FENIX NTM® MATERIAL AT DWELL ON DESIGN 2014

The nanotech matt material for interiors on stage in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, June 2014 - FENIX NTM^®, the new smart and nanotech material designed by Arpa Industriale will be displayed during the Dwell On Design Trade Show 2014 (booth: 1009). The innovative product was designed to combine refined aesthetic solutions with cutting edge technological performances.

FENIX NTM is obtained through next generation resins developed thanks to Arpa Industriale’s research. With low light reflectivity, its surface is extremely matte, anti-fingerprint, and pleasantly soft to the touch. Through the use of nanotechnology, FENIX NTM regenerates itself: possible microscratches may be in fact thermally healed.

To create an evocative surface material, ArpaLab put great care into the study of a discreetly and charming decors selection. Nature inspires the palette of silent colors: warm and icy whites from winter landscapes; light and dark greys from still and running water flows; magnolia and light brown from the essence of earth; acid blue and black from the starry and blackness of the night.

FENIX NTM is highly resistant to scratches, abrasion, rubbing, and dry heat. It is highly resistant to impacts, acid solvents, and household reagents too. While featuring enhanced antibacterial properties that make this surface hygienic and easy to clean, FENIX NTM is also waterproof and mold-free.

FENIX NTM is a material suitable for both vertical and horizontal surfaces and for various interior applications: kitchen, hospitality, healthcare, bathroom, furniture (tables, bookshelves, partitions, chairs, etc.).
FENIX NTM is a timeless material designed to inspire the creativity of interior and industrial designers for their never-ending design stories.

FENIX NTM is available in the following sizes and thicknesses:

4200 x 1600 mm: 0.9, 1.2, 10 and 12 mm.

4300 x 1850 mm: 10 and 12 mm.

 

About Arpa Industriale

Since 1954 Arpa Industriale has been designing and manufacturing panels with high quality HPL technology for the most diverse applications: from architecture to interior design, from healthcare to shipyards, from transport to hospitality, from retail to kitchens. Arpa offers a vast range of products, extremely varied in both structure and appearance. Arpa HPL are produced at the 150,000 sqm plant in Bra, Piedmont, with all the expression of lively and original creativity that the “made in Italy” label stands for. The 60 years of investment in research, technology and innovation have enabled Arpa to gain a key position in the international markets. Arpa is an industrial firm that stands out for the expertise of its staff, the quality and variety of what it offers, its manufacturing flexibility, its range of services, and service fastness.

Aware of its social responsibility towards its stakeholders and the overall social environment in which operates, Arpa adopted in 2008 a Code of Conduct that regulates the shared procedures and witnesses the integrity, transparency and sustainability values. In March 2013 Arpa obtained the FSC^® Chain of Custody certification.

For further information: fenixntm.com, arpaindustriale.com
FENIX NTM^® is a registered trademark of Arpa Industriale S.p.A.

Press Contact

Arpa Industriale

s.marini@arpaindustriale.com

T. +39 0172 436346

Willis Announces Expansion into California Market

With over 47 years in the building supply industry in both Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest, Willis, distributor of global brands across North America, is now bringing their expertise and experience to the state of California.
 
Burlington, Ontario, June 4, 2014 – After over 47 years of distributing globally-branded building supply products to the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Canadian marketplaces, effective today, Willis is pleased to expand its distribution relationship with Arpa Industriale into the state of California.  In addition to the Arpa expansion, other global brands, including Artisan Manufacturing and Insinkerator®, have granted distribution rights to fulfill Willis’ product offering in California.
 
Despite harsh economic times across North America, Willis has thrived throughout the recession by providing quality service to architect & design firms, kitchen & bath retailers, home builder networks and fabrication networks.  Said Willis President & CEO, Mike Hetherman, “We are excited to share the Willis Way and bring our collaborative teamwork to this new marketplace.  With this expansion, we are ready to provide our downstream demand-creation focus, distribution expertise and high level of customer service to our expanded client base.”
 
In January 2014, Willis purchased a new West Coast Distribution Center to service the entire I-5 corridor.  After purchasing this new, permanent distribution center, the team at Willis is well-equipped to handle taking on the extensive customer base that resides in the state of California.  “We continue to take steps to ensure our long-term success in the US marketplace.  With our experienced sales and marketing team and a solidified distribution center, I am certain that we will bring world class service and brands to customers throughout Northern, Central and Southern California,” said Hetherman.
 
Willis’ official public release of their California expansion will happen at the Dwell on Design Show, booth #1009, in Los Angeles on June 20^th.  The company will be debuting the new and exciting nanotechnology surfacing material, FENIX NTM® (www.fenixntm.com).
 
With Willis’ collaborative approach, Hetherman is certain that the Willis team will create great solutions for end users across North America.
 
About Willis
 


Since 1967, Willis has been providing sales, marketing and distribution for global brands across North America. These brands include DuPont™ Corian® solid surfaces, DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz surfaces, Arpa Italian Laminate, FENIX NTM®, Insinkerator® and Artisan sinks & faucets - which together provide a diverse product offering to their customers. With five distribution centers located in both Canada and the US, Willis provides its customers with efficient product delivery and service. Willis’ focus on downstream demand creation is driven up through their network of builders, developers, fabricators, millworkers and other partners in their certified fabrication network which spans across Canada and the US. For more information, visit
www.4willis.com.
 
About Arpa Industriale
 
Since 1954, Arpa Industriale has been designing and manufacturing panels with high quality HPL technology for the most diverse applications: from architecture to interior design, from healthcare to shipyards, from transport to hospitality, from retail to kitchens. Arpa offers a vast range of choices of products, extremely varied in both structure and appearance. Arpa HPL is produced at the 150,000 sq.m. plant in Bra, Piedmont, Italy with all the expression of lively and original creativity for which the “made in Italy” label stands. The 50+ years of investment in research & technology and staff training have enabled Arpa to gain a leading position in international markets and a reputation for great reliability; they are an industrial firm that stands out for their expertise of staff, the quality and variety of what they offer, their manufacturing flexibility and their range of services. For more information, visit www.arpaindustriale.com.
 
Contact Information:
 
John Topic
Willis
National Marketing Manager
1149 Pioneer Rd, Burlington Ontario, L7M 1K5 Canada
Phone: 888-994-5547
Fax: 888-994-5548
johnt@4willis.com