Cruise & Ferry Interiors 2020

3 2 CFI CURATED Gerflor has worked closely with architects, designers and influencers to design and develop a new range with a familiar land-based feel for the marine market. The number of colours and designs have been increased to offer more effects, including imitation carpet, rustic metallic and natural mineral patterns, while also increasing stain and wear resistance capabilities. Streamo Karavel NG flooring by Gerflor Product spotlight Elmo Leather, which manufactures leather for the furniture, passenger ship and transportation industries, is now using 100 per cent renewable electricity and biofuel-based steam to produce heat energy. The company has implemented a circular heating energy approach, which involves selling the hot condensate generated by the biofuel-based steam back to its heating supplier. This circular set-up enables the biofuel plant to reduce its energy use when producing new steam. Elmo estimates that this process will reduce carbon dioxide by 4,400 US tons per year, the equivalent of more than 2,250 passengers flying from New York, USA to Paris, France. Furnishings product designer and manufacturer XH Custom Furniture has developed a new surface treatment process that can be used on wooden furnishings. The treatment enables passenger ship operators to tailor the finish and colour schemes of decorative items to fit onboard spaces, using 3D transfers and surface painting. XH helps shipowners customise furnishings Pronomar supplies drying equipment to help guests dry specialist expedition clothing that is worn during excursions on adventure cruises. Often, these guests take Zodiac trips to explore wild scenery from a different perspective. Passengers are required to wear insulated, waterproof polar gear to protect them during frequent exposure to snow, ice and water. If it’s not cleaned and dried properly, this clothing can be uncomfortable and have a negative impact on the guests’ health. Pronomar’s professional boot cleaners thoroughly clean the sole, sides, tops, shafts and edges of the footwear. Afterwards, all expedition clothing can be placed on Pronomar’s drying equipment, which can be either installed in the ‘landing room’ or inside cabin wardrobes. Pronomar offers range of drying equipment Elmo Leather becomes carbon neutral