Tarkett’s Acczent heterogeneous sheet collections are created with superior strength for the most demanding spaces. Now with a 32-mil wear layer and state-of-the-art Techtonic XD protection, each surface provides unmatched durability against stains, scratches, gouges, and scuffs without requiring floor finish. Thermo-fused welding creates a monolithic surface to support easy cleaning and improved hygiene.

The entire collection is Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly to support better indoor air quality. Pair Acczent with Tarkett’s RollSmart adhesive for use under hospital beds and for shortened installation times and immediate traffic and seam welding.

Key features:

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  Protected with Techtonic XD excimer-cured polyurethane for superior resistance to stains, scratches, gouges, and scuffs without requiring floor finish

• Thermo-fused welding creates a monolithic surface
• Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly
• Choose from 38 beautiful wood and stone looks
• Coordinates with iD Latitude luxury vinyl tile, helping you create visually cohesive spaces that meet specific performance needs
• LRV Sheet

Learn more about Acczent heterogeneous sheet collections at Tarkett.

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A multidisciplinary jury of 42 architects, designers, specifiers, enterprise clients, and facility managers (FMs) — including leaders from Gensler, Corgan, CannonDesign, Marmon Mok, Shepley Bulfinch, Aflac and Walgreens — convened on-site at THE MART to evaluate submissions throughout the NeoCon show floors. An additional panel of eight business media professionals and two facility managers determined the Business Impact Awards. See the full jury list here.

The jurors were incredibly thoughtful and rigorous in their evaluations this year. The winning products aren’t just keeping pace with industry trends — they’re actively driving critical design movements, from circularity and neuro-inclusive thinking to the integration of AI and advanced material innovation. We saw manufacturers embrace empathy, rethink flexibility, and experiment with form and function, addressing the evolving ways people live, work, heal, learn and connect now.

Eileen McMorrow, director of Best of NeoCon

The Best of Competition-winning ASTORIA collection by HALCON is tailored for the modern workplace and crafted to create elevated spaces for connection, conversation and community. Jurors praised the well-appointed assortment for its exceptional design and everyday usability, highlighting its sculptural bases, refined materials and thoughtfully concealed rolling casters. With flexible configurations, integrated technology options, and meticulous attention to detail, ASTORIA offers a compelling solution for today’s dynamic environments.

“Elegance is the key word when it comes to ASTORIA. It makes the capabilities seem too good to be true. Here, you will not be sacrificing design for functionality,” notes the jury. The line was also recognized for Gold Awards in the Collections for Collaboration, Tables: Café, and Tables: Conference categories.

Best of Competition finalists included Davis Furniture’s JeLa Guest, Extremis’s Panigiri, Isomi’s Knit One, and Keilhauer’s Unifi.

Other manufacturers, such as Arktura, DARRAN, Extremis, Formica Corporation, Keilhauer, Mizetto, Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, Safco, and Shaw Contract earned Innovation Awards for products bringing bold new ideas to market through breakthrough technologies, novel features or reimagined approaches to familiar challenges.

Products from Andreu World, HÅG, Haworth, Isomi, KFI Studios, Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, Nienkämper, Patcraft, and The Good Plastic Company were recognized with Sustainability Awards, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental responsibility through the use of recyclable or biodegradable components, eco-conscious manufacturing practices, and alignment with industry certifications and standards.

Returning for the fourth year, the Business Impact Awards recognized design solutions driving organizational performance through smarter workflows, cost savings, space optimization, and other strategic outcomes. Judged by a panel of business journalists from Bloomberg, Newsweek, Vogue Business, Forbes and Morning Brew, among other notable publications — alongside seasoned facility managers from Northwestern Mutual and Aflac — the awards were based on first-hand product evaluations conducted on-site at THE MART, the largest privately held commercial building in the U.S. Each product was thoroughly vetted on criteria including adaptability, sustainability alignment, technology integration, productivity, wellness and user experience, and contribution to the bottom line.

This year, 26 Business Impact Award finalists were selected, with 10 award recipients ultimately honored across categories ranging from furnishings and materials to architectural systems and integrated technologies. The Business Impact Winners for 2025 were:

• Clarus’ Lynk
• CMS Electracom’s Freedom FR210 Series
• Framery’s One Lounge
• Haworth’s Closed-Loop Manufactured Fern
• Keilhauer’s Unifi
• Kwalu’s Ellie Recliner + Sleeper Sofa Collection
• Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering’s Renaturation
• Safco/Onsemble’s Modix System
• Schiavello’s Focus Quiet Room Plus and
• Visplay’s Omnio Office

Competition-wide, the most awarded companies were Andreu World (9), Keilhauer (6), Davis Furniture (4), Patcraft (4), and Schiavello (5) — each earning accolades across multiple product categories.

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A core element of the Envelope platform is the ability to create detailed performance “profiles” of components in a system, and to leverage that knowledge for optimal sizing and modulation of output.

Commenting on the potential for the Envelope Platform, Pratik Sharma, Global Director, Building Services & Performance Management, stated:

The true power of the Envelope platform is in how it enables system optimization through performance coupling with partner products or solutions. Working within this platform, Armstrong, and digitally controlled solutions of all types, can connect and coordinate operations for improved performance and efficiency. Components that can be connected to the Envelope platform include chillers, cooling towers, boilers and heat pumps, made by a wide range of well-known industry manufacturers.

Learn more about the Envelope platform at Armstrong.

Armstrong Fluid Technology is a leading force in the shift toward digitalization and integration of fluid-flow systems. With advanced solutions that leverage edge computing, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, digital twin technology and demand-based control, Armstrong provides and protects efficiency in building mechanical systems, approaching energy optimization as a whole-building challenge and advancing the practice of full lifecycle management. Focusing on HVAC, Plumbing, Gas Transmission and Fire Safety applications, the company provides energy-efficient, cost-effective solutions and performance management services to building and facility professionals around the world.

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The universe is a source of wonder and inspiration – vast, intricate, and full of natural beauty. From swirling galaxies to the textures of distant planets, space is rich with patterns and forms that echo the designs found in the Hyphyn Collection. The biodegradable vinyls of Tellus, Gaia, Cosmos, Gadget*, and Universe*, reminds us that beauty can be both bold and responsible.

Characteristics

• 80% Hyphyn biodegradable vinyl face
• 20% Hyphyn BiodegradablePolyester backing
• Soil & stain resistant top coat
• Bleach cleanable
• 250,000 double rubs
• GREENGUARD gold certified
• Prop 65/REACH/RoHS complian
• No FR additives
• No Antibacterial/Antimicrobial
• Lead/heavy metal free
• BPA/TRIS/Formaldehyde free
• Does not contain conflict minerals
• HPD available
• Meets or exceeds ACT guidelines

According to Furniture World, Hyphyn was featured at the Sustainability Lab (#1120) during NeoCon 2025, as well as at key distributor showrooms throughout THE MART, including:

• Mayer Fabrics (#1173)
• Pallas Textiles (#1181)
• Arc-Com (#1194)
• CF Stinson (#10-150)
• Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering (#323)
• Wolf-Gordon (#3-100)

Learn more about the Hyphyn Collection, request samples, place orders and connect with your Textile Specialist at Mayer Fabrics.

*Gadget & Universe coming Summer 2025

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FreeAxez created Gridd, the premier low-profile raised flooring and cable management system, to empower facilities to keep pace with today’s dynamic environments. Whether you’re adapting to new technology, expanding your workspace, or simply planning for the future, Gridd gives you the freedom to reconfigure infinitely without disruption — all while minimizing waste and maximizing ROI.

Gridd is a modular system available in 1.6 inches (40 mm) or 2.75 inches (70 mm). Gridd provides accessible cabling infrastructure, allowing facility teams to work smarter, faster, and more sustainably. With the addition of Gridd Power, an integrated 50-amp modular bus system and Gridd Mobile, an Augmented Reality (AR) app for real time access to everything FMs need to know about the building’s power and data cabling right on their smart devices, FreeAxez gives facility teams complete control over their building’s infrastructure today — and tomorrow.

Visit FreeAxez during NeoCon 2025 at Booth 7-5038!

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Design enclosed offices, conference rooms or open lounges using endlessly customizable combinations of glass and solid walls. Whether used as standalone rooms or linked beneath a single post-and-beam framework, WiggleRoom Super Structure is an architectural solution that optimizes both layout and budget.

Accredited as a Certified Autism Resource by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, WiggleRoom Super Structure also offers a calming escape from sensory overload — giving students and professionals a quiet place to relax, learn or connect. For enhanced acoustic comfort, solid wall panels can be clad in PET felt for additional sound absorption.

Discover the possibilities with WiggleRoom Super Structure at NeoCon 2025 in Chicago, June 9–11. Visit KI Wall in THE MART showroom #1181.

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Armstrong Flooring® TimberTones® Densified Hardwood

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Their work is featured in commercial, industrial, and residential settings worldwide. Wooster Products can provide anti-slip solutions for any project; stadiums, office buildings, apartments, restaurants, sidewalks, transit stations, trucks, trailers, boats, planes, and more. Contact Wooster Products today to “Make Every Step a Safe One.”

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More customers are returning to VCT for its reliability and versatile design palette. AHF now backs its VCT with an extended warranty: up to 20 years standard or up to 30 years when paired with its Strong System — a suite of subfloor preparation products built for high-demand commercial applications.

One standout project is Thomas M. Peirce Elementary in North Philadelphia (Blackney Hayes Architects). Designed to support 21st-century learning, the school features bright, colorful VCT flooring that enhances the space while serving as an intuitive wayfinding system for students. Combining vibrant color with exceptional durability, these floors are built to look great for years to come.

Visit AHF Products at NeoCon, Booth #7-5068 or explore more at UnexpectedlyCreative.com.

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May 27, 2025 — Provided by SAFCO — As education increasingly emphasizes practical, career-focused learning, vocational programs are gaining traction. Trade school enrollment has risen nearly 5% since 2020, outpacing traditional four-year colleges. Rising tuition costs, demand for skilled labor, and clearer career paths are drawing in Gen Z and non-traditional students. Social media is also reshaping perceptions, showcasing the success and hands-on appeal of the trades.

While vocational education was once stigmatized, attitudes are shifting. A Jobber survey found that 74% of young people still perceive a stigma, but growing workforce needs are changing the narrative. Skilled trades like HVAC are seeing 15% annual job growth, with wages up more than 20% since 2020. Technical fields such as healthcare and IT are also expanding — nurse practitioners alone are projected to grow 46% by 2031.

Despite this momentum, many vocational facilities remain outdated. SAFCO’s TechWorks line offers modern, tech-enabled solutions built for adaptability. With durable benches in multiple sizes and a modular frame supporting shelves, pegboards, lighting and power, TechWorks is ideal for labs, classrooms and engineering spaces. Reconfigurable and resilient, it helps institutions create future-ready environments that support engagement, skill-building and long-term success.

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