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INTERVIEW OF THE MONTH
“stopper” between carpet and floor. There are three product classes – basic, superior and pre- mium – but all are washable and suitable for underfloor heating. They additionally protect carpets against wear and tear, extending their useful life.
Premium underlays are suitable for office en- vironments; they deliver measurable footfall sound insulation, demonstrably improve heat insulation and make for pleasantly cushiony walking. You can really feel the difference.
Carpet Home: What makes anti-slip mats so in- teresting to retailers ?
Johanna Kolckmann: The sales potential, with- out doubt. When retail shopping for carpets,
View into the production
The substrate material – with clearly observable lattice structure – is manufactured on the loom.
CORNELIUS SORG
Johanna Kolckmann and Cornelius Sorg are managing the family firm AKO in its third generation.
Large rolls of fabric ready for production – everything 100% “Made in Germany”.
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