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An effective entrance system that prolongs the lifetimes of interior floor coverings

Stopping up to 95% of walked in dirt and moisture, effective entrance floor coverings can prolong the life of your rail vehicle interior floor coverings, as well as greatly reducing cleaning costs and the risk for slipping. With almost 50 years of experience Coral FR offers you the best entrance flooring solutions for your entrance areas on board rail vehicles.

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Meet the team: Arno Otten

International Product Manager for Coral, Arno Otten, talks to us about his role and how he spends his free time.

Bespoke designed floor coverings for rail vehicles

Create your own masterpiece using Forbo Flloring Systems' custom design service. Our team of experienced designers is ready to assist you at any stage of the design process, tailoring their involvement to meet your specific needs. Whether you seek guidance in developing initial design concepts or require assistance in finalising digital visuals that you've already created, our design experts are here to bring your vision to life.

Custom Colourisation

Colour psychology has long been a subject of extensive research and fascination within the design community. It is widely acknowledged that various shades and hues can elicit different emotions in individuals. But how can we apply this knowledge to enhance the passenger experience? The answer lies in incorporating colour psychology into the interior design of trains, as the right choice of colours can significantly impact passenger well-being and overall satisfaction.

Sourcing for circularity

What role does sourcing and raw materials play in achieving circularity in the flooring industry? Find out how Forbo Flooring is leading the way with a forward-thinking use of resources.

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Zero carbon, zero waste

How can a sustainable manufacturing process support circularity in the flooring industry? Find out how Forbo Flooring reduces carbon emissions and waste during the production and distribution process.

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Meet the team: Jemma Masters

As a long-standing member of the Forbo team, Jemma Masters, Marketing Manager for the International Key Accounts team, talks to us about her role and how she spends her free time.

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Marmoleum FR² in Südostbayernbahn

Forbo's Marmoleum FR² & Fleet FR were chosen for the Deutsche Bahn Südostbayernbahn idea train, which was presented at world's largest railway technology trade fair in Berlin, InnoTrans.

Meet the team: Maciej Kloc

An avid skier, gardener and sailor, Maciej Kloc, Key Account Manager for Transport and Industry for Poland, gives us an insight into his role within Forbo Flooring Systems, and talks to us about his inspirations and hobbies.

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Meet the team: Béatrice Balle-Coureau

Béatrice Balle-Coureau, International Product Manager Flotex, discusses her role within Forbo Flooring Systems, Describing how she works with many colleagues across different geographical markets and segments, in order to ensure that `Flotex` is meeting the current and future demands of our customers.

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Flotex FR textile floor coverings allow for real design freedom on rail vehicles

The floor covering is a crucial element of a safe, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing interior on any rail passenger vehicle. There are several practical factors that must be considered when choosing the best floor covering type, such as the type of rail vehicle (e.g. intercity high speed, commuter, light rail), the quantity and frequency of passenger traffic and what entrance systems are in place to protect the internal floor coverings and finishes.

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Textile floorcoverings for rail vehicles, that are hygienic and easy to clean

Forbo Flooring Systems’ flocked floor covering are ideal for use on passenger rail vehicles as they are durable, comfortable underfoot as well as easy to clean and maintain.

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Meet the team: Stefan Jordan

This month Stefan Jordan, Key Account Manager Transport Flooring for Forbo Flooring Systems, sat down to tell us a little more about his role and how he works with clients to achieve their flooring requirements.

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Marmoleum FR2 floor coverings are CO2 neutral, naturally

A sustainable rail floor covering, created using a high % of natural raw materials, with renewable and recycled content. It is also CO2 neutral in the cradle to gate phase of the product’s life cycle.

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Flotex FR

Flotex FR combines the cleaning properties and durability of a resilient flooring with the comfort, slip resistant and acoustic properties usually associated with textiles.

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Introducing Topshield Pro

When it comes to sustainability, design and functionality, Marmoleum FR² & Striato FR is second to none – and it just got even better. Better for the environment, better appearance retention and better for you.
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Meet the team: Frédéric Lépron

This month Frédéric Lépron, Key Account Manager Transport Flooring for Forbo Flooring Systems, sat down to tell us a little more about his role and how he works with clients to achieve their flooring requirements.

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Marmoleum FR2 - updated collection

Discover the natural beauty of Marmoleum FR2 floor coverings with over 140 references to choose from.

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IdeasTrainCity, a unique interior concept

Within the next 10 to 20 years, Deutsche Bahn expects that there will be more than one billion additional customers per year using railway transport to commute and travel. In order to create more capacity in their trains, DB, in collaboration with Neomind, have developed the IdeasTrainCity.

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Refreshed Marmoleum Striato FR collection

Creating comfortable spaces with the updated Marmoleum Striato FR floor coverings collection for rail.

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The widest portfolio of floor and wall coverings for rail vehicles

Forbo Flooring Systems have a truly comprehensive and compliant floor and wall covering product offering for the global rail sector. Whether you are sourcing floor coverings for high speed, intercity, regional, light rail, trams or metro vehicles, we can provide you with an exceptional range of products and services.

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