2006. nora created norament metro in response to designers’ requests for a modern floor covering that brings industrial character to design.

“Designers today are looking for unique flooring products that offer high style and the clean, simple look of industrial building materials,“ said Dennis Schmick, president, North America, Freudenberg Building Systems, Inc. “norament metro meets these criteria, providing designers with a high performance product whose coarse, porous surface takes on the look of solid concrete slabs and lends itself to design trends in contemporary highrise architecture.“

The eight plain colors reinforce the look of dyed concrete and are ideal for combinations with wood and other natural materials. The product’s unique industrial character and excellent wear resistance make norament metro the appropriate choice for retail installations, as well as public buildings and areas with heavy traffic. norament metro features slip resistance in compliance with ASTM D 2047 guidelines and is PVC-free. The product is made of high quality rubber, mineral fillers and environmentally compatible color pigments.

norament metro also features the exclusive “nora cleanguard® plus” which provides a ready-to-use surface that is extremely dirt and stain resistant and, like other nora floor coverings, never needs waxing or sealing. As a result, norament metro ensures easy, inexpensive cleaning with lower maintenance costs. The floor covering is also GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® and contributes to healthier indoor air.

Freudenberg Building Systems, Inc. has been located in the United States for more than 30 years. It is the U.S. headquarters of the German-based Freudenberg Building Systems/KG, the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial rubber floor covering systems. The company has been designing and manufacturing nora rubber flooring for more than 50 years, meeting a wide range of functional performance requirements while paying close attention to the aesthetic aspects of interior design. Freudenberg Building Systems, Inc. is a member of the multinational Freudenberg Group. For additional information, contact Freudenberg Building Systems, Inc. at 1-800-332- NORA or visit the company’s Web site at www.norarubber.com.

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norament® metro was created in response to designers' requests for a modern floor covering that brings industrial character to design.

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Carol Fudge
Marketing Manager
Freudenberg Building Systems
nora Rubber Flooring
94 Glenn Street
Lawrence, MA 01843